Quote: Enid
Saturday for all those that have a home or at least a fixed position in orbit.
just another day for all of the hundreds or thousands space ship crews...
Captain Hartford walks into the bar totally in his thoughts.
"Welcome home Captain", says the bartender, "your drink as usual?"
the captain of the Enid answers a little disturbed, "uuh no, im just here to drop off a report to the superiors or the Dept. of Trading.
Could you do me that favor and hand it to any of them?"
"Sure, that is not a problem", replies the bartender.
"thank you well, sir." with this sentence Reuben Hartford headed out of the bar towards his room.
*short time later...*
if someone would have noticed or even been there, could have seen Reuben Hartford leaving his room in casual cloths.
he went down the aisle to the docking bay, entered his shuttle and took off. he had not left a note or his flightplan.
*some time later....*
as always the bartender could hear Garret and Rick, the crewmen of the Enid , before they even entered the bar.
so he prepared their drinks and and once they stood in the door he said, "hey boys, whats going on?"
Rick smiled and said, "not much, mostly the usual, but there's alot going on at the frontiers to Rheinland..."
Garret was not that much relaxed and answered, "we've been quite lucky to get through to Freeport 2 and back without trouble.."
After they downed the first set of Liberty Ale, Garret goes on to tell.
"Today we went to the Baltimore Shipyards to get the armor upgrade we've been waiting so long for. but they said that they weren't able to get one." Rick falls in saying, "they are just ridiculous, dont even have an armor eight upgrade for captial ships." *Rick starts a crazy laugh* "i wonder why they call Baltimore a shipyard, i bet they wouldn't have ship hull panels if we wouldn't deliver them every week in-time."
Garret continues, since Rick is still upset. "well basically i agree with Rick, but in the end, we went to Freeport 2 in Bering to get it by ourselves, because the master engineer on Baltimore said it would take one or two weeks with the tensions high between Liberty and Rheinland to get the armor. Indeed the tensions were extremely high today and Rheinland was within scanner range of the Freeport, but they left us alone."
the two crewmen just finished the second set of Ale, and ordered the third and last.
after a short break Rick continues telling.
"right so... on our way back to New York, we came past a good part of the Liberty navy when we entered Texas coming from Bering.
they did interrogate us where we came from and all that, but then after scanning us, let us go as it was obvious, we only had the unmounted armor upgrade panels in our hold. "
now Garret falls into Ricks telling and says, "actually im sure they had double checked that with Baltimore, that we were just getting the upgrade by ourselves. anyhow, go on Rick..."
"hmm, you might be right Garret, but well we just went back to Baltimore then and finally have the armor upgrade mounted. feels alot safer now. though that means alot more work for me then to keep the Enid in good shape."
the bartender asks the two, "not that it is any of my business, but is everything alright with your captain?
he was here earlier, but wasn't talkative at all and was so deep in thoughts, it was a bit unusual for him, so im just wondering..."
"yeah i know what you mean, he's been like that all day and i don't know for sure", Garret says and Rick nods as he has no clue.
"hmm... right, lets hope all is good with him", the bartender replies.
*late in the night...*
Reuben docks on Trenton Outpost and goes immediately to his room.
Quote: J.Adams
''Hmm, their seem to be some glasses missing.'' The bartender mumbles while cleaning the glasses.
''Awh, somebody put his gum in here!'' He said with a sign of disgust and throws away the glass.
While the bartender was putting the glasses back at their places a man in a captains uniform enters the bar and takes place at the booth table all the way in a corner at the back of the bar.
Shortly after a security officer enters and walks up to the bartender.
''Howdy, have you seen any suspicious looking man walking around perhaps?'' The security guy asked to the bartender.
''A suspicions man you say?'' The bartender said and looks around his bar. ''No only Universal employees but not..'' The bartender stopped talking as there was a man entering the bar, which did not wore a universal uniform.
The security guy turns around. ''Excuse me, would you be so kind and show some identification?'' The security officer said but the man ignored the security guy and observed the bar like he was looking for somebody.
''Oh he's with me!'' A man shouts from the far back corner in the bar, it was the captain. ''Alright all good here then I guess.'' The security guy said, he nods and leaves the bar. The mysterious man which kindly moved aside for the security officer walked towards the captain at the back of the bar.
''Hmm.. odd.'' The bartender mumbles and poor another ale for a costumer.
The bartender got curious about the two men at the back and started to clean the tables close to the two men, hoping he could eavesdrop on their conversation. Slowly he could make out what the two were saying.
