SE:IV B5 RP

Post by **Dalton** » 2006-04-04 02:07pm

"'Spite' has been completely devastated..." Na'Toth said.

G'Kar said nothing. All of his work. All of that blood, sweat and tears to assemble a fleet to take back his worlds, and all of that for nothing. Four billion Narns, completely eradicated.

Four billion.

"Things are getting ugly on M6--"

"I do not care. Let the politicians play their little games. We have more important matters to worry about."

"Yes, Chairman. Anyway, the Minbari have also captured Mellitra VI and have said that they are sending relief ships."

"Right now I'm not willing to trust the Minbari beyond their ability to destroy worlds. I want you to send them a text message."

Attention Fleet Commander Starrider:

Your assistance in this matter has been absolutely disastrous. As a show of your good faith the Narn Regime asks you to return the world you captured back to our control and to remove your fleet from orbit above the world of Resolve. We feel that having the same fleet that inadvertently destroyed every living being on Spite orbiting overhead would make our citizens extremely nervous.

--Na'Toth, Adjunct to Chairman G'Kar

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2006-04-04 10:20pm

brianeyci wrote:
Trogdor wrote:"Ambassador Rai'Jal, didn't you hear me? Spite is now an empty, dead world," Vir said, irritated.

"However, the Centauri Republic agrees that Commander Starrider should stand trial for her crimes," Vir said. "But a more unbiased venue for said trial would probably be more prudent. Perhaps the Earth Alliance's Hague?"
"As much as the Corporate Sector would like to agree to the Centauri's request, members of any military are not subject to extradition. Discipline and punishment lies in the hand of the Minbari military, and this Council has no authority or jurisdiction for the Centauri proposal," said Vera.

Can't let the alien fuckers open this can of worms, next they'll be asking for humans to be tried in their courts.

"Furthermore, as much as we are honored by Ambassador Coto's suggestion, I cannot help but feel that hosting a trial for a Minbari national deep within soveriegn Earth Alliance territory - a government which has traditionally maintained very cordial relations with the Minbari - would be inappropriate, and far too open to accusations of favoritism and prejudice. If any such multinational trial were to take place, obviously the most ideal location would be here on Mesopotamia Six, which while under the custody of EarthForce, is diplomatically neutral territory.

As for the legality of such a trial, at this time I must concur with the Corporate Sector's statement. This council does not currently have the power to convene war crimes tribunals, and as such I am bound to oppose any such motion. There is, however, still the option of amending the charter to provide for the trial and sentencing of galactic war criminals."

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-04 10:29pm

As for the legality of such a trial, at this time I must concur with the Corporate Sector's statement. This council does not currently have the power to convene war crimes tribunals, and as such I am bound to oppose any such motion. There is, however, still the option of amending the charter to provide for the trial and sentencing of galactic war criminals.

Fuck, think fast.

"Unfortunately not all governments have extradition treaties with one another, or even maintain diplomatic relations at all with one another," said Vera looking at the Vorlons and Minbari. "So any consensus on a galactic court would be difficult if not impossible to achieve given current galactic politics. Also, what is to stop an interstellar power from refusing to send a suspected war criminal? Do we bar star nations from representation if they do not agree? I do not think this is within the scope of our work here."

"To put it bluntly Ambassador, Mesopotamia has no teeth. We are not here as a galactic police. We shouldn't daydream about a naive galactic consensus, but work on concrete issues."

"Mr. Marxis, Mr. Marxis, what do you think of the proposal for an interstellar criminal court?"

"Ludicrious. Human being will be tried by other human beings, not by a distant alien overlord," says Marxis as he steps into his limousine.

Meanwhile...

"Battlestations," said Stiller. The klaxon sounded and Stiller waited until the bridge lights dimmed.

"Activate jump gate," said Stiller. He stared across the polished bridge of the CSS United States, Super Battleship and flagship of the Corporate Fleet. Stiller remembered talking to Marxis just this morning and knew that he was being sent on a suicide mission. But it didn't matter. The alien scum had to be dealt with, and the rest of the fleet was more than a month away.

The viewscreen showed the swirls of hyperspace part to the blackness of realspace and realspace engulfed them until they were surrounded by stars and normality.

"Enemy satellite field detected. It is opening fire," said the helmsman. Stiller hadn't even had time to learn his name.

