I suppose the others found his argument compelling, even if not so compelling as to forestall another two chrons of arguing about it. But in the end, Quatra settled everyone down and announced we would follow Fleet Captain Omron’s suggestion. Then we set A-8002 to the task of reassigning crews based on who had volunteered to remain.
As everyone was leaving the meeting, I caught Kyrshaw with a glance. He lingered in the hallway until I could join him.
“I have a request of you,” I said once there was no one within earshot.
“Anything within my powers, my friend,” he replied with a nod.
“You’re flying with your raiders in the big fight, right?”
He nodded. “Indeed. I shall have the fortune of reuniting with my crews once more.”
“I want you and your raiders to go through with the Celestial
