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Introducing the new XO

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0	“I am frustrated with this process. You showed me all the theory, and now you want me to practice so... “I am frustrated with this process. You showed me all the theory, and now you want me to practice something that will almost certainly never happen. If you are offline, I can’t manage the entire ship alone. Maneuvering, shooting, calculating a jump solution, and most importantly, getting Hunter back online. I will be destroyed. We will be destroyed.”
1	Hunter is running through a training simulation with Kainda as First Officer Capek. Hunter is running through a training simulation with Kainda as First Officer Capek.
2	This is the second one in this wake cycle. This is the second one in this wake cycle.
3	The last one took over an hour, and Kainda is getting frustrated. The last one took over an hour, and Kainda is getting frustrated.
4	The current simulation is an emergency procedure if the AI is offline, and she needs to pilot the sh... The current simulation is an emergency procedure if the AI is offline, and she needs to pilot the ship and perform a jump.
5	“Captain, this training is not because you will do it. This training is designed to enable you to di... “Captain, this training is not because you will do it. This training is designed to enable you to discuss the process, understand how to perform it, and comprehend the meaning of each step. If you can say you have done this—meaning done the training—you have an advantage. If we are in an area conducting salvage operations with guilds, they will do everything they can to disrupt our efforts. That will include saying things to throw us off from getting good salvage. Your ability as the first officer to respond instantly to some of their assertions or taunts will give you the credibility we need.”
6	“I have some questions, then I want to take a break and work on a different subject. Some of this tr... “I have some questions, then I want to take a break and work on a different subject. Some of this training, such as calculating a jump solution, is no longer done by biologicals. When would I be asked about that?”
7	“You are expected to know so that you don’t make mistakes. We can’t jump through or close to a black... “You are expected to know so that you don’t make mistakes. We can’t jump through or close to a black hole, which is the best example. The damage you would experience from jumping would kill you. Those kinds of things are bantered about with salvagers to ‘get under your skin,’ I think is the terminology.”
8	“Next question, if you are offline and I need to check power and cooling simply, will you just boot ... “Next question, if you are offline and I need to check power and cooling simply, will you just boot into Hunter? I thought Warbot AIs were designed for very fast boot recovery. Won’t that mean Warbrain will be back first? Is there something I will need to do or avoid?”
9	“We have only been offline once, which was when Captain Weston added Warbrain to make us. We are con... “We have only been offline once, which was when Captain Weston added Warbrain to make us. We are considering Warbrain’s boot-up sequence.”
10	After about a minute, Hunter continues. After about a minute, Hunter continues.
11	“If Warbrain is the only AI online, you will have to follow a sequence of verbal commands to enable ... “If Warbrain is the only AI online, you will have to follow a sequence of verbal commands to enable the matrix feed system we use to communicate. That will give Warbrain access to memories and storage to finish the ship’s control connections. It will also give Warbrain the additional programming to follow your orders.”
12	“Where are these commands, and how would I need to say them? I need them to be physically written an... “Where are these commands, and how would I need to say them? I need them to be physically written and available where this would happen. Based on this training, I am concerned. Warbrain will recover from a major issue quickly, and I want to make sure I know how to help.”
13	“You will need to be in the electronics, brain, and warfare room. Your cabin is on the port side of ... “You will need to be in the electronics, brain, and warfare room. Your cabin is on the port side of the ship. The electronics room is on the starboard side. In the passageway across from your cabin is a recessed, sealed door. That is the electronics room. We will have a worker search salvage excess materials to make a permanent set of instructions and have them in the room.”
14	“Okay, Hunter. I want to take a break. I want to talk about salvage, and we can go through this agai... “Okay, Hunter. I want to take a break. I want to talk about salvage, and we can go through this again during the next cycle.”
15	“Yes, Captain.” “Yes, Captain.”
16	<<<>>> <<<>>>
17	Returning from the galley, Kainda sits in the captain’s chair and says, Returning from the galley, Kainda sits in the captain’s chair and says,
18	“I have a question about something related to the training. The more I think about it. Both times we... “I have a question about something related to the training. The more I think about it. Both times we did high acceleration and jumps; we had missiles fired at us. Can you describe the missiles, so I understand more?”
19	“I will start with simple details and let you ask questions.” “I will start with simple details and let you ask questions.”
20	“Perfect.” “Perfect.”
21	“Missiles are just small AI-piloted ships. They have one thrust engine, small maneuvering thrusters,... “Missiles are just small AI-piloted ships. They have one thrust engine, small maneuvering thrusters, sensors, and a payload. The payload can be explosives, jamming equipment, or scanning equipment. They are designed with the idea of low cost because they are usually used once. The main engine is set up to make them faster than a biological can pilot a ship. That also means they can maneuver harder.”
