New Sparta has recalled all personnel to active service and all available ships in the fleet have been ordered to become fully operational (maintenance being postponed unless it is essential). President Sea Urchin has named Windscorpion Acting Vice President of Operations and has ordered preparations for "possible war" against the Dino Republic.
However that is unlikely to happen. A Dino source has said that a rogue element of SS-CINT was behind the recruiting of Caratore as an agent. The ringleader of the plot was killed by Dino SS as was his replacement/deputy. Emperor MBH has called for calm and says he will meet with Sea Urchin as soon as possible.
Sea Urchin is said to be under considerable pressure from the UNP over this.
