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Would like to hire other peoples pawns who are active and looking for RC currency. I'm currently only lvl 20 so i could only hire pawns at that lvl/below atm, I'm struggling for RC myself, just seeing if I can help my fellow arisens out
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LIST OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS YOU SAY?
CHEGGITOUT: https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2025
MOONSHINE: Distilled DEFENSE, SECURITY, AI, ENERGY.
Executive Orders (EOs) grouped by Energy, Security, Defense, and AI.
Energy

EO 14153: Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential
EO 14154: Unleashing American Energy
EO 14156: Declaring a National Energy Emergency

Security

EO 14157: Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
EO 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion
EO 14161: Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
EO 14165: Securing Our Borders
EO 14166: Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
EO 14175: Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Defense

EO 14167: Clarifying the Military's Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
EO 14183: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
EO 14184: Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
EO 14185: Restoring America's Fighting Force
EO 14186: The Iron Dome for America

EO 14179: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

Lockheed Martin Ticker: LMT (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $115–120 billionCore Rationale: World’s largest defense contractor by revenue. Leads programs like the F-35 fighter jet; extensive contracts with the DoD and NATO allies.
Northrop Grumman Ticker: NOC (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $60–65 billionCore Rationale: Major prime contractor for military aircraft (B-21 Raider), missile defense, and unmanned systems.
Raytheon Technologies Ticker: RTX (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $110–130 billionCore Rationale: Formed by the merger of Raytheon and United Technologies. Supplies missile systems (Patriot), radars, and other advanced defense electronics.
General Dynamics Ticker: GD (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $60–65 billionCore Rationale: Maker of Abrams tanks, nuclear submarines (Electric Boat division), and Gulfstream jets. Substantial U.S. military contracts.
Boeing Ticker: BA (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $110–130 billionCore Rationale: Known for commercial aircraft but also a key defense and space contractor (KC-46 tanker, satellites, rotorcraft).
L3Harris Technologies Ticker: LHX (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $35–40 billionCore Rationale: Specializes in defense electronics, communications, avionics, and space/satellite systems for the U.S. military and allied forces.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Ticker: HII (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $8–10 billionCore Rationale: America’s largest military shipbuilding company, sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.
BAE Systems ∗Foreign,buttradesasADR∗ Ticker: BAESY (OTCMKTS)Approx. Market Cap: $25–30 billionCore Rationale: UK-based, major defense electronics, shipbuilding, and aircraft supplier; significant U.S. subsidiary for DoD contracts.
Airbus ∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗*Foreign, trades as ADR*∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗Ticker: EADSY (OTCMKTS)Approx. Market Cap: $90–110 billionCore Rationale: European aerospace leader with some U.S. defense contracts (helicopters, satellites). Primarily known for commercial jets, but also supplies military transport aircraft (A400M), etc.

2. Security & Intelligence

Palantir Technologies Ticker: PLTR (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $25–30 billionCore Rationale: Specializes in data analytics platforms (Gotham, Foundry). Key contracts with the DoD, CIA, ICE, and other government agencies.
Leidos Ticker: LDOS (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $12–14 billionCore Rationale: Spun off from SAIC. Broad range of IT, cybersecurity, and intelligence contracts with the U.S. government.
SAIC Ticker: SAIC (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $6–7 billionCore Rationale: Provides IT modernization, engineering, and integration solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.
CACI InternationalTicker: CACI (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $7–8 billionCore Rationale: Offers high-end IT, cyber, and mission support services to intelligence agencies and the military.
CAC (Subsidiary examples)Some smaller or more specialized cybersecurity firms also contract with the government, though their market caps vary widely.

3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Palantir Technologies (also noted above under Security)Ticker: PLTRFocus: AI-driven data fusion for defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.
C3.ai Ticker: AI (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $2–3 billionCore Rationale: Enterprise AI software solutions. Works with various government agencies on predictive analytics and mission-critical apps.
Microsoft Ticker: MSFT (NASDAQ)Approx. Market Cap: $2.1–2.4 trillionCore Rationale: A key federal cloud and AI provider (Azure Government). Engaged in notable DoD contracts (e.g., HoloLens-based IVAS program).
IBM Ticker: IBM (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $110–130 billionCore Rationale: Develops AI and hybrid-cloud platforms (Watson). Has a long history of federal contracts for analytics, mainframes, and more.
Alphabet (Google)Ticker: GOOGL (NASDAQ)Approx. Market Cap: $1.5–1.8 trillionCore Rationale: Provides AI research and cloud (Google Cloud) to certain government projects, though engagement has been more selective due to internal controversies (e.g., Project Maven).

4. Energy

Exxon Mobil Ticker: XOM (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $430–460 billionCore Rationale: Major petroleum supplier; can engage in federal contracts (fuel supply, strategic resources). Large scale upstream & downstream operations.
Chevron Ticker: CVX (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $290–320 billionCore Rationale: Another “supermajor” with contracts for government fuel supply, especially for defense. Also invests in alternative energy and carbon capture.
Halliburton Ticker: HAL (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $25–30 billionCore Rationale: Provides oilfield services, occasionally does significant infrastructure/logistics projects in coordination with government agencies.
Shell ∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗*Foreign, trades as ADR*∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗Ticker: SHEL (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $190–220 billionCore Rationale: Global integrated energy major; may handle U.S. government contracts for fuel, strategic energy initiatives, or R&D.
Total Energies ∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗*Foreign, trades as ADR*∗Foreign,tradesasADR∗Ticker: TTE (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $140–160 billionCore Rationale: French-based energy giant. Potentially participates in U.S. or NATO-related contracts for fuel supply or joint ventures.
BWX Technologies Ticker: BWXT (NYSE)Approx. Market Cap: $5–7 billionCore Rationale: Designs and manufactures nuclear reactors (including those for U.S. Navy submarines). Specialized government defense-energy overlap.

