>For my concern for my men, I recieved an administrative reprimand. Admiral Van Der
>Loo took exception to my choice of actions. I did disobey orders by pursuing the
>matter with Col. Justinian, so I got what I deserved. However, my men got what no
>one deserves." David could tell that the Col. was
>a bit angry about the situation. Afterall, his men were still in the base's sickbay.
>"Thank you..." he documented it and secured the info once again. "I'll be honest
>Colonel...I have documented a number of unacceptable actions-all by the MAG
>personnel...shooting unarmed men or men who were defenseless on the ground. I am
>extremely concerned."
>"We share the same concerns, Captain. It is not just my people that are being shot.
>The civies out here are victims as well. While I can not prove it, I most certainly
>suspect it. When you consider that when a Marine company carries out a mission
>identical to one that the MAGs do, and the civilian casuality rates don't even come
>close. My guys and girls come back
with a few injuries to the civies. Mags come back with body bags. The look on the
faces of the local is classic, they are not happy to see either of us, but they know
that we won't shoot unless we have to. The mags shoot for sport. Locals know >that
they will be treated fairly by us, and who knows my most MAG units."
"When a company of officers abuses fellow personnel so openly it's almost a guarantee
they're shooting civilians...that kind of behavior goes hand-in-hand. I believe the
source of the problems lies at the higher level personnel you mentioned."
>
"Now you see, Captain. You now know."
{response}
*****
Chris
GM- SPD & JSOC