<table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs29/f/2008/079/f/e/feb0db4c705ef855.jpg)</td><td><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Lord Ver'Slek didn't even turn to regard the feline as she stalked aboard the bridge.  Cool under fire, the able commander of this expedition didn't expect her to fully understand what was going to happen.  Like most of his species, he regarded anything not a Berlork to be inferior, though that degree of inferiority varied from species to species and from individual to individual.  The feline was one that was slightly above the rest of her kind, for she had escaped her life of slavery to turn the tables and become a slaver herself.  That put her in higher standings than the naked feline slaves seen in markets throughout the galaxy.<br/><br/>As Ver'Slek spoke, his translator almost immediately translated the strange, gutteral sounds his species used as a language into galactic standard.  While a Berlork was able to understand galactic standard and speak it, as a Lord and the commander, Ver'Slek did not feel himself needing to.  He tolerated the feline, but little more.  She was just a useful tool for the Berlork to use.  "Calm yourself.  The humans must have sharp eyes to spot us so soon.  Do not fear, for we have detected nothing but their shield so far.  Even if they had weapons, they face four battleships, and I can have six more in under two parb.  If you must be anxious, do so where you will not disrupt my crew."<br/><br/>The Berlork were strong creatures, built like tanks and able to hold their own in physical combat.  While their heritage had evolved similarly to the Earth amphibian frogs, their legs were built more for long, powerful strides or for sprinting.  They carried a special lance that was nearly as tall as they were, and while they carried weapons such as laser and plasma rifles, they prefered to close quickly with the enemy and do battle hand to hand.  It was for this reason that Berlork pirates were some of the most feared pirates in the galaxy, for they would often charge aboard and tear through any defenses quickly.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>