It took me good 30 minutes of carrot and stick to finally persuade him to start peddling Nox for us at least once. Destination: Gran Canaria, we should try to break through to that market after he delivers the sample to the locals!
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04.12.2022 11:42:21] UC/-L.Sarti: Saluti Freelancer
[04.12.2022 11:42:31] Polstjarnan: Chief: Godan daginn, flugmadur.
[04.12.2022 11:42:45] 2022-12-04 11:42:47 SMT Traffic control alert: Polstjarnan has requested to dock
[04.12.2022 11:42:48] UC/-L.Sarti: What are you doing in provence, chief!
[04.12.2022 11:42:48] Changing screen mode=windowed
[04.12.2022 11:43:17] Polstjarnan: Chief: Ahem. That Freeport is our home port, sir.
[04.12.2022 11:43:51] Rules Tip: A single player running two or more instances of Freelancer for trading or mining purposes is against server rules and is regarded as cheating.
[04.12.2022 11:43:53] Polstjarnan: Chief: Anything wrong here?
[04.12.2022 11:44:07] UC/-L.Sarti: Com'e Ch'un t'aghju mai vistu intornu?
[04.12.2022 11:44:16] UC/-L.Sarti: How come I have never seen you around
[04.12.2022 11:44:35] UC/-L.Sarti: What sorts of things do you do in Provence?
[04.12.2022 11:44:42] Changing screen mode=full
[04.12.2022 11:45:00] Polstjarnan: Chief: I guess you're have way more business not to just sit in Monte Carlo bar waiting for "new" faces.
[04.12.2022 11:45:16] UC/-L.Sarti: That would be correct Freelancer?
[04.12.2022 11:45:16] Changing screen mode=windowed
[04.12.2022 11:45:37] UC/-L.Sarti: Si un Sirianu o Gallu?
[04.12.2022 11:45:41] UC/-L.Sarti: Are you a Sirian or Gaul?
[04.12.2022 11:45:41] Changing screen mode=full
[04.12.2022 11:45:42] Polstjarnan: Chief: And we're more often in expeditions, not just sitting here as well.
[04.12.2022 11:46:50] Polstjarnan: Chief: Things? Again, Monte Carlo Freeport is our home base. So we do such things as refueling and repairs if needed.
[04.12.2022 11:46:57] Polstjarnan: Chief: And rest, of course.
[04.12.2022 11:47:04] UC/-L.Sarti: Where do your expeditions take you?
[04.12.2022 11:47:19] UC/-L.Sarti: Perhaps you would like a side job, Si?
[04.12.2022 11:47:44] Polstjarnan: Chief: Are you interesten in my biography, pilot? I was born in deep Omicrons, if this matters.
[04.12.2022 11:47:50] Polstjarnan: // -ed*
[04.12.2022 11:48:12] Polstjarnan: Chief: Expeditions all over the Sector, pilot.
[04.12.2022 11:48:22] UC/-L.Sarti: Do you have access to Sirian ports? Outside of Gallia and Corsican space?
[04.12.2022 11:49:48] Polstjarnan: Chief: We're just an independent researchers, but work close with Heisenberd Research Staion in Cologne.
[04.12.2022 11:50:05] UC/-L.Sarti: Well travelling that far must be expensive?
[04.12.2022 11:50:06] Polstjarnan: Chief: As well as with New Berlin Institute.
[04.12.2022 11:50:37] UC/-L.Sarti: I am sure you wouldn't mind a little help with your costs, would you?
[04.12.2022 11:50:55] Polstjarnan: Chief: Yes, indeed. Glad I have very good old friends with money and contacts.
[04.12.2022 11:51:26] UC/-L.Sarti: Well, since Provence is your port, I don't have to tell you that having the Corsicans as your friends could be of benefit, si?
[04.12.2022 11:52:08] UC/-L.Sarti: I have a win-win-win proposition for your crew. You make money, gain our favour, nobody gets hurt, how does that sound?
[04.12.2022 11:52:40] Polstjarnan: Chief: We could do some work for Corse if it won't be some shady business, pilot. We're not only for science, but also credits,
[04.12.2022 11:52:52] Polstjarnan: // credits, yes.*
[04.12.2022 11:53:10] UC/-L.Sarti: No shady business, not at all. I have noticed people in Sirius are terribly stressed and overworked, they can hardly relax!