"Open fire," said Stiller.

"Firing main cannons. Enemy satellites destroyed."

"Standard orbit--"

"Enemy ships scrambling to intercept. Escorts two, frigates two, destroyers six, light cruisers two, defense platforms two, fighter craft over two hundred!"

"All weapons fire at will."

Stiller watched as the United States' massive particle cannons tore apart two approaching destroyers. The enemy fighters broke formation and surrounded the viewscreen. The particle cannons focused on the larger ships tearing apart the cruisers and light cruisers with little resistance in quick succession.

Stiller filled his lungs.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

"Hurr fighters closing to point blank range! Defense platforms closing with maneuvering thrusters!"

I will fear no evil: For thou art with me.

"Hull breaches on decks thirty-two, sixteen, seven, and eight!"

Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

"Eleven enemy capital ships destroyed--enemy fighter craft continuing to launch--"

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies

"Turret number three non-functional, turret number one and six report heavy damage--"

Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

"Hurr defense platforms entering weapons range, charging weapons--"

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

Shrapnel flew across the bridge and the blackness of space enveloped him before a beam dropped from the ceiling and Stiller felt his skull being crushed for a second before nothing.

Brian

Kojiro · Post by **Kojiro** » 2006-04-05 01:37am

ISN News Feed...

We're coming to you live from the Hurr homeworld. We've just watched live feeds of the Corporate Sector's arrival in the system after last months botched attempt to blockade the planet. Some twenty five warships from the Corporate Sector have just entered Hurr space and swept aside the defenses in self proclaimed 'libertarian action'. A dozen vessels, including some cruisers and around one hundred fighters resisted the Corporate Sector's invasion and paid for it with thier lives. The mood of the populace here is angry, with an official declaration of war from the Hurr on the Corporate Sector. Experts believe the Hurr stand little chance against Marxis and some have voiced opinons that this is just a ploy to expand his nation which suceeded from EarthGov several years ago.

How this will affect the Corporate Sector, and their military allies the Dilgar is unknown, especially considering the recent military protection treaty the Hurr recently signed with the Dilgar. Pack leader Yreknak, who has been in office and leader of the Hurr for almost a decade had the following to say:

"We will not allow the Corporate Sector to sieze our assets under the pretense of Vorlon 'occupation'. Our trade deals are none of thier concern and their accusations of our silence to them being proof of our 'sabotage' is proved blatantly false by our trade with several other races and our recently signed treaty with the Dilgar. Let me reiterate, we were never under Vorlon rule.

We expect the Dilgar to honour their treaty, and take retalitory action against the Corporate Sector.

We have also begun the process of closing our business with the Vorlons. Had Marxis waited but one more month the thousands of deaths his invasion has caused could have been avoided."

Council Chambers...

"Assuming of course the Corporate Sector allows for the possibility we're not controlling the entire Hurr civilisation and ISN, it's clear Corporare Sector presence is not welcome in Hurr space. The Vorlons are finished there now, and more than happy to return control of the production facilities and make final payment to the Hurr.

When the planet, like the others is back in Hurr control, or better yet Corporate Sector control, what will Marxis' excuse for the continued war be then?

We ask also, what will the Dilgar do if the Hurr do not retract their declaration of war?

The Vorlon Empire also wishes to inform the Dilgar we will be transporting Lorkan civilians in an unarmed frieghter to Berlin I. We understand you're building infrastrure and have been asked to assist with population transport. The Vorlon Empire will also be assisting them as part of our ongoing alliance with our closest neighbours by supplying defense satellites. These satellites will not fire on any unarmed vessels."

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-05 09:24am

Marxis Corporate Headquarters

"...of course, the Vorlon response was expected. And ridiculous. We've collected definintive evidence that key members of the Hurr government, including Pack Leader Yreneck, were telepathically controlled and incited the populace. As for the destroyed ships, we were forced to destroy them once we detected evidence of the Vorlon virus. Last month, we discovered evidence of Vorlon commands being sent to Hurr satellites. As we indicated, all Hurr ships were under Vorlon control and had to be destroyed for our humanitarian relief ships.

"We came in force after the Super Battleship United States and General Stiller was murdered by the Vorlon controlled Hurr ships. What did they expect us to do, not respond after they slaughtered over three thousand human lives?"