Key Observations & Considerations

Defense Outlook Rising geopolitical tensions (e.g., new Executive Orders related to the military, border security) suggest steady or increased defense budgets. Large primes like Lockheed, Northrop, and Raytheon remain core holdings for defense exposure.Companies with next-gen tech (hypersonics, missile defense) could gain additional upside.
Security & Cyber Growing emphasis on domestic border security, counterterrorism designations, and AI-driven surveillance. Firms like Palantir, Leidos, SAIC, and CACI could see sustained contract wins.The heightened focus on supply chain security and potential “foreign adversary” apps (TikTok reference) highlights an ongoing role for advanced cybersecurity providers.
AI Expansion Multiple EOs underscore national interest in AI leadership. Microsoft, IBM, Google, Palantir, and C3.ai each stand to benefit from Federal AI and cloud adoption.Potential for increased R&D funding and specialized AI project awards (especially under the revoked or revised orders regarding “safe, secure AI”).
Energy Contracts Executive Orders hinting at “unleashing American energy,” “national energy emergency,” or supporting strategic resource independence reflect continued government interface with major oil & gas providers.For nuclear and advanced energy (e.g., small modular reactors, submarine propulsion), BWX Technologies is a niche but critical supplier.
Foreign Firms BAE Systems and Airbus remain substantial players in U.S. defense markets via subsidiaries or co-production. Shell and TotalEnergies hold significant U.S. upstream/downstream assets and can be awarded federal contracts.
Risks & Regulatory Backdrop Many of these companies face regulatory scrutiny or litigation tied to government policies, environmental standards, or shifting executive orders.Budget cycles, potential partisan shifts in Congress, and global events can introduce volatility into defense and energy names.

PLTR
Palantir’s data analytics platforms (Gotham, Foundry, and Apollo) integrate with partners’ technologies and services to drive operational efficiencies, AI-driven insights, or new product offerings.
1. IBM

Partnership Scope: In early 2021, Palantir and IBM announced a strategic partnership to integrate Palantir’s Foundry with IBM’s hybrid cloud and AI capabilities (including IBM Cloud Pak for Data).
Key Objectives:Offer ready-to-deploy AI applications for enterprise clients.Simplify data integration across hybrid cloud environments.Accelerate digital transformation in industries such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Market Significance:A high-profile alliance, given IBM’s extensive enterprise footprint.Created a co-branded solution called “Palantir for IBM Cloud Pak for Data,” which leverages Watson AI tools.

2. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Partnership Scope: Palantir has a deep integration with AWS, enabling Foundry and Gotham to be deployed rapidly on AWS GovCloud (for public sector) and AWS Commercial Cloud.
Key Objectives:Provide scalable, secure cloud environments for sensitive government and enterprise data.Streamline software deployment and updates (using Apollo, Palantir’s continuous delivery platform).Expand Palantir’s commercial reach, tapping into AWS’s large enterprise customer base.
Market Significance:Allows Palantir to target a broad range of U.S. federal agencies (CIA, DoD, etc.) already utilizing AWS GovCloud.Facilitates faster, more cost-efficient deployments for Fortune 500 clients.

3. Airbus

Partnership Scope: Airbus and Palantir collaborated on the Skywise platform—Airbus’s open data platform for the aviation industry.
Key Objectives:Use Palantir’s data integration and analytics to improve aircraft design, optimize supply chains, and enhance predictive maintenance.Provide airlines with operational intelligence and fleet management insights.
Market Significance:One of Palantir’s earliest and most public commercial ventures outside its traditional government focus.Demonstrates how Foundry can be customized for large-scale industrial and aerospace applications.

4. BP (British Petroleum)

Partnership Scope: BP has been a notable Palantir client/partner, using the Foundry platform to streamline operations and reduce costs across upstream, midstream, and downstream activities.
Key Objectives:Optimize energy exploration and production workflows.Enhance decision-making via real-time data on drilling, safety, and logistics.Accelerate the transition to renewable energy in some business units via advanced analytics.
Market Significance:Demonstrates Palantir’s capabilities in large-scale industrial data for complex, highly regulated sectors.Positions Palantir as a key enabler of digital transformation in the oil & gas industry.

5. 3M

Partnership Scope: 3M partnered with Palantir to deploy Foundry for supply chain optimization, demand forecasting, and R&D analytics across various 3M divisions.
Key Objectives:Drive more efficient inventory management.Identify cost savings and new product opportunities.Enhance operational resilience in manufacturing and distribution.
Market Significance:Illustrates Palantir’s traction in large-scale manufacturing and industrial conglomerates.Highlights how data analytics can unify disparate business lines and data silos.

6. Merck KGaA (German multinational, trades in the U.S. via ADR)

Partnership Scope: Merck KGaA has collaborated with Palantir to accelerate drug discovery and clinical trials through advanced analytics.
Key Objectives:Integrate laboratory, clinical, and real-world data to speed up R&D timelines.Provide better visibility into complex supply chains for pharmaceuticals.
Market Significance:Further cements Palantir’s presence in healthcare and life sciences.Showcases how Foundry aids in data-driven decision-making in strictly regulated industries.

7. Sompo Holdings (Japanese insurance conglomerate; trades in U.S. OTC as SOMPF)

Partnership Scope: Sompo partnered with Palantir to develop data integration for insurance risk modeling, claims processing, and senior care services in Japan.
Key Objectives:Introduce AI-driven predictive models for accident risk, healthcare claims, and operational efficiency.Expand digital services for Japan’s aging population (integrating medical data, insurance claims, and IoT devices).
Market Significance:Establishes Palantir’s foothold in Asia-Pacific insurance markets.Demonstrates cross-industry applications of Palantir’s platforms.

8. Wejo (Connected vehicle data platform; trades on NASDAQ)

Partnership Scope: Palantir invested in and partnered with Wejo to analyze connected car data in real time for insights into traffic, mobility, and vehicle diagnostics.
Key Objectives:Create new telematics solutions for automakers, insurance companies, and urban planners.Monetize large-scale data sets from millions of connected vehicles.
Market Significance:Showcases Palantir’s interest in mobility and transportation analytics.Demonstrates synergy between Palantir’s AI capabilities and Wejo’s proprietary data sets.