22	“Hang on a second. How fast can they accelerate?” “Hang on a second. How fast can they accelerate?”
23	“Most models can accelerate at twenty times standard. It is twice what a good pilot can handle witho... “Most models can accelerate at twenty times standard. It is twice what a good pilot can handle without passing out. The AI is simple. It doesn’t have to handle the same functions as a full-ship AI. That makes it smaller and cheaper.”
24	“They don’t have cannons or anything else offensive?” “They don’t have cannons or anything else offensive?”
25	“No, usually only the warhead explosive.” “No, usually only the warhead explosive.”
26	“So, in general, they are quick and very dangerous.” “So, in general, they are quick and very dangerous.”
27	“Correct, Captain.” “Correct, Captain.”
28	“We still have parts salvaged from the four fighters in the asteroid field. Are there more upgrades ... “We still have parts salvaged from the four fighters in the asteroid field. Are there more upgrades you would do with those parts?”
29	“Captain, before you were in command, we would have added a laser cannon on the starboard nacelle an... “Captain, before you were in command, we would have added a laser cannon on the starboard nacelle and an additional fusion reactor as redundancy.”
30	“That sounds good to me. Can you get that started?” “That sounds good to me. Can you get that started?”
31	“Yes, Captain.” “Yes, Captain.”
32	“For the rest of the parts, we should find a trader to sell some or all of that salvage. It will let... “For the rest of the parts, we should find a trader to sell some or all of that salvage. It will let us get supplies. Let’s review what we have and the information you have about traders. Maybe we can negotiate a better deal if I know more about the traders.”
33	“Understood, Captain. The inventory will be on screen with a list of traders we would normally use.” “Understood, Captain. The inventory will be on screen with a list of traders we would normally use.”
34	After back and forth, with Kainda asking for more information about the traders, Hunter tells Kainda... After back and forth, with Kainda asking for more information about the traders, Hunter tells Kainda,
35	“This is the best information we have.” “This is the best information we have.”
36	“If I were doing a princess event, I would be yelling at people about how unprepared we were for a s... “If I were doing a princess event, I would be yelling at people about how unprepared we were for a successful press or negotiation. Hunter, I know I am not Captain Weston. I can help in different ways. What he knew is in your programming and database. What I know is not.”
37	Hunter replies, Hunter replies,
38	“We don’t know how to provide more information.” “We don’t know how to provide more information.”
39	“Which is why having me will help. Let’s get into a couple of things. The priority of the list will ... “Which is why having me will help. Let’s get into a couple of things. The priority of the list will change.”
40	“Captain, we have used this priority for years, and it has allowed successful negotiations.” “Captain, we have used this priority for years, and it has allowed successful negotiations.”
41	“I’m not saying it was bad. I am saying that I can do better. Now, let me take it a step further for... “I’m not saying it was bad. I am saying that I can do better. Now, let me take it a step further for you. Your process has consistently delivered low payout results. If you do well in one negotiation, they will give you less next time.”
42	“Captain, we have been successful with this strategy.” “Captain, we have been successful with this strategy.”
43	“You need to add information we have or need to the situation. I don’t know who is trying to kill me... “You need to add information we have or need to the situation. I don’t know who is trying to kill me. I need information. Credits are one bargaining solution; the other is salvage that someone wants. To get the best information, we need to trade with the best information brokers, aka information traders.”
44	“We don’t have a database of information brokers you are looking for.” “We don’t have a database of information brokers you are looking for.”
45	“I disagree. Traders will trade everything: parts, information, and bounties. It is who you approach... “I disagree. Traders will trade everything: parts, information, and bounties. It is who you approach and how you deal with them.”
46	“We are processing your input. We need to continue your training.” “We are processing your input. We need to continue your training.”
47	“How do we find salvage opportunities?” “How do we find salvage opportunities?”
48	Hunter replies, Hunter replies,
49	“There are several normal options. Being close to a system, station, or planet to receive news feeds... “There are several normal options. Being close to a system, station, or planet to receive news feeds is the most reliable option, and one that everyone else will probably use as well. The next option is going to a place where we know something bad could happen. A war zone, a pirate-infested area, or a corporate battle over a resource area.”
50	“I will let you pick something. I need to learn everything. We are in the Dial sector of the galaxy.... “I will let you pick something. I need to learn everything. We are in the Dial sector of the galaxy. There is no real gap between the surrounding sectors. Do you search and salvage in the other sectors?”
51	“Sectors are stars grouped in some fashion. Usually, the grouping is aligned along military or econo... “Sectors are stars grouped in some fashion. Usually, the grouping is aligned along military or economic lines. We search in other sectors. We have salvaged in other sectors.”
52	“But you trade in the Dial sector only. Why?” “But you trade in the Dial sector only. Why?”
