Total War: 2125 (IC)

[daelrog]

Santcum

Western Pacific Conference

"That is reasonable, and also to be expected. I do believe it is time for a brief recess, and hopefully we should conclude this conference soon.

USA

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Alsandra wishes to speak to the Australian representatives in private during the conference's recess.

Russian Federation

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Alsandra wishes to speak to the Russian representatives in private during the conference's recess.

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Sink those bloody pirates with a small group of submarines. I'll assume that hopefully they have no submarines of their own, and if they do, they're much older and slower than mine.

[razovor]

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"A combination of Russian, and EU agents, stormed a private investigative agency in Berlin, suspected of being connected to the reports of corruption in the EU. There were reportedly a dozen people in the building at the time, who have all been arrested, with no casualties.

The European Union are still refusing access to the Gibraltar agents trying to acess their soil. The EU requested aid from Australia and Sanctum, in investigating the matter themselves. So far, Australia has accepted, with Sanctum being non-responsive.

"The Triumvirate, with assistance from the 'Great Fleet', have began attacking warlord controlled ports in Indonesia and Korea. So far three ports have claimed, with the attackers meeting little resistance. None of the warlords involved in the western Pacific conference have suffered any losses.

"Speaking of the Great Fleet, one of their larger raiding parties in South-Western Pacific Ocean was attacked and destroyed by Sanctum submarines. Sanctum suffered minimal loses.

"While we're on the topic, the Great Fleet also attacked a port in Orissa, India. The Great fleet has taken a large portion of the ports, mostly civilian, population hostage. Nepal forces are mobilising to retaliate against the fleet, which are still docked in Orissa.

"Recent activity in Canada, has attracted international attention. A Canadian war band, known as the Ravens, has began making significant progress uniting the region. The war band has received significant support from the Triumvirate, both militarily and economically. The leader of the Ravens, Victor Gaines, has announced that after unifying the region, he will not remain in power, but allow the nation to become a democracy."

"And now, for the main news topics."

"Brazilian astronomers have spotted a new space object. The object, spotted by Brazilians latest infra-red telescope, appears to be a small city. The city is in space, in low-orbit around the earth. Astronomers across the world have no idea how the object managed to remain undetected for so long, but it is clearly of human make. Various nations have attempted to contact the city, with no replies so far."

"An unidentified virus, has swept across Europe, Africa, South America and Southern Asia. The virus is plant-based, and very short lived. Despite its short life, it has had catastrophic effects. Most of the crops in the affected countries have died. Food shortages are expected across the globe, with mass-starvation to follow. Scientists have been unable to identify the virus, which disappeared almost as suddenly as it appeared.

Virus (Everyone read this)

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All nations in the affected area will be required to find some sort of solution, or lose - economy, and - morale at the end of the turn.

This also extends to any nation that imports most of their food from the affected nations.

Any nation that is already importing food from the unaffected nations will need to renogotiate with their sellers, as food prices will be rocketing up, and their isn't enough for everyone.

Russia (GM)

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The operation was a success. The facility contains documents listing all the bribed officials, including a few you didn't pick up on before. There are taped meetings between Inter-Law officials, and this agency, regarding the bribery (audio only). And there are financial documents showing money being transferred from the Triumvirate to the bribed officials.

List of nations willing to accept Raven-liberated canada as a nation

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• Mexico
• European Union
• Alaska
• Uzbekistan
• The Austrian Empire
• Syria

[Murska]

Russian Federation

To Sanctum:

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The Russian representative is available.

To EU(GM):

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All the proof will be given to the good guys at EU to be made public. This is the final blow, I hope. Russian agents will do everything they can to cooperate with any arrests as well as restructuring of the EU government that is certain to follow. We'll try to place the blame squarely on Triumvirate.

On Canada

As long as the promise of real democracy comes true, the Russian Federation will support the Ravens. If not...

On Pacific attacks

The Great Fleet attacks are reprehensible and need to be stopped. We cannot allow them to gain a foothold in Indonesia or piracy will become a difficult-to-purge scourge on the sector. We're willing to offer any assistance we can for the situation at Orissa. Russia also pleads for Triumvirate to stop their association with piracy.

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Another public relations blow to Triumvirate here. We'll be using that one aswell. Their dirty corporate image won't be helped by this, I'm sure, and if we can link them with everything evil happening in the world today, the better. It's not like it isn't true.

[daelrog]

Sanctum

Russian Federation

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Alsandra entered the room. There was no mistaking her beauty. Apparently appearance is something the scientists who made her also had in mind.

She also happened to speak perfect Russian with a flawless Moscow accent.

"Greetings. In light of your stance earlier today, I felt it would be the next reasonable option to consider a more formal alliance between the two of our nation's respectively. However, that was before news arrived of the Great Fleet's movements and oddly enough, the Triumverate's involvement.

"I will be frank with you. The Western Pacific Conference was little more than a show of power to the Great Fleet. I had a strong inclination that they intended harm to Sanctum, so in order to avoid conflict, I thought gathering every powerful nation in the greater region onto our side would stay their hands. However, it appears that this conference might actually serve a more substantive purpose. As you no doubt know by now, I have already shown my hand and pirate blood now rests in Indonesian waters.

"I am not asking you to look at me as a Goddess, nor to even like me. I am asking you to kill pirates, and make sure they don't gain a foothold of land on this side of the Pacific."

Nepal

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How confident do you feel considering the recent attacks by the Triumverate and Great Fleet.

