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📮 THE U.S. DISPATCH

Thessara · 2026-07-14T16:43:59+00:00

The @POTUS Official Communication Dispatch Welcome to the official dispatch channel for the President of the United States of Thessara. This space serves as an open line of communication between the administration and the public. Direct Presidential Updates: Messages written directly by President Sterling will be signed with his initials (-FS). Administration Updates: All other responses and policy clarifications will be provided by the Chief of Communications on behalf of the government, Fiona Baker. Press-Style Q&A: Your questions will be treated as if raised by your local newspapers. We will address them with the same gravity, detail, and official standing as a formal press inquiry. Please feel free to leave your questions and thoughts below. We will be actively monitoring this thread and addressing your inquiries as we go.

Thessara

President Fred Sterling delivered his first direct response to InCom today, dismissing the corporation’s attempt to establish an independent security relationship with Tejas and warning that foreign actors would not be permitted to treat individual Thessaran states as separate sovereign entities. Speaking briefly outside Liberty House, Sterling stopped short of announcing immediate retaliatory measures, but made clear that Thessarapolis regarded InCom’s approach to Tejas as both politically inappropriate and constitutionally irrelevant. “Apparently there is some confusion abroad regarding the political geography of the United States,” Sterling said. “Tejas is not a foreign country.”

The President stressed that Thessara remained open to legitimate international assistance against the Afflicted, particularly humanitarian aid, medical supplies, engineering support and logistical resources, but insisted that any foreign involvement would have to pass through established federal channels. He was considerably sharper when asked about InCom’s decision to approach Tejas directly rather than the federal government. “What we are not going to do is establish a precedent in which every corporation with a security division and a letterhead decides that it may conduct its own foreign policy with individual Thessaran states,” Sterling said, adding that if InCom genuinely wished to assist the people of Tejas, “there are telephones in Thessarapolis.”

Sterling appeared almost amused when pressed on whether InCom’s growing international profile had earned it the right to deal directly with Tejan authorities. “I understand InCom has developed a rather generous conception of its own international importance. That is their prerogative. It does not alter our Constitution.” He rejected claims that the federal government intended to obstruct humanitarian relief, saying civilian assistance would be welcomed so long as it was coordinated through the appropriate institutions, but drew a clear line at armed personnel or privately negotiated security arrangements. “There will be no privately negotiated foreign military presence operating inside a state of this Union,” Sterling said.

Asked whether his remarks amounted to a warning, the President said the matter was simpler than that. “If their intention is to help people fighting the Afflicted, then they will find the United States remarkably easy to cooperate with. If their intention is something else, then I would strongly recommend that they become considerably more familiar with the country they are involving themselves in.” When a reporter asked whether that constituted a threat, Sterling replied that it did not, describing it instead as “advice.”

Before returning to Liberty House, Sterling offered one final remark that immediately began circulating across Thessaran political circles. “Companies sometimes become very successful and begin confusing commercial reach with sovereignty,” he said. “Nations tend to correct that misunderstanding eventually.” The President took no further questions.

@Rilicon

Thessara

Statement on the Government of Nordstjerne’s Declaration of Solidarity in International Affairs

The Government of the United States of Thessara has received and reviewed the statement issued by Nordstjerne’s Parliamentary Committee on Global Relations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thessara welcomes Nordstjerne’s reaffirmation of its bilateral relationship with the United States, including its commitment to continued trade, military cooperation and the Nordo-Thessaran Visitors’ Program. These ties have been built over years of sustained cooperation and remain important to both governments. Thessarapolis likewise recognizes Nordstjerne’s expressed hope that conditions within Tejas stabilize and that ordinary life in affected communities can return to normal as quickly as possible. The federal government shares that objective and continues to regard the protection of civilians, restoration of public services and preservation of constitutional order as its immediate priorities.

The Government must, however, respond directly to Nordstjerne’s characterization of recent domestic policy. Thessara respects the right of its allies to express concern and does not regard disagreement between friendly governments as hostility, but it rejects the suggestion that the federal government’s policies can accurately be reduced to “suppression.” The measures currently under dispute within Thessara are being contested through the political, judicial and constitutional institutions of the United States, and the disagreement surrounding Tejas remains a domestic constitutional matter between a state government and the federal authority to which it belongs. Nordstjerne is free to criticize decisions taken by the Sterling administration, just as Thessara remains free to defend those decisions, but the Government asks its partners to distinguish between legitimate criticism of federal policy and language that may inadvertently imply that Thessara’s internal constitutional dispute constitutes a conflict between separate sovereign states.

Thessarapolis particularly appreciates Nordstjerne’s decision to maintain its support for the federal government while voicing these concerns openly. The United States has never expected friendship to require silence. Mature alliances are capable of accommodating disagreement without abandoning cooperation, and the Government would prefer a candid Jernean partner to an uncertain one. President Sterling’s administration therefore has no intention of retaliating diplomatically or economically against Nordstjerne for the statement issued by its Parliament. Existing bilateral channels will remain open, military and commercial cooperation will continue in accordance with existing agreements, and Thessaran officials are prepared to discuss Nordstjerne’s concerns directly rather than conduct an increasingly public argument between two governments whose broader strategic interests remain closely aligned.

The Government has also taken note of Nordstjerne’s decision to revoke the full integration of Jernean embassies, return its SOVSTAR assessment to its baseline level and restore tariffs on imported goods to zero percent. Thessara regards these as sovereign administrative decisions of the Jernean government and does not interpret them, by themselves, as a deterioration of bilateral relations. The Department of State will seek clarification where necessary regarding their practical effect on diplomatic operations, while Thessaran trade authorities will continue to operate under the bilateral arrangements presently in force. Nordstjerne’s wider humanitarian and refugee initiatives are likewise matters for its own government, and Thessara welcomes any humanitarian effort conducted transparently and in accordance with the laws and territorial authority of the states in which such assistance is offered.

Regarding Tejas, the position of the United States remains unchanged. Tejas is a constituent state of the United States of Thessara. Its people are Thessaran citizens, its institutions remain part of the federal constitutional order, and the present confrontation, however serious, does not alter that fact. Thessarapolis continues to pursue the restoration of normal governance while maintaining practical cooperation with Tejan authorities wherever civilian safety requires it. The federal government welcomes Nordstjerne’s desire to see the crisis resolved peacefully, but it asks all foreign partners to avoid actions or declarations that could unintentionally harden positions inside the state at a moment when restraint remains necessary.

“Nordstjerne has been, and remains, a friend of the United States,” the Office of the President said in its closing statement. “Friends are permitted to disagree. They are also expected to speak to one another plainly. Thessara has heard Nordstjerne’s concerns, Nordstjerne has heard ours, and neither disagreement nor criticism alters the fact that our governments have substantially more reasons to continue working together than to allow one dispute to define the relationship.”

The United States of Thessara therefore considers the Jernean statement a matter of serious but manageable diplomatic disagreement and will continue engagement with Nordstjerne through established channels while maintaining its existing position regarding Tejas and the authority of the federal government.

