Sender ID: Commander Brian Scott Miss Hardcastle, it is sad to hear about your decision, considering the fact that your application would have been accepted otherwise. In fact, I was going to tell that you were accepted,
but this message reached me. It's always sad to lose a promising recruit.
Now, speaking of the situation itself... I think I can understand both sides: your side and the
position of Hiigara's CO. You see, some people live by their own code. I used to value those
"fair duels" myself, but times change, and people change with time.
We all have fought against uneven odds, one day or another. My rank wouldn't allow me to
question the position of Hiigara's CO, but I think I would have acted otherwise in that case.
I've had my share of combat with the Reapers, and I must say that not all of them value the
concept of "duels". So, let me tell you how I would act.
In this specific case, I would have ordered Johnson to retreat, allowing you to take his place
and then act depending on the circumstances. Sometimes using numeric advantage is a viable
option, especially against skilled opposition. This is what I've learned in the Omicrons.
However, the Admiralty might want to look into this case and investigate it further.
Therefore I would ask you not to make hasty decisions. Even if your decision is firm,
you should know that you would always be welcome in the Primary Fleet, should you
change your mind.