Chapter 1: The Mysterious Transmission

In the vast cosmos of the Stanton system, the name ArcCorp had long stirred the imaginations of explorers, traders, and treasure hunters alike. It was a world dominated by towering megacities and sprawling urban landscapes, but today, it was about to reveal a secret hidden beneath its pristine oceans.

Four men, each with their unique skills and quirks, were on the brink of an adventure that would take them beyond the edge of known space. Reed, the seasoned captain, led the crew, while Dimitrius, a grizzled pilot with a knack for underwater navigation, prepared the submersible. Smut, the eccentric engineer, was tasked with ensuring the dive equipment was in top condition, and Meepowski, the quiet but brilliant alien technology specialist, pored over the mission data.

If you are like me, you approached Star Citizen with no small amount of wonderment and awe.  I have been following this developer since the wild days of Wing Commander (que that awesome launch music sequence).  For me, that was college in the 90s.  Yeah…I am old.  Now that I am in my 50s I look for something else for my much abbreviated game play time.   Enter Star Citizen.  A game that will (eventually) offer each player a unique experience that can be tailored towards whatever playstyle you desire.  PvP…PvE…exploration…piracy…trading…scavenging…there are vast possibilities!   For me, the big draw is mining. 

Dimitrius was sitting in a wrought iron chair in front of a small cantina which itself was situated in the middle of a sparse grouping of featureless buildings. Technically a mining colony long past its prime, the surrounding sand-colored, single story dwellings provided little respite from a mild and ceaseless wind. The perpetual hot breeze caused dust to constantly shift, glazing a barely visible street with ever-changing patterns of graininess. In the empty distance, an orange setting sun hung low in the haze of a seemingly infinite desert.

He suddenly looked up from his mobiglass and saw Meepowski casually sitting down in the available chair across the small table from him.