A pirate's base, built on a desolate resource star.

This is a resource star that has been abandoned, and it has been mined to the ground, and the useful mineral resources have long been emptied, leaving only the devastation. In the Age of Interstellar Discovery, human beings expanded rapidly in the universe, and the development of science and technology was based on the extreme consumption of resources.

Normally, the resource planet that is abandoned in this way will evolve into an "extralegal land", the so-called "Dominion". Some of the exiles from the mainstream world gather in these places to live a life where there is no tomorrow today.

Because they have no value, governments have largely ignored these extralegal places, and most criminals will flee to the "Dominions" to hide in order to escape punishment.

Of course, governments can also send in their armies to completely destroy these lawless places, but if they do so, the cost will be too great, and the reputation of "massacres" will also fall. After all, fugitives account for only a minority of the Dominions, and more than half of them are poor.

The slaughter of these people will be fiercely criticized by human rights organizations, and at the same time, it will also greatly lose points in the interstellar society.

Therefore, governments also turn a blind eye to such dominions.

If the fugitive who is really guilty of the most heinous escapes escapes, he also sends capable agents to go deep into the Dominion to pursue him, and generally speaking, the rulers of the Dominion will not be too hostile to the governments of the world, and will cooperate with the agents to hunt down this kind of heinous guy.

Dangerous elements who are too ruthless and guilty are not welcomed by the Dominion.

However, the resource star where the Thomas Pirate Base is located has not formed a real Dominion because it is too remote, and there are only a few strongholds, each of which is extremely far apart.

Thomas's base, deep underground, was built in a huge cavern.

In fact, it is a mine left over from mining.

To the delight of Governor Gregory, the pirate base not only stored a large number of energy blocks, but also had enough drinking water and food, but if it was equipped according to the minimum standard, it would not be a problem to support it for another fifteen days or so.

Fifteen days was enough for them to sail to the main channel.

As long as you reach the main channel, you can quickly get the rescue of the Imperial Government.

What was even more surprising to Governor Gregory was that Zhang Tianjiu returned the Royal Glory to him without any conditions, and replenished the Royal Glory with enough energy, water and food.

This matter was so good that Governor Gregory always thought that Zhang Tianjiu would have some kind of conspiracy.

"Sergeant, do you really have no conditions?"

The Governor asked, confused.

Zhang Tianjiu smiled and said, "Mr. Governor, the conditions must be there. ”

Governor Gregory was relieved.

It's good to have conditions.

At least it turns out that there is no conspiracy.

"You say. ”

It can be seen from the resolute expression of the Governor that he has really made up his mind, no matter what conditions Zhang Tianjiu proposes, as long as it does not exceed his bottom line, he is ready to accept it.

What is the value of more than 10,000 human lives?

Not to mention, there are more than 2,000 nobles among them, most of whom are first-class nobles.

"First, I have a deal with Mr. Perry, and I promised to get him a Mogadian gambling license, and I am a man of credit, and I hope that Mr. Governor will do me a favor. ”

"No problem. ”

Governor Grigory did not blink an eye.

What is this condition?

Mogard's gambling license is difficult to obtain, but for him, it is not a problem at all. He is not just the governor of Noray, he has a lot of say in the Gregorian family.

He was the most direct member of the Gregorian family.

"Second, I need a few people to stay and help. Here is the list, and I hope that Mr. Governor will agree. ”

Governor Gregory took the list, didn't look at it, and said directly: "You can keep whoever you want, and you can choose it yourself." ”

Mr. Governor was actually a very atmospheric man, and he didn't even pursue Pike's death anymore.

"But, sergeant, are you sure you won't come back to Mogad with us?"

There is something strange about Mr. Governor.

Listening to the meaning of Zhang Tianjiu's words, he is going to stay here.

Does he want to be a pirate?

It seems that if he were a pirate, he would have a much better future than Thomas. Ten Thomas tied together, not as "insidious and cunning" as one Zhang Tianjiu.

The thought of such a man about to become a pirate made Governor Gregory shudder a little, and, moreover, a little regretful.

This dead bald head is of course very hooligan and annoying, but I have to say that he is indeed a talent.

As soon as the three archmages appeared, Governor Gregory thought he was dead, but he was able to escape. Thinking about it, it's all Zhang Tianjiu's credit.

Zhang Tianjiu smiled and did not answer the question.

"Well, sergeant, what more conditions do you have?"

"No more. ”

Governor Gregory was stunned.

That's it?

Isn't that the same as not mentioning conditions?

Zhang Tianjiu saw the doubts in his heart, and said with a smile: "Lord Governor, don't think so badly of me, you can't just look at the appearance. I wish you all a smooth journey. ”

Eventually, Governor Gregory, full of suspicion, boarded the Royal Glory and set off for the Main Passage.

