COMM ID:Commander (Res.) Jane Hartman TARGET ID: Lieutenant Commander Remus Sius, Fleet Reporting Centre SUBJECT:Reserves ENCRYPTION:Low PRIORITY:Moderate
Well Remus,
Feels right odd to be sending this message, but I'll be going the same was as Mr Levine and Lewis. I've got to say, it's been a hell of a ride since you rocked up on the tradelane all those years ago.
But, all those rides have to come to end.
My recent duties aboard Normandie have revealed to me certain... Inadequacies in my ability to command, and remaining her Commanding Officer, as much as I may like to, would ultimately be detrimental to the Republic. I won't say more about in on this channel, but it would be a disservice to the men and women aboard that ship for me to remain.
As my last action as Normandie's Commanding Officer, I've directed the ship to Washington shipyard for major refit to address, frankly catastrophic, issues with its drive core. I've been informed the refits will take some time, but Normandie will be effective as an operational warship at their conclusion. I look forward to seeing her at the head of the Fleet. I don't think I could be prouder.
That extends to you too, Remus. Hell, all of you boys and girls in the uniform. The Navy might be the sword of Liberty, but I'll be damned if it's not the heart of it as well. You folks have been the finest individuals I've had the privilege to serve with in all my years. Teerin, I've seen you come from an Ensign to head of the Logistics Corps. Never would have pegged you for it. To be frank, I thought you'd wash out in your first year. Instead, you've risen to the challenge and become one of the most reliable Officers in the Fleet. I'm damn glad you proved me wrong.
Vice Admiral Polstari. Well, Sir. I think we've said everything that needed to be said on that count. Warrant Officer to Admiral in record time. Always needed an Enlisted to show the brass how it's done, Sir. I'd tell you to keep those feet on the ground, but I don't think they've ever left it.
Admiral Baker. It's been a pleasure, Ma'am. You'd be one of the few brass I can say that to and mean it. The Fleet's in safe hands. If you don't have any objections, I'll be hangin' around in the Recruitment Office for a while yet. Someone's got to push that paper.
As to the rest of you, fly fast, shoot straight. I might be out, but I'll sure as hell be watching.
Regards,
Jane Hartman
Commander (Res.)
Primary Fleet
Liberty Navy
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