Viktoria nodded while listening to each of Jürgen's concerns, silently agreeing with his points. "It is as you say. Aber.." Viktoria paused, still considering how to express it. "We do have the numbers and the forces to protect Rheinland. The problem is that our most manpower and efforts are aimed at expanding BDM's fleets."
Her eyes wandered to Hanna who made a thunderous laugh while Karl Heinz told her something she couldn't make out. "We have so many new Kaptains, while the Kommissariat is undermanned. Fortunately the Inspektorat is in a better shape. But still... Why are we following this 'Expansion Doctrine'?" Viktoria asked, seeking insight from her boss.