Appeasement works, right? (CYOAH! Redux)

You pretend you didn't hear, and advise the Praetorian Government not to intervene. Sadly, for growing powers in the galaxy, not intervening is not an option. The Prometheans have been brought to their knees by the Centrians and the Meridians, and you have two choices before you.
 * defend the Prometheans
 * Invade the undefended Promethean Space