⫸ Starfliers

[Sayne]

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Ident.
Jadyn "Grimwolfe" Giles
Loc. & Date
Deep Space, 11JAN836
Station
Black Harvest
Subject
Jump Drive Overhaul

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A man stands in front of a camera, his arms crossed behind his back and an emotionless mask covering his face.

To whom it may concern--my name is Jadyn Giles, captain of the Black Harvest, a highly modified Bustard-class carrier. We have been operating in deep space for a considerable period and require a return to civilized space for an overhaul of our jump drive systems, which are currently malfunctioning. The coils require realignment after every jump or maintenance cycle--a process that is consuming resources and time better spent elsewhere.

We will be passing near Sirius in the coming days, within the Tau systems--specifically Orkney--and can rendezvous with one of your representatives if you are willing to take on this task. Credits are no object, so feel free to quote whatever compensation is required. Drydock facilities are not an option due to the sensitive nature of the Black Harvest’s mission. As such, an escort will be present at all times during the work, and anything observed aboard the vessel will require an NDA signed by your representative.

We are also prepared to offer additional compensation, including data we deem safe to disclose regarding various stellar anomalies and other exploratory findings gathered beyond the rim of known space, should that be of interest.

We will remain on standby for a response for several days. If we do not hear back--or if you are unable to assist--we will depart the area by week’s end.

He nods firmly towards the camera before the transmission is terminated and replaced by the logo of a wolf before going black.

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Message Sent

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I've lost people who meant the world to me...and I'm still doing just fine.

I'm coming for everything they said I couldn't have.

[Izoh]

