The Gotenite annexation destroyed months of good relations and an encroaching sense of political unity between Augusta and Gensokyo. Both parties played an important role in this, although both parties were acting in their own self-interests in a way that I cannot blame.

The imminent descent into war was a natural escalation of the situation. Even though ISIS was, before the entire incident, friendly with both Gensokyo and Augusta (I can say that we truly tried our best to discourage the annexation of Goten, fearing that it would rip the region apart), the escalation of the situation forced a divide between the two nations, and then, due to alliances and friendships, a whole smorgasbord of allies got involved behind the two main actors.

Since war seems imminent, ISIS must choose on what side of the divide it sits on. We never wanted to fight Gensokyo or Augusta, preferring a policy of being friendly with the other states in the region. The escalation into war forces our hand, however, and we cannot stand back and refuse to get involved while two nations with whom we have been friendly with duke it out in our backyard.

It's for this reason that I'm declaring ISIS's official support for the Augustan conglomerate, and pledging our military intervention in the case that Augusta or its direct allies fall under attack.

No matter what, we cannot turn our backs on Augusta after everything they've done for ISIS during its one year of existence. While we've tried to mend the wounds with the HKE, we cannot abandon Augusta for them.

To Screename: I'm sorry it came to this. I understand why Gensokyo is doing what they are, I hope you understand why we're doing what we are. It's the only choice.

ISIS will stand by Augusta in its recognition for the 12 months of friendship and support. We must pay back our debts, and support those who are closest to us.

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