into completely restoring the Navy to its pre-fish capabilities. Also attempting to respect the rights of the trans-pop community, and also serve as a moral and religious example. Unfortunately the massive industrial boom has led to an increased erosion of the Earth's habitability. This has led to an upsurge in protests and demonstrations by eco-friendly parties, which Seafort regards with derision. His strict moralistic interpretation of the bible causes him to regard Earth as man's property. Therefore, it is their privilege to do what they will with it, as blessed by Lord God. During an inspection of naval facilities at devon, several cadets are killed in what appears to be a training accident. But an investigation reveals they have been poisoned, and an Earth first terrorist organization takes credit for the attack. This galvanizes Seafort into taking an even harder stance on any supposed weakening of his policies towards the environment. While accepting an award for his supposed moral excellence, Seafort has a bout of conscience which moves him to deny the award, citing his moral fallibility in the political revenge he has enjoyed inflicting on his enemies and adversaries. This reluctantly has the opposite effect that he intends, and instead causes the public to Revere him even more. Well accepting this award Seafort has been enjoying the company of his old friend Derek carr, now head of the government of Hope nation, who has returned to Earth to negotiate trade deals. Also he is enjoying the company of his old friend Alexi tamarov, who has now been appointed as captain of the ship Melbourne. Secretary-general Seafort, accompanied by alexi and his wife Arlene, tours the new super ship Galactic. The ship has been built as a massive undertaking, in an effort to demonstrate the power and superiority of the navy and also intended to help promote colonization efforts throughout the Galaxy. The touring of the ship demonstrates to Captain Seafort just how much the Navy has shifted from when he was a boy, with the ship's designed being much more relaxed, Including luxury cabins, and first and second class dining and accommodations. While engaged in attempting to balance production, and placate the navy, captain Seafort becomes aware of political machinations within the navy. Some are unhappy with the secretary-general's supposed lack of desire to use the Navy as a cudgel to beat the colonies into submission, which goes against