Phalanx Treaty Organization Founded
Marcusburg Reveals United Front

MARCUSBURG - Following the improvement of diplomatic relations between Marcusburg and Portalto due to the revolution in Portalto, the Prime Chancellor of Marcusburg wanted to cement a permanent friendship between himself and the Chief Hobo. Reports from the Marcusburg Foreign Office have indicated an alarming growth in the number of potential enemies of the Marcusburg Empire. At one point, the Foreign Office was convinced that an unspoken jihad had been waged against the Empire.

Whether these reports be true or false, the PTO remains. The organization, designed to promote mutual security and defense among its members, is a united front against all those directed against any one member. The PTO consists of Marcusburg, Portalto, Janettown, and the newly formed Rattanjeetland Confederacy. Each nation discusses foreign policy amongst themselves and takes a common approach to international affairs.

Although disagreements are permitted, these powers agree to be cooperative and cordial towards one another at the very least. Financial assistance may be provided to members in need in the struggle against enemies real or imagined. Nevertheless, a powerful new bloc has emerged. This bloc is likely to strongly influence international affairs for quite some time to come.