SAXONY INDUCTED INTO SEPTENTRION LEAGUE
Septentrion League officially formed
Sylvan troops prepare to be airlifted to Saxony
LOS OLIVOS, SOUTH CARMI – A joint press conference with the Septentrion League last night announced an agreement between the League signatories to admit yet another nation into the alliance's fold - the Kingdom of Saxony, nestled between Sylva and Murovanka. This brings the total number of League signatories to six - Sylva, the Organized States, Marnat, Boineburg, Cascadia and now Saxony. Each state reaffirmed their dedication to the charter, which outlines the promise of the nations to not engage in hostile military action against the other, and for all participant nations to defend each other if attacked. It was hinted at during the press conference that the agreement could lead into closer ties between the nations, such as a free-trade agreement or a joint expedition for oil in the Strachan Sea, though this has not been confirmed to be on the agenda of any of the signatories.
SL General Secretary Daniel Calabrese gave a statement before the ceremony, outlining that he "believe[s] that the SL is setting a precedent here. By adding Saxony to the SL it is making a statement - were saying that we will not stand idly by why small nations like Saxony are bullied by larger, more powerful ones such as Murovanka. After what happened in the Sellenland, Sylva - and the rest of the SL - will not stand for additional aggression by Wanka towards its neighbors." He also reaffirmed Sylva's stance that the Sellenland was a violation of Aemen territory, and not an uprising, as Wankan authorities claim. "The Defense Department stands by the intelligence received from both our own assets and reports from the front. Aemen soldiers were fighting against Wankan armored vehicles and aircraft. Many so called 'rebels' were captured with ID cards and dog tags that identified them as active servicemen in the Wankan Army. There is no doubt in my mind - and in anyone in this government's mind - that the Wankans invaded the Sellenland as an act of pure aggression. And we believe they are preparing to do so again, to the Saxons. We will not allow this to happen."
It is no secret that Wanka is mobilizing along the Saxon border. The eastbound highways in the Volksrpebulik have been crowded with military vehicles, training regimens for Wankan soldiers have increased, and reserves are being called up. In addition, a collection of mechanized formations identified as the Wankan First Guards Tank Army have been increasing their state of readiness. Both Sylva and the Organized States how expressed that aggressive action by Wanka towards Saxony will be met with military force. However, the General Secretary did point out that the Wankans could be mobilizing for action against the United Territories, with which tempers have been flaring. If so, the SL would rely on Mozria to intervene, contrary to their traditional isolationist stance.
Ignacio Velasquez contributed to this article.