[04.12.2022 11:53:34] UC/-L.Sarti: And since you are travelling to Sirius anyways, I am thinking - why not help them out while helping yourself
[04.12.2022 11:53:39] UC/-L.Sarti: I am sure you would agree, Si?
[04.12.2022 11:54:07] Polstjarnan: Chief: Uh-huh, well. Let's see what you got.
[04.12.2022 11:54:16] Polstjarnan: Chief: What's the work?
[04.12.2022 11:54:25] UC/-L.Sarti: Well since you moor in provence, you probably know of our all natural Relaxant
[04.12.2022 11:54:39] UC/-L.Sarti: That helps people with new ideas and promotes relaxation and sleep, Si?:
[04.12.2022 11:55:01] Polstjarnan: Chief: Have heard something, but not the good things mostly, huh.
[04.12.2022 11:55:42] UC/-L.Sarti: The job would be simple - go to where you usually go, deliver a sample of at least a 100 units to say, 5 different destination
[04.12.2022 11:55:42] UC/-L.Sarti: s
[04.12.2022 11:55:52] UC/-L.Sarti: And 50,000,000 is yours, paid upfront no less!
[04.12.2022 11:56:24] UC/-L.Sarti: Our product that helps people relax can be gotten on Marseille of course
[04.12.2022 11:56:46] Polstjarnan: Chief: Well, sounds like smuggling to be honest, pilot.
[04.12.2022 11:57:03] UC/-L.Sarti: Smuggling? Oh nonono, it's a simple service to the local people - you don't want them to relax?
[04.12.2022 11:57:14] UC/-L.Sarti: And make money in the process?
[04.12.2022 11:58:42] Polstjarnan: Chief: Good ties with New Berlin Research Institute allows us not to worry about credits in terms of our reugular expeditions.
[04.12.2022 11:58:45] UC/-L.Sarti: A favour to the Corse also, Si - like I said - win win win!
[04.12.2022 11:59:00] UC/-L.Sarti: You don't want to displease us, do you?
[04.12.2022 11:59:24] UC/-L.Sarti: Well like you said, you are freelancers Chief - why not do this little favour that helps everyone, nobody gets hurt?
[04.12.2022 11:59:31] Polstjarnan: Chief: You don't want to get our hands dirty, do you?
[04.12.2022 12:00:14] UC/-L.Sarti: Dirty? Nox is perfectly natural, helps people to get ideas and relax. You who works with scientists surely sees value in that?
[04.12.2022 12:00:39] UC/-L.Sarti: Why deny them these amazing benefits freelancer? While making some money on the side
[04.12.2022 12:01:19] UC/-L.Sarti: Tell you what, how about you try it once - 20 million to give a taste of Nox to one of your Sirian destinations.
[04.12.2022 12:01:27] UC/-L.Sarti: If people don't appreciate it hey - at least you tried
[04.12.2022 12:01:42] UC/-L.Sarti: Sound good enough?
[04.12.2022 12:03:17] UC/-L.Sarti: Well, do we have a deal?
[04.12.2022 12:04:04] Polstjarnan: Chief: I heard some about your nox, yeah.
[04.12.2022 12:04:06] Rules Tip: This is a roleplay server, so keep your ship's name in line with the setting. Do not use references to pop-culture such as memes or distasteful subjects.
[04.12.2022 12:04:19] Polstjarnan: Chief: And now I just can't accept that deal, pilot.
[04.12.2022 12:04:32] UC/-L.Sarti: Oh, is that so - and why is that
[04.12.2022 12:04:52] Polstjarnan: Chief: We don't want problems here in Provence if you hinting that we could get it.
[04.12.2022 12:05:25] UC/-L.Sarti: I am not hinting, you refuse the Corse, the Corse won't appraciate it. It's a small job, freelancer!
[04.12.2022 12:06:26] Polstjarnan: Chief: So I think we could reach some agreement: if Corse will need some help in matters of science - we could help.
[04.12.2022 12:06:58] Polstjarnan: Chief: But this is research ship, not a transport one after all.
