New Hope Recruitment Office, Coronado System

[Arioch]

Encryption: Medium
Priority: Low
Target ID: Mrs. Lawson
Subject: Application

Hello Mrs. Lawson -

It seems there has been an increase of applicants whom are deserters from their houses. You are not the first I am sad to say. Regardless, let us examine your application more closely, shall we?

Coming from a Military family is commendable, but not believable in your case, considering your apparent unfamiliarity with Naval ranks. Your mother being a bomber pilot, believable. You father a "Commander" of a Fleet Carrier? Not possible. You may have fooled someone with a lesser knowledge, but as the Fleet Admiral of the Colonial Republic, unfortunately for you I am well versed in Naval ranks. A Commander of the Liberty Navy are allowed vessels up to a Destroyer or Siege Cruiser. Never in all my years have a seen someone beneath the rank of Captain or Admiral have a seat aboard a Dreadnought or the prized Liberty Carriers. So either your father was the exception, or you are lying and very wrong. I'm inclined to think the latter.

Next in your application, you state that you are very smart, which does not show much humility on your part. Probably not wise to make such a conceited statement in an application. Also I highly doubt you would make a useful Commando, when you have proven thus far to not exhibit the qualities that one such person would need to even be considered. You have not even provided any examples of your skills, commendations, or rank in the Liberty Navy. You see my predicament when you claim to be considered a Navy Commando Officer, yet have provided zero evidence to warrant such a statement.

The worst part about your story, is despite claiming to have a deep background in the Liberty Navy, is that you suddenly became a Freelancer. As the previous applicant before you, you have for no justifiable reason left your House and duties, and become a Freelancer. For what end? You leave one of the most powerful Naval fleets in Sirius, and become... a Freelancer? That makes absolutely no sense, and is a gigantic red flag Mrs. Lawson. You abandoned your family's values and practices, you deserted your nation, and you wish to join our Republic?

No. Your application to join the Colonial Republic is denied. You are a horrible example to follow, even as a Freelancer, and I will be forwarding your information to Liberty forces.

Fleet Admiral Steven Lewis,
Military Command,
Colonial Republic Military

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