The sudden machine uprising within the Starfish Republic caught every nation in the Sea of Stars off guard. Then they watched in amazement, thoroughly entertained. Sociology +114514.
Who could have imagined that the mighty Starfish Republic, the undisputed overlord of the Southern Galaxy, a veteran hegemonic empire with thousands of years of development behind it, the leader of the Non-Aligned Organization, a superpower capable of fighting two Awakened Empires alone without losing ground-the Starfish Republic!-would suffer an internal machine uprising while everything was going its way, losing almost half its territory in one stroke?
What an unexpected twist. Sure enough, this universe offered fresh entertainment every day!
Different nations had different policies toward Synths. Some oppressed them just as the Starfish did, while others, such as humanity, had granted Synths civil rights long ago. Now humanity's primary species had become mechanical life instead.
Still, the newly founded Synth Free Star System Alliance immediately extended goodwill toward the Sea of Stars, and the other nations reciprocated, treating it with due respect.
Aside from a few members of the Non-Aligned Organization, almost every nation responded in the same vein, and invitations to establish embassies came pouring in like snowflakes.
Whether for emotional or practical reasons, everyone was happy to see the Starfish suffer a setback. After all, an overly domineering nation was bound to inspire resentment.
The Sea of Stars Most Holy Human Empire had adopted a low profile long ago, practically treating itself as a Lost Empire, so all the pressure had fallen on the Starfish instead.
This is hilarious. My Sociology research is increasing!
Come watch the Starfish make fools of themselves!
Unlike the calm, unruffled Synth Free Star System Alliance, the Starfish Republic had descended into utter fury.
Three times! Three whole times!
Every single time, something went wrong