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Screw the security dudes, we've got civilians to save!

: Our top priority is to defend the passenger ship. Let's target the pirate ships attacking it!

: Roger!

The battle is nothing special. If you saw the full battle video I uploaded, just imagine that. It is literally the exact same fleet I've been blowing up since I got to this cluster. Kalymnos really isn't impressing me with pirate quality so far >:|

: Whew! I guess that takes care of our targets.

: And it looks like the rest of them escaped.

*The communicator pings*

??: This is Ensign Vlasis Delis of the Kalymnos Sector Security Agency. We thank you for your support.

: Oh, it's you!

: Oh! We met on Dodecanese, didn't we?

: Oh, hey! That boy and his crew, the ones we met in that tavern! It's kinda embarrassing to have a kid save our hides like that. Say, is that nice-looking lady still onboard with you guys?

: Would you give it a rest, Pappas? This isn't the time for that! Anyway, we're going to assess the damage to the passenger ship now, but we'd still like to thank you properly. Would you mind stopping by the Sector Security Agency on Veroia later?

*fadeout. Back on the RUSALKA's bridge*

: Oh, boy. Now what are we gettin' ourselves into?

: Sounds like the perfect opportunity to me. We had to talk to the Sector Security Agency anyway, about letting us past the blockade to get to Mytilene.

: I hope that's all it's gonna end up being.

We'll find out when we get there, won't we?

Thankfully, it's only a short flight to Veroia. Let's hit the tavern before we sit down to a stuffy meeting.

: Hey, Yuri. Check it out, my man!

*There is a familiar face in the crowd that Torlo points out*

: Hey, Loukas!

: Huh? Hey, it's you boys! What are you doin' here?

: That's what we were just gonna ask you. You get a day off from the mine or somethin'?

: Not just a day. I don't think I'm gonna be working there for a while, actually.

: How come? The mine didn't run out, did it?

: Naw, that's not it. They had to cut back on production to keep prices stable.

: Why is that?

: Kalymnos is a resource nation. It's economy is based on exporting its rich mineral resources to the Interplanetary Union of Elgava. If they produce too much, the export prices fall, and they can't have that happen.

: Yup, that about sums it up. I'm used to this kind of job instability, but this time, I think it's really gonna be a long one. It's got me worried, frankly.

: Wow, that's too bad....Hey, why don't you come work on my ship then, Loukas?

: On your ship? You mean, you'd hire me on?

: Why not? You said you used to be a spacefarer, right? I won't push you if you think you've gotten too rusty, though.

: ...Too rusty? Are you kiddin' me? I was damn good in my day, and I remember it all like it was yesterday! I'll do it! And thanks for askin'!

: Great! Welcome aboard!

Loukas joined your crew!



Loukas is average, really. He has no really good stats, and no special abilities to focus on. He can fill a chair, but that's about it. Where shall he go?

Well, let's hit the Security Agency HQ. It sounds like we've got rewards waiting for us!

*As the party arrives in front of the Security Agency, they hear some men arguing. One of them is their acquaintance, Belen Pappas*

: Aw, come on! With things this bad, this is no time to be petty.

: You're the Security Agency. Isn't getting rid of pirates supposed to be your job? The military can't get involved with that kind of thing!

: But all we're asking for is just a few units to help us out. Come on! You guys won't even miss them!

: Of course we'll miss them! We need all the strength we can get! I can't waste any more time talking to you. I'm leaving.

: Tsk. This is exactly why I can't stand those Volos guys. To Grus with 'em, then!

*After the other man leaves, Pappas goes into the building with a huff*

: ...

: What do you think that was all about?

: Who knows? But whatever it is, I bet there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.

: I bet you're right.

We go inside.

*When the party enters the building, they are shown to a room immediately. Inside the room, they find Delis, Pappas, and a third man waiting for them*

: There you are. Thanks for coming. Let me introduce myself again. My name is Vlasis Delis.

: And I'm Belen Pappas. It's nice to meet you in person.

: And this is our direct superior--

: Lieutenant Commander Silas Ioannov. I want to thank you personally for all the support you gave my men.

: We have a favor to ask of you, sir.

: Do you, now? Well, what is it?

: We want you to grant us permission to go to Mytilene. It's for my research.

: Professor Minas?! I had no idea you were aboard their ship!

: Yes. They've agreed to assist me with my research, you see.

: I see. Very interesting. But, unfortunately, there's an asteroid belt near Mytilene called the Spider Web, and that's where the Kreios Pirates apparently have their base.

: But it's perfect timing, Commander. We can ask them to help us!

: Ask them? To help us with the plan?

: It makes sense. The guys on Skantzoura aren't familiar with their faces.

: You've got to be kidding, Pappas! We can't ask private citizens to get involved in something like this. It's too dangerous!

: But what other choice do we have? Volos isn't going to help us. And there isn't much time left.

: You've got a point there.

: Hm...Let me ask you people this. The Kreios Pirates have built themselves up into a powerful force to be reckoned with. With this is mind, are you confident you can make it to Mytilene on your own if we grant you permission?

: Well...

Of course we're confident. We took out the goddamn Novgorod Pirates and went toe-to-toe with the goddamn Dread Pirate Valantin. None of our current ships have gone down in battle. We are DAMN confident

...or are we? Vote now!