Into the Black #14

Back to Basics

Name: Back to Basics
Rating: 4.36 (124 reviews)
Author: Stuart Grosse

Stuart Grosse September 4, 2018

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With his ‘troubles’ in the Confederate Senate behind him, Captain Mollen, owner of the Black Star Company, and perhaps the most infamous individual in the game, now finds himself at loose ends as the rebuilding efforts after the X’thari attack on Nuevo Edo continue. What will happen when he visits some old haunts, and tries his hand at being ‘just a starship captain’ for a little while?

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Mandatory disclaimer: This is a work of fiction, for god’s sake! These characters are not heroes in shining armor atop brilliant white steeds. Don’t take anything done here as a comment on real life. If you have triggers, consider this your warning.

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Back to Basics

More in Into the Black Series

Game Start

Choson Ring

Alpha Centauri

Aquarian Desert

Dimiya Nights

Rebuild

Pirate Hunting

Moving Forward

Staking a Claim

Entanglements

Consorting with the Consortium

Against the Swarm

Refit and Repair