Salvage Fleet Quotes

“Big Nick,” Lieutenant Marteen Yatarward asked, “you alright? You look a little nervous.” “Of course I look nervous!” the big man exclaimed. “You let Captain Tomeral promote me, and now I’m a stinking officer, and the executive officer of a light battlecruiser. What kind of friend are you?”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“degree from a university doesn’t make one a leader. It may help to put someone in that position, but there’s a huge difference between being in charge and leading.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“Officers,” Big Nick said. “Sheesh.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“He was also the big man Harmon had beaten in his first combatives match in the competition. Big Nick didn’t hold a grudge about his loss, and Harmon appreciated that, though he may hold a grudge forever now, since he had been promoted to officer. The thought made Harmon smile.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“It was that or lose the ship,” Cameron said, shrugging his shoulders, his wings flapping a little. “That means having to go home and get a job or something, if we even lived.” Cameron pushed his glasses back up his nose.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“You just tell me what’s what, and we’ll kick some Squilla ass.” Harmon had to smile as he eased the shuttle out of the bay, and he had kicked it in to head back to Salvage Title, when he heard Bradford ask over the comms, “Hey, do Squilla have asses?”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“Hey!” Bradford called over Mike’s comms. “Somebody link us in. We’re almost ready up here. Ask that Harmon guy what his plan is.” “My plan?” Harmon asked loud enough for Bradford to hear him. “Yeah, I mean…I’m a retired staff sergeant, not an officer. I worked for a living,” Bradford said.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“Let’s get a cup of coffee and swap some titles and credit,” Mike suggested. “Sound’s good,” Harmon said. “What’s coffee?”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet

“We’re taking Jayneen over with us,” Clip said. “I’m betting the Professor will help us out once he gets a chance to talk to her.” “You’re just using me,” Jayneen observed dryly. “It happens,” said Warrant Officer Saratileentrop icily, looking at Staff Sergeant Jontilictick. She looked back down, observing her station.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Fleet