Floaters, we know what we ask is difficult, but as one of your largest trading partners we must insist in taking whatever action is neccessary in maintaining open trade lanes with ALL ITA members.
Perhaps there is room for compromise here?
We will do what is necessary. Unfortunatly, the Kokand Empire has made no requests- it has simply moved in a substantial arsenal of WMDs near our territory.
We are open to requests from all parties, and will do what is necessary to end hostilities.
It has cost our nations greatly to bring us this far. Rather then go to war, as our public demanded, we have torn down our old governing apparatus, our general democracy, our Great Cluster. We have unfrozen Asgard assets in our territory, and sent diplomats to aid in repairing relations.
The ball is in the Kokand court now. They may do as they please with it.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - )
Thirdfain wrote:
We will do what is necessary. Unfortunatly, the Kokand Empire has made no requests- it has simply moved in a substantial arsenal of WMDs near our territory.
We are open to requests from all parties, and will do what is necessary to end hostilities.
It has cost our nations greatly to bring us this far. Rather then go to war, as our public demanded, we have torn down our old governing apparatus, our general democracy, our Great Cluster. We have unfrozen Asgard assets in our territory, and sent diplomats to aid in repairing relations.
The ball is in the Kokand court now. They may do as they please with it.
The cost has been great, but fear not for if your economy should ever fall the Minmatar will be their to catch it and put it back on track. This is the covenant we share with all ITA members.
Asgard representative, what would it take to reopen those trade lanes? We are all weakened when trade stops, you know as well as we do what the ITA can offer when it is functioning at full capacity; a flow of wealth the likes of which the sector has never seen before. As a founding member your economy is intracatly tied to ITA trade, the more it happens the more wealth your country will generate. Not just wealth in currency, but wealth as in well funded education, wealth in strength, wealth in happy and health citizens, wealth in that nomatter what happens you will always have allies who have a vested interest in seeing your nation prosper.
What say you Asgard representative? Don't you think it's time that we all get back to matters that are truely important? Such as improving the quality of life for all sentients?
The Asgard Empire is not boycotting the ITA and indeed we welcome trade with other ITA members. We closed the trade routes to Floater ships in response to their own actions. At this point we are uncertain in our relations with the Floater Clusters in same way one would be hesitant to embrace a dog that had bitten it shortly before.
Thirdfain wrote:
We will do what is necessary. Unfortunatly, the Kokand Empire has made no requests- it has simply moved in a substantial arsenal of WMDs near our territory.
We are open to requests from all parties, and will do what is necessary to end hostilities.
It has cost our nations greatly to bring us this far. Rather then go to war, as our public demanded, we have torn down our old governing apparatus, our general democracy, our Great Cluster. We have unfrozen Asgard assets in our territory, and sent diplomats to aid in repairing relations.
The ball is in the Kokand court now. They may do as they please with it.
The position of Kokand shall remain as it has been. Floaters cannot be trusted nor expected to obey Kokand and international law. Floaters can be expected to respect the weaponry of the Kokand armed forces. As such is the case, said military will remain out primary tool in dealing with the Floater threat. A coup within the ranks of the floater clans indicates instability and makes words and writing even less reliable. The Kokand position cannot be expected to change under such circumstances.
"This cult of special forces is as sensible as to form a Royal Corps of Tree Climbers and say that no soldier who does not wear its green hat with a bunch of oak leaves stuck in it should be expected to climb a tree"
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
Stormbringer wrote:The Asgard Empire is not boycotting the ITA and indeed we welcome trade with other ITA members. We closed the trade routes to Floater ships in response to their own actions. At this point we are uncertain in our relations with the Floater Clusters in same way one would be hesitant to embrace a dog that had bitten it shortly before.
If it is a matter of trust then the Minmatar are willing to supply freighters for the transportation of goods between Asgard and Floater trade stations. Security of course is always handled by the ITASF. Until the Asgard and Floaters regain their mutual trust of each other the Minmatar see this as an ideal solution. It keeps your ships out of each other's territory, it keeps all trade lanes open and it gives the freighter captains a bit of overtime.
The position of Kokand shall remain as it has been. Floaters cannot be trusted nor expected to obey Kokand and international law. Floaters can be expected to respect the weaponry of the Kokand armed forces. As such is the case, said military will remain out primary tool in dealing with the Floater threat. A coup within the ranks of the floater clans indicates instability and makes words and writing even less reliable. The Kokand position cannot be expected to change under such circumstances.
So be it. If that is your view, and we can do nothing to change that, then we will stop trying. All Kokand and PIR assets are now unfrozen, though for the sake of security, we will continue to inspect any NBA vessels which dock with Floater facilities.
Defensive forces around Zarathrustra will remain in place.
As the Kokand have repeatedly said, they are within their rights to place WMDs in their African holdings. We will maintain vigilance.
