Rise of the Privateer
In reply to Jack 'Patch' Flint (msg # 2):
"Starshine it is"
You needed no introduction to the speaker. Indeed, you did not even have to turn to see who it was. He had led this particular group of pirates since they had set out and armed their first Hero, pennant number 609723654. Did not even have a name till they gave it an unofficial one. Silverbeard had remained in charge as they grew, and eventually, with Terran help, gotten their own planet. Now he was the planetary Governor, and recognized by Girii no less!
There have been reservation in accepting Girii authority though. Especially now.
"We are sending a force to break the blockade near Girii. It looks like a great chance to take some ships. I want you in on it. There will be the new modified Merishmerr, two other Shamshirs and Starshine, plus all our escorts and a few other Gashiddas. You will not be in charge of the whole fleet, since this is your first mission, but it should give you a feel for what your ship can and cannot do. Any thoughts on that?"