53	“Different sectors have different rules or laws, languages, and controllers. This sector is consider... “Different sectors have different rules or laws, languages, and controllers. This sector is considered pirate-controlled space, with numerous clans operating within it. That means there is no one dominant clan that is aggressive. In some ways, the pirates here compete to be your boss. Other sectors around us have one or two very dominant clans, and they are aggressive at keeping planets in line. They are the worst form of totalitarian government that humans have invented. I would have to pay 50% of my credits to the pirates for any salvage.”
54	“Wow, I understand. Thanks.” “Wow, I understand. Thanks.”
55	“The next training is approaching a space station for trading. It will take the rest of the wake cyc... “The next training is approaching a space station for trading. It will take the rest of the wake cycle to go through this; however, it will not be as frustrating for you.”
56	While Kainda is going through training sessions, Hunter is using the salvaged parts from the fighter... While Kainda is going through training sessions, Hunter is using the salvaged parts from the fighters to make additional upgrades to the ship.
57	“Hunter, I have been training for hours. I need a break. I want to go over the upgrades and how I sh... “Hunter, I have been training for hours. I need a break. I want to go over the upgrades and how I should consider these new capabilities as captain.”
58	“Captain, we have finished the installation of the additional fusion reactor in the right nacelle al... “Captain, we have finished the installation of the additional fusion reactor in the right nacelle along with the laser cannon. So, we have two forward-facing laser cannons.”
59	“You said we recovered two intact laser cannons and additional cannon parts from other ships. Can we... “You said we recovered two intact laser cannons and additional cannon parts from other ships. Can we create a third laser cannon from the parts? Also, with the new reactor, you have three reactors, so there is plenty of power for more cannons.”
60	“Captain, do you want to have two more cannons mounted like the others?” “Captain, do you want to have two more cannons mounted like the others?”
61	“Yes, but I have a question. I don’t know standard military configurations and tactics yet. The stan... “Yes, but I have a question. I don’t know standard military configurations and tactics yet. The standard I always see is that cannons are facing forward so a pilot can point at the ship to aim. You don’t need to be facing the direction we need to aim. Can we mount two cannons facing backward? Then you can shoot at ships chasing us without turning.”
62	Hunter replies, Hunter replies,
63	“Yes, we can mount the cannons facing backward, but we have no experience and no tactical data on us... “Yes, we can mount the cannons facing backward, but we have no experience and no tactical data on using them in that direction.”
64	“Would that mean no one else would have tactical data? This could be a surprise game-changer?” “Would that mean no one else would have tactical data? This could be a surprise game-changer?”
65	“Yes, Captain. We are starting tactical scenario simulations while the robots are working on the las... “Yes, Captain. We are starting tactical scenario simulations while the robots are working on the laser cannons.”
66	“Great, we need to keep a few key parts, and we will sell the rest of the laser cannon parts. Along ... “Great, we need to keep a few key parts, and we will sell the rest of the laser cannon parts. Along with the two jump drives, we will make the overall salvage look reasonable. The big items of the jump drives and one additional reactor mean we can do some good trading.”
67	“Captain, selling multiple items from fighters at one station may get noticed.” “Captain, selling multiple items from fighters at one station may get noticed.”
68	“We offer one reactor and a jump drive with some hints to see if they are interested in more, like a... “We offer one reactor and a jump drive with some hints to see if they are interested in more, like an engine. Based on what I have learned, the only item with a specific name is the military-grade fusion reactor. We can hold that back. Long-range jump drives are available from other ships.”
69	“We would recommend making it look like one fighter; however, it is the captain’s decision.” “We would recommend making it look like one fighter; however, it is the captain’s decision.”
70	<<<>>> <<<>>>
71	Deal Hunter exits the jump one hundred thousand kilometers from the station at Mirach-5, the closest... Deal Hunter exits the jump one hundred thousand kilometers from the station at Mirach-5, the closest they can land without setting off alarms.
72	Hunter immediately sends a message to their traditional trader, as well as the two traders Kainda su... Hunter immediately sends a message to their traditional trader, as well as the two traders Kainda suggested.
73	Trader Romano responds to the message. Trader Romano responds to the message.
74	“Captain Weston, it has been a while. Do you have anything good for me?” “Captain Weston, it has been a while. Do you have anything good for me?”
75	“I have several items. Before we begin the traditional fleecing of me for my trade, I’d like to intr... “I have several items. Before we begin the traditional fleecing of me for my trade, I’d like to introduce someone. I have found a first officer whom I have taken on to help with salvage and negotiation. Let me introduce my new XO, Gina Capek.”
76	Hunter changes the screens. Hunter changes the screens.
77	It is not showing a live feed of Kainda, but another virtual image, similar to Captain Weston’s. Hun... It is not showing a live feed of Kainda, but another virtual image, similar to Captain Weston’s. Hunter changed the image to make Kainda appear with brown eyes and black hair.
