Gifts from the Empire and Classified Orders
20 Oct 2015Tristan Pacheco
After finally getting back into the ink, the 50th Fighter Squadron started off by doing what it does best: Destroying Torval’s dusty old private security vessels. When CMDR Pardue had to return to repair his vessel, a fantastic lucky break landed right in front of us. Apparently, the imperial station authorities didn’t get the memo that you’re supposed to actually deliver slaves to Achenar in order to enjoy the benefits of having access to Gutamaya’s ships. Before they could realize their mistake, I jumped on the opportunity and bought a Clipper and a Courier, which I christened the Leviathan and the Dove, respectively. I didn’t have the spare credits lying around to outfit them, so I left them at the dock. Afterwards, CMDR Phillips and I raced to a nearby system on the presupposition that the loser bought the winner drinks. Naturally, the FNS Incorruptible won, and despite any objections to the contrary, it was not a close race. Once there, I drank while he finished outfitting his shiny new Courier, the FNS Confortare. Before we could get back to combat, we received classified orders to deliver restricted intel back to HQ, but by that time I was the only available squad member to do so, so I did. Upon my arrival in Nanomam, I struggled to get clearance to use the Imperial Navy vessels as Federal Navy vessels. It was a tough checkout process but I managed. Good rep with the Federation never hurts. So, tonight I’m staying in a hotel, as per usual, but I’m thinking about getting myself a middle class home and paying in cash so I’ll have a nice place to stay for future visits to this system. Here’s to hoping I can find a nearby landing pad big enough for a Python.