"It is beyond belief that a world would cede their sovereignty and hand over nearly their entire gross domestic product over to a foreign empire without coersion. Do the Vorlons really think we will buy their lies? I have a message from the Brakiri asking why their trade shipments from the Hurr and other foreign governments stopped suddenly several months ago. Not only that, but the Hurr trade represenatives in Brakiri space either went missing or were mysteriously killed, but one whistleblower is currently under heavy guard in Brakiri space who is arriving within the week to testify about the Vorlon plot."

"It appears that the Vorlons have perpetrated this telepathic takeover on more than one occasion, two or three occassions in fact, and made trade between the Brakiri and other minor powers come abruptly to a halt."

"As well, the regrettable destruction of the Hurr automated home fleet occurred because President Alshain lied and did not deploy his forces in Nocalo to the Quadrant Twenty-Seven system as the Corporate Sector requested and as he promised. We could not wait a single month for relief ships to be sent or the Hurr to be liberated."

"It has become clear why the Vorlons waited before returning control of the Hurr homeworlds to the Hurr. They have finished constructing a jump beacon sabotage device. My military advisors tell me most likely the Vorlons will attempt to cut off the Corporate Sector from intervention or trap our small but potent fleet in Hurr space by sabotaging hyperspace beacons. Well I say to you Vorlons, you underestimate the human will. Closing off a jump gate will not stop us from discovering your insidious plots, nor will it save you from the Brakiri who will in short order bring you to justice."

"Unfortunately all traffic to the Hurr system is closed for safety reasons. After the Hurr are liberated, ISN and other news outlets will be welcome to return and interview the jubilant Hurr populace and ask them of their opinion. Thank you."

"I want every transmission in and out of Hurr space jammed," said Marxis. "Make it look like the Vorlons. And blockade the jump point, don't let any civilian ships through."

"That'll be hard."

"Just do it, and tail that gate crashing ship. If it closes a jump gate, I want you to destroy it."

"Break our non-aggression treaty with the Vorlons?"

"What does it matter? They have their hands full with the Brakiri anyway."

M6

"...and our military advisors have released detailed plans of the Vorlon terrorism," said Vera. "The Vorlons intend to close jump points leading into their space. What they do not realize is that galactic trade is dependent on hyperspace beacons, and sabotaging them only damages galactic relations. The Vorlons have already destroyed the jump gate between the Tau Ceti and Lumat systems. Our scientists tell us it is impossible even for the Vorlons to open a jump point over fifty light years in distance. So the Brakiri have effectively had their trade and transport routes severed by the Vorlons permanently."

"The Vorlon plan apparently is to sabotage jump gates across the galaxy to prevent trade and movement of ships and stall or permanently halt a military action against their genocidal leadership. And it may work--if we are complacent. Already there is a Vorlon Gate Crasher vessel in Hurr space, perhaps heading towards Earth Alliance or Cooke space to close warp points and damage galactic trade on an unprecendented scale just so their leaders can avoid justice. Because it is impossible to open a jump point over fifty light years, the Vorlons with the right movement of ships can effectively isolate themselves completely."

"We condemn this blatant disregard for trade and diplomatic relations and urge all governments to watch both sides of their jump gates for Vorlon Gate Crasher ships. If they enter your space--destroy them on sight, unless you want to be isolated from the entire galaxy."

"Since the nature of jump gates is that they can be sabotaged on both ends, the Corporate Sector is strongly considering a preemptive strike on the Vorlons before they close jump gates between Minbari and Earth Alliance space, the only remaining route to their home systems. We are putting forward a motion to ban galactic jump gate closures for any purpose whatsoever. However even if the resolution does not pass, we cannot let the Vorlons permanently damage the jump gate network. None of us can. The galaxy depends on hyperspace beacons, and state sponsored terrorism to destroy them is an outrage."

Brian

Trogdor · Post by **Trogdor** » 2006-04-05 11:35am

"With all due respect, Ambassador Delany, you didn't say a word when the Dilgar were closing gates left and right," Vir said mildly.

Vera opened her mouth to protest, but Vir raised a hand to silence her. "Yes, I am aware of what the Vorlons did to them, and the Centauri Republic would've been shutting down gates if we were in thier position, but that's part of my point. A nation that is being invaded by another power that is greater than itself cannot be expected to not seek to burn bridges to stop the invasion, or give themselves more time to prepare."

