Transmission; Start
Identification: Commodore Christina Robinson
Location: New York system, West Point Military Academy
Discipline;
The issue of discipline in a military establishment is, I thought, a fairly simple one. You're told what to do, you do it. Whether it's standing in line, firing in the direction of the enemy or simply doing as you're told.
Generally, I expect the secondary fleet captains to be a rabble. It's not always the case, it has to be said. Some are very good at going where they need to be, only asking crucial questions while being on their way to a skirmish zone. When it's a matter of combat, so are you.
But discipline extends to what comes out of your mouth, not just your actions. I've taken it as friendly banter for a while, but there are certain things you shouldn't say to a superior officer. I'm very well aware of the rumours about me. Suffice to say, I dislike it.
You two, George Robertson and James Montgomery, got off fairly easily. No permanent scars, no loss of blood, and so on. I will make it my mission to punish any who think it a good idea to insult a superior officer to a degree I see fit.
Consider this a warning...
On a less personal, and perhaps sadder note, ensigns Red Bear and John Parker have been struck off the roster for their conduct. Both have had careful, measured warnings from Fleet Admiral Hale, and unfortunately, both have forced his hand on this matter.
This issue has nothing to do with the aforementioned problem of general discipline. Simply the inability to accurately discern the balance of a battle, in the case of Red Bear, and general misconduct combined with a large variety of public complaints in the case of John Parker.
