Kedge“Can you hear me, Nathan?” Satou slapped the side of the headset. “Damn it!” Kedge watched while he fumbled with the headset. Lianne had explained to him that the Explorer's League technology grew more antiquated every day despite the Consortium funding the League since its inception. Financing for new technology had been reduced drastically over the years. Calypso repeatedly complained about it, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. The refurbished equipment neared the end of its life cycle, but the crew had to make do with what they had. “Bureaucratic shenanigans,” Kedge grumbled. “You would think your High Prince would care more about the group that brings new worlds into their ranks.” Lianne took her headset off and frowned. “What do you know about caring? Have you ever cared about

