[05.01.821 18:48:43] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Good evening.
[05.01.821 18:48:57] aerelm: Buenos Dias there.
[05.01.821 18:49:05] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Are you the individual I am supposed to meet on the Administators request?
[05.01.821 18:49:22] aerelm: Si, that'd be me.
[05.01.821 18:49:31] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Perfect.
[05.01.821 18:50:01] aerelm: I was hoping to have a talk with the administrator herself, but it's understandable if she's busy.
[05.01.821 18:50:11] Emilia.Zito[101st]: She always is.
[05.01.821 18:50:22] aerelm: Especially with this recent mess and all that.
[05.01.821 18:50:34] aerelm: Good to see it's finally somewhat sorted though.
[05.01.821 18:50:48] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Yes, it hopefully stays this way.
[05.01.821 18:51:00] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Unnecessary bloodshed is not helpful.
[05.01.821 18:51:19] aerelm: True.
[05.01.821 18:51:25] aerelm: Don't mind me asking, but who am I talking to?
[05.01.821 18:51:53] aerelm: Cause y'know... Haven't been around these parts for a while, and faces tend to change quite often.
[05.01.821 18:52:18] Emilia.Zito[101st]: The Administrators right hand, Emilia Zito.
[05.01.821 18:52:48] aerelm: Right, I see. Pleasure to meet you then.
[05.01.821 18:53:11] Emilia.Zito[101st]: And you are a Merc that has been proven its worth to us.
[05.01.821 18:53:18] Emilia.Zito[101st]: At least that appears to be the case, correct?
[05.01.821 18:53:31] aerelm: Oh please, hardly a merc.
[05.01.821 18:53:42] Emilia.Zito[101st]: How would you prefer to be addressed to?
[05.01.821 18:54:15] aerelm: There's a big difference a lot of people seem to miss. Mercs are "bought", so to day, and it's always a matter of time before someone throws them a bigger bag of cash and they forget all about whom they were working for.
[05.01.821 18:54:40] Emilia.Zito[101st]: That appears to be correct.
[05.01.821 18:54:47] aerelm: I, on the other hand, pick a side and stick with it.
[05.01.821 18:55:14] aerelm: Which was the basis of the understanding senor Jameson and I shared.
[05.01.821 18:55:22] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I see.
[05.01.821 18:55:40] Emilia.Zito[101st]: It also seems to be the case that the Administrator trusts you enough to invite you into our home?
[05.01.821 18:56:08] aerelm: Certainly seems so, and I have to say, you've done a hell of a job upgrading the place.
[05.01.821 18:56:25] aerelm: Last time I was here, the whole place was kinda... how to say... "stressed".
[05.01.821 18:56:42] aerelm: That nasty black hole was givin the station a hard time or something.
[05.01.821 18:57:01] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Perfection can only be achieved by steady, hard work on improvements.
[05.01.821 18:57:08] aerelm: Touche.
[05.01.821 18:57:26] aerelm: I trust you're already aware of the situation which brought me here?
[05.01.821 18:57:45] Emilia.Zito[101st]: The Administrator told me about it, but you could also give me a short summary if you wish to.
[05.01.821 18:58:26] aerelm: Hmm, well... Senor Perez and I had some ongoing business before this recent change of command.
[05.01.821 18:58:50] aerelm: So even though I took care of my side of the deal, never heard back from the late administrator.
[05.01.821 18:59:01] aerelm: Which is what brought me here.
[05.01.821 18:59:27] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Yes, he did not live up to our ideals within his last months.
[05.01.821 18:59:45] aerelm: The short version of the story would be - The last time I came around these parts, senor Perez offered me a job, a tricky one.
[05.01.821 19:00:02] aerelm: He wanted a copy of the Gladiator blueprints.
[05.01.821 19:00:12] aerelm: Y'know, that sorry excuse of a ship Corsairs sometimes fly.
[05.01.821 19:00:20] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I know.
[05.01.821 19:00:43] aerelm: I didn't see how that would really be of any use, but seeing your new line of ships, I can't say the same anymore.
[05.01.821 19:00:44] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Inferior technology flown by even more inferior beings.
[05.01.821 19:01:07] aerelm: Turned out the design just needed a rework to turn into a proper ship, and who knew.
[05.01.821 19:01:30] aerelm: So anyways... It was a huge bargain, needless to say, but it was done as promised.
[05.01.821 19:01:40] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Which is good.
[05.01.821 19:01:48] Emilia.Zito[101st]: And now you want your reward.
[05.01.821 19:01:51] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Which is understandable.
[05.01.821 19:02:04] aerelm: Si, that'd be the most straight-forward way of putting it.
[05.01.821 19:02:37] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Said reward was a place to stay on the surface of Malta, correct?
[05.01.821 19:02:56] aerelm: Not really.
[05.01.821 19:03:07] aerelm: I had more of a specific spot in mind.
[05.01.821 19:03:19] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Which is still nothing more but a place to stay
[05.01.821 19:03:24] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Be it specific or not.
[05.01.821 19:04:02] aerelm: Well, I'm sure you can put it that way. Let me ask you this though...
[05.01.821 19:04:13] aerelm: Were you aware of the situation with this fella called Logan Willows?
[05.01.821 19:04:26] aerelm: It was back when the good doctor was still running the Ghosts.
[05.01.821 19:04:30] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I have heard of it.
[05.01.821 19:05:12] aerelm: Well, needless to say, the good doctor didn't really let me into the details, since that whole thing didnt really concern me.
[05.01.821 19:05:19] aerelm: But we did have a few talks about it.
[05.01.821 19:05:50] aerelm: Turns out, Willows was given a place of his own on Malta, and that place happens to be the perfect pick for what I have in mind
[05.01.821 19:06:15] aerelm: and since no one's heard of that individual since long before the good doctor himself disappeared, it'd be safe to assume that spot is left unused since then.
[05.01.821 19:06:36] Emilia.Zito[101st]: It offers a certain degree of protection against the presence of Cardamine influence.
[05.01.821 19:06:46] aerelm: Exactly.
[05.01.821 19:06:47] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I guess thats what you wish to achieve?
[05.01.821 19:07:00] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Even though its hardly understandable for someone like me.
[05.01.821 19:07:16] aerelm: Well, we all have our own reasons, I'm sure you'd understand.
[05.01.821 19:07:49] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I can hardly understand it, but I also would not force my will on a helpful individual.
[05.01.821 19:07:50] aerelm: Despite my fondness of Outcasts, cultural aspects and whatnot, Cardamine is one thing I choose not to get involved with.
[05.01.821 19:08:34] aerelm: So as you yourself mentioned, that place would offer a bit of flexibility, which not many places on Malta can offer.
[05.01.821 19:08:52] Emilia.Zito[101st]: The place in question has been vacated for some time now, so it would be safe to assume that you can have it.
[05.01.821 19:09:07] aerelm: After all, it wouldn't be logical to call a place "home" if you'd have to keep the oxygen mask on even when tryin to take a nap
[05.01.821 19:09:26] aerelm: Huh, that's certainly good news.
[05.01.821 19:09:32] aerelm: One question though.
[05.01.821 19:09:36] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Yes?
[05.01.821 19:10:03] aerelm: Wouldn't be a problem if I decide to, hmm... How to put it...
[05.01.821 19:10:11] aerelm: "Redecorate" the place, so to say.
[05.01.821 19:10:28] aerelm: At my own expense, of course.
[05.01.821 19:10:49] Emilia.Zito[101st]: If you can find a suitable piece of land, this likely would be possible.
[05.01.821 19:11:09] Emilia.Zito[101st]: However, if you break the security mechanisms its unlikely to work as intended.
[05.01.821 19:11:46] aerelm: Nah, that part's good. Wouldn't touch what's not broken.
[05.01.821 19:12:21] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I would assume that the building would be your property.
[05.01.821 19:12:32] aerelm: Speaking of security though... I hope I won't have any trouble with the pro-Lance population on Malta?
[05.01.821 19:12:43] aerelm: Having ties with the 101st and all.
[05.01.821 19:12:56] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I can not guarantee your safety on the planet.
[05.01.821 19:12:59] aerelm: Cause after all, I'm not sure of the exact situation down there, only heard bits and pieces about the civil war.
[05.01.821 19:13:16] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Our infulence there is not as strong as it used to be.
[05.01.821 19:13:51] aerelm: Well, I've already had a run-in or two with the Lance. Not the loveliest of individuals, but nothing to raise immediate concerns either.
[05.01.821 19:14:08] Emilia.Zito[101st]: But you should be able to find slaves which could be deemed to be suitable for the task of offering security on the surface.
[05.01.821 19:14:31] aerelm: Which reminds me... While we're on the subject of the Lance...
[05.01.821 19:14:39] aerelm: How much's their current influence over the nacion?
[05.01.821 19:15:50] Emilia.Zito[101st]: They should have some influence on the surface of Malta
[05.01.821 19:16:03] aerelm: Hmm... That's a problem.
[05.01.821 19:16:12] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Having a rather large involvement with the plantation owners and their servants.
[05.01.821 19:16:20] Emilia.Zito[101st]: However, there are still enough people loyal to us.
[05.01.821 19:16:37] aerelm: I've been around your group long enough to know your aim is betterment of the Outcasts as a whole.
[05.01.821 19:16:47] Emilia.Zito[101st]: That is correct.
[05.01.821 19:17:12] aerelm: But seeing as the Lance were the ones starting the whole civil war thing, I couldn't really say the same about them.
[05.01.821 19:17:54] aerelm: They seem to be the type focusing on their own gains, rather than the common good.
[05.01.821 19:17:55] Emilia.Zito[101st]: We cant change the fact that they exist.
[05.01.821 19:18:13] aerelm: Yes, sadly.
[05.01.821 19:18:29] Emilia.Zito[101st]: We can be fairly certain to limit their influence though.
[05.01.821 19:18:54] Emilia.Zito[101st]: The people of Malta realize the issues that arise if they deal with the Lance.
[05.01.821 19:19:06] aerelm: But what concerns me, as an individual not actually part of the nacion, is how this whole thing might effect my stance.
[05.01.821 19:19:45] aerelm: I couldn't care any less for the Lance themselves, but as my stance toward them would indirectly effect my stance toward nacion
[05.01.821 19:20:13] aerelm: I'm sure as someone involved in the diplomatic matters of the Ghosts, you'd understand my concern.
[05.01.821 19:20:20] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Certainly.
[05.01.821 19:20:44] aerelm: Or in other words, I can't really risk getting in trouble with the Lance, cause that would indirectly put me on the wrong side
[05.01.821 19:20:51] aerelm: of the relations with the nacion as a whole.
[05.01.821 19:21:04] Emilia.Zito[101st]: I doubt that their influence on the Nacion is this big.
[05.01.821 19:21:27] Emilia.Zito[101st]: They might cause you some trouble, but as I said, we still have enough people following our ways on Malta.
[05.01.821 19:21:30] aerelm: Well, but then neither is mine.
[05.01.821 19:22:01] aerelm: Here's a related note -
[05.01.821 19:22:32] aerelm: Whenever a new group pops up in a region I regularly fly around, I usually do some "sniffing around", so to say, to see what's~
[05.01.821 19:22:35] aerelm: their deal and all that.
[05.01.821 19:22:56] Emilia.Zito[101st]: You have proven to be a worthy and loyal individual, so one could assume that you should receive a certain amount of respect
[05.01.821 19:23:12] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Even the Lance can not be as foolish to ignore your achievements for the Nacion.
[05.01.821 19:23:12] aerelm: But seeing the situation between the Ghosts and the Lance, I figured having your blessing to do it would be the more...
[05.01.821 19:23:20] aerelm: "respectful" way to go, so to say.
[05.01.821 19:24:01] aerelm: So, by bringin up the whole situation with the Lance, what I was going to point out is this -
[05.01.821 19:24:46] aerelm: If the Ghosts wouldn't mind, I'm planing on "faking" a bit of interest in working with the Lance
[05.01.821 19:25:10] aerelm: to make sure it won't cause me any trouble in the future, since they won't be able to mess with the Ghosts, but they sure will~
[05.01.821 19:25:21] aerelm: with "an outsider workin for the Ghosts".
[05.01.821 19:25:33] Emilia.Zito[101st]: You are a free individual with a free mind.
[05.01.821 19:25:38] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Do as you please.
[05.01.821 19:26:02] aerelm: Well, thank you for your understanding.
[05.01.821 19:26:32] Emilia.Zito[101st]: We should have talked about all necessary issues now, correct?
[05.01.821 19:26:39] aerelm: And good to see we're both on the same page here, as the last thing I'd want is causing some misunderstanding.
[05.01.821 19:27:00] Emilia.Zito[101st]: There likely wont be any misunderstandings.
[05.01.821 19:27:09] aerelm: Glad to hear.
[05.01.821 19:27:23] aerelm: and yes, that was all I was planing on discussing with you.
[05.01.821 19:27:45] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Perfect, there seem to be a few problems in one of the research areas.
[05.01.821 19:27:57] aerelm: Is there any paperwork and whatnot I'd have to take care of regarding that place on Malta though?
[05.01.821 19:28:24] aerelm: I'll be leaving for Bretonia in a couple of days, so I'd rather get everything sorted while I'm still around.
[05.01.821 19:28:26] Emilia.Zito[101st]: No. You have my word that the place belongs to you.
[05.01.821 19:28:34] Emilia.Zito[101st]: That should be enough.
[05.01.821 19:28:57] aerelm: How generous of you. I wouldn't want to take up any more of your time then, as you sure have more pressing matters to deal with
[05.01.821 19:29:12] Emilia.Zito[101st]: Correct. Try to stay alive.
[05.01.821 19:29:20] Traffic control alert: Emilia.Zito [101st] has requested to dock
[17.01.821 17:08:21] CL}Luke.Orsini: Ah, at last. You allowed me a nap outside Malta.
[17.01.821 17:08:34] CL}Luke.Orsini: Ol' Castro here managed to get trigger happy in the meantime.
[17.01.821 17:08:47] aerelm: Well, hello gents. And the lady.
[17.01.821 17:09:05] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *she nods slowly* Signore..
[17.01.821 17:09:31] CL}Luke.Orsini: So.
[17.01.821 17:09:41] aerelm: Mind if we take it to a more secure channel?
[17.01.821 17:09:53] CL}Luke.Orsini: For what purpose?
[17.01.821 17:09:59] aerelm: Pardon my paranoia and all, but after the whole mess with the civil war, one can never be sure who's listening.
[17.01.821 17:10:13] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well, unless any Ghosts are hiding in the refuge.
[17.01.821 17:10:27] aerelm: Oh believe me, Ghosts are the least of my concern.
[17.01.821 17:10:41] aerelm: I'm more worried about lunatics like that captain... what was his name...
[17.01.821 17:10:56] aerelm: Don Reco or something? We had a little incident with him in front of Malta if you recall.
[17.01.821 17:11:11] CL}Luke.Orsini: *smirks* that was quite the afternoon.
[17.01.821 17:11:11] aerelm: And he called his Navy buddies on that fine lady flying the pirate train.
[17.01.821 17:11:29] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well, in which case, wish granted.
[17.01.821 17:11:31] CL}Marcio.Castro: Let's get on and switch over already. As far as I can tell, matters here hardly need dragging out.
[17.01.821 17:11:43] aerelm: Gracie.
[17.01.821 17:12:11] CL}Luke.Orsini: Better?
[17.01.821 17:12:23] aerelm: Si, definitely.
[17.01.821 17:12:36] aerelm: Now we can go straight to talking business without wasting any more of your time.
[17.01.821 17:12:40] CL}Luke.Orsini: Then to the matter at hand. Wouldn't want Castro firing at me in frustration.
[17.01.821 17:12:47] aerelm: Thank you for being kind enough to grant me this meeting face-to-face by the way.
[17.01.821 17:13:02] CL}Luke.Orsini: It would be of no benefit to us, to say no.
[17.01.821 17:13:20] aerelm: Right, so the situation is somewhat of a mess...
[17.01.821 17:13:29] CL}Luke.Orsini: Summarise it again, if you will.
[17.01.821 17:13:41] aerelm: You see, the job I had was back when the Ghosts were still the main authority over the nacion.
[17.01.821 17:14:05] aerelm: It took me a while to get it done and even a longer while to get a few unrelated matters sorted and finally head to Alpha.
[17.01.821 17:14:15] CL}Luke.Orsini: Mm...
[17.01.821 17:14:24] aerelm: Chain of events and somesuch, turns out Ghosts aren't the ones running the nacion anymore.
[17.01.821 17:14:33] CL}Luke.Orsini: Would certainly seem that way.
[17.01.821 17:14:43] CL}Luke.Orsini: Didn't seem to know what they wanted...hence the recent escalations
[17.01.821 17:14:44] aerelm: And mind you, the way I see my stance toward Outcasts, I don't deal with a particular group, but with the nacion as a whole.
[17.01.821 17:15:21] aerelm: Which is why, seeing as your group is now in charge of the more official matters, I decided to contact you to "wrap things up" so to say.
[17.01.821 17:15:56] CL}Luke.Orsini: I remember now. Grazie. The Ghosts appear to be following their own story.
[17.01.821 17:16:00] aerelm: And also to let you know if there's anything I can do in future that might be of any help, dont hesitate to ask.
[17.01.821 17:16:28] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'll keep that in mind. Providing this is wrapped up in a civil manner.
[17.01.821 17:17:25] aerelm: But to the main point - I'm not sure how much details were documented about that little job I took but here's the short version
[17.01.821 17:17:26] CL}Marcio.Castro: Get on with telling us what you want, senor. There are more productive things that all of us could be doing, I'm sure.
[17.01.821 17:18:02] aerelm: The late administrator of the Ghosts, senor Perez, not that pleasant of an individual but that's another story...
[17.01.821 17:18:09] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'm aware.
[17.01.821 17:18:18] aerelm: Apparently wanted a ship to counter that sorry excuse of a ship called Gladiator them Sairs use.
[17.01.821 17:18:22] CL}Luke.Orsini: Same applied to most of their higher chain of command.
[17.01.821 17:18:45] aerelm: Now, the piece of junk Sairs have is a mess, but he seemed to believe if they take the same design and "refine" it, so to say
[17.01.821 17:18:58] aerelm: an actual ship can be made out of it.
[17.01.821 17:19:29] CL}Luke.Orsini: Something I was not aware of.
[17.01.821 17:19:43] aerelm: Now, seeing the end results with that shiny new heavy fighter your boys been flying, I have to admit he seemed to be right and
[17.01.821 17:19:53] aerelm: not as crazy as he seemed like when he first told me about it.
[17.01.821 17:20:05] CL}Luke.Orsini: Mmm, I wondered about the resemblance.
[17.01.821 17:20:35] aerelm: So the job I took was basically to go grab the Gladiator blueprints for him, which let me tell you, was easier said than done.
[17.01.821 17:20:49] aerelm: Considering I already had a history with Sairs even before that, things weren't easy either.
[17.01.821 17:21:06] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well, Corsairs. The blood enemy. I'm sure if it was hard for you, it'd've been impossible for us.
