Following a standard patrol through our home system of Hokkaido, a scout wing leaded by me found a Gas Miner priorly uncharted by us. It's location rather far away from Samura's operations came as a surprise. The reasons why it was abandoned are unknown but on the first look the overall structure is intact. The docking bays are operative and the AI granted us docking rights.
There was barely any presence on the station, only several maintenance robots which were apparently left behind.
We did not find anything of particular value with the exception of approximately 20.000 standard Units of He-3. This might indicate that the Gas Miners main systems are still operative and that it could be used to harvest whatever amounts of He-3 are left in its proximity.
A brief conversation with the two of the Advisors was sufficient. Given our proximity to the Gas Miner and its relative good shape, we shall claim it as our own. It's main purpose is still to be decided on, likely it can be used as a backup storage for several kinds of goods though.
Stay on touch with our new discovery and may Amaterasu shine on our way.
"We just received the confirmation that the last containers of Helium-3 have been picked up and were transported either to Planet Akabat or Bretonia. Meanwhile a few of our technicians tried to hack into the stations internal systems. Unfortunately said systems are surprisingly well secured for just a mere Gas Miner. This brings up the question for what it originally was used. I suggest sending out a message to the Lane Hackers, they might have the correct virus to break through the security measures here." ~ Mi Minami
"The Lane Hackers have been approached in order to assist us and agreed to help out based on the deal able to be seen here and here.
Today Mr. Weisen and a small team of Hackers arrived at Ainu and where guided to the Gas Miner by me. They worked clean and fast on our problems and even repaired a few hardware malfunctions. The entire available log of the encounter will be added below:"
[01.09.2018 20:28:40] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Outside Planet New Tokyo, atm.
[01.09.2018 20:29:10] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Alright. Waiting at Ainu for your arrival."
[01.09.2018 20:30:53] GC|F~Ryuto: //Welches meeting?
[01.09.2018 20:31:30] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Hello Ben
[01.09.2018 20:31:34] |LH|Ben.Hanson: Hey
[01.09.2018 20:31:56] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Huh. Hello."
[01.09.2018 20:32:08] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Ms Amaia, I am 20 clicks away from Ainu.
[01.09.2018 20:32:28] |LH|Ben.Hanson: Why you so far from liberty?
[01.09.2018 20:32:30] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Alright, alright."
[01.09.2018 20:32:53] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: GC asked our help with hacking a Gas Miner. I am there to help them.
[01.09.2018 20:33:30] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Never missing an oppurtunity to haul stuff we need, huh?"
[01.09.2018 20:33:40] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: We can go to the Gas miner, Ms Amaia. My team is ready.
[01.09.2018 20:33:55] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Alright."
[01.09.2018 20:33:59] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: I may need this software during my hacking attempts.
[01.09.2018 20:34:05] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Just figured.”
[01.09.2018 20:34:45] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: If you see anything interesting in Colorado Mr Hanson, let me know
[01.09.2018 20:34:56] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: I can give a shout to the rest of the Hackers to come and join you.
[01.09.2018 20:36:33] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "And there it is. You see it is relatively close to Ainu."
[01.09.2018 20:37:04] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Is it abandoned or you have humans onboard?
[01.09.2018 20:37:15] 2018-09-01 20:37:13 SMT Traffic control alert: LH~Leiden.Repossessor has requested to dock
[01.09.2018 20:37:18] 2018-09-01 20:37:17 SMT Traffic control alert: GC|Aimi.Amaia has requested to dock
[01.09.2018 20:37:29] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Docking control systems work as intended.
[01.09.2018 20:37:31] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "A few sisters are there, mostly just to keep an eye on it."
[01.09.2018 20:38:03] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "The overall structure appears alright. We don't know if the board computer restricts docking permission to anyone or not."
[01.09.2018 20:38:24] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Okay first of all I want you to inform the Sisters to put space suits on.
[01.09.2018 20:38:37] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Life support systems may fail during the hacking process.
