ENTRY LOG: A:01:01 -- STARTING WITH SOME DIRTY WORK
27 Aug 2021Orlan B. Corrino
12:07 UGTSystem: Nganji
Station: Vizcaino Enterprise
After my trip to Nganji, I needed some time to rest, improve the remaining low class modules of Bianca and get more information on this system. If this is where I want to stay for a while, I better know what are the powers here.
Nganji (and some surroundings systems) is currently controlled by the Nagii Union, a larger trade union that took over decades ago. It established a communal management of resources, industrials capabilities and security also respecting most civil liberties. If they currently encounter some problems with other factions or sporadic scarcities, their main issue seems to be pirating as they constantly asked me if I could blast some of these scoundrels. Because I just arrived, I accepted some simple delivery missions to start. It's gonna be a good test to check the nearby systems and see if they're a faction worth their ideal. Moreover, Bianca doesn't allow me to venture in hazardous zones for now. I need a better combat ship and better skills for that.
As I was leaving Vizcaino to with data and goods, a representative of the Union stopped me in the hall for another proposal. Apparently, around 50 lys away, the Sirius Special Forces anchored a farming megaship in the Camarica system. If the Nagii Union doesn't have especially bad relationship with the SSF, it doesn't really like a megaship which could influence the whole trade balance in the sector. This guy kept avoiding what he really wanted me to do : discretely deactivate the turret of the ship. When I asked hime why, he wasn't as elusive : "to send a message". I didn't really want to get in troubles with another faction at this point but that was a good opportunity to make a point and test out some of my skills. I finally accepted and added Camarica to my route.
Exploring interesting bodies during work
After delivering the datas and the emergency shelters I was carrying, I headed to Camarica a little bit concerned. I've never have the opportunity to do something illegal in my life but I guess there's a beginning for everything. And I did my homework. If there's is military presence, I knew the security wasn't that high because SSF just got there recently. I quickly found the megaship, checked if there was any security forces around and began my approach. The all process took me a little while as I was not used to the Data Link Scanner. Ultimately, I made it. It didn't take long for the SSF to understand what was going on and I quickly got few bounty hunters on my tail. Glad I upgraded Bianca's shields and thrusters in Vizcaino. They only saw the two irradiating nozzles of my thrusters as I disappeared in the dark. For the first time of my life, I was wanted and I was confused. If I felt guilty, I also was excited.
Stunning view on Alkondra 1 (Waterworld)
As I travelled back to Nganji, I still took some time for scanning systems and bodies. If it was the most tedious thing to learn in the academy, I start to appreciate it as it is : a relaxing, almost meditative journey which sometimes lead you to pure beauty and wonder. Traveling through the Alkondra system, I encountered my very first Waterworld. And I quickly forgot the money I was going to make by selling the datas when I stopped and looked at this planet. It was so different from my previous home, Lave. Maybe I should go back there one day...