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Firstly, I believe I should introduce myself to the greater Xeno Alliance. I am Sigmund Erich von Stürer, Major a.D. and newly appointed Inspector General of the Free Republic Militia. It is my duty to train your ground troops and turn a mostly worthless rabble into a proper, effective fighting force.

Speaking of which, Commander "Cobra," I am afraid you were correct in regards to expectations. I spent several hours at Camp Gore today, collecting first impressions of the men and women you have so far recruited and the training - if you can call it that - that they have been and are so far receiving. To say that it is disappointing would be a criminal understatement. The "fighters" are undisciplined, difficult to corral, and disinclined towards obeying commands. Frankly, these people would have washed out of any proper bootcamp on the first day. But, I am not a man to turn away from a challenge. I am certain that I can make something of these patriots yet.

The current supply situation, I am afraid, is looking similarly bleak. Weapons of all kinds are in short stock, and most of the armament we do have is outdated and poorly maintained. Ammunition stores and medical supplies are also nearly depleted. Procuring additional equipment should be a top priority. A fighting force, no matter how well trained and how numerous, cannot fight a war with empty hands.

With your leave, Commander, I would like to reach out to a number of retired soldiers whom I served with, whom I believe would serve us well as drill instructors. I will personally vouch for any one of them who chooses to join us.

That is all for now.

The past three weeks have proven to be enlightening on the fact that mere belief in a soldier's cause does not a soldier make. However, the militia's men and women are surprisingly receptive to foreigners' instructions and have taken well to their new training regimens. Recent shipments of weapons and corresponding munitions have allowed us to conduct a number of exercises, including basic firearm training and close-quarters drills. Your people are sloppy and it will take some time to make even remotely competent soldiers of them, but they certainly do not lack motivation - as evidenced by the volume of fire they are willing to put down range. If only it would hit its mark.

There have, of course, been a number of injuries and - I am sorry to inform you - half a dozen fatalities. If medical supplies could, perhaps, be prioritized for the next shipment, we may begin with first aid and advanced triage instructions.

I singled out several dozen militia members with prior military, police, or mercenary experience and promoted them to a first batch of squad leaders and officers. Under the tutelage of my instructors and myself, they should soon make for cunning leaders.

That is all for now.