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Kalistani War Dispatch:  Likatonia added to Kalistani War Declaration
IV Fleet bears down on Enemy
Artanian Sea, Artania
June 25, 5611

Today, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick III Ananto signed documents officially adding Kundrati to Kalistan's War Declaration of June 1, 5611.  The order simply states:  "A state of war now exists between The Empire of Ananto and Kalistan and the outlaw state of Likatonia.  We have informed our Luthorian Counterparts of the move, which is the first formal declaration of hostilities between Kalistan and a member of the Luthorian Commonwealth.  It is clear to us that Likatonia has chosen sides with Kundrati and intends to do Kalistan harm.  Therefore, all Likatonian aliens found within Kalistan who are not seeking Kalistani Asylum will be immediately detained and deported via Valruzia.  Furthermore, all Likatonian naval and civilian shipping found on the high seas will be considered Enemy Shipping and will be subject to unrestricted Warfare."

The Emperor added a word of thanks to the Kundrati government however, in allowing the Kalistani peace envoy to be turned back at the border, rather than being arrested, and potentially detained or worse.  "This was a small act of humanity by the Likatonians which we do not believe would have been afforded to us by the Kundratis.  And it is in this that we still hold a tiny sliver of hope for the humanity and decency of our Seleyan Neighbors.  It will be remembered and if we are able to show a similar act of forbearance toward Likatonia, we will avail ourselves of the opportunity."

In other news, the IV Fleet, recently deployed to the Central Mad Dog has officially arrived within sight of the Artanian Continent, and hostilities are expected to commence within the near period.  "The month of Kune has been fairly quiet on the High Seas," said His Imperial Majesty, "and morale among the Regular Navy is high.  It is encouraging to know that our brave men and women on the high seas understand our mission, and have to the individual, endorsed it."  The Emperor noted that only 459 sailors of the IV and I Fleets have availed themselves of discharge for conscientious objection, while another 4800 have opted to serve in non-combat roles, a complement that was easily replaced from service men and women from other fleets.  "Recruitment and Training in Kaliburg are reportedly high," said the Emperor.

Lastly, the price freezes have largely held off panic purchasing and hording within the Empire, as producers and distributers continue to abide by them as part of the war effort.  Three black market dealers of imported items were detained by Duchy Police in Port Swede for attempting to skirt the minor shortages.  They were reported to law enforcement by individuals who were reportedly upset by the sellers' "unpatriotic behavior."  Shortages of some Artanian goods are being reported in major consumer outlets as the war in Artania has begun to affect the regular flow of trade between producers on the Continent and the Seleyan Markets.

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