Review: 18th century space navy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2014
I could best describe this as a 19th century Royal Navy Sailing man of war in space in the far distant future.  The captain is an alcoholic and the first mate sort of like Fletcher Christian of Mutiny on the Bounty fame.  Scientists have solved the ability to travel to the stars but have not solved how crew members should behave amongst themselves.  The Ark Royal is a Fission Powered space ship with some very powerful cannons and strong armour which make it virtually invincible.  A pretty good story if you like your science fiction to include sodomy, rum, and the lash of the 18th century.