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In an unprecedented move the Canadian Federal Imperium and the People's Republic of America have stepped forwards together to announce that the tensions between their nations need to be relieved at once. In support of these goals a few tentative agreements were made public. A small border crossing at Niagra falls will be opened for a very limited form of trade between the two nations, in the hopes of developing economic relations. In addition the two nations are going to send a joint expedition to South America to establish the situation there, as a sign of co-operation between the nations.
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Several discreet messages arrive for the leadership of all important and even most non-important nations. They detail the formation of a new company specializing in information gathering and, between the lines, other clandestine operations. For the correct price, to be negotiated privately with each client, sabotaging rivals or blackmailing 'allies' is now within reach of even those who lack their own proper intelligence services.
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Unrest in the Americas
Announcement of a possible alliance between CFI and PRA is not met with rejoicing. Quite the opposite. A deep generational hatred exists between the two countries and protests begin forming almost as soon as the announcement is made. The militaries of both sides look askance at their leaders, and the border becomes tenser than ever rather than opening as had been hoped.
Peace in Asia
Both Asian wars have wound down. After bitter fighting the Resplendent Empire has been forced out of the Kushan Empire by Kushan and Mongol forces. And the Kushan seem content to return to their old borders rather than continue into Bod.
Meanwhile in the South the invading Khmer empire has been violently repelled by the Majapahit and Satavahana Empire. As a result of this the Khmer Empire also suffered some social upheaval as the ruling government was replaced by a more cautious body.
War in Africa
As if to replace the war in Asia two new wars have begun in Africa. In a surprise invasion the kingdom of Portugal has launched a full blown assault on Kenyuganda and are quickly defeating the defending forces.
Meanwhile long simmering resentments have erupted into full scale hostilities in the south as the Republic of Saloa launched a first strike on Madagascar's mainland territories.
The Grim My people, we have been inside the testing grounds for ages, but now, we set out. The world is harsh, but we are tougher! We are the Grim! We live in the land of ice and darkness, where death stalks every last one lof us in the corner of our eye. The seas, we shall find the Path Of Stars! We WILL Ascend! We will learn all the world has to teach, and master the secerts of Stone and Star, and we will finnaly earn our reward!
The African Coast, Near Madagascar
A small, primitive ship, carring a moderate, primitive looking crew, is approching from the south. They're making no moves to hide their presence, and while they haven't been avoiding any fishing ships, neither have they attempted to make radio contact. Yet.
The Asutrialian's western coast
A small, primitive ship, carring a moderate, primitive looking crew, is approching from the west. They're making no moves to hide their presence, and while they haven't been avoiding any fishing ships, neither have they attempted to make radio contact. Yet.
South America
A small, primitive ship, carring a moderate, primitive looking crew, is approching from the south. They're making no moves to hide their presence, and while they haven't been avoiding any fishing ships, neither have they attempted to make radio contact. Yet.
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"That clearly did not work as planned. Going about this directly seems like it will be a lot of trouble. Instead, how about we try indirectly demonstrating that our governments have the same motivation."
"My motivation is of course, global well-being. The conflicts in Africa will cause a great deal of suffering if they're allowed to continue. I will be moving to demand an end to the Kingdom of Saloa's invasion. If necessary I will use force to stop them."
"If you could do the same for Portugal, it would show our people we have the same interests"
To Madagscar [6]
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"This invasion of your soil is entirely unjustified. With your permission, we will lend you our full military support for your defense. We will be publicly speaking out against the Saloan's shortly, and with your permission gathering allies so that this war can be brought to a close."
We agree that the announcements could have gone better. We will use our influence with the media to try to calm our people, and recommend you do the same.
We have already taken action of portugal, although we misjudged their intent. We intercepted their communications with Rome and assumed that they were going to conquor Spain. Although we are willing to enter a war be careful about Portugal. They have 22 Military, and so we cannot take them alone. If we are going to intervene militarily we will need allies. Of course we will use our usual covert methods, and try diplomacy first.
As for Madagascar, stopping that war seems a much more achievable goal. If a war is necessary we will help, unless prior commitments to the Portugal problem stop us.
