Log 010: Contract update
16 Apr 2023James M. Bailey
Onboard Grim’s Rest CarrierHip 97950
Independent Space
The countdowns reaches 3 minutes and a robotic voice announces that all crew members should immediately go to their stations or strap themselves in jump chairs. I look at Tom and see pure excitement on his face. I realise this is a first carrier jump for me as well. How is this gargantuan ship going to traverse almost 500 years in mere seconds is beyond me, but then I don’t really understand how it happens for the smaller ships either, so who cares. Still, there is an air of uneasiness all around us as the ship grows quiet…
“Bro, can you believe it? 400 millions credits each?” - Tom’s eyes are wide as he looks at me. To be honest, I can’t really believe it either, but as the older brother I have to play my part and pretend I am totally cool with everything that happens all around us.
“Yeah.. but we’ll need to bring 1000 tonnes of LTDs. That’s no small feat.”
“We’ll manage. But we’ll need to be on our A-game when it comes to recruitment.”
“Uh-uh. Though we don’t even know where we are going. We…” - I pause, as the void around the carrier changes its colour. In short order, a series of lightning bolts strikes the hull.
“Holy shit…” - Tom shakes his head and I sub-consciously check my safety belts. This is one hell of a sight to behold…
Onboard Grim’s Rest Carrier
Brestla System
Imperial Space
Two days later
Commander Parsh welcomes us at the entrance to his office.
“Gentlemen.. I’ve advanced my research and I have two news for you. One good, one not so good. Which one do you want first?”
“Let’s go with the good one for a change” - I reply.
“The good news is that I will not need 1000 tonnes of Low Temperature Diamonds anymore, but only 800. Of course the negotiated fee that you get will not change”.
That is a kind of good news I like to get.
“And the not-so-good ones?” - asks Tom.
“Well… the LTDs won’t do anymore. I need something more precious. Either Void Diamonds or Alexandrite I am afraid.”
We exchange glances with my brother.
“Hm.. potentially that may change a lot...” - I say cautiously - “both are much more difficult to find. Especially the Alexandrite.”
Our host opens his mouth to speak, but I interrupt him.
“However, we’re called Deep Core Mining for a reason. We’ll do a survey on a site and see which one is more feasible. If Alexandrite can be found in enough quantities in this system, we will get it for you.”
“Now, that is what I like to hear. But I am not ungrateful- if you succeed, I am willing to throw an extra 500 million credits. You see, I don’t need this material to make profits. I need it for…” - he pauses - “other reasons.”
“And you will get it, commander” - I say and I extend my hand. He has a firm handshake.
OOC - please read
Deep Core Mining Inc. has just received a huge order - and will need to expand. We are looking for people who are into mining, but also commanders who could provide overwatch while we extract the precious resources. We are friendly group focused on RP - and obviously a lot is going on since we met with the Ghost Foxes. If you're interested - PM me or Tom Bailey! Note that we now offer an entry bonus of 50 million credits if you prove yourself as a worthy employee!