Triumverate
Sanctum publicly asks what the Triumverate's purpose in fighting with the Warlords so far from their own borders? At this time Sanctum hopes that the Triumverate understands that as of yet, Sanctum's actions have been solely against threats and violence from piracy. If you can offer a valid reason for your recent aggression, we will reconsider our position.

Great Fleet
Sanctum declares that it attacked Great Fleet vessels because they strayed far too near Sanctum trade routes (OOC: that's actually the truth). Unless the Great Fleet publicly rescends its aggressive position with Sanctum, publicly apologizes for it, , and signs a declaration non aggression with Sanctum-whether it must be signed by one man, or every Captain-we will treat further encroachments as attacks as well.

EDIT: Removed message to Great Japan as they were not attacked.

[Fan]

~Underground base~

Aton stands looking over a satellite display map. The guerilla campaign was going nicely, they had managed to crush a supply line or two with their efforts in the past years, but it hadn't truly been a war until now. Now, instead of just a few small groups surrounded on all sides by the forces of The Great Enemy he now saw rows of artillery shelling critical bases, and troops moving through established and fortified tunnels underneath the bombardment while a diversionary force was sent up top. Inside the facility they were re taking there had been a good deal of munitions and food supplies stored. They needed this in order to continue the campaign, and avoid the current viral outbreak that had been plaguing the farms until it died out due to a lack of hosts.

The men who charged the front gates to their deaths, heavy machine gun nests cutting down any who dared come into range did so valiantly, and without hesitation. Heavy Mortar shells crumbled fortification, shattered the very men who charged it's walls, and shook the earth as if god himself had called his wrath.

Underground, the elite commando forces knew that the sacrifices of their brothers would not be in vain, they emerged at the Cistern that served as the aging fortresses sewage lane, treading knee deep in unmentionable muck as they opened fire on the paltry amount of guards stationed there, a single cry of an assault rifle's burst being the last thing they heard.

Unfortunately for the Commando's it was enough to alert the base, cries of alarm barked throughout the compound in Japanese, the defense forces rallying against the surprise attack even as a grenade flew into the North East Towers machine gun nest and broke the two men inside it as easily as it would paper.

This daunted not the fearless morale of the Japanese forces, centuries of culture that gave the absolute doctrine of NO SURRENDER would not allow them to be captured, they would die fighting, or not at all. For their surprise, and lack of formidable man power, the Japanese fought well radio'd reinforcements were only a few hours away, and if they could hold the fort until then. The day would be theirs.

They had not counted on Mongolian Air, the gurellia's had never displayed such capabilities, the closest they had ever come being stolen choppers. However, this was new, the design resembling that of the latest Japanese attack helicopter but with elements that were decidedly different.. only a few had ever been shot down. How did they manage to copy the design so swiftly?

These last thoughts were cut off by a hail of missile fire, the Mongolian's raised their flag upon the pole of the fortification, claiming it's ample food supplies and munitions for the people of Mongolia who had farmed it ages ago, who had laid it's foundations with their blood, and built it on the backs of the impoverished citizens that Greater Japan had delegated this area to after the assassinations.

The eight armed star of the Mongolian flag was raised, the cheers of the few remaining commando's erupting throughout the compound even as troop transports rolled in and immediately got to work rebuilding the fortifications, and exploding the cistern.

This was the first official day the Mongolian Liberation Army had claimed a victory, and by all that was holy. It would not be the last.

GM:

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Start Research of Radar proof materials, dedicating all tech to.

Russia:

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Delivered in a hand written note that has obviously passed many hands. Is a single bandanna, adorned with the eight armed star. Tattooed on the inside, is a simple statement. "Help us. Help you."

[Forum Explorer]

The Great Fleet

Nepal
A public newscast of the captured ports is shown around the world. Many buildings are on fire but there don't seem to be many civilan casualties thus far. Most are being herded into compounds guarded by armed pirates. The much feared face of Frank Gwen is suddenly focused on by the camara. Here me World! Nepal has stolen someone precious from the Great Fleet and Nepal shall not know peace until they are returned saftly to us! As soon as the person mentioned is returned we will gladly leave. If the goverment is so incompatent that it can't find one forginer then we demand a new goverment! You have two weeks before we begin drowning prisoners. Gwen spits on the ground here We have heard rumours claming that we're trying to claim the cities we captured as our own. You landslugs are welcome to them! We of the Great Fleet care not for the land, as the mighty ocean is our domain! And I won't shakle the freedom of any of the Captains of the Great Fleet! They can go where they want! The camera zooms over the imprisoned survivors one last time before fading to black.

To Shadhadar

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Jessica Cyclin meets with their leader. She walks with a spitting cobra wrapped around your neck and two bodyguards behind her. Greetings, it looks like I'll be your prisoner for the next while. Its time to strike gentlemen before the goverment of Nepal can organize agianst our attack.

To Greater Japan

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Ball is in your court now

To World

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We would like you to direct all questions to the Trimverate regarding Indonesia operations.

[Murska]

To Sanctum:

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"We are already preparing to move against the Great Fleet. Our own ports and most important coastal areas are secure, and we are massing to attain strike capability against them. No pirates will gain any ground on Russian soil, and we will take the fight to them once we are finished.

We ask but one thing of you. For as long as Triumvirate is cooperating with the pirates, do not stay your hand of attacking them aswell."

