February 4405
An emergency session of the Veche as well as The Grand Council, gathered to pass a funding measure to fund the railway project started by Ggliarch Vladan Zima as well as the presence of Deltarian troops to guard the construction sites of this railway and the borders of the Katonid Khanate. The last stop on the line is approximately 3 kilometres from the current front line in the war. Deltarian troops have been ordered not to engage unless Northern Khaganate troops cross the border and attack a Deltarian garrisoned border town. This means that should Northern Khaganate forces make a breakthrough they would be able to occupy a small region of the steppe unopposed but proceeding any further would result in retaliation.
Minister of Defence Daniela Rázusová gave the leadership of the Northern Khaganate and by extension Vanuku a stern warning not to attempt conquest should they prevail against Katona's forces.
This is not our fight, however, Deltaria will ensure its border remains secure and that the recently started railway project can continue unhindered. Only when there is a guarantee of these conditions will Deltarian troops withdraw from their positions. Deltarian troops will not take part in the conflict however if the troops of the Northern Khaganate hinder Deltarian interests, they will be driven back with force. We suggest the Vanukans stay out of this conflict as well. There will be severe consequences if these conditions are breached.
No official figures have been released as to the number of Deltarian troops crossing into Katonid territory, however, estimates seem to come to a consensus that such a force would be enough to fight off the forces of the Northern Khaganate if they attacked but are not in any way an overwhelming force.