Henry answered the Emperors puzzled look without hesitation, "Obviously in this day and age, imperialism in the form of territory is quite obsolete. With such advances in technology and human rights, little can be gained from maintaining an empire; corporate and political influence are perhaps stronger than military force ever could." He paused, careful not to show any disrespect, "Of course, this ideology is being implemented in our state for reasons that may not pertain to your own nation. Our republic still recognizes aspects of empire, but is more willing to incorporate these into a 21st century context. The republic will only be stronger than the empire, but through a more effective means... an invisible empire, if you like, controlled through corporate and political power." He waited for the Emperor to digest this before continuing, "Our republic still recognises imperial rule, however, which is why is feels that it should represent itself to the aspiring empires in Taijitu. Our current government no longer has support of the people, and supporters of the republic are not so much rebels, simple imperial terminology itself, but merely a fairer representation of the state of Dysanii."