May the peace of the Void be with all.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - )
ATTN: Floater Republics
FROM DE State Department
RE: Recent events
We are shocked at the recent turn in your governmental system. We recognise the necessity however, and hope that eventually you wil return to your normal state. We will however, continue to assist you in any way possible to avoid war, and condemn the nations that forced this upon you. We also hope that your population will see the njecessity of the councils course of action, and that the reigns of government will be returned to them as soon as possible
ATTN: Kokand Empire
FROM: DE State Department
RE:Recent events
We Officially condemn the Kokand Empire for moving weapons of mass destruction near Floater territory, and your recent military escalation of this incedence.
It is apparant to us now that you want war, and while we will try to avoid one, we will not shrink from one. This is a formal warning to the Kokand Empire, if you launce one missile, or engage in any aggressive action toward our allies, we will respond with deadly force.
GALE Force Biological Agent/
BOTM/Great Dolphin Conspiracy/ Entomology and Evolutionary Biology Subdirector:SD.net Dept. of Biological Sciences
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The Lupus fleet, the surviving remnant from the Emancipation War, had detached itself from Octavius. The ships not undergoing refits at the Hegemony shipyards now blasted through hyperspace, guarding several large troop transports.
Exiting in the Sol system, the Astralegios I fell into an escort formation as it guided the transports into land on Roman territory. Seven legions marched out of the transports onto the African frontier, reinforcing the divisions of Monacoran troops stationed there.
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Romulus was furious; Aurelia was at his side, trying futilely to placate him. He sent her off with a wave.
"Father, I have only done what is best for our people."
"You have reversed my decision and the decision of the Senate! This cannot stand! I will not drag Rome into a war-"
"Father! Enough! This is a purely defensive manuever. The Senate has approved my action unanimously; and an overwhelming percentage of the Assembly has lent me their support. As chief imperator of all Roman armies I am perfectly in my rights to-"
"You! Are! Not! Emperor!" shouted Romulus, and all the wrath and terror of the emperors of old seemed to flow through him, and he seemed to stand sixteen feet tall.
Then it passed; and was gone, and he was but a shadow again, full of remorse.
"Gaius...Gaius...forgive me. You are right...perhaps it is best. Come, lend your arm...I must speak to Antonio de'Lorin..."
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HemlockGrey wrote:The Lupus fleet, the surviving remnant from the Emancipation War, had detached itself from Octavius. The ships not undergoing refits at the Hegemony shipyards now blasted through hyperspace, guarding several large troop transports.
Exiting in the Sol system, the Astralegios I fell into an escort formation as it guided the transports into land on Roman territory. Seven legions marched out of the transports onto the African frontier, reinforcing the divisions of Monacoran troops stationed there.
We thank you for your show of support, but we would rather not have these troops deployed directly to the front without first advising us, as this will most likley be seen as a sign of escalation. However if this is what you want, our allies will be more then welcome in joining us up front.`
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"Fleet units from the North American Union 6th Fleet today moved into Alpha Centauri to reinforce Liberty and Columbia in the wave of increased floater activity. Hostilities are not expected between the Union and the Floaters, but the Navy has reinforced the Alpha Centauri forces as a precaution..."
The Minmatar strongly advises against any action taken against the Kokand Empire for it will bring more fighting between ITA members. While the Kokand Empire remains bound to the NBA, its allies remained bound to aid it in whatever military endevour the Kokand sees fit. Even at the cost of their own economies as they wage war against their own trading partners.
Straha wrote:
We thank you for your show of support, but we would rather not have these troops deployed directly to the front without first advising us, as this will most likley be seen as a sign of escalation. However if this is what you want, our allies will be more then welcome in joining us up front.`
It is indeed an escalation, and comes closely on our decision not to reinforce our troops. That decision is now reversed. The siege assets of sixths corps with their heavy guns and launchers will now be deployed to the African surface as was originally planned.
"This cult of special forces is as sensible as to form a Royal Corps of Tree Climbers and say that no soldier who does not wear its green hat with a bunch of oak leaves stuck in it should be expected to climb a tree"
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
Straha wrote:
We thank you for your show of support, but we would rather not have these troops deployed directly to the front without first advising us, as this will most likley be seen as a sign of escalation. However if this is what you want, our allies will be more then welcome in joining us up front.`
It is indeed an escalation, and comes closely on our decision not to reinforce our troops. That decision is now reversed. The siege assets of sixths corps with their heavy guns and launchers will now be deployed to the African surface as was originally planned.
And as promised we have now moved the 3rd Portugeusse, the Second Monacoran, the Second Andorran, and Duncan's Divison to the African Front. If you so much as make a move against us these regimental combat teams would tear through whatever positions you have faster then you could order a retreat.
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Regardless of what is taking place on Earth, Floater ports remain open to all. Our commitment to free trade, and the Freedom of the Void, will not change.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - )
The Minmatar again reitterate that conflict in the African region serves no purpose and will be detrimental to all those involved and those that rely on them for trade.
Straha wrote:
And as promised we have now moved the 3rd Portugeusse, the Second Monacoran, the Second Andorran, and Duncan's Divison to the African Front. If you so much as make a move against us these regimental combat teams would tear through whatever positions you have faster then you could order a retreat.
