An elder man, of stately appearance, with heavy spectacles and a long and thick moustache rises, bows to Precentor Chase and then addresses the chamber:
"Honoured Ambassadors, I am Pytor Rickirk, nominated representative of the interim government of the reborn Principality of Rasalhague. I too must thank the various states that have raised their voices in support of our tiny nation.
However, we must reserve our greatest thanks and honour for the Dragon Throne. I would like to announce that from midnight tonight, the Principality of Rasalhague and the Draconis Combine are observing an official truce, as Coordinator Kurita has recognised our claims unconditionally.
Though I believed for many years that I would never utter such words regarding a Kurita, we must count the Dragon as a friend of Rasalhague, for his actions and continued forthright communications with our government.
However, due to fierce fighting between members of the Scandinavian People’s Army and the Internal Security Force, we, along with the Combine, request Peacekeepers. We are of the opinion that perhaps the Oberon Confederation is best placed for such action, and that its neutral position as a non-combatant in the current war lends the Confederation an air of legitimacy as a Peacekeeper.
I thankyou on behalf of my people and welcome also the new Federal Republic of Andurien and Canopus into the interstellar community. May both of our realms prosper.
Bowing first to the Canopian/Andurien delegation, Rickirk then turns and bows more deeply still to the Combine delegation.