9. Hyundai Heavy Industries (Korean conglomerate; some ADR trading)

Partnership Scope: Palantir and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced a partnership in 2022 to optimize shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and industrial robotics.
Key Objectives:Implement Foundry to integrate data from design, manufacturing, and operations.Reduce production lead times, enhance safety, and improve workforce allocation in shipyards.
Market Significance:An important entry into heavy manufacturing outside Europe or North America.Positions Palantir in the global maritime sector.

10. Jacobs Engineering Group

Partnership Scope: Jacobs uses Palantir’s platforms for complex project management (infrastructure, construction, and engineering services).
Key Objectives:Integrate large datasets for project timelines, cost modeling, and resource management.Enhance transparency and collaboration across Jacobs’ government contracts.
Market Significance:Demonstrates Palantir’s synergy with major engineering and construction firms that often hold federal, state, or municipal contracts.

Observations

Expansion Beyond Government While Palantir’s core historically has been government and defense (e.g., CIA, DoD), these partnerships illustrate its commercial pivot, expanding use of Foundry into industrials, energy, pharma, and insurance.
Focus on Large Enterprises & Mission-Critical NeedsPalantir generally targets Fortune 500 / Global 2000 companies—where big data, complex supply chains, and heavily regulated environments demand robust, integrated platforms.
Geographic Diversification Partnerships with BP, Airbus (Europe), Sompo (Japan), Hyundai Heavy Industries (Korea) show growing international reach. This diversification helps Palantir hedge against reliance on U.S. public-sector budgets.
Platform Approach Most alliances hinge on Palantir Foundry, which merges data pipelines, analytics, and AI/ML models into a single environment, typically speeding up time-to-insight for large organizations.
Potential Growth AreasHealthcare: Partnerships with Merck KGaA and potential expansions in biotech.Financial Services: Palantir’s collaboration with insurers (Sompo) and advanced analytics for risk modeling.Smart Cities & IoT: Partnerships like Wejo highlight connected-vehicle data analytics.Critical Infrastructure & Energy: Increased interest in integrated data solutions for climate resilience, nuclear power, grid management, etc.

Gotham
Palantir’s government-focused platform designed for intelligence, defense, and law enforcement agencies. It integrates disparate data sources, applies advanced analytics, and provides real-time operational insights, enabling secure collaboration and mission-critical decision-making at scale.
Foundry
Palantir’s enterprise data integration and analytics platform for commercial organizations. It unifies siloed data streams into a common ontology, supports rapid data transformation and modeling, and delivers actionable intelligence through intuitive operational workflows.
Apollo
Palantir’s continuous delivery and infrastructure management system. It automates software deployment and maintenance for both Gotham and Foundry, ensuring seamless updates, environment provisioning, and version control across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployments.
MORE DRUMS (COWBELL)
MKT CAP Below 999 Million Duckets.

Draganfly Ticker: DPRO (NASDAQ)Sector: Drones & AI-Enhanced Aerial Solutions Market Cap: ~$100–120 million
Red Cat Holdings Ticker: RCAT (NASDAQ)Sector: Drone Platforms, Drone Components, and Software for Military & Commercial Markets Market Cap: ~$50–70 million
AgEagle Aerial Systems Ticker: UAVS (NYSE American)Sector: Drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and AI-Driven Data Analytics Market Cap: ~$20–40 million
Ondas Holdings Ticker: ONDS (NASDAQ)Sector: Industrial Drones, Wireless Networking, and Robotics (Acquired American Robotics)Market Cap: ~$100–150 million
Mobilicom Ticker: MOB (NASDAQ) Sector: Secure Wireless Communications, Drone Swarm & Robotics Control Systems Market Cap: ~$20–40 million
Rekor Systems Ticker: REKR (NASDAQ)Sector: AI-Powered Vehicle Recognition, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Traffic Management Market Cap: ~$100–200 million
DarkPulse Ticker: DPLS (OTC)Sector: Fiber-Optic Sensing for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring & SecurityMarket Cap: ~$50–100 million

Notes & Relevance

Drones & Swarm Technology: Companies like Draganfly, Red Cat, AgEagle, and Ondas (via American Robotics ONDAS BE OWNING THIS NOW) are actively developing UAVs, drone-based data analytics, and in some cases, swarm-capable technologies.
AI & Data Analytics: Firms such as Rekor integrate advanced computer vision/AI to address transportation and public-safety use cases. Mobilicom provides real-time secure communications and unmanned systems control leveraging AI algorithms.
Infrastructure Security: DarkPulse and Mobilicom both address secure communications and infrastructure monitoring, vital for domestic security frameworks. Rekor’s systems can support law enforcement and homeland security by automating traffic and border surveillance.
Cloud Integration: Several of these companies offer or rely on cloud-based platforms or services (e.g., AgEagle’s and Draganfly’s analytics) that integrate UAV data with enterprise/cloud environments for real-time or near-real-time insights.

Added Some Chet About Mexico Cuz Why Not?
MEXICO YO-YO
1. Who Is the Current Head of State?
Name: Claudia Sheinbaum ( Outcome) Title: President of the United Mexican States Term Commencement: December 1, 2024 (the constitutional date for presidential transitions in Mexico)
Note: As of today (2023–2024 timeframe), Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is President. However, Mexico’s next presidential inauguration occurs at the end of 2024. Many analysts believe Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading figure within the ruling MORENA party, could succeed AMLO if she wins the 2024 election. This report proceeds under the assumption that she did win and took office in December 2024, making her the “current head of state” in 2025.
2. Overview of President Sheinbaum

Political BackgroundA scientist by training (PhD in Energy Engineering), Sheinbaum rose to national prominence as Mayor of Mexico City (2018–2023).Ideologically, she aligns with AMLO’s “Fourth Transformation” platform, emphasizing social welfare, anti-corruption measures, and strong government involvement in key sectors.While she shares much of AMLO’s core agenda, she is perceived as more pragmatic on certain economic and environmental issues.
Domestic PrioritiesSocial Programs: Continuing or expanding popular welfare initiatives such as cash transfers to vulnerable populations and free university programs.Energy Policy: Supporting a nationalist energy policy that prioritizes Mexico’s state energy companies (Pemex, CFE) but with an added focus on renewable energy initiatives (given her scientific background).Rule of Law & Corruption: Publicly pledged to strengthen anti-corruption institutions and maintain credibility with progressive urban voters.
Foreign Policy PostureGenerally nationalist in rhetoric—like her predecessor—but more open to direct engagement with foreign investors, especially on high-tech and renewable energy projects.Emphasizes Latin American integration and alignment with other progressive governments in the region, but also seeks a stable, mutually beneficial relationship with the United States.

