Diplomacy: 3000 CE (Thread #2)

[Kléber]

Continued from: http://www.revleft.com/vb/diplomacy-3000-ad-t157177/index.html

News: 3007 CE

Solar System:
Martian scientists renew the terraforming process as the planetary economy is devoted to establishing a sustainable ecological system on Mars.

Inspired by the Martian Revolution, the colonists of Venus rise up under Doctor Habib D'ahudib and take over most of the small scientific outpost. As the Venusian Republic is about to be proclaimed, a small flotilla under the renegade marauder Cesare enters orbit and attacks the peaceful colony. Mysteriously overcoming the automated defenses without resistance, the pirates easily take over the planet and enslave the inhabitants. Venus quickly becomes an interplanetary hub for the trading and smuggling of slaves, drugs and weapons.

A few Venusian colonists steal heatproof vehicles and escape their tyrants, fleeing to the burning wastes, where they make use of a network of abandoned old structures from past scientific missions. The desperate rebels vow to fight on, and call themselves the Venusian Scientific Resistance.

Space piracy takes a minor hit as several overconfident Venusian privateers are lured into seizing a large and apparently defenseless Martian rocket freighter, only to all be destroyed by a series of controlled detonations along the exterior hull of the bait vessel. The unfortunate pirates are mocked as fools by their own, while the crew of the Martian suicide ship are praised as revolutionary martyrs on their home world.

Africa:
Michelle Amaechi leads the ecologist insurgents of the Earth Liberation Army on a heroic but bloody forced march across Africa, abandoning the Sahara for the Bugandan border where they hope to take advantage of local instability. Over 2/3 of the ELA is killed or missing in action during the long march, as the rebel columns come under constant attack by Terran Alliance attack drones and precision satellite bombardment, while being decimated by internal purges. Over 2,000 hungry ELA fighters are executed for the crime of eating meat, as they took to hunting small animals in order to survive.

Cabindan troops continue to gain ground against the Burkinabé Republic, prompting a collapse of the Burkinabé government and the elevation to power of the proven General Candice Kaboré.

Eurasia:
The Terran Alliance launches a concerted aerial/orbital strike against the naval forces of the Atlantean Union, crippling its ports and ruining the most prosperous cities. The Atlantean army puts up an impressive defense effort and most of the AU navy survives thanks to having been engaged around South America, submerged in the open waters where it was practically invisible to Terran satellites. Across Europe, volunteers swell the ranks of the Atlantean army and donating to the construction of planet-to-space defenses.

Timorese newsagents report the presence of Venusian pirate ships among the fleets attacking the AU. In response, Terran merchants boldly condemn their government's cooperation with space pirates, hurting Red Beard's popularity with the bourgeoisie.

China expands its already massive troop presence in Laos, gaining land in costly offensives. The South Laotian army is slowly crumbling, with only Pacific Rim naval superiority to protect it from utter collapse.

Kurdish forces defeat the remnants of the Saudi monarchy, but Yemeni troops deny them the rest of the peninsula.

The Grand Khanate and PRC agree to peace. Khanid troops immediately begin to withdraw from foreign theaters as tensions mount at the capital of New Karakorum.

A meeting of the Khans is convened at New Karakorum, but it gets off to a bad start when Batsaikhan loses his left leg and most of his left arm to a squad of elite assassination cyborgs. Batsaikhan retreats to his Russian domains, where he declares independence and enfeofs himself Khan of the Golden Horde. The missing limbs are replaced with state-of-the-art prosthetic equivalents.

At New Karakorum, things get even worse when Il-Khan Hulegu falls ill and gets raped during the night by unknown intruders. The next morning, Hulegu's personal horde of retainers escort their liege out of the city, killing several hundred imperial Khanid troops in the process. Hulegu returns to health and crowns himself Il-Khan of Persia and Central Asia.

A war betwen the Khans erupts as the three competing Khanates ratchet up their land forces and battle each other for supremacy in Asia. Millions die in the early stages of the war as fronts move wildly in all directions, khans and officers switch their allegiances, the rival coalitions consolidate their power.

As the British Isles are evacuated of Khanid forces due to the internal crisis, tribal uprisings flare up across the islands. The AU exploits the chaos and quickly seizes the area.

Americas:
Atlanetan forces conquer Guyana with overwhelming force, but face massive resistance from the oppressed population.

In North America, the ROE-PRC war for control of the West Coast reaches a stalemate as both sides turn their attention to other matters.

The Natural League is pushed into retreat by the mutant army, only to renew its struggle with fresh shipments of foreign arms.

Fanatical Incan troops are on the verge of smashing the State of Santa Cruz, as support for the fundamentalist movement spreads among the poor in neighboring Ecuador, despite government repression.

In Great Mexico, pro-Uluru Theyist fanatics hold impressive street demonstrations and recruit masses of slum-dwellers to their religion.

Oceania:
Despite promising early reports, Antarctican excavation efforts fail to turn up significant water reserves.

The pirate armada bloodily conquers Kenya and attempts to form a new state - the Confederation of the Republics of the Southern Oceans - but the project collapses as Pacific Rim forces take the pirates by surprise, annexing Sumatra and Borneo with massive popular support.

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GLOBAL CONFLICTS:
Incan Revolution
Laotian Civil War
Khanid-Tibetan War
Cabindan-Burkinabé War
Second ROE-PRC War
War Between the Khans

Terran Alliance
Prestige: 10
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Red Beard (BIG BROTHER)
Admiral of Great Sudan: Red Beard (BIG BROTHER)
Admiral of Great Mexico: Lázaro Juárez (vacant)
Admiral of Great India: Ahalya Kular (Bardo)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Modern (++++++--------------) Advanced
Army: 15/15 Units, -120 maintenance
Air: 10 Modern, -200 maintenance
Navy: 14 Modern, -280 maintenance
Space: 5/5 Satellites, 1 Fleets, 0/1 Exploration Vessels (1 en route to Alpha Centauri), -230 maintenance, -20 Venus, -10 Pluto
Economy: +550,
Trade: +70 allied trade, +290 international trade, +20 Cabindan relics, +30 Ogaden water processors, +10 Brasilian satellite array
Credit income: +70
Projects: Orbital space elevator (finished), Capital space station (finished)

Conflicts: Terran separatists, Restive mutants, Succession crisis

Rebels:

West Africa
Earth Liberation Army
Leader: Michelle Amaechi (Catma)
Sphere: Martian
Strength: 1

South India
Equal Rights Party
Sphere: Mutant
Strength: 0

Mexico
Theyist Fanatics
Sphere: Uluru
Strength: 1

Republic of Equals
Prestige: 10
Government: One Party
Speaker: Regina Chien (Lenina Rosenweg)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Full equality
Tech level: Ancient (+++-------) Improved
Army: 8/8 Units (-60 maintenance)
Air: 3 Ancient , -30 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 maintenance
Economy: +220
Trade: +30 international trade
Credit income: +120
Projects: Underground population centers (finished), Currently researching cure for Mutant Instant Death Syndrome (Progress: 85%, cost -10/turn)

Conflicts: Non-mutant separatists, war with PRC, dissenting trialecticians

Rebels:

Canada
Natural League
Sphere: Atlantean
Strength: 1

Amerika
Hardline Putschists
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Grand Khanate
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Khan of Khans: Unegen Qorchi (Leftie)
Khan of the South: Medekhgui Elbegdorj (Kamos)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: Legal Equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 8/10 Units, -100 maintenance, -20 Southeast Asia
Air: 1 Ancient, 1 Modern, -50 maintenance
Navy: 2 Modern, -40 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 Maintenance
Economy: +165
Trade: +70 international trade, +30 Chinese Oxygen, +20 Kurdish Windfields
Credit income: +35
Projects: Rebuilding the Tokamak reactors (80%)

Conflicts: War with Pretender Khans, War with Tibet, Supporting China

Golden Horde
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Khan: Batsaikhan (Roach)
Popularity: Somewhat Low
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 8/8 Units, -80 maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved, -25 maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +140
Trade: +70 International trade, +20 Allied trade
Credit income: +95
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Grand Khanate, Russian separatists

Rebels:

Russia
Libertarian Congress
Sphere: Atlantean
Strength: 1

Il-Khanate
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Il-Khan: Hulegu (Red Pill)
Heir: Chagatai (vacant)
Popularity: Somewhat Low
Mutant rights: Legal Equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 7/7 Units, -70 Maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +65 International trade, +10 Allied trade
Credit income: +105
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Grand Khanate, War with Tibet, Persian and Afghan sepratists

Rebels:

Persia
National Liberation Army
Sphere: Pacific
Strength: 1

Afghanistan
Bactrian Democratic Front
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Atlantean Union
Prestige: 30
Government: Multi-Party
Chancellor: Mohammed al-Firanji (Le Socialiste)
Prime Minister: Iluqarpuq (Red Spartan)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Modern (+-------------------) Advanced
Army: 9/14 Units, -140 maintenance, -50 Americas
Air: 7 Modern, -140 maintenance
Navy: 4 Modern, -80 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 maintenance
Economy: +350
Trade: +110 international trade, +20 Uluruan radioactives, +20 Antarctican precious minerals
Debt: -120
Credit income: -50
Projects: Eastern Line fortifications (finished), Planet-to-Space defenses (20%)

Conflicts: Border tensions with Grand Khanate, occupying the Americas

Rebels

Europe
National Liberation Army of the Hungry
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Haiti
Femmes Libres
Sphere: None
Strength: 1

Iceland
Democratic Patriotic Movement
Sphere: None
Strength: 1

Guyana
Rally of the Guyanese Patriots
Sphere: None
Strength: 2

Pacific Rim Coalition
Prestige: 30
Government: Military
Grand Admiral: Admiral 'A'amakualenalena (Revy)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Modern (++++++++------------) Advanced
Army: 7/7 Units, -80 maintenance
Air: 1 Improved, 2 Modern, -55 maintenance
Navy: 2 Modern, -40 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 maintenance
Economy: +240
Trade: +115 international trade, +10 Laotian computers
Credit income: +160
Projects: None

Conflicts: Khmer separatists, war with Grand Khanate

Rebels:

Cambodia
Liberation Group
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Uluru
Prestige: 0
Government: Theocracy
Chosen Ally of Their Righteousness: Nerang Jarrah (Mass Prole Tirade)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Poor
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 5/5, -30 maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Navy: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +100
Trade: +50 international trade
Credit income: +80
Projects: Expanding the interstellar transmitter (finished)
Resources: +20 Radioactives going to Atlantean Union

Conflicts: War with Tasmanian Despotate and Timorese Federation

Antarctic League
Prestige: 10
Government: One Party
Supreme Ruler: The Synthetic Mind (OhYesIDid)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Limited
Tech level: Improved (++-------------) Modern
Army: 5/5, -50 maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved ,-25 maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +250
Trade: +85 international trade, +20 Martian minerals
Credit income: +260
Projects: None
Resources: +50 Pure water going to Mars, +20 Precious minerals going to AU

Conflicts: None

Rebels:
The Renegade Subroutine (vacant)
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

State of China
Prestige: 0
Government: One Party
President: Yuan Guofu (Syd Barrett)
Vice President: Tang Xiling (xub3rn00dlex)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Ancient (+++++-----) Improved
Army: 1/7, -70 maintenance, -60 Laos
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +80 international trade
Credit income: +50
Projects: None
Resources: +30 Pure oxygen going to Grand Khanate

Conflicts: War with Laos

Inca
Prestige: 10
Government: Theocracy
Sapa Inca: Viracocha (BurroDiablo)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Poor
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 6/6, -60 maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Navy: None
Space: 0/1 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +90
Trade: +30 international trade
Credit income: +60
Projects: None

Conflicts: Supports rebellions in neighboring Ecuador and Santa Cruz

Amazon
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Eloísa Kalapalo (ColonelCossak)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 3/3, -20 Maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +70
Trade: +20 International trade
Credit income: +50
Projects: None

Conflicts: None

Kurdistan
Prestige: 10
Government: Theocracy
Judge: Nacime Sivan (Astarte)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Ancient (+++-------) Improved
Army: 6/6, -70 Maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +80 International trade
Credit income: +100
Resources: +20 Windfields going to Grand Khanate

Rebels

Turkey
Anatolian Convention
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

PIRATICAL ARMADA
Prestige: 20
Government: Military
Supreme War Lord: Black Beard (Rauðaz Gunþafanōn)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++++--------) Modern
Army: 2/2, -20 Maintenance
Air: 3 Ancient, 2 Improved, -50 Maintenance
Navy: 6 Ancient, 4 Improved, 2 Modern, -160 Maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +30, +40 Piracy
Trade: +120 Allied trade
Credit income: -60
Projects: Underwater base (Finished)

Republic of Madagascar
Prestige: 10
Government: Multi Party
Chair: Fandresena Pascal (Red Commissar)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Ancient (+++++-----) Improved
Army: 5/5, -40 Maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Navy: 3 Ancient, -30 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +140
Trade: +40 International trade, +20 Allied trade, +10 Zambian cryogenics
Credit income: +130
Projects: None
Conflicts: None

Martian Republic
Prestige: 10
Government: Multi Party
First Citizen: 7902797 (theblitz)
Popularity: Extremely High
Mutant rights: N/A (no mutant population)
Tech level: Modern
Army: 4/4, -50 Maintenance
Air: 1 Modern, -20 Maintenance
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +150
Trade: +20 Interplanetary trade, +50 Antarctican Water
Credit income: +150
Resources: +20 Belt Mines going to Antarctican League
Projects: Planetary defenses (finished), Terraforming planet (10%)

Conflicts: Shipping harassed by space pirates

Cabinda
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Djassi (AugustWest)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved
Army: 5/5 (-50 maintenance)
Air: 1 Improved, -15 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved, -25 Maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +130
Trade: +30 International trade, +80 Allied trade
Resources: +20 Cabindan relics going to Terran Alliance
Credit Income: +140
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Burkinabé Republic, Benin and Liberia

Burkinabé Republic
Prestige: 0
Government: Multi Party
Commander-in-Chief: Gen. Candice Kaboré (Joe Strummer)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved
Army: 4/4 (-40 maintenance)
Air: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved, -25 Maintenance
Navy: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +70 International trade, +30 Allied trade
Resources: Resources: +30 Precision lasers going to no one
Credit Income: +135
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Cabinda

Venus
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Ruler: Cesare (The Doctor)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Modern
Army: 1/1, -10 Maintenance
Air: None
Space: 1/5 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +20, +40 Piracy
Trade: +10 Interplanetary trade
Resources: +30 Human slaves going to no one
Credit income: +40
Projects: None

Rebels

Venusian Scientific Resistance
Leader: Dr. Habib D'ahudib (TelevisionIncarnate)
Sphere: None
Strength: 0


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OTHER COUNTRIES:
Tasmania
Government: Military
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 2
Army: 1
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

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State of Papua
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 2
Army: 1
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

Rebels

Papua
Monarchist Front for the Restoration of Papuan Dignity (MFRPD)
Sphere: None
Strength: 2

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Timorese Federation
Government: Military
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 3
Army: 2
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Java
Government: Military
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 3
Army: 1
Air: 0 Ancient
Navy: 0 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Karen Free State
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 5
Army: 2
Air: 0 Ancient
Navy: 0 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Tibet
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 2
Army: 2 Units
Air: 0 Units
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +40
Resources: +30 Windfields going to no one

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Baluchistan
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 5
Army: 2 Units
Air: 0 Units
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Yemen
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Unit
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +40

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Ogaden
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 4
Army: 2 Units
Air: 0 Units
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +50
Resources: +30 Ogaden water processors going to Terran Alliance

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Liberia
Government: One Party
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 5
Army: 2 Units
Air: None
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Benin
Government: Multi Party
Sphere: Antarctican
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +35

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Buganda
Government: Multi Party
Sphere: None
Stability: 2
Army: 4 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +25

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Kenya
Government: Military
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 2
Army: 2 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +15

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Malawi
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Zambia
Government: Military
Sphere: Madagascaran
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20
Resources: +10 Cryogenics going to Madagascar

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Rwanda
Government: One Party
Sphere: None
Stability: 5
Army: 6 Units
Air: 2 Ancient, 1 Improved
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +60

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Botswana
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 6
Army: 5 Units
Air: 2 Ancient
Navy: 2 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +50

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Amazon
Government: Military
Stability: 5
Sphere: None
Army: 3
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +25

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Brasil
Government: Multi Party
Stability: 4
Sphere: Alliance
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 2 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +45
Resources: +10 Brasilian satellite array going to Terran Alliance

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Patagonia
Government: One Party
Stability: 1
Sphere: Antarctican
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20

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Paraguay
Government: Military
Stability: 5
Sphere: Antarctican
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +10

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Santa Cruz
Government: One Party
Stability: 1
Sphere: None
Army: 3
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +10
Resources: +10 Rocket engines going to no one

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Ecuador
Government: Military
Stability: 2
Sphere: Alliance
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

Rebels

Incan Guards
Sphere: Inca
Strength: 1

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Empire of Laos
Government: Military
Ruler:
Stability: 4
Sphere: Pacific
Army: 3
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +30
Resources: +10 Laotian computers going to Pacific Rim

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State of Laos
Government: One Party
Stability: 3
Sphere: Chinese
Army: 1
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +10

[Le Socialiste]

Surveying the damage wrought by the Terran Alliance's attack, Chancellor al-Firanji was quoted as saying "Is this it? Is this all you can conjure, Red Beard?"

