Location: Unknown

*Inara appears sitting in her study, lounging on a dark leather couch with a bottle of brandy on the table next to her. She glances at a data pad sitting near by and starts a string of letters and numbers.*

J-1-0-0-0-1-5, J-1-2-4-7-5-3

Arbitrary designations assigned to corners of the universe that my navigational computer couldn't pinpoint. I'd heard rumors that these areas, often referred to as W-space, were death pits, worse than black holes (which we saw).

*pauses to take a drink*

After being there... I find the rumors a little bit far fetched. Where are these 'monsters of the deep' that swallow the heavily tanked marauders whole. They did prove to be a small problem for local damage absorption by the Heavy Assault Cruisers, but once Michel and I dusted off the Basilisks it was only a matter of time. The only... unsettling things I've noticed are the lack of biological debris and the fact they fired almost immediately upon our arrival, no chance to negotiate.

These drones are far more effective than any other drone I have seen, almost scary to think these could be the next step the Federation's mistake is taking. That much of an improvement in such a short time... could prove to be a problem in a few decades. Others are saying they are Jovian experiments they forgot through time; and the idea of AI with Jove tech is a bit more unsettling yet.

Unfortunately, my expertise isn't in the sciences... however, there seemed to be quite a price on the scrap we were able to collect. And right now, business is business. While being a simpler existence, ISK is a lot less prevalent in these corners of New Eden, and I'll take what I can right now.

*Jall'n comes running up to Inara from off screen holding an old leatherbound book with gold writing Galnadan's Travels, "Will you read with me?" A smile crosses Inara's face as she lets the little Amarrian girl climb onto her lap. Glancing at the camera*

Sometimes it's worth the little things like this; the safety and security of me and mine.

Now, Jall'n, wave bye to the camera and we'll read the first two chapters before you go to bed.

*Jall'n waves towards the screen with a wide smile, "Bye."*