Interstellar Soldier

Chapter 286 Pirate Base
The small spaceship, which was about the size of a space fighter, was discovered by the "Shadow" detector before it appeared, but Yang Yi and others did not mess around.

In fact, it was a very common barge in spaceports.

The main purpose of this kind of spacecraft is to help large ships dock to the space port. Because it only operates in the space port, it does not have the ability to fly across galaxies.Even if it is replaced with a larger-capacity original energy storage and a more powerful propeller, it can only sail within the star system.

Obviously, this is a spaceship on an island, and it is on a patrol mission.

Jackson stopped the Shadow, or rather synchronized with the small craft.

The small spacecraft flew around the "Shadow" before coming to the front of the "Shadow", and illuminated the cockpit of the "Shadow" with searchlights.

At this time, Yang Yi could see clearly that there was a skull on the bow of the spaceship, and there were some words.

It's just that Yang Yi didn't understand those words.

At this time, the spaceship sent an inquiry signal.Jackson replied immediately, saying that he was here for supplies and that he had no malice.Of course, according to unwritten rules, Jackson notified his identity and opened the control system of the "Shadow" for the other party to check.Of course, the so-called identity was only fabricated, and the control system of the "Shadow" was also tampered with by Allen.

Then the ship turned and led the way.

Yang Yi and others already knew that there were only two people on the spaceship. Although it was equipped with weapons, they were only light weapons such as small-caliber cannons, which did not pose a threat to the "Shadow".

Not long after, another spaceship appeared.

It was a ship about the size of the Shadow, a real pirate ship, and it was armed with heavy weapons.However, this spaceship did not attack the "Shadow", but just followed.Obviously, the pirates here were extremely cautious and did not let down their vigilance because the "Shadow" looked like a pirate ship and Jackson expressed goodwill.Of course, there is no trust between pirates.

"Don't be nervous, everyone, take a good rest. At this speed, it will take more than ten hours to arrive."

"I'm afraid it won't be that long."

Jackson was taken aback for a moment, and looked back, only to understand why Yang Yi said that.

Under the guidance of that spacecraft, the "Shadow" did not fly to the planet, but flew towards a large meteorite tens of thousands of kilometers away.

That is not an ordinary meteorite, but a space fortress!
Although it was tens of thousands of kilometers away, Jackson could see clearly that the meteorite was brightly lit, and there were dozens of docks for spaceships to dock, and many small spaceships shuttled among them.There are also several large pirate ships nearby, all of which are equipped with heavy weapons with great lethality.

"Obviously, earth-shaking changes have taken place here in the past 100 miles or so." Yang Yi stepped forward and said, "Anyway, here is the spaceship we need."

"If you can, it's best not to cause trouble." Lin Feng also came over and said to Jackson, "It doesn't matter how much money you spend, try to buy a spaceship. We don't need to fight against these pirates. Well worth the risk for a ship."

Jackson nodded, expressing that he understood what Lin Feng meant.

"Let's see when the time comes." Yang Yi sighed and said, "In this ghost place, money may not be spent, and no one may be willing to sell their spaceship."

Jackson did not comment on this, not that Yang Yi was wrong, but completely correct.

To a pirate, a spaceship is everything.

Without a pirate ship, is it still called a pirate?

Although it is not impossible for the pirates to sell the pirate ship, they must be exchanged for items of equal value.Obviously, the common currency of the Human Federation is worthless here.In fact, throughout the Southern Alpha system, trade among pirates was primarily by way of barter.For pirates wandering among the stars, not to mention the universal currency of the Human Federation, even the currency of the top civilization has no value at all.Only high-value items, such as original energy converters, space storage devices, or rare materials, such as original crystals and life crystals, can impress pirates.Of course, a spaceship with advanced performance, especially fast enough, can also tempt pirates.

Obviously, it is definitely impossible to buy a spaceship here.

As for exchanging items, there are also problems.

Although Yang Yi and the others do not lack high-value goods, you must know that there are a large number of original crystals in Yang Yi's space storage, and there are tens of thousands of original energy converters from the unique family. A spaceship, but as long as Yang Yi takes out these things, even if they are only circulated among pirates, it can show that they are still alive.As long as the news spread, the enemy who was against them in the dark would appear again.

Besides, if Yang Yi didn't cause trouble in the pirate's lair, even if Yang Yi didn't cause trouble, he would get into trouble.

Not long after, the "Shadow" came near the meteorite.After being scanned and checked, the small spaceship that followed the guide approached a pier.

This is not only a space fortress, but also a busy space port.

