It is now clear that there is only so much we can do on Earth. No matter how much money, vessels, soldiers or political influence we have, we're always going to be just a pirate gang down here. Sure, it isn't a bad life now, we're rich, feared and respected. But maybe you have your eyes on something bigger, Cap'n? Earth's factions will always have immensely more resources than we do, and they will never let us into their elite club. But if we did the impossible and prepared a direct strike against the Solar Governor, we could - only theoretically - hijack its control network and climb to a different level altogether. If you're bold enough, here's the checklist: first of all, security codes procured from an Academy's Provost, Trader Guildmaster, Church Cardinal and, well Star God Coordinator (some of those might require indepth interrogation). Secondly, a big space ship to take us to Mars, which means top-tier shipbuilding and life support systems expertise. It is a short list, true. But it goes without saying that we have only a single chance to do this. If we attempt and fail, the Governor will immediately destroy us.