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Retreat to an airlock and wait there if something happens?
EDIT: in my playthrough an hour ago I stumbled over a crashed ship, too. By entering I got the message that it's beyond repair. That seems missing here.
I'm not sure. I should have tried to launch it instead of entering the insides. But it's sprite looks slightly different, sort of damaged. So we probably couldn't fly it anyway. Probably.
Anyway, we BRAVELY AND TACTIFULLY RETREAT. Nothing appears to have changed.
I decide to map the area north, try to find a passage through this mountain chain. Otherwise we'll have to go a long, long way west and make an almost full circle around the planet in order to reach our own ship.
There is no passage.
That's gonna be a long trip. But I can't just... LEAVE such a find without even scavenging it properly! CAPTAIN'S ORDER - we go back and take everything Beowulf can carry!
Not much to take. As you can see, this ship doesn't have a gun or shield. Just an empty turret and generator case. Wow. REMINDS ME OF ANOTHER SHIP I SAW
But then, Bingo!
An engine and cargo crates. The engine is just the same worthless engine as we currently have, though. At least I can try to take some parts from it...
Mistakes were made, ok? Don't judge me! Let's get whatever is in the cargo crates and get the hell out, before we wake up the armless vegetarian men!
I see. It is all clear now. This ship, this Light Scout with an empty gun turret and empty cargo. Landed on top of these mountains.
It is our ship from another dimension! From the dimension where Azira failed so hard, we crash-landed on this planet. Then some werid space/time/dimension warp brought us in this dimension, where Azira managed to land this ship in the end. But we - the OTHER WE - are still here, somewhere.
No. We became... the armless herbivore creatures. The dimensional warp CHANGED US, men. That's why that creature accepted the flash grenade - he recognized it. Maybe this humanoid... was me.
Let's get out. CAPTAIN'S ORDER - WE GET OUT OF THIS PLANET NAW
I think we'll run out of fuel before anybody dies in this system. It's surprisingly safe and generous, really. I'll go ahead and rename it to Safe System, without question mark. Amirite, Cassidy?
Today is a good day for everybody. The passenger arrived earlier than he expected; the crew got paid (easy money!); Dayyālu gets laid.
What else can you ask for? Seriously, my portrait should decorate your walls. No, actually it should be embroidered on your pillows. You think about that.
Meanwhile, I'm going to visit the local megacorp office. It's Triax Traders again.
NOW we're talking! Look at all dat cash!
And I know just the way to make this day even better.
GODDAMIT, I had to fold here, men. My hand was empty. The cards were clearly cropped - don't visit this casino.
Had a quick chat with Station Commander, Matt Lard. Get it? Lard. Beowulf
SPACE conversations are the best conversations. You can really feel the drama and emotions burning through.
Then we made a nice trade with Louise Kelley - the unmen who cheated me at poker earlier.
Remember that secret report I bought from George for 100 Cr? Back at IS-1, the private station? I TOLD you it was a gud investment. Corporate espionage in SPACE is very profitable.
Spigot asks me what am I going to do with religious idol. Heh. What am I gonna do with idol. That is rich.
Finally, we have a goodbye drink with Norbert, our passenger. The man endured Azira's piloting with us. He received medical treatment from Spigot the Bear and survived. He will remember SS Codex fondly.
Now it's time to refuel the ship (47 Cr) and do a technical overhaul (100 Cr).
Now my ship is better than new.
... Except for the gun. This station has some really mean guns. And prices to match.
In compensation, the prices on spacesuits are the best I've ever seen.
I'll just go ahead and buy 6 suits for 448 Cr in total.
Ok, since I have some Cr to spare, I'll buy a training session for the crew. Maybe one of you dimwits will become a little more competent.
Spigot, can you diagnose his condition? Can he even fite SPACE monsters?
2. Ashery.
What a cuddly little grunt! 168/92. Welcome aboard!
3. Nevill.
Every now and then we get a real, imposing soldier-men. They all die, though. Remember Kalin and ERYFKRAD.
4. Iyul Chetverti.
He will be the squad leader of grunts, coz I can't be arsed to command you all personally. This makes Iyul an almost-officer. Beowulf is still of higher rank, as he is my personal bodyguard.
The ship's paramedic. Possibly armless, legless, blind and deaf. I mean, look at those to-hit rolls.
Spigot, keep an eye on this man. Don't let him touch anything. Probably keep him locked up somewhere. He is your responsibility now.
