This week Dr P.K. Vincent looks at diplomacy.
The DDS is a powerful force, one of the major powers in our region of space. It possesses a fairly decent sized fleet of highly advanced and powerful warships and has a strategic network of space stations and ports from Proxima to Starbot. But there is one area where the DDS really is on top.
The galaxy today is about relationships, allied powers to assist you with intelligence, facilties and help secure one border. Its where the DDS has a definate advantage over the other Central Powers the Dinos and Clones. The DDS has bought the Remedians and Starbotians into the DDS, greatly increasing their manpower and forces. They have also an alliance with the Aritans and a growing one with the Raegris.
The DDS is now slowly but surely surrounding it's rivals with allies. Aldebra has been approached with joining the DDS and the DDS have held talks with the Vosun-Voth. This is pushing the Local Galaxy in the DDS' direction. However the danger is it will endanger relations with the Dinos and the Clones. One Clone politician has already compared the DDS to a "human virus". Charming.
As speeds improve then the Local Galaxy expands, which brings new potential allies into the viewfinder. Its interesting that neither the Dinos or Clones have managed to successfully chase these allies. Their attempts have usually been rebuffed. Diplomacy is definately an area where the DDS have an edge.