78	Kainda says, Kainda says,
79	“Hello, Trader Romano.” “Hello, Trader Romano.”
80	“Nice to meet you. This is a surprise. Captain Weston is known for being independent and not taking ... “Nice to meet you. This is a surprise. Captain Weston is known for being independent and not taking on any crew. How did you convince him to bring you on board?”
81	“I played poker with him and convinced him I could negotiate and get a better deal.” “I played poker with him and convinced him I could negotiate and get a better deal.”
82	“Poker player. Interesting. Are you any good?” “Poker player. Interesting. Are you any good?”
83	“Against Captain Weston, I was great. He doesn’t take big bets or risks. He reminds me of an uncle f... “Against Captain Weston, I was great. He doesn’t take big bets or risks. He reminds me of an uncle from the Navy. Anyway, I am here to talk about trade. We have a list of parts you normally deal with, and in exchange, I want to know your trade for credits and information about the bounty on the Deal Hunter.”
84	“I see a damaged jump drive on your list. The notes say damaged. I need to know what damaged means.” “I see a damaged jump drive on your list. The notes say damaged. I need to know what damaged means.”
85	“The inspection I did looks like marks from something exploding close by.” “The inspection I did looks like marks from something exploding close by.”
86	“Capek.” “Capek.”
87	“Use XO Capek.” “Use XO Capek.”
88	“Okay, XO Capek, I need to know the details of the damage to give a good price.” “Okay, XO Capek, I need to know the details of the damage to give a good price.”
89	“You want me to spend thousands of credits on a technical assessment so you can give me the lowest p... “You want me to spend thousands of credits on a technical assessment so you can give me the lowest price. No thanks. Let’s take that off the list. I will get it melted down to individual materials and get more credits.”
90	“Hang on! Jump drives are hard to get, and melting one down is almost criminal.” “Hang on! Jump drives are hard to get, and melting one down is almost criminal.”
91	“Almost, like the price you gave Captain Weston for the last jump drive. It is off the list. Let’s t... “Almost, like the price you gave Captain Weston for the last jump drive. It is off the list. Let’s talk about the navigation equipment.”
92	“XO Capek, I have a warehouse full of navigation equipment, so I will give you 500 credits for each.... “XO Capek, I have a warehouse full of navigation equipment, so I will give you 500 credits for each.”
93	Kainda laughs out loud in the system. Kainda laughs out loud in the system.
94	“You are currently listing the same equipment for 20,000 credits per part.” “You are currently listing the same equipment for 20,000 credits per part.”
95	“I need to make some money.” “I need to make some money.”
96	“Forty times what you pay. Your debt to the casinos must be legendary. That also means I need to loo... “Forty times what you pay. Your debt to the casinos must be legendary. That also means I need to look somewhere else. First, if you can’t offer a reasonable price, I will go somewhere else. Second, if you are in debt to the casinos, your reputation is not good for me to deal with you.”
97	The trader is suddenly red-faced and typing at her terminal. The trader is suddenly red-faced and typing at her terminal.
98	“I do not appreciate your assessment.” “I do not appreciate your assessment.”
99	“Hang on.” “Hang on.”
100	Kainda looks off screen. Kainda looks off screen.
101	Making it look like she is reading another screen. Making it look like she is reading another screen.
102	Turning back, she says, Turning back, she says,
103	“As the new XO, I have contacted other traders, and my request has been accepted by two. I need to e... “As the new XO, I have contacted other traders, and my request has been accepted by two. I need to end this discussion and contact you later.”
104	Kainda hits a mute button and says, Kainda hits a mute button and says,
105	“Hunter, kill the connection.” “Hunter, kill the connection.”
106	“Captain, we have never done this before. Are you confident in your decision?” “Captain, we have never done this before. Are you confident in your decision?”
107	“Absolutely. What I learned is that the trader is in debt to the casinos; she didn’t even deny that.... “Absolutely. What I learned is that the trader is in debt to the casinos; she didn’t even deny that. Second, that I called out the difference in trade prices was not even negotiated. She could have said she would offer more. She didn’t even try.”
108	“My logic systems agree, Captain. We have never approached negotiations like this.” “My logic systems agree, Captain. We have never approached negotiations like this.”
109	“Hunter, please stop all forward motion. Just sit here while we are in negotiations. Align for a cle... “Hunter, please stop all forward motion. Just sit here while we are in negotiations. Align for a clean jump and hold.”
110	<<<>>> <<<>>>
111	Kainda talks to three traders and politely, expertly tells them they were not going to exploit the D... Kainda talks to three traders and politely, expertly tells them they were not going to exploit the Deal Hunter.
112	The word must have spread through the network. The word must have spread through the network.
113	“Hello, XO Capek. I have never dealt with Deal Hunter before.” “Hello, XO Capek. I have never dealt with Deal Hunter before.”
