 Following his elevation to Captaincy, Seafort put Holser through a series of rigorous tests to ensure he would not slip back into his earlier bullying behaviour, ultimately ordering him the clean the ship's huge launch berth alone.Holser passed these tests, and ultimately became a trusted and loyal subordinate, whom Seafort promoted to Lieutenant shortly before arriving at Hope Nation, and even risking his career and life to save Seafort in the first encounter with the aliens known as the 'Fish'.Holser sailed again with Seafort on UNS "Portia" as first lieutenant, and offered to accompany him to "Challenger" when Admiral Tremaine transferred his flag.