"However, your points in galactic trade and avoiding permanent damage to the network are valid," Vir said. "I therefore propose a compromise: a banning of closing jump points which lead to a system over fifty light years away. This will allow a nation being invaded to close jump gates in order to get more time, while not threatening to isolate the various powers of the galaxy."

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-05 11:42am

"The Vorlons are not being invaded. The situation is not anagalous--they have deliberately taken control of several League homeworlds through their telepathic invasions."

"As for the Brakiri, they have not bothered to leave their space for decades. And the Vorlons attacked them preemptively without any reason. Then they sealed off their jumpgate to prevent counter attack. This is not the same as a military on their last death throes like the Dilgar buying time against a combined Vorlon Minbari armada."

Vera pauses.

"However the Corporate Sector agrees that at times it may be necessary to open and close jump gates. So we agree with Ambassador Vir's decision. We recommend that a list of jump gates which are banned from closure be decided on by the Council."

Brian

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-05 03:30pm

"We would like to inform the Council that a Vorlon Light Cruiser our scientists have identified as containing components able to sabotage a jump beacon has passed through Corporate Space without our permission. It most likely is headed to the galactic east where it will sabotage more jump beacons with blatant disregard for the fifty light year limit, and perhaps permanently cut the Brakiri off for eternity from the rest of the galaxy. What are the Vorlons so afraid of? The Brakiri have not killed billions of civilians unlike the Vorlons. The Brakiri have never attacked anybody unlike the Vorlons. In fact, the Corporate Sector's super battleships are more powerful than the Brakiri battleships. Will the Vorlons consider any race that builds ships for defensive purposes to be warmongers?"

"The Vorlons will blatantly disregard interstellar convention and destroy hyperspace beacons, permanently damaging the jump gate network. The Corporate Sector does not object to the Vorlons closing jump gates to their own space. However, the Vorlon Gate Crasher heading to galactic east has the potential to destroy vital trade between the Brakiri and other races, permanently. The Corporate Sector has informed the Brakiri of the terrorist vessel heading for their space and the Brakiri will terminate any Vorlon vessel with extreme prejudice."

Brian

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2006-04-05 04:49pm

"The Narn Regime has been restored control of all territories as requested, Fleet Commander." said Yiriel Starrider, bowing her crested head in respect to her superior. "Our campaign is at an end. Are we to set course for Minbar?"

"Yes. Prepare the fleet, and gather our ships. Our mission is complete..." Nimune nodded. She was to surrender control of her forces when she went home, and remained serene about the prospect. Her duty was complete, her...

"Fleet Commander!" Yiriel gasped in the grand chambers, as the fleet appeared by the planet 'Revenge'. "Dilgar Battlestations in high orbit.. and minefields! They're bombarding the surface! Millions are estimated to be killed..." she choked back.

Nimune threw her cape back. "Destroy those stations, immediately! Make sure they're completely annhiliated before they can fire another Salvo!"

*** Meanwhile, on Messopotamia Six... ***

"With the return of soverign control of the occupied Narn Territories, and on the condition that no further hostilities be conducted between them and the Dilgar Confederacy, the Minbari Federation will withdraw it's forces and cease offensive operations against the Dilgar, pending a full and lasting peace to be negotiated here, on Messopotamia Six."

Delenn turned her head. "Now, these claims of Vorlon telepathic control are ridiculous. We have had no evidence such is even remotely possible on the scales our esteemed representative of the Corporate Sector suggests."

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-05 04:57pm

"The Corporate Sector cannot reveal its research--yet. At this moment..."

Vera pauses.

"At this moment our liberation forces are freeing Prime Minister Yrenreck, who will no doubt confirm he was telepathically controlled. Our liberation will be welcomed with open arms and we expect a jubilant celebration as soon as the Hurr are free from Vorlon oppression. That will be your proof Ambassador Delenn."

Murmurs and whispers travel the room.

"After it is safe in the Hurr Republic the Corporate Sector will be more than willing to allow non-governmental organizations to traverse Quadrant 27. However at this moment it is far too dangerous, so traffic is restricted to essential ships only."

Brian

Post by **Dalton** » 2006-04-05 10:24pm

"Chairman! Chairman! I have good news!"