The ship was meant for 10 crew members, but security can use double bunking. That means sleeping together when needed. It's worth it though, since I'm raising yer wages a bit.
And also buying some cheap-ass melee weapons.
Vibro blades are p.gud, both accurate and damaging.
Combat blades are inferior in every regard, but also much cheaper.
Great, that covers our business on the station for now. Time to make MORE MONEY!
While the crew throws in suggestions on our next destination, Cpt. Grimwulf takes a moment to relax and chill. See you tomorrow, space men of SPACE!
please men, don't comment on matters of science you just don't understand. there's no simple way for us to tell how tall Sqeecoo is, but if he stays alive I will run an extensive battery of tests over the next few weeks that should reveal his height to within 20cm. as for his weight, I suspect his body is filled with heavy water, a common space condition.
as far as lightbane is concerned I suggest locking him in the brig (do we have a brig?) until such times as he is needed for away missions.
I'm a space hobbit! Make me the food taster! Although cowardly at first glance, I possess an incredible amount of repressed homosexuality loyalty and perseverance that may well be the salvation of our little SPACE fellowship!
With so many new meatbags security personnel, we don't need to go all the way back to the safe system, do we? Shouldn't we see if there's a star closer to where we are now?
I suggest we fly towards the nearest discovered star (SW of here) while keeping an eye out for any other opportune stars.
"Don't let him touch anything. Probably keep him locked up somewhere. He is your responsibility now."... as far as lightbane is concerned I suggest locking him in the brig (do we have a brig?) until such times as he is needed for away missions.
Cpt. Grimwulf is suffering from space hangover today. We are flying to the nearest star, because I can't handle a longer flight. Off we go!
Three planets, one asteroid field, a gas giant, and a sensor malfunction.
Get to work, Lizzurd. Scan asteroid field and all three planets, while I gaze upon the white giant star. Butiful.
Ok, star gazing cancelled. I can't enjoy the moment while my ship is shaking like Lightbane.
Nothing found in the asteroids, got it. Now gimme planet reports.
So the furthest planet from the sun, the orange one, doesn't look friendly.
Heat, gravity, complicated atmosphere. The good news is, this planet is easy to land on. Not many mountains around. We should probably make it our first destination.
The middle planet is the exact opposite of the orange planet.
Cold, normal gravity, no atmosphere, hard to land. But there's gotta be a ton of resources. Even Lizzurd found some using scanners. Fun fact - this planet doesn't have a day/night cycle. The sun always stays at the same spot, because of rotation and orbitting speeds.
As for the closest planet.
I'm pretty sure Lizzurd has switched to full insanity mode - his report is gibberish.
So it, uhh, 377 C, yet the whole planet is covered with ice and snow. One day lasts 1:26 hours - just imagine that. If you had an office job here, the working day would last 30 minutes, with a 5-minute lunch break.
I'm not too hot about exloring it, men. But wait, what's that on the left of the screen?
Or maybe they are friendly aliens. And we get info, stuff and money.
If they are hostile aliens, dying in a fight against those who oppose Mankind's Manifest Destiny Amongst the Stars is a guarantee for becoming an immortal hero in the memories of our race.
Or being remembered as a rambling, insane madman. Pick yours.
What if it's an alien city? Like, a peaceful civilization? I can see a road and buildings and landing pads. I think?
Ok, should we even risk landing on this 377 C planet that's covered in mountains and rotates like crazy? Last chance for the officers to speak up, while I'm thinking on our Awayteam composition.
Right then. As usual, half of the equipment I bought at the station turned out to be Shreddinger's equipment. But we can use the leftovers.
Here is the team:
Lizzurd is coming with us to do communications with aliens. He is wearing a damaged suit, obviously. Beowulf is in charge of protecting me using his fat belly and our best suit and weapon. sqeecoo, Ashery and Nevill are all coming along. I want to see how will the fresh recruits handle themselves in action. You all get the armored suits and combat blades. Joined on the 4th of July will lead them, and is the man responsible for all possible fuck-ups. The same battle equipment as his underlings. Zephyr Arsland is our best melee fighter (although not as gud as the Cap himself), so he gets the second vibro blade. I believe in you, son. lightbane here doesn't wield any weapons for his own safety. And is also equipped in a standard non-armoured suit. It isn't damaged, though. Stay out of trouble.
Ready? Do your thing, Azira! Just don't land RIGHT ATOP of this city/base/whatever.
*As we fly nearby looking for landing spot, more of the city(?) is revealed*
The temptation is too strong for Azira. His silent question hangs in the air.
