I have actually lost track of how many times I have listened to this story from chapter 1 to the current chapter. I like the fact that the author takes the time to build the other charters involved. It's more like real life and I really appreciate that fact. Great job by the author. I am looking forward to the next episode.
Absolutely I’ve been a sci fi fan for years now and this is one of the best written and narrated (AI of course) sci fi stories I’ve every run across. Excellent story line and character development.
Grounded in reality. The author's ability to blend human nature and realistic interaction, elements of naval and political warfare reimagined for space blended together with a balance story flow, easily makes this story a classic in the making.
This is by far one of the best scifi literary works I've come a cross. The characters are so well written and thought out, the almost feel like real people and i am absolutely invested in their lives and rooting for them. I love the way Wyatt is a simple man who values life above all and for whom, in the cockpits, there are no commoners or bluebloods, but his comrades, brothers in arms for whom he'd lay down his life if necessary, even if some of them have yet to see it. But I'm sure they will see it soon enough. Wyatt is the kind of a man legends will be written about long after he's gone.
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Best story I’ve heard in my life, out of every television show, anime, or Netflix series this is the only one I’ve truly constantly thought about nearly every day, I’m always waiting for the next chapter to drop!! Props to the author!!
Well, whoever said everyone's armor will be upgraded was spot on! Wyatt has yet to share his tasty bugs with Jincho. I truly want to see Jincho's reaction.
Considering Wyatt got an entire shipment (I'm thinking shipping container) of the bugs, I don't see them running out for quite some time. Maybe the Ykanti crew can help diminish the absurd amount.
This is by far my favorite hfy story! I can’t wait for new episodes I would pay to watch this as a movie or tv series. Ekhidna you have made one of the best stories I have ever seen! Please keep it up😃
Another outstanding episode. The twists and turns of the traditions of the nobility are becoming more pronounced. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of the pending battle.
That is so far probably 1 of the best choices for a house phrase that embodies him and also does reflect what the similar mind set Clara also has! ☺ That is part of the reason why the 2 get along so well since they are 2 very pragmatic people!
Great episode! The Princess played those fighter pilots like a violin! Wiping out Wyatt's kills...he doesn't care! But the "chaos of the battlefield" can hide and/or give opportunities for Wyatt's demise. Wyatt will have to be even more careful!!!
Love the stick or the carrot approach by Clara. Lose your only chance for glory and return to the dead end lowly house status or get with the program. Wyatt's real punishment that he would actually care about. No pastry treats until the drazzan are gone.
I have read this Part a few times since yesterday and savored an increased understanding of the Principality with its long term class structure. Next step in the thought process was to extrapolate how this future Principality could easily have developed from both past and current empires here on Earth. Certainly thinking of the British Empire, other past Empires, the current societal difference between the have and have not plus the rat race to succeed. I can highly relate to Wyatt Staple's character. I would be out of my depth with those political machinations to determine the existence of an unknown hidden benefactor and the most likely ones. Certainly got great expectations for future parts of this story when Jink will be given permission to gather further data about the builders of the black ships. Great writing for the display of theatrics and almost Machiavellian tag team performance directed against the 3 groups of pilots. Instead of an expected dressing down, the underlying reasons for the noble's complaints have been appropriately recognized and ameliorated. Interesting how the Princess firstly wielded the stick then offered the carrots thus reinforcing "Loyalty has its own Rewards". Be loyal, accept the unconventional challenges ahead and you will be bestowed the promised rewards or else leave now and take your unyielding conduct with you. The pilots should now have increased faith and trust in Wyatt's unconventional abilities and his loyalty to the Principality which will again be tested in the next battle for victory against the Drazzan.
This Is precisely correct. If these noble Pilots are like this despite being more moderate and less problemátic, imagine what the others aré like. Abaccus Reid comes yo mind.
Ahhh...our black haired man has done it yet again. I believe Redford and Clara sold the rest of it with a side of humble pie. Mooooorrrreee Black Ship!!!!!!! Oh and thank you sooo much!
Thank you so much for the chapter. I needed it. The only bad thing is now i need to wait at least 6 more days for a new chapter. Oh and btw, take care of your healths guys.
The core of this episode and the whole series is so thought provoking. You fault people for doing as they think best, but along comes one Whyatt Staples who is grounded in principles and values, and those doing their best are getting challenged. Whyatt learned in the last episode about lower royalty, will they learn about values and principles? Can both learn from the other and rise out of this stronger?
So whoever built the ships definitely needs the principality somewhat intact if they are trying this hard to force the change in leadership. Duke is starting to look like a useful idiot to do their bidding. Also the veiled threat from Clara that this is her personal ship to do as she pleases is very entertaining.
I think they're trying a xanatos gambit. A plan in which every possible outcome benefits them in some way. If draymore wins easily, they benefit. How? I don't know yet. If he doesn't, the principality is weakened and the Drazzan and Arebians capture some systems, feed and slaves. This also benefits them somehow. Even if worst case the prince wins quickly, their allies still gain feed and slaves from the conflict. They essentially can't lose.
@@garys6135 so true only a few know of wyatt deeds but i think jinko will find out or come across on wyatt when starts digging for intel on Black ships makers
Blue Bloods coddled, the “punishment” while very serious to them just so happens to mean absolutely nothing to Wyatt. Many came around during the meeting and another flight or two will cement Wyatt’s Wedge into a historic squadron. The next chapter, probably two with all the action coming are going to be incredible.
