Ibex Race: Swamp Thing

The following is a brief summary and an explanation of what requirements you need to meet in order to get the event to fire. Further details are provided but they contain spoilers. Don't read them unless you really want to know exactly what happens in the event.

Summary:

Event #3e in the The Need For Speed event chain.

Blaze lets you know about an upcoming race.

Event Trigger Requirements:

• The Argo is not currently traveling to a new system
• The Argo is in a system with a terran world
• You picked the Ibex RV in the event "The Need For Speed"
• Blaze is a member of the crew
• Blaze is uninjured
• You have not already completed the Swamp Thing race

Event Details:

WARNING: SPOILERS

You have a message from Blaze. Apparently we've arrived in the system just in time for a race, and she needs to know whether to sign up:

Commander, if we're going to do this race, there are a few things you need to know. This one takes place in the lowlands, so we have a few options. I can push hard and drive aggressively as long as we avoid sliding into any big rocks. On the other hand, I can play it a bit safer and hope to make up the time in the straightaways. Like most of these races, there's also an optional "shortcut" route; this one looks like it runs through a marshy area. Keep in mind that unlike BattleMechs, vehicles can get stuck. Just let me know how you'd like to proceed, and I'll get things ready to go. Of course if we don't have time, I understand.

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Option A - "Drive aggressively.":

The rolling trails of the lowlands were seemingly made for pushing machines to their limits. With Blaze's driving skills, most of the pack gradually fell behind until it came down to just three competitors. As the other two jockeyed for position, Blaze took advantage when they got in each-others' way and snagged another win.

Result:

• Morale increased by 1
• Company C-Bills increased by 100,000
• 1 race win added to season record

Option B - "Play it safe.":

Sometimes slow and steady is just slow and steady, and it doesn't win a damn thing. Following your lead, Blaze didn't push the Ibex very hard, making for a very boring race, and surprising no one by placing last.

Result:

• Morale decreased by 4
• Company C-Bills decreased by 100,000
• 1 race loss added to season record

Option C - "Take the shortcut.":

Kicking it into high gear and hitting the soft spots at speed, the Ibex barely sunk at all into the marsh, while most of the racers that tried to follow Blaze's path got stuck and were disqualified. With nearly half of the pack wallowing behind her and most of the rest taking the standard trail, Blaze rolled on to an easy win.

Result:

• Morale increased by 2
• Company C-Bills increased by 100,000
• 1 race win added to season record

Option D - "Hold off on racing for now.":

Blaze knows that contracts are more important than racing. Besides, there are plenty of other races to run.

Result:

• No change

Note: selecting this option does not lock you out of accepting the Swamp Thing race event in the future.