The Lion's Speech was given by King Alexandru I after the public referendum where he was elected to become the new King of the planet. In it, he reinstated the identity of the colonists and formed the core of Stoinian Identity. This speech is learned throughout Stoinian schools to teach the values of Stoinia. Although some Stoinians (namely the PXP) believe that these values can be taught to xenos without the need of force. Although most extermists in the PXP simply reject these values an state that these values need to reformed. Regardless the Lion's Speech is still seen as one of Stoinia's most important moments/

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The Lion's Speech:
"Brothers and sister. I have just seen the results of the referendum. There are no words for the humility
I feel. Never have I thought to be a ruler over people. Especially one showing such striking qualities
as this one. These Mardakii have scarred not only us, but our planet as well. Let it be known from now on
that this planet belongs to its people, who fought as valiantly as the Stoinian Lions of this planet.
From this moment on, this planet belongs to us. Stoinians, daughters and sons of Terra herself.
Let us never forget where we came from, but also what forged us into what made us here today.
I accept the duty you have given me and I will be your King. But let there be not a single doubt, that I will
only act in the betterment of the Stoinian people and ensure Mankind's survival in the stars. March on
Stoinians, we have a Kingdom to build and may thee be worthy of the name!"

Some Terrans around him were confused. What did the new King mean by the Stoinians? Weren't they Terrans above all else?

"I see amongst you faces that some are confused. What is this Stoinian our new King is talking about? Well my citizens, I believe this war has forged us into more than just children of Terra. The gruesome cruelties that have been shown to us far surpassed those of our ancient homeworld. We have seen the galaxy's fierce barbarian hordes and we overcame them. We would all be foolish to believe that there aren't any other Mardakii or other barbarians out there. It is therefore up to us now, to ensure that these barbarians are neutralized. With that goal in mind I christen this planet Stoinia. Named after the valour of its people, which will not stand idle while the galaxy is ravaged and plundered. It us up to us, Stoinians, to bring this new order into the stars. For we wish nothing but security for our generations to come. We will expand our Kingdom to ensure our future generations will not be quelled by any other xeno race. We will march on and stomp the xeno barbarians like the Stoinian Lion does with meek mice. We may now be Stoinian at heart, but we are Terran by blood. We must ensure that the other colonies of Mankind are preserved. Our Brethren are waiting in the stars so let's rebuild our planet and become a crown jewel of the galaxy. Claim the galaxy for the Stoinian Lion!"

Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor

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Traian's Crusade was the pinnacle of renewed Stoinian Naval Warfare. Engineered by King Traian himself. Now that he had began colonising the newly claimed Paragon System he set out to give the Star Kingdom a speech that will resonate for a thousands generations and redefine Stoinian Doctrine. He climbed the improvised Balcony in front of the Column made for him by the Marcavanni men which depicted Traian's Crusade. They had suffered as the Stoinians suffered they once plagued. Traian was now determined to make this clear to everyone. No one would mess with the Stoinians! Traian's March could be heard all over the Military Base played by the Royal Band. Once the March had stopped Traian spoke into the micriphones with his low and strong voice, but with the same spirit as when he first took the Crown. Later he would gave the same speech once again in Sinaia itself where he would publicly behead Warlord Avanoro for his crimes.
 

"My fellow Stoinians. The Marcavanni Crusade that plagued us for all this years has finally ended. We have proven again that our Stoinian Spirit and Terran Blood can not be beaten by barbaric xeno races! The once feared Marcavanni Clans are no more. Their terror stood no chance against the Wrath of our Proud Lion. Let it be known in this Galactic Sector, that we Stoinians are not to be tempered with! Or else we will make them kneel before us!"

The Soldiers cheered! Their enthusiasm couldn't be tamed for they had deserved this victory.

"We have followed this scum through our territory and then 200 Light Years further. There we saw their cruelty. They butchered innocent primitive races for their own gain. Plundered their planets, ravaged their systems and enslaved women and children. With such profanitites, we cannot stand idly by. It is our duty, perhaps given by God Himself, to bring order to these savages. For today marks the end of the Marcavanni Clans. A "regime" that acquiescence to disorder. Their loathsome terror will never again travel the stars. This Stoinian Spirit, that you all posses, has brought an end to their cherished fleets, to their reign of terror. All remaining barbarians will henceforth bow to the New Stoinian Order. And they will remember this day as the last day of the Marcavanni."

The Soldiers were extatic. They shouted praises to Traian. Hail to the King! Burn the scum! Traian the Great! were all shouted throughout the Army.

