Martian declaration

The Martian declaration was the Ice Warriors' message to the United Kingdom at the start of the Martian Invasion of 1997. "Warriors under the banner of the United Kingdom have violated the tomb of our Great Marshall Kyruul of the Argyre clan, under the sacred sands of the Mare Sirenum. These criminas attempted to steal the treasures within. Their shameful act is one for which the whole clan must be punished. In accordance with our law, all territories, mineral rights and the sovereignty of the clans of the United Kingdom are now forfeit. The United Kingdom is now under the rule of the head of the Argyre clan, the Lord Xznaal, and all its citizens are subject to Martian feudal law. You have one hour to agree to these terms. At that time, your leader shall come here in person and submit to our regency."

- The declaration

Soon after, the United Nations asked for clarification on behalf of the world beyond the United Kingdom. The Martian response was almost immediate. "Our only dispute is with the clans of the United Kingdom. We hope to live in peace with all the other races of the Earth. However, should other human clans attempt to attack Martian territory or interfere with the internal affairs of the Martian dependencies, then this will be treated as an act of war and we will respond in the appropriate manner."

- The clarification.

These messages were eventually followed by a third Martian Proclamation. (PROSE: The Dying Days)