While I can comprehend the dislike the UOC has of Yamatai, and vice versa, let's not forget that they share a common origin. The Nekovalkrjya was created for the purpose of war; and yet two groups, albeit in their own ways, have decided to turn their backs on a truly war-based society and choose their own paths.
Some do it though policy and ship reduction, others by laying down their Nekovalkrjya bodies entirely, and declaring neutrality. I would think this to be a happy moment, which shows the potential for evolution in the Nekovalkrjya and the Yamataians which were born of them.
I'm saddened to see the mudslinging and the over generalization of both sides, and think that maybe some understanding is warranted.
The UOC, among other things, has forced Yamatai to move to a more progressive stance. Even if they were correct, and it were imitation, it would still be progress. Imitation is indeed a way to learn, and would show that Yamataian Government was becoming more receptive to its people and surrounding political climate. It is far better for Empress Himiko to adopt this progressive stance than for the Ketsurui Military Sector to fill the gaps in government that the UOC left, and force a return to the old way.
And Yamatai. While some of your statements may be correct regarding the history of the Mishhu and the Plague, saying the purpose of a sovereign nation has ended is highly uncalled for. How would you feel if someone said the same of Yamatai? It should be noted that the United Outer Colonies did not cede solely due to a dislike of Yamatai's policies, but also due to their effective isolation and autonomy from the war. They had gained their own beliefs, their own structure, their own culture, their own society. It was simply time for them to attempt to stand on their own formally and officially, as they had already been doing unofficially.
I have been in the middle of the clamoring for the undecided in this matter. And I can tell you that I do not want to hear the nation that bore me and the nation I helped bear trying to put each other down in an effort to gain my, or anyone's, favor. I want to hear facts. I want to hear exactly what is to change in these societies. I want to know the truth about what YOUR society has planned to improve the universe around us, not what the other society lacks.
I would like to thank the Crowned Prince on his restrained reply to Yamatai's message, though I still think these two nations have a long way to go.
Kage Yaichiro