Among the rolling hills, Part 3

"Very well." Lies said. "So we will need a network of personnel and assets... I think it will take a little while to plan, and we've only got limited time here. I beleive we could discuss the cultist issue in depth at a later time, there are other iportant things to discuss..."

"i will not disagree with that."  said Wryante, as he turned towards the carnaithian diplomat. putting the teacup and saucer back down on the table with a slight clatter from the china ware. "Not to say that these, cultists are not of importance. but are we in conjecture on the course of action we must follow with them?" He said, turning to address the drake and the republic leaders. "This will not be an easy path, and further discussions should be warranted for it. But he is right,  there are other pressing matters to address..." He went on, pausing.

Deneb gives a nod agreeing aswell." Yes, It is duely noted. But we should have... another meeting. Later. Concerning the cultists. More importantly, we should focus our formost talks on working together. In different ways, to benifit from each other and help each other out. We are, after all. Only as strong as the weakest amoungst us. So we should put effort into lifting each other up. "

"Very well. we can discuss this in more details at another time." Helios said, reclining on the couch. "right now, we should work on more important matters. such as why we came here in the first place."

"Yes." said Wryante. nodding subtly as he looked at the other diplomats. "We came here to establish an alliance that wouldnt have to fall under a singular power, or diplomatic table." He paused.

Deneb looks around the room as he had his fingers interlocked and on the table." Not under a single banner. So in other words a league, or a coalition? "he asks to wryante.

Wryante looked at the blue reptilian as he spoke. Taking in what he said before nodding. "Yes." he said after a moment. nodding as he leaned forward to take one of the cups that had been placed on the table between the representatives. "Yes, i mean exactly that, The development of the AGA and the concept of many if not all of the major empires in this galaxy allying under one organization is, as we have stated, not wise. It is too much placed under one organization. The Table of the galaxies political powers must be kept balanced... This... Coalition of alliances between our empires will serve to do just that." He went on, pausing to take a sip of the tea in the cup.

"While at the same time protecting our people from very real threats that have developed around us."  He added after a moment of thought.

"Anyways, we'll be able to react faster to new ones, as well as defend ourselves against unknown threats on a wider scale." Lies said, grabbing his own cup.

The tenebrean nodded. "Yes. we would be. The cultists are evidence of that fact."

"I agree whole heartedly, gentlemen." Helios replied. "this alliance, this confederacy, as it were, will enable us to be mutually beneficial in a variety of ways. not just defense, but aide social dilemas as well"

Arcman sipped and put down his glass, thinking.
"I know that it's been going on for a while, and has been taxing on the Tenebraen collective... Do you think this alliances' first military action could be to bring an end to the First Ancerious war, Reik's actions aside?"

Wryante paused as he listened to arcmans proposal. then nodded as he mentioned the Situation that the Collective found themselves in with the immoral empire. Taking a brief sip from his cup.

"Yes." he said after a moment of thought. "We of the collective have found ourselves caught in a war with a power that wishes to destroy us. it has put a strain on our ability to lend troops and fleets in any large number. We've recieved aid from the union, as well as From the commanders and Troops of the DHR in repelling their invasion forces. And the Rahdonians have managed to force them out."

The Tenebrean looked at the representatives around them. Then sighed. "Riek's actions were brash, but if looking past that and putting this alliances effort towards the ending of this war as its first objective would see that quickly forgiven. Assuming, that is what its first action as an established alliance will be."

Deneb raises a paw, a finger pointing slightly higher then the mostly curled hand.

" We wish to discuss that matter, after the war. Concerning that.... incident. But as long as they help hold the line. Forgiveness is given. And yes. I have been reviewing the battlefront reports, and the recent command shift. We will need more air units to keep the air strikes at a slightly increasing pace. On the industrial worlds. Aswell as any commando units the other nations have to offer. In attempts to knock out any anti Air ability they might have. I must also add my thankfulness to the Drakes for helping create the Drakes of Magicore. Some time ago. Of which will be seeing a full scale deployment within the month. "he then lowers his paw and leans back." After the war is either concluded, or quickly sent stumbling backwards. We then should focus on joint projects. And maybe the start of a joint excersize program that gets our generals used to working with each other. And out troops used to training on taking on objectives together. To increase cohesiveness. "

"I agree. why pass up the possibilities of such a union after all." Helios replied. "the Magi-core was but the beginning of many plans we have in store. all of which are 100% mutually beneficial to all parties involved."

The Tenebrean Representative looked first at the reptillian, and then at the human shifted drake as they spoke. Leaning forward to put his cup back on the table as he did.raising his own hand as helios finished speaking before speaking himself.

