"Kalashnikov's", Zvezdny Gorodok

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Alexi sat back into his booth, again sipping on his drink. So much work, and so little time he thought idly, glancing at the stack of folders on the table in front of him.

The first was labelled "Operation RAMPART". Alexi opened it up and started reviewing the notes within.
-Seven targets eliminated. Good.
-Pirate activity when patrols are active, negligible. Good good.
-Pirate activity when patrols inactive, moderate to high. Not so good.

Alexi started making a couple notes, but was distracted by the entrance of a Rheinlander. Hmm...a surprising sight, but a good one nonetheless. Alexi got up and walked over the the lost looking pilot. As he approached with a smile, Alexi noticed the pilot was from the LWB freighter recently seen in the system.

"Guten tag Comrade", Alexi said as he extended his hand toward the pilot. "It is a pleasure to welcome you to Kalashnikov's." Alexi shook the pilot's hand, then gestured toward the bar where Katz was pouring what looked like blue glass cleaner into shot glasses. "The reputation of the place precedes you I see, but don't fear it. This place is a good one."

Alexi watched as Yuri and the Zoner both drank down the cleaner, and grinned as he saw Katz's surprised reaction. Strolling up to the bar, Alexi introduced himself. "I am Alexi Karchov, CO of the Fighter Corps. Allow me to buy you a drink. Katz, pour us a drink...and make sure it's not a cleanser or soap would you? Something for me and ..."

Alexi stopped and looked at the pilot, realizing that he'd not caught the young man's name. "Forgive me comrade, I didn't catch your name."

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