Professor Wayne King-Meiouf of the University of ProximaThe Bolitic Confederacy war of succession was very welcome to the DDS and DTA, a chance to recover from the war and rearm while the Bolitic are busy further weakening themselves. Unfortunately this war has been a very short one (some wars of succession have gone on for over 5 years) and Melson is probably the worst possible winner from the point of view of the DDS and DTA.
Over the last few months i have been researching the Bolitic political landscape in the wake of the war and the fall of Aliowaki and then Borca. Borca merely continued his former master's policy so we can expect a change with Melson.
At first glance it looks like that change will be good for us, Melson is less extreme than a lot of Bolitic leaders, he has tended to have a more measured and considered approach to his warfare, the way he waited for the last moment in the war of succession demonstrates this. But it also means the potential risk for the DDS and DTA is greater. Unlike some potential Emperors he will not attack within months to gain glory and prestige. Melson will be content to wait until the Bolitic fleet has been restored and is a much greater threat.
Of course Melson will also have to balance the blood thirsty demands of his barons though many would have been sated for at least the next few years, even the Bolitic need time to lick their wounds sometimes. Melson will however be more interested in real strategy instead of meaningless grabs for glory. He will be more interested in conquering the Raegris for example than a glorious (but ultimately pointless) raid on the Remedians for example (these are just examples of course there is no evidence the Bolitic plan to attack anyone in the short term at least!)
Melson will also be keen to develop new alliances. The Utrek have gone cold on the Bolitic now but Melson may be interested in approaching the Tarbotians. One thing is for sure, with Melson in charge it is unlikely we need fear a Bolitic attack soon but we really should seriously consider one in the medium term and that war could make the last one look like a picnic.
