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"The Starfish have done far more damage to peace in the universe than the two Lost Empires. The Non-Aligned Organization, led by the Starfish Republic, may appear non-aligned, but it actively betrayed the original treaty and joined the war in North the Milky Way, undoubtedly deepening the chaos." - Sea of Stars Weekly
"The war between the Rixi Reconquest Empire and the Phethisia Arbitrator Empire could have ended very soon. But interference from the Starfish and the Non-Aligned Organization has prolonged it indefinitely and spread a preventable war throughout Southern the Milky Way. The Starfish Republic has done the greatest damage to peace in the galaxy." - Sea of Stars Community Current Affairs Report
"Through its stubborn insistence on having its own way, the Starfish Republic has dragged the Non-Aligned Organization into an endless quagmire of war. As the organization's leader, the Starfish have utterly failed to shoulder their responsibilities. The Human Empire has no choice but to correct this through military force and bring everything back on track." - Truth Magazine
"The Starfish are now mired in internal turmoil, and the various nations have been weakened by years of war. Now is the time for our Sea of Stars Most Holy Human Empire to send its troops! Once we wipe out the Starfish completely, humanity will become the universe's new overlord! Every one of our citizens takes pride in this honor!" - Sea of Stars Most Holy Human Empire Current Affairs Report (School Edition)
The long-silent Human Empire had not lost most of its international influence as the Starfish had imagined. In fact, once it stopped wasting time on pointless diplomatic wrangling with other nations, the