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>>40016926
There it is, the venerable Freeport Station. While not quite as big as Stardust Station (only about a third of its size), it's still quite a huge piece of metal.

“We are only about three kilometers out,” Ivan says next to you, steering the ship towards the open maw of the station's receiving hangar. “We should be in our own hangar in ten minutes.”

“Alright,” you say, getting up from your seat. “I'm gonna go meet with the crew. Are you gonna go down to the station as well?”

“Of course, comrade,” he says, looking to you. “It is always interesting to explore stations. I have been in Freeport more than once.”

“Good. I suppose you'll know your way around then?”

“I do. I think I will pass by the liquor store.”

“Heh, I like how you think.” With that, you walk to the back of the ship to see how your crew is doing. However, you don't see anyone at the infirmary, so you start to wander until you hear voices coming from the ship lounge.

“...And I've never had better. Maybe I'll take you there later,” you see Bethany say, sitting at the end of the corner couch. She's facing Ley'ra, who's sitting on the love seat opposite of her. Both of them are holding mugs of what you think is coffee.

Beside Bethany is Comet, wrapped up in a bundle of blankets where only her head is showing. A glass of water rests on the coffee table in front of her. And beside Comet is Troy, leaning against the corner of the couch.

“Thank you Bethany, that would be nice,” Ley'ra says, taking a careful sip from her mug. She turns to you when you enter the room. “Oh, hello, Cap-Gavin.”

“Hi,” you say, walking up to the group.

“Hello, Gavin,” Troy says.

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>>40016944
“So, who's going down to the station?” you ask, causing your crew to give each other glances.

“Well, I'm staying with Comet, like you said so,” Bethany answers. Troy gives a knowing nod, indicating that he's staying as well.

“I'm going,” Ley'ra says. “Viktor said he wants to go, too. How about Ivan?”

“Yeah, he is,” you answer. “I'm gonna go to the markets to meet with our contact for our first contract. Troy, if you could, please unload the cargo? It's only 2 tons of stuff and we have a hoverlift for that.”

“Sure can,” he responds.

You feel the ship decelerate before touching down on solid floor, likely as Ivan landed the ship into a ship hangar. Looks like it's time to go to the station.

>Ask Ley'ra to accompany you. She'll likely have some advice for weapons or armour for the crew.
>Call Viktor to accompany you. You're going to need ship weapons for the upcoming contract, so his advice could be valuable.
>Bring Ivan. Maybe his experience with ships can provide insight on what you need.
>Write in.

(Give me a moment to get started.)

>>40016962
>>Ask Ley'ra to accompany you. She'll likely have some advice for weapons or armour for the crew.
>>Call Viktor to accompany you. You're going to need ship weapons for the upcoming contract, so his advice could be valuable.

>>40016962
victor, we need to beef up the ship's weapon systems

>>40016962
>>Call Viktor to accompany you. You're going to need ship weapons for the upcoming contract, so his advice could be valuable.

>>40016962
>>Call Viktor to accompany you. You're going to need ship weapons for the upcoming contract, so his advice could be valuable.

>>40017032
>>40016962
also do we have energy systems? Do we need them?

>>40017081
We've got a nuclear fission engine.

“Alright, Ley'ra. You can come with me, I could use your input for weapons and whatnot.”

“Okay,” she says, sipping her coffee once more before putting it on the table.

“I'm gonna get Viktor, too. Could use his expertise,” you say, turning away to raise your smart-ring to your mouth. “Viktor, you there?”

After a moment of no response, he speaks. “Ah, yes. What is it, Gavin?”

“Mind accompanying me and Ley'ra to the markets? I could use your input on ship modules.”

“Of course.”

“Great, meet me at the air lock.” You turn to Ley'ra. “Let's go, no time to waste.”

“Alright.” As she stands up, you leave towards the air lock of your ship. There, you meet Viktor.

The door to your ship lowers itself, revealing to you the hangar you're in. It's relatively large, smaller than the one you had in Stardust. Regardless, as the door touches down on the hangar floor, you begin to walk. Eliza, your contact, said she was on floor H.

It doesn't take you long to navigate to the elevator nearby. After calling the elevator, you give one last look to the Feedbacker behind you to see Troy bringing the supplies out on the hoverlift towards the supply lift to bring it to your contact.

When the elevator door opens, you step inside with Viktor and Ley'ra.

“We're going to floor H,” you say, pressing the button to take you there.

“I have only been in Freeport Station once,” Viktor says as the elevator begins to take off. “From what I understand, there's a lot of good Federation technology here.”

“I've never been, but I've heard of this place a lot,” Ley'ra chips in.

>>40017230
It only takes half a minute for your elevator to reach your floor. When the door opens, you're brought to a fairly large room that's relatively bustling with activity.

Your smart-ring pings you and when you look at it, it acknowledges that there is a local intranet for station market browsing.

What do you do?
>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.
>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.
Or, on your smart-ring...
>Browse for weapons & armaments store
>Browse for ship weapons & parts
>Browse for vehicles & drones
>Browse for crew members
>Browse for contracts

>>40017115
uh didn't check the ship pastebin, thanks

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.
>>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.

Do these first, we get some extra cash to spend on weapons and then we can see what we are going up against so we know what to buy.

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.

>>40017247
>>40017268
seconded

>>40017115
...we don't need a nuclear engineer for that, do we? Can Troy handle it?

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.

>>40017310
Nuclear fission is pretty stable at this point in time. It's been perfected through centuries of use.

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.
We need weapons for the next job, and we need money for weapons.

>>40017247

Turn in Courier, ask about "Hope" then look for ship guns, and finally crew members, in that order.

>>40017247

>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.
We need the money guns for the next contract

>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40017454
Seconded

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>>40016926
Not so evil, he says.
"Guy," he says.

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.
Dosh is important

I suppose we may need more ammunition too, 1 tonne isn't going to last long if we have more than one gun.
Also apparently our ship has a nuclear reactor, I am okay with this

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>>40017247
“Let's go find our contact,” you say to your crew members, who return a nod. You browse through the floor, passing by plenty of stalls for various goods and food. However, it's the weapon store you're looking for, since that's where Eliza said she worked. Upon passing by a milsurp clothing store, Ley'ra found a sudden interest on the jackets. That's when you remember there's a hole in her current one. You couldn't help but laugh when she bought another red jacket.

