>1. Why is Gryphon so serious?

Probably because he was mentally arranging the steps for Utena's uniform to be made?

>2. Why do they only have an hour?

Because it took an hour for the Challenger to get there, and the formal -began- in an hour?

>3. Why is the result of said conversations, the promotion of Utena (15
>years old mind you!) to the rank of Captain?
>4. Is Utena really a Captain, or is this a red herring?
>5. What would Utena do as an EOJ captain?

These questions presume an answer as already given, so I for one won't field them. Back away from assumptions, and remember, some things are meant to be surprises.

>6. Does being an EOJ captain mean that Utena is protected from:
> (a) Psi Corp

Nobody is protected against the Psi Corps, if they -really- want you.

> (b) Aztechology

Why should Utena need protection from a -corporation-?

>I'm not sure what I think about Utena's captaincy

Then don't.

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