EVE Online | Buck Reece: Suddenly Spaceships

A Change of Pace

It's been three days since the attack on Suddenly Spaceships. Sirus decided that the few days after would be used for some downtime for the alliance members and that we would still be running the Standing Fleet but it would be more relaxed and only during Alliance Industry operations. Our members had really come a long way; their piloting skills had vastly improved and so Alex, Lucas and I decided that we would use the time to get some training in for our members and focus on fleet cooperation. For us there was no need for rest and it would only slow down the progression of our plans and make us complacent. The early hours of this morning were spent running some drills on small gang engagements. After the long hours I decided to return back to my room for a short break.

On entering my room, I peeled my tablet away from my wrist and placed it on my desk. My room was well lit with the usual blaring sun piercing my blinds. I beamed the contents of my tablet on to my computer and opened my EVEMails. Whilst it was configuring, I decided to grab a Quafe out of the fridge. Quafe was a Gallentean manufactured soft drink and one of the most popular brands in the universe. It was a mango and grape-tasting soda with intense hydrating properties. As I returned back to my computer an EVEMail, a few down the unread list, caught my eye. It was from Neomaro and the subject read, An Interesting Proposal.

My stomach danced. Seeing this EVEMail made me very excited. I had big plans on the go, however, I would be lying to deny that an adventure with the original crew would sway me. I sat down in front of my almost transparent monitor and enlarged the message.

Hey Buck,

How are things? Miss you buddy! I know you've got things going on in null, but I've got a proposal for ya.

I was in a bar in Amarr and I got talking to this guy, M10Tank, about the old times and the things we had achieved in the past. It turns out he has got a stupid amount of ISK and has been looking for the right people to start a project with. The project would consist of building up an alliance to a vast size out in Highsec / Lowsec, growing assets and going and taking some space out in Nullsec and he would back it financially.

Well, we struck a deal and made a plan. I would be leading the alliance and we would have, you, Vulkan, Lucas and Alex on the leadership team along with M10Tank having a seat at the table because, obviously it's his ISK and all that. Vulkan's in. We have a home system, a flagship corporation and we're starting to put together the plan for the next 6 months. We could really use you in on this! I think it would be fun.

If you're in, you will know where to find us!

Neo

My brain ticked over for a split second and I knew exactly what to do. These two plans could compliment each other, enhance each other in fact. I shot out of my seat and grabbed my jacket, heading towards the door and slamming it behind me. I was so caught in the moment that I bumped straight in to Lucas and Alex.

"Oh shit, sorry lads," I said, attempting to swerve out of the way. "Where're you off, Buckeroo?" asked Alex, gathering himself back together.

"I was actually coming to find you guys, to be fair. I was going to ping the corp members for a quick get together. Have you had an EVEMail from Neo?" I asked, speaking overly quickly.

"Yeah, we were just coming to speak to you about it, 'cause we know there's a lot going on here. I'd be down, really. It sounds like a lot of fun," said Lucas, enthusiastically.

"The only bloody annoying thing is I've only just moved out here!" exclaimed Alex, raising his voice and laughing lightly.

"Well, I actually think that the plans could lead to collaboration. Come on, let's get the team together and see who's coming with us! I'll explain when we get there," I said, starting to walk down the corridor.