[17.01.821 17:21:35] aerelm: I'm sure you can get a copy of my transmission if you talk to your tech guys on Valetta, or whatever you call them, but if you~
[17.01.821 17:21:46] aerelm: want, for the sake of time-efficiency, I can forward you a copy myself right now.
[17.01.821 17:22:13] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'll take it from Valetta when I have a chance. Just to make sure nothing is being hidden.
[17.01.821 17:22:31] aerelm: Of course. Totally understandable.
[17.01.821 17:23:08] CL}Luke.Orsini: Glad we're seeing eye-to-eye so far.
[17.01.821 17:23:26] aerelm: So long story short, I had to make some arrangements, risk some rear ends, and finally get the prints.. Which is why we're here
[17.01.821 17:23:53] aerelm: The problem is, the late 101st administrator and I didn't really reach an agreement as for what the "payment" should be
[17.01.821 17:23:53] CL}Marcio.Castro: To beg.
[17.01.821 17:24:06] aerelm: since that was something to discuss after the job was done
[17.01.821 17:24:20] CL}Luke.Orsini: So you went in, not knowing if the payment would even be worth it?
[17.01.821 17:24:33] CL}Marcio.Castro: I'm sure you understand how a business deal works, senor. You give us something we need, you get something in return.
[17.01.821 17:24:36] CL}Marcio.Castro: The problem is
[17.01.821 17:24:42] aerelm: Well, I've been around these parts long enough to know Outcasts keep to their promises.
[17.01.821 17:24:47] CL}Marcio.Castro: We already have what you might in the past have had to offer.
[17.01.821 17:25:07] aerelm: Mutual trust is a valuable commodity, and senor Jameson and I have both profited from it in the past.
[17.01.821 17:25:07] CL}Marcio.Castro: We won't hold out on other outcast's promises.
[17.01.821 17:25:12] CL}Marcio.Castro: Least of all the ghosts'.
[17.01.821 17:25:19] aerelm: Understandable as well.
[17.01.821 17:25:40] aerelm: However, as I already mentioned earlier, I don't really see myself dealing with the Ghosts in particular, but rather the Nacion
[17.01.821 17:25:46] CL}Marcio.Castro: An intelligent person, surely, should know he can find deals elsewhere, deals which benefit both parties.
[17.01.821 17:26:08] aerelm: Because let's be honest - Even a blind man could've seen the direction Ghosts were heading these past couple of years
[17.01.821 17:26:27] CL}Luke.Orsini: I don't think anyone truly wanted to see a civil war happen, signore.
[17.01.821 17:26:34] CL}Marcio.Castro: Yet you still took it upon yourself to negotiate with their administrator.
[17.01.821 17:26:36] aerelm: The whole group pretty much went straight down hill after the good doctor disappeared.
[17.01.821 17:28:16] aerelm: Of course things would've been simpler if the whole civil war mess hadn't happened and things would've been settled in a more..
[17.01.821 17:28:40] CL}Marcio.Castro: If you're so in need of our resources, perhaps you can prove your worth to us. Speaking for myself, at least, I've seen nothing
[17.01.821 17:28:42] aerelm: "civil" manner, pardon the irony, but I'm sure despite all your differences with the Ghosts, you'd agree that
[17.01.821 17:29:00] CL}Marcio.Castro: of note that persuades me to hand over credits, or otherwise, to you, for nothing.
[17.01.821 17:29:01] aerelm: that little assignment I took didnt really benefit the Ghosts much, but was rather for the gain of the Nacion as a whole.
[17.01.821 17:29:13] CL}Luke.Orsini: They were unclear on every detail of the authority they were giving us. We capitalised, they reacted.
[17.01.821 17:29:34] CL}Luke.Orsini: Such is the struggle for power within the nacion.
[17.01.821 17:29:49] CL}Marcio.Castro: Precisely, it has already benefitted the nacion, and you have our gratitude.
[17.01.821 17:30:16] CL}Marcio.Castro: But beyond that, you're not persuading anyone that you are worth spending money on, for nothing.
[17.01.821 17:30:17] aerelm: Oh, and speaking of resources and unclear details, I'm not sure whether you're aware but my cooperation with the Outcasts dates
[17.01.821 17:30:39] aerelm: back some 4 - 5 years, and the good doctor was kind enough to grant me use of Outcast tech back in the day
[17.01.821 17:30:50] CL}Luke.Orsini: Signore...aerelm. The Lance operates in a way that, if you've benefitted our needs directly, then reward will surely come your way.
[17.01.821 17:31:22] CL}Luke.Orsini: As Castro has explicitly stated, you have our gratitude for your work. But for the sake of the nacion and for the sake of
[17.01.821 17:31:28] CL}Luke.Orsini: the Lance, are two different things.
[17.01.821 17:31:53] CL}Luke.Orsini: After all, it's not our fault that the Ghosts proceeded to "disregard" the payment you have been waiting for.
[17.01.821 17:32:24] aerelm: That's a rather interesting view on the matter, however, I'm sure a man in your position could clearly see that even if the ~
[17.01.821 17:32:46] aerelm: Ghosts were willing to hold to their end of the bargain, they no longer have neither the authority nor the resources to offer
[17.01.821 17:32:53] aerelm: anything "worth my effort", so to say.
[17.01.821 17:33:10] CL}Marcio.Castro: Show that you are worth ours, then.
[17.01.821 17:33:40] aerelm: I was under the impression that risking my neck more than a few times for the Nacion would've already been more than enough
[17.01.821 17:33:56] aerelm: proof for that, but very well, I respect your view on the matter, so be kind enough to share what you have in mind
[17.01.821 17:34:28] aerelm: As I've "proven my worth" more than a few times for the Nacion, I'm sure doing it one more time won't be that much of a problem
[17.01.821 17:34:55] CL}Luke.Orsini: At least you haven't lost your balls in the process.
[17.01.821 17:35:19] aerelm: Well, the flight suit I wore to Tripoli still has that unholy "corsair smell" on it
[17.01.821 17:35:25] aerelm: the damn thing just wont wash off
[17.01.821 17:35:46] aerelm: though now that I think about it, it's not really comparable to losing balls.
[17.01.821 17:35:59] CL}Luke.Orsini: *smirks*
[17.01.821 17:36:06] CL}Luke.Orsini: I have a question for you, signore.
[17.01.821 17:36:22] aerelm: Of course.
[17.01.821 17:36:27] CL}Luke.Orsini: How much do you think you should have been paid for your deeds?
[17.01.821 17:37:04] aerelm: And on top of that, money would be the last thing I'd need.
[17.01.821 17:37:05] CL}Marcio.Castro: Don't suggest that we are anything more than such.
[17.01.821 17:37:13] CL}Luke.Orsini: "Much" did not have to imply the classic form, signore.
[17.01.821 17:37:54] aerelm: However, as I already mentioned, I had an "agreement" with the Outcasts regarding some technology usage
[17.01.821 17:38:04] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well, that's what I asked for.
[17.01.821 17:38:06] aerelm: dating back to some... uhh *scratches his chin* four years ago or so
[17.01.821 17:38:32] aerelm: What I was looking forward to, was renewing and updating that agreement in return for the work I did recently.
[17.01.821 17:38:44] CL}Luke.Orsini: Go on.
[17.01.821 17:39:12] CL}Marcio.Castro: I have to commend you on your unrivaled skill of dodging the point, senor.
[17.01.821 17:39:43] aerelm: After all, Gladiator despite being a sad piece of ship, is not just any ship. It's considered a "one of a kind" due it its ~
[17.01.821 17:39:47] aerelm: unique design.
[17.01.821 17:40:20] aerelm: Now the Nacion has access to said design and has improved it by far, which I have to admit, is quite impressive
[17.01.821 17:40:41] CL}Marcio.Castro: I think we're almost there.
[17.01.821 17:40:43] aerelm: cause I've shot my fair share of Gladies down in Omegas, and never thought a rework of the same - or a similar design
[17.01.821 17:40:46] aerelm: could be that effective.
[17.01.821 17:40:52] CL}Luke.Orsini: Get on with it, signore.
[17.01.821 17:41:00] CL}Marcio.Castro: And we spiralled off from it again.
[17.01.821 17:41:11] aerelm: But that aside, to give you a straight answer on what I have in mind, here's a little background -
[17.01.821 17:41:21] CL}Santiago.Munez: *sighs*
[17.01.821 17:41:32] CL}Marcio.Castro: I am this close to ripping you from that cockpit, senor.
[17.01.821 17:41:37] aerelm: Back when the good doctor was running the Nacion he was kind enough to grant me the free use of Krakens as well as an
[17.01.821 17:41:41] aerelm: Outcast-built Sabre.
[17.01.821 17:41:51] aerelm: Sabre being the primary ship Outcasts flew back then.
[17.01.821 17:41:56] CL}Luke.Orsini: Some still do.
[17.01.821 17:41:59] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *Alina rubs her hair not really sure of the atmosphere*
[17.01.821 17:42:15] aerelm: Can't blame them, it's a pretty nice ship.
[17.01.821 17:42:34] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well then, is that what you wish for?
[17.01.821 17:42:36] aerelm: But anyways, the good doctor disappearing kinda hit my relations with the nacion hard
[17.01.821 17:42:41] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'm tiring of hearing you ramble.
[17.01.821 17:42:41] aerelm: Since the Ghosts havent been the same since
[17.01.821 17:43:04] aerelm: But seeing as a more interesting group is in power of the Nacion now, I'm sure old arrangements can be rediscussed again
[17.01.821 17:43:31] CL}Marcio.Castro: I'm sure they can, once we've waded through your drivvle.
[17.01.821 17:43:32] aerelm: for instance, renewing my old agreement for an "Outcast fighter" from the old model to the new one
[17.01.821 17:43:49] CL}Santiago.Munez: Senor I hope you do realise that here we are representing the Contari familia and not the nacion as a whole...
[17.01.821 17:44:04] aerelm: and I'm sure you'd understand when I say that'd hardly be considered a "sufficient" payment considering the risk I took
[17.01.821 17:44:33] aerelm: And of course, we're on the same page on that one, but considering your authority over the nacion
[17.01.821 17:44:37] CL}Luke.Orsini: We do not work for the benefit of others before our own, signore.
[17.01.821 17:44:45] aerelm: It'd be safe to assume you're the better choice over the Ghosts
[17.01.821 17:45:12] aerelm: and from what I've seen so far, a more reasonable bunch too.
[17.01.821 17:45:16] CL}Luke.Orsini: That was obvious from the start.
[17.01.821 17:45:25] CL}Luke.Orsini: So, to avoid your untimely death.
[17.01.821 17:45:33] CL}Luke.Orsini: What is it you want?
[17.01.821 17:45:50] CL}Luke.Orsini: And by the way, I mean that on the assumption that Castro is as angry as he normally is.
[17.01.821 17:45:57] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *She winces a little at the sudden turn*
[17.01.821 17:46:14] aerelm: Hmm, I like a man who pushes for a straight response.
[17.01.821 17:46:25] aerelm: And I respect such a man enough to give him one -
[17.01.821 17:46:36] CL}Santiago.Munez: Trust me senor, you don't want to see comandante angry...
[17.01.821 17:46:37] CL}Marcio.Castro: Took your time in noticing what we were after.
[17.01.821 17:46:54] aerelm: A Rapier along with access to the Outcast fighter weaponry.
[17.01.821 17:47:13] aerelm: No offense intended senor Castro, just taking my time to get to know your group.
[17.01.821 17:47:25] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'm sure it's obvious enough by now.
[17.01.821 17:47:32] aerelm: It's always interesting what a little side conversation can show.
[17.01.821 17:48:25] CL}Luke.Orsini: Well then, you sound genuine enough. I don't doubt that you'd spend an arm and a leg for the nacion.
[17.01.821 17:48:27] aerelm: And even though I had my doubts about your group before this meeting, not knowing you and all that, now I can safely say
[17.01.821 17:48:40] CL}Santiago.Munez: Seems many outsiders are interested in our new ships...Seems logical due to their superiority..
[17.01.821 17:48:50] aerelm: not only asking for this meeting wasn't a mistake, but it was the right thing to do as well, and I'm glad I made that decision
[17.01.821 17:49:12] CL}Luke.Orsini: Time may yet prove whether you're much more use to us as the leading Famiglia on the nacion but as you correctly pointed out...
[17.01.821 17:49:18] CL}Luke.Orsini: Outcast keep to their promises.
[17.01.821 17:49:26] aerelm: *Nods*
[17.01.821 17:50:08] CL}Luke.Orsini: I see no reason to deny you access.
[17.01.821 17:50:08] aerelm: One thing you need to know though, and I'm sure the past interactions between me and the nacion is enough proof to that -
[17.01.821 17:50:22] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *Alina sighs a little seeing a resolution in sight*
[17.01.821 17:50:27] aerelm: I'm not a random merc, senor. I pick a side and I stick with it, and I never close down the deals, as in -
[17.01.821 17:50:34] aerelm: I never get one job done and then disappear forever.
[17.01.821 17:50:46] CL}Luke.Orsini: If you did, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
[17.01.821 17:50:57] aerelm: Exactly.
[17.01.821 17:51:27] aerelm: So I'm sure you'll be seeing more of me in future, and I'm positive the doubts you may have right now would be easily forgotten
[17.01.821 17:51:35] CL}Luke.Orsini: Time will tell, signore.
[17.01.821 17:51:51] aerelm: after a while passes and you see that I don't work for the nacion due to profit and whatnot, but I do it because I like it
[17.01.821 17:52:24] aerelm: After all, not everyone flying under freelancer colors is a Reaver.
[17.01.821 17:52:37] CL}Luke.Orsini: It's starting to feel like my arse hairs are being sanded off, signore. You may proceed to Alpha, i'll let them know
[17.01.821 17:52:41] CL}Luke.Orsini: of your coming.
[17.01.821 17:52:45] aerelm: Unlike the bad name they've given me and my kind, some of us do make up our minds and don't jump from one side to another
[17.01.821 17:52:52] aerelm: the moment a bigger bag of money is thrown at us
[17.01.821 17:52:56] CL}Santiago.Munez: Maybe the time will come when we ask you to do something for the Contari familia, that is not in the best interest of the......
[17.01.821 17:52:59] CL}Santiago.Munez: whole nacion
[17.01.821 17:53:36] aerelm: And I'm sure when it's time we'll easily come to an agreement, seeing as you're a reasonable bunch.
[17.01.821 17:53:47] aerelm: It's all the matter of give and take, after all.
[17.01.821 17:53:53] CL}Santiago.Munez: Smart answer *smiles*
[17.01.821 17:53:56] CL}Luke.Orsini: *yawns* indeed.
[17.01.821 17:54:16] CL}Luke.Orsini: Castro, alert Valetta of this resolution.
[17.01.821 17:54:25] aerelm: So, before we wrap this up, I'd like to thank you again for your time
[17.01.821 17:54:31] aerelm: this little meeting proved to be quite productive.
[17.01.821 17:54:37] CL}Marcio.Castro: Since when was that my business.
[17.01.821 17:54:46] CL}Luke.Orsini: You may want to follow suit, signore. I'm sure you wouldn't want to waste any more time in that...mess of yours.
[17.01.821 17:54:53] CL}Luke.Orsini: It is now, Castro. Go.
[17.01.821 17:55:21] CL}Marcio.Castro: I'm sure a simple transmission will suffice.
[17.01.821 17:55:58] CL}Luke.Orsini: Am I going to have to alert Aurellio of your arrogance?
[17.01.821 17:56:10] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *she facepalms*
[17.01.821 17:56:48] aerelm: Senor Castro, you seem to be a hardworking man, and your type deserve a good rest every now and again, so allow me
[17.01.821 17:57:03] CL}Luke.Orsini: *sighs*
[17.01.821 17:57:04] aerelm: Here's a little something to relax with later tonight.
[17.01.821 17:57:15] aerelm: And trust me, it's good stuff.
[17.01.821 17:57:26] aerelm: If it wasn't, I wouldn't have paid for it.
[17.01.821 17:57:28] CL}Luke.Orsini: I'll be on the refuge if you need me.
[17.01.821 17:57:42] Traffic control alert: CL}Luke.Orsini has requested to dock
[17.01.821 17:57:47] aerelm: Now gentlemen, and the lady, I'll be taking my leave if you don't mind.
[17.01.821 17:57:51] aerelm: Was a pleasure meeting you.
[17.01.821 17:57:59] aerelm: And I'm sure we'll talk again soon.
[17.01.821 17:58:01] CL}Santiago.Munez: Likewise senor, safe flight...
[17.01.821 17:58:01] CL}Marcio.Castro: I've my own, I'm sure you'll understand, but this should make a decent profit down on Malta, I'm sure.
[17.01.821 17:58:02] Alina.Socrates[75th]: *she nods* Si.. you too signore
[17.01.821 17:58:13] CL}Luke.Orsini: Until next time.
[17.01.821 17:58:26] aerelm: *Nods*
Date: 23 February 821 *
Location: Omicron Delta, Freeport 11
Registered Contacts:
LSF =LSF=Virgo Guardian
Order Thomas.Conlin Bastet
Code:
[Incoming Long-range Transmission]
[22.02.821 20:27:16] =LSF=Virgo: Good day.
[22.02.821 20:27:30] =LSF=Virgo: I believe it is of my benefit to talk to you.
[22.02.821 20:27:48] =LSF=Virgo: Maybe not so much as your benefit.
[22.02.821 20:28:02] =LSF=Virgo: But perhaps you could assist me in my endeavours.
[22.02.821 20:28:24] =LSF=Virgo: I have been in contact with a fair few operatives based in Omicron Alpha
[22.02.821 20:28:35] =LSF=Virgo: They have provided me with necessary information.
[22.02.821 20:28:46] =LSF=Virgo: Something that may turn the tides in my research.
[22.02.821 20:29:02] =LSF=Virgo: They are purely acting off rumours however.
[22.02.821 20:29:09] =LSF=Virgo: Which brings me to this question.
[22.02.821 20:29:33] =LSF=Virgo: Are you in contact with the RV Pennybrooke.
[22.02.821 20:29:37] =LSF=Virgo: I am in need of her assistance.
[22.02.821 20:30:20] =LSF=Virgo: I can only hope this message will transmit to you from my current location.
[22.02.821 20:31:21] =LSF=Virgo: It is of vital importance that you and I speak... I believe I'm on to something big.
[22.02.821 20:31:21] aerelm: Obvious questions like who are you and who is Pennybrooke aside, what's in it for me?
[22.02.821 20:31:53] =LSF=Virgo: Well it depends on what you may be interested in.
[22.02.821 20:32:23] aerelm: That's quite a wide range. Back to obvious questions then.
[22.02.821 20:32:30] aerelm: Who are you and who is this Pennybrooke you mentioned?
[22.02.821 20:33:16] =LSF=Virgo: I am Ryan Knowles, A Liberty Security Force agent, and Pennybrooke is a scientist conducting research..
[22.02.821 20:33:25] =LSF=Virgo: Quite possibly within the Omicron Systems.