Sanctum also receives a message from the Russian Federation:
With the threat of pirates growing near your waters, Russia would like to set up a few trade routes using a new design of trade airship, well capable of carrying large amounts of resources over any terrain. They're also capable of defending themselves against any normal pirate raid. In exchange we would like some tax benefits.

We're also willing to sell the design in exchange for (+ Econ).

To Mongolian Liberation Front:

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"Russia hears the call, and will answer. However, as of yet, we must do so discreetly. Set us up a few locations to help supply your efforts, and you will have supplies and weapons."

To Eden Arcologies:

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Due to your secrecy, we assume your strongholds must be located in rather unhospitable areas. We've constructed trading fleets of airships well capable of transporting large amounts of supplies over any sort of terrain. If you wish to set up trading posts, we will link you to the rest of the world in exchange for prioritizing Russian goods on your markets.

To Mediterranean Federation:

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Your lands surround the Mediterranean Sea, which has been a source of wealth for the area for as long as anyone may remember. However, trade by sea is risky, especially with the assaults of the Great Fleet recently. Russians have developed and constructed trading fleets of airships capable of transporting large amounts of goods quickly over any terrain. They are quite capable of protecting themselves against any normal pirate raids, aswell. We would like to set up an agreement for a few trading routes, and would be willing to sell you the designs for your own trade in exchange for (+ Econ).

To the New Way:

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I'm sure you have a lot to offer to the world below. But on the other hand, we have plenty of goods that you cannot produce. Trade would be the sensible way onward. Russia is the only nation on Earth capable of efficient trading with your nation, for we have developed airship trading fleets quite capable of transporting large amounts of good over any distance. In exchange for setting up a route for you we would like you to grant us preferential treatment in access to your own exotics.

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Your nation is isolated, but rich in natural resources. However, the rest of the world has much to offer, if you take it's gifts with a grain of salt and a careful eye.

Russia has developed a design of airships capable of transporting masses of goods over any terrain. We are willing to set up supervised trading posts with you in exchange for preferential treatment on the market, or even sell you the designs in exchange for (+ Econ).

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Carefully controlled trade will bring great wealth and welfare to us both. Russia has developed an airship design capable of transporting large amounts of goods over any terrain. With the pirate-infested seas of the modern world, we would be willing to set up trade routes of your choosing in exchange for preferential treatment on your markets.

To Greater Japan(GM):

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With the threat of piracy to your shipping, the Russian Federation is willing to sell you designs of an airship trading fleet capable of transporting large amounts of goods over any terrain unhindered. As a price we ask only (+ Econ).

To USA:

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With the threat of piracy near your waters growing, we would like to offer setting up trade routes with our new design of airship, well able to transport large amounts of goods over any terrain and to defend itself against any normal pirate raids. In exchange, we would like some advantages in taxing.

We are also willing to sell the design, for (+ Econ).

[Forum Explorer]

The Great Fleet


To Russia, Sanctum, and USA

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We have no intention of maintaining any sort of port city. We'll be gone as soon as what was stolen from us is returned.

To Triumvirate

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It would be in your own intrest to explain what's going on in Indonesia unless you want your gains to be taken by the international community. Also be careful, you may get attacked by Russia if they are not satisfied with your response.

To GM

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At the first sign of a serious attack on the ports in Nepal the forces their will retreat after slaughtering the prisoners. Ships also begin massing in order to defend from an attack from Russia or Sanctum.

[Bahumat]

USA
GM: Australia did respond to whether they'd assist in the investigation with the EU.

Russia

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Thanks but no thanks. We have assets to defend our shipping, and have no need of your Airships. We thank you for the offer though. Of course, one does wonder how you plan to get across territorial waters and lands of other nations in the first place....

The Great Fleet

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We will be watching you.

To All New Nations That Joined This Turn.

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Australia is the world's primary exporter of raw and manufacured goods and foodstuffs. If you wish to trade with us, let us know. We will trade with you fairly.

To all nations affected by the Virus:

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The USA sends its strongest condolences in the wake of this tragedy. If you need additional supplies, let us know. We'll give you all due consideration for your current circumstances in determining our prices.

[ImperatorAlpha]

Gibraltar
"His Majesty's Government today announced that the assassin who attempted to murder King Solomon and King William was sentenced to death for treason and hanged this morning."
To the GM:

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Has this virus affected my hydroponic gardens?
Also:

• Continue research on Quantum Computers.
• Task Force Alpha is to put to sea at once. This comprises a pack of eight nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarines, under the command of Commodore Ramirez, aboard HMS Valiant. mission details to follow shortly by encrypted message.

To the Great Fleet:

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His Majesty's government regrets that you have opted for an aggressive course of action and must inform you that as of now, the straits of Gibraltar are closed to belligerent shipping.

To the Sanctum:

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His Majesty's Navy is happy to provide support against the Great Fleet. In return we will require some support, particularly in terms of supplies for our submarines, and would like to sign a trade treaty with you.

To the EU:

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In light of your incessant refusal to give way on the matter of the assassination investigation, His Majesty's Government has commanded that a further compromise is made between us:
Given the recent news of corruption within your government, His Majesty's Investigators will not be able to hand over, in its entirety the investigation, however they will be willing to work alongside your investigators, and those of the neutral, impartial witnesses. We would also request that members of the British Secret Service are allowed to attend the investigation.
We furthermore regret that the assassin has been condemned to death and was consequently hanged this morning. We do not believe there was anything further he could have told us, and so we had to see that justice was done.
I regret and apologise that my previous messages were somewhat aggressive, and can only plead the stress of the matter.
His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign and Diplomatic Affairs.

