[center][h2][color=Purple][b]The Kingdom of Soroya
1906[/b][/color][/h2][/center]

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[b]The Cost of War[/b]

The people silently watched as Prime Minister Kevin Notles stood on a podium. His face full of glee and a younger look on his face. After nearly two years in colonial conflict with the Anvegadian forces the chances of winning were not the best for Soroya. However, strategic planning and Anvegadian hesitance had won the day.

“It is an honor to say that as of today, July 3rd 1906, that we have officially defeated the Anvegadian troops in Soroyan Faresia. After a long and bloody campaign we had pushed them out of Kedris, killing nearly 12,000 of their forces and capturing close to 40,000. Soon enough their only remaining army was surrounded in the port city of Anor, low on food and supplies. It was then when they surrendered to Soroyan forces and peace was made.

I hope this comes as a message to those who doubted Soroya’s presences and strength. The enemies that lurk in the shadows waiting for a moment to topple our grand Empire. Unfortunately for them, that was not today. Today we look to the future. A future with a strong Soroya. A strong Varius. A strong Sociatatem.

It was not without its loss however. The dead must be mourned and remembered. So remember this, they died for Soroyan honor. An honor intact to this day. They did not die in vain. Peace be with you. Peace be with all of us.”

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[i]President Kevin Notles, Circa 1906[/i][/center]

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[b]The Scramble of Vakellia[/b]

After much political debate within the country in itself, Prime Minister Kevin Notles had officially approved a colonial expedition into the Vakellian Continent. The lands are ripe for the taking, and the Soroyan government had full intention to exploit that the best they could. Some expressed joy and feelings of nationalism at the idea of an empire spanning five continents, others expressed worries that we spread our Empire thin. Even after the recent success against Anvegad, people worried that it may not be the same a second time.

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[b]Message to Kelric[/b]

[i]Dear King Marina van der Deun,

It hurts me dearly that we had to surrender territory to the aggressor Mille-Sessau. A notion that I fully understand you were not fond of. After much thought I have decided it might be best to help you expand your political influence inside of Varius by offering nearly 20 Billion GNP to use at your discretion. Though I feel that it would be best used for colonial territory.

With sincere regards,
	Prime Minister Kevin Notles[/i]