@Nordstjerne

Thessara

Statement on the Proposed Diffusion Discussions

The Government of the United States of Thessara has reviewed the proposal issued by the Democratic Republic of Rilicon calling for an international meeting of world leaders under the framework of the proposed Diffusion Discussions, as well as the subsequent offer by the Kingdom of Javnia to host and facilitate those talks. The United States welcomes Rilicon’s effort to create a serious forum for direct communication at a time when several governments are simultaneously facing political, security, economic and scientific pressures. Thessara agrees with the central premise behind the proposal: periods of elevated international tension are precisely when governments must maintain channels for communication, clarification and de-escalation rather than allow misunderstanding, assumption or public rhetoric to substitute for diplomacy.

The United States of Thessara therefore accepts Rilicon’s invitation to participate in the Diffusion Discussions and is prepared to send an official delegation once the final agenda, schedule and hosting arrangements are confirmed. Thessarapolis also acknowledges the Kingdom of Javnia’s offer to organize the proceedings and considers its proposed twenty-four-hour discussion cycle, written summaries and defined participation requirements to be a practical starting framework. A structured format is preferable to an open-ended conference in which issues remain unresolved simply because governments stop participating, and the United States would support a process that produces clear records of agreement, disagreement and outstanding questions without attempting to manufacture consensus where none exists.

The Government does, however, believe that some distinction will be necessary between matters that are properly international in character and those that remain within the constitutional jurisdiction of individual states. The proposed discussion of internal political events may be useful where domestic developments create direct cross-border humanitarian, security or economic consequences, but Thessara will not support any mechanism through which participating governments collectively adjudicate the legitimacy of another country’s internal constitutional disputes. The situation in Tejas, for example, is a serious and deteriorating political confrontation within the United States of Thessara, and its international consequences may reasonably be discussed where they affect trade, humanitarian assistance, foreign personnel or regional stability. The constitutional relationship between Tejas and the federal government, however, remains a domestic Thessaran matter and will not be submitted to international determination.

The United States considers several of the proposed agenda items particularly important. The recurrence and prevention of the Lazarus Virus warrants international coordination because biological threats do not respect borders. Likewise, unidentified non-state actors conducting cyberattacks, unauthorized military activity, unexplained radio transmissions or other hostile operations present a direct challenge to state sovereignty and international stability. Thessara also supports substantive discussion on industrial safety, environmental standards, trade regulations and space exploration, provided that such talks are aimed at exchanging standards and building workable international arrangements rather than imposing uniform domestic systems on governments with significantly different economic and political structures.

Thessarapolis will additionally propose that the final agenda include sovereign non-interference, the legal status and conduct of transnational corporate or quasi-state entities, protection of international trade routes during domestic crises, humanitarian access during internal emergencies, and standards governing foreign security personnel operating inside another sovereign state. Recent international events have demonstrated that the distinction between corporation, private military actor, autonomous territory and sovereign government can become increasingly unclear, and the United States believes that governments would benefit from establishing common expectations before future disputes become crises. Thessara also believes that any discussion of global commerce should address continuity of trade during political emergencies so that civilian populations are not unnecessarily harmed by disruptions unrelated to commercial activity.

The Government further welcomes Rilicon’s decision not to demand control of the conference it proposed. A meeting intended to lower international tensions will benefit from being treated as a shared diplomatic process rather than the instrument of any single government. Should Javnia ultimately host the conference, Thessara expects the Kingdom to act as a facilitator rather than an arbiter and to provide participating governments equal opportunity to present their positions, challenge proposals and place formal reservations into the record.

“The United States does not enter these discussions under the assumption that every government will agree with us, nor should they,” the Office of the President said. “The purpose of diplomacy is not to remove disagreement from international affairs. It is to prevent disagreement from becoming miscalculation. If governments can establish where they agree, where they differ and which boundaries must not be crossed, then the conference will already have served a useful purpose.”

The United States of Thessara will communicate directly with the governments of Rilicon and Javnia regarding its delegation and proposed agenda amendments and looks forward to receiving the finalized framework for the Diffusion Discussions.

@Rilicon , @Javnia

Thessara

Thessaran Enterprises Open to Foreign Investment, Overseas Establishment and Joint Development

THESSARAPOLIS — The United States Department of State, in consultation with relevant commercial, financial and state-level authorities, hereby publishes the first International Commercial Expansion Register identifying major Thessaran private enterprises presently considered prepared for significant overseas expansion. The purpose of this register is to provide foreign governments, investment agencies, municipalities and commercial partners with a clear point of reference for Thessaran companies actively considering the establishment of foreign headquarters, manufacturing facilities, research centers, logistics hubs, hospitality operations, telecommunications networks and other long-term commercial assets outside the United States of Thessara.

The Government of the United States does not intend for Thessaran overseas investment to consist solely of exports from domestic factories into foreign consumer markets. The preferred model is deeper commercial integration: local hiring, local production, local procurement, technical training, foreign subsidiaries and shared access to the Thessaran market. Participating companies remain privately managed and will make their own investment decisions, but the Department of State is prepared to facilitate introductions, provide commercial diplomacy, clarify regulatory requirements and support negotiations between Thessaran firms and foreign governments where substantial mutual economic benefit exists.

A successful foreign investment should, wherever practical, serve three markets simultaneously: the host economy, the Thessaran economy and the wider international market. Factories established abroad should be capable of employing local workers and purchasing local materials; regional headquarters should employ domestic administrative and professional staff; research centers should cooperate with local universities; and infrastructure projects should leave behind technical capacity rather than simply imported equipment.