Situation Report: Analysis from U.S. Foreign Policy
3.1. U.S.–Mexico Bilateral Relations

Migration & Border SecuritySheinbaum has inherited high northbound migration flows from Central and South America. Although publicly critical of certain U.S. enforcement strategies, she has signaled willingness to collaborate on pragmatic border security measures to avoid major tensions with Washington.She is, however, facing political pressure from her left flank to de-emphasize heavy policing of migrants, which could trigger friction if flows significantly increase.
Trade and USMCA CommitmentsThe U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) remains crucial for Mexico’s manufacturing sector. Sheinbaum has pledged continuity but may push back against U.S. pressure on energy sector reforms, local-content rules, or labor provisions that Mexico views as infringing on its sovereignty. As the global economy shifts and nearshoring accelerates, Sheinbaum aims to keep Mexico attractive to U.S. companies. Expect her administration to maintain mostly pro-trade policies despite nationalist rhetoric—Mexico’s export-led model depends on stable economic ties with the U.S.
Security CooperationJoint anti-narcotics operations, intelligence-sharing, and anti-corruption efforts remain central to bilateral security ties. Some U.S. agencies worry about possible constraints on DEA operations within Mexico due to privacy and sovereignty concerns. However, Sheinbaum has quietly signaled a desire to maintain operational trust with Washington to combat organized crime, given rising cartel-related violence.Fentanyl trafficking is a top concern for the U.S. Government. While Sheinbaum rhetorically downplays Mexican responsibility, there are ongoing bilateral talks for specialized task forces aimed at precursor chemicals and cartel finance networks.

3.2. Economic Implications for the U.S.

Nearshoring Boom American manufacturers increasingly favor Mexico to shorten supply chains. Sheinbaum’s stable political mandate and emphasis on green energy could make Mexico more attractive to sectors like automotive, electronics, and medical devices.However, business groups remain cautious about Mexico’s regulatory environment—particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors—where disputes over private versus state control persist.
Energy & Climate Collaboration Unlike AMLO, who heavily prioritized fossil fuels, Sheinbaum’s background suggests a more balanced approach, potentially opening opportunities for renewable energy partnerships and cross-border climate initiatives.U.S. investors might find it easier to negotiate renewable energy projects, though large-scale reforms remain politically sensitive.

3.3. Political Stability and Domestic Challenges

Governability Sheinbaum’s MORENA party commands a sizable majority in Congress, offering her a strong legislative backing. This means domestic policy gridlock is unlikely in the immediate term.Still, Mexico faces rising cartel violence, and any perceived security failures could erode the president’s approval, fueling calls for more hardline measures from the opposition.
Populist Pressure As the standard-bearer of the “Fourth Transformation,” Sheinbaum must balance:Progressive, urban voters who expect environmental protections, social inclusion, and modernizing reforms.Rural, populist base that supported AMLO’s more nationalistic approach, especially regarding energy sovereignty and direct social benefits.

3.4. Points of Contention with U.S. Interests

Energy Nationalism Ongoing U.S. private sector concerns over shifting rules that favor Mexico’s state-owned Pemex (oil & gas) and CFE (electricity). Sheinbaum may moderate these policies somewhat, but substantial changes to AMLO’s energy reforms are unlikely. This remains a potential flashpoint under USMCA dispute panels.
Labor and Environmental Standards The U.S. could invoke USMCA enforcement if Mexico does not meet new labor provisions or environmental compliance standards. Sheinbaum, more environmentally conscious than AMLO, may try to avoid confrontation, but balancing domestic labor realities with international commitments remains tricky.
China Factor U.S. officials are watchful of growing Chinese investments in Mexico’s infrastructure, telecoms, and energy sectors. While Sheinbaum has not explicitly courted China, she has shown willingness to accept foreign capital from multiple sources. The U.S. may pressure her administration to limit sensitive technology deals with China.

4. Outlook and Recommendations

Engage Early and Often The White House and State Department should maintain high-level dialogues to shape Sheinbaum’s early policy direction—particularly on energy reform, migration, and security cooperation.
Offer Economic Incentives Reinforce nearshoring incentives: Provide customized financial packages for U.S. firms investing in Mexico’s manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, ensuring mutual economic benefits.
Strengthen Regional Development Collaborate on programs that address root causes of migration, not just enforcement. A joint U.S.–Mexico initiative for economic development in Central America and southern Mexico can reduce migratory pressures.
Monitor Potential Regulatory Shifts Encourage a stable regulatory environment that honors USMCA obligations, urging the Mexican government to adopt consistent, transparent frameworks for foreign investment. Use diplomatic channels to forestall abrupt policy shifts that undermine investor confidence.
Balance Security Cooperation with Respect for Sovereignty While pressing for robust action against cartels, the U.S. should avoid heavy-handed rhetoric that stokes nationalist sentiments. A measured, cooperative approach is more likely to preserve and expand intelligence-sharing and joint security operations.

5. Conclusion
From the vantage point of a U.S. foreign policy analyst, a female president in Mexico (laudia Sheinbaum) presents both continuities and contrasts with the AMLO administration:

Sheinbaum is aligned with the ruling party’s populist-nationalist roots but is more open to climate-friendly policies and potentially more amenable to foreign investment in high-tech or renewable sectors.
U.S.–Mexico relations will remain robust, underpinned by trade, migration, and security cooperation. While rhetorical friction points may persist—especially around energy sovereignty—the strategic importance of bilateral ties will likely foster continuous dialogue.
For U.S. interests, a pragmatic approach focusing on cooperation in economic development, security, and climate will be the key to maintaining strong ties and mitigating potential policy clashes.

