After a referendum on whether Iceland should join the USNE, the results came in. They were as expected, with 75% choosing to unite with their close 'brothers'. Svalbard's referendum result was even more foregone, with 98% choosing to join. The two new members will enjoy an economic revival, as they receive the full benefits of statehood. Svalbard's famed seed vault especially is sure to make it an important site for industrial research.