Starbot has made the shock decision to join the Dino Trade Association, they have also severed ties with NS having been a tier 1 ally. Starbot had been approached by the DTA a number of years ago but had remained in the NS orbit despite their misgivings with the Mutre Bee. Following the MBO raid on a Dino base (though MBO-New Sparta say it was a rogue unit) Starbot has decided they can no longer remain an NS ally.
Starbot will leave the NS military co-operation system with immediate effect. Starbot is also looking to cancel it's order for ten Shark SKS frigates which have been delayed again by the Clones. Starbot may look to join the Dino Swordfish programme. Starbot has a few NS built ships on order, it is not known what will happen to these orders.
The Dinos say they will integrate Starbot into the DTA military command by the end of the year. A number of Dinomarks are thought to be already en route to visit the new DTA ally.
