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Kalistani Republic
Kalistan Invites Trigunia to the Mainland
Offers an opportunity for Trigunia to "Brush-up" on Unconventional Warfare
June 17, 3983
Neveras District


Premier Estevez, announcing offer to Trigunia for Training Cycle

The Government of Kalistan has formally invited the armed Forces of Trigunia to train in Kalistan with the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan. The training cycle would be a part of the Trigunian Exercises scheduled for this summer in the Northern hemisphere. Kalistan's Socialist Party boasts of one of the best irregular forces on the globe, and feels that this may be an opportunity to smooth over any rough patches in Kalistani-Trigunian relations stemming from the Bjorksdottir incident fifty years ago and the more recent sinking of the Kalistani oil tanker Eastern Republic. The last time Trigunia trained in Kalistan, they remained in country for six months.

The leader of the Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), Premier Juan Carlos Estevez, stated

"This is an excellent opportunity to ensure that Kalistani military doctrine is demonstrated outside of Kalistan. We don't possess a lot of high powered, high tech weaponry, but we make up for this in tactical deployment, and we want to demonstrate, to the world, that often, tactics may carry the day over tech. Furthermore, we would like to signal to other powers that Kalistani Irregulars are a force to be reckoned with, and warrant us a place of equal respect on the international stage. By training Trigunians, we will be able to field test our tactical doctrine without actually engaging larger more powerful nations."

The Socialist Leader suggested that the Trigunians were welcomed to remain in Kalistan for longer than 6 months, though he stressed again, Trigunian rebasement in Kalistan was not considered "permanent". "Such a move," he said, "would most certainly meet opposition among most of our Assembly men and women."

Editorial Note: This move toward Trigunia seems to indicate that Kalistan is attaching itself to a larger entity. As the war drums across the globe beat louder, Kalistan appears to be aligning itself without violating its neutrality. For this deft handling of international affairs, we appreciate the Government, but we must also take a moment to warn them not to get too deep into affairs, lest they overplay their hand and end up bringing war to Kalistan.

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Kalistani Republic
Port Elga, Selaya's most modern Container Port Opens in Sulari, Suldanor
Opening greatly enhances Kalistan's shipping outlook
Sulari, Suldanor District
July 7th, 3983


Port Elga, Selaya's Newest Deep water port, aims at securing Kalistan's trade position for the long term.

Late last month, Kalistan announced the grand opening of its newest port facility at Sulari, Suldanor. Port Elga, named for the Socialist President who was murdered enroute to Trigunia five decades ago, positions Kalistan to become a significant commercial shipping hub in North East Selaya. Existing facilities, centered in Evari, Ananto and Vrassa worked fine for Kalistani shipping needs, as good and service transportation were focused internally. However, Port Elga represents the future of shipping. Elga is capable of handling the most modern super container ships effectively and safely, and with a modern rail link which connects Sulari to all parts of Kalistan and neighboring states Baltusia and Lodamun, Elga is a giant step forward for Kalistani commerce. The smaller ports in Vrassa and Ananto will still handle inter-Republican shipping.

Elga represents a dramatic expansion on the KALNAPECO docks which were already located at Sulari. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Frieda Carrangus, was on hand to celebrate the Grand Opening of the port which took Kalistan more than 7 years and more than 100 billion Kalistani Rubles to build. The Minister announced a new initiative to lower boarder controls and increase economic activity between Lodamun, Baltusia, and Kalistan was being planned by the Government in Kaliburg, and would be unveiled in the near future.

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Kalistani Republic
Minister Grognard Orders Kalistani Regular Force onto High Alert
Responds to Indralan Actions; calls them "Threats"
Kaliburg, Ananto District
July 27, 3983


Defense Minister Grognard, who also serves as a Corporal in the Socialist Party's Militia, reviews troop preparedness after placing them on high alert yesterday

Defense Minister Millicent Grognard today reviewed troops of the Kalistani Regular Force. The review follows her order that the Kalistani Armed Forces move to a status of High Alert as Indrala conducts offensive naval drills in the Ananatese Ocean.

