[Tra Kize]

"Yes, but years ago. And I was a staff officer, not a commander. Much of what I did was ensure supply for the fleet I was assigned to and performed analyses on battle plans and operations at different points. I spent most of my combat career aboard different ships trying to keep them safe, and I'd say I did a relatively good job of that. We lost some battles, but none of the ships I was on ever experienced catastrophic damage or destruction," he replies. "Though that was just a small part of my mid-career."

[Sabine Kelborn]

Sabine nodded in awe. "That sounds like a very complicated job. I just shoot things, and try to make sure my men are not shot." She looked away bashfully. "An admirable duty, those ships can be really big and complex, I assume?"

[Tra Kize]

"Well, it's made easier with capable soldiers and support staff. Nothing makes an acquisition officer or quartermaster's life easier than folks that take good care of their equipment," he replies with a chuckle. "Keep that Paladin in good working order and your quartermaster will be glad to keep you stocked with energy clips for it."

[Sabine Kelborn]

"Well, I try to sir. It's a good weapon, though a bit finicky, if I do say so myself. But well... it ain't good if I can't shoot it due to the sand, so if I would rather not get shot, I need to keep this in working order. How are you holding up with the heat here, sir?"

[Tra Kize]

"It's uncomfortable, but I also don't have to worry so much about sand and wind with the breath mask. It regulate temperature of air I breath somewhat so that helps too. Doesn't do anything for the sun beating down on me though," he replies. "Though of course, cleaning the sand out of it is a twice a day thing as well. Gets in the grooves and intake after a while."

[Sabine Kelborn]

"Ugh. Sand. I hate it. So ccourse, and it gets in everywhere." She frowned. "The gun is finicky, but the armor... I actually recently installed some heat shielding, so it's nice, but dammit, it chafes. Sand in all the nooks and odds and ends and... ugh." She raised her arm, where a few rough places could be seen. "Don't even get me started..."

[Tra Kize]

"Well, better than being in a marsh or swamp honestly," he says with a chuckle. "That type of environment is terrible for equipment."

[Sabine Kelborn]

Sabine nodded. "Yeah. Was on a swamp planet once." She shuddered. "That place was not meant for sentients. Ugh. Desert still better. Not sure if we might visit the arctic, I think the commander is leaning towards the monks this time around."

[Tra Kize]

"A shame. I'd hoped that with reports of Bankor citizens in trouble from a second threat would have precedence. I assume he wishes to avoid potential conflict with the Imperials and treaty complications?"

[Sabine Kelborn]

"A shame. I'd hoped that with reports of Bankor citizens in trouble from a second threat would have precedence. I assume he wishes to avoid potential conflict with the Imperials and treaty complications?"

"It wouldn't surprise. It's all above my head, but considering how that continent is mostly barren, I think he would like to focus on more immediate help. The monks may be able to sway the Force to our side, some way, I think? I am not an expert on such things, sadly." She looked sheepish.

[Tra Kize]

"Neither am I," he says in a reassuring voice. "All we can do is support the commander's decision and do our best to ensure the success of the resistance. Wherever we go, we just need to succeed."