Enterprise	Principal Sector	International Expansion Profile
Rourke & Tolland	Banking, insurance and investment	One of Thessara’s largest financial institutions and a major source of private infrastructure capital. Rourke & Tolland is prepared to establish regional financial headquarters, commercial lending operations, insurance services and project-finance offices overseas. Its presence often encourages further Thessaran investment because it provides financing and risk coverage to other Thessaran firms entering foreign markets.
Veyr	Semiconductors, computing and automation	One of Thessara’s highest-valued technology companies, producing processors, enterprise systems, industrial automation hardware and advanced computing infrastructure. Overseas expansion may include engineering centers, chip-packaging facilities, server manufacturing, data centers and research partnerships with foreign universities.
Opal	Consumer technology, computing, software and digital services	One of the most valuable and recognizable corporations in Thessara, producing premium smartphones, computers, tablets, wearables, operating systems and digital services. Opal is open to regional headquarters, component manufacturing, assembly facilities, research centers and flagship retail operations in markets with strong technical workforces and reliable commercial protections.
Darrow Motor Works	Automotive and commercial vehicles	A historic Tejan manufacturer producing passenger cars, trucks, buses and industrial engines. Darrow favors full assembly plants rather than simple import distribution, often pairing production with supplier parks, technical institutes and regional engineering offices.
Orren & Pike	Heavy machinery and industrial manufacturing	A major traditional industrial group producing agricultural machinery, construction equipment, machine tools, freight systems and heavy mechanical equipment. O&P is particularly suited to countries pursuing industrialization, infrastructure growth or mechanized agriculture.
Pell Maritime	Shipping, ports and international logistics	A large Cascadian freight and maritime company operating shipping routes, terminals, warehouses, cold-chain systems and inland logistics networks. Overseas expansion may include port modernization, bonded warehousing and permanent trade corridors linking host economies to Thessaran markets.
Harrow Seven	Energy generation, storage and electrical infrastructure	A major energy-engineering company specializing in power systems, grid storage, industrial batteries, transmission networks and energy-control systems. Foreign investment may include generation projects, grid modernization, battery manufacturing and utility partnerships.
Kell & Sorn	Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology	A leading Thessaran life-sciences group producing medicines, diagnostics, laboratory equipment and medical technologies. International expansion may include pharmaceutical production, hospital partnerships, regional research centers and medical-equipment assembly.
Bramble & Keene	Agriculture and food processing	A large integrated food and agricultural company operating processing plants, cold-chain logistics and agricultural purchasing networks. Overseas facilities can source directly from local farmers, process food domestically and export both to local markets and Thessara.
Ruskell	Civil engineering and major construction	A heavyweight engineering company capable of delivering airports, bridges, rail systems, water networks, industrial facilities and large urban-development projects. Ruskell increasingly favors long-term foreign subsidiaries and build-operate-transfer partnerships over one-off construction contracts.
RAVEL	Telecommunications infrastructure and enterprise networks	RAVEL focuses on the heavy infrastructure side of communications: fiber backbones, data centers, satellite links, enterprise connectivity, government networks and wholesale telecommunications systems. It can enter foreign markets as an infrastructure contractor or long-term network operator.
Velin	Mobile communications and consumer telecommunications	One of Thessara’s largest consumer mobile carriers, providing mobile voice and data, eSIM services, roaming, fixed-wireless broadband and associated digital services. Velin is open to licensed national subsidiaries, joint ventures, acquisitions of local carriers and direct deployment of mobile networks.
Nacre	Consumer electronics and home appliances	A major mass-market electronics manufacturer producing televisions, displays, appliances, affordable computers and connected household devices. Nacre may establish assembly plants, component factories, regional distribution centers and local design operations in large foreign markets.
Morroway	Aviation, travel infrastructure and destination services	A large aviation and travel-services group involved in passenger logistics, reservations, airport services and destination management. Morroway is well suited to foreign regional offices, airport support agreements, travel hubs and international passenger-service operations.
&Go	Tourism and hospitality	A major Seminolan travel brand expanding beyond conventional agency services into destination offices, local tour networks, hotel partnerships and branded hospitality operations. It is especially valuable to foreign states seeking to attract Thessaran tourists and establish direct tourism-market access.
Doven	Film, television, streaming and media production	A large Thessaran entertainment group with interests in film, television, sports broadcasting, music and streaming. Doven’s preferred foreign model is locally staffed production infrastructure that can create domestic-language content while also distributing selected productions into Thessaran and international markets.
Tallowmere	Food retail, restaurants and consumer distribution	A large consumer group controlling supermarkets, restaurant chains, bakeries and prepared-food brands. Its international strategy combines retail expansion with local food production and agricultural procurement, generating employment across retail, logistics, processing and farming.

PRIORITY FOR FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS

The Department of State considers several forms of overseas expansion particularly beneficial to both Thessaran companies and prospective host nations. Projects involving manufacturing facilities, regional headquarters, research centers, agricultural processing, telecommunications, energy infrastructure, logistics, tourism, healthcare production and civil infrastructure will receive priority commercial-diplomatic support where requested by participating firms. Thessara is particularly interested in arrangements that produce permanent employment and technical capacity rather than projects dependent almost entirely on temporary Thessaran labor.

Foreign governments are encouraged to propose investment zones, tax arrangements, industrial sites, infrastructure partnerships, workforce-training agreements, university partnerships or joint ventures where appropriate. Such incentives will not guarantee investment, and participating companies retain complete authority over commercial decisions, but clear regulatory conditions and credible long-term development plans will substantially improve the likelihood of Thessaran participation.

The Department also recognizes that overseas industrial expansion should not be understood as the abandonment of Thessaran production. Many participating companies envision international manufacturing as an extension of their existing supply networks, with different facilities serving different markets and exchanging components, technology and finished products across borders. A Darrow factory abroad may manufacture vehicles for both the local market and Thessara; a Bramble & Keene plant may process locally grown food for export to Thessaran supermarkets; a Veyr engineering center may design systems manufactured elsewhere in the company; and a Pell Maritime terminal may give domestic exporters their first direct logistical access to Thessaran consumers.

COMMERCIAL ACCESS TO THE UNITED STATES OF THESSARA

Foreign participation is not intended to function in only one direction. Where overseas Thessaran companies establish significant local production, the United States is prepared to support discussions concerning the entry of those locally manufactured goods into Thessaran commercial markets, subject to applicable safety, quality and customs requirements. The long-term objective is the creation of integrated economic relationships in which foreign workers participate directly in production for Thessaran consumers while Thessaran companies gain sustainable access to foreign markets.

The Department of State will therefore accept expressions of interest from foreign governments seeking discussions with one or more companies listed in this register. Governments may approach Thessara regarding individual enterprises, specific industries or broader investment missions involving multiple corporations. Requests should identify the desired sector, proposed location, available infrastructure, intended incentives and the nature of the partnership being sought.

The United States of Thessara considers international private investment an instrument of mutual prosperity rather than political dependency. Thessaran companies entering foreign markets are expected to compete, employ, produce and participate in the communities in which they operate. The objective is not simply to sell Thessaran products abroad, but to create commercial relationships capable of producing value on both sides of the border.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of International Commerce and Economic Relations
Thessarapolis, United States of Thessara

@[unknown group]

Thessara

Press Statement on the Recovery of the Black Train and Continuing EAST3 Security Operations

Our Liberty House has been briefed on the latest developments concerning the hostile organization responsible for the assault on Ambon and the subsequent recovery of the object known as the Black Train by Zvlokiquixian forces.

The United States commends the governments and armed forces of Javnia and Zvlokiquix for the restraint, coordination and persistence demonstrated throughout the developing crisis. The Ambon attack represented a deliberate and highly organized operation involving converted civilian vessels, electronic warfare, autonomous systems and ground forces operating with detailed knowledge of Javnian security infrastructure.

The later interception conducted by Zvlokiquix has now produced a major breakthrough. Six OPFOR-designated vessels were captured, the Black Train was positively recovered, and multiple individuals believed to hold senior positions within the hostile organization were taken into custody.

These developments are significant, but they should not be mistaken for the conclusion of the crisis.

Material recovered by Javnian forces aboard the MV Happy River indicates that the organization responsible for Ambon received support from multiple foreign financial interests and that knowledge of the Black Train existed before Javnia recovered the object. The final intelligence recovered from those systems further suggests that the operation surrounding 0342B3 may be part of a considerably broader effort whose ultimate sponsors and objectives remain unresolved.

