Behavior Unbecoming
The only alternative was to massively overbuild hyperdrives, and operate them at speeds barely a fraction of what the star patrol considered safe. these weapons were long banned; their effects continued to linger.
Resistance
The star patrol cruiser had been secured from action stations; besides a few overstressed engine parts there was no lasting damage from the battle.
The bloke in the engine room
So then, why not have us some doggerel to go along with the various escapades of the star patrol? i enjoy doggerel, because it's about all i can manage. i had this idea, though, that in the future poetic ballads will come back.