"This is highly unusual, nothing I've seen before" says Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jonn Takksienn, commenting on the Frost Empire's delegation's choice of transport, "they are nevertheless welcome". According to experts, this move is a show of force on the Empire's side: "These submarines are likely to be required to stay surfaced at all times within Sedunnic waters, with a corvette or two for escort", military expert Prof. Linu says.