[TheDarkDM]

Eden Arcologies

Once again, the news-feeds were interrupted, flashing again to the cavernous shining office and the strangely cybernetic woman. He face was drawn in a concerned frown.

"People of the world, we are deeply grieved by the recent disaster that has struck. However, we find ourselves blessedly able to help feed the people of the world. As we speak, we are preparing to ship an entire crop worth of our own Intelli-crop seed to the areas affected by the virus. These strains have been specifically designed to thrive in the blighted soil of the modern world, and we predict yields at least thirty percent greater than those of your traditional crop. We intend to distribute these supplies free of charge, and with luck the hardiness of the strains will result in a harvest this year, if slightly later than usual. We ask that the governments of the world cooperate with us in this effort, and with our partners in Russia who have graciously offered to transport the seeds to affected regions in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Go in peace."

To World

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Sadly, the proprietary nature of our Intelli-crops makes their genome extremely fragile. Please do not attempt to cross breed the crop with any local breeds, or serious genetic mutation may occur. Please contact us if you desire another shipment of Intelli-crop seed when the new growing season comes - we are sure we can reach an agreement.

To Russia

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Thank you for your offer. While our markets are very small due to our relative self sufficiency, we would greatly appreciate your help in distributing our Intelli-crops to the devastated regions of your neighbors. We hope the global acclaim and goodwill shall serve as sufficient repayment. Afterwards, we should be able to discuss a more meaningful exchange.

A series of coordinates are relayed to the Russian government. If they investigate, they find exactly one thousand shipping containers nestled in a Carpathian valley, watched over by a dozen white suited people bearing similar cybernetic implants to the woman in the broadcasts.

To Argentina

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You will find our Intelli-crops at these coordinates.

Investigators discover one hundred shipping containers of Intelli-crop seed nestled in an Andes valley, watched over by a pair of white suited people with similar cybernetic implants to the woman in the broadcasts.

To Brazil

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You will find our Intelli-crops at these coordinates.

Investigators discover one hundred shipping containers of Intelli-crop seed nestled in an Andes valley, watched over by a pair of white suited people with similar cybernetic implants to the woman in the broadcasts.

[Murska]

To Eden Arcologies:

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The response is an agreement to the plan. However, we'd wish you wouldn't announce our participation to the world before we actually agree.

As for the markets, I'm sure you're self-sufficient in all the basics and many luxury items too, but there's always exotics, goods built in foreign lands that your people might want to try. And trading away your surplus builds up your capital if you want to make any larger acquisitions later on

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Three massive airborne vessels lower from the sky nearby, hovering above the valley as the area has no suitable landing zone. They're roughly oval-shaped, but the stern has a large metallic framed engine.

Large hatches open in the ships, and a dozen small helicopters lower down, landing nearby, a few more staying in the air to keep watch. A bunch of men slide down with ropes and start setting up lightweight ladders for the rest of the crew as well as machinery to raise the cargo into the ships.

One official-looking figure walks to the Eden personnel from a chopper. "Good morning. I am Captain Stavsky, and I heard you had some seeds for us that should help the lands ravaged by the virus. Do you have a spreading plan as to where I should leave them? We can make the arrangements to help the infected territories in the EU, Africa and Asia, but since you're the provider, you get the final say in where the stuff goes and when."

To Australia:

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Russia has good relations to most nations. We will fly over the high seas if necessary, but we're sure to be able to secure our routes overland with almost any state on Earth. After all, they trade with us already and planes already fly between us; what's the difference now?

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

Press Release on Indonesia/Korea Situation

Triumvirate has many business interests across the world and sometimes a show of force is required to advance them. We of course never engage in practices that are against the law.

The ports in question were in a state of lawlessness and without a legitimate national authority. The Western Pacific Conference didn't acknowledge their autonomy, by exclusion of any representatives from these territories.

The Great Fleet was assisting our operation in Indonesia as a mercenary force. They have showed professionalism and reliability in this capacity.

The Indonesian ports will be managed by the Triumvirate. We won't extend our influence any further, without consulting the regional power block. We hope to establish profitable trading relations with the local powers and assist in the stabilization of the region. Should a national authority be established in Indonesia and Korea, Triumvirate will open negotiations for either terms of lease or reintegration of the territories.

Indonesia/Korea (To GM)

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Ok.

Stage 1:

The order is brought to the ports, relations with neighbours are stabilized, investments are made to get everything running and working once more. The ports can operate with a loss, I'm getting profit in Stage 3.

Stage 2:

The low standards of living, threat of violence from Warlords, threat of famine (as exports to Indonesia will be shifted to EU and South Asia) + greedy capitalists = Cheap Immigrant Labour. I'm getting people signed up with long-term contracts and shipped to work overseas - news of work opportunities are spread around. Infostructure to manage the recruits is developed.

Stage 3:

The workers are paid minimum wage (Chinese?), but conditions are better, then if they've signed up with human traffickers and worked in sweat-shops. Everything owed is paid, money sent to their families on time, if they want to go back at the end of contract, let them. There is a basic (low cost) system of motivation for work.

I'm sending them to anywhere with shortage of workforce: Canada and Kazakhstan (I'm going to industrialize). But I'll start reducing their numbers, once the jobs dry up and locals start get angry. (I'll detail it in EoT).

