Former NS office Von Kane, who joined MBO after fleeing NS captivity, has formally returned to New Sparta as the new Head of NS Space Forces. This is a new position which puts him in charge of all NS fleet operations and organisation. His role will be between the head of MBO-NS Armed Forces Zeppelin and MBO-NS Space Fleet Commander Akbar.
Some wondered why Von Kane did not rejoin NS immediately when MBO took over. A reason given by the MBO is that Von Kane had duties with the MBO fleet which needed to be completed first. It is thought he has been involved in the technology transfer from NS to MBO and helping rebuild the MBO fleet after the war.