Total War: 2125 (IC)

[Murska]

EU Bribery Scandal

The extent of Russian involvement was making available two squads of specially trained police officers for the purposes of the investigation, who helped with tracking some leads, advised in planning of the operation and participated in the latest raid in Berlin. This help was given to EU freely, the initiative coming from the Russian government. Said squads have since returned to Russia, where the campaign against corruption has finally been officially finished.

As for the motive, we would like to ask Triumvirate to conduct an investigation on their own officials, finding out the culprits, and asking them. After all, investigating without permission on another nation's affairs could be considered espionage, and we cannot know how high-level a decision it was. However, the proof is undoubtedly valid, so it remains a fact that the deed was done, for one reason or another.

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

To Russia, Anti-Bribery Group and EU:

Would russian government explain, why your agents were investigating the EU officials in the approximate time period, when the Ottoman Empire was contacted about possible corruption in EU? You weren't invited by the official EU government, as they weren't aware of the corruption at the time. This could be a serious issue, after all, investigating without permission on another nation's affairs could be considered espionage. And recruiting the aid of foreign nations to preform secret operations that affect your own government can be considered treason.

We have began investigation of our own officials. We will allow other nations to check any information we find and provide reasonable cooperation to any official investigation.

To Ottoman Empire

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On EU

There is a cloud of darkness surrounding the EU. But we will shine the light of truth on it.

On Espionage

Triumvirate proposes a cooperation between our secret services. As a sign of trust we will provide full access to data on our counter-espionage and intelligence operations, so you will know that Triumvirate is pursuing a policy of honesty and truth. This should double the amount of information your current secret agencies have access to. We hope that you will return the gesture by providing assistance for counter-espionage effort in the territories, where Triumvirate has business interests and training for the mercenary forces of Inter-Law Inc.

To GM (secrety-secrety)

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Really secrety!

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Ok just wanted to list all secret things I'm doing:

1. CSA assisted investigation on Theft of Economy. Confirm that it was(n't) Great Fleet., Alternative Suspect: Gibraltar.

2. Investigate Triumvirate officials mentioned in ''Bribery Proof'', check if anybody was subverted. See connections with point 1 (theft of Economy).

3. Prepare proof, that Triumvirate didn't steal any of the EU fianacial aid to Uzbekistan. Just was paid fees for securing the aid.

[Murska]

The answer is simple: Russian agents were not. In fact, there is no such thing as Russian 'agents'. The assistance offered was in the form of two squads of policemen. As you might have noticed, David Fortin publicized their investigation. Russia simply heard of a possible corruption scandal and, considering our own stance on corruption, decided to offer our specialists to help.

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

To Russia and EU

Then we have information that directly contradicts this statement. Triumvirate presents the reports and memos that detail ''Russian Agents'' investigating the EU officials. Their validity can be checked with a proper investigation, preferably without involvement of Anti-Bribery Group and Russia, as they have vested interests in the outcome.

[Murska]

Agent (noun) "Agent may refer to one who acts for, or in the place of, another, by authority from him; one intrusted with the business of another."

I'm sorry, we assumed you meant some sort of movie secret agents or somesuch. Yes, Russian police officers with specialist training did help the EU.

[madeyegeorge]

The Ottoman Empire

Triumvirate (Esp. 0)

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We would be glad to combine our intelligence forces for our investigation. We look forward to working with you and thank you for the help in finding the criminals reponsible for the sabotage.

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

Ottoman Empire/GM

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Triumvirate will provide full assistance in the search for those responsible in the sabotage. In return we request your assistance in our investigation into the corruption in the Triumvirate ranks.

Argentina

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Would you be interested in purchasing the services of Inter-Law mercenaries in your current military campaign? While Argentina's military is certainly formidable and bound to win, the addition of our troops will bring an overwhelming advantage that will help you cut the costs and time of war.

[razovor]

Perspective
The battle for mongolia rages on. Both sides have taken equal losses, but Japan has the greater industry. Three weeks after the first victory by the Liberation army, the Japanese research division releases their latest project. Bullet-proof, heat resistant, full body, light-weight battle armour. The armour is being mass-produced and released to all troops on the front lines.

Media Frenzy
The EU bribery scandal has risen to become a major article of every nations news. Almost every day, another government official appears on the T.V. to chastise the Triumvirate for their scandalous behaviour. Tension is building, as the public begin to lose faith in the Triumvirate.

CSA to Triumvirate

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We are able to confirm that the Great Fleet did not steal the money from your treasuries. We were not able to find the real culprit.

