“Okay. I have an idea. It’s a crazy one.” Adam stopped and looked around the room; nobody objected. Not even Vorts. He had called the meeting and had the colony leaders there among Evelyn and some of her officers. So, since nobody objected, he continued.

“Roks, you will get a crew ready; you got a week, and you use their ship to return the favor; the humans get the frigate to follow and observe. We don’t need humans to attack a corporation; they can assist if they want to. “ He looked at Evelyn, who smirked.

“Still trying to play diplomat? Let me guess, no uniforms? “

”No, full uniform. Out here, the megacorps are their own government, but the syndicate is a criminal organization; officially, they are not connected. So, it’s more about sending a message. I just don’t think you want human military tech to be observed in such a battle just yet.” Then he looked at Roks, “And if they have more of those ships we can take, then take them. Log it, too; we will tell the federation we took it as compensation for their attack on us. I'm pretty sure we can make it legal. I will have to talk to Min-na.”

Roks grinned. “How many ships do you want?”

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“As many as you can muster. I want a defense force and, if possible, a few gifts for the human military so they can study the tech.” Adam replied, and he could see Evelyn’s officers getting excited.

“One week, and I will have that place gift-wrapped for you. What about the captain? You better give him to me or kill him yourself because the people want to tear him apart. “

“What are you planning?” He asked

“Dropping him off where his dad is. Seems suitable. And he attacked you.”

“Yeah, but we captured him. Human law. We build a prison and put him there. If we hand him over to the authorities, they will only sell him into slavery.”

“Prison? Damn, you’re worse than me.” Roks said with a grin, and the humans looked confused.

“Prison is the worst fate here. They prefer getting sold into slavery instead. “ He explained before he readdressed Roks.” Anyway. One week to prep, then Roks leads the raid. Speak to him if you want to join.” He looked at Jork. “Or want to tweak the ships.”

Jork and Roks both grinned at the thought.

“Are you going, too?” Evelyn said, and Adam shook his head.

“Naw, I’m not so much of a warrior. Besides, I have to run this planet.”

Evelyn turned to Doc. “You will be in charge of the mission from our side, intel and defense only. I will stay with the ship and a skeleton crew just in case we need to defend it.”

The officers exchanged glances and simply nodded. They all knew the real reason she stayed.