[quote=So Boerd]
Pasta, what do you hope to accomplish by continuing the war?
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European "Dominance." You are our enemy. Allowing you to win this war is a hit against the prestige of the new Republic. Also..the simple fact is that you guys won't win. You might have the stronger armies, but you cannot do anything if they are starving. 

Essentially, while I might not get anything 'material' of great wealth...it is a power struggle.