To Greenland

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Triumvirate would like to propose a partnership in a massive investment project in the North America. you may have heard about the situation in Canada. Before the fighting is completely over, it is the prime time to invest. While Triumvirate dominates the natural resources and IT sectors, we would like to point you out to the great agricultural and tourism potential, you may find there.

But Canada is only the beginning. If we were to combine our economic power, we should be able to begin restoration of the former USA industry - the once largest economy in the world can be up and running again, with a sizable profits going to our partnership.

Would you be interested in this project?

Famine (To GM)

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As far as I can tell after a brief check on wiki, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are self-sufficient, but not exactly major food exporters. Canada used to be a major exporter.

To UK

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We hope that Canadian food exports will be added to the current arrangments and trade in other areas will be expanded as well.

Uzbekistan

Rally in Support of EU

Several thousand men have gathered in Tashkent to a Rally to Support of EU. A rising star on the political arena, Ahad Babaev addresses the crowds:

''The EU hasn't forgotten our nation. When Uzbekistan required help to get on our feet and restore our nation to prosperity, they have extended their hand to us. It is true that there could be bad apples on every tree, but the soil from which it grows is good and rich. I believe the people of EU will see through the current events and come out of them with greater unity and strength.''

Food Relief Initiative

Ahad Babaev speaks before the cameras, sending his message to the world:

''I urge the nations of the world, unaffected by this terrible famine, to bring food aid to the suffering people. I personally will see a bill passed, that will ensure Uzbekistan will contribute to the humanitarian effort to save the human lives and alleviate suffering, until this crisis ends. This is the opportunity for the world to show unity and our leaders ability to serve the people.''

Uzbekistan (To GM)

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Hmm, you know what, forget special economic deals I want to get my claws into the Uzbekistan's World Opinion.

1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should get stuffed with people on Triumvirate's pay-roll.

2. Internationally known politics, diplomats and famous Uzbekistanis will be bought or new faces brought into the spotlight. Those, who oppose Triumvirate will be pushed into the obscurity.

3. The Media that is broadcast/printed internationally should be acquired.

4. I'm launching the Food Aid program (and I'm behind support EU rally). Triumvirate secretly sponsors it, Ahad Babaev makes it into a subsidy for farmers to gain popularity among people and Triumvirate marketing/media people make sure the Uzbekistan's efforts are portrayed as noble and selfless. (They are poor, but they are willing to give! The scope of corruption in Uzbekistan is clearly exaggerated).

I'm paying for it by diverting money from the current effort to acquire Uzbekistan's economy, plus some additional funds are allocated, if required.

To CSA

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We would like to negotiate a certain deal with you. Shall we proceed to a more secure location for our talk?

(CSA Espionage To Read)

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We offer a cooperation between our two nations. The terms are:

Triumvirate delivers:

1. After unification of Canada the question of land is inevitable. The Mexican Wildlands, the current CSA's land in the former Canadian territory and Alaska - one can't be sure of how things will go. We'll provide our influence and the big stick of our mercenary forces to make sure CSA comes on top of any developments.

2. Triumvirate will enact an investment program to boost CSA economy.

3. Triumvirate will assist with CSA's space program, including provision of our Cosmodrome for the launch of your satellites and shuttles. We will provide our nuclear technology expertise and research to aid with you program.

Triumvirate wants:

1. Full cooperation from the CSA Espionage, to aid Triumvirate in counter-espionage and fighting the rebels and insurgents in the nations, where Triumvirate holds interest. We won't require any espionage/infiltration against other nations or things that would put CSA in jeopardy.

If CSA accepts, we require an immediate assistance against Anti-Bureaucratic Front (see Operation Bureaucrat).

2. Future gains from the CSA space program, with Triumvirate holding minority shares in the enterprise.

Operation Bureaucrat (To DM)

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Fighting the Anti-Bureaucratic Front.

If I failed to secure CSA's aid, then security is boosted and alerted, the reinforcements are moved to be ready to swoop in and success is used as a PR in media to break their Moral.

If I secured CSA, then they are allowed to capture the weapons (most of the crates will contain dummies and fakes, just a small number of working one's on the top, plus everything is bugged). Anti-Bureaucrats are traced to their hideouts with satellites and bugs, then I attack them, before they have the chance to organize. The captured intelligence is analysed to find their financial backers and supply caches. I'm targeting their Economy.

To Greater Japan

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A diplomat is sent to explain the Triumvirate's actions in Indonesia and smooth over relations.

(Greater Japan Espionage To Read)

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In diplomatic-speak and with extreme politeness the following statements are delivered. Triumvirate and Greater Japan have good relations currently. If Greater Japan would oppose Triumvirate's involvment in Indonesia/Korea, these relations would inevitable sour. If relations between the two nations are no longer good, Triumvirate will consider providing assistance to the Mongolian Liberation Army.

Triumvirate also informs GJ that it recieved unconfirmed information that Mongolian Liberation Army is looking for foreign support. It might be wise to keep an eye on them.

[Murska]

Famine Business to GM:

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Since Russia wasn't hit, but many areas around them did, we'll be, in addition to carrying Eden seeds to those who wish to try them for free, giving of our own food stocks to those most in need and selling with normal market prices to those less affected.

[ArcaneStomper]

Argentina

Nationally Televised Speech by President General Velasco Guadalupe

The President General appears sitting behind his desk. Behind him hangs the great Argentinian flag.

