Entry #27 (No Title)
31 Jan 2018Tuts
*** Baal (system), Oterma Station, Stardate 01.16.3304 ***The past few days have passed in a blur of shrapnel and explosions, as I have baptized the FAS in the fires of a civil war. It is my attempt to gain the acceptance of both Juri Ishmaak, who requires I cash war bonds with him as proof of my bonafides, and also of the Empire in general. Before this campaign I had cordial relations with them, as no trader goes out of his/her way to antagonize a market so immense, but I have never sought to outright gain their favor. Until now. Many of the engineers I'm trying to contact are openly Imperial sympathizers. Therefore I have chosen to demonstrate my willingness to serve Empire interests by supporting the 'Baal Guardians of Tradition' in their conflict with the VSOP Privateers. I have chosen carefully so as not to cross Federation interests any way. Baal is deep within the Empire's core systems, and has no factions under the Fed's auspices.
Flying back from my latest sortie for rearming and repair, I've chosen a different station this time, and am rewarded with another sight I've not yet experienced:
A docking facility for capital class ships. I'm expecting to be waved off by system security as I fly over for a closer look, but it seems my recent activities have granted me unrestricted flight clearance in Baal. Nice perk, that.
Here's a closeup look at the docking bay near the prow. I think it's sized for the Imperial Courier or ships of that size, but I think I could land in here... maybe? Better not try that.
After a few hours of shuteye and a solid breakfast, I'm undocking again - this time I'm heading for a different class of combat zone designated as "High Intensity". Up until now I've avoided those, until I was satisfied that I've become sufficiently familiar with my new ship.
While I slept, Oterma Station and the drydock have drifted into the planet's shadow.
It's strange. I'm taking extreme risks, going against a lifetime of advice and personal experience.
Shouldn't I be feeling someway about that?
Why do I feel nothing at all?