The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part III

Serpentis Research Laboratory Explosion

Lair of the Snakes

Everyshore region – Chasnaye constellation
Harerget system – Planet V – Moon 1
CreoDron Factory station

27 April YC 127

When I entered Delphine’s office, she was nervously pacing up and down.

“Captain,” the agent cried as soon as she saw me, “you have to save her!”

“Save whom?” I asked, confused.

“Aspasia! I mean, Dr Aspasia Castille. She is one of CreoDron’s top minds.”

“Um… Save from what? Or whom?” Continue reading “The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part III”

The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part II

Colony Station

Rendering Assistance

Everyshore region – Chasnaye constellation
Harerget system – Planet V – Moon 1
CreoDron Factory station

27 April YC 127

“You see,” said Delphine Xarasier, “there is a colony in Harerget which experienced an outbreak of Lumivent Sieve and which needs an urgent delivery of antibiotics. We sent them a batch three days ago but it never arrived. Now the colony is in desperate need of the medicine. Can you deliver it to them?”

I hesitated, “Um… Aren’t you an R&D agent?”

“I am. Why?”

“This is actually my question: if you are an R&D agent, why are you handling distribution contracts?” Continue reading “The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part II”

The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part I

CreoDron Factory

Studying the Scene

Everyshore region – Chasnaye constellation
Harerget system – Planet V – Moon 1
CreoDron Factory station

27 April YC 127

As I was jumping through the gates toward Harerget system, I contacted Delphine Xarasier, a Level 1 R&D agent who agreed to help Alitura with deciphering the datacore.

“Good morning, Ms Xarasier,” I said cheerfully, when a disheveled, sleepy agent appeared on the comms screen. Continue reading “The Blood-Stained Stars: Automation Impediment – Part I”

Deadly Arrival

Ozanero Voiras
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

13 January YC 127

Today I decided to finally make use of my ‘promotion’ and try my hand at level 2 missions. I walked the familiar route toward the Security Department offices which took me to Purkkoken Honuken’s door. This time I had to remind myself that my destination was a bit farther. It felt like the extra length of the corridor that I had to traverse symbolised my elevation to the next level. The door I was looking for had a plate with the name of Ozanero Voiras, Level 2 Security Agent. I knocked on it and waited for a reply. Continue reading “Deadly Arrival”

What’s in a Name – Thorny

Federation Hastile
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

4 January YC 127

After a festive break I visited Purkkoken Honuken to check if he had got any missions for me. The agent looked tired and uncharacteristically gloomy.

“What’s up, mate?” I asked jovially, “Still having a Yoiul hangover?”

Purkkoken scoffed, “What Yoiul? I’ve been working non-stop since you had your little fun with the Dominix.”

I felt a bit offended by his choice of words and raised an eyebrow, “As far as I remember, you expressed your appreciation of my actions and enjoyed that encounter yourself in no small measure.” Continue reading “What’s in a Name – Thorny”

What’s in a Name – Poke

Ibis in Biosecurity Responders SKIN
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

27 December YC 126

I was planning another Okela patrol when I realised that I didn’t have a Heron in case I find a sleeper cache.

“Shopping time!” I called out, waking up Aura.

“Again?” she said, surprised, and added hastily, “Not that I object.”

“We have run out of Herons, remember?” I said, loading the capsule into an Ibis and undocking.

“Indeed. Why are you in a corvette, by the way?” Continue reading “What’s in a Name – Poke”

What’s in a Name – Smile When You Call Me That

Gallente Communication Array
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

26 December YC 126

“Anything new and interesting for me?” I asked Purkkoken Honuken, making myself comfortable in his visitor chair.

“Actually, yes,” said the agent, “I have something new but I am not sure how interesting you will find it. Remember that ambassador evacuation mission?”

“Oh, yes. Have you figured out what Caldari Embassy was doing in Caldari space in a station called Caldari Consul?” Continue reading “What’s in a Name – Smile When You Call Me That”

What’s in a Name – Change of Address

Infester Alvi
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

24 December YC 126

“Vlad, I have something very important for you,” Purkkoken babbled excitedly on a commlink, “We have a crisis here and you are my most reliable contractor. I really need you on this mission.”

Intrigued, I went to Purkkoken’s office. As soon as I closed the door, the agent jumped from his chair and cried out, “Vlad, we are on the edge of a war!” Continue reading “What’s in a Name – Change of Address”

Soft Drink Wars

Mercenary Rookie
Lonetrek region – Okela constellation
Tsuguwa system – Planet VI
Caldari Navy Assembly Plant Station

27 November YC 126

I was having my breakfast in the Navy canteen when a familiar figure approached my table.

“Mind if I join you,” asked Purkkoken Hanuken and, without waiting for my consent, plonked himself in the opposite chair.

He brought a tray covered with plates containing typical military fare among which I noticed a can of Quafe.

“You like that Gallentean staff?” I asked, wrinkling my nose. Continue reading “Soft Drink Wars”