The small spacecraft about the size of a space fighter was discovered by the "Shadow" probe before it appeared, but Yang Yi and others did not mess around.
In fact, it is a barge that is very common in spaceports.
The main purpose of this kind of spacecraft is to help large ships dock on the spaceport. Because they only operate in the spaceport, they do not have the ability to fly across galaxies. Even if it is replaced with a larger capacity primary energy storage and a more powerful propeller, it can only sail in the star system.
Obviously, this is an island spacecraft, on a patrol mission.
Jackson stopped the "Shadow", precisely in sync with the small spacecraft.
The small spacecraft flew around the "Shadow" for a while before coming to the front of the "Shadow" and illuminating the "Shadow" cockpit with searchlights.
At this time, Yang Yi could see clearly that there was a skull and a few words on the bow of the spacecraft.
It's just that Yang Yi doesn't recognize those words.
At this time, the spacecraft sent an interrogation signal. Jackson immediately replied, stating that he was here to supply supplies and he had no intentions. Of course, in accordance with unwritten rules, Jackson informed the identity and opened up the control system of the "Shadow" for inspection. Of course, the so-called identity was only fabricated, and the control system of the "Shadow" was also manipulated by Allen.
Afterwards, the spacecraft turned to lead the way.
Yang Yi and others already knew that there were only two people on the spacecraft. Although they were equipped with weapons, they were light weapons such as small-caliber cannons, which did not pose a threat to the Shadow.
Not long after, another spaceship appeared.
This is a spaceship about the size of the "Shadow", a real pirate ship, and equipped with heavy weapons. However, this spacecraft did not attack the "Shadow", but just followed. Obviously, the pirates here are extremely cautious, and did not relax their vigilance because the "Shadow" looks like a pirate ship and Jackson's expression of goodwill. Of course, there is no trust among the pirates.
"Don't be nervous, take a good rest. At this rate, it will take more than ten hours to arrive."
"I'm afraid it won't take that long."
Jackson was taken aback for a moment, then glanced 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 separated by tens of thousands of kilometers, Jackson could clearly see that the meteorite was brightly lit, there were dozens of docks for spacecraft, and many small spacecraft shuttled between them. There are also several large pirate ships nearby, all equipped with heavy weapons with great lethality.
"Obviously, over the past 100 years, earth-shaking changes have taken place here." Yang Yi stepped forward and said, "Anyway, here is the spacecraft we need."
"If you can, it's best not to cause trouble." Lin Feng also walked over and said to Jackson, "It doesn't matter how much you spend, try to buy a spaceship. We don't need to be guilty with these pirates. It's worth the adventure for a spaceship."
Jackson nodded, expressing that he understood Lin Feng's meaning.
"Let's watch again at that time." Yang Yi sighed and said, "In this ghost place, money may not be used, and there may not be people willing to sell their spacecraft."
In this regard, Jackson did not comment, not that Yang Yi was wrong, but completely correct.
For pirates, spaceships are everything.
Without a pirate ship, is it still a pirate
Although it is not impossible for pirates to sell pirate ships, they have to be exchanged for items of equal value. Obviously, the universal currency of the Human Federation is worthless here. In fact, in the entire Southern Alpha galaxy, transactions between pirates are mainly carried out by barter. For the pirates wandering between the stars, let alone the common currency of the human federation, even the currency of the top civilization has no value. Only high-value items, such as primordial energy converters, spatial storage, or rare materials, such as protocrystals, life crystals, etc., can impress pirates. Of course, a spacecraft with advanced performance, especially fast enough, can also make pirates tempted.
Obviously, it is certainly not possible to buy a spaceship here.
As for the exchange of 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 spatial 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 only circulate among the pirates, it can show that they are still alive. As long as the news spreads, the enemy who had dealt with them in secret will reappear.
Besides, Lu Fu is in the pirate den, even if Yang Yi doesn't cause trouble, he will be troubled.
Not long after, the "Shadow" arrived near the meteorite. After being scanned and inspected, the small spacecraft following the guide approached a dock.