We doubt that, you're a fool to deploy significant maneuver forces against a defence based around the use of nuclear weaponry. Did the cold war of centuries past teach the armies of earth nothing?
"This cult of special forces is as sensible as to form a Royal Corps of Tree Climbers and say that no soldier who does not wear its green hat with a bunch of oak leaves stuck in it should be expected to climb a tree"
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
We ask that our allies back down form the Kokand border. They are blatantly attempting to provoke us into comflict. We will not allow it, and we ask that our allies do the same.
If the Kokand launch missiles at targets on Earth, they will find themselves facing a large and powerful alliance. This is enough of a deterrent, and we suggest that all powers allied with us back off from the Kokand borders.
We will deploy Floater antimissile weapons to islands in the Mediterranean and along the North African coast, to help defend our allies in Rome and Monaco.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - )
Straha wrote:
And as promised we have now moved the 3rd Portugeusse, the Second Monacoran, the Second Andorran, and Duncan's Divison to the African Front. If you so much as make a move against us these regimental combat teams would tear through whatever positions you have faster then you could order a retreat.
We doubt that, you're a fool to deploy significant maneuver forces against a defence based around the use of nuclear weaponry. Did the cold war of centuries past teach the armies of earth nothing?
Yes it did, but with the Mobile shield Platforms we can effectivley eliminate the risk of Nukes being used against our positions. And with the knowledge that your troops are not only out-numbered and out gunned but are also out-classed we consider ourselves esecially safe from your rampages going to out of hand.
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Straha wrote:
Yes it did, but with the Mobile shield Platforms we can effectivley eliminate the risk of Nukes being used against our positions. And with the knowledge that your troops are not only out-numbered and out gunned but are also out-classed we consider ourselves esecially safe from your rampages going to out of hand.
You think we do not know of such things, nor have them ourselves nor have tactics to defeat them? You are indeed a nation and army of fools. With every move that becomes more apprent.
"This cult of special forces is as sensible as to form a Royal Corps of Tree Climbers and say that no soldier who does not wear its green hat with a bunch of oak leaves stuck in it should be expected to climb a tree"
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
Imperial legions in North Africa have been ordered to stand down. However, shielded batteries in Italia and Graecia will not be deactivated and a flight of Lupi will remain in LEO.
We propose that a non-aggression pact be signed between the NBA, the Floaters, their allies, and the neutral powers. We will also withdraw our forces from North Africa if the Kokand Empire agrees to withdraw all its African-based military assets to behind the 5 degree latitude mark.
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Straha wrote:
Yes it did, but with the Mobile shield Platforms we can effectivley eliminate the risk of Nukes being used against our positions. And with the knowledge that your troops are not only out-numbered and out gunned but are also out-classed we consider ourselves esecially safe from your rampages going to out of hand.
You think we do not know of such things, nor have them ourselves nor have tactics to defeat them? You are indeed a nation and army of fools. With every move that becomes more apprent.
Defeat them? Unless you actually have someone physically blow up, before attack, the 150+ shields we have established at the front you won't beat them. And if you try to fly over the shield our anti-missle batteries will tear down the incoming missles.
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Imperial legions in North Africa have been ordered to stand down. However, shielded batteries in Italia and Graecia will not be deactivated and a flight of Lupi will remain in LEO.
As is only reasonable. We applaud the New Roman Empire's actions, and their vigilance.
We propose that a non-aggression pact be signed between the NBA, the Floaters, their allies, and the neutral powers. We will also withdraw our forces from North Africa if the Kokand Empire agrees to withdraw all its African-based military assets to behind the 5 degree latitude mark.
The Floaters would give their support to such an agreement. A non-agression pact would do us all a world of good.
We ask that our allies ignore the name-calling and bullying of the Kokand Empire. It is of no importance. Monacoran forces, we would appreciate it if you would pull back your line units form the area. They will, of course, be prepared to move back in, should the Kokanders commit acts of war.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - )
Straha wrote:
Defeat them? Unless you actually have someone physically blow up, before attack, the 150+ shields we have established at the front you won't beat them. And if you try to fly over the shield our anti-missle batteries will tear down the incoming missles.
Monacoran Representative, don't allow yourself to be baited. If there is a conflict he is going to call upon his NBA allies from within the ITA and there will be more infighting between ITA members. The Kokand Empire does not respect the sanctity of free trade the way we do. They want to see the ITA fall.
We propose that a non-aggression pact be signed between the NBA, the Floaters, their allies, and the neutral powers. We will also withdraw our forces from North Africa if the Kokand Empire agrees to withdraw all its African-based military assets to behind the 5 degree latitude mark.
The Floaters would give their support to such an agreement. A non-agression pact would do us all a world of good.
We ask that our allies ignore the name-calling and bullying of the Kokand Empire. It is of no importance. Monacoran forces, we would appreciate it if you would pull back your line units form the area. They will, of course, be prepared to move back in, should the Kokanders commit acts of war.
We will pull back our line forces when they pull back their siege corps. no sooner, no later. We will not let the Kokkand Empire build up on our allies border with impunity.
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