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To be brutally honest. Waiting for the next chapter to drop is like a junky waiting for his next crack hit to come from his dealer. I totally love the story evolving here!.. ❤
It appears Maximillian is every bit the honourable man he presented himself as. Also, Sir Wyatt Staples, the walking abyss that stared back at Captain Siro.
With Max sees Wyatt as a younger version of himself I wonder if he will bring him under his wing since he is no longer a lone wolf at least in his own mind
@@claudiocardosomartins4058 you know it will be interesting to see Maximillian’s reaction to the battle footage to the Stapelian gambit or what ever Redford calls it.
A ship battle tactics tutor, melee tutor, fire arms instructor, financial and etiquette tutor and now a fighter coach, Wyatt is becoming most formidable. 🎖⚔️🔫💰☕️🚀 I like Salazar Reed's redemption arc. He is becoming a true non-commisioned officer (NCO).
So Redford as the ship battle tactics, Cynthia the melee, Milkades the fire arms, and Clara as the finance and etiquette and Maximilian as the fighter pilot tutors. Formidable indeed.
Think about the transformation.... Salazar was so viciously prejudiced against Wyatt "the commoner", now he is waiting on wounded pirate children like a mother goose!!!! He has chosen a new path to redemption.
I suspect Max becomes the newest composter. No longer a lone wolf but a member of the wolf pack learning how to adapt his training to a new form of team fighting.
I think that Max might become the Niornavios Air Wings Head Instructor. Remember he does not need to be in space the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt’s rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
I think that Max might become the Niornavios Air Wings Head Instructor. Remember he does not need to be in space the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt’s rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
The author is creating a world, so: maybe Maximilian has decided to somehow pass his lands and titles to Wyatt (raising Wyatt in the ranks of the nobility). Wyatt was protecting the princess as he saw things, as the Prince requested. Will the prince reward Wyatt additionally for doing so?
I love the fact that Wyatt, a simple moral man, with stratas of wild talent - also has an indefinably dangerous side, in battle, that horrifies and unsettles his opponents.
Although, they keep hinting and painting him as some souless demon.... "Killer", etc.... It's like one minute he is a fearless Knight then I looked into his eyes and it was empty abyss of death and destruction....
@billiemogul Agreed. It is their fear of fearless determination speaking; their lack of understanding of the power of unstoppable moral retribution personified.
@@steveb6103. I see it this way . Userek " Won " the Battle , but Lost the War . And the Opponent that " Lost " is unscathed , unlike himself . And he has internally labelled himself as " Past It " . He was equipped with a Significantly Superior Fighter Craft , and got PUSHED in terms of Combat Skills . Also , as a Lone Wolf , he is a Mercenary . A " Gun for Hire " . He said that he had no specific Loyalty to Duke Draymor . I believe his " decision " is to MENTOR Wyatt as a Worthy Successor . Obviously he needs to Swear fealty to the Prince , keeping in mind that BOTH Adversaries The Prince Astor and the Duke Draymor are BOTH Loyal to the Principality . Simply put Draymor considers himself more Qualified to be at the Reigns , so to speak . I guess we will find out " In the Fullness of time " .
Very interesting, now the princess has a small fleet. Wyatt is starting to receive recognition for what he has done. Looking forward to the next episode.
aaaaahhh the ending.........you keep me hanging on! What an awesome chapter, just brilliant. You have my mind going in thousands of directions; ship mother, Salazar, Siro, Mad Max, Cayston, Cintor, and Princess Clara's mad mind. 👍👍
Thank you I am enjoying. The continuous story of the black ship. I must admit that I am probably enjoying it a bit too much. I like to disappear when it appeares on my phone so not to be interrupted while listening to the the black ship. Once again thank you. Well done 👍👍👋👋👋😀😀😀
Loved seeing that salazar learned the names of his kids and is showing concern for their recovery. I think Wyatt will be proud that his advice was taken to heart. Felicity being such an unrepentant bastard also put a smile on my face. Can’t wait to see her give Clara’s message and be punished by the duke and her house😂 Then it looks like Maximilian will be the first bannerman serving house staples. Our boy is moving up in the world!
I’d think that Clara can get her hands on some montrello for such a promising recruit! Then I’m also wondering if captain Siri will be send to the neutral fleet guarding the border, it seems like that would show the neutral houses that the Astor’s are the principality’s bet bet for prosperity.
daghost11 Oh yeah definitely keeping the fleet together, I just don’t think capt Siro will join the princess directly, hopefully Wyatt convinces him to stay though
I’ve listened to this one a few times already. It wraps up a few loose ends and sets. Nice stage for future episodes. The author has a good sense of timing and story development. Also, his character development is quite good. He has a real talent. I could see the author being a best seller. I really enjoy his work.
Okay, "Fellow Junkies," how many of us are so excited about the next chapter that we're back to listening to this amazing story another time just to get our fix?
EkhidnaWritez, please enjoy the stories that you tell, but relax and enjoy life and your family and your independence. You are an exciting and engaging writer. Bravo.
Yet another well crafted part. I feel privileged to hear a masterpiece being written as it's written rather than getting it when it's all done. Ekhidna really has an amazing writer talent. What's most interesting is that for someone with ADHD, i struggle staying focused on anything for long or sticking with it for longer than a few days, but somehow, the black ship series is something i can listen to intently, my mind coming to a screeching halt, just focusing on this alone and i feel calm and at peace, it's more than a drug, it's a temporary cure, a much needed mental respite. Thank you, Ekhidna, for granting me the joy of an uncluttered brain, even if it is for just 30 minutes, once a week ❤
Another great chapter The sergeant is turning into a much better man. I thought ship mother was going to be Clara not the ship itself. I love that Siro is such a good man. What is Maximillian going to do now. Leaving it off at such a cliffhanger
Like Jincho getting his data. I've gotten my weekly fix. It's never enough, but always welcome! I'll be replying it over and over again. Till next week. 16 < the number of times I've played this video!
So, in short, the verbal battle between Maximillian and Wyatt went like this:- Max: You are better than me. Wyatt: No, you are better than me. Max: No, you defeated me. Wyatt: Nooo, you defeated me. Max: No you..... Cynthia: Girls Girls, you are both pretty. Please stop. 😑 Clera: Why am I enjoying this 😍?
I was thinking along the lines of when I used to go out for weekend breakfast with my dad, “I got the tab!” “No it’s mine” “You need to save up for retirement old man” “And you’re barely making minimum wage. Now if you’ll excuse me I have use the restroom” “Hey waiter, there’s an extra tip in it if you get me the check before he returns”
Now that was an absolutely an outstanding chapter, here I was thinking it was going to close without an cliffhangers and you hit us with that ending, how could you?? Ekhidna the master of the cliffhanger, meant with all due respect. Just kidding great way to close out such an important chapter. Well done!!!!!
Wyatt protected the Princess from herself as the prince ordered in a way. Protecting her honor, I do realize this was a personal mission for him for his own reasons but still directly or indirectly he for the most part did it for her
@@kevinharper725 I belive there 5 ships and she still needs crew and personal on all of them not just 1 captain even her own ship Niornavio is understaffed and she's just lost 64 more in this battle
@@robertwhitehead8671HMCS I believe Clara will get crew replenishments from the cattle ship for all 5 ships. I suspect the pirate kids will have a very important role combined with the footage of Wyatt in convincing the survivors of the cattle ship to swear fealty to Princess Clara. With the Prince strengthening the main fleet at Macha, it is hard to think where else Clara will get her crew.
