I'm sorry to do this, Privateers. I've been taking care of my Grandma these past few months. She passed away last night. I'm going to need a little time to put myself back together.

  It won't be for long. I was originally going to just take this week off, but my Editor pointed out that Christmas is next week and I'll be out of town. So the next chapter will be posted on New Years day.

  Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

  I want to thank all of you who have been following the series, and especially the amazing people who have supported me on Patreon. I wish you all the best, and the happiest of holidays.

  May Fortune find you on the cusp of The Crunch,

  -Destroyatron Mark VIII