I just noticed that my logging system updated too. Something the Herald did called "Broken Mask Echelon One". When I try to reference the data set it just shows blank...so how is Herald running in this mode if it has no parameters? There is also new data related to what I can only conclude are "sites". I assume that Echelon Delta must be Harris. The others...I have no idea. I'll have to figure out what this means.
It's concerning that the Herald Armor can just take control like that...if that was indeed what happened. It might have been any number of things but I find it suspect that everything inexplicably updated shortly after entering Orkney. I see a reference to a possible attempt hijacking of the suit...could be it did something to protect me? Maybe prevent a third party from accessing it? That Starflier was following me and sounding like they were scribbling notes. That's one component of this that I'm going to need to investigate in time. They may be worth monitoring closely.
I got to Halifax and sent Jack a message. I'm going to need someone to come with me to Orkney this time. If Herald is the one taking over and preventing me from entering that system for some reason, I need to find out why. In the meantime, I'm going to get some shuteye before Jack responds or arrives. I've never been one to need backup but this time...I think it's necessary.
A ship was delivered last night while I slept. I noticed it when my heads up display pinged "New Device Found: Black Echo". Checking the device, I noted it was a Marauder class ship which had appeared out of no where. Onboard was a message:
Quote:Crowley,
Designed to your specifications. She's quite the beauty. Good idea using the hull of a Marauder--there are always ample parts are available for this class of fighter...though with the modifications you had done, those parts might be a bit harder to find. I wasn't able to coax any more out of the modified fuel and engine coils. The top speed is only 525 m/s unfortunately, there's just too much mass for the engines you wanted but she can still run like a stripped ass ape if you push her hard enough.
Let me know if you need anything else! It's always a pleasure doing business with a knowledgable individual. Until next time.
~Huxley
I knew no Huxley. First line of business after this was to find them and figure out what the shit was going on. I saw the ship in the bay and whoever this Huxley is, they are a proficient individual and master of their craft. The ship is beautiful. Sleek lines, powerful weapons and a variety of systems and sub-systems which screamed prototype. I'm hesitant to take the ship out into space for fear of it steering me into the closest stellar body but...something is telling me this ship was created for a reason.
Still no response from Jack. I may have to go ahead without him if I don't hear back soon. I can't stay still for much longer. I need answers and this ship notwithstanding, I'm not going to find them on Halifax.
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