@jamesthemango there's still the question of the planet the drazan are on its Rebels and Pirates fighting the drazan might give some but there's still a question of True fealty to the Prince and Principality
I don't picture a "Lone Wolf" as a mentor figure. Wyatt is already a wolf but he runs with his pack (composters) as the alpha (squadron leader) fighting like the pack hunts using numbers and combined skills. I do see Maximillian still wanting to challenge "Vorpal Strike" Redford and am curious how much Wyatt has influenced Redford's piloting tactics.
@@kevinharper725Jade’s reaction should be good. I can see him thinking Clara was in the Lingering Systems just to pickup Wyatt. “Commoner my ass his back story is all a ruse! Who is Wyatt Staples?!”
Nice way to start the episode EkhidnaWritez with Clara after the meeting over Wyatt soloing the GV, is now in the Noirnavio’s medical section. She goes 1st to the former pirate child who shut off a plasma leak but in the process was gravely injured. 😊 I do like how Clara was pleasantly surprised with how Salazar chosen to remember each child in his care and tells her that her decision to spare these pirate children was the right one. Not surprised that Cynthia still holds a grudge with Salazar with him trying to punish Wyatt, unlike Clara and Wyatt who long ago left it in the past.🤭 I the meeting between Clara and Siro Ortaga was definitely an interesting 1. I didn’t realize it was something I wanted to see happen until, EkhidnaWritez made it in this episode. I am not surprised that Clara shows respect to Siro by calling him an honorable man and meaning it. I am not surprised that Siro then proceeded to praise her victory and how her forces were superior to his side. I am not surprised that Clara asks Siro why he when a master in sword and axe combat, surrender this advantage and agree to Wyatt terms in doing hand to hand combat? 🤔 I do like how Siro says even if Clara answers his question of who Wyatt is truthfully, the truth be eluded. Wyatt is not RM but Siro cant fathom what Wyatt is. He saw Wyatt get struck down by Max but then see him land on the GV. How is this possible!?!??!😲😱 Side tangent: Interesting in that Siro sees Javier as a witless coward. Is Javier a coward or just someone who knows his limits, having nothing towards combat and has the intelligence then to avoid it as much as possible. Its not like Javier even mentioning being great in some form of combat or loving it but then when faced with it he flees from it. Javier just has a good survival instincts, didn’t want to face RMS and/or Cynthia and didn’t want to die because of Felicity’s wounded pride that sent them on this unnecessary side mission that was not approved by the Lord Regent!😏 Wyatt is so ruthless tempered by mercy, compassion and honor. A man driven by conviction, moved by ingenuity and brutal in execution. That Wyatt is a person that no descriptor does him justice. Side tangent: Siro proves my case on why Wyatt should have a title of either Enigma or Paradoxical!🥺 Siro is about to say the word that closest fits Wyatt but Clara spares him the stress by saying Killer before he can. When Siro saw the mercy Wyatt had, especially with the minor noble who he gave biofoam too, he seized on it as a life line for some of his crew. That so many people had died for no good reason but for the wounded pride of a woman! 😤 Though Siro wanted to save as much of his crew as possible, he still wanted to keep his honor intact. So he challenged Wyatt to duel and adjusted it so Wyatt would agree to it. I am glad that EkhidnaWritez doesn’t draw it out and has Siro bluntly that the look Wyatt gave him terrified him. That Wyatt eyes were like a void, he was something trying to be appear human. Wyatt is a killer who is remorseless, ruthless and brutal but not mindless. How Wyatt’s eyes looking like a void reminds me of Victer Cachat of David Weber’s Honor Harrington verse. That and how Wyatt’s distorted person what was born as a human being but lost some key spark of what it is to be human. He tries to mimic other humans but never is able to fully regain what he lost is similar to Shiro Emiya for the Fate Verse or Type Moon verse.🤔 A human who at the age of 7 encountered a magical fire that not only burns the body but the curses in it also burn the soul. Shiro was able to survive it physically but the curses stripped him of all his memories of who he was other than his 1st name was Shiro. He ends up learning he retains skills he learned before like cooking. Shiro tries to mimic other humans to be like them but never fully regains it. He ended up not only having Survivors Guilt in being 1 of the few to survive the disaster but also lost the basic instinct of all humans to want to survive. He doesn’t want to die without reason but he does not retain the basic urge to survive no matter what. He is not afraid to die if it means saving another person’s life. Shiro’s distorted personality to me is so similar to Wyatt in so many levels. They both have Survivors Guilt when most others didn’t survive the disaster they were in. They both have a need to prevent needless death (though Shiro has something in him pushing far further than Wyatt but will not says major spoilers!). 🤫 This distortion ends up causing them to do insane things to basically everyone else that often nearly gets them killed but often ends up producing miracles! This ends up leading much mental stress and pain to those who care for Wyatt and Shiro. 😮💨 Siro told the truth to Clara as his honor demand it, that he is loyal to the Principality and only sided with Draymore out of duty to a higher house his house is loyal to. Nice way of having Siro say all the possibilities he has due to the fact that he is still alive and received proper medical care. I am not surprised that Siro wanted to thank Wyatt for sparing his life at cost of his own honor. “Proud is the Red Feather,” is a hilarious house saying that makes me want to know what caused that to become the house saying for house Ortega?🤔 I do like how Clara personally thinks what happened to Casmir was excessive, it was a pity that he was not able to stand up to Felicity’s madness and that he is noble fool. Interesting twist in having Max’s main injuries due to a malfunctioning breathing system, lucky Max was unconscious for it. No surprise that Clara wanted to be told when Max awakens. Well this is an interesting twist in having Felicity now captured, is actually more mentally stable than in the last 2 chapters. That she is defiant in front of Clara and Cynthia in the same room and then saying that even if she failed to kill Clara, someone else will be successful. I am glad that EkhidnaWritez is doing what I figured out would be the greatest punishment for Felicity.☺ To be sent back to Cornelius Draymore with losing the entire squadron entrusted to her and to face his wrath! This is Felicity’s greatest fear made manifest and Clara rightly is taking every well deserved pleasure in seeing Felicity’s resolve crumble and her begging the person she sentenced to death, MERCY! 😏 Clara shows some mercy in that the treaty Felicity won with Firentis will be still honored. Though of course Clara wants this treaty to exist so Draymore forces cant take offensive actions against the new escort ships build for the Prince in Firentis shipyards. Clara wants to deliver a message personally and to memorize it “Duke Cornelious Draymore, traitor to the Principality, your ambitions will never see fruition. Victory has eluded you now and will continue doing so. Kind regards Clara Astor 2nd princess.” Clara wants Felicity to personally deliver a message that is basically Clara trolling him LOL! 🤣😂 I can see how Clara has an effective threat if Felicity doesn’t properly deliver her message, Clara will decide to pure house Cintor like several other house in the past. Interesting seeing Felicity earning some personal win against Clara with her reaction when the 2 women left her cell.🤔 Yeah, Max would have a rude awakening considering he last remember he thought he was about to die. Its so amusing how Clara was practically vibrating with eagerness with Max waking up, its adorable!🤣🤭 Javier is just has very good survival instincts! I will be happy when Max can chat with his “Little Cayston” again. Interesting to hear that how Lone Wolves are in a grey area where due to them having contracts, Max technically hasn’t declare himself loyal to any side so gives him some legal flexibility. 🤔 Interesting that Max would see his lose at Wyatt and his squadron and think he’s past his prime and need to retire. Its funny how seeing Wyatt and Max arguing on who lost the dual and each of them saying it was themselves! 🤣😂🤭Then Cynthia says to make this hilarious moment stop that both of them won and lost, Wyatt won the overall battle and Max won the duel. Not surprised that Max would be dumbfounded that Wyatt would not want any bounty from him and realizing in some ways Wyatt is like a younger version of himself. I do love how Clara forces Wyatt to take Max’s helmet as his own trophy and to appease Max’s honor.🤭😏 Well, it seems some people were right in that Max would end up deciding to retire with nearly dying and having glorious battle to end his career as a Lone Wolf. Now he can drink the alcoholic beverage he had always wanted! Also, now Max can join Clara’s entourage as Wyatt’s fighter mentor and probably teach him another angle of Astorian nobility stuff he should know. 😊☺ Finally this is done! Anyone wanting to chat with me, don’t expect me to respond for over 12 hours because I need a break from this series after doing this in depth review! 😮💨🥱
