Skyripper Schematics

Energy weapons were banned by the government many years ago to give the military their edge back. While such weapons still crop up every now and then, energy weapons are often too cumbersome and dangerous for practical use. If caught with an energy weapon the penalty is high, often resulting in a long prison stretch.

I've never been much of one for following rules, which is why I've fetched my schematics for a prototype energy weapon out of storage. Ludenguard installations are great places to find parts and recent events have made me want to arm myself with something more substantial, be it legal or not. This baby should be just the thing - small enough to conceal but powerful enough to eliminate a number of foes simultaneously.

Dog's Head Log #34526

TAM
You aren't going to like this Captain...

SYRAW
Shoot.

TAM
With the hyper drive damaged we can't get to Araypter or any civilized space on our own steam. We're six days away from the nearest mass relay-

SYRAW
Then that's what we aim for.

TAM
...we only have three days of fuel left.

SYRAW
What's the nearest stop-off point?

TAM
A Ludenguard installation.

SYRAW
Where else?

TAM
That's it.

SYRAW
Well given the options, that'll have to do. How far?

TAM
Two days.

SYRAW
Food?

TAM
Enough for seven days. Should I set course for the installation?

SYRAW
...do it.

From the fringes of space...

There's usually not a lot of time for brooding onboard the Dog's Head. For once though, the opposite is true and I'm stuck with my thoughts. I'd happily take a dogfight with pirates over this. I'm not telling the crew what happened on my excursion, they can ask all they like. Speaking of which, I guess it's time to check on the others. I'll go do some Machete Toothpicks with them - that should help loosen me up. Besides, the crew were looking for me when they came out here so I can't complain too much!

Syraw out.