"What? What is it?"

"The Dilgar, they have accepted our offer! They have ceded our world back to us!"

G'Kar fell back into his seat, heaving a sigh of relief. "That is indeed good news. What of their defense stations?"

"They are still in orbit...the Minbari fleet is en route to destroy them."

"So we have regained our world?"

"Yes, sir."

G'Kar contemplated briefly. "But at what a price..."

Tobor · Post by **Tobor** » 2006-04-06 12:00am

If you destroy those Stations G'Kar, or if you have another empire destroy them on your behlaf. We will have no option but to escalate the war again.

In addition to this we expect that our ground troops and fighters are allowed to leave the planet in a transport that is already enroute.

We have bequethed you a great favour in this compromise...

We do not expect to have it thrown back in our faces...

Also you call let those impotent fools in command of the Minbari fleet know that once again, they are jumping at shadows....

DUe to our treaty with the Narn, the stations orbitting revenge and actively defending the planet. We will send a ship to dismantle them at our earliest convenience.

Rai'Jal
Ambassador to M6
Dilgar High Fleet Command

Tobor · Post by **Tobor** » 2006-04-06 12:09am

The Minbari are still attacking our interests in the MArkab system?

Yes Commander.

Send word to Katraat'tzi. Prepare the fleet for full mobilsation...

Also Relay a meesage to our ambassador on M6. He is to inform the other empires that unless the Minbari leave our systems, make reperations for all the damage to our empire and publically apolagize for the obliteration of Spite we wil be forced into further hostilities with them.

Commander Du'kol
Dilgar High Fleet Command

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2006-04-06 12:11am

Jame Retief came into the room and handed Ambassador Magnan a note. Magnan looked over it briefly, and rose from his seat.

"Distinguished Ambassadors. It has come to my attention that a minefield may have been deployed in segment 9, by six, of this very star system. I do not feel it diplomatically appropriate to identify the originator of this message, or the nation whom the message identified as the minelayer.

The mission of Mesopotamia Six is threatened by any such actions. Our ability to discuss, negotiate, and facilitate trate here is impeded by even the notion that travel to or from this star system may be waylaid by a hostile force.

It will take a significant amount of time for Earthforce to deploy a minesweeper ship to this system. If anyone should be able and willing to deploy one of their own - or, better, if the perpetrators should identify themselves now and remove the mines so as to avoid the peril to any brave soldiers who would otherwise have to attempt the dangerous task of minesweeping - it would be greatly appreciated."

Kojiro · Post by **Kojiro** » 2006-04-06 12:12am

"Of course the Corporate Sector has no evidenvce to present. There is no evidence of telepathic manipulation. And before we do see Pack Leader Yrenak jovially supporting Marxis, let's not forget that Marxis has his own telepaths, many of whom have fled the Psycorp to his nation. Yes, the Corporate Sector is more than capable of using telepathic manipulation too, especially since any telepath working for them isn't bound by Psycorp regulations. If we had telepathically altered Yrenak, there's nothig Marxis could do to change it. He simply doesn't have telepaths strong enough to break vorlon conditioning.

You all know Marxis well enough to have sever doubts.

We're still waiting to see this 'virus'. Earthforce Starfuries don't have computer systems capable fo combat, only autopilot and not even automated docking. The Hurr fighters are gnerations behind them. Let's see the 'virus' we made, that you claim to have discovered.

But I'm sure they can't release that.

Next we're getting blames for what we 'will do'. I'm sure they can't release how they got a hold of Vorlon plans. That would be a confession of espionage. Moreover I'm sure if we gave them a vorlon data unit I'm certain they couldn't crack it either. Supposition on what we will do is all they have. It's certainly not evidence.

I'm sure the source of their information is likewise unavailable.

Just like their source on our encounter suits. Since the only unaccounted for one is locked away on Earth after it's capture years ago we're more than a little curious where this information came from.

And there is only one answer. Only one race has that information. The Shadows.

More importantly Marxis has now exiled the press from Quadrant 27. I'm sure you're all aware of what this signals.

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2006-04-06 12:24am

Delenn appeared furious, standing tall in the chambers again. "Already, the Dilgar spin their machinations.. this time, at the cost of over 800 million Narn lives already! Their 'protective stations' have gone rogue, opening fire on the surface and levelling cities AS WE SPEAK!"

