You'll have to fly four missions for Masterson in exchange for access to the library. The missions he gives you are far more legal than your previous missions, but that doesn't mean they are any easier...

Objectives	Meet Hunter Toth at Nav 3 in Oxford system and escort him back to Oxford. Defend him from Retro forces.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	10,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Retro ships at Nav 3.

Notes:

• When you reach Nav 3, talk to the Drayman there. Hunter Toth is flying it. When you are done talking, you are attacked by 2 Retros. When these are destroyed, a further 3 attack. Take them out (missiles will do the job quickly), then autopilot back to Oxford. Hunter Toth will follow.

Masterson is being troubled by pirate hackers. They are operating somewhere inside Oxford, but no one knows where exactly.

Objectives	Patrol Oxford system looking for the Black Rhombus. When you find it, destroy it, then return to Oxford.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	10,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Black Rhombus somewhere in Oxford

Notes:

• The Black Rhombus is defended by up to 7 Talons. The Rhombus itself is a Galaxy class ship.
• You'll also probably face pirate forces at the other Nav points before reaching the Rhombus, so I hope you stocked up on missiles.

Masterson has figured out why you want access to Oxford Library, but while you are flying missions for him, he isn't bothered. And now you have another mission.

Objectives	Find the ship Vulcan's Forge at Nav 3, protect it from attack, and escort it back to Oxford.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	10,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Bounty Hunters at Nav 3

Notes:

• The "private collectors" Masterson mentioned are attacking the Vulcan's Forge at Nav 3. There are around 6 of them, all in Demons. Even two missiles won't take out a Demon, so you'll need to weaken the shields first.

A freighter is about to come under attack at Nav 1. Go save it, bring it back, and get access to the library.

Objectives	Find freighter at Nav 1, protect it from attack, and escort it back to Oxford.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	10,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Pirates at Nav 1

Notes:

• The pirates don't waste any time. A wave of 3 pirates are in the area at first. Once they are taken out a second wave of 2 pirates join in. As soon as you reach Nav 1, afterburn towards the freighter and intercept the pirates who will already be quite close.
• The research computers provide a lot of jargon... and a mention that a Dr. Monkhouse may be able to help you. The problem is that he is on Palan which is currently blockaded. You're going to have to break the blockade. Head to the Palan system, land on Basra Refinery, and talk to Lynn Murphy.

Comments:

Submitted by : David C. Teng
Mission : Masterson Mission 2
Comments : Destory all the talons first, and terminate Black Rhombus in the galaxy finally. After finishing him, you can collect the cargo ejected from his ship by the tractor beam.

Submitted by : Junta
Mission :
Comments : You don't have to kill all the other pirates, you only need to shoot down Rhombus (in the Galaxy). And the cargo? What the h... do you need that for? It's almost no money.

Submitted by : jt
Date : Sun Jan 20 01:45:12 2013
Mission : Masterson
Comments : "What do you need the cargo for?" Hey, a guy's gotta eat. And do you know how much my leather flight jackets go for? Plus that, it's obvious you don't party like I party...booze, broads and trips to Earth don't grow on trees. On top of that, I like collecting pilot slaves. Grab the loot when you can, and leave your kids something to talk about when you kick off.