[22.02.821 20:33:39] =LSF=Virgo: Or atleast this is were the rumours have lead me.
[22.02.821 20:33:36] aerelm: Right. Liberty.
[22.02.821 20:33:44] aerelm: Should've guessed. The transmission doesn't appear to be local.
[22.02.821 20:34:18] =LSF=Virgo: I am in need of her assistance.
[22.02.821 20:34:49] aerelm: A research vessel in Omicrons. Sounds like lookin for a noodle in a soup... Or whatever the sayin is.
[22.02.821 20:35:25] =LSF=Virgo: I was thinking the same.
[22.02.821 20:35:48] =LSF=Virgo: Spending my time looking for a lunatic scientist is not what I had in mind.
[22.02.821 20:35:59] =LSF=Virgo: However, I am told she can assist me in what I need next.
[22.02.821 20:36:18] =LSF=Virgo: Which is better than nothing.
[22.02.821 20:36:59] aerelm: You must be quite desperate then. It's unlike LSF agents to contact some randomer they don't even know asking about a "target of interest", so to say.
[22.02.821 20:37:28] =LSF=Virgo: Desperate may be the most appropriate word for my current circumstance.
[22.02.821 20:37:39] =LSF=Virgo: I feel my position within the LSF will soon be compromised.
[22.02.821 20:37:55] =LSF=Virgo: And I must make the relevant contacts now before escaping Liberty.
[22.02.821 20:38:03] =LSF=Virgo: I fear they will soon be on to me.
[22.02.821 20:38:26] aerelm: Right. So you're not much of a LSF after all.
[22.02.821 20:38:31] =LSF=Virgo: It seems this transmission is becoming stable.
[22.02.821 20:38:35] aerelm: Who are you with then?
[22.02.821 20:38:53] =LSF=Virgo: It is a long story.
[22.02.821 20:39:15] =LSF=Virgo: And It is better I do not say.
[22.02.821 20:39:25] aerelm: And it's a long cruise I'm on, so... *Shrugs*
[22.02.821 20:40:00] =LSF=Virgo: If I am being monitored, then I believe that will be the end of my endeavours as a whole.
[22.02.821 20:40:11] =LSF=Virgo: Perhaps it would be better to meet with you.
[22.02.821 20:40:33] =LSF=Virgo: And upload the relevant data to you.
[22.02.821 20:41:14] =LSF=Virgo: I'm on approach to Omicron Zeta right now, I wonder if you are within the vicinity?
[22.02.821 20:41:57] aerelm: Zeta. Sounds like an even longer cruise.
[22.02.821 20:42:36] aerelm: Tell you what... I'm in the mood for a story, but I'm sure a LSF, or whaver you are, wouldn't want to spill in Order's backyard
[22.02.821 20:43:00] aerelm: So I'll grab a beer on FP11, and you get here whenever.
[22.02.821 20:43:25] aerelm: You apparently know your way around the comms enough to find this channel, so I'm sure you'll manage to find FP11 just fine.
[22.02.821 20:43:58] =LSF=Virgo: Freeport 11 sounds like a solid place to go.
[22.02.821 20:44:06] =LSF=Virgo: I'll contact you upon arrival.
[22.02.821 20:44:14] aerelm: It's neutral ground, after all.
[22.02.821 20:45:45] =LSF=Virgo: At a time like this, I would prefer not to indulge in conversation primarily based around my motives mister?
[22.02.821 20:46:15] =LSF=Virgo: I can brief you quite happily without passing on every delicate secret.
[22.02.821 20:46:35] =LSF=Virgo: After all, what is to say I can trust you, let alone gain anything from you?
[22.02.821 20:47:04] =LSF=Virgo: Forgive my apprehension.
[22.02.821 20:47:43] aerelm: You've been talkin too much already, so I bet there's somethin big in it for you.
[22.02.821 20:47:55] aerelm: That said, I'm in the mood for a story, not a novel.
[22.02.821 20:48:08] aerelm: So dont really care about the details.
[Switching to Short-range Transmitter]
[22.02.821 20:48:05] =LSF=Virgo: So be it.
[22.02.821 20:48:45] =LSF=Virgo: I was assigned to conduct research within the Omicron Minor system, after HQ picked up on energy signatures.
[22.02.821 20:49:00] =LSF=Virgo: within the remnants of the Toledo graveyard.
[22.02.821 20:49:09] =LSF=Virgo: I was based there for quite some time.
[22.02.821 20:49:23] aerelm: With that piece of junk you're flying?
[22.02.821 20:49:44] aerelm: You guys must've upgraded that thing since the last time I was in Liberty, else it wouldn't stand the radiation in Minor.
[22.02.821 20:49:44] =LSF=Virgo: In which I managed to salvage the manifest of the remnants left behind.
[22.02.821 20:50:09] =LSF=Virgo: An upgrade was mandatory yes.
[22.02.821 20:50:14] =LSF=Virgo: Moving on.
[22.02.821 20:50:41] =LSF=Virgo: One particular manifest left quite an interesting story
[22.02.821 20:51:06] =LSF=Virgo: One that has lead me to my current demise.
[22.02.821 20:51:25] =LSF=Virgo: It speaks of an Artifact.
[22.02.821 20:51:59] =LSF=Virgo: An Artifact was specifically targeted according to the manifest.
[22.02.821 20:52:20] =LSF=Virgo: And it is very suggestive that this particular Artifact may still be active.
[22.02.821 20:52:54] =LSF=Virgo: I have also conducted thorough research within Omicron 92.
[22.02.821 20:52:48] aerelm: If that's what you have in your cargo right now, I have two things to say:
[22.02.821 20:53:00] aerelm: First, explains the unidentified reading I get on the cargo scan.
[22.02.821 20:53:12] aerelm: Second, wouldn't hurt if you keep a bit of distance. I -just- bought this ship.
[22.02.821 20:53:22] =LSF=Virgo: Certainly.
[22.02.821 20:53:25] aerelm: Much appreciated.
[22.02.821 20:53:35] aerelm: You were sayin'.
[22.02.821 20:53:55] =LSF=Virgo: The Artifact I have in my posession is not the one I am searching for.
[22.02.821 20:54:14] =LSF=Virgo: In fact this is from an operative of mine.
[22.02.821 20:54:27] =LSF=Virgo: I met with him earlier within the Coronado system.
[22.02.821 20:54:34] aerelm: Mhmm.
[22.02.821 20:54:45] =LSF=Virgo: He needed to meet with me in regards to a discovery of his.
[22.02.821 20:54:58] =LSF=Virgo: A discovery that has pretty much ensured his death for him.
[22.02.821 20:55:19] =LSF=Virgo: Well, that was until he talked to me.
[22.02.821 20:55:26] aerelm: Ain't Liberty a lovely corner of space.
[22.02.821 20:55:30] =LSF=Virgo: A Hyper Gate.
[22.02.821 20:55:39] =LSF=Virgo: A Nomad Gate.
[22.02.821 20:55:52] =LSF=Virgo: Leading to a system I am not familiar with.
[22.02.821 20:56:02] aerelm: Interesting. I must've missed it in my last trip to Barrier.
[22.02.821 20:56:10] =LSF=Virgo: But by the looks of the studies I conducted.
[22.02.821 20:56:20] =LSF=Virgo: It became quite apparent.
[22.02.821 20:56:38] =LSF=Virgo: That the system was masqueraded with the remnants of the Omega 58 system.
[22.02.821 20:56:54] =LSF=Virgo: The theory behind it.
[22.02.821 20:57:05] =LSF=Virgo: Is that a Nomad Power Cell discharged.
[22.02.821 20:57:11] =LSF=Virgo: And once the gate collapsed.
[22.02.821 20:57:25] =LSF=Virgo: It dragged everything within Omega 58 with it.
[22.02.821 20:57:31] =LSF=Virgo: Asteroids.
[22.02.821 20:57:34] =LSF=Virgo: Planets.
[22.02.821 20:57:37] =LSF=Virgo: Stations.
[22.02.821 20:57:44] =LSF=Virgo: Pretty farfetched stuff.
[22.02.821 20:57:57] =LSF=Virgo: The Artifact I have in my hold.
[22.02.821 20:58:09] =LSF=Virgo: I believe allowed me access to said system.
[22.02.821 20:58:40] =LSF=Virgo: Whether it was a case of it being in the presence of a familiar entity that allowed me in.
[22.02.821 20:58:42] aerelm: Huh.
[22.02.821 20:58:57] =LSF=Virgo: Or it was not the case at all.
[22.02.821 20:59:21] =LSF=Virgo: Have I lost you?
[22.02.821 20:59:23] aerelm: Fascinating tale, but nothing to do with that Pennybrooke you mentioned whatsoever.
[22.02.821 20:59:30] =LSF=Virgo: Ah.
[22.02.821 20:59:45] =LSF=Virgo: Well I have recently been in contact with a miss Itziar Leiseka.
[22.02.821 21:00:02] =LSF=Virgo: She has ensured my safety through her core worlds.
[22.02.821 21:00:07] =LSF=Virgo: In return.
[22.02.821 21:00:18] =LSF=Virgo: She wanted me to acquire a substance.
[22.02.821 21:00:31] =LSF=Virgo: So that she may carry out her research successfully.
[22.02.821 21:00:38] =LSF=Virgo: Liquid Cardamine.
[22.02.821 21:00:47] =LSF=Virgo: That is the price I have to pay.
[22.02.821 21:00:56] =LSF=Virgo: So that I can carry out my research too.
[22.02.821 21:01:17] =LSF=Virgo: Rumour has it that Miss Pennybrooke is the person I should be talking too.
[22.02.821 21:01:32] =LSF=Virgo: As stated earlier, acting on rumours has lead me here thus far.
[22.02.821 21:01:38] aerelm: Oh, Pennybrooke is a miss too. Interesting.
[22.02.821 21:01:50] =LSF=Virgo: Well, by rumours.
[22.02.821 21:01:56] =LSF=Virgo: I am very unsure.
[22.02.821 21:02:16] =LSF=Virgo: A particular rumour lead me here in fact.
[22.02.821 21:02:28] =LSF=Virgo: It is said that you are in search of the same person.
[22.02.821 21:02:35] =LSF=Virgo: I can only hope that you are.
[22.02.821 21:02:47] =LSF=Virgo: Otherwise I have just exposed myself further.
[22.02.821 21:03:19] aerelm: Well, I'm afraid you have. Since it woulda been kinda hard if I was in search of some random researcher I'm hearin about for the first time just now.
[22.02.821 21:03:46] aerelm: But, the glass is always being half full...
[22.02.821 21:04:02] aerelm: Since I'm in the region just for sight-seeing and trying out this new bird of mine
[22.02.821 21:04:15] aerelm: That leaves me with basically and literally nothing important to do, so...
[22.02.821 21:04:31] aerelm: brings us back to the original question - What's in it for me?
[22.02.821 21:04:49] aerelm: Who knows, if it's somethin worth considering, I might actually start looking around for this Pennybrooke you mentioned.
[22.02.821 21:04:55] =LSF=Virgo: Is there anything you have set your eyes on in particular?
[22.02.821 21:05:02] aerelm: Omicrons are big, but not that big, so I might actually run into her.
[22.02.821 21:05:18] aerelm: Well, considering your situation the way you described it...
[22.02.821 21:05:41] aerelm: You're kinda short on support from Liberty side, and not set on support from any other side at the moment.
[22.02.821 21:05:54] =LSF=Virgo: Ah, but this is were you are wrong.
[22.02.821 21:06:03] aerelm: Oh, is that so?
[22.02.821 21:06:07] =LSF=Virgo: Right now my position within the LSF is still active.
[22.02.821 21:06:23] =LSF=Virgo: Yet only for a limited time I fear.
[22.02.821 21:06:29] aerelm: Hmm, interesting. And how long would that last?
[22.02.821 21:06:55] =LSF=Virgo: Until I commit to the task the Lane Hackers have set before me.
[22.02.821 21:07:05] =LSF=Virgo: But, I can delay that quite easily.
[22.02.821 21:07:47] =LSF=Virgo: I need to ensure I have a place to go to after commiting these offences within Liberty.
[22.02.821 21:07:57] aerelm: So, you're a LSF working for LH and on an assignment from whoever that Itziar you mentioned is.
[22.02.821 21:08:05] =LSF=Virgo: And more.
[22.02.821 21:08:13] =LSF=Virgo: As I said, I was being brief.
[22.02.821 21:08:19] aerelm: And here you are, telling that to someone you don't even know, and we're not even drinking.
[22.02.821 21:08:23] aerelm: At least I'm not.
[22.02.821 21:08:42] =LSF=Virgo: I am, ofcourse expendable.
[22.02.821 21:08:58] =LSF=Virgo: Although I may be risking valuable information.
[22.02.821 21:09:06] =LSF=Virgo: I am taking a leap of faith so to speak.
[22.02.821 21:09:16] aerelm: Makes sense, actually.
[22.02.821 21:09:34] aerelm: So, having an "active" status in LSF gives you how much influence exactly?
[22.02.821 21:09:38] =LSF=Virgo: A plausible explanation yes.
[22.02.821 21:09:52] =LSF=Virgo: I am a Lieutenant in rank.
[22.02.821 21:10:07] =LSF=Virgo: I have a lot of influence.
[22.02.821 21:10:31] =LSF=Virgo: Providing it doesn't have reprimanding purpose to the directorate.
[22.02.821 21:10:57] aerelm: Haven't been around Liberty for a while, but a leftenant in rank ain't that high around Bretonia.
[22.02.821 21:11:15] aerelm: So unless it's "under the table" influence you're talking about, don't consider me impressed.
[22.02.821 21:11:51] =LSF=Virgo: You could say, I am well connected.
[22.02.821 21:11:56] =LSF=Virgo: To put it bluntly.
[22.02.821 21:12:06] =LSF=Virgo: Of course, why wouldn't I be?
[22.02.821 21:12:08] aerelm: Makes more sense now.
[22.02.821 21:12:22] =LSF=Virgo: I am working with the Lane Hackers, The Outcasts, as stated.
[22.02.821 21:12:27] =LSF=Virgo: The Benitez.
[22.02.821 21:12:30] =LSF=Virgo: And more.
[22.02.821 21:13:38] aerelm: So, you're asking for a hand here. You being a LSF who's soon nuking his stance with Liberty. Tell me if I'm not seeing this right, but sounds to me like you don't have much to lose in that area.
[22.02.821 21:13:59] aerelm: As in, nothing would be too big of a risk to take.
[22.02.821 21:14:24] =LSF=Virgo: You are correct.
[22.02.821 21:14:40] aerelm: And you bein this desperate makes you quite easy to trust, actually.
[22.02.821 21:14:41] =LSF=Virgo: There are far more important things happening as of now.
[22.02.821 21:14:55] aerelm: So... Why the hell not. Let's work out a deal.
[22.02.821 21:14:56] =LSF=Virgo: I will leave that to your better judgement yes.
[22.02.821 21:15:08] =LSF=Virgo: Excellent.
[22.02.821 21:15:45] aerelm: So, what is it exactly you want?
[22.02.821 21:15:50] =LSF=Virgo: Pennybrooke
[22.02.821 21:15:56] =LSF=Virgo: Her Whereabouts.
[22.02.821 21:16:03] =LSF=Virgo: Her Contact details.
[22.02.821 21:16:17] =LSF=Virgo: I must arrange a meeting with her over a secure channel.
[22.02.821 21:16:21] aerelm: Hmm, sounds straight forward.
[22.02.821 21:16:27] =LSF=Virgo: Quite yes.
[22.02.821 21:16:37] =LSF=Virgo: But I would also like your company.
[22.02.821 21:16:48] =LSF=Virgo: You could lead me to him or her.
[22.02.821 21:16:55] aerelm: I've tracked a couple of "ghosts" before, so this one should be a piece of cake.
[22.02.821 21:17:01] aerelm: Any ideas on what ship it actually is?
[22.02.821 21:17:26] =LSF=Virgo: I am under the impression that it would be a Large Freighter ship of some sort.
[22.02.821 21:17:53] aerelm: Kinda suicidal bringing that to Omicrons, but alright. You're the guy in the Guardian.
[22.02.821 21:17:59] =LSF=Virgo: More than likely, he or she would have a substantial amount of research within his or her cargo hold.
[22.02.821 21:18:06] =LSF=Virgo: Also.
[22.02.821 21:18:19] =LSF=Virgo: I will be operating under another alias.
[22.02.821 21:18:28] =LSF=Virgo: Ryan.Bishop.
[22.02.821 21:18:45] =LSF=Virgo: It has worked well thus far.
[22.02.821 21:18:49] aerelm: That one does ring a bell. Eagle with Flashpoints?
[22.02.821 21:19:16] =LSF=Virgo: Saishi at current, Although I have never been in possession of an Eagle vessel.
[22.02.821 21:19:39] aerelm: Yeah, was a wild guess. Didn't actually ring any bells.
[22.02.821 21:19:47] =LSF=Virgo: Not bad.
[22.02.821 21:20:02] aerelm: Anyways... To the more important matter - What would be my "options" in return?
[22.02.821 21:20:16] =LSF=Virgo: Within reason of course.
[22.02.821 21:20:20] aerelm: As in, I scratch your back, what would you scratch my back with?
[22.02.821 21:20:36] =LSF=Virgo: As you have not told me what you are interested in thus far.
[22.02.821 21:20:51] aerelm: Well, I'm quite flexible.
[22.02.821 21:21:05] aerelm: Unless you're the "I'll give you blah millions in cash" type, in which case, I don't really need any.
[22.02.821 21:21:11] =LSF=Virgo: I have been known to be quite good at providing valuable information.
[22.02.821 21:21:21] =LSF=Virgo: Secret information.
[22.02.821 21:21:30] =LSF=Virgo: Infiltration.
[22.02.821 21:21:57] =LSF=Virgo: Or even bending the judicial system.
[22.02.821 21:21:53] aerelm: I've always been more interested on things I can put on a shelf, actually.
[22.02.821 21:21:58] aerelm: Or in hangars, for that matter.
[22.02.821 21:22:25] =LSF=Virgo: So you have an idea of what you want?
[22.02.821 21:23:13] aerelm: Liberty gear has always looked nice, actually.
[22.02.821 21:23:21] aerelm: Not Magmas, they're way too overused.
[22.02.821 21:23:41] =LSF=Virgo: I'll put that down as constructive criticism
[22.02.821 21:24:11] aerelm: Not really, every cheap merc and his whore of a dog working for Liberty had some on their ship back in the day.
[22.02.821 21:24:15] aerelm: Didn't help them any.
[22.02.821 21:24:12] =LSF=Virgo: So equipment.
[22.02.821 21:24:40] aerelm: Actually... Considering your current situation, I'll kick it up a notch.
[22.02.821 21:24:42] aerelm: Let's talk ships.
[22.02.821 21:24:51] =LSF=Virgo: So be it.
[22.02.821 21:24:59] =LSF=Virgo: That seems reasonable
[22.02.821 21:25:01] aerelm: Since you're getting in trouble with Liberty anyways, so you wouldn't have anything to lose.
