Jul 28, 2025 3:12 am
Mora Near Space Control has MISS FORTUNE on their schedule for launch at 1300. It will take approximately 7 1/2 hours to reach the 100-diameter limit, thus you should be able to 'jump' any time after 2030. There is a very large amount of space traffic around Mora, but Mora Control does a good job of routing ships efficiently.
Thessa Ting has settled into her stateroom a couple of days ahead of departure. Fairly unusual, but she's paid an extra 600cr for the priveledge. Though she expressed displeasure at the amount, she apparently doesn't hold any grudge. She doesn't hole up in the stateroom much; but comes out at the usual meal times, plus makes copious use of the Passenger Lounge exercise equipment and entertainment module. Her only noticeable quirk is her visceral dislike for LC Rains, but she seems affable and open with other crew.
Checking in on her stateroom reveals no contraband or anything out of the ordinary. Her only baggage is the 'smart' follower-case, which is quiescent since entering the stateroom. Thessa shows paperwork for its contents certified by Mora/Imperium Customs and Security. The bag is clearly highest Imperium tech and it would be very difficult to tamper with it or gain access without Thessa's consent...
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Your other two High Passengers arrive a few hours prior to departure in normal fashion. They bring with them the normal amount of baggage expected of Travellers; each with a carry-bag plus a larger travel case. "Monseur et Madame LeFrontaine" the well dressed 'Solomani' gentleman presents normal travel documents. "I am Theodorick, but please to call me 'Terry'. And this is my spouse, Adriana." The sophont in question nods shyly. Its unclear what their gender might be, though their papers indicate 'human-female'. They do look rather young as compared to the middle-aged 'Terry'. But the gentleman seems relaxed and cheery. "We are going to Fornice on Holiday" he offers. "I own a small restaurant in Wavecrest City..."startown" as it is sometimes called. 'Chez Terry'. I wasn't sure if we'd be able to shut down for a month , so we only decided to travel last moment. My cousin has taken charge while we go away. Adriana has family on Fornice, and we intend to visit them at Port-au-Prince, one of the larger Arcologies. Have you been there?"
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Your middle passenger, "Shaky", arrives less than an hour before departure. Almost at the point you might give up on him. He carries only a small carry-bag plus a lock-box which he hands over immediately along with his papers. "Aepheon Telom" is his documented name. A stocky human-male of perhaps 50 standard-years. In good condition physically, perhaps some sensory implants and vision enhancements; but subtle ones. Dressed well in standard Mora business attire, looking more affluent than his insistance on "middle passage" might have indicated.
"The lock-box has my two firearms; body-pistol and compact SMG. Plus normal ammunition. The customs certification is here..." He hands that over. "Free-lance personal security is my trade. Going to Fornice for my client.
"I won't be any trouble. Sorry about the late arrival...but that kind of thing comes with the territory sometimes."
Thessa Ting has settled into her stateroom a couple of days ahead of departure. Fairly unusual, but she's paid an extra 600cr for the priveledge. Though she expressed displeasure at the amount, she apparently doesn't hold any grudge. She doesn't hole up in the stateroom much; but comes out at the usual meal times, plus makes copious use of the Passenger Lounge exercise equipment and entertainment module. Her only noticeable quirk is her visceral dislike for LC Rains, but she seems affable and open with other crew.
Checking in on her stateroom reveals no contraband or anything out of the ordinary. Her only baggage is the 'smart' follower-case, which is quiescent since entering the stateroom. Thessa shows paperwork for its contents certified by Mora/Imperium Customs and Security. The bag is clearly highest Imperium tech and it would be very difficult to tamper with it or gain access without Thessa's consent...
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Your other two High Passengers arrive a few hours prior to departure in normal fashion. They bring with them the normal amount of baggage expected of Travellers; each with a carry-bag plus a larger travel case. "Monseur et Madame LeFrontaine" the well dressed 'Solomani' gentleman presents normal travel documents. "I am Theodorick, but please to call me 'Terry'. And this is my spouse, Adriana." The sophont in question nods shyly. Its unclear what their gender might be, though their papers indicate 'human-female'. They do look rather young as compared to the middle-aged 'Terry'. But the gentleman seems relaxed and cheery. "We are going to Fornice on Holiday" he offers. "I own a small restaurant in Wavecrest City..."startown" as it is sometimes called. 'Chez Terry'. I wasn't sure if we'd be able to shut down for a month , so we only decided to travel last moment. My cousin has taken charge while we go away. Adriana has family on Fornice, and we intend to visit them at Port-au-Prince, one of the larger Arcologies. Have you been there?"
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Your middle passenger, "Shaky", arrives less than an hour before departure. Almost at the point you might give up on him. He carries only a small carry-bag plus a lock-box which he hands over immediately along with his papers. "Aepheon Telom" is his documented name. A stocky human-male of perhaps 50 standard-years. In good condition physically, perhaps some sensory implants and vision enhancements; but subtle ones. Dressed well in standard Mora business attire, looking more affluent than his insistance on "middle passage" might have indicated.
"The lock-box has my two firearms; body-pistol and compact SMG. Plus normal ammunition. The customs certification is here..." He hands that over. "Free-lance personal security is my trade. Going to Fornice for my client.
"I won't be any trouble. Sorry about the late arrival...but that kind of thing comes with the territory sometimes."
