In the dimly lit cargo hold of the freighter, the tension was palpable. Spacedawg covertly pressed a button on his communication device, opening a secure channel to the Mandoleer’s Folly. Every word exchanged in the room was now being broadcast to the ship.
“You’re too late, Spacedawg,” Jamie Stuart
Born: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More sneered, his voice dripping with arrogance. “I’ve got an armada at my fingertips.”
Spacedawg’s expression remained calm, but his eyes sharpened. “Could you repeat that? It sounded awfully like a threat.”
Jamie laughed, a cold, hollow sound that echoed off the metal walls. “You’re as good as done.”
Spacedawg’s communication device buzzed with an incoming message. He glanced at the screen and read the text: “Fleet has been eradicated.”
Unfazed, Spacedawg walked right up to Jamie and, with a swift motion, firmly pushed him. Jamie stumbled back, his confidence wavering.
“Call your armada,” Spacedawg challenged, standing over him.
Jamie, clutching his device, growled, “You’ll pay for that!” He fumbled for his own device, barking into it, “Execute Operation Hellfire.” Silence. He repeated himself, more desperately, “Operation Hellfire, now!”
Nothing.
“What’s wrong? Having trouble contacting your fleet?” Spacedawg’s tone was mocking, toying with the flustered imposter.
Ezra stepped forward, a glint of menace in his eyes. “You want a go at him?” Spacedawg asked.
“Gladly,” Ezra replied.
Jamie Stuart’s eyes widened in horror. “YOU’RE HIM! YOU’RE 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,... More!”
“And you stole my identity,” Ezra growled, confronting Jamie with a series of stern accusations. Jamie staggered under the weight of Ezra’s fury, each word reducing him further.
When Jamie was barely able to stand, his face pale and shaken, Ezra spat, “I’ve had my fill of this despicable excuse for a human.”
J.J. stepped in, cuffing Jamie and dragging him into the hallway. The corridor was lined with Jamie’s lackeys, all subdued by the Mandoleer’s Folly’s security force.
They delivered Stuart’s underlings to the local constabulary, ensuring they would face justice. But Jamie StuartBorn: February 22, 2243Birthplace: Vancouver Prime, British Columbia Sector, Canadian ExpanseOccupation: Career Criminal, Master Thief Early Life and Background Jamie Stuart was born on February 22, 2243, in Vancouver Prime, a prominent star system within the British Columbia Sector of the Canadian Expanse. Little is known about his early life, but Stuart's foray into criminal activities began at a young... More, the imposter, was taken into custody aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly, where a far graver fate awaited him.
As the freighter’s doors closed behind them, Spacedawg turned to Ezra. “Another mission accomplished. Let’s get back and debrief.”
Ezra nodded, casting one last look at Jamie. “Justice served, one imposter at a time.”
