Defending the Delta

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These log entries are created in secret and aren't available to any other entity.

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Log - Ezrael Vertiga

So I spend the afternoon with contacting some old friends that could be helpful for our cause on the Apahanta and the Hoffnungsschimmer. I add the comms to this journal entry, so I have something to laugh about if I ever should check this again.

I began with Leon 'Hammer' Isley...

Contact - Leon Isley

Message #1 - Ezrael

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ID: Ezrael Vertiga
Location: Omega-49
Subject: Engineering
ENCRYPTION:

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Hey Leon,

first of all I need to apologize. I was on Curacao some weeks ago and I didn't find the time to visit you. Was just for a night, a dinner with my current flame. Remember when I told you to never get attached to a girl for a longer period of time? Well, that's what happened to me. Looks like this relationship is going to be serious - and I don't regret it. It's a month now, and she still isn't sick of my needs and jokes.

Uh, anyway. That's not why I contacted you. I mean, not that I need a reason to contact you. Although, should have sent you just a life sign. Sorry about that, hammer.

Say, you're still good with mechanics and shiet, right? Because if that's the case, I have a job proposal for you, since I need a skilled and trustworthy engineer on a bigger ship. A really big ship.

So, just give me a quick reply. Are you interested in leaving Curacao for a while? Good payment, much freedom, action, food, drinks and entertainment from all over Sirius, and of course, girls. You won't believe how many girls are cruising around in the Outer Rim... it's a bit frustrating, if you understand my situation. Can't have 'em all.

Ezrael Vertiga

Message #2 - Leon

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ID: Leon Isley
Location: Curacao
Subject: Engineering!
ENCRYPTION: AMES COUNTERFEIT SOFTWARE

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Funny coincidence that you comm me right now, Vert.

Hell, where have you been? You were serious about the Core? Everyone and their mother heard what was going on in Omicron, eh, Delta? Gosh, glad you're alive. I mean, fuck, what where you thinking? Were the Core girls worth it? And, gosh, a girl catched you? I'm disappointed. Four years long you told me how women work, and now you fell for it. Lame ass.

So you need an engineer, Vert? For what? Still in Core? What ship? How big? And how many girls are in the crew? I mean, how many of them are single? Party girls? Come, tell me.

Jokes aside, boss, I'd be glad if you have something cool to offer. I mean, my hover boards are selling quite good, but yeah, could be better, now that the fecking Gauls are lurking around. Glad they attacked Magellan instead of Cortez. People here are a bit scared, for good reason.

Tell me everything, Vert!

Leon 'Hammer' Isley

Message #3 - Ezrael

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ID: Ezrael Vertiga
Location: Omega-49
Subject: Engineering
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Looks like four years of teaching you biology and nailing ladies were a good investment. You know, I really need some trustworthy personnel right now.

You know, more or less as a result of the conflict in Omicron Delta, I saw myself forced to leave the Core. They are evil, powermongering and didn't really give a fuck about the contract I made with them. I feel like I'm telling this story over and over again in the recent days. A bit annoying, to be honest, but you deserve the truth, my young apprentice.

You know, I fucking managed it to defect with some other guys from the Core, with a big ship. A Mako. The Apahanta. That's what I bought, and since I paid a lot of money for it, I keep it. I'm tired of all those weird factions out there. None of them seems to share my ideals. You know what I'm talking about... So, I'm trying to get along with it on my own, although, I made a lot of friends who support my cause. And now, I need a crew to maintain this good lady. And then, there is a second lady that could use your attention as well...

Like what you see?

Ezrael Vertiga

Message #4 - Leon

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ID: Leon Isley
Location: Curacao
Subject: Engineering!
ENCRYPTION: AMES COUNTERFEIT SOFTWARE

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I'd kill to get my hands on both of them.

Vert, let's meet. I want to know more about it. Tell me everything! And... that's not a trick, huh? That girl is real, right? She looks amazing. Deserves a curacaoan.

Leon 'Hammer' Isley

Message #5 - Ezrael

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ID: Ezrael Vertiga
Location: Omega-49
Subject: Engineering
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Omega-49, my apprentice. The CoF invited us to stay here, and that's what we're doing for a while. Some things need to be cleared before we can... continue.

So come around. It's not like you could miss us.

