Zouichi actually thought it was remarkable how civil people on the ship treated each other, considering. "I can't complain. We came away from the last engagement with only a single fatality. Though I am a little concerned with one of the new Ohm subspecies that appeared in this most recent battle. And how little we continue to understand about the enemy as a whole."

He paused for a moment. "I also admit I've enjoyed the opportunity to take a more active role in the fighting as of late. I was beginning to wonder if my skills would never see any real use."