Log 14: Billionairei Sola Prospect Brestla System Imperial Space “Imperial Navy Auxiliaries would like to thank you, commander Bailey. In recognition for your service, I hereby grant you access to INA with the starting rank of ‘Outsider’ - and wish you success...
Log 013: too close for comfortAsteroid Ring Brestla System Imperial Space I find deep core mining one of the most relaxing activities I know. Lazily sailing in the endless asteroid fields, looking for the brighter ones picked up by the scanner.. then a few minutes of frenzied...
Log 012: A call for helpAsteroid Ring Brestla System Imperial Space I wake up and the restraints on the bed quickly remind me that I am in deep space. This will be third day spent in the asteroid ring, hunting for Alexandrite to fulfill the contract for the Ghost Foxes....
Log 011: New Toolsi Sola Prospect Brestla System Imperial Space I stand next to the brand new Python, freshly painted with the colours of the Deep Core Mining Inc, gaping at her with awe. Just a few months ago me and Tom were spending boring, repetitive and...
Log 010: Contract updateOnboard Grim’s Rest Carrier Hip 97950 Independent Space The countdowns reaches 3 minutes and a robotic voice announces that all crew members should immediately go to their stations or strap themselves in jump chairs. I look at Tom and see pure...
Log 009: 1000 low temp diamonds and 800 million creditsOnboard Grim’s Rest Carrier Hip 97950 Independent Space “In exchange, I am willing to pay around 800 million credits to the Deep Core Mining Incorporated.” I open my mouth, astonished, and look at Tom. He has the same dumbfounded expression...
Log 008: thoughts among iceRaibinan 8 Ring Raibinan System Federal Space I don't know how long I sat there, staring into the vista created by the icy asteroid ripped apart by my missiles. I always find it mesmerising, the ghastly, light - blue mist in the middle of the...
Log 007: Deep Core Mining Inc.Hambly Keep Rainbinan System Federal Space I look at Tom and catch myself wondering for the thousandth time when did my younger brother change so much. Sure, the death of our parents took its toll on both of us, but Tom is different now, more...
Log 006B: first combat aftermathAbove Raibinan 11 Rainbinan System Contested Space I fire the powerful beam lasers again in an attempt to slow down the spinning of my Keelback. I am alone in the cockpit now - Tom got into one of the fighters, this time in person, and launched into...
Log 006: first combatAbove Raibinan 11 Rainbinan System Contested Space I grind my teeth watching as shields quickly fall to mere 20%. My untrained fingers slip on HOTAS controls as I try to remember which button activates the shield booster. Finally! The blue sphere...
