While I'm checking up on the Azures, I'd figured I'd talk to you tank ^^.
I discussed the NAP issue with Defiant, he's still thinking about it, but I'll get back to you immediately when I know the answer.
Another thing - you might want to take control of that rabid member of yours that I call my brother. He just had Curtis lanx my fleet and crash me. This, sadly, is not a big deal to me - so Kabal gained nothing - not even the DF ^^. However, Curtis knows that Kabal is an even juicier target than I am. He's been replying to Curtis on all of his main planets, so Curtis now has his coordinates and is more than likely going to be coming after Kabal. If he sees any other H-F members around....odds are he'll lanx them too.
This, however, is also affecting Defiant's decision on whether or not to accept the NAP request you offered...because of Kabal's actions.