Having nowhere near the cash to purchase the Osprey was disappointing to say the least. I mean, a deal like this only comes once in a lifetime. I'd probably be more likely to roll 3 consecutive 20's in one of Hint's annual D & D/heavy drinking game. At least then I would force everyone else to finish their entire drink (if you didn't leave the game unable to stand, you didn't quest hard enough).
Time to rig the dice, i guess.
How could I possibly get a loan for the money? The Teladi "Bank" usually charged outrageous rates and had a nasty habit of repossessing your stuff if you paid even a minute too late.
Then I got a stupid idea.
It would never work.
It was terribily stupid and probably suicidal.
Steal...erm...take money from the pirates. I mean, they're all just a bunch of drunk, high, bullies, right?
Luckily I spied a Pirate Guild fighter flying around nearby. After listening to his biting insults over comms about my appearance, my mother, and certain bodily functions, I made my proposal. I wanted to take a loan of 2.5mil and would be willing to work off the debt.
At least that was what I told him.
Some haggling, bribing, and insult swapping later, and I was the proud owner of a new set of 2.5 million credits. The pirate warned me not to try any funny business and have the 500 space weed delivered to any Pirate Guild Base.
Yea, sure thing bub. A question formed in the back of my mind: What was he planning to do with 500 space weed? Intoxicate thousands of people? Pirates sure were funny sometimes.
Now back to business. I've got a ship to purchase.......
[Author's Note]: Yes, I know, I cheated myself in an extra 2.5 million.
But the Osprey deal was all legit. Just wait until you see what was on it.....[/Author's Note]