Rodney's involvement in matters adjacent to Khan's force didn't surprise Monica. Khan's inner circle had learned about part of the deal he made on Merth 290, and Monica had even helped smooth out Rodney's promotion.
Despite the unique political stance, the Nognes family retained significant leverage over the Global Army, especially with the Thilku Empire backing it.
Yet, Monica could also add her and Francis' family to the equation, ensuring a promotion in no time. The former Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Semmut had recently become a proper Colonel, only missing another rank from his agreed-upon goal.
Nevertheless, that awareness didn't justify Rodney's sudden request for a meeting with Monica, especially in Neuria. The Solodrey forces had long since settled on the planet, but that celestial body remained part of the Thilku Empire's domain, so entering it wasn't exactly easy.