Pharazon arrived at the gate 15 minutes before departure time and saw Corina.  "Lieutenant Chun; Lieutenant Commander Pharazon CXS, pronounced 'Chess'," Pharazon introduced themself.  Pharazon was promoted to lieutenant commander when they were appointed to lead the cog team, while all other cog pilots would start at the rank of ensign except those who had official Horizon military history.  In Corina's case, since she served in the Planetary Defense Force instead of the Fleet, she was made lieutenant regardless of her prior PDF rank.  Although Pharazon felt awkward around humans, Corina had received professional military training, and that was something Pharazon could trust in.  Pharazon also failed to notice Arienne.