The life of Zacarias Poncho

[Zapp]

Despite Willow's warning to lay low, Zacarias couldn't help himself. Inside a week, he was back pulling escort duty for the Blue Lotus Syndicate, the premiere Outcast smuggling organization. Landing a position in it had been a highlight in Zac's life, though he didn't brag about it. Much. He did leave Carina sitting on Malta, for her safety.

And the next two weeks passed like a blur, to where I am now sitting in my Sabre on Ibiza. For time reference, today is November 15, 815. I wrote this brief outline of my life in the event of my future death, which because of recent events is looking more and more likely. I hope that someone finds my body, and if you would be so kind deliver all the documents contained in the briefcase this file is located in to Esperanza Larez, 202nd Outcast squadron, who is always in my heart.

--- this note was found on the top of a locked briefcase, attached to the end of a brief outline of the important events of Zacarias Poncho's life. It was found floating in Omicron Gamma by a passing Outcast attack squadron, and has been circulated amongst the Outcasts. There was no sign of his ship. At the time, he was believed to be flying his Lane Hacker gunship, the MNS Carina. Many wonder what has befallen Zacarias, as no one can find a trace of him or his ship. Everyone assumes the worst....

End of Part 1 of the Zacarias Poncho Trilogy

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