[22.02.821 21:25:18] =LSF=Virgo: Providing everything I have told you remains secret.
[22.02.821 21:25:38] =LSF=Virgo: You can honour that right?
[22.02.821 21:25:38] aerelm: That's a given. I like listening. Talking, not much so.
[22.02.821 21:25:45] =LSF=Virgo: Excellent.
[22.02.821 21:25:50] =LSF=Virgo: So ships.
[22.02.821 21:26:00] =LSF=Virgo: Anything in particular?
[22.02.821 21:26:04] aerelm: And plus, when I talk ships, I never go big.
[22.02.821 21:26:15] aerelm: Even this fat bird is a pain to fly, and it's supposed to be a gunship.
[22.02.821 21:26:20] =LSF=Virgo: That seems very reasonable.
[22.02.821 21:26:37] aerelm: The only reason I took it on this trip is cause I was going to spend hell of a time out in the open, so needed some room to stretch my legs.
[22.02.821 21:27:12] aerelm: So, by your laid back tone I'm assuming it wouldn't be much trouble sneaking out a snub out of the docks and putting it on autopilot to come my way then?
[22.02.821 21:27:40] =LSF=Virgo: I don't think that should be a problem.
[22.02.821 21:27:52] aerelm: Yeah, and that's not the main thing I had in mind.
[22.02.821 21:27:57] =LSF=Virgo: Providing the location is not hazardous to the ship.
[22.02.821 21:28:23] aerelm: A ship on its own is like a toilet roll. You wipe your arse with it once and its a goner.
[22.02.821 21:28:38] =LSF=Virgo: I see.
[22.02.821 21:28:58] aerelm: Seeing as you claim to be "well-connected", what can you get me for the repairs?
[22.02.821 21:29:13] aerelm: As in, actual prints. Not the typical hull panels I can get anywhere.
[22.02.821 21:29:33] =LSF=Virgo: How about the blue prints to said vessel.
[22.02.821 21:29:39] =LSF=Virgo: Transported within the ship.
[22.02.821 21:29:42] aerelm: Why the hell not.
[22.02.821 21:29:51] =LSF=Virgo: It will allow you insight into installation design
[22.02.821 21:29:58] =LSF=Virgo: Weaponry systems.
[22.02.821 21:30:09] =LSF=Virgo: So that you can render it as you wish.
[22.02.821 21:30:18] =LSF=Virgo: Reverse engineer so to speak.
[22.02.821 21:30:36] aerelm: Sounds like a challenge to accept.
[22.02.821 21:30:56] =LSF=Virgo: It is within a similar thing I am doing right now.
[New Contact: Thomas.Conlin | Distance: 14,000m]
[22.02.821 21:31:04] =LSF=Virgo: Ah we have a guest.
[22.02.821 21:31:14] =LSF=Virgo: I trust we are concluded here.
[22.02.821 21:31:34] aerelm: Sure. I'll check that Sushi bar you mentioned.
[22.02.821 21:32:08] =LSF=Virgo: Hmmm
[22.02.821 21:32:17] aerelm: Huh, strange things all over the place today.
[22.02.821 21:32:28] =LSF=Virgo: It seems even stranger as of now.
[22.02.821 21:32:38] aerelm: A talkative LSF, an Order who's not stickin around to be all kinds of nosey.
[22.02.821 21:32:50] =LSF=Virgo: This Artifact's energy signatures rising.
[22.02.821 21:33:13] =LSF=Virgo: Strange...
[22.02.821 21:33:17] =LSF=Virgo: Very strange.
[Switching to private comms]
[22.02.821 21:33:30] aerelm: So, assuming we're set on the Avenger, once I get that Pennybrooke the Bishop comm would be the way to reach you?
[22.02.821 21:34:01] =LSF=Virgo: That would be correct.
[22.02.821 21:34:13] =LSF=Virgo: It will automatically transmit a secure line.
[22.02.821 21:34:28] =LSF=Virgo: And I will add network protection to the channel once it has commenced.
[22.02.821 21:35:04] aerelm: Alright. Time to grab a real drink then. The mini-bottles they had at the bay freeshop didn't even feel like a real drink
[22.02.821 21:35:26] aerelm: Time to hit the bar. I'll see what I can dig up about that researcher gal-pal of yours meanwhile.
[22.02.821 21:35:39] =LSF=Virgo: Until we meet again.
[22.02.821 21:35:47] =LSF=Virgo: And you have still not told me your name.
[22.02.821 21:36:07] aerelm: You're looking at it on your scanner.
[22.02.821 21:36:08] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock
[05.03.821 23:56:15] aerelm: Evenin', gents.
[05.03.821 23:56:21] ColdGin: 'lo!
[05.03.821 23:56:45] aerelm: Been a long while since the last time I've seen Junkers around this corner of space.
[05.03.821 23:57:02] Deon: Aye, been a long time.
[05.03.821 23:57:22] aerelm: I'm guessing that graveyard in Toledo is a temptation you bunch just can't resist, aye?
[05.03.821 23:57:43] Deon: Hehehe but of course.
[05.03.821 23:57:51] ColdGin: Heh
[05.03.821 23:58:15] ColdGin: its been pretty nasty some other places
[05.03.821 23:58:37] aerelm: So I've heard.
[05.03.821 23:59:10] aerelm: Freakin' Sairs. Know no respect for the NFZ.
[05.03.821 23:59:22] aerelm: Or did you bunch get rid of the FP9 NFZ?
[05.03.821 23:59:28] ColdGin: aham they've always been wild ones
[05.03.821 23:59:36] ColdGin: 'sairs shooting left and right
[05.03.821 23:59:50] aerelm: People still talk about the [A]. Bad days.
[06.03.821 00:00:14] aerelm: Bunch of barbaric cannibals roaming around in ugly ships.
[06.03.821 00:00:22] aerelm: Ugly ships being the most disturbing part.
[06.03.821 00:00:28] ColdGin: Well, sounds like an interesting bunch if anything
[06.03.821 00:00:45] ColdGin: Warans and other mash-ups i assume heh
[06.03.821 00:01:03] aerelm: Oh, Reinforced Alloy. Someone has pain of a base up their behind it seems.
[06.03.821 00:01:09] aerelm: My condolences.
[06.03.821 00:01:25] Deon: Aye yes, a pain , but still love it.
[06.03.821 00:01:29] ColdGin: Oh none needed, its a damn fine time runnin' it
[06.03.821 00:01:35] aerelm: Tell me though, which one's more painful? A Barge or a base?
[06.03.821 00:01:40] ColdGin: couldn't do what I do otheriwse
[06.03.821 00:01:42] Deon: Barge!
[06.03.821 00:01:44] ColdGin: hah, chicken or the egg
[06.03.821 00:02:14] aerelm: I watched a Barge cross an asteroid field once.
[06.03.821 00:02:19] aerelm: Well, try to cross, that is.
[06.03.821 00:02:20] Deon: The pain of the barge does ease the pain of a base though
[06.03.821 00:02:24] ColdGin: had a day off eh?
[06.03.821 00:02:35] Deon: Aye, not something i want to try.
[06.03.821 00:02:48] aerelm: Headed straight to Kusari from there. Needed some strong Sake.
[06.03.821 00:03:01] aerelm: Took me two whole days, but was worth the trip.
[06.03.821 00:03:11] aerelm: Washed the headache away.
[06.03.821 00:03:49] ColdGin: the good stuff!
[06.03.821 00:04:29] aerelm: Well, I personally prefer scotch... But oh well, from the looks of it can't find anythin decent along those lines around here.
[06.03.821 00:04:40] aerelm: So Rum it is for me until I get back to Bretland.
[06.03.821 00:04:38] ColdGin: Heh
[06.03.821 00:04:46] ColdGin: you could alwas hitch a ride with us back
[06.03.821 00:05:10] aerelm: Well, kinda got stuff on my hand here, but thanks for the offer.
[06.03.821 00:05:13] ColdGin: we got plenty o' booze in Inverness
[06.03.821 00:05:18] ColdGin: Aye, no problem
[19.03.821 03:22:14] JM|-Iron.Golem: Hello there.
[19.03.821 03:22:19] aerelm: *Waves*
[19.03.821 03:22:55] JM|-Iron.Golem: So what are you up to all the way out here?
[19.03.821 03:23:48] aerelm: Dunno what you mean "all the way out here". New York's the center of the universe, after all. Ain't it?
[19.03.821 03:24:11] JM|-Iron.Golem: Seems like it. The scrap fields in it though? Not the most well travelled.
[19.03.821 03:24:43] aerelm: Well, it's the one place in this whole system the annoying bunch usually keep out of.
[19.03.821 03:25:49] JM|-Iron.Golem: Oh?
[19.03.821 03:25:52] aerelm: Plus, supposed to meet my weed guy here.
[19.03.821 03:25:56] JM|-Iron.Golem: Oh.
[19.03.821 03:26:04] JM|-Iron.Golem: That would do it I suppose.
[19.03.821 03:26:17] aerelm: He's from Ontario, I've heard. Sells around NY though.
[19.03.821 03:26:40] JM|-Iron.Golem: Liberty does tend to have a stick up its ass about things like that.
[19.03.821 03:26:58] JM|-Iron.Golem: Bretonia, Rheinland. Synth weed totally fine.
[19.03.821 03:27:13] JM|-Iron.Golem: Liberty? Maaaaaassive rules and regulation.
[19.03.821 03:27:20] aerelm: Their crap is not as good.
[19.03.821 03:27:33] aerelm: Want high quality stuff? Buy it from where it's illegal.
[19.03.821 03:28:06] aerelm: Tried the crap you'd find around Omegas. You can't even call it weed.
[19.03.821 03:28:30] JM|-Iron.Golem: Sure you didnt get ripped off and try some Blue Jillies instead?
[19.03.821 03:29:03] aerelm: Nah, the guy was a friend, but even his best batch was worse than junk.
[19.03.821 03:30:13] JM|-Iron.Golem: Makes sense though. People tend to pay more for things that are less than legal.
[19.03.821 03:30:18] JM|-Iron.Golem: Obviously it'd be better.
[19.03.821 03:30:50] aerelm: Aye, and now that a load of people have switched to that new synch cardie crap, it's easier to find good stuff cheaper.
[19.03.821 03:32:05] aerelm: Even the actual Cardie ain't that good. No idea what people are tryin to get by sniffin that synth crap of it.
[19.03.821 03:32:05] JM|-Iron.Golem: Heh. That sounds like the voice of personal experience.
[19.03.821 03:32:43] aerelm: Nah, weed is as far as it goes for me. Been around a lot of Cardie junkies though.
[19.03.821 03:33:56] JM|-Iron.Golem: My only real "sin" in that regard would probably be a holotainment band sometimes.
[19.03.821 03:34:02] JM|-Iron.Golem: Only good thing to come out of Gallia.
[19.03.821 03:34:21] aerelm: The real thing is better, if you can afford it.
[19.03.821 03:34:47] JM|-Iron.Golem: Everything is always better, if you can afford it.
[19.03.821 03:34:57] JM|-Iron.Golem: But here we are, in a scrap field.
[19.03.821 03:35:16] aerelm: Right. Forgot I'm talkin to a scrapper in a Salvager.
[19.03.821 03:35:19] aerelm: No offense of course.
[19.03.821 03:35:45] JM|-Iron.Golem: It used to be better. I can barely afford to keep the ship in repair nowadays.
[19.03.821 03:36:29] aerelm: No wonder a lot of Junkers have switched to shady cargo runs nowadays.
[19.03.821 03:36:50] aerelm: I heard you bunch took a hit when Sig-13 finally got cleaned out.
[19.03.821 03:37:34] JM|-Iron.Golem: Probably. That was before my time so to speak. I hadnt really even visited that part of Sirius while that was going on.
[19.03.821 03:38:10] aerelm: Well, it was about damn time if you ask me. Having to cruise through all that junk was gettin damn annoying.
[19.03.821 03:38:55] JM|-Iron.Golem: You cant be too annoyed about it. If all the scrap fields were suddenly cleared, where would you make shady weed deals?
[19.03.821 03:39:27] aerelm: Probably on Newark. *Shrugs*
[19.03.821 03:40:35] aerelm: Slip the right bill under the bartender's fingers there, and he'll even roll it for you.
[19.03.821 03:41:03] JM|-Iron.Golem: Credits really do make the world go round.
[19.03.821 03:41:20] aerelm: Nah. Greedy people do.
[19.03.821 03:42:11] aerelm: Speaking of greedy people, that damn weed guy is probably a no-show.
[19.03.821 03:42:26] aerelm: I bet he ran into trouble with LPI again. I've told him a million times not to fly stoned.
[19.03.821 03:42:50] aerelm: That just attracts way too much attention, and on top of that he has a mouth.
[19.03.821 03:43:13] JM|-Iron.Golem: Nah, if he was snagged by the LPI he would've just bribed his way out.
[19.03.821 03:44:02] aerelm: Last time he got into trouble, it was for gettin stoned like hell and ramming into a taco freighter in Texas.
[19.03.821 03:44:24] aerelm: He said he was just hungry.
[19.03.821 03:45:29] JM|-Iron.Golem: Cant say I've ever gotten into that kind of trouble.
[19.03.821 03:45:43] aerelm: I doubt anyone has.
[19.03.821 03:45:46] JM|-Iron.Golem: Sounds like a very...interesting situation.
[19.03.821 03:45:57] JM|-Iron.Golem: Did he get the tacos in the end?
[19.03.821 03:46:45] aerelm: No idea. Happened just a few klicks from Sugarland, so...
[19.03.821 03:46:50] aerelm: Most likely not.
[19.03.821 03:47:20] JM|-Iron.Golem: Ah. Never been to sugarland myself. Most of my other friends have.
[19.03.821 03:47:36] JM|-Iron.Golem: Before they went into scrapping and started over, of course.
[19.03.821 03:47:55] aerelm: I hear the food is good. So at least it wasn't a total disappointment for him.
[19.03.821 03:48:36] aerelm: Well... Prison-food-scale good, not actual-food-scale good.
[19.03.821 03:48:43] aerelm: At least it's free.
[19.03.821 03:49:05] JM|-Iron.Golem: Free prison food is still probably better than expensive hospital food.
[19.03.821 03:50:00] aerelm: True.
[19.03.821 03:50:39] JM|-Iron.Golem: On a more...sensitive note.
[19.03.821 03:50:55] JM|-Iron.Golem: While I may not partake myself, I could probably get you what you want.
[19.03.821 03:51:02] JM|-Iron.Golem: Assuming your friend isnt coming.
[19.03.821 03:51:31] aerelm: He's definitely a no-show, but it was more of a favor to him. I'm not in much of a rush myself.
[19.03.821 03:52:21] aerelm: His business kinda took a hit a while back when one of his regulars decided he needed some air... while sitting outside Barrier.
[19.03.821 03:52:44] JM|-Iron.Golem: Fair enough then. Still, if you ever find yourself in need of something feel free to let me or my group know.
[19.03.821 03:53:17] JM|-Iron.Golem: We dont run Rochester, but we have an understanding with the people who do.
[19.03.821 03:54:09] aerelm: Of course. I'm actually thinkin about goin for the next best thing, so I'll probably be hitting the bar.
[19.03.821 03:54:44] JM|-Iron.Golem: I think I'm going to be taking a short break soon as well actually.
[19.03.821 03:54:49] aerelm: I doubt the guy shows up any time soon, since he probably forgot why he had undocked his ship, but if he drops by and you're out scrapping and stuff, let him know he can find me at the bar.
[19.03.821 03:55:37] JM|-Iron.Golem: Will do. Does this person have a name?
[19.03.821 03:55:58] JM|-Iron.Golem: Or should I just look for the guy flying his ship wildly with smoke pouring out of it?
[19.03.821 03:56:12] aerelm: It's some bald ugly fella in a plus size flight suit flyin a civ shuttle.
[19.03.821 03:56:23] aerelm: He keeps changin the name on his transponder, for obvious reasons.
[19.03.821 03:56:58] JM|-Iron.Golem: Alright then. Keep in mind what i've said though. If you ever need something, we can probably help you get it.
[19.03.821 03:57:08] aerelm: Sure thing. See you about.
[19.03.821 03:57:14] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock
[23.03.821 02:03:18] aerelm: Those are some god-awful lights you've got on that thing.
[23.03.821 02:03:32] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, thats why i can shut em off!
[23.03.821 02:04:10] aerelm: Doesn't seem to be of much use though, would just attract attention.
[23.03.821 02:04:18] Smuggler's.Dream: She has served me well for many years though.
[23.03.821 02:04:19] aerelm: Doubt that's what you're aimin for.
[23.03.821 02:04:36] Smuggler's.Dream: Hehehe, ah well not really.
[23.03.821 02:04:47] aerelm: Not much of a dream ship, then.
[23.03.821 02:05:13] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, well she is honestly my dream ship, my favorite.
[23.03.821 02:05:20] aerelm: Can't say a thing against your choice of liquid reserves though.
[23.03.821 02:06:14] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, like to keep some on stock, goes well for discussing business, and negotiating at time.
[23.03.821 02:06:16] aerelm: No water onboard always provides for a healthy slash regulated liquid intake I'm sure.
[23.03.821 02:06:50] Smuggler's.Dream: We usually carry some, but need to pick more up.
[23.03.821 02:07:22] Smuggler's.Dream: She has been almost everywhere though.
[23.03.821 02:07:41] aerelm: Old bird then.
[23.03.821 02:07:50] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye.
[23.03.821 02:08:16] aerelm: Never been into transports myself, obviously.
[23.03.821 02:08:22] aerelm: Knew this transport ace though.
[23.03.821 02:08:28] aerelm: Now what was his name...
[23.03.821 02:08:32] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye?
[23.03.821 02:08:53] aerelm: Somethin Harley. Some unusual name.
[23.03.821 02:09:07] Smuggler's.Dream: Hmmm nothing i have heard of.
[23.03.821 02:09:27] aerelm: The old chap knew how to handle a transport, I give him that much.
[23.03.821 02:09:38] Smuggler's.Dream: I used to be able to hold my own in this, but these transport turrets do not work as well these days.
[23.03.821 02:10:50] aerelm: The guy flew a Pelican, and was a real oldschool flier. Not like these rookies these days, having all sorts of autopilot stuff.
[23.03.821 02:11:09] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, sounds like one heck of a pilot.
[23.03.821 02:11:17] Toru.Sato: Konnichiwa...pilots...
[23.03.821 02:11:26] Smuggler's.Dream: Greetings.
[23.03.821 02:12:06] Toru.Sato: How is the exploring going?
[23.03.821 02:12:18] aerelm: Not used to seein a kusari-type in a adult-sized ship.
[23.03.821 02:12:37] Toru.Sato: I'm actually not really a Kusarian...
[23.03.821 02:12:57] Toru.Sato: I am part Libertonian...*he nods*
[23.03.821 02:13:25] aerelm: Drop the konnichiwa then. Not much use pretending to be one if you're not in a mini-fighter.
