 The worst, possibly, is Hobart's conviction that the mentally damaged NCOs were not suffering because of bad drugs manufactured by the Morrellines but rather that the research demonstrating that was all fabricated by Ageists (those opposed to rejuvenation) and that the real culprit was inbreeding in various Fleet clans like the Serranos.Pursuant to this conviction, he orders the vast majority of flag rank personnel to be relieved of their duties and remanded to Medical.One of the admirals so retired is Admiral Vida Serrano, who returns home.