Hello Soundwave119. It was definitely an interesting chapter. The meeting with Salazar and his true concern for the children, then meeting with Ortaga and he wants to meet and speak with Wyatt. One of the highlights was Wyatt and Max. I wonder what Max decided just before he passed out. I guess we will find out in the future. lol
@@bobhedden4484 Yeah Bob your right this was an interesting chapter! 😊This episode was almost too interesting with how much I ended up writing on reviewing it! It was hilarious seeing both Max and Wyatt arguing that the other person was the winner and they themselves were the ones who lost!🤣😂 Sad that Cyntia broke it up as soon as she did, I am assuming that Clara also like us was enjoying watching that funny argument! Something she wild rarely see, 2 nobles saying they themselves didn’t win the fight and the other person did. 😏 I was not surprised that Clara would be generous to the commoners of the surviving ships of Felicity’s that were captured and now will be her own personal squadron. Also that nearly all of those ships commoners without hesitation decided to switch sides when given a chance. I do think the decision Max made just before going back to sleep was, he wants to mentor Wyatt to make him a better fighter pilot and probably also teach him other parts of Astorian noble society that Redford or Cynthia would not be knowing about.🤔☺
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo Siro might be able to switch sides like Galt did but we will have to wait and see Qusai.🤔 It helps even more that Clara was merciful to the commoners of the captured ships and was rewarded with nearly all of the commoners without hesitation taking her offer to crew the ships for Clara. Glad you left a comment Quasi!😊
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo Siro as a man of honor & integrity, Clara is already looking at sparing… I agree the meeting between Wyatt & Captain Siro will be interesting, but Siro wants to thank Wyatt for showing him Mercy, and allowing him to live… Captain Siro is Loyal to the Principality… So, he is in a position to accept Clara’s mercy… I can see Siro pledging to Wyatt, much like Max has done… Mind you- Max stated he was Wyatt’s prisoner, Not Clara’s…
l am assuming that Maximilian has decided to train Wyatt , l can see Cynthia saying , again , followed on with Maximilian saying the same , again . Instead of one hard task master , he has gained two hard taskmasters , all the while Wyatt is thinking to himself , damn l should have joined the diplomatic corps .
No, but i think Max will be willing to train Wyatt as a means to keep face and reward Wyatt for not accepting the bounty… Wyatt stated to Max, he wants to learn how to be a better Fighter Pilot…
Questions answered and conversations had. Clara's conversation with Felicity showed possible overconfidence. Felicity is egotistical to the point of narcissism, but she's not stupid. I don't know what her plan is yet. Perhaps she knows something about the commoners who joined that Clara may yet regret. Time will tell. Captain Ortega came off well. The fact he spared Wyatt by honorably engaging is a bit of a shock, but it spared many crew as well as his own life. A man worthy of respect. The conversation between Max and Wyatt was a class act for both of them. Wyatt is still learning about social graces, but I think he did more to win Max over by just being himself and allowing Max the option to retire gracefully with his wealth intact. If he thought Cynthia was going to push him, well.... 😆.
I can see Captain Siro thanking Wyatt for sparing him, but also honoring the Duel… Wyatt avoided unnecessary taking Lives, and for that Siro i believe is grateful… I can also see Captain Siro pledging himself to Clara, along with the remainder of his crew… I loved the exchange between Wyatt & Max, i can hear the ring of a mutual respect and with that- I think Max will take Wyatt up on his offer/Statement of just wanting to be a better Pilot, and Max offer to train Wyatt to save Face, for Wyatt not accepting a Bounty from Max… I can also hear Clara & Cynthia having yet another conversation with Wyatt over the finer points of Nobility… 😂 Ohh, Felicity and her Ego, how her armor is shattered… Now, she’s going to be vindictive just to redeem her Honor & Ego, against Clara & Wyatt… I also liked the exchange between Salazar & Clara… and the fact that Salazar is obviously taking Wyatt’s advice to hart & practice, to redeem himself… Now- I’m looking forward to Redford, Clara, Cynthia & Milkades reviewing Wyatt’s Psych Eval… that should be interesting & comical 😂 Wyatt is as Stable & Normal as a Veteran Royal Marine… 😂😂
Enjoy these weekly injections of a detailed yet succinct story line...and I am thankful that the author doesn't have Wyatt continuing to faint at every stressful situation.
This just struck me reading something commented, this sparked an interesting thought what would happen if Lord Maximilian now becomes the Niornavio’s Air Wings Head Instructor, he will not be violating his contract being he at that point is not a Lone Wolff. So please remember he does not need to be in space in a fighter, all the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt's rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
Maximillan has two big L's in his column ... he lost his battle with Wyatt ... his wing lost their battle against Wyatt's wing. We have yet to see anything from Maximillian that would justify his (senior level) assignment as an instructor in Clara's fleet. Don't get me wrong, I can see Maximillian providing advanced training at the individual pilot level but he'll first need to spend a good bit of time unlearning his years (decades?) of 'old' style team/wing tactics. Wyatt is inarguably the senior (team, wing, fleet) tactician for Clara and as such I see Maximillian spending some time under Wyatt's tutelage. Maximillian won't be capable of serving as an 'instructor' in Clara's fleet until he has been immersed in, and fully adopts, Wyatt's tactics ... which includes rejecting the concept of 'honor' that's been drilled into him since his birth.
Then y’all missed the statement by Max towards Wyatt after the 2 meeting and Wyatt declining the Bounty from Max… Wyatt stated he just wants to be a better Fighter Pilot… Max was impressed by Wyatt’s skills… Now, that being said- Max out of Honor, i can see willing to teach or train Wyatt as a means to save Face… in Wyatt not taking everything from Max… Max is going back into retirement, but at least Wyatt gave him an Honorable & Thrilling Fight, to allow him to leave with his pride intact…
@ Yes he might start just “helping” Wyatt become a better pilot but Max was a Lone Wolf with an ego the size of space, now there is a wing that is full of pilots that could benefit from Maxes knowledge, expertise and experience with his ego there is no way he could walk away from all that adulation. Because how is he going to get home? It’s not like he can be just dropped anywhere, because those on Draymore’s side will view him as a deserter and possibly those on the Prince’s side might see him as an enemy, at this point his best bet would be to stay and “help” Wyatt as well as help the other pilots. It would give a new meaning to the life of a former Lown Wolf. But hay it’s just an option where everything that happens in the story is totally up to the author and luckily not me.