"For we have seen what these barbarians do. We know it all to well. Their darkness testers even with the most innocent of species. But fear not. For Stoinia is the Light! If we must, we will seize this whole Galaxy and spread our civilization and eradicate these vermin from the face of the Galaxy. I hear some of the politicians screaming. This isn't the end ... It is the beginning of a new era. An era where the Stoinian Lion will not fear death. It will not bow or succumb to any horde. For we are Terrans and we must seize what is rightfully ours!"

Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor

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A nationwide broadcast was held for this historic moment. The Velutarian homeworld had been invaded by MacArthur's forces and the young King's birthday had just passed. Unbeknownst to the populace the Velutarian government had signed an unconditional surrender, on the King's birthday nonetheless, but the Velutarian populace was still resisting the occupation. Velutarians were in open revolt against the Stoinians, but soon that would change. For King Andrei III was crowned King on board the HMS Eternity, a bastion of Stoinia. He would speak to his people again and update them on the war as the official head of state now. MacArthur's reign was over.
The young King stood firm before the cameras on the bridge in his new regal uniform. His young face didn't have any facial hear except for strong sideburns that characterized the young King. Behind him Velutaria could be seen through the bridge windows and Stoinian flags on each of his side with Royal Guardsmen. He looked deeply into the cameras, his time had finally come and he would ensure that his people would never fear again. Or die trying.
 

"My fellow Stoinians, it has been merely a day since I have been crowned, but this matter cannot be left untouched. For I have good news for you. For the first time in 16 years there is no more need in fear. Through the valiant leadership of Regent MacArthur we stand here on the shores of victory. His efforts cannot go unrewarded and I therefore grant him the Dukedom of Ossia from House Stoian. His excellency deserved nothing less for the leadership he has given us."

He took a brief pause.

"But that is not the reason I stand today before you. As I said we stand here today on the shores of victory. The Velutarian government has signed their unconditional surrender. The Velutarians however continue to resist our occupation. These heathen vermin now experience the pain we endured for 16 years. After careful consideration with High Command we have come to conclusion that occupying the planet isn't favourable for the Star Kingdom. Releasing them also isn't an option, we cannot allow such barbarians the chance of restoring themselves and posing a threat to Stoinia again. As Traian the Great said: the barbarians will henceforth bow to the New Stoinian Order. But these barbarians have inflicted too much pain to us. Killing my father, King Alexandru III, alongside the trillions of Stoinians. These are crimes that aren't simply atoned by any form of subjugation. There is only on punishment for these vermin and that is total and complete eradication."

The young King then unsheathed his sword and presented it.

"As I stand here as King of the Stoinian Star Kingdom, acclaimed by God and as the inheritor of the Stoinian Spirit, Protector of Mankind, I will reaffirm the Stoinian Order. May every barbarian race know that the Stoinian Lion will never fear again. We have been shaken, but never broken. The fact that I stand here today is a testament to our perseverance. We will never yield, for we are Terrans and we must seize what is ours. By the crimes of unsanctioned genocide against the Stoinian people, the glassing of hundreds of colonies and the execution of my father, I hereby declare that Velutaria will be bombarded to ash. Let them be forgotten by history as the vermin they are. The unsanctioned rebellion that continued to take Stoinian lives will now be ended. No stone will be left unturned. For this is righteous justice for our fallen Stoinians. Let it again be known, that the Stoinian Lion roars again!"

The King then made a small cut in his left hand with his sword and sheathed it again. For it was a Stoinian Honour Sword and those needed to shed blood before they could be sheathed again. This was a symbol that he knew the pain of his people. Justice soon arrived. He turned around watching the planet from the bridge. Calmly he ordered the bombardment looking straight at the planet. While he was young, he wasn't quite yet prepared for being responsible for the complete eradication of a species. Was there no other choice?

"Fire."

The King then gazed upon the bombardment. The MAC rounds hit Velutaria on the main cities. In mere seconds, millions of Velutarians were extinguished. This wasn't a battle anymore, but a butchering. Across the bridge the Stoinian anthem was song alongside Ura's. Then in unison the King received his nickname.

"Hail to the King! Hail to the Butcher of Velutaria!"

Later that night, all Stoinian planets rejoiced. The King had proven himself to them. Acclaimed as the just, the butcher and Velutaricus Maximus. However in all that glory, the King was torn. He did what he needed, but couldn't help but feel some regret. He watched the continuous bombardment for two whole days and even shed a tear once. The weight of his actions will follow him the rest of his life and he knew that it will haunt him the rest of his life. But there was only one solution for the young King: getting broader shoulders to carry this burden.

Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor

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