THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

Ice Ore
Transport Missions
Formed in the icy
depths of space,
this type of
asteroid is rich in
frozen water
deposits, but
also contains
trace amounts of
various other
elements. Mining
these lumps of
ice is not very
profitable, but is
very necessary
for life forms
needing water to
survive.
Transport missions are fairy simple missions. Once
you accept a transport mission, a unique item will be
loaded into your cargo bay. These items may contain
sensitive data or equipment, such as weapons and
equipment prototypes, sensitive data discs, or
personal belongings.
Once you have received your transshipment container, all you have to
do is deliver it to the designated station. Unlike most other missions,
transport missions will pay on the spot. (You do not even have to sell
the item, you must simply dock at the station, and the dock crew will
take care of delivery for you.)
The biggest fear for a transport pilot is splashing against a 'roid, or
being shot down by rogue fighters. If you splash during the course of a
transport mission, the item will be lost, resulting in a failure.
Some complain that transport missions don't pay very well, but as a
starter pilot, a few courier runs will help you out in a hurry.
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