<span style="font-weight: bold">January 1st, 1946<br/>Schickunstein, Capital of the Empire of Karlsland</span><br/><br/>Light snow fell on the parade grounds below Wolk Vankompf the III as he surveyed the graduates of the Strike Hexe Academy. They all stood straight and proud in their dress uniform(see NS if interested), seeming not budging an inch. Their polished insignias and well pressed uniforms were wore proudly by the students that dawned them. Four seven grueling years of training, classes, and mock combat, they have finally completed their first step in becoming a true member of the Strike Hexe branch. For they never are considered full members, until they have survived their first military campaign. None the less, the Chancellor could not help but feel proud of all these young women and men for becoming such strong soldiers. He sighed and began to speak.<br/><br/>"Today, I speak to you, not as your Chancellor, not as your Leader, but as a fellow comrade in arms! I too once stood among your ranks during the days my great father repelled the cruel invaders of the east and forged our new territories in the east. And I become a full member when I lead my own squad to many victories, but suffered plenty of losses as well. War is a sobering experience for the strong like you and eye. Unlike many, we think clearer, the world suddenly makes sense, all in a fraction of a second when step onto that front line. But when you do take those first steps and later lead our great nation's forces in your campaign, I want all of you to think on this moment and what I am about to say, for this is where you shall draw your true strength for the nation! Fight not for the government! Fight not for your generals, your ideals, your beliefs, or even your Chancellor. Fight for your homeland! Fight for your family! And most of all fight for the very country from which you came from! Go forth! Bring glory and honor for The Empire of Karlsland! Salute!"<br/><br/>Immediately, both the soldiers and the Chancellor turned 45 degrees sharply, facing the large waving flag blowing in the cold wind over the parade ground. There right arm crossed their chest while the left remained still with the right hand in a closed fist resting upon their heart. At that moment, The Empire of Karlsland's national anthem began to play from the band present there.<br/><br/>Hours later, the Chancellor quietly sat in his office in the Governmental Citadel and began to read through some paperwork. Suddenly there was a knock on the door, though the Chancellor seemed not to be too surprised.<br/><br/>"Come in Severfer General Luaft." he casually said, slowly looking up from his paperwork. The door opened to reveal a man to be in his late 50s with brownish grey hair and icy blue eyes. He quickly saluted, then approached the Chancellor's desk.<br/><br/>"My Chancellor, I've just recieved a report from Admiral Konfer. The 1st Expeditionary Force is arriving at the Fortuna-Anoiwan islands after their long journey. The 2nd Expeditionary Force is also beginning to near the waters around the Sultanate of Bhuj'eruba. If both missions are a success, we will have quite the edge both militarily and economically. "<br/><br/>The Chancellor simply nodded in agreement. "Good, good. I do hope they are successful."<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Meanwhile, in Fortuna-Anoiwan waters near the capital island of Ahta-matoi</span><br/><br/>A massive Karlsland Class ship steamed towards the the harbor of the capital. It was only accompanied by one single Farstander Class ship. The rest of the much larger task force had remained ten miles behind. This was both showing great force, but one that does not intend any hostility. Admiral Konfer watched as the island's shore came into view from the bridge, arms cross behind his back. His mission was simple:<br/>Establish diplomatic relationship with the island nation of Fortuna-Anoiwan and negotiate an agreement that allows both the Luffkarvor and the Severfer Macht to establish a presence in the area in order to secure Karlslandic assets. The use of force is authorize if the nation becomes hostile towards the naval task force in anyway.<br/><br/>The Admiral had always been an adventurer of sorts and saw this new and potentially strange land as the source of anther one. He had seen manly places in the world, but had yet to visit the infamous isles that had won their shaky independence. He pondered that at the face of it, they would be hostile, as not to have another oppressor from foreign lands come again, but at the same time, he hopped they would be smart enough to realize how good of a deal the Chancellor had prepared. Either way, his eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming encounter.