[23.03.821 02:13:37] Smuggler's.Dream: Hahaha.
[23.03.821 02:13:56] Toru.Sato: I'm not pretending to be one either...I am Kusarian, but half Libertonian also...
[23.03.821 02:14:15] Toru.Sato: My father is from Kusari, and other from Liberty...I hope that sorts your problem?
[23.03.821 02:14:55] Toru.Sato: And who are you...Mr...?
[23.03.821 02:14:55] aerelm: Two fathers? I'm not judging, but frankly, I don't seem to be the one with problems here.
[23.03.821 02:15:05] Toru.Sato: Two fathers? No...
[23.03.821 02:15:33] Toru.Sato: Oh right...I mean't "mother"....
[23.03.821 02:15:46] aerelm: Ah, aright. Must've been the accent then, cause it sure didn't sound like that.
[23.03.821 02:15:55] Toru.Sato: *he grins*
[23.03.821 02:16:03] Smuggler's.Dream: You did kind of fall into that one.
[23.03.821 02:16:08] Smuggler's.Dream: *laugh*
[23.03.821 02:16:40] Toru.Sato: I haven't see you around Liberty...you new here?
[23.03.821 02:16:42] aerelm: But since we're in Liberty, land of cheap crappy Ale, you might as well stick to your Liberty half around these parts.
[23.03.821 02:16:55] Smuggler's.Dream: Hmm, him or me?
[23.03.821 02:17:03] Toru.Sato: I have seen you before, I mean him....
[23.03.821 02:17:17] aerelm: Doesn't essentially mean that I'm new now, does it?
[23.03.821 02:17:27] aerelm: Sounds more like you're just not old enough.
[23.03.821 02:17:37] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, i know your not, ran into you in the border worlds long ago.
[23.03.821 02:17:37] Toru.Sato: Well said...
[23.03.821 02:18:02] aerelm: Which reminds me... Have to get my license renewed.
[23.03.821 02:18:12] Toru.Sato: Heh..
[23.03.821 02:18:14] aerelm: Oh right, LPI don't let me dock. Nevermind.
[23.03.821 02:18:23] aerelm: Their loss, I guess.
[23.03.821 02:18:27] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye
[23.03.821 02:18:29] Toru.Sato: LPI....those donut smugglers...
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[23.03.821 02:25:11] Toru.Sato: But...
[23.03.821 02:25:14] Toru.Sato: It isn't worthless...right?
[23.03.821 02:25:23] Bladeworks: It is Worth something to me
[23.03.821 02:25:33] Toru.Sato: Well...that's not my problem...
[23.03.821 02:25:48] Toru.Sato: You know...credits....everyone needs it...
[23.03.821 02:25:52] Bladeworks: I see
[23.03.821 02:26:18] Bladeworks: So what now?
[23.03.821 02:26:22] Toru.Sato: Let's see...your friend pilots...I got 3.000.000 SC per explosion...
[23.03.821 02:26:45] Toru.Sato: Well...you tell me...
[23.03.821 02:27:13] Bladeworks: Are we going to do this?
[23.03.821 02:27:24] Toru.Sato: Matters what...
[23.03.821 02:27:29] Bladeworks: Fight.
[23.03.821 02:27:42] Toru.Sato: You are quick to that?
[23.03.821 02:27:50] Bladeworks: No.
[23.03.821 02:27:52] Toru.Sato: I was thinking we can talk...eat a donut...
[23.03.821 02:27:57] aerelm: Good to see nothing's changed much and Navy is still quick to pick a fight.
[23.03.821 02:28:00] Bladeworks: That sounds good
[23.03.821 02:28:15] Toru.Sato: Aye indeed..they are quick to fill up my paycheck...
[23.03.821 02:28:21] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye , usually with transports though.
[23.03.821 02:28:45] Toru.Sato: Well..this is your unlucky day...Mr Navy guy who won't be Navy anymore...*he chuckles*
[23.03.821 02:28:59] Bladeworks: Returning fire
[23.03.821 02:29:04] Toru.Sato: Let's move away from Rochester...I don't them to see your horrible piloting...
[23.03.821 02:29:18] Bladeworks: Lets dance
[23.03.821 02:29:22] Toru.Sato: Tango?
[23.03.821 02:29:26] Toru.Sato: Maybe salsa?
[23.03.821 02:30:38] aerelm: Great. Now I get to sit through a boring dogfight.
[23.03.821 02:30:59] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, well we can chat and ignore the petty fight.
[23.03.821 02:31:05] Smuggler's.Dream: Anything new?
[23.03.821 02:31:30] aerelm: Or we can start betting, if you're into that sort of money wasting vices, that is.
[23.03.821 02:31:42] Smuggler's.Dream: Hmm, i am game.
[23.03.821 02:31:58] aerelm: Though, from the looks of things, we should start betting on how many hours it'd take for the first shield to drop.
[23.03.821 02:32:03] Smuggler's.Dream: I will put down 10 mil on Toro.
[23.03.821 02:32:52] Toru.Sato: Well..
[23.03.821 02:32:55] Smuggler's.Dream: If you are up for betting on the Navy?
[23.03.821 02:32:56] aerelm: Aright then, if we're betting on actual explosions, we're gonna be here for at least a couple of hours.
[23.03.821 02:33:09] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye
[23.03.821 02:33:32] aerelm: And sure, why the hell not. I'll go for the navy.
[23.03.821 02:33:39] soandso: Perhaps a wager on the length of the fight, instead?
[23.03.821 02:33:46] aerelm: better than wasting money on mercs anyways.
[23.03.821 02:34:16] aerelm: Sounds like someone else wants to join the fun too. A threeway always is better.
[23.03.821 02:34:25] Smuggler's.Dream: Ok so if Navy wins i owe you 10 million, and vice versa?
[23.03.821 02:34:55] aerelm: Whoever that fella talking out of the blue is, I like his idea more.
[23.03.821 02:35:07] aerelm: Putting it on the length of the fight would make things a tad more interesting.
[23.03.821 02:35:10] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye
[23.03.821 02:35:21] aerelm: I'd say lucky nuke, 28 minutes in.
[23.03.821 02:35:34] aerelm: That, or a dread will show up.
[23.03.821 02:35:44] Smuggler's.Dream: Hahaha yea.
[23.03.821 02:35:49] Toru.Sato: Happened before....
[23.03.821 02:35:55] soandso: But I'll give the Smuggler 4/1, and take the Navy also
[23.03.821 02:35:57] aerelm: Welcome to Liberty.
[23.03.821 02:37:19] aerelm: It's been the same for ages.
[23.03.821 02:37:30] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, always will.
[23.03.821 02:37:38] aerelm: Every rookie flyboy slaps 2.00s on his Guardian and wastes all them good shots.
[23.03.821 02:37:52] Toru.Sato: Almost done..
[23.03.821 02:38:10] aerelm: I can't remember seeing a single flyboy with them rapid fire guns they've got.
[23.03.821 02:38:27] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, most go for damage or range.
[23.03.821 02:39:11] aerelm: Better than seeing every unlawful and his cardamine junkie dog craving for Krakens though.
[23.03.821 02:39:29] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, i will give you that.
[23.03.821 02:39:48] aerelm: Krakens ain't that good, even. They've just got a reputation.
[23.03.821 02:40:00] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye.
[23.03.821 02:40:27] aerelm: Pff... I bet the merc woulda been dead twice already if the flyboy had used half a brain and grabbed some lasers instead.
[23.03.821 02:40:46] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, rookie navy pilot maybe?
[23.03.821 02:41:21] aerelm: Nah, that's just how they're trained - Brainlessly go for 2.00s cause the cool kids do it.
[23.03.821 02:41:47] Smuggler's.Dream: Ahhh, never care much for the "Navy" ways of doing things myself.
[23.03.821 02:41:58] aerelm: I mean, just because people like Hale raped with 2.00s, doesn't mean every Navy is genetically adapted to 2.00s.
[23.03.821 02:41:57] Death: Bladeworks killed himself (Mine)
[23.03.821 02:42:05] Toru.Sato: What a rook
[23.03.821 02:42:12] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye
[23.03.821 02:42:18] aerelm: Well, what did you know. Lucky nuke it was.
[23.03.821 02:42:29] aerelm: Or unlucky nuke, depending on your point of view.
[23.03.821 02:42:37] aerelm: So what were we betting on again?
[23.03.821 02:42:48] aerelm: I kinda lost track.
[23.03.821 02:42:39] Toru.Sato: Who cares...still lost
[23.03.821 02:42:45] Smuggler's.Dream: I have seen Toru in action before, he is a pretty good pilot
[23.03.821 02:42:56] Toru.Sato: *he bows* Thank you my dear friend...
[23.03.821 02:43:05] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, i was just betting on him to win, but no matter.
[23.03.821 02:43:25] Smuggler's.Dream: I am not a greedy one in search of the most creds.
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[23.03.821 02:46:28] aerelm: Damn systems keep goin down. Should get the powercore checked again.
[23.03.821 02:46:51] aerelm: Last time it started actin up like this was back when I got the poor thing half-fried flying through o41.
[23.03.821 02:46:55] Smuggler's.Dream: Hmm that is not good, especially if you are out in empty space.
[23.03.821 02:47:01] aerelm: Nasty little system. Beautiful as heck though.
[23.03.821 02:47:17] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, have seen it many times, very beautiful.
[23.03.821 02:47:39] aerelm: Flying through there is like hittin a classy strip joint.
[23.03.821 02:47:49] aerelm: Your eyes will have a good time, your pocket wont.
[23.03.821 02:47:44] Smuggler's.Dream: My favorite has to be Cayman though, such a strange system.
[23.03.821 02:48:58] aerelm: And Cayman's, ehh... Them Reaper hypocrites roam around the place. Not really my first choice of people to hang with.
[23.03.821 02:49:18] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye me either, but passed through there a few times.
[23.03.821 02:49:56] aerelm: Knew a guy who ran the Canaria route.
[23.03.821 02:50:10] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh yea?
[23.03.821 02:50:26] aerelm: He'd have some new messed up stories to tell every single time I ran into him.
[23.03.821 02:50:56] aerelm: Mainly about Sairs, which isn't surprising. Sick is in their blood.
[23.03.821 02:51:02] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye have been to some scary places myself.
[23.03.821 02:51:55] aerelm: Apparently the unlucky sod ran into a Sair patrol once.
[23.03.821 02:52:13] aerelm: They asked for a hand.
[23.03.821 02:52:20] aerelm: An actual hand.
[23.03.821 02:52:27] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh wow!
[23.03.821 02:53:06] Smuggler's.Dream: Very brutal people.
[23.03.821 02:53:52] aerelm: Yeah, apparently one of them found this recipe in his dead grandma's stuff and wanted to give it a try.
[23.03.821 02:53:57] aerelm: Finger burrito or somethin.
[23.03.821 02:54:23] Smuggler's.Dream: Eww, sounds disgusting to me, but i have never ate a human so....
[23.03.821 02:54:37] aerelm: Funny story, I knew the grandma. Had hell of a cooking.
[23.03.821 02:54:54] Smuggler's.Dream: Hahahaha
[23.03.821 02:55:13] aerelm: Had to pretend to be a vegetarian around her though, for obvious reasons.
[23.03.821 02:55:26] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, i would do the same!
[23.03.821 02:56:32] aerelm: Yeah, good woman, good cooking. Big mouth though.
[23.03.821 02:57:00] aerelm: She was 98 or somethin, could barely walk, but still picked up fights at the bar.
[23.03.821 02:57:23] Smuggler's.Dream: hahaha, could probably out drink most too there.
[23.03.821 03:00:21] aerelm: Yeah, well... Not anymore.
[23.03.821 03:00:46] Smuggler's.Dream: Ah yea, she is no longer around.
[23.03.821 03:01:07] aerelm: Yeah, she messed with the wrong Molly from what I've heard.
[23.03.821 03:01:36] aerelm: She lived on Trafalgar, y'see. Was kinda racist too.
[23.03.821 03:01:40] aerelm: Big mouth, as I said.
[23.03.821 03:02:23] Smuggler's.Dream: ahh, not sure if i could have been around her myself.
[23.03.821 03:03:02] aerelm: You know what they say. In every death, there is a lesson.
[23.03.821 03:03:35] Smuggler's.Dream: Hmm never thought of it that way.
[23.03.821 03:03:34] aerelm: Though I'm not sure if there's actually a saying like that, but there must be. They have a damn saying for everythin these days
[23.03.821 03:04:00] aerelm: In this one, it most certainly was.
[23.03.821 03:04:09] aerelm: Never call a Molly a gold digger.
[23.03.821 03:04:20] aerelm: Turns out they don't like that. No idea why.
[23.03.821 03:04:34] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh yea, with the mining background they have , yes i could see a fight happen.
[23.03.821 03:04:56] Smuggler's.Dream: They got screwed over by BMM i think.
[23.03.821 03:05:04] aerelm: Wasn't much of a fight from what I've heard.
[23.03.821 03:05:10] Smuggler's.Dream: Ahh
[23.03.821 03:05:40] aerelm: The guy charged at her with a shovel, but she just dropped dead before he was even in the, err... "swing range".
[23.03.821 03:06:05] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh wow, interesting indeed!
[23.03.821 03:06:09] aerelm: Heart attack, if I remember.
[23.03.821 03:06:43] aerelm: Wasn't her first fight though, but the others were more verbal.
[23.03.821 03:06:51] aerelm: Nobody wanted to beat an old lady to death, after all.
[23.03.821 03:06:54] Smuggler's.Dream: Greetings Mr. Trenton, good to see you my friend!
[23.03.821 03:07:07] .:j:.JunkerTown: Aye.. tis good to see you to ma friend.
[23.03.821 03:07:27] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye, yes not easy to be heartless enough to hit an old woman.
[23.03.821 03:07:31] aerelm: Apparently that poor Molly wasn't planin on hittin her either, just wanted to scare her aw-... Oh, Junker around. Howdy.
[23.03.821 03:07:58] .:j:.JunkerTown: Howdy Aerelm.. how are you this fine day?
[23.03.821 03:08:15] aerelm: Running out of coffee, is my only concern.
[23.03.821 03:08:32] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh, that is definatly not good to run out of that!
[23.03.821 03:08:58] .:j:.JunkerTown: Got some 'stay awake' pills if ya need a pick me up?
[23.03.821 03:09:14] aerelm: Yeah well, my doctor said I should lay off that scotch for a while.
[23.03.821 03:09:26] aerelm: Though, I don't have a doctor, but I'm sure he woulda said that if I had one.
[23.03.821 03:09:27] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye.
[23.03.821 03:09:35] Smuggler's.Dream: hahaha
[23.03.821 03:09:41] aerelm: So I figured I might stick to coffee for a couple of days anyways.
[23.03.821 03:09:50] aerelm: Spent the weekend on Curacao, y'see.
[23.03.821 03:09:59] .:j:.JunkerTown: Aww such a shame! Ya shure he be know'n was he's talk'n bout?
[23.03.821 03:10:02] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh, rough weekend then.
[23.03.821 03:10:27] aerelm: Nah was alright. Costly as usual, but nothing to complain about.
[23.03.821 03:11:18] .:j:.JunkerTown: Jus neva trust dem Doc's.. sum of em just out ta take ya creds!
[23.03.821 03:11:32] .:j:.JunkerTown: Especially one tha tells me lay off me scotch
[23.03.821 03:11:44] aerelm: Yeah, them medic types aren't worth a crap.
[23.03.821 03:11:56] aerelm: Good for a laugh every once in a while though.
[23.03.821 03:12:23] aerelm: That's what I do when I'm bored. I drop by a hospital.
[23.03.821 03:12:43] aerelm: They just run some "routine tests", and all of a sudden tell me I'm gonna die in a week... and I don't.
[23.03.821 03:12:51] .:j:.JunkerTown: Well sir.. ima need'n to drop these meds to da fella's at Roch.. Ya want'n dis 'upper' fore i do?
[23.03.821 03:13:10] aerelm: Sure, why the hell not.
[23.03.821 03:13:20] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye on the rare times i drink , i prefer my rum!
[23.03.821 03:13:26] aerelm: Thanks, I'll see if these are as good as you say they are.
[23.03.821 03:13:44] aerelm: If so, might call you for some more. Next couple of weeks are gonna be damn smashed.
[23.03.821 03:14:00] .:j:.JunkerTown: Eh.. not as good as sum of da otha stuff we run across. But deez ere are all legal an such
[23.03.821 03:14:41] aerelm: Never had much luck with legal stuff, but who knows... Maybe I get lucky this time.
[23.03.821 03:15:31] .:j:.JunkerTown: Sure thing.. jus let me know. I'll be roun. An if'n ya be need'n sumthin a bit stronger.. an less legal? Gimme a ring.
[23.03.821 03:15:37] Traffic control alert: .:j:.JunkerTown has requested to dock
[23.03.821 03:15:52] aerelm: Dammit. Just noticed the time.
[23.03.821 03:16:00] aerelm: Was supposed to meet some guy at the bar half an hour ago.
[23.03.821 03:16:12] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye , need to get moving myself.
[23.03.821 03:16:27] aerelm: Aright. Good luck doin what you do.
[23.03.821 03:16:39] aerelm: Time to see if the fella's still there.
[23.03.821 03:16:43] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye same to you, safe flying out there.
[23.03.821 03:16:50] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock
[23.03.821 03:17:17] aerelm: Nearly forgot.
[23.03.821 03:17:26] aerelm: Bet's a bet.
[23.03.821 03:17:33] You have sent 10.000.000 credits to Smuggler's.Dream
[23.03.821 03:17:37] Smuggler's.Dream: Oh , i forgot too , thank you!
[23.03.821 03:17:38] aerelm: Have fun and see ya around.
[23.03.821 03:17:44] .:j:.JunkerTown: safe flight der Aerelm.. one sec brotha.. need to do sumthin real quik
[23.03.821 03:17:48] Smuggler's.Dream: Aye!
[23.03.821 03:17:50] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock
Date: 25 May 821
Location: New London, Planet New London
Registered Contacts:
Universal [*USI*]Detroit[T] Mastodon
Universal [*USI*]P.Tomson[CA] Raven's Talon
Universal [*USI*]P.Corte[SO] Raven's Talon
Hunters Guild BHG|22nd-Pop Sea Serpent
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[28.05.821 16:54:20] aerelm: Now that's one tiny piece of ship for a supertransport.
[28.05.821 16:54:33] aerelm: I preferred the older model. Much easier to hit.
[28.05.821 16:54:47] aerelm: Not sayin that I'd ever hit something of that size.
[28.05.821 16:55:06] aerelm: A man's gotta have at least some self-respect and for that, a weight threshold.
[28.05.821 16:55:20] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Lets just say the target is not that small....
[28.05.821 16:56:26] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: The older model did have a fat front end. Indeed I like the smooth look of the new model.
[28.05.821 16:57:29] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Keep an eye on him Peter. Were gonna wait here till Mr. Corte returns.