CSA to Sanctum

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We know you stole money from the Triumvirate. Give us a reason not to tell them.

Mongolian Liberation Army (GM)

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Recent fighting decreases your military by -, The Japanese suffered similar loses, but their latest project negates that.

CSA to Mongolian Liberation Army

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You seem to be in a bit of a pickle. We are willing to offer you assistance. For a reasonable price.

Triumvirate (GM)

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After a thorough investigation, the CSA are unable to find any traitors in your organisation. No nation has an espionage score greater than the CSA, so if there were traitors, they should have found them.

The money transfers seem valid. You have equally valid documentation of your own which contradicts them.

The bribery would be unprofitable for you. Unfortunately, in one of the tapes, an Inter-Law official explains that they wern't expecting to get a profit from this bribe. It was only the first of several planned bribes.

Sanctum (GM)

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Foodstuffs brought. Information network bribed. Independent thought being sowed.

[Murska]

To GM:

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I see the EU morale is... growing. Surprising, considering the recent developments. Let's up the propaganda ante to see what we can do to countermand this.

[Fan]

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."

Russia: (5 ESP to read.)

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"They are made, and they are ready. We appreciate your efforts, and have done our best to.. obscure their design in the eyes of our enemy. The people of Mongolia are indebted to you."

[Murska]

To MLF:

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"We wish you luck in your struggle, and will help more once additional resources come available. As long as our name isn't attached to the war, we will supply you in secret."

[daelrog]

Sacntum

CSA

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If you wish to tell them, that is your decision. What we can offer you is the reason for our actions, and the end result should you divulge your discovery.

As to our motives, it was our attempt to prevent warfare in Indonesia and Korea. If the Triumverate had stayed, I assure you that there would have been war, and with the Great Fleet acting as mercenaries, the war will have been bloody on all sides. So, we broke up their alliance as best as we could, and the end result speaks for itself. No bloodshed, balance restored, and (-economy) sent to aid Europe with its terrible famine.

Now then, as to what will happen should you divulge your discovery to the world, the Triumverate will jump on this opportunity and drown the worldwide press with what they will claim to be a great evil, trying to push their own case of corruption under the rug. Not only this, but the Triumverate may just change its mind and keep its colonies resulting in the war which the Russian Federation seemed eager to start. The Great Fleet will take the opportunity to act as a martyr, and may even go so far as to declare war on Sanctum. We at Sanctum will stand behind our actions and use the prevention of war as pretext. Other powers such as the Great Japan, and USA may take the opportunity to gain grounds on both the Triumverate and Sanctum. Other nations may take the chance to stand on a soapbox and speak their mind. Then nothing.

In essence, nothing meaningful will come of revealing our actions save perhaps more media frenzy, more tension, and even possibly war when it was the prevention of such which guided my hand.

Now that you have appoached me, which I am grateful of, there is something I would like to dicuss with you. I am looking for a way to bring the two ends of the Pacific together through trade, but so long as piracy controls the routes, I see no feasible way to do this on a large scale. I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter, and ways you think we could successfully start off trade which has been silent for decades. I think we both agree that while the Triumverate has several issues it must clear up, Sanctum has much more stability and potential to become a lasting partner with the CSA.

I would like to visit you at your capital and discuss the possibility of such a trade agreement betwen continents and what both our parties would want in the exchange.

Sincerely,

Alsandra Winheim

[Thelonius]

Triumvirate

EU Scandal

Triumvirate has concluded our investigation. There is no corruption within our ranks and we weren't involved in the bribery scandal. The results of the investigation would be available to any nation, that wishes to confirm its validity.

We would like to point out that the evidence against our corporation was collected through illegal means, by a secret cabal within EU, with aid of foreign nation, that was acting on EU soil without permission of the official government.

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Ok. So can I organize Humanitarian Conference to combat famine by the proxy of Uzbekistan and Ahad Babaev in New South Africa? I can make the post myself, if it's within Triumvirate's power to arrange. I'm also plotting to have Ravens join in on the effort to boost their WO.

Also, did the operation against the Anti-Bureaucracy Front with aid of CSA happened? (We were letting them get fake weapons shipment, tracking it to their bases. With info aquired in their bases, strike against their supplies and financial backers).

My research teams begin cooperation with CSA on their space program. I'll detail it in EoT.

Unfortunately, in one of the tapes, Inter-Law official explains that they wern't expecting to get a profit from this bribe

And identity of this ''official''?

