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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 obligation to fight the aggression. Please help keep the neutrality
+of the zone sacred
+
+With great urgency,
+
+Lacuna Expanse Corporation