Log:#32 ID: John Brown, Merchant Ship: Gateway|-GSV-Bugle.Boy
Today I was running Hull Segments from Freeport 4 to Oceana Shipping Platform.
My pilot grew tired of the sharp bends in the trade lanes leading between the Freeport and Cortez and decided, without my leave, to head off across the Barrier to the Cortez jump hole.
Once this came to my attention I ordered him to head back, but he then told me that while I had been locked in the loo we had already completed a run through the asteroid belt without incident.
I relented and let him try the same route again. However, this time was not so uneventful.
As we neared the jump hole we spotted a Xeno off the starboard bow. He was civil enough, but clearly not pleased with our presence in unlawful territory.
I told my pilot to commit to our current course without making any sudden deviations. While he piloted carefully toward the hole I kept the Xeno talking, exchanging pleasantries and establishing my agreeable nature.
He played along for a bit, but as the following video captures show he soon caught onto our bluff and began making demands.
Fortunately, by this time we were near Oceana and the defensive turrets took care of the rest of the job.
I feel pity for the poor, unfortunate Xeno. I would have tossed him a few million credits if he wanted them-- they tend to be a raggedy lot. But the good news is that our crew on Oceana are good at their job! Crack-marksmen one and all!
Caution pilots: Take care not to be destroyed by pirates while hauling necessary base supplies because requisitioning a new vessel will take at least two hours. It would be best to appease pirates, even though my ploy was successful. The company is insured and will gladly recompense your piracy expenses.
Captain John Sea Captain Brown Gateway Shipping Shipping Division
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