When in the course of human and feline events it becomes necessary for one eptatriacontarch to decree their eptatriacontarchate, and to assume among the powers of the universe the separate and equal station to which ⰁⰀ entitles them, a decent respect to ⰁⰀ requires that they should declare the cause which impels them to this decree.
We hold this truth to be self-evident: ⰁⰀ.
We, therefore, Robert ⰁⰀ, Eptatriacontarch of Vestertopia, in Vestertopia intrinsic, appealing to ⰁⰀ for the rectitude of Our intentions, do, in Our own name and by Our own authority, solemnly publish and declare that this eptatriacontarchate is, and of right ought to be, a free and independent state, and that as a free and independent state, it has full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do. And for the support of this declaration, with the firm reliance on the protection of ⰁⰀ, We pledge to ⰁⰀ Our life, Our fortune, and Our sacred honor.
ROBERT ⰁⰀ