@@thomasohanlon1060 Max was only bound to House Cintor as long as he remained a “Lone Wolf” him retiring because he Lost, and has had his Ego Humbled, makes the difference… Clara stated- Max is viewed more as a Mercenary, so he can be dropped off anywhere he chooses, no harm, no fowl, He’s not a Threat… Max see Wyatt as a worthy talented & skilled successor for Max to be able to train & impart his knowledge on… Not all Other Pilots have both Talent & Skills otherwise they’re also future “Lone Wolves”… Max was impressed by Wyatt & his abilities… Not to mention Wyatt is already a High Ace… Max still rewarded Wyatt with his Helmet, which is the equivalent of a Ship’s Captain or Officer relinquishing their Sword and going home with Honor…
@@ScotMcDonald-n3d Quite possibly, he will see the footage and with Wyatt seemingly coming back from the apparent dead, I could definitely see Max calling him a wraith, which I’m betting will be Wyatt’s Knick name
A guttural sound of protest ended the relative silence around me. To my mind I had said the word 'no' but my ears were not even convinced that it had been a word at all. As the shock of my own outburst faded and my attention returned to the screen in my hands, I suddenly remembered why I had protested in the first place; it was over. I had known for days that the end was near, but seeing that there was always at least one more episode in the playlist helped me to ignore the ever encroaching inevitability. And now it was here. My mind was a chaotic mess of emotions as I stared at the screen prompting me to either replay the current video or select another from a long list of suggested options. I couldn't help but imagine a tornado that had somehow turned itself horizontally and was now being shaken violently up and down was a fitting -if somewhat inadequate- metaphor for my inner turmoil. I knew that there would be another episode soon, but I still felt a sense of loss and longing akin to saying farewell to a dear friend who I knew I would see again, yet, couldn't imagine not seeing daily. The story had occupied my waking thoughts and more than a few dreams for weeks now, and the exhilaration I was still feeling from Wyatt's recent rampage was slowly being replaced by the hollow, icy fingers of sadness as they snaked their way through my veins and began to squeeze at my heart. And then I noticed it. My mind was actively narrating and mentally transcribing my thoughts, and they were flowing in literary form. As I focused on the strange turn of events, I could almost see the flickering ember of a long forgotten passion begin to flare, and then suddenly, it burst into a white-hot flame, having found new life in the strangest of ways. (I want to express to the author how much I truly appreciate the beautiful work of art that they've share with all of us, but I felt like I needed to do it in a way that displayed what it truly means to me. I hope I was able to properly show my gratitude, because you truly have inspired me to write again.)
I love that in that final scene Clara is practically vibrating with excitement in the corner watching her favourite pilot and a lone wolf complimenting each other and then vibrating with frustration watching Wyatt refuse political advantages when they're dropped at his feet.
It was hilarious seeing both Max and Wyatt arguing that the other person was the winner and they themselves were the ones who lost!🤣😂 Sad that Cyntia broke it up as soon as she did, I am assuming that Clara also like us was enjoying watching that funny argument! Something she wild rarely see, 2 nobles saying they themselves didn’t win the fight and the other person did.😏
@@CJofVivaLV Clara just wants to put Max’s Autograph with his Helmet as part of her Trophy collection, unless Wyatt adds it to the Composter’s Ready Room, to decorate it, along with the rest of their collective achievements… 😂
@@daghost11 I think Wyatt would end up begrudgingly take Max’s armor’s helmet and put in his room after realizing how much this would mean to Max. after all Max’s pride demands Wyatt take something of value of his for defeating him both has his pride as a WL and as a noble. That if Wyatt doesn’t take something of value from Max, it would be seen as an insult whether its meant to be or not. If Max doesn’t take offense to this, many other nobles will perceive it as such. 🤔
Cast your vote in the final poll on our community page to select two nicknames for Wyatt in future episodes. All the details are here:
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*_Wraith_* for friends and *_Maniac_* for enemies
@@nautifella I like the opposite, Maniac for Friends and Wraith for the enemies, but either way, it's still good!
Wyatt ‘s nickname should be “ THE REAPERS EXECUTIONER “
@@cmtryingtolearn5177once again add death stag to the list.
I am going with 'Wolfhound' for his friends and 'Enigma' for his enemies.
I'm a simple man. I see the black ship, I listen.
you and many more of us 😊
To be brutally honest. Waiting for the next chapter to drop is like a junky waiting for his next crack hit to come from his dealer.
I totally love the story evolving here!.. ❤
Oh yah
Like career NCO going without his coffee
(mumbling and grumbling as I get back to work and sling a hammer across the workshop 😆 good thing it's only me in here)
So so 100%
I've grown to kind of like it, it allows you to sit and stew in the stories, makes for better conversation in the comments too
It appears Maximillian is every bit the honourable man he presented himself as.
Also, Sir Wyatt Staples, the walking abyss that stared back at Captain Siro.
That's Maximilian, the Composter I bet. 🤫
With Max sees Wyatt as a younger version of himself I wonder if he will bring him under his wing since he is no longer a lone wolf at least in his own mind
Nah it's instructor Max
@jaecellu2b Maximillian the composter trainer.
@@claudiocardosomartins4058 you know it will be interesting to see Maximillian’s reaction to the battle footage to the Stapelian gambit or what ever Redford calls it.
A ship battle tactics tutor, melee tutor, fire arms instructor, financial and etiquette tutor and now a fighter coach, Wyatt is becoming most formidable. 🎖⚔️🔫💰☕️🚀
I like Salazar Reed's redemption arc. He is becoming a true non-commisioned officer (NCO).
I too hope that Salazar can finally realize that honorable actions can be done by anyone regardless of what their birth circumstances are.
@@kazwright1233 he did already cause he visits the boy and knows about his fading conciousness
So Redford as the ship battle tactics, Cynthia the melee, Milkades the fire arms, and Clara as the finance and etiquette and Maximilian as the fighter pilot tutors. Formidable indeed.
Think about the transformation.... Salazar was so viciously prejudiced against Wyatt "the commoner", now he is waiting on wounded pirate children like a mother goose!!!! He has chosen a new path to redemption.
@@Mavo1974 indeed he did 🙂
Maximilian grew on me! His proclamations sound childish but full of earnesty that you can't help but take him seriously. 😊😊😊 Great character! ❤
If Maximilian decides to train Wyatt than I wonder how he’ll react once he learns Wyatt only had like 12 hours of training previously? 😂
wait until old Max learns Wyatt was the architect of battle success and NOT Redford!
Max training him? Imagine Wyatt just got his first of many "Lone Wolf" helmets?
I suspect Max becomes the newest composter. No longer a lone wolf but a member of the wolf pack learning how to adapt his training to a new form of team fighting.
I think that Max might become the Niornavios Air Wings Head Instructor. Remember he does not need to be in space the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt’s rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
I think that Max might become the Niornavios Air Wings Head Instructor. Remember he does not need to be in space the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt’s rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
Loyalty is it's own Reward!
Loyalty its own reward! 😊
Loyalty is it's own Reward.
Loyalty is it's own reward.
but it's nice to get paid!
@@billiemogul I knew someone would eventually say this 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
What's better, then taco Tuesday? Black ship Tuesday 🎉🎉🎉.
The author is creating a world, so: maybe Maximilian has decided to somehow pass his lands and titles to Wyatt (raising Wyatt in the ranks of the nobility).
Wyatt was protecting the princess as he saw things, as the Prince requested. Will the prince reward Wyatt additionally for doing so?
I love the fact that Wyatt, a simple moral man, with stratas of wild talent - also has an indefinably dangerous side, in battle, that horrifies and unsettles his opponents.
Although, they keep hinting and painting him as some souless demon.... "Killer", etc.... It's like one minute he is a fearless Knight then I looked into his eyes and it was empty abyss of death and destruction....
@billiemogul Agreed. It is their fear of fearless determination speaking; their lack of understanding of the power of unstoppable moral retribution personified.
Userek and Staples finally meet as simple Men . Best Story on the Interwebs !
Again, with a cliffhanger ! Userek made a decision! But what?
@@steveb6103. I see it this way .
Userek " Won " the Battle , but Lost the War . And the Opponent that " Lost " is unscathed , unlike himself . And he has internally labelled himself as " Past It " .
He was equipped with a Significantly Superior Fighter Craft , and got PUSHED in terms of Combat Skills .
Also , as a Lone Wolf , he is a Mercenary .
A " Gun for Hire " . He said that he had no specific Loyalty to Duke Draymor .
I believe his " decision " is to MENTOR Wyatt as a Worthy Successor .
