Military Democracy

[Petitioner]

Battleship Klaxon - All-Hands Meeting Minutes
11/16/833 AS - Final Tally

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The conclusion was absolutely unanimous. From deckhands and assistants to command staff, from fresh-faced Zoners and civilian refugees to servicemembers with decade-long records, every single member of the Klaxon's crew had concurred; it was time to repay their debt to Klugmann, the Platform, and the Bundschuh. Howe had long since run out of space on the PLATFORM column of the blackboard, while THE EDGE column remained entirely empty. While his weary face still bore years' worth of stress lines, his expression was unmistakably revitalized by the enthusiasm of his crew as he shouted over them to regain order amidst their fervor.

"Attention! Our final tally is as follows: 407 in favor of joining forces with the Platform, zero in favor of trekking to the Edge. No abstentions or absent personnel. You all are free to apply to the Platform on your own, however I will be submitting to the relevant personnel a declaration of intent on behalf of the entire crew. Dismissed!"

Jubilant cheers erupted in the packed mess hall. They may have lost one war, but the crew of the aged ship was determined to wage another in the name of freedom; this time, for all Sirians.