[28.05.821 16:57:42] [*USI*]P.Tomson[CA]: copy
[28.05.821 16:57:44] aerelm: I'm not much a fan of phallus-shaped spacecraft. But that's obviously a difference of opinions, as made obvious by Liberty designs for, well... pretty much anything larger than a freighter.
[28.05.821 16:58:34] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Liberty has always been..flawless with there ship designs.
[28.05.821 16:59:35] aerelm: Eh.. *Shrugs* Yea why not. Better than the Fish Buffet you'd find on Bretland's shipyards at least.
[28.05.821 17:00:34] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Im guessing well not be having any trouble from you now will we.
[28.05.821 17:01:20] aerelm: Rather a paranoid individual if you're actually considering a registered Bretonian citizen any sort of threat, I have to say.
[28.05.821 17:02:04] aerelm: Unless you're considering my opinions of ship design any sort of offence to your ethnicity.
[28.05.821 17:02:04] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: As im looking your iff and id seem..."classified" care to lighten me on this?
[28.05.821 17:02:41] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: None at all just stating Libertonians great ship designs.
[28.05.821 17:03:09] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Or in better words Magnificent
[28.05.821 17:02:59] aerelm: It's been actin up recently. Decided to have it looked at on London, but them boys are chargin a price of a new ship for it.
[28.05.821 17:03:10] aerelm: War economy and all, I guess.
[28.05.821 17:03:40] aerelm: Reminds me to have it looked at whenever I hit a Freeport.
[28.05.821 17:04:18] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: The Freeports tend to be cheaper so do you originate from Bretonia herself?
[28.05.821 17:04:48] aerelm: Been here and there on and off.
[28.05.821 17:05:53] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Your a very mysterious one Mr?
[28.05.821 17:07:00] aerelm: Nah. It's just that ship of yours that's an eye-soar.
[28.05.821 17:06:59] [*USI*]P.Tomson[CA]: now why does the IMG have a problem with you?
[28.05.821 17:07:30] aerelm: They usually dont. Them rookies must be confused cause of the messed up transponder.
[28.05.821 17:07:43] aerelm: That was one nasty cruise through 41.
[28.05.821 17:08:08] aerelm: Apparently this bird of mine ticked off the radiation alert on nearby ships for a couple of days afterwards.
[28.05.821 17:08:34] aerelm: And the repair bill wasn't what anyone would like to see.
[New Contact: [*USI*]P.Corte[SO] | Distance: 14,000m]
[28.05.821 17:10:26] aerelm: Ah, here's the fella who stood you up.
[28.05.821 17:10:40] aerelm: Sure took your sweet-arse time, didn't you?
[28.05.821 17:10:46] aerelm: This lady been waitin here for ages now.
[28.05.821 17:11:20] aerelm: Though we did get to discuss phalluses and their influence on Liberty engineering and ship design, so would be unfair to call it a complete waste, but still a waste nonetheless.
[28.05.821 17:11:27] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: *laughs* Well Mr...whatever your name is well be heading off now...last question though what is it you do for a living?
[28.05.821 17:12:23] aerelm: I just enjoy life as it comes, why bother with building a fortune? *Shrugs*
[28.05.821 17:12:33] aerelm: So you can say I live for a living.
[28.05.821 17:12:40] [*USI*]P.Corte[SO]: nice
[28.05.821 17:13:16] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Amy: Thats very deep well I hope you get that radiation system malfunction of yours Fixed.
[28.05.821 17:13:43] [*USI*]P.Corte[SO]: good luck sir
[28.05.821 17:13:45] aerelm: Cheers. And safe trip home.
[28.05.821 17:13:54] aerelm: I hear California's a real mess recently.
[28.05.821 17:14:03] aerelm: or was it Colorado?
[28.05.821 17:14:17] aerelm: Grr.. names.
[28.05.821 17:14:23] [*USI*]Detroit[T]: Little of both
[New Contact: BHG|22nd-Pop | Distance: 1,000m]
[28.05.821 17:19:47] aerelm: Ooh, a 22nd. How cute.
[28.05.821 17:20:02] BHG|22nd-Pop: Yes i am
[28.05.821 17:20:22] aerelm: We all appreciate the comic value you add to the inter-house territories while not really doing anything useful.
[28.05.821 17:21:12] aerelm: Here, go get yourself some good scotch. You don't look drunk enough to qualify for flyin a Sea Serp.
[28.05.821 17:21:19] You have sent 100.000 credits to BHG|22nd-Pop
[28.05.821 17:22:02] BHG|22nd-Pop: Hay we are to be feared as the way we fear mine and tnanks for that think i need a drink
[28.05.821 17:23:32] aerelm: Nah, leave causing fear and assorted emotional turmoil to someone who can actually pull it off.
[28.05.821 17:24:00] aerelm: Nothing more of a waste of your precious - and most likely short, considerin the ship you're flyin - life than tryin to and pretendin to be someone you aint.
[28.05.821 17:24:23] aerelm: No offense, of course.
[28.05.821 17:26:29] BHG|22nd-Pop: Well offense taken we aren't that usless well now we are as i think most of us are dead in the 22nd unit that maybe where all the guild has went to
[28.05.821 17:28:04] aerelm: Flawed wing design then, might want to have a chat with your guildmasters about it.
[28.05.821 17:28:37] aerelm: A wing theoretically intended to be effective in large numbers, and yet, they force you into the least preferable ship of the whole line when it comes to providing grounds for maintainin said numbers.
[28.05.821 17:29:24] aerelm: I miss your Moray bunch. Now those boys knew how to work a SNAC.
[28.05.821 17:29:26] aerelm: Good days.
[28.05.821 17:29:38] aerelm: Well... Most certainly not for Order, but you get the point.
[28.05.821 17:32:36] BHG|22nd-Pop: Well yeah time are get hard for us Hunter and order are begin to be really sneaky and lawfull are doing their jobs now we out of work most of the time
[28.05.821 17:33:41] aerelm: I also hear lack of testicles and other manly qualities on the unlawful bunch has been a real torn on your side.
[28.05.821 17:34:50] BHG|22nd-Pop: could be
[28.05.821 17:34:54] aerelm: Sheer number of girls they let fly Rogue ships these days. Just pathetic.
[28.05.821 17:36:13] aerelm: I miss the days Slypheed used to run that gang.
[28.05.821 17:36:21] BHG|22nd-Pop: Well that why they keep hiring merc
[28.05.821 17:36:27] aerelm: If you were allowed on a Rogue base, you were either a cheap whore or a manly man.
[28.05.821 17:37:11] aerelm: Though they did let one particular whore fly one of their ships. Now what was her name?
[28.05.821 17:37:29] aerelm: But even that one was rather easy to mistake for a man over the comms, so that's besides the point.
[28.05.821 17:38:08] BHG|22nd-Pop: well you add the cheap part your not going in for the look now are you
[28.05.821 17:39:07] aerelm: Them boys can never afford much. It's cruel to judge a man based on his budget now, isn't it?
[28.05.821 17:40:26] aerelm: The only bunch rightfully having that attitude back in the day were the IND, and even them boys have degraded to your average trade corp nowadays.
[28.05.821 17:41:12] aerelm: Not that I ever liked them or anything, but just sayin.
[28.05.821 17:41:45] BHG|22nd-Pop: time seem are hard for all of us nowday is seem
[28.05.821 17:41:55] aerelm: Touche.
[28.05.821 17:43:22] BHG|22nd-Pop: well only really work is if you're IMG or a junker and that's not the kind of work i'm up to
[28.05.821 17:44:03] aerelm: Fair point, but excuse me while I go take a piss in a bag.
[28.05.821 17:44:37] aerelm: God bless space travel technologies. 820's and still no one's invented an Instant Urine Vaporizer of any kind.
[28.05.821 17:45:06] aerelm: Maybe you should quit the Guild and invent that instead. I'm sure you can make a fortune.
[28.05.821 17:47:04] BHG|22nd-Pop: well i'm in it till this ship fill out it name then maybe there could be a job on well one of them rogue you said and be a cheap whore
[28.05.821 17:48:17] aerelm: *Shrugs* I'm not the one to judge. But on second thought, I'll just use the restroom down at the spaceport. So 'scuse me.
[28.05.821 17:48:27] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock
Date: 31 May 821
Location: Omicron Alpha, Planet Malta
Registered Contacts:
Outcasts Juan.Nino Carabela
Outcasts Brian Carabela
Code:
[31.05.821 18:29:11] Juan.Nino: Identify yourself Aerelm.
[31.05.821 18:29:27] aerelm: 'Ola.
[31.05.821 18:29:40] Juan.Nino: Hola.
[31.05.821 18:29:49] aerelm: You seem to be new to space if you really have to ask that.
[31.05.821 18:30:05] aerelm: I live here.
[31.05.821 18:31:08] aerelm: So how's space treatin' you?
[31.05.821 18:31:28] Juan.Nino: Fine, fine. You?
[31.05.821 18:32:04] aerelm: Could've lived without the radiation on my way here, but eh... Not bad overall.
[31.05.821 18:32:29] Juan.Nino: Yeah that radiation's really something.
[31.05.821 18:32:29] aerelm: Was down in Liberty for some business. The place is a mess.
[31.05.821 18:32:48] aerelm: Though, that place has always been a mess, but nothing compared to now.
[31.05.821 18:32:59] aerelm: Apparently there are this new bunch of Rogues around now.
[31.05.821 18:33:07] aerelm: Some ragtag gang of northerners.
[31.05.821 18:33:19] Juan.Nino: Huh, interesting.
[31.05.821 18:33:44] aerelm: And they've got some godawful rip-off design of a Liberty dread as their flagship.
[31.05.821 18:34:01] aerelm: Though, considerin' I didn't see it for myself, it's most likely they don't.
[31.05.821 18:34:19] aerelm: Bar, booze and random chatter ain't a reliable mix, after all.
[31.05.821 18:34:30] aerelm: But that's what they said. *Shrugs*
[31.05.821 18:34:33] Juan.Nino: Yeah, I doubt they could get their hands on that.
[31.05.821 18:35:01] Brian: Greetings there
[31.05.821 18:35:30] aerelm: They're repainting my place, and the smell was startin' to get unbearable.
[31.05.821 18:35:36] Brian: *Wonders why the Friend or Foe system Identifies Aerelm as red*
[31.05.821 18:36:13] aerelm: Sitting here doing nothing ain't as fun as it looks.
[31.05.821 18:36:29] aerelm: Though, I did know one particular Hessian who enjoyed it a lot, but eh... Hessians.
[31.05.821 18:36:15] Juan.Nino: Excuse me for a minute gents.
[31.05.821 18:36:19] Traffic control alert: Juan.Nino has requested to dock
[31.05.821 18:36:33] Brian: I see you are a man of nice taste in ships
[31.05.821 18:37:01] aerelm: Not jus' ships, trust me.
[31.05.821 18:37:13] aerelm: But then again, what's life without taste.
[31.05.821 18:37:19] Brian: Would you be kind enough to tell me if you mean harm to me.
[31.05.821 18:37:24] Brian: I am quite ...
[31.05.821 18:37:39] Brian: afraid would be word
[31.05.821 18:37:52] Brian: without sugar quoting it
[31.05.821 18:38:07] aerelm: Don't worry, this place is as much a home to me as it's to you.
[31.05.821 18:38:20] Brian: Welcome news
[31.05.821 18:38:24] aerelm: And I'm not the type to pick on fights with my neighbours, so no need to worry.
[31.05.821 18:38:43] Brian: I dont have any records of you
[31.05.821 18:38:49] Brian: Strange
[31.05.821 18:38:42] aerelm: The transponder got messed up down in Liberty.
[31.05.821 18:38:45] aerelm: Long story, don't ask.
[31.05.821 18:38:52] Brian: I wont
[31.05.821 18:39:01] Brian: Privacy is respected here
[31.05.821 18:38:55] aerelm: Been meaning to get it fixed, but keep forgettin.
[31.05.821 18:39:21] Juan.Nino: Unless you're a Corsair of course.
[31.05.821 18:39:48] aerelm: *Chuckles* I do have a Gladiator parked on Malta.
[31.05.821 18:40:17] Brian: Fine ship
[31.05.821 18:40:30] aerelm: Nah, it's an eye-soar.
[31.05.821 18:40:33] Brian: I prefer sleek ships
[31.05.821 18:40:38] aerelm: And the insides ain't as roomy as I'd like.
[31.05.821 18:40:57] Brian: The ones that look like they could cruise in,slice your throat
[31.05.821 18:41:02] aerelm: But eh, risked my neck and arse to steal it, so it'd be a waste to scrap it.
[31.05.821 18:41:04] Brian: and take your toast
[31.05.821 18:41:11] Brian: before you notice
[31.05.821 18:41:28] aerelm: Right out of Tripoli. Fun times.
[31.05.821 18:41:41] Brian: Say...
[31.05.821 18:41:50] Brian: A man of fine taste such as yourself
[31.05.821 18:42:18] Brian: and I am asuming large pockets judging by your sharp looks
[31.05.821 18:42:55] Brian: ...would I be wrong on the latter?
[31.05.821 18:43:02] aerelm: If this is going where I think it is, these EMP guns are serving me just fine, thank you.
[31.05.821 18:43:13] Brian: I was gonna ask you
[31.05.821 18:43:37] Brian: To come to my niece's first 100 huffs a hour party
[31.05.821 18:44:03] Brian: Lots of nice guys and gals come
[31.05.821 18:44:06] aerelm: Oh, I thought it's about that new overpriced codename you've got in your hold.
[31.05.821 18:44:24] Brian: Oh that?
[31.05.821 18:44:34] Brian: I was sweeping Omricons
[31.05.821 18:44:47] Brian: and came upon a GMG convoy
[31.05.821 18:45:00] aerelm: Yeah I heard it's found around these parts.
[31.05.821 18:45:11] Brian: My brethren made them into scrap long ago
[31.05.821 18:45:24] Brian: but i managed to salvage some
[31.05.821 18:45:30] Brian: damn lucky too
[31.05.821 18:45:36] Brian: I was just shooting at rocks
[31.05.821 18:45:40] Brian: was damn bored
[31.05.821 18:46:00] Brian: Stupid corsairs decided not to come fight me that day
[31.05.821 18:46:12] Brian: Cowards I tell you
[31.05.821 18:46:20] aerelm: Yeah I used to do that around Pittsburg ages ago. Good way to kill time.
[31.05.821 18:46:28] Brian: as cowardly as they come,horrible beings and deserve what we do to them
[31.05.821 18:46:39] Brian: I sadly
[31.05.821 18:46:49] Brian: never left our core systems
[31.05.821 18:46:57] aerelm: Haven't missed much.
[31.05.821 18:47:15] Brian: I heard of a new player in the scene
[31.05.821 18:47:25] aerelm: The scenery gets old fast, and people too.
[31.05.821 18:47:33] Brian: A force to be reckoned
[31.05.821 18:47:41] Brian: Some angry french?
[31.05.821 18:47:51] aerelm: Ah, those.
[31.05.821 18:48:03] Brian: Cross with sirians like a teenager
[31.05.821 18:48:16] aerelm: Buncha useless egomaniacs with big ships.
[31.05.821 18:48:36] aerelm: They've got some decent drinks, but that's about it.
[31.05.821 18:48:57] Brian: Its a wonder
[31.05.821 18:49:09] Brian: how they managed to evade detection for so many years
[31.05.821 18:49:15] Brian: makes you think
[31.05.821 18:49:27] Brian: if the houses knew of them but simply chose to ignore
[31.05.821 18:49:38] aerelm: They aren't doing anything special, just givin' Brets a hard time - Which is what just about everyone does.
[31.05.821 18:49:53] Brian: who knows what kind of thinking those filthy politicians have
[31.05.821 18:50:18] Brian: If you ask me
[31.05.821 18:50:32] Brian: Everyone should embrace us and join us
[31.05.821 18:50:43] Brian: only way to be strong is accept our way of life
[31.05.821 18:51:06] Brian: and "partake" in the holy grass
[31.05.821 18:51:06] aerelm: Nah, that way you'll just die of boredom.
[31.05.821 18:51:12] aerelm: Wont have anyone to shoot, see.
[31.05.821 18:51:21] Brian: No worries
[31.05.821 18:51:32] Brian: We will leave out Order idiiots
[31.05.821 18:51:45] Brian: They mess with our special brothers anyway
[31.05.821 18:51:52] aerelm: Huh. Yea that sounds like a fair approach.
[31.05.821 18:51:57] Brian: So many fools
[31.05.821 18:52:08] Brian: Maybe give them one system
[31.05.821 18:52:24] aerelm: Their bomber's nice though.
[31.05.821 18:52:35] aerelm: Shame not a single one of 'em has a clue how to fly one.
[31.05.821 18:52:47] aerelm: Or a piece of luck, depending on how you look at it.
[31.05.821 18:52:41] Brian: I like the way they scream more,
[31.05.821 18:52:46] Brian: Oh my god
[31.05.821 18:52:58] Brian: I am burning uppp!
[31.05.821 18:53:09] Brian: No crap
[31.05.821 18:53:23] Brian: Thats what happens when i hit you
[31.05.821 18:53:37] Brian: Learn how these things work first
[31.05.821 18:53:50] Brian: Idiots everywhere
[31.05.821 18:54:12] aerelm: Idiots have a higher survival rate than average person though.
[31.05.821 18:54:23] Brian: It makes me biold with rage to the point where I want to start a genocide and kill all Idiots
[31.05.821 18:54:24] aerelm: If they didn't, they wouldn't have survived this long.
[31.05.821 18:54:37] Brian: But then I realise
[31.05.821 18:54:45] Brian: I am too lazy
[31.05.821 18:54:54] Brian: Genocide is a lot of work
[31.05.821 18:54:58] aerelm: It's like that thing in that story.
[31.05.821 18:55:17] aerelm: You chop off one idiot, two more pop up.
[31.05.821 18:55:38] aerelm: Was a good story.
[31.05.821 18:56:01] Brian: I had a uncle with one arm missing
[31.05.821 18:56:19] Brian: He kept bugging me so I chopped it off
[31.05.821 18:56:39] Brian: My entire family praised me
[31.05.821 18:57:19] aerelm: Nowadays there's just cybernetic implants to fix that.
[31.05.821 18:57:38] aerelm: Costy as hell, but still.
[31.05.821 18:57:44] aerelm: So be glad he can't afford one.
[31.05.821 18:57:49] Brian: He is fine with current setup his mom made for him
[31.05.821 18:57:52] Brian: Basically
[31.05.821 18:58:03] Brian: A wheel chair with a computer console
[31.05.821 18:58:19] Brian: and Halo tainment bands
[31.05.821 18:58:25] Brian: and all that gaming nerd stuff
[31.05.821 18:58:34] Brian: and a hat
[31.05.821 18:58:53] Brian: which has the yellow stuff on it connected to a pipe
[31.05.821 18:58:53] aerelm: Sounds like that guy who invented the first wormhole generator.
[31.05.821 18:59:11] Brian: whenver he wants Cardamine you just sucks on that pipe
[31.05.821 18:59:13] aerelm: Wheelchair and computer console... Now what was his name.
