----------This is what happens when you're really, really bad...PIRATES BEWARE!----------
UPDATE 09 Nov 2010: After a long break from playing X3TC I have finally returned to continue the DiD. Expect some big plot developments and a shocking twist that will blow your mind! Feedback more than welcome...



(Please note: No mods or scripts were injured during the making of this DiD... they weren't even used.)
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Part I: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Part II: Chapter 1, 2...
Latest Chapter: Credits and Credibility
Uploaded: 11 Nov 2010
DiD Rules
Tip Of The Day: 1, 2...
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Mods Installed:
--None--
Scripts Installed:
Cycrow's Cheat Package (only used right at the start)
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Everyone JOIN IN!
This is a join in DiD. Anyone and Everyone may post or contribute towards the entire plot. Everyone can literally be part of the story by either contributing tips, ideas, plot ideas, suggestions or they may also post from the perspective of any generic character or witness of Derrik's mishaps. There are some basic rules, to those who want to post from a person's perspective in the story:
- You can post anything to do with the X-Universe portrayed in Derrik's adventures, but please, as long as it does NOT conflict with the main plot or characters.
- Take on the role of any generic character to add flavour and interest to the DiD story, such as even a subplot.
- If you want an actual character in the DiD feel free to apply for future roles.
- I have made the original save available for those who want to "play along". Available <<<here>>>. Be informed though, it is a SAV file and not an actual scripted "start" - I might add that later.
To anyone wanting to play the same start, just put the save in your My Documents\Egosoft\save folder. It will, however, overwrite the one you had there before, but you can rename the save to take up a different savegame slot. Or use a savegame manager, which I have very usefully forgotten the link for.
As usual, feedback is always welcome. I'm always on the look out for suggestions and even criticisms as I'm keeping a very open mind regarding the DiD.

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Keep up to date with the Characters!
Character List (Players)
Derrik "the Dragon" Dream - Main Character (DragonDream)
Alexander Corstorphine - Business Partner, Co-Pilot of Derrik Dream (LordForrester)
Ian “Luckshot” Oldrin – Newbie Pilot (RyuKazuha)
Character List (Non-Players)
Gobanis Gustiosanis IV - Yaki Prince
Senator Hughes - Member of the Argon Senate
Senator Rolland - Member of the Argon Senate
Charlene Hudson – XUN News Presenter
President Mac Donald - First Argon President in DiD
Senator Toff E. Noze – Argon election rival, member of the Argon Senate
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Prologue
Derrik "the Dragon" Dream, was a man of dignity. A man of loyalty. A man of pride and honour. A man higher in the ranks than any other pilot in the universe. A man who had served the Argon Federation for two decades. And he'd just about had enough of it.
His father always used to say to him: "Son, look at the stars. There is a place among them, reserved just for you... One day you will be a man of great honour, and people will look up to you. You will serve the Argon Federation such as I have and you will do them proud.
"But father? What if I don't want to be a man of honour? What if I want to be a famous pirate like grandfather?"
"Nonsense. Your grandfather was a famous coward, that's what he was. It served him right to be shot down by the Federation. If you grow up to be like him, you're gonna regret it..."
Well 25 years later, and he was regretting ever joining the Federation. Sure he was a famous man looked up to by thousands, but being restricted to the law drove him crazy. He wanted to be the most notorious pirate, just like his grandfather. So, one day he rode off with his Colossus deep into Pirate space. Sitting at the North Gate of Maelstrom he waited and waited for his target. For days he sat there, nothing... Then he saw his target. An Argon Mercury Hauler. The Mercury didn't stand a chance against the Colossus and dropped it's freight on the sight of fire. Derrik "the Dragon" Dream laughed to himself as he caught his first catch of the day.
The next few minutes cannot be repeated in front of Derrik, for the shock it gave him. There was a blinding flash of light as three Argon Titans jumped in.
"Derrik Dream. You have betrayed the Argon government. The Senate has ordered your immediate execution on Argon Prime."
"Well, you're gonna have to get me then," he said calmly. He then turned to his Navigator. "Charge up jumpdrive to Danna's Chance."
"Error loading jumpdrive Captain. Jumping aborted."
"What are you doin?! GET US OUT OF HERE NOW!!!"
These were Derrik's last words as the Colossus was hit by many PPC's and the shields were destroyed. Derik ran to his escape pod and ejected as soon as he was in it. He felt tears fill his eyes as he saw his dear ship destroyed. Luckily, the explosion was so enormous that the Titan's didn't spot the escape pod and jumped back to Argon Prime to confirm Derrik's assasination. Meanwhile the escape pod had docked at the Pirate Base and Derrik miserably made his way to the pub.
He sat down at the bar and ordered a pint of Space Fuel. A Teladi came and sat next to him. He nudged Derrik on the shoulder.
"You look as if you lost a fleet," he said sympathetically.
"I did."
"Ahhh, I see. Once, long ago, I lost a massive war fleet when it wassss attacking Argon One. We were trying to board it, but failed. So tell me, why you spend your time with the filthy no-good pirates? You are not their scum..."
"My grandfather was a pirate. A very famous one. I guess, since I was small I wanted to be like him. Not having to live by the rules"
"Then I have a sssssuggestion. Come with me, I will show you the true nature of pirating. Not with these scum."
Derrik now for the first time looked directly at the Teladi. He heart pounced hard in his throat when he realized who he was speaking to.
"Gobanis Gustiosanis IV! You are the Yaki Prince! We have battled many times against each other in Home of Light..."
"Well, a pleasure to finally meet you then. No hard feelings on the killings in battle then. After all, we were both just doing our job..."
"Are you kidding? Hard feelings? Of course not. You are one of the greatest pirates that ever lived. It is a pleasure to meet you."
"Come with me and join the Yaki. We will one day be more coordinated than even the Argon Military. But...eh...you will first need a new ship, no?"
{moved from X-Universe; see note - Carlo}