Military Cold War

[Liberxas]

Aerok has sent a large naval force to attack the Fortree Islands. Aerok sent a two pronged attack on the islands, successfully capturing the northern and southern islands, as well as capturing the few islands west of the main island. Liberxas launched a counter offensive capturing a small port city on the Aerokan coast.

[Liberxas]

Aerok's Stats

Size- 85,763 sq miles/ 138,022.17 kilometers sq
Army Size- 1,035,280 (1940 weaponry)
Ships- 13 (1960-90's)
Submarines- 3 (modern)
Artillery- 1,890 (modern)
Tanks- 1,230 (1940)
Vehicles- 3,500 (modern)
Aircraft Carries- 3 (1940)
A-A Jets- 37 (semi-modern)
Bombers- 130 (1940)
A-S Jets- 82 (semi-modern)
Economy- Very Strong
Government- Corrupt Dictatorship
War Law Abiding- 2/10

[Communist Soviet National country]

The SFRS sends 520 aircraft,2.830 tanks,1 million weapons,300 million bullets,and 150.000 profesionaly trained troops to help the Liberxas war effort.

[United Republic of Lemonsky]

The Lemonsky Forces instead, commit effort in creating the Rod Line, or a defensive line of fortifications to protect the provinces of West Lemonsky.


Troops before moving on to the front.

[Zhopgrad]

Zhopgradian Marines secure a beachhead on the northwestern Island, tanks are shipped in to secure the rest of the Island, and other Islands via bridge. No one steals land from Zhopgrad without a fight.

[Communist Soviet National country]

The SFRS Marshal Tinovic Zito goes to Liberxas to discuss war plans.

[Allyrije]

Queen Thyra has today summoned all Western nations to a summit in the Capital Kal'Dovaat to arrange a relief task-force to be sent to Liberxasian controlled islands. In addition, she's also stated that she wishes to discuss the recent build-up of troops along the Lemonsky side of the Rød Line an to potentially draw up a contingency plan should the forces cross the border into Norathaena Taesi, Afhe Serine and Nythallin. Along the issue of Allyrian claimed provinces under Lemonsky control she has said the the situation must be "discussed" with the Lemonsky government. Queen Thyra stated that the Allyrian party would propose limited autonomy for the regions to ensure ethnic Karthspiri minorities, and majorities in some areas, receive fair and equal representation in local politics. When asked what would potentially occur should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate Queen Thyra refused to comment. However, her previous statements on the status of ethnic-Karthspiri (A term used to describe all Allyr descended groups in the same cultural family) suggests that military action may be used to enforce demands or perhaps re-claim the territory should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate.

[United Republic of Lemonsky]

Queen Thyra has today summoned all Western nations to a summit in the Capital Kal'Dovaat to arrange a relief task-force to be sent to Liberxasian controlled islands. In addition, she's also stated that she wishes to discuss the recent build-up of troops along the Lemonsky side of the Rød Line an to potentially draw up a contingency plan should the forces cross the border into Norathaena Taesi, Afhe Serine and Nythallin. Along the issue of Allyrian claimed provinces under Lemonsky control she has said the the situation must be "discussed" with the Lemonsky government. Queen Thyra stated that the Allyrian party would propose limited autonomy for the regions to ensure ethnic Karthspiri minorities, and majorities in some areas, receive fair and equal representation in local politics. When asked what would potentially occur should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate Queen Thyra refused to comment. However, her previous statements on the status of ethnic-Karthspiri (A term used to describe all Allyr descended groups in the same cultural family) suggests that military action may be used to enforce demands or perhaps re-claim the territory should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate.

The Lemonsky already inform that the region is a semi-autonomous province, with 19 seats out of 120 in the parliament are made of Karthspiri representatives. The Autonomy in the lands are sufficent, and the forces that are built up are countering to the West's Imperialist expansion into native Zhopgradian Land. We also request that the Sør-Trøndelag province, which contains Lemonsky-Slavs be given autonomy, as it was taken away in The War of 1926. And for the forces stationed in the Western Isles: Colonel General Obanin said: The western isles are mostly under Eastern Pact Control, however the West holds the vital Kransobabska island along with a submarine base. The Lemonsky Government would be forced to retaliate if Zhopgrad's territorial integrity would not be respected.