"If you all will not do anything and censure this.. this barbaric act, after our generous offer of peace, then we shall. The Minbari Federation is now engaged in battle with these battlestations, and their complete destruction will follow soon enough. We will cease hostilities afterwards, but this act shows.. what a Dilgar treaty means."

Delenn glared to Rai'jal. "You have the blood of these on your hands, your last and deliberate act of spite. Should you choose to use this murder of millions as an excuse to attack the Narn Regime again, we will burn every last ship, station and craft capable of leaving a planetary orbit of yours TO THE GROUND."

"I stand now before those gathered at the Messopotamia security council, to condemn these undeniably terrible actions. Who would such an empire attack next, should it suit their desires for blood? We propose all civilized nations to embargo the Dilgar Confederacy until they agree to pay reparations to those THEY murdered in their ruthless war of conquest."

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-06 12:53am

"Quadrant 27 is too dangerous for civilians. We cannot guarantee the safety of journalists and would be remiss in our duty to protect civilian life if we allowed them in before the worlds were secure."

"As for evidence, galactic long range sensors have detected the Vorlons closing jump gates into their star system. The Vorlons are not currently under attack. What are they afraid of? Perhaps justice. And it is hypocracy to the extreme for the Vorlons to criticise us for refusing journalists entry into Quadrant 27, a war zone, when the Vorlons seal off their own space for no reason whatsoever but to avoid transparency."

"As for the personal attack on Marxis' character, I expected better from you Lyta. There's no reason to insult a respected war hero, businessman and leader of a nation in this venue."

"Our sources are confidential yet accurate. As for these Shadows you speak of, we know of the Minbari legend of some Great War thousands of years ago. Pure myth, created and perpetuated by the Vorlons. The Minbari have bought into this myth, but let me give you a hint--human beings have been telling stories for thousands of years and we know all the little tricks."

"As for the Dilgar Bombardment, the Corporate Sector recommends that all parties immediately remove their forces from Narn space. The Corporate Sector is confident that G'Kar's fleet is able to handle security. We have also intercepted a transmission from the Narns, to the Minbari, warning them to leave. If the Minbari do not leave, it may trigger an interstellar war between the Minbari and the Narns. Your fleet slaughtered billions of civilians Ambassador Delenn, and whether or not it was an accident your people are responsible. The Narn refugess I've spoken to are furious at the Minbari. I would not be surprised if that is the general sentiment in the reconstituted Narn navy and another interstellar war should be avoided at all costs."

Brian

Tobor · Post by **Tobor** » 2006-04-06 12:55am

By all means i encourage any empire. Perhaps even our brethren within the Coporate sector to go and authenticate the audacity of these claims.

You ambassador Delenn are shameless. A one track record spinning around, and around on a merry dance of obliviousness.

That you can stand there and attempt to tell me what my stations have and haven't fired upon is ludicrous, nay, it is just stupidity of the highest calibre.

In fact a live feed from Revenge will show no such thing.

ISN reporters on the surface of revenge appear on the view screen. THe day is pleasant and life continues in a normal and serene fashion. THe view pans out and the Dilgar barracks appear. The reporter is interviewing the ranking officer who explains that their presence is just an artifact of the war. As soon as their transports arrive they will leave the planet to the Narns. In the distance soldiers can be seen playing some kind of field sport. Some of them on the edge can be seen interacting with the local populace.

There, since this is Live ISN, i'm sure not even the Minbari with their phenominal powers of make believe can argue that the 'planet is being bombarded'.

"As for your generous offer of peace. That must have come somewhere in between decimating Spite. Obliterating Rhagesh IV, and the constant attacks upon our civilian mining ships..."

"Yes. A very generous offer, by all accounts. I'm sure there are only five billion reaons to object it's credibility!"

"If you ask me, this is all just an ill conceived smoke screen to draw attention away from the true butchers in this room!!"

As he says this he points firmly and directly at Delenn.

"I don't know what game your playing, ambassador, but you're definately not in the same universe as the rest of this council!"

Saying that Rai'Jal takes his seat.

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2006-04-06 12:58am

"We don't think you speak for the Narn regime, Ambassador." Delenn said to Vera. "Nor is it polite to listen in on neighbor's mail. Especially out of context with our other discussions. We have transferred orbital defense of their world to their own fleet. And are returning home upon ensuring the safety of the remainig Narn planets" she replied. "We were the nearest fleet to the area, and our ships are faster. If we delay, millions more will be lost."

