MBO commander Caratore had addressed NS and MBO via video transmissions sent out on a variety of commercial channels. He reassured people in the event of the UNP surrendering to the MBO. "There is nothing to fear from the Mutre Bee. Life will go on for most of you as before. The UNP will continue operating as before, the New Sparta will continue it's missions. Just with MBO oversight. That will not be overbearing. The Mutre Bee prefers to keep a light hand on the tiller."
Caratore called on NS to stand down. However, he did not rule out any reprisals. "Most of you will continue in your current roles and will be fine. A small number may... not."
An NS spokeswoman retorted, "Nothing to fear he says, from someone who said he would kill millions in a nuclear attack yesterday! NS will fight to the last and not rest until the MBO rabble has been destroyed!"
