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To our most distinguished Diplomats and Heads of State,
To our most distinguished Diplomats and Heads of State,<br/>
To the Kingdom of [[Lusitania]],<br/>

To the representatives of the [[CES]], [[AF]], and other organizations that may be present in this podium,<br/>
To the Kingdom of Lusitania,
To the ministers of the Government of [[Lambat]],<br/>
To the representatives of the CES, AF, and other organizations that may be present in this podium,
To the ministers of the Government of Lambat,
To the Governor of [[Vesteria]] and Greater Duskwood,<br/>
To the Vice President, His Excellency ArtificialDriver,<br/>
To the Governor of Vesteria and Greater Duskwood,
To the Vice President, His Excellency ArtificialDriver,
A pleasant evening to all of you.
A pleasant evening to all of you.


When we first settled in the plains of what would become Lambat, Banyough and I did not expect that this tiny city-state would grow into one of the most active nations in the region, if not the entire server.
When we first settled in the plains of what would become Lambat, [[Banyough]] and I did not expect that this tiny city-state would grow into one of the most active nations in the region, if not the entire server.
Our foray into nation-building was a difficult undertaking; it took weeks before we learned how to use snitches, factory mod, and several other server plug-ins.
Our foray into nation-building was a difficult undertaking; it took weeks before we learned how to use [[snitches]], [[factory mod]], and several other [[Comprehensive_Guide|server plug-ins]].
We were entangled in a hastily prepared alliance, which resulted in my brief hiatus that lasted for only one week.
We were entangled in a hastily prepared alliance, which resulted in my brief hiatus that lasted for only one week.


I returned, along with Banyough, with a vow to keep Lambat isolated from foreign relations, instead focusing on internal growth and trade with its close neighbors.
I returned, along with Banyough, with a vow to keep Lambat isolated from foreign relations, instead focusing on internal growth and trade with its close neighbors.
This peaceful interlude, however, was cut short by the events of the 23rd of February, otherwise known as the Sack of Lambat, memorialized in the plaza which we stand on today.
This peaceful interlude, however, was cut short by the events of the 23rd of February, otherwise known as the [[Sack of Lambat]], memorialized in the plaza which we stand on today.
Most if not all our infrastructure and wealth were pillaged.
Most if not all our infrastructure and wealth were pillaged.
Immediately, we sought the help of various nations, some of which have lukewarm relations with one another, to capture two raiders and recover our stolen wealth.
Immediately, we sought the help of various nations, some of which have lukewarm relations with one another, to capture two raiders and recover our stolen wealth.
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We took advantage of this situation by building networks from across the world.
We took advantage of this situation by building networks from across the world.
Our first ally and friend, Lusitania, continues to be a key partner in trade and cultural exchanges, up to this day.
Our first ally and friend, Lusitania, continues to be a key partner in trade and cultural exchanges, up to this day.
Close relations with people from nations such as Capeland, Cortesia del Mar, Mount September, Icenia, and perhaps others that I forgot to mention, helped Lambat to become a safe and successful country.
Close relations with people from nations such as [[Capeland]], [[Cortesia del Mar]], [[Mount September]], [[Icenia]], and perhaps others that I forgot to mention, helped Lambat to become a safe and successful country.


As months passed, Lambat grew even further.
As months passed, Lambat grew even further.
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Our Lambat is a unique case.
Our Lambat is a unique case.
A blend of various nationalities, both real ones and in-game.
A blend of various nationalities, both real ones and in-game.
A melting pot of different ideologies, where pro-Weepee, anti-Weepee, and apolitical people can coexist without animosity.
A melting pot of different ideologies, where pro-[[Weepee]], anti-Weepee, and apolitical people can coexist without animosity.
A bastion of freedom and democracy under the guidance of an ever-growing constitution and legal system.
A bastion of freedom and democracy under the guidance of an ever-growing constitution and legal system.