Egelion

[Louis]

A developing story coming out of Cartablanca this evening, According to the Royal Directory of the Armed Forces at Castillo Garibaldi, Egelion has struck a new deal with the Mordusian government regarding the permanent basing rights of the Egelian Southern Armada in Eastern Mordusia. According to details of the meeting, conversations between Altea and Port Alexander have been happening for months, thanks to facilitation from Fort William. The deal does not include an entire exclusive deal that involves the creation of a military base, such as North Point in Nadiya. Instead, the deal with Mordusia includes basing rights for the Armada during patrols and rapid intervention missions in the Anantonese Ocean.

Castillo Garibaldi stated that Mordusia is not a permanent base for the Southern Armada, rather it is open for vessels to "come and go" as needed during the duration of the deal. According to Royal Councilor Montalivet, who oversees all military affairs, a base of refueling and operations in southern Seleya is "extremely beneficial and fortunate" for the Armada as on-sea refueling efforts can be costly. Not only do basing rights in Mordusia help extend the reach of the Armada, but it also helps Egelion protect its maritime assets, which go down the ocean to Kanjor and to southern Dovani. With the southern Armada now permanently present in South Seleya, Royal Councilor Montalivet states that "trade will be safe and waters will be secure from external threats. In a time of turmoil on the world stage, Terra needs stable and constant leadership to help keep waters safe. Egelion will now help keep waters in the Anantonese and the White Ocean safe considering the recent  decline of leadership in both ocean regions." A Luthorian base in Egelion's Southern Coast may be in talks, but not confirmed.