If we're lucky, the blockade ships will never even suspect what we're up to.

But the blockade ships have scanned us.

"Was he from one of the other blockade ships?"

Besides, if he does flee, the blockade ships will capture his vessel - or sink it.

"There will be a blockade ship waiting for you in Lydiar, Cerryl."

The only time cruisers were seen in any of their traditional role, he continues, was as blockade ships during the Spanish-American War.

The blockade ships will make sure this Dorrin doesn't flee by sea.

"The blockade ships will take care of him and his ship."

"Most of the blockade ships are following the letter of the law and are scattering to retrieve the pods."

"Seems to be ..." It was a full four hours before a blockade ship finally approached them.