[Communist Soviet National country]

Queen Thyra has today summoned all Western nations to a summit in the Capital Kal'Dovaat to arrange a relief task-force to be sent to Liberxasian controlled islands. In addition, she's also stated that she wishes to discuss the recent build-up of troops along the Lemonsky side of the Rød Line an to potentially draw up a contingency plan should the forces cross the border into Norathaena Taesi, Afhe Serine and Nythallin. Along the issue of Allyrian claimed provinces under Lemonsky control she has said the the situation must be "discussed" with the Lemonsky government. Queen Thyra stated that the Allyrian party would propose limited autonomy for the regions to ensure ethnic Karthspiri minorities, and majorities in some areas, receive fair and equal representation in local politics. When asked what would potentially occur should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate Queen Thyra refused to comment. However, her previous statements on the status of ethnic-Karthspiri (A term used to describe all Allyr descended groups in the same cultural family) suggests that military action may be used to enforce demands or perhaps re-claim the territory should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate.

The Lemonsky already inform that the region is a semi-autonomous province, with 19 seats out of 120 in the parliament are made of Karthspiri representatives. The Autonomy in the lands are sufficent, and the forces that are built up are countering to the West's Imperialist expansion into native Zhopgradian Land. We also request that the Sør-Trøndelag province, which contains Lemonsky-Slavs be given autonomy, as it was taken away in The War of 1926. And for the forces stationed in the Western Isles: Colonel General Obanin said: The western isles are mostly under Eastern Pact Control, however the West holds the vital Kransobabska island along with a submarine base. The Lemonsky Government would be forced to retaliate if Zhopgrad's territorial integrity would not be respected.

marshal Tinovic Zito:"ethnicity shouldn't be a problem for a communist country,we are all equal in the eyes of communism,no matter the race or ethnicity

[Allyrije]

The Lemonsky already inform that the region is a semi-autonomous province, with 19 seats out of 120 in the parliament are made of Karthspiri representatives. The Autonomy in the lands are sufficent, and the forces that are built up are countering to the West's Imperialist expansion into native Zhopgradian Land. We also request that the Sør-Trøndelag province, which contains Lemonsky-Slavs be given autonomy, as it was taken away in The War of 1926. And for the forces stationed in the Western Isles: Colonel General Obanin said: The western isles are mostly under Eastern Pact Control, however the West holds the vital Kransobabska island along with a submarine base. The Lemonsky Government would be forced to retaliate if Zhopgrad's territorial integrity would not be respected.

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Allyrian provinces have always maintained a degree of semi-autonomy from the Capital on issues such as local development, policing, education and conscription. In relation to the war of 1926 the only provinces that were lost were Allyrian provinces ceased by the pre-revolution Lemonsky Government meaning this Sør-Trøndelag province does not exist within Allyria. In relation to the build-up of forces on the border we request that you pull back the forces and return to pre-buildup levels in-order to ease tension and keep any prospect of war away from our two nations.

marshal Tinovic Zito:"ethnicity shouldn't be a problem for a communist country,we are all equal in the eyes of communism,no matter the race or ethnicity

Our nation has always strived to ensure all Karthspiri people fall into its domain. A simple Shél with no understanding of Karthspiri customs or culture would not understand this so any offence you may have caused by this comment has been forgiven.

[Liberxas]

All forces in SFNC have been reremoved as a thanks for war assistance and instead placed in defensive fortifications on the remaining islands. Liberxas has been and still is willing to return the islands at the conference.

[Zhopgrad]

All forces in SFNC have been reremoved as a thanks for war assistance and instead placed in defensive fortifications on the remaining islands. Liberxas has been and still is willing to return the islands at the conference.

Premier Boris replies by saying "Then why have you not already left? You are defending our land for no reason at all! Remove your Soldiers from our lands!"
The tanks continue the offensive toward the fortifications, plans for an Assault on the forts are being drawn up if other plans fall though.