OOC - I've realized there were probably no traitors, but I've already sent the orders. I switch between impulsive and calculating ever other turn.

[Fan]

The Mongolians were moving.

They had marshaled their soldiers, and what few items of body armor they had been able to salvage from the fallen Japanese. Reinforced with the strength of ill gotten artillery, and newly constructed naval power they marched towards their goal under the cover of night.

Decades of experience in Gurellia warfare taught them that to strike at the hours before dawn was best, as most encampments were still at rest, and the watch was light. Today, they assaulted a labor camp, used for the relatives of the former Mongolian Government along with any political disedents that had dared challenge the rule of glorious Japan.

The scout force gestured towards each other on the mossy overlook at the northeast, they were to lay the ground for the primary strikeforce whilist an armored column struck from the south east moments later. The plan was to split the majority of the Japanese forces away from the armored transports and tanks while the foot soldiers, artillery, and air support drove a wedge into their lines so the armored columns and the infantry regiments could meet, and mop up remaining forces.

Coils of steel cable were tossed down, and repelling equipment was set up as the two scouts assumed sniping positions, the barret .50 cal equipped with a highly illegal silencer on the end of the barrel. The IR scope lit up, and the world swirled into a haze of colors. Two moving shapes on each corner and two more patrolling the walls.

The two scouts with rifles took aim, aiming for the centers of heat. The brain, and the heart. Two small reports signaled the end of the north east corner. The trick was to snipe each man before they reached the check in point with each of the machine gun nests guards. Two more reports, two more bodies.

However, by now, the Japanese had noticed the silence, and the smoke coming from each corners smoking guard had stopped. A single high keening alarm went off, and the scout force immediately moved to the side, rows of Mongolian Foot Soldiers began to repel down the walls even as machine gun fire focused in on them from the surviving nest on their side.

A man came forward, carrying a rocket propelled grenade launcher, and he steadied his aim even as his brothers fell around him. His whole body tensed as he pulled the trigger, a gout of flame issuing from the back as the launcher delivered it's deadly payload a single man diving from the nest as the gunner got hit in the chest, and the .50 cal he was working turned to ash with his bones.

By now, the armored column had begun to roll in, dust roaring around the treads of a battle tank rushing full speed against the walls. The terrain here had initially been chosen due to it's ease of clearing with the machine gun nests, and the targeting of infantry with the mortars. It had been planned before the Mongolian Liberation front had been anything. However, that did not mean that the Japanese hadn't made updates since the last encounter where a commando force broke their last fortress near the Mongolian Capital.

A Japanese tank, bearing the rising sun flag fired, vaporising an approaching Hum Vee, it's passengers either leaping or being crushed under the oppressive firepower of such massive gunnery. The artillery of the Mongols wasn't inactive either however, even as they drove at a full 58 miles per hour, they thundered their shells away into the walls of the fortress, high explosive and custom acidic rounds burning through and breaking fortification even as the majority of the Japanese forces turned tail to encounter the Mongol main force.

Aircraft were sundered, the skies filled with fire even as with the last wave of Mongol troops. The leader himself advanced, taking down a Japanese defense troop with a well placed blow to the temple. The strength of the man's powerful arms, combined with the strength of his martial arts, causing the man's head to cave in, and he fell over. Already dead before he hit the ground.

The Mongols objective was clear, to first clear out the women's and childrens quarter before tending to the men. Each of these men were valuable informants, and would serve well in teaching the Mongols Japanese tactics, and their politics.

The report of a cannon broke the staccato of gunfire every 3rd second, the back and forth of the tank battalions engaging in a brutal and bloody war where every meter had to be scrapped and bled for even as the North East bank set up it's artillery emplacements and AA guns, each being wheeled in on the back of Humvee's, the massive crash of artillery shaking the world as if God himself had come down to smite the enemies of Mongolia. To the soldiers of Japan it may as well have been the sky that had come crashing down upon their barracks the few soldiers who had not yet been ready being crushed to death underneath tons of wood, and concrete.

Anton marched fearlessly at the head of his men, his martial arts coupled with his marksmanship, and tactical prowess bringing his unit much glory as they drove the wedge, an RPG signalling the end of the last tank even as he turned to the west, the women's and children's quarter. He marched towards it, his unit providing cover and knowing well his tactics even as he opened fire with a Japanese rifle, placing two rounds square into the eyes of the last of the Japanese opposition.

