06-03-2025, 09:09 PM
The Emperor steps out of his car, flanked on both sides by loyal protectors of the Imperial Guard. While rarely seen in public, Emperor Slavko stepped into the Villamor Palace with clear confidence. Once inside, he slowly walked to the large conference room in the palace, impressed by the glamorous palace of the Egelian king. Besides him was his most trusted confidant, Duke Gaiseric of Akigo, who has advised him in matters of state for the past two years. He entered the large conference room with his imperial uniform, stepping inside as the conference was already ongoing. For a second, the room went silent as the name of his majesty was announced. He took his seat, as discussions continued. After some time, the Emperor himself motioned to speak:
Emperor Slavko I of House von Thaller
Emperor Slavko I of House von Thaller
Quote:Excelencies, representatives, friends. Let me begin by thanking our Egelian hosts for this conference, which might issue in a new period of international cooperation. We have heard a great deal today from a variety of nations from across Terra. Good points have been made, questions raised, visions shared. I would like to explain to you the vision of our Grand Empire. As history has taught us, extremism and conflict looms over every nation as a cloud. When the rain and thunder comes at us, we are incapable of stopping that force of nature from bringing down its wrath. In recent years, we have seen extremism throughout Terra. Not just from the far-right, but certainly also from the far-left. Sacred institutions have been bent and broken, and what has it left us? All i see is a broken world, eager to find purpose and peace. But as this conference has told us so far, just the will for peace is not enough.
I hear nations like Extea pleading for help, hoping that their people might be saved from their suffering. While our Empire is willing to aid and aleviate the greatest suffering, we believe the government of Extea should do what it can to prove to us, to Terra, that it is worthy of all other support. Rogue regimes like the occupiers of Quanzar and Alaria hold grand speeches in this chamber about their desire to reenter the international community but at the same time call for the deportation of 500.000 innocent refugees. Where is the compassion? Where is humanity? My government will warn this regime that if it seeks to harm innocent refugees, we shall enact sanctions on its new and illegitimate government and do what we can to protect innocent lifes.
And then there is the likes of Kalistan and Luthori. Two nations that once swore to break down imperialist powers, just to become one themselves. Let me remind my colleagues that Luthori has so far attempted a invasion on its own continent, which has failed. Kalistan in turn has allowed itself to be corrupted by its own grandeur. Policies of old shall not bring peace, we must come with fresh ideas, a new vision for the future of Terra. Therefor the Grand Empire would like to echo the words of our Dorvish friends, we must reastablish a world congress to serve as arbiter in world affairs. But it must not be a congress of old, it must be a new congress. One that has the power to act when needed, but balance to ensure fair treatment of all. We therefor thank the representative from South Dovani for bringing up this point. We must make sure any new world congress has serious guarentees and protections for every nation on terra, not just the major powers.
Lastly, let me express a personal committment to Terra. I will do whatever i can to ensure that Deltaria reminds its past and looks into the future with dignity and a understanding of what went wrong. We will focus on peacefull and equall cooperation on the Majatran continent, with SOMECO being the first step to achieving this goal. Our Empire will work with international partners and i will personally pledge to you, fellow representatives of the world, that we will be a just and gentle power. A power dedicated to diversity and peace. In this spirit, i announce that Deltaria will introduce a policy of birthright citizenship, with any person born on Deltarian soil to automatically become one of its citizens. Our people are a diverse people, with Akigans, Dorons, Ushalanders, Daralians and Alazinders amongst others living peacefully side by side. Let us do so internationally as well. Let us come together and work for a better Terra