Entry 1
Another cycle done. Dust motes danced in the cockpit lights as I finally powered down the Phoenix. Phoenix is holding up well. She's earned her name. These trade routes to the Outer Rim are starting to wear on a person. Today was a mixed bag, a whole mess of mixed actually. The Xylar outpost was… less than profitable. They’d taken a solid hit to their agriculture output after that meteor shower, and no one's got any credits to spare for luxury imports. My synth-silk from Cygnus Prime is just about as appealing as a mud pie. I managed to offload a few units of the cheap protein paste. Enough for the fuel costs back to Haven, thankfully.
But the real work began after I docked. Haven’s the only place I can truly sort this mess. Spent three solid hours just pulling inventory from the Phoenix, the Mule, and the Hydra cargo holds. My back is screaming. The real issue is the junk. Not the cargo that didn't sell. No, the other junk. The stuff I’d salvaged, pieces of broken down ships, abandoned construction nodes. All the odds and ends that aren’t part of a matched set, or not in a single saleable quantity. This trip had a glut of maintenance gear, bits and bobs I couldn’t pass up but not exactly what others are looking for.
I need to make logs. Detailed logs. And price everything out individually. I refuse to let this stuff just take up space. Waste is the enemy.
Phoenix Cargo Hold Analysis
* Item: Power Core (Inert, salvaged from derelict freighter)
* Notes: 78% efficiency rating. No obvious damage. Requires minor recalibration (I have the tools). Might sell to a smaller freighter outfit.
* Price Range: 250-350 credits (Negotiable with recalibration).
* Logistics: Needs secure storage. Flammable. Tagged as salvage #PC-77-A.
* Item: Power Core Conduits (Assorted lengths and connections)
* Notes: Good condition. Some minor oxidation. Common connectors, so good for basic repairs.
* Price Range: 20-50 credits per section (Depends on length).
* Logistics: Store in small bins. Tagged #PCC-1 to #PCC-12.
* Item: Diagnostic Tool Kit (Partial, various probes and connectors)
* Notes: Missing the main monitor. Probe tips are valuable though.
* Price Range: 70-100 credits (As a parts kit).
* Logistics: Store in designated tool box. Tagged #DTK-Salv.
Mule Cargo Hold Analysis
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* Item: Navigation Module (Damaged outer casing, internals intact)
* Notes: Needs repairs to the housing. Internal gyros functional.
* Price Range: 100-150 credits (As an incomplete or part module).
* Logistics: Store in padded box. Tagged #NM-Salv.
* Item: Assorted Fasteners (Various sizes, metallic alloy)
* Notes: Standard issue. Good for multiple fields.
* Price Range: 1 credit per fastener. 50 credit bundles.
* Logistics: Organize in bins by size. Tagged #FAS-01 to #FAS-04
Hydra Cargo Hold Analysis, Cycle 37, Day 114
* Item: Life Support Module Filter Cartridges (Used, but reusable)
* Notes: Require cleaning and new seals. Useful for small homesteads.
* Price Range: 10 credits per cartridge.
* **Logistics:** Stored in specialized container. Tagged #LSM-01 to #LSM-06
* Item: Emergency Lighting Unit (Partial, various bulbs and wiring)
* **Notes:** Some minor wiring damage. Bulbs functional.
* Price Range: 30-50 credits assembled. 2 credits per bulb.
* Logistics: Organized in a secure case. Tagged #ELU-01 to #ELU-04
Entry 3
My fingers are numb. The good news is, now I have an idea of what I'm working with. The power core, with some work, could be a good sell at the next station. The conduits should sell piecemeal, and the nav module could net a decent sum if I repair that casing, but it would take too long in my experience. Maybe I need to find a fixer for it, someone who might give me a cut of the repair costs.
This stuff isn't just junk; it's potential credits. It’s survival. Each piece is a puzzle, a challenge. And honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way.
The markets are fickle, but my understanding of what people need is better. Tomorrow, I’m heading to Nexus. Word is, the independent mining colonies there are always on the lookout for replacement parts.
Time to hit the bunk on the Phoenix.