Though it might be considered more common for an officer that was promoted to seek a larger classed vessel, I would instead like to test the capabilities of the 'Marlin' . As has been made evident to me, while I might not be the most competent fighter pilot, engineering and theory is one of my strong suits, so I would request that the vessel in question be assigned to me for purposes of testing in controlled and wild envirorments.
Officers Name: James Winter
Officers Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Requested Vessel: 'Marlin' Core Very Heavy Fighter
Reason for Request: Desire to test vessels before more junior officers are harmed by an unsuitable design
Exception Approved By: Captain William Briggson