Hearing this, everyone nodded and thought that indeed, that was the case. "But at the beginning of the Federation, it would already have plenty of high-level buildings and technological capabilities provided by us, giving it that much of a foundation, right?"
Again, everyone nodded and began to realize where this was going. "That means the Federation will, at that point, have the technological capabilities to form powerful fleets and legions. What it would need are financial and material resources to build them. And that could be—"
Before Kallus could finish, Garrick unconsciously spoke. "And that could be provided by any one of us, right? For example, my Tier 3 state, the Titian Clan, could provide both the financial and material resources, and it could gain the right to control these forces?"
"Indeed, just as you said. But let me tell you this, Lord Garrick. That doesn't mean the fleet is yours, nor does it mean it will be controlled by your people."
