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Identification: Colonel Riley Davis
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"Hello Commander.
First, I would like to congratulate you on your promotion, I remember my first Officer Position, and it certainly wasn't easy.
I haven't been able to read over your file yet, but when I do, I will contact you for a personal meeting. I personally look forward to it.
I assume you're curious as to your position, so I'll try to explain.
You are officially what we call, a 'Minuteman'. You will not have any one unit that responds to you. Instead, you will have to move around the world at a moments notice to lead units. You will not be bound to any one branch either, you will command everything From Marines to Battleships to F-22's.
Understand while this position is an exciting one, it is also one that carries heavy responsibility. Your actions and choices will have considerable impact on the specific theater of battle, as well as the war as a whole.
Yes, you read that correctly. You will have choices to make.
As a Minuteman, you will have a front row seat on the frontlines, and Alliance Command will trust your judgment when they need something decided.
By these decisions, people will react to you differently, both enemies and allies, and through your actions, you may gain more allies or enemies.
You could have your enemies have the deepest respect for you, but your fellow commanders despise you. You could be a hero to your men, or be a cold hearted demon who doesn't care so long as you get victory.
Just know that this can, and will, alter the course of the war.
So choose carefully.
No Pressure.
Now, you're probably wondering who I am.
I'm Colonel Riley Davis.
But you will refer to me as 'Colonel' or 'Sir'
I've served in the Alliance Marines ever since I was eighteen, which I heard was the same age that you enlisted in. Funny how us former enlisted men have a tendency to stick together.
I will be your Commanding Officer while you're in the field, as well as your eyes and Ears when it comes to intelligence.
But don't think I'll just be sitting on my Lazy ass, I'm also a Minuteman, so we might get to fight alongside each other on the front lines.
For now, make yourself conformable at your new quarters in Coronet, and enjoy the many benefits of being an officer in the Alliance Military
I'll be by to see you soon.
- Col. Riley Davis