"My people for too long have we stood by and watched the world scrabble and fight after the Great Wars. And now we pay for our silence. A great plague has spread through our land and it has caused our crops to wither and die. Some of you may think this was a natural virus, but I say NO. No this was no natural thing. It was a product of man. Of some twisted nation's scientists working their evil designs. And I say to you that this shall not stand. Argentina will take it's rightful place in the world and we shall hunt down the despicable beings responsible for this. So stand tall my countrymen and know that though their may be hardships ahead, we shall overcome."

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Disclaimer: President General Guadalupe has no special knowledge of whether or not the virus is natural. He is merely spouting a line of propaganda to keep the people from revolting.

To the Warlords of South America (GM)

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Greetings,

In these dark times it is vital that we, the people of South America, come together. We offer you a golden opportunity. We offer to you the opportunity to join with us. In return we open up our food stores to as you are surely more affected than us. Do not fear for your status we will integrate your forces with ours and offer you a choice of either continuing to command those forces or to establish a civilian government of your region. All your factories and towns will be seamlessly be merged with our own and you will gain the benefit of the protection of our glorious army. We urge you to consider our proposal.

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To Brazil (GM)

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Greetings,

In these dark times it is vital that we, the companies of South America, come together. As a fellow partner in business surely you can see the benefits of more open trade agreements. And so we offer to you the opportunity to do away with trade agreements entirely. Join Brazil's economy to Argentina's and reap the benefits of of both. Besides the economic benefits you will also gain the protection of our defense forces to protect your assets from all the raiders and pirates that the world has to offer. We urge you to consider our offer and know that even if you refuse there will be no hard feelings. We will still be willing to enter a mutually profitable trade agreement with you.

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To Mexico and the CSA (GM)

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Greetings,

As you know our food supplies have been devastated by the terrible virus that has swept through the world. Because of this we wish to enter into a trade agreement with you to buy any of your spare food supplies and ship it down to feed our starving people.

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To Russia

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Greetings,

We do appreciate your offer to set up airship trading routes with us as we do not have control of the seas far from our shores. However at the moment we our busy dealing with the crisis of our devastated food supplies. As such we cannot enter into any preferential trade deals at this time as that may cut off other potential partners who can supply us. However do know that if you are willing to trade us food stocks we will definitely regard you with favor in the future. And that once this crisis is over we will be more than happy to negotiate new deals with you.

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To Australia

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Greetings,

As you know our food supplies have been devastated by the terrible virus that has swept through the world. Because of this we wish to enter into a trade agreement with you to buy any of your spare food supplies and ship it to feed our starving people.

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To Eden Arcologies:

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A military convoy quickly reaches the coordinates given. It packs up the containers and sends them down to waiting scientists. It then proceeds to establish a base camp and begin sending out search parties to try and track down where the shipping containers came from. If the people are still there they are taken into custody and questioned.

The seeds them selves are taken out of the shipping containers and transferred into crates. Both the shipping containers and the seeds are closely examined. A heavily quarantined field is prepared and a small quantity of seeds are planted.

[TheDarkDM]

Eden Arcologies

To Russia

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We apologize for publicizing your involvement before receiving a formal agreement. Rest assured that we shall refrain from doing so in the future. As for trade, while we in the Arcologies require little in the way of goods, we are in need of foreign currency to facilitate our emergence into the world. Therefore, we would be willing to replace the Triumverate as Russia's supplier for various rare minerals, at competitive prices. We propose the establishment of a surface Arcology at a location of your choosing to better facilitate our relationship.

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As the airships sent their loading helicopters down towards the containers emblazoned with the Arcology logo, a silver haired young woman stepped towards the Captain. Taking his hand in a firm grip, she brought a slim silver tablet up with her other.

"Pleased to meet you Captain, Elena Demichev. According to our research, there are several locations that should serve as optimal distribution centers for the seed. Depositing one hundred containers each in Geneva, Budapest, and Madrid should ensure distribution in Europe, two hundred in New Delhi and one hundred in Kunming should cover distribution in South Asia, and deposits of one hundred each in Addis Abbaba, Bamako, Pretoria, and Niamey should allow for adequate distribution through Africa. We obviously wish to avoid the coastal regions to avoid the Great Fleet. Does that meet with your satisfaction Captain?"

To EU, Algunisia, and Austrian Empire

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We intend to deliver the Intelli-crop seed to Geneva, Madrid, and Budapest, and would appreciate your aid in distributing the crop.

To Central African Republic, Egyptian Empire, Islamic Republic, and NSA

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We intend to deliver the Intelli-crop seed to Addis Abbaba, Bamako, Niamey, and Pretoria, and would appreciate your aid in distributing the crop.

To Nepal and Greater Japan

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We intend to deliver the Intelli-crop to New Delhi and Kunming, and would appreciate your aid in distributing the crop.

To Argentina

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The two representatives of the Arcologies come peacefully with the military escort. There is no sign of where they came from, and within a fifty mile radius there seems to be nothing but mountains and foothills. They answer no questions, claiming to be diplomatic representatives to the great nation of Argentina. Their sole tool is a sleek silver touchpad, which no Argentinan scientist seems able to manipulate, reacting only to the touch of the cyborgs. In captivity, one of the men requests to speak with the man in charge, giving his name as Adolfo Perri.

Within the quarantine zone, the seeds begin to sprout after a matter of weeks, seeming to thrive even in the relatively inhospitable ground. All tests reveal it to be nothing more than an especially swift growing and nutritious strain of corn, and it seems the boasts of yield are true, as the seeds seem given to sprouting secondary plants in addition to the main stalk. However, any attempt to splice the plant's genome in the lab result in a genetic reaction that leaves the seed irrevocably tainted.