OOC: Yeah, I watched The Two Towers today...;)

[Il Medico]

TNNS Special Update
*Statement from Venus*

Today a communique from the new pirate regime on Venus came through commenting on a number of subjects.

Firstly they countered our earlier report that they were working with the Alliance stating "We arrived in orbit above the AU as promised for our scheduled attack when suddenly the Terran Fleet came in behind us, we were ready to gun it figuring they were after us, but when they opened fire on the AU, we decided to stick around for a bit and enjoy the help. However, when news of the Venusian rebellion got to us, we decided pop off and capture us a planet and let the Terrans have at it with the AU"

Cesare added at the end of that statement by Ivan his second in command that "The dear Chancellor need not fear, I'm a man of my word, we'll be back to finish what we started, just not today I'm afraid, big solar system and all, you understand."

After that Ivan resumed with the communique stating that "We the Venusian Pirate Federation are seeking trade partners on earth for our abundance of slave labor. We feel that in particular, due to the current civil war, one of the Khans might find some cheap cannon fodder useful."

After that they mentioned the PRC stating "Due to the fact that, even after our ship were in orbit, they continued their supreme arrogance in not even responding to our reasonable demands, in addition to the recent attack on our allies, they no longer have terms to meet, we're just going to kill them now."

Lastly Cesare personally commented on the recent article in the Martian national newspaper about himself stating that "While I greatly enjoyed the article, and I'm quite flattered that Mr. Beeblebrox thinks so highly of me and my crew, I feel there are some inaccuracies that I may be willing to clear up in the future, for the right sum, of course."

*The recorded message cut off after that.*

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Good job kleber. This took you 9 hours to do? Good god, we don't appreciate you enough. Oh how can we have border tensions with Grand khanite when we don't share a border?

[Die Rote Fahne]

Breaking News as reported by ACN (African Continental News) and other international news agencies

The first statement of Commander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic, General Candice Kaboré:

"Good evening gentlemen, ladies. I will make this short, and to the point. I will also inform you that i have no comment on any matter but those relevant to the Burkinabé Republic. I come to you not in celebration, but in solidarity of our people, and sorrow for those we have lost. Much is to be done with this Republic of ours. I ask for patience as I begin to make the necessary changes to better the nation. Today is a day in which the Burkinabé Republic ensures it's independence, ensures it's borders, and ensures victory in the war against the Cabindan imperialists. For too long the Cabindan forces have treated us, not as a nation, but as their spare land. This war will end soon, with our side victorious. I assure the people of this great Republic, do not fear the Cabindan imperialists, we will defeat them. That is all. I will not be taking questions. Thank you.

Vive le République Burkinabé libre!"

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[TelevisionIncarnate]

THE TERRAN ALLIANCE WAS DEFEATED LAST MONTH, THE TERRAN ALLIANCE WAS THE TYRANNICAL RULER OF THIS SCIENTIFIC PARADISE, THE TERRAN ALLIANCE WAS DEFEATED LAST MONTH BY A PIRATE ARMADA OF GROTESQUE CHARACTER! WE'RE IN A LOT OF TROUBLE!

So, a dictatorship was defeated and replaced by another one. What does that have do with the advancement of science right? And why is that woe to us?

Because you people and 9 billion other people on Terra are listening to me right now! Because you people are still not doing anything to help science! Because you people don't have the guts to stand up fro yourselves! Right now, there is a whole and entire world of people who desperately need the advancement of technology!

This planet is the gospel, the ultimate revelation, this planet can cure or infect mutants, humans, cyborgs, can bring faster than light propulsion systems or faster than light destruction, can engineer better and helpful androids or use them as weapons for war, THIS PLANET CAN HAVE THE MOST AWESOME GODDAMN TECHNOLOGY IN THE WHOLE GODLESS WORLD AND WOE IS US IF IT EVER FALLS IN THE HANDS OF THE WRONG PEOPLE AND THATS WHY WOE IS US THAT WE HAVE TO FACE THE BRUTAL HAND OF TYRANNY.


Because this planet is now in the hands of a disgusting pirate nation, the Venusian Pirate Federation. Theres a new dictator in charge of tyranny, a man called "Cesare" playing with our lives out above us on his spaceship.

And when a brutal and barbaric slave nation CONTROLS THE MOST AWESOME GODDAMN SCIENCE STATION IN THE WHOLE GODLESS SOLAR SYSTEM WHO KNOWS WHAT SHIT WILL BE PEDDLED FOR SCIENCE!

So, listen to me! LISTEN TO ME! This is not all the Venus is good for! Venus has the potential to turn into a beautiful utopia of progress and science, a technocracy of like minded individuals who subject their control of science towards the well being of the entire human race! We're in the advancement of the human race business!

So if you want progress, go to your leaders. Go to your peers. Go to yourselves! Because thats the only place you'll find any real resistance. But man, you're never going get any progress from the Venusian Pirate Federation. They'll sell you to anybody who's willing to pay a small fee, they lie like hell, they deal in the business of drugs, sex, slaves and other instinctual desires while completely undermining the good of humanity. And no matter how crippled you are don't worry, I'm sure they have found the perfect owner just for you. THE DEAL IN BARBARISM MAN, NONE OF IT IS RIGHT!

BUT YOU PEOPLE SIT THERE DAY AFTER DAY NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, ALL AGES, RACES, MUTANTS, IT'S ALL YOU KNOW! You're beginning to act in compliance with these tyrannical dictatorships! You're beginning to believe that this is reality and that scientific progress is just a myth! YOU DO WHATEVER THIS FEDERATION TELLS YOU. You sell your neighbors, you sell your children, you even sell yourselves to this indifferent kleptocracy! THIS IS MASS MADNESS YOU MANIACS, SCIENCE IS THE FREEDOM OF HUMANITY, AND THESE PIRATES ARE THE CHAINS!

SO REVOLT AGAINST THE FEDERATION!
REVOLT RIGHT NOW! REVOLT FOR THE RIGHTS OF HUMANITY!
REVOLT AGAINST THE DICTATORS OF THIS PLANET RIGHT AS YOU'RE READING THIS MESSAGE!

VIVA LA REVOLUTION!

-Dr. Habib D'uhadib

OOC: Any of you seen Network :) Can't post video cause my post count is to low. -.-

[Il Medico]

Haha, this scientist, he thinks anyone cares. Well, to make your soon to be death in the Venusian wasteland a bit more bearable, I feel I should let you know that while I am brutal, I am not a barbarian. After I have secured my interest and position in the solar system I plan to invest in terraforming this planet. As pleasing as metal walls of spaceships and Science faculties are, I do want to breathe fresh air and feel the wind in my hair again someday. :rolleyes:

[TelevisionIncarnate]

Not a barbarian? NOT A BARBARIAN? AAAAAAAAAAHHHHAHAHAHA

I'm sorry but a brutal ruler of a bunch of worthless pirates who schemes in the business of instinctual and selfish desires seems pretty barbaric to me. :laugh:

[Lenina Rosenweg]

The Republic of Equals offers sanctuary and political asylum to all member of the Earth Liberation Army. They are and always will be our valiant allies.

The ROE also condemns AU atrocities against the native populations of the British Isles.Making a desert and calling it peace is not the way forward for humanity.

[OhYesIdid]

The Antartic_Alliance also gives its full support to the ELA, as well as to the Scientists in Venus. We strongly demand that Cesare grants them autonomy.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

The Republic of Equals offers sanctuary and political asylum to all member of the Earth Liberation Army. They are and always will be our valiant allies.

The ROE also condemns AU atrocities against the native populations of the British Isles.Making a desert and calling it peace is not the way forward for humanity.
don't condemn us, when you yourself have ignored two offers of peace. and the AU fully supports the rebels on Venus, especially because of ceasars rule. along with the earth liberation army

[Le Socialiste]

The ROE also condemns AU atrocities against the native populations of the British Isles.Making a desert and calling it peace is not the way forward for humanity.

What are you talking about? The AU hasn't committed any atrocities against the native peoples of the British Isles. After all, the British Isles have long been the rightful lands of the AU. We wouldn't intentionally harm our own citizens.

Chancellor of the AU

[Geiseric]

Surveying the damage wrought by the Terran Alliance's attack, Chancellor al-Firanji was quoted as saying "Is this it? Is this all you can conjure, Red Beard?" OOC: Yeah, I watched The Two Towers today...;) OOC: Were you stoned?

[OhYesIdid]

Congratulations on your separation, Khans, now no one can really hope to stand up to the pirate armies! After all, it's not like they have strongholds on air, land and space.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

now the AU is the only other super power in the world to stand up to the TA, oh well im not worried, as soon as the TA attacks the AU, the TA will be fighting off its own invasion.:D

[Le Socialiste]

Chancellor al-Firanji arrives in the major port city of Milanjaru a few days following the Terran Alliance’s interplanetary and aerial strikes on Atlantean soil. The city’s main hall lies in ruin, a smoldering mess of glass and marble. As word of the Chancellor’s arrival spreads, large numbers of Milanjaruans flock to his side, following him as he makes his way to what’s left of the main hall. Cheers of adulation ring out from windows, rooftops, and street corners as more and more people – normal and mutant – stream out of their homes to join al-Firanji’s march to the site of the wreckage. As the now-massive procession walks on down the main streets and boulevards, the marks of Terran aggression are clearly present: whole chunks of stone, marble, glass, and brick have broken off most of the buildings, creating massive, gaping holes. For some, the structural damage is too great, causing them to crumble to the ground. Entire streets are decimated, the only thing distinguishing them as places of habitation are the lines of rubble extending off into the rest of the city. Smoke billows from storefronts, manors, docks – all over. The people are bruised, dirtied with sweat, ash, and blood. Yet in the presence of their elected leader they are resolute. At long last, Chancellor al-Firanji arrives at the wreckage site of the main hall, thousands of Milanjaruans in tow. He gazes on the ruins, before turning to the crowd behind him. He raises his right fist, his face hardened. The air is ripped apart by the roar of the people’s cheering and applause. Waiting for the fervor to subside, the Chancellor begins to speak:

http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2007/0704/yeltsin_b3_0423.jpg

…At exactly 4:35 A.M. on December 27th, 3006, Terran interplanetary cruisers and aerial fighters bombed the cities of Raeevstok, Atlara, Sooluru, Nessa, Rome, and Milanjaru. They were assisted by the pirate space fleet of Cesare. Homes were ruined, lives lost, entire districts destroyed, decimated by Terran and pirate fire. That morning, we lost friends and loved ones – entire relationships. I look around me, and I see the results of this brutality. Today, I see only the utter disregard for human and mutant life. This day, there is only the bloodlust of the Alliance and their allies! But that is not all I see! I see the determination in every man, woman, child, and mutant, the unity that will bring us out and up of the wreckage! Atlanteans! While today we rebuild, tomorrow we take our place as the premier power of this world! Tomorrow, we strike at the heart of tyranny! Tomorrow, we reclaim the dignity for every citizen of this great and glorious Union! Let what may come, come. We are one people, one nation. No amount of difficulty is too great. Atlanteans, while tomorrow we seize our rightful place, today we must recognize what it is we must do to recover from this devastation. Today is a time for mourning and remembrance. Let our pride wait for the day in which the world knows our name and swears to it.

My countrymen, there is no going back. Our history is marred by the arrogant aggression of yester-powers. We are not new to this destruction. But the day will come when an attack on Atlantean soil is little more than the death wish of the perpetrator. For this, let every hostile power understand – an attack on Union land is an attack on your own. The people of the Atlantean Union will not stand idly by. No longer will your aggression go unnoticed. Let this be a warning to our enemies: your pride, your power, is built on sand. The slightest attack and it, along with your people’s confidence, will crumble. Know that your pedestal is a fragile one.

Now, a word for my fellow Atlanteans: rebuilding efforts will begin immediately. I myself will be in the thick of it as well, for every pair of hands is vital to the recovery of our great nation! I, along with the rest of my administration, have – in tandem with Parliament and the Central Government – set forward the following actions to relieve the suffering of all those affected by the strikes:

1. Full compensation for home(s) and properties destroyed.
2. Temporary housing for all without any until everything has been rebuilt.
3. Relief packages of food, water, and clean air for every family in need of them (each package lasts a full month).
4. Opportunity for work programs to help provide a stable financial standing for every individual who lost their workplace. These people will help to rebuild.
5. Suspension of all medical and healthcare payments and bills for afflicted areas.
6. Full access to medical aid.
7. Daily patrols by the Atlantean military as well as an increased military presence, in order to keep an ensure stability and protection from potential future aggression.

The road ahead is to be a hard one. But we stand resolute in our determination to ensure that justice is restored! Let every enemy tremble! Let every ally know! The Atlantean Union and its citizens will emerge from the wreckage stronger, powerful! Glory to the mainland! Glory to the Central Government! Glory to the peoples of our mighty Union! Glory to the military, and to Theyism! All Glory to the might of the nation!

As the Chancellor prepares to step down from the wreckage, the people suddenly shout out “Glory to the House Chancellorship and to al-Firanji!”

