That's unfortunate. But not really surprising. The Commonwealth was democratic and still kept secrets and tried to hand over member worlds to the enemy to avoid fighting.

[He's not too fond of government.] I knew someone who worked in shipping and salvage [and smuggling and theft]. I knew here crew for a while, too. You probably would have liked her.

She had terrible taste in men, though. [He rolls his eyes and takes a drink. And man is strong. And thick.]