As Lumia did not wish to share their only naval zone with Hungadada, it was decided that the Republic could make use of the Mediterranean. The only factor in the way was the Marseilles Republic, a state bordering West Germany. After a referendum, the Marseilles Republic was annexed into the Lumian Republic. Trade had now been enabled with the western Mediterranean states. The people of the annexed territory would now enjoy all the benefits of living in a technologically advanced society.