Talks between Captain Clone and Benito Clone have broken up with no agreement reached on how the HCS should be strengthened to react to the Xenon threat. Captain Clone wants a big increase in spending in the space fleet but Benito refuses to let other weapon programmes be cut to allow this. It was hoped a compromise could be reached but the two leaders have now returned to their capitals.
Benito told reporters he thought Captain Clone should stand down. He said Captain Clone had taken CSE-W to the abyss and needed someone else to draw back from the edge. Captain Clone has yet to comment publicly but is thought to be furious with Benito. Some observers wonder if we are seeing the beginnings of the break up of the Clone Star Empire.
One problem is the two massive egos of the two leaders. Talks will resume between Benito's deputy Marcus and a member of Captain Clone's staff. It is hoped these talks will be more fruitful.
