Dr. Nellis had returned to his headquarters on West Cardwith Island, jumping a flight from Noritts, East Cardwith to Hesttens. They had driven past masses of New Isotopian troops that were setting up encampments all over the eastern part of the island.
Isotopian military trucks were enroute on all the major roads into and out of Hesttens. They were glad to be beyond the traffic jam ups and finally head south on Route 4. Nellis and Leila sat in the back of a modest, but roomy BMW sedan. They were on the phone and furiously typing into a handful of smart tablets. A monumental, game-changing event was about to take place and Nellis needed as much information as possible before he went through with his major announcement.
Everything seemed to be set. He walked into the makeshift studio that was attached to the UFF headquarters and sat down in front of a desk that faced a TV camera. A makeup artist set about putting on light touches to show off Dr. Nellis' better features. He was a distinguished looking, balding and graying Polynesian with sincere, almost sad looking hazel eyes. The director held up fingers then waved a cue at the Chairman of the United Freedom Front.
He read from his script which was also released as a communique to the international community...
The Democratic Socialist Republic of the Cardwith IslandsTo the People of the Cardwith Islands and the International Community,
For so long now we have struggled under the rule of an oppressive, foreign monarch. King Popilu does not care one ounce for the greater good of the Cardwithian and Hutanjian peoples. Only the Nevornian elite benefit from his archaic practices and brutal regime. From this day forward, we declare the independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of the Cardwith Islands. We are dedicated to the freedom of our people and liberating other Hutanjian peoples that still slave under the tyranny of an evil King.
We welcome the recognition of the free, democratic people around the world. I will continue to serve as the Chairman of the United Freedom Front, while also serving as the first President of our new fledgling nation. The United Freedom Front will continue to struggle for the liberation of the Nesselbergian and Nevornian people with it's military wing, as well as serve as the main political party of the Cardwithian Republic.
At this time, we do not seek military aid beyond that which our allies already provide, but only proper international recognition and
possible monetary aid towards the defense of our small but proud island nation. Thank you all.
President Charles Nellis, The Democratic Socialist Republic of the Cardwith Islands