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The Kingdom of Saloa to the People's Republic of America
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We have no desire to trade with those who are offering our enemies alliance. But if you were to retract your offer we would be willing to listen.
Quebec to the People's Republic of America
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We are willing to listen. What sort of economic relations did you have in mind.
Alaska to Canada
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We can offer you the benefit of our alchemists to work on some project to your benefit. Our labs may not be the most impressive in the world, but our alchemists are eager to work and dedicated to the exploration of new frontiers of alchemy.
Spain and Austria Hungary to the Canadian Federal Imperium
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It appears that you were wrong about Spain's plans. Why should we believe your information about Rome's potential plans for reconquering their former territories.
Alaska to Luxembourg
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We are willing to hear your offers of service. We are somewhat worried that Russia may invade our shores and we wish to have an outline of their forces so we can best prepare to defend against them. What price would require for such a service.
The Grim
Several Madagascar Patrols Ironclads steam up to the Grim Vessel. "Unknown vessel these waters are restricted. State your country and purpose or leave immediately."
Near Australia the Grim boat is ignored. Massive cargo vessels ply these waters going to and from the great Ports of the nation to trade with the rest of the world. And plainly they have no interest in such a primitive vessel.
And in South America no contact is made as no one is here to do so. Occasionally a native of one tribe or another can be seen through the trees or a canoe in the distance, but none make any efforts to approach the Grim vessel.
Madagascar to the People's Republic of America
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We question your offers of support. Only last year you were all too eager to ally with the Saloans who have invaded us. What guarantees do ou offer that this is not some mere trick.
Madagascar
A rough, crude radio transmission is sent from the boat; "We are the Grim of the Frozen Lands. We hunt for the Path of Stars. Do you know where we can look?" The voice speaks brokenly, in a patchwork of whatever was on the radio for the last few years.
Australia
The Grim make landfall, and are heading to the great mesa at a good pace, with only one or two people left behind to mind the boat, hidden in a isolated cove. http://www.google.ca/imgres?hl=en&sa...QG6-NUk&zoom=1
South America
The Grim are making good time. Much better then their primitive craft would sugesst. Hugging the coast, they're destination is where new york currently stands, but they might run into others first, as their route would take them along the mexican coast.
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"You will not trade with those who seek world peace? We can not even begin to consider your invasion just, if you do not make known your reasons for it."
To Madagascar [6]
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"I did discuss forming an alliance with the Saloan's, but that ended when they implied they were planning aggressive action against you."
"I'm not interested in alliances that will profit my nation, at the expense of others. It's all too easy for a world leader to get distracted by the troubles that occupy him most often; those of his own nation, and forget his actions influence billions of people beyond his borders."
"This alliance is not a political move, but a move hopefully to better your nation, and humanity as a whole. If you do not trust me, then I will not ask to know your military plans, that we might co-operate better. I will simply gather my forces by their coast, and demand an end to the fighting."
We are more than willing to redirect our scientists to help with your endeavors in exchange for this assistance.
[There is no econ stat, so they can't offer t. econ. No one can.]
The Grim
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Madagscar
Well given that there wasn't anything on the radio for the past few years, or ever, and that the patrol ships don't even have radios, they don't seem to understand what your ship's speaker just said. Or in fact realize that anything was said.
Australia
Your boat and your expedition are quickly intercepted by Australian police units in armored patrol cars. They demand to know what you are doing here. The officers at your boat order your lookouts to get off the boat so they can search it. A fishing boat passing by is one thing. One that avoids the main ports and lands at an untended cove is probably a smuggler.
The Kingdom of Saloa to the People's Republic of America
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Just, you do not consider retaking the land they stole from us mere decades ago just. What more do you ask that we simply let their past atrocities go unpunished and wait until they are plundering our capital and killing our women and children. Madagascar has shown no hesitancy in taking our lands in the past. Why should wait for them to build up themselves up until they are strong enough to feel ready to take another bite of Saloa.
