Another sorry episode from the unorthodox life of Captain Hesperus, star trader, highlighting many of the difficulties faced by merchant captains in the Co-operative today. It contains interesting insights into negotiation techniques, commander–crew relations, and the importance of hats, and shows how some trades can have awkward consequences. Traders, take heed!

A novella set in the universe of the classic computer game "Elite", and its fan-made remake, "Oolite".