He turned, examining the squalor that these children were forced to live in, hay topped shacks that didn't even keep out the rain, let alone provide protection against the brutally harsh winters of Mongolia. He raised his hand to open the door, and found the children all huddled against the wall. He advanced intending to welcome them back to their homeland personally when a Japanese that had been in hiding exploded from cover, screaming something about the spawn of filth not being worthy of life if they would not serve greater Japan, and firing off a staccato burst into the mass of children. The scream of a small girl overwhelmed the sound of the report.

Rather than the splorch of blood though, of a child's last breath passing twixt it's lips, down dull thuds followed by a tearing sound and a grunt were heard.

Anton had interposed himself between the children and the gunfire, the rounds being more advanced than what his prototype armor could handle, had torn through. Blood oozed from two wounds on his back, and had torn his back muscle to shreds.

Yet, he moved. Yet, he stood. He turned to the Japanese soldier that had fired, a remorseless look in his eyes as he crossed the room in seconds, disarming the Japanese by breaking his wrist with an intricate blow. A retort to the Japanese's earlier statement, in the man's own language passing through the man's lips. A harsh whisper, with the killing intent of a gun pressed against his temple even as Anton settled into a mixed martial arts stance of Greecian Military Unarmed training, and the way of the intercepting fist.

"Filth who would fire on children do not deserve to live."

He then proceeded to lash out one time, the Japanese now officer from the brands on his uniform, his fist piercing through the eye socket of the man, pushing apart tendon and bone as Anton broke the man who had dared to aim upon a child. His fist withdrawing, covered in gore as he turned to his soldiers and gestured towards the children. The men rushing in the room, and hurriedly exiting even as Anton fell to one knee. He breathing harsh.. he.. He still had work to do. He could not let himself die as long as this injustice continued. Never the less. Anton was no fool, and he called for a medic.

It would be many hours before one reached him, the cries of the dying, maimed, and injured all around him.. the dull roar of fire mixing with this as he faded from the anesthetic the medic had administered.

"Truly. There is no hell like war."

[ArcaneStomper]

Argentina

To the UK

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So then your claim is that the citizenships are not valid because the legitimate government of the Falklands abandoned its post. And for more than 50 years no representative of the United Kingdoms ever even made an inquiry to see what was going on. We feel that is a fairly strong argument for our claim. Either the government was legitimate and the citizenships are valid or else the UK abandoned the Falklands and is now trying to retrieve them after Argentinian citizens have spent decades developing them economically. That would be a very low move on the part of the UK and so of course we have immediately discarded it as an invalid motive. Instead we feel that your inquiries are instead made because of genuine concern for the former citizens of the Falkand Islands. To which we can only say that none of them were ever harmed and they are now living peacefully on the mainland.

To the Eden Arcologies

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The captain smiles. "Ah you see we have run into another problem. We have no record of the Eden Arcologies as a country. But do not worry in chaos following the great wars there were many countries that were formed and dissolved. So in the interests of efficiency we have created this quick form. Just answer a few quick questions and I'll send it over to the foreign affairs office and we can recognize your right away. Simply tell us where your country is, what kind of government you use, and whether you have any interest in establishing permanent relations." He smiles again. "Why I'm sure we could even set you up with an embassy if you would like."

To Sanctum

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We very much agree that pirates are a major problem. Fortunately our naval patrols are ever vigilant and have kept our coasts free of infestation, but we can't say the same for the ocean past our own territorial waters. What plans do you have to deal with them?

To Triumvirate

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We appreciate your offer. The addition of your forces would greatly speed our military's victory. For now though our forces appear to be more than sufficient for the job, so for now we see no need of your services. However our plans do include the need for additional forces in the future. If you could forward your payment plans for various levels of force we would be greatly appreciative.

[Imperial Psycho]

United Kingdom
To Argentina

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The Falklands government did not abandon it's post. They were forced off by foreign, and illegal invasion. Diplomatic effort was made, telling Argentina to pull it's forces off of British territory, but expediencies of nuclear war, and the following civil war ensured that they were not a major focus.

The United Kingdom maintains it's claiim, which is recognised by the EU. We are prepared to take further action if necessary to ensure our claim is upheld.

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Argentina

To the UK

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We forced no one off. In fact he only military forces involved were a small coast guard cutter which was simply sent over to see if the Falklands required any help with its foremost ally embroiled in civil war. We have no idea why the governor chose to flee as no Falklanders were harmed. As to your diplomatic efforts we received nothing. We put this down to the same departmental miscommunication that lost all the requests for citizenship we sent.

