Now where to start? Oh! Its recording.ahmhm. Hello! My name is Yrion Dire of Planet Erie, the Pennsylvania System, in Liberty Space. I have started these logs to record my travels throughout Sirius. Now I suppose I should tell you a bit about myself. As I have said I am Yrion Dire. I have lived on Planet Eire for all of my twenty one years. My grandfather told me my great great grandfather was once a Zoner, a traveller of the stars. It was here on Planet Erie my great great grandfather settled down. Throughout my childhood my grandfather would tell me tales of the stars which was told to him by his father which was told to him by his father. Anyway ever since my grandfather told me of these distant planets I became enthralled with the idea of making my fortune among the stars. And now I may have my chance. One of the most wealthiest men on Erie, Roger Wagnar is looking for new employees to mine helium in the Ralston Ice Field and I have been selected to join the mining team heading out there. Im so excited. I have even been given a company ship, a Starflier which is equipped with enough lasers to do damage to the rocks so I can extract the helium. What Mr Wagnar is doing with these minerals I can only guess, but I have seen a Universal Shipping Representative in his offices a lot and sometimes a shady looking character. But I dont care. Im going into space! I am to spend a full day mining helium and then returning to Erie to deliver the helium to Mr Wagnar. I start tomorrow so I should get ready. Ummlog over.
Log Two
My first day on the job today! What a sight! To look down on Erie was amazing and orbiting the planet is a Liberty Battleship, the Gettysburg. Amazing! I couldnt imagine flying something as big as that! The simulations didnt prepare me for the density of the Ice Field, though. There had been rumours of rogue and Xenos attacks in the area but nothing really happened. It seemed like I was the only one Mr Wagnar had hired. Everything went off with out a hitchI love space.
Log Three
Second day! I met another pilot by the name of Graham. He seemed a nice enough fellow. He said it was his second day too. I wonder if Mr Wagnar hired him too. Ah well. The Ice Fields seemed a bit packed compared to yesterday. Two other miners were mining away happily, and even said hello. I forget their names. Both started with M. Im making a whole lot of credits. My father says its chump change to the space farers but to us surface dwellers its quite a lot!
Log Four
This job is getting tiresomeand its only been three days! The two miners; Marcellus and Mar Reynolds were out again, though they say little. Their ships are different from mine. I asked Mr Wagnar about that and he said were allowed to use our own ships. I browsed the hanger and saw a freighter which the owner, Brett Manning called a Rhino. Hes selling it for only 50,000 credits. I guess Ill save up and buy that when I can so I can haul back more helium. I also met the Universal Representative, Vincent Palacio. He offered to put in a good word for me with Ageira Incorporated for 500,000 credits. I didnt have that much so I declined. 500,000 creditsis he crazy?!
Log Five
Its been a couple of days since my last log. And thats because this mining business is incredibly boring. Im ready to see the stars for myself! But apparently I have a contract with Mr Wagnar thats keeping me in the Pennsylvania System. On an upside I bought the Rhino from Mr Manning. That should improve my income tenfold! The more I bring in the closer I am to my freedom!
I am getting used to the Ice Fields now. I know to use the sun so I can find my way outbut still this mining is so boring. I was talking to Marcellus today and he said that he was attacked by a band of pirates, including a gun boat! Now that would have been a sight! He said his ship was blasted out of the sky. Its a miracle he survived. Ah well! Thats life in space for ya. I wonder when Ill meet some pirates. I can put all of that video game practice to use!
Log Seven
Back and forth, back and forth. It never ends! Anyways, I was talking to this passer by, Solanus Savantus today. He was looking for a Junker base. God knows why! My grandfather used to tell me they were a disreputable sort, dealing with pirates and the like and even getting involved in a bit of piracy now and again. I pointed him to the New York System as everyone knows about Rochester Base. Its New Yorks commonly known secret! Docking into Erie now. I guess I better deliver this lot of helium to Mr Wagnar.
Log Eight
When I got back from my job today I was approached by the shady looking man who hangs around Mr Wagnar. He said he was impressed with my shooting abilities and if I ever found myself looking for good paying work I should meet him on Rochester in the New York System. He even gave me coordinates! Hes obviously up to something. Id never work for someone like that!
Log Nine
When I got back today I found Mr Wagnars office crawling with Liberty Navy officials. They shut the place down and now Im out of a job. But that also means Im free from my contract! Tomorrow Im leaving this system for New York. But space travel costs credits. Maybe Ill take the stranger up on his offer and go to Rochester.
Log Ten
Trade Lanes are amazing! And Jump Gateswoooo. You go so quick! Its been a lot of excitement since I left Pennsylvania. I said bye to Marcellus and Ewen, who began mining with Marcellus. Marcellus made it quite far. He already has a cargo train at his command. Maybe hell be the new Mr Wagnar in Pennsylvania. Anyway as soon as I reached New York I was right in the middle of the Badlands and not two seconds there I was attacked by rogues. I wouldve fought back but I was outnumbered and could tell my Rhino wouldnt stand much of a chance and so I high tailed it to Planet Manhattan. Now Im just relaxing here and having a drink in the bar. Tomorrow I think Ill head for Rochester. Just need a few more Liberty Ales in me. Ummmend of log.