"Lord, if you have come to Orion's Arm to negotiate, we welcome you. We even have no issues opening our borders for commerce. However, the idea of us, the civilizations within Orion's Arm, becoming your vassals is somewhat excessive. Of course, our civilization is willing to become the vassal of a powerful civilization, but we fear that other civilizations within Orion's Arm might disagree. After all, we are part of Orion's Arm, and if other civilizations become displeased with us, we would not fare well. We ask for your understanding."
Within the fleet, there were a few high-ranking officials who were quite bold. When this late-stage dignitary creature suggested making this civilization a vassal, one of the higher-ups hesitantly spoke up.