[01.09.2018 20:39:46] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I see. That shouldn't be much of an issue." - [Temporarily opens a channel to the small team on the Gas Miner] -
[01.09.2018 20:40:01] GC|Aimi.Amaia: ("You will do best leaving for now.")
[01.09.2018 20:40:25] GC|Aimi.Amaia: -- "Right. We should be able to start in some minutes, Mr. Weisen."
[01.09.2018 20:40:57] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Tell me when I can help you."
[01.09.2018 20:41:05] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Excellent. My team here is currently checking all the hardware
[01.09.2018 20:41:20] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: And making all the necessary connections to our computer
[01.09.2018 20:41:51] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Would you like perhaps to share a drink with me onboard the Repossessor while they work?
[01.09.2018 20:42:06] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Just the two of us...
[01.09.2018 20:42:37] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "A drink cannot harm. I will get going then, better be there before they start."
[01.09.2018 20:43:18] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I am still curious if your team considers it unusually high protected just like we did." - She hurries a little to the -
[01.09.2018 20:43:25] GC|Aimi.Amaia: airlock leading to the moored Repossessor.
[01.09.2018 20:46:13] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang takes Aimi's hand and leads her to the pilot chamber of the Repossessor.
[01.09.2018 20:46:51] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Hm. That's not the typical interior of an Aspis. A little modified, isn't it?"
[01.09.2018 20:46:51] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: He turns his back on her while pouring whiskey into two glasses
[01.09.2018 20:47:36] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Of course. Every purchase we make from the outside market is then remodified and optimized before being rolled into our fleet"
[01.09.2018 20:47:56] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: He turns over and hands her one of the two glasses
[01.09.2018 20:48:47] GC|Aimi.Amaia: She nods at him. "Arigato. Well, it's the second time I sit in an Aspis. We don't operate many of them and I really -
[01.09.2018 20:48:57] GC|Aimi.Amaia: don't have much to do with our logistical fleet."
[01.09.2018 20:50:32] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "It's a good ship. Exactly what you'd expect from a Maltese manufacturer."
[01.09.2018 20:50:55] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I heard so.. any way we can observe the work?"
[01.09.2018 20:51:57] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Mr Weisen. The hardware has been checked. We replaced the destroyed parts and we are now start to establish multiple
[01.09.2018 20:52:11] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: connections". Wolfgang presses a button and says:
[01.09.2018 20:52:25] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Wolfgang: Very well, keep me informed Mr Hanson."
[01.09.2018 20:52:54] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Don't worry about that my dear, are you always so workaholic?"
[01.09.2018 20:54:09] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Destroyed parts, huh." She took a sip of the Whiskey then. "And hai, I have to admit, I really think of something else."
[01.09.2018 20:54:22] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "But I don't mind it this way."
[01.09.2018 20:55:06] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Well, destroyed may be from attacks it sustained while operating for Samura or stuff that has decayed over the years
[01.09.2018 20:55:30] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: and Samura technicians didn't notice. My men plan to return this Gas miner to you at full functionality"
[01.09.2018 20:56:19] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Now this sounds like a plan. We actually only worried about the software wise issues we faced. But fine by me."
[01.09.2018 20:56:33] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Will be enough to do for my Sisters later on anyways."
[01.09.2018 20:57:11] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "I can tell my men to abandon the hardware, if you don't want that..." Wolfgang presses the button to speak with his team while
[01.09.2018 20:57:25] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: looking at Amaia's nod of approval before he gives the order.
[01.09.2018 20:57:59] GC|Aimi.Amaia: She shook her head and smiled. "No need. Such help is highly appreciated."
[01.09.2018 20:58:26] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "They shall continue, I have trust into your people's skill."
[01.09.2018 20:58:45] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang took his finger from the button and nodded with satisfaction. "Gut."
[01.09.2018 20:59:07] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "So tell me Ms Amaia. How is your life this past year?"
[01.09.2018 20:59:47] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "How should it be? It's quite relaxed, I had to take care of more matters than usual but everything went fine."
