diff --git a/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt b/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_ships.txt
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-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 imperative to fight the aggression. Please help keep the neutrality
-of the zone sacred.
-
-With great urgency,
-
-Lacuna Expanse Corporation
diff --git a/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_spies.txt b/var/messages/neutral_zone_violation_spies.txt
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-Neutral Zone Violation with Spies
-~~~
-EMERGENCY BROADCAST:
-{Empire %s %s} has violated the neutral zone accords by planting offensive spies in an operation against the peace-loving residents of planet {Planet %s %s}.
-All empires receiving this message are urged to fulfill their moral obligation to put an end to the espionage. Please help keep the neutrality
-of the zone free of unwanted spy activity.
-
-With great urgency,
-
-Lacuna Expanse Corporation