Brute Force

Site 2B, Cassini Belt
Caselton, Federated Suns
10 September 3069

Every once in a while, you get a contract offer that you have to take—not because it’s a peach or on some exotic ocean world, but because it’s the proverbial “tough nut.” Caselton, at first glance, is one of them.

A challenge, to be sure, but the payoff is worth it. Seems Mr. askai’s employers are all hot to trot in cracking this particular nut. Several clauses of the contract contain so much legalese, they practically scream “corporate,” but other parts seem ill defined. after brief but intense negotiations, your unit landed the contract to break open site 2B, part of the Caselton Mining Corporation’s string of germanium mines.

Why take it when it looks so tough? Ego. Break this sucker and bragging rights are yours—as well as a justified increase in rates. And right now, with mercs under the microscope everywhere, nailing a place like this can only enhance your reputation, guaranteeing more solid work ahead.

Time to break out those nutcrackers. so where is the rest of the crew?

Text Mesage to CEO Alberto Henderson, Caselton Mining Corporation

Somebody hit Site 2B. Fat lot of good those Davion Guards did us. Apparently they got outgunned by a bunch of low-life mercs. As far as we know they didn’t even take anything. Just blew the power generator and scrammed. I have a repair crew on the way. As soon as I know more, I will be in touch.