<strong>"There we go, now we have some good stuff going on,"</strong>the Colonel says in response to all that was happening and then a beep on his datapad goes off again,<strong>"Well, this is kind of strange, but not unusual.  Asuna, looks like the Jedi Order has recalled you back to Ossus, for some, investigating.  Well, can't argue with the Council, we'll get you back home,"</strong>the Colonel said as two soldiers escort her out.<br/><br/>He takes note of Areia's response to Lal and her reasoning...He knew all too well about the Vong War, and the horrors brought upon it, but he also knows bad habits die hard and it took him awhile to start trusting the Vong.  Afterall, unlike the Chiss he did not have to witness countless fighting from Vong before the Yuuzhan Vong finally entered the known galaxy.<br/><br/>Shaa Raa's response was a valid one, and so was everyone else.  He was pleased to see the questions and responses made from each other that he failed to answer the questions posed because he was just enthralled with what he was seeing.<br/><br/>Shaking that off he speaks up some more.<br/><br/><strong>"To answer the Commander's questions, you all will have to receive some training to get each other used to each other and able to at least coordinate together before I send you all out into the field.  Some of that training will include what Antilles has suggested, going to the firing range-which I think is an EXCELLENT idea to do after we are done talking.  You will all be given your gear that you have brought with you, plus some extras I tailored up for each of you once I get to know each of you a bit better.  And Commander, your duties as an Ambassador are now over.  The Ascendancy has already sent an official Ambassador finally.  You are still a liason from the Ascendancy though and will be treated as such.  As for standard gear, you will all be briefed on that when we get to that point."</strong><br/><br/>He then looks over to Shaa Raa,<strong>"Ever inquisitive, I like that about you.  Yes, the Commander provides a valid point.  In combat life is measured in seconds and unless you are good or lucky...or both, you live long enough to retire <em>hopefully</em> once,"</strong>he grumbles a bit<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>"Stupid changes in government cutting off my pension."</strong></span><br/><br/>The Colonel clears his throat again,<strong>"Luckily for you, I don't intend to get any of you killed...even more special, I'm going to help with the training.  I mean I've been around since the Battle of Muunilist and fought against the CIS, so you are in <em>real</em> good hands.  As to the first team Shaa Raa, they are around.  They are mainly the pomp and circumstance unit.  They have military training, and are well there too look good; clean records, tons of commendations, etcetera, etcetera.  You get the schtick.  But you guys, you don't have all of that...To make it more understanding at least for Mina's ears maybe, the first team is the Rogue Squadron to your Wraith Squadron.  Catch my drift?"</strong><br/><br/>He looks to Mina,<strong>"And yes your ship will be needed.  In exchange for your services rendered with your ship, I have been given authority by the Triumvirate to pay off any debts you have to the ship and the parts you have added on as long as you continue to serve in this team.  Same goes to the rest of you if you have any debts or anything to pay off.  Work with me, I'll work with you,"</strong>he gives big ol' grin on his face,<strong>"Any other concerns or can we go shooting and get our first combat simulation done?"</strong>