Easy Victory?

[Aazalot]

Leaning back in his chair Voncloud adjusts his glasses with a thumb and forefinger before turning his head to Anna it could be said his gaze was on her for the moment. A moment longer passes before he speaks

"Invasion Commissar?" His head now turning back to him "Despite the losses we suffered at Freeport 11 there has been nothing to suggest that an invasion is even on the cards in regards to Gran Canaria. Besides, Freeport 11 is already rebuilt and close to being fully operational and the Core?..nothing but a whisper in Delta now, yet we Zoners still reamain. We may not have the military strength of those we deal with, but when it comes to our resourcefulness,
we out class any amount of battleship turrets."

Reaching for a glass of water and sipping from it Von acted like he had all the time in the world, despite whats been said so far and the imposing figures of the Commissar and Anna he oozed calm and collection.

"no, i dont think theres a risk of Invasion, at least not from the Corsairs and certainly not from the Core in fact the only ones id bet on considering it is perhaps yourselves. As you say if OSI are unable to ensure a demilitarized colony 'then the republic will do it in their stead'. Well i certainly hope you don't think ill just open the gates to allow you to do such a thing, to run rampant on my planet to enforce your own wills, as such any actions you take at that point would be the as for mentioned invasion.
Do Remember Commissar, Omega 49 isn't your jurisdiction nor is Gran Canaria, i accept that the Corsairs could be a threat being this close to your space but if we do for whatever reason fail to keep them in check that is not an open invitation for you to barge in.
IF i feel the need i will contact the Republic for support, if its obvious we haven't been able to keep on top of the Corsairs and its plain they are indeed staging strikes into your space then it will be handled accordingly"

He picks up the data slate that was on the table

"now, im not fool enough to think the Corsairs haven't at least thought about staging SOMETHING from their factories here, so i shall call in some independents to investigate, those outside of the usual Circles, and if it benefits i invite you and Lady Raven here to send in your own investigators, i trust such an act would help to settle any concerns"