The 6-4 is a tight-knit fraternity of Pilots and freelancers that place value on teamwork and camraderie, and few exemplify this like Commander Gates herself. She lives and breathes for the 6-4 and its members, taking pride in their elite status and treating the organization like her own family - she explicitly says as much herself. As a field commander, she acts casually and even a little crass, but she is highly encouraging of her Pilots while keeping them on task and completing objectives. Gates is the bellwether of the 6-4, the faction typically sharing in her personal beliefs. As exemplified by the 6-4's practices, she prides herself on her principles and ideals