Brad grimaced slightly as both Sailas and Christian offered rebuttals. "I don't think your assessment is wrong. But we need to be pragmatic, especially about Bethlehem." Brad placed both his hands together. "My genuine concern is that without direction, these Captains, some of which believe they are in the fight for their lives. Will invite Liberty to view the Annexation of Bethlehem as a necessary step. Similar to our current Erie Crisis. To that end. I'd like to recommend that while we do not directly bar intervention on behalf of those willing to pick up the banner so to speak. We prepare ourselves to either offer additional assistance. In the form of arms, advanced equipment, etc. Along with readying Bethlehem in whatever capacity we can achieve to repel an assault. Or we direct them to stage from Driftwood Ice Field. In a bid to stall for time."