"In that aspect We've already made progress on this Alliance. This, Confederacy between our empires as you've called it lord helios." He spoke, nodding to the drake  

"As well as the DHR fighting along with us and the union forces present, commanding our units. There is much to be gained from this Alliance." he paused. "Our forces augmenting each other could more then force the IE forces from our worlds. Joint exercise programs and projects could be conceptualized right here if we wish."

The Tenebrean leaned back thoughtfully, before taking up his cup again. "Are we in agreement on this course of objectives?"

"indeed we are" Helios replied.

"I would say so as well." Arcman said.

Deneb then ponders a bit as he rubs a glove over his chin.
" Intel tells us, there is some disturbing developments going on with a few other. Shady factions. We should aqquire tech, and intact modles if not direct, then in direct. Of their war machines big and small so we can study them. And arm non leathel versions to our Op FOR on the training locations. To better prepare our regular forces. And find what we can on their tactics. The problems that might rise. That is, and have our OP FOR operate as identical in the scenarios as we can. It will be harder to mimic I E forces for the training purposes. But I suppose the drakes or the Tenebrea can help devise look alikes. That way, the normal troops going through rotations would already know mostly what to expect. And have classes tought on the strengths and weaknesses of the problematic factions. "

Deneb then looks around to see what the others have to say on is training suggestion. Then adds" Sorry about that slightly off topic comment. But yes. I am in agreance. "

The Tenebrean only nodded.
"I would hardly call it off topic. The topic is of a high priority if we hope to combat these threats. the Ie and beyond. Our troops need to know each other, It wouldnt be smart to throw them all together into the fray. Our intel tells us much the same, and precautions should be taken while we can manage them. The Rahdonians have many captured units of the IE from their retaken worlds, i could arrange a meeting with their representatives on getting them for study and Combat intel. It will be difficult to copy thier tactics." He admitted, leaning back a little more.
"But We have fought them on the ground and in the void in the past. We have thousands of hours of combat footage from our soldiers suits... We could piece together their tactics from the footage" he suggested.

Lies grinned, a thought coming to mind.

"Instead of using resources on mass movements between our forces and forces pretending to be like the enemy, or destroying unmanned enemy vehicles that we can instead study, why not increase deployment of recon and observation units, in order to gain as much data from enemies we have yet to capture or kill, and load them into Carnaith's M.E.S.S., or Military Engagement Simulation System? It's currently, as far as we know, the most advanced combat simulator used for combat training in Ancerious, and I beleive it could save us the use of large amounts of fuel and ammunition in exercises." He finished, again taking a sip from the drink.

The Tenebrean smiled slightly. turning towards the other reps.
"Arcman has a fair point. We all have things to contribute..." he thought for a moment. "I'll run it by our military commanders. but perhaps a hybrid training program could be established. utilizing combat simulations to train our mens coordination at first, then perhaps utilizing Automaton platforms mimicking Immortal Empire units in actual physical training to prep them for battle on the field? Perhaps the drakes can make the system more effective as well?" He asked.

"most definitely." Helios replied.
" in fact, my people can provide much in that regard. weapons, armor, training golems, an environment for any potential situation, and thousands of years worth of first-hand experience to share. we have more than enough resources at our disposal which will help improve our defenses and those fighting for us."

Deneb then looks around as he ponders over the recap." We will as well need to devise a few similar projects to the Shunt that we have utilized for our black operations fleets. A way, to ferry large resources and re enforcements between our empires. But we will need a more, secure meeting to discuss that. Just food for thought, to ponder over. Shall we schedule additional meetings to follow up after this? "

"I would believe so, though I may appear as an assistant to a higher power at those meetings." Arcman replied to the reptilian.
"I think this alliance shall go along smoothly, if this small meet is to be of any hint."

"as do I. and of course, we may work on our joint projects in between these meetings as well. after all, some of this is too important to wait." Helios said

"of course" Said the Tenebrean. "The shunt project has shown promise for the black ops fields. We could schedule a meeting to discuss it further after this meeting if you would like Deneb. But going back towards the alliance. i believe that i will go smoothly as well. I take it that this alliance, this. Confederacy of our allied empires. Will be officially enacted after this meeting?" he asked curiously.

Deneb gives a nod." Indeed. We have already been working with each other, un officially as it is anyway. DHR and Tenebrea officially for some time. And separately, DHR with the drakes. It only makes sense to make a league of sorts so we can more openly and expediently collaborate with all involved parties here before us. "

"Well." Lies began.
"This confederacy of allied empires will be able to weather almost anything if the programs we've discussed tonight are to become reality." He continued, taking another sip.

"So. Is there anything else for us to discuss, or shall we report back to, in the case of us with superiors, our superiors to bring news of the meeting going well?"

(To be continued.)