This is a Random Event. Occurs in Uncharted Nebula, Slug Controlled Nebula, Slug Home Nebula in a Nebula.

You spot a rebel ship in the nebula ahead and stay off their radar. Try to engage?

1. Stay hidden.
   • You try and stay out of sight. You doubt they saw you.
     • Nothing happens.
2. Prepare to chase them!
   • You follow their vapour trails and surf onto their six o' clock, weapons hot.
     • Fight the ship (default rewards).
   • Without sensors you can't maintain a lock for long. The rebels slip away.
     • Nothing happens.
   • You get disoriented in the nebula and lose your bearings completely. It takes some time to get back to the beacon. It's likely the fleet has had time to advance closer to your position.
     • The rebels move 1 tick closer.
3. (Advanced Sensors) Try to track them as you move to engage. (Requires level 3 Sensors)
   • As soon as they see you they make a run for it. You squeeze what you can out of the malfunctioning sensors and are able to keep track of them enough to get in firing range.
     • Fight the ship (default rewards).
4. (Long-ranged Scanner) Try to track them as you move to engage.
   • As soon as they see you they make a run for it. You squeeze what you can out of the malfunctioning sensors and are able to keep track of them enough to get in firing range.
     • Fight the ship (default rewards).