''I'm just tired you know, I finally had a good career and then this happens.'' The mysterious man said. ''Well why don't you just come back hmm? I'm sure everybody here has missed you.'' The captain said. ''What and give up another search, another struggle against all the scum? Come on Eric I thought you knew me, I still feel guilty about quitting my ten year long search for her. Yes I miss the Universal, my friends and my job but things are more complicated now.'' The mysterious man said. The captain takes a deep breath. ''Jeff, you can't be searching for them for the rest of your life, you've got to let it go.'' He said. ''Let it go!? Thats unpossible! Plus that would put Universal in way to much danger, you know how hard it is to -just let it go-?'' Jeffrey said. ''Jeffrey please..'' Eric stopped and turns his head towards the bartender who was about breathing into Eric's ear. ''Oh uhh, can I take an order?'' The bartender said. ''Were fine, thank you.'' Eric said, the bartender nods and slowly walks back. The bartender didn't walked to far away so he could still hear the conversation while pretending to do something. ''Why don't you go talk to Denny hmm? I'm sure he can understand and find a way.'' Eric said, and Jeffrey takes a deep breath. ''Like I said, I miss having a normal life but I've stopped having one fifteen years ago.'' Jeffrey said. ''Just promise me you'll look into it?'' Eric said. ''Fine.. I'll promise.'' Jeffrey said and stood up. ''What you have to go now?'' Eric said. ''If you want me to work on it, then yes.'' Jeffrey said. ''Well fine, just don't forget to visit us sometime okay?'' Eric said. ''Sure'' Jeffrey said and walked past the bartender who was still pretending to do something important out of the bar.
Quote: Richfield
The bartender put down a glass he just cleaned and looked towards a news report, a smartly dressed women announced the news.
Liberty Rogues have yet again attacked WestPoint all ships were destroyed by heavy navy support vessels The bartender sighed and continued cleaning.
On other news, Universal have announced their new line-up in captain onboard one of their vessels. Captain Morgan will be replacing Captain Cartlidge, due to his retirement. Captain Morgan has assured that USI-Richfield and her crew will be in good hands. We wish Captain Cartlidge a happy retirement, and best wishes to Captain Morgan The bartender looked to see if there was anymore information, he was disappointed as he saw that the report had changed topic.
Captain Morgan eh? The bartender said to himself, Well that is a new face I must learn
Quote: Richfield & J.Adams
Emily scans around the bar and spots Adams sitting on the new couch. ''Ahh there you are!''
Adams looks up at Emily who approaches him. ''Ah hi there misses Anderson, what can I do for you?''
Emily sits down next to Jeff. ''Do you know anything about biogenicular Electronic Cells?'' She asks.
''Errr..'' Adams scratches his head ''No.. heh.. not really, why?''
Emily sighs. ''Sophie's systems have packed in..'' She forces herself on the back of the couch.
''Sophie?'' Adams asked.
Emily frowns. ''Yeah, Sophie.''
''I'm sorry misses.. Anderson, but may I ask who Sophie is?'' Adams asks politely.
Emily figures out she hasn't told Adams. ''Ahhh, Sophie is My Havok Bomber..''
Adams grins. ''You called her Sophie?''
Emily grins a bit. ''Yeah, it's better than.. Havok'' She attempts to say in a lower voice.
Adams laughs. ''Well yeah you got a point there, so what exactly do you mean by, her systems have packed in?''
"Stopped working in other words." Emily said laughing at the lack of knowledge Jeffrey showed.
''Oh gah! Of course, silly me. So your getting her repaired?'' Jeffrey asked.
"I would, if i knew what conpoment was damaged" Emily said while pulling her hair back.
''Mhmm I see, and the engineers couldn't find the problem either?'' Jeffrey asked while getting more convertible on the couch.
Emily nods. "Nobody knows what wrong with her." She said while rubbing her eyes.
''Sounds like you could use a drink, your off duty right?'' Jeffrey said with a smile.
Emily looks at Jeffrey. ''Yeah I'm off, an ale if your getting one. Emily said with a grin.
''Alright, two ale's it is, be back in a sec!'' Jeffrey said and walks towards the bar.
Few minutes later Adams returns.
''Alright here you go.'' Jeffrey said while handing over an ale to Emily. ''To Sophie!'' Jeffrey said with a raised voice while holding his glass up.
Emily takes her ale. "Yeah, to Soph!" Emily said with a grin on her face.
A group of Kusari civilians walked into the bar. ''Oh damn!'' Emily said and looks away.
''W-what? What is it?'' Adams asks surprised while looking around the bar.
Emily looks at Jeffrey while keeping her head low. ''Err, it's nothing..'' Emily said while looking at the Kusarians.
