Somewhere on Prio Island - a forgotten former forepost has become a secret meeting point ... Captain Cookie: So, Minheer Vandermeulen, I understand you want to win the Pilot Association's race? Jacobus Vandermeulen: That is correct, my dear Captain. Cookie: And I have helped to fund your new ship, the Neushoorn. Jacobus: Yes, that was very kind. Jacobus: The question remains: What do you want from me in return? Cookie:  Someday, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me.  But until that day, accept the ship as a gift to win the race.  How are the others doing? Jacobus (putting down the spyglass): Some are amazingly fast, like this Callaghan guy.    But I have a good chance to win! Cookie: Good luck, mate.   [@Professor Thaum: Thanks for the inspiration!]