[Free Cities of Hong Kong]

Queen Thyra has today summoned all Western nations to a summit in the Capital Kal'Dovaat to arrange a relief task-force to be sent to Liberxasian controlled islands. In addition, she's also stated that she wishes to discuss the recent build-up of troops along the Lemonsky side of the Rød Line an to potentially draw up a contingency plan should the forces cross the border into Norathaena Taesi, Afhe Serine and Nythallin. Along the issue of Allyrian claimed provinces under Lemonsky control she has said the the situation must be "discussed" with the Lemonsky government. Queen Thyra stated that the Allyrian party would propose limited autonomy for the regions to ensure ethnic Karthspiri minorities, and majorities in some areas, receive fair and equal representation in local politics. When asked what would potentially occur should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate Queen Thyra refused to comment. However, her previous statements on the status of ethnic-Karthspiri (A term used to describe all Allyr descended groups in the same cultural family) suggests that military action may be used to enforce demands or perhaps re-claim the territory should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate.

Princess Ning'an and Vice Admiral Zheng He (Commander of the recently formed Western Isles COM established during the Zhopgradian Civil War) will arrive by 9:00 A.M. tomorrow.

All forces in SFNC have been reremoved as a thanks for war assistance and instead placed in defensive fortifications on the remaining islands. Liberxas has been and still is willing to return the islands at the conference.

Premier Boris replies by saying "Then why have you not already left? You are defending our land for no reason at all! Remove your Soldiers from our lands!"
The tanks continue the offensive toward the fortifications, plans for an Assault on the forts are being drawn up if other plans fall though.

Prime Minister Wangxi

Sure~ we'll hand it over, but don't you think it's better to have this all settled at a table with agreements written on paper. I mean how can we trust some slimy commies to uphold their side of the bargain in the first place? I mean we could just pull out our peacekeepers and you'll just start slaughtering the helpless citizens of the islands or send them off all to labor camps. I know how you autocratic dogs work and how much you abhor individualism, I think it's best if we all just sit down and have some civilized negotiation... even though animals like you would never understand the importance of it.

[Zhopgrad]

Premier Boris replies by saying "Then why have you not already left? You are defending our land for no reason at all! Remove your Soldiers from our lands!"
The tanks continue the offensive toward the fortifications, plans for an Assault on the forts are being drawn up if other plans fall though.

Prime Minister Wangxi

Sure~ we'll hand it over, but don't you think it's better to have this all settled at a table with agreements written on paper. I mean how can we trust some slimy commies to uphold their side of the bargain in the first place? I mean we could just pull out our peacekeepers and you'll just start slaughtering the helpless citizens of the islands or send them off all to labor camps. I know how you autocratic dogs work and how much you abhor individualism, I think it's best if we all just sit down and have some civilized negotiation... even though animals like you would never understand the importance of it.

Premier Boris:
"Oh! So now you call us Animals? In that case, you are no greater than a poodle! Constantly pampered and unable to live in the harsh reality of life, we will visit your peace table, if only to prove you wrong. If we get anything less than our Islands and the right to have our citizens, then it will be war, and if it comes to that, I won't stop until every single one of you poodles are whimpering and begging for mercy..."

[Liberxas]

Queen Thyra has today summoned all Western nations to a summit in the Capital Kal'Dovaat to arrange a relief task-force to be sent to Liberxasian controlled islands. In addition, she's also stated that she wishes to discuss the recent build-up of troops along the Lemonsky side of the Rød Line an to potentially draw up a contingency plan should the forces cross the border into Norathaena Taesi, Afhe Serine and Nythallin. Along the issue of Allyrian claimed provinces under Lemonsky control she has said the the situation must be "discussed" with the Lemonsky government. Queen Thyra stated that the Allyrian party would propose limited autonomy for the regions to ensure ethnic Karthspiri minorities, and majorities in some areas, receive fair and equal representation in local politics. When asked what would potentially occur should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate Queen Thyra refused to comment. However, her previous statements on the status of ethnic-Karthspiri (A term used to describe all Allyr descended groups in the same cultural family) suggests that military action may be used to enforce demands or perhaps re-claim the territory should the Lemonskites refuse to negotiate.

President Tailor and Vice Rich will attend the summit.

[Liberxas]

Prime Minister Wangxi

Premier Boris:
"Oh! So now you call us Animals? In that case, you are no greater than a poodle! Constantly pampered and unable to live in the harsh reality of life, we will visit your peace table, if only to prove you wrong. If we get anything less than our Islands and the right to have our citizens, then it will be war, and if it comes to that, I won't stop until every single one of you poodles are whimpering and begging for mercy..."

