Didn't read every post, but some folks have already pointed out the obvious:
The ten and thirty are specifically with regards to the Order of Knights Dragoon. Those are the dragoons in drachen mail who serve in what constitutes Ishgard's military.
It does not include the retired, such as Alberic.
It PROBABLY does not count the "lesser" dragoons at the Convictory.
It certainly does not count the most comparable example for RP purposes, the Warrior of Light.
In short: this changes little for the RP community, as there are many loopholes and workarounds so long as you avoid incorporating active service in present events for your character.
"I was taught the techniques by an Ishgardian against tradition, doctrine, orders, protocol, etc." is the easiest out.
The ten and thirty are specifically with regards to the Order of Knights Dragoon. Those are the dragoons in drachen mail who serve in what constitutes Ishgard's military.
It does not include the retired, such as Alberic.
It PROBABLY does not count the "lesser" dragoons at the Convictory.
It certainly does not count the most comparable example for RP purposes, the Warrior of Light.
In short: this changes little for the RP community, as there are many loopholes and workarounds so long as you avoid incorporating active service in present events for your character.
"I was taught the techniques by an Ishgardian against tradition, doctrine, orders, protocol, etc." is the easiest out.