Obviously he needs to Swear fealty to the Prince , keeping in mind that BOTH Adversaries The Prince Astor and the Duke Draymor are BOTH Loyal to the Principality .
Simply put Draymor considers himself more Qualified to be at the Reigns , so to speak .
I guess we will find out " In the Fullness of time " .
Very interesting, now the princess has a small fleet. Wyatt is starting to receive recognition for what he has done. Looking forward to the next episode.
So with a fleet Redford will have to command it, so who will be the next captain of the Noirnavio? 🤔
@@Ichyban1Clara is the captain of the Noirnavio remember?
aaaaahhh the ending.........you keep me hanging on! What an awesome chapter, just brilliant. You have my mind going in thousands of directions; ship mother, Salazar, Siro, Mad Max, Cayston, Cintor, and Princess Clara's mad mind. 👍👍
agreed but i was kinda greedy
@@yomogami4561
Not just you, we are all greedy when it comes to a drop of a new chapter of the Blackship and it’s crew.
Same.... I may shouted from the ship mother and made my partner jump out of their skin
The black ship is no more! Now is the black navy ! Ok I will send myself out
The Black Squadron, The Black Fleet, The Princess’s dark fleet, The Reaper’s Fleet, not a Navy yet.
It's a Fleet.
it was a bad joke =(, sorry not my day for dad jokes
No worries mate, I got it. Maybe one day a Navy but we'll go with fleet for now lol ;)
@michaelhansen2680 yeah it's a squadron
Thank you I am enjoying. The continuous story of the black ship. I must admit that I am probably enjoying it a bit too much. I like to disappear when it appeares on my phone so not to be interrupted while listening to the the black ship. Once again thank you. Well done 👍👍👋👋👋😀😀😀
Loved seeing that salazar learned the names of his kids and is showing concern for their recovery. I think Wyatt will be proud that his advice was taken to heart.
Felicity being such an unrepentant bastard also put a smile on my face. Can’t wait to see her give Clara’s message and be punished by the duke and her house😂
Then it looks like Maximilian will be the first bannerman serving house staples. Our boy is moving up in the world!
@BingBordsen-n9w I think when Felicity tells the Duke Princess Clara's message, Victoria will behead her.
You know what this means Max can have a glass of wine being he is no longer alone wolf bound by his oath.
I’d think that Clara can get her hands on some montrello for such a promising recruit!
Then I’m also wondering if captain Siri will be send to the neutral fleet guarding the border, it seems like that would show the neutral houses that the Astor’s are the principality’s bet bet for prosperity.
@@BingBordsen-n9wNo, Clara will want to keep her fleet together, and teach the Traitor’s how the Stealth Ships are best Deployed & Employed 😉
daghost11 Oh yeah definitely keeping the fleet together, I just don’t think capt Siro will join the princess directly, hopefully Wyatt convinces him to stay though
more More MORE!!!!!!!!🤣
The Black Ship is a great story and I looked forward to every episode
My day is complete.
I’ve listened to this one a few times already. It wraps up a few loose ends and sets. Nice stage for future episodes. The author has a good sense of timing and story development. Also, his character development is quite good. He has a real talent. I could see the author being a best seller. I really enjoy his work.
My weekly dose. Thank you
This is my weekly crack!! I love this storyline.
Okay, "Fellow Junkies," how many of us are so excited about the next chapter that we're back to listening to this amazing story another time just to get our fix?
:D can't wait for today's chapter. This epic deserves to be on the big screen.
@@failegion7828, me too. I keep going back to see if it's posted yet.
An outstanding conversation, Wyatt Staples, and our princess Clara. Black ship...Black ship!!!!
EkhidnaWritez, please enjoy the stories that you tell, but relax and enjoy life and your family and your independence. You are an exciting and engaging writer. Bravo.
Another great Part to yet another great chapter.
As a trucker this series is an amazing way to eat up the miles highly entertaining and it keeps my mind busy, thank you.
I listen when I drive too. I just wish it was longer than 30 minutes at a time.
I cant wait to see what Jincho does with the data and Maximillian's fighter remains
Once jincho sees the improvements on Maximillian’s fighter, an then he installs them on the composters squadron, then that will be a dream team.
@@keithperry5755 this makes me think that Maximilian will fing join the composters
Yippee ❣️ Loyalty is it's own reward... please vote Wraith ⭐
Yet another well crafted part. I feel privileged to hear a masterpiece being written as it's written rather than getting it when it's all done. Ekhidna really has an amazing writer talent.
What's most interesting is that for someone with ADHD, i struggle staying focused on anything for long or sticking with it for longer than a few days, but somehow, the black ship series is something i can listen to intently, my mind coming to a screeching halt, just focusing on this alone and i feel calm and at peace, it's more than a drug, it's a temporary cure, a much needed mental respite. Thank you, Ekhidna, for granting me the joy of an uncluttered brain, even if it is for just 30 minutes, once a week ❤
Just wait till Jincho gets his claws on Maximilian's fighter,
He'll design something insane for Wyatt!!!!
Oh I hope so 😈
With a stag infront of it replacing Maximilian's Lion.
@ssark9187 No, don't think so too much hubris.
Once again excellent. I look forward to each new installment. Thanks
Listening is it own reward. Take my like and my subscription.
Another great chapter
The sergeant is turning into a much better man. I thought ship mother was going to be Clara not the ship itself. I love that Siro is such a good man. What is Maximillian going to do now. Leaving it off at such a cliffhanger
Like Jincho getting his data. I've gotten my weekly fix. It's never enough, but always welcome! I'll be replying it over and over again. Till next week. 16 < the number of times I've played this video!
My day is complete 🎉🎉
Glorius, Just Glorius, please keep rolling out the chapters. This is the best Sifi story I have heard in 60 years, and I have heard many.
Great is the creative mind. Good and evil. Leaving you wanting more. Keep up the good work.
Yeah new chapter!!!!
This is the only thing i actually sit and listen to without browsing or playing games
So, in short, the verbal battle between Maximillian and Wyatt went like this:-
Max: You are better than me.
Wyatt: No, you are better than me.
Max: No, you defeated me.
Wyatt: Nooo, you defeated me.
Max: No you.....
Cynthia: Girls Girls, you are both pretty. Please stop. 😑
Clera: Why am I enjoying this 😍?
🤣🤣🤣😂😆😅
O.K. dating myself. Ethel Merman, "Anything you can do I can do Better". But this time it's "Anything you can undo can do I can undo better".
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was thinking along the lines of when I used to go out for weekend breakfast with my dad,
“I got the tab!”
“No it’s mine”
“You need to save up for retirement old man”
“And you’re barely making minimum wage. Now if you’ll excuse me I have use the restroom”
“Hey waiter, there’s an extra tip in it if you get me the check before he returns”
@@kyriss12 that's wholesome
Great, I love the parts that help fill in what happens from prior action.❤
Finally I was refreshing the page in the last 5 minutes or so
Yes, got to love the tuesday release
I love my Wednesday release 🙂
😊Ekhidna moves from strength to strength.
This Episode is very satisfying.
Thank you.
Now that was an absolutely an outstanding chapter, here I was thinking it was going to close without an cliffhangers and you hit us with that ending, how could you?? Ekhidna the master of the cliffhanger, meant with all due respect.
Just kidding great way to close out such an important chapter. Well done!!!!!
Max will himself not battle again but through his training of Wyatt he will enjoy the fruit and successes of battle again!
Great story!! Great writing!! Can't wait till the next chapter!! Now on to the poll...........
great chapter. i am grateful for your work. thank you all!!!