"Now, you may not believe of the Great War, one thousand years ago. But I assure you, it occured. In fact, we have ships still in service from that era. You may be newcomers to the stars, but we have explored space while your people still were exploring new continents, Ambassador."

Then Delenn viewed the pictures of a peaceful planet presented by the Dilgar. "And.. you again, produce these images. Such as those of supposed orbital cluster bombardment? You insult everyone here with such clear fabrication."

Kojiro · Post by **Kojiro** » 2006-04-06 01:06am

"We are doing nothing more than repositioning our jump gate. It will be open again shorty. Despite your claims of hiding and destruction jump ships can actually be used to aid empires.

As for the Shadows...they're far more than a myth. The Centauri and Narn know them first hand. The Markab were exterminated by them. They're far less myth than your 'telepathic control from 290 light years away' theory. Earth can confirm, indeed did, that prior to the Dilgar severing the Zwiest/Ardun jump gate no Vorlon controlled vessel has gone to Hurr space more than half a decade.

I'd be careful dealing with Shadows. They're as telepathic as vorlons, you just don't know they're there. In fact, they too have issued a declaration of war on the Corporate Sector as I'm sure virtually everyone here can confirm. One wonders what you did to anger them.

We have begun transfer of payment and control to the Hurr, though I'm sure they will certainly be in Corporate hands soon enough."

Tobor · Post by **Tobor** » 2006-04-06 01:11am

Its a shame that you would force me to ruin what little credibility you have left.

The above as you can all see verifies that there was NO bombardement on revenge. NO combat at all, except for the Minbari on their petty campaign.

Their hubris is so great that they are taking any opportunity they can to punish us for the ease with which i dispatched the Dark star, and the rest of it's fleet.

Well, we have a saying: Pride goeth before a fall, and yours will be long indeed.

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2006-04-06 01:15am

Vera's face went red and she took a breath, but quickly cooled. "Ridiculous. If your people are so ancient Ambassador Delenn, why have you not expanded and engulfed the entire galaxy? A thousand years? We are new to the stars but we are not gullable. Your government perpetrates this silly myth to hold the moral high ground, but you are no better than me or the others. Ships break down after decades, not just a thousand years. There was a man on Earth once, Hilter, who believed he would have a thousand year empire. His reign lasted twelve years."

"Your ships are impressive, true, but our battleships launched just a few months ago are a match for your most powerful vessels. You really think that any rational person would believe the Minbari have existed for a thousand years? You must think us naive."

"As for the out of context discussion, we received a message personally from G'Kar himself telling us that if necessary, his people will go to war with yours Ambassador Delenn."

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Marxis,

First, I need to learn the whole truth before I take any action. If there is to be a state of war between the Narn and the Minbari, so be it.

"We cannot help but intercept other transmissions since they pass through our hyperspace beacons. If we had not known from the intercepted transmission, we would have known from G'Kar. It's time for you to leave, now, before you start another interstellar war. We don't speak for the Narns, but we know what will happen if foreign governments, Dilgar and Minbari, stay in Narn space. There are many Narns who want to kill you Delenn, kill your people. They may not obey the orders of their Chairman and take matters in their own hands. The Corporate Sector would be directly affected by a war since much of our trade to the Centauri Republic currently goes through the war zone through heavy Narn escort. You can ask the Centauri Ambassador himself--the Corporate Sector and the Centarui do business on a massive scale that would be seriously hindered by another war."

Brian

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2006-04-06 01:17am

(OOC Post: Retcon the bombardment thing. Apparently, the planet's population varied between 4800 and 4000 for a standard narn world. That's... a bit odd. Something to do about the entire adv. storage methods trait i guess. I also got a message from Dalton which hinted towards yes, it was attacked. If it's not, I'm reviewing old turns.)

Tobor · Post by **Tobor** » 2006-04-06 01:23am

((OOC-- Ok, but if you want proof, youre going to have to put up with either that image or th combined testimony of myself, kojiro and guppy !?)SUffice to say there was no bombardment)

Post by **Dalton** » 2006-04-06 09:44am

(OOC: I said that it might be a possibility, because I did not know the reason either, but the Adv. Storage trait might explain it well enough.)

