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Kalistan Formally Declares War on Kundrati
4th Fleet Dispatched to Artanian Sea with Aim to crush Kundrati Offensive Capability
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
June 1, 5611


His Imperial Majesty Fredrick III Ananto with Interpreter Anna Elise O'Connell reads War Declaration

His Imperial Majesty officially declared that the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan is at war.  This declaration of war follows months of mounting tensions in the Artanian Sea following Kundrati's unprovoked attacks against Xsampa.  The tension was escalated following the 4th Kalsitani Regular Fleet's redeployment to the eastern edges of the Artanian Sea.

"As our former Empress, Her Highness the Princess of the Empire Carolina Ananto explained earlier this year, it is our view that Kundrati is a menace that needs to be neutralized," said His Imperial Highness.  "The Chiefs of Staff and the Empress began working on contingencies for this conflict directly following the attacks against Xsampa in Dovani, and now, as they say, the chickens have come home to roost.  If we do not address this situation sooner rather than later, there is no telling what horrors Kundrati will visit on the civilized parts of this planet, to include their neighbors in Artania, as well as the people of Seleya.  It would be a failure of humanity to refuse to stand up to this threat, and Kalistan, if need be will throw the first punch to promote the security of people at home and abroad."

The Emperor declared that Kundrati would no longer be free to act on the global stage with impunity.  "We are counting on members of our coalition, to include nations of Luthori, Dundorf, Dorvik and Alduria to step up and add to the struggle.  Lodamun, for their part will work to keep Likatonia contained here in Seleya, so at least the conflict does not expand.  Be assured, Kalistan is at war for one purpose and one purpose only:  That is to prevent the pariah state of Kundrati from ever having the ability to threaten its neighbors or other parts of the world with offensive weapons again.  As such our war aims will be limited.  However, our resolve will not be.  We will fight to the end, and we will likely lose Kalistani lives, but this is a pariah state.  We will not ask for, nor will we offer quarter."

The Emperor has put Kalistani forces across the Empire on full alert, ordered the First Fleet, now in the Mad Dog to support the Fourth Fleet, and has ordered the Forth Fleet to begin offensive naval operations in the Artanian Sea.  He said that the Kalistani Navy expects support from Luthori and Lodamun in the area, and has ordered unlimited submarine and surface warfare against all Kundrati ships, whether they be military or civilian ships.  He has also issued a call for all those men and women of conscience to step up and enlist in the Regular Forces of the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan, while conscientious objector status will be observed and honored for all Brethrenists who are enlisted but choose not to engage in violence.  The Emperor said they will be offered the opportunity to serve in non-combatant service roles for the duration without any negative marks on their service record, or will be offered discharge under honorable conditions if they want no part of it.

Kalistan will coordinate all Seleyan operations with Lodamun and will stand with Lodamun if called.  But Lodamun is not expected to actively participate in the Artanian Sea Conflict.  As for Gaduridos' part, the Emperor has inited all Gaduri Nationals to serve under Kalistani Colors should they be so moved.  The Emperor finished his war declaration by ordering a price freeze on all essential goods and services to prevent war profiteering and hording, and then inviting all Kalistani Nationals to hold the Sailors of the Kalistani Regular Navy in the Light and do whatever they can on the homefront to support the war effort.  

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