"We will respond to Indralan threats with force if need be. The Government of Indrala says that we should not be at all concerned by their offensive naval action. They claim that the movement of heavily armed ships close to Kalistani National Waters is merely a "peaceful" effort to protect their trade routes. We have demonstrated patience and forebearance toward the Empire. But their saber rattling must not continue. If they truely want peace with Kalistan, why do they schedule naval invasion drills? If they truly respect our sovereignty and neutrality, why do they repeatedly threaten us? Despite our staid hand with regard to their offensive posturing, they continue to offer us provocation after provocation, asserting that they see our waters as their sphere of influence. We do not acknowledge the domination of the Anantanese Ocean by Indrala. We have not harassed their trade, nor have we countenanced any piratical attacks against their trade from Kalistani soil.

And yet they continue to threaten us.

We welcome any diplomatic solution to the rising tensions between our two nations. But to date, Indrala has made absolutely no overtures toward Kalistan. And until they do, we will view Indrala's belligerent policy toward Kalistan in the actions of their navy just outside our national waters, and not regard the propaganda in their national newspaper. If Indrala wants peace with Kalistan, we invite them to first, unilaterally suspend offensive naval actions throughout the Anantanese Ocean, and second, send a team to Kaliburg with the authority to conclude a formal diplomatic treaty concerning the complete demilitarization of the Anantanese Ocean. But as long as Indrala refuses to acknowledge the security dilemma that their militarization presents to Kalistan, our forces will remain at the highest state of preparation. We see Indralan invasion of Kalistan, perhaps to settle some old score, perhaps to reclaim what they repeatedly hint is still rightfully theirs, as imminent, but I assure you, as I assure them, if it comes to war, we will fight to the last in defense of our homeland- Kalistan turns into a bog real quick, and regular armies are ground to bits.

Naturally we prefer to avoid any conflict. We invite Indralan representatives to Kalistan to talk. But meanwhile, the Anantanese Ocean remains closed, and Indralan Warships in these waters remain a casus belli for Kalistan.

The Defense Minister then received a report on the Preparations of the Militia to receive the Trigunian Naval Infantry unit which will remain in Kalistan for at least 6 months. She concluded her remarks by naming Fort Bjorn, in Odufaray, which is the home of the 1st and 5th Infantry Divisions of the Central Army, as the Trigunian units' home away from home. This base boasts a small air strip capable of receiving troop transports, as well as supply aircraft. The Trigunian unit is expected to arrive within the next month.

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Kalistani Republic
Trigunian Forces arrive in Kalistan
Begin training with RSMoK
Nevaras District
December 15, 3983


The 4th Naval Infantry Guards Corps, from Trigunia, deploy to Neveras

Elements of the 4th Naval Infantry Guards Corps, which recently arrived in Kalistan, have begun their training cycle with the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan. The 4th Corps is the second unit from Trigunia to receive large scale training in Kalistan in irregular tactics and strategy. Temporarily based at Fort Bjorn in Odufaray District, the Unit deployed to Neveras to begin mountain warfare training with the Militia over the weekend. Kalistani training will include tactical deployment, weapons engagement, propaganda classes, close combat drills, MOUT training, and NBC training, using non-lethal CS gas. Organization of irregular forces will also be featured, which introduces the use of the firebase and the "firesquad", a beefed up 10-person organization utilized by the Militia, which provides more firepower than a traditional fireteam, but more flexibility than a traditional 13 man squad. The militia will also offer classes in sabotage, improvised munitions, and field logistics. Finally, pedagogy will be stressed, which will allow the 4th Corps to propagate the doctrine throughout the Trigunian military.

