Mac4781@aol.com wrote:

Dana and Jacqui (at least that's what I think; correct me if I'm wrong) wrote:

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It could also be a class thing--Alphas are commissioned officers as soon as they finish basic training?

Consider what KAsabi says about Servalan getting into the military high command because of her connections

But if one had those kinds of connections, would one end up on a dangerous infiltration mission on Gauda Prime? Or would one have a cushy staff position at Space Command?

Also, Arlen didn't strike me as "elite Alpha." She appeared to be a scrapper, someone who used her wits and tenacity to get to where she was. If anything, I'd picture her as a lower grade who beat the odds to become an officer.

Carol

Unless of course Arlen had joined the equivalent of the SAS (what are the other equivalents now-ish?)

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