There were neither dissenters nor any extra points immediately raised by the council. After a pause, Vera spoke.

"It would appear that our next steps with the invasion will depend on how the Empire and Dominion will react." She addressed the entire council. "I suggest we hold off commitments to any particular plan until we can get more information. This invasion will happen. How, exactly, remains to be seen. Is there anything else to discuss?"

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"Perhaps I will leave convincing her to another time, then," Sabine responded. "But I would like to speak with her today anyway. Just to be there."