President Taylor: Actually, the whole Western Alliance are dogs. Not just any dogs, but wolves. We would be nowhere near what we are now without each other. Alone we are nothing, but together we are one of the most powerful forces on Earth. And we do have the strength to strike you down. Be patient, good things come to those who are.

[Zhopgrad]

Premier Boris:
"Oh! So now you call us Animals? In that case, you are no greater than a poodle! Constantly pampered and unable to live in the harsh reality of life, we will visit your peace table, if only to prove you wrong. If we get anything less than our Islands and the right to have our citizens, then it will be war, and if it comes to that, I won't stop until every single one of you poodles are whimpering and begging for mercy..."

President Taylor: Actually, the whole Western Alliance are dogs. Not just any dogs, but wolves. We would be nowhere near what we are now without each other. Alone we are nothing, but together we are one of the most powerful forces on Earth. And we do have the strength to strike you down. Be patient, good things come to those who are.

Boris: There are so many debatable things in there... But sure...

[United Republic of Lemonsky]

Premier Boris:
"Oh! So now you call us Animals? In that case, you are no greater than a poodle! Constantly pampered and unable to live in the harsh reality of life, we will visit your peace table, if only to prove you wrong. If we get anything less than our Islands and the right to have our citizens, then it will be war, and if it comes to that, I won't stop until every single one of you poodles are whimpering and begging for mercy..."

President Taylor: Actually, the whole Western Alliance are dogs. Not just any dogs, but wolves. We would be nowhere near what we are now without each other. Alone we are nothing, but together we are one of the most powerful forces on Earth. And we do have the strength to strike you down. Be patient, good things come to those who are.

Then if the Western Pact are wolves, we are bears, lying in the lair. We lay waiting, and were patient. But once the wolves start poking around the bear's cave, the bear shall grow to retaliate.

[Communist Soviet National country]

Marshal Tinovic Zito thanks liberxas for removing it's troops. Josip Tinovic Zito:"Thank you very much,we know that you have lost quite a few men against the Fascists,so we will give you 500 million to thank those Liberxas soldiers that died fighting Fascists dogs" SIC
Josip Tinovic Zito arrives in the capital of Liberxas.Our marshal suggests:"their economy is strong,it's what keeps them fighting,so i suggest we do a naval blockade,and ban all trade with them.But we will still let food be traded,as it is a human right to have food on your table.This will crush their economy,and we must swiftly conquer them,as we cannot let the nation get fully destroyed,as it will be hard to rebuild after the war.Or we can send spies and send arms to rebells since there are so many of them,or we could even use the corruption they have and use the corruption to our advantage.These are my 3 proposals"

[Zhopgrad]

Marshal Tinovic Zito thanks liberxas for removing it's troops. Josip Tinovic Zito:"Thank you very much,we know that you have lost quite a few men against the Fascists,so we will give you 500 million to thank those Liberxas soldiers that died fighting Fascists dogs" SIC
Josip Tinovic Zito arrives in the capital of Liberxas.Our marshal suggests:"their economy is strong,it's what keeps them fighting,so i suggest we do a naval blockade,and ban all trade with them.But we will still let food be traded,as it is a human right to have food on your table.This will crush their economy,and we must swiftly conquer them,as we cannot let the nation get fully destroyed,as it will be hard to rebuild after the war.Or we can send spies and send arms to rebells since there are so many of them,or we could even use the corruption they have and use the corruption to our advantage.These are my 3 proposals"

OOC: Who are you planning against? I have no idea what the hell is going on because you never mention any names...

[Communist Soviet National country]

OOC:We are helping Liberxas against the nation that did that decleared war on Liberxas,the one that caused the accident not long ago,and i did state that we are sending troops to help Liberxas,and that our marshal is going to the capital to na make war plans with the Liberxas military(Since he is a marshal)

[Allyrije]

