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Chapter 10: A New Beginning
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Captain's Log, Stardate 042903.1

We are now several days away from the Lylat System with the Star Fox Elite tucked safely away. The adjustment has been difficult for the Elite, as the betrayal of their superiors and their imposed banishment have slowly sunk in and become solid reality. With the shock worn off it is now our duty to welcome them with open arms and to help them find their place within our family.

Looking to the future one can only hope that we will be able to return the hospitality and goodwill that was shown to us by Madison McCloud and her squad during our voyage home. In the meantime, we have a lot to learn from each other and I can only trust that the future will find us stronger in friendship and seamless in crew.

May our two worlds collide gracefully and without incident.



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Elite Commander's Log, Stardate zero-four, um, zero-four…oh hell, April 29, 2481

As we embark on this new journey, I am filled with mixed trepidation and excitement. Our lives have turned, but whether for the better or for the worst is yet to be seen. We, the Elite, have come to accept the fact that we are now exiled from our home, although some of us are taking it better than others.

My only worry is how we will be able to contribute to this crew since, as we saw first hand, they don't exactly need a fighter squadron. We're scheduled to have performance and aptitude evaluations administered to see where we can help out the most. I only hope that the menial labour will help my crew adjust to not being able to fly as often as we'd like.

To combat the inevitable cabin fever and itch-trigger fingers, I have written up a proposal for routine reconnaissance runs and combat exercises, both flying and hand-to-hand. I'm meeting with Janeway this afternoon to present my suggestions.

This meeting will mark our first steps into a larger world. I only hope that world can handle us…