The relations between the civilian government and the Commonwealth military is somewhat interlinking, as much of the time the governmnet sends its military to do its 'dirty work,' such as independance threats. The governmnet of the commonwealth is certainly oppresive, and will use its power and military, to make sure that it remains in power for the forseeable future. However, the Commonwealth can sometimes be seen as a beacon of modern civilisation and even compassion, however other times they can be extremely oppressive and immoral.