CMDR'S Log 14
15 Aug 2024Eric Vonsa
02/23/331008:00 Galactic Standard Time
CMDR Eric Vons POV
The Hubward lifts off from the megaship Prelude to Victory. "Right, we need materials. Ones, we can get in a different system." I said looking over at Aurora. "We'll start with carbon." I added. Suddenly a communication link from Lavigny's Legion EDGE Fleet comes through. "Attention, AX pilots. We will be making an assault on the Titan Taranis in the next few days. All available pilots please respond and rendezvous at the Fleet Carrier Freeside, or the L.L.V. Negotiator (V1J-L0K) at your earliest convenience. Repeat. This is a scramble call for all EDGE pilots. We will be running AX operations against Titan Taranis." I mute the channel. "Well, that's a development." I said. I turned and began accessing the galaxy map. "Rescue Ship Hutner appears to be the closest to there." I said as I plotted the route. "Now, just what do you think that your doing Commander." Aurora said with a tone that made it clear she was slightly concerned that I was going to do what I was thinking about doing. "Going to help save humanity and squish some oversized bugs in the process." I said as I engaged the FSD.
"I thought that was what you were thinking about doing. The answer is no." Aurora states coldly. "Sorry, What?" I ask, turning to look at her. "I said No. You are not going to go bug hunting and abandon me." She spits out. "Aurora. I don't plan to abandon you. Neither, do I plan to take you into the center of the Maelstrom. Besides, this operation has already been sanctioned by the Legion higher-ups. However, some direct senatorial oversight would allow us to give it even more legitimacy. And, it would be good for your reputation as well." I said. "Flattery and persuasion won't always get you what you want. And I won't always support everything you do. Especially, if when it's done we seem to be worse off than before." Aurora scolded. "So?" I asked. "You have made a good point. This time." She answered.