The Rescue of Johnny Smirnoff

[Fab]

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After a few hours surrounded by the darkness and stench of an used waste canister, Johnny feels the vibration of heavy footsteps around him, and the lid of the compartment is opened. He clenches his eyes from the brightness, being forcefully helped up by a corsair marine.

"The last payment went through. You're getting out of here, "presidente".

The marine mocks Johnny, dragging him along the corridors of Ravenna Invicta, escorted by two other armed men. They reach docking bay B-2, where his civilian starship is parked. It was just recently repaired used rusted and well used parts from the corsair fighter wings, enough for him to reach Rheinland somewhat safely.

The men give him the keys to his ship and connect the power core. The ship vibrates and shivers to life and is ready to go. Johnny is shoved inside the ship, given a bottle of rum and a pack of cigars, and forced to fly off the station at gunpoint. He does so, and his ship disappears from the station's scanners.

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