[b]Seeder Threat (Ground)[/b] The AIF forces simply bring everyone inside the shields, strengthening them using the shields on the tanks.A biological weapon would not be able to go through them, due to them being specifically tuned to keep the atmosphere out, for obvious reasons. [b]Research Sabotage[/b] With the mysterious disappearance of Dark Energy research data, the AIF has tightened it's computer security. Of course, knowing how completely worthless their computing systems are compared to that of the other nations, they have ordered that all research data be printed out and put into good old filing cabinets. Because you can't hack into filing cabinets. You can get laughed at for having them though. Strangely enough, the AIF has kept the original files still on the computer system, apparently because they just don't care who finds out about the new particle. [b]Consultation[/b] "Oh, there's probably an Equiis Pact spy looking over my shoulder right now. Ever since Kepler 22 and the surrounding systems declared independence tensions have been high. We don't actually care about the whole thing anymore, but we think they still hate us over some things we said earlier. Anyways, due to our policies I can;t actually reveal weaknesses in their technology, but I can tell you some of their capabilities. Their weaponry is presumably updated with Draconian tech-you should have seen that stuff at work-and their ship drives are considerably faster than ours. They control quite a bit of former Draconian space, and could very well have the advantage of numbers. I should note that your actions are found morally repulsive by our people, but what I have told you can't do much harm. Of course, I am obligated to request that you bring this war to an end as soon as possible. We don't want to get involved and if the war goes on for too long either you or the Equiis Pact will force us to assist int he war effort or be conquered. Before I end this transmission, I need to apologize to all the Equiis Pact spies listening in on us. The Allied Interstellar Federation wishes no harm to your nation and would like to be left alone. Please don't kill us all, thanks." [b]diplomacy[/b] The AIF has welcomed the Equiis Pact diplomats with open arms, and none of the people met by the diplomats appear to harbor any hard feelings against the Pact at all. It seems the AIF has gotten over it all, and all the AIF diplomats want to pursue better relations. Whether they actually like the Equiis Pact or if they just know that without them they'll all be dead soon is unclear.