Vanesca Catallia Location: O█k██y; '\S/'Argentum To: Giles, Black Harvest Subject: Your Request As discussed we're working on it. Have a copy of what happened on our meeting. Attachment: Copy of the Log Log-Copy Code: [11.01.2026 06:28:49] '\S/'Argentum: C: *Sending automatic generated Hail* [11.01.2026 06:28:52] Black.Harvest: JG: Ah, I see the Starfliers are as timely as they say. [11.01.2026 06:29:14] Black.Harvest: JG: Greetings, this is Black Harvest actual, we're receiving you. [11.01.2026 06:29:18] '\S/'Argentum: C: Welcome to Orkney. Took us a moment to get away from the fissure. [11.01.2026 06:29:50] Black.Harvest: JG: We pass this way often. We're usually a bit more towards Edinburgh but we adjusted our heading to be nearer to 23. [11.01.2026 06:30:15] Black.Harvest: JG: We actually aimed for 23 but our drive deposited us here. You see the problem. [11.01.2026 06:31:04] '\S/'Argentum: C: I read the message, coils was it? How did you get it to burn through? Old model I pressume? [11.01.2026 06:31:26] Black.Harvest: JG: We're quite active so it's in use near constantly. [11.01.2026 06:31:53] Black.Harvest: JG: We've been researching a way to operate without batteries but alas, we're still reliant on them. They tend to corrode and.. [11.01.2026 06:32:00] Black.Harvest:  ...distort the systems the more they're used it seems. [11.01.2026 06:32:45] '\S/'Argentum: C: Ah geez, that makes sense. Orkney doesn't make it better, the Rift in Westeray messes with systems if you aim to land or >> [11.01.2026 06:32:57] '\S/'Argentum: >> exit around Orkney and it's neighbours. [11.01.2026 06:33:49] Black.Harvest: JG: This isn't the only point we've had coils become misaligned. This has been a constant pain point. [11.01.2026 06:34:05] Black.Harvest: JG: Just last week, we aimed for a certain system and ended up 12.2LY from our intended destination. [11.01.2026 06:34:21] Black.Harvest: JG: One of these days it's going deposit us in to a star. [11.01.2026 06:34:36] '\S/'Argentum: C: That is.. a distance, dear lord. [11.01.2026 06:34:54] Black.Harvest: JG: Quite. [11.01.2026 06:35:11] '\S/'Argentum: C: So what part origin do you need? Sirian? Gallic? Custom sizes? [11.01.2026 06:35:13] Black.Harvest: JG: So, considering our operations are quite sensitive, we can't afford to dock the Black Harvest anywhere. [11.01.2026 06:35:37] Black.Harvest: JG: Sirian and custom. Much of the Black Harvest has been modified. We'd like something modular to adjust as we see fit. [11.01.2026 06:36:08] '\S/'Argentum: C: Same here, we've been drifting in and out of Orkney using the fissure for months now. -- I assume there are files for the >> [11.01.2026 06:36:26] '\S/'Argentum: >> specs needed? Or do you wish for our tech team to board and take a look? [11.01.2026 06:37:12] Black.Harvest: JG: Sure thing, we've sent over an NDA to your ship for signing for those coming board. [11.01.2026 06:37:16] [OOC] Black.Harvest: aboard** [11.01.2026 06:38:22] '\S/'Argentum: C: It's processing, need to tell my people to take a break on what they are currently doing. -- And there is the signed papers. [11.01.2026 06:38:33] '\S/'Argentum: [Sends over the signed NDA.] [11.01.2026 06:38:57] Black.Harvest: JG: Received. Thanks. Unfortunately we have yet to overhaul docking modules so you'll need to use an unbilical. [11.01.2026 06:39:07] [OOC] Black.Harvest: umbilical** [11.01.2026 06:40:06] '\S/'Argentum: C: No worries, we're used to come in via other means. [11.01.2026 06:40:30] '\S/'Argentum: [Begins to align the ships to send personnell over] [11.01.2026 06:42:05] '\S/'Argentum: [A small team of 5 in custom suits enters space and passes the gap before making way to where they can enter] [11.01.2026 06:43:24] Black.Harvest: [The external doors open, granting access. A team waits inside for their arrival.] [11.01.2026 06:45:06] '\S/'Argentum: C: [the team being welcomed greets back and un-does the outer shell of their suits] "Well fancy insides. Show the way." [11.01.2026 06:46:10] Black.Harvest: [The ships team leads the repair crew through winding hallways. Eventually, they arrive at an engineering section not on... [11.01.2026 06:46:29] Black.Harvest:  ...standard Bustards. This is unique. The door hisses open, to reveal the coils, differing from standard jump matrixes.] [11.01.2026 06:49:16] '\S/'Argentum: C: [There was a moment of curious gazes.] "You guys went all out." [The team would take a look at the console for the >> [11.01.2026 06:50:22] '\S/'Argentum: >> parts first, checking the recent timestamp if allowed -  then they would start checking paramenters. How much power runs >> [11.01.2026 06:50:48] '\S/'Argentum: >> through etc. Sizes, materials used. All is being logged while a log copy is send/streamed to the Black.Harvest.] [11.01.2026 06:52:15] Black.Harvest: JG: Really appreciate you coming out here on short notice. We were expecting to standby for a while considering the turn around [11.01.2026 06:56:23] '\S/'Argentum: C: Glad to be here. Your message basically was send in a way as if you were knocking on our window. >> [11.01.2026 06:56:45] '\S/'Argentum: >>We Starfliers are usually or rather currently around 23 for those still active. [11.01.2026 06:57:37] Black.Harvest: JG: That's why we aimed for here, we recall you being stationed there. Seemed a logical destination. [11.01.2026 06:58:34] '\S/'Argentum: C: [The file stream of analytics enter the next phase, now analysis for receptor parts is running] [11.01.2026 06:59:01] '\S/'Argentum: C: Wonderful. I kinda wish more people around Sirius would be as logical. [11.01.2026 07:01:11] Black.Harvest: JG: Luckily we were nearby. Else we'd have had taken some time to get to this system with all the reconfigurations. [11.01.2026 07:02:57] '\S/'Argentum: C: [While doing the tech stuff] "So where you guys from originally?" [Some smalltalk while the analytics enter final stage] [11.01.2026 07:03:18] Black.Harvest: JG: Here and there. Generally from all over. [11.01.2026 07:04:20] '\S/'Argentum: C: "A good soup of people I see. It's kind of the same with the Argentum. A few Rheinlanders, Kusarians, a Maltese." [11.01.2026 07:06:02] '\S/'Argentum: C: [Analytics finish. -- The team shares the files with each other] "So, looks like we can do it in two ways. >> [11.01.2026 07:06:38] '\S/'Argentum: >> One -- We replicate the burned through parts a few times and you get it new. >> [11.01.2026 07:07:11] '\S/'Argentum: >> Two -- Due to how the parts are build, we can use the damaged and burned coils and refurbish them.>> [11.01.2026 07:07:48] '\S/'Argentum: >> Refurbishing is faster but they might not last as long as brand new ones." [11.01.2026 07:07:54] '\S/'Argentum: C: "Your choice." [11.01.2026 07:08:21] Black.Harvest: JG: Money isn't a problem. We can work with the brand new ones. I realize that might mean a slower turn around...that's fine. [11.01.2026 07:10:04] '\S/'Argentum: C: "You guys think about what you prefer, we will head back to the lab to prepare the factory module" [And they would just [11.01.2026 07:10:21] '\S/'Argentum: >> do that, going back to the Argentum to prepare everything.] [11.01.2026 07:10:57] Black.Harvest: JG: Copy that. We'll stand by here and await your return. Crew needs a bit of a rest anyway, this is a good opportunity. [11.01.2026 07:12:10] '\S/'Argentum: C: Wonderful. We will move into Westeray and drift in there while working. If you need anything else say so. [11.01.2026 07:12:28] Black.Harvest: JG: Will do, appreciate the quick turn around too. [11.01.2026 07:12:45] '\S/'Argentum: [After the team came back to the Argentum, the ship would turn to the belt and directly head towards and into it.] [11.01.2026 07:13:12] '\S/'Argentum: C: See you soon and stay safe. Signing off~

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'\S/' Starfliers.//.Argentum.//.Return home alive, pilots..
"Oh look a rock." - Albert McKenzie

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[Izoh]

Vanesca Catallia Location: O█k██y; '\S/'Argentum To: Giles, Black Harvest Subject: Your Request We made something that should do the trick, needs testing and live adjustments before it's first use. The Argentum will continue to drift while recharging their own system. Contact me whenever. Signing off~

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'\S/' Starfliers.//.Argentum.//.Return home alive, pilots..
"Oh look a rock." - Albert McKenzie

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