[04.12.2022 12:07:12] UC/-L.Sarti: Si, deliver our Nox to one of your destinations, help the local scientists, make 20 million. It's just say 60 Units Chief
[04.12.2022 12:07:16] UC/-L.Sarti: Why don't you give it a try!
[04.12.2022 12:08:02] Polstjarnan: Chief: Because nox is a drug, maybe? I heard enough of it, sir.
[04.12.2022 12:08:29] UC/-L.Sarti: Drug? Oh please, it is a natural substance, the rumors were started by Outcast Slavers!
[04.12.2022 12:08:48] UC/-L.Sarti: Nox is like tea, or chocolate - perfectly natural
[04.12.2022 12:08:57] Polstjarnan: Chief: You really need a flying lab to do some drug dealing work?
[04.12.2022 12:09:32] UC/-L.Sarti: Like I said Chief, you have access to places we don't have an access to - and for crying out loud, it's not a drug, merely
[04.12.2022 12:09:38] UC/-L.Sarti: a naturally occuring relaxant, nothing more!
[04.12.2022 12:10:44] UC/-L.Sarti: So what do you say - you get a sample and 20,000,000 and you drop it off on your next science expedition destination
[04.12.2022 12:10:47] UC/-L.Sarti: Why not give it a try!
[04.12.2022 12:11:16] Polstjarnan: Chief: This is Provence, pilot. A place you can find many more captains for this kind of work. You should know it even better t
[04.12.2022 12:11:33] Polstjarnan: // ...even better than us.*
[04.12.2022 12:11:50] UC/-L.Sarti: Not the likes of you and your ship, no! I assume you want Provence to continue to be a safe harbour for you, Si?
[04.12.2022 12:11:51] Polstjarnan: Chief: Especially here, on Freeport.
[04.12.2022 12:12:32] /fi uc/-
[04.12.2022 12:12:40] UC/-Imperial: sup lem
[04.12.2022 12:12:48] UC/-L.Sarti: log provence
[04.12.2022 12:12:53] UC/-L.Sarti: boomer
[04.12.2022 12:12:53] UC/-Imperial: what
[04.12.2022 12:12:58] UC/-L.Sarti: bomber
[04.12.2022 12:13:06] UC/-Imperial: ugh
[04.12.2022 12:13:31] /fi uc/-
[04.12.2022 12:13:55] UC/-L.Sarti: Well - you have had time to think it over - a small favour where refusal doesn't annoy us?
[04.12.2022 12:14:13] Polstjarnan: Chief: Ah, I see. So you want to say that with a negative answer you will cause us problems after all, pilot?
[04.12.2022 12:14:27] Death: CNS-Cordoba was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[04.12.2022 12:14:41] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //uh, i'll log smth else
[04.12.2022 12:14:54] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //nvm too lazy coming
[04.12.2022 12:14:57] UC/-L.Sarti: Well, as you know the Corsicans make sure Provence is safe
[04.12.2022 12:15:10] UC/-L.Sarti: dont bother then
[04.12.2022 12:15:14] UC/-L.Sarti: too far
[04.12.2022 12:15:21] UC/-L.Sarti: how do you not have a ship in provence lol
[04.12.2022 12:15:25] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //i have
[04.12.2022 12:15:29] UC/-L.Sarti: log it
[04.12.2022 12:15:33] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //its just my own bomber is elsewhere
[04.12.2022 12:15:33] Polstjarnan: Chief: Maybe Corse have some anomaly nearby, or some problems with hyperspace research and calculation? You know what I mean?
[04.12.2022 12:15:38] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //coming, dw
[04.12.2022 12:15:43] UC/-L.Sarti: just log corse in provence
[04.12.2022 12:15:51] Polstjarnan: Chief: That's our work. We're not a cargo vessel.
[04.12.2022 12:15:53] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: jumping to T31
[04.12.2022 12:16:02] UC/-L.Sarti: too far, dont bother
[04.12.2022 12:16:04] UC/-L.Sarti: log provence
[04.12.2022 12:16:18] Polstjarnan: Chief: And my crew are civil scientists mostly.