[01.09.2018 20:59:51] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "More or less atleast."
[01.09.2018 21:00:43] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Are you participating in dangerous missions or because of your seniority you do not put yourself in danger?"
[01.09.2018 21:01:38] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Being part of the Empress her advisor circle left me with no actual choice but to keep myself away from dangerous tasks."
[01.09.2018 21:01:52] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "But my main focus always was on our installations and internal security."
[01.09.2018 21:02:03] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "So that wasn't an actual issue for me."
[01.09.2018 21:03:10] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "All connections have been established. We are now attempting to breach the Samura firewalls, Mr Weisen."
[01.09.2018 21:03:25] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Go ahead."
[01.09.2018 21:03:54] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang sipped some whiskey from his glass and looked at Amaia with affection.
[01.09.2018 21:04:13] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "I should inform you of some facts, Ms Amaia."
[01.09.2018 21:04:39] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Hmh, I am no-" She looked up when he interrupted her. "Hai? What facts?"
[01.09.2018 21:06:19] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: [Redacted part – Private conversation]
[01.09.2018 21:07:51] GC|Aimi.Amaia: [Redacted part]
[01.09.2018 21:14:51] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "I am glad to hear that, my dear." Wolfgang wasn't so attentive or paid attention as much.
[01.09.2018 21:15:27] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Preliminary hacking attempts at 04 Terminals have failed, Mr Weisen."
[01.09.2018 21:15:55] GC|Aimi.Amaia: She took another sip. "You do know that I merely wa- oh, hm. I was almost sure this wasn't all Samura firewalls."
[01.09.2018 21:16:02] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Damnit.." He looked at Amaia.
[01.09.2018 21:16:18] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "A few storage rooms were empty, you know. Someone likely used this Gas Miner before us and after Samura."
[01.09.2018 21:16:42] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Should we know anything else about this Gas Miner?"
[01.09.2018 21:16:47] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "And to make it clear, I wish to focus on business here and now. This did not mean I am not open for anothet meeting."
[01.09.2018 21:17:24] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Well, it appears abandoned for a longer time. No hints found who might resided here and when."
[01.09.2018 21:17:46] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "The few maintenance robots we found are of from sub-companies of Samura."
[01.09.2018 21:19:09] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang turned his back to Amaia and spoke to the microphone, as if he was trying to hide his words but she was too close
[01.09.2018 21:19:15] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: to make this possible.
[01.09.2018 21:19:31] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Use the Hogosha tips."
[01.09.2018 21:19:41] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Very well."
[01.09.2018 21:19:53] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Ehrm."
[01.09.2018 21:19:56] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I heard that."
[01.09.2018 21:20:17] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Is there a problem my dear?"
[01.09.2018 21:20:20] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "But don't worry. It's fine. As long as it is useful."
[01.09.2018 21:21:02] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang slipped again in the pilot's armchair and took the glass of whiskey at his hands.
[01.09.2018 21:21:20] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "So about scheduling a new meeting, the two of us..."
[01.09.2018 21:21:40] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "That begs the question, if you're at this time single or not." [01.09.2018 21:22:42] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "There is nobody who would mind if we meet again."
[01.09.2018 21:23:31] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Hmm, interesting."
[01.09.2018 21:24:29] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Mr Weisen, we have obtained control of the terminals and life systems, the Sisters can come onboard again."
[01.09.2018 21:25:29] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Gut, I want you to continue until you gain full access of the miner's functions"
[01.09.2018 21:25:35] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Roger that."
[01.09.2018 21:25:35] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "They should be back on Ainu. Unless they are needed here, might as well grant them a break until this here is completed."
[01.09.2018 21:25:39] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Just saying by the way."
[01.09.2018 21:26:11] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: Fine by me. Do you want us to stay here or join my team on the miner?
[01.09.2018 21:26:57] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I suppose we can join the team."
[01.09.2018 21:27:11] Death: Brad.Coperfield was put out of action by Felicity.Willing. (Gun).