Just finished watching this and now the agonizing wait for the next Black Ship fix begins anew and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Wyatt protected the Princess from herself as the prince ordered in a way. Protecting her honor, I do realize this was a personal mission for him for his own reasons but still directly or indirectly he for the most part did it for her
Great writing thank you for your amazing storytelling please continue , i look forward to reading more :)
A question answered! 4 black ships added. That's a sizeable personal fleet for the princess. The space battles in the future will only be more epic!
Now to crew them with staff that is loyal even with a few former traitors the Princess NEEDS MORE CREW
@@robertwhitehead8671HMCSThe Captain
@@kevinharper725 I belive there 5 ships and she still needs crew and personal on all of them not just 1 captain even her own ship Niornavio is understaffed and she's just lost 64 more in this battle
@@robertwhitehead8671HMCS I believe Clara will get crew replenishments from the cattle ship for all 5 ships. I suspect the pirate kids will have a very important role combined with the footage of Wyatt in convincing the survivors of the cattle ship to swear fealty to Princess Clara. With the Prince strengthening the main fleet at Macha, it is hard to think where else Clara will get her crew.
@jamesthemango there's still the question of the planet the drazan are on its Rebels and Pirates fighting the drazan might give some but there's still a question of True fealty to the Prince and Principality
Your work is an amazing piece of art and I am but a lowly admirer. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!
I wonder if Maximilian will be continuing Wyatt's fighter training...
I hope so 👍
Here's hoping he can get eased into sword practice with captain Ciro to xD
And the rest of the Composters…. It would be kinda funny to see if Max is hard taskmaster like Cynthia
I don't picture a "Lone Wolf" as a mentor figure. Wyatt is already a wolf but he runs with his pack (composters) as the alpha (squadron leader) fighting like the pack hunts using numbers and combined skills. I do see Maximillian still wanting to challenge "Vorpal Strike" Redford and am curious how much Wyatt has influenced Redford's piloting tactics.
@@kucingmiumiu854I am hoping he joins the composters as a member of the team not a lone wolf.
suprising insight, this author really understands people, best thing I have read in years
Thanks!
What can I say! Thank you so much for your support.
I really hope maximillian wants to train wyatt pushing hime to be the greatest pilot in the principality.
Thank you a fantastic job.
🇨🇦 Thank you for another excellent chapter
Great job and good luck 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍
So Wyatt has a new teacher. God help anyone who tries to go against him in a fighter.
Eventually.
@@OdeInWessexhe’s got the raw skills but he still needs the tec. Max had a much better fighter.
I wanna see Max, Wyatt, and Redford have a three way duel in the sims!
Life is good when you sail the black ship
You are a master of your craft thank you
Can’t wait for his family’s reaction to these battles. The princess is going to make him known to all
I'm waiting for Max to see the footage of the fall of the light destroyer.
@@kevinharper725Jade’s reaction should be good. I can see him thinking Clara was in the Lingering Systems just to pickup Wyatt. “Commoner my ass his back story is all a ruse! Who is Wyatt Staples?!”
Just wonderful.
Nice way to start the episode EkhidnaWritez with Clara after the meeting over Wyatt soloing the GV, is now in the Noirnavio’s medical section. She goes 1st to the former pirate child who shut off a plasma leak but in the process was gravely injured. 😊 I do like how Clara was pleasantly surprised with how Salazar chosen to remember each child in his care and tells her that her decision to spare these pirate children was the right one. Not surprised that Cynthia still holds a grudge with Salazar with him trying to punish Wyatt, unlike Clara and Wyatt who long ago left it in the past.🤭
I the meeting between Clara and Siro Ortaga was definitely an interesting 1. I didn’t realize it was something I wanted to see happen until, EkhidnaWritez made it in this episode. I am not surprised that Clara shows respect to Siro by calling him an honorable man and meaning it. I am not surprised that Siro then proceeded to praise her victory and how her forces were superior to his side. I am not surprised that Clara asks Siro why he when a master in sword and axe combat, surrender this advantage and agree to Wyatt terms in doing hand to hand combat? 🤔
I do like how Siro says even if Clara answers his question of who Wyatt is truthfully, the truth be eluded. Wyatt is not RM but Siro cant fathom what Wyatt is. He saw Wyatt get struck down by Max but then see him land on the GV. How is this possible!?!??!😲😱 Side tangent: Interesting in that Siro sees Javier as a witless coward. Is Javier a coward or just someone who knows his limits, having nothing towards combat and has the intelligence then to avoid it as much as possible. Its not like Javier even mentioning being great in some form of combat or loving it but then when faced with it he flees from it. Javier just has a good survival instincts, didn’t want to face RMS and/or Cynthia and didn’t want to die because of Felicity’s wounded pride that sent them on this unnecessary side mission that was not approved by the Lord Regent!😏
Wyatt is so ruthless tempered by mercy, compassion and honor. A man driven by conviction, moved by ingenuity and brutal in execution. That Wyatt is a person that no descriptor does him justice. Side tangent: Siro proves my case on why Wyatt should have a title of either Enigma or Paradoxical!🥺 Siro is about to say the word that closest fits Wyatt but Clara spares him the stress by saying Killer before he can. When Siro saw the mercy Wyatt had, especially with the minor noble who he gave biofoam too, he seized on it as a life line for some of his crew. That so many people had died for no good reason but for the wounded pride of a woman! 😤
Though Siro wanted to save as much of his crew as possible, he still wanted to keep his honor intact. So he challenged Wyatt to duel and adjusted it so Wyatt would agree to it. I am glad that EkhidnaWritez doesn’t draw it out and has Siro bluntly that the look Wyatt gave him terrified him. That Wyatt eyes were like a void, he was something trying to be appear human. Wyatt is a killer who is remorseless, ruthless and brutal but not mindless.
How Wyatt’s eyes looking like a void reminds me of Victer Cachat of David Weber’s Honor Harrington verse. That and how Wyatt’s distorted person what was born as a human being but lost some key spark of what it is to be human. He tries to mimic other humans but never is able to fully regain what he lost is similar to Shiro Emiya for the Fate Verse or Type Moon verse.🤔 A human who at the age of 7 encountered a magical fire that not only burns the body but the curses in it also burn the soul. Shiro was able to survive it physically but the curses stripped him of all his memories of who he was other than his 1st name was Shiro. He ends up learning he retains skills he learned before like cooking.
Shiro tries to mimic other humans to be like them but never fully regains it. He ended up not only having Survivors Guilt in being 1 of the few to survive the disaster but also lost the basic instinct of all humans to want to survive. He doesn’t want to die without reason but he does not retain the basic urge to survive no matter what. He is not afraid to die if it means saving another person’s life. Shiro’s distorted personality to me is so similar to Wyatt in so many levels. They both have Survivors Guilt when most others didn’t survive the disaster they were in. They both have a need to prevent needless death (though Shiro has something in him pushing far further than Wyatt but will not says major spoilers!). 🤫
This distortion ends up causing them to do insane things to basically everyone else that often nearly gets them killed but often ends up producing miracles! This ends up leading much mental stress and pain to those who care for Wyatt and Shiro. 😮💨
Siro told the truth to Clara as his honor demand it, that he is loyal to the Principality and only sided with Draymore out of duty to a higher house his house is loyal to. Nice way of having Siro say all the possibilities he has due to the fact that he is still alive and received proper medical care. I am not surprised that Siro wanted to thank Wyatt for sparing his life at cost of his own honor. “Proud is the Red Feather,” is a hilarious house saying that makes me want to know what caused that to become the house saying for house Ortega?🤔
I do like how Clara personally thinks what happened to Casmir was excessive, it was a pity that he was not able to stand up to Felicity’s madness and that he is noble fool. Interesting twist in having Max’s main injuries due to a malfunctioning breathing system, lucky Max was unconscious for it. No surprise that Clara wanted to be told when Max awakens.
