Righteous Fire: Masterson

Masterson: Great, we can use all the help we can get these days.

Masterson: I heard news. I thought that gun was dangerous in your hands, but… Perhaps we can trade services. I have a friend who considers himself an expert on every fringe organisation in Gemini. He has his ear open to all underground activity, but… he’s leery of meeting new people. Somewhat paranoid. I can’t blame him. He’s pretty unpopular from exposing certain groups. But, if you could help me out I would consider introducing you.

Masterson: Well we are an academic institution, and rather needy at the moment. The constant threat from the Retros has us worried. We are disassembling the Oxford library. With the Retros on the rise, having all our knowledge in one place has become dangerous. We’ve become too big of a target. And with the Confederation occupied with the Kilrathi, we’re virtually unprotected. I need you to deliver part of our rare books collection to a safer place, Base Edom in New Constantinople. The job pays 10000. Return here afterwards. How about it?

Masterson: Hurry back for more work, and I’ll see about locating my friend.

Masterson: I know it’s not many credits, but I’m offering extended employment, and the chance to meet an invaluable contact. We’re desperate, but you would be crazy to pass up this opportunity. You’ll be back.

Masterson: I had a hunch you’d return.

Masterson: You’re to deliver a load of rare books to Base Edom in New Constantinople. Your reward will be 10000 credits.

Masterson: Good. I’ll have the books loaded immediately.

Masterson: If you want to meet my contact, you’ll have to fly my missions.

Masterson: I see you still haven’t delivered my rare books. Why is that?

Masterson: All right, then. You’re to deliver a load of rare books to Base Edom in New Constantinople. It’s that simple. Your reward will be 10000 credits.

Masterson: Good.

Masterson: Interesting. If you change your mind, I’ll be here.

Masterson: Good to see you back. We’ve been needing your help.

Masterson: The Retros are always at our throats trying to stop it, and the pirates trying to get to it. Which, of course, could mean money for you. We need someone to patrol Oxford.

Masterson: The militia reinforcements are weeks late. They’re in high demand these days. We need you to patrol each nav point, and eliminate any threats… fanatical or opportunistic. Come back here for payment.

Masterson: I can offer the usual 10000.

Masterson: Good luck. See you soon

Masterson: Patrol the nav points in Oxford. Destroy all Retro and pirate threats, and return for your 10000.

Masterson: Hurry, if you’re interested in more work.

Masterson: You must not value my opinion of your dependability. I’m sure my friend would not approve.

Masterson: Oxford Security reports increased activity in the system. Obviously, you’ve not held up your end of the deal.

Masterson: Simply Patrol all nav points of Oxford system, and return for 10000. Deal?

Masterson: You have to quit changing your mind like this. It might get in the way of the information you seek.

Masterson: Great.

Masterson: I need you to deliver part of our rare books collection to Burton in Junction. The job pays 10000. Return here afterwards. How about it?

Masterson: Hurry back for more work and I’ll see about locating my friend.

Masterson: I know you. You’ll change your tune.

Masterson: I knew you’d come back.

Masterson: Here it is. You deliver some books for me to Burton in Junction. You get 10000, and return here.

Masterson: Great. Hurry.

Masterson: Whatever you say.

Masterson: I see you still haven’t delivered books to Burton.

Masterson: Let me refresh your memory. Deliver rare books to Burton in Junction. The pay is 10000. I’ll see you back here. Once and for all, are you going to do it or not?

Masterson: Try to get it right this time.

Masterson: Why do I bother with you?

Masterson: I don’t have time to swap pleasantries. We have a freighter making the jump to Saxtogue from Nav 1, Oxford system. We’re making a series of transports of library support machinery. We believe they could be in some danger from Retro attacks. Escort the freighter and make sure it jumps out safely and return here for your payment, along with more work.

Masterson: They could arrive at any moment. Please help. Surely, 10000 credits still interests you.

Masterson: We’ll see about that.

Masterson: Unless you take this mission, consider our agreement terminated.

Masterson: Look, we need a freighter escort. Our freighters are sitting ducks without protection. The freighter is making the jump to Saxtogue at Nav 1, Oxford. I told you, if you want 10000 credits and an introduction to my friend, you need to defend it! Will you help us, or not?

Masterson: Stop stalling and save that freighter!

Masterson: Of all the… what are you doing here? Our freighters are being attacked even now! Unless you hurry up, we won’t get sufficient equipment for the reconstruction.

Masterson: What are you standing there for? Launch and escort our freighter to the jump point at Nav 1… or kiss your precious information good-bye. Please decide. Are you going to do it or not?

Masterson: Try to get it right this time.

Masterson: Dealing with you can be very frustrating.

Masterson: Great.

Masterson: I need you to deliver our Twentieth Century Artwork collection to Perry Naval Base in Perry. The job pays 10000. Return here afterwards. How about it?

Masterson: Great, I’ll see about locating my friend.

Masterson: I know you. You’ll change your tune.

Masterson: I knew you’d come back.

Masterson: Here it is. You deliver artwork to Perry Naval Base in Perry. You get 10000, and return here.

Masterson: Great. Hurry.

Masterson: Whatever you say.

Masterson: I see you still haven’t delivered the artwork to Perry Naval Base.

Masterson: Let me refresh your memory. Deliver artwork to Perry Naval Base in Perry. The pay is 10000. I’ll be see you back here. Once and for all, are you going to do it or not?

Masterson: Try to get it right this time.

Masterson: Why do I bother with you?

Masterson: Well, with your help Oxford base has transferred most of its valuables offworld, and until the Retro threat abates, we will remain an empty shell. Now the business about my contact… I’m afraid my friend is a little wary about meeting you. However, if you were able to provide reliable services to a few other employers around Gemini, then I could pass on more than just my own recommendation. Perhaps then we could talk further.

Masterson: Hold on. I’m not setting the conditions any more. I’m just making a suggestion on how to alleviate his paranoia. You had best take my advice and find a few employers around Gemini. Then we can continue our business.

Masterson: Well, with your help Oxford base has transferred most of its valuables offworld, and until the Retro threat abates, we will remain an empty shell. Now the business about my contact… I’m afraid my friend is a little wary about meeting you, and my recommendation alone is not enough. Although I have heard from one contact who says you served her well, you could ease my friend’s paranoia by adding another good report to the list. I’m sure then he would let down his guard, and I could arrange a meeting for you.

Masterson: These are his conditions, not mine. I recommend you make the investment, then return here to Oxford.

Masterson: Well, with your help Oxford base has transferred most of its valuables offworld, and until the Retro threat abates, we will remain an empty shell. Now the business about my contact… I have very good news. Multiple sources around Gemini report that you provide reliable services. So, my hitherto secret contact is now willing to meet you. His name is Monte. You will find him on Macabee base in the Nexus system. Good luck. I hope he provides you with useful information.

Masterson: I’m surprised to see you again. I have arranged the meeting between you and my friend at Macabee. What do you want now?

Masterson: Other information? You had better get with the program. Go and see Monte at Macabee in Nexus. Or do you think your good looks will bring your gun back?