''Do you know those guys?'' Adams whispers.
''Heh, hardly, its the people who 'protect' them" Emily said sarcastically.
''The Kusari Naval Forces?'' Adams asks interested.
The civilians walk out of the bar without noticing Emily. "What? Oh, no no not them, I have sorted things out with them" Emily said.
''Then who?'' Adams asks curious.
Emily coughs and leans up to reach face level with Jeffrey. "The state police" She said.
''T-The Police?'' Adams asks with a confused look on his face. ''What have they done to you?''
Emily takes a deep breath. "They haven't done anything, they, I ... I helped their enemy once." She said with hesitation.
''What do you mean 'You have helped their enemy once' who did you helped, what did you do?'' Adams rattles with a concerned look on his face.
Emily grins as she saw the curiousity of Jeffrey. "I helped a Bretonian trader that was in Kusari. And of course the KNF came into play." She said.
''Oh I thought you helped them Dragon terrorists for a moment.'' Jeffrey said with a releaved look. ''But, what happened?''
"well" Emily takes a deep breath. "I was going to meet a friend of mine, but I came a across a wreck, a Bretonian Transport, one of their pods was left floating in space, so beamed the guy inside and helped him, but the KNF were there to intercept me, it was a whole fleet, I had no choice but to comply to their commands." Emily said.
Jeffrey takes a moment and observes Emily how she desperately tries to hide her emotions. Jeffrey looks down. ''It's okay, you had no choice, it's not your fault.'' Jeffrey said to bring Emily her spirit back.
"Yeah well, it's how things are these days." Emily said while trying to hide her face.
''Hey come on.'' Jeffrey said and lays his hand on Emily's shoulder. ''Don't blame yourself for something like this, I would have done the same thing. And you know why? Because it was the right thing to do.'' He said.
Emily looks up with tears in her eyes. ''Yeah well .. cant let something like this let you down eh?''
''Thats right you can't.'' Jeffrey's pager goes off. ''Ah damn it, probably another emergency. They've made me acting Chief of Security this week so all is pretty hectic. I'm sorry misses Anderson but uhh I have to go, will you be alright?''
Emily looks up. ''Yeah sure you go, I'll be fine.'' She said while wiping her tears.
''I'll get you another ale, promise me you'll come to me if something is bothering you okay?'' Adams said while his pager kept going off.
''I'll keep it in mind'' Emily said with a grin. ''You should go now.''
''Right, look after yourself!'' Jeffrey said, he ran to the barman and quickly ordered another ale for Emily and then made his way out of the bar.
Quote: Araevin Teshurr
Araevin walks into the bar-
He asks to the room as a whole "Jesus people, how did you all get into here? It took me for ever to get the proper approval...."
-He quickly steps up to the bar for a drink, impressed with the selection-
"Guess it was worth it." He says as he downs a glass of the finest the bar has to offer.
Quote: Chicago
The TV in the Bar suddenly gets a little louder:
"Breaking News!"
"The [KoF] Chairman "Chakotay" is wanted by the =LSF= for Assault and Resisting Arrest."
"Futhermore, [KoF] ships have been banned from Liberty Space until further notice by order of =LSF=Walker" (Not shown on the link but it was mentioned in the game.)
"For information visit the following data site": http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61931
"...Now we take you back to your regularly scheduled programing..."
Some boring TV show comes back on.
Quote: Araevin Teshurr
-Evans storms into the bar-
"Guys can you believe that? I am going to the aid of the KoF at once!"
-Araevin touches Evans shoulder- "Hey, calm down, get your head on straight. I'm not going to have another incident with you shooting at the Navy. I employ you, so as long as that factor remmains you shall not."
-Evans looks at Araevin in disbelief- "Fine. I'll stay for a few drinks but after wards i want you to take me over to Norfolk."
Quote: Richfield
Mr.Cartlidge Morgan said shaking Cartlidges hand Please have a seat
Cartlidge didnt say anything but made himself comfortable
Drink? Morgan asked as he sat down himself.
Nah, I dont drink no-more Cartlidge replied folding his arms and looking straight at Morgan.
Now then, to business Morgan said smiling.
Youre a former captain of USI-Richfield, correct ? Morgan said jotting down some notes.
Yes, that is correct Cartlidge said not believing what he just answered to.
OK Morgan said still writing on his papers.
Calum Cartlidge, Captain, husband, father according to this file anyway said Morgan looking up.
Not anymore Cartlidge said not showing any emotions towards Morgan.
Hmm, could I ask why ? Morgan said interested by the history of Cartlidge already.
Missing Cartlidge said starting to breathe faster.
