Winters stood up and responded powerfully: "Section Two, Article Ten: Various republics shall not engage in war with allied states unless having been invaded or facing an urgent danger!"
Colonel Skool listened solemnly as the junior officers recited the Alliance Charter, from his expression, others could vaguely sense the sacred feelings the founders of the Great Covenant held when they wrote these words.
"Alder Felter." Colonel Skool turned his sharp gaze towards Major Felter, questioning sternly:
"Are you a soldier of the Republic of Palatu?
"Is the Newly Reclaimed Land an area owned and claimed jurisdiction by the Federated Provinces?
"Did you obtain permission from the Alliance Council and the Republic of Palatu?
"Or did the United Provinces Republic suffer an invasion or face an urgent danger?
"Or has the United Provinces Republic already gone to war with the Republic of Palatu?"
