17JULY3300 - CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
13 Mar 2018Viper0268
(ARCHIVED LOG #2 (PREQUEL LOGS LEADING TO CURRENT EVENTS)DATE:17TH JULY 3300
LOCATION:CLEVE VISION - FUSANG SYSTEM
Its been a week since Braveheart took me under his wing and in that time I have got rid of my scrap of a sidewinder and finally got myself a combat ship the Viper Mk III. she was amazing the speed and moveability was just breath taking. she was painted red and white and equipped with Gimbled Pulse Lasers and Multi Cannons to give a good mix of attack. we even managed to equip two chaff defence systems. I named her Venom as she would kill what she touches.
Braveheart was the head of a small wing of 4 including himself and myself and two others there names where Zack Newman, the called him Cheese as he stank of blue Stilton, maybe because he never set foot in a shower. the other was Maxamus they just called him Mac. both of these men seemed to idolize Braveheart both stating that he has his eyes set on joining the Imperial ranks.
During our evening get together myself, Mac and Cheese gathered at the Bar on Cleve Vision, the bar was a run down old place kinda decorated in vintage 20 century look. all three of us gathered around the table and ordered a round of drinks.
"So Viper....." Cheese said while wiping the sweat from his brow.
"was wondering, you have been with us a week but we know diddle squat about you, you just kinda......puff appeared, and Brave seems to like you."
Cheese never liked the fact i was brought along to the crew. the day Braveheart introduced me to the crew cheese took an instant dislike to me.
I shrugged my shoulders. " hey your guess is as good as mine to why he has taken to me maybe he sees that for once he has a good pilot under is command for a change....... no offence Mac was on about you."
Cheese face fill with anger and went a rage outbursts.
finally our drinks turned up and cheese just stared at me while glugging back him drinks.
the conversation turned to what would be next and if we was staying in the Fusang system.
Braveheart walked into the bar. "give me a short no ice straight up." he shouted to the barman. Braveheart walked up to the table pulled up and chair sat on it leaning forward on the back of the chair, "Right then Boys we have ourselves a Bounty to collect." he said with a grin on his face "Viper your first combat mission with us think you can handle it laddy?"
"sure thing Brave.... give me a target and it wont be there for much longer." I said. "good Laddy." brave said as his whiskey came to the table he took it down in one and slammed the glass on the table.
"Grab your asses as were moving out." he said standing up an turned and headed to leave the bar.
We arrived at the docking bay, I headed over to Venom looking all shiny and new, "she wont be looking like that when we get back so take a good look at her now." Mac said as he headed towards his Viper MK IV. Cheese had a Eagle Mk II and Braveheart jumped into his Cobra Mk IV.
The job was sanctioned by The Liberals of Fusang. who wanted a group of Bandits in the area who had taken the liking to holding up transport ships, if they didnt give them what the wanted then bye bye. their leader was Jose Elberto a retired Federal Navy Officer. Liberals of Fusang where running for control of the system at this time and wanted some positive publicity. what better way to impress the people than ridding the system of few Bandits.
As I prepared to Launch i did my pre flight checks, checking that power systems are at 100% all weapon modules ok. green lights turned to red to indicate that they where in idol mode and ready to be fired up. the noise of the hydraulics and ship engines echoed throughout the station.
a voice came over the com net "Ship registered Venom.... I.D. Tango Golf 1 5 you are clear to proceed with departure protocol."
that was my cue to go i activated the pre launch protocol. the hanger bay doors Opened above. the lift then was lowered hissing as the hydraulics kicked in. the ship was then move forward onto the lift platform. once in position the lift went up to the Open dock. ships moving in and out of the station where everywhere you had to be careful if you got distracted you could quite easy crash. magnetic locks were disengaged.
the voice came back over the com net. "Commander in ship Tango Golf - One Five you are clear for departure have a safe trip."
I hit the engines into gliding speed and disengaged the landing gear. from there I headed out of Cleve Vision.
the others where already waiting for me at the RV point. cheese made it clear I was late.
"Right Guys activate Wing Beacons...stay on my six if we see any of these bandit we strike fast and hard." Said Braveheart over the Com Net.