Sheinbaum’s success in balancing domestic political pressures with international obligations—especially under the USMCA—will be the central determinant of how U.S.–Mexico relations evolve in the mid-2020s.
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2025.02.01 19:50 TheCurserHasntMoved (Sneakyverse) The Drums of War Chapter 51: Honors

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In the Hall of the Fallen: The light of dawn streamed through the eastern windows of the marble monument in golden shafts over the rows of marble slabs bearing the names of the fallen or standing in silent readiness for a future burden. The sound of Senator Ethan Robert's footfalls faded into the somber hush of the place as he followed a path well-worn into his memory. He wasn't surprised to find a few friends gathered at his destination. They too carried memories of the man whose name was graven among those unforgotten fallen preserved forever in stone in that place. "It really is a shame duty doesn't allow us time for a trip to Repose," he said as he joined the knot of aging men gathered around the name of the friend missing from among them.
"You and Malik are the idiots who got elected," Captain (retired) Ian McCoy scoffed in reply and handed the newcomer a small plastic cup.
Senator Robert grinned and said, "My senator deserved to be beaten, and nobody else wanted to be saddled with the job."
Senator Malik Sabr rolled his little cup between his palms and said, "The call of duty fallowed us in life after service, Heavy. I envy the peace you have won."
"Peace?" Captain McCoy asked wryly, "Do you have any idea how far I had to go to get away from the jurnos and the authors starved for stories of daring heroics?"
"There is no peace but the grave," Master Sergeant (retired) Carlos Peña said quietly.
"Aye," the group murmured as Captain McCoy unscrewed the cap of a flask.
The men were silent as they held out their little cups for their shots of cheap whiskey, and they all waited for someone to say what needed saying. It was for Senator Robert to say, "May God forgive us for making more men like us."
"Men like us," his friends echoed as they tossed back their heads and swallowed the burning cheap booze. Another war was over, more names had been graven into the hall, but they all knew why there were more blank slabs there. The men shook hands, exchanged hugs, and the knot slowly dispersed. Senator Robert prayed that the men scarred by this war would be spared leading in the next one. However, he knew that it only took one foe to make a war.
Aboard the Speaking Softly: Ambassador Sophia Laurant lounged in an enormous armchair, and didn't bother trying to make herself appear more dignified. This section of the ship was made specifically to accommodate giants, after all. Friendly, blue, four armed giants who can lend a much needed gravitas to any negotiations with any of the friendly xenos that a Human was simply too "cute" to achieve. Besides, it reminded her of being aboard the Among the Star Tides We Sing, since she had been a Star Sailor vessel. Her coworkers, or maybe more appropriately, her counterparts were likewise in pose of relaxation. However, of the two of them, only Ambassador Traevee didn't look ridiculous. Well, she was the only of the three large enough to properly fill her seat, and these were her quarters after all. She and her CIP counterpart, Ambassador Mikhail Volkov on the other hand, looked like small children by comparison.
Any suggestion of indignity though, was absent, because the three were friends, friends finally able to pause in their labors to remember that they too are people and not mere functions of their governments. The news they had learned did have diplomatic implications, but that came later. Traevee held back tears and sipped on an herbal tea imported from Terra herself. Ambassador Laurant, no, Sophia. She could just be Sophia here and now. Sophia thought it was chamomile, which didn't have any biochemical effects on most xenos, but most xenos found quite tasty. It was of the Republic's major food exports that didn't require pretty stringent controlled substance regulations, and seeing it always made Sophia smile a little. Truth be told, Sophia was more than a little worried about Traevee. This was even more deeply personal to her than even herself.
"Are you quite certain you are well? It is less than was hoped for, and I understand that your people have strong traditions about laying the remains of the dead to rest." Traevee explained with a warmth in her voice that only a mother can achieve.
"Terrans have gotten used to taking what we can get in that regard," Sophia said, "William was… well he was at the center of a reactor going critical. What was recovered is more than I was expecting."
"Which are you going with?" Mikhail asked as he too sipped on chamomile.
"Repose," Sophia answered, "It was important to him that he be buried there. I've never been a fan of star or void burials either," she explained further as she twisted the gold band on her ring finger almost unconsciously. "But I'm not the only one who lost my husband that day."
"It is our custom to do what you call a star burial," Traevee said. Sophia thought that she was going to explain further, but her throat had suddenly gotten too tight.
"I am hoping Grave Reclamation Services has found enough of his remains for your customs" Mikhail said softly, "Yaevdrill was a brave man. He is deserving all honors that can be given."
"William would have wanted you two at the funeral. Being in the Honor Guard… well, it was the most deeply satisfying posting of his service. We made friends, and we were getting ready for him to have life after service…"
"Aye," Traevee softly agreed, "the Among the Star Tides We Sing had that effect on Terrans."
Sophia nodded and said, "We'll have to work out with what we do with her debris. There wasn't another ship like her an all of Terran history, so we have competing ideas…"
Traevee cast her eyes toward the rear of her quarters where the cabins were and said, "Aye, she was unlike all other ships in our Fleets. The Star Queen herself let alone the Lords Admiral Council do not know what to do."
"But she was being your home," Mikhail said, "I am thinking that what the Republic is wanting, what the Coalition is wanting and even what your lords are wanting is not the important thing here."
"Indeed. But she was also the home of Greg George, the man who made your first friendship among the stars," Traevee said.
"A ship like no other," Sophia murmured. "There's going to be a presentation of the colors. I guarantee it. I know the RNI, and the Lost Boys are the most RNI of the entire RNI. They'll want to return the banner where it belongs, since it was recovered."
"Not I, that belongs to the Drill paternal line," Traevee said, "It shall have to be received by Yoivedrill. I thank you for the warning."
Sophia grinned and said, "Lina Chen, Bugsy Malone, and Emely Sullivan will all be standing beside him. The Lost Boys feel like those people in particular deserve honors."
"The Ignitia Banner for them all?"
"No, they've gotten together with the Second Star Rapid Response Group, the Fighting Pixies, and the Vengeful Vanguard."
"All groups that we know have prickley honor," Mikhail said with a light grin playing across his face, "I am hearing all of the time how they are saying that they do not need medals or honors and then they are doing this. It makes me laugh. Even the Vanguard, they have been a formation for less than a year and already they are doing these things."