[Murska]

To Argentina:

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As stated previously, Russia will be giving grain free to those worst affected, and selling the rest of our stock at pre-crisis market price without dragging it up on the skin of the people in need. In fact, this may be a good situation to open up the trade routes we spoke of; we cannot afford having the grain fall into the hands of pirates at such a time.

To Eden Arcologies and GM:

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Indeed, we have plenty of suitable locations. For a central site, would somewhere near the Urals be sufficient?

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"Of course." The captain shakes her hand. "It sounds as though you've prepared everything. Do you have links in place at the target cities to take over the cargo or do we place them in Russian warehouses until the governing nations finish their own preparations?"

The Russians begin checking the cargo and readying it for loading. They work very efficiently and are courteous to the EA people, affirming the correct safety procedures in handling the supplies and such.

[TheDarkDM]

Eden Arcologies

To Russia

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A location in the Urals sounds ideal. We shall be sending our equipment from our location in the Carpathians - please inform your air defenses to expect six large contacts once you transmit the final coordinates. Our representative Elena Demichev will accompany your airship fleet back to your capitol in order to coordinate our efforts.

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The Eden Arcologies representatives give the Russian workers what help they can, pointing out a series of magnetic locks affixed to the containers that aid in their secure storage. Elene stands to the side with the Captain.

"We are currently waiting for responses from the various host governments, but we hope that by the time we reach our destination all preparations will be made."

[daelrog]

Sanctum

Russian Federation

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We are in full agreement with you. Naturally, we did not expect a sufficient resposne from the Triumverate, but it was necessary to at least try. If nothing else, we now have a better understanding of their motives.

As to your mode of transporting goods, we will accept this as a means to trade with you. However, the (+ economy) is more than we can afford given the times.

Great Fleet
What precisely was stolen from you, and why does invading Nepal, Great Japan, and assisting in the colonization of Indonesia and Korea seem the logical choice? The Great Fleet has (24 hours real time) to state exactly who and what was stolen, and by whom.

Triumverate
Goddess-Queen (or President if you will) Alsandra Winheim makes a public announcement in between sessions for the Western Pacific Conference.

"We at Sanctum find the Triumverate's actions and motives unacceptable. Sacntum too has economic interests in both regions, especially Indonesia due to its close proximity and location compared to our trade routes with Great Japan and the Russian Federation. That does not give us the right to turn into imperialists and colonize whatever ports we deem fit.

"Sanctum does not recognize the Triumverate's sovereignty in the pacific and as of now will cease all trade with Triumverate-controlled regions."

Western Pacific Conference

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"Welcome back to our second and final session. I think the past few days have proved eventful, and unfortunately the concerns I stated concerning invasion by foreign force has proven true, albeit soone than even I would have imagined.

"Sanctum will not accept the legitimizing of piracy by accepting their invasions over details they are not forthcoming with. Sanctum will not accept the Triumverate's colonization in the region so they can fill their purses.

"This is a new age of change, where the ghosts of last century's failure is now cast off, and each world power vies for position to increase its influence, its culture, and as the Triumverate has so clearly demonstrated, its economy. I put out the new initiative to those nations gathered here. Formalize the Western Pacific Conference into a military alliance until such a time as the threat of the Triumverate and the Great Fleet have been dealt with. I suggest we includ Nepal from here on out, and we reach out to the world to deter ether of the aggressors from plunging our waters and shores into war.

"Only by unity and pooling our resources can we hope to face the coming challenges. Thank you."

[Imperial Psycho]

The United Kingdom
The UK is slightly less hit by the virus than other European nations, but only barely. The Government announce an initiative, to provide farmers with seed to regrow their crops, and to help protect them again future biological attacks.

Triumvirate

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Yes, we would be interested in the import of food from the Triumvirate, as long as you can offer a fair price.

Eden Arcologies

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The United Kingdom is of the opinion that traditional crops will suffice. The virus did not infect the soil, merely the plants.

USA

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Yes, we would be interested in the import of food from the USA, as long as you can offer a fair price.[

[Murska]

To Eden Arcologies:

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All right. We have a handful of possible areas you might want to consider, transmitting details now.

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After everything's been stored properly, the captain offers his hand again. "The ships will depart to different Russian landing sites now. We will separate the cargo into lighter vessels and have those carry them to the target cities. I'm going with the RDF Asylum, which is going to route to St. Petersburg and from there to the European targets. Afterwards, we will return to Moscow. Would you care to join us to see that your valuable cargo is adequately handled?"

Western Pacific Conference

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"The Russian Federation will cooperate in ridding the Pacific waters of piracy, but will, again, not join a formalized military alliance. For this, and other possible future events, we're open to cooperating on operations and initiatives but I am not authorized to tie ourselves to other nations at this time."

To the United Kingdom:

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Russian airship trading fleets are available to provide crisis help with grain if necessary. After any threat of famine has passed, we will continue to provide supplies at pre-virus market prices, without any markup for the tragedy. We are currently transporting grain, both natural and EA's genetically modified, to many nations around the world and can make sure our airships are safer from pirates than naval trade ships.

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

To Sanctum

The trade restriction will always hurt the civilian population most. It’s a dirty tactic to resort to.

We would like to know, if Sanctum would consider a military action against our interests in Indonesia and should our trading fleet be on alert against your submarines.

To Major Indonesian Warlords (GM)

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The Warlords we took out were small fries. We won’t treat you the same way. You may know from our activities in Canada that Inter-Law successfully worked with a major Warlord group there.

