Good start.

Drakensis,I hope you update soon.

A very interesting point, counter-point negotiation in an alternate universe. Well written and very well written dialogue.
My critique would be that the amount of "ante" that went on. Given their historical relationship, so much would doubtfully be discussed or even agreed upon in one summit.
Possibly one part, such as Taurian war cooperation in exchange for border worlds would have been acceptable. But Technology exchanges and district cedings were just a bit over the top.
The Lyrans and the Suns could do this because of their history absent most war from eachother and the fact that there was little risk involved with working with the other.
Good writing overall!

this is another good story that deserves a 2nd chance... good writing...

I cannot, cannot, believe that such a superb story has barely three reviews, even on .

Then again, i suppose the majority of them were left on classicbattletech or the forums

Its a wonderful story drakensis, i do wish you would continue with it)

Great Story, please continue it if you can.

Interesting. In the books, it appeared that Hanse thought he could take the Capellans on his own. It's nice to see him more pragmatic and reaching out for more allies.

Nice byplay between Michael and Hanse.

Good luck with the story.

Still, he was a remarkable man. Achieved great things. Terrible perhaps, but great things nonetheless.
All those centuries later is he a Potter fan or a relative of Ollivander?"I imagine that you've heard reports that my engineers have managed to create an entirely new battlemech design, the Hatchetman.
I offer you the production rights for it

With all due respect who would want it? When forced to use one I pull three heat sinks for armor. The designer could not count.

I will be interested to see where this goes. It is amusing that neither of them considers comstar in this, especially considering what happened in canon.