(11) CATEGORY: Statement by a Character
Official Statement from the Imperator of the Empire of Yastead
People of Yaz, esteemed leaders, and citizens of the Federation, hear me now. The recent statements made by the Chancellor and Chancellor-Regent regarding our nation and the Conflict Region are nothing but a display of their lack of resolve. They talk of diplomacy and caution, but their words serve only as a sign of their weakness. The Federation’s willingness to “compromise” with those who may threaten them is not a display of diplomacy; it is an admission of their inability to handle the realities of the world.
The Yaz people have shown time and again that we are a powerful and resilient nation. Our strength lies in our unity, our determination, and our unwavering loyalty to our homeland. The Federation’s attempts to paint us as aggressors are nothing but a feeble attempt to distract from their own internal failures.
As for the baseless allegations of arming the Corlaani rebels, let me be unequivocally clear. We have no need to involve ourselves in the internal affairs of others. Our focus is on our nation’s prosperity and progress. We have no desire to meddle in conflicts that do not concern us.
If the Federation seeks peace, then it must show strength, not weakness. It must respect the sovereignty of other nations, including ours. The Federation should look within its borders and address its own issues before pointing fingers at others.
We stand ready to defend our nation and our people from any threat, be it from internal unrest or external interference. Let it be known that any attempt to undermine our sovereignty or tarnish our reputation will be met with unwavering resistance.
The Yaz people will not be swayed by the Federation’s empty rhetoric. We will continue to build a prosperous nation and protect our borders from any threat. The Federation’s attempts to engage in talks will not deter us from our path of progress and unity. We will prevail, and our strength will shine as a beacon of hope for our people."