Offical statement of the USD High Council about the New Superweapon of the UTF.

Acriborea,

yesterday the High Council released and official statement regarding the development of the Q-bomb by the UTF. In this statement, it was made clear that the United Systems directorate would not stand idly by and will take measures to ensure the security of its citizens.

"This new Superweapon is a threat for every nation in the galaxy and will further destabilize the balance of power to the favor of the Terran Federation. We are concerned about the peace and safety of our Nation and its citizens. We have taken steps now, to ensure this safety. A new defense bill will be presented to congress that allows the military to develop counter measures against this new threat. We want to emphasis that we are, at this point in time, are not interested in building our own Q-Bomb. We see no reason why our nation should posses such a weapon and we want to make it clear that other nations should also not see any need for the development of such a terrifying weapon.

We are still willing to extant a hand as a gesture of peace towards the UTF and want to invite the UTF leaders for a summit to deescalate the current situation. This invite also stands for the representatives of the Hegemony and any other nation that feels threated by this new concerning development.

We will overcome this crisis, like we have overcome so many in the past. We are certain that there is a way to solve this crisis for the good of all of us."

At this poitn, no answer of any nation was given but are eagerly awaited by the USD. The new defense bill is now in the hands of the congress and voting on it will begin shortly. Experts say that the majority will vote for this bill, so the development of a new defense device against the Q-Bomb can start right away.

Meanwhile, thousands of people have gathered at the Embassy district to demonstrate for peace in front of the UTF and Hegemony Embassies. The protest is peacefully and so far everything has been quite.

Right now, everyone is holding its breath, concerned of what will happen next.