Love the arc of Duty over unspoken, unwritten bows to selfish nobility. Still Clara realizes that Wyatt wants victory but not at the cost of lives, especial when the odds are stacked against living. And that sutle rewarding "due to concerns voiced by Wyatt" makes that even after he was to be "punished" shows that Wyatt is not after personal glory but victory by superior equipment.
@@yomogami4561that battle would be a new no win battle for most all pilots they wouldn't believe there was a solution and then to be told someone did it in real life would really frost most people
Ironically they go against their superiors in their complaints. Wyatt was elevated due to the blessings of the Royals, yet they dare insult their better's decisions? The gull.
The response to Jincho’s suggestion that Cyntia take control to do the same thing as in Jintrax can bring consequences, Jincho is intelligent and analytical, will find that the tactic used does not fit Redford’s mentality or Cynthia’s and will deduce that it was Wyatt, I love to speculate 😎😎
Every one of those pilots have a mere commoner to thank for their misbegotten lives. Sir Wyatt still needs to learn a few things but, should the pilots take him aside and teach him, would be a greater good for the Prince and the Principality. Damned Blue Bloods!!
Whow. Any idea that Istanel is a decent person got really destroyed in this episode. Whow. Btw., Istanel going to eat makes sense - there may be a battle looming, but everyone will rest and eat before it gets hot. I start liking Jincho, though - he is surprisingly good. Definitely a good member of Wyatt's entourage. I Wonder what he will find when he digs into the Noir Navio. There must be some stuff in the databanks. I cannot imagine that all the equipment has no manufacturer's marker. And there is so much logistics involved, even an AI may overlook something in the databases when scrubbing it. The Pilots - whow. They need to start training them properly - many are just empty heads it seems. Losses normally must be insane. One wonders how Redford ever survived to raise in rank.
Yeah, those empty headed complainers had to have Wyatt’s perspective explained to them and they still didn’t get it. Cynthia‘s reward for them and punishment for Wyatt at the end shut them up, but I feel like some of them don’t deserve it and are still gonna be looking for a way to backstab Wyatt.
@@andrewmartin2567 (Note: All this is NOT ctritique on the author - the work is very well written) They are insane. They literally had their lives saved. And they talk bad on someone who has full access to the princess WITH WEAPONS. There is no higher trust than that. If that is the best - poor principality. Shows you a ton what a nightmare of mines the Princess has to navigate. By the end of the campaign they will likely be happy to have Wyatt name as wing commander on their files. This is - crazy.
@@ThomasTomiczek I've said this before, Commoners and Nobles alike are both Brainwashed, the Commoners to think they are worthless, the Nobles to think that they are superior, once you understand that and realise the behaviour is engrained this starts to make far more sense, Think about those nobles that we have been introduced to who we all loke, most of them have had something occur to them that has changed them, Clara, Cynthia, Gregor, Nultar and Galt, have all experienced things that changed them and perhaps made them question the way things are, I suspect Redford as well, or perhaps he is simply old enough to realise the system is broken, note that he's only a commander, you would think with the respect house Astor shows him he would be an Admiral
i have praised the author of this story many times. but more important the narrator must be given his due. a story is only as good as the bard who voices it. many books remain unheard because i found the voice to be found wanting. untill next week stay well
How's that blueblood gonna react to human smoothies and skulls for mugs? Wyatt's gotta ask him "can you tell me if that poor soul was a noble before? I can't and your new 'test subjects' certainly didn't care. Now stop throwing up and have fun with your leafy lab rats."
For the past 2 months I have been unable to hear the black ship stories which are utterly fantastic I had to binge listen and catch up still cannot get over my anticipation for the next chapter hopefully one day this will turn into a movie
Couldn't help it. I would have said, "The enemy is not honorable combatants, they don't deserve to be engaged with honor, for they don't have any. They will not show you the courtesy."
Gamma-1 wedge leader talking about what he would have done differently from Wyatt: "I would have also used the commoner pilots as a screen to delay as many enemies as possible, sir." I betcha every commoner pilot in the room picked up on this. This statement alone should be grounds to bust this 'leader' down to private and take away his pilot status. This 'leader' better hope his commoner pilots haven't grown a backbone else he may not come back from the next battle: Died as a result of a friendly fire *accident*.
@@randallmountjoy707 yes you nailed it. I have seen this behavior first hand from someone who was royalty forced into exile. He was a manager I was unfortunate enough to get assigned to work under and he made it very clear he was better than anyone else in the room. Didn't work out well for building trust and teamwork in the workplace. I was not upset when the day came I gave him my notice.
I think the easier method would be him recieving no support in the coming battles (Ie. fighting alone and outnumbered because the rest of the pilots are "busy")
I'd just put him and those others in their own squad and let the others lead theirs under Wyatt's command. Find out which of them is going to obey the order to be the sacrifice for his "noble" a$$.
Over 275 views listed - in 5 minutes. I think we were waiting for this. 😃 Good point about the black ships and the revolt possibly being a private venture - think Dutch East India Company. Double time in grade, new armor, Astor house service, etc. - lots of carrots for the normies. Gamma-1 did not make any friends with his "hide behind the commoners" remark. Clara making it clear things were different was essential. "We see the code more as guidelines." (Pirates of the Caribbean) Ishtonel came off as a total idiot. House Firentis losing to pirates for 30 years is now completely comprehensible. Suggested punishment - assign Wyatt to Jincho unless involved in operations.🤣 Now, what do Jincho and Wyatt cook up for Ishtonel? And what, perhaps, do they find out? Jincho as an intel asset is just getting started. Figuring out how Anderson was assassinated should be in there at some point. I was slightly disappointed by the talk to the pilots. Redford did talk about their odds in the engagement and how Wyatt saved their butts, but he did not mention the rest of it - how they were not able to be reinforced and so on, so the mission and potentially everybody's life depended on the wing surviving as an effective fighting force. A minor point, but still. Redford did well enough. Speaking of recognizing reality, Clara's comment to Redford about "run if you need to" is a good call. Cynthia's rectitude is understandable, but I like Jincho's names for Clara and Cynthia. "Pretty Eyes" and "Blue Ghost" are descriptive but complimentary. It could be a whole lot worse.