"The Militia practices jujitsu," said one Partisan who spoke with the Republic on condition of anonymity. "We do a lot with almost nothing, and turn our enemy's strength into their weakness. Hit the vanguard, always, and then leave before they can get organized. They waste ammo and never hit anything. It is a tactic of the small war. We don't need to kill or capture everyone, just one or two at a time, so the opponent refuses to leave its bases. And when they refuse to leave their bases, we use that time to find the best position for the next time they decide to stick their heads up. It is classic Guerrilla techniques that we have been practicing for hundreds of years. It is in the Militia's DNA."

Trigunian regulars are expected to remain in Kalistan for at least the next six months, though may remain longer if training proves to be effective.

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Kalistani Republic
Kalistan begins testing Naval Artillery
Scrapped Light cargoships to be converted to warships
Kaliburg, Ananto District
January 30, 3984


The prototype Mod-12 127s, Kalistan's first Naval Artillery, designed to be modular additions to converted cargo vessels,
fired last fall in Suldanor Proving Grounds

In a move set to begin the final stages of Kalistani Naval Rectification, the Minister of Defense announced definitive tests of a naval artillery system built in Kalistan. The system, called the 127mm Mod-12 (Mod for "Modular," 12 for the 12th redesign of the prototype) has already been tested successfully on land in Suldanor proving grounds. The system is designed to be added to a modified commercial transport ship to make it into a warship. The ship chosen for the test is the decommissioned cargo freighter, the Prince Jango. Before the Naval artillery is mounted on to the Prince Jango, Naval Engineers will weld reactive plate armor onto the ship, bringing the armament up to normal naval standards. The engineers have stated that the arming of the ship will not be an issue, given the fact that the ship often carried hundreds of tons of cargo when it was active, and the ship is particularly known for its extraordinary displacement.

When the Arming of the ship is complete, two Mod-12s will be installed in a reinforced deck, and a mobile anti-aircraft battery will be mounted on back. The Mod-12s can turn a full 180 degrees, though this early test will not have an automated aiming system installed- The guns will still have to be aimed and loaded manually; Engineers state that they have focused on the mounting fireable guns first. Once the Mod-12 has been successfully test fired, Engineers believe that mechanisms for automatic aiming and reloading of the guns is not far behind.


The Decommissioned Freighter Prince Jango Destined to become Kalistan's first Light Cruiser following installation
of the Mod-12s and an anti-aircraft battery

Once the armor and the guns are mounted, the ship will be recommissioned as the KRS-2 "Jango". The ship will be classified as a light cruiser, and will join the KRS-1 "Farsun" in the Kalistani Navy. Additionally, once the Mod-12s are successfully test fired, The Kalistani Government will repeat the process of conversion for 6 other surplus freighters, allowing the Government to acquire a navy without waiting around for other nations to sell us their surplus ships. The development of the Light Cruisers are deemed important, given the rising tensions at sea with Indrala.

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Kalistani Republic
KRS-2 "Jango" launched on the Anantanese Ocean
Defense Ministry to build 5 more
Kaliburg, Ananto District
March 1, 3984


The KRS-2 "Jango" featuring the new Modular-12 127mm Naval artillery

Just three months after the announcement of the successful test firing of the "Modular" naval cannons at the Suldanor Proving Grounds and the plans to test fire the weapons at sea, the Defense Minister officially launched the first Kalistani Light Cruiser, the KRS-2 "Jango" (RL equivalent Brooklyn-class Light Armored Cruiser, with less firepower) which featured the recently developed Mod-12 127mm cannons mounted to a modified and armor-plated hull of the former decommissioned Freighter Prince Jango . The ship displaces just over 9700 tons, can travel at top speed at just over 30 knots/hr, and contains 4 of the Mod-12 Main guns (2 aft, 2 astern) with a .50 caliber mounted machine gun for anti-aircraft duties.

