((For Sep))

High Marshal Frek Tulavach listened to this man, still wearing the uniform of the Imperial Navy as he spoke of allowing a base of operations and supplies in return for protection from the New Republic. Once the Admiral was finished, Tulavach said, "Thank you for your kind words, Admiral. Your offer is generous, although I must inform you that I have received similar overtures from both the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant, both of whom have more substantial fleets and ground forces than your own followers. While combining your forces with the Coreldan forces would put things more at a parity with those two factions, Corelda siding with either of them would tip the scales and offer us true protection." Tulavach paused, allowing the Admiral to contemplate his words, and then said, "I must also inform you that I have not accepted those offers either. Both sides are aware of the other's offers, and now you are aware of theirs as well, including the fact that they have offered payment in credits in addition to galactic involvement and galactic-strength protection." He paused again, then finished, "I am not declining your offer, Admiral, but you must understand that you need to offer something a bit more...substantial to tempt Corelda."