23:00 calling it now, he's going to ask his feathered friend to disable the olfactory filter of the suit... after the good lord is well within the bowels of the ship, of course. Nothing dangerous, just deeply, *deeply* unpleasant.
Yup I agree, Wyatt is smart enough to know that making Isionel experience the full olfactory experience of being onboard a Drazzan cattle ship, will be deeply unpleasant without causing any permanent damage
Kudos!!! And hundred times more Kudos!!! "You always save the best for last" I was almost feeling anxious and a bit let down until minute 23, but it seems like it was all done in purpose because just 6 seconds later I had been taken for a ride that nor for expected has been any less amazing!
I am waiting for him to make his entire squadron into insane fighters no one else can keep up with they will truly be the elite fighters of the black ship.
I think Princess Clara should just sent the ones who made that last comments be sent home and wyatt squadron really needs to hear from Princess Clara /Cynthia about wyatt
@@Soundwave119 ah of course I was thinking of C.S. Forester, who wrote the Hornblower series, but David Weber credits Forester as being one of his influencers in the Honor Harrington books I believe
I was thinking the very same thing about draymore. There has to be outsider meddling because his character arc doesnt portray him to be malicious, egotistical or tyrannical... but i will wait and see.
If we remember, there is one seen we're Victoria just took out an entire house. A servant enters with a room with a ribbon with a white dot. He then talk to the people. On the screen with a white dot. They tell him he must win.
I think one of those Noble squadron leaders were expecting to take over but Redford/and Princess Clara shut that down. I would like to see /know how many Noble pilots resigned
If you follow Wyatt’s thinking. That means Duke Draymore should be there as regent with the entire royal navy instead of princess Clara. Basically a draw play with the Drazzan as bait. What’s coming?
These pilots need to know they is not short battle but will be many battle for the enemy is very large plus other groups are out there waiting to pounce on them and they need all fighters help fight these battles there is No reinforcements coming they are out there all alone
Anyone get the feeling that this interference in the coronation from an outside entity is due to a noticed willingness in the Prince, and his siblings, to go against standard Principality doctrine. The rank andvancement of a commoner, his and Clara's disagreement with how nobles and commoners should interact. What if Cornelius' insistence that the Prince is unsuitable to lead the Principality is born in the abhorrence at the thought of the norm being challenged. This may also explain why the council of nobles delayed the prince's ascension for so long. A less stagnant Principality could be seen as a threat to this outside entity and plans were put in action to keep the status quo, as it were.
This has been my working theory too. The Prince and Princess Clara have repeatedly demonstrated they are unusually willing to put competence and pragmatism over tradition and noble entitlement. It sounded like the Prince’s policies have aimed to move the Principality out of its stagnation by promoting peace, economic growth, and technological advancement. My read is that the Prince’s penchant for favoring skill over noble rank likely played a role in Frederick Anderson’s betrayal-clearly the Prince’s policies are ruffling feathers. I would not be surprised if the Prince’s policies pose a challenge to both the nobility and to the foreign power pulling strings behind the curtain who benefit from the status quo. Whatever foreign actor is backing the Duke seems to want the Principality to stay weak, but intact. While he is in general a rational man, Duke Draymore has been willing to prioritize loyalty over competence, so he may represent the more traditional approach. Perhaps more importantly, he seems willing to act in the interests of his (ominously threatening) foreign “benefactor”.
I have been thinking about this a lot. It would be fantastic to see this amazing story on the screen not as a movie but as many movies. I think that we are already part of the Black Ship cult and diehard.
i just love the way that REDFORD cynthia and princess CLARA use against Wyiatt wat means nothing to him to punish him in the eyes of the pilots i think they know im pretty welll
So many mysteries. What will Wyatt’s punishment be? Who is behind the Blackships? What is Marcadies secret mission? What is Wyatt planning to do to the Xenobilogist blue blood? Can’t wait to find out?
I am glad we are on chapter 45 and either this chapter or next 1 the space battle for Hangstrong system will be over with the Drazin. Then we have to see if Felicity Cintor's squadron goes after the Noirnavio.
Good after action report/meeting. Hopefully it will sink into a few of the nobles that it is better to let the enemy die for their leaders and to personally live to fight another day. Redford didn't mention those that died chasing after the retreating Drazen after being recalled. Glorious idiots.
I highly doubt some of them being smart enough to get the clue. A few, maybe. Too few, the rest should be allowed "honorable death in battle" but I hope the decision is well thought and debated. Hopefully, with those biased for personal reasons, remove themselves from said debate.
I am hopeful that after Redford's briefing a good proportion decide that they will either withdraw their complaint or reduce it to ... bad language. I fear for the safety of a certain Wedge leader who said in front of the commoners I'd have run away and used the commoners as a meat shield, clearly Redford slipped up there when selecting pilots and chose someone who was too stupid to be a trouble maker
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo I think the pirates are no more. Just the drawzzen are left. Maybe when they enter they will pull some of the heat off the Nora Navio 🤔 weather Felissade like it or not...🤔☺️
I have actually lost track of how many times I have listened to this story from chapter 1 to the current chapter. I like the fact that the author takes the time to build the other charters involved. It's more like real life and I really appreciate that fact. Great job by the author. I am looking forward to the next episode.
