Exit Fate: Meiko's Interviews

Erin

Meiko: Today I'm meeting with Erin, Captain of the Matrech Guard and commander of the entire State Army. Captain, could you tell us a bit about your career and how you attained this position?

Erin: The previous captain retired five years ago, and it's customary to select his replacement from the individual state armies' colonels. At that time, I was colonel of the Highland Army, and I was chosen to receive the promotion.

Meiko: Leading the State Army must be a great responsibility. You've remained relatively calm during the recent crisis in the State Union. Did you have any experience dealing with similar threats during your time with the Highland Army?

Erin: We don't just deal with local affairs. We've assisted the State Army many times. Aside from that, Highland has been involved in regional wars several times. There was the Triple War, ten years ago. I was not yet a colonel at the time, but I spent some time with Major Gunwood to plan our strategy. Even twenty years ago when I had only just joined the army there was already a border skirmish with Cayeska related to a civil war in Parthinia. Things are not as peaceful along the border as you might think... but it's still not comparable to what has been happening now.

Meiko: What do you think the future of Zelmony will be like?

Erin: I'm a soldier. It's not my task to think about that. It's up to Ryan, to General Vinyard and to the rest of the politicians to determine what our future should look like. My duty is to then make it a reality.