Finally, you get to the indicated stall, and boy is it larger than the others. A healthy variety of weapons stock the shelves behind the counter, ranging from small handguns to rocket launchers. This can't be run by a Fed...

“Howdy,” a woman's voice startles you. Standing behind the counter is a woman wearing a simple brown cap and jacket. “Looking for something new?” she asks, eying the rifles slung over the three of your backs.

“Hi, are you Eliza Dent?” you ask, stepping forward.

“That I am,” she answers, leaning on the counter. “Who wants to know?”

“Ah. I'm Captain Gavin Ashworth--I accepted your contract from Stardust Station?”

“Oh, mighty! I reckon' you're here to claim your reward?” she says, excitedly.

“Yeah, I guess so.” You gesture to your crew behind you. “These are my crew members, Ley'ra and Viktor. You should receive the supplies you requested soon.”

“Actually...” she trails off, picking up a datapad nearby and peering into the screen. “Yup! I just received it from your hangar. Thank you kindly, sirs and madam,” she says, giving the three of you a little bow. Both Ley'ra and Viktor give approving nods.

“It's no problem at all, Ms. Dent.”

“Aw, please. Call me Slips--everybody here does that,” she says, looking back to her datapad. “Lemme just forward you the credits and it'll be all good.”

>>40017586
“Sure thing, Slips.” A little ping on your smart-ring alerts you to a new deposit of money. Looking at it, you see an increase of 90,000 credits. Contract complete--that was simple. “Hey Slips,” you ask, getting her attention again.

“Yeah?”

“Do you know where I could find a Lieutenant Jenny Larue?”

“Lieutenant Jenny?” She taps her chin a few times. “Oh! You probably wanna go to floor K. That's where all the Federation offices would be.”

“Thanks, Slips. It's nice to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you too, Gavin. Hmm...” she trails off, looking back to her datapad. “Tell ya what. Since you were so nice to deliver my stuff--and you're polite--I'll give you an extra 20,000 credits towards your next purchase on any weapons or ship parts in the station.”

You blink, taken aback. “Huh. Thank you, that would be much appreciated, actually.”

“No problem, friend! If ya need anything, feel free to gimme a call, right?”

New contact!
Name: Eliza “Slips” Dent
Approval: 7/10
Faction: Federation
Location: Freeport Station

What now?
>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.
>Write in.
Or, on your smart-ring...
>Browse for weapons & armaments store
>Browse for ship weapons & parts
>Browse for vehicles & drones
>Browse for crew members
>Browse for contracts
>Browse for supplies

>>40017605
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts
geared up for shooting out.

>>40017605
>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.
Should we ask her what she suggests for a minimum on guns?
>Browse for weapons & armaments store

>>40017605
>>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.

Hearing what we are going up against will give Viktor an idea of what we need.

>>40017605
>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.
>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40017605
>>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.
>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40017605
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40017586

The kommando in me says that this must be our waifu. Free guns for life from an adorable blonde.

>>40017633
Seconded

So,Anons thoughts on getting an artillery cannon? or something that can track fighters?

>>40017702
Let's ask the LT what we're up against, then dress to impress that special customer.

>>40017718
Fingers Crossed the LT is purdy

>>40017718
I like this idea.

>>40017605
>Find Lt. Jenny Larue to discuss details on the “Hope” contract.

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>>40017649
>>40017653
Supporting. Good to know what we may be up against before spending money on armament.
Salvo Flight on station. Sorry I'm late friends.

>>40017605
>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40017702

Should wait until we get more information from Lt. Larue. Autocannons are probably a good buy if we're fighting bombers or other frigates. Support it with Machine Guns for Point-Defense work, but I've always been a dakka kind of guy.

>>40017605
You turn to your companions. “Alright, let's go to floor K. Maybe it's best we find out what exactly we're up against, then you guys can give me some suggestions.”

“Sounds like a good plan, Gavin,” Viktor says, nodding. Ley'ra nods as well.

It doesn't take you long to navigate back to the elevator, but it takes a small wait in front of a line to get to use it. Upon entering the elevator, you press the button to take you to floor K.

“It's not as crowded as I remember,” Viktor says.

“Oh?” Ley'ra asks.

“Last time I was here, you could hardly move a foot without bumping into someone else.”

“Huh.” Ley'ra shuffles in her spot. “I think I kinda like it like this. Not too crowded, but enough people for a... market-y feel.”

“Market-y feel?”

“Um... yeah.”

The doors open to reveal to you a short and wide hallway. A simple set of double doors faces you from the opposite end, flanked by two armed guards wearing pretty expensive looking armour. Next to them is a small closed door. You step out of the elevator and approach them.

“Please disarm yourselves. We will keep your weapons locked up until you leave,” one of the guards says.

>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.
>Leave.

>>40017789
Flak guns of the future? who needs to aim when you have explosive bursts

>>40017828

>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.
OH GOD THEY KNOW

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.
>>40017836
Armored targets, or long-range combat whenpursuing a fleeing enemy? Flak is pretty limited in its use m8.

>>40017828
It's a good thing we didn't just decide to bring that secret prototype high-tech weapon right to the people that we took it from, right? That'd be retarded.

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.
Not even trying to get in it. Not here, not now.

>>40017889
i was thinking flak for the fighters and a size above, dont need too many of thems, autocannons for most other things, that we can safely handle

>>40017828
>>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.

So are we getting a hacker?

>>40018030
we may need to hire them after we get another payday

>>40017828
>Disarm yourselves. It's just procedure.
"out of curiosity whats the most interesting you've seen someone try to get through here?"

>>40018049
it's just about decrypting a space-SD how expensive could it be

>>40018049
we just got 90k, plus any we had left over, and a 20k discount from before.
Unless people vote for the stalker looking guys again a hacker should be reasonably priced.
>>40017828
The 20k discount is accumulative or per purchase?

>>40018104
I will support this question,

>>40018120
Can you do it? No? Then they can charge through the nose.

>>40018144
are hackers the space equivalent of plumbers?

>>40018123
>Not voting for the Stalker looking guy

>>40018120
A space-SD that may be full of classified military information. Paying for confidentiality to some extent, I'd think.

>>40018164
I am, but we all know dem niggas are always gonna be expensive.

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>>40017828
You give a nod to your companions and hand over your assault rifle to the guard. The other guard opens the small door beside the double doors, revealing a small room with shelves of weapons. The first guard goes inside and puts your rifle on one of the shelves.