And put that stupid sunglasses away. Have them, yes. Not wearing them, you pussy. I'm glad to see you, anyway.

Ezrael Vertiga

And right now, he's on his way to Omega-49. Will be funny, I guess. He's... well, he is what I was before I met Maren. A hedonistic partyguy, but a kind one. One of my best students. And a very good friend. And still young and naive. If I remember correctly, he is 25 now. Building expensive hover boards for the tourists, as part of a small company.

Probably I should talk to him about the past before he meets Nancy and Maren. Back then, we made some... questionable decisions with some girls. Oh boy...

After that, I contacted Sombra. Heard she lost her ship in New York, again, so I thought she is looking for a new job. I mean, she's good with navigating bigger ships, but in the end, it looked like I have another job offer for her.

Contact - Sombra Hookier

Message #1 - Ezrael

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ID: Ezrael Vertiga
Location: Omega-49
Subject: Crew
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Hey, ehm... Sombra.

It's been a while, isn't it? I mean... I should have contacted you earlier.

Hey, uhm, say... how are you? Heard you lost your OSC-license. And your ship. And your cat. But I heard at least you are healthy and okay and all.

Why don't we chat a little?

Ezrael Vertiga

Message #2 - Sombra

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ID: Sombra Hookier
Location: Curacao
Subject: What Crew?
ENCRYPTION: NONE

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Arsehole.

Sombra Hookier

Message #3 - Sombra

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ID: Sombra Hookier
Location: Curacao
Subject: What Crew?
ENCRYPTION: MEDIUM

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Ups, accidentally hit the send-button.

Ezrael, I'm really glad to hear something from you, although I'm mad at you. Why didn't you contact me earlier? What happened? Is it because of the things in Omicron Delta? I think you picked the wrong side, Ez. The Core is a bunch of idiots, and some friends of mine got attacked when they brought DROPs to the freeport. Attacked by the Core...

What the freck is wrong with you guys!? Attacking civilians!?

Hell, you can be glad you're still alive after this.

Yes, I lost my ship, a second time, and the insurance didn't pay for the repairs. Stupid Xenos... Was stuck at Manhattan for a while, then I managed to get back to Curacao. Right now, I'm idling, and that won't change so fast, unless someone decides to get me a new ship.

Ez, my cat died. That sucks. I mean, it got sucked into space and froze immediately. There's now a frozen cat somewhere in the New York space. When I told my friends about it, they laughed, but that's not funny. Poor Dr. Orpheus.
So I bought three new kittens, they are total adorable! And you know what? I named one after you, and the second after Leon, since I didn't see both of you in a while. And the third is Mojo. Later it turned out kitten Leon is a girl, but I don't want to rename it. Anyway, ever heard of Leon again?

Or, you know what? Yes, let's chat on Cuddles. Add me there, it's Sombrero.Hooker.