There are more than a dozen spaceships on the pier where the "Shadow" is docked, and most of them are similar to the "Shadow", equipped with large-scale original energy converters, and equipped with small spaceships for interstellar navigation.In fact, the pier where the "Shadow" docked is mainly used to moor small spaceships.On the pier next to it, there are some large spaceships, and all of them are armed spaceships, that is, pirate ships.Although there are personnel from the spaceport to take care of them, these spaceships are guarded by armed personnel, which shows that the pirates who come here are equally vigilant.Near the pier where the largest spaceship was docked, there were several patrol teams, with a posture of keeping strangers away.

According to the arrangement, Yang Yi and Lin Feng went out with Jackson to investigate the situation, and Justin, Buck and others were responsible for going out to buy supplies and inquire about the news by the way.Because they don't know much about pirates and have no similar experience, all the officers and soldiers of the strategic squadron including Shen Chengwen stayed on the "Shadow".

When Yang Yi and Lin Feng followed Jackson out of the "Shadow", the two pirates were already waiting outside.

A man and a woman are wild beasts, and they look like companions.

"You are not allowed to carry weapons without permission. Please leave them on the spaceship." The man stepped forward and said, "We are responsible for your safety here. Without permission, no one can take weapons off the spaceship, so as not to Sorry for the unnecessary trouble.”

The woman did not step forward, but kept vigilant all the time, with her hands on the electromagnetic gun on her chest.

"Understood, we are here for the first time, and I don't know the rules here, please understand." Jackson pursed his lips, took off the pistol pinned to his waist, and signaled Yang Yi and Lin Feng to take out their weapons as well. .In order to pretend to be pirates, all three of them carried guns.

Of course, to them, guns are just decoration, and it doesn't matter much whether they have them or not.

After handing over the weapons to Shen Chengwen who came to see him off, the three of them followed the two wild beastmen onto the hover car.

The pier is huge and it takes a lot of time to walk.

At this time, Yang Yi already felt that there is an artificial gravity field here, which indicates that there must be a primary energy converter inside the fortress, and it is a large primary energy converter.

Not long after, the three arrived at the management center of the space port.

There were a lot of people inside, and it was obvious from a glance that none of them were good things.

According to the two receptionists, Yang Yi and the others had to pay a deposit before leaving the spaceport. If they violated the rules here, the deposit would be deducted.If you don't have the credit points of the Hidden Eldar, you can also use equivalent items as collateral.Of course, if there is a violation here, the management authority will provide reciprocal compensation and undertake the perpetrators, so as to ensure the interests of all.

Obviously, Yang Yi and the others don't have the credit of the Hidden Spirit Race.

Fortunately, Jackson is experienced and brought some stock.

After paying the deposit according to the rules, the three left the management center.After providing the three people with guidance materials, the two reception staff also left.

The pier is just the outside of the fortress, and the inside of the fortress is another world.

To put it simply, this fortress built on the meteorite is a three-dimensional space city, and it is so huge that it can accommodate millions of residents.

Of course, it's also messy.

Obviously, the operators here did not make long-term plans, so they did not bother to rectify the internal order.In fact, there is no need for this at all.

Is it possible to make pirates obey the law?
According to the reception staff, there is only one rule here, that is, don't cause trouble.No matter who it is, as long as they take the initiative to cause trouble, they will be severely punished, at least they will be deported, and they will never be allowed to return.If the situation is serious, I'm afraid I can't even save my life.

As for what "provoking trouble" is, the reception staff did not explain.

"Where are you going now?"

"If we want to keep a low profile, we have to try to get some credits from the Hidden Eldar." Jackson sighed secretly, and said, "Go to the trade center first and sell some items. If you are lucky, you will meet some unlucky ghost , or pirates who are planning to wash their hands, we can buy a spaceship."

Yang Yi nodded without any objection.

Lin Feng also had no objection, after all, she didn't have much experience, so she didn't know what to do.

The trade center is not very far from the space port, mainly for the convenience of the pirates who come here to buy and sell items.However, the trade center is not big, it is actually an exchange.Of course, almost all the pirates who come here will come here for a stroll, some to sell things, some to buy supplies.

How to sell items and how to buy items is not up to Yang Yi and Lin Feng to worry about, it is up to Jackson to handle it.

Although he is not a pirate, but as a retired interstellar mercenary, Jackson is familiar with this and knows the rules in these occasions very well.You must know that interstellar mercenaries also need supplies when going on interstellar adventures, and in many cases they can only be obtained from underground channels.

Asking Yang Yi and Lin Feng to wait outside, Jackson entered the exchange.

(End of this chapter)