And we applaud your desire to seek world peace. That does not change the fact that trading with those who seek to ally with your enemies is still the height of foolishness. You are already telling them that you plan to threaten us with your armies. How can we possibly trade with you on those terms.
Madagascar to the People's Republic of America
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Those terms we can accept.
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A man stands on the Deck and shouts something in a laungue that their unfamilliar with. He's saying in in a cheerful voice, and seems friendly.
The Grim to Australia
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The group that was heading off towards the mesa is trying to communicate with the officers. They seem slightly confused by the cars. One of them, with many talismans, draws a picture of the mesa, and some symbols next to it on the ground, which seem to be astrological in nature. He also writes some math. Some very complicated math. Math that borders on rocket science.
At the boat, when it seems that the officers want to insepect it, they get off. The only goods it's carrying are what sems to be a few extra crude bone and stone spears and some dried fish and seal meat, as well as a few rather stange metal boxes. But, when they inspect the hull, they get a shock. It's not enough to get it to fly, but they incorperate Styxium into their ships hulls, probobly to increase speed. If confronted by this, the look outs shrug, and you get the feeling that they don't speak the lanugauge.
OOC; They may be partialy primitive, but they have a few tricks. please? Also, till recently, they were isolated down there, and becuase they're the only guys with radios, they had no way of learning the tounges of the outside world.
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"I understand that your lands were stolen from you by Madagascar, but this is not the appropriate response. A war on this scale will result in vast suffering. A diplomatic solution must be attempted first. Madagascar stole your lands in a time of great turmoil, they had no justification and that should be clear to everyone."
"Call peace talks with Madagascar. Invite neutral nations to observe the event. Let them hear Madagascar try to excuse their past actions. Let their flawed reasoning, and obvious lies reveal their corrupt heart. Once you've gathered the necessary international support, you can demand they return your lands. If they refuse you can use the support to bring about a swift and clean resolution, while keeping your reputation intact"
"I understand a diplomatic approach will take longer to resolve, but our military is here for the explicit purpose of maintaining the peace. If Madagascar attempts to attack you, we will stop them"
To Arcanestomper (GM)
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Our forces will sail over to Africa, and position themselves near the south coast of Mozambique, just outside the Saloan territorial waters.
While we are sorry that our information turned out to be wrong, we provided what we thought to be true at the time. Should you wish to disregard the rest of the information feel free to do so. We hope that this shall not harm out relations.
To Portugal
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Your recent invasion of Kenyuganda has caused many in our nation to worry. Those who merely declare war without justification are a great threat to the world. How would you justify your actions? Or will you admit that you are merely attempting to conquor a weaker nation?
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OOC: You know you don't have to have a different language and all the translation problems that implies. It's just going to make things very difficult for you.
Madagascar
The patrol boats swivel their cannons to face the boat. And an officer on the lead boat indicates that the Grim vessel should be leaving.
Australia
The customs inspectors are unimpressed by the math. They indicate that the Grim expedition should go back to their boat.
Alaska to Luxembourg
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We will instruct our scientists to proceed on whatever project you wish them to then.
The Kingdom of Saloa to the People's Republic of America
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Why should the international court care about our differences with Madagascar. We have seen no evidence that they would even bother to show up, much less care that Madascar had no rationale for stealing our land. We would just end up wasting a lot of time. Time in which Madagascar would be building up its fleet. Then we would be in exactly the position we are in now, except without the military advantage we have worked for years to build up.
Spain/Hungary to the Canadian Federal Imperium
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We do not regard this as a spot on our relations with your country, however we do not see what you are attempting to gain through all this.
"That is simply untrue. Madagascar has access to just as many shards as you do. If you continue to build up your military, and your military exceeds theirs now, then your military will always exceed theirs. You are not in any danger at all. There is no reason to rush into anything."
"Besides which, you entirely ignored what I said. My military is quite possible the largest in the entire world. I am continually expanding it, and I will continue to do so. If you are ever attacked, I will support you. Madagascar stands no hope against us. They are not a threat."
"That gives you the freedom to take as much time as you need to resolve the crisis of your stolen land, and use the most gallant methods available to you."