[04.12.2022 12:16:31] UC/-L.Sarti: Are you telling me your ships doesnt have space fror 60 cargo units?:
[04.12.2022 12:16:45] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //i'll decide if it is too far to bother with it or not, don't worry
[04.12.2022 12:16:47] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: //so, what's up?
[04.12.2022 12:17:00] Polstjarnan: Chief: And now you're trying to offer a drug dealing work, pilot.
[04.12.2022 12:17:22] Polstjarnan: Chief: So you should understand my obstinacy.
[04.12.2022 12:17:32] UC/-L.Sarti: You are on thin ice? Who says about drug dealing, I am just saying you drop of our natural substance
[04.12.2022 12:17:44] UC/-L.Sarti: I am sure you drink tea right? Why not help Sirians out to relax
[04.12.2022 12:17:45] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: 15K from T44
[04.12.2022 12:19:02] UC/-L.Sarti: Like you said, you go to places anyways, what's a little crate dropped off there to you
[04.12.2022 12:19:43] Polstjarnan: Chief: Sixty units? Can we unload some scientific equipment on your lap for the duration of the flight, pilot?
[04.12.2022 12:20:21] Polstjarnan: Chief: Well... Just joking. You were persistent enough.
[04.12.2022 12:20:31] UC/-L.Sarti: I don't care where you put it, with the size of your ship there surely is space Chief!
[04.12.2022 12:20:55] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: 25K from JH
[04.12.2022 12:21:18] UC/-L.Sarti: Like I said, it's a little favour, and ....nobody...gets hurt :Sarti looks with stern intent at the Chief in the video feed:
[04.12.2022 12:21:43] Polstjarnan: Chief: I guess we could make a short run. But we'll need you as escort.
[04.12.2022 12:22:16] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: jumping
[04.12.2022 12:22:29] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: im eating tortilla chips with sauce
[04.12.2022 12:22:32] Polstjarnan: Chief: Does it sound like a deal?
[04.12.2022 12:22:43] UC/-L.Sarti: That does sound like a deal...That little ship of yours, can it jump?
[04.12.2022 12:22:47] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: this is my current priority
[04.12.2022 12:22:56] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: so where are the whatevers
[04.12.2022 12:23:02] /fi uc/-
[04.12.2022 12:23:20] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Saluti, saluti.
[04.12.2022 12:23:37] Polstjarnan: Chief: I will load some of your cargo without extra questions, but you will escort us on that trip.
[04.12.2022 12:23:56] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Non, non, you're gonna say hi first, Freelancer.
[04.12.2022 12:23:57] UC/-L.Sarti: Sure. follow us to Marseille
[04.12.2022 12:24:12] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Sarti, I think you're forgetting your manners too.
[04.12.2022 12:24:28] UC/-L.Sarti: Saluti
[04.12.2022 12:24:29] Rules Tip: Do not threaten a player with reports or sanctions. If you see someone breaking server rules - help them. If that does not work - report them to the administration team on the Forums.
[04.12.2022 12:24:41] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: *frowns*
[04.12.2022 12:24:50] 2022-12-04 12:24:52 SMT Traffic control alert: UC/-L.Sarti has requested to dock
[04.12.2022 12:24:50] Auto-Buy(Missiles): Bought 1 unit(s), cost: 2.000$
[04.12.2022 12:24:50] Auto-Buy(Mines): Bought 1 unit(s), cost: 10.000$
[04.12.2022 12:25:14] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Saluti; what's that supposed to mean, Freelancer?
[04.12.2022 12:25:20] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: I'm curious.
[04.12.2022 12:25:32] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: yeah if you haven't figured by now we're still talking?
[04.12.2022 12:25:44] Polstjarnan: Chief: I guess you're a pilot of your ship, right?
[04.12.2022 12:25:51] UC/-L.Sarti: This here Chief volunteered to get Nox to one of his destination for some money!
[04.12.2022 12:25:59] Polstjarnan: Chief: So that means "pilot".
[04.12.2022 12:26:19] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Oh, I see... Very interesting! Well today I learnt something, Freelancer.
[04.12.2022 12:26:31] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Yes, yes I'm the pilot of this ship; I'm also the guardian of this system.
[04.12.2022 12:26:46] UC/-L.Sarti: Well, how do you usually get to your destinations? That Jump drive of yours works?