We are interested in hearing what exactly you are trying to do by claiming it thought. The original Falklanders have been living in their new homes for decades and have built up lives and relations there. And so have the Argentinian colonists living in the Falkland islands. Do you propose to relocate both groups and disrupt the lives of at this point well over 12,000 people.

[Imperial Psycho]

To Argentina

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If you prefer, I could pay them large sums of money, move the original Islanders back on, and have them call a referendum?

[ArcaneStomper]

Argentina

To the UK

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Well we have nothing against you buying the land. In fact if you refer back to our earlier messages you will notice that we actually suggested that as a course of action. We do warn you though that when we orignially bought the land from the Falklanders we were forced to pay them a far higher price than the market value of their land. Our Argentinan colonists will probably feel the same and the land has been heavily developed since then.

[Bahumat]

USA

On the space station Henry Carter.
"Sir, we've finished installation of both the new reactor and the main weapon. All systems are showing green."

"Good. Pull back the team, and fire up the satellite's thrusters. Move it to high orbit, and rotate to aim for the asteroid belt. Might as well get a range on this thing."

"Very good. Moving now, ETA in four hours."

Canberra,the President's Lodge.
All right, so our new system's installed." stated Alexander Graham, President of the USA.

"Yes sir. The military's moving to test-fire it now."

"Good. But we have other pressing matters. Get the UK and Meditterania on the line. We need to find out whether they've accepted our offer before we start shipping."

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United Kingdom
To Argentina

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The United Kingdom will not allow it's sovereign territory to be bough and sold as goods. However, we are willing to let the issue stand, for now.

To Australia

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The United Kingdom accepts your offer.

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The NWF

All across the world, on all frequencies, a transmission goes out.
'Greetings. This is a transmission from the NWF. You may not have heard of us, but we have been in existance for several decades. We have seperated ourselves from the mass of the planet for some time in order to pursue our search for the truth, but recent events have forced us to intervene. We request that all research on space-based weapons systems cease immediatly. We further request that the perpertrators any and all actions that take place within the arena of space contact the NWF for permission before acting. These are simply to protect our soverign territory. Any and all astronauts in space may be evacuated, but we request that you contact us previously before doing so. We apologise for any inconvienince that this may cause.'

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Our spacecraft recieve instructions to destroy the american space station immediately, with missiles or lasers at full range. When tha tis complete, ships are to begin docking all around the globe at various satelites, and will sieze control - or destroy if control cannot be siezed - of them immediately.
On an unrelated note, we must now begin construction of some form of power projection on the ground. I was thinking utilising our direct neural links in a robot with a minimal AI on board the space station, interpreting the feed of data coming in, marking targets, etc and projecting that in a HUD over the pilot's (who is also on board the space station, of course) view. The actualy robot would be somewhat larger than a human, but would be almost entirely armor for the mechanical devices inside. I was thinking make outer shell out of carbon nanotubes and the inner layers out of ceramics and the like. Anyway, we should be able to place the central conhtrl system in a relatively secure enviroment, and the whole thing should be nigh-impossible to kill without serious firepower. I don't know how strong a meter or so of carbon nanotubes and buckypaper is, but I guess it should stand up to most stuff. The important thing is that we try and get something that can survive a drop from terminal velocity, and hopefully has some form of control over it's descent. Perhaps adding a deployable foam matress thing that spread the impact area and increased the stopping time would help, but really, i'm no aeroengineer. But it should be doable. What do you think?

And finally, because war looks fairly likely, it is time to attatch propulsion systems to excess satelites and determine the required propulsion times and the like to drop them on various targets on the earth's surface. Major cities, for one.

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I believe we can come to a deal. We have a wide array of exotic materials, extremely advanced computers, and a full willingness to trade. What do you have that you would be willing to exchange? We already can acquire our limited needs of metals.

[TheDarkDM]

Eden Arcologies

After only five weeks of construction, the surface Arcology in the Urals is completed. Though they are prevented from examining the internal workings of the building, Russian inspectors are led through the massive structure, allowed to marvel at the arboretum that dominated the center. Within days, precious gold, cadmium, titanium, chromium, and more were flooding from the Arcology, in addition to more common iron, copper, and lead. At the same time, seismographs begin to pick up strange readings both from the new Arcology and from an underground location deep in the Carpathians.

Meanwhile, in each location visited by the Russian aid fleet, members of the Arcologies disembark to both ensure the security of the Intelli-crops and to begin formal diplomatic relations with the various nations of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

To EU

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In light of the recent bribery scandal involving Triumvirate, it has occurred to us that you may wish to open trade relations with another partner able to supply you with a similar quantity of industrial materials. We are in such a position, and would be honored to sign a formal trade agreement with your nation.

