A time for patriotism
28 Oct 2015Dinner Scraps
A reach for power extends from the political arms with tendrils of slimy promises laced with false smiles, giving a single credit in hand while maneuvering a quick theft from your back pocket.Today I have been tasked with helping expand my pledged power's reach by offing my assistance in preparing a system for control. My Scope of Works listed as per below.
- Venture out of our control to the system Dhak
- Once there, obtain 10 ton of already prepared documentation and information into your cargo hold
- Deliver all contents, undamaged and sealed, to our expansion team back in Polevnic
Sounds easy enough, until I realized my current vessel had a maximum cargo hold of 4 ton! Being 72 light years away, consisting of 14 jumps in my little combat vessel I come to the understanding I bit off slightly more than I could chew, however I have a duty to perform for the people.
While browsing what the local systems had to offer me in the way of transport ships, I was keenly drawn to the Cobra MkIII. Offering more than plenty cargo space while able to hold it's own in combat - this certainly fit the requirement (and my Credit limit!)
I was pleasantly surprised to find with the larger capacity FSD, my 14 jump destination to unexplored territory was reduced down to 8, what a blessing!
The people of Dhak at first glance appeared as rough as any pirate; loud, aggressive and keen to see what you have hidden in your cargo bay. However once siding with a few at the spaceport lounge sharing a few rounds of rum (well... I think I was more forced to shout the rounds!) - these guys are OK.
The trip home was equally as swift and pain free, at least until I got home to Polevnic - can you believe I was interdicted by some lousy pirate in the capital of Pranav Antal!!!
Luckily for me, I invested into my Cobra and equipped ample thrusters to out-run the want-to-be cargo snatcher, in fact I was able to glimpse the local law put this crim to justice just as I launched into supercruise.
Once at port, documents delivered a a 'generous' 1000 Credits deposited into my account, a whole lot of effort for 'the people' - but what's good for the people is good for me right?
As always, farewell and fly safe.
o7
End of Log
-Otori Scorp