The House therefore supports the continued exchange of intelligence between Javnia, Zvlokiquix, Guangzhou and other participating partners. The priority should now be the identification of the network financing and directing these operations, the exploitation of captured communications and equipment, and the determination of whether additional OPFOR cells or maritime formations remain active.

President Fred Sterling has directed relevant Thessaran security and intelligence agencies to remain available for consultation should EAST3 members request technical, analytical or logistical assistance.

“The recovery of the Black Train is an important success, but the circumstances surrounding its theft remain deeply concerning. We now know considerably more about the organization that attacked Javnia. We still do not know who ultimately sent them, what they believe they are pursuing, or whether the operation has truly ended.”

The United States will continue to monitor developments closely and urges all governments operating in the affected maritime region to maintain heightened awareness regarding irregular commercial vessels, unidentified military formations and unexplained electronic activity. Finally, our administration believes that we can provide assistance in the region, through our expanded intelligence network, should such assistance be required.

@Javnia @Zvlokiquix @Guangzhou

Thessara

United States Clarifies Principles Governing Overseas Thessaran Investment

The Government of the United States of Thessara reaffirms that the expansion of Thessaran private enterprise abroad will be conducted according to two equal principles: strong protection of lawful Thessaran commercial interests overseas and full respect for the legitimate regulatory authority of host states.

U.S. companies entering foreign markets are expected to comply with applicable taxation, labor, environmental, licensing, safety and national-security requirements. The United States does not consider Thessaran nationality to provide immunity from lawful foreign regulation and will not seek special exemption from rules applied legitimately within a host market.

At the same time, the United States will protect Thessaran enterprises against arbitrary seizure, discriminatory treatment, politically motivated obstruction, unlawful restrictions on repatriation, or material violations of protections granted through treaty, contract or formal investment agreement. Where such conduct occurs, the Government reserves the right to employ available diplomatic, legal, commercial and treaty mechanisms in defense of Thessaran interests.

The Administration further clarifies that ongoing discussions with foreign governments concerning investment, industrial cooperation and commercial access remain under negotiation until formally concluded. No pending arrangement should be treated as binding before the relevant parties complete negotiation, approval and signature.

The United States does not require foreign governments seeking Thessaran investment to abandon existing alliances, regional agreements or commercial partnerships. Thessaran economic engagement is not conditioned upon exclusive political alignment. The Administration’s position remains that durable international commerce is better served by predictable rules, mutual benefit and institutional reliability than by demands for economic loyalty.

“Thessaran investment abroad will be protected, but it will also be accountable. We expect our companies to obey the law of the markets they enter, and we expect those markets to honor the protections they voluntarily grant.”

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of International Commerce and Economic Relations
Liberty House, Thessarapolis

@[unknown group]

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES REJECT ANY CLAIM OF CORPORATE SOVEREIGNTY

THESSARAPOLIS — The Government of the United States of Thessara states its position regarding InCom and other private transnational actors in unequivocal terms. InCom is a corporation. It is not a sovereign state, it does not possess independent international personality equivalent to that of a government, and the United States will not recognize it as such. The establishment of headquarters, offices, industrial facilities, security compounds or other permanent operations abroad does not and will not alter that status.

The United States recognizes the sovereign authority of states, not corporate entities that adopt governmental language, administer private territory, maintain armed personnel or describe themselves in political terms. Commercial influence, private military capability and economic scale do not create sovereignty. Nor does a host government’s decision to permit corporate establishment automatically grant diplomatic standing, sovereign immunity, territorial jurisdiction or independent military authority.

The United States therefore draws a strict distinction between lawful corporate activity and the assumption of functions reserved to sovereign governments. Any arrangement granting InCom powers equivalent to diplomatic immunity, independent territorial control, autonomous military authority, treaty-making status or jurisdiction beyond that lawfully delegated and supervised by a host state would be regarded by Thessara as a materially different and unacceptable development.

This distinction is especially important while InCom remains involved in politically sensitive security activity connected to our great state of Tejas. A private corporation cannot participate in internal political disputes, develop military influence across borders and simultaneously expect treatment equivalent to that afforded to sovereign governments.

InCom may own property, sign contracts, maintain subsidiaries, operate businesses and possess considerable resources. None of those factors confer statehood. A corporation does not become a state because it becomes powerful enough to imitate one.

The United States will continue to treat InCom as a private corporate actor subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the states in which it operates. Thessara will not recognize corporate branding, armed capacity, private administrative structures or self-declared political status as substitutes for sovereignty. Any attempt by InCom to undermine federal supremacy, interfere in the constitutional relationship between the United States and its constituent states, or exercise political authority within Thessaran territory without federal authorization will be treated as foreign interference in the internal affairs of the United States.

To conclude — the United States will take every lawful diplomatic, economic, legal and security measure necessary to protect Thessaran sovereignty, constitutional authority and territorial integrity from such encroachment.

@Guangzhou @Rilicon

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES WELCOMES THE FORMATION OF A NEW SOVEREIGN STATE IN THE AEGEAN REGION

THESSARAPOLIS — The Government of the United States of Thessara welcomes the formation of a new sovereign state in the Aegean region and its entry into the wider international community. We’re happy to be joined by the many strong-spirited citizens of Akragideion in humanity’s effort to reclaim what was lost.

The region has already experienced the difficulty of establishing durable political authority under post-collapse conditions. An earlier government operating under the name Andox Legarce attempted to consolidate control in the area but ultimately failed amid internal instability before stable institutions could take root. Such outcomes are not unusual in newly formed states, particularly where governments must simultaneously confront damaged infrastructure, weak administrative capacity, insecure borders and the continuing threat posed by the Afflicted.

For that reason, the United States believes the survival of a new state depends not only upon recognition, but upon whether its government can rapidly establish effective authority, secure its population and demonstrate that public institutions can endure beyond the initial moment of political formation.

Thessara is therefore prepared to support the new government, at its request and under its authority, in strengthening border control, securing major towns and cities, restoring reliable transportation and communications, developing early-warning and surveillance systems, and improving the ability of local forces to contain and respond to concentrations of the Afflicted.

Particular emphasis will be placed on helping the government of Akragideion establish lasting control over territory already secured. The objective is not merely to clear affected areas temporarily, but to create the administrative, logistical and security capacity necessary to prevent their loss, maintain protected population centers and ensure that the movement of the Afflicted does not repeatedly destabilize communities that are attempting to recover.

Thessarapolis is also prepared to provide engineering, medical, logistical and technical assistance to Zakrytos, in support of infrastructure restoration, emergency response, transportation security and the reconstruction of essential public services. Thessaran support will be directed toward strengthening local institutions rather than replacing them, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that the new government possesses the capacity to govern, defend and sustain its own territory independently. Our Treasury will provide assistance in any digital and commercial development of the Eurodollar, our world’s global currency, allowing Zakrytos to trade with ease in the international markets.

