Dearest Matilda,

I hope you and the kids are well. I've secured the Chief Engineer's berth on a Catalyst-class destroyer. I hope you are as proud as I am. We've been briefed that we will be enforcing the New Halaima Code of Conduct. There's only 10 rounds in each blaster and the cargo hold is empty, so that's a bit puzzling, but the Captain seems to know what he's doing. With the extra money I'm making, we should be able to afford the new house. I hope this berth is a long-term gig.

With love, Thomas