Braveheart took point and we followed in formation that of a diamond. with me in the rear. after about 1 hour into the mission Mac picked up a Signal.
"Brave Im picking up a distress call from a Type 6 Transporter... Relaying message now.." Mac blurted out....
*****Distress Call*****
To any Vessels or System Security. this is Captain Kira Cusons in transporter Type - 6, Ship I.D ORT-2521. from the Orin Fleet. requesting immediate assistance, we have lost all thrusters and shields are down to 10% we have come under attack by 6 Bandits. i say again requesting we are in need of Immediate assistance.
I looked at my display and saw we are only 789 Ls away and could make it in time. "Brave!" I shouted "we should go now..."
"could be a trap!" Cheese said.
"Power you weapons lads and prepare for a fight...." Braveheart Shouted.
we dropped speed as we approached the where the signal was coming from.
"OK here we go 5....4.....3......2......1......Drop out os super-cruise now!" Braveheart shouted.
we dropped out of supercruise right on top of the Type 6 Transporter the Bandits where toying with here her sheilds where almost depleted and they where just taking the piss.
i powered up my weapons, check that all power modules where on line and at 100% the cockpit lit up with sensors and lights. we noticed that the lead ship was a Vulture. Braveheart did a scan and said "there you are you bastard!" "right laddys the big one is mine take out his little shits."
Braveheart fired his thrusters and headed for the Leader. Mac and Cheese had already broken formation and started there dog fights. i had targeted a Viper MkIII same spec as my own. im engaged thrusters and head into firing range. once locked on i pulled the trigger firing the Pulse Lasers the green laser illuminating the cockpit green as they are fired at the target. i manged to get behind the target and stay locked on within minutes i had taken down his shields. form there i switched over to the multi cannons as they are far more effective. firing away i was constantly checking for any of his buddies that wanted to join the party. checking my scanners i noticed that Mac and Cheese had their hands full. cheese had taken down one target but was now faced with two both on his tail. Mac was struggling with his target as it seemed he was up against a experienced pilot.
Braveheart was no where to be seen. i continued my attack on my target when my com net when screaming. "Watch your six Viper ... Viper!!"
I received multiple hits..... i couldn't shake this guy i tried to do all sort to dodge and even come to a stop to allow him to shoot past but he managed to keep on my ass. i had to disengage from my target and try to get rid of this arsehole. my shields dropped to 8% then 5% then then i got a warning light
**Shields Offline** crap i thought what do i do now i could hear the hull of my ship taking a battering. lady luck was on my side Mac and cheese flew right past me and hard turned back and targeted the enemy ship that was peppering me. the ship disengaged but didnt last very long as it tried to escape Mac and Cheese destroyed it and bright flash of light with an explosion then nothing where the ship once was there was only bits of scrap flying through space.
the remaining Bandits entered Super-cruise and got the hell out of there. we contacted brave stating that the Type-6 was safe and still alive he wasnt happy though. he joined us back at the Type-6.
"Fuck!!" he shouted "i was so close i almost had that bounty"
Brave had dropped the leaders shields and was close to destroying him but a malfunction hit his ship disabling his weapons, just long enough for the leader to supercruise out of danger.
Brave sent a voice com to the type 6 Transporter. "hey you alright in there how you holding up"
a woman voice responded. "Thank ... all of you thank i would of been dead if you hadn't of shown up"
"need any further assistance ?" Cheese said in intrigued voice.
just then System Security Vessels dropped out of Supercruise. they took the details of the events and then continued to assist Captain Kira Cusons.
we headed back to Cleve Vision, Braveheart was pissed off as we was flying back he got a encoded message saying we will meet again but till then Catch me if you can!
"I need a drink" Braveheart grumbled as we docked at the station. he headed off to the bar with Cheese.
I turned and looked at my ship she took a battering cheese was right they dont stay shiny for long. I gave out a sigh. Mac looked at me put his arm around me and said "good work lad today, you didn't get any kills but you didn't die so not too shabby.. come meet me in the bar 1st rounds on me." he gave me punch in the arm and ran off to catch Brave and Cheese.
I rubbed my arm and muttered to myself "owch that hurt." I then took a walk to the bar.
*****End Of Log*******