Have you played Elite back in the 80s ?

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   subSTRATA 
   Tuesday, 9 July 2013

   First time played Elite on Amiga500 actualy, didn't liked it much. My favourite game at that time was Sid Meier's Pirates!

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   Mircea Popescu 
   Saturday, 13 July 2013

   That wasn't bad either.

   Here's a little something fresh from the game :

   FW: 2013 expired license + survey
   From: Judith Aguilar
   Sent: 2013.07.13 11:56
   To: Abh Academy,

   wtf ... Kill: Judith Aguilar (Capsule)

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   2013 expired license + survey
   From: ST0NER SMURF
   Sent: 2013.07.13 10:05
   To: Judith Aguilar,

   Greetings, fellow Capsuleer,

   It has come to our attention that you have been using auto pilot without a license. As you are probably aware, auto pilot licenses have been required to use auto pilot since the Pilot Protection Act was signed. The main reason behind this Act was to help prevent the many of the accidents caused from by the use of auto pilot.

   We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by the loss of your ship, but when it comes to pilot safety, we found that actions speak louder than words.

   If you wish to continue using auto pilot, to you will be required to apply for a 1 year license. The application fee will be determined by the class of the permit you are applying for. The classes are broken down as follows:

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   Class E: Single Member
   25 mil

   Class D: 10 members or less.
   50 mill

   Class C: 11 - 25 members.
   75 mill

   Class B: 26 - 50 members.
   100 mill

   Class A: 51 - 100 members.
   150 mill

   Class S: 100+ members.
   200 mill

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   it will only protect you from high sec ganking. It will not protect you against wars or low sec roams.

   If you wish to apply, send the application fee to Mr Vrix , with the class you are applying for in the description. Your application fee will be processed within 24 hours, and you will receive a confirmation mail when it has been accepted. All questions and comments can be sent to ST0NER SMURF

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   Survey
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   Dear Victim, Congratulations on your ship/pod loss!!

   Please help us make our ganking service better by filling out and returning this simple survey.

   I was killed by ______ on date _____ in system _______

   How was your death? too fast/too slow/about right_______
   Are you angered by your death? Yes/No ________

   Will you be taking revenge? Yes/No _______

   If taking revenge, who will you be hunting? ________

   Do you care to take up membership in our begging programme to possibly get your loss back? Yes/No _______

   are you planning to replace the loss? Yes/No_______
   if yes where? _______

   Thank you and please return this survey in good time.

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   Hpy Song
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   ♫ When your pod gets blown to bits ♪♫ And you lose your implant fits ♪\☻/ Don't worry ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ Be Happy \☻/

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   The guy lost ~a quarter billion in implants in that little adventure.

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   subSTRATA 
   Sunday, 21 July 2013

   "Pilot Protection Act"
   "Dear Victim, Congratulations on your ship/pod loss!!"

   LOL!

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   Mircea Popescu 
   Sunday, 21 July 2013

   Hehe yep. They do have a sense of humour.

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