G R A D U A T I O N
This is the first graduating class of this Military Academy. You did good. I know, not exactly what you were expecting from a Grand Admiral? I won't lie to you, there will be a lot of things I will do that you will not expect. And that is perfectly normal. Why? Because nothing in the galaxy will prepare you for the adventures you are about to undertake.
And when I say "adventure", I mean adventure. You will travel to new worlds, you will brave the unknown. But you will not be vacationing or exploring. You will be fighting. You will be protectors. You will traverse the stars in ships of war. You will command walkers of great magnitude.
But this is your destiny. You choose this path. Destiny beckoned you forward and you came. And I am proud of every last one of you. You have surpassed the expectations of your teachers. You have passed every test that has been thrown at you. But make no mistake, this makes you a soilder, it does not make you a warrior.
That you must earn. Through your actions. Through your courage and your bravery. You will battle with armies of equal size, strength and valor. But I plead with you, do not fight because your commanding officer orders you to: Fight Because Your Heart Commands You To.
There is so much you will learn. So much you will see. So much you will do. I won't ramble forever, but I will say this. Many have asked me what is the diffrenceu between the Union and our predecessor. My dear children, I answer that question by reminding you there is a thin line between a soilder and a monster. A Commander and a Warlord. You are Soilders, you are not monsters. You are Warriors not Conquerors.
May our flag reign lonh and may you bring honor to your name. Congratulations, you are all now members of the Zweihander Union's finest. Celebrate. The Chancellors congratulate you. I congratulate you.
We are Protectors. We are Fighters.
