Weeks had passed since the inspection tour, and the Everest was now only hours away from being back to full capacity.  It was, apparently, just in time as well, as Commodore Aquairre had heard serious rumors of renewed pirate activity in the nearby nebula, and was preparing the frigate Katana for a scouting mission to investigate.<br/><br/>The Commodore suspected a trap, and Captain Harlock privately agreed with the sentiment.  The Commodore had contacted the Kobras Aquairre, away picking up a shipment of food for the citizens of Ares, and from all reports, Cortez was hurrying back to Ares even now.  Knowing of the legendary speed of the Rogue Trader's vessel, Jason expected the Kobras Aquairre to return within hours, and had his crew working overtime to have the last system test of his cruiser finished in time for any orders the returning Rogur Trader might have for him.<br/><br/>The new captain of the Alexander, however, a woman who, from all reports had risen from within the ranks onboard the Aquairre, had been urging him to immediate action.  Jason didn't really know anything useful about the woman, never having met her to his knowledge, and, up to this point, not being terribly concerned with who might be captaining a vessel as insignificant as a mere sloop, no matter how quick.<br/><br/>Now, however, appearently, she was coming to him.<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=104145.msg4811631#msg4811631">Quote from: Tagan on 20-06-2011, 16:51:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Breaking jets flaring, Sarah came into range of the Everest, lined up with the port docking bay.  Hailing in the simple fashion of ship captains from time immemorial.  "Reliquary of Alexander."<br/><br/>After permission to dock was granted, Sarah moved to the bridge.  Seeing the bunnies, but not their boss, she tried not to snarl, and instead said, as sweetly as possible.  "Hello there.  Can one of you direct me to the Captain?"<br/><br/>Vannessa gave a nervous look towards the Captain's office, which was enough for Sarah, who moved forward with a restless air.  As she did so, Sister Erica glided in front of her, palm upwards.  "The Captain is sleeping."<br/><br/>Sarah stopped, and raising her voice loud enough to be heard through the door, said in saccharine tones.  "I'm Sarah, Captain of the Alexander.  Your captain asked me to visit."<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>