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resources for that ,” the Sety said honestly. “ We cannot and will not absolve the Trinx without contrition, but we are
not in a position to do more than offer token assistance to any invasion…the
end of which I do not see clearly. Is their destruction sought, or merely
subjugation? We have not discussed this before. ”
    “ I think ,”
the cyborg said before anyone else could answer, “ that we will have to consult Star Force as to their plans for the Trinx. I
have studied their short history, and while they are exceedingly tolerant of
others there are some lines that cannot be crossed. If they are, the freedom
they allow is quickly rescinded. They will deal with the Trinx harshly, and I
think it would be foolish of us to act prior to their response. ”
    “ Are they
waiting until their invasion front reaches Trinx territory? ” the Bpret
asked.
    “ They suffered
considerable ship losses in that treacherous attack ,” the Dati reminded
them. “ They do not strike me as ones that
would confront the Trinx until they had a significant advantage. They do not
accept personnel losses. It may be that the expenditure of the war against the
Li’vorkrachnika, the losses they suffered, and the expense of Preserve
construction is causing them to delay .”
    “ If we do not
encounter the Trinx outside their system, are we content with leaving Star
Force to decide their fate? ” the Domu asked.
    The representatives exchanged glances with one
another, coming to a quick consensus.
    “ The Chamra will
assist Star Force if battle is required ,” the cyborg said, “ but I do not wish to press an invasion if
they do not and the Trinx do not leave their system .”
    “ So the Trinx
proposal has some merit? ” the Yisv inquired.
    “ It would seem
so, but some reckoning must be had ,” the Breti insisted.
    “ Do we have the
strength to defeat them without Star Force?” the Dati asked Pattrel.
    “ They are
stockpiling the vassals that had been going to the Hamoriti. We have the
collective strength to defeat them, but are we willing to gather sufficient
strength in light of ,” he looked at the Sety, “ other needs? ”
    “ I think our
path is clear ,” the cyborg decided. “ If
Star Force is to seek a reckoning we will assist, but doing so without their
presence will cost us too much. The Trinx are not worth that sacrifice if their
only concern is to hide out in their single system .”
    “ And you are
content with leaving them in possession of a Hamoriti? ” the Sety asked.
    “ I am not, but I
do not wish to lose a significant portion of our fleet trying to reclaim it.
Star Force should not have to bear this burden alone, but their military is far
better configured to do this. They have not attempted to take more territory
than they can hold and have a surplus of ships that they are using to conquer
the Li’vorkrachnika. None of us has that kind of surplus, despite our larger
power bases. ”
    “ You are saying
they have been more prudent in their choices? ” the Domu asked.
    “ Yes ,” the
Yisv said, answering for the cyborg. “ And
such wisdom bodes well for their ability and willingness to honor their word
and contain the Hamoriti .”
    “ Agreed ,”
the Dati said. “ Whatever reckoning is to
come, we must coordinate with Star Force to achieve it else we will lose far
too much in what could be a futile effort .”

 
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    October 30, 3288
    Epsilon Eridani
System
    Yisv Embassy
Station

 
    Pattrel was awoken at the prompt of an incoming
message, his body a mere ovoid shape liquid in composition until his mind
grasped hold and the material vaporized into a dense cloud that flowed out of
the chamber previously holding him. He rematerialized into his standing bipedal
shape, taking solid form as he tapped the control crystals to play the message
from Star Force. The long discussions he and other members of the The Seven were having had finally bore fruit as an Archon
had been assigned to lead the