Neurons of Markus Hayne had traveled exceptional distance back and forth to come up with this master plan. Markus Hayne, under whose direction this se...ret gathering was taking place. Markus Hayne, the current Governing Chancellor of the planet Gomu.“A fleet parade to honor our ancestors” queried Kimberly, “Will the Galactic Council buy it?”“There’s no reason not to” Markus stated grimly, “It has happened before, certainly not at the scale we’re talking, but there is precedent.”The plan was. She used to share with me and in exchange I’d go collecting parts for her.” she said fondly.“I kept my head down and managed to survive, largely thanks to Sparks. I never had to ... get extra money, ever again. Unfortunately one of the gangers took a shine to me ... there was an incident and I had to escape. That’s when I boarded your freighter John and now here I am.”John opened his arms for Alyssa, wanting to hold her in his arms and reassure her that nothing bad was ever going to happen to. She turned to me and seeing my slight nod of approval, she told them they were welcome to join us."My name is Stan and this is Fred. What would you like to drink? Are you happy to share a bottle of champagne? My treat" he asked, as he introduced them to us and I quickly told them our names, as if we had never met.Once May had smiled her acceptance to the bubbly offer, he went off to buy the bottle while Fred sat down next to May in the booth and we all started chatting. At this stage May hadn't. “I appreciate the compliment and your concern, but I will be part of it. If things go badly, I want to be there. My weapon might be needed. Besides, I think the Commander is going to be too busy to pay much attention to his flight deck – if things go as planned.”Turning back to his Science Officer, “This all hinges on your ability to do as we planned. Do you have any concerns?”“Many of them,” he returned, “since we cannot practice, but I have checked and rechecked my procedures. At worst, we.