I am relistening to the series by listening to it with my brother, who is listening to it for the 1st time.😊
@@Soundwave119 I'm starting at the beginning also. Lol
same here
Absolutely I’ve been a sci fi fan for years now and this is one of the best written and narrated (AI of course) sci fi stories I’ve every run across. Excellent story line and character development.
I'm at over 20 times for the whole list.
Grounded in reality. The author's ability to blend human nature and realistic interaction, elements of naval and political warfare reimagined for space blended together with a balance story flow, easily makes this story a classic in the making.
And by all means let us know when the book is published so we can buy a copy. Or when you sale the movie rights so we can be there for the premier.
@@secretarts Yes i will definitely buy a book if it will be published and also yes i will definitely watch the movie of this amazing story.
@@nobody-io9he will need someone to proof read it frist. But I will buy it anyway. 😊
This is by far one of the best scifi literary works I've come a cross. The characters are so well written and thought out, the almost feel like real people and i am absolutely invested in their lives and rooting for them. I love the way Wyatt is a simple man who values life above all and for whom, in the cockpits, there are no commoners or bluebloods, but his comrades, brothers in arms for whom he'd lay down his life if necessary, even if some of them have yet to see it. But I'm sure they will see it soon enough. Wyatt is the kind of a man legends will be written about long after he's gone.
Wyatt is what The Book calls a Uncompromised Righteous Man
First I like to Thank's to all that are involed in the making of the Storie "TheBlackShip" for almost a year of story telling. Best wishes and to many more chapters in the furture. My #1 storie THANK YOU!
Thank you so much. It's a great story, and yes, it has been a whole year since we started it! It's more popular now than ever.
Well another 40 minutes that vanished in a second. Another Great chapter. Thanks to the author and narrator
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I must admit that I really enjoy this story and your ability to bring it to life, I thank you for sharing.
Nice to see Wyatt and Jincho teaming up.
Best story I’ve heard in my life, out of every television show, anime, or Netflix series this is the only one I’ve truly constantly thought about nearly every day, I’m always waiting for the next chapter to drop!! Props to the author!!
worm brain Agrees 😅
Well, whoever said everyone's armor will be upgraded was spot on! Wyatt has yet to share his tasty bugs with Jincho. I truly want to see Jincho's reaction.
That should be a truly unique experience.
Liquid brain
@@steveb6103 Wyatt better be careful, Jinjo could eat him out of house and home. 😁
@@snowwolf8186ha ha ha
Considering Wyatt got an entire shipment (I'm thinking shipping container) of the bugs, I don't see them running out for quite some time. Maybe the Ykanti crew can help diminish the absurd amount.
Yet another exciting and enthralling chapter. Love it all 39 minutes. My hat is off to the author, fantastic job sir.
Princess clara said she would repair everyones
YAYYY I AM SO HAPPY THAT ANOTHER CHAPTER IS OUT!!!!! NOW I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER GRUELING WEEK FOR THE NEXT EPISODE!!!!!!
Yeah, I am feeling the same way, too. Addictions are bad, BUT I'm glad I'm addicted to this story.
This is by far my favorite hfy story! I can’t wait for new episodes I would pay to watch this as a movie or tv series. Ekhidna you have made one of the best stories I have ever seen! Please keep it up😃
Another outstanding episode. The twists and turns of the traditions of the nobility are becoming more pronounced. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of the pending battle.
I love the work this author has put out. It's inspirational. Thank you for making this story so accessable. ❤
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I get the feeling they’re going to start learning the difference between an officer and a leader.
we hope so.
And an officer and true Gentleman - and not the overblown, arrogant and selfish Nobles current definition.
I was a man lost in a desert, this video is like finding a glass of ice water
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I was reading this comment while the Harris campaign ad was going on. Had a good laugh.
Amen Brother, Amen.
Ice water 😂
That would actually be bad for you ya know, lol
I would have picked an Oasis and maybe some pleasurable company 🤔👍
"Victory shall suffice" is definitely going to be the House Staples creed.
and more Sweets
I think it would be more like: Shikata ga nai / It cannot be helped
That is so far probably 1 of the best choices for a house phrase that embodies him and also does reflect what the similar mind set Clara also has! ☺ That is part of the reason why the 2 get along so well since they are 2 very pragmatic people!
Maybe he add that later in life to his sheld.
and Sweets too
Getting better and more textured each and every time. This needs to be made into a movie. Awesome stuff.
Great episode! The Princess played those fighter pilots like a violin! Wiping out Wyatt's kills...he doesn't care! But the "chaos of the battlefield" can hide and/or give opportunities for Wyatt's demise. Wyatt will have to be even more careful!!!
Gamma 1 comes to mind for starters
Love the stick or the carrot approach by Clara. Lose your only chance for glory and return to the dead end lowly house status or get with the program. Wyatt's real punishment that he would actually care about. No pastry treats until the drazzan are gone.
Yup hehe
Now that would be cruel he would have to track down that cook book and learn how to cook his own...
@@alu.minium521 No pastry treats?!?!Be careful...THAT might actually be incentive for Wyatt to change sides...
No kills counted in a battle? That's his punishment? Something he wouldn't care about at all! Maybe more to come, maybe not
Nop, that would be too cruel punishment for Wyatt.😂😂😂
Best lesson for Wyatt in all of this. Next time you want to bitch about the higher-up, make sure the radio is off.
