AP has told the DDS to "steel" itself for heavy losses. "I won't lie and say the coming battle will be easy but it is necessary. The ABBOs must be stopped now. The war must be bought to a conclusion." The DDS fleet is thought to be likely to be ready to attack when it links up with the Starbotian fleet near Malau on late Wednesday.
- SS Commander Gibson has suggested that other DTA members also set up their own SS for internal security and military policing. He has said there could be a"franchise" system of SS forces on other DTA member planets which are independant but could regularly meet to co-ordinate practice and equipment. Sirikwan and New Arit are known to be interested.
