Utanian Diplomatic Relations Ministry,
Utan Krysaror, United Democratic Republic of Utania.
From:
Delenn Miri, 3rd Baroness Minbar,
KSZ ambassador to Utania.
on behalf of His Royal Majesty, King Bruno II vun Q'Leist
September 27th, 300 AP.
On behalf of His Royal Majesty, King Bruno II, I bid greetings to the
United Democratic Republic of Utania.
It has been brought to our attention here at the Zartanian embassy that there has been
a riot recently outside the UNVCOCN mission in Luka regarding a supposed UNV communication
that was recently published in Zeitgeist magazine. As you undoubtedly know, the Greater
Zartanian Empire is an active member of the UNVCOCN. Having been supporters of the Utanian
government from its inception, we are understandably disappointed in the recent riots,
especially given that the authenticity of the UNV message has not even been verified.
In fact, the validity of the message is somewhat in doubt for one major reason: if the
UNV were to attempt to reassert its central control over Utania, it would have to be the
UNVCOCN that carried out such a mandate. The two most active members of the UNVCOCN, and
therefore the ones that would have to supply the majority of the forces used in such an
action, are Whitlam and Zartania. These two governments just fought a conflict last year over
the territory that is now Utania in order to free it from the grips of a dictatorship that
was abusing its power. I can assure you that the Zartanian Royal Government has no intention
of reasserting its military predominance in this country as long as it feels no direct threat.
With some level of confidence, I believe I may also assert that the Federal Republic of
Whitlam has similar feelings on the subject. So if the two primary powers that would be
involved in such a UNV take-over are not willing to exercise the requisite power, why is such
validity being given to this message?
It is the opinion of several officials in the Royal Zartanian Government, especially
in the Sixth Ministry, that the UNV communiqué is actually a fabrication released by one of
the parties currently seeking the presidency in the upcoming elections. The Utanian people
should take a long, hard look at the situation, and ask themselves this question: who has the
most to profit by stirring up popular opposition to the UNV?
Please also be aware that while we recognize that the Utanian people have a right under
Utanian law to protest their injustices, we will not stand idly by if Zartanian citizens or
property are harmed by such protests. The Greater Zartanian Empire has eleven citizens on the
UNVCOCN staff in Luka. If such riots erupt again, and Zartanian citizens are injured or
otherwise harmed, we will hold the appropriate people and institutions responsible, and
justice will be served. This is not meant as a threat, simply as a warning and a reminder.
Again, we urge the Utanian people to carefully consider all of the facts, and all of the
various facets of this issue before reaching a conclusion.
May Honor and Glory grace the United Democratic Republic of Utania for Eternity.
Delenn Miri, 3rd Baroness Minbar
KSZ ambassador to Utania
on behalf of His Royal Majesty, King Bruno II vun Q'Leist