"Overcome it. Set an example. After all, we are exercising our rights as a sovereign nation."
"And after the inventory?"
"If peacefully accomplished, we withdraw. We'll spunnel formal documentation to the UIPS on the amount of taxes due, the schedule for payment and penalties for delinquencies."
"The penalties?"
"I have several in mind. Fines for minor delays, blockade of the depot and, eventually, military action should they get nasty."
"How soon can you launch?"
"Three days."
"Do it."
Drummer turned to leave. Narval raised his jeweled hand. Drummer paused and turned back.
"What's this I've heard from Scarf about you taking a pack of escaped Inner Region convicts under your wing?"