[31.05.821 18:59:18] Brian: he is pretty happy
[31.05.821 18:59:38] Brian: Steve?
[31.05.821 18:59:40] Brian: I think...
[31.05.821 18:59:48] aerelm: Yea somethin along those lines.
[31.05.821 19:00:18] Brian: I am curios
[31.05.821 19:00:37] Brian: The docking master on Malta doesnt allow hostiles to dock
[31.05.821 19:00:59] Brian: Or even wrong hostiles
[31.05.821 19:01:10] aerelm: Malta's as green as it can get.
[31.05.821 19:01:25] Brian: hmm,,better not dig deep
[31.05.821 19:01:26] aerelm: Technically, Malta's as orange as it can get, but you get the point.
[31.05.821 19:01:44] Brian: One day when i was running low on cardamine
[31.05.821 19:02:07] Brian: I was on such a flush rush
[31.05.821 19:02:19] Brian: I wanted to crash directly into the planet
[31.05.821 19:02:32] Brian: just to reach the cardamine quicker
[31.05.821 19:02:49] aerelm: I knew a guy who tried that.
[31.05.821 19:02:54] Brian: From that day,I always check my holding tanks for errors like that
[31.05.821 19:03:07] aerelm: Note the past tense on "knew".
[31.05.821 19:03:25] aerelm: Though, in his case it was bathroom rather than cardamine.
[31.05.821 19:03:28] Brian: It just becomes so pretty
[31.05.821 19:03:45] Brian: and common sense is non existant
[31.05.821 19:03:59] Brian: you just want that sweet releif again
[31.05.821 19:04:08] Brian: and nothing can stop me
[31.05.821 19:04:27] Brian: Just thinking about it is making me puff more cardamine from my mask
[31.05.821 19:04:42] Brian: *puffs so hard the mask breaks*
[31.05.821 19:04:53] Brian: Oh my god!!!
[31.05.821 19:05:06] Brian: *gasps for air*
[31.05.821 19:05:10] aerelm: You'd better get that thing looked at before it comes to crashing into the planet again.
[31.05.821 19:05:13] Brian: Calm down calm down
[31.05.821 19:05:22] Brian: My mask my mask
[31.05.821 19:05:25] aerelm: *Points at the docking ring*
[31.05.821 19:05:37] Traffic control alert: Brian has requested to dock
[31.05.821 19:06:06] Brian: wow
[31.05.821 19:06:10] Brian: that was intense
[31.05.821 19:06:22] Brian: got my self extra load of cardamine
[31.05.821 19:06:25] aerelm: Lemme guess... Made in Kusari?
[31.05.821 19:06:34] Brian: How did you know?
[31.05.821 19:06:45] aerelm: Eh. If it breaks, it is.
[31.05.821 19:06:48] aerelm: Simple logic.
[31.05.821 19:07:13] Brian: Argh,gonna give that "salesman" a good beating when i see him again
[31.05.821 19:07:33] Brian: I almost died by panic itself!
[31.05.821 19:07:47] Brian: I wasnt off cardamine long enough for it to kill me
[31.05.821 19:08:04] Brian: But these things happen
[31.05.821 19:08:18] aerelm: I prefer Rheinland, when it comes to buying consumer goods.
[31.05.821 19:08:24] aerelm: Good quality, good price.
[31.05.821 19:09:00] Brian: I like their speech accent
[31.05.821 19:09:19] Brian: Such a beautiful language *sighs*
[31.05.821 19:09:19] aerelm: It gets boring pretty fast.
[31.05.821 19:09:43] aerelm: Spent a few months around that place, by the end of it couldn't stand it any longer.
[31.05.821 19:10:01] aerelm: Figured its only good if you're passing by.
[31.05.821 19:10:02] Brian: I have seen rarely hessians,as they dont exactly come here daily
[31.05.821 19:10:08] Brian: and I dont leave the core
[31.05.821 19:10:28] Brian: You must lead a exciting life
[31.05.821 19:10:41] aerelm: Its got its perks.
[31.05.821 19:10:41] Brian: With your travels and adventures
[31.05.821 19:10:53] Brian: and am sitting here firing at rocks
[31.05.821 19:11:17] aerelm: It's costy as hell, so that's a downside.
[31.05.821 19:11:40] Brian: You look rich enough to afford that lifestyle
[31.05.821 19:11:56] Brian: Where as I cant even buy a better ship than this
[31.05.821 19:11:53] aerelm: Had some business in deep Omicrons a while back, had to buy one of those new CTE gunships for it.
[31.05.821 19:12:02] Brian: Realy?
[31.05.821 19:12:05] aerelm: Cause as good as this bird is, there are just some places this thing can't take me.
[31.05.821 19:12:13] Brian: How was the ship?
[31.05.821 19:12:28] aerelm: As horrible as advertised.
[31.05.821 19:12:54] Brian: As expected
[31.05.821 19:13:05] aerelm: Slow as a blind snail. Not my type of thing.
[31.05.821 19:13:10] Brian: There isnt much surprise nowadays
[31.05.821 19:13:32] Brian: All the big things that could happen/reveal
[31.05.821 19:13:34] aerelm: It had some decent shielding against radiation and whatnot though, so it wasn't a complete loss.
[31.05.821 19:13:56] Brian: have taken place already
[31.05.821 19:14:07] Brian: We need a new force
[31.05.821 19:14:12] Brian: a new direction
[31.05.821 19:14:27] Brian: something to unify all of us
[31.05.821 19:14:34] Brian: Cardamine
[31.05.821 19:14:40] Brian: Cardamine ,cardamine
[31.05.821 19:14:49] Brian: everyone wants cardamine
[31.05.821 19:15:35] aerelm: You can give them Chrysanthemums a visit down in Kusari. I hear they show Casts a good time.
[31.05.821 19:15:51] Brian: Mhmmm
[31.05.821 19:15:58] Brian: How to say this...
[31.05.821 19:16:05] Brian: I am ....
[31.05.821 19:16:12] Brian: 'shy'
[31.05.821 19:16:23] aerelm: Money in your pocket is all you need.
[31.05.821 19:16:35] aerelm: Spend an hour on a lane, two in a brothel. Problem solved.
[31.05.821 19:16:57] Brian: Wise math
[31.05.821 19:17:11] Brian: I never though I would appreciate math
[31.05.821 19:17:25] Brian: You are something Mr....
[31.05.821 19:17:33] Brian: I am sorry,I never got your full name
[31.05.821 19:17:50] aerelm: You did.
[31.05.821 19:17:56] aerelm: Check the scanner.
[31.05.821 19:18:07] Brian: A man much like me
[31.05.821 19:18:33] Brian: Last name's are for those who want to show off
[31.05.821 19:18:38] aerelm: People comin up with callsigns and whatnot clearly got too much time to waste.
[31.05.821 19:18:54] aerelm: And too little to do, for that matter.
[31.05.821 19:19:17] Brian: So Mr.Aerelm
[31.05.821 19:19:29] Brian: What are you thinking of doing next?
[31.05.821 19:19:40] aerelm: And I bet their damn neck doesn't constantly hurt. *Cracks his neck*
[31.05.821 19:20:00] aerelm: I'll probably go buy a new neck.
[31.05.821 19:20:08] aerelm: That's the extent of my concerns for the time being.
[31.05.821 19:20:36] Brian: Well,if you ever feel in need of another hand
[31.05.821 19:20:43] Brian: Give me a hit
[31.05.821 19:20:56] aerelm: Sure thing, and good luck in Kusari.
[31.05.821 19:21:10] aerelm: In case that's where you'll be headed, that is.
[31.05.821 19:21:12] Brian: Right then
[31.05.821 19:21:25] Brian: After i go to my niece's party
[31.05.821 19:21:38] Brian: SHe is just as annoying as her grandpa
[31.05.821 19:21:53] Brian: the one whose arm's I chopped off
[31.05.821 19:21:58] Brian: Safe skies
[31.05.821 19:22:04] Brian: dont let the corsairs bite!
[31.05.821 19:22:19] aerelm: Trust me, they tried. *Chuckles*
[31.05.821 19:22:20] Traffic control alert: Brian has requested to dock
[New Contact: ANV-S527 | Distance: 14,000m]
[New Contact: RV-Pennybrooke | Distance: 14,000m]
[10.07.821 20:12:17] RV-Pennybrooke: I cannot know for certain the reasons for their reduced presence, but I presume it's related to events in the more distant Omicrons.
[10.07.821 20:12:34] RV-Pennybrooke: The last few times I- hm. Someone's here.
[10.07.821 20:12:40] ANV-S527: Marcello: And the civil war.
[10.07.821 20:12:44] ANV-S527: Marcello: Indeed, there is.
[10.07.821 20:13:22] RV-Pennybrooke: Good day, whoever you may be. Funny finding several pilots in this little corner of space.
[10.07.821 20:13:33] aerelm: Great. Two whole weeks and there's a bugger by the end.
[10.07.821 20:13:51] RV-Pennybrooke: I'm afraid I don't quite follow....?
[10.07.821 20:14:02] aerelm: I know who you are, who the hell's the freighter?
[10.07.821 20:14:13] ANV-S527: Marcello: I do not know who you are either.
[10.07.821 20:14:30] RV-Pennybrooke: I- why does everybody know who I am, but I don't know any of you?
[10.07.821 20:14:31] aerelm: Means you must be new to space.
[10.07.821 20:14:38] ANV-S527: Marcello: Possibly.
[10.07.821 20:14:43] ANV-S527: Marcello: And you are?
[10.07.821 20:15:11] aerelm: Now, freighter guy, wrap it up and be on your way. It's official business here.
[10.07.821 20:15:22] aerelm: And when I say official, it also means none of yours.
[10.07.821 20:15:44] RV-Pennybrooke: Now hold on a minute..."aerelm". I was having a pleasant conversation with this man.
[10.07.821 20:16:19] aerelm: And don't mean to be rude, maybe we can share a drink next time you're on Malta, but I've been chasin this lunatic around the sector for weeks. Don't feel like wasting more time on useless chitchat.
[10.07.821 20:16:55] aerelm: So, wrap things up ladies. Things need to be done, and freighters need to be gone.
[10.07.821 20:17:09] ANV-S527: Marcello: Hah. I got information about this "lunatic" aswell. I was lucky to meet her here.
[10.07.821 20:17:25] ANV-S527: Marcello: But I do not wish to disturb you two in anything.
[10.07.821 20:17:35] RV-Pennybrooke: Intriguing. I can imagine a few that may want to chase me. Who sent you? Colonials? Kusari?
[10.07.821 20:17:44] RV-Pennybrooke: Not that I expect an honest answer.
[10.07.821 20:18:00] aerelm: Don't you hear me lady? Wrap things up with the freighter I said.
[10.07.821 20:18:09] aerelm: The hell you talkin to me for?
[10.07.821 20:18:52] RV-Pennybrooke: *chuckles dryly* Well. You're persistent. Anyway, Marcello, as I was saying earlier, the reason for their absence in Alpha may lie in the deeper Omicrons. Conflicts are brooding. Order, Core and Artificial Intelligence presence is greater than ever.
[10.07.821 20:19:54] ANV-S527: Marcello: I guess so. The reason Emissary delivered should not be ignored though.
[10.07.821 20:19:59] RV-Pennybrooke: So they've likely been more....busy, so to speak, out there. But that's only my theory.
[10.07.821 20:20:35] RV-Pennybrooke: If Angie- *cough* Emissary said so, I agree. I will assist you in this matter to the best of my abilities.
[10.07.821 20:21:23] RV-Pennybrooke: She has my loyalty whatever it is, and I do believe she knows this.
[10.07.821 20:21:50] ANV-S527: Marcello: That is good. We should arrange a meeting then, I guess, since this Avenger seems to be very keen on talking with you.
[10.07.821 20:22:26] ANV-S527: Marcello: And I do not want to disturb any "official" matter which I am not supposed to know apparently.
[10.07.821 20:22:38] aerelm: Yea yea, you've got her number. Be gone now.
[10.07.821 20:23:02] aerelm: Here, go get yourself a drink on Thunderbay. I'd suggest staying away from their beer though.
[10.07.821 20:23:09] You have sent 100.000 credits to ANV-S527
[10.07.821 20:23:48] ANV-S527: Marcello: Alright, I will. Until next time then, Miss. Was a pleasure talking to you.
[10.07.821 20:23:56] RV-Pennybrooke: Likewise. Safe travels.
[10.07.821 20:24:21] ANV-S527: Marcello: She's all yours, stranger. I wish you a nice day.
<Static>
[10.07.821 20:25:04] aerelm: It's not a safe place to be in, as a matter of fact, not a place for you to be in at all.
[10.07.821 20:25:11] RV-Pennybrooke: Alright then, short-tempered stranger. I'd really like to know what this "official" business is all about.
[10.07.821 20:25:15] aerelm: Don't you have business to attend to up in Alpha?
[10.07.821 20:25:35] RV-Pennybrooke: I have business that encompasses all of Sirius.
[10.07.821 20:25:51] aerelm: You were supposed to meet with the administrator of 101st three weeks ago, but then you went wandering off, wasting two whole precious weeks of my time as a result.
[10.07.821 20:26:26] RV-Pennybrooke: Estefania? Gabriella's grumpy sister? Yes. I had more important matters to attend to.
[10.07.821 20:26:52] aerelm: I was supposed enjoy a week off on Curacao. Thanks to you, it was turned into a boring Sirius tour instead.
[10.07.821 20:27:26] RV-Pennybrooke: So she sent you retrieve me? I must say, I'm impressed you found my. No doubt my extended stay on Los Angeles is to blame.
[10.07.821 20:28:18] RV-Pennybrooke: Now I realize the importance of my business with Casta. But she should know as well that I have....other matters to attend to.
[10.07.821 20:29:02] aerelm: Oh I'm sorry, there seems to be a misunderstanding here. Let me clear things up: That's absolutely none of my concern.
[10.07.821 20:29:27] RV-Pennybrooke: Very well. Then tell me what it is that does concern you.
[10.07.821 20:29:34] aerelm: Important business or not, you missed the deadline, and should get back to whatever it was you had arranged with her ASAP.
[10.07.821 20:29:58] RV-Pennybrooke: I have no issues with that. I was planning on returning to Alpha after this tour of Liberty anyhow.
[10.07.821 20:30:16] aerelm: I've got more important things to attend to as well, but unlike you, I'm a man of my word and here I am wasting my precious time chasing you around the place.
[10.07.821 20:30:38] aerelm: And the comment you made about being surprised that I actually managed to track you down, I'll take that as a compliment.
[10.07.821 20:31:18] aerelm: Speaking of business, Casta's not the only one wanting a piece of you.
[10.07.821 20:31:53] aerelm: So my suggestion would be moving out of this cloud before I'll have to scan for your pod, which would be easier said than done with the nasty tricks a cloud like this plays on scanners.
[10.07.821 20:31:55] RV-Pennybrooke: *frowning* A relaxing moment in my favorite asteroid field, and suddenly several people are looking for me.
[10.07.821 20:32:35] RV-Pennybrooke: So be it, pilot. Since you know Casta, I'll trust you on this one. What route where you planning on taking?
[10.07.821 20:33:04] aerelm: One that wont attract as much attention as you have in one day.
[10.07.821 20:33:33] aerelm: How are you with Rogues?
[10.07.821 20:33:46] RV-Pennybrooke: The price of flying all over Sirius and never attempting to remain anonymous.....Rogues?
[10.07.821 20:34:07] RV-Pennybrooke: Not had much contact. They likely won't shoot me, though.
[10.07.821 20:34:35] aerelm: Let's take a pleasant cruise through their little backdoor of Liberty then.
[10.07.821 20:34:36] RV-Pennybrooke: Although if you're thinking of Cassini.....they'll shoot everyone there.
[10.07.821 20:34:45] aerelm: Wouldn't be my problem if you get blown up though.
[10.07.821 20:35:08] RV-Pennybrooke: I won't. I've been through before. This is a ship I purchased to explore Sirius.
[10.07.821 20:35:20] RV-Pennybrooke: There are very few places the RV hasn't seen.
[10.07.821 20:36:22] aerelm: Someone who considers deathtrap clouds a relaxation zone and sticks to gunboats. Tells enough about your taste.
[10.07.821 20:36:03] RV-Pennybrooke: You seem to be in a rather good mood. If you're being paid to find me, I'd expect you to be happy after doing so.
[10.07.821 20:36:58] RV-Pennybrooke: This is hardly a "gunboat". It's a specialized exploration and research vessel. How can you call something without guns a "gunboat"?
[10.07.821 20:37:27] aerelm: Huh. Thanks for reminding me. I should probably get a payment for this. I usually don't, but then again, I usually don't waste my time either.
[10.07.821 20:38:00] aerelm: And if that thing you're flying ain't a gunboat, you're not using it right.
[10.07.821 20:38:18] aerelm: You go in first.
<Jumping to Cassini System>
[10.07.821 20:38:29] RV-Pennybrooke: So.....you've been flying for weeks to track me down, and you're not even getting paid? No wonder you're grumpy.
[10.07.821 20:39:24] aerelm: Pointless chitchat aside, question number two: How are you with Xenos?
[10.07.821 20:39:54] RV-Pennybrooke: Assuming they won't question my Bretonian citizenship or my Kusarian ship, fine.
[10.07.821 20:40:12] aerelm: Eh... We'll both have to dodge then.
[10.07.821 20:41:15] aerelm: For someone who doesn't like the attention, you seriously have no idea how to stay under the radar.
[10.07.821 20:41:45] RV-Pennybrooke: I never said I don't like the attention. I was merely mildly surprised by the extent of it.
[10.07.821 20:42:17] aerelm: You go in first.
[10.07.821 20:42:29] aerelm: And get ready to dodge.
<Jumping to Alabama System>
[10.07.821 20:43:23] RV-Pennybrooke: And I wasn't attempting to stay under the radar. I only really do so in Kusari.
[10.07.821 20:44:09] aerelm: Is that why you've got that crap of Sake in your hold but no proper Scotch?
[10.07.821 20:44:27] aerelm: Freakin long cruise, should've brought some with me.
[10.07.821 20:44:29] RV-Pennybrooke: More likely I drank all the scotch, but not the sake.
[10.07.821 20:44:58] aerelm: You don't know how to drink then, or how to resupply.
[10.07.821 20:45:20] RV-Pennybrooke: This ship is already crammed full. I can only take on so many supplies.
[10.07.821 20:45:54] aerelm: It's the latter then. Jammin up your hold with useless stuff. With no room left for anythin useful.
[10.07.821 20:46:04] RV-Pennybrooke: Most of it is essentials. It's outfitted to survive for months away from civilization.
<Jumping to Kepler System>
[10.07.821 20:46:28] RV-Pennybrooke: Someone's here...
[10.07.821 20:46:58] aerelm: About the only useful thing you do, it seems. Noticing new contacts on scanners.