You un-holster your revolver and hand it over as well. Ley'ra seems reluctant, but she hands over her rifle and pistol with a neutral expression. Viktor does the same, except you can't see his face. The guards give him a weird look but don't prod further.

“Thank you. You may now proceed,” one of the guards say before both of them step back to flank the doors. Shrugging, you push your way through the doors and enter a long hallway.

“Do you know what room we're going to?” Viktor asks, walking beside you with Ley'ra.

“Room 107. Ehh... that sign says 100-140, let's go down there.”

The hallway twists and turns, and you found yourself at a dead end twice. Sometimes you wonder if the Federation is really as orderly as they put themselves out to be. When you finally get to the door labeled 107, you see another two armed guards flanking it.

“State your business,” one of them asks as you stand in front of them.

”We're here to see Lieutenant Jenny Larue for the contract she put out.”

The guard turns his head towards you. “Huh. Alright, you can go in.”

Upon entering, you're surprised to find a rather spacey room. You were expecting an office of some sort, but this looks more like a meeting room. A large square table sits in the middle with a holographic grid displayed on top of its surface, and on top of that is what looks to be a white planet. A moon.

Standing in front of the table is a woman wearing a (rather tight!) getup with utility belts. A matching helmet rests on a table off to the side. As you enter, she looks away from the hologram of the moon and towards you.

“Who are you?” she asks plainly.

>>40018163
Thats how it goes man, don't matter how easy it is if other people cant do it you can charge whatever you want.

>>40018191
“I'm Captain Gavin Ashworth. This is my crew,” you gesture to your companions. They both give a small wave. “We're here in regards to the contract you gave out.”

“Ah! You're the one who accepted, then,” she says, walking around the table towards you.

“...Um, yes. Are there any others?”

“Nope. You're the only one.”

“Huh.”

“Hah, don't worry. I've seen the schematics of your ship already--quite impressive, if I do say so myself.”

You quirk an eyebrow. “Oh... yeah?”

“No really, it's perfect. Just what we need.”

Viktor steps forward. “Am I to assume that you are Lieutenant Jenny Larue?” he asks, holding his hands behind his back.

“That would be me,” she answers, resting a hand on her hip. “You are Viktor, right?”

“I am,” he bows. “Now, what we would like to know is what exactly we're up against, or what it is you expect of us.”

“Oh, I assure you, it shouldn't be too serious. I believe there is only one or two corvettes currently docked on the Harbinger bandit station. There's usually no more than that at all times.”

That makes your heart skip a beat. “Wait, Harbinger?”

Jenny looks at you. “Yeah. What of it?”

>Ask her about the message you found.
>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.
>Write in.

>>40018210
>>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.
Nope

>>40018210

>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.
Play it off "Seems a little cliche" something along those lines

>>40018210
>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.

>>40018210
>>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.

>>40018210
>>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.

>>40018210
>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.


>>40018207
And then they find a less scummy hacker/plumber.
Being a complete ass to your clients is generally a bad business plan mate.

>>40018207
not if another guy can do it too
then you have to find him and break his knees

>>40018210
>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission

>>40018241
Unless everyone else is also a complete ass. Gotta keep the prices up.

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>>40018210
>>Leave it for now, keep inquiring about the mission.
"Sounds spoopy" Pic related

>>40018241
I get the impression you haven't had to deal with hour wage carpenters before. Paid coffee breaks are by themselves an expense you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

>>40018273
that's unamerican

>>40018315
To be perfectly honest I never have, but I'm certain our good friends here know at least one decent hacker that's not a complete money-grabbing kike

guy what the fuck is a corvette? how big is it? what weapons will it have? does it bite?

>>40018325
Good thing I'm not american
>>40018343
We should still probably spend the money on ship guns first.

>>40018241
Were asking someone to hack governmeent propert, we cant use someone whos on the legal side of things, and they probably charge based on that

>>40018360
Were in a frigate, a corvette would probably be between us and a fighter

>>40018369
Oh yeah, that comes first for fucking certain

>>40018374
Luckily, hackers generally aren't too lawfully inclined

>>40018369
>We should still probably spend the money on ship guns first.
this
try to be a cunt about wage when you have a couple of las cannons pointed to your seat

>>40018397
Thanks. Is there a chart of ship size and classification? I can't find anything, historical, modern or sci-fi

>>40017247
>>Go find Eliza and turn in the “Courier” contract.

>>40018315
Shit, you have paid coffee breaks? Thats awsome for everyone, except the employer.

>>40018464
The Stardust cyoa has sizes, I believe if I remember right a frigate is 250m-ish?

>>40018464
The problem is space is treated like a mix between navy and air so its not that clear cut. I mostly use the cyoa for reference, with some modern thrown in, google navy ships and look classifications.

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>>40018210

“Ah.. it's nothing. It just kinda sounds cliché for a name,” you answer, recovering yourself. Don't want to bring that up just yet...

“Hmm, alright then,” she says, shrugging.

Viktor and Ley'ra give you a look, but you give them a dismissive gesture.

“They're bandit made. Shoddily put together,” the Lieutenant says, turning to walk back to the hologram table. “Us in the Federation like to call them duct-tape ships--they shatter pretty easily, especially with artillery fire.”

At that, Viktor gives you a glance and nod. The Lieutenant presses a few buttons at the foot of the table and the hologram moon disappears, the view focusing on a small station beside it. Highlighted in red, the station looks only large enough to accommodate two destroyers at once. A simple refueling station.

Voices outside the door alert you to a new presence, and the door opens to let a blonde woman in.

“Yeah, tough luck, kid,” the woman says to someone out the door, closing it on their face. “Damn Blackhawks... oh.” She comes to a stop, seeing the three of you standing in front of her.

“Captain Tera, we have visitors,” Jenny says from the other side of the table. “These are the guys who accepted the contract.”

“Huh.” The woman looks at you. “Uh, hi. I'm Captain Tera.”

You smile, moving forward to shake her hand. “Name's Captain Gavin Ashworth. Nice to meet you, ma'am.”

She turns to Jenny. “He's cute, really.” You quirk an eyebrow, and Viktor gives you a shrug. You see Ley'ra pointedly blink, but she keeps a neutral expression.

“Oh, come on, don't tease him. He looks like a good guy,” Jenny responds. “I was just filling them in on the situation.”

“Ah,” Tera says, walking over to the table to look at the hologram structure. She turns back to you. “So, we normally don't send out calls like this, but you can imagine that we're a little short on hands here.”