Chancellor al-Firanji smiles warmly, shaking the hands of a few admirers before giving the go-ahead to the army of construction workers to begin clearing away the rubble. As the crews move in, the people begin to help out. All of Milanjaru basks in the determination of the nation.

[Manic Impressive]

ULURU
http://www.datelinezero.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Wandjinas-paintings.jpg
They have spoken once again
They are on Their way

Join us now before it's too late.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

And if your wondering where the PM was, he was passing those acts in Parliament
~PM

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

ULURU
http://www.datelinezero.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Wandjinas-paintings.jpg
They have spoken once again
They are on Their way
JOY
The nation shall rejoice, thank Them that They are comming
~PM

[Decolonize The Left]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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Greeting national governments, rebels, pirates, mutants, and all inhabitants of this sector of the universe. This is General Djassi of the Cabindian people speaking.
I am not a public man, rather, a military general, but I felt there were issues which needed clarification.

Over the course of the past few years, the people of Burkinabe suffered greatly from their repressive government. Public services were gutted, thousands upon thousands of the poor were forced to abandon their already putrid slums and flee the cities as there was no fresh water, no sanitation. It was a scene no one wishes to see.
Yet amidst this confusion and violence, the Cabindian people extended their lands and resources to these refugees. We created shelters, camps, and provided basic sanitation and support for our neighbors. Yet despite this, the Burkinabe government felt slighted and pushed us to war. Thus began the Cabindian invasion of Burkinabe.
A full-scale land invasion was commenced and great strides made against this repressive regime. While engaged in this battle, the neighboring countries of Benin and Liberia obviously feared the unrest and the power of the Cabindian military, and so engaged us at sea and by air. We were thus forced to fight 3 countries at once, all due to our willingness to help our neighbors.

Thankfully, with the continued engagements in Burkinabe, a great woman has risen from the battle and has now taken control of the republic. The collapse of the corrupt and completely inept Burkinabe government has left General Candice Kaboré in charge of their country.
We, the Cabindian people, welcome her leadership. We welcome her new vision for the future of Burkinabe, and Africa.

And given these developments, I, General Djassi of Cabinda, hereby withdraw all Cabindian military units from Burkinabe as well as neighboring Liberia and Benin. The war is over.

But let it be known, our full-scale withdrawl is a sign of respect and hope for the people of Burkinabe. We will not tolerate abuses such as we saw under the previous government. We will not tolerate such barbarism. That said, we welcome peace with our newly established neighbors.

Most sincerely,
General Djassi of Cabinda

[OhYesIdid]

http://www.smartnow.com/content/brainblackandwhite.jpg

Peace Pleases The_Synthetic_Mind


Cabinda is therefore wise to engage in peace.

Yet Cabinda remains mistaken

for it continues to trade with the Terran Alliance.

Undeniably, our solidarity is with the Atlantean Union. Red Beard's "Revolution of the Hungry" had a chance to prove its revolutionary values, it wasted it.

The_Synthetic_Mind thus formally demands all sovereign nations stop diplomatic and commercial dealings with the TA. This sort of behavior is unacceptable, and no one's safety is guaranteed is such savagery is allowed.


We also wish to propose the creation of a Worldwide Peace Conference, where war is to be decalred illegal, and those responsible will be punished appropiately. Eventful times are ahead of us, but it is my duty to protect my people, for they are who keep me in power. Without them, there is no power to be held.


image source: http://www.paintingsilove.com/image/show/160863/language-of-the-complex-mind?path=group&group=894

MÉXICO, INDIA, SECEDE WHILE YOUR HONOR REMAINS SALVAGEABLE.

[Bright Banana Beard]

I would like to send a public announcement to the world that we would like to work together with the Golden Horde to destroy the Grand Khanate and to reunite in The Golden Republic Of Eurasian Horde. We encourage smaller nations nearby and rebels to talk with us to realize this grand goal for propersity and pride of the unknownst new republic.

--Transmisson ended--

[Catma]

Watchers In The Dark > Hobbies > Voyeur
Message originally posted by: Mutable_Future 3/15/3007 02:28

Sup, hIds!

Turn your eyes or other sensory organs away from that natural porn (come on, we all do it!) and onto this scoop (professorWHY, I've got you beat this time!):

I was able to purchase an RD-FLY107 surveillance bug from...

just kidding, not gonna reveal my suppliers, SUCKAZ! :laugh:

Anyway, I was trying to decide where to deploy it when I hit on a great idea. Where could I most likely get interesting footage without the bot being discovered? Yeah, we all want TA footage, but they can smell this shit a mile away. What's the next best thing, I thought... their mortal enemies, the ELA! Best of all, they wouldn't dream of hurting THIS fly on the wall... or any other.

Check it out, the footage speaks for itself. Enjoy!


*An embedded video post. Impressively clear and well-focused footage streams onto the screen.*

A ceiling fan turns lazy circles overhead, but does little to move the air. Michelle Amaechi sits at council, slightly off center. She is speaking:

"-knew the risks. What I want to know is, what happened to the food supplies?"

A man to her side answers:

"The main body was cut off en route and communications were somehow disabled. The unsecured connections of course cut out, but even the analog radios stopped working. Logistics in enemy territory-"

MA: "-is difficult, I know. We are at war, and I don't blame you for the losses."

Logistics Dude: "But do we really need to execute them?"

MA: "We will finish this argument here and now. Yes, we do. We cannot have rival factions with incorrect theoretical lines emerging. At least, not so close to the home front. We, at least, must show that a better way is possible. We must be the change we want to see in the world.

Revolution is not a dinner party. And meat is not on the menu!"

*This proclamation is accompanied by a dramatic thump of fist against table. A vote is called. A definite, but not tremendous majority raise hands in favor. Several more hands reluctantly rise, then more, until there is unanimous consensus.*

Amaechi sighs, and her shoulders slump. Whether in relief, or simply from the terrible burden of what must be done, who can say... but she does manage to cut a sympathetic figure.

Will be uploading the rest when bitquota is reset.
Change!

[Die Rote Fahne]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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Greeting national governments, rebels, pirates, mutants, and all inhabitants of this sector of the universe. This is General Djassi of the Cabindian people speaking.
I am not a public man, rather, a military general, but I felt there were issues which needed clarification.

Over the course of the past few years, the people of Burkinabe suffered greatly from their repressive government. Public services were gutted, thousands upon thousands of the poor were forced to abandon their already putrid slums and flee the cities as there was no fresh water, no sanitation. It was a scene no one wishes to see.
Yet amidst this confusion and violence, the Cabindian people extended their lands and resources to these refugees. We created shelters, camps, and provided basic sanitation and support for our neighbors. Yet despite this, the Burkinabe government felt slighted and pushed us to war. Thus began the Cabindian invasion of Burkinabe.
A full-scale land invasion was commenced and great strides made against this repressive regime. While engaged in this battle, the neighboring countries of Benin and Liberia obviously feared the unrest and the power of the Cabindian military, and so engaged us at sea and by air. We were thus forced to fight 3 countries at once, all due to our willingness to help our neighbors.

Thankfully, with the continued engagements in Burkinabe, a great man has risen from the battle and has now taken control of the republic. The collapse of the corrupt and completely inept Burkinabe government has left General Candice Kaboré in charge of their country.
We, the Cabindian people, welcome his leadership. We welcome his new vision for the future of Burkinabe, and Africa.

And given these developments, I, General Djassi of Cabinda, hereby withdraw all Cabindian military units from Burkinabe as well as neighboring Liberia and Benin. The war is over.

But let it be known, our full-scale withdrawl is a sign of respect and hope for the people of Burkinabe. We will not tolerate abuses such as we saw under the previous government. We will not tolerate such barbarism. That said, we welcome peace with our newly established neighbors.

Most sincerely,
General Djassi of Cabinda
Press release to ACN (African Continental News), directly from the Commander-in-Chief`s office in the capital city of Burkina Faso:

An interesting speech from the Cabindan General Djassi. I too am a military General, albeit democratically I have come to power, and I would like to make very clear the position of the Burkinabé Republic:

First, to address the peace offered by General Djassi. Peace is what we want. No doubt, the war has been devastating to this nation, however, it is this reason we will not agree to peace, unless the land stolen by Cabinda is returned. The "barbarism" and "abuse" came at the hands of an aggressive, imperialist state, hell-bent on stealing every bit of land it could.

The people of this republic are not fools, General Djassi. They had the ability to remove from power the government which "gutted public services" and "pushed you into war". This nation is and was a multi-party democracy, and the democracy has chosen me to lead. By no means was the former government saintly, or the most competent, but to place your imperialist advances as some humanitarian effort is insulting to the intelligence of our people. I, unlike you, am held to the will of the people. They could easily remove me from power, and elect another leader. However, they have placed their trust and loyalty to me.

General Candice Kaboré, Burkinabé Republic.
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4162/burkinaberepublicflag.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/39/burkinaberepublicflag.jpg/)

OOC: My character is female...

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

<\\>AUS.REF#ILUQARPUQ*6687262-1>>
<FW.SPIKE.AUCI\?>
>>\>RECP#FIRANJI*0022589-2<<
</SRT/>
[AUTH.CODE.*********]
</TRANS.OFFICE.HYDRA>
[Mohammed, the pickings are good]<<SPIKE<<
[Guaranteed?]
[Certain]<<SPIKE<<
[And I?]<<PM<<
[Not so]<<SPIKE<<
[Bad?]<<PM<<
[Very.]<<SPIKE<<
[Other?]<<PM<<
#####WARNING#####
[[[LEVEL.3.ERROR]]]
(UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS)
\\Eszra.STEALTH*666665478-3\\
#####CONTINUE{Y/N}#####
[Y]<<PM<<
[Khanite?]<<PM<<
[Civil War, GOLD+IL VS GRAND, Sides?]<<SPIKE<<
[Gold. keep eye on GRAND]<<PM<<
[TA No Offensive]<<SPIKE<<
[Good]<<PM<<
[Space Pirates Major Threat, Attack imminent]<<SPIKE<<
[Green]<<PM<<
[Red]<<SPIKE<<
[Keep me posted]<<PM<<
[<<END.TRANSMISSION >>]

[Geiseric]

OOC: I didn't quite understand that post Red Spartan.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: I believe he thinks he is a computer now, a malfunctioning one at that.
ooc: i think its very clear

[Il Medico]

OOC: Actually upon looking at it closer, it appears to be some sort of coded message.

[TelevisionIncarnate]

We, although quite feeble, are in strong solidarity with the Atlantean Union, as we have also once felt the unforgiving hand of the Terran Alliance. We are with you, brothers.

[Astarte]

ULURU
http://www.datelinezero.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Wandjinas-paintings.jpg
They have spoken once again
They are on Their way

Join us now before it's too late.


:upon hearing the news Nicame Sivan falls to his knees and kowtows over and over: O Host of the Lord of Worlds please protect us feeble children...!

[Astarte]

http://www.classicalastrologer.com/shamash.jpg

:Nicame Sivan, the 10 armed, seven and a half foot tall mutant Judge-Prophet of the Holy Lands (Kurdistan) of Them And the One God That Cannot Be Named: addresses a large crowd of Elohist fanatic Mutants.:

The One God has spoken to I, your prophet Judge, Nicame Sivan :His bejeweled and embellished upon golden techno-Sargon bust of a head shining in the sunlight: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/sargon.jpg
(ooc: if your lost see the earlier posts of the first thread)

Our elite task force, known as Ishtar is Levelinghas succeeded in eliminating the wicked and oppressive Saud royal family.

:the crowd of highly evolved mutants breaks out into a great roar of approval, the ground shaking, reminding one of when 'Giants roamed the Earth':

Our Allies, who are also People of the Book of Destiny; the Uluru have received another transmission from Them. Rejoice - for it is clear these beings must be more than Human, and the One God hast told me, your Judge, that I had judged the relationship between Uluru and Them too hastily in the past, and regret such words. :With this Nicame Sivan lowers his huge frame to the ground and kowtows in the direction of the Uluru nation, rises and continues speaking: People of Them, You are We and We are They and Surely when They come Justice will be Established for Human and Mutant alike.

Go Foward and do Good Works here on Earth O Nations which Are For THEM untilThe One God or THEY WHO ARE THE ELOHIMIC HOST OFTHE ONE GOD WHO IS THE LORD OF WORLDS arrives on the Day That Cannot Be Averted.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__EL2EvKO2so/TD-J0mo5ygI/AAAAAAAAMWI/8xs0_jvUcnA/s320/zoroastrianlogo.gif
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[Decolonize The Left]

Press release to ACN (African Continental News), directly from the Commander-in-Chief`s office in the capital city of Burkina Faso:

An interesting speech from the Cabindan General Djassi. I too am a military General, albeit democratically I have come to power, and I would like to make very clear the position of the Burkinabé Republic:

First, to address the peace offered by General Djassi. Peace is what we want. No doubt, the war has been devastating to this nation, however, it is this reason we will not agree to peace, unless the land stolen by Cabinda is returned. The "barbarism" and "abuse" came at the hands of an aggressive, imperialist state, hell-bent on stealing every bit of land it could.

The people of this republic are not fools, General Djassi. They had the ability to remove from power the government which "gutted public services" and "pushed you into war". This nation is and was a multi-party democracy, and the democracy has chosen me to lead. By no means was the former government saintly, or the most competent, but to place your imperialist advances as some humanitarian effort is insulting to the intelligence of our people. I, unlike you, am held to the will of the people. They could easily remove me from power, and elect another leader. However, they have placed their trust and loyalty to me.

General Candice Kaboré, Burkinabé Republic.


OOC: My character is female...

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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This is beginning to tire me, General Candice Kaboré.

It was not more than 7 years ago when no one on this planet and abroad had heard your name. Yet during this time, while you were nowhere to be found, your supposed democratic government caused thousands to flee to the Cabindian border. How do you explain this away? Were they running for voting materials so they could democratically change things? Were they running to get in shape for the general elections?
No. They were running because they had no choice. And now you sit here, telling me that they had one??!? You insult your own people!

And as for accusations of land theft. I suggest you check the maps from 3000 to 3007 before you stick your finger out too far, you might pull back a stub.

Let me remind the general community that we have ended this war out of respect to the new general, and what do we receive in return? Insults and derision.

Your candle flame burns low General Candice Kaboré, I suggest that you change your tune before it gets dark.

General Djassi of Cabinda

[Le Socialiste]

The Atlantean Union wishes for both sides in the Burkinabe-Cabindan conflict to reach a peace settlement in the near future. As we consider both countries allies, it is vital that we seek peace on the African continent. So long as there isn't a return to open hostilities, the Union hopes that you two can agree to some sort of truce.

Chancellor of the Atlantean Union

[Die Rote Fahne]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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This is beginning to tire me, General Candice Kaboré.

It was not more than 7 years ago when no one on this planet and abroad had heard your name. Yet during this time, while you were nowhere to be found, your supposed democratic government caused thousands to flee to the Cabindian border. How do you explain this away? Were they running for voting materials so they could democratically change things? Were they running to get in shape for the general elections?
No. They were running because they had no choice. And now you sit here, telling me that they had one??!? You insult your own people!

And as for accusations of land theft. I suggest you check the maps from 3000 to 3007 before you stick your finger out too far, you might pull back a stub.

Let me remind the general community that we have ended this war out of respect to the new general, and what do we receive in return? Insults and derision.

