Crab alliance

[barrysheppard at eircom.net]

On the Crab alliance, people have neglected one important factor. The Unicorn.... Yes I'm aware they have been mentioned the fact that they have sent troops to aid the Crab to my mind is the key detail. A Crab Dragon alliance has been likened to that of Switzerland and Argentina, that fact that Argentina are good buddies with Germany make such an alliance worthwhile. Already the Dragon and Crab have a mutual ally in the scorpion, a political statement of good will would solidify what I've always called the good guys alliance of the dragon/scorpion/crab/unicorn.

On the other hand such a political action would result in alienating the crane as we ally with their enemies. Our existing alliance with the scorpion does however create a similar situation such that it is unlikely the crane would _ever_ come to our aid.

I say we should be on agreeable terms with the crab, thats all it needs to be. No troops need to be exchanged or battle fought. It strengthens our ties with the scorpion and develops them with the unicorn who hopefully will lend military aid when we need it.

Hitomi Hokosaki
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