Well this is an interesting twist in having Felicity now captured, is actually more mentally stable than in the last 2 chapters. That she is defiant in front of Clara and Cynthia in the same room and then saying that even if she failed to kill Clara, someone else will be successful. I am glad that EkhidnaWritez is doing what I figured out would be the greatest punishment for Felicity.☺ To be sent back to Cornelius Draymore with losing the entire squadron entrusted to her and to face his wrath! This is Felicity’s greatest fear made manifest and Clara rightly is taking every well deserved pleasure in seeing Felicity’s resolve crumble and her begging the person she sentenced to death, MERCY! 😏
Clara shows some mercy in that the treaty Felicity won with Firentis will be still honored. Though of course Clara wants this treaty to exist so Draymore forces cant take offensive actions against the new escort ships build for the Prince in Firentis shipyards. Clara wants to deliver a message personally and to memorize it “Duke Cornelious Draymore, traitor to the Principality, your ambitions will never see fruition. Victory has eluded you now and will continue doing so. Kind regards Clara Astor 2nd princess.” Clara wants Felicity to personally deliver a message that is basically Clara trolling him LOL! 🤣😂
I can see how Clara has an effective threat if Felicity doesn’t properly deliver her message, Clara will decide to pure house Cintor like several other house in the past. Interesting seeing Felicity earning some personal win against Clara with her reaction when the 2 women left her cell.🤔
Yeah, Max would have a rude awakening considering he last remember he thought he was about to die. Its so amusing how Clara was practically vibrating with eagerness with Max waking up, its adorable!🤣🤭 Javier is just has very good survival instincts! I will be happy when Max can chat with his “Little Cayston” again. Interesting to hear that how Lone Wolves are in a grey area where due to them having contracts, Max technically hasn’t declare himself loyal to any side so gives him some legal flexibility. 🤔
Interesting that Max would see his lose at Wyatt and his squadron and think he’s past his prime and need to retire. Its funny how seeing Wyatt and Max arguing on who lost the dual and each of them saying it was themselves! 🤣😂🤭Then Cynthia says to make this hilarious moment stop that both of them won and lost, Wyatt won the overall battle and Max won the duel. Not surprised that Max would be dumbfounded that Wyatt would not want any bounty from him and realizing in some ways Wyatt is like a younger version of himself. I do love how Clara forces Wyatt to take Max’s helmet as his own trophy and to appease Max’s honor.🤭😏
Well, it seems some people were right in that Max would end up deciding to retire with nearly dying and having glorious battle to end his career as a Lone Wolf. Now he can drink the alcoholic beverage he had always wanted! Also, now Max can join Clara’s entourage as Wyatt’s fighter mentor and probably teach him another angle of Astorian nobility stuff he should know. 😊☺
Finally this is done! Anyone wanting to chat with me, don’t expect me to respond for over 12 hours because I need a break from this series after doing this in depth review! 😮💨🥱
Hello Soundwave119.
It was definitely an interesting chapter.
The meeting with Salazar and his true concern for the children, then meeting with Ortaga and he wants to meet and speak with Wyatt.
One of the highlights was Wyatt and Max. I wonder what Max decided just before he passed out.
I guess we will find out in the future. lol
siro someone to help redford with the other black ships
@@bobhedden4484 Yeah Bob your right this was an interesting chapter! 😊This episode was almost too interesting with how much I ended up writing on reviewing it! It was hilarious seeing both Max and Wyatt arguing that the other person was the winner and they themselves were the ones who lost!🤣😂 Sad that Cyntia broke it up as soon as she did, I am assuming that Clara also like us was enjoying watching that funny argument! Something she wild rarely see, 2 nobles saying they themselves didn’t win the fight and the other person did. 😏
I was not surprised that Clara would be generous to the commoners of the surviving ships of Felicity’s that were captured and now will be her own personal squadron. Also that nearly all of those ships commoners without hesitation decided to switch sides when given a chance.
I do think the decision Max made just before going back to sleep was, he wants to mentor Wyatt to make him a better fighter pilot and probably also teach him other parts of Astorian noble society that Redford or Cynthia would not be knowing about.🤔☺
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo Siro might be able to switch sides like Galt did but we will have to wait and see Qusai.🤔 It helps even more that Clara was merciful to the commoners of the captured ships and was rewarded with nearly all of the commoners without hesitation taking her offer to crew the ships for Clara. Glad you left a comment Quasi!😊
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo Siro as a man of honor & integrity, Clara is already looking at sparing… I agree the meeting between Wyatt & Captain Siro will be interesting, but Siro wants to thank Wyatt for showing him Mercy, and allowing him to live… Captain Siro is Loyal to the Principality… So, he is in a position to accept Clara’s mercy… I can see Siro pledging to Wyatt, much like Max has done… Mind you- Max stated he was Wyatt’s prisoner, Not Clara’s…
Thanks
Thank you so much, Phillip!
l am assuming that Maximilian has decided to train Wyatt , l can see Cynthia saying , again , followed on with Maximilian saying the same , again .
Instead of one hard task master , he has gained two hard taskmasters , all the while Wyatt is thinking to himself , damn l should have joined the diplomatic corps .
Really good story thx
Thanks yet again for another great installment. Now I can look forward to Tuesdays! It makes even Mondays more bearable. LOL
Looks like Maximilian will now be in charge of training more pilots for the slowly growing fleet.
No, but i think Max will be willing to train Wyatt as a means to keep face and reward Wyatt for not accepting the bounty… Wyatt stated to Max, he wants to learn how to be a better Fighter Pilot…
Questions answered and conversations had.
Clara's conversation with Felicity showed possible overconfidence. Felicity is egotistical to the point of narcissism, but she's not stupid. I don't know what her plan is yet. Perhaps she knows something about the commoners who joined that Clara may yet regret. Time will tell.
Captain Ortega came off well. The fact he spared Wyatt by honorably engaging is a bit of a shock, but it spared many crew as well as his own life. A man worthy of respect.
The conversation between Max and Wyatt was a class act for both of them. Wyatt is still learning about social graces, but I think he did more to win Max over by just being himself and allowing Max the option to retire gracefully with his wealth intact. If he thought Cynthia was going to push him, well.... 😆.
I can see Captain Siro thanking Wyatt for sparing him, but also honoring the Duel… Wyatt avoided unnecessary taking Lives, and for that Siro i believe is grateful… I can also see Captain Siro pledging himself to Clara, along with the remainder of his crew…
I loved the exchange between Wyatt & Max, i can hear the ring of a mutual respect and with that- I think Max will take Wyatt up on his offer/Statement of just wanting to be a better Pilot, and Max offer to train Wyatt to save Face, for Wyatt not accepting a Bounty from Max… I can also hear Clara & Cynthia having yet another conversation with Wyatt over the finer points of Nobility… 😂
Ohh, Felicity and her Ego, how her armor is shattered… Now, she’s going to be vindictive just to redeem her Honor & Ego, against Clara & Wyatt…
I also liked the exchange between Salazar & Clara… and the fact that Salazar is obviously taking Wyatt’s advice to hart & practice, to redeem himself…
Now- I’m looking forward to Redford, Clara, Cynthia & Milkades reviewing Wyatt’s Psych Eval… that should be interesting & comical 😂 Wyatt is as Stable & Normal as a Veteran Royal Marine… 😂😂
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Enjoy these weekly injections of a detailed yet succinct story line...and I am thankful that the author doesn't have Wyatt continuing to faint at every stressful situation.
Wyatt doesn't faint at stressful situations, he faints when he can't handle the enormity of a situation.
This just struck me reading something commented, this sparked an interesting thought what would happen if Lord Maximilian now becomes the
Niornavio’s Air Wings
Head Instructor, he will not be violating his contract being he at that point is not a Lone Wolff. So please
remember he does not need to be in space in a fighter, all the evaluations and training can occur in the simulators. If this happens just imagine how much more deadly her fighter wings will become, trained by a former lone wolf & fighting under Wyatt's rules and tactics, what a truly deadly combination.