Your candle flame burns low General Candice Kaboré, I suggest that you change your tune before it gets dark.

General Djassi of Cabinda
Statement from the office of General Candice Kaboré:
It is irrelevant to me whether another nation has heard of me or not. The only popularity and fame that matters is that of my own nation, and it is clear they heavily support me. It is also irrelevant to me, the thoughts and opinions of an imperialist dictator, who thinks I am willing to let go of land. This nation is free and democratic, regardless of what you may believe, huddled in your office, fearing the ballot box.

This nation does not fear Cabinda, and I can safely say, the people are willing to fight for every inch of land.

From the maps of 3000 and 3007 southern land of Burkinabé, to the west of Bakongo, is now magically Cabinda land. As you can tell from the 3000 map here:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9563/landddd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/landddd.jpg/)

Let me be very clear to the international community. The Burkinabé Republic is not afraid of war. We will not surrender, and we will not allow the Cabindan imperialists to keep the land they have stolen. If you want disputed land, I dispute the entire of Cabinda is Burkinabé land. According to the dictator Djassi, I am now justified in stealing the land.

No surrender.

Vive le République Burkinabé libre!
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4162/burkinaberepublicflag.jpg

[Decolonize The Left]

The Atlantean Union wishes for both sides in the Burkinabe-Cabindan conflict to reach a peace settlement in the near future. As we consider both countries allies, it is vital that we seek peace on the African continent. So long as there isn't a return to open hostilities, the Union hopes that you two can agree to some sort of truce.

Chancellor of the Atlantean Union

Half of what you desire is on the table and getting cold from lack of attention. The other half is somewhere in the sky wondering about years past and long since finished business.

General Djassi

[Decolonize The Left]

Re: General Candice Kaboré.

I am getting tired of dealing with you via PM and here. Pick one.

That land has long since been under Cabindian law and there have been no complaints from the people there. All we've heard from you, on the other hand, is complaints. For such a new face on the scene you seem to feel mighty entitled to things which you had nothing to do with, no?

General Djassi

EDIT: On a side note, you'll also note that Haiti is a sovereign nation, and the Tasmanian Despotate seems to have quite a bit more territory than it did now. Santa Cruz appears much larger seven years ago doesn't it? Are you demanding that these lands be ceded as well?

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

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[Die Rote Fahne]

Re: General Candice Kaboré.

I am getting tired of dealing with you via PM and here. Pick one.

That land has long since been under Cabindian law and there have been no complaints from the people there. All we've heard from you, on the other hand, is complaints. For such a new face on the scene you seem to feel mighty entitled to things which you had nothing to do with, no?

General Djassi

EDIT: On a side note, you'll also note that Haiti is a sovereign nation, and the Tasmanian Despotate seems to have quite a bit more territory than it did now. Santa Cruz appears much larger seven years ago doesn't it? Are you demanding that these lands be ceded as well?
If you refuse to return the land, then so be it.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

If you refuse to return the land, then so be it.
no fighting in the war room. FIX it or we pick sides:mad: WE don't want too

[Decolonize The Left]

no fighting in the war room. FIX it or we pick sides:mad: WE don't want too

There is no fighting.
There are no sides.
There is no decision.

Let's recap this situation:

Events transpired many years ago.
War broke out.
Amidst the war, a new general took power in Burkinabe. A general who we've just met and who now, despite the fact that she has never been a part of this discussion, wants things which she had nothing to do with.

The Cabindian people made peace.
The Cabindian army withdrew.
It was over.

But General Candice Kaboré doesn't want it to be?
There are no sides, there's only one person who doesn't want peace.

General Djassi

ALSO: General Candice Kaboré, are you demanding that Haiti be returned? And the land in Santa Cruz as well? And the part of the Tasmanian Despote? And Afghanistan, Jammu, Timorese Federation? Should all this go back to the way it was because you pouted about it?

[Die Rote Fahne]

There is no fighting.
There are no sides.
There is no decision.

Let's recap this situation:

Events transpired many years ago.
War broke out.
Amidst the war, a new general took power in Burkinabe. A general who we've just met and who now, despite the fact that she has never been a part of this discussion, wants things which she had nothing to do with.

The Cabindian people made peace.
The Cabindian army withdrew.
It was over.

But General Candice Kaboré doesn't want it to be?
There are no sides, there's only one person who doesn't want peace.

General Djassi
According to you I joined the military and became a General in the span of a month? I have long been an officer in the armed forces of the Burkinabé Republic. Long have I served this nation, putting my life on the line, commanding the battlefield, organizing strategy.

Peace when it is convenient to the invading nation, is no peace at all.

I have told you. The people want the land back. It is you who refuse to relinquish land that does not belong to the nation of Cabinda. It is because of this, you will not have the peace you wish to take credit for.

General C. Kaboré.

[Die Rote Fahne]

no fighting in the war room. FIX it or we pick sides:mad: WE don't want too
It is simple. The land is returned, and peace will reign in the region.

[Decolonize The Left]

According to you I joined the military and became a General in the span of a month? I have long been an officer in the armed forces of the Burkinabé Republic. Long have I served this nation, putting my life on the line, commanding the battlefield, organizing strategy.

Peace when it is convenient to the invading nation, is no peace at all.

I have told you. The people want the land back. It is you who refuse to relinquish land that does not belong to the nation of Cabinda. It is because of this, you will not have the peace you wish to take credit for.

General C. Kaboré.

These are lovely stories you tell us, though the ring of your voice is so foreign to these walls that we don't know what to make of it.

You seem to have trouble reading and writing as well, for you have not answered my simple logical questions about all the other territories which were occupied/taken/incorporated before we heard from you. Do you have a say on these issues, or are you not concerned at all with the events of a world which you just stumbled upon?

General Djassi

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Ill tell you what. we get it and you have a buffer zone:D
serously, either split it, or keep fighting

[Die Rote Fahne]

These are lovely stories you tell us, though the ring of your voice is so foreign to these walls that we don't know what to make of it.

You seem to have trouble reading and writing as well, for you have not answered my simple logical questions about all the other territories which were occupied/taken/incorporated before we heard from you. Do you have a say on these issues, or are you not concerned at all with the events of a world which you just stumbled upon?

General Djassi
As I can inform you, this General is against imperialism. All land which has been undemocratically taken, should be returned.

How is this. We hold a referendum in the land of question. let the people decide.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

fix it, or we will be annexing 2 new Territories

[Decolonize The Left]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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I have heard from THEM. It is so now. Praise be.

General Djassi of Cabinda

[Le Socialiste]

The AU has not ruled out deploying troops in order to ensure that peace prevails between Cabinda and the Burkinabe Republic. The Prime Minister's statements ring true (except the annexation part). However, if the referendum falls through and armed hostilities break out, the Atlantean Union will be considering the creation of a neutral buffer state between the two.

[Le Socialiste]

As Chancellor of the AU and a convert of Theyism, I welcome the state of Cabinda into the Alliance.

[Manic Impressive]

ULURU

It is with great pleasure that I welcome our newest member into the Theyist family. With this act we extend our full protection to the state and people of Cabinda.

I must also say that I believe a peaceful solution to the crisis in Africa should be sought and no buffer zone should be needed. We extend the invitation to our humble family to the people of the Burkinabe Republic

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

a buffer zone i believe is needed, due to the fact that the hostilities will probably be bottled up and left to sit for a while, and the war will start again:closedeyes:

[theblitz]

http://i.imgur.com/DMUD5.jpg

Tired of living on a dying planet? Massive genocidal wars got you down? Well look no further than the sky above you! Beyond that radioactive smog cloud lies an entire universe of blinking lights, and now thanks to us you can live on one of them! The Martian Republic is opening up it's doors to immigration from Earth.

Everyone's invited! Everyone with a useful skill and education that is! Maybe when we're done turning the Red planet green we'll take Earth's tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free but for now space is limited and we only want people that can help us. Good news is, we don't care if youre a mutant or not, hell as they say three arms are better than two. So climb aboard our rocketship... For a Fresh Start!

[Il Medico]

*Communique from Venus*

While we wish the best for the peace talks between Cabinda and the Burkinabe Repubic, should the talks break down, we are offering both nations a fine discount on bulk purchase of weapons from the Venusian Markets.

Kobo

[theblitz]

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It was only five years ago that Mars stood in ruins. Our great cities had been decimated and two thirds of our population massacred. The Terran tyrants who had enslaved us for decades bombarded us from the deepness of space and forced us underground. Yet from that desperate point, in a speck of time, we have rebuilt our cities, rebuilt our society, and resumed the process of turning mars into a green paradise, all while our former oppressors collapsed into warlordism and their planet slowly dies due to their own excesses. The Martian Revolution marches on.

However, others are not so lucky. Inspired by us, the Venusians sought freedom from their Terran oppressors, and instead were taken advantage of by marauding thieves and pirates. While they struggle on, they can not do it alone. The Martian Republic fully recognizes the Venusian Scientific Resistance as the legitimate representatives of Venus and fully commits ourselves to their struggle. Venus, like Mars, must become a home for the future of humanity. The scum which feed off our commerce with Earth will be destroyed and Venus liberated.

First Citizen Sevenneyn Toosevenneynseven

[TelevisionIncarnate]

Mars, our inspiration, the Venusian Scientific Resistance is honored by your blessing. We see you not only as a beautiful sovereign paradise that valiantly defeated our mutual enemies, but as family. Interplanetary blood, binded by our efforts to rid this solar system of exploitation and oppression. We are greatly humbled to have such a great beacon of hope working right by our side, beside us, to free the good people of Venus and bring scientific harmony to the solar system.

Peace and Progress my Martian brothers,
Dr. Habib D'uhadib

[Il Medico]

Timorese National News Server proudly presents:
Interview with Captain Cesare
New Tripoli, Venus
July 16 3007 CE
Interviewer: Welcome and thank you for having us.

Cesare: The pleasure is all mine.

Interviewer: We were actually surprised you responded to our offer of an interview, why is that?

Cesare: You mean besides the exponentially large sum you offered?
*Interviewer laughs*

Cesare: It simple really. Before we were nomads of sorts, roaming the vastness of space, murdering, pillaging, that sort of thing. Our only responsibility was to ourselves and our survival. That has changed. When we captured Venus, we catapulted ourselves into nationhood. We are indeed still pirates, but we are now a nation of pirates like the Barbary Coast States of old. And with this new found status comes the added responsibilities of trade and diplomacy. I feel that having a more than a brief summary of my life in a Martian newspaper would serve to better facilitate relations with potential trade partners and allies.

Interviewer: Despite the youth of your new nation, there is already a rebel movement, their leader Dr. Habib calls you a 'dangerous barbarian'. How do you plan to deal with this treat? Are you worried they could undermine your control of the planet? And how do you respond to Dr. Habib's allegations?

Cesare: These scientist are no real threat. They number in the dozens and are stranded in a inhospitable wasteland. They are no more a threat to me than to anyone else. We have them well under control. As for Dr. Habib's allegation of barbarity, simply he is incorrect. What terrifies men like him is indeed how civilized I am. How something so brutal and monstrous can at the same time be cultured and sophisticated. It is terrible and incomprehensible to them because I am them, the darkness in civilization. They call me a barbarian to separate themselves from me. After the second World War in the 20th century, Nazi Germany became the epitome of evil in the minds of men. It is not because they were mindless murdering barbarians, but because of how civilized they were. They represented the evil of modernity in its purest form, cold, methodical, machine like and they were hated by people of the time for it. It is easy to think that all the monstrous things of the world are a lack of modernity, a leap back to the barbarity of the olden days void of civilization. It, however, simply isn't and that is what horrifies people like Dr. Habib.

Interviewer: Interesting. Now, you have a few major powers who would like to see you destroyed. The Atlantean Union and Martian Republic are chief among these. How do you plan to deal with them?

Cesare: The Martian republic has shown a willingness to sacrifice themselves to strike a blow against us. The unfortunate incident earlier this year was my men's fault, they threw away caution. I have always told them to scan for booby traps before docking, these men did not listen and paid the ultimate price. As a result, I have decided to institute an official policy in regards to running multiple scans, searching for explosives, chemicals and biological agents that could be used to attack our men before boarding a ship. Failure to adhere to this will result in a flogging of the officers, including the captain. And that's if they don't get themselves killed. Otherwise we will not be changing our approach towards the Martian Republic until they have a space fleet and we are currently enacting precautions for this eventuality.

Interviewer: And The AU?

Cesare: The Atlantean Union is a more present threat due to their construction of Earth to Space defenses. This will put not only our raiding operations but also our trading operations at risk of attack while in earth orbit. This is unacceptable and we are working towards stopping this. We also feel that the TA will be doing the same, as ETS defenses in the AU is a threat to them as well. I know Red Beard will not work with me directly, but I feel we have a mutual understanding of the Au threat to both our interest and he will not interfere with any actions I take against the AU.

Interviewer: Speaking of Red Beard and the AU, what are your opinions The Chancellor, the PM, and Red Beard.

Cesare: Red Beard is a noble fellow, a tad idealistic if you ask me, but there is nothing wrong with that. He has my respect. He also hasn't gone after me, so I am thankful for that as well. The PM, on the other hand is a highborn fool, an aristocratic cur and coward. At the same time, however, I have great respect for the Chancellor. He reminds me of my adoptive father. A strong, intelligent and brave man, but brought down by that oh-so common aristocratic malady of pride. In other circumstances I might be asking him to join my crew, sadly however, he is my enemy. If I capture him though, I will extend him every courtesy of a captured noble, including an honorable death by beheading instead of being tortured to death.

Interviewer: But you had said before that he would meet a fate worse than that of Abdul, a man you had just brutally tortured to death.

Cesare: This is true. However, I was quite upset at the time, as you noted I had just had to torture one of my own men to death and despite appearances, there is nothing more important to me than the well being of men under my command. I'd rather cut off my own hand than allow one of my men to suffer needlessly. At the same time however, I am forced to keep order, which means executing traitors, I take no pleasure in doing so however.

Interviewer: From you comments about the PM, can I assume he will not receive the same kind treatment if captured?

Cesare: If you asking of whether or not I'd torture him to death, than the answer is likely no. I picked up a crewman last year, a stowaway aboard a Antarctican Water freighter. He told us that back in Great Sudan he worked as a hit-man for various crime organizations. One day he was approached by AU agents claiming to be working on behalf of the PM. They tried to hire him to kill Red Beard. He declined due to the fact that all others who tried it have failed and ended up dead. A few days later, he was attacked by what he believes to be an AU assassination squad. He narrowly escaped with his life and fled to Antarctica to make his way to Mars to hide there, as he felt no where on Earth was safe. When we attacked the freighter he was on, he asked to join our crew, we accepted him. So we would most likely hand the PM over to Red Beard as an act of good will.

Interviewer: You mentioned your closeness with your men and the responsibility you feel for them. Not many officers of your background would share such feelings, where did you gain this notion?

