"Can't say I know many people with experience at Tactical," Wash said. "Unless you know someone in Command. Maybe we should find someone who could do the job and promote from within."

There was a thought. He knew the General always looked for new blood in the podpops, but maybe it would be better to find someone who already knew their tactics and put them on the bridge.

"Let's hope they don't get smarter than us faster than we can handle," Wash said. "I like giving them a run for their money. I don't want that to change anytime soon." He found another connection with exposed wiring and broken pins and frowned, reaching into the toolbox for a pair of pliers.