"My people, I am compelled to announce a very heavy piece of news. In the early hours of this morning, our Pacific Fleet base port was attacked by an unknown fleet and aircraft, resulting in the sinking of multiple warships, the destruction of dozens of aircraft, and the deaths of hundreds of naval soldiers."
"Following investigation and evidence collection, the fleet and aircraft that attacked us all belonged to the Island Nation Army. It is precisely these damned Japanese who launched a sneak attack against us."
"Up to now, we have lost a total of 147 fine naval soldiers in this attack, with an additional 322 naval soldiers wounded, 55 of whom are in critical condition."
"This is a declaration of war against Australasia, and a grave violation of Australasia's national security and the interests of its people. I announce that from this moment on, Australasia is in a state of total war with the Island Nation."
"I detest nations that wage war without declaring it, and I detest perpetrators who resort to such cowardly methods of assault. Let the blazing fires of vengeance burn even more fiercely!"
"As the Emperor of Australasia, I demand of you that from this moment on, regardless of your status, so long as you are an Australasian, you have the duty to throw yourselves into the nation's war and give everything for this conflict!"
"We shall make everyone know that Australasia's majesty brooks no violation, and Australasia's status brooks no provocation!"
At 8:30 PM on June 17, all radio stations throughout Australasia broadcast Arthur's speech.
The populace was initially surprised by Arthur's sudden address, but upon understanding the reasons behind the matter, they burned with indignation at the unprovoked attack by the Island Nation.
On the following day, Australasia officially made public the casualty