by Melanie Edmonds
Ship’s log, 18:25, 28 February 2214 Location: Junkpile, Lambda 1 system Status: Stationary External communications channel RAVEN SPEAKS: Starwalker, please respond. STARWALKER: This is the Starwalker. Something we can do for you, courier? RAVEN: We are approaching your position. We have a message for you from Isasimo Technologies. STARWALKER: Awaiting transmission. Another one. […]
Ship’s log, 18:53, 28 February 2214 Location: Junkpile, Lambda 1 system Status: Stationary External communications channel RAVEN SPEAKS: Starwalker, this is the Raven Speaks. STARWALKER: I hear you. You have a message for me? RAVEN: Isasimo Technologies would like to know what they can do to expedite your departure. STARWALKER: Do you have another […]
Ship’s log, 19:25, 28 February 2214 Location: Junkpile, Lambda 1 system Status: Stationary Getting the crew’s agreement to break away from Is-Tech was only the first question the captain needs to pose tonight. The second is where we go next. Okay, that’s not entirely true. From here, our next destination is the Apus constellation […]
Ship’s log, 13:37, 2 March 2214 Location: Junkpile, Lambda 1 system Status: Stationary My engines are itching. The cargo pod is loaded with supplies and fresh air scrubbers. I have enough parts scavenged from the junkpile to repair myself. My course is set. The captain hasn’t changed his mind about where we’re going, not […]
Ship’s log, 08:21, 4 March 2214 Location: Alpha Apodis system, Apus constellation Status: Wide orbit around Alpha Apodis Sol STARRY: (shipwide) Preparing to jettison cargo pod. The pirate prisoners aren’t even gone yet and I already feel lighter. As soon as the cargo bay doors sealed them inside, something relaxed in me. Perhaps […]
Chief Engineer’s log, 08:45, 4 March 2214 Location: Alpha Apodis system, Apus constellation Status: Sublight transit towards close orbit around Alpha Apodis Sol Log location: Engineering …can’t he just do it himself? I’m not the only one capable of– oh, the log’s on. Right, right. So, the captain has asked me what’s going on […]
Chief Engineer’s log, 08:50, 4 March 2214 Location: Alpha Apodis system, Apus constellation Status: Sublight transit towards close orbit around Alpha Apodis Sol Log location: Neural link from Engineering immersion chair A to internal ship systems, Circuit 249991-B16NM (Elliott is on a grassy slope inside Starry’s head. He has raised himself onto one knee, […]
Captain’s log, 17:12, 6 March 2214 Location: Home system Status: Sublight transit near Venus Log recorded: Captain’s cabin This is Captain Warwick reporting. We have made it into the Home system and are currently making our way around the dark side of Venus on our way to Earth. Starry brought us into the system […]