Dread Patricians

[Reeves]

As Gellen spoke, Morreti would occasionally nod to show attentiveness and understanding, once the old man had finished he carefully considered what the perspective of the people across from him might be. "The next time people try to occupy Gaia, it won't just be you fighting against it. I'll also grant ships of the IWA complete freedom of movement on our end of the border and access to our bases. That solves logistical issues if you ever want to hit Planetform in Hudson. If you have empty hangars, I'll put ships in them. Spare beds, soldiers, the LFR does maintain a growing militia after all. And a lot of guns. I just need to know where to send it all, something like an embassy on one of your installations, preferably a fortified location, and you'll start seeing benefit." It was likely only obvious now, but the IWA was a convenient excuse to evade the strict nature of his group. It was an independent, non-aligned entity that favoured no House, something the Xenos would look at the same way as the IMG or Zoners. The added bonus was the fact that the group's nature would reflect some of the ideals every member faction or state was known for, fostering respect and relatability.

"Something that resembles a military coalition, prepared to augment your forces and deter the Houses from crossing the line. I consider that something we'd both objectively benefit from. But I'll understand if you prefer that things stay the way they are, it's certainly simpler. But you stand a better chance of protecting the green jewel with a supplementary force available." There was nothing further he could say, the utility was there, and it could prove substantial in the future and with more members. Gellen was not a man who could be easily read either, so Morreti just looked at him and waited for a response. All his cards were on the table.

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