Shrewd political maneuvering could shape the outcome of the war, so both sides race across the stars to plead their case to a woman who holds much power and territory.
and despite there being many who
wished to recruit him to their own ships,
،ورغم رغبة  العديدين في ضمه لسفنهم
De nombreux vaisseaux étaient prêts
à l’amener de force à leur bord.