Matthew I dies and the Crusade begins

It is with a heavy heart that the Kingdom of Batavia announces the Death of its King, His Most Imperial Majesty, Matthew I, First of his name, Son of Phillip I, Cousin to Monty; Guardian of the faith and Breaker of Chains; Bastion of Peace and Prosperity. Royal Sovereign and Protector of Batavia, her Dominions and Colonies.

By allowing our enemies to grow strong while we attempt Diplomacy; we opened ourselves to attack. By allowing cowards to make idle threats without actions; we sinned. By allowing the blood of the unbelievers to go un-spilled, we sinned.

Because of this Sin, the Old Ones sent a clear message in dreams and whispers. The laughing never ceased, and Matthew I was no more. We have learned, and now embrace the joyous caress of our nameless Gods.

As a sign of their goodwill and our continuing Alliance, a new flag representing the New Batavia in her servitude to the Gods has been gifted from the Holy Emperor himself. His most Holy Majesty, Matthew II, Second of his name, Brother to Monty, Servant to the Old Gods; Bane of the unbeliever, Head of the Inquisition. Vanquisher of Heresy; Bastion of the faith and Scourge to alts. Royal Sovereign and Protector of Batavia, her Dominions and Colonies received the gift directly from the Imperial Court itself and couldn't have been more pleased.




Before his last breath, Matthew I foretold this from the sombrero-headed God:

You Shall eradicate heresy from our borders.

You Shall burn the heretic, kill the mutant, purge the unclean.

You Shall surrender your will to the Old Ones.

Ding Dong the Witch is Dead!

War's been talked of, war's been threatened, and now war is here. There have been opportunities for de-escalation, but the recent massive buildup of African Union military forces to attack The Syndicate has gotten to a stage where it must be addressed.

The Syndicate declares war to remove these openly hostile, outpost nations of the African Union from within striking range of its core empires.

The citizens of the great empire of King Emperor Lee are rejoicing at the wonderful news of the evil dictators death. Street parties spontaneously erupt and fireworks are set off! Today is a national holiday for us to celebrate and rejoice!

The Imperium is pleased that the newly crowed King Matthew II
Was pleased by the gift from our Holy Emperor with the hopes that the everlasting friendship between our two countries will continue.

Death to the Xeno
Burn the mutant and the Heretic

Prase the God emperor
With even in Death one serves

EO is a war warmonger! African Union is a peaceful respectful country who champions peace and respect!

Says the person that can't reach l
War lol 3 and only bark like a Frenchman complaining about his wine and not having frog lags on the forums

EO and Matthew have declared war on a peaceful president! Action needs to be taken! This is a peaceful planet!

quiet you small knob, what President's he can't attack anyone below war lvl 3, you should know sense you can't even make WAR LVL 3

This deeply disturbing news reaches me late. King Matthew I will be sorely missed, but thankfully for the citizens of the Kingdom of Batavia, Matthew II has been groomed to fill the void.

While I and my citizens have been skeptical regarding the existence of these gods, we have, after receiving this fateful tale, decided to dedicate ourselves to examine the validity of their being.

Long Live the King.

@Lee

Pokes you wif the end of my broomstick. I'm the ONLY Witch in Simcountry, and I am very much ALIVE!!! :P