>>40018633
“And,” Jenny edges in, “whenever we try to confront these fuckers, they get away. They've got good engines on their defence ships.”

“Yup. We tried getting Blackhawks and other mercs to take care of them, but it's the same thing. So, now we're trying....” Tera pauses and squints an eyebrow. “Ehm, nobodies.”

“I take offense to that,” you deadpan.

“She's joking,” Jenny says. “Just... don't mind her. You'll get used to her.”

“I think I like her already,” you joke, earning a laugh from Tera.

“Hah, buy me a drink first.”

“Okay, so,” Jenny cuts in, not wanting to encourage her superior. “As I've said before, an artillery cannon should suffice... but your ship doesn't have anything equivalent,” she says looking to you.

“Ah, which is why we came to see you first,” Viktor says. “We wanted to see what you had in mind, and then we would go browse for ship parts.”

“Eh, no need. Give them one of ours,” Tera says, throwing a hand dismissively.

“Give them what? A cannon?” Jenny asks, picking up a nearby datapad.

“Yeah. That.”

“Are you drunk again?”

“No.”

“Ugh... okay, so,” Jenny says, looking back to you. “I'm gonna send the artillery cannon to your hangar. It's yours to keep--”

“Courtesy of moi,” Tera cuts in, throwing a look to Ley'ra.

“--And then you can fit it to your ship,” Jenny finishes.

“Wow, thank you guys,” you say, gratefully. “We were gonna go buy it ourselves, but this makes things a lot easier.”

“Like I said, no problem, kid,” Tera says, still looking at Ley'ra. “Who are you?”

>Lie and say that Ley'ra's a merc you hired.
>Tell them she's from the Luos Syndicate.
>Let Ley'ra answer herself.
>Write in.

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.
Hmm I'll trust my gut.

>>40018654
>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018654

>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.
she asked the question to her

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.
Tera puts it on a little thick, but I can't argue with Arti support. Also, now that we don't have to buy our own canon we have all these funds for activities guys!

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018761
Shes a bit too teasing for a professional, That's for sure

>>40018654
>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018784
Having been in the military. Everyone's a big teasing slut (men included). Life sucks and we gotta get what we can where we can. Might not be Thailand, but it's MY Thailand.

>>40018654
Doesn't Ley'ra have the potential to drop her spaghetti about this? I'd go with the 'lie and say she's a merc' option

>>40018823
Even when they work out contracts? huh. never would have guessed.

>>40018654
>>Let Ley'ra answer herself.

>>40018871
ESPECIALLY with civillians. Less worry about the whole 'Chain of Command' and Fraternization thing. We're all under sexed assholes looking for a good time. No one cares about your uniform, recruit.

>>40018761
>now that we don't have to buy our own canon we have all these funds for activities guys!
by activities you of course mean another cannon, right?

Any one have that stardust CYOA?

>>40018848
If she's majorly spaghetti dropping we can step in, but I don't think it's right to just out and out speak for her.

>>40018927
Most of it's up on 1d4chan, I think

>>40018927

http://1d4chan.org/wiki/StarDustCYOA

Google is your friend

>>40018904
Anon... I thought that went without saying.

I dont think Ley'ra will drop her spaghetti, shes shy, not a nervous wreck

>>40018654
You look to Ley'ra and give her an encouraging nod, which she steadily returns. She looks to Tera.

“My name's Ley'ra. Gavin hired me as a merc for his ship crew.”

“Ley'ra, huh?” Tera says, smirking. “Pretty name... is it Luos?”

Her words pierce the air, but you don't see Ley'ra faulter. “It is,” she answers, simply. Tera's eyes widen, but her smile doesn't leave.

“Ah... I heard what happened. I know you must hate my guts, but I had nothing to do with that event,” Tera says, her voice calm. “I've been stuck here in Freeport taking care of rebels and bandits.”

“I... thank you, Captain Tera,” Ley'ra says with a bow. “I don't hate your guts.”

“Interesting. What section were you in?”

“I was in the Cerberus Legion,” Ley'ra answers, stoicly.

“Wow, I've heard a lot about you guys--always one of the more likable companies. From what I've heard, the Federation's given you amnesty.”

“Oh...” This time, you see Ley'ra's posture faulter, but you think it's from relief. Viktor gives her a little pat on the shoulder and Ley'ra returns a little smile. Tera turns to you.

“She's cute.”

“Yeah, well...” you roll your eyes.

“Ahem,” Jenny clears her throat, catching all of your attention but not before giving Ley'ra a little nod. Tera shakes her head.

“So, the idea is that you will go in and engage their defences. We've got two frigates and a destroyer on standby, but you should be able to take them on yourselves,” Tera says, leaning against the table. “I'll be in the destroyer. We'll warp in if there's escalation, but I doubt that would happen.”

“Huh, I guess that sounds pretty simple,” you remark, tilting your head at the hologram structure. “What about the fueling station? Should we take care of that ourselves?”

>>40018633

What happened to "All about business"?

>>40018993
“No, actually,” Tera answers, standing up and looking back to the hologram. “Once you get their defences down, you can consider your end of the bargain complete. We're going to go in and rescue VIPs and then take over the station. Jenny here will board it herself with a team of operators.”

You give your companions a nod.

“So, is that all, Gavin?” Tera asks, leaning against the table.

>Inquire about boarding the station.
>Take your leave and go back to the market level.
>Head back to the ship.
>Write in.

>>40019017
>>Inquire about boarding the station.

>>40019017

>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

Invite Tera to drinks after? She did say we should, however joking it may have been.

>>40019017
>Head back to the ship.

>>40019014
You should see her with her subordinates (minus Jenny). Off the side, Tera's a chill person.

>>40019017
>>Inquire about boarding the station.
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40019017
>>Inquire about boarding the station.
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40019017
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40019017
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40019017
>Inquire about boarding the station.

>>40019017
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40019017
>>Take your leave and go back to the market level.
ALSO
>Invite Tera to drinks
She did front us a free canon. Least we can do.

>>40019017
>market
yay shopping
does the ship have an upkeep for food, fuel, crew and whatnot?

>>40019092
this

>>40019105
I thought about it but haven't made a mechanic for that, really. For now... just assume that what you have is enough. I still give you guys the option to buy more supplies, but it'll just be fluff.

Fuel isn't needed, you've got your fission engines.

>>40019092

This.

