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[h2][color=red][b]The Imperium of Hiron[/b][/color][/h2][/center]

[u][b]An Imperium and a Republic[/b][/u]

The Hironese Ambassador in Kalpia, Takami Ryutsuo, laughed cordially at a joke given by some rich Kalpian plutocrat as the man sipped Veletian wine and pulled his trophy wife against his body. It was one of many parties in Kalpia organized by the Imperium in the past month, in an attempt to shore up relations between the two nations. Primarily, it was just how the corrupt got together and made their deals, and it was how the Imperium and Kalpia decided to become closer friends.

Halfway in a drunken stupor the next day, yet still managing to keep his composure, Takami announced to a small group of reporters, "Today marks the beginning of a much deeper relationship between the Republic of Kalpia and the Imperium of Hiron. Even in the face of such economic adversity as is present here in Kalpia, we can look forward to the future with hope that the Imperium and the Republic shall work much more closely than before, to the benefit of both nations and its peoples!"

One of the reporters decided to pipe up with a question, "Mr. Ambassador, can you elucidate on that statement? How exactly are the Imperium and Kalpia now closer?"

Considering the reporter's words for a moment, the Ambassador replied, "The Imperium and the Republic now recognize each other as mutually beneficial friends. Our interests are aligned in many regards. I am not at liberty to tell you what those interests are, but I invite you to ponder and look at a map. That is all, thank you!" The ambassador returned to his office, satisfied that his job was done.

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The Imperium of Hiron holds a series of parties in Kalpia, its diplomats schmoozing with the upper, political class of Kalpia, which are known to make deals in backrooms.[/hider]