The experience of Andox Legarce demonstrates the cost of allowing a newly formed state to face these pressures without sufficient institutional depth or external support. Thessara does not regard failure as inevitable. With functioning government, secure borders, protected cities and reliable access to technical and material assistance, a new state can move from provisional survival toward lasting stability.

The United States therefore, welcomes the new country into the international community and stands ready to work with its government as it secures its territory, contains the spread of the Afflicted and builds the institutions necessary for long-term sovereignty.

Thank you.

@Akragideion

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES REJECTS INCOM’S CLAIM OF SOVEREIGN STATEHOOD

THESSARAPOLIS — The Government of the United States of Thessara has taken note of Andrew Teller’s statement declaring InCom to be a sovereign state. The position of the United States is unchanged. InCom is not recognized by Thessara as an independent country, and unilateral declarations by its leadership do not alter that determination.

Mr. Teller’s political influence, corporate wealth, administrative authority and control of private security forces are not in dispute. None of them confer sovereignty. Nor does the use of governmental titles, the administration of corporate territory, participation in foreign markets or recognition extended by another government compel the United States to recognize InCom as a state.

The Government of the United States will not enter into a public negotiation over a checklist for statehood, nor will it treat repeated assertions of sovereignty as evidence of sovereignty. InCom will be judged according to its legal status and its conduct, not the terminology its leadership chooses to apply to itself.

Mr. Teller has also sought to reduce the question of Tejas to the present number of InCom personnel operating there. That is not the issue. The issue is whether InCom, while simultaneously claiming the rights and standing of a foreign sovereign entity, intends to involve itself in the constitutional affairs of a constituent state of the United States. Any such involvement will be regarded accordingly.

If InCom chooses to describe itself as a foreign state, it cannot simultaneously expect activities directed toward Thessaran internal political affairs to be treated as ordinary corporate business. Attempts to influence the constitutional relationship between Thessarapolis and Tejas, provide unauthorized military or political support to actors within Thessaran territory, or establish independent authority there will be treated as foreign interference against the United States.

The United States does not object to InCom conducting lawful commerce, establishing foreign subsidiaries or pursuing economic relationships abroad. It does object to the proposition that commercial power may be converted into sovereign privilege by declaration.

InCom is neither the largest nor the most powerful private enterprise with which the United States deals. Thessara itself is home to corporations of greater economic, technological and international reach, none of which presume that commercial success confers statehood. Wealth, influence and private armed capacity do not become sovereignty simply because their owner insists that they should.

Andrew Teller may consider himself the leader of an independent nation. The United States does not. His personal assertion of sovereignty will therefore carry no legal or diplomatic weight in Thessaran policy.

The United States therefore calls upon the Government of @Rilicon to clarify the constitutional and legal status of InCom and the authority under which Andrew Teller exercises his powers. If InCom remains subject to Riliconian jurisdiction, Thessara expects Rilicon to ensure that its subordinate corporate entities do not misrepresent delegated autonomy as independent sovereignty or conduct themselves internationally as though they possess powers reserved to states.

If Rilicon considers InCom to be sovereign and independent, it should state so plainly and accept the diplomatic consequences of that position. If it does not, then the continued presentation of InCom as a state should be corrected by the government from which its authority is claimed to derive.

The United States will not participate in a fiction that even InCom’s own legal relationship with Rilicon appears unable to sustain.

@[unknown group] @Rilicon

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENTS

THESSARAPOLIS — The Government of the United States of Thessara today announces the appointment of thirteen new Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary as part of a wider renewal of Thessaran diplomatic representation abroad. The appointments bring together senior diplomats, former federal officials, economic negotiators, security specialists, scientific-policy advisers and development officials whose careers have contributed directly to the expansion of Thessara’s international relationships, the protection of United States interests overseas and the construction of durable bilateral partnerships.

@Greica — Ambassador Helena Markis. A senior maritime and commercial diplomat with extensive experience in port access, shipping policy and regional trade negotiations. Markis previously served in senior positions coordinating Thessaran commercial access to foreign maritime infrastructure and has worked closely with federal trade authorities and private shipping interests. Her appointment will focus on maritime commerce, logistics and broader regional cooperation.
@The Holy Empire of Deidadios — Ambassador Lucian Valez. A career State Department official specializing in strategic dialogue, cultural diplomacy and political engagement with governments where Thessaran relations have historically remained limited to trade. Valez has spent much of his career establishing durable diplomatic channels during periods of political uncertainty and will be tasked with expanding the political and institutional relationship with Deidadios.
@Inmoria — Ambassador Sofia Lind. A former senior adviser on energy, transportation and northern infrastructure policy. Lind has worked extensively on international energy networks, industrial logistics and the development of cross-border transportation systems, giving her particular experience in relationships where infrastructure and economic integration are central to long-term diplomacy.
@Nordstjerne — Ambassador Erik Halvorsen. A veteran scientific and strategic-affairs diplomat whose career has focused on research cooperation, advanced technology, energy resilience and maritime coordination. Halvorsen previously helped negotiate several international scientific partnerships involving Thessaran institutions and will lead efforts to deepen technical, research and security dialogue with Nordstjerne.
@Atsqia — Ambassador Naila Soren. A former federal logistics and resilience official with significant experience in difficult operating environments. Soren has coordinated infrastructure support, emergency planning, transportation access and humanitarian logistics across multiple federal programmes and has been selected for her ability to translate diplomatic agreements into practical state capacity.
@New Valdoria — Ambassador Daniel Mercer. A reconstruction and development specialist who has served in senior federal roles involving displaced populations, infrastructure restoration and regional stabilization. Mercer has represented Thessara in negotiations where economic recovery and political institution-building were closely linked, and his mission will concentrate on development, reconstruction and long-term administrative cooperation.
@Dechikely — Ambassador Mireille Cassan. A senior commercial diplomat and legal negotiator whose career has centered on market access, corporate protections and the treatment of Thessaran enterprises abroad. Cassan has consistently supported the principle that Thessaran companies should receive strong protection against arbitrary treatment while remaining fully accountable to legitimate host-country law.
@The Free States of Ivroyia — Ambassador Adrian Cole. A veteran investment and development negotiator closely associated with the expansion of Thessaran overseas commercial partnerships. Cole has worked extensively with federal agencies and private industry on infrastructure finance, industrial development, local employment, training and long-term investment arrangements. His appointment reflects the growing importance of the Thessara–Ivroyia economic relationship.
@Novara — Ambassador Hugo Voss. A former senior financial-policy official specializing in international banking coordination, settlement infrastructure and economic diplomacy. Voss has worked on strengthening Thessaran financial access abroad while maintaining federal oversight of strategic economic interests and will lead efforts to deepen financial, commercial and institutional cooperation with Novara.
@Guangzhou — Ambassador Hiro Tanaka. One of Thessara’s most experienced industrial and strategic negotiators. Mr. Tanaka has represented the United States in major discussions involving advanced industry, technology cooperation, infrastructure investment and defense-related development. His appointment reflects the increasingly developing relationship between the United States and Guangzhou and the Administration’s intention to deepen that relationship without imposing exclusivity on either government.
@Javnia — Ambassador Isabella Quill. A career multilateral diplomat with extensive experience in international conferences, scientific cooperation and multinational security discussions. Quill has represented Thessara in negotiations involving several governments simultaneously and has been selected to strengthen both direct bilateral relations with Javnia and cooperation in wider international institutions.
@Promothea — Ambassador Theo Armand. A former technology and industrial-policy official whose career has focused on research partnerships, advanced manufacturing and international innovation. Armand has worked closely with Thessaran research institutions and private technology firms seeking foreign partnerships and will emphasize scientific exchange, industrial cooperation and commercial development.
@Zvlokiquix — Ambassador Katarina Dren. A senior infrastructure and security diplomat with experience in overseas basing arrangements, military cooperation, logistics, strategic infrastructure and government-to-government security coordination. Dren will oversee one of Thessara’s more established security relationships while working to expand the scientific, economic and institutional dimensions of the bilateral partnership.