[04.12.2022 12:26:57] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: I'm Principal Alfredo Orsini, pleased to make your acquaintance, Freelancer.
[04.12.2022 12:27:01] Polstjarnan: // Only for this system please, dude. I had some things to do, huh.
[04.12.2022 12:27:05] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: I'm this other Corse pilot's boss.
[04.12.2022 12:27:42] UC/-L.Sarti: Well take the Nox and 20,000,000 and I will trust you will deliver it to one of your destinations
[04.12.2022 12:27:58] UC/-L.Sarti: And if you don't well...the Boss and I will be displeased
[04.12.2022 12:28:01] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Mhm. I suppose you've already dealt with them, Sarti.
[04.12.2022 12:28:08] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Bien, bien. Perfectto.
[04.12.2022 12:28:17] UC/-L.Sarti: Let's get it done
[04.12.2022 12:28:21] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Si, you've heard Monsieur Sarti. Let's go.
[04.12.2022 12:28:31] Polstjarnan: Chief: Anika Veigarsdottir, captain of an independent research ship "Polstjarnan". But you can call me Chief, like everyone do.
[04.12.2022 12:28:54] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: *Alfredo nods* Alright, Chief. Let's get this done, shall we?
[04.12.2022 12:29:14] UC/-L.Sarti: Good, next time we see you I am sure you can confirm which destination received it
[04.12.2022 12:29:26] Polstjarnan: Chief: Right. Quick trip, no questions.
[04.12.2022 12:29:38] UC/-L.Sarti: I know we can trust you, because the people that we can't trust tend to not stay alive for very long, Si?
[04.12.2022 12:29:41] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Si, we are on the neural net. We also have, eyes, a bit everywhere.
[04.12.2022 12:29:54] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Sarti, don't be this threatening to our guests, please.
[04.12.2022 12:30:08] UC/-L.Sarti: Of course, just a free friendly advice boss!
[04.12.2022 12:30:11] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: They've shown themselves to be perfectly reasonable people. No need for this.
[04.12.2022 12:30:13] UC/-L.Sarti: We are all friend shere
[04.12.2022 12:30:14] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Good.
[04.12.2022 12:30:19] Polstjarnan: Chief: Again, just for the ship protocol: what is the distenation point?
[04.12.2022 12:30:34] UC/-L.Sarti: Whichever Sirian destination you go to at your leisure
[04.12.2022 12:30:38] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Oh, and the cargo, make sure to label it as pharmaceuticals.
[04.12.2022 12:30:41] Polstjarnan: // e*
[04.12.2022 12:30:58] UC/-L.Sarti: Next time you go on your next expedition, just drop it off at the base you will noor with
[04.12.2022 12:31:07] UC/-L.Sarti: A pharmaceutican sample, Oui
[04.12.2022 12:31:19] UC/-L.Sarti: Like I said, no extra work for you!
[04.12.2022 12:31:24] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: I assume this'll go into your database, so these are; pharmaceuticals, which is a *a bit more quietly* half truth.
[04.12.2022 12:31:34] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Si, si. It's a perfect side-job for you.
[04.12.2022 12:31:38] UC/-L.Sarti: I explained it's an all-natural relaxant boss
[04.12.2022 12:31:50] UC/-L.Sarti: No drug or whatever vile rumours the slavers are spreading
[04.12.2022 12:31:52] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Mhm.
[04.12.2022 12:31:52] Polstjarnan: Chief: Well, then our zoner friends will be very surprised.
[04.12.2022 12:32:06] UC/-L.Sarti: Well Chief, good luck! We will check on you next time we see you!
[04.12.2022 12:32:14] UC/-Alfredo:Orsini: Good luck indeed. May the stars be kind to you.
[04.12.2022 12:32:20] Polstjarnan: Chief: Because our next stop is planned to be planet Gran Canaria.
[04.12.2022 12:32:30] UC/-L.Sarti: Good choice doing us this favour, believe me!
[04.12.2022 12:32:32] UC/-L.Sarti: Excellent
[04.12.2022 12:32:41] UC/-L.Sarti: Zoners there are perfect!
[04.12.2022 12:32:50] UC/-L.Sarti: So long!