Sailing through the black, I can get a bit talkative at times. I guess out of a bit of boredom, and alot of eccentricity. Especially since no one is usually in the cockpit with me. So if you hear my rambling and ranting, my name is Otsego.
I have no special story to tell of my past. I was in no great war. My childhood was not traumatic. I'm probably not so different than most that might be listening. So why am I rambling on? Good question....
Not terribly long ago, I started up a small company, called Freelance Acquisition and Trade, Inc. Some friends and I simply wanted to make a living, and see the stars. It went alright for a bit. But day after day, month after month. The house governments were dipping their fingers into our wallets. More and more, telling us 'You can't do this, can't do that'. Even lost my ship a while. It became obvious to me that the government is nothing more than a massive pirate. And likely worse. At least a pirate will give it to you straight. "Give us your money, or we will kill you." The government? "Give us your money, and we'll watch you die." All those taxes paid, and what do I get? Squat...
All the friends I had in FAT Inc. had vanished. I had a little cash stashed away. Only enough for a measly Starflier. With that, it was back to the black. Dismal it was for a while. Doing grunt work, here and there. Still, I found myself under the house thumb. A moment of realization had occured, when I'm not quite sure. But what was realized was this. Disobey. Now, to disobey the government doesn't mean I like to fly around, kill people randomly, be a general jerk. I'm not out to hurt people, or their way of life. I've just declared my own independence, made my own flag.
You want to sit around, huff some cardi. Be my guest. Hell, I'll hook you up. Want some shinies, but the government wants them all for themselves? I can prolly hook you up. Need some TLC from a lady or man? I can prolly get you a few. Maybe even a few indentured servants. (Not that I'm really a fan of slavery. But if you are not willing to fight and die for your freedom, you deserve your fate.) All these for modest fees, of course. Asking for some cash, at the trigger end of a Super Nova? Well, you'd prolly get it. For how long is another story. All in all, just leave me, and mine, be. Be suprised how things would be if we all did that......