The President has instructed all thirteen ambassadors to pursue a common principle: Absolute Pax Thessara. The United States will not require foreign governments to abandon existing alliances, partnerships or political relationships as the price of cooperation with Thessara. Their mandate is to expand political access, commercial integration, scientific exchange and institutional trust while ensuring that Thessaran commitments remain predictable across changes of government.

@Rilicon is not included in this round of appointments because the current United States Ambassador will remain in their current post. The Government nevertheless expresses its clear disappointment with President Astreum Ito’s decision to recognize InCom as a sovereign state. Thessara values its relationship with the Democratic Republic of Rilicon and does not intend to allow this disagreement alone to dismantle wider diplomatic, commercial or institutional cooperation. That does not diminish the seriousness with which the United States views the decision.

The Riliconian position has also created a relationship that remains difficult to reconcile on its own terms. InCom is described as both fully sovereign and simultaneously existing within Riliconian territorial space, sharing citizenship with the entire Riliconian population, maintaining mutual-defense obligations with Rilicon and deriving its present status from an agreement concluded with Rilicon. Rilicon is free to characterize that arrangement as it chooses. The United States rejects categorically that characterization.

The position of the United States is not ambiguous and is not subject to further negotiation: the United States does not recognize InCom as a sovereign state. Period. InCom passports have no standing before the United States. They will not be accepted at any Thessaran port of entry point, and no individual will be admitted to the United States on the authority of an InCom-issued sovereign travel document.

InCom will not receive diplomatic accreditation, sovereign privileges, treaty status, state-level representation or recognition as a governmental counterpart by any federal institution of the United States.

Its representatives will not be treated as ambassadors, heads of government or sovereign officials, and InCom will not be admitted as a state-level participant in negotiations conducted by the United States. The United States would prefer that this dispute end here. If InCom chooses instead to internationalize its claim to statehood, Thessara is fully prepared to internationalize its opposition to that claim. The United States will use its diplomatic influence to oppose recognition of InCom wherever that question arises.

Where InCom has lawful commercial interests, those matters may be addressed as the activities of a private transnational corporate entity. Its self-declared political status will carry no diplomatic or legal weight in Thessaran policy.

The United States remains prepared to work constructively with Rilicon and does not regard Rilicon as an adversary. Thessarapolis does, however, consider Rilicon’s decision a serious error of judgment. That disagreement will not be escalated for its own sake, but neither will it be blurred, softened or revisited through repeated declarations from InCom or its supporters.

InCom is not recognized by the United States. That is the final position of this Government. God bless the United States of Thessara and all those who stand with her.

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES OF THESSARA ISSUES STATEMENT ON NOVARA’S COASTAL EMERGENCY AND ZVLOKIQUIX’S RISING NATIONALIST DEBATE

The United States of Thessara is closely monitoring recent developments concerning the rising coastal tides along the south-western coast of the Republic of Novara, as well as the growing domestic debate over patriotism and nationalism in Zvlokiquix.

Regarding the situation in Novara, Thessara expresses its concern for all communities affected by the elevated coastal waters following the reported undersea earthquake. We welcome the precautionary measures undertaken by Novaran authorities, including limited evacuations, the establishment of emergency shelters, and the readiness of naval and rescue personnel. We encourage residents to follow official safety guidance and urge continued coordination among relevant agencies to ensure the protection of civilian lives. Thessara stands ready to support appropriate humanitarian and disaster-relief efforts should assistance be requested.

With respect to Zvlokiquix, the United States of Thessara recognizes the sovereign right of the Zvlokiquixian people to determine their own national priorities and political direction. We acknowledge the distinction between patriotism rooted in national confidence and international cooperation, and nationalism that emphasizes self-reliance and restrictions on foreign engagement. While every nation has legitimate security interests, Thessara believes that sovereignty and international cooperation need not be mutually exclusive.

We maintain that constructive diplomacy, responsible trade, scientific collaboration, and respect for national independence remain essential to international stability. We encourage all parties in Zvlokiquix to pursue this debate peacefully and pragmatically, avoiding unnecessary hostility toward foreign nations while ensuring that legitimate security concerns are addressed through proportionate and transparent measures.

The United States of Thessara will continue to observe both situations closely. We reaffirm our commitment to regional stability, humanitarian cooperation, respect for sovereignty, and the peaceful resolution of international disagreements.

Our position is clear: nations are strongest when they protect their people, safeguard their independence, and engage with the international community through mutual respect and responsible cooperation.

@Novara , @Zvlokiquix

Thessara

THE UNITED STATES OF THESSARA AND PRESIDENT STERLING RE-INVITE GUANGZHOU TO JOIN OPERATION SUNRISE, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER IN BILATERAL RELATIONS

The House of Liberty wishes to make known to our global partners, that President Sterling has formally extended an invitation to Guangzhou to rejoin Operation Sunrise, Thessara’s historic initiative to rebuild humanity’s presence in space once more.

Under President Sterling’s leadership, the United States of Thessara is pursuing a clear objective: advancing our national interests, expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring that Thessara remains at the forefront of humanity’s greatest achievements. The renewed invitation to Guangzhou reflects that commitment.

The People’s Republic of Guangzhou has made significant political, financial, and economic progress, with its developing economic policies increasingly reflecting principles that have contributed to Thessara’s own economic strength. As bilateral relations improve and Thessaran companies prepare to pursue new opportunities in Guangzhou, as the nation adopted the Eurodollar for it’s international trade, the Administration recognizes a clear opportunity to turn improved relations into meaningful and yes, substantial, cooperation.

President Sterling believes that leadership means recognizing opportunity, putting national interests first, and being prepared to move beyond past disagreements when the circumstances warrant it. Guangzhou’s previous departure from Operation Sunrise need not define the future of our relationship.

A renewed partnership would open the door to further scientific cooperation, technological development, and participation in the construction of Thessara York, the successor to the International Space Station.

The United States of Thessara will never compromise its security, its sovereignty, or its strategic interests. But neither will we turn away from opportunities that can advance our ambitions and strengthen our position in the world.

