Okay, I give up--I've been flying around for two months (game time) hunting for Anna Balashova. All I found was a derelict turncoat that was supposed to be some kind of trap, and literally everywhere I go I am annoyed by squadrons of renegades. Anyone have any ideas on where to find a kidnapped warship designer? Thanks.

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"Ia! Ia! Microsoft fhtagn!"

Try a renagade planet...

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Confucius say: "Man who stand on toilet, is high on pot."

Damn.. I've been trying this one too.. I've been bribing my way on to Renegade planets all around the lower quadrant.. Costing me a fortune..

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Three words: Go to Freeport.

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Everything is catching, yes, everything is catching on fire.

Yeah, go to Freeport. That is where you can use the Ship description. Land there, and it will start the sring of missions. They are pretty easy. A good way to boost your combat rating.