Tarbotians to deploy 6 legions to Kantalda

The Tarbotians are reportedly building vast barracks facilities on Kantalda, the former ABBO homeworld and the planet which will be the capital of its new province from next year. It is rumoured that the entire Tarbotian 4th Army, some 6 legions of troops, will be moved there from New Tarbot from 2113 to 2115. There are also docking facilities being built in orbit to handle up to 120 ships.

The DDS declined to comment on this though they are naturally concerned at such a large amount of military force being assembled close to their border (though little DDS space actually borders the new Tarbotian territory, however a great deal of the Clone Star Empire does). The Clones are said to be considering strengthening its defences along the border.

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