This is not only a space fortress, but also a busy space port.
There are more than a dozen spaceships on the dock where the "Shadow" is docked, and most of them are similar to the "Shadow", equipped with large primitive energy converters, and equipped with small spaceships for interstellar voyages. In fact, the dock where the "Dark Shadow" is 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, also known as pirate ships. Although there are personnel from the spaceport to take care of them, these ships are guarded by armed personnel, indicating that the pirates who come here are equally vigilant. There are also several patrol teams near the dock where the largest spacecraft is docked, in a posture that no one is near.
According to the arrangement, Yang Yi and Lin Feng followed Jackson out to investigate the situation, and Justin, Buck and others were responsible for going out to purchase supplies and sniffing news incidentally. Because he didn't know much about pirates and had no similar experience, all officers and soldiers of the strategic squadron such as 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, they are mad orcs, and they look like companions.
"You are not allowed to carry weapons without permission. Please leave them on the spacecraft." The man walked up and said, "We are responsible for your safety here. No one can take weapons off the spacecraft without permission. Please forgive me if unnecessary trouble has occurred."
The woman did not step forward, but remained vigilant, with both hands on the electromagnetic gun on her chest.
"Understood, we are here for the first time. I don't know the rules here. Please understand." Jackson narrowed his mouth, took off the pistol pinned to his waist, and signaled Yang Yi and Lin Feng to also take out the weapons. . In order to pretend to be pirates, all three of them carried guns.
Of course, to them, guns are just decorations, it doesn't matter whether they have them or not.
After handing over the weapon to Shen Chengwen who was here to see him off, the three people followed the two mad orcs into the floating car.
The pier is very large and it takes a lot of time to walk.
At this time, Yang Yi has already felt that there is an artificial gravity field here, indicating 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 spaceport.
There are a lot of people in it, and at a glance, you can see that all of them are not good things.
According to the explanations of the two receptionists, Yang Yi and the others must pay a deposit before leaving the spaceport. If the rules are violated here, the deposit will be deducted. If there is no credit of the Hidden Spirit Race, you can also use equivalent items for mortgage. Of course, if it is violated here, the management authority will provide equal compensation and take over the perpetrators to ensure the interests of everyone.
Obviously, Yang Yi and the others do not have the credit of the Hidden Spirit Race.
Fortunately, Jackson is experienced and brought some inventory.
After paying the deposit in accordance with the rules, the three people left the management center. After providing guidance materials to the three, the two reception staff also left.
The pier is just the outside of the fortress, and inside the fortress is another world.
Simply put, this fortress built on a meteorite is a three-dimensional space city, and it is huge enough to accommodate millions of residents.
Of course, it's also messy.
Obviously, the operators here did not make long-term plans, and did not bother to rectify internal order. In fact, this is completely unnecessary.
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 taken, and they will never return. If the situation is serious, you may not even be able to save your life.
As for what it means to "make troubles", 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 Spirit Race." Jackson sighed secretly and said, "Go to the trade center first and sell some items. If you are lucky, you will encounter some unlucky ghost. , Or a pirate who plans to wash his hands in a golden basin, we can buy a spaceship."
Yang Yi nodded without objection.
Lin Feng had no objection, after all, she didn't have much experience, and she didn't know what to do.
The trade center is not very far from the space port, mainly for the convenience of pirates who come here to buy and sell goods. It's just that the trade center is not big, it's actually an exchange. Of course, almost all pirates who come here will visit here, some to sell things, some to buy supplies.
How to sell items and how to buy items is not the turn of Yang Yi and Lin Feng to worry about, and Jackson will handle them all.
Although he is not a pirate, as a retired interstellar mercenary, Jackson is familiar with this and knows the rules of these occasions very well. You know, interstellar mercenaries also need supplies during interstellar adventure, and in many cases they can only be obtained from underground channels.
With Yang Yi and Lin Feng waiting outside, Jackson entered the exchange.