25-06-2026, 08:05 AM
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Princess Consort takes Morale Tour
Visits Bozo River, Port Swedes and Yoshimi Station
Port Swedes, Duchy of Vrassa
June 3, 5736
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Princess Casey Leigh-Campbell visits sailors at Port Swedes Naval Logistics Station in May
As the Schismatic Sea Crisis deepens, Her Highness, the Princess Consort Casey Leigh-Campbell launched a morale tour to visit sailors and airmen in Kalistan and Ananto. Her tour took her first to Bozo River Combined Air Ground Training Center, where the Kalistani Imperial Navy is headquartered, and where the First Imperial Fleet is based. There she observed Naval Gunfire exercises from a reviewing stand, meeting with Fleet Admiral Jefferson "Jack" Alexander and midshipmen the Naval Artillery School located in Bozo River.
The Princess Consort then travelled to Yoshimi Station to greet both members of the Imperial Naval Supply Batallion, as well airmen and women from the 15 Naval Air Squadron based at Yoshimi Station as well as a contingent of Imperial Marines. She was given a tour of the Naval Air Station and was shown the roles that seamen play in keeping Bentasur supplied from Yoshimi. "The logistics operation that operates from Yoshimi Station was rather exciting to see," said the Princess Consort. "During my service, I had an idea of the role that Yoshimi Station plays in supporting our Imperial Navy, but had no idea about the efficiency and extensiveness of the operation. Certainly it is a process that puts us well ahead of any adversary we have in this region, whose supply lines must necessarily extend quite some distance. Having Yoshimi Station here as a major naval supply depot gives Kalistan yet another advantage in any battle in our theater."
Her final stop on the morale tour was Port Swedes in Vrassa, where she met with submariners of the Second Imperial Fleet. She was given the opportunity to address the servicemen and women of the 1st and 2nd Detachments, who were being put on alert following news of the deployment of yet another Luthorian Carrier Group toward Kalistan last month. Below is the transcript of her short remarks to the Sailors of the 2nd Imperial Fleet:
The Princess Consort's speech not only whipped up the submariners who later that day moved to their stations, and set sail, but it also announced Imperial Policy: The acknowledgement of the deployment of the Luthorian Carrier Group Regina into the Mad Dog which explicitly targets Kalistan, but also an announcement that the 2nd Fleet is shifting its operations from the Karzon region between Lodamun and Dolgava's southern Coast into the Mad Dog. Naval High Command confirmed this, ordering redeployment the 2nd Imperial Fleet about 500 nm west, and declaring its reasoning to be the justified threat that the deployment of a second carrier groups toward Kalistan creates. At the same time, the 1st Fleet, which manages the Sea of Carina and the North Eastern Approach relocated to Dulnerstaad, while submarine screens were set up east of Seko incase there is Luthorian aggression from Baeguk where Luthori recently sent interventionists to help the South overthrow the Communists.
As the northern fleets are redeploying, the 3rd Fleet remains on battle alert in the Schismatic Sea. According to Naval Spokesmen at Bentasur, Kalistani submarines are actively tracking Luthorian movements into and out of Mordusian territorial waters, while constant overflights, satellite surveillance and radar tracking maintains constant contact with the ships of the offending Luthorian CSG Clockwork. Kalistanis and Luthorians have avoided direct contact since the warning shots incident last spring, but Kalistan is doing all it can to be as visible as possible with its surface ships, in the hopes deterring further Luthorian imperialist escalation where the odds are a bit closer.
His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Miguel Ontiveros said Luthori has to date shown no interest in resolving the matter diplomatically, because "they are not interested in offering Kalistan concessions around what they claim to be the defensive deployments of their Aircraft carrier Group in the Schismatic Sea." Nationalists in the National Assembly, joined by some Orthodox members, but over solid Democrat and Bretherenist objection, meanwhile pushed through a bill that aims to restart the F/A 12 Air Superiority Fighter program with the goal of producing the first combat ready models by 5740. Kaliburg reports that the first work on building a fleet for Gaduridos has begun in Kaliburg.
The Princess Consort then travelled to Yoshimi Station to greet both members of the Imperial Naval Supply Batallion, as well airmen and women from the 15 Naval Air Squadron based at Yoshimi Station as well as a contingent of Imperial Marines. She was given a tour of the Naval Air Station and was shown the roles that seamen play in keeping Bentasur supplied from Yoshimi. "The logistics operation that operates from Yoshimi Station was rather exciting to see," said the Princess Consort. "During my service, I had an idea of the role that Yoshimi Station plays in supporting our Imperial Navy, but had no idea about the efficiency and extensiveness of the operation. Certainly it is a process that puts us well ahead of any adversary we have in this region, whose supply lines must necessarily extend quite some distance. Having Yoshimi Station here as a major naval supply depot gives Kalistan yet another advantage in any battle in our theater."