Following successful firing of the main guns, the Naval Engineering unit attached to the project developed the servos and elevators necessary to automatically load and aim the guns from a centralized fire command in the Bridge, making the ship a fully functional war ship. A second test of the loading and firing mechanism proved satisfactory, with the ship hitting a stationary target 4 out of 5 times and a moving target 3 out of 5 times. As more work is done to fine tune the firing command, and naval artillerymen are brought up to speed with regard to accurate naval fire, the weapons system is expected to reflect the earned experience. The tests confirmed that the maximum effective range of the 127mm cannons on the ship was just over 12 nautical miles (22.5 km, or about 14 miles). Meanwhile, riflers at the Republican Cannon and Rifle Foundry, who produced the barrels for the Mod-12, have hinted that refinements in the rifling and propulsion may yield an additional nautical mile before long- Only with accurate field testing will they have an idea as to when those refinements will come in.


Defense Minister Grognard, onboard the Jango for the Fire Control test

Pleased with the successful tests, the Defense Minister has ordered 5 more freighters be similarly converted and armed. Of the conversion program, Defense Minister Grognard stated,

"Conversion of existing decommissioned stock is preferable to not having a navy. As we have casted about in the world market for nations willing to sell us their surplus, we found no takers, and this is troubling of course, given the provocations laid on us by the Indralan navy. So- we must build a fleet from what we have on hand. The ship yard at Kaliburg, with its wide variety of old ships in dry dock, provides us the perfect opportunity to build a navy from existing stock which will serve the purposes of our nation's defense, as well as encourage us to innovate and develop quite beyond what the rest of the world is willing to offer us. We are confident that, with the successful test of the prototype Mod-12, we will be able to further develop and build accurate naval artillery. The Mod-12 therefore is the first step: Larger cannons are on the horizon, but for now, the Mod-12 will serve as Kalistan's first pre-eminent naval gun."

After the fleet of 6 Light Cruisers is converted, perhaps as early as October of this year, the Defense Minister has hinted at large scale production of the Mod-12 cannon for international sale. The Defense Minister said she was pleased that Kalistani engineers had created a gun which can be easily mounted on any decent sized and correctly modified sea going vessel, aiming to lower the cost of naval artillery on the world market and tip the scales a little toward the smaller nations with modestly sized navies. A mass produced and relatively inexpensive modular gun would suddenly allow even the lesser developed economies the possibility to dream of having a relatively secure coast line, using their own navies.

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Kalistani Republic
President of the Republic outlines Kalistani Successes
Recent years have been ones of "many successes", says President, who also mentions tension
Kaliburg, Ananto District
June 12, 3984


President of the Republic, Poppy Smith Bennots, addressed the Assembly last week

Below is a transcript of the President of the Republic's recent speech to the National Assembly last week:

Friends. We are called here together to review the stunning progress that the Republic has made in the last few years. When I first earned the nomination of my Party, I offered to bring Kalistan to peace and prosperity. We have met that challenge. I promised that, despite the radical growth of the Society of the Brethren in Kalistan, we would maintain a secular society. We have kept our word. I promised that Kalistan would take its rightful place among nations, not as a supporter of underhanded diplomacy like piracy or terrorism, but as a Nation which can stand tall and proud, and be open and completely honest about what it does in our world. And we have accomplished this. Of course, the Government is not alone in our struggle for a better Kalistan, one that feeds and houses and employs our people in all sorts of meaningful work across the Republic and around the world. We are joined by the People of Kalistan, and work toward 7 decades of unrivaled leadership in this Republic, with the help of the people. At times like this, it is helpful to look back with the aide of a wide lens of History, to see what progress Kalistan has made. The last few years have brought many successes, and development is on pace to exceed all expectations.

