Davis looked over the document once more.
"I find it somewhat odd that you would present this kind of document to me, Taisa, after your recent bombastic display," the Sky Marshall said. "This document, although noble, interferes with the armistence, which Nepleslia has approved and places up to review for the Yamataian senate to consider."
He transferred the document to the other senators. After taking a moment, he shifted the senate's attention to a segment of the Early Contact article.
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The Discovered have the right to pursue contacts, trade agreements, and treaties which whoever they choose. They may select the government they wish to rule under by merit, and not be coerced or limited by their location in traditional expansion areas of space. They can also speak with whoever they choose.
"As you can see, the Azoreans are located within the territory designated for Nepleslian expansion. We understand that an indigenous peoples have the rights to their own rule, and we have permitted that in the case of the freespacers. Should these people wish to establish trade relations with their neighbors or others, so be it."
"But we cannot, in good will, permit a discovered nation to sign under the Yamataian flag within our planned jurisdiction, as it permits an unreasonable and dangerous avenue for strategic purposes should relations between Yamatai and Nepleslia collapse."
"We would gladly consider signing this as soon as a proper provision for this issue is inserted, as well as a special document stating that, should serious relations be started, that no foreign military vessels of any kind be permitted in the territory."