Kevin Steverson > 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

“I will,” Harmon said, still looking at the little grey Caldivar. “What’s his name?” Carlick turned two eyes toward Harmon and kept one on his mate while smiling. “His name…is Harmon.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“Once we know more about the planet, we can decide whether to extend the invitation to meet with the Withaloo leadership or not. We need to know more about them as well. We can’t bring them to the system if they have crazy religious ideals and want to kill every being that doesn’t convert to left-handed dominance, or if they make murderous sacrifices to a pile of rocks to make sure the planet rotates, or something.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“Lipstick on an opossum was funny. It didn’t matter who you were.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“Did you know that if you had run the two miles at a six-minute pace, you would have placed first in that portion of the event?” the AI asked. “Perhaps you should train harder,” she added.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“On the way out of the system they had some time to kill, and Harmon went back to see how Vera and Kyla were doing. It took all his self-control not to laugh at what he saw. The female Leethog had bought makeup, on one of their shopping trips. The sight of makeup on an opossum was not something he thought he would ever see in his life.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“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

“believe he iss right. He iss learning thingss fasst,” Zerith said as he peeled a piece of joobla fruit. “Perssonally, I think it comess from hiss mother’ss sside.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“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

“But, the regulations read that you can enter because you are the top mech pilot in the IR. As a matter of fact, I think you are the only one. I hope you do well. I saw in your records where you finished in the order of merit at the academy.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“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

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

“If you already realize that, you can become a leader one day. You can’t be a leader if you are unable to take orders yourself, lieutenant commander,” Lieutenant General Wilton said.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“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

“Harmon Tomeral, you are my ally,” said Rick. “Salvage is Evermore’s ally. This is an eternal contract. It cannot be broken.” Every Kashkal in the room said, “Contract is Life,” through their external speakers.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“Big Jon stepped up to the man who towered over him by more than a foot. The man swung with a hard-right cross…that met air, and then Big Jon beat the man like he had stolen something from him.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“Harmon had no idea which one of them had seen the old Earth videos, but they both wore aviator helmets with their goggles on top, the likes of which were worn by Earth’s World War I pilots. Pilots who were insane enough to sit behind combustion engines surrounded by canvas, wood, and wire while flying, shooting, and being shot at by projectile weapons.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“Ploth was originally from Bentwick and ran a mercenary company called the Harbingers,”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage System

“Tomeral and Associates. We are associates. We receive a percentage of profit. We do not receive a salary. Whoever you hire will be paid a salary. Correct?” she asked. “Well, yes, I guess they will,” Harmon said, starting to understand. “They will be employees, not associates,” Vera explained, as if it made all the sense in the galaxy.”
― Kevin Steverson, Salvage Title

“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