Crickson has been named by the Liberal Party as a candidate for the SS Commander election. This has not gone down well with the SS who almost universally loathe and despise the Liberals (and the feeling is mutual). Lakes, who has MBH's backing, is considered a stronger candidate but received an unexpected boost when Ronald (no less) gave Lakes his backing.
The news was received with shock by Lakes (and no doubt MBH too) but is likely to help Lakes romp home as Commander. Ronald is regarded by the SS as a living God (a view Ronald shares himself) and thus his endorsement will help Lakes easily beat Crickson and other candidates who are all current SS officers and fairly low profile.
Some analysts say Ronald has warmed to MBH over the recent months after becoming frustrated with the politics of the republic. Handing over the SS to MBH by proxy is an extraordinary move however.