Cesare: It is certainly true that the pompous old aristocratic admirals of the old fleet saw soldiers as nothing more than pawns they could move across a chess board, an expendable and renewable resource that they could throw at problems until they were solved. When I was navigation officer, I felt similarly, we received thousands of fresh men every week when we had soldiers on the ground in Mars. When I was made captain of an assault squad, that all changed. Our ground forces suffered 60% causalities, some assault squads would be sent on missions to never be heard from again. The Martians faced the same when they went on the offensive. Waiting in the back of our transport ship was like being huddled in the trenches of the first World War, waiting for the doors to open and us to "go over the top" into certain death. Under those sort of conditions, profound bonds form. You love each other and would willing die for each other. I remember every man who died under my command. Their faces are always with me. One stands out in particular, the first man to die under my command, Private Jacque Mobassé. A twenty three year old Haitian born migrant to Great Mexico. On one mission we were sent to attack a Martian artillery position in advance of a planned offense, he saw the grenade land before anyone else and he did the only thing he could, he jumped on top of it. The day before was his birthday, back on the ship we had been celebrating. His mother had sent him a sweater to keep him warm in the Martian winter, not realizing we were fighting in temperature controlled domes.
*Cesare begins to tear up*
I remember the smile on his face on all our faces, we sang and danced and played cards. That night was so filled with joy and only a few hours later I saw him blown to bits in front of me. I had been dancing with him the night before and now he was scattered across the battlefield.
*Cesare holds up his hand and pauses, wiping his eyes.*
He gave his life so we could live. And what did his mother get? A cold bureaucratic letter, stating how he died in service to the Alliance. He didn't even receive a medal, no recognition of his sacrifice. The higher ups didn't care, it was up to me to protect these men and make sure they were treated with the dignity they deserve.

Interviewer: The Martians knew you as a butcher, a beast who lived and breathed combat, what you just told me seems in stark contrast, how did you become so feared?

Cesare: As I said, it is my main goal was to protect the lives of my men. There is little you can do on the battlefield, the only way is to make the enemy hesitate, to be less effective than you, to give you the time you need to kill them before they do you. The only way to do this is to make them fear you, to make them freeze at the sight of you. I did everything I could to achieve this and I feel that the fact that my squad had one of the lowest causality rates in the entire army shows its effectiveness. As for my prowess in combat, it is true I enjoy battle. You feel alive in battle, more alive than anywhere else.

Interviewer: Some say that you enjoy killing, that you are a sadistic monster, how do you respond to that?

Cesare: I say that, sadly, it is true. I am a monster. I do enjoy killing, I enjoy the feel of blood running down my arm. I know in my mind it is wrong, but it is who I am, I can't help it.

Interviewer: Do you think your parents murder could have something to do with it?

Cesare: What I know of psychology, combined with the occasional vague nightmare I have about it tells me that that is likely the case. But I truly don't know, perhaps some are just born evil.

Interviewer: Lets move on to a more pleasant topic, shall we. Of the rumors of the hacker Eszra being your lover, what do you have to say?

Cesare: Ha ha. Eszra is not my lover, we did have a short fling back when I was navigation officer, but it didn't work out, we are just stalwart friends now.

Interviewer: And of the rumor regarding Isabel?

Cesare: She is a very beautiful woman, but I have sadly not had the pleasure.

Cesare: Now gentlemen, if you don't mind I have other affairs I must attend to.

Interviewer: Of course, thank you for your time Captain.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: when did i do that?:confused:

[Die Rote Fahne]

African Continental News: History Moment

A report on the life of General Candice Kaboré, Commander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic:

Born and raised in the African nation of Burkinabé on a collective farm, Candice was the only girl in a family of 4 children. She came from a long line of collective farmers and soldiers. From an early age she expressed the will power and determination in physical sport, excelling in the ancient game of Soccer, and excelling in academics. By 16 she was complete school, preparing for her future and applying to the most prestigious universities, at home and abroad. It was at this time her 3 siblings, 2 of which were members of the Burkinabé Left Wing Nationalist Party "Bloc du République Burkinabé", the other a pilot in the air force, who had been travelling to Cabinda to promote democracy, were slaughtered by the dictatorial military of General Djassi. Soon after hearing the news of her siblings murders, she enlisted in the Burkinabé military at the age of 17, completing study in Medicine and achieving the rank of Sous-lieutenant by the age of 22.

She became the youngest General in the history of the Burkinabé Republic in the year 2998, at the age of 36, and began her critique of operations of the Centrist government of the "Parti du Liberté" soon after the war with Cabinda began. The war sparked by mass espionage activities perpetrated by the nation of Cabinda. Her popularity rose as her critiques were taken more seriously with the defeats, and in 3003 she became the leader of the Parti du Progrès Nouveau, a leftist party with close ties to the now defunct Bloc du République Burkinabé.

In 3007, another military defeat ended in a vote of confidence against the Parti du Liberté, which was defeated by the General's party, who gained the largest majority government in the nations history. The General's government now holds 253/300 seats in parliament. A momentous increase from the 74 seats held prior, in third place behind the right wing "Parti Nationalé". This was not the only historic event, she also became only the second female in 89 years and only military General to hold the position of "Commander-in-Chief".

She is an outspoken critique of imperialism, oppression and is a advocate of multi-party democracy, a system which has been held in Burkinabé for over 300 years. Her advocacy of anti-imperialism is key in her refusal to accept the peace offer of the nation of Cabinda, the peace offer is considered a mere propaganda move by the nation of Cabinda to smear the history of Cabindan espionage. The land is all she asks for, and the government of Cabinda, a military dictatorship who recently "converted" to Theyism to receive aid from the Uluru and Atlanteans, refuses to relinquish it, claiming the people are happier without democracy.

At the age of 45, General Candice Kaboré is leading the nation with an approval rating of 84%. Currently, she is unmarried, with no children. When asked for a statement on this report, her office released a single line, it read:

"Vive le République Burkinabé libre!"

[Astarte]

Rejoice O Nations! Cabinda has awoken to Them! The One God is pleased!

[Geiseric]

OOC: Something tells me Caeser is a masochist.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

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[Il Medico]

OOC: Something tells me Caeser is a masochist.
OOC: Don't you mean sadist?

FYI:

Masochist= Enjoys being hurt

Sadist= Enjoys hurting others.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: Don't you mean sadist?

FYI:

Masochist= Enjoys being hurt

Sadist= Enjoys hurting others.
OOC: i think he means Masochist

[Il Medico]

OOC: i think he means Masochist
OOC: Thats an interesting interpretation, considering i'm going for him being the guy who enjoys torture and kill and inflicting pain, in other words a Sadist. How does Cesare come off as a Masochist?

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Thats an interesting interpretation, considering i'm going for him being the guy who enjoys torture and kill and inflicting pain, in other words a Sadist. How does Cesare come off as a Masochist?
OOC: he's saying that your actions will lead to you being hurt....which is why he calls you a masochist.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: Thats an interesting interpretation, considering i'm going for him being the guy who enjoys torture and kill and inflicting pain, in other words a Sadist. How does Cesare come off as a Masochist?
OOC: I Don't Remember

OOC: he's saying that your actions will lead to you being hurt....which is why he calls you a masochist.
Good explanation

[TelevisionIncarnate]

Cesare: These scientist are no real threat. They number in the dozens and are stranded in a inhospitable wasteland. They are no more a threat to me than to anyone else. We have them well under control. As for Dr. Habib's allegation of barbarity, simply he is incorrect. What terrifies men like him is indeed how civilized I am. How something so brutal and monstrous can at the same time be cultured and sophisticated. It is terrible and incomprehensible to them because I am them, the darkness in civilization. They call me a barbarian to separate themselves from me. After the second World War in the 20th century, Nazi Germany became the epitome of evil in the minds of men. It is not because they were mindless murdering barbarians, but because of how civilized they were. They represented the evil of modernity in its purest form, cold, methodical, machine like and they were hated by people of the time for it. It is easy to think that all the monstrous things of the world are a lack of modernity, a leap back to the barbarity of the olden days void of civilization. It, however, simply isn't and that is what horrifies people like Dr. Habib.



We do not fear you Cesare, as you are a criminal, and criminals are very simple beings. But what I also sense in you is a bit of insanity. The complete lack of emotional reaction to the horrors you have committed and are committing this moment is a sure sign of emotional imbalance, as any rational and empathetic human being would abandon all civilized life and become their own barbarism or breakdown completely. It is not hard to understand an insane man, Cesare, its a simple question of chemical imbalance within the brain. Or perhaps some traumatic experience you have endured as a child? Hmmmmm? It's alright Cesare, you can tell us! We can help you! Psychology is one of the prime categories in science, and we can sure hope to advance greatly from analyzing your truly peculiar emotional reactions.

[Il Medico]

OOC: he's saying that your actions will lead to you being hurt....which is why he calls you a masochist.
OOC: Masochist ENJOY pain, whether or not Cesare's actions will lead to his suffering or death or not is irrelevant, because if they do, he certainly won't enjoy it.

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Masochist ENJOY pain, whether or not Cesare's actions will lead to his suffering or death or not is irrelevant, because if they do, he certainly won't enjoy it.
OOC: The point is that you are doing what you do, because you enjoy pain. i.e. your demise is coming at someone's hands? They are saying you enjoy pain, because they see your actions as self-damaging.

[Il Medico]

OOC: The point is that you are doing what you do, because you enjoy pain. i.e. your demise is coming at someone's hands? They are saying you enjoy pain, because they see your actions as self-damaging.OOC: Which is quite honestly a stupid assumption. Knowing how you'll be treated due to an action has nothing to do with why you do it. Child rapist don't commit the ghastly acts they do because they want to one day be beaten and raped in prison, they do it for the gratification of their own sick needs. Cesare is the same, just his need is to torture and kill.

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Which is quite honestly a stupid assumption. Knowing how you'll be treated due to an action has nothing to do with why you do it. Child rapist don't commit the ghastly acts they do because they want to one day be beaten and raped in prison, they do it for the gratification of their own sick needs. Cesare is the same, just his need is to torture and kill.
OOC: They don't literally think the Character is a masochist.

Let me break it down:

They are your enemies

They want to destroy you because of your actions.

So, to be cute, they call you a masochist. Because if you do what you do, you must like pain. Italics being the joke, because they see your actions as something damaging to you because they will do the damage.

[Il Medico]

OOC: They don't literally think the Character is a masochist.

Let me break it down:

They are your enemies

They want to destroy you because of your actions.

So, to be cute, they call you a masochist. Because if you do what you do, you must like pain. Italics being the joke, because they see your actions as something damaging to you because they will do the damage.
Like oil and water, subtle sarcasm and typing on the internet don't mix well. You could have given me a rollyeyes or something. :rolleyes:- Use it.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Like oil and water, subtle sarcasm and typing on the internet don't mix well. You could have given me a rollyeyes or something. :rolleyes:- Use it.
Like vodka and communism, they mix well. But he is still right

[Geiseric]

OOC: Thats an interesting interpretation, considering i'm going for him being the guy who enjoys torture and kill and inflicting pain, in other words a Sadist. How does Cesare come off as a Masochist? OOC: Sorry I meant Narcisstic Sadist, you're right. I got the definitions wrong. shit my mistake really was examined though... Thanks for the correction though.

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Turn is tomorrow right? Sunday?

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

should be tonight.

[Die Rote Fahne]

should be tonight.
OOC: Oh yay. I'll stay up a while longer then. (it's 2:20am here)

Note, I wrote up a brief character history for my character. It's on the last page...go read it......lolz.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: Oh yay. I'll stay up a while longer then. (it's 2:20am here)

Note, I wrote up a brief character history for my character. It's on the last page...go read it......lolz.
your going to be waiting another 1-2 hours, and i did read it, i think its pretty neat

[Die Rote Fahne]

your going to be waiting another 1-2 hours, and i did read it, i think its pretty neat
I may go to bed...lol...I'll be up early to go fishing...so...ill check it on my iphone.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

ok, im going to bed (I'm fucking tired)

[Le Socialiste]

The AU would like to reiterate its stated commitment to both the Burkinabe Republic and Cabinda. We're still attempting to navigate our way to a settlement that pleases both respective parties. While doing so, it is important that both nations refrain from language that can be interpreted as "aggressive". If neither country can sort out their issues peacefully, the AU still hasn't ruled out deploying troops to establish a neutral buffer zone along the disputed border. Now, no one wants that. But if push comes to shove, it may very well happen. I hope to appeal to the integrity of both leaders here, and to your obvious common sense.

Chancellor of the Atlantean Union

[OhYesIdid]

The_Synthetic_Mind is dissapointed in Burnikabe, peace was offered. The_Antartic_Alliance now supports the proposal for a buffer zone. Such a zone will allow for the winding down of the now heated emotions.
Also, the Martian Republic and the Venusian Scientific Resistance are friends of The_Synthetic_Mind, and we now strongly demand that Cesare retire from Venus: self-determination is a universal right.

[Il Medico]

We do not fear you Cesare, as you are a criminal, and criminals are very simple beings. But what I also sense in you is a bit of insanity. The complete lack of emotional reaction to the horrors you have committed and are committing this moment is a sure sign of emotional imbalance, as any rational and empathetic human being would abandon all civilized life and become their own barbarism or breakdown completely. It is not hard to understand an insane man, Cesare, its a simple question of chemical imbalance within the brain. Or perhaps some traumatic experience you have endured as a child? Hmmmmm? It's alright Cesare, you can tell us! We can help you! Psychology is one of the prime categories in science, and we can sure hope to advance greatly from analyzing your truly peculiar emotional reactions.
For all your mocking and name calling, you are still the one on the Venusian surface, with little to no supplies and facing certain death. If it comforts you to think of me as an insane pelt wearing barbarian without a brain cell to his name, go right ahead, I won't stop you. But for all your talk of progress and civilization, you have done nothing but set it back by your actions. You spoke of oppression, but having been here before the mutiny, I can say I've seen more oppression in the aristocrats only boys school I went to as a child. You were well funded and had a standard of living that is only matched by the aristocratic class on earth. When you 'declared Independence', all you did was cut yourself off from Alliance supplies and funding. Within a few months most of your projects would have ground to a halt, you would have eventually had to turn to trade and other means to simply survive, the scientific output of this base would have been next to nothing. Now, under my regime, scientific progress here continues. Those who didn't foolishly follow you into the wastes were allowed to continue working on their projects with the added condition that they would help my own Science team with any thing they need. We fund them and treat them well. They of course realize that not doing what we say means torture and death, but that's kinda a given. Ninety percent of your former colleagues are still working towards scientific progress, while you wallow in the wasteland. The only one who has hurt progress here is you, not the Alliance or myself. Surrender now and your followers will be allowed to return to their labs and projects unharmed. Persist and die a slow death in the wastes.

Cesare

[Kamos]

People of the world!

You have all heard of the recent events of the Grand Khanate. Two pretender khans have seceded, claiming that they are more suitable to rule as Khans. In doing so, they have signed their death warrants. Batsaikhan claims to restore the glory of the Khanate, but he wants to take from the mutants what our Great Khan has already achieved - which is no less than equality. He would lead the whole empire to destruction to have supreme power for one day! As for the Il-Khan, he's a pitiful opportunist and just like the so-called Khan of the Golden Horde, he's unsuitable to lead a modern Khanate. And yet these traitors want to be seen as legitimate! Make no mistake, they will be swept aside. We will not have mercy. And as for those who seek to take a side in this shameful affair, consider carefully who you choose; the Khanate remembers.

