Day 1: The Exodus
*Log activated*
Today was the start of a new life for me. Living for so long under the Federation had made me blind to the corruption which polluted the empire. For now, I cannot write about them for I may be being watched. Their eyes are everywhere.
But I digress. This new life for me is certainly a most challenging and more than likely dangerous choice. I had liquidated all my asssets and belongings with nothing but a small suitcase to my name and purchased a small Velator frigate. However flimsy it looked, it would take me into the sea of stars and perhaps my own destiny.
Climbing into the pod was never a pleasant experience. Having been in the Federal Navy, I had witnessed my own captain as he was inserted into his pod. Disgusting to look at but the efficiency gained could not be denied. A direct neural link between pilot and ship was much faster than human reflexes could possibly match. However, I still dislike the idea.
Christening her the Maya, after a small bird native to my own homeland, I proceeded to link with the ship as per Aura's intructions. Aura, my ever present ship A.I., instructed me in the basic use of the ship's systems. As each system came online it was if it became a part of me, an extension of my will.
Her little tutorial finished, I finally left space dock and the site absolutely amazed me. The sheer beauty of space can never be described to landlings. Even myself, who had served aboard several ships before had never experienced it as the captain would have.
Deciding to test my wings, so to speak, I headed to one of the Deadspace areas in Duripant. Several drones were kept here for training purposes and it would serve as a test of my own resolve.
Flying into the area was straightforward, my warp drive taking me as far as the warp gate which would take me to the combat zone. Why we could not simply fly straight to the area is unknown to me but I choose not to dwell on it. Activating the gate, I feel the familiar warp effect take hold as I am transported to the designated area. Upon arrival I see the drones become alive as they notice my presence.
Activating my ship's single gun, I engaged them with gusto, taking down each drone methodically. However, they swarm on me and would have done serious damage had I not purchased the shield booster earlier.
The mission itself was fairly straightforward. One of the drones dropped a passkey which allowed me to use the second warp gate. A 'boss' was at the other end, which was somewhat more difficult than its regular brethren. Nothing which I couldn't handle, naturally.
In the end, I was able to acquire an Overseer module and a basic implant. They would provide several thousand ISK which would allow me to upgrade my ship further. But aside from that, other means fo surving in the sea of stars would have to be found soon.
*Log deactivated*
*Log activated*
Today was the start of a new life for me. Living for so long under the Federation had made me blind to the corruption which polluted the empire. For now, I cannot write about them for I may be being watched. Their eyes are everywhere.
But I digress. This new life for me is certainly a most challenging and more than likely dangerous choice. I had liquidated all my asssets and belongings with nothing but a small suitcase to my name and purchased a small Velator frigate. However flimsy it looked, it would take me into the sea of stars and perhaps my own destiny.
Climbing into the pod was never a pleasant experience. Having been in the Federal Navy, I had witnessed my own captain as he was inserted into his pod. Disgusting to look at but the efficiency gained could not be denied. A direct neural link between pilot and ship was much faster than human reflexes could possibly match. However, I still dislike the idea.
Christening her the Maya, after a small bird native to my own homeland, I proceeded to link with the ship as per Aura's intructions. Aura, my ever present ship A.I., instructed me in the basic use of the ship's systems. As each system came online it was if it became a part of me, an extension of my will.
Her little tutorial finished, I finally left space dock and the site absolutely amazed me. The sheer beauty of space can never be described to landlings. Even myself, who had served aboard several ships before had never experienced it as the captain would have.
Deciding to test my wings, so to speak, I headed to one of the Deadspace areas in Duripant. Several drones were kept here for training purposes and it would serve as a test of my own resolve.
Flying into the area was straightforward, my warp drive taking me as far as the warp gate which would take me to the combat zone. Why we could not simply fly straight to the area is unknown to me but I choose not to dwell on it. Activating the gate, I feel the familiar warp effect take hold as I am transported to the designated area. Upon arrival I see the drones become alive as they notice my presence.
Activating my ship's single gun, I engaged them with gusto, taking down each drone methodically. However, they swarm on me and would have done serious damage had I not purchased the shield booster earlier.
The mission itself was fairly straightforward. One of the drones dropped a passkey which allowed me to use the second warp gate. A 'boss' was at the other end, which was somewhat more difficult than its regular brethren. Nothing which I couldn't handle, naturally.
In the end, I was able to acquire an Overseer module and a basic implant. They would provide several thousand ISK which would allow me to upgrade my ship further. But aside from that, other means fo surving in the sea of stars would have to be found soon.
*Log deactivated*
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