I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship, so I Became a Space Mercenary

The Allein system is a very prosperous system with two habitable planets, three research colonies, and one trade colony in one stellar system. Although there is no large asteroid belt like the Turmaine system, the export of high-tech products developed and produced by research colonies and the import of raw materials to make those high-tech products are thriving. There are many ships coming and going. Naturally, the pirates who aim for them will gather as such. This is an important place for the Empire, and it seems that the crackdown on pirates by the Imperial Army is quite severe. Still, it seems that not all pirates appearing in this wide stellar system can be cracked down. It means there is some work as a mercenary.

"That's the overview of the Alein system."

He applauds Mimi, who has finished explaining the Alain system in one hand, with a tablet. Mimi's face is a bit red, as if she was a little embarrassed.

"So, what is the target colony?" "Basically, the research colony seems to be off-limits, except for researchers and colonies, so we go to the trade colony." But if you ask, you may have the opportunity to go there. There is nothing interesting about going there. There are no sightseeing spots. "" It seems like you are suffocating. That is the entertainment of the people who live there "What's going on?" "Studies are just stupid things that look like entertainment, that kind of station"

Just imagine it makes me feel fluent. Is my job full of hobby like a hobby? I don't want to stay long if I go.

"Then let's turn to the trade colony. Elma."

Elma, the sub-pilot seat, steers and directs Krishna's bow toward the Alleen Trade Colony.

"I'm fifteen minutes to arrive." "Okay. Don't hesitate to watch out for the surroundings. Mimi also pays attention to radar reactions." "Yes!"

In response to my voice, Mimi watches the reaction of the subspace sensor that can be used during superluminal drive. It seems that ordinary sensors are useless if they are moving faster than light. This subspace sensor is useful. Naturally I have no idea how it works. It's a story about what a subspace is in the first place. Anyway, it can be used to explore a fairly wide range of conditions during superluminal driving. You can catch the wake of another ship, or catch the space where debris drifts after combat. Also, sometimes they catch a rescue signal though it is rare.

"Um, Hiro. I caught a rescue signal." "Why! It should be rare!" "I understand my feelings, but I can't afford to leave them alone."

In the game, I was not blamed for just passing through like a mini event, but this is not the case in this real world galaxy. A ship receiving a rescue signal has a duty to rescue unless otherwise specified.

"Yeah. Direct me to the point of origin of the rescue signal. Be careful, there is a possibility of fighting." "Yes!" "Okay"

Turn Krishna to the point where the rescue signal was sent. I don't know until I actually go, but there aren't many situations to send a rescue signal. Either something went wrong with the ship or it was attacked by a pirate. In the former case, the crew should be temporarily protected and the ship should be towed. In the latter case, donpachi cannot be avoided.

"I'll be in contact shortly. Until the superluminal drive release, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ... now!"

Don! The superluminal drive is released with a sound like the explosion sound, and Krishna appears in normal space. Immediately check the radar-five ships react. It seems that four small ships are chasing one medium-sized ship.

"I'm being attacked brilliantly. It's like a medium-sized cruise ship." "The source is that cruise ship. I'll intervene. Mimi, ask for a scan and a call." "Yes! The battleship, callsign Krishna, has caught a rescue signal. Tell the unknown ship attacking the cruise ship, please stop attacking immediately. "

Mimi scans an unknown ship and makes a recommendation to stop the attack, but their response is quite simple.

"I'm locked"

Unknown affiliation ships have already activated the weapon system. If you've locked yourself in that state, you probably won't need any more words.

"Recognized as hostile. Weapon system online. Generator output in battle mode." "I-isa, weapon system online. Power up." "Go!"

As the weapon system is activated, a portion of the hull is deformed, and four armed arms equipped with powerful heavy laser cannons are revealed. At the same time, two barrels extended from the left and right sides of the cockpit, reflecting light and emitting dull light.

"All four ships have bounty prizes."

Two of the four small ships following the cruise ship are heading here. I accelerate Krishna towards those two pirates.

"The speed of this guy-"

You don't even have to shoot first. As soon as it enters range, he fires heavy laser cannons mounted on the four armed arms, saturating the first shield with a single blow and stripping it off.

