Aeria-Sarisa looked at the Emperor. She then looks sadly across the table, she knew what she was about to do would change the course of this war and many would even hate her for it from the Free World State. However, she knew what was best for the Empire and for the Free World States. 

"I, as the High Speaker of the Free World States, declare its full co-operation and surrender to the Astra Empire." The room erupts in madness. She holds out her hand to hush Vik'nul first as he was yelling the loudest. "I UNDERSTAND..." She shouts over them all and they quieten. "That there is bad blood between some of us here. But that stops. Now." She orders them firmly.

"The only way forward without further bloodshed is unity. And we surrender before all of us are wiped off the map. So either the Empire accepts us into its ranks and gains much needed resources and ally-ship. Or it looses more of its own precious people without gaining a single thing." Aeria was determined to make this work. 

The Princess looked at the Emperor, deep into his eyes. "What say you?" The moment of truth had arrived in his decision. Was she right in hoping he was a man of honour? She staked everything now on this one hunch.