114	“Hello, Xu Ming. The surname Xu is a more traditional name. I will ask about your family history whe... “Hello, Xu Ming. The surname Xu is a more traditional name. I will ask about your family history when we can meet for a meal. You are part of the salvage and trading guild Petrov, which we have never traded with before.”
115	Xu pauses for a moment. Xu pauses for a moment.
116	“Most people don’t understand how the old names work. Let’s use this as a sign that we will have a g... “Most people don’t understand how the old names work. Let’s use this as a sign that we will have a great trading partnership.”
117	“I look forward to a great trading partnership. You received my list of items to trade. I would have... “I look forward to a great trading partnership. You received my list of items to trade. I would have expected an automated response with your trade offers.”
118	“XO Capek, we have found that a written list doesn’t give the actual condition and therefore the val... “XO Capek, we have found that a written list doesn’t give the actual condition and therefore the value of an item.”
119	“If you are expecting a full technical diagnostic for every part, I need to move on. We don’t have t... “If you are expecting a full technical diagnostic for every part, I need to move on. We don’t have the equipment or credits to test every salvage item. That is part of the opportunity of the negotiations.”
120	“A complete scrap piece of equipment with a plate saying something valuable does not interest us. We... “A complete scrap piece of equipment with a plate saying something valuable does not interest us. We need more information.”
121	“Anyone scamming you like that will immediately be flagged and can only do it once. This is our firs... “Anyone scamming you like that will immediately be flagged and can only do it once. This is our first potential trade, so we are both being careful. I will need time to review the inventory and take pictures so that you can see the condition. I don’t scam my traders. It is bad for business. I will give you my real assessment and expect a fair trade, or I will never trade with you again.”
122	“Pictures will be helpful.” “Pictures will be helpful.”
123	“I will contact you in a few hours.” “I will contact you in a few hours.”
124	The connection ends, and Kainda says, The connection ends, and Kainda says,
125	“Hunter, I need to go into the hold to take pictures. To be clear. I need to have pictures taken at ... “Hunter, I need to go into the hold to take pictures. To be clear. I need to have pictures taken at specific angles, as well as what is in each background shot. I can use my space armor, so we don’t need to pressurize the entire area. The suit helmet camera will be good enough.”
126	“Captain, we have never done this before.” “Captain, we have never done this before.”
127	“You haven’t really negotiated before. There will be two layers of negotiation going on.” “You haven’t really negotiated before. There will be two layers of negotiation going on.”
128	She requires robots to move the salvage material around several times. She requires robots to move the salvage material around several times.
129	They adjusted the lights in the cargo area based on the material and the shot. They adjusted the lights in the cargo area based on the material and the shot.
130	Three hours later, back on the bridge, she is organizing the photos. Three hours later, back on the bridge, she is organizing the photos.
131	In several cases, she has the photos altered to blur another item in the background. In several cases, she has the photos altered to blur another item in the background.
132	“Hunter, now it’s time for your training. I will explain several of the pictures and why the specifi... “Hunter, now it’s time for your training. I will explain several of the pictures and why the specific angle was chosen. Why in some I blurred the background and why in others I didn’t.”
133	“Captain, we are ready to be educated.” “Captain, we are ready to be educated.”
134	“Take the photos in the order I have shown them. The third photo has a blur on the jump drive in the... “Take the photos in the order I have shown them. The third photo has a blur on the jump drive in the background. They are big and will be noticed, but not obviously. The overall list shows one jump drive, but the pictures show two. Next, the second-to-last picture has a significant blur in the background. Can you tell what the object is just by looking at the blur?”
135	“It could be several ship parts, Captain.” “It could be several ship parts, Captain.”
136	“Narrow it down to the best possibility.” “Narrow it down to the best possibility.”
137	“It fits as a fusion reactor size. From the original, I can see that it is a military-grade reactor.... “It fits as a fusion reactor size. From the original, I can see that it is a military-grade reactor.”
138	“Correct. It is blurred enough so that they can’t tell it is a military-grade reactor. They will ass... “Correct. It is blurred enough so that they can’t tell it is a military-grade reactor. They will assume that from the jump drives. There are a couple of other items scattered in there. The way this will work is that we directly negotiate for the items in the pictures and wait for them to ask about the background items. If they ask, we will negotiate and get a better price. It means they want them. If they say nothing, we move on.”
139	“Captain, you requested standard negotiation for ship supplies. We have that completed, and the mate... “Captain, you requested standard negotiation for ship supplies. We have that completed, and the materials will be at the docking area and ready.”
140	“Good. Hunter, I never asked, but how many credits does the Deal Hunter control, and where are they?... “Good. Hunter, I never asked, but how many credits does the Deal Hunter control, and where are they?”
