The naivity of former Legion leaders, even to this day, continues to astonish me.
The NPO was gunning for us (the Legion at the time) from day one. And there was nothing you, or I, or anyone for that matter could have done to avoid the conflict. There existed no diplomatic solution, no political solution, and no legal maneuvers to be had to get out of the conflict. Whether we wanted it or not, there would be war, and it only takes one to start a war.
Why this wasn't recognized and prepared for when the Legion had an entire years notice is beyond what I could understand. You speak of democracy, which is nice, but democracy is only any good if people are willing to defend it. If one alliance has a mission to destroy my alliance, I will do whatever it takes to neutralize the aggressive alliance. Idealism should go to the wayside, if you need to sign a few treaties with people you don't like, and get your hands a little bit dirty, then so be it.
