John's initial strategy had been to stay half a step ahead of his neighbours and outmanoeuvre them.
But seeing the scale of the map forced him to abandon those simplistic plans. He wasn't just competing with the six zones nearby; he was in a race against an established colonial power. And the scale of the new world made him feel dwarfed.
Zingy then detailed their primary objective. It was the same goal shared by every race: to snatch as many newly formed zones as possible. By conquering these zones, they could expand their influence and, more importantly, enslave the fresh blood of the new races.
They were preparing for the inevitable day when this New Sector would merge with the Outer Sector. When that merger occurred, the Demons intended to be the dominant force.