Without exception, the signature achievement of my administration thus far has been the rectification of Kalistan's armed forces. The process is still on going, but we are in the second phase of the process right now, which is accruing a new fleet. Kalistan is set to lead the world in acquisitions by regional powers. And we are on pace to move further ahead in this arena, due to possible developments that will allow Kalistan to purchase vessels outright to add to our fleet. Kalistan's cannon foundaries have developed a modular gun which will allow us to refit civilian ships for the defense of Kalistan, and sources inform me that they will be building larger and smaller varieties of this naval artillery for different sized ships, which may be both employed domestically and sold abroad to nations who find themselves in similar position of a virtual arms embargo while still needing a defensive naval force.

Meanwhile, Kalistan's National Petroleum Company has hit equilibrium production of petroleum which allows us to meet both domestic and foreign demand, and still add to our national petroleum reserves. At the sustainable rate of extraction that Kalistan has established, our oil supply will last for centuries, guaranteeing generations of Kalistanis cheap energy. In addition, we are currently working to design technology which allows us to siphon natural gas from both the petroleum reserves and from composted food stocks as part of the Kalistani Food Bank Program. This Natural gas requisition program allows Kalistan to deliver clean burning energy to homes all across the Republic, and allows us to save money and resources.

We are also moving ahead with Kalistani Commerce. During my administration, the port facility at Sulari, begun under my Predecessor, President Delgado was completed. Port Elga now represents the most modern, most high capacity port facility in North East Selaya, and perhaps on the entire Anantanese Ocean. From it, Kalistan has already boosted our imports and exports. We are about to ink a deal which will make Kalistan-ODEN the chief supplier of mind and physiology altering substances to a large scale Corporate Distributor in Jelbania. In addition, the Foreign Ministry informs us that Jakania is on course to ratify the ODEN treaty, joining Kalistan in widespread distribution and supply side efforts which will enhance Kalistan's national position. We are not flippant when we say, it is truly a good time to be a drug dealer in the world. And we proudly point out, that despite widescale efforts by various national governments to suppress and interdict our Cartel's efforts, the demand for drugs throughout the world has never been higher. Drug sales are poised to surpass oil sales, and Kalistan is poised to be a primary beneficiary of that trend.

At home, we have completed the Nationalization process where several sectors have moved into Kalistan's national economy. We have made energy and most necessities of life absolutely free for the population, undermining private firms' bargaining position, which uses starvation as a weapon against the legitimate interests of the People. We have controlled housing, we have committed to environmentalism, we have struck a balance between economic growth, the need to industrialize, and the responsibility we must all share for the protection of our planet. It seems to be working out for Kalistan. We have maintained a 128 Billion Ruble annual surplus for decades now with low taxes and high productivity. And all this for the small price of a percentage or two of GDP growth- If we hit 0% growth in the economy, we are doing something right!

Friends, our success has not been unmittigated. We are still harrassed at sea by the Indralan Dragon. I am sure, the Indralan people are just like the Kalistani people. It is even said that we share a common ancestor. But the actions of the government of Indrala, for more than a year now, have served as a constant reminder that they believe Kalistan to be inferior. That they believe that they can walk over us with impunity. That they don't need to pay attention to Kalistan's legitimate concerns about our security as they bring the bulk of their navy ever closer to our homeland. We see what Indrala is doing. And tonight, I call upon all true citizens of Kalistan to prepare yourself and your family. Indrala has made absolutely no efforts to resolve our concerns or even address them. And so we must assume that they are planning to attack us, as appears to be their MO. We of course must resist their invasion. I do not suggest that anyone engages in violence. But I would certainly identify a plan to escape, if you cannot or will not fight. If you have relatives in another country, you may call them to reconnect with them, in case you need to flee. Begin making plans to visit another nation and then to remain there for the duration. For the people of Ananto, you must realize that you are especially vulnerable- Identify a way off the Island and then make arrangements in case it is needed. If Indrala continues to follow its current course, there will eventually be conflict and when it all happens, it will happen quickly, and without warning. So make preparation.

