Another Round
28 Dec 2023AndroidX95
Logbook Entry: CMDR AndroidX95, Crimson Hawkmoth, LTT 15574 System, December 27, 3309Visited the old haunt in LTT 15574 today. The locals gave me the usual warm reception, and by warm, I mean they had a dozen profitable opportunities that practically begged me to partake. Couldn't resist – a commander's got to make a living, right?
The Crimson Hawkmoth, my trusty steed, got a makeover. Fresh paint and a loadout adjustment, because, you know, nothing says "badass" like a ship with a fashion sense. I figure if I'm going to blaze through the galaxy, might as well look good doing it.
Swooped into the bustling asteroid belt at a nearby gas giant, scanning for targets like a shopper eyeing the aisles in a grocery store. There was this one time, I spotted a notorious pirate causing havoc like a kid in a candy store. He had a knack for slipping through the fingers of bounty hunters. But I was on a mission, scanning through the space aisles for that elusive target.
The chase played out like maneuvering through crowded lanes, dodging shopping carts and slipping through tight spaces. The pirate danced between asteroids, like a shopper skillfully navigating through a crowded store.
After a thrilling chase, I cornered him, just like finding that last item on your grocery list. Shields down, engines disabled – he was captured, and I bagged myself a cool dozen million credits. It's like grocery shopping, but instead of picking up milk, you're collecting bounties. The satisfaction? Surprisingly similar.
Got a call from an old wingman, CMDR [REDACTED]. We chatted, reminisced about the good ol' days. Turns out, he's decided to spice things up by pillaging some research settlements. Classy guy, right? He invited me to join the party. Spoils for upgrades, he said. Upgrades, weapons, and maybe a few ethical dilemmas on the side.
Couldn't resist the allure of a questionable venture and the chance to reconnect with a buddy. So, I'm off to the wild side of research settlement pillaging. Who knows, maybe I'll pick up a souvenir or two. CMDR AndroidX95, signing off for now.