Intro: Logbook Entry #02
17 Jan 2017Maschil_Crane
I have concluded that my initial log entry wasnt very orthodox for a first log, so Im going to attempt to redeem the lack of formality with this entry.I most recently took to the deep black as a CMDR piloting an old Sidewinder that my late uncle Zed gave me for my 18th rotation celebration before he passed away the following year. It was a bit of a rough start at first, but my father was a CMDR before he died too and he taught me quite a bit in my younger days so I picked up the basics pretty quickly if I might say so myself. I know there's still more to learn than I can imagine and there always will be, but he even let me man his Diamondback sometimes when we were in deep space. He loved that thing.
'I worked day in & day out for more rotations than you can imagine saving up enough CR for 'Charlene' boy' that was the name he had given her. He named it after my grandmother. 'You will never know the blood, sweat, and tears I put into getting her in the state she is now' he would always remind me.
My father was a great explorer. I thought he was great at least & my mother loved him to death, but our finances sure didnt agree. We didnt have much when I was growing up. I dont know if my parents ever had much in their whole lives, but they always provided more love & support than anybody could dream of and worked their hearts out for the little we did have and for that I am forever grateful.
I miss my father. He died on one of his deep space explorations. My family thinks he got caught in a black hole, but I know my father was a better pilot than that. I personally believe it was the Thargoids that either killed or captured him, but everyone tells me they're ancient history and an extinct race. Ancient history that my dad was infatuated with is what they are and if anybody could find them it would have been him. I guess we'll never know if he ever did or not...
I miss my mother too. I'll go back one day to see her. I promise I will.
All things considered I'm enjoying the deep black so far. Im learning a lot and meeting a lot of new, some rather interesting, people as well as making some good connections around the systems. The Federation has been treating me especially well. Regardless of all that I still miss my family and friends. I wish I hadn't had to leave so abruptly, but I know it was the best choice... For now...
~CMDR Crane out.