Intermission

[Chenzo-]

Chenzo Nodded to Mdina both acknowledging his statement and agreeing with it. As he talks, his gaze falls over everyone in the room.

"I've been looked at as an odd person within Maltese society for as long as I've been here. My results and methods although odd, are undeniable in their outcome and pure intension.

I don't make moves today to affect tomorrow. I strive for the very best of Malta and it's loyal people. The moves I make today are to affect the next decade if performed correctly. Think outside of the normal limitations of said box. Very few understand this methodology and that's precisely why they fail."

He looks directly at De Marco

"Making deals with Xeno's is an example of a foolish move which will only ever sow bad, regardless, it will grant us the ability to gun them down oh so much easier which is the only bonus from your interactions with them for Maltese people and our -actual- allies".

His gaze lightens and shifts off De Marco directly

"Rheinland is a very, very odd house within Sirius. They are extremely open to anything which is a good idea, regardless on whether it comes from an Outcast or one of their own. Their methods are based on pure efficiency, very little is wasted.

I intend to obtain vast quantities of materials over a long time from Rheinland. Building materials. Said materials are to beef up Maltese defence which is rather lacking to say the least. We have multiple points of entry into Alpha and no way near a big enough buffer zone which is why production has already begun.

I also have reason to believe the house of Rheinland has interest deeper into the Omicrons. Being on good terms already would certainly be a good thing rather than a bad thing long term.

This is why negotiations with Rheinland are of high importance- If I'm to fail then of course, a target for Cardamine delivery is also more than acceptable. In reality, it's all wasted if Cardamine delivery is the only interest of others.

Given the importance? let's hope I don't fail which is why I make such demands I see as reasonable.

Any questions regarding Rheinland?"

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