A coast patrol sails out to meet your vessel. Their weapons are visible, but held without menace. They stop a short distance away from your vessel, and hail you in American English.
New York
They stoping the ship to talk with you. Seems they had intended to just keep sailing north.
"Hello! We're just wondering, we got knocked a bit off course and our Landline calculator was washed overboard. Could you tell us what the longdtiude and latitude are?" They appear to be primitive, but not hostile, in fact, they seem intrested. However, if they are no flying machines, they aren't overawed.
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OOC: I'm a little bit late considering you're now talking to the PRA, but so be it. Maybe my people kept watch on you till now. Or this conversation is happening in the past!
Your boats passed through our waters recently. Who are you and what is your intent?
To Spain
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Greetings friend,
I apologize for my silence these past number of winters. The Aztlan have been managing affairs close to home and we have not been watching the international stage as much as we should. Are there any items of concern or interest that we should discuss? Such as Portugal's invasion of Kenyuganda? Or is Europe quiet?
We are the Grim of the Frozen Lands. We currently heading north because there might be a rare astronomical event occuring in a week.
To the PRA
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Nationality? You mean whic Tribe or clan we are? We're the Grim of the Frozen Lands. And thank you for the information. We have to make it to the arctic circle in a week, there should be a rare astrological event occuring.
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The diplomat arrives slightly early. He's dressed in suit and tie, but it's clear he rushed his preparation; the tie doesn't match his clothes, and his suit is badly ironed. He extends a hand to one of your men.
"I'm Hugh Gordon, representative of the People's Republic of America. I understand you have an astrological event to see. Do you mind If I join you? It'll give us to time to talk."
Sure, come aboard. Also, we can loan you some heavier clothes for when we reach the circle. After all, while it may be hot as hell here, we don't have any heating meterials on the ship.
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We are Glad that this is not a spot on our relations. As to what we were attempting to gain I will explain. The balance of power on our continent is very fragile, and should a change in the balance of power occur war will likely result. This does not bode well for our nation.
When we thought they would invade Spain we were worried. Spain's Alliance with Aztlan lets them have a great effect on the balance of power. Granted none of that is direct, however it is still significant. Should Spain have fallen the balance of power would have shifted, and one or another war would have resulted. We don't want to deal with another continental war so soon, and as such informed you, so that you would survive the suspected invasion, preserving the balance of power.
To Saloa,(also PRA, but they are not the main recipient)
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(OOC: I can beat esp defense so I am following the conversation)
You have speculated that the larger international community would not care about what is going on with Madagascar, however Canada at least is interested. We do not want another war so soon after the last great war. We need a time of peace in order to repair the world from the last war. If a dispute was brought forth we would of course side with the wronged party, however going to war without even attempting a diplomatic solution will lose you any good will that you otherwise may have had.
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You may. Just as soon as you pass through immigrations. Ee are not in the habit of letting complete strangers simply wander into our lands.
The Kingdom of Saloa to the People's Republic of America
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You are incorrect. Even if our militaries did grow at the same rate, and there is really no telling that they will the ratio between our militaries would shrink. In fact if our armed forces are to grow equally then it is better to strike earlier so as to maintain the greatest possible ratio of military force in our favor. The only time to wait is when you know your military is growing faster.
If you really support us then you can help us right this wrong now. We are even willing to let your forces ensure that nothing untoward occurs as we drive Madagascar back.
Spain to the Aztlan Hegemony
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We are not aware of any. Although the Canadian Imperium was insistent that Portugal or Rome was planning to invade us nothing has come of it.
The Kingdom of Saloa to the Canadian Federal Imperium
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And what better way to ensure peace for your country than by simply not getting involved. There is simply no reason for anyone outside the continent to fight in this war. Even if what you say is true you and the PRA make up only a fraction of the world's powers. If you can persuade a large number of the world's powers to agree with you then we are willing to agree to a meeting. Otherwise we see no point in wasting efforts that would be better spent on the war effort.
Last edited by ArcaneStomper : 06-09-2012 at 12:54 AM.
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