Full Name: [color=#FF9900]Mike Fire
[color=#CC6600] Age:21 Date & Birth place:796 A.S., Planet Manhattan Father's name:Melkor Fire (R.I.P.) Mother's name:Milady Dust Fire (R.I.P.) Function:Bounty Hunter Guild Bounty Hunter credentials - ID number :4118MF Official Bounty Hunters Guild IFF transponder serial key :4118MF36 Ship Line:Manta, BH Bomber.
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A hunter Vagabond
Mike's parents were leaving in the suburb of the Planet Manhattan where the drugs and live music bars were on all night. They were musicians playing in bars. They had a good reputation with the regulars and staff. The only bad thing was the use of strong drugs and alcohol. Even during Milady pregnancy, she couldn't stop drugs. Melkor was not reasonable too. When she gave birth to Mike she died 24 hours later. His Father fell into depression.
When Mike was 12, Melkor taught him how to play the guitar. They both enjoyed it and they started gigs all around Manhattan. With the money they made in bars they were able to afford good lives. Together, they learnt and created more tunes.
Later at the age of 21 Mike was practising at home with his father.
"Son, one day you will meet a girl, I have a large amount of credits.
Why don't we use it to get out of here?
Mike, this money is only for you and I don't want to get out of here, I want to stay near your Mother's grave. I have been hiding this money a long time ago with her somewhere in Manhattan. I will give it to you when you decide to go on your own.
But... For now I want to be with you. And I have not found a girl that I love yet.
One day you will be on your own son, and you will need this for your dreams.
Why are you saying this?
I mean that one day I will lie next to your mother. Everything has got an end.
You should not say that! Mike screamed.
Mike slammed the door with all his strength. The walls were trembling and Melkor grabbed his guitar to play a tune he used to sing to Mike when he was a small boy. Mike looked at the sky and thought that one day he will meet the darkness of the universe. He walked down the streets of the suburb of Manhattan. There were drug dealers everywhere in this area. He had enough of it so he went to a bar and ordered the Liberty ale from the barman.
"Hey Mike said the barman. You seem a bit sad son
Ooh! Don't call me son. My father calls me like this every time
Well! Don't you love him?
I love him but I fear that one day he will die because he is too addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Don't say that! Your father is strong and he loves you. You should go help him to stop his addiction.
Michael youre right. I'm going right now.
Finish your beer then, and best regards to Melkor."
He drank his beer and ran to his house. After he had opened the door he felt very cold. He saw a small plastic bag opened with some Cardamine on the floor. He went to his fathers bedroom and saw him lying on the bed. He sat next to him and he was thought that he had done it again. He touched Melkor's hands. They were cold as the ice. He knew that he died of an overdose. Some tears fell from his green eye on his father's hand.
After an hour of sadness and tears he buried Melkor next to Milady.
"I hope that your souls are still watching me. I love you both. Now I must leave. May you rest in peace"
He went back to the house, grabbed his guitar and played a new tune of tears. While playing he saw his computer on. There was a message blinking on it.
"Son I know you must hate me but I couldn't resist death. I wanted to explain you this but you were already gone in the street. I'm sorry for that, but I need to be with your mother. I'm sure that she would be proud of you if she could see you growing up. She always dreamt of you before your birth. Anyway I must tell you my secret. Your mother and me kept this money for your depart. We were famous musicians and getting rich. But we also liked the drugs. We knew that we wouldn't survive long. Thats why we kept a lot for you. So here is the place on this map. At this location there is a wall. On it you will see our names. The money is just behind this inscription of our love. I hope you will have a better life than us. We love you son"
The place was in the suburb at the back of a bar. Mike went there and saw the inscription on the wall. He took something heavy and broke the wall. Behind it there was a bag full of cash. He thought of his parents and went back home. He decided to leave this crazy place where memories were to hard for him.
He used the credits to buy a ship. He grabbed his guitar and started his first launch from Manhattan.
He travelled in space for discovery, met pirates, cops, Navy, Bounty Hunters in Liberty and some systems nearby. He bought a Sea Serpent light fighter in Cortez to have a better defence against the people looking for trouble.
For six month he was improving his skills as a fighter by doing missions for the Bounty Hunter Guild and the police in Liberty. He also decided to be a Freelancer. He liked it that way and he was also jamming with some random musicians.