>>40019017
>Inquire about boarding the station.
>Take your leave and go back to the market level.

>>40018993
“So, you're gonna board the fueling station. Do you suppose there's anything we could do to help?” you ask. Can't hurt to see if they need anything else.

“Mm, I think Jenny can handle the inside with her team effectively enough,” Tera answers, looking to her subordinate. “Unless you think you can best a team of Fed spec ops.”

“Er, no. Just wondering if there's anything that could be done on our end.”

“Hmm... why don't you just stick around in your ship while we infiltrate it?” Jenny answers. “Never know if we'll need extra firepower in case they bring more ships to the party.”

You look over to your crew, and they both give you nods. “Sounds good, I guess we can stick around for sentry work.”

“It's settled, then. Is that all, Gavin?” Tera says with a nod.

“I owe you a drink,” you say. Tera looks taken aback, and blinks twice. “You did just give us a free artillery cannon.”

“Ah, why not. If all goes well, let's get hammered.”

“I think I like the sound of that,” you say. Viktor gives you an approving nod.

“When liquor is involved, us mercs are all for it.”

Ley'ra gives you a shrug. “Okay.”

“Thanks, Tera and Jenny. I think that's all we need,” you say, turning to your companions. “Let's get back to the market level, yeah?”

“Sounds good,” Viktor says while Ley'ra nods.

You leave the room and make your way back to the elevators (after getting lost twice, again). There, you reclaim all of your weapons from the guards and signal the elevator.

Once back down to the market floor, you find an unoccupied open space and browse through your smart-ring for the ship parts section. Ley'ra and Viktor stand next to you.

What now?
>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.
Or, on your smart ring...
>Browse for weapons & armaments store
>Browse for ship weapons & parts
>Browse for vehicles & drones
>Browse for crew members
>Browse for contracts
>Browse for supplies

>>40019269
>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for weapons & armaments store
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269

>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts
Anything we might need for the ship.
>>Browse for vehicles & drones
We need a ride, and maybe a drone.
>>Browse for crew members
A hacker
>>Browse for contracts
More quest since we are about to finish this one.

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for weapons & armaments store
MORE DAKKA
>Browse for vehicles & drones
Maybe ship repair drones exist or something.
>Browse for crew members
Hacker time maybe?

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

Save getting the hacker til after we get payed from this job

>>40019269
>>Browse for ship weapons & parts

>>40019397
We can check out the prices and see if they are expensive first instead of assuming they are anon.

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>>40019269
Browsing through your smart-ring, you select the ship weapons & parts section.

“You remind me of a cousin of mine,” Viktor says to Ley'ra while you shop.

“Er, oh?”

“Timid, but strong willed. You stood up to Captain Tera there, I have developed a new-found respect for you.”

“Oh... Thanks, Viktor.”

“It is no problem. When we are in combat, I may need an extra hand for the auto-cannon while I control the artillery--do you think you can man it?”

“I've done some ship gunning. I can try.”

“Good! I will need you for point defence. I will take care of the big guys.

While they converse, what do you buy?
Ship sheet: http://pastebin.com/tz6siJgj
Current credits: 140, 000 (+20, 000 from Slips)

>>40019446
I'll take Auto Cannon for 50k jim.

>>40019446
Scanner, Auto cannon. standard shielding.

>>40019446

Autocannon and a scanner? If we have a shield we should save the money

>>40019446
Artillery Cannon, since our gunner likes them so much. And a Scanner and Standard Shield

>>40019446
composite scanner,Standard shielding,Auto Canon.
130k

>>40019504
100k+70k=170k
170k-160k=-10k

>>40019446
I think we should get a machine gun for defence against fighters since those harder to hit with an artillery cannon.

>>40019446
Auto cannon and scanner

>>40019547
100k+35k+25k = 160k
But good job being a patronizing asshole while simultaneously being wrong

>>40019514
this

>Proposed purchases
Auto Cannon (70k)
Composition Scanner (25k)
Standard Shielding (35k)

Credits after purchase: 30k (from 140k + 20k)

Confirm?

>>40019623
>Y

>>40019623
Looks good.

>>40019623
yeah let's do that

>>40019623
I can settle with this and not feel like a complete asshole... I still don't like spending so much of our money in one place. Confirmed

>>40019623
Confirm, also Might want to hold a vote to check up new missions while we wait.

>>40019623
ya sure
can we add the lounge as well its free.

>>40019623
Sure, hey when we get the artillery cannon can we spinally mount it, that's a thing with the weapon slots in stardust right? If I remember that gives it more damage but less articulation so that ship needs to be aligned properly to hit a target?

>>40019676
Anyone against adding another lounge?

Next time we go the dosh I propose to buy 2 machine guns for close range.

>>40019702
I am its a waste of a room, when we already have a lunge.

>>40019702
Yeah since we already have one. No need.

>>40019672
We're going to be back here after mission for drinks, there's no reason to go and get another mission now. We can wait till we're available.

>>40019446
>>40019623
Purchase confirmed!

“Okay, I think I just blew most of our money again but we should totally be good for this mission,” you say to your companions.

“Hah, so we will have two auto-cannons?” Viktor says, looking at the screen on your smart-ring. “I believe this should be more than enough.” You feel reassured that at least he approves of your purchases.

“Right. All of the stuff should be forwarded to your hangar now.”

“The station engineers should have it on our ship quickly, they work pretty efficiently from what I heard,” Viktor adds in. “Also, Gavin, I would like it if we could add the artillery cannon we received from Captain Tera to our spinal mount. It would help stabilize it and we can fire better ordnance.”

>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.
>Keep it in a standard weapon mount.

>>40019702
wait we have one i didn't see it i wouldnt have suggested if i saw we had one earlier

---
Rooms
---
>2 free
Captain's Quarters
Standard Infirmary
Evacuation Room
Standard Mess Hall
Lounge + Observatory
Arsenal
Hypercomms Room
Cargo Space (+10 tons cargo space)
Cargo Space (+10 tons cargo space)

>>40019748
>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.
Gunner knows best

>>40019748
>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount.

>>40019748
>Message the engineers to add the artillery cannon to your spinal mount

>>40019748
I think the choice is pretty clear.
Captcha was Pizza Wouldn't accept Pie

Should we start saving for a bigger ship? were already running out of room for activities, though we would need to hire a crew, unless we save up even more for robutts

>>40019748
“Sure thing, Viktor,” you say to him with a smile. With a few clicks on your smart ring's hologram keyboard, you message the engineers at your hangar to mount the artillery cannon on the spinal mount. “The gunner knows best.”

