FIlinia Mirutu (12:10 25/06/3303) Diaguandri - Ray Gateway
25 Jun 2017Filina Mirutu
Sitting here currently at Ray Gateway, I just handed over 18 million credits to the livery and ships crew to outfit a new exploration ship. It has been over a month since I have made any entries, the grind has been long and hard, but I have finally made enough credits for a ship I have had my eye on.
Standing on the tarmac, I am watching them outfit it now, a grin on my face from ear to ear as they put the final touches on it, my name and my new rank, The Mirutu III and Rank of Explorer Pathfinder. I am almost brought to tears to be honest.
"She is about done Commander, is there anything else?" the mechanic says as he walks up to me, a large man, brown hair, blue eyes, and a grin as wide as mine.
"No, I think that will be it, for now" I tell him as I stand there in awe at the massive size compared to my Cobra. "Oh, please make sure my Cobra stays safe, I will be back in a few months, I am heading out to Sagittarius system, it is time for that long needed vacation I planned a few months back, before I got rangled into working"
We both laughed as we knew how the grind could be, and then he puts out his hand to shake mine, "It has been a pleasure doing business with you Commander Filina, you know, we heard about how you helped Cannon, and well, there is a surprise on the ship, they commissioned a new decal and I got word from the Zoline Station.. seems you are well liked and.."
I took the mans hand and shook it with conviction and gratitude as I shook my head, "I am only doing what is being put in front of me, really, it is no big deal, but thank you, your kindness and the others, well, thank you"
I looked him in the eyes, trying to blink back the tears, turning my head to look back up at my new Asp Explorer. She was not the prettiest of ships, but she was mine and would now allow me to start exploring outside of the bubble.
Taking a deep breath, I turned back to him after shaking his hand and chuckled, "Take good care of Mirutu II for me, she means a lot, she has gotten me this far" I grinned.
"Absolutely Commander, I will clean her up and put her in storage, I know the perfect place to keep her for you."
"Thanks" I say as I start to move to the stairs. Gripping the rails I look back and wave my hand, "take care and see you in a few months, hopefully"
"Fly safe, Commander and may the stars light your way!" he calls out with a wave of his large hand.
Waving back, I then look back towards the stairs, and climb them slowly. Looking about the massive ship, I take note of all the cabins and supplies, then make my way to the cockpit. Looking about, another grin creeps upon my lips as I run my hand over the back of the seat, then take my place at the helm.
"I wonder if.. of course he did" I say to myself then call up my AI, "Astra?"
"Yes Commander"
I smile as I hear her name and grab the seatbelts and buckles myself in, "get the ship ready for launch"
"yes Commander, running pre-flight checks now"
Taking another deep breath I look around and then I see it, the small Coriolis on the dashboard, the modern day version of the bobble heads from back in the day, my father would have laughed at me, and the thought almost brings tears to my eyes again.
"For you Dad" I say out loud giving it a salute, then hear the engines start as Astra gets the ship ready for launch.
"Where to commander?"
"Plot a route for Sagittarius A, Astra"
"yes, Commander" she says in her computerized voice and before I know it the map is up. Watching her plot the route still amazes me, I mean AI is the norm these days, but the technology never ceases to amaze me.
"I have the route plotted Commander, 26,000 Light years till we reach the destination"
"wow" i say out loud as I look at the map, "that is a very long way"
"yes Commander, and if I may suggest, you might want to make sure you are stocked up on some libations, I think you will need it out there in the black"
Laughing I look the control panel as she closes the map and just shake my head, "You have read my mind, again, Astra, I got that covered"
"Yes, Commander, very good, shall I launch the ship?"
"Yes, Astra" I say then pull up the communications panel and start recording.
" Commanders Log FIlinia Mirutu (12:10 25/06/3303) Diaguandri - Ray Gateway"
"I am currently at Ray Gateway in Diaguandri and heading out to The Sagittarius System. The next recordings will be of my journey and travels. If you find this recording, it means something has happened to me, but know, please, it was worth every jump and every system discovery. This journey is in memory of my father, Commander Ray Mirutu, A great Starship Captain."
"Please send a message to Technician Mark Strand at Ray Gateway to retire my ships, he will know what to do."
"Commander Filina, signing off"
