Su did a certain, slight movement with her thumb, signalling something. It was a diplomatic code, and her Velpan secretary instantly put "d" along with the claim, which meant "disputed", "doubtful", or something similar. Indeed, it was so subtle, the Treecuu most possibly did not notice this.

Su then proceeded to speak, thinking of her country and its name.

"Interesting...well, Governor, we have a similar, yet different approach to our subjects: all species are equal to the law, and, especially in the frontiers of our Empire, species and cultures are free to intermingle. Indeed, ever since the Democratic Revolution, each citizen, no matter the species, has equal rights, and may vote for whomever they desire in local and national elections. Whilst we do not have a literal view of equality, as nature tells us otherwise, we have a meritocratic point of view: do not consider their species, but their actions. We believe that any individual, no matter the species, can do anything they wish, as long as it does not violate the rights of other beings around them. We might have our biological differences, but most of us consider our actions, our character, and our potential, not what race you are"

"The national government intervenes in some aspects, but planets and their peoples are allowed to govern themselves. Some planets even receive subsidies and aid from mostly human planets, as these planets were the target of genocide from the days of the absolute monarchy, although there are isolated cases where non-human planets also give this aid. It is a way for the past aggressors to eternally repent to those they threatened to annihilate, or so they put it"