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[Trooper Par is discussing his service under Commander Travis]

Major Thania:
You served a full tour with Space Commander Travis, didn't you?

Trooper Par:
Five years. He was hard.

Major Thania:
But fair?

Trooper Par:
No. Not often, anyway. But you could always rely on him not to get you killed unnecessarily. He never wasted troopers.

Major Thania:
Oh, that's something, I suppose.

Trooper Par:
Major, when you're up to your neck in slime and lasers, that's everything.