Bill,
As "de facto" manager of this tournament the High Command will recognize your decisions toward our participation.
As for Velites, your opinion is highly valued. Note however that once an [N] always an [N] unless you are court-martialed or you resign. It is the same for [V]. If a Velite fails to fulfill his numerous obligations his application for promotion will be rejected, there is the potential for eternal Velitehood. Both good and bad conduct is taken into consideration.