The leaders of summoned nations are ushered into a large, high roofed hall decorated with traditional art and carvings with nought but a long table presided over by a podium. Queen Thyra took the podium and invited the other leaders to take their seats at the table. She cleared her throat before stating, "There has been much talk comparing our two alliances to various animals in the past few weeks. I would like to start by saying this: I do not believe even the lowest animals would behave in the disgraceful and wasteful manner many, but not all, of you have been doing. What we have seen is the Zhopgradians throwing their soldiers to re-claim what, a few rocks in the middle of an ocean! And what else do we see? Troops are massed on my Eastern border and why, because my ally Liberxas decides to defend their positions! But yet we Westerners are the vile Imperialists? The Imperialists who simply wish to defend our people and our values. But we must ask ourselves, "who are the real imperialists?" Because from what I have seen from those gathered it is not the West. When my nation erupted into Civil War our borders were violated by those who have long held many Karthspiri people hostage under an impression of Asylum. From a nation which refuses to hand back provinces taken in a vile imperialist war many years ago. A nation which masses its forces, along with others, on a shared border with a nation in which it has already caused enough trouble. But yet, despite my anger with you all, despite the pettiness of the current state of affairs globally I have invited you here, to my home, so we have a chance to ease tension and usher in a calm to allow for prosperity and happiness for all peoples. To the Eastern Nations if you were animals you would be Pigeons for playing politics like you is akin to playing Chess with a Pigeon because no matter what you do and no matter how much you win that Pigeon will still knock over all the pieces, shit all over the board and strut around like it won. I do not mean this in a malignant way but sometimes you must admit you are wrong and try to be more malleable. To my fellow Western nations if we were animals I believe we would be Bulls. We are strong but we do not think for we are far too confident and headstrong. When we do things we must consider the long-term consequences and ensure that we will always maintain the high ground both Diplomatically and Morally else we become just as bad as that which we oppose. I do not wish to end the current state of affairs but I simply do not wish to see more lives extinguished needlessly for the petty aims of manipulative politicians. As one of the last True Monarchs, I feel as though it is my duty to not only protect my own people from the whims of the Political Class but to allow other peoples that same protection. I wish for these meetings to be ones of dialogue and reconciliation for I feel it is better to lose a debate with another leader sat around a table than to send thousands to their deaths to achieve petty aims. With that I open this conference and I request that you respect the spirit and traditions of Allyria and those in which the conference was called"

[Communist Soviet National country]

The leaders of summoned nations are ushered into a large, high roofed hall decorated with traditional art and carvings with nought but a long table presided over by a podium. Queen Thyra took the podium and invited the other leaders to take their seats at the table. She cleared her throat before stating, "There has been much talk comparing our two alliances to various animals in the past few weeks. I would like to start by saying this: I do not believe even the lowest animals would behave in the disgraceful and wasteful manner many, but not all, of you have been doing. What we have seen is the Zhopgradians throwing their soldiers to re-claim what, a few rocks in the middle of an ocean! And what else do we see? Troops are massed on my Eastern border and why, because my ally Liberxas decides to defend their positions! But yet we Westerners are the vile Imperialists? The Imperialists who simply wish to defend our people and our values. But we must ask ourselves, "who are the real imperialists?" Because from what I have seen from those gathered it is not the West. When my nation erupted into Civil War our borders were violated by those who have long held many Karthspiri people hostage under an impression of Asylum. From a nation which refuses to hand back provinces taken in a vile imperialist war many years ago. A nation which masses its forces, along with others, on a shared border with a nation in which it has already caused enough trouble. But yet, despite my anger with you all, despite the pettiness of the current state of affairs globally I have invited you here, to my home, so we have a chance to ease tension and usher in a calm to allow for prosperity and happiness for all peoples. To the Eastern Nations if you were animals you would be Pigeons for playing politics like you is akin to playing Chess with a Pigeon because no matter what you do and no matter how much you win that Pigeon will still knock over all the pieces, shit all over the board and strut around like it won. I do not mean this in a malignant way but sometimes you must admit you are wrong and try to be more malleable. To my fellow Western nations if we were animals I believe we would be Bulls. We are strong but we do not think for we are far too confident and headstrong. When we do things we must consider the long-term consequences and ensure that we will always maintain the high ground both Diplomatically and Morally else we become just as bad as that which we oppose. I do not wish to end the current state of affairs but I simply do not wish to see more lives extinguished needlessly for the petty aims of manipulative politicians. As one of the last True Monarchs, I feel as though it is my duty to not only protect my own people from the whims of the Political Class but to allow other peoples that same protection. I wish for these meetings to be ones of dialogue and reconciliation for I feel it is better to lose a debate with another leader sat around a table than to send thousands to their deaths to achieve petty aims. With that I open this conference and I request that you respect the spirit and traditions of Allyria and those in which the conference was called"