And we are doing so as well. I have asked Premier Estevez to place the Militia on High Alert. I have also maintained a state of alert in the Regular forces, and will soon order the navy into hiding, since it is too weak to effectively square off against any possible Indralan force. We will launch ten more LAFA packs to patrol the sea lanes, and while we hold our fire, we do not expect that Indrala will treat us with the same courtesy. But if they come, we will be ready for them.

These times are fantastic times to live in. It is probably best to be prepared by to not dwell on something which hasn't happened yet. Kalistan is still in great shape As we move forward. I thank you, the Assembly, and you the people for standing with the government during this difficult time. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our Republic!

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Kalistani Republic
ODEN moves Forward
Inks deal with Jelbanian Distro Corporations; More countries look to join
Kaliburg, Ananto District
July 17, 3984


Kalistan-ODEN Director Forrest Gryffin, announcing recent developments of the ODEN cartel

The Director of Kalistan-ODEN, Forrest Gryffin announced today at ODEN International Headquarters news of the first major successes for ODEN since the collapse of CIldania-ODEN decades ago. Following a determined initiative to expand the Kalistan-based Cartel, the Director announced two major advances in the Cartel.

First: ODEN has announced a major supply deal with Jelbanian Corporate narcotics distributors. ODEN replaces Ibutho as the primary supplier for Jelbania's Corporations due to a collapse in Ibutho's supply regime. In becoming the primary supplier, ODEN finds a regular market for Kalistan's national production. Director Gryffin stated that ODEN will focus at the outset on the products that Kalistan has a comparative advantage in, primarily processed cocaine, opium and heroin as well as various synthetic narcotics, hydroponic marijuana, and laboratory grade hallucinogenics like LSD and MDMA. Additionally, Kalistan will work with the Corporations to bring precursors into the deal, though they are not at the moment, included now. The goal of adding precursors will be to spread the manufacturing process further afield, with the aim of eventually bringing Jelbania into the ODEN cartel.

Second: The Director announced that two additional countries stand ready to ratify the ODEN treaty, increasing the size of the cartel by 200 percent. Al-Jumhuriyyah al-Sahel al-Ma'atraniyyah, also known as Jakania, and The Lourenne Republic have both moved bills in their respective national legislatures to ratify the Treaty. Jakania's ratification will return ODEN to Majatra, where it has been absent since Cildania's abrogation of the Treaty several years ago, and ratification in Lourenne will give ODEN a foothold on Dovani. Upon ratification of the Treaty, both nations will be eligible to join the ODEN deal with the Jelbanian Corporate Distribution Network. The Director stated that he intends to work with the new members when they finally ratify the Treaty to ensure that ODEN nations are not competing with one another, and that each nation develops a portfolio of specialization. "Of course, nothing prevents any ODEN nation from developing and selling whatever product they want, and if we find a lot of redundancy, what we may propose is ODEN becoming a single purchaser and distributor of each nation's production, so that each nation can ensure that whatever the arrangement, they receive a good price for their production. This will allow national suppliers to see their interests met, as well as ensuring a unified brand and standard of quality for all drugs sold by ODEN members."

The Director then took questions.

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Kalistani Republic
Grognard reviews troops in the Field; Launches more Fast boats
President welcomes Deltarian Guarantees; announces expulsion of Indralan Diplomatic corps
Eshar, Odufaray District
February 7, 3985


Defense Minister Grognard meets with elements of the Center Army of the Kalistan Regular Forces in Odufaray

Defense Minister Millicent Grognard reviewed Kalistani Regular force preparations in Odufaray and Neveras last week. Increased tensions between Kalistan and its neighbors to the south have led the Defense Minister to retain alert status for All regular forces.

"We can't trust that those who seek to violate our national security will simply stand down, neither at sea, nor it seems anywhere else. There is, of course, a danger to keeping forces on alert: Eventually you can sharpen a stick to too fine a point and then it suddenly dulls. But I assure you- Indrala's patrols in our waters are becoming more aggressive by the day. We have been patient with them thus far, but there is no telling how long we will be able to put up with that Empire attempting to regain their former glory in our territory. We reiterate: The Anantanese Ocean is closed to Indralan Aggressive Naval Units. We insist that the Faded Empire respect this cordon, and if they continue to refuse, we will take matters to them. Our forces are ready for any reprisals they may launch in response, but we will not relent on this. Their threats will not continue unacknowledged!"