To Russia

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In light of our new Arcology, a formal trade agreement seems in order. Should that prove amenable to your government, we would like to pursue closer diplomatic ties with the Russian Federation.

To Sanctum

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Greetings. Our leader is most interested in building a relationship between our two nations, and in meeting your miraculous Ms. Winheim. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting between the two?

To Argentina

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Adolfo's smile never wavered as his neon eyes met the Captain's.

"Of course. We are currently located in several subterranean locations, but I am not at liberty to say more. I am sure in light of our humanitarian aid, you will be satisfied with that."

[Murska]

To Eden Arcologies:

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Of course. Let us draft up the formal agreement.

We're curious however, what are those odd seismograph readings? You understand, they make some of our scientists nervous.

((OOC: The area isn't /that/ resource-rich, any large mineral deposits have long since been mined out. But with your tech, I'm sure you find some things.))

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We have large amounts of all kinds of natural resources, of course, as well as industrial goods of all kinds. But most of all, I'm sure your populace would like to see what all kinds of luxury goods, exotic foods and such the world has produced during your isolation.

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The NWF

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True. However, the populace does not need to be distracted from their tasks by such fripperies. We see that you have a vast amount of industrial capacity. Would you be willing to assist us in the construction of an industrial project or two? Specifically, what is the worlds research status on metamaterials and the like? If research has not advanced in thay area would you be willing to assist us in an extension of our air fleet?

[Forum Explorer]

The Great Fleet

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We would like to offer you a defensive alliance as it seems that both of our nations will have no interference from each other. You do whatever you want in space and we can do what we want with the sea.

[TheDarkDM]

Eden Arcologies

To Russia

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Ah, yes, the seismograph readings. We cannot disclose full details until Russia has formally recognized our sovereignty, of course, but please do not worry. Our facilities are linked by an underground mag-lev system, and we are simply expanding it to include the new Arcology.

Now, for the trade agreement, if the Russian Federation recognizes our sovereignty and our right to exploit as-yet unexplored resource veins within the Ural mountains, we shall agree to trade them to you at a favorable price, as well as supplying you with our patented Intelli-crops at 80% of the price we shall be asking from other nations. Are these terms acceptable?

[Murska]

To NWF:

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We'd be willing to build up your airforce for you, not including any systems you wish to keep secret, in exchange for getting their designs and you supplying the nonstandard materials. As well as a standard price-per-unit of course, but we can negotiate a lower cost for that.

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Ah, a Mag-Lev. If you would like to provide us with details of the route it'll take, considering it'll be going under Russian territory, we would be grateful.

We are producing a surplus of food, as well as normal metals. We'll of course be willing to buy more rare metals if you offer a good price. However, most of Ural Mountains is privately held, and the Government areas are generally already in use. You will of course be allowed to exploit the zone you have been given for your construction, but you will have to negotiate with private companies for the rights to other parts. ((OOC: Total of + Econ here if you want full access or - if you want partial.))

However, we would be very interested in high-tech production goods, such as machinery, computers and such. Or perhaps a project; if you are willing, we could give you (- Econ) and trading benefits in exchange for building a mag-lev network between our major cities.

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The NWF

To The Great Fleet

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It is good to see a like-minded power in this uncertain world. I believe we can come to an agreement.

To Russia

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We have a deal.

To the MLF

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It occurs to us that you have a problem. Thousands of your people are dying every day in the struggle to liberate your country. We offer assistance, in return for the prototype armor that you have acquired. We simply need a few suits to examine, and we can save thousands of lives. We both win.

[Bahumat]

The USA
"What the hell? Why are they acting up now?"

"We don't know. But they have at least as much power as us in space."

"But what's this crap about 'soveriegn territory'? Space cannot be a sovereign territory by current standards."

"We'll contact them and see if we can straighten this out."

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We apologise, but what happens in over our sovereign area of control is none of your business. You are not a recognised nation, and until that occurs you have no sovereign control. However, we do not intend to ruffle any more feathers than we have to. Leave our operations alone, and we will not interfere with you, and will supply favourable terms in negotiations for the quality exports we create. Given we have the most ideal method of launching them out to you at this time, we'll also waive launch fees. We find that the vacuum of space is an ideal place to test weapons that could have an adverse affect on the earth's environment, which is why we're testing in the first place.