Character profile and story: Ezequiel Vid

[Nepotu]

Chapter #1: The meeting

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A few months have already passed since Ezequiel joined Commune and things couldn't have gone better. In this time, Ezequiel had many fights inside the houses and far in the Omicrons. Some were won, some were lost, but every time he managed to get out alive. There was a pattern in this fights that he saw: almost every battle had a capital ship on the opposing size. As a bomber-class pilot this was a concern. With the constant improvement of technology, capital ships were getting better armor plating, stronger shields, more efficient countermeasures and this was a really big problem. The current "Super Nova Antimatter Cannon" and "Nova" torpedo were packing a good punch against bigger ships, but he felt the need of a better choice of armament. His greed for power and desire to protect his Commune brothers made Ezequiel start researching a new weapon. He had some physics knowledge, but it wasn't enough for this project. He needed someone with good experience in developing weapons. A few years ago, while Ezequiel was still running the family mining business, a man called Prof. Hermolaos Kiran did some upgrades to the mining equipment in order to increase their efficiency. Last time Ezequiel and the professor spoke, Hermolaos was living on Freeport 9 in the Omicron Theta. Without big hopes of finding the professor, Ezequiel set destination to Freeport 9.

After a few days, Ezequeil finally got there. He started asking here and there, but it didn't take too long to find Hermolaos who was a fairly known scientist around. Vennamis grabbed his PDD and tried to contact the professor. Several seconds passed with no answer, but then the video feed started and his face appeared:

This is professor Hermolaos Kiran, who am I speaking to?
Good day, professor! My name is Ezequeil Vid. I don't know if you remember me, but a few years ago you helped me and my father with upgrading some mining equipment in Omicron Delta.
Oh! I do remember you, Mr. Vid. How is you family doing? How's business?
Well...After an incident back home, I left that place without looking behind. Haven't spoke to my parents in months, no idea how they are doing.
Sad to hear that. So, I guess talking about family and stuff isn't the reason you contacted me.
That's true. I have a business proposition that you might like it.
I'm listening.
I'd rather talk about this face to face. How about we meet at the local bar? I'll give you all the details there. Drinks on me.*smiled*
Allright. I'll see you there in two hours.

Eziquel having nothing else to do went to the bar to have a drink and check the latest news in the Omicrons. Time passed and eventually Hermolaos showed up and sat down at the table.

Here am I. What is this business about?

Vennamis reached for his pocket, took out his PDD and showed a schematic.

Take a look at this.
Looks interesting, but what am I looking at?
This is a schematic based on the current Nova torpedo. It is a slightly improved torpedo, but my design still has some flaws. I do not have enough knowledge about this kind of armament and I need your expertise. I will say right off the bat that money won't be a problem, if that is one of your concerns. If we get this through, you will earn a small fortune. I will provide everything that is needed, you just have to finish this project.
Right now life had a bad turn on me and I am in need of money and I also like challenges. I will accept this project, but hear me out: this is going to be hard and will take long time.
I know this, but I am willing to do everything needed just to see this done. Oh, one more thing. No one, I repeat, no one has to know about this.
Got it. Then, we have a deal, right?
Deal.

Eziquel rose the glass in celebration and continued talking. Not much later, Vennamis had to leave to start making preparation for this project.

I have to go now. I will let you know about the details as soon as I have everything sorted out. It shouldn't take long so expect my call soon. 'Till next time!