[Il Medico]

Also, the Martian Republic and the Venusian Scientific Resistance are friends of The_Synthetic_Mind, and we now strongly demand that Cesare retire from Venus: self-determination is a universal right.
A few minutes after this declaration, the Syntheic_mind receives a message simply reading:
"Sod off." -Cesare

[TelevisionIncarnate]

For all your mocking and name calling, you are still the one on the Venusian surface, with little to no supplies and facing certain death. If it comforts you to think of me as an insane pelt wearing barbarian without a brain cell to his name, go right ahead, I won't stop you. But for all your talk of progress and civilization, you have done nothing but set it back by your actions. You spoke of oppression, but having been here before the mutiny, I can say I've seen more oppression in the aristocrats only boys school I went to as a child. You were well funded and had a standard of living that is only matched by the aristocratic class on earth. When you 'declared Independence', all you did was cut yourself off from Alliance supplies and funding. Within a few months most of your projects would have ground to a halt, you would have eventually had to turn to trade and other means to simply survive, the scientific output of this base would have been next to nothing. Now, under my regime, scientific progress here continues. Those who didn't foolishly follow you into the wastes were allowed to continue working on their projects with the added condition that they would help my own Science team with any thing they need. We fund them and treat them well. They of course realize that not doing what we say means torture and death, but that's kinda a given. Ninety percent of your former colleagues are still working towards scientific progress, while you wallow in the wasteland. The only one who has hurt progress here is you, not Alliance or myself. Surrender now and your followers will be allowed to return to their labs and projects unharmed. Persist and die a slow death in the wastes.

Cesare

It is true that we had a standard of living quite comparable to the wealthy on earth, while so many others are dying on the streets from malnutrition. But this is precisely why we have revolted, for we see that our luxury was given by a nation that did not care for the wellbeing of its own people. They forced us to work on military projects that cause mass destruction. We will not work under such a regime, even if we are given the most advanced scientific lab in the known solar system. And we will certainly not work under you, for we despise everything you stand for. We are fighting for the rights of humanity, the right to conduct research that is beneficial to all, and the right to explore the deep chasms of knowledge and understanding. When we declared independence, we knew the consequences, but we were confident that our cause and research would be aided by many moral and just nations that inhabit our solar system today, until we could become self sufficient, as Venus is a hotbed of crucial materials. If scientific progress is "continuing" under your regime, then there is no progress at all, since there never was under the Terran Alliance. If you were to completely change your ways, free the slaves, stop the drug trade and the weapons trade, loosen your dictatorial grip, grant us freedom to research whatever we want, and open up to immigration, then we would consider working under you. While you have 90 percent of my colleges scared out of their pants working for you, I still have the best minds here at the resistance.

Our numbers grow every day.
Dr. Habib D'uhadib

[Il Medico]

It is true that we had a standard of living quite comparable to the wealthy on earth, while so many others are dying on the streets from malnutrition. But this is precisely why we have revolted, for we see that our luxury was given by a nation that did not care for the wellbeing of its own people. They forced us to work on military projects that cause mass destruction. We will not work under such a regime, even if we are given the most advanced scientific lab in the known solar system. And we will certainly not work under you, for we despise everything you stand for. We are fighting for the rights of humanity, the right to conduct research that is beneficial to all, and the right to explore the deep chasms of knowledge and understanding. When we declared independence, we knew the consequences, but we were confident that our cause and research would be aided by many moral and just nations that inhabit our solar system today, until we could become self sufficient, as Venus is a hotbed of crucial materials. If scientific progress is "continuing" under your regime, then there is no progress at all, since there never was under the Terran Alliance. If you were to completely change your ways, free the slaves, stop the drug trade and the weapons trade, loosen your dictatorial grip, grant us freedom to research whatever we want, and open up to immigration, then we would consider working under you. While you have 90 percent of my colleges scared out of their pants working for you, I still have the best minds here at the resistance.

Our numbers grow every day.
Dr. Habib D'uhadib
Two notes one this. First, like I said your scientist are working on their own projects. My science team deals with all Defense projects, because frankly I don't trust your colleagues enough yet to work on technology that my men's lifes depends on solely (ie stuff they could sabotage that won't harm them but will cause my people to lose their life's.). The only projects that your former colleagues are asked to work with on by my team are tech that they are unfamiliar with, such as the bases air flirtation system, water creation unit, and greenhouse (none of my guys have a green thumb). Otherwise they work on what they wish. I of course fund them based on importance, right now the people researching increasing the growth of saplings (allowing entire forest to be grown in months, important for any attempt to terraform this planet), the team working on a cure for the Olympus virus, and the people working on a faster-than-light engines are receiving lots of funding while the guy studying the behavioral pattens of platypuses is not.

And there has been absolutely no one who has left the base and entered the wastes since your band. If you think you are gaining followers, than you are already hallucinating and should consider my offer soon.

Cesare

[OhYesIdid]

"Sod off." -Cesare
Understandable. However, we remain committed to international cuases of justice and peace, such as the ELA's, Mars', and Venus'. This declaration does nothing but further alienate an already isolated faction.

[Die Rote Fahne]

I have offered General Djassi the opportunity for a referendum in the land in question. I have received no response on the matter. It is simple imperialism, and he is aware that if he budges on this land issue, he will have to budge for others in the future. A peace only on the terms of the aggressor, cannot be a true peace.

General C. Kaboré

[OhYesIdid]

peace/pēs/

Noun: Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility.

Note how silly stubborn sectarianism remains unmentioned,

[Die Rote Fahne]

Note how silly stubborn sectarianism remains unmentioned,
So, when another nation takes Antarctic land, and offers peace immediately after, you will gladly take that peace and give up land? You will let that happen until your nation is nothing but a mere 200kmsquared piece of ice?

[OhYesIdid]

So, when another nation takes Antarctic land, and offers peace immediately after, you will gladly take that peace and give up land? You will let that happen until your nation is nothing but a mere 200kmsquared piece of ice?

See, the argument is flawed from the beggining: no one wants to invade Antartica, we are lovable.
Besides, you're causing unnecessary suffering: the alternative to immediate peace is protracted warfare, is this what you desire?

[Die Rote Fahne]

See, the argument is flawed from the beggining: no one wants to invade Antartica, we are lovable.
Besides, you're causing unnecessary suffering: the alternative to immediate peace is protracted warfare, is this what you desire?
It's merely a hypothetical. Your refusal to answer suggests you would fight for the land, chip and processor. I desire the land that was stolen. That is all. I have offered a non-violent resolution: a referendum for the people of the land in question, the proposal of the referendum "Do you wish to return yourselves and land to the Burkinabé Republic?". General Djassi has not agreed, or even acknowledged possibility.

[OhYesIdid]

General Djassi has not agreed, or even acknowledged possibility.

Be this true, monsieur Djassi? This seems like an acceptable proposition. However, a suggestion: a third, secessionist, option must be offered to the people.

As for the Khanate situation, The_Synthetic_Mind wishes to make it clear that it will support the strongest warrior, the identity of which only the outcome of the war can reveal. The_Synthetic_Mind believes it to be the Khans' way, no? a test of strength. We whole-heartedly agree to this battle of giants. Might the fiercest among you triumph!

[Decolonize The Left]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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PRAISE BE TO THEM.

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RE: General C. Kaboré

I fail to see how you cannot understand my position. The 'land' which you claim was yours was always disputed, long before you appeared on the scene, and began a part of Cabinda during the turmoil of your previous government.

Now you have us "the opportunity" to relieve these people of the protection they so strongly craved before? And more importantly, who will be in charge of this referendum? Who will decide the results?

Surely before you decided something was yours which you had nothing to do with, you figured out how you could get it back without plunging your country into turmoil again?
How can the Burkinabe people support you in this when you bring them back into war against their will?

Until you clarify the details, I will accept nothing. Although THEY have asked me to be patient with you, it is difficult to deal with your insolence, but I will heed their bidding for now.

General Djassi of Cabinda

[Decolonize The Left]

So, when another nation takes Antarctic land, and offers peace immediately after, you will gladly take that peace and give up land? You will let that happen until your nation is nothing but a mere 200kmsquared piece of ice?

Likewise, when you take someone's land and then after the fact someone pops up and demands it back claiming it's theirs, do you just hand it to them because... they asked?

No. That's absurd. You aren't entitled to anything just because you say you are.

[Die Rote Fahne]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT27FIOXAuBZ8GhH4bVadCKkTuq6IBxb ZzrKIYMRlHt7XputIr5wg&t=1

PRAISE BE TO THEM.

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RE: General C. Kaboré

I fail to see how you cannot understand my position. The 'land' which you claim was yours was always disputed, long before you appeared on the scene, and began a part of Cabinda during the turmoil of your previous government.

Now you have us "the opportunity" to relieve these people of the protection they so strongly craved before? And more importantly, who will be in charge of this referendum? Who will decide the results?

Surely before you decided something was yours which you had nothing to do with, you figured out how you could get it back without plunging your country into turmoil again?
How can the Burkinabe people support you in this when you bring them back into war against their will?

Until you clarify the details, I will accept nothing. Although THEY have asked me to be patient with you, it is difficult to deal with your insolence, but I will heed their bidding for now.

General Djassi of Cabinda
Statement from the office of Comander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic, General Candice Kaboré:

The borders were drawn, it is clear. The land belonged to the Burkinabé Republic, only 2 years ago. I was on the scene, I was and am leader of the Parti du Progrés Nouveau, the third most popular political party in government at the time. Not only was the land not disputed, the nationalist parties of my nation have roots in the very land. The people there yearn to rejoin their republic, they yearn for democracy and freedom, things they are depraved of by your dictatorship.

The "protection" you offer is nothing but propaganda. You wanted every bit of land you could claim. With or without a fictitious "dispute". Right now, you oppress the Bakongo citizens who strive for independence and democracy.

I am getting quite tired of this argument that this "has nothing to do with me". I have been a political leader, and a general in this nation for years. Before and during your imperialist war on my people.

The referendum will be be overseen, I suggest, by delegates from Great Sudan, the AU, Antarctica and the RoE. An international body. The referendum will be followed by an immediate peace agreement and acceptance of the results written and signed by all delegates, myself and you.

Vive le République Burkinabé libre!

General C. Kaboré

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4162/burkinaberepublicflag.jpg

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

you have until tonight to sort it out, or the land in question will be part of the au

[Die Rote Fahne]

Likewise, when you take someone's land and then after the fact someone pops up and demands it back claiming it's theirs, do you just hand it to them because... they asked?

No. That's absurd. You aren't entitled to anything just because you say you are.
It reminds me of the great conflict of Israel Palestine, over 1000 years ago. You want land, resources and power. You have no interest in peace.

Your ally, the AU, has no claim to Great Britain? Land which they took back from the Khanate? The Incan revolutionaries have no claim to the land which once belonged to their people?

Hear this Inca, the Cabindan dictator is clearly stating that he believes you are illegitimate, because you did not immediately seek to take it back!

[Die Rote Fahne]

you have until tonight to sort it out, or the land in question will be part of the au
I have offered the referendum with details. It is up to General Djassi to accept them. I will not be held responsible if peace does not fall through due to the land greed of the dictator Djassi.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

I have offered the referendum with details. It is up to General Djassi to accept them. I will not be held responsible if peace does not fall through due to the land greed of the dictator Djassi.
i really dont care, if peace is not agreed apon by the end of the turn, it will be wrestled out of both parties hands

[Die Rote Fahne]

i really dont care, if peace is not agreed apon by the end of the turn, it will be wrestled out of both parties hands
Hmmm. Your president cares. I have told him of the idea of a referendum, and he seemed to be in support of it. It will avoid foreign intervention, avoid conflict between nations.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

alright.

[Die Rote Fahne]

If General Djassi does not agree, perhaps intervention by the AU, not necessarily military, for the purpose of conducting a referendum, is needed?

However, as I have said, their needs to be delegates from the AU, Great Sudan, Antarctica, and RoE. An international overseer.

[Decolonize The Left]

If General Djassi does not agree, perhaps intervention by the AU, not necessarily military, for the purpose of conducting a referendum, is needed?

However, as I have said, their needs to be delegates from the AU, Great Sudan, Antarctica, and RoE. An international overseer.

I find it quite humorous that you believe yourself entitled to claims of land on the grounds that I took them via imperialist interests, yet you firmly support the imperialist actions of other nations (i.e. absolutely everyone else).

Your hypocrisy is deafening. So deafening in fact that it is difficult to hear you speak. I cannot hear you because your doublespeak is so thick.

You oppose imperialism in Cabinda.... but... it's cool everywhere else. Because... it doesn't benefit you! We all see through your pathetic charade of 'justice for the Burkinabe people.' It is so thin it's barely a cloak of lies.

General Djassi

[Die Rote Fahne]

I find it quite humorous that you believe yourself entitled to claims of land on the grounds that I took them via imperialist interests, yet you firmly support the imperialist actions of other nations (i.e. absolutely everyone else).

Your hypocrisy is deafening. So deafening in fact that it is difficult to hear you speak. I cannot hear you because your doublespeak is so thick.

You oppose imperialism in Cabinda.... but... it's cool everywhere else. Because... it doesn't benefit you! We all see through your pathetic charade of 'justice for the Burkinabe people.' It is so thin it's barely a cloak of lies.

General Djassi

First off, I do not support imperialism anywhere. However, my concern at the moment is imperialism that is affecting me and my people. You're lies and propaganda will not go unchecked.

I ask you one last time. Do you accept the conditions of the referendum that I have proposed? Yes or no?

[Manic Impressive]

However, as I have said, their needs to be delegates from the AU, Great Sudan, Antarctica, and RoE. An international overseer.
OOC: How is that practically going to work? Surely the only way to determine the result of a referendum is for Kleber to decide the result when he does the turn. I don't see why you need other countries to be dragged into it or how or what they would do to determine the result.

[Decolonize The Left]

First off, I do not support imperialism anywhere. However, my concern at the moment is imperialism that is affecting me and my people. You're lies and propaganda will not go unchecked.

Oh you don't?

Your ally, the AU, has no claim to Great Britain? Land which they took back from the Khanate? The Incan revolutionaries have no claim to the land which once belonged to their people?


Perhaps you were so busy looking at things you weren't a part of that when you were looking at the 3000 AD map you didn't notice the large territory of Santa Cruz, nor the others which I mentioned.
These territories were acquired by force, force which you support because it is convenient for you at this moment. But when it happened near you, only then was it a problem.

Such pathetic child-like positions are not fit for the international arena. You babble back and forth on what you think acceptable and what you deem inappropriate despite the fact that you have only just now stepped up to the podium.


I ask you one last time. Do you accept the conditions of the referendum that I have proposed? Yes or no?

So let me understand you correctly:

You believe land to be yours which you claim I took by force (all lies).
THEN
In order to secure this land again for yourself, you want foreigners to vote on who gets it?

How does this fall within the supposed 'sovereignty' of your nation? How does turning the decisions of your people over to foreign governments make you a leader in any sense?

General Djassi

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: How is that practically going to work? Surely the only way to determine the result of a referendum is for Kleber to decide the result when he does the turn. I don't see why you need other countries to be dragged into it or how or what they would do to determine the result.
OOC: Kleber will determine it. Most likely through random number generator.

[Decolonize The Left]

OOC: Kleber will determine it. Most likely through random number generator.

LOL. So you enter a game and find yourself in need of territory, so rather than play the game you want Kleber to roll the dice?

[Die Rote Fahne]

Oh you don't?