Marshal Tinovic Zito:"Your speech is pretty ironic considering what your nation did to our nation in our first civil war.You know,supported a dictator that was corrupt,killing innocent peoole,taking our native lands.Do not dare hold your nation to such a high level,in the end we are all the same,except some shit about politics more,some less.And you still haven't done anything about all of those needless deaths,you didn't t help our citizens in any way,not even a sorry for those families that lost their borthers and sisters to your countries weapons" OOC: You didn't say this was a secret speech

[Allyrije]

Marshal Tinovic Zito:"Your speech is pretty ironic considering what your nation did to our nation in our first civil war.You know,supported a dictator that was corrupt,killing innocent peoole,taking our native lands.Do not dare hold your nation to such a high level,in the end we are all the same,except some shit about politics more,some less.And you still haven't done anything about all of those needless deaths,you didn't t help our citizens in any way,not even a sorry for those families that lost their borthers and sisters to your countries weapons" OOC: You didn't say this was a secret speech

OOC: You weren't asked to attend the conference

[Zhopgrad]

The leaders of summoned nations are ushered into a large, high roofed hall decorated with traditional art and carvings with nought but a long table presided over by a podium. Queen Thyra took the podium and invited the other leaders to take their seats at the table. She cleared her throat before stating, "There has been much talk comparing our two alliances to various animals in the past few weeks. I would like to start by saying this: I do not believe even the lowest animals would behave in the disgraceful and wasteful manner many, but not all, of you have been doing. What we have seen is the Zhopgradians throwing their soldiers to re-claim what, a few rocks in the middle of an ocean! And what else do we see? Troops are massed on my Eastern border and why, because my ally Liberxas decides to defend their positions! But yet we Westerners are the vile Imperialists? The Imperialists who simply wish to defend our people and our values. But we must ask ourselves, "who are the real imperialists?" Because from what I have seen from those gathered it is not the West. When my nation erupted into Civil War our borders were violated by those who have long held many Karthspiri people hostage under an impression of Asylum. From a nation which refuses to hand back provinces taken in a vile imperialist war many years ago. A nation which masses its forces, along with others, on a shared border with a nation in which it has already caused enough trouble. But yet, despite my anger with you all, despite the pettiness of the current state of affairs globally I have invited you here, to my home, so we have a chance to ease tension and usher in a calm to allow for prosperity and happiness for all peoples. To the Eastern Nations if you were animals you would be Pigeons for playing politics like you is akin to playing Chess with a Pigeon because no matter what you do and no matter how much you win that Pigeon will still knock over all the pieces, shit all over the board and strut around like it won. I do not mean this in a malignant way but sometimes you must admit you are wrong and try to be more malleable. To my fellow Western nations if we were animals I believe we would be Bulls. We are strong but we do not think for we are far too confident and headstrong. When we do things we must consider the long-term consequences and ensure that we will always maintain the high ground both Diplomatically and Morally else we become just as bad as that which we oppose. I do not wish to end the current state of affairs but I simply do not wish to see more lives extinguished needlessly for the petty aims of manipulative politicians. As one of the last True Monarchs, I feel as though it is my duty to not only protect my own people from the whims of the Political Class but to allow other peoples that same protection. I wish for these meetings to be ones of dialogue and reconciliation for I feel it is better to lose a debate with another leader sat around a table than to send thousands to their deaths to achieve petty aims. With that I open this conference and I request that you respect the spirit and traditions of Allyria and those in which the conference was called"

Premier Boris responds to the Queen's speech by saying: "Have you no knowledge in Geography?! Those western Islands are HUGE countrysides, a main area for Farming and about as large as our main Islands, not to mention the vast bridge system, which had cost so many Zhopas, those Islands are more than mere rocks in the ocean, they are our source of food, and the land which future cities will be built on. That is why we fight for our Rocks, and that is why we demand to have them returned, our population's well-being depends on them. Vodkastan Can't possibly make up for the loss of Farmland."
This speech makes the Zhopgradian Soldiers on the Western Islands feel far more important and will guarantee a hard fought and bloody battle will take place if the Islands are not returned.