"The duality of servicemen. Nobody wants to think of what they did as particularly special, and doesn't want what is special to go unremarked," Sophia said as she twisted her wedding band again.
Down the hall, in one of the cabins, on a narrow, for Star Sailors, berth, three children huddled. The youngest lay with closed eyes and all four arms wrapped around the oldest's middle, her back rose and fell in the steady rhythm of sleep despite the swollen, dampness of recent tears on her cheeks. The middle child leaned up against her bit brother and lay a protective hand over her little sister's back as she slept. She had no idea that pure relief could make a little kid cry so hard. Yoivedrill had his two left arms coiled around her comfortingly, and he used his two right arms to gently shift his little sister's sleeping form to be slightly more comfortable.
It was the perfect time for Traevee to ask her big brother, "Are you still going to enlist? Even now that the war's over?"
"Aye," he answered, "It was never about this war, Trae."
"But…"
"Honor for honor. We owe them."
"I know… but…"
"It won't be tomorrow, I'm still not old enough to Embark, Trae."
"I know… I'm scared, Yoive."
"You can only be brave when you're afraid."
Aboard the Longshoreman: Life comes at ya fast. It were all completely unfair, see? Bugsy Malone and his gang were gonna to have to go legit. Legit meant no more dodgin' excise, no more coffee and chocolate runs to the xenos under the CIP DEA nose, no more raidin' shady corporations for cargos they didn't really need anyhow, no more fun jobs. It were worse than any fate that any of them had ever imagined, see? Worse, they was famous. Famous all across not just the CIP, but the Republic too, which meant that everywhere they went someone'd be payin' attention to them. Fabulous wealth was hardly any compensation for not bein' able to have fun no more. All this, all this had happened by complete chance. Not the "chance" of explainin' to system-sec on how they'd got in the wrong place at the wrong time and somehow managed to haul away a tidy bay of loot, but real, actual, cruel chance. They were big damn heroes, and there wasn't a thing they could do to change that.
"Boss," Fingers said, "I think I got it."
"Got what?" Bugsy Malone asked as he slumped in the sofa of the ship's rec room.
"Privateerin'" Fingers said brightly, "We just get ourselves a letter of marque from the Republic and we can just go after pirates."
"Half o' our customers are technically pirates, ye daft Muppet," Knuckles said from behind a copy of Hamlet.
"Well, we're famous big damn heroes now, I think we can forget about them either way."
Bugsy Malone took another despondent swig of beer and considered that for a moment. "Bugsy the Privateer…" he mused. It wouldn't be the worst thing, see? More anti-hero than hero. Then he'd still get some action and maybe not go out shittin' himself in old age.
"And, we'd still get to keep most of the loot," Snake added with a sudden smile, "and we could make port anywhere and not have ta worry about bein' arrested."
"And pay taxes," Slick muttered darkly, "Every last bureaucratic bloodsucker in the Republic and the CIP shall want their pound of flesh from our daring labors."
"Look," Fingers said pleadingly, "We tried to just lay low and we found the fucking We Sing. If we haffta be heroes, we might as well get a say in how instead o' doin' it by accident all the damn time. At this point, it's go legit, or go to jail."
"Chicks dig antiheroes," Snake considered.
"Did ye forget? The shippers think you're me boyfriend," Knuckles said with a grin.
Life were a strange thing sometimes, see? Nobody really knows where they'll end up, or who'll they'll be when they get there, and Bugsy Malone figured that it coulda' been worse. "Well, we gotta go to some weird Republic ceremony. We'll figure things out after that."
Once again aboard the Speaking Softly: The cleaning robots had all been stowed, regularly scheduled maintenance had been reshuffled, drills had been postponed, systems had been set onto automatic, and every last cubed thousandth inch of usable space had been made available by sending out the whole of the Big Stick attack group to sit in a parking orbit around a nearby gas giant. A full corps of RNI troopers, every last Lost Boy, the Fighting Pixies, and a goodly portion of the officer and enlisted Naval ratings from both Third Fleet and the SS RRG were crammed into that made available space. Technically, they could have fit every last serviceman aboard, including the Army and SAR Corps, aboard, but they'd have to stack them, and that might have ever so slightly damaged the dignity of the moment.
Technically, some parts of the ship weren't utilized in this way at all, the RNI barracks, officer's quarters, enlisted quarters, guest quarters, the galleys, the engine rooms, the corridors, and corridors were not fit-to-purpose, so really they might be able to get some of the SAR Corps aboard in some of the available standing room. Again, that would not have matched the dignity of the moment. Men and women clad in the almost shiningly reflective Dress Whites of the Navy and the patches of night sky made manifest Dress blacks of the RNI clogged the corridors anyway as they slowly made their ways to the various places where their formations would muster for the ceremony.
They'd redo this entire ceremony in a few places with more room and more pageantry, of course. Alpha Centauri Prime Habitation Station, Outreach, New Texas, Rico, Mars, Luna, and Terra herself to name a few, but that was for the civilians. This was a private, intimate affair for the servicemen, by the servicemen of the Republic and a few guests. The simple fact of the matter was that there were so many individuals of so many ranks to receive honors that they themselves had to form up into an ad-hoc formation in one of the large bays actually intended for ceremonial use while everybody else had to content themselves with the fact that at least they weren't being saddled with medals for doing nothing more than their jobs in unlucky circumstances. Not yet anyway. Some of the grateful men and women forming up with their comrades knew that their actions were under review for commendation, and they'd have the dubious honor of adding valor amongst the ribbons of qualifications and achievements of their ribbon blocks in the future.
None of them felt the weight of the moment more keenly than the George family. Fame and honor had been foisted upon their name since the day Ignitia burned, but even still they stood unbowed under that tremendous weight. Major General Eric George was in his dress blacks, his ribbon block carried only his qualifications and training achievements, and beneath that was every medal he had ever been obliged to receive, and war the golden laurel of the Order of Sol on his head. He rarely ever wore the actual laurel, and he had his reasons. If anybody asked, he'd say something about the men who actually deserved the honor never making it out of that asteroid, but the truth was that he was a humble man. An almost genetic trait in his family. Still, he was among the formation of men due to receive further honors and accolades, and thankfully was not the Master of Ceremonies. That responsibility thankfully fell to another. He was content to have formed up in the same block of glittering black as his three surviving sons.
