“Jane says we have to consider the very real possibility that some parties may attempt unilateral punitive action if they conclude that Ultras were responsible.”

“In other words, we could be looking at war between the Glitter Band and the Ultras.”

“I’m hoping no one will be quite that stupid,” Sparver said. “Then again, this is baseline humans we’re dealing with.”

Aurora Rising Alastair Reynolds https://bookshop.org/p/books/aurora-rising-alastair-reynolds/1c76a81c9461d910?ean=9780316462570&next=t&digital=t

Accidental commentary on current events.