Fredericus von Hamburg enters the diet with a fraction of the Franconian delegation, who take their seats.

It is at times like these that the entire Reich must stand united. I am uncertain that Sigismund's decision to sally was wise, but I pray that his judgement is proven correct, and that he crushes the enemy.

We are somewhat fortunate that we have a diet session within one turn, so that we may in detail discuss what is to be done in light of the new developments. I urge the Kaiser to leave all non-urgent tasks, such as the Papal request that we break our alliance with Sicily, who, incidentally, is an enemy of Milan. Of course, the Kaiser should perform any military maneuvers that may be immediately necessary. What that will be in the south depends on what happens at Bern, but we should not get completely distracted. I hear reports of a large Hungarian army near Budapest, and notice that Vienna is virtually undefended. Leopold should think about returning to Austria with some of the troops.