There's a ton of stuff going down and I'd just like to elaborate on our alliance with Mir. The alliance says:

1. Both nations agree that when requested and if able, they will aid the other in defense of their lands and towns.

1.1 - Exception 1. Neither party is required to defend the other if they have other conflicting treaties or alliances.

1.2 - Exception 2. Neither party is required to defend the other if they believe that to defend would lead to certain catastrophic loss.

Volterra falls into the categories of both Exception 1 and Exception 2, so we will not be getting involved as a nation. Although we can't force anyone to comply with our national directive, as this is a game, we will impose a penalty on anyone who attempts to fight.

Volterra will remain neutral in this matter. We will not support either Mir or the GNA in the war effort. Best of luck to both sides, I'll keep the popcorn warm.