I have read this Part a few times since yesterday and savored an increased understanding of the Principality with its long term class structure. Next step in the thought process was to extrapolate how this future Principality could easily have developed from both past and current empires here on Earth. Certainly thinking of the British Empire, other past Empires, the current societal difference between the have and have not plus the rat race to succeed.
I can highly relate to Wyatt Staple's character. I would be out of my depth with those political machinations to determine the existence of an unknown hidden benefactor and the most likely ones. Certainly got great expectations for future parts of this story when Jink will be given permission to gather further data about the builders of the black ships.
Great writing for the display of theatrics and almost Machiavellian tag team performance directed against the 3 groups of pilots. Instead of an expected dressing down, the underlying reasons for the noble's complaints have been appropriately recognized and ameliorated. Interesting how the Princess firstly wielded the stick then offered the carrots thus reinforcing "Loyalty has its own Rewards". Be loyal, accept the unconventional challenges ahead and you will be bestowed the promised rewards or else leave now and take your unyielding conduct with you.
The pilots should now have increased faith and trust in Wyatt's unconventional abilities and his loyalty to the Principality which will again be tested in the next battle for victory against the Drazzan.
It's a wonderful story. It could be a Space soap opera that never ends. Thank you!
Mwhahaha like Wyatt gives a f about the kills and accolades. Nice rewa.. couch punishment
yep your right. lives over glory.
just sweets
Heck yeah, got his squadron new kit, what a guy!
i look forward to many things but the Blackship is top of the list
Amen Brother Amen Number1
Finally, time to see the reactions to Wyatt's doings hahaha that gonna be amazing
Outstanding Redford opens the eyes of the 62 remaining pilots and hopefully they get it 😊
We can hope. But I got a feeling the Gamma one will become a problem.
@@snowwolf8186 Or they become best friends, like Maverick and Ice Man.
@@ss9749🤔🤔 I got a feeling that gamma 1 think he should be wing leader. Just another abbacks read.
he needs to do the same for wyatt squadron too since they were not invited to the first meeting
When Redford gave Wyatt command of the fighters he told him he didn't bring the best to the blacksip but the least problematic
Good fucking point yo.
This Is precisely correct. If these noble Pilots are like this despite being more moderate and less problemátic, imagine what the others aré like. Abaccus Reid comes yo mind.
@@ronadkins1591 they're just stroking the egos of the noble pilots
Glad the writer is no longer ill 🙂
What an Amazing Story ! 07 It just keeps getting better and BETTER !
HAHAHA, it is getting better and better, but worm brain wants More, More, worm, brain wants 😅 gota love the little Featherly fellow! 😊
Ahhh...our black haired man has done it yet again. I believe Redford and Clara sold the rest of it with a side of humble pie. Mooooorrrreee Black Ship!!!!!!!
Oh and thank you sooo much!
Thank you so much for the chapter. I needed it. The only bad thing is now i need to wait at least 6 more days for a new chapter. Oh and btw, take care of your healths guys.
The core of this episode and the whole series is so thought provoking. You fault people for doing as they think best, but along comes one Whyatt Staples who is grounded in principles and values, and those doing their best are getting challenged. Whyatt learned in the last episode about lower royalty, will they learn about values and principles? Can both learn from the other and rise out of this stronger?
Jincho is so far my favorite character. i want to see more of him
So whoever built the ships definitely needs the principality somewhat intact if they are trying this hard to force the change in leadership. Duke is starting to look like a useful idiot to do their bidding. Also the veiled threat from Clara that this is her personal ship to do as she pleases is very entertaining.
I think they're trying a xanatos gambit. A plan in which every possible outcome benefits them in some way.
If draymore wins easily, they benefit. How? I don't know yet.
If he doesn't, the principality is weakened and the Drazzan and Arebians capture some systems, feed and slaves.
This also benefits them somehow.
Even if worst case the prince wins quickly, their allies still gain feed and slaves from the conflict. They essentially can't lose.
@@beanbag8449 Yes but that was before Wyatt and Clara were thrown into the mix, both are unpredictable and deadly in their own ways
Winning this Campaign will be a big boom for the Prince concerning neutral Houses wile the Dukes forces spectate
@@randallmountjoy707 more to the prince side in this war
Once this saga reaches its conclusion I want it in hard back (very, very much) 39:37
That would be awesome. I'd buy this in a book set
These would be the type of books that would be front and center in my library. That being said 99% of my books are history and military history.
@@08jkuwrangler68 maybe a female writer is writing this.
Go to the post section. There's a pole asking how many would be interested in buying the story either as a ebook or a real book
@@alu.minium521 yes I participated in that pole. I hope he can make it happen
TY once again for the story ❤😊
As I was a man encased within ice, thrust upon the shores of a desert sun, set free by the heat of my love and passion for this story🍻🍻
🎉🎉 🎉
LOLOL
Bro…
IM SO SURE NOT GIVING WYATT HIS KILLS IS GOING TO BREAK HIS LITTLE HEART. HA HA HA
We all know who will keep score
They have already discounted the 2 Drazzung ships Cynthia was credited for destroying; so yeah, no big deal.
@@garys6135 yeah even jnicho thinks that
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo jinko doesn't know, which is why he suggest the Blue Ghost fly the Black ship.
@@garys6135 so true only a few know of wyatt deeds but i think jinko will find out or come across on wyatt when starts digging for intel on Black ships makers
Blue Bloods coddled, the “punishment” while very serious to them just so happens to mean absolutely nothing to Wyatt. Many came around during the meeting and another flight or two will cement Wyatt’s Wedge into a historic squadron. The next chapter, probably two with all the action coming are going to be incredible.