Paradoxical as it was, since most military men considered medals and accolades to be primarily for civilians benefit, the Old Man knew that the men needed to let each other know that their courage and valor at arms was noticed. He just disagreed that he deserved to get such recognition. However, once again, he'd been serving long enough to know that what he thought he deserved didn't matter in this case. His sons still had trouble with that lesson, and they might never learn it. In the moments when he was most honest with himself, he hoped that they'd find life after service before they gained that particular pearl of wisdom. In less honest moments, he looked forward to when his Johnny would take over his command of the Lost Boys. There was no real reason his son had to take over command, there were descendants of the other Founders around, but pride was a strange thing.
All of that had little to do with the moment. All over the ship, troopers and ratings filed into formation with far less pomp and circumstance than they'd prefer, but nobody thought that holding this ceremony on the planet below would be appropriate. There was no sense in making the former enemy watch their ceremonies. Those poor people had enough to worry about in the next few months. Next few generations, really, but in both lights it would have been inappropriate to hold the ceremony planetside while the locals grappled with everything they knew changing forever. Therefore, the Republic made do.
Major General Eric George was getting yet another medal for his leadership during the operation on the Axxaakk homeworld, and since he was the highest ranking serviceman there, he was obliged to receive his first. Rank hath its privileges and its obligations. Luckily, a serviceman can only receive the Order of Sol once, so the general was not obliged to wear two golden laurels as he saluted the Master of Ceremonies pinned a third Order of Terra to his chest. The new medal gently clinked against its fellows, the Order of Terra, the Order of Sol, the Martian Cross, the Broken Chain, six Iron Stars, five Gold Crosses, and more besides, all with their deceptively small sizes. So far as the general was concerned, the weight of blood behind each of those medals alone made it a minor miracle that his uniform jacket didn't rip beneath the burden it bore. The Master of Ceremonies finally returned the salute he was holding, which signaled that he may drop his own salute and right face to march back to his place in formation. Now all he had to do was ignore the new weight dragging at his heart and watch.
Elsewhere in the formation, Captain John George watched his father receive recognition for his long and valiant service. He knew his father, and he knew that they had a similar view on medals. They weren't for the man receiving them, not really. They were for everyone else. For those who didn't make it out of the fires of war alive without doing anything but being among the victorious dead, for those who were enabled to do their jobs by a critical choice made in a critical moment, for those behind the front line who needed to know that those under fire were honored for their courage, and for the families and civilians back home who needed to be able to say that the Republic cared about valor. The man who received the medal, on the other hand, was picking up another duty. Captain George still couldn't stop the swell of pride he felt when he watched his father receive that duty amongst that which he already bore. He had big boots to fill, and he didn't mind that they'd just gotten bigger.
Then, he was obliged to wait his turn. He didn't have very long to wait. A couple of lieutenant colonels, three majors, and four other captains were ahead of him. He knew their deeds on the planet below, he knew they well and truly deserved to be recognized, but in his view, more alcohol and less responsibility would have been his call, but nobody asked him. Well, that wasn't true. He'd personally recommended a dozen of the men in the formation, but that was beside the point. It was his responsibility to identify such men, and when the Republic offers a duty you can carry out, you don't refuse her.
With precise marching steps, he made his way to the Master of Ceremonies and his staff, came to at attention, and saluted. His citation for conspicuous valor was read off, but it was just noise in his ears. He had no idea what he'd done to be saddled with another medal, and he didn't particularly care. He'd done his job to the best of his ability planetside, and that's exactly what he'd do on his next drop. It spoiled the moment a little bit, but Captain George had to bend down a little so that the Master of Ceremonies could place the golden laurel for the Order of Sol on his head before pinning the medal to his chest, but not by much. Neither of the two men could help the difference in height between them. The Master of Ceremonies pinned another three medals to his chest, the Lunar Cross, the Broken Chain, and the Iron Star. He allowed himself a little pride in the Broken Chain, the medal awarded to those who free enslaved people. Slaveholders and slavers were getting so rare that very few men were awarded that one anymore. The Master of Ceremonies returned his salute, he dropped his, and he marched back to his place in the formation. Now, all he had to do was try to ignore the tiny indentations on the inside of the laurel resting in his crimson hair, put there to remind him that honor comes at a price.
Sergeant Linus George had watched his father and brother receive their honors with the dignity and bearing befitting officers of the Republican Naval Infantry, and he patiently awaited when he too would pick up a weight to carry for the rest of his days. He had his suspicions that there might be PR reasons behind at least one of the medals he was obliged to receive on that day. It didn't matter why, it was a part of the job, a part of the service. He knew about this particular danger long before he ever thought about enlisting. When the time came, he marched up the isle in the center of the formation and came to a stop before the Master of Ceremonies.
He snapped a crisp salute, and like his brother, he had to accommodate a height disparity to also receive the laurel of the Order of Sol. The Senate and Vox Populi had to both vote in favor of any recipient of this particular honor. Sergeant George hoped he could live up to it as its medal was pinned to his chest, that and the Broken Chain, the Lunar Cross, and Iron Star joined the few medals already on his breast. He did not believe his path led to Command, but just like the Order of Sol, he knew he could not refuse his Republic should she call him to another duty.
Corporal Peter George was one of the vanishingly few men who did not stand at attention during the ceremony, and that was because he simply couldn't. He needed to lean on his cane to stand for any length of time, even though he had pushed himself to leave it behind in physical therapy. His father and older brothers had received their medals with poise and grace, and despite his own views on what they were, he couldn't help the swelling pride in his breast as he watched his brothers receive their laurels. To him, they'd been heroes since before he could walk, and that sentiment only grew as he matured.