Her final stop on the morale tour was Port Swedes in Vrassa, where she met with submariners of the Second Imperial Fleet. She was given the opportunity to address the servicemen and women of the 1st and 2nd Detachments, who were being put on alert following news of the deployment of yet another Luthorian Carrier Group toward Kalistan last month. Below is the transcript of her short remarks to the Sailors of the 2nd Imperial Fleet:
Quote:"Men and women of the Submarine Service and proud members of the Second Imperial Fleet, today the honor of National Defense falls upon you. Selfless defense of our nation in the face of hostile imperialist aggression from Artania is the paramount calling of our young men and women in the Imperial Navy. You know this, or you would not have signed up for the Fleet Service in the first place. And while bravery and courage are the civic virtues our nation requires of you, we know you will do your duty with prudence as well. Nothing will be asked of you which is not needed, but everything that is asked will be absolutely essential.
Your Emperor, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor William II Ananto, has ordered your commanders to deploy our forward units into the Eastern Mad Dog Ocean. For the first time in more than 100 years, we are leaving the safety of our Ocean and returning to a much more hostile world who disagrees with Kalistan's right to determine how we shall defend ourselves. One nation in particular dismisses our considerations as legitimate. They dismiss our Sailors' courage and resolve. They think it is inconceivable that young men and women would ever stand for anything, let alone something as excellent as Kalistan. But, we, you and I, know that they dismiss our young men and women at their peril. Because Kalistanis would rather die on our feet than live on our knees. You men and women are patriots who know this maxim all too well: It was the same maxim I myself, and your Emperor knew and were willing to follow when we joined the Regular Force.
I, and the Emperor, have the utmost faith that, if the time comes, if you find yourself staring down an approaching enemy force and a ridiculous amount of aircraft launched from a mindlessly hostile floating airbase, you will do your duty. Of that, there is no doubt. There is an aircraft carrier out there, travelling toward Kalistan with the goal of destroying your homes, your loved ones' homes, your ways of life. They are not peace agents as they claim. They are indeed invaders and people who seek to destabilize our region. And they cannot be allowed to carry out their mission. They will be stopped before they can get into range of any Kalistani targets. You will locate the enemy, and if you find yourself with combat orders, you will engage the enemy, and you will neutralize the enemy, or you will die trying and then the person behind you will pick up the colors and keep moving forward, whatever his or her fate.
We know you will face hardship. Life at sea is hard: you are away from your families for long periods of time. You are uncertain whether you will encounter your enemy. But, we also know that Kalistani submariners are the hunters of the deep seas. We know that in our waters, Kalistani submarines make the difference between parity and supremacy. We know you specifically will make the difference in any battle, and will make light work for your surface comrades. Friends and fellow servicemembers, you are veterans as soon as you leave training at Kaliburg, easily surpassing the talent and dedication, as well as the skill of any fighting force in the globe. This scenario is what you, and countless millions of Kalistani service men and women have trained for for centuries, and now, it may be your privilege to show these bastards what you are made of. What you are made for.
When the time comes, I, and your Emperor, are certain you will do your duty, as you were trained, with extreme professionalism and extreme prejudice. And then you can claim the singular valor that is yours. Thank you for your willingness to defend your homeland. Know that my prayers will be with you as you go forth."
The Princess Consort's speech not only whipped up the submariners who later that day moved to their stations, and set sail, but it also announced Imperial Policy: The acknowledgement of the deployment of the Luthorian Carrier Group Regina into the Mad Dog which explicitly targets Kalistan, but also an announcement that the 2nd Fleet is shifting its operations from the Karzon region between Lodamun and Dolgava's southern Coast into the Mad Dog. Naval High Command confirmed this, ordering redeployment the 2nd Imperial Fleet about 500 nm west, and declaring its reasoning to be the justified threat that the deployment of a second carrier groups toward Kalistan creates. At the same time, the 1st Fleet, which manages the Sea of Carina and the North Eastern Approach relocated to Dulnerstaad, while submarine screens were set up east of Seko incase there is Luthorian aggression from Baeguk where Luthori recently sent interventionists to help the South overthrow the Communists.
As the northern fleets are redeploying, the 3rd Fleet remains on battle alert in the Schismatic Sea. According to Naval Spokesmen at Bentasur, Kalistani submarines are actively tracking Luthorian movements into and out of Mordusian territorial waters, while constant overflights, satellite surveillance and radar tracking maintains constant contact with the ships of the offending Luthorian CSG Clockwork. Kalistanis and Luthorians have avoided direct contact since the warning shots incident last spring, but Kalistan is doing all it can to be as visible as possible with its surface ships, in the hopes deterring further Luthorian imperialist escalation where the odds are a bit closer.
His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Miguel Ontiveros said Luthori has to date shown no interest in resolving the matter diplomatically, because "they are not interested in offering Kalistan concessions around what they claim to be the defensive deployments of their Aircraft carrier Group in the Schismatic Sea." Nationalists in the National Assembly, joined by some Orthodox members, but over solid Democrat and Bretherenist objection, meanwhile pushed through a bill that aims to restart the F/A 12 Air Superiority Fighter program with the goal of producing the first combat ready models by 5740. Kaliburg reports that the first work on building a fleet for Gaduridos has begun in Kaliburg.
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