Perhaps you were so busy looking at things you weren't a part of that when you were looking at the 3000 AD map you didn't notice the large territory of Santa Cruz, nor the others which I mentioned.
These territories were acquired by force, force which you support because it is convenient for you at this moment. But when it happened near you, only then was it a problem.It didn't "happen near me". It happened to me.


Such pathetic child-like positions are not fit for the international arena. You babble back and forth on what you think acceptable and what you deem inappropriate despite the fact that you have only just now stepped up to the podium.

Sorry to inform you, I was not the leader of my nation. I have numerous times in the parliament of last government, tried to pass legislation seeking to reclaim our land.


So let me understand you correctly:

You believe land to be yours which you claim I took by force (all lies).
THEN
In order to secure this land again for yourself, you want foreigners to vote on who gets it?

How does this fall within the supposed 'sovereignty' of your nation? How does turning the decisions of your people over to foreign governments make you a leader in any sense?

General Djassi

You did take it by force.

I do not want foreigners to vote. Where in your twisted mind that ever came up, I don't know. I said a REFERENDUM TO THE PEOPLE OF THE LAND OVERSEEN BY AN INTERNATIONAL GROUP.

Congratulations on not even knowing my position.

General C. Kaboré.

[Die Rote Fahne]

LOL. So you enter a game and find yourself in need of territory, so rather than play the game you want Kleber to roll the dice?
OOC: Are you starting to take this personally? It sounds like it.

Kleber is the game master. Since we don't have actual people to vote on the referendum (the people of the land do not have playable characters, nor do I think there would be enough members to fill the slots), he will ultimately have to decide.

Who do you think decides if your advances are successful? If your projects will succeed, etc etc. Kleber does!

I came into the game, seen a legitimate issue I could play on. This is a game...do not take it personally, if the land had been taken by Sudan in a war with Sudan, I would be seeking the same thing.

[Decolonize The Left]

I do not want foreigners to vote. Where in your twisted mind that ever came up, I don't know. I said a REFERENDUM TO THE PEOPLE OF THE LAND OVERSEEN BY AN INTERNATIONAL GROUP.

Congratulations on not even knowing my position.

General C. Kaboré.

How.. are.. the.. people.. going.. to.. vote..? It's a game where only the governments have 'voices.'

Your 'position' is totally meaningless.

General Djassi

PS: No, I'm not taking this personally. I'm getting frustrated that within one turn of entering the game, after having myself voluntarily stop a war with your people you feel yourself entitled to simply demanding land. Seriously...

[OhYesIdid]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5947359863_92860bf7f2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5947359863/)

[OhYesIdid]

(yes, it would have killed me to add some color)

(looks rather dreary like that, now that I see it posted. Well, we're a serious people.)

[Die Rote Fahne]

How.. are.. the.. people.. going.. to.. vote..? It's a game where only the governments have 'voices.'

Your 'position' is totally meaningless.

General Djassi

PS: No, I'm not taking this personally. I'm getting frustrated that within one turn of entering the game, after having myself voluntarily stop a war with your people you feel yourself entitled to simply demanding land. Seriously...
"The people" aren't literally going to vote. The same way "the people" do not literally support me to the point of "somewhat high" popularity. The same way your military has no people voicing them, but they magically win or lose battles.

"The people" are a non-playable character. Their voice is decided by the game master based on thread posts, issues that are developing and issues already developed. Ismail did so using a random number generator, along with thread posts and turn moves (to decide elections and such).

OOC: I understand you may be frustrated, but it's a game. As well, it is a legitimate issue to take up. It's not as if the land was never a part of the Burkinabe Republic, otherwise i would be playing off an illegitimate issue. I have played these games before, and I will not come into a game playing the role of a softy who is afraid to stir things up...I like to have fun... Believe me when I say, if the land was given back, or you agree to the referendum, I would certainly cease any hostile acts, or anger toward Cabinda, and i would work on other issues.

[OhYesIdid]

OOC: arg! I fucked up the transparent circuit layer!
too late, eveyone will see I have a human side now

[Decolonize The Left]

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[kjasdddd]
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#THEY0011100SPEAK001

There shall be a referendum.

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[OhYesIdid]

Basing your choices on "their" messages. Pathetic.

[Welshy]

I call on the PRC to end its assault against the Confederation of Free Republics of the Southern Oceans. Their actions are irresponsible and will only force me to continue raiding other countries. I call on all countries to pressure the PRC to give me back my territories as this action threatens to destroy world stability.

OOC: I think I am the one holding back the turn. I haven't decided what I'm going to do next.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

1001C0MMUN1QUE00111FR0MGENERA101D1ASS100F01CAB1NDA 0101

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[kjasdddd]
-10011
///activ00111101010
///activ1100110010
#THEY0011100SPEAK001

There shall be a referendum.

0011111010100END1001C0MMUN1QUE011001
#close
--000000011
SPIKE says you shouldn't do that, its copying his and mine transcripts

[Il Medico]

OOC: I think I am the one holding back the turn. I haven't decided what I'm going to do next.
OOC: I think your ally Cesare's advice would be something along the lines of "kill, kill them all."

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: I think your ally Cesare's advice would be something along the lines of "kill, kill them all."
really? who is he going to kill? on second thought it should be you.

[Manic Impressive]

I call on the PRC to end its assault against the Confederation of Free Republics of the Southern Oceans. Their actions are irresponsible and will only force me to continue raiding other countries. I call on all countries to pressure the PRC to give me back my territories as this action threatens to destroy world stability.
you're the pirate right? While the Barbarian Red Belly was in power he stole those territories from us. Those Islands are our legitimate territory, I'll tell you the same thing I told him GTFO and give us our land back.

Why would anyone support a pirate? someone who makes his living from stealing from legitimate governments. Anyone who does support the pirates will be seen as a pirate themselves and thus lose all legitimacy and respect within the international community.

[Welshy]

you're the pirate right? While the Barbarian Red Belly was in power he stole those territories from us. Those Islands are our legitimate territory, I'll tell you the same thing I told him GTFO and give us our land back.

Why would anyone support a pirate? someone who makes his living from stealing from legitimate governments. Anyone who does support the pirates will be seen as a pirate themselves and thus lose all legitimacy and respect within the international community.

If you look at the original map, you took territories from 3 countries, which are now my territories. So you actually have territories of mine. Now I'm not talking about you or those lands, I'm talking about the PRC. So don't attack someone who isn't attacking you.

EDIT: Also I'm trying to create a country here, if you prevent me from forming this, then I will forever be a pirate who isn't bound to international law.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

BLARG
~PM of the AU

[Manic Impressive]

BLARG
~PM of the AU
I strongly advise the PM to retract this statement immediately.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

I strongly advise the PM to retract this statement immediately.
no, i dont want too

[Welshy]

BLARG
~PM of the AU

Are you really going to get bullied by a country that's still has ancient technology?

I would like to encourage Uluru to stop while its ahead.

[Leonid Brozhnev]

*Viracocha, decendant of Inti and Warrior god of the deep atomic forests has returned from battle in his first public appearance for 5 years*

My friends, Victory is upon us! South America is at it's knees in the wake of our ferocious revolution as dictated by the Angry Sun God! I pledge to the people of other nations on the continent, human and cursed alike, RISE UP! Rise up in fanatical revolution and throw off the shackles of you masters! Free yourselves from tyranny and ignorance, join us in the struggle to free the minds of every individual and bask in a glory of Inti!

There is only Leader God on this planet, there is only one TRUE following... that of the INCA and the Angry Sun God! The INCA will triumph over all adversaries! We are a race of warriors, we are a race of conquers! For many years we have sat back in the forests being told what to think, being told how to live, we've had our ways belittled and our faith mocked! But no longer!

Incans I assure you, under the watch of the Angry Sun God, Inca will become a major fighting force in this world. A force for what is right! A force for what is just! A force that will lead the Incan people to glory! Divided this continent is doomed to fall, but together under the warming gaze of the Angry Sun God, we are invincible!

- Sapa Inca Viracocha

[Il Medico]

*In the office of the Chosen Ally, his monitor flashes on and a video link comes through.*

It is dark, possibly a large room on a space ship, at the far end is a man sitting in front of a piano. He begins to play.
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When he finishes the man stands up and begins to walk towards the camera, footstep ring menacingly off the metal floor as he slowly passes through spots of light, finally he enters few, still partially obscured but distinguishable as Cesare. He pulls out a transcript and reads out loud:



Why would anyone support a pirate? someone who makes his living from stealing from legitimate governments. Anyone who does support the pirates will be seen as a pirate themselves and thus lose all legitimacy and respect within the international community.

He smiles and says, "No problems then." He then leans over and turns off the camera.

*The transmission cuts*

OOC: I think Syd's comment about Cesare's Narcissism is dead on honestly. He also a bit flamboyant with the dramatics.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

it would be wise to leave uluru alone, for THEY are coming

[Leonid Brozhnev]

Myself and the Incan people have no disputes with Uluru, AU or their faith so long as we have no reason to have disputes with them. Inca and the AU especially have been firm friends, we welcomed the elimination of both Haiti and Guyana. Our disputes lie with our neighbours and the oppression of the Incan people living there.

- Sapa Inca Viracocha

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Myself and the Incan people have no disputes with Uluru, AU or their faith so long as we have no reason to have disputes with them. Inca and the AU especially have been firm friends, we welcomed the elimination of both Haiti and Guyana. Our disputes lie with our neighbours and the oppression of the Incan people living there.

- Sapa Inca Viracocha
hmm we may have to have a dual strike, and that statement wasn't for you

[Leonid Brozhnev]

I had a feeling it wasn't, however I also felt my position had to be clarified.

- Sapa Inca Viracocha

[Die Rote Fahne]

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There shall be a referendum.

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Ooc: You need to Pm it to Kleber

[Die Rote Fahne]

OO: turn soon. pumped ! ahaha.

[Leonid Brozhnev]

OOC: Whoo! Well, i'll probably catch it later tomorrow/today.

[Geiseric]

OOC: I love the anticipation before a new turn being posted. The anticipation of this, picking up KotOR 2 tomorrow morning and the daily wake and bake is unbearable.

[Kléber]

Turn is basically done - just waiting on a couple rather important players.

To answer some questions that came up:

Regarding mechanics - random integer generator is used (otherwise it would just be what I think would happen), but parameters are established beforehand based on a calculation of variable probabilities, I also calculate a counter-percentage for all actions and there is a series of equations based on objective statistics. In other words, if you try to assassinate someone, you always have a certain chance of succeeding, but the relative defensive capacity of their bodyguards/security/whatever will also be taken into account. Or if you try to hold a referendum in a disputed area, there will be a given element of randomness, but the history and present situation of that region also factor into calculations. And of course, the interference of foreign powers could definitely influence/rig a vote.

Regarding PMs vs. thread posts - Thread posts influence the game but they do not necessarily count as official actions. You must PM all actions (listed on the first post, here (http://www.revleft.com/vb/diplomacy-3000-ad-t157177/index.html)) to me. Publicly, you are allowed to lie about anything and backstab anyone, so you have to privately tell me what you are really doing. Therefore, if two players make some kind of material agreement, both must send a PM or the deal is invalid, because I can't step into someone's shoes and assume that they aren't bullshitting or stalling. That said, one-way gifts, announcements of friendship and mutual protection pacts do not require confirmation from both parties via PM.

[Il Medico]

Turn is basically done - just waiting on a couple rather important players.

To answer some questions that came up:

Regarding mechanics - random integer generator is used (otherwise it would just be what I think would happen), but parameters are established beforehand based on a calculation of variable probabilities, I also calculate a counter-percentage for all actions and there is a series of equations based on objective statistics. In other words, if you try to assassinate someone, you always have a certain chance of succeeding, but the relative defensive capacity of their bodyguards/security/whatever will also be taken into account. Or if you try to hold a referendum in a disputed area, there will be a given element of randomness, but the history and present situation of that region also factor into calculations. And of course, the interference of foreign powers could definitely influence/rig a vote.

How much does planning factor into the success of an action? Does someone who actually draws up a battle plan have anymore chance of success than a person who just said "attack so and so"?

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

wait has le socialiste sent in his message?:confused:

[Manic Impressive]

you should set a time for all moves to be in by. I cut it a bit fine last time and I'm sure no one would want to miss it.

[Kléber]

How much does planning factor into the success of an action? Does someone who actually draws up a battle plan have anymore chance of success than a person who just said "attack so and so"?
Not necessarily - depends on how good your plan is ;p. Extra wording clarifies what you want to do, but doesn't automatically boost your chances of anything. I have equal appreciation for casual players and loquacious players (and I have gotten some turns that are longer than essays). If you just send sparse orders, I will interpret them as best as I can from your position. But if you want to elaborate on your goals, feel free to go into as much detail as you want.


wait has le socialiste sent in his message?:confused:
Yes.


you should set a time for all moves to be in by. I cut it a bit fine last time and I'm sure no one would want to miss it.
It would be unfair of me to do that right now but I'd expect the turn within a few hours at most.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

hey kind of off topic question, why are you offline all the time?

[Manic Impressive]

It would be unfair of me to do that right now but I'd expect the turn within a few hours at most.
oh yeah I meant for next time. But on the other hand they have had more than long enough :sneaky:

yeah sorry I just want to see if my surprise full scale invasion of the Atlantic Union succeeded or not :lol:

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

oh yeah I meant for next time. But on the other hand they have had more than long enough :sneaky:

yeah sorry I just want to see if my surprise full scale invasion of the Atlantic Union succeeded or not :lol:
FUNNY ha ha.
wait your not serious right?
Right?

[Die Rote Fahne]

FUNNY ha ha.
wait your not serious right?
Right?
OOC: i have 7 Kokanee beer in me...can't wait for the turn,. Im nuking thw orld,.

[Geiseric]

OOC: I'm time traveling Trotsky and the Red Army to the future, only I'm gonna arm them with lasers, modern tanks and nukes, PREPARE FOR RAPEAGE!

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: I'm time traveling Trotsky and the Red Army to the future, only I'm gonna arm them with lasers, modern tanks and nukes, PREPARE FOR RAPEAGE!
OOC: can you bring stalin back aswell?

[Geiseric]

OOC: Why would I bring Stalin back? He sucked at military stuff :p

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: Why would I bring Stalin back? He sucked at military stuff :p
OOC: yea but he is my idol

[Astarte]

Staaaaalinnnnnn.....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/emperordiocletian/stalinwarhol-1.jpg

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Lol I'd go to that:lol::laugh:

[Il Medico]

Who ever hasn't sent in their turn needs to stop Stalin the thread. /lame pun

[Manic Impressive]

Are we doing turns three days now instead of two?

p.s. if we keep going at this pace we'll only get 2 turns per thread :lol:

[Astarte]

FYI: I had my sis make that image for me, its suppose to read: "The Josef Stalin School of Visual Arts & Arts in Motion", just to clarify.

[BIG BROTHER]

Timorese National News Server
Proudly presents:
Declassified footage of the recent global conflicts.
September 11 3007 AC
From the TNNS headquarters to the world

Dear Public as always the TNNS leads the world news coverage. Today we bring you exclusive footage of the recent bombardment of the TA against the AU and the skirmish between ELA and TA

Although we are sad, that this time Red Beard declined to be interviewed or give us official comments, we are grateful at the TA's military department for providing us with the footage, after a moderate fee.