When Corporal George's turn came, he couldn't march with as much poise as his brothers in arms, and the sharp tacking of the cane's tip on the deckplates rang out like a bell tolling for all those unable to receive their honors. He'd had a lot of time to think over the past three weeks. Time to think, to think, and more time to think helped along by Gideon's innocently cutting questions. The medals, the recognition, the honors, they weren't for him, just like he'd always thought, but they weren't just to make the civvies feel like he'd been properly rewarded for his deeds either. They were for the men, too. The men needed to know that their RNI noticed those among them who had saved their lives, those who had given theirs up, those who in the churning chaos of chance forged order and victory. It was important to the men that he receive these medals, they needed to show him honor somehow. Only honor can repay honor.
He stopped and saluted in front of the Master of Ceremonies and waited for him to finish reading out his citation for receiving the Order of Sol. When the shorter man finished, Corporal George struggled to bend down to allow the man to place the golden laurel with its deliberately uncomfortable divots about his brow. He straightened up once more and leaned on his cane and waited to receive his honors. Then, once again his cane made a bell toll for the victorious dead as he walked with as much poise as his recovering body could manage back to his place in the formation of RNI troopers. He had a long while to stand in that formation. Nearly every E-4 and below who'd gone boots down was receiving something that day.
The civilian guests watched the ceremony unfold before them, and those who knew a little about the Republic realized that this ceremony was understated because the men giving and receiving the honors didn't need much in the way of pomp and circumstance to understand the moment. Those less familiar wondered why they sat or stood in a small area off to the side that gave them a good view of both the Master of Ceremonies and the formation at the center of the packed hall. They watched the RNI formation salute and right face as one, and watched the blocks of formations march clockwise in order to bring a formation of Navy ratings to the fore, and the Master of Ceremonies was replaced by a navy one in dress whites. Then it began again. One by one the men and women of the Navy received their medals, some received yet another, while others bore their very first below young faces with too-old eyes. Once again, the formation at the center of the ceremony saluted, and right faced before the formations marched like clockwork until a smaller formation from the Army in dress greys stood at the center. Then, once more the formations marched, and a comparatively tiny cadre of men and women wearing crisp white dress uniforms with sanguine crosses on the shoulders of their jackets that almost burned with radiance stood and awaited their honors and rewards. The SAR Corps. Every last man and woman from the other branches had good reason to love and honor these grimly determined men and women who did the work even though they were too few, always too few, and overlooked by nearly all except the Republic's armed services. They were not overlooked today. Major General Eric George himself had insisted upon their attendance at the ceremony, even if only those receiving the highest honors could be cajoled into participation. Very few of the gathered guests properly understood all of that. However, they all felt something as the hours marched on. A steady realization that they were being included in something private and intimate, that they had been invited to share in a long cherished family tradition.
Captain Lina Chen didn't care whether she was weeping. In chairs behind her, her crew held hands or embraced each other as the final honors came inexorably closer. The Last of the SAR Corps received her medals, and the whole order of the formations changed. A chief petty officer marched up to the knot of civilians, snapped off a salute, and murmured, "If the ladies and gentlemen would please follow me, it is time for your part of the ceremony." Then, he led the way to the place where each of the Masters of Ceremonies had stood and told them, "If you would please stand here. Those of you here as a group, please have your representative stand at the front." Captain Lina Chen found herself standing beside the infamous Bugsy Malone. She smirked at him, he glared at her. Well if he'd just have been a guild merchant like her, he'd have never been a hero. The incongruity of her criticism of him and her presence here never entered into her head. On her other side, one of the SAR Corpsman stood alone, and a Star Sailor boy towered over them all. Captain Lina Chen idly wondered if he was a survival from the Among the Star Tides We Sing.
Then, the ceremony began. A company of RNI troopers from the Lost Boys marched in silently, and had in their hands ancient bolt-action rifles with polished wooden stocks, and they were joined further by their shipboard trooper counterparts, a company from the Fighting Pixies, and by a company sized formation of the Navy's drill team, and finally, the Vengeful Vanguard. They moved in perfect silence and precision as they marched in crisscrossing lines, dots of burnished white in the black of RNI troopers stood out like stars in the night sky, and the only sound made was their boots on the deck and the clapping of the old guns onto white gloved palms. They never looked to one side or another, and yet reached behind themselves or to one side to catch or toss a rifle to one of their fellows as their complex march unfolded before them. Captain Lina Chen realized that this was a small sliver of the pageantry of ceremonies to come, but this felt somehow heartfelt and intimate. The Lost Boys somehow came together and unfurled a tattered and singed banner. At its center was an orange circle, which Captain Lina Chen had always thought was a star, but the patches of green in the circle cast doubt on the old name, the Two-Star Banner, the yellow star in the windward upper corner almost shone in the hall. Then, a dozen of them tossed their rifles behind themselves to be caught and held aloft in the left hands of their fellows as they ceremonially folded the flag. A pair peeled off when the flag was folded in half, then four more when it was folded into a narrow strip, and the man at its end began to tenderly fold the flag into a triangular shape. A pair of men would retrieve their rifles and return to the formation until the flag was folded in the hands of the man at the end of the flag. The folder saluted him, took the flag in both hands, and marched up to the Star Sailor boy.
Captain Lina Chen watched as the boy struggled to hold back tears and snapped up a trembling salute as he received the banner in his lower hands with tender reverence. Her eyes went wide. Was that the banner? Her head spun with the heady realization of just how deeply she was being honored. She struggled to keep her feet as the Lost Boys did it again, and presented a crisp, new banner to the woman in the SAR Corps dress uniform, and she too fought back tears as she received the banner. Then, it was the Navy men who unfurled a banner, which much like the Lost Boys Banner, had a burning world in its center and a star in the upper windward corner, but this had the outline of a Republican destroyer superimposed over the burning world. It must have been raining in that hall aboard the supercarrier the Speaking Softly, because how else could the drops of water have gotten on the folded banner? Watching Bugsy receive his banner from the Vengeful Vanguard, which was a field of red with an outline of the broken form of the Among the Star Tides We Sing at its center. Captain Lina Chen stopped herself from laughing at Bugsy's eyes popping out of his head, since she didn't trust the laugh to not turn into sobbing.
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