Esteban Alvarez, 75th

[Ander_K]

After entering ancient jumpgate something changed. This jump wasn't alike any of jumps before. Scimitar fly like a drunken snipe.

Unknown system, that contains two solars, three planets and some sort of semitransparent nebula and probably some Guardian Spirits structures, was waiting for exploration. And in several minutes Esteban realize that exploration is a matter of life and death, cause jump gate on this side was dead and unresponding.

While spaceships computer calculates an approximate location searching and comparing visible and known solars spectrum, Esteban weigh up his chances. Main problem was provision and water, five days at best, Scimitar even having good spacefaring ability was never designed as a sleeper ship.
//Esteban look at the monitor.

"Well, at least my speculations turns out right, "east" edge of the Barrier" - chuckles Esteban: "and in five days I'll find a home of spirits or jump hole or still have enough fuel, that overpriced by Hackers of Mactan fuel, to make my departure bright, warm and not boring at all." Awaken engine spits a jet stream propelling ship towards.
Nebula veils system solars and dark matter begin to eat up ships hull and external equipment, even additional armor plating installed on Estebans fighter wasn't able to protect against this particle bombardment.

Gate left far behind, but dark matter cloud seems have no end. "At least there will be no need to wait five days if I failed" - thinks ironically Esteban: "Even if you are eaten, you have two exits."

Suddenly Esteban spots a line of objects stretched across the nebula, looking much like a trade lane.

"And this "lanes" goes from that place to where?" was a momentary thought accompanied by a sharp turn. He nearly missed the station shaded by a treacherous nebula.

At last, this was the place great Guardian Spirit was dreaming about. Ancient, yet beautiful station graciously drifts in a space. It was nothing like dormant supply depot in Chester system, smooth lines, pleasant proportions, space-flower blooming in the dark depth, a reward for those who dares to seek it.

The Station glows in a calm violet light, shows no aggression, waiting for discoverer.

Agile Scimitar makes another turn around, while Esteban admires his gift, then make its way to what looks like a landing bays.
//Docking sequence initiated...