When the doctor said he had, a few requests of his own, the colonel cast a glance at him. Back in the day, a hardline officer would have gone indignant at the mere notion that a person from Sirius would demand something of the Royal Navy. But times have changed, and so have the circumstances. And Maximilian wasn't an ordinary officer. That's why he restrained himself from any reaction, apart from the glance. Having listened to everything, Maximilian started typing again.
"The Gaians..." he finally found what he was looking for. "They have been a thorn in our side since the beginning. Believe it or not, doctor, we wouldn't have had an issue with them..." he then hit a button, and another report appared on the screen. "... if it weren't for their bombings and ambushes. Let alone them siding with Bretonian Armed Forces on multiple occasions, to the point that I would consider them a sub-division of the BAF. It was only natural that we retaliated then, and retaliate now against their raids."
Maximilian shook his head, wiping his face: "As a human being, I understand their motivation. Their entire House was at stake, and Gaia, the fabled planet-wide preserve was being colonized by the invaders. Exploited for its natural resources, treated just like any other planet. In their place, I probably would've done the same thing."
He then looked at the doctor: "And in their place, I wouldn't have stopped now. Especially now, since the Enclave has a steady influx of population. Our differences are probably irreconcilable at this point. Not because of us, but because their goals include keeping Gaia clear of any human involvement. That's obviously not an option now. Let alone the fact that the events at Leeds have made them even more furious at anyone Gallic."
The man took his seat again. "As much as I'd like to promise you that it's doable... I think you'll find it very hard to convince the Gaians to cease their raids. It would probably be as difficult as convincing the Enclave to give up on Bordeaux and its resources. And, if the Gaians find out that you're working with the Enclave..." Maximilian shrugged, giving it some thought: "... then they'd probably consider you a target either way. But if you think that negotiations can work, then be my guest. They certainly wouldn't listen to me."
He turned to the doctor again: "You mentioned you wanted to ask a few things. Assuming I've answered your question about Gaians, of course."