Ok, after thinking this over, I think I have a way to open this up for the other clans.
For Crab (probably those who want to don't know much about the setting, like me): Being a Reliever is an honor, as it takes real courage to go into a situation that's already proven dangerous just to ensure a fellow Crab's proper death. You've probably shown how much of a badass you are and have been asked to be on the squad.
Non-Crab (some degree of familiarity with something outside what's presented here): Being a Reliever shows honor to the Crab, for the reasons above (suicidal missions to help a fallen Crab), however it probably means that you screwed up relations between your Clan and the Crab and this is a form of punishment 'preferable' to forced suicide. Or maybe you want the Crab to know that your Clan is just as battle ready and so you volunteered for one of the most dangerous squads. Either way, your help is appreciated and used.
Would this smooth out things? And are there any other worries/questions/advice?
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