The Aritans were to play a key role in the forthcoming DDS amphibious warfare exercise Operation Ground Shock. They were to provide the bulk of the DDS troops and also provide one of the escorts. However the Aritans have now withdrawn from the operation saying they need all of their forces for "protecting New Arit" if they go to war with Telvin 802.
The Aritans have also called on the DDS for assistance though their fleet is superior to Telvin's. Although similar in size the Aritan fleet is of course upgraded with the latest DDS technology such as the TPM.
The DDS have been put in an awkward situation, Telvin is a neighbour of planets like Putri 500 and thus the DDS are not really keen on crushing Telvin 802 even if indirectly (such as TPM missiles turning the Telvin fleet into scrap in minutes). Arit is part of the DDS and the DDS are treaty (and morally as the Aritans have often helped the DDS) bound to assist. The DDS have called on both sides to settle their differences around the conference table. They have asked the Dinos to provide a neutral venue for talks.