Sombra Hookier

Chatlogs from the Cuddles-Chat

! You have send "Sombrero.Hooker" a friendship request: "Hey Sombra, it's me, Ez."
! "Sombrero.Hooker" is now your friend forever. Seriously. We disabled the delete-friends-button. Deal with it.
Sombrero.Hooker: Eeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Sombrero.Hooker: U R HEEEEEEEREEEEE
Makohugger: Somraaaaaaaaaa
Makohugger: +b
Makohugger: How are you?
Sombrero.Hooker: a bit less mad at you
Sombrero.Hooker: so tell me everything
Sombrero.Hooker: r u still a bee
Makohugger: Lazy bee. Found a flower I really like.
Sombrero.Hooker: oh
Sombrero.Hooker: who would have thought??
Sombrero.Hooker: srsly
Makohugger: And you?
Sombrero.Hooker: single again
Sombrero.Hooker: he was allergic to cats
Makohugger: Sorry to hear that.
Sombrero.Hooker: so u r a bad guy now
Makohugger: No. Left the Core as a result of their crazy actions. Helped some people to defect, since Core usually kills people for disobeying.
! LH-BOT joined the conversation.
Makohugger: So I'm not a bad guy, at least to everyone but them.
! Sombrero.Hooker kicked "LH-BOT" from this conversation.
Sombrero.Hooker: oh ok
Sombrero.Hooker: so they will hunt you
Sombrero.Hooker: rip
Makohugger: I'm well prepared. They won't get me.
Sombrero.Hooker: how
Sombrero.Hooker: they are a pmc
Sombrero.Hooker: a big one
Sombrero.Hooker: u r rekt
Makohugger: No. Can't tell you specific details here. But they won't get me. I can assure you. Even if they find me, they can't touch me.
Sombrero.Hooker: how
Sombrero.Hooker: afk
Sombrero.Hooker: leon is going crzy
! Sombrero.Hooker is afk now.
! "Jessfan85" just sent you a friendship invitation - ACCEPT | INFO | IGNORE
! You ignored the invitation.
! Somrero.Hooker is no longer afk.
Sombrero.Hooker: back
Makohugger: Welcome back.
! LH-BOT joined the conversation.
! Makohugger kicked "LH-BOT" from this conversation.
Makohugger: We should better meet in person, Sombra.
Sombrero.Hooker: come 2 curacao
Sombrero.Hooker: u can stay for a night with me
Makohugger: Told you I'm not single any longer.
Sombrero.Hooker: oh right
Sombrero.Hooker: is she cool as me
Makohugger: Way cooler.
Sombrero.Hooker: impossible
Sombrero.Hooker: pic or lie
Sombrero.Hooker: pic pic pic
Makohugger: I won't send you images here. Will show you a picture of her on Curacao. Or maybe she will come there, too. She loves it.
Sombrero.Hooker: u srs??
Sombrero.Hooker: freckboy
Sombrero.Hooker: whats wrong with u
Makohugger: Sombra, I'm sorry. Time is running short, so I have to ask you something.
Sombrero.Hooker: 3some again c:
Sombrero.Hooker: ok c:
Makohugger: No. I'm serious, Sombra. I need some people around me that I can trust. On my ship.
Sombrero.Hooker: no
Sombrero.Hooker: forget it
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Sombrero.Hooker: core will find and kill u
! Makohugger kicked "LH-BOT" from this conversation.
Sombrero.Hooker: i dont have a deathwish
Makohugger: You were a transport captain in Liberty. That's way more dangerous than what I'm doing right now.
Sombrero.Hooker: its not and once i have a new ship ill do that job again
Sombrero.Hooker: detroit muns pays good c:
Sombrero.Hooker: wisp too
Sombrero.Hooker: just need a new ship
Sombrero.Hooker: still there??
Sombrero.Hooker: hey
Makohugger: How about this: I buy you a new transport ship, or better, I give you the money to get a new one. A bison should be good for you. Something that can fend off pirates. In return, you share your payments with me, for a year. 20% of all your profits. So both of us have a steady income, as long as you don't freck up again.
Sombrero.Hooker: i dont freck up
Sombrero.Hooker: 20% u say
Sombrero.Hooker: that
Sombrero.Hooker: and you come visit me on curacao
Sombrero.Hooker: for a night
Makohugger: Sombra...
Sombrero.Hooker: jk
Sombrero.Hooker: 20% is okay c:
Sombrero.Hooker: and you come here
Sombrero.Hooker: with your gf
Sombrero.Hooker: if no gf
Sombrero.Hooker: then you do me
Makohugger: Deal. I'll bring her with me. And then we get you a new ship.
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Sombrero.Hooker: k feckboi
! Makohugger kicked "LH-BOT" from this conversation.
Sombrero.Hooker: when
Makohugger: Soon. Will notify you via neural net.
Sombrero.Hooker: k
Sombrero.Hooker: is she better than me
Makohugger: I'd say she is less nervewrecking.
Sombrero.Hooker: rude
Sombrero.Hooker: die
Sombrero.Hooker: luv u c:
Makohugger: Okay Sombra. We will see each other soon. And I'd prefer you're not drunk then. I like you way more when you're not acting like you were desperate.
Sombrero.Hooker: lost my cat frecker
Sombrero.Hooker: i'm an adult
Sombrero.Hooker: let me drink when i want
Makohugger: I always liked you more when you were sober.
Sombrero.Hooker: k
Sombrero.Hooker: i go sleep then
Sombrero.Hooker: bye
Makohugger: See you soon, Sombra.
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! Makohugger left the conversation.

Now I have to convince Maren to join me for another visit to Curacao. Somewhen. First, we have to welcome Leon here.

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