Is this thing on? The light's on... So I guess it's running. *Taptap* Well, here goes. I've received my first assignment. I am incredibly nervous and excited. Everything up until now has been theory and simulation. Granted, that's really all we can do, but that's nothing compared to actually applying your raw knowledge when there are bolters firing and people screaming and blood gushing. I'm going in completely untested and I don't want to lose someone on my first attempt or my second, or ever really. That's a completely unrealistic goal. People are going to die. This is war and we are soldiers. Ugh... my firearms training... I'm no good with guns. I'm shocked they ever gave me one. The first time I fired that gun it nearly flew out of my hands. I should go to the range and work on that. Anyway, field assignment... I ship out in a few weeks. I hope my team likes me... alright... how do I turn this thing off... is it this swit-