Benito, Emperor of the Eastern half of the Clone Star Empire, has ratcheted up the pressure on the Free Eritran States by saying they should give up independence and join his empire! "The Eritrans should join the Clone Star Empire. They would be very welcome to take their place as valued subjects of the empire."
Molab has angrily responded to the remarks saying that Molab and the other Free Eritran States would fight to the death to defend their sovereignty and independence. Molab has mobilised its army reserves and postponed a planned ship maintenance programme to ensure maximum fleet availability.
