1
Just before six p.m. Dukk was leaving his cabin. He was showered and changed into his g-suit. He was ready for the start of the four-hour watch.
“Looking good, captain?” Luna said from her chair at the console in the crew mess. She was swinging the chair back and forth.
“Thanks,” Dukk answered. “Did we win?”
Dukk pointed to the console screens. The console was configured with the weapons system controls. The console screen showed a paused simulation scene. In the image was a planet and a load of wreckage.
“Of course, I am kicking butt with the tools on this bird. I blew the bejesus out of that pirate vessel.”
“I am not sure if that gives me comfort or concern,” laughed Dukk.
Luna grinned and laughed.
“By the way,” she said. “Bazzer said he will hang on a bit to go over the charts for the astro field. He is in the cockpit.”
“Excellent,” Dukk replied. After a pause he added, “how are you getting on?”