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Captain Horatio Hornblower ([personal profile] captainhornblower) wrote in [community profile] trainingwings 2012-06-19 11:34 pm (UTC)

I am used to far more competent command.

[The compliment, as it is, stands for only a moment.]

When they choose their numbers for battle, they do not allow for volunteers, and they do not always take the most able.

There is no hierarchy, no chain of command. There are no laws or rules of war, and there is no kind of legal system in place. Any "justice" sought is carried out by vigilantes.

[His expression is nothing short of grim. Even the Renown pretended to have order.]

The battles generally play out as if the Admiralty sent ships of only ratings with nothing but seniority to guide them.

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