User blog comment:Western Gen/Speculations for Season 13/@comment-5746209-20150402014739/@comment-115.134.100.26-20150402024311

The Blood Gulch Crew were not like the same as they once were in episode 1. True, they are not as skilled as their enemies but what they make up for it is their teamwork and unpredictability. Because of that they defeated O'Malley, Wyoming, Meta, CT, Locus and Felix.

To be honest, I'm more of Palomo and friends against Jackson. Space Pirates being outsmarted and beaten by the Lieutenants will show that Tucker and co did shape them to be great soldiers.

Tucker has lots of skills. Afterall, he did managed to fend off CT and his army. Between Season 12 and 13, he may have gotten more training from Wash and Carolina. Next time he faced Felix, it would not be one sided.