The Bear and the Dragon.

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"Very well. Major Xu, work on gaining access to a Daumann Hegemon. Work with the Hessians and ensure that they are fully apprised of the situation. Commandant Ling - Head back to the XR-1 and continue to oversee it's construction. Ensure you have a firm hand - There must be no more delays."
[color=#FFFF00]"Very well Deputy Premier."
"Mr Porter. We cannot endanger our relations with the Zoners. I trust that I can leave you the operation of retrieving a Zoner whale? Use whatever subtly, trick or promise - We must have one and the Zoners must not find out."

Ping looked at the men around the table.

[color=#66FFFF]"Then it's settled. Do the work of the Coalition and we will all be rewarded."

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