The Declaration of Empire

The Declaration of Empire was made in front of the new Server Senate, in The Republic of Aquila on 26th March. In the speech Ralph reformed The Republic of Aquila into The Aquilan Empire, renaming himself Emperor Mole:

''I have studied the auguries, I have watched the stars and, there is much strife afoot. I visited the cave in the mountains where a strange oracle told me this:''

Faith in men destroyed, walls chambered high Reckoning is upon, alliance in the veil Your teachings falter The sphere of life shifts in the balance As the draught grows stronger And the bonds solidify like stone The forges below are lit Unto the anvil of war, the fire burns

''This prophecy worries me I am sure that in no less than a week, our peaceful coexistence will be uprooted in terror and war. Spears shall be shaken, Shields shall be splintered. We will be thrown headfirst into utter and complete turmoil. To that effect, in order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Aquilan Empire! For a safe and secure society. The meeting is adjourned.''