Asdrubael Vect

You're a good guy, Sileath. Good luck out there.

Then from what you are saying: "the protectorate should help in the rebuilding of the protector" - that would give PC a reason to engage in a pre-emptive strike, to eliminate a potential aid influx (purely from a strategic standpoint the tactic is viable). Granted, it's all highly unconventional for CN standards.

Not whenever, but when the protector is likely to get pummeled into dust; and will not see peace in months to come (If I can get away with this assumption for the sake of the argument). Even after the war is over the protector is damaged so badly it wouldn't be able to offer any protection. Deducing from that it would not be illogical to seek protection elsewhere.

Well, yes. But things changed, and they were just sitting there hoping for the best?

Perhaps they should have sought out an alliance that is actually capable to protect them?

I'm glad you decided to share your rationalizations with us.

I see some still like to be the center of attention, even If it is to their disfavor. Much needed thread, indeed.

I'm glad we agree.

I must have missed the part where disbanding alliances is honorable.