President Sterling has extended the invitation. The opportunity is on the table. The next step is Guangzhou’s to take.

Under this Administration, Operation Sunrise will continue moving forward, with the ambition, determination, and national purpose necessary to secure Thessara’s future among the stars.

Thank you.

@Guangzhou

Thessara

STATEMENT REGARDING THE ARREST OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF TEJAS, MR. THOMAS CALLAHAN, AND THE FORTHCOMING INVESTIGATION INTO INCOM AND ANDREW TELLER

Good evening.

Earlier today, Governor Thomas Callahan of Tejas was taken into custody pursuant to lawful authority in connection with an active investigation concerning alleged conduct directed against the constitutional order and security of the United States of Thessara. Separate judicially authorized actions were also carried out at facilities associated with InCom, where records, communications systems, and other materials relevant to the investigation were secured for examination.

The Government is aware of the extraordinary nature of these developments and of the public concern they have already generated across Tejas and throughout the Union. For that reason, the Sterling Administration has authorized the release of a communication received by Governor Callahan from Andrew Teller, who identifies himself as the Chief Executive Officer and Governor of InCom. The communication is being released because its contents are directly relevant to the present investigation and because the public has a legitimate interest in understanding the factual basis upon which the Government has acted.

In the message, Mr. Teller states that InCom would support a war should Tejas choose to pursue one, describes his dispute with Thessara as having become personal, refers to the possibility of bringing out an “inside source of power,” and concludes by asserting that InCom’s sovereignty was “given through Rilicon.” These statements are now part of a broader evidentiary record under review. The Government will not speculate publicly about the meaning of individual phrases where that interpretation remains the subject of investigation, nor will it attribute Mr. Teller’s statements to the Government of Rilicon, the State of Tejas, or any other institution without evidence sufficient to support such a conclusion.

The arrest of Governor Callahan does not constitute a judgment of guilt. He is entitled to the protections afforded by Thessaran law, and the charges against him will be tested before the courts. The same principle applies to every individual or organization whose conduct may come under examination as this investigation proceeds. The Government will distinguish carefully between allegation, evidence, charge, and conviction, and it expects the same discipline from public officials and institutions commenting on this matter.

The Sterling Administration also wishes to make clear that these proceedings are directed at alleged conduct by specific individuals and entities; they are not directed against the State of Tejas, its people, or its institutions. Tejas remains an integral state of the Union, its lawful institutions remain in force, and constitutional succession will proceed according to applicable law. Federal authorities are coordinating with Tejan institutions to ensure continuity of government, public order, and the uninterrupted provision of essential services.

With respect to InCom, the seizure of facilities and systems does not in itself amount to a final legal determination concerning the organization as a whole. The purpose of the present operation is to preserve evidence, prevent interference with the investigation, and establish the extent, if any, of InCom’s involvement in conduct relevant to the charges under review. Corporate status, political claims, or assertions of sovereignty will neither shield any actor from lawful investigation nor substitute for the legal standards by which responsibility is determined in Thessara.

Certain portions of the evidentiary record, including operational details, investigative methods, classified material, and information concerning individuals not presently charged, will remain withheld where disclosure would prejudice the integrity of the proceedings or national security. Additional material will be released where the Government determines that publication can occur without compromising those interests.

The Sterling Administration understands that the public will have further questions, and additional briefings will be provided as the legal process develops. What can be said tonight is limited but clear: the Government acted pursuant to law, the courts will determine criminal responsibility, and the constitutional order of the United States of Thessara remains fully in effect.

Thessara

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES — FRED STERLING

On the Arrest of Governor Thomas Callahan and the InCom Investigation

My fellow Thessarans,

Today our government has taken decisive action in response to evidence of discussions that may have threatened the constitutional order and national security of the United States. Governor Thomas Callahan of Tejas has been arrested, and facilities belonging to InCom have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged plans for secession, foreign military assistance, and the possibility of armed confrontation against this Union.

Let me make our position unequivocally clear: no governor has the authority to secretly negotiate the military dismantling of this country, no corporation has the right to organize or finance an unlawful armed challenge against our constitutional institutions, and no foreign government should mistake our restraint for weakness. The communications under investigation contain discussions of independence, extensive military assistance, financial commitments worth billions, and preparations for a potential conflict with Thessara. These are grave matters that will be investigated thoroughly and pursued through every lawful avenue available to this administration.

Governor Callahan will answer to the courts for his actions, and Andrew Teller and InCom’s leadership should understand that wealth, corporate titles, private armies, and political connections provide no immunity from the law. If evidence establishes that crimes have been committed, those responsible will face prosecution and the consequences prescribed by Thessaran law. If InCom’s personnel, finances, or resources have been used to facilitate an unlawful conspiracy, we will seek the necessary legal measures to preserve evidence, prevent further harm, and hold those involved accountable.

To Mr. Teller and the leadership of InCom, I say this directly: your corporate status will not shield you from responsibility for actions that violate our laws. You have discussed military deployments, extensive financing, and support for a potential war against this country. If these discussions have progressed into criminal conduct, we will act accordingly. Do not mistake our adherence to the law for an inability to defend ourselves, our willingness to pursue peace for an acceptance of threats, or our restraint for permission to undermine our sovereignty.

To President Astreum Ito and the government of Rilicon, Thessara expects respect for its territorial integrity and constitutional order. We will investigate credible evidence of foreign involvement and demand appropriate explanations through diplomatic channels. Should the evidence establish that a foreign government has materially supported unlawful armed action against Thessara, we will consider proportionate diplomatic, economic, and other lawful measures in response. We seek no unnecessary confrontation with Rilicon, but neither will we permit diplomatic courtesy to become a shield for interference in our national affairs.

To the people of Tejas, understand that you are not our enemy. Your rights remain protected, and you retain the freedom to criticize this administration, oppose its policies, and debate the political future of your state through lawful means. Peaceful advocacy for independence is not, by itself, treason. However, no public official has the right to turn political grievances into an unlawful armed confrontation or secretly arrange foreign military assistance while claiming to act on behalf of an entire population. Tejas deserves lawful leadership, transparency, and a future determined through legitimate political processes rather than secret military arrangements.

Let there be no uncertainty about the consequences of further escalation. Any attempt to initiate armed hostilities against the United States of Thessara will be met with the full range of lawful measures available to this government to defend our citizens, our territory, and our constitutional institutions. We will protect critical infrastructure, enforce valid judicial orders, and respond decisively to credible threats. We will not, however, punish an entire state for the alleged actions of its governor, nor will we abandon due process to satisfy political demands.

The coming days may bring further revelations, diplomatic disputes, and attempts to pressure this administration into retreat. We will not be intimidated, nor will we be provoked into abandoning our principles. Our government remains prepared to pursue dialogue and a peaceful resolution wherever possible, but no negotiation will take place under the threat of armed force, and no agreement will require us to surrender the sovereignty entrusted to us by the people of Thessara.

