War Address

Purpose

A declaration of war by the Magyari, leader of Red Swan, against Toll Booth in Test Theater.

Document Structure

Publication Status

Forum

The speech was recorded live for the company's members and then posted on the common forum for all to see.

Legal status

Red Swan

The recording remains in the archives, but because of its politically upsetting contents is not often cited by other companies for the prescient it set, nor by future Red Swan CEOs.

Historical Details

Public Reaction

Toll Booth

While not totally surprised, enemy leadership was surprised at the speed, and moreover the heavy-handedness, at which Red Swan persecuted the war.

Red Swan Members

The CEO clearly stated the objectives and terms of the conflict for his pilots who followed to the letter.

Legacy

Conquest of Fortunado

Normally, such declarations of war have been used to establish the legitimacy of military actions, invoke inter-rival laws and customs of warfare.
Controversially, however, the former spy master had astuted that Red Swan simply needed the resources of Fortunado in order to remain on top. While their may have been political grievances for doing so, he focused almost purely on economic reasons in his speech.

Term

War of Fortunes

The war address initiated the start of a grueling multi-month campaign through an underclocked Fortunado under Booth control. It ended with the final stand of Sanctuary which transferred over the Red Swan control.

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War Address

Justice is not the theme of this speech.
We must face a harsh reality. Boston had come--and left us destitute...Who is right and who is wrong doesn’t matter: if we do not invade Fortunado, someone else will--and they'll enjoy the kind of wealth that we once had, while we wallow in wrenching poverty.
Let us not be daunted. You must be willing to blitzkrieg our enemies who outnumber us 3:1. They can afford to be lazy and stupid. They might think they can withstand us, but we know better.
This night, we invade. I will not bother with expressing grievances or demonizing Toll Booth. We are doing this because we need Fortunado's moons for ourselves. They have found themselves in an unenviable position: several missteps have alienated them from their allies, many of whom they are now skirmishing from other directions.
Before we depart:

Participation will be the basis for spoils.

Move as much assets as you can in 2 - 3 trips.

Awarful Coalition will not be apart of this campaign.

Siege doctrine will be the name of the game, so begin training now.

We are considering hiring mercenaries to harass isolated units. Volunteers will also be accepted.

For those without heavy utilities, subcaps will be arranged for quick attacks.

Other doctrines will NOT be tolerated.

Augmentations will be available on contract for those who think they need them.
Every node, be on route. Our goal now is to get to the staging areas and commence the siegeworks. This will be a long war.

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Type

Decree, Governmental

Medium

Digital Recording, Audio

Location

Bhulok

Authors

• Magyari