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“...No, my Lord, I don't think we need to spend more money and training hours on elite infantry and boarding. Case by case basis. They're best used for securing important targets, not to brag, but that's exactly why I've been chosen so many times. Your decisions during the Stand conflict to invest in information, artillery, and shielding were probably the most optimal. In case of a large scale invasion force, we already have enough basic soldiers for that kind of work, which is much different then the sort of surgical precision me and the Redstripe elites are known for.”
You've been meeting with various high level and heads of states and departments. You've just finished up a military talk with Jale Berax. You quite enjoy his lectures, though his area of expertise is obviously much more tactical then strategic.
“Thank you for the feedback, Jale. By the way, how's your shoulder?”
“Oh, funny. I actually forgot to go to the doctor and have it set back in, but that night after taking a well deserved nap it seemed to pop back in on its own. Just a little stiff the day later.”
“Must be nice, being an immortal Life-Machine spawn, huh? I bet you love rubbing it in the face of the rest of us, even to your rightful ruler.”
“Gulp... Not trying to brag, my Lord!”
With your talks with Jale finished, your administration transitioning to peacetime matters and deescalation of the military continue slowly. It is costly to retrain so many men and reprogram so many computers away from targetting to exploration and science, but it must be done. Your economic engine can chug forward full steam ahead now, but soon you'll need to find a new major project to focus on once the great city of Myym is completed.
Then, out of the blue, the Threemind gives you a notice of an important head of state wishing to speak with you about the HVS and the political situation.
“Oh great. It's in a state of revolt, isn't it?”
“No, Supreme One. This is more of a forward thinking proposal, though some military action will be required either way. All checked out, and the individual is very closely tied to the HVS and its formation. I think you should give his proposal serious consideration.” The AI says, before your meeting is arranged.
