This random event occurs in:
For a moment you assume it's a glitch, but no... you've found a Federation military ship! They hail you and, after some probing, reveal that they deserted the Federation fleet before stumbling into this sector while seeking refuge.
- Offer supplies.
- Attack the traitors.
- Deserters cannot be tolerated. You open fire on the cowards - though it doesn't please you to do so. The Federation needs every soldier it can get.
- Fight a Federation ship.
- Deserters cannot be tolerated. You open fire on the cowards - though it doesn't please you to do so. The Federation needs every soldier it can get.
- Leave them be.
- You send them a friendly warning regarding the armada of Rebel ships pursuing you, and then get underway lest they catch you up.
- Nothing happens.
- You send them a friendly warning regarding the armada of Rebel ships pursuing you, and then get underway lest they catch you up.
Trivia
This event is called "CRYSTAL_FED_DESERTER" in the datafiles.
This event is also the only one that gives you a chance to attack a Federation Ship unless pirated ones are counted.