Ezra Miner
Name: Ezra MinerAlias: "The Gentleman Pirate"Birthplace: Ontario SectorAge: Mid-50sOccupation: Former train robber, now a cunning space pirate and master thiefAffiliations: Independent; known to work with various criminal syndicates when it suits his interests Early Life Ezra Miner was born in the Ontario Sector into a modest family. From a young age, Miner exhibited a keen mind and a rebellious spirit,... agreed to turn himself in but under one condition—he would surrender only to Celine Ebner
Biographical Information Name: Celine EbnerDate of Birth: April 20, 2173Place of Birth: Vancouver Prime, Canadian ExpanseOccupations: Cybernetically Enhanced Operative of the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC)Parents: Captain Eugene Ebner, Former Deputy Commandant Mary Ebner Overview Celine Ebner is a distinguished officer in the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC), known for her profound resilience and cybernetic enhancements. Born into a family.... Spacedawg Pauly
Birth Name: PaulyCurrent Alias: Spacedawg PaulySpecies: Human-Canine HybridDate of Birth: February 22, 1973Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., United States, Earth, Sol SystemOccupations: Former Chef, Brewer, Distiller, Garden Worker, Apprentice Cobbler; Current First Mate on the Mandoleer's Folly, Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) Overview Spacedawg Pauly is a unique entity whose life story spans both Earth and the..., though wary, found Ezra’s insistence compelling. He saw honor in Ezra’s eyes and sensed that the gentleman bandit would keep his word.
“Alright, Ezra,” Spacedawg said, meeting his gaze. “I’ll respect your condition. But know this: if you try anything, I won’t hesitate to take action.”
Ezra nodded solemnly. “You have my word, Captain. I won’t try anything.”
Instead of being thrown in the brig, Ezra received a security detail and was treated with respect out of consideration for Celine. Spacedawg ordered the crew to treat him as a guest. The Mandoleer’s Folly set course for the Order 93 base, where Celine awaited them.
Ezra, accompanied by his security escort, found himself at the ship’s bar. He sipped a drink, appreciating the rare moment of calm. Spacedawg entered the bar, his keen eyes spotting Ezra immediately. He approached with a casual stride.
“Mind if I join you?” Spacedawg asked.
Ezra looked up and nodded. “Not at all, Captain. Have a seat.”
They ordered drinks, and Spacedawg leaned back, observing Ezra with curiosity. “I promised I’d let you talk about Celine. I’m curious about how you two met.”
Ezra’s eyes softened with nostalgia. “It was years ago, during our training at the Depot Station in the Regina System. I saw her at a bar with some friends. She looked snazzy in her uniform, and I couldn’t take my eyes off her. We struck up a conversation, and before we knew it, we were smitten with each other.”
Spacedawg listened, intrigued by the tale. “She must have made quite an impression.”
“She did,” Ezra replied. “We had an adult romance, but things changed when she got her first posting. She broke it off, worried about my past affecting her career. I never blamed her, though. She sent me a message later, but then… the accident happened. I thought she was dead.”
Spacedawg nodded, understanding the weight of Ezra’s words. “Celine is a remarkable woman. She survived that accident and came out stronger.”
Ezra’s gaze sharpened. “How did you meet her?”
Spacedawg took a sip of his drink, reflecting on the memory. “We met during a mission. It was supposed to be a routine cargo escort, but things went sideways fast. Pirates ambushed us, and Celine was there, fearless and determined. We fought side by side, and that’s where our bond started.”
Ezra smiled faintly. “She always had a way of making an impression.”
They spoke for a while longer, sharing stories and finding common ground. At some point, Spacedawg reached into his jacket and pulled out a blunt. “Care for a smoke?”
Ezra chuckled. “Why not?”
They lit the blunt, the cannabis smoke mingling with the bar’s atmosphere. They talked, laughed, and let their guard down. Spacedawg yawned after a while, the fatigue of the day catching up with him.
“It’s been a long day,” Spacedawg said, stretching. “But I’d like to continue this over breakfast. Join me?”
Ezra nodded. “I’d like that, Captain. Thank you.”
They parted ways for the night, the bond between them subtly strengthened by their shared stories and newfound understanding. The journey to the Order 93 base continued, with the promise of more revelations and challenges ahead.