Love the arc of Duty over unspoken, unwritten bows to selfish nobility. Still Clara realizes that Wyatt wants victory but not at the cost of lives, especial when the odds are stacked against living. And that sutle rewarding "due to concerns voiced by Wyatt" makes that even after he was to be "punished" shows that Wyatt is not after personal glory but victory by superior equipment.
or skill
Not to mention that his fighting tactics are now being showcased to other piolets. Use as a teaching tool to 'think outside the box'
@@adriancooper78 they should be added to the simulators
@yomogami4561
Now, there is a thought.
Listed under: 'WSOTH' Outside the box thinking
@@yomogami4561that battle would be a new no win battle for most all pilots they wouldn't believe there was a solution and then to be told someone did it in real life would really frost most people
So basically, under any other command, they all would've died...damn Blue Bloods!😅
If you do not allow questioning of the system, to look for possible improvements, you create a state where stagnancy and decline are the norm.
Redford has said as such referring to 800 years of stagnation which gives us some hope for the Principality
Ironically they go against their superiors in their complaints. Wyatt was elevated due to the blessings of the Royals, yet they dare insult their better's decisions? The gull.
In away they have, Redford said 800 years of no Innovation in tactics, that everyone cabn read
The response to Jincho’s suggestion that Cyntia take control to do the same thing as in Jintrax can bring consequences, Jincho is intelligent and analytical, will find that the tactic used does not fit Redford’s mentality or Cynthia’s and will deduce that it was Wyatt, I love to speculate 😎😎
I think Redford will lean Wyatt
I agree
“Men will really just look at this and go ‘hell yeah!’” Is probably the best way to describe seeing new Black Ship chapters
Every one of those pilots have a mere commoner to thank for their misbegotten lives. Sir Wyatt still needs to learn a few things but, should the pilots take him aside and teach him, would be a greater good for the Prince and the Principality. Damned Blue Bloods!!
I bet my bottom dollar WYATT is right way to go story teller I love it thank you 😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
Whow. Any idea that Istanel is a decent person got really destroyed in this episode. Whow. Btw., Istanel going to eat makes sense - there may be a battle looming, but everyone will rest and eat before it gets hot. I start liking Jincho, though - he is surprisingly good. Definitely a good member of Wyatt's entourage. I Wonder what he will find when he digs into the Noir Navio. There must be some stuff in the databanks. I cannot imagine that all the equipment has no manufacturer's marker. And there is so much logistics involved, even an AI may overlook something in the databases when scrubbing it. The Pilots - whow. They need to start training them properly - many are just empty heads it seems. Losses normally must be insane. One wonders how Redford ever survived to raise in rank.
Yeah, those empty headed complainers had to have Wyatt’s perspective explained to them and they still didn’t get it. Cynthia‘s reward for them and punishment for Wyatt at the end shut them up, but I feel like some of them don’t deserve it and are still gonna be looking for a way to backstab Wyatt.
@@andrewmartin2567 (Note: All this is NOT ctritique on the author - the work is very well written) They are insane. They literally had their lives saved. And they talk bad on someone who has full access to the princess WITH WEAPONS. There is no higher trust than that. If that is the best - poor principality. Shows you a ton what a nightmare of mines the Princess has to navigate. By the end of the campaign they will likely be happy to have Wyatt name as wing commander on their files. This is - crazy.
@@ThomasTomiczek I've said this before, Commoners and Nobles alike are both Brainwashed, the Commoners to think they are worthless, the Nobles to think that they are superior, once you understand that and realise the behaviour is engrained this starts to make far more sense, Think about those nobles that we have been introduced to who we all loke, most of them have had something occur to them that has changed them, Clara, Cynthia, Gregor, Nultar and Galt, have all experienced things that changed them and perhaps made them question the way things are, I suspect Redford as well, or perhaps he is simply old enough to realise the system is broken, note that he's only a commander, you would think with the respect house Astor shows him he would be an Admiral
🎉Celebration🎉 New black ship episode. popcorn and snackies for everyone wooooo
i have praised the author of this story many times. but more important the narrator must be given his due. a story is only as good as the bard who voices it. many books remain unheard because i found the voice to be found wanting. untill next week
stay well
The narrator is an AI.
I’m loving this story
Indeed, it is a good storyline and good writing.
@@adriancooper78 it is well done on so many levels
How's that blueblood gonna react to human smoothies and skulls for mugs? Wyatt's gotta ask him "can you tell me if that poor soul was a noble before? I can't and your new 'test subjects' certainly didn't care. Now stop throwing up and have fun with your leafy lab rats."
🤣🤣🤣 I am glad the author is putting this in, I wanted as much when the blueblood last spoke!
For the past 2 months I have been unable to hear the black ship stories which are utterly fantastic I had to binge listen and catch up still cannot get over my anticipation for the next chapter hopefully one day this will turn into a movie
Noice, right on time. I knew sir wyatt staples wouldn't leave his pilots with shit Armor
What a wonderful day!!!!
Amazing work as always, have just listened to it a second time! The next one cant come soon enough.
Couldn't help it. I would have said, "The enemy is not honorable combatants, they don't deserve to be engaged with honor, for they don't have any. They will not show you the courtesy."
What a GREAT STORY!!!!
Gamma-1 wedge leader talking about what he would have done differently from Wyatt:
"I would have also used the commoner pilots as a screen to delay as many enemies as possible, sir."
I betcha every commoner pilot in the room picked up on this. This statement alone should be grounds to bust this 'leader' down to private and take away his pilot status. This 'leader' better hope his commoner pilots haven't grown a backbone else he may not come back from the next battle: Died as a result of a friendly fire *accident*.
