While on patrol rotation in California received a priority message from my father (OsoRojo-Trading/Co. contract trader to SA) of a request by the KNF-Hideki for a joint operation to repel a pirate of the Dragon criminals. I accepted on behalf of the SA and set a course for New Tokyo at best possible speed. I must give the KNF credit they lost a fighter (3x) to the Dragon Cruiser, but KNF-Hideki kept fighting even with his ship fading around him. Once on the scene, 5-10K outside of NT orbit, the LNS-redBear engaged. The Dragon cruiser fled and doubled back to NT. I kept in pursuit, however, the cruiser made a break for the trade lane and we allowed him to retreat with an overheated thruster. I wish to draw attention to both the KNF and CCE who participated. I was a latecomer and only provided a little additional muscle to convince the Dragon to withdraw.