You are not in equal position with other powers at the table. When the big decisions will be made, you should realize, who will get the short end of the stick. Triumvirate can provide mercenary forces that can significantly improve your bargaining position. The mere threat that you can resort to calling us over, would be a significant factor in your favour. Plus, ask yourself, who do you trust more – us or Sanctum?

We can put in writing, that there will be no attempt on our part to take over – business contract is sacred for our organization.

To Great Japan (GM)

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Top secret negotiations (GJ Espionage to read)

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The anti-imperialistic rhetoric Sanctum is using rings dangerous in the view of Great Japan’s formation. You have established your nation by bringing order and harmony to the Warlord controlled territories. Now Sanctum is saying such action would be ‘’colonialism’’.

If Indonesia and Korea are either united or controlled by other powers, this will greatly upset status quo in the region. Does Great Japan really need that? If you support our presence, Triumvirate can work to maintain the current status quo in the region – that of the Great Japan’s Hegemony.

[Imperial Psycho]

United Kingdom
To Russia

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Russian airships are welcome in the United Kingdom, though the UK is not at a great deal of risk due to piracy, due to our relatively large Naval and Air forces. Of course, Russian trade is always welcome.

To Argentina

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The United Kingdom maintains it's claim to the Falkland Islands, and requests they be returned to British control.

[daelrog]

Sanctum

Triumverate

Sanctum does not accept criticism from a state that solves its economic problems through armed conflict. Trade embargos do affect all parties, but it does not end lives. Consider that to some, lives are more important than lining our pockets with the wealth of foreign powers.

Whether or not Sanctum feels that armed conflict is necessary in dealing with the Triumverate's aggression is still being discussed. For Sanctum's part, it will conduct itself accordingly and give ample warning if its military will become involved in stopping the Triumverate's takeover.

Uzbekistan-GM

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What is your stance concerning the Triumverate's involvement with Korea and Indonesia.

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

To Sanctum

It appears Sanctum is acting under a mistaken impression that Triumvirate is a pirate, plundering the captured cities. At this moment our security forces are making sure, people can walk safely on the streets, hospitals are being resupplied with medicine and new construction is being planned in the captured cities. We seek profit – by restoring, building and developing.

Triumvirate can provide videos from the ports to confirm this. And anybody, who doubts this information can visit our holdings in Indonesia in person.

[ArcaneStomper]

Argentina

To Russia

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What is the carrying capacity of your airships. We admit that we aren't confident of protecting convoys of ships coming from that far away either. So if your airships can carry the necessary amounts then we agree that this would be a fairly ideal solution. And is there anything that you wish to import in return. After all it would be a shame for your airships to fly half way around the world and then return empty.

To the UK

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Your claim is long since expired. We have held the Falklands for decades. They have been fully integrated into our country and have no desire to return to your rule.

To Eden Arcologies

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Adolfo Perri is escorted to a rather grim building where he is placed in a small comfortable looking office. Sitting behind a rather plain desk is a small bespectacled man who introduces himself as Captain Ferdanez. After motioning for Perri to sit down in seat facing the desk he says, "Hello and welcome to our little country. We appreciate what you've been trying to do by delivering your seeds to us. But there were however a few irregularities that arose when you did. For instance you didn't fill out the appropriate entry forms. We can fix this very easily though." Captain Ferdanez pulls out a form from his desk. "Since you had such noble intentions I'll fill it out myself and we can it processed right away. Now first off just for the record what country are you from?"

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United Kingdom
To Argentina

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The Falklands were taken less than 50 years ago, during the British Civil War. We find it hard to believe that the 4,000 or so people who lived there suddenly changed their minds about the issue after your illegal invasion.

[Murska]

To Argentina:

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The carrying capacity rivals that of most trade ships, and the speed is much faster.

Even though the state is sponsoring the set-up phase of the first airship trade routes, they're still civilian enterprises as most economical matters are. Therefore the return cargo will be on the shoulders of the captains and the companies who will buy the ships themselves from the state. But for the first shipments that are under the Federation's jurisdiction, we would be interested in getting a discount on some industrial machinery. After all, Russia has plenty of natural resources and our heavy industry is having a boom right now.

[Forum Explorer]

The Great Fleet

To Sanctum

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Who has been taken? We'll keep her name a secert to the international community as she is our head of espionage and one of the most powerful and respected Captains in the fleet. When she went missing in Nepal our people screamed for vengance so we've moved in to demand that she be returned or that the goverment changed. It was either this or just attacking and killing everyone we could hit.

Also when did we attack Greater Japan? All of the targets hit were part of Nepal. (OOC: Seriously they should've been I specified Nepal in my EoT)

The events in Indonesia and Korea are entirely seperate. The Triumvirate approached many of our Captains with the offer of some mercerny work and many of them decided to make some cash helping the Triumvirate spread their intrests. We have no intreast in owning a port city.

To Gibraltar

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They acted first and what you see is our response. Nothing more nothing less.

[daelrog]

Sanctum

The Great Fleet

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OOC: Orissa, China. According to Razovor's end of turn/new turn post, the Great Fleet attacked China too which is Great Japan territory.

Gibraltar (Sorry, missed your post earlier)

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That is agreeable to us. We will sign a trade pact, and your own naval forces may use our ports to resupply. We are at the moment staying our hand unless conflict is absolutely necessary. Sanctum will corrdiante its efforts with you if it comes to war.