GalDate: 5-1-4216

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The crew were pursued by two System Fast Attack Craft, hailing the Scalawag to power down so a police cutter could board. The system law enforcement stated that they were harboring an Imperial fugitive. A third SFAC arrived on a different approach vector. It cut through the communications, identified themselves as Tannis Ortiz, and told the ships to attack the Scalawag. Being in a non-jump capable ship, Tannis said he’d reclaim the bounty from the escape pod recovered from the hull wreckage.

The company recognized the voice as one of the men they met on the train leading into the city of Rylandas. Remembering the small, scarred man that appeared to be a ball of muscle, things clicked for Syn and she realized this dangerous individual was not only a bounty hunter, but also a cybernetic augmented individual like her (however with higher priced stealth augments to hide his condition). A chase ensued with the Scalawag fleeing to the 100DTL of the system, finally able to make the jump back to Sasira.

The 5 day jump went without incident with Winston keeping to himself. Landing at the starport they were greeted by Grand Dame Vera Allister. She politely demanded the crew accompany her and Winston back to her estate, guaranteeing their safety and payment. Days passed and arrangements were made for Winston’s trial to start. Given that he surrendered himself and would be able to explain the unusual memory loss, Vera Allister was hopeful that he would be able to secure a lenient sentence. She paid the group the agreed contract amount and gave them their leave.

During the final few days in the system, Grog sought about doing monthly ship maintenance, while the others investigated the odd points of Winston’s experience. They dug through hotel logs and news items of note during that time. They discovered that a guest at the hotel of interest named Simon Vee had checked out the following day after meeting. The night after an apparent John Doe had slipped into the starport, climbed up an exhaust intake of a freighter and waited there until the ship launched, incinerating himself. Officially this was listed as a bizarre suicide but the crew had thoughts it was linked to Winston’s crime.

Days passed and USIN offers dried up. Flush with some GalCredits, the crew decided to take a stab at speculative trading. Picking up 4 loads of manufactured industrial goods, they headed off to Qarav to see what fortunes they could find.