Sova's Log 18-09-3306/1
18 Sep 2020Sovareza
What an effort that turned out to be, and almost a complete waste of time.Not long after I had arrived in Deciat, I realised I didn't have nearly enough focus crystals to complete the G-FSD module. My aversion to (or, better described as fear of) battle in the depths of space has limited the amount of resources I have available. I've known for some time now that I need to increase my combat skill and ranking, yet I've always put it off.
I think my next move was obvious.
My only available combat ship was a Vulture I had outfitted, but its size was limiting it in firepower, regardless of its speed and maneuverability. I had heard of people in similar positions using a ship called the Fer-de-Lance. After heading back to Meliae, I found a station in a nearby system (I'm not looking through my logs to find out which one), sold the Vulture and purchased one.
It wasn't necessarily cheap to outfit, actually taking a fair bit of my remaining credits to get "up-to-scratch" as they said in the old days. Was it the right ship for the job? Maybe. Maybe not. Regardless, I was happy with it. I am happy with it.
Our first outing was to a nearby Resource Collection Site, as I knew pirates would definitely be about. Within minutes, I had found a wing of 2 and had started combat, with the help of the system's security forces. Within an hour of flying, I had destroyed (or helped to destroy) just under 10 pirates and collected most of their material components.
I've not long docked in Kennan Dock, in the system LHS 2651. There's supposedly a technology broker who can help me complete the G-FSD booster, finally. I intend to max out my Phantom's jump range and make a journey to see Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy. I might start making that journey within the week, given I can prepare in time.