The Units of the Center Army treated the Defense Minister to a show of firepower which was relayed over State television. We should also note: the Center Army still plays host to Trigunian Naval Infantry units who have passed a year in Kalistan. The Minister's tour comes after she has ordered another 12 LAFA ships into the Anantanese Sea, bringing the total up to 63 LAFA ships, primarily focused along the southern Edge of the International Zone, along Indrala's patrol route.

"The one thing we agree with the Indralans on: their increased presence in our waters definitely increases the potential for an accident, though I assure you, it will be Indrala that commits the error. We do not want war. We just want Indrala to turn aside, and we are prepared to defend ourselves if they opt not to."

President of the Republic, Poppy Smith Bennots, addressing a massive crowd of Odufar Partisans yesterday, in a message meant implicitly for the Indralan Empire

In other news, The President of the Republic addressed a huge crowd assembled in Eshar. The President detailed the provocations by the Indralan Empire and for the first time linked Gaduridos to Indrala, arguing that any loses Kalistan experiences as a result of Indralan aggression will be a gain for Gaduridos. She also acknowledged the Czar of Deltaria's recent message of support and guarantee.

"We welcome the Czar onto the side of good and justice in the Anantanese Ocean. While we may not share the same governing ideology, nonetheless, we both have an interest in containing Imperial Aggression, Deltaria in Majatra, and Kalistan in Selaya. Kalistan is a nation of peace, and we demand respect for our sovereignty from all nations of the world. Indrala insists on stepping on us at every turn, and it is not something that free nations must accept. I need not remind you that Indrala once claimed ownership of our land. They still insist that they have free reign in our national territory.

But we reiterate: The Anantanese Ocean is closed to their militarism. We will stand up against that aggression even if we have to do it alone. But we appreciate the fact that we do not: With Deltaria at our back, Indrala must think twice before continuing their provocative behavior. Kalistan has never been more prepared to defend its rights than now. We call on Indrala to stand down. Once they leave our waters and cease this petty and ridiculous bellicose behavior, we will be happy to discuss their outstanding concerns. Until that time, we will continue to prepare for the time when we have to defend our liberty and independence from the Faded Empire."

In making the speech, Smith-Bennots went further, to dismiss the Indralan claims of Kalistani support for Piracy, and reiterated that Kalistan is a neutral nation, uninterested in Indralan schemes for world domination.

"We know that the arrival of Indrala's Tortoise Fleet under the thin guise of anti-piracy action is laughable, to say the least. We know that their actual goal is to re-subjugate our Nation to their hegemony and to use it against their enemies further to the North. Their escalation indicates the disrespect that have for Kalistani National Integrity and Sovereignty, and their desire to seize a key point in the waterways between three continents. And in bringing their major fleet north into our Ocean, they have clearly chosen the route of vinegar rather than Honey. We will never back down. Kalistan will remain united and strong, and we demand our rightful place among the Peace Loving and Sovereign Nations of the World."

The President also addressed recent developments in the Kalistani Navy, now that 6 Light cruisers have been added to Kalistan's proto-fleet. The President finished the speech by announcing the expulsion of the Indralan and Gaduri diplomatic Missions from Kaliburg.

"Yeah- they have 48 hours to leave the country, and they will be welcomed to return when Indrala comes to its senses,"

The President stated to wild cheering. The event ended with the singing of the "Hymn of the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan" a song which has not been publicly sung for hundreds of years, since the end of the Fourth Crisis, but which has remained popular all this time, given the ubiquitous presence of the RSMoK in Kalistani public affairs.