“Thank you, Gavin. By the way, I hope you don't mind but I purchased 2 tons of ship weapon ammunition. We will need it for the coming fight, and we should have extra,” Viktor says.

“Oh, and I bought a bulletproof vest for Troy and myself, since we don't have any protection. I... left all my gear back home,” Ley'ra adds in.

“Huh. Thank you guys for taking the initiative, actually. That means less money on me.”

“Don't worry about it, Captain. We're here to help,” Ley'ra says and Viktor nods in agreement.

Viktor's approval: +1
Ley'ra's approval: +1

What now?
>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.
Or, on your smart ring...
>Browse for weapons & armaments store
>Browse for ship weapons & parts
>Browse for vehicles & drones
>Browse for crew members
>Browse for contracts
>Browse for supplies

(Small interlude. I'm going to eat dinner now, I'll be back in 30min. Sorry for the inconvenience. Shooty stuff comes soon!)

>>40019920
>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started

>>40019920

>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019920
>>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019842
Mass effect 3 taught me that robutts can also be crew for pilot to fuckor something. But, I thinks yes. We should start saving for bigger ship that has smaller ships with their own crews so we can become the master commander!
>>40019920
>>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019920
>>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019920
>>Browse for contracts
>Browse for contracts
Also check the price to hire hackers

>>40019920
>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019757
We can upgrade our mess hall with a tavern.
We can upgrade our lunge with a recreational room.
I have to wonder how is this gonna do with space in the ship.
Speaking of which we have two rooms which i believe one should be a holding cell while the other should be an engineering bay/vehicle bay/hangar bay, since i think putting those bay's in the cargo space will remove space in it.
Engineering bay/Training room/holding cells.

>>40019920
>>Browse for vehicles & drones

>>40019920
>>Head back to your ship. Let's get this show started.

>>40019842
Weeell, we haven't filled out our crew for the ship we have yet and we have a lot of potential upgrades to purchase that aren't speciality items, so setting aside money for something bigger right now would be like preparing to buy a villa when you live alone and have a mediocre income.

>>40019920
>Browse for vehicles & drones
Price checking
>Browse for crew members
Price checking
>Browse for contracts
Misions

>>40020024
Are you trying to say that saving is a bad thing?

>>40020040
Trying to say that saving money for a ship instead of crew is stupid when we still have 5-6 rooms still free, plus our ships has some pretty expensive shit on it.

>>40020024

true, I was thinking bigger ship for more rooms, to give us a bit more versatility over all

>>40019920
>Ley'ra approval: +2

If she gets to +3, are we allowed to hug her?

i dont see why we should buy a bigger ship when we could steal it for free

>>40020067
we have 2 free rooms, if you don count buddying up certain rooms, but empty rooms are used or cargo, we can reduce cargo for certain rooms like the vehicle bay though

>>40020103
Im pretty sure our ship is worth a fortune, we arent gonna be able to buy a better one for a looooong ass time even if we saved for it.

>>40020092
think were currently at 8/10 approval with Ley'ra

>>40020145
Trade in? kind of like buying a new house, you sell can (if you own one) to reduce cost on the new one

>>40020092
When do we get to hug Comet.

>>40020142
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1: Ship Stats
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Name: "The Feedbacker"
Class: Frigate
Weapon Mounts: 10
Spinal Mounts: 1
Hangar Space: 6

Acceleration: 14/25
Manoeuvrability: 16/25
Hull Armour: 08/25
Shield Strength: 08/25
Length: 105m
Max Crew: 12
Extra Rooms: 11
Energy Use: 2/7
Cargo Space: 20 tons

>>40020168
My english is terrible here, I apologize

>>40020175

a little farther down, The hangar is its own room

Rooms
---
>2 free
Captain's Quarters
Standard Infirmary
Evacuation Room
Standard Mess Hall
Lounge + Observatory
Arsenal
Hypercomms Room
Cargo Space (+10 tons cargo space)
Cargo Space (+10 tons cargo space)

>>40020210
>Max Crew: 12
You do know how small crew quarters are right?

>>40020238
Nope, but Im guessing quite little
Ill admit to not being sure what you are getting at though

>>40020168
>think were currently at 8/10 approval with Ley'ra

Hug incoming

>>40020182
Your English is fine.

>>40020270
Trying to say we don't we really need to save up for a bigger ship yet when our ship is only half full of people.

>>40020210
Can we all agree on a holding cell when we can afford it?

I'm back. Let me get started with writing.

>>40020168
We are at 7.

>>40020344
ya sure

i also want a training room but that can be for later

>>40020344
Sure i'm game for one.
>>40019920
Does putting Bay's like engineering take up space in the cargo bay?
Does upgrading our lunge or other facilities take up space?

>>40020344
When would we use it? Besides bounties? I'm all for it if we have a use for it, I just dont know when we would

>>40020376
My mistake, whoops.

>>40020383
Training room seems something to put in a bigger ship to me.

>>40020411
You never know when it'll come in handy. One of those things that's nice to have.
>>40020383
I can get behind this, but I can't help but feel it wouldn't be very big.

>>40020423
>>40020440
i know what you mean from the picture it looks like it would be fucking huge.

>>40019920
“Okay, let's head back to the ship. All the stuff should be being fitted to our ship now,” you say to your companions who both give you a stout nod.

When you get to the elevators, you're surprised to find that there's no line this time. After a quick trip back to your hangar, you emerge from the elevator doors to see the artillery cannon being hoisted up by a crane to the top of your ship.

You approach your ship to find Troy at the base of the entrance ramp, looking up at what's happening.

“Hey, Gavin. Seems you guys got busy, that cannon must'a been expensive,” he says, not taking his eyes off of it as it gets settled down onto your ship.

“Actually, we got it for free. We're going for drinks with a Fed captain afterwards,” you say, standing beside him. Ley'ra stands next to you and Viktor enters the ship interior.

“Are we? Sounds fine to me,” Troy responds. “Should take another 10 minutes. These guys work quick.”

You have a little bit of time. What now?
>Check up on Comet and Bethany.
>See if Ivan returned.
>Write in.

>>40020482
>>See if Ivan returned.
Then
>Check up on Comet and Bethany.

>>40020482

>See if Ivan returned.

>Check up on Comet and Bethany.

