The Rookie Talia May 2026

The rookie’s name was Talia, and she was the worst pilot in the Galactic Fleet. That wasn't just an opinion; it was a statistical fact, stamped on her file in bold red letters. Her ship, the Stardust Skipper , had more dents than a recycled asteroid, and her landing record was a running joke at the Ceres Base mess hall.

As the combined vessels limped away from the neutron star’s pull, Voss’s voice came through, quiet and deliberate. the rookie talia

“Talia. How did you do that?”