One day he docked on Freeport 4 in the Magellan system. He wanted to see if he could play some tunes in the bar to relax his fingers. Mike spoke to the bartender.
"Good day sir.
Welcome to my bar. Are you new in the area?
Oh... I'm a freelancer travelling in Liberty. I'm Mike. Anything going around, sir?
Well! Always the same you know. Bounty Hunters and Lane Hackers got some hell of a fight sometimes.
Well I got a guitar and I could play some tunes to put a bit of happiness in here.
That's not a bad idea we need a different entertainment down here. It might calm them down a bit.
During the discussion a Lane Hacker was listening to him. Mike noticed it but decided to ignore him. He used to capture Wallace Stephen for the police around Liberty. This man was a Hacker too. Mike just hoped that they wouldn't recognize him. He took his guitar from the ship. On his way back he passed through a corridor.
The Lane Hacker was here waiting for him.
"Hi. Can you please tell me your name freelancer?
Mike...
Ooh... Mike. The Mike Fire? I think I heard of you... From a friend.
Maybe. Ive travelled a lot around Liberty.
Yea but this friend is now in prison in Hamburg.
Ooh... Sorry to hear that. What's his name?
Wallace... Wallace Stephen." Mike's eyes just brightened.
"Wallace hmm... I don't know him.
I think you know him well. You took him down and brought him to the police. Man... Youre a dead meat!" The Lane Hacker grabbed his guitar and smashed it on the floor.
"You Hacker scum; I'm going to tear you apart."
They fought like animals exchanging punches, and kicks The hacker grabbed his gun but Mike had the reflex to kick his hand and catch the blaster to freeze him.
"Youre going to pay for this Hacker.
Please don't kill me.
I might bring you to the police!
Suddenly a Bounty Hunter came to Mike and grabbed the Lane Hacker.
"Don't worry freelancer. This Lane Hackers just hacked a trader before he was in here. We had a few words from this trader and he put a bounty on his head. All right! Lane Hacker you stay put. We need you alive. Your head is worth three grand. Youre going to the justice. Freelancer you should leave now.
Ok thanks for taking care of him.
I might see you again Mike. The Hacker screamed. When I get out of prison I will hunt you down!
Stop yelling Hacker!" The bounty hunter said while apprehending him
He cuffed his hands with handcuffs and took him the launch bay. Mike looked at his guitar, took the pieces to his ship and launched in space.
He flew to Bretonia, the Omegas and finally in Rheinland. He was tired so he decides to visit the Planet New Berlin but a Rheinland Military ship came to him.
"This is Rheinland Military to Freelancer. You must leave Rheinland territory.
And why is that?
Freelancers are not allowed to be here.
Roger RM I will leave Rheinland systems....But where should I head ?
This is your problem Freelancer !"
"mmm... Very nice. Well...So long Rheinlander"
Mike was getting the trade lanes sequences ready when another freelancer sent him a transmission:
"Greetings Freelancer. I'm a freelancer too and had the same problem with the Military. Don't worry about finding a way out of here. I know a jump hole in New Berlin that will take you straight to sigma 13"
"Great, may I present myself, I'm Mike Fire. Where should I meet you ? I'm currently in orbit of the Planet New Berlin"
"Nice to meet you Mike, I'm the Captain Jeff Willdor of the BW transport Rider.of.the.Storm. Engage the trade lane to Brandenburg border station and disengage once your at the half of the trade lane"
"Roger that, I'm on my way...Engaging trade lane sequences"
Mike arrived at destination. Captain Jeff Willdor was near the jump hole when suddenly a group f Wild ship arrived.
"Quick Mike we don't want them to blow us up".
Mike and Jeff engaged the jump hole sequences. They both made it to the sigma. Unfortunately a Bomber Blood Dragons cut their engines.
"What is your purpose here freelancers ?"
"We're on our way to the sigma 19 to transfer those VIPs on the luxury liner Hawaii."
"Well I guess your Client won't bother if they give me some credits."
"And what would happened if they don't want ?"
Mike sent a private transmission to Jeff:
"I could take him down while your get out of here!
