Stefan Mortensen - Personal Logs

[Stefz]

- New entry: 31st of March, 823 A.S.

After more than two years of absence, I finally got the chance to visit Malta. I almost forgot what happiness is, but was reminded today. Seeing the orange planet made me forget everything, and even though it was a very brief moment, the overwhelming joy was coursing through my veins. I was welcomed by an individual named Mendes - the commander of a Storta that was flying under the Cross colors. After a short conversation, he informed me to contact a certain someone going by the name Harry Callahan. Apparently, there is something I could assist with. Shortly after, Inquisitor Espinoza appeared as well. A rather intriguing persona. She updated me on the current situation within the Maltese society - it is worse than I expected.

Seems like the Ghosts are back, trying to stage another civil war. Considering who the current administrator is, I wouldn't be too surprised, if not for the fact that she might be working in correlation with the Contari family. Even though I was going to give Casta the benefit of the doubt, it seems like she is back to her old ways. I offered Espinoza my assistance and it seems like I'll be hearing from her again, when the time is right. I should get in touch with Callahan, see who he is and what I can help with.

Flight Logs

Stefan.Mortensen: Buongiorno, Cross.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Good day to you, pilot.
Stefan.Mortensen: It has been years since my last time on Malta. It's still as beautiful as it used to be.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: It will always be so. What brings you to our little slice of home?
Stefan.Mortensen: Used to be my home too. Curiosity, I guess.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: You'll have to forgive me, your voice is unfamiliar. How long ago are we speaking of?
Stefan.Mortensen: Shortly after the 101st Jameson era, which was a very long time ago.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Well before my time involved in Maltese politics for certain, then.
Stefan.Mortensen: I understand that the Ghosts are no longer the governing body of Malta?
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Nominally we are, the inquisitors and Council of the Crimson Cross, though the Council of Dons still exists.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: The 101st seem to have withdrawn from most Maltese concerns.
Stefan.Mortensen: So I've heard. How are things around here?
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Quiet, for the most part.
Stefan.Mortensen: That's... Interesting.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Every so often there is an incursion by some enemy of ours or another, but generally there isn't much worth mention.
Stefan.Mortensen: Used to be the other way around back in my time here. Times change, I suppose.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Our own concerns have turned inward for the time being, and Cross battlefleets stay close to home.
Stefan.Mortensen: These pilots really dislike me. Seems like my name was removed from the registry after my departure.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: It would seem that way. I apologize for their behavior, but they won't listen if I try to call them off.
Stefan.Mortensen: I understand. Nonetheless, I'd like to work on fixing the issue.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: We could always use another ally, particularly one with your...connections.
Stefan.Mortensen: That's good to hear. I've spent a lot of time flying around Sirius. There's almost no place where I haven't been.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Well, if you do want to help out, I have just the thing.
Stefan.Mortensen: *Raises an eyebrow* Per favore, do tell.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Much of our efforts have been focused on research and development.
Stefan.Mortensen: That's understandable.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Send a message to Harry Callahan on the neural net...he would be most interested to meet you.
Stefan.Mortensen: *Starts typing at the console* Henry Callahan. Got it.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Bridge: Problem, Mendes?
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Ah, Inquisitor.
Stefan.Mortensen: Buongiorno, Inquisitor.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Ciao signore..... I'm not sure we're acquainted
Stefan.Mortensen: Stefan Mortensen. Maltese by origin. Used to work for the Ghosts a long time ago.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Quite.. What brings you here?
Stefan.Mortensen: As I already told your associate, it was mostly curiosity.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Desire to venture home once more then?
Stefan.Mortensen: Indeed. The sight of Malta does bring me joy.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: That makes two of us. Forgive me but with whom are you affiliated with now?
Stefan.Mortensen: Nobody. I work alone. Well, most of the time, that is. There are some rather interesting individuals throughout Sirius.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Fair enough. So, whats this mention of Callahan?
Stefan.Mortensen: Apparently, it's a name I should be looking for if I wanted to help the Cross with something.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: I brought Callahan up because of our current focus on research and development...
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: And anyone with more 'interesting' traits would be best served speaking to him first.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: That was the thought process, anyway.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Ah yes. Ibiza - Well Mendes now that you're done with your sulking station-side I suppose I should read you into that whole situation.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Sulking....? Quite.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Anyway; Signore Mortensen I take it you've heard of your former Ghost associates more recent... "exploits", yes?
Stefan.Mortensen: I'm not entierly up to date. The only thing I know is that the Ghosts have pulled back into their lair.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Far from it. Casta has been very vocal in stirring up sedition for no adequate reason.
Stefan.Mortensen: Casta... *Sighs*
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Irregardless: I find it refreshing to know there are still ones of your order, former or otherwise, that can remain level headed.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: By your reaction I take it you're... not a fan?
Stefan.Mortensen: Not by a long shot.
Stefan.Mortensen: And even though I haven't dealt with her personally, I've heard a lot of disturbing things about her and how she operates.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Considering she's done her best to incite a second civil war - I'm inclined to agree with you on.. well disagreeing.
Stefan.Mortensen: Another civil war?
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Together with members of the now defunct Contari Lance, yes.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Her idea. Not mine. We wanted to be cordial. She made it impossible by throwing around wild accusations as to my origins within Maltese society, of all things.
Stefan.Mortensen: Wait, what? She's working with the Lance?
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Was, maybe still is. Who knows?
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: A lot of very silly things have happened.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Desperation makes for strange bedfellows.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: This is exactly why my disposition towards both parties at this time is less than favorable.
Stefan.Mortensen: It's worse than I thought.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: But again, at least you so far seem agreeable. I am thankful for that.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: It reminds me of when we got along with the Ghosts.
Stefan.Mortensen: Oh you did? What happened?
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Not sure. I worked with Aerelm and other ghosts on occasion, the Ghosts disappeared for a while then Casta came out of nowhere and stirried up sedition on a scale worthy of a tirade.
Stefan.Mortensen: Of course she did. Well, when it comes to Casta, you've got my full support.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Glad to hear it. I'll be sure to keep you in mind in future then.
Stefan.Mortensen: That would be wise.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Away from that pitiful subject; I've heard little of why you desired to leave - Not at all related to the Casta issue I take it?
Stefan.Mortensen: Casta had nothing to do with it. It wasn't my decision really. The higher forces were clear in their intentions.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Oh? Some flight of fancy or work just led you astray from the homeworld?
Stefan.Mortensen: You could say it was work, si.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Ah.. I believe I take your meaning properly then.
Stefan.Mortensen: I hope you do.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Well - tis not my place to question you any further on the subject then.
Stefan.Mortensen: Grazie. I'd like to keep most of what happened to myself, for now. You'll know everything when the time comes.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Fully understood. I would expect nothing less.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Well as it happens I could use another contact with your uh.. "skillset" lets call it. Nothing pressing at the moment but in the future there could be a need for your input.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: I don't suppose that would be something you would be interested in?
Stefan.Mortensen: On the contrary - I'd like to be involved. Whatever you need, contact me and we'll sort it out.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: I'll keep that in mind then. As I said, nothing presently but in future there may very well be.
Stefan.Mortensen: Whenever the time comes. I don't plan on straying too far away.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Anyway, I'm needed Valetta-side. I'll let you and Mendes here resume your talk.
|+|-MNS-Mgarr: Erika: Walk safely in the light, signore Mortensen.
Stefan.Mortensen: You too. I'm afraid I'll have to get going myself. I'll make sure to contact Callahan.
|+|-MNS-Espadarte: Very well. Welcome back to Malta, signor Mortensen.
Stefan.Mortensen: Grazie, signore Mendes.