What a day! Started off trying to make myself a drink in the galley since we’re running low on supplies. Couldn’t find any damn Apricot Liqueur or lime juice to make my go-to though. Settled for straight rum instead.
Got interrupted by Rona telling me there were two ships on the radar. Went up to the command deck to check it out. Looked like some big transport ship was being tailed by a smaller pirate vessel. The trajectory showed they’d be passing right by our hiding spot in the asteroids.
Saw an opportunity and took it. Had our newbie Char target the engines on the pirate ship as it came into range. She was scared shitless but got the job done after I convinced her. Disabled their engines and then took out their weapons too for good measure.
Gave the order to intercept the dead-in-the-water ship. Hailed them and the captain started screaming curses at me. Demanded they disarm and prepare to be boarded. More cursing ensued. Launched grappling cables to secure them and threatened an EMP burst. Still wouldn’t cooperate.
Had to break out the solid-fuel harpoon threat before he finally backed down. That shut his foul mouth up real quick. He’s lucky I’ve got a code against shedding blood needlessly or he’d have a spear through his hull.
Anyway, got three crates of engine coils, a half-dozen rifles, some med supplies and a case of Earth-bourbon from the raid. Not a bad haul. The crew did well for their first boarding action. Especially Char – she really came through when it counted.
After securing the loot, released the pirate ship and set course to the nearest black market. Time to sell this stuff and restock our bar! Maybe I’ll actually get to enjoy a proper drink soon.