"Thanks Mike.. *Engaging cruise engines. I'm sending the coordinate to the nearest Freeport 9 Mike"
The Blood Dragon was about to cut Jeff's engines when Mike fired all his guns on the bomber.
"You're makin' a big mistake Freelancers"
"I think you're about to see how is it to float in space, said Mike".
Mike's light fighter was very agile and the Blood Dragon never had a chance to aim on him. Mike was confusing him and his last shot blew the Dragon ship. Suddenly some other Blood Dragons came to Mike.
"Damned ! I got to get the hell out of here."
"You'll pay for what you've done Freelancer"
"Well. catch me before talkin' bloody pirates."
Mike had the time to escape. The Dragons were still chasing him. He headed to the sigma 17 by checking the coordinate Jeff gave him. His radar detected explosives gas.
"All Dragons, fall back... It's too dangerous for us now said the leader Dragon"
"*Dragons: Roger!"
"Haha so long pirates said Mike... Well now I got to be careful in those gas"
The agility of his ship gave Mike the opportunity to dodge all explosives gas. Then he reached the Sigma 17 jump hole. All the way to Freeport 9 went without difficulties. Mike entered the bar and started a transmission with Jeff.
"Mike to Captain Jeff. I made it ! I'm still alive."
"Ooh! Good to hear that Mike. Well I'm very grateful for what you've done. I hope to see you sometimes. How could I help you"
"Ah! Don't worry Jeff. It was a pleasure to help you. See you some other times maybe."
"Al'right ! If you need anything don't hesitate contacting me"
"Thanks, Have a safe journey"
"You too Mike".
After this event Mike decided to rest a bit on the Freeport. He headed himself to the bar. There was some Hessians pilot here. One of them came to Mike.
"Greetings, are you a Freelancer"
"Yeaa.. Why do you ask ?
"Well I got some problem. You see the Hessians and Corsairs don't get along together. And one of my pilot his having problems in Omicron Gamma. Maybe you could help me get some informations of Gamma system. I will pay you for that. I could give you 50 000 credits now and the rest when the job is done."
"Well i don't usually work for your kind of guild but...why not ? I'm a bit out of cash now so it's a deal."
"Great here is the first reward. Come back here once you extract the informations. And yea I almost forgot. Here is the coordinate to Gamma Jump Hole"
"All right, I will start the mission tomorrow."
Mike was not really proud to do a mission for pirates. But he needed that cash. The next day, Mike get ready his package of food and water. Re-fuelled his ship and launched from the Freeport. In space he checked the navigation Map and headed to the jump hole. The coordinate were right. He engaged the jump hole. In the other side nothing was going on yet. Mike detected a planet. He thought that might be the home of the Corsairs. He headed there when a group of corsair halted him.
"Hola Freelancer. What is your purpose here"
"Well nothing really I'm just visiting the system"
"Mmm you look strange amigo. Why the hell would you visit gamma ?
"Well someone on Freeport 9 told me it is a nice place"
"Someone hue ? Who was it ?"
"Oh a zoner he gave me the coordinate and told me go there it's really nice to see from your eyes. And i must say we had quite a night with the drinks."
"Your lying freelancer I can smell it from here. Zoners would never said that. I'm sue your a damn spy for the Red Hessians. You see I got my own contacts at Freeport. And we knew you would come. You should have said the truth. Now it's too late you're going to die. All corsair ! FIRE AT WILL !
"Damn you you won't get me that way.
Mike started his thrusters and the Corsairs Fighter were having difficulties to get a clear shot. Mike was lucky and he managed to flew away..but... The hostile was chasing him. Mike didn't knew where he as going. He reached a strange area full of corsair wrecks. There he found another jump hole. He engaged it and found himself in an unknown system. The corsairs did not followed. The systems was very strange. Mike did not felt safe at all. Suddenly his scans detected an unknown enemy: the Nomads. Their ships are blue and transparent. He scanned them and found out that they were far too strong for him all alone with his light fighter. He put the cruise engines on and tried to escape, but they were following him like an army of wolves completely berserk. Mike was sending message in space to get a contact but nobody was responding.
He thought that space wasnt safe anywhere, and thought that this ban was weird. There was war everywhere. He thought that was his last minutes alive.
