CMDR Eldrich Thames Logbook, Entry #21, December 30, 3303
30 Dec 2017Eldrich Thames
I returned to my base of operations in Kokojina two weeks ago, satisfied with Palarran's test cruise/engineering tour. While she's still not fully engineered yet, it is deep-spaceworthy enough for now.
After delivering all the exploration data and mineral samples I had collected, I made little more than 3 million Credits, but that's to be expected since most unexplored systems within the Bubble are basically worthless.
In any case I got myself a solid exploration vessel, and I'm looking forward to use her for my next big expedition. Still undecided where to go, though.
I noticed, however, that the issues I had when accessing the Mission Boards were gone. I decided to hop back to Greedy Mamba and work my ass hard to make the last leg to Elite trader - I was 75% down the road then.
It took another week of hard work, but I did it. I reached Elite on the 24th. My first pair of Elite wings. A Christmas present from me to me!
I also got the confirmation letter from the Pilots Federation, and the permit to visit their HQ in Shinrarta.
I also treated myself to another present: yesterday I went once more to a Li-controlled system to purchase a Federal Assault Ship, taking advantage of the generous discount offered by the good folks at Core Dynamics. This is actually the second time I own one; I sold my previous one to buy the Python.
While I already have the Corvette (Gipsy Danger), and she's a beast, I think it's not the best choice for Combat Zone action for me. For that I prefer a smaller, nimbler ship, one that can deliver a good punch and still be fast enough to escape when things get ugly. So Gipsy will remain my bounty hunting workhorse, while my new FAS (christened Thunderfury) will be my go-to ship for war zones.
This will be my final log entry for the year. All in all, 3303 was a great one for me. Looking forward to an even better 3304!
CMDR Thames signing out!