Donovan,
Lately, we recieved reports that their fleets are moving around. Some of them are apparently headed our way. It is far most likely that they are planning to re-enforce their ivory island (and/or destroy our lone warrior to prevent our battle plan) or head back to their main land to do some other nefarious plan.
A full attack by BABE seems rather unlikely, considering our blockade in addition to them being busy with annoying the Council.
The lack of barracks (I think) is due to the simple fact that we haven't needed them. Regular units are just as effective as veterans when it comes to a blockade. I forget where, but there is a point that we had a discussion on regs. versus vets.
-Elear