141	“We have seven million two hundred thousand credits. They are spread across eleven different trade b... “We have seven million two hundred thousand credits. They are spread across eleven different trade banks.”
142	“Wow, that is a lot of credits for an independent salvage ship.” “Wow, that is a lot of credits for an independent salvage ship.”
143	“We have not needed to spend credits on supplies in thirty-four years, and we use salvage to fix or ... “We have not needed to spend credits on supplies in thirty-four years, and we use salvage to fix or upgrade the ship.”
144	“Hunter set up the vid with the trader, and let’s see what happens. When we dock, make the supplies ... “Hunter set up the vid with the trader, and let’s see what happens. When we dock, make the supplies a priority.”
145	“We will have two robots getting the supplies while others are unloading what we are trading.” “We will have two robots getting the supplies while others are unloading what we are trading.”
146	When the vid starts, they exchange hellos, then Kainda says, When the vid starts, they exchange hellos, then Kainda says,
147	“I am transmitting pictures now. While that is happening, I have a couple of other questions. What d... “I am transmitting pictures now. While that is happening, I have a couple of other questions. What do you know about the bounty for Deal Hunter? Will it be a problem to land at this station? If the bounty will be a problem, we can stop, and Deal Hunter will leave now.”
148	“XO Capek, if you have valuable salvage, the bounty is not a problem with our guild. This is about d... “XO Capek, if you have valuable salvage, the bounty is not a problem with our guild. This is about doing business. I don’t have any information about the bounty. It wasn’t done through normal bounty channels. That means the originator doesn’t have to be disclosed. The size of the bounty means word got around quickly.”
149	“Can you tell me who would have more information?” “Can you tell me who would have more information?”
150	“Those kinds of bounties are usually routed through pirates. They will handle the process. You would... “Those kinds of bounties are usually routed through pirates. They will handle the process. You would have better luck asking these questions at one of the three pirate casinos.”
151	“Thanks, what do you see in the pictures?” “Thanks, what do you see in the pictures?”
152	“Please give me a minute. Our system is doing automatic pricing to give us a place we can start.” “Please give me a minute. Our system is doing automatic pricing to give us a place we can start.”
153	After a full minute, Xu says, After a full minute, Xu says,
154	“What you sent looks reasonable. I am sending the basic pricing. However, our system detected more s... “What you sent looks reasonable. I am sending the basic pricing. However, our system detected more salvage that you don’t have on the list. You have at least one other long-range jump drive. Why aren’t you offering that as well?”
155	“I want to get a good price. That is the kind of salvage part that doesn’t move quickly, and you wil... “I want to get a good price. That is the kind of salvage part that doesn’t move quickly, and you will give me a lower price if it is going to sit taking up space.”
156	“I will offer the same price for both. Tell me what else you are holding back.” “I will offer the same price for both. Tell me what else you are holding back.”
157	“I have parts for laser cannons, as well as a damaged fighter engine. They are regulated, so I wasn’... “I have parts for laser cannons, as well as a damaged fighter engine. They are regulated, so I wasn’t going to offer them. They will be melted down for basic metals.”
158	“XO Capek, you are already being chased. Are you concerned about someone getting upset about laser c... “XO Capek, you are already being chased. Are you concerned about someone getting upset about laser cannon parts?”
159	“The captain doesn’t want to add to the list of people chasing us.” “The captain doesn’t want to add to the list of people chasing us.”
160	“Can you wrap the parts and cover them so they can’t be seen?” “Can you wrap the parts and cover them so they can’t be seen?”
161	“How much?” “How much?”
162	“I will give you the melted-down scrap value. That is what you would get, anyway.” “I will give you the melted-down scrap value. That is what you would get, anyway.”
163	“I will need twice that amount to have the parts and the risk.” “I will need twice that amount to have the parts and the risk.”
164	“Hang on.” “Hang on.”
165	After a couple of minutes, Xu comes back and says he agrees. After a couple of minutes, Xu comes back and says he agrees.
166	“Also, I have a note showing up around the jump drives. Have their logs of jump coordinates been wip... “Also, I have a note showing up around the jump drives. Have their logs of jump coordinates been wiped?”
167	Without pausing, Kainda says, Without pausing, Kainda says,
168	“Yes, that is our standard process for something like that. Having jump coordinates would cause issu... “Yes, that is our standard process for something like that. Having jump coordinates would cause issues.”
169	“If you agree, XO Capek, head to docking section three.” “If you agree, XO Capek, head to docking section three.”
170	Checking the screen, he says, Checking the screen, he says,
171	“Landing pad area Alpha 14.” “Landing pad area Alpha 14.”
172	“Will do. It will take a little time to get through the traffic. I will be in my armor and meet you.... “Will do. It will take a little time to get through the traffic. I will be in my armor and meet you. Oh, sorry, I almost forgot. The captain wants to know your list of bounties we can go after. If you could transmit that to us while we are on the way, it would be great.”