"Nan! ? Shield! ? "One"

He fired two large canister cannons, sliding each other out of a shielded pirate ship. These two cannons, also known as shotguns, are powerful weapons that fire countless fine bullets at very high speeds. It has a short range, but its power is brutal. If you fire at a ship that has lost its shield, you can make Swiss cheese in a single shot.

"I'm still evil, this shard cannon." "Shard cannon is a sloppy way of saying."

Turn off the ship in Flight Assist mode while talking silly, and turn your arms to the ass of the other ship while moving backwards.

"Fiyya-fiyaya"

Continuously illuminated blue striations pierce the assault ship's ass, tear off the shield and destroy the main thruster.

"Ya, stop!" "I hate it."

It sounds like a call for life, but it is ignored. These pirates are human debris attacking innocent transport and cruise ships, robbing cargo, killing seafarers, and in some cases even selling slaves. Even if you keep it alive, it will be harmful and useless. He loses his shield, destroys the main thruster and gets stuck, and relentlessly fires heavy laser cannons. The pirates exposed to the striations of the four heavy laser cannons exploded shortly after.

"Futatsu. Next." "Two remaining, but ... trying to escape, this is it."

Fearing that the two vessels headed for it were destroyed immediately, the two pirate ships following the cruise ship seemed to cease their attacks and attempt to leave the space.

"Ah, this bastard! A runaway cola!" 』

Communication comes back from the surviving pirates. It's a lawful guy. No, not really. The distance from those who were chasing the cruise ship is a bit far. Is this tough?

"Spirate ship has launched a super speed drive!"

Accelerate Krishna to the fullest and follow the pirates. A little more until it enters the range of the heavy laser cannon ...!

"Bye! 』

Don! The pirate ship became light with the sound of an explosion. It is not impossible to pursue following the wake, but it would not be possible to leave the attacked passenger ship.

"That damn, fast-running guy." "It was a wonderful spell for a pirates. You're sometimes there, that's what it is." "It's annoying.

You can drop it before you can escape if it is within reach of the weapon, but there is nothing you can do if you are far away like this time ... If it is a weapon that can be aimed from a farther distance, it is a different story. A large electromagnetic projection weapon.

"Well, let's connect the communication to the cruise ship. If there's no problem with the navigation, we'll catch the butts from the destroyed ship and leave it alone."

It looks cold, but it's like this. He doesn't even ask for an escort from a medium-sized cruise ship, and he doesn't have to take care of it. Of course, I ask for affiliation and ask for a reward. In this world, if you catch a rescue signal, there is an obligation to rescue the person who catches it, but the rescued person also has an obligation. It is paying the rescuer. The amount will vary depending on the baggage and passengers loaded at that time, but the amount paid for a medium-sized passenger ship will be considerable. It is unfortunate to be involved in such an incident as soon as you come to this system, but in financial terms it can be said that you are better off. As a mercenary.

"This is Koeimaru, a passenger ship belonging to Inagawa Technology. Thank you for the relief. "

A voice comes from Mimi's open line. What is Koeimaru in Inagawa Technology? Is it a so-called Japanese company? If Koeimaru is written in Kanji, is it Koeimaru or Koeimaru?

"It's safe, Koeimaru. I'm Captain Hiro, a member of the Mercenary Guild. What is the condition of the boat?" Sorry, will you escort me until the Stars arrive? 』

Until the Imperial Army arrives. A smaller ship can be towed by Krishna, but that size is a bit impossible. I would have no choice but to have an Imperial warship tow.

"Is that okay with the commission? Is the reward paid?" "Oh, I'll be paying from Inagawa Technology. I'm sorry about the amount of compensation, but I think you will have to negotiate with the head office after the escort is completed. I don't have the authority to decide on the amount of the reward. '

As a captain, is there really no authority for it? Looking at Elma, she nodded silently. It seems that there is no particular problem with the content of the story.

"I understand. Now the ship will start escorting your ship. The escort period will be until the Imperial Army arrives. The escort rewards including rescue fees will be paid by Inagawa Technology. Is such a contract okay?" "Then, the contract has been signed. Mimi, please record your current conversation." "Yes!"

Mimi responds cheerfully. Now, do you still catch the remains of the pirate ship until the Imperial Army arrives? I don't think there's anything great because I smashed it before completing the job.