[b]Message to the New Roman Empire[/b] "The Earth Alliance was reformed into the Allied Interstellar Federation decades ago, you're the 'New Roman Republic', huh? Probably from one of the early colony missions I ordered. Well then, you're excused from not following the Doctrine. There's a lot that you missed, I hate to bear this news, but there have been two more wars between different human factions. The first one took three hundred billion lives, and the second... it took trillions of lives. However, we have made much progress. Humanity created the Abh, uplifted the Dolphins, and made amends with two species that left Earth before the wheel was invented. We apologize for our hostility, but the nation that once controlled this area was... friendly towards us. They called us their greatest ally, and thus we are claiming as much of their space as possible to preserve their legacy. All we know is that some sort of disease killed them, and we cannot rule out the possibility that it was an alien bioweapon. If you wish, we could create a joint colonization effort, as long as you promise to preserve at least one Equestrian city per planet." [b]Message to all Other Nations from the Humankind Empire of Abh[/b] "The Allied Interstellar Federation wishes to make it clear that all Equestrian worlds are open for colonization without the interference of Federation forces. However, we ask that you preserve at least one city on every planet in memory of the Equestrians. We know many of you despised them, but humans despise the aggressive forces in the Common Sense War, yet they still mourn them, as do us Abh. No threat comes with this request, it would simply please our people. We understand if you refuse, as many of you likely despise us as well. Just remember this; we do not despise you." [b]Equiis Pact Nations[/b] The Allied Interstellar Federation has accepted the Batarians into its union, and defense forces have been ordered to their borders. Construction ships are arriving to upgrade their existing stations and ships (with their permission of course). The integration of nanobots has begun as well, and inoculation has begun. Huge shipments of the antigravity cars used commony in the Federation have arrived, and free flying lessons are being given to anybody who wishes to receive one. The Federation obviously hopes to turn the Batarians into a shining example of their benefits.