[b]Civil War[/b] 
The Nexen faction has declared absolute independence from the Makudan body, thus is in demand of recognition as a sovereign nation. Other factions are yet to declare their independence, but it's likely that the Makudan will fragment entirely into four: the three factions, and a neutral side that is likely to end up impoverished upon independence. Nexen is showing direct hostility to humanity and equine races through direct bombardment of planets, but might be too weak to penetrate any shield of medium-tier strength in Makudan standards. Rasen remains a rebel force alongside Elrus until then, but the former is focused on Nexen rather than what remains of the original Makudan government.

The argument within the Immortal Caliber has piped down, and are all agreed that the report remains a theory. All crew, including the Aeternals inside, are left to continue observing Lakfakalle.