Colonel? That would make us equals. [b]He ducks as a spray of bullets fly overhead[/b] For as much as ranks count in another galaxy. And I'd think bringing regular troops, even Federation ones, would be worse.

"Worried about diplomacy? A ship this size not carrying a contingent of marines is suspicious. Even if we have AI soldiers, it's not how people run expeditions like this but no sense in worrying about that now." The AI soldiers arrive led by the Geth sentinel. They engage the Pirates, slowly closing the distance and ignoring oncoming fire.

It worked well for the previous Teams, Major. They underestimate us, and are decimated as a result.