El Diablo said that the money will be used to develop new industries and improve communications. Agriculture on Xi for example would be boosted by the establishment of 2 farming schools and an agricultural research centre on the planet. El Diablo said that he hoped by the end of the decade the other planets would be at the stage where their economies break even. Migration from Dino-Land to the other planets would also be encouraged and supported.
- DDS Commander Firefly has invited Oojok and El Diablo for a conference on "mutual defence matters that affect the DDS, DTA and CSE" which most people think is code for "the Tarbotians". It is not known yet if either leader will be willing to attend.
- The HCSAF was been granted a 135 million zark top-up fund for upgrades of one of it's core types. Around 150 R-71 Mustang reconnaissance and EW aircraft will receive a mid-life upgrade and refurbishment which will include improvements to avionics and sensors. Around 50 of the oldest F-45As will also receive an update to their avionics to bring them up to later A standard.
