Complex sentence: James K. R. McKee upheld the same legacy, but was persecuted due to superior performance and leadership standards and has since continued bearing the McKee sword as a prophet of the lord after an honorable discharge due to a reduction in the force.
Split into simpler sentences: James K. R. McKee upheld the same legacy, but was persecuted due to superior performance and leadership standards. He has since continued bearing the McKee sword as a prophet of the lord after an honorable discharge due to a reduction in the force.