Maximillan has two big L's in his column ... he lost his battle with Wyatt ... his wing lost their battle against Wyatt's wing. We have yet to see anything from Maximillian that would justify his (senior level) assignment as an instructor in Clara's fleet.
Don't get me wrong, I can see Maximillian providing advanced training at the individual pilot level but he'll first need to spend a good bit of time unlearning his years (decades?) of 'old' style team/wing tactics. Wyatt is inarguably the senior (team, wing, fleet) tactician for Clara and as such I see Maximillian spending some time under Wyatt's tutelage.
Maximillian won't be capable of serving as an 'instructor' in Clara's fleet until he has been immersed in, and fully adopts, Wyatt's tactics ... which includes rejecting the concept of 'honor' that's been drilled into him since his birth.
Then y’all missed the statement by Max towards Wyatt after the 2 meeting and Wyatt declining the Bounty from Max… Wyatt stated he just wants to be a better Fighter Pilot… Max was impressed by Wyatt’s skills… Now, that being said- Max out of Honor, i can see willing to teach or train Wyatt as a means to save Face… in Wyatt not taking everything from Max… Max is going back into retirement, but at least Wyatt gave him an Honorable & Thrilling Fight, to allow him to leave with his pride intact…
@ Yes he might start just “helping” Wyatt become a better pilot but Max was a Lone Wolf with an ego the size of space, now there is a wing that is full of pilots that could benefit from Maxes knowledge, expertise and experience with his ego there is no way he could walk away from all that adulation. Because how is he going to get home? It’s not like he can be just dropped anywhere, because those on Draymore’s side will view him as a deserter and possibly those on the Prince’s side might see him as an enemy, at this point his best bet would be to stay and “help” Wyatt as well as help the other pilots. It would give a new meaning to the life of a former Lown Wolf.
But hay it’s just an option where everything that happens in the story is totally up to the author and luckily not me.
@@thomasohanlon1060 Max was only bound to House Cintor as long as he remained a “Lone Wolf” him retiring because he Lost, and has had his Ego Humbled, makes the difference… Clara stated- Max is viewed more as a Mercenary, so he can be dropped off anywhere he chooses, no harm, no fowl, He’s not a Threat…
Max see Wyatt as a worthy talented & skilled successor for Max to be able to train & impart his knowledge on… Not all Other Pilots have both Talent & Skills otherwise they’re also future “Lone Wolves”… Max was impressed by Wyatt & his abilities… Not to mention Wyatt is already a High Ace… Max still rewarded Wyatt with his Helmet, which is the equivalent of a Ship’s Captain or Officer relinquishing their Sword and going home with Honor…
Another great Chapter of Black Ship
Well done
Yes, this episode was awesome! 😊
Why do I have a feeling that it will be Maximilian that will give Wyatt his new nickname??
Hum ! ... Closing eyes and Dreaming ... Hum !
@@ScotMcDonald-n3d Quite possibly, he will see the footage and with Wyatt seemingly coming back from the apparent dead, I could definitely see Max calling him a wraith, which I’m betting will be Wyatt’s Knick name
@@RevittizeI think Siro will call him a Wraith. Can’t wait to see who it will be honestly!!
The Black Ship
Indeed
The black ship
Well spotted!
The Shack Blip
Its totally the White Ship. 😂
Yay! Another installment! 🎉🎉🎉
Max is going to make a great composter trainer. He can’t be a lone wolf anymore, but in short order he can train a squadron.
I was hopping Clara would've visited the piolet from the first fighter battle. But she is a Master of the "art" of politics.
I am betting that at some point she will thank Wyatt for saving her life.
I really like that no one that matters that is under Cintor likes her
What a treat, thank you.
Love this series.
Another good chapter but a small thing I noticed, if I'm not mistaken casualty is a broad term for dead and wounded
That would be correct
All of the ships in "Clara's" fleet are owned by Wyatt Staples! Each and everyone has been relinquished to Wyatt and are spoils.
Thank you very much.
Thanks for the upload.
Lets go lads, another episode is here
I always look forward to these, Thank you. Outstanding as always !
Man, I am addicted. Waiting for my next fix. Thank you for this.
Thanks for this episode,I eagerly await the next.
So good. Thank you again for another great episode
Once again a truly great part, thank yous! (
The banter back and forth, was spectacular, in chapter 46 part 3. You color a story with your writing.
A guttural sound of protest ended the relative silence around me. To my mind I had said the word 'no' but my ears were not even convinced that it had been a word at all. As the shock of my own outburst faded and my attention returned to the screen in my hands, I suddenly remembered why I had protested in the first place; it was over. I had known for days that the end was near, but seeing that there was always at least one more episode in the playlist helped me to ignore the ever encroaching inevitability. And now it was here. My mind was a chaotic mess of emotions as I stared at the screen prompting me to either replay the current video or select another from a long list of suggested options. I couldn't help but imagine a tornado that had somehow turned itself horizontally and was now being shaken violently up and down was a fitting -if somewhat inadequate- metaphor for my inner turmoil. I knew that there would be another episode soon, but I still felt a sense of loss and longing akin to saying farewell to a dear friend who I knew I would see again, yet, couldn't imagine not seeing daily. The story had occupied my waking thoughts and more than a few dreams for weeks now, and the exhilaration I was still feeling from Wyatt's recent rampage was slowly being replaced by the hollow, icy fingers of sadness as they snaked their way through my veins and began to squeeze at my heart.
And then I noticed it.
My mind was actively narrating and mentally transcribing my thoughts, and they were flowing in literary form. As I focused on the strange turn of events, I could almost see the flickering ember of a long forgotten passion begin to flare, and then suddenly, it burst into a white-hot flame, having found new life in the strangest of ways.
(I want to express to the author how much I truly appreciate the beautiful work of art that they've share with all of us, but I felt like I needed to do it in a way that displayed what it truly means to me. I hope I was able to properly show my gratitude, because you truly have inspired me to write again.)
The Reaper princess and her new dread black fleet.
yes of 5 ships and they know how to use them properly too. the duke well fall.
Best sci-fi series going around ❤
I love that in that final scene Clara is practically vibrating with excitement in the corner watching her favourite pilot and a lone wolf complimenting each other and then vibrating with frustration watching Wyatt refuse political advantages when they're dropped at his feet.
You know Clara is eyeing Maximillian's helmet for her collection. She was so enthusiastic about Wyatt accepting it from Max.
@CJofVivaLV absolutely, it'll fit in nicely right next to Wyatt's fighter model
It was hilarious seeing both Max and Wyatt arguing that the other person was the winner and they themselves were the ones who lost!🤣😂 Sad that Cyntia broke it up as soon as she did, I am assuming that Clara also like us was enjoying watching that funny argument! Something she wild rarely see, 2 nobles saying they themselves didn’t win the fight and the other person did.😏
@@CJofVivaLV Clara just wants to put Max’s Autograph with his Helmet as part of her Trophy collection, unless Wyatt adds it to the Composter’s Ready Room, to decorate it, along with the rest of their collective achievements… 😂
@@daghost11 I think Wyatt would end up begrudgingly take Max’s armor’s helmet and put in his room after realizing how much this would mean to Max. after all Max’s pride demands Wyatt take something of value of his for defeating him both has his pride as a WL and as a noble. That if Wyatt doesn’t take something of value from Max, it would be seen as an insult whether its meant to be or not. If Max doesn’t take offense to this, many other nobles will perceive it as such. 🤔
This is so good it's unbelievably addictive
You have no idea how quickly I clicked on this video