[New Contact: Ryan.Bishop | Distance: 8,000m]
[10.07.821 20:47:01] aerelm: Bishop. *Nods*
[10.07.821 20:47:21] Ryan.Bishop: Well...
[10.07.821 20:47:34] Ryan.Bishop: Always a pleasure aerelm.
[10.07.821 20:47:35] RV-Pennybrooke: Well. My scanner array is so powerful I have several auxillary reactors to- anyway. Who's this?
[10.07.821 20:47:38] aerelm: As I said, deal's a deal.
[10.07.821 20:47:46] aerelm: Here's your researcher.
[10.07.821 20:47:49] Ryan.Bishop: Indeed.
[10.07.821 20:48:03] Ryan.Bishop: Pleasure to meet you. I am Ryan.
[10.07.821 20:48:21] Ryan.Bishop: I have some business I wish to speak to you about.
[10.07.821 20:48:28] Ryan.Bishop: But not here..
[10.07.821 20:48:53] RV-Pennybrooke: Indeed, I'd prefer a place that is not one of the most strongly radioactive clouds in Sirius.
[10.07.821 20:49:08] Ryan.Bishop: It seems providing you with that new vessel of yours aerelm has caused quite the chaos.
[10.07.821 20:49:11] RV-Pennybrooke: I'm Katherine Pennybrooke. Though no doubt you already know that.
[10.07.821 20:49:31] Ryan.Bishop: Indeed.
[10.07.821 20:50:00] Ryan.Bishop: Perhaps we should move to somewhere safe.
[10.07.821 20:50:07] Ryan.Bishop: We can talk more comfortably then
[10.07.821 20:50:10] RV-Pennybrooke: Hm. A wraith and an avenger. There's quite the story behind this, isn't there?
[10.07.821 20:50:32] Ryan.Bishop: aerelm you never did mention what you need that vessel for.
[10.07.821 20:50:55] aerelm: Just like the looks is all.
[10.07.821 20:50:39] RV-Pennybrooke: *smugly* Oh yes, we should. Your ships do not seem equipped to handle this degree of radiation.
[10.07.821 20:50:42] Ryan.Bishop: It was a no questions asked kind of thing.
[10.07.821 20:50:58] Ryan.Bishop: I'll upload a secure channel for us to operate from.
[10.07.821 20:51:10] Ryan.Bishop: Shall we move?
[10.07.821 20:51:27] aerelm: You take lead. I'll make sure this one doesn't wander off again.
<Jumping to Colorado System>
[10.07.821 20:51:35] RV-Pennybrooke: Where do you intend to move, then?
[10.07.821 20:51:36] Ryan.Bishop: Let's move out.
[10.07.821 20:52:13] Ryan.Bishop: It is best we avoid the Trade Lanes.
[10.07.821 20:52:25] RV-Pennybrooke: Where exactly are we going, now?
[10.07.821 20:52:34] Ryan.Bishop: To Rheinland Katherine.
[10.07.821 20:52:35] aerelm: Dead-boring cruise then.
[10.07.821 20:52:40] aerelm: Could use some Bier.
[10.07.821 20:52:54] RV-Pennybrooke: Not so fast, you two.
[10.07.821 20:53:12] aerelm: Your cruise broke or what?
[10.07.821 20:53:41] RV-Pennybrooke: I got at least a rudimentary explanation of what this "aerelm" character wants of me and why.
[10.07.821 20:53:53] RV-Pennybrooke: I still have no idea who you are, Bishop, what it is you want and why.
[10.07.821 20:54:10] Ryan.Bishop: Answers that are better off coming from me on safe ground.
[10.07.821 20:54:12] aerelm: What I want, is some Bier.
[10.07.821 20:54:14] RV-Pennybrooke: So naturally, I'm not going to just follow you to who-knows-where.
[10.07.821 20:54:27] aerelm: You've got some on you, so, you mind?
[10.07.821 20:54:53] Ryan.Bishop: If we move I will explain along the way.
[10.07.821 20:54:54] RV-Pennybrooke: As much as I appreciate some good Rheinland beer, an explanation of some sort would be nice.
[10.07.821 20:55:02] Ryan.Bishop: You will then know the severity of the situation.
[10.07.821 20:55:10] aerelm: Danke, this cruise is gonna be less of a miserable run now.
[10.07.821 20:55:10] Ryan.Bishop: As you are in danger here.
[10.07.821 20:55:22] Ryan.Bishop: As long as you are around me.
[10.07.821 20:55:30] RV-Pennybrooke: *sighs* Caution against curiosity? Fine. Curiosity does always triumph.
[10.07.821 20:55:46] Ryan.Bishop: Let's move.
[10.07.821 20:56:10] Ryan.Bishop: I am an ex Liberty Security Officer.
[10.07.821 20:56:42] Ryan.Bishop: The problem is.
[10.07.821 20:56:53] Ryan.Bishop: I am an ex Liberty Security Officer as of now.
[10.07.821 20:56:59] Ryan.Bishop: And I fear Liberty know what I am up to.
[10.07.821 20:57:41] Ryan.Bishop: A couple of months ago I was sent out on operation to the Omicron Minor system.
[10.07.821 20:57:52] Ryan.Bishop: We will continue to communicate via this secure channel.
[10.07.821 20:58:20] Ryan.Bishop: Strange signals were transmitting within the vicinity of Toledo.
[10.07.821 20:59:08] Ryan.Bishop: I found manifests.
[10.07.821 20:59:27] Ryan.Bishop: It lead me to curiosity.
[10.07.821 20:59:52] Ryan.Bishop: Upon asking my superiors within the LSF of what it was about.
[10.07.821 21:00:05] Ryan.Bishop: I got the typical 'Classified' response.
[10.07.821 21:00:18] RV-Pennybrooke: Regarding the signals near Toledo, that is?
[10.07.821 21:00:25] Ryan.Bishop: Yes.
[10.07.821 21:01:05] Ryan.Bishop: I set out to find out what it was all about.
[10.07.821 21:01:07] RV-Pennybrooke: Hm. I've been to Toledo, before and after the cataclysm. Given the surroundings, I'd say strange signals are not unusual.
[10.07.821 21:01:28] Ryan.Bishop: I found something else too.
[10.07.821 21:01:44] Ryan.Bishop: An Artifact.
<Jumping to New York System>
[10.07.821 21:01:52] RV-Pennybrooke: If you're planning to head to Rheinland....I'd head to the South Dallas field first, then the Texas hole.
[10.07.821 21:02:04] RV-Pennybrooke: Er....Detroit field, that is.
[10.07.821 21:02:06] Ryan.Bishop: You go ahead and take point.
[10.07.821 21:02:15] RV-Pennybrooke: Pardon the interruption. Please continue.
[10.07.821 21:02:15] Ryan.Bishop: As I explain.
[10.07.821 21:02:36] Ryan.Bishop: The Artifact I had obtained was just as ordinary as the rest.
[10.07.821 21:02:51] Ryan.Bishop: Until it started reacting in certain places.
[10.07.821 21:03:08] Ryan.Bishop: As if something was communicating with me so to speak.
[10.07.821 21:03:18] Ryan.Bishop: Through the Artifact itself.
[10.07.821 21:03:18] RV-Pennybrooke: Hm. That's fascinating. I've experienced a similar thing with an artifact I once owned.
[10.07.821 21:03:52] Ryan.Bishop: I carried out my work within the LSF, operating under this alias.
[10.07.821 21:04:34] Ryan.Bishop: I soon contacted the Lane Hackers to remove all of the tracking devices on the vessel I received for deep covert operations.
[10.07.821 21:04:45] Ryan.Bishop: And I came across some interesting things.
[10.07.821 21:05:12] Ryan.Bishop: But I had to keep the LSF entertained for a while.
[10.07.821 21:05:27] Ryan.Bishop: So I continued working for them.
[10.07.821 21:05:43] Ryan.Bishop: I then came across something else that was interesting.
[10.07.821 21:05:50] Ryan.Bishop: A Nomad power cell.
[10.07.821 21:06:03] Ryan.Bishop: That had ten Artifacts orbiting around it.
[10.07.821 21:06:15] Ryan.Bishop: A Plasma link was implemented.
[10.07.821 21:06:30] Ryan.Bishop: I still know nothing of its nature.
[10.07.821 21:06:43] RV-Pennybrooke: Orbiting around it? Physically? That is something I must see.
[10.07.821 21:06:47] RV-Pennybrooke: Brace yourselves...
[10.07.821 21:07:11] Ryan.Bishop: I contacted Ravenholm Polytechnic Private College.
[10.07.821 21:07:23] Ryan.Bishop: The University Of New Berlin.
[10.07.821 21:07:40] Ryan.Bishop: I could not conduct studies into this with the LSF on my back.
[10.07.821 21:07:46] Ryan.Bishop: They would simply cease it.
[10.07.821 21:08:06] Ryan.Bishop: As this is treason on so many levels.
[10.07.821 21:08:12] Ryan.Bishop: I have to be cautious.
[10.07.821 21:08:17] RV-Pennybrooke: Really? I'd imagine they'd be highly interested in such things.
[10.07.821 21:08:30] Ryan.Bishop: The LSF have been rather...
[10.07.821 21:08:39] Ryan.Bishop: Influenced to act otherwise recently.
[10.07.821 21:09:34] Ryan.Bishop: This is why I contacted you.
[10.07.821 21:09:50] Ryan.Bishop: In the hope that you may help me research into this rare sight.
[10.07.821 21:09:54] RV-Pennybrooke: The LSF, refusing to meddle with potentially dangerous alien technology? Most unlike them.
<Jumping to Texas System>
[10.07.821 21:10:19] RV-Pennybrooke: Someone's nearby...
[10.07.821 21:10:37] Ryan.Bishop: The LSF would gladly research into it.
[10.07.821 21:10:56] Ryan.Bishop: I stole this. It was never mine to keep.
[10.07.821 21:11:27] Ryan.Bishop: But strange things have been happening within the LSF.
[10.07.821 21:11:33] Ryan.Bishop: I can't explain it.
[10.07.821 21:11:36] RV-Pennybrooke: Hm, I see. Your position then was not "chief xenoartifact researcher", I presume?
[10.07.821 21:11:54] Ryan.Bishop: No. I was but simply a field agent.
[10.07.821 21:12:06] Ryan.Bishop: That has always had an interest in things like this.
[10.07.821 21:12:31] RV-Pennybrooke: I'm afraid I'm no artifact expert either, though the whole thing sounds fascinating. All I can do is share my experiences.
[10.07.821 21:12:50] RV-Pennybrooke: Isn't Chisos magnificient....look at those lava flows...
[10.07.821 21:13:14] aerelm: Tell me you're not serious.
[10.07.821 21:13:23] Ryan.Bishop: Quite easily distracted.
[10.07.821 21:13:31] RV-Pennybrooke: Appreciation of natural beauty keeps a mind sane.
[10.07.821 21:13:45] aerelm: And drives the nearby minds insane.
[10.07.821 21:14:02] aerelm: You know what, was a bad idea letting you take lead. Form up so we won't have to stop at every wonder of nature.
[10.07.821 21:14:21] RV-Pennybrooke: There is nothing like the sight of a lava flow on the night side of a desolate planet.
[10.07.821 21:14:30] aerelm: We've all seen this rock a million times, won't need to be sitting in front of it staring at it to be able to talk about it.
[10.07.821 21:15:05] Ryan.Bishop: After explaining the severity of the situation.
[10.07.821 21:15:31] Ryan.Bishop: Do you consider it wise to stop by and appreciate the look of things whilst we our position here is compromised?
[10.07.821 21:16:16] Ryan.Bishop: I am a wanted man Katherine.
[10.07.821 21:16:21] RV-Pennybrooke: Our position? In a desolate sector of Texas, never visited by Liberty ships?
[10.07.821 21:16:49] Ryan.Bishop: I suppose you're right.
[10.07.821 21:16:56] Ryan.Bishop: I am exhausted from being on the run.
[10.07.821 21:17:02] Ryan.Bishop: It makes a man paranoid.
[10.07.821 21:17:18] RV-Pennybrooke: We lose our humanity when we cannot pause to appreciate something, however small.
<Jumping to Hudson System>
[10.07.821 21:17:33] Ryan.Bishop: aerelm what are your intentions when we are concluded here?
[10.07.821 21:18:18] aerelm: I'll probably head to Kreuzberg for a drink.
[10.07.821 21:18:35] aerelm: Been a while since the last time I dropped by that place.
[10.07.821 21:18:49] RV-Pennybrooke: Likewise. I don't visit Junker bases often.
[10.07.821 21:19:05] RV-Pennybrooke: Or any bases, for that matter.
[10.07.821 21:20:01] Ryan.Bishop: I'm surprised we have got this far with no hostiles around.
[10.07.821 21:20:18] RV-Pennybrooke: Hostiles tend not to hang around in distant asteroid fields.
[10.07.821 21:20:48] Ryan.Bishop: I can imagine aerelms new vessel won't be welcome.
[10.07.821 21:20:57] Ryan.Bishop: At least now I can blend.
[10.07.821 21:21:24] aerelm: It's Rheinland, aerelm won't be welcome old vessel or new.
<Jumping to Hamburg System>
[10.07.821 21:21:28] RV-Pennybrooke: By the way.....you want a safe place to talk? I know one. It's not far. Well, not by Sirius-wide standards.
[10.07.821 21:21:53] Ryan.Bishop: Hmm?
[10.07.821 21:22:29] Ryan.Bishop: Were do you suggest?
[10.07.821 21:22:34] RV-Pennybrooke: Heisenberg. A sort of autonomous research station in Koeln. It's a system with little government oversight anyway-
[10.07.821 21:22:55] Ryan.Bishop: It sounds fitting.
[10.07.821 21:23:08] Ryan.Bishop: Very well. We'll head there.
[10.07.821 21:23:27] RV-Pennybrooke: And that station has no particular ties to anyone. It's mostly scientists, and a small handful of....colourful characters.
[10.07.821 21:23:47] Ryan.Bishop: Sounds like a new home.
[10.07.821 21:23:53] aerelm: Been there. Boring as hell.
[10.07.821 21:24:12] Ryan.Bishop: And what is your ideal place mister aerelm.
[10.07.821 21:24:35] RV-Pennybrooke: Boring? Have you seen their-... well. Nevermind. You don't seem like one who'd appreciate it.
[10.07.821 21:25:01] aerelm: It's ok, not my first time around boring people.
<Jumping to Koeln System>
[10.07.821 21:25:36] Ryan.Bishop: You have a remarkable out look on life mister aerelm.
[10.07.821 21:25:40] RV-Pennybrooke: They have a very decent selection of drinks, at least.
[10.07.821 21:25:54] aerelm: Imported junk. Nothing fresh.
[10.07.821 21:26:10] aerelm: Your standard on drinks keeps disturbing me more and more.
[10.07.821 21:26:30] RV-Pennybrooke: Imported in what sense? Obviously they don't grow their own barley or grapes. It's a space station. What exactly do you expect?
[10.07.821 21:27:14] Ryan.Bishop: I assume you two know each other well?
[10.07.821 21:27:18] RV-Pennybrooke: If you'd prefer to book a nice Berlin hotel, I don't have a problem with that. But I thought we're supposed to keep under-
[10.07.821 21:27:22] RV-Pennybrooke: the radar here.
[10.07.821 21:27:38] RV-Pennybrooke: And no, we met not long before we met you.
[10.07.821 21:27:40] aerelm: If they're gonna sell me drinks older than my Roc, they may as well put in the effort to age it properly.
[10.07.821 21:27:54] aerelm: Shouldn't be hard to do with all the science junk they've got on that place.
[10.07.821 21:28:04] Ryan.Bishop: Luxury is a sacrifice you have to pay for true beauty.
[10.07.821 21:28:26] RV-Pennybrooke: Good lord, you're cynical. It's a research station, not a Rogue hideout. Their drinks are fine.
[10.07.821 21:28:50] Ryan.Bishop: I can't say I can relate.
[10.07.821 21:28:59] aerelm: You obviously have a rather sad definition of "fine".
[10.07.821 21:29:10] Ryan.Bishop: But I do enjoy a good drink so I hope you're right.
[10.07.821 21:29:38] Ryan.Bishop: And what would you recommend as a "fine" drink then?
[10.07.821 21:29:40] RV-Pennybrooke: I enjoy the good things as much as anyone. But I'm also pragmatic. I'm used to subsisting on what I can carry along on the RV.
[10.07.821 21:30:49] RV-Pennybrooke: Baden-Baden isn't that much further. Would you prefer a million-credit-a-night beachside lodge?
[10.07.821 21:31:14] aerelm: On the bright side, Bishop, if you're used to drinkin' that brewed piss they call "Ale" up in Liberty, you won't have any ~
[10.07.821 21:31:31] aerelm: problem with whatever drink they send your way on that research station.
[10.07.821 21:31:47] Ryan.Bishop: I never did drink Liberty Ale.
[10.07.821 21:31:59] Ryan.Bishop: Not after my first experience with the stuff anyway.
[10.07.821 21:32:15] Ryan.Bishop: I'm more of a bottle of wine kind of guy.
[10.07.821 21:32:18] aerelm: Stay off their scotch then. It does say scotch on the bottle, but god knows what's actually in it.
[10.07.821 21:33:27] RV-Pennybrooke: Bottle of wine, eh? I have some fine Burgundy here. 811 vintage.
[10.07.821 21:33:49] Ryan.Bishop: Oh, is that an offer?
[10.07.821 21:34:02] Ryan.Bishop: Or was you saying that in the interest of self preservation?
[10.07.821 21:34:24] RV-Pennybrooke: It was an offer, naturally. Sharing is the natural thing to do with alcoholic beverages.
[10.07.821 21:34:43] Ryan.Bishop: Much obliged.
[10.07.821 21:34:49] Ryan.Bishop: Thank you.
[10.07.821 21:35:00] RV-Pennybrooke: Like I said....
[10.07.821 21:35:17] Ryan.Bishop: We can share this once we arrive on the station.
[10.07.821 21:36:21] RV-Pennybrooke: Well. Here we are.
[10.07.821 21:36:25] aerelm: Huh, they've made improvements.
[10.07.821 21:36:45] aerelm: Was more of a wreck than a proper station the last time I dropped by.
[10.07.821 21:36:59] Ryan.Bishop: Perhaps they have better drinks too?
[10.07.821 21:37:08] aerelm: Highly doubt it.
[10.07.821 21:37:09] RV-Pennybrooke: Indeed. It's a rather comfy place. For a non-corporate, non-government base, it's had a lot more money put into it than usual.
[10.07.821 21:38:01] aerelm: So, are we gonna actually dock, or are we sitting there looking at that moon now?
[10.07.821 21:38:27] RV-Pennybrooke: Ready to moore. I'll see you inside, then.
[10.07.821 21:38:32] Traffic control alert: RV-Pennybrooke has requested to dock
[10.07.821 21:38:39] Ryan.Bishop: Aye, We should dock.
[10.07.821 21:38:42] Traffic control alert: Ryan.Bishop has requested to dock
[10.07.821 21:38:47] Traffic control alert: aerelm has requested to dock