Our Union is not a bargaining chip, our Constitution is not optional, and the security of our people is not for sale. We will pursue the evidence, enforce the law, and defend our country against unlawful threats. Anyone who chooses to challenge our constitutional order through criminal conduct or armed force must understand that this government will respond with determination, within the law, and without hesitation.

Fred Sterling
President of the United States of Thessara

Thessara

OFFICIAL PRESS BRIEFING ON THE CALLAHAN ARREST AND THE INCOM INVESTIGATION

Thessarapolis, United States of Thessara

FIONA BAKER: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us here at Liberty House. At the direction of President Sterling, I will address the administration’s position regarding the arrest of Governor Thomas Callahan of Tejas, the ongoing investigation into InCom, and the recent public statement issued by Andrew Teller, CEO of the pseudo-state of InCom.

The President has taken note of Teller’s acknowledgment that his correspondence with Governor Callahan may contain incriminating material, as well as his stated willingness to cooperate with investigators. While the administration welcomes genuine cooperation, a public apology does not resolve questions of criminal responsibility, nor does it entitle any individual to negotiate the consequences of their conduct outside established legal procedures.

Mr. Teller has indicated his willingness to provide the correspondence in full. The appropriate authorities will determine what evidence is required and ensure that relevant material is preserved and submitted through proper legal channels. The Department of Justice will assess the evidence, determine whether additional charges are warranted, and pursue any necessary proceedings before the courts. No assurances of immunity or preferential treatment have been offered by the President, and none will be granted through public declarations.

The administration is examining the broader implications of InCom’s activities, including its proposed military assistance to Tejas, the financial commitments described in its correspondence, the presence and responsibilities of its personnel, and any potential coordination with foreign authorities. The scale and nature of these arrangements warrant serious scrutiny, and the government will pursue all lawful measures necessary to preserve evidence and protect the security of the United States of Thessara.

Regarding InCom’s asserted sovereignty, the President’s position remains unchanged: no corporation, regardless of its wealth, military capabilities, or international relationships, is automatically exempt from the laws applicable within Thessaran jurisdiction. Claims of sovereignty will not, in themselves, prevent a lawful investigation into alleged criminal conduct.

With respect to Rilicon, the administration expects appropriate clarification concerning any official involvement in the commitments described by Mr. Teller. We will continue to pursue this matter through diplomatic channels. Should credible evidence establish that foreign authorities knowingly supported unlawful preparations for armed action against Thessara, the administration will consider proportionate measures consistent with our laws and national interests.

The President also wishes to reiterate that the people of Tejas are not the target of this investigation. Peaceful political advocacy must be distinguished from unlawful conduct. Our concern is whether individuals in positions of authority crossed the line from political contingency planning into criminal coordination or preparations for armed confrontation. That determination belongs to the judicial process, not to public speculation.

President Sterling has been unequivocal: the United States of Thessara will not permit threats of unlawful force to dictate its constitutional future. We remain committed to resolving disputes peacefully, but that commitment must not be mistaken for an unwillingness to defend our institutions, our territory, or our citizens. Any further action will be guided by the evidence and undertaken through the appropriate legal channels.

The investigation remains active. Further information will be released when doing so is consistent with the integrity of ongoing proceedings.

We will now take your questions.

Office of the Presidential Press Secretary
Liberty House, Thessarapolis
United States of Thessara

Thessara

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE | Notice to International Partners: Matters of Regional and Territorial Significance

The Secretary of State, William Bennett, was addressing members of the press at the Department of State when he turned to an announcement that, by his own admission, was somewhat outside the usual business of Thessaran diplomacy.

"…and I think it is important that we remember, particularly in the work that we do, that the strength of a country is not measured exclusively by its economy, its military capabilities or the agreements it signs with other nations. Those things matter. They matter enormously. But a country is also measured by what it gives its people to believe in, by the opportunities it creates for the next generation, and by whether it can preserve a sense of hope even when the world around us gives us every reason to be preoccupied with more difficult things.

We spend a great deal of time in this building discussing serious matters. We discuss international security, economic stability, diplomatic relations and the many challenges confronting our country and our partners around the world. That is our responsibility, and it is a responsibility we take seriously. But there is something else that is equally important, something that does not always make its way into a foreign policy briefing or a diplomatic cable, and that is the responsibility we have towards our children.

Children should be allowed to be children. They should be allowed to imagine extraordinary things, to believe in possibilities that perhaps the rest of us have become too preoccupied to consider, and to look at the world with a sense of wonder. We should not be in the business of taking that away from them. Quite the opposite. We ought to be doing everything we can to encourage it.

And that brings me to something the Department has been working on, something a little different from what you might ordinarily expect to hear from the Secretary of State.

This Christmas, the United States of Thessara will be installing North Pole mailboxes at every one of our embassies, consulates and designated diplomatic offices around the world.

That’s right. North Pole mailboxes.

We have decided that if a child wants to write a letter to Santa Claus, they ought to have somewhere to send it. And we thought, well, we have diplomatic missions in countries all over the world. We have buildings, we have people, we have mailrooms. Surely we can find a little room for Santa.

The Secretary pauses briefly, smiling as members of the press react to the announcement.

Now, I appreciate that this is perhaps not the announcement some of you expected to be reporting on today. I suspect a few of you came here expecting to hear about a foreign policy development, and instead you’re going to leave with a story about Christmas mailboxes. But I don’t think that’s such a bad thing.

The idea is quite straightforward. We want children, whether they are in Thessara or living thousands of miles away in countries where our diplomatic missions operate, to be able to visit one of our locations, write their Christmas letter and place it in a mailbox destined for the North Pole. We want these mailboxes to be accessible, welcoming and, above all, a reminder that our diplomatic presence is not only about representing the interests of our government. It is also about being part of the communities in which we serve.

There is no complicated political message behind this. No grand diplomatic strategy. No international negotiations with the North Pole. Although I imagine that if we ever do have to negotiate with Santa Claus, we will have a rather difficult time getting him to agree to our usual protocols.

But there is a very real message behind it. We believe children deserve to dream big. We believe that their hopes, however small or extraordinary they may seem to an adult, deserve to be encouraged. And we believe that a country confident in its future should have no difficulty making a little room for imagination.

So, to every child who might be watching this today: if there is something you want to tell Santa, start writing. If you have a wish, put it on paper. If you have something you hope for this Christmas, we want you to know that there will be a mailbox waiting for you at a United States of Thessara diplomatic mission.

We’ll take care of getting the letters on their way.

And to the parents, the teachers and everyone who makes Christmas special for children, we hope you’ll help us spread the word. We hope these little mailboxes become a familiar sight outside our missions this holiday season, and that they bring a little happiness to the communities we are fortunate enough to serve.

Because, ladies and gentlemen, we spend an awful lot of time talking about the world we want to leave behind. I think we can spare a little time making the world a more magical place for the children who will inherit it.

Thank you. And, for those of you who are already wondering, yes, we have been assured that Santa Claus knows where our embassies are."

The Secretary smiles as the room breaks into light laughter before turning towards the press corps.

“Alright. I’ll take your questions.”

@[unknown group]

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