Jun'ko Zane

## Background

An operative in the Liberty Security Force. She goes by "Juni" to those who know her or work with her. According to the Manhattan Bartender she is "all business" and to those who have worked with her before, they consider her to be tough, always fair, and someone who always pays on time.

## Storyline

### Meeting Trent

When Edison Trent walks into the Manhattan bar to look for a job, Juni is talking with an unnamed representative at a table, discussing improved security patrols to protect commerce given the increased activity by criminal groups and The Order. Juni demurs, stating that the LSF doesn't have the personnel to provide that kind of protection. The conversation is interrupted by Edison Trent, who was referred to Juni by the Manhattan Bartender. The IC Man is put off by the interruption and walks off dismissively.

Although Juni is initially upset by Trent's interruption, she inquire about who he works for and what kind of ship he has, probably looking for freelancer pilots to address the shortage she mentioned to IC Man. She also becomes much more sympathetic once she realizes that he is one of the Freeport 7 Survivors. When she realizes that Trent is going to remain in Liberty for a while, she offers him a job and says to call her "Juni" if they are going to be working together.

### Mission 1: Convoy Escort

When Trent meets Juni in the equipment room, she offers him a ship - an old, surplus Starflier that doesn't have jump gate access. In exchange for the ship, Juni will give Trent a job to escort a convoy of food and medical supplies from Fort Bush to Planet Pittsburgh. When Trent initially declines, Juni is a bit annoyed and reminds him that she is his best chance of getting a ship. When Trent returns later and accepts the job, she tells him to rendezvous with the escort mission commanding officer, Michael King and that she'll be waiting for him when he gets back.

It turns out that this mission is a part of a grander scheme that she came up with in conjunction with Michael King. She had been trying to find a pilot to fly the mission for a number of days but hadn't any luck. One pilot who turned down the offer described it as a "silly scheme" and a fool's errand, especially if flying in the old Starflier fighter she had lying around.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 **Cutscene: Trent Walks into the Manhattan Bar**

	* Trent: A Sidewinder Fang.
	* Manhattan Bartender: All we have is Liberty Ale, friend.
	* Trent: Fine.
	* Manhattan Bartender: Her name is **Jun'ko Zane**. She's a tough one.
	* Trent: Oh? Why's that?
	* Manhattan Bartender: She's LSF: all business - if it's a job you're wanting, that is. On the other hand, if you're looking for something more...
	* Trent: Well, the only thing I'm looking for right now is this drink.
2. ↑ *I heard from the bartender that you're signed on to work for **Jun'ko Zane**. I've worked with her for a few years. She's tough but always fair and… best of all… she always pays on time.* - Storyline Rumor, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
3. ↑ **Cutscene: Trent Meets Juni**

	* Juni: I understand what you're saying but I don't have nearly enough people...
	* IC Man: Juni, the environment has changed. With groups like The Order taking more and more liberties, indeed, now threatening our profits, some in the government feel we need to increase our patrols in these areas.
	* Trent: <ahem> You **Jun'ko Zane**?
	* Juni: Yes.
	* IC Man: I believe you have business to discuss.
	* Juni: Wait!
	* IC Man: I will leave this matter in your... capable hands.
4. ↑ **Cutscene: Trent Meets Juni**

	* Trent: Sorry, the bartender said you work for the Liberty Security Force.
	* Juni: And who do you work for, Mr...
	* Trent: Trent. I work for myself.
	* Juni: What kind of ship do you have?
	* Trent: I lost mine... on Freeport 7.
	* Juni: I see. Are you staying in Liberty long?
	* Trent: I've got a friend who was injured in the attack. He's in Medical. I'll be staying at least until he's released.
	* Juni: Well as it happens I could use a good freelancer, Mr. Trent. I'll be in the equipment room later. You can meet me there. Oh, and if we are gonna work together, call me Juni.
5. ↑ *I talked to **her**. At first she seemed pretty annoyed that I interrupted her conversation, but after she heard that I was on Freeport, she was a lot nicer. Seems like I could be in luck! She's looking for a freelancer right now and said that she'd be in the equipment room later. I also have to remember to call her Juni, not Jun'ko. I'll definitely look her up - it sounds promising.* -Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #9
6. ↑ **Cutscene: A Ship and a Job - The Offer**

	* <Trent walks into the equipment hangar which has its lights off>
	* Trent: Hello?
	* <lights turn on>
	* Juni: I'm pleased to see you. Are you ready to work for the LSF Mr. Trent?
	* Trent: It's just Trent. And yeah, I'm here to see what you have to offer.
	* Juni: Well, I found this ship for you. It's very basic and you won't have jump access yet. But it should be good enough for now.
	* Juni: This assignment will be easy. All you have to do is babysit a convoy of food and medical supplies. You'll be hooking up with the escort CO King. I'll tell him to expect you. That is, of course, if you're interested.
7. ↑ **Cutscene: A Ship and a Job - Trent Accepts**

	* Trent: Sounds good. I'm in.
	* Juni: Good, better get going. I'll have your ship moved immediately. All you have to do is go to the landing pad and launch.
	* Juni: King will be waiting for you near the docking ring in space, okay? I'll see you when you get back.
	* Trent: Thanks.
8. ↑ **Cutscene: A Ship and a Job - Declining the Job**

	* Trent: I'll have to think it over.
	* Juni: Fine with me if you want to hang around Manhattan, but I think I'm your best shot at getting a ship. I'll be here for a while in case you change your mind.

--- If Trent returns ---

	* Juni: Hmm, look who it is again. Have you thought it over Trent? My offer still stands - take the mission and the ship is yours.
9. ↑ *I looked up Juni in the equipment room. She offered me an old and pretty crappy ship and a few thousand credits if I help escort a convoy of Food and medical supplies. Right now, I'm not really interested, but she said the offer would still stand if I come back later. She was certainly not pleased that I turned her down and told me that she's my best chance for getting a ship. She could well be right. We'll see.* -Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #10
10. ↑ *I hear you took the escort mission to Pittsburgh. Juni asked me yesterday to make that run. Looks like she finally found a fool for this silly scheme she and King cooked up. I'm guess you're flying in that crappy Starflier she had for a while. All I can say is, be careful. That ship should have been put out of its misery a long time ago.* - Storyline Rumor, occurs after after accepting Juni's escort mission.