Romandeos
17-04-2007, 07:06
Declaration of 16 April, 20xx
WHEREAS the Corporate Government of Otagia has recently committed unprovoked military actions against the Government and the People of the Kingdom of Romandeos
Be it therefore Resolved by the Assembled Members of the Parliament of this Kingdom,
From this date, the 16th of April, the State of War between this Nation and Otagia, which has already been thrust upon us, is formally declared.
Be it also Resolved that this Parliament hereby authorizes and directs the use of resources needed, including Military Forces and National Resources to carry out War against Otagia in any form necessary and for as long as is required.
Be it also Resolved that this Nation’s every Resource is hereby pledged to this War Effort in an effort to bring about a successful termination.
~ Message from the Romandeosian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"...and now, tonight's top story. The nation was shocked today by the Kingdom of Romandeos' declaration of war against Otagia. While tensions were evident, with particular stress caused by the Kingdom laying the blame for their recent Generation Disease outbreak at the feet of Pale Rider Arms, it had seemed until now that level heads might prevail, with the Regent himself in negotiations with a representative from the Romadeosean government. Now, however, it seems that these negotiations have fallen through. We go now to Regent Daniel Quetzal's speech from earlier this afternoon..."
The screen fades to the Regent, standing calmly in front of the black and red of the Otagian flag, his thin frame's suit and tie blending into the banner, serving to focus the audience on his face, with it's pale skin and shock of white-blonde hair.
"While we respect the Romandeosean need for retribution, we cannot stand by as they attempt to use an Otagian corporation- An Otagian citizen!- as a scapegoat for this horrid crime, be it of man or nature. While we shall continue to attempt to find a peaceful solution to this crisis, I cannot... We cannot... allow one of our own to be subjected to the mockery of justice that any trial on Romandeosean soil would surely be. Thus, it is with a heavy heart that I announce, as Regent of the Emperor, that the Empire of Otagia must reciprocate the Romandeosean declaration of war."
"The Regent's declaration means that all ORA reservists have been moved to standby, and should be ready for active duty within twenty four hours notice. This day marks Otagia's first true war with a foreign power, and it will remain to be seen-"
Flipping off the television, Daniel Quetzal sank deeper into the cushions of the soft green chair, fingers digging a furrow into his forehead as he reflected on the day's events. The speech seemed to have been well received by the public, despite his expertly hidden butterflies. However, the anchor-woman's final words made the knot in his stomach return once again. This was indeed Otagia's first true war. There had been conflicts before, interventions, territorial disputes with the Doomani, but never a true war.
Sighing to himself, the Regent reached over and plucked a laptop from the end table, and quickly typed out a series of messages to the leadership of his Samurai, orders to be relayed to the ORN and ORA as quickly as possible. With the Sixth Fleet and Overwatch still located in the Mediterranean, it would likely be weeks before they returned. Weeks that they didn't have. By the time they would arrive, the Romandeoseans would already have landed...
Shaking away his rapidly darkening thoughts, Daniel finished the missives and hit the send button. The Samurai would be alerted within minutes of their duties, and would carry them immediately. What remained to be seen was if it would be enough...