Message to: RHA
Comm ID: Conrad Egon
Location: Bornholm Station, Omega-15
I was on my way to Omega-7 when I received a message from Elmkin, requesting some help navigating to a Omega-15. I readily agreed; the jump hole was already on my system map, and I would still have time to reach Omega-7 later. It turned out to take awhile to get out of Omega-11 due to the sheer number of bounty hunters with disruptors, but they proved to be no real problem. The Sabre is a fine ship, though it has a large profile.
When we reached Omega-15, I found out he was looking for a specific station at which a certain fighter was sold. Using the enemy's exhaust paths to map out locations of interest, we ended up flying all the way to the other side of the system before finding it, engaging numerous fighters along the way (and being chased by someone of the "DW" faction, whom I've never heard of). It wasn't easy to get there, but it was worth it.
I'd thought the Raven's Claw was simply an upgraded version of the Raven's Talon. I could not possibly have been more wrong. It is, most likely, the most predatory-looking ship I have ever seen. While searching for a fighter to fly, I noticed that certain ones called out to me, even if their statistics were not remarkable. And some did not call to me, even if they were excellent ships.
The Marauder called to me. The Sabre did not. The Raven's Claw called very loudly indeed, however. Since almost all of my equipment was already purchased - and I'd brought in no small number of bounty hunter pilots to ransom at Vogtland - I had plenty of money to buy it. So, now Elmkin and I both have the same ship, though they will naturally be armed differently. I don't think I'll regret this decision.
Also, Elmkin and I talked a good bit during the trip, and I have made my decision. Though I may be defeated again and again at the hands of the RM, Corsairs, and our other enemies I cannot give up the fight. I'm not the best fighter pilot, but I still believe I can make a difference doing what I am doing.
I'm still going to Omega-7 soon, though. I miss my wife, and the kids grow up too fast...it's only been a month or two since I've seen them, yet it seems like far longer and a part of me fears they won't recognize me.