After 10 minutes of running he heard an incoming transmission "Tell us your location". He told them and after a few minutes many fighters and bombers came. They took down all the Nomad fighters giving Mike more chances to dodge and use his guns. He thanked them, and then they told him to join formation and introduce themselves as Bounty Hunters of the core systems.
"Youre lucky that we were hunting some Order ship in this system.
Well thanks again guys. I might have become one of their experience if you did not show up. By the way I'm Mike
What are you doing out here Mike?
I was just doing a mission in gamma but i had to escape from Corsair and there I found myself in this system. I guess I should have not get the mission the Hessian pilot gave me
Hmm... You're looking for work isn't it ? You could go in Manhattan, there is a remote island on the other side of the planet. Those guys are nice people looking for pilots. They invest in some society and some Bounty Hunters. They might find a job for you
It's interesting and Strange I never heard of them. My mother gave me life on that planet.
It's because they are well protected by Bounty Hunters! Anyway! Let's go before more Nomads come."
The formation was engaged and Mike followed the Bounty Hunters. They jumped two systems without problems.
"Right said the leader bounty hunter, Those systems which is delta, minor, kappa and Alaska should not come out of your mouth. We're going to reach Alaska. With the Liberty Navy authorisation we have the right to hunt here. We were chasing down Order ship for them."
"Well don't worry. You guys saved my back. Nothing will come out from me."
The group reached a Jump Gate. They engaged it and made it to New York system. A fleet of Liberty Navy was waiting for them.
"How was the Hunt bounty hunters said the Commander Navy Man."
"Very good sir. We got some order pilots down"
"Good.... Hey who is this ? This Freelancer.
"Ooh sorry I forgot to inform you. This is Mike, he got lost in the kappa. We saved his back from infection wit the nomads. He was being chased down by corsair ships and he got lost there."
"I see... Well Mike you better not tell anything about what you saw"
"I won't tell anything sir. I'm very grateful for you all."
"Good. Mike you better follow the hunters. You're all clear to proceed to the Planet."
"Thank you sir"
The Hunters and Mike reached the planet Manhattan. When they landed on the city Mike was thinking about his past and hoped he won't stay long. The Hunters told him the location of the island. Before he went there he went to his parent's grave to tell them the news, and another goodbye.
He got back on his Sea Serpent and flew to the island. Two Bounty Hunter fighters came up to him.
"Freelancer identify yourself.
I'm Mike Fire... Your friends sent me here.
Ok don't move we're checking... Yep youre clear to land Mike."
After his landing a man came to him.
"Greetings Mike. I am an investor currently looking for some good pilots. I heard that you managed to dodge those Nomads.
Hey Jeff, is it you ? I reckon your voice.
Yea it's me. You're damned lucky the hunters were here. Also you're a fool but still I think youre a good pilot for being crazy enough to fly in that kind of system and to stay alive.
I'm flattered.
I think we might hire you as Bounty Hunter. Also you helped me last day. Your job will be to protect us and my transport. I might do a bounty contract for you when I see the need.
Ok then that's a deal. It's seems a good way of living for me... Ive got no attachment anyway...
And that's how Mike became a Bounty Hunter. He did many jobs for Jeff and his crew. Also with the money he made he bough new ships. A Bounty Hunter Bomber and a Manta. With this he was able to take out bigger bounty.
One day Mike went to Planet Houston to rest a bit. He went to the bar for a drink. There he found a Man alone and looking very depressive.
"Howdy Man. May I ask why you look sad ?"
"Oh.. You see I'm grieving on my family death. They died because of some slavers. I wish all slavers to pay for that. Unfortunatly, I never flew a ship in my life. So I'm damned to weak to avenge my parents."
"I'm sorry for your loss. And I understand how you feel. Me too I lost my parents. Not in the same circumstance but still. It's damned hard to forget. May I present myself I'm Mike Fire, Bounty Hunter. And rest assured the Liberty navy and some of us Bounty Hunters are taking care of those slavers."
"I'm Rick Gunner and currently unemployed. Well it's good to hear that but still...nothing will bring back my family. I just hope I will..One day fight for something good."
"I see.. Would you like a drink ? asked Mike
"Yea it would be good to drink with someone than on my own"
"Barman get him something strong please"
"Right away sir said the barman"
"I just got an idea Rick. Maybe I could train you to become a good pilot. Then you''ll be able to join a cause."
