The incessant and very accurate barrage forced the longships to veer off as we closed on them, opening a gap in their ranks for us to pass through wit...out having to ram our way through and while the bow ballistae might have failed in setting the pirate craft ablaze, the ballistae mounted amidships and the fire arrows did not. With the angle of trajectory changed as we came parallel to the other ships, our ability to score hits improved. Within seconds of opening fire the ballistae on either. The brains and leadership. Following services, there was to be a staff meeting.Seated next to Colonel Anderson was Martha Olsen. She held the honorary position of Colonels Lady, Not because of any romantic connection. Instead, Martha had been elected the President of the ladies Auxiliary. The leadership of the Non-Combatant arm of the Regiment rested with her and the Auxiliary. Colonel Anderson had also been elected to his position as the leader of the Combatant arm. His rank was real, He. ”“And the rest of her,” Tamara couldn’t help answering, noting that Idalia was listening patiently to the conversation.Becka nodded, “She doesn’t say much does she? But that’s because her mouth is usually occupied.”Alice smirked, “Impressive report, it sounds like I don’t have anything to worry about.”Becka raised an eyebrow, “She’s been invaluable in keeping the Menagerie under control, but let’s just say that you have to see her to believe her. She can be very- accommodating.”“Indeed? Then I. This was an awesome responsibility for anybody. Going from a fighter jock to a battleship captain was almost too much to take. If we had a large enough chain of command I could learn my duties one item at a time to eventually take the job. At least I would have my family close to me. The General was probably right and I did not have the same outlook on life that I once had. Of course now I was young and could look forward to centuries of good life. But I never did have visions of megalomania.