Though peace has been attempted, with discussion dragging on through several nights, no peace has been achieved between HJE and our Republic. Tonight Hallow soldiers violated our northern border and crossed into our lands, going as far south as Kaiserinstadt and Vindobona Station after being told they were in SPQR territory and told to leave. When confronted again they stated "link".

It is due to these events that we were left with no choice but to declare martial law for the safety of our Republic. We are surrounded to the north and south, betrayed by our own neutrality. Your nations very name comes from a Roman leader, a Roman citizen. We share a common legacy and a common future, so long as we stand together.

I, Proconsul and Princeps of S.P.Q.R, hereby invoke the Treaty of Westmore with the Grand Duchy of Varkonia, calling for military aid under Article 3 to push back against perceived threats of the HJE and the state of Hallow.

Ave Roma! Ave Varkonia! Ave Victoria!