We should warn them were about to do something dangerous

>>40020482
>>Check up on Comet and Bethany.

>>40020482
>See if Ivan returned.
then
>Check up on Comet and Bethany.

>>40020482
>>Check up on Comet and Bethany.
>>See if Ivan returned.

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Bethany is easy to romance and is really into clothed sex, and worship.
Ley'ra is Hard to romance and is into Rough Sex, anal, and toys.
Comet is Hard to romance and is into clothes sex, and blind fold.

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>>40020507
>>40020514
I'm ready for a real space mission!

>>40020552
I still say we should go for Archangel and Styx.

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>>40020552
What the fuck, why is this a thing.

>>40020602
Someone was bored?

>>40020602
I got bored and thought id look at what the QM is using.
Too bad this is not all of it, but at least it gives us a hint.

>>40020552
i didn't know this was a thing

im still going for comet i love to live dangerously

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>>40020552
DAS LEWD!

>>40020552
Literally kill yourself just for knowing about this

>>40020482
“I'm gonna go see if Ivan's back,” you tell Troy and Ley'ra. They both nod as you walk up the ramp. Once in the ship interior, you note how the sound of drilling above is somewhat muted, the Beatrice ship walls doing a decent job with muting noises. However, a different noise catches your attention; as you near the mess hall, you hear a lot of clinking of glasses.

When you enter the mess hall, you see four boxes of... stuff on the large, circular table in the middle of the room. At the other side of the table is Ivan, holding several bottles of liquor.

“Comrade! Look at what I have bought,” Ivan says, carefully putting the bottles down on the counter next to him. Looking around, you see that at least two open cupboards stuffed with bottles.

“...Very interesting, Ivan. I don't think we'll ever run out of alcohol now,” you say with a smirk.

“I got a variety. There is vodka, some whiskey, tequila...”

You step into the room and open the cupboard next to you, only to see it stuffed with more liquor. “Geeze, how much did you buy?”

“...A lot,” he answers while hugging a few bottles. “I think I will put these in the cargo bay.”

“I think that's a good idea.” Suddenly, the drilling noise stops. “Hm, maybe they finished fitting our weapons.”

“Maybe. I will get this done first and then wait in the cockpit.”

You give Ivan a nod and then walk towards the air lock of your ship, but not before passing by the lounge. There, you find Bethany and Comet sitting on the love seat. Call yourself crazy but you think there's now twice the amount of blankets wrapped around Comet.

“So, what's new?” you ask, sitting down on the couch opposite of them.

“Hi Gavin,” Bethany greets, Comet shooting you a smile and nod. “Not much. I suspect everything's in order?”

>>40020710
“Yup. We're going to be doing our mission very soon,” you tell them, then you lean forward. “We're going to be heading into combat. I don't think we'll be... that much threatened, but I just wanted to let you two know what we're going into.”

Bethany gives you a stern nod, and Comet gives you a curious look. “What will you need us to do?” Bethany asks.

>Tell her to stay in the infirmary and to be ready to treat injuries.
>Tell her to stay with Comet.

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>>40020552
>Shibari, anal

>>40020728
>>Tell her to stay in the infirmary and to be ready to treat injuries.

Also
>Explain the situation to Comet.

Rather not blindside her with combat.

>>40020728
>Tell her to stay in the infirmary and to be ready to treat injuries.
>Tell her to stay with Comet.
Take comet with her.

>>40020751
yep

>>40020751
this

>>40020647
Now now, Comet is for Troy

>>40020710

>>40020751
I'll support this

>>40020728
>>Tell her to stay in the infirmary and to be ready to treat injuries.

Also
>Explain the situation to Comet.

i copied and pasted from>>40020751

>>40020736
>Not Cock worship/Dneial
Its like you don't even dom.

>>40020552
I just realized something.

I want Gavin to be gay.

>>40020751

Yes, this.

>>40020736
Dat Tera.

>>40020803

Most of tg doesnt even dom

>>40020769
we gave troy a gun and for all we know is he might not view her like that

>>40020810
I'm cool with that.
>>40020728
Can Gavin be gay?

>>40020751
Supported

>>40020831
Dude is extremely attached to her in some way. And what about the gun?

>>40020831
Troy might actually give that gun to Comet, it was found in the same facility after all

>>40020831

He goes brother bear and murders us for stealing his imouto's innocence

>>40020835

No. We will put Captain Kirk to shame with the number of women we'll bed.

>>40020863
attached yeah romantically interested unknown the gun was a joke
>>40020870
maybe
>>40020891
i would laugh if he did
>>40020941
i like the way you think

>>40020728
“Okay, Beth. I want you to keep with Comet and to stay in the infirmary. Get ready to treat any injuries--I don't think it'll ever come to that, but it can't hurt to be prepared.”

“Okay,” Bethany says, notably ignoring your nickname for her. “What are we up against, anyways?”

“Bandits. According to our intel, it will be just a few ships. Smaller than our own, badly built.” You make sure to look at Comet as you explain this; she seems to accept what you're saying. “Will you be alright, Comet?”

“I think so,” she says, her voice low.

“Just stay with Beth. She's a doctor.”

“Okay,” she says, nodding her head.

Bethany rolls her eyes.

Standing up, you leave the room to walk towards the exit of the ship. However, you're met with Viktor, Troy, and Ley'ra halfway.

“Gavin, I suppose you want to get going?” Viktor asks, the three of them stopping before you.

“Yeah. I told Bethany to keep Comet with her in the infirmary. I want you and Ley'ra in the gun deck,” you say, looking at the two of them. You turn to Troy. “I want you in the engine room. We have to keep our comms tight, only speak when necessary. That goes for all of you.”

They all nod their heads at you before you all part ways. You head straight for the cockpit where you see Ivan already in his seat.

“All the alcohol in the cargo?” you ask, sitting down on the other seat.

“Most of it. I keep some in the mess,” he responds. “Engineers have finished putting new weapons on our ship. Shall we leave now?”

>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.
>Don't leave just yet, you forgot to do something else in the station.

>>40021051
>>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

>>40021051
>>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

Lets do it.

>>40021051
>>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

>>40021051

>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

>>40021051
>>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

>>40021051
>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK0P1Bk8Cx4
Lets get our war face on

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>>40021051
>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.
This is my last post for today. I'll be lurking, but I can't post from my phone. Good luck guys. I believe in us.
ALSO
>“Just stay with Beth. She's a doctor.”
>“Yeah. I told Bethany to keep Comet with her in the infirmary."
So, we're seriously only calling her Beth to be an asshole? Alright.
Salvo flight is RTB at this time.