This is the culture they live in ask old man Warlo
@@randallmountjoy707 yes you nailed it. I have seen this behavior first hand from someone who was royalty forced into exile. He was a manager I was unfortunate enough to get assigned to work under and he made it very clear he was better than anyone else in the room. Didn't work out well for building trust and teamwork in the workplace. I was not upset when the day came I gave him my notice.
I think the easier method would be him recieving no support in the coming battles (Ie. fighting alone and outnumbered because the rest of the pilots are "busy")
The sad thing is that is exactly what the Principality Standard Operating Procedures called for in that situation. Plan B would be Glory in Death.
I'd just put him and those others in their own squad and let the others lead theirs under Wyatt's command. Find out which of them is going to obey the order to be the sacrifice for his "noble" a$$.
thanks for yet another great story chapter.
Over 275 views listed - in 5 minutes. I think we were waiting for this. 😃
Good point about the black ships and the revolt possibly being a private venture - think Dutch East India Company.
Double time in grade, new armor, Astor house service, etc. - lots of carrots for the normies. Gamma-1 did not make any friends with his "hide behind the commoners" remark. Clara making it clear things were different was essential. "We see the code more as guidelines." (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Ishtonel came off as a total idiot. House Firentis losing to pirates for 30 years is now completely comprehensible.
Suggested punishment - assign Wyatt to Jincho unless involved in operations.🤣 Now, what do Jincho and Wyatt cook up for Ishtonel? And what, perhaps, do they find out?
Jincho as an intel asset is just getting started. Figuring out how Anderson was assassinated should be in there at some point.
I was slightly disappointed by the talk to the pilots. Redford did talk about their odds in the engagement and how Wyatt saved their butts, but he did not mention the rest of it - how they were not able to be reinforced and so on, so the mission and potentially everybody's life depended on the wing surviving as an effective fighting force. A minor point, but still. Redford did well enough.
Speaking of recognizing reality, Clara's comment to Redford about "run if you need to" is a good call.
Cynthia's rectitude is understandable, but I like Jincho's names for Clara and Cynthia. "Pretty Eyes" and "Blue Ghost" are descriptive but complimentary. It could be a whole lot worse.
I think the nicknames are way too cool
I think Clara said more than that. I think she gave Reford authorization to destroy the Noirnavio instead of capture
@@ArthurBuchanan-vf7kx Check 39:20 . She gave Redford permission to flee if necessary to prevent loss or capture.
@@carsparks1980 the Noirnavio is very powerful black ship and jincho will make it even better
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo He already has made it better.😄
23:00
calling it now, he's going to ask his feathered friend to disable the olfactory filter of the suit... after the good lord is well within the bowels of the ship, of course. Nothing dangerous, just deeply, *deeply* unpleasant.
Thank you; I hadn’t thought of that. LOLOL
Yup I agree, Wyatt is smart enough to know that making Isionel experience the full olfactory experience of being onboard a Drazzan cattle ship, will be deeply unpleasant without causing any permanent damage
Kudos!!!
And hundred times more Kudos!!!
"You always save the best for last" I was almost feeling anxious and a bit let down until minute 23, but it seems like it was all done in purpose because just 6 seconds later I had been taken for a ride that nor for expected has been any less amazing!
Loved the ending. The non-punishment of Wyatt.
Looks like the job site is getting shut down early today. These miners are going to be pissed. 😂
I believe that what kind of officer Wyatt will be is happening right before our ears
These always make me happy!
Interesting that Wyatt’s outburst was officially condemned
The transition to RESULTS based thinking needs to be subtle to avoid civil war. Bravo to the author.
Iread about 180ish comments. The comment section is just as good as the story 😂😂😂
I think jincho will always take care of wyatt fighter
I am waiting for him to make his entire squadron into insane fighters no one else can keep up with they will truly be the elite fighters of the black ship.
not only that jincho will make the noirnavio an even more mean killing machine
I think Princess Clara should just sent the ones who made that last comments be sent home and wyatt squadron really needs to hear from Princess Clara /Cynthia about wyatt
WHY
WHY
WHY IS THE BLACK SHIP SO GOD DAMNED GOOD????
Simply that we love to love heroes
Because it's written by a human with a love for what they are creating that makes a huge difference
🤣😂
@@davidorf3921EkhidnaWritez does give David Weber vibes as a writer. 😊
@@Soundwave119 ah of course I was thinking of C.S. Forester, who wrote the Hornblower series, but David Weber credits Forester as being one of his influencers in the Honor Harrington books I believe
EXCELLENT Episode .
JINCHO SEAMS TO be becoming a major player in the story with his skills nollage and ability's
I was thinking the very same thing about draymore. There has to be outsider meddling because his character arc doesnt portray him to be malicious, egotistical or tyrannical... but i will wait and see.
If we remember, there is one seen we're Victoria just took out an entire house.
A servant enters with a room with a ribbon with a white dot. He then talk to the people. On the screen with a white dot. They tell him he must win.
Bravo @EkhidraWritez....Bravo!
I re-watched last weeks and straight into this weeks and its still not enough, I still need more please🙏🙏🙏
I think one of those Noble squadron leaders were expecting to take over but Redford/and Princess Clara shut that down. I would like to see /know how many Noble pilots resigned
None the inventive made them speechless
I have a feeling by the end of it Wyatt will have rewritten the principality’s handbook on space warfare and cadet training
I think that's a big possibility. He'll probably get lone wolf status and lead an elite squadron under Clara's command.