Revenge of G'Kar
Mellitra System

Very soon, he would be home. The Narns had gone through some terribly trying times recently; with the Dilgar occupation and the inadvertent destruction of one of their colony worlds by a combined Minbari and Vorlon fleet, the populace had become isolationist and partly xenophobic. In an ironic twist, in fact, it seemed that the people had come to trust the Centauri more than the Minbari.

G'Kar sat back as he finished reviewing the latest from M6. The ambassadors were up to their usual bickering, a lot of it centered around the Narn-Dilgar war and the Hurr conflict. He was considering a response when Na'Toth walked in.

"The ceding is complete, and the Minbari have wiped out all of the stations in orbit of Quadrant 32 III."

G'Kar was silent. Was that good news, or bad news? They had a non-aggression pact with the Dilgar now; any further attacks against their assets would be considered an act of war. But it wasn't him who attacked the stations, but the Minbari fleet who had bombarded the world formerly known as 'Spite'.

Na'Toth fidgeted, then went on. "We have also received a cryptic message from the Dilgar. Something about you having to pay back your debts. They included a gift with the message, but it was one of the worlds they had already ceded back to us. Colonized, but unpopulated."

G'Kar's brow furrowed. "That seems strange. Did they say anything else?"

"Nothing. We also got a message from the Minbari." She handed it over.

G'Kar glanced over it briefly, considered for a minute, then got up. "Contact Resolve and patch us through to Mesopotamia 6."

~~~~~~~~~~

A small flurry of text messages were sent from a ship in Mellitra, through the relay station at Mellitra X, and onward to Mesopotamia 6.

Ambassador Delenn: We thank you for your assistance in the return of Quadrant 32 back to us, but I must reiterate that relations between our peoples are currently strained due to the Spite incident. I can only hope that Commander Starrider is given a fair trial for her crimes, including the knee-jerk attack on and destruction of Dilgar stations over Quadrant 32 III during a cease-fire. If justice is not done, then you might find that relations will be strained to the breaking point.

Ambassador Rai'Jal: We apologize for the loss of your stations around Quadrant 32 III. We would have allowed you to dismantle the stations, but the Minbari decided to take it upon themselves to eradicate your presence entirely. We are willing to pay you the full cost of those stations in the interests of maintaining peace. In the meantime, we are constructing a transport that should be sufficient to carry the rest of your troops and materiel off of the surface, including mines and fighters. Once this is complete, we will give the transport to you and escort you from Narn space.

Ambassador Delaney: We thank the Corporate Sector for their continued support during this crisis.

Ambassador Magnan: We received no support from you at all. Not a word, not even a message. We find that quite surprising. Or were you letting the Corporate Sector do the work for you?

Ambassador Kosh: Again we thank the Vorlon for their support in this manner, but we ask that you please cease fighting in our name. We are no longer at war with the Dilgar.

Ambassador Vir: You have grown into a fine Ambassador. Thank you for your voice of support in the Council. Your deeds will not be forgotten.

~~~~~~~~~~

The MesCom system activated in the Council Chamber, and the face of G'Kar formed on the screen.

"Greetings, assembled Councilmembers. I come to you once again from the Mellitra system, where the Dilgar have left our worlds. I thank all of you who supported us during these dark times, and I thank the Dilgar for accepting our offer for a cease-fire. It is in this regard that I ask that other governments declare a cease-fire as well.

"I am sure we are all sick of war, but it is time for war to end and for diplomacy to resume. And while we have declared a cease-fire with the Dilgar, that does not diminish or excuse their actions. So it is with some reluctance that I ask for a censure of the Dilgar occupation of the Narn Territories."

There was a murmur through the crowd.

"Also, I must ask for a censure against...the Minbari Federation."

This time there was a definite babble of voices as arguments broke out everywhere. G'Kar continued above the din.

"The actions of Commander Starrider and her reckless fleet of Minbari and Vorlon vessels are responsible for the deaths of over four million Narn civilians. The world has been so devastated that it must be terraformed and rebuilt. Already we have millions of Narn civilians willing to pitch in and assist with the reconstruction, but the Minbari, as much as the Dilgar, must be censured!"

With that, G'Kar's image vanished, leaving a group of arguing delegates.