"I answer for Wheeler."
The cadet turned toward the Commandant and saluted:
"All present, sir. Class of 2075, First Muster complete."
The man in black returned the salute. "Very well, sir. We will proceed with the oath." He stepped forward to the very edge of the platform, the cadet at his elbow. "Raise your right hands."
The Commandant raised his own hand. "Repeat after me: Of my own free will, without reservation-"
" 'Of my own free will, without reservation-' "
"I swear to uphold the peace of the Solar System-"
In chorus they followed him.
"-to protect the lawful liberties of its inhabitants-
"-to defend the constitution of the Solar Federation-