>>40021051
>Undock the station and prepare for your mission.

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>>40020552
Pic is outdated, latest update is here

>>40021156
Where is the latest version?
I got mine from 1d4chan.

>>40021051
“Let's go. You've got the coordinates for the Harbinger station, right?” you ask him.

“I do have coordinates. I have all the details of contract with me.” With that, he moves to press a few buttons and flick a few switches. “Troy has fired up the engines already.”

“That he did. Everybody's at their post,” you affirm.

“Alright comrade, let's get this show on the road,” he chuckles. Gripping the stick, he lifts the ship off from the hangar floor. You watch as he turns it around and navigates the ship through the wide tunnels of the station's large hangar level. Many different kinds of ships fly to and fro, most of them about the size of yours or smaller.

Finally you enter the air lock, where you wait with two other small ships. After another few button presses, the outer door of the ship station opens, letting you out into the void of space. There, the thousands of stars wink back at you, backed by a beautiful violet nebula that seems to stretch on forever.

Ivan flies the ship away from the station for several minutes before rotating the ship towards a certain direction.

“Coordinates on Harbinger Station locked on. How far away should we warp in?” he asks you.

>5 kilometers. Get in and hit them hard without warning.
>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.
>20 kilometers. Far enough from the station to be out of range of weapons, and to draw the bandits out of the station.

>>40021209
>>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>5 kilometers. Get in and hit them hard without warning.

>>40021209

>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>20 kilometers. We got that artillery cannon for a reason. We also want them out of the station: who knows what valuables are on-board that?

>>40021209
>> 10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>5 kilometers. Get in and hit them hard without warning.
We got 2 auto canons, this is perfect for them.

>>40021174
SDA posts them in the CYOA threads occasionally. He also posts smut.

>>40021209
>>> 10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021209
>20 kilometers. Far enough from the station to be out of range of weapons, and to draw the bandits out of the station.

>>40021209
“Let's warp in 10 kilometers out. That'll give us enough time to aim our cannon and probably take one out before they have any time to react,” you say.

“Alright, Gavin. I am setting warp now--wait, we have incoming call.”

You look up to the screen above you to see an incoming call from one Captain Tera. Shrugging to yourself, you accept the call.

“Hello, Captain Gavin Ashworth,” she says, her face popping up on the screen. Behind her, you see her on a control deck of some sort, Federation officials walking to and fro.

>”Sup, slut.”
>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”
>Write in.

>>40021209
>10 kilometers. A good distance, giving you time to aim your main cannon properly.

>>40021300
>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300

>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?

SDA, you are a cruel QM, Tempting me so.

>>40021300
>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300
>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300
>>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300
>>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

Other option seems OOC for Gavin so far.

>>40021300
>”Sup, slut.”

>>40021300
>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300
>>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021300
>>”Hello to you, Captain Tera. What news do you bring?”

>>40021156
>Erica 761
>Likes: holding hands

get out of here, deviant. this is a christian board.

>>40021300

"Good evening, beautiful. What's new?"

>>40021300
She gives you a nod; you notice how her posture's much straighter than before and her voice more stern. “I trust you're getting into position as we speak?”

“We were about to warp, actually. I trust you guys are in position as well?”

“We are. We're keeping our unassuming formation out here, but we've got coordinates locked. We already have a stealthed corvette there observing-if things go sour, he'll let us know. We'll be in shortly after.”

“Oh. So, once we get in, are we free to shoot anything?”

“Ah, about that... don't fire unless fired upon,” she says before smirking. “Though with these guys, I imagine they're not going to be so friendly. With such a shiny ship, they'll go straight for you.”

“You flatter me, Tera.”

“Yeah, yeah...” With that, the screen blinks out and returns to displaying your ship's subsystem status. You turn to Ivan.

“Let's warp,” you tell him.

“As you wish, Gavin!” he laughs, pulling a lever beside him. As your ship begins to pick up speed, you pull the mic to your mouth.

“Alright, we're warping. Get ready everyone, we're about to engage out first fight,” you say.

Finally, the ship enters FTL speeds. Your field of vision first expands as though you're stepping backwards, but then you begin to feel space funneling past you. Amazingly, you don't feel any force against you.

>>40021591
The warp is short, as you soon find your ship decelerating. In the distance, you see a small speck of a small fueling station appear, quickly growing into something larger. The station almost looks like it's going to crash into you at the speed you're approaching it, but your ship decelerates almost instantaneously, stopping you in your specified distance.

The station looks to be a mish-mash of metal parts, strung together hastily as though its creators had continuously looked over their backs while building it. You see two ships smaller than your own currently docked on the outside, thankfully far enough from what looks to be most of the structure.

>Wait to see how the ships respond.
>Fire your artillery cannon at them (roll a 1d100)
>Fire a warning shot (1d100)

>>40021610
>>Wait to see how the ships respond.
Have Viktor get a targeting solution while we wait though.

>>40021610
>Wait to see how the ships respond.
Viktor get a targeting solution on them.

>>40021610
>>Wait to see how the ships respond.

>>40021610
>>Wait to see how the ships respond.
time to test out the new shields it seems

>>40021610
>>Wait to see how the ships respond.

>>40021610

>Wait to see how the ships respond.

we are being watched, so i suppose we need to play by the rules.

>>40021630
Suporting

>>40021610
>>Wait to see how the ships respond.

>>40021610
>Wait but be ready to fire

>>40021610
“Viktor, do you have a reading on the targets?” you say into your mic.

“I do,” he responds. After he says that, you see a small red reticle appear on the cockpit's window, hovering above one of the ships. A second reticle pops up and hovers above the other. Your ship's targets have been realized.

“Alright. Don't fire until I tell you to, we're going to see what these guys do first.”

Ivan's voice catches your attention. “Gavin, one of the ships are moving.”

Sure enough, one of the red reticles begins to move as the ship unlatches itself from the station. It begins to approach you.

>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.
>Fire your artillery cannon (1d100).
>Fire a warning shot (1d100)
>Write in.

>>40021763
>>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.

>>40021763
>>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.

>>40021763

>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.

>>40021763
>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.
>Write in
Open Comms "Stay right where you are."

>>40021763
>>Use your new composition scanner to see what this ship's systems are like.