@@shankdizzle1 I would argue that he is not arrogant enough to be a lone wolf. a hunter of wolves maybe...
@@shankdizzle1 he could careless of this title only to protect Princess Clara./Redford is way more important
If you follow Wyatt’s thinking. That means Duke Draymore should be there as regent with the entire royal navy instead of princess Clara. Basically a draw play with the Drazzan as bait. What’s coming?
should have shown what his ship looked like after meeting the 30 drazzun
Great chapter Part! So much better than the last, which was not so good sadly. Thank you for all your work SciFi Stories, always the best voicies!
She just said F the BS and get us survival and then victory.
These pilots need to know they is not short battle but will be many battle for the enemy is very large plus other groups are out there waiting to pounce on them and they need all fighters help fight these battles there is No reinforcements coming they are out there all alone
Looked at my phone to check the time and now I'm unavailable for the next 40mins. Sorry Boss.
Longest restroom break ever 😂😂
I watched earlier on my tv. Loving this book.
Anyone get the feeling that this interference in the coronation from an outside entity is due to a noticed willingness in the Prince, and his siblings, to go against standard Principality doctrine. The rank andvancement of a commoner, his and Clara's disagreement with how nobles and commoners should interact. What if Cornelius' insistence that the Prince is unsuitable to lead the Principality is born in the abhorrence at the thought of the norm being challenged. This may also explain why the council of nobles delayed the prince's ascension for so long. A less stagnant Principality could be seen as a threat to this outside entity and plans were put in action to keep the status quo, as it were.
This has been my working theory too. The Prince and Princess Clara have repeatedly demonstrated they are unusually willing to put competence and pragmatism over tradition and noble entitlement. It sounded like the Prince’s policies have aimed to move the Principality out of its stagnation by promoting peace, economic growth, and technological advancement. My read is that the Prince’s penchant for favoring skill over noble rank likely played a role in Frederick Anderson’s betrayal-clearly the Prince’s policies are ruffling feathers. I would not be surprised if the Prince’s policies pose a challenge to both the nobility and to the foreign power pulling strings behind the curtain who benefit from the status quo. Whatever foreign actor is backing the Duke seems to want the Principality to stay weak, but intact. While he is in general a rational man, Duke Draymore has been willing to prioritize loyalty over competence, so he may represent the more traditional approach. Perhaps more importantly, he seems willing to act in the interests of his (ominously threatening) foreign “benefactor”.
This is gonna be good.
Excellent episode.
What did Black Ship say to Star Wars?
"Hold my beer."
I have been thinking about this a lot. It would be fantastic to see this amazing story on the screen not as a movie but as many movies. I think that we are already part of the Black Ship cult and diehard.
@@edgarkeisi likewise. I think the actor that played ender and Ender's game would be great.
i just love the way that REDFORD cynthia and princess CLARA use against Wyiatt wat means nothing to him to punish him in the eyes of the pilots i think they know im pretty welll
So many mysteries. What will Wyatt’s punishment be? Who is behind the Blackships? What is Marcadies secret mission? What is Wyatt planning to do to the Xenobilogist blue blood? Can’t wait to find out?
I thought not getting any credit for his kills was the punishment?
@@randallmountjoy707 just give him sweets
Yay Chapter 45 begins
Bro I was checking in every minute
@@user-Era-hgd Are you suggesting that I was lying in wait with my hand over the mouse button and a comment ready to copy and paste ?
I am glad we are on chapter 45 and either this chapter or next 1 the space battle for Hangstrong system will be over with the Drazin. Then we have to see if Felicity Cintor's squadron goes after the Noirnavio.
@@davidorf3921 I
@@user-Era-hgd I might have been LOL I was actually chatting online to the author whilst watching the clock countdown
Good after action report/meeting. Hopefully it will sink into a few of the nobles that it is better to let the enemy die for their leaders and to personally live to fight another day.
Redford didn't mention those that died chasing after the retreating Drazen after being recalled. Glorious idiots.
Known as the Abackus Reed Award
I highly doubt some of them being smart enough to get the clue. A few, maybe. Too few, the rest should be allowed "honorable death in battle" but I hope the decision is well thought and debated. Hopefully, with those biased for personal reasons, remove themselves from said debate.
I am hopeful that after Redford's briefing a good proportion decide that they will either withdraw their complaint or reduce it to ... bad language.
I fear for the safety of a certain Wedge leader who said in front of the commoners I'd have run away and used the commoners as a meat shield, clearly Redford slipped up there when selecting pilots and chose someone who was too stupid to be a trouble maker
my person opinion is The Black Ship Noirnavio is way more deadlier than any other black ships around drazzun or duke draymores
Yes with competent captain at the helm
@@randallmountjoy707 Redford or wyatt
the bad guys already know this they said it a few chapters ago
I would bet that the Duke has at least one ship for himself that is the equal or better than the Noirnavio, at least on paper
@@terrywilson1226 not really they did noy know of it's full power compared to their black ship
I see 6 black ships getting a pounding in the future.
these black ships cannot be compared to the might of The Black Ship Noirnavio
May be they can let Jinjo have fun taking one of them a part.
yeah maybe by drazzun or pirates
@@quasimodotrahanaquasimodo I think the pirates are no more. Just the drawzzen are left. Maybe when they enter they will pull some of the heat off the Nora Navio 🤔 weather Felissade like it or not...🤔☺️
It's a goog chapter, hope you guys enjoy it. ❤
YEEEEESSSSS!!!! Was waiting for this all week!!!
Annndddd, that’s the chapter….😢 until next week.