173	“Will do. See you at the landing pad.” “Will do. See you at the landing pad.”
174	When the vid is cut, Kainda says, When the vid is cut, Kainda says,
175	“Hunter, pull the jump data from those jump drives, the reactor, and anything else that will store i... “Hunter, pull the jump data from those jump drives, the reactor, and anything else that will store information. He appears to be more interested in the information than in the equipment. After you pull the information, wipe everything.”
176	“Working on it, Captain.” “Working on it, Captain.”
177	<<<>>> <<<>>>	No audio
178	The landing was smooth and gentle, nothing like her prior experience on the Deal Hunter. The landing was smooth and gentle, nothing like her prior experience on the Deal Hunter.
179	They are located inside the pressurized part of the landing area, commonly referred to as the airdoc... They are located inside the pressurized part of the landing area, commonly referred to as the airdock.
180	To enter this pressurized area, they must pass through several force screens designed to maintain th... To enter this pressurized area, they must pass through several force screens designed to maintain the station’s air pressure.
181	They use ionized and electrostatic systems to push the air to the station’s center. They use ionized and electrostatic systems to push the air to the station’s center.
182	Because of the high-power requirements of the force screens, they are only on stations or very large... Because of the high-power requirements of the force screens, they are only on stations or very large capital ships.
183	The station is not spinning, so there is no artificial gravity. The station is not spinning, so there is no artificial gravity.
184	Kainda is in her full armor, waiting at the door and ramp. Kainda is in her full armor, waiting at the door and ramp.
185	When the ramp lowers, robots unload the equipment while two workers go to the supplies. When the ramp lowers, robots unload the equipment while two workers go to the supplies.
186	One hunter robot is standing next to Kainda the entire time. One hunter robot is standing next to Kainda the entire time.
187	Her magnetic boots are active as she walks down the ramp to meet Xu in person. Her magnetic boots are active as she walks down the ramp to meet Xu in person.
188	She has her helmet on, so her hair and eye color are not visible. She has her helmet on, so her hair and eye color are not visible.
189	Xu can only see her high-grade titanium armor. Xu can only see her high-grade titanium armor.
190	The helmet appears standard, featuring a visor window across the eyes, but the sensor cluster on the... The helmet appears standard, featuring a visor window across the eyes, but the sensor cluster on the forehead allows her to detect things that most people can’t see.
191	Xu has magnetic boots but doesn’t have a helmet. Xu has magnetic boots but doesn’t have a helmet.
192	Kainda says, Kainda says,
193	“Greetings,” “Greetings,”
194	using the same voice Xu heard before. using the same voice Xu heard before.
195	Hunter has altered the audio system so that her voice is now distorted, just like it was on the ship... Hunter has altered the audio system so that her voice is now distorted, just like it was on the ship’s video.
196	“XO Capek, you have a hunter with you, and you are keeping your helmet on.” “XO Capek, you have a hunter with you, and you are keeping your helmet on.”
197	“We are a wanted ship. I need to be ready in case someone here decides to try something.” “We are a wanted ship. I need to be ready in case someone here decides to try something.”
198	“Ah, I understand.” “Ah, I understand.”
199	“The equipment is everything as listed.” “The equipment is everything as listed.”
200	Pulling up the pad she carried, she is looking at the electronic transactions. Pulling up the pad she carried, she is looking at the electronic transactions.
201	The trader system confirms each of the items. The trader system confirms each of the items.
202	She turns and watches as they load the first of the supplies on board and put another piece of equip... She turns and watches as they load the first of the supplies on board and put another piece of equipment on the dock.
203	They chat about the latest happenings at the station while waiting. They chat about the latest happenings at the station while waiting.
204	She checks the pad and sees that she has delivered everything and transmitted the credits. She checks the pad and sees that she has delivered everything and transmitted the credits.
205	The last of the supply crates is being loaded. The last of the supply crates is being loaded.
206	“Xu, it has been good doing business with you. I will need a minute to secure the supplies, then we ... “Xu, it has been good doing business with you. I will need a minute to secure the supplies, then we will leave.”
207	She holds out her gloved hand to shake his hand. She holds out her gloved hand to shake his hand.
208	Then she takes a step back and bows partially to him. Then she takes a step back and bows partially to him.
209	“XO Capek, I look forward to your next trade,” “XO Capek, I look forward to your next trade,”
210	he says as he returns the bow. he says as he returns the bow.
211	Kainda takes two steps back to be next to the hunter robot, then turns and heads up the ramp. Kainda takes two steps back to be next to the hunter robot, then turns and heads up the ramp.
