Ace in Space
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Last published Sat, Mar 17, 2018
Quinn Marillo is the second youngest captain ever, because the fates hate him and couldn't make him graduate early. At the age of 21 he became the captain of the ship he promptly named the Ace of Spades. His crew consists of a bitter mechanic, a tired pilot, and an overtly energetic co-pilot. Together they become the trouble magnet of the universe and can't seem to catch a break.
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