I see, Im sorry to hear that Morgan said grinning a little bit.
Im sure you are Cartlidge replied knowing EXACTLY who Morgan was.
So, Calum Cartlidge.. You seem to have built quite the reputation.. And whats this ? Mostly with Pirated groups ? Rogues, Outcasts , Lane hackers. Morgan said using a different voice for each faction. Cartlidge didnt say anything, but he wanted to say why he was with them, but his past stopped him.
Care to explain ? added Morgan, looking at two people in the corner of the bar who were looking straight at Morgans and Cartlidges table.
Not really, and please before you say anything more Cartlidge said leaning forward.
What is a USI Manager slash captain, asking a former captain all these questions? Questions that have nothing to relate to USI ? Cartlidge asked trying to show Morgan how smart he was.
You tell me, why 4, I repeat, 4 crewmembers lives were lost under your command ?! said Morgan.
You have no idea what your getting your self into Morgan! replied Cartlidge as his voice started to be raise.
I do, you are a traitor to Liberty, and a traitor to USI ! said Morgan, controlling his voice.
I swear Morgan, you have no idea who the hell I am Cartlidge said calmly as a group of people turned to see what was going on.
I do, you killed your Girlfriend, you killed your best friend, you killed Polly, Henson, Edinson, and many more ! Youre a filthy scumbag whispered Morgan.
What ?! Who the hell do you think you are ? Said Calum leaning back into his chair, still angry.
LSF Agent, Mike Edington, you killed my brother, you should be dead Calum ! Morgan said as he nodded and the men walked over and put their hand on Cartlidges Shoulder. Cartlidge, didnt know Morgan was LSF, neither did he know that Christine was dead. Cartlidges mind was all over the place, where did he loose his focus?
Mr.Cartlidge, if you would like to come with us said one of the men. Cartlidge tried his best to stay calm and stay focused, he only had his smart intellect and hope on his side.
If I do, then I will tell everyone in USI who the hell you are ! Morgan, Edington ! Who ever the hell you are Cartlidge said raising his voice, as panic spread across his body. Morgan laughed as the two men cuffed Cartlidge.
They wont believe you ! Youre the scum of USI ! silence spread across the bar.. Cartlidge was standing with his hands behind his back, and Morgan was left sitting with his own ego.
Adams will Cartlidge said calmly, believing his last hope was in the hands of his old friend.
Adams? Ahh yes, Jeffery ! Yes Im afraid he is acting CSO, and pretty tied up in work, sorry pal Morgan stood up and winked at Cartlidge.
your going down boy Cartlidge didnt say anything, he had to get his mind straight.
Take him away The two men nodded and pushed Cartlidge to the door.
Quote: Crane
Mr.Cartlidge Morgan said shaking Cartlidges hand Please have a seat
Cartlidge didnt say anything but made himself comfortable
Drink? Morgan asked as he sat down himself.
Nah, I dont drink no-more Cartlidge replied folding his arms and looking straight at Morgan.
Now then, to business Morgan said smiling.
Youre a former captain of USI-Richfield, correct ? Morgan said jotting down some notes.
Yes, that is correct Cartlidge said not believing what he just answered to.
OK Morgan said still writing on his papers.
Calum Cartlidge, Captain, husband, father according to this file anyway said Morgan looking up.
Not anymore Cartlidge said not showing any emotions towards Morgan.
Hmm, could I ask why ? Morgan said interested by the history of Cartlidge already.
Missing Cartlidge said starting to breathe faster.
I see, Im sorry to hear that Morgan said grinning a little bit.
Im sure you are Cartlidge replied knowing EXACTLY who Morgan was.
So, Calum Cartlidge.. You seem to have built quite the reputation.. And whats this ? Mostly with Pirated groups ? Rogues, Outcasts , Lane hackers. Morgan said using a different voice for each faction. Cartlidge didnt say anything, but he wanted to say why he was with them, but his past stopped him.
Care to explain ? added Morgan, looking at two people in the corner of the bar who were looking straight at Morgans and Cartlidges table.
Not really, and please before you say anything more Cartlidge said leaning forward.
What is a USI Manager slash captain, asking a former captain all these questions? Questions that have nothing to relate to USI ? Cartlidge asked trying to show Morgan how smart he was.
You tell me, why 4, I repeat, 4 crewmembers lives were lost under your command ?! said Morgan.
You have no idea what your getting your self into Morgan! replied Cartlidge as his voice started to be raise.
I do, you are a traitor to Liberty, and a traitor to USI ! said Morgan, controlling his voice.
I swear Morgan, you have no idea who the hell I am Cartlidge said calmly as a group of people turned to see what was going on.
