And 4I, Hellantrans use outdated ships. So nya.

"I didn't expect the Conquistar to be here," Tiger said nervously. "I can understand the Vertigo, but the Conquistar is the Kiyrenin flagship."
"Doesn't make sense, huh," N0 said, and grinned. "It'll work out, Tiger. Relax."
"That's harder than you think."
"I know. Hey, what's that on the scopes?"
"The last thing I need. More company. The Crusader and the Fire Chaser."
"Is that bad?"
"Worse than bad. I recognize that Darkspray. It's Coppertop's."
"What, the one you almost killed?"
"Uh huh. And she's likely got Radium with her. I doubt they've split up."
"Radium's the one who nailed you, right?"
"Yeah."
"You're right. That's worse than bad. You think they'll try to kill you?"
"Maybe. If I don't do this right."
"Then by all means, do this right."
Tiger sighed and flimmed on the commlink.
"Assassin, this is the Timelost. Please acknowledge."
There was a pause. Then, "Timelost, this is Crusader. What do you want?"
Tiger took a breath. "First, to thank you. After that, the downfall of the Kiyrenin will do."
"Timelost, perhaps you'd better explain."
"Acknowledged, Crusader. Would the name Tiger mean anything to you?"
"Negative, Timelost."
"I believe we last met on Firen, under less-than-desirable circumstances."
There was a long silence. Then, "Timelost, this is Crusader. Power down all weapons immediately."
"Crusader, already done."
"Timelost, is this channel secure?"
"Crusader, Fire Chaser. It is now."
"Roger, Fire Chaser. Tiger, I thought I killed you."
"Just about, but you know I'm tougher than that, Radium."
"Unfortunately. Do we have to try again?
"Negative, Radium. I'm not Kiyrenin anymore."
"I'm not sure if I believe that."
"Near-death experiences can be beneficial."
"I'll bet."
"Can I talk to him?" N0 asked quietly. Tiger nodded. "Rad, it's N0."
"N0, what are you doing?"
"Being mindful of what you said before you left. Rad, he's telling the truth."
"Are you sure?"
"As sure as I live."
"Which might not be much longer, Timelost, Crusader. Conquistar is on the move."
"Sword of Catten, are you sure?"
"Very. Crusader, this is bad. If she doesn't stop Eval's gone."
"Eval's resourceful, Shonar. He'll stop her." It was Copper's voice. Tiger sighed. He wasn't sure what to think. At least they hadn't shot him on sight.
"Well," N0 said conversationally, "I think that went quite well."


We're getting towards the end here. Almost.