She sighed. It appeared to be time to voice her opinion, the opinion of a "Zoner" from Omicron Theta. There was one thing she never liked and that was talking in front of such people, yet the silver haired woman raised her voice:
"It is relatively easy for you, Bretonians. No matter any negotiations, treaties or other dealings. There are a few things you shouldn't forget. First of all.. the Cretans here on Gran Canaria. Sure, the Coalition hates the Cretans like nothing good, it is somewhat understandable given the differences between both. But I suppose you all forget a point here, the Cretans on Gran Canaria are far more peaceful than your average raider party. The Cretans here have the chance not to rely on plundering in and around Bretonia to survive. You would rob quite a considerable amount of people, the vast majority being just as much civilians as we Zoners, of their self sustainability, their life away from raiding and plundering around the Omegas, Bretonia or even Rheinland.
Now guess what this people will do when you hush them off the Planet? Exactly, they will choose the only real option they would have left, to become like their brothers or sisters using violence to survive. That's not wise at all.
Now, Bretonians, as the Coalition representatives mentioned, Omega-49 is bordering their home, do you really wish to threaten them? So soon after they signed a pact with the Crown? That would be foolish, right now, right here Bretonia is weakened. There is no need for you to open up a second front. The Coalition would defend themselves, causing losses on their side, not all Zoners would give up their home too, you already saw that there are movements against Bretonia appearing! And in addition with the Corsairs, you would create a hell of a mess out of Omega-49. And guess who would suffer the most in the end? Bretonia. See, nobody here wants Gauls taking over Bretonia. If you need space for refugees, sort this matter out in a diplomatic way. Not by sending some lawyer, get an actual diplomat here. Make an arrangement with the local Zoners, just don't spit on us for the crippling of the Zoner Confederation. Oh and.. don't see this as a threat but I assume the Stirling is a relative old vessel, right?
Just think about all of it.." She finished up, without waiting for a reaction she walked across the room, grabbing a woman by the shoulder, it was Megaera she got a hold onto. "We got to talk."She whispered to her.