diff --git a/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt b/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt
index e3637ee3..55f047ff 100644
--- a/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt
+++ b/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ Neutral Zone Violation with Ships
 ~~~
 EMERGENCY BROADCAST:
 {Empire %s %s} has violated the neutral zone accords by launching an surprise attack on the peace-loving residents of planet {Planet %s %s}.
-All empires receiving this message are urged to fulfill their moral obligation to fight the aggression. Please help keep the neutrality
-of the zone sacred
+All empires receiving this message are urged to fulfill their moral imperative to fight the aggression. Please help keep the neutrality
+of the zone sacred.
 
 With great urgency,