Pierce was taken into the military base on Pearl Harbor. There, he met other ponies that were just drafted.

Lieutenant Logan: *With Pierce* There's two ponies that got drafted shortly after you did. Lance Gungrir, and Joseph Getraer. Go, and say hi to 'em.
Pierce: *Walks to Lance, and Joseph* Hello.
Lance: So you're the third recruit we were told about.
Pierce: Yeah.
Joseph: We're working together to kill Japs. Looking progressivo, para a frente to it.
Lieutenant Logan: Attention!
Pierce, Lance, and Joseph: *Standing at attention for Lieutenant Logan*
Lieutenant Logan: Now, you three will be a part of my squadron. There are new recruits just like you, and there are officers like me. We are stationed in Palmrya, in the Line Islands. Our plane will be leaving in five minutes, so let's go.

The four of them get on board the airplane, and it goes to Palmrya in the Line Islands.

por the time it arrived, Pierce, Joseph, and Lance looked around.

Lieutenant Logan: Quite a nice place, isn't it?
Pierce: It certainly is.
Joseph: Where are our sleeping quarters?
Lieutenant Logan: In that building in front of you. Let's take a look.

But before they went inside, a Major arrived, drunk.

Major: oi Logan, come cadastrar-se us man!
Lieutenant Logan: No thank you.
Major: Aw, please?!
Lieutenant Logan: Fine. You three wanna go with us in the officer's club?
Lance: But, we're not officers.
Lieutenant Logan: So? Stick with me, and no one will give you trouble.
Joseph: eh, no thanks I'm good. *Walks into the building*
Lance: I agree with Joe. *Follows him*
Lieutenant Logan: Pierce? Are you coming?
Pierce: I don't see why not. *Follows Lieutenant Logan, and the drunk major into the officer's club*

Inside were fourteen officers. Five lieutenants, a captain, three majors, and five colonels. One of the majors was playing piano.

Lieutenant Logan: *Looks at Pierce* See the Captain playing pool?
Pierce: *Nods*
Lieutenant Logan: He's really good. No doubt about it, but I'd like to see him get beaten por somepony else. Wanna try?
Pierce: Okay. *Walks over to the Captain*
Captain: *Hits the 8 ball into a side pocket* What did I tell you Colonel? You'll never beat me.
Pierce: May I play against you?
Colonel: *Shakes his head* You don't know what you're getting yourself into. *Walks away*
Captain: He's right kid. Why don't you go início where you belong, and let the big ponies fight?
Pierce: I'm not a kid. As a matter of fact, I'm older then you.
Captain: Yeah right. I'm 30. How old are you?
Pierce: 35.
Captain: *Eyes widen* You probably got demoted a lot.
Pierce: I was just drafted.
Captain: What did you do before you got drafted?
Pierce: Reverend.
Captain: *Laughs* Y-you- you were a reverend?! That's very helpful!
Pierce: Are we gonna play pool?
Captain: Okay, fine. We'll bet $800.
Pierce: I don't have $800.
Captain: Well then. What do you have for betting?
Pierce: Ranks. If I win, we switch our rank. I become a Captain, and you become a Private.
Captain: And if I win, you get discharged, and go right back início without any action.
Pierce: Deal.
Lieutenant Logan: *Watching the game*
Captain: *Put the balls in a triangle*
Pierce: Mind if I break first?
Captain: Go right ahead, I'll still win. *Removes the triangle*
Pierce: *Hits the cue ball, and breaks up the balls, putting the 7 ball in one of the pockets*
Captain: Call your shots from now on.
Pierce: *Looks at the 5 ball, between the 14 ball, and the 8 ball* 5 ball, corner pocket. *Slowly hits the cue ball, and knocks the 5 ball into the pocket he called*
Lieutenant Logan: Good shot Pierce.
Pierce: *Looks at the table. He sees the 2 ball behind the 4 ball* 4 ball, corner pocket. *Hits the cue ball, and watches both the 4 ball, and the 2 ball go in*
Captain: Goddammit.
Pierce: *Looks at the 1 ball* 1 ball, side pocket. *Hits the 1 ball into the pocket* Only two more. Want me to stop, and let you take your turn?
Captain: No, I'm sure you'll screw up later.
Pierce: Suit yourself. *Looks at the 3 ball* 3 ball, corner pocket. *Hits the cue ball, and watches the 5 ball hit the 3 ball into the called pocket*
Captain: *Nervous* Have you played this before?
Pierce: Nope. 5 ball, side pocket. *Hits the cue ball, and watches the 5 ball go in the side pocket*
Captain: Oh man.
Pierce: You sure you don't want me to let you go? I can see you have an easy opportunity to get the 9 ball in that corner pocket.
Captain: You'll scratch when you hit that 8 ball, I know it.
Pierce: Why do you think I'll scratch?
Captain: Shut the hell up, and make your move!
Pierce: *Shrugs* 8 ball, corner pocket. *Hits the 8 ball into the pocket he called*
Captain: Scratch, scratch! *Watches the cue ball stop, not going into any pocket* Damn!
Pierce: Did you enjoy your time of being captain?
Captain: I worked hard to get all those promotions.
Pierce: And your overconfidence failed you. Now you're back to being an enlisted stallion.
Captain: *Gives Pierce his captain's bars* I'll get back at you for this.
Lieutenant Logan: *Chuckles* Well done Pierce.

They hoof bumped each other as they left the officer's club.

2 B Continued