Hell's Run
05 Jul 2018Solaris
The length of the next leg is inconsequential, but the destination isn't; Hell Port in the Seagull Nebula. I've been on the wrong side of the tracks before & dealt with pirates, but this is somewhat different. The system is entirely controlled by the Black Flag Gang - all pirates with no local opposition! Some say you'd be hard pressed to find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy than Hell port, other say this is true freedom from authority. Either way, I must first survive the 10k ly journey in system to dock without being caught by a pirate.When I arrived it started well, my small ship flying under the radar as I completed my scans, but as I approached Hell Port I was caught in an interdiction with a Master FDL. Knowing that just one or two shots could destroy my lightweight AspX, I fought back to escape. After a minute I broke free, relieved I resumed course and docked quickly. Arrived just in time to see the Sunrise over Hell.
With my exploration data, I will be able to become ally here & hopefully buy my safe passage out. Although there is a shipyard (even with a Krait!) & other facilities, there is limited local missions. It does however look like a great spot to find high paying passenger tourist missions. Before garnishing too much attention, I slipped out of the docks and continued on my way. Will head below the galactic plane next and see where it takes me.