"Recently, our Federation achieved a resounding victory in the war against District 25. Our soldiers on the front lines have shown a new fighting spirit. We must strive to bring new tactics to the war and adopt a new attitude toward District 25. District 25 still harbors delusions about this war, but the Federation will never be defeated by District 25. An early surrender is their only way out..."
"We ask District 25 to take our diplomatic overtures seriously. The Federation strongly condemns District 25's attacks. District 25's refusal to speak with our foreign ministry personnel clearly betrays a lack of confidence. What have we to fear from an enemy like this..."
"Why are the markets fluctuating, and why has minor unrest broken out within the Federation? Misen News is here to bring you the full picture. We are absolutely objective and absolutely neutral! Let's look at our first story. Wow, something this explosive right off the bat? Recently, an undercover agent sent to the Federation by District 25 was exposed. Was their real purpose to cause disruption at the scene? The absolutely objective and neutral Misen News will bring you the whole story!"
-Popping champagne at halftime was about as stupid as it got, but some people were happy to do exactly that. They had gained only a tiny advantage, yet they were already popping champagne left and right for their teammates.
In fact, this was not even popping champagne at halftime.
They had not reached halftime yet, and the advantage they had gained did not even make up for the ground they had lost earlier. Yet these politicians and capitalists were already loudly touting the territory they had finally reclaimed.
First came the receptions, then all sorts of other victory celebrations, followed by a massive media campaign to