[01.09.2018 21:27:24] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang nodded and raised his hand. "After you, my lady"
[01.09.2018 21:28:42] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Arigato." She took his hand and left the Aspis as first. "Hmm.."
[01.09.2018 21:33:04] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: The duo found 4 Hackers working simultaneously on 6 computers. They were breaking passwords, injecting viruses while one was
[01.09.2018 21:33:17] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: reading instructions clearly translated from Kusarian.
[01.09.2018 21:33:45] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "How are we going Peter?"
[01.09.2018 21:34:26] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "The process is almost complete Mr Weisen. I think the Sister should do the honors and start the Gas miner's main computer.
[01.09.2018 21:35:28] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I would gladly do so, hai. May this benefit us all in one way or another then."
[01.09.2018 21:35:40] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Uh.. which console?"
[01.09.2018 21:39:02] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "Here" Peter said and pointed her to the central screen of the command room, which also featured the most commanding
[01.09.2018 21:39:46] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: arm chair in the room. "Here is from where the mining leader operates."
[01.09.2018 21:40:04] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: "I suppose the Sisters know how to operate a Gas miner, right?"
[01.09.2018 21:40:41] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "I don't but we have enough Sisters with roots within Samura or the Gas Miner Guild." She went over to the chair and smiled.
[01.09.2018 21:41:03] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "So.. let's start that thing, shall we?"
[01.09.2018 21:44:11] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Peter: "Press the button, everything is ready from our part"
[01.09.2018 21:44:37] Death: JetStrean was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[01.09.2018 21:44:41] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Alright. Guess we can change the main password and all later on ourselves then?" She looked at Weisen and then pressed the button.
[01.09.2018 21:45:55] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: The computer started normally, in the configuration page where the mining leader inserted his password and made other major
[01.09.2018 21:46:15] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: set other major software parameters*.
[01.09.2018 21:46:36] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Well that's it. Not very fancy, but this is a workstation, not a video game."
[01.09.2018 21:46:51] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "It will do its job."
[01.09.2018 21:47:01] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Especially the Kusarians who are all work and no entertainment."
[01.09.2018 21:47:27] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Excellent work gentlemen, pack it up, we are leaving."
[01.09.2018 21:47:31] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Arigato, all of you. This took far less time than I expected but.. well, you earned your reputation."
[01.09.2018 21:47:48] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Well, we came here prepared."
[01.09.2018 21:47:49] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Mr. Weisen, we will talk again. I will await my Sisters return from Ainu here."
[01.09.2018 21:48:24] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: Wolfgang: "Very well. I hope I'll see you again soon..."
[01.09.2018 21:48:50] GC|Aimi.Amaia: "Until soon, hai. And many thanks for the help again. I will inform you about our next steps as soon as possible."
[01.09.2018 21:49:02] LH~Leiden.Repossessor: And with that Wolfgang left last from Miner 04 and the bridge folded back into the Repossessor.
[01.09.2018 21:49:56] GC|Aimi.Amaia: Aimi sat down on the chair, waiting for her Sisters return. It was time to properly clean up this place, look through its -
[01.09.2018 21:50:14] GC|Aimi.Amaia: database and finally set it up as a fully operation station.. in Golden Chrysanthemum hands.
[01.09.2018 21:51:39] Shutdown
"With their work done, we should be able to take control over the station and work on bringing it back to a real operational status. Its desired function has been decided on. We will use this Gas Miner as a storage facility open to our allies and other friendly unlawfuls in order to create a profitable trade hub in the northern parts of Kusari."
"We are doing really well. The station is fully under our control now and the repair of vital parts such as the first few storage rooms have been finished a few weeks ago. The construction of a heavy shield generator is still running but soon we will be one step closer to a new black market in Kusari. I suppose we can open "Miner 04" to the Kusari underworld within this month. With our newest contact, a former Blood Dragon, it should be relatively easy to set up the additional modular bases at Kusari's borders." ~ Aimi Amaia