Olibyan sat drinking a cold dark lager from a glass that looked much to expensive to hold beer. Probably custom, if he knew Bleys at all. He sat nearby, watching ships dock and undock through the large view screen. Bleys was worrying what looked like brandy from an equally expensive snifter.
"A whole lot of those Gnosis, coming and going.", offered Olibyan before taking another swallow of the lager.
"Quite. Marvelous ships. Its been some time since Jove tech surfaced on the open market.", Bleys mused. He still stared at the large view screen which carried the illusion of being a window. Windows were incredibly expensive on stations, let alone here in Jita.
Olibyan noticed yet another Gnosis working its way through traffic and towards the docks. "Can't say I care much for the lines. Looks fragile.", Olibyan stated. "Reminds me of a pig made from glass."
"That is not what makes it beautiful, my good man.", Bleys corrected. "The material engineering of the materials used is outstanding. Even the shield technologies are decades ahead of current science."
"Still looks like a pig in space to me. And a clumsy one."
Bleys turned from the view screen to consider Olibyan. "Harsh judgement, coming from a capital pilot."
"Just calling it as I see it. A Hurricane could do lapse around that. Hell, most Battlecruisers could.", Olibyan pointed out.
"Most battlecruisers are not so easily flown by rookies either." Bleys seemed to be getting a little annoyed, "How many Battlecruisers do you know with six lows AND mids? How many have such rounded turret, missile, and drone bonuses?"
"Its only comparable to a five percent hull bonus, or ten on the drones.", Olibyan allowed.
"Yes, but without months of training to reach twenty five percent." Bleys was much more annoyed now.
"Only five bonused weapons. Turns like a brick, I am told."
"Its an exploration ship. Not exactly intended for dog fights, my good man." Bleys took a sip of his brandy. "Still, do not forget those drones. You would be surprised at the damage output the ship is capable of."
"Numbers on paper. I still don't see why you sold four perfectly good Vindicators to buy up Gnosis." Olibyan frowned into his beer, "Those ARE good ships."
"I can buy more Vindicators anytime. Jove tech is rarely released. Besides, my good man, Vindicators are at a six month high. It was time to sell, as it were."
"Maybe."
"You need more imagination, old friend." Bleys stated as he turned back to the view screen. The two continued to drink in silence for a time, watching yet another Gnosis undock.