Dong Qianjin and more than a dozen power cabins, employees of the maintenance department stayed.

All fourth-class castes, but also all technical backbones. Inferior people can be reused on the Royal Glory, and they definitely have real skills. These dozen or so people are the guarantee for the safe operation of the Royal Glory.

Dong Qianjin and the others were a little frightened about Zhang Tianjiu leaving them behind, and they didn't know what the real purpose of this fat bald sergeant was to detain them.

Do you want them to join them as pirates?

It's going to kill you.

Although they are all inferior people, they have technical expertise, and their lives are not bad, and they can be regarded as "superior people" among inferior people. As long as they return to Mogaard safely, the captain should reward them.

"Don't worry, I won't let you be pirates, and my brother doesn't want to be pirates. Asking you to stay is to help me rebuild this ship. ”

Zhang Tianjiu pointed to the Vengeance Queen docked in the spaceport.

Retrofitting a spaceship?

Dong Qianjin and the others were not too surprised, but Caroline Sima Qinghou and the others almost dropped their jaws.

Isn't it, big brother, you can do this kind of work too?

This is truly high-tech!

Although the Queen of Vengeance is only an old armed merchant ship, whether it is manufacturing or refitting a spaceship, it requires specialized technical personnel, especially designers, and it is a difficult profession.

Why can anyone modify a spaceship?

Zhang Tianjiu glared at them and said, "What's so surprising about this, in the future, not only will I do this work, but you will all have to be able to do it." Mercenaries who can't make their own weapons will always be cannon fodder!"

Caroline and the others stared wide-eyed, and no one dared to speak.

Dong Qianqian plucked up his courage and asked, "Mr. Zhang, what do you want to change this ship into?"

"High-speed assault ship!"

Zhang Tianjiu said without hesitation.

Dong Qianqian was stunned for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Mr. Zhang, you know, this, this is just an ordinary cargo spaceship, and this model has a history of at least thirty years...... Of course, the powertrain is definitely modified. However, high-speed assault ships ...... It's not something that can be done with a simple makeover. Moreover, we, we are all just mechanics of civilian spacecraft......"

Dong Qianjian's words were very tactful, but he almost understood that Zhang Tianjiu was at high speed, which was impossible.

Combat ships and cargo ships are completely different in terms of design ideas, and this is not just something that can be transformed by modifying the power system. In particular, high-speed assault ships are also specially designed and manufactured among combat ships, and one of the most significant features is that the hull is strengthened, which can withstand the tremendous pressure brought by high-speed assault.

Without special design, the huge overload caused by the ship's instantaneous acceleration is enough to instantly crush all the creatures in the spaceship into a puddle of pus and blood. It was a real puddle of pus and blood, and the whole human body was completely flattened and became a human skin.

The old cargo ship was converted into a high-speed assault ship, and even if the hull could withstand it, the people in the spaceship would definitely not be able to stand it.

However, the technology of eliminating huge overloads on high-speed assault ships is highly classified and by no means accessible to ordinary people.

"You don't have to worry about the design. Do your work. Rest assured, if you do your job well, the remuneration is not a problem. Although Thomas is not very rich, he is a pirate after all, and he is still a bit of a floating fortune. ”

Zhang Tianjiu said with a smile.

On the way back to the base, Thomas confessed everything.

No matter how much miser he is, he can't resist Zhang Tianjiu's endless methods of coercing confessions.

Among the pirates, Thomas's rank is actually very low, and in such a desolate waterway, he lives by robbing smuggling ships, and there is no oil and water. However, the entire pirate gang has existed for decades, and after accumulating it, it is still a bit of a floating fortune.

Zhang Tianjiu can be regarded as a small fortune.

In the next period of time, the entire base fell into a crazy rhythm of labor, under the command of Zhang Tianjiu, Dong Qianjin and others worked hard, and a new "Queen of Revenge" gradually took shape, and the streamlined hull shone with a black luster, which looked very cool.

"Mr. Zhang, I don't understand, what is the purpose of installing such a set of equipment in the power cabin?"

Dong Qianjian, who was working, finally couldn't help it and asked Zhang Tianjiu a question.

In his eyes, this is definitely not an engine, but some kind of capture and reaction device. However, this set of devices is connected to the engine, and it is really incomprehensible.

Zhang Tianjiu patted him on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Do your job, don't ask what you shouldn't ask." ”

"Yes Yes ......"

Dong Qianjin couldn't help but be frightened, answered with a stack of voices, and lowered his head.

In fact, even if Zhang Tianjiu explained it to him, he couldn't explain it clearly, this is a technology that will only exist in the future. There is at least a fifty-year lead.