Rose just sat there militarised for a while, and everyone could see that they had plans. It really isn't amazing that the syndicate responded so quickly - they probably organised it before hand.
At this rate, Rose are !@#$ed. If they want to win they need a lot of help, and VE seem unwilling to enter. If Rose were so interested in fighting the syndisphere, why didn't they help us? Youre now alone and sadly floundering.