Obsidian Table | Trilateral Military Command Session

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Frei listened in silence as both parties reiterated their arguments, his mind already settled on the matter of the ship from the very beginning. Leaning back in his chair, he folded his arms across his chest, watching the rotating projection without particular interest.

“While I would certainly enjoy hearing more about the technical details, I’m afraid my mind has already been made up.”

He lifted his gaze and looked Brass directly in the eyes.

“You can guarantee that if we ever face these ships as enemies, we will retain the upper hand, not only in battle, but in their proliferation as well, gut.”

His attention shifted briefly toward the Coalition delegation.

“Our dear friends here can handle the assembly of the components where our own expertise is… limited. Wunderbar.”

He leaned further back, one arm resting behind the chair while the other made a slow circular gesture toward the holographic cruiser.

“As long as it contains nothing from the Asgard line, I have no objections. These ships will be built and quietly introduced across the Sirius underworld, from Kusari to Bretonia and beyond. There are many who would gladly pay to add such a vessel to their arsenal.”

His gaze moved to Astrid.

“If the Coalition wishes to make use of these ships themselves, you are free to do so. The Front’s interest lies only in the chaos they will create, and certainly in the proceeds from selling them.”

Frei then returned his attention to Brass.

“You have my approval. Just ensure the distribution remains focused outside the Omegas. Those midwits from Ithaca will only become an unnecessary complication otherwise. As for the Unioners, no concern. They prefer ships of their own manufacture. In that regard, we may be more alike than I would care to admit.”

Frei pushed himself up from his chair.

“Now, if you will excuse me, gentlemen, this matter is settled as far as I am concerned. Brass, you will keep me informed on the progress of the project. I leave the remaining technicalities to you.”

With that, Frei departed the chamber alongside his two armed bodyguards. The door sealed quietly behind them, leaving the room once again in silence.

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