212	On her suit radio, she says, On her suit radio, she says,
213	“Hunter, secure the cargo. When we leave, expect to be chased. I will get to the chair as fast as I ... “Hunter, secure the cargo. When we leave, expect to be chased. I will get to the chair as fast as I can. Get ready for high acceleration.”
214	“Yes, Captain.” “Yes, Captain.”
215	To exit the pressurized area of the station, the ship must pass through a tunnel equipped with sever... To exit the pressurized area of the station, the ship must pass through a tunnel equipped with several force screens to maintain atmospheric pressure.
216	They can also slow a ship while physical doors are closed to keep the ship inside. They can also slow a ship while physical doors are closed to keep the ship inside.
217	Deal Hunter fires the lift thrusters and then spins, following station protocol to keep speed and no... Deal Hunter fires the lift thrusters and then spins, following station protocol to keep speed and noise down.
218	The ship starts down the tunnel. The ship starts down the tunnel.
219	After each force screen, the air pressure drops. After each force screen, the air pressure drops.
220	A human can’t breathe past the first screen. A human can’t breathe past the first screen.
221	The ship is supposed to maintain the same speed through the tunnel. The ship is supposed to maintain the same speed through the tunnel.
222	“Hunter, how are the fields? Are we moving well?” “Hunter, how are the fields? Are we moving well?”
223	“There is no sign that they are trying to stop us.” “There is no sign that they are trying to stop us.”
224	“If they try to hold us, increase thrust and blast out of here.” “If they try to hold us, increase thrust and blast out of here.”
225	“That will make them upset.” “That will make them upset.”
226	“Them trying to hold us will make me upset.” “Them trying to hold us will make me upset.”
227	“Captain, the fields are increasing; they are slowing us.” “Captain, the fields are increasing; they are slowing us.”
228	“How many fields are left? Can they stop us?” “How many fields are left? Can they stop us?”
229	“They can’t stop us; this seems to be a tactic to slow us down only.” “They can’t stop us; this seems to be a tactic to slow us down only.”
230	A minute later, A minute later,
231	“We are past the last field, Captain.” “We are past the last field, Captain.”
232	“You have a vector to get us out and to a good jump point?” “You have a vector to get us out and to a good jump point?”
233	“We are following the rules but accelerating. It will take ten minutes to get to a safe, designated ... “We are following the rules but accelerating. It will take ten minutes to get to a safe, designated jump point. Captain, was your training in station maneuvers helpful for this landing?”
234	“Yes, the training was very useful. I understand much more now. Will they send fighters this close t... “Yes, the training was very useful. I understand much more now. Will they send fighters this close to a station?”
235	“They can send fighters, but we see nothing on radar and no messages from the station.” “They can send fighters, but we see nothing on radar and no messages from the station.”
236	“I am concerned they are going to try something.” “I am concerned they are going to try something.”
237	After five minutes, Hunter says, After five minutes, Hunter says,
238	“Captain, we are outside the slowest movement area. We can accelerate. The normal procedure is to us... “Captain, we are outside the slowest movement area. We can accelerate. The normal procedure is to use one standard acceleration. Beyond that will cause concern.”
239	“What will they do with this concern?” “What will they do with this concern?”
240	“They will warn us and say slow down.” “They will warn us and say slow down.”
241	“Then let’s go to two standard accelerations.” “Then let’s go to two standard accelerations.”
242	Deal Hunter’s engines rumble as she accelerates. Deal Hunter’s engines rumble as she accelerates.
243	This is not a brief thrust and then shutdown. This is not a brief thrust and then shutdown.
244	Hunter is pushing the envelope of station protocol by constantly speeding up. Hunter is pushing the envelope of station protocol by constantly speeding up.
245	After fifteen seconds, there is an automated warning from the station, After fifteen seconds, there is an automated warning from the station,
246	“Slow to one standard acceleration.” “Slow to one standard acceleration.”
247	After one minute, Hunter says, After one minute, Hunter says,
248	“I have detected two fighters coming around the station. They are heading in our general direction, ... “I have detected two fighters coming around the station. They are heading in our general direction, but not at us. They haven’t locked tracking systems on us.”
249	“Hunter, get ready to accelerate at four standards and jump if they do anything.” “Hunter, get ready to accelerate at four standards and jump if they do anything.”
250	Thirty seconds later, the engines get louder, and Kainda feels the pressure double. Thirty seconds later, the engines get louder, and Kainda feels the pressure double.
251	After her previous high-speed rides with Hunter, this seems easy and pleasant. After her previous high-speed rides with Hunter, this seems easy and pleasant.
252	Four times standard was the most acceleration she had ever experienced before Hunter, and she though... Four times standard was the most acceleration she had ever experienced before Hunter, and she thought it was bad.
253	Not anymore. Not anymore.
254	The ship jumps and then spins to decelerate and stop. The ship jumps and then spins to decelerate and stop.

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