"Really ? that's a damned good proposition you're making. But I don't have any ships."
"Don't worry about that. You see I have a good feeling with you. And i got the money to buy you a ship. Also i have a friend who can invest for you."
"Well I will repay you once I'm getting a job. Thank you for that Mike. You're giving me back some life in me."
"No worries man... I'm glad to help you out"
They both drank all night and had fun together. When Rick woke up in the bar the morning. The barman talked to him.
"Hey I got a message from your friend. He told me that you should wait for him here."
After sometimes and a good break first, Mike came back to the bar with a smile on the face.
"Good Morning Rick. I got a surprise for you. Come with me at the landing area."
They both went there and Rick was wondering what as that surprise. He saw Mike's ship and another vessel next to the Manta. It was the defender.
"Right guess what is it now ?"
"No is it for me ?"
"Yea Man. Come on get on it. I will show you how to fly and fight."
"Thank you so much man. I did not though you were serious."
"Aah Don't worry. I told you I got good feelings. I'm sure you'll make a damned good fighter one day...."
They both launched from the Planet Houston. In orbit of the planet. Mike showed and learned him all the basics. After a few weeks. Rick was ready to join a cause. He decided to join the Navy. Rick Gunner became a lieutenant after he proved himself in the Navy. Rick will always feel grateful for what Mike gave him.
Now Mike feels bored to be on his own as a bounty hunter. He is looking for some guild of his kind well organized....
Mike had a look for all guild datas.... He found out quickly that the Search/Destroy Agency is the best Bounty Hunter Guild of Sirius....
Mike didn't hesitated to contact the Director of this agency....
' Wrote:Incoming Transmission
To: S/D recruitment
From: Mike Fire
Subject: Application
Priority: normal
Message reads:
Greetings,
Here is my Bounty hunter identification card. Bounty Hunter ID card On this card you will find more infos of me that have been updated recently.
To give you more details on me: I was once members of a Bounty Hunter Guild after I helped a friend in his travel. This guild was The Bounty hunter Legion. He did not work out as we had trouble to keep our Bounty Hunters in control and even our recruitment was a total blank. So... I retired myself for quite a while.
But now I'm out of cash and very bored. I even sold my Orca to continue my pleasures and hobbies in the galaxy.
Before sending any transmission to your recruitment channel... My "Manta" and my "AP-12400" went on a check at the hangar of Manhattan. Well.... it seemed that my ships are still able to fly. I needed to check my own skills. So I launched and see how I could handle it after this little retirement. Well I'm still capable to use my vessels. All systems were checked and works properly. Also I have travelled in Sirius...so I'm familiarised with most of the systems your guild is operating on.
I heard that your guild is well organized and that you can keep the Bounty Hunters up to date with all the possible jobs in Sirius. That's exactly what I need a guild that could guide me to be a TRUE Hunter and maybe a better pilot. And also to be honest, I need to work to get some revenue on my credits card.
And to be more honest. I'm quite young and I lost everything that I cared on the past. I have no attachment...I don't fear to die, my future is nothing without having bounties to do and my mind is impatient to be focused on the Strontium Dogs works...
Anyway... I'm not going to be sensitive. My goals are clear. I need guidance so I need the best Bounty Hunter Guild in the galaxy.
I'll await your answer and I'll be ready to follow your orders.
Mike Fire.
Transmission ends
' Wrote:The Doghouse, New London
Richmond was asleep at his desk when Harvey walked in.
"Avenal, wake up!"
Richmond wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth.
"Sorry, Mister Blackwater, but I've been up all night checking the networks for this Tegani fellow. There is no record of his ever existing."
Harvey frowned.
"Well, it was most likely a crude attempt to infiltrate us. Not to worry. This other application passed. Process his paperwork and get on to the Armoury. Call-sign Mike Fire. He's probationary for now."
[font=Comic Sans Ms]Mike had to pass a induction test written... He did it and passed it successfuly...
He is now allowed to fly a Sea Serpent and he work in Liberty as he is ordered... He hopes to make a good name among the Sromtium Dog...
The capacity of the Light Fighter seems very good.... It is difficult to get the contrqcted target but he likes to endure challenges... That what keeps him alive.... Even if he loose he will perciste to improve his skills...
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