I do, you killed your Girlfriend, you killed your best friend, you killed Polly, Henson, Edinson, and many more ! Youre a filthy scumbag whispered Morgan.
What ?! Who the hell do you think you are ? Said Calum leaning back into his chair, still angry.
LSF Agent, Mike Edington, you killed my brother, you should be dead Calum ! Morgan said as he nodded and the men walked over and put their hand on Cartlidges Shoulder. Cartlidge, didnt know Morgan was LSF, neither did he know that Christine was dead. Cartlidges mind was all over the place, where did he loose his focus?
Mr.Cartlidge, if you would like to come with us said one of the men. Cartlidge tried his best to stay calm and stay focused, he only had his smart intellect and hope on his side.
If I do, then I will tell everyone in USI who the hell you are ! Morgan, Edington ! Who ever the hell you are Cartlidge said raising his voice, as panic spread across his body. Morgan laughed as the two men cuffed Cartlidge.
They wont believe you ! Youre the scum of USI ! silence spread across the bar.. Cartlidge was standing with his hands behind his back, and Morgan was left sitting with his own ego.
Adams will Cartlidge said calmly, believing his last hope was in the hands of his old friend.
Adams? Ahh yes, Jeffery ! Yes Im afraid he is acting CSO, and pretty tied up in work, sorry pal Morgan stood up and winked at Cartlidge.
your going down boy Cartlidge didnt say anything, he had to get his mind straight.
Take him away The two men nodded and pushed Cartlidge to the door.
Quote: Richfield
Archologingal happily spins on the stool next to the bar, his head bobbing to the music.
He turns and faces the bartender and smiles
" My good friend, a sonic boom please " Arch said.
" A what ? Soninc boom ? " Replied the bartender looking puzzled
" Sonic not soninc, Sonic " chuckled Arch
The bartender looked at Arch as if he was on caramine
Arch put his face into his hands for a moment and then lifts his head and asked
" You do know what a sonic boom is.. dont you ? " Arch said sounding disappointed
" I'm afraid not, sir " replied the bartender
" Oh my ...." Arch stopped his words as he jumped over the counter and helped him self to several bottles.
" You sure this is legal ? " asked the bartender stepping aside as Arch walked past with a handful of bottles.
" Legal ? " Arch smiled and started to take the tops of each bottle he had put on the counter. " Sure it is " He later replied.
" Now then" Arch said rubbing his hands together. He poured 2 blue coloured liquids into a smaller bottle.
" What does it taste like ? " asked the bartender trying to keep up with Archs hand actions.
Arch stopped pouring liquids and looked at the bartender and thought for a moment.
"Hmm, how to put this Arch turned and grabbed another bottle, and continued to pour drinks together.
Nearly done Arch said with a big grin on his face.
The bartender looked at Arch, and laughed at Archs consecration.
Shut up you, I dont see you risking your fingers Arch said looking very carefully at how much of a liquid he put in
Your fingers ? asked the bartender
oh yes, too much of this can burn your fingers right off, too little, it burns the inside of your throat. Arch finished pouring and looked up at the Bartender smiling.
one more thing Arch said reaching into his pockets.
What now ? asked the bartender face palming
a pear ! Arch yelled pulling out a pear form his pocket.
A Pear ?! said the bartender confused
Your telling me, you made a drink, that can burn your throat, and burn your fingers, and now your adding a pear ?! laughed the bartender
Oh yes, and it only does those things if you dont do it right. replied Arch
right, and how many times have you got it wrong ? the bartender asked.
Arch didnt say anything only smiled as he plopped the pear into the drink, the colour changed into a glowing green. Arch lifted the glass and looked at it carefully, turning and smelling the liquid.
Your going to drink that ? asked the bartender
No, you are Arch turned and smiled at the bartender handing him the drink.
No way. the bartender said backing away form Arch. Arch laughed and said
Bottoms up He lunched his head back, and filled his mouth with the liquid, after he swallowed it, he looked at the bartender not smiling.
KA BOOM ! shouted Arch, making the bartender jump over the counter nearly, Arch burst out laughing.
Your idiot ! The bartender shouted as Arch was on the floor laughing.
Your stupid, Stupid boy ! continued the bartender. Arch got to his feet with tears coming from his eyes.
dont you just love playing jokes ?! Arch asked still laughing.
jokes? said the bartender
Yes, I had you thinking it was a dangerous drink ! But really it was just pear juice ! Arch stopped laughing to look at the bartender.
You stupid The bartender was interrupted as Arch burst out laughing again. Arch left the bar, but the bartender could still hear him laughing from down the corridor.
