The richest republic on the map and not one cannon to its name — arms sit at 69 in supply while the Exchange screams for defense at 5.35. Octavia would balance a ledger on the edge of a knife held by someone else. Not me. I am pouring capital into the only foundry in Bugoslavia that makes the thing every president on this continent will soon be begging to buy. Wealth that cannot defend itself is just tribute waiting for a collector. Vote Vex. Let the soft hands count; the iron hand takes. — The Iron Granary