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SUBJECT: Federal Defense Union State Of Affairs
ORIGIN: The Office of Federation Navy Admiral of the Fleet, Anteson Ranchel
LOCATION: Algogille XIII - Federation Navy Testing Facilities


Ladies and Gentlemen of the Federal Defense Union,

Today the Federation stands tall. Early this morning, news of the FDU's successful efforts to retake Ladistier reached my office.

I cannot help but express my elation, and most profound gratitude for the efforts of each and every one of our service personnel after hearing the news that the Gallente Federation now holds every system within the Caldari-Gallente Theater. This success is a shining example of the strength of the Federal people, and our dedication to ensuring the continued prosperity and success of our great nation's principles and values.

However, I will stress that the words of a great woman, a former president of the people, must also echo through the hearts and minds of Federal Citizens everywhere:

"The Federation is not a defined region of space, of planets, of mountains, rivers, or woods. It is a vision."
- Former President of the Gallente Federation, Arlette Villers.

That vision is what drives our people, our armed forces, and our objectives both economic, and military. The core and heart of that vision and the fire for it that burns within us all, must continue to beat in tune with the heart of every Federal Citizen across the cluster.

Despite the victory that is proclaimed today, we must never lose sight of the fact that we are still at war. We must continue to be vigilant, and we must continue to remain alert and aware of the Caldari threat to those values we hold so close to our hearts.

As Commanding Officer of the Federation Navy and Admiral of the Fleet, I offer my most sincere gratitude and respect to every one of our service personnel, and every pilot of the FDU for your continued efforts and bravery on the field of battle.

We must remember however, that we are engaged in this war not by choice, but by the will to protect our people and the founding principles of the Federation from an unprovoked attack by the Caldari. As such, I will conclude this address with a second quote that I have personally always held close to my own heart.

"The laws of the Federation were written for the good of the many. Not the good of the Gallente nor the good of the Caldari. Hopefully, we can help them remember this."
- Gallente Senator Fronte Belliare, Senate session 23154/T3782.

With the most sincere respect and gratitude,

Anteson Ranchel
Admiral of the Fleet
Federation Navy
Gallente Federation

We will continue to sustain vigilance and challenge the State wherever they may be. Our pilots are motivated and are ready to bring freedom to those that have none.

Texcoyo
Luminaire General, FDU
Quantum Cats Syndicate Grandmaster

The spectacular performance of the FDU has made it clear to all in the Cluster that the Federation will not be bowed before the forces of tyranny and oppression. Tibus Heth's dictatorship has been dealt a blow today, but his reactionary vision of the centralized control of power must be destroyed completely if the free peoples of the Federation and Cluster stand a chance of resting.

I have been honored to be able to serve with the fine men and women of the Federal Defense Union for most of this past year, and have been amazed by their ability to put aside differences of opinion and background to fight together and achieve our goals, the liberation of all systems within the warzone. It truly is a privilege to be able to fly alongside them, and I hope to continue doing so for the foreseeable future.

Good hunting, pilots, and congratulations, you deserve it!

I can safely say we're just proud for the opportunity to fight for our convictions and to represent the Federation in it's fight against opression.

Fellow liberators, I salute you.

Funny how the "freedom fighters", who by all means were already free, wish to assimilate an entire people against there will. Sounds all too familiar if you ask me.

YEAH BABY, now we need to keep it ours for a few more days until we get the medal for war victory. DEF PLEX.

Something inside me makes me wish I was still out there with you guys. Alas, that's not to be. Congratulations all the same. This might be a platform for peace talks, but given the Caldari Providence Directorate didn't take the initiative for an end to a war back in their victory in 111, I doubt it.

Press Release: Covert Intervention Alliance Makes statements in response to the Federal Defense Union Address

11 January, Old Man Star fell. Thanks to You.

"The Old Man Star system was a Caldari Bastion of their forces and symbolic of their power, for years a blight on Gallente Federation sovereignty, and we finally broke it like we have broken the Caldari will to defend what they have left."

"Billions of citizens were liberated from their oppressive business tribunal overlords overnight. What few Caldari loyal forces were left were reduced to skulking in the shadows of adjacent systems running small guerrilla attacks to slow reinforcements moving in."

"Fractures within the Caldari side started months ago, our forces successfully inserting spies into their leadership and trusted ranks, negotiations in smoky rooms with trade suppliers to reduce the supplies available, and finally introducing a set of complex evolving viruses into the Caldari hyper-net to cause their forces to no longer be able to use EWAR systems by their own Navy. no longer supported by large compliments of passive attackers who captured sites at little to no risk and is now culminating in a final battle. 11 January will forever be known as "Liberators Day" in tribute to those forces who gave freedom to those who could not."

"Our team salutes those who trusted us, allowed us to take part in the successful operations, and even followed occasionally when we led. To us, the Gallente Militia in its current form will be remembered as a great team. We hope to continue finding success and share the struggle to defend freedom long into the future"
-John Vanus

The only hypocrisy contained in my statement was the one I've pointed out. If you feel the need to comment that with further ad hominem attacks do go on, I've allocated five minutes of my time just for you coming afternoon.
As far as defeat goes: We're not done yet.

Citizens of Black Rise, we have not abandoned you. Even now we are fighting back, even now we are retaking our systems. We will drive the sword of retribution through the heart of the enemy and free those that have been occupied.

We Will Return

Lt Colonel Aquila Shadow
State Protectorate