In that case, it might be better to leave the full force of the Navy home to ride herd on our orbital defenses, while the Everest, Alexander, and Aquairre go out to scout/attack the wayfarer station. If the pirate fleet is in force there, we can either crush them at home or send the Alexander back for reinforcements. If they're absent, we can assault the station and destroy or capture it, leaving the pirates without anywhere to resupply or refuel, and likely pushing them into a desperation attack against one target or the other.