OCC: [[the whole video quality and the lack of sound suck really bad, but after so much nerdy effort I still decided to post them :P I should have just stuck to drawing :P]]


Bombardment of Milanjaru
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Bombardment of Raeevstok
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Skirmish between ELA and TA's drones

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[Il Medico]

Timorese National News Server
Proudly presents:
Declassified footage of the recent global conflicts.
September 11 3007 AC
From the TNNS headquarters to the world

Dear Public as always the TNNS leads the world news coverage. Today we bring you exclusive footage of the recent bombardment of the TA against the AU and the skirmish between ELA and TA

Although we are sad, that this time Red Beard declined to be interviewed or give us official comments, we are grateful at the TA's military department for providing us with the footage, after a moderate fee.

OCC: [[the whole video quality and the lack of sound suck really bad, but after so much nerdy effort I still decided to post them :P I should have just stuck to drawing :P]]


Bombardment of Milanjaru
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Bombardment of Raeevstok
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Skirmish between ELA and TA's drones

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OOC: Haha, Empire Earth. :lol:

[Kléber]

News: 3008 CE

Solar System:
On Mars, state scientists succeed in melting the icecaps and flooding the Northern hemisphere with water, but the terraforming process still has many years to go before the surface will be habitable without protective equipment.

In an expression of anti-Terran chauvinism, Martian citizens vote to limit the immigration of unskilled workers, slowing down the planet's economic growth. Undocumented immigrants immediately begin circumventing the new laws through various extralegal routes into the great city domes.

Venus under the tyrant Cesare expands the planetary outpost with slave labor, increases the size of its garrison, and begins trading slaves with the Terran power most ready to do business - the Khanate of the Golden Horde - while dispatching the piratical rockets to raid Earth.

Elements of the Venusian Scientific Resistance somehow acquire modern infantry lasers and more heatproof vehicles, which they use to launch surprise attacks on work gangs and free hundreds of slaves, with apparent help from spies inside the main outpost.

Cesare's forces use satellite imagery to locate an apparent hub of rebel activity near the summit of Maat Mons, which they surround and raid with armed heatproof vehicles and an old Alliance cruiser. Suddenly, a ring of EMP blasts disables all craft and the cruiser crashes into the planetary surface. Mysteriously well-trained rebel commandos hop down the mountain slopes and attack on foot with heatproofed, ancient-style ballistic and melee weapons - tactics that remind Cesare's unfortunate troops of the Martian War. Over 700 of the tyrant's best men are killed and twice as many captured; most of the prisoners are cruelly melted down into protein cubes for the starving rebel troops - until Dr. D'ahudib arrives and forbids further reprisals.

Africa:
Benin and Liberia enter an official alliance with Burkina Faso following a highly successful tour of both countries by the Burkinabé leader Kaboré.

The Cabindan-Burkinabé war comes to an end as both sides jointly administer a temporary demilitarized border area pending a popular referendum. Generals Djassi and Kaboré both face domsetic resentment from the brass, but the effect is worse in Cabinda where the peace was regarded as unnecessary and the war is now seen as a costly failure.
Cabindan excavation efforts turn up several ancient settlements, improving the country's trade in rare artifacts from the ancient capital of the world.

The Earth Liberation Army begins rebuilding its strength and moving into Buganda, taking over rural towns as old remnants along with new recruits trickle in to the insurgent base areas.

A successful Madagascaran diplomatic mission to Botswana leads to improved trade ties and diplomatic relations, as Madagascar and Cabinda begin constructing high-speed rail lines with the intention of linking the two countries together.

Botswana offers to host the high-speed rail, which provokes the Rwandan government to denounce the plan and conduct military exercises along all its borders.

Eurasia:
The War Between the Khans picks up in Central Asia as the pretenders Batsaikhan and Hulegu rally their forces for a massive assault on Qorchi's Grand Khanate.

To secure his Western border, Batsaikhan hands over the Northern Islands to the AU in return for peace. The Golden Horde thus pays little attention to Atlantean troop movements along its rear, as the vast majority of the army marches East to batle Qorchi for supremacy. Atlantean Forces then backstab the Golden Horde in a massive invasion of Russia. Mongol reserves manage to slow the AU's advance, but only after losing half of the country.

An Atlantean puppet state, New Russia, is set up without the participation of anarchist rebels, who nevertheless welcome the end of Khanid rule and agree to temporarily stop fighting the new government.

Despite the betrayal of its allies, the Il-Khanate makes gains in Asia and takes over most of Tibet.

The Grand Khanate completes restoration of the mighty Tokamak reactors in Siberia, powering its economy and restoring a semblance of greatness to New Karakorum as war rages in the West.

Kurdistan expands its energy trade and shifts its preference from the Grand Khanate to Cabinda. The neighboring state of Yemen expands its military after publicly executing a number of "heretic" spies.

South Laos builds up its military forces with Pacific help, but Atlantean fighters bomb the country and neutralize its military assets. Despite stern resistance and naval superiority, the defenders are pushed further back and most of the new recruits are killed in action. Southern Thailand is defensively occupied by the PRC while the Empire of Laos is on the verge of defeat.

Protests rage in the AU over constant warfare as financial circles lose confidence in the government's runaway deficit spending. Rebel movements in Haiti and Europe grow noticeably.

In China, a liberal mutant Equal Rights Party appears in response to wartime rationing and compulsory labor laws.

Americas:
Terran forces massively bombard the AU throughout the Americas, destroing several units and encouraging the growth of resistance movements.

In North Amerika, hardline mutant putschists are mopped up by ROE loyalists, but the Natural League continues resisting the government, as several prominent philosphers of the ruling party reject the ancient second-millennium Marxian worldview and instead embrace a new theory of Trialectical Transcendentalism.

Incan forces triumphantly annex the state of Santa Cruz, bolstering their economy and military power, as fundamentalist Incan Guards are formed in neighboring Amazon.

Citing a need to "better defend the fatherland against theocratic aggression," Paraguay's military rulers turn their Antarctican weapons on the friendly neighboring state of Patagonia, ravaging its northeast coastline.

In Great Mexico, Theyist fanatics become increasingly militant and organize a mass march on the megalopolis, but police vehicles block off the main approaches and cut down thousands of demonstrators with laser artillery before chasing them into the slums and exacting a bloody retribution. The movement is dealt a serious blow.

Venusian pirates take advantage of the AU's extensive deployments to raid its American possessions in support of Guyanese rebels, destroying buildings, capturing slaves and supplies before being chased off by modern aircraft. The space pirates then raid Australia with some success, before heading north to Indonesia, where two of their ships are shot down by experimental PRC high-altitude "satellite killer" stealth drone fighters, and the pirates retreat to Venus with their loot.

Oceania:
Antarctican mining efforts finally tap into new mineral reserves, but no sizable pure water desposits are found.

An abortive Uluru invasion of Tasmania is easily thwarted by the pirate navy, with few losses on either side. A cabal of defeatist deacons attempts to overthrow Nerang Jerrah, but the rising is defeated after three hours of street fighting and the ringleaders are incinerated.

The pirate armada reorganizes itself into the Confederation of the Republics of the Southern Oceans, or "Southern Federation" for short, partially stabilizing the toxic political situation in Oceania. The Southern navy retrofits all of its ancient vessels with newer weapons, defenses and propulsion systems.

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GLOBAL CONFLICTS:
Laotian Civil War
Second ROE-PRC War
War Between the Khans
Venusian Civil War
Paraguayan-Patagonian War
AU-GH War

Terran Alliance
Prestige: 10
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Red Beard (BIG BROTHER)
Admiral of Great Sudan: Red Beard (BIG BROTHER)
Admiral of Great Mexico: Lázaro Juárez (vacant)
Admiral of Great India: Ahalya Kular (Bardo)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Modern (++++++--------------) Advanced
Army: 15/15 Units, -120 maintenance
Air: 10 Modern, -200 maintenance
Navy: 14 Modern, -280 maintenance
Space: 5/5 Satellites, 1 Fleets, 0/1 Exploration Vessels (1 en route to Alpha Centauri), -230 maintenance, -20 Venus, -10 Pluto
Economy: +560
Trade: +80 allied trade, +290 international trade, +20 Cabindan relics, +30 Ogaden water processors, +10 Brasilian satellite array
Credit income: +90
Projects: Orbital space elevator (finished), Capital space station (finished)

Conflicts: Terran separatists, Restive mutants, Succession crisis

Rebels:

West Africa
Earth Liberation Army
Leader: Michelle Amaechi (Catma)
Sphere: Martian
Strength: 2

South India
Equal Rights Party
Sphere: Mutant
Strength: 0

Mexico
Theyist Fanatics
Sphere: Uluru
Strength: 1

Republic of Equals
Prestige: 10
Government: One Party
Speaker: Regina Chien (Lenina Rosenweg)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Full equality
Tech level: Ancient (++++------) Improved
Army: 8/8 Units (-60 maintenance)
Air: 3 Ancient , -30 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 maintenance
Economy: +220
Trade: +30 international trade
Credit income: +120
Projects: Underground population centers (finished), Currently researching cure for Mutant Instant Death Syndrome (Progress: 90%, cost -10/turn)

Conflicts: Non-mutant separatists, war with PRC, dissenting trialecticians

Rebels:

Canada
Natural League
Sphere: Atlantean
Strength: 1

Grand Khanate
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Khan of Khans: Unegen Qorchi (Leftie)
Khan of the South: Medekhgui Elbegdorj (Kamos)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: Legal Equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 8/10 Units, -100 maintenance, -20 Southeast Asia
Air: 1 Ancient, 1 Modern, -50 maintenance
Navy: 2 Modern, -40 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 Maintenance
Economy: +165, +75 Tokamak reactors
Trade: +70 international trade, +30 Chinese Oxygen
Credit income: +90
Projects: Rebuilding the Tokamak reactors (finished)

Conflicts: War with Pretender Khans, Supporting China

Golden Horde
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Khan: Batsaikhan (Roach)
Popularity: Somewhat Low
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 8/8 Units, -80 maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved, -25 maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +70
Trade: +70 International trade, +20 Allied trade, +30 Venusian slaves
Credit income: +55
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Grand Khanate, War with Atlantean Union

Il-Khanate
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Il-Khan: Hulegu (Red Pill)
Popularity: Somewhat Low
Mutant rights: Legal Equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++----------) Modern
Army: 7/7 Units, -70 Maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +150
Trade: +65 International trade, +10 Allied trade
Credit income: +135
Projects: None

Conflicts: War with Grand Khanate, Persian and Afghan sepratists

Rebels:

Persia
National Liberation Army
Sphere: Pacific
Strength: 1

Afghanistan
Bactrian Democratic Front
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Atlantean Union
Prestige: 30
Government: Multi-Party
Chancellor: Mohammed al-Firanji (Le Socialiste)
Prime Minister: Iluqarpuq (Red Spartan)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Modern (+-------------------) Advanced
Army: 4/12 Units, -120 maintenance, -30 Americas, -50 Russia
Air: 7 Modern, -140 maintenance
Navy: 5 Modern, -100 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 maintenance
Economy: +340
Trade: +120 international trade, +20 Allied trade, +20 Uluruan radioactives, +30 Antarctican precious minerals
Debt: -180
Credit income: -110
Projects: Eastern Line fortifications (finished), Planet-to-Space defenses (40%)

Conflicts: War with Golden Horde, occupying the Americas, occupying Russia

Rebels

Europe
National Liberation Army of the Hungry
Sphere: None
Strength: 1

Haiti
Femmes Libres
Sphere: None
Strength: 2

Iceland
Democratic Patriotic Movement
Sphere: None
Strength: 1

Guyana
Rally of the Guyanese Patriots
Sphere: None
Strength: 3

Russia
Libertarian Congress
Sphere: None (ceasefire)
Strength: 0

Pacific Rim Coalition
Prestige: 30
Government: Military
Grand Admiral: Admiral 'A'amakualenalena (Revy)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Modern (++++++++------------) Advanced
Army: 7/7 Units, -80 maintenance
Air: 1 Improved, 2 Modern, -55 maintenance
Navy: 3 Modern, -60 maintenance
Space: 2/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -40 maintenance
Economy: +250
Trade: +115 international trade, +10 Laotian computers
Credit income: +150
Projects: None

Conflicts: Khmer separatists, war with Grand Khanate

Rebels:

Cambodia
Liberation Group
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Uluru
Prestige: 10
Government: Theocracy
Chosen Ally of Their Righteousness: Nerang Jarrah (Mass Prole Tirade)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Poor
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 5/5, -30 maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 maintenance
Navy: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +100
Trade: +50 international trade
Credit income: +80
Projects: Expanding the interstellar transmitter (finished)
Resources: +20 Radioactives going to Atlantean Union

Conflicts: War with Tasmanian Despotate and Timorese Federation

Antarctic League
Prestige: 10
Government: One Party
Supreme Ruler: The Synthetic Mind (OhYesIDid)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Limited
Tech level: Improved (++-------------) Modern
Army: 5/5, -50 maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved ,-25 maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +250
Trade: +85 international trade, +20 Martian minerals
Credit income: +260
Projects: None
Resources: +50 Pure water going to Mars, +30 Precious minerals going to AU

Conflicts: None

Rebels:
The Renegade Subroutine (vacant)
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

State of China
Prestige: 0
Government: One Party
President: Yuan Guofu (Syd Barrett)
Vice President: Tang Xiling (xub3rn00dlex)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Ancient (+++++-----) Improved
Army: 1/7, -70 maintenance, -60 Laos
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 maintenance
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +80 international trade
Credit income: +50
Projects: None
Resources: +30 Pure oxygen going to Grand Khanate

Conflicts: War with Laos

Rebels:

China
Equal Rights Party
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Inca
Prestige: 20
Government: Theocracy
Sapa Inca: Viracocha (BurroDiablo)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Poor
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 6/6, -60 maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Space: 0/1 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +110
Trade: +40 international trade
Credit income: +70
Projects: None

Conflicts: Supports rebellions in neighboring Ecuador and Amazon

Amazon
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Eloísa Kalapalo (ColonelCossak)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Ancient (++--------) Improved
Army: 3/3, -20 Maintenance
Air: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, -10 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +70
Trade: +20 International trade
Credit income: +50
Projects: None

Conflicts: None

Rebels
Incan Guards
Sphere: Inca
Strength: 0

Kurdistan
Prestige: 10
Government: Theocracy
Judge: Nacime Sivan (Astarte)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Ancient (+++-------) Improved
Army: 6/6, -70 Maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +120
Trade: +80 International trade, +30 Cabindan relics
Credit income: +130
Resources: +30 Windfields going to Cabinda

Rebels

Turkey
Anatolian Convention
Sphere: None
Strength: 0

Southern Federation
Prestige: 20
Government: Military
Supreme War Lord: Black Beard (Rauðaz Gunþafanon)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Improved (+++++++--------) Modern
Army: 6/6, -60 Maintenance
Air: 3 Ancient, 2 Improved, -50 Maintenance
Navy: 10 Improved, 2 Modern, -180 Maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +130, +40 Piracy
Trade: +30 International trade
Credit income: -100
Projects: Underwater base (Finished)
Conflicts: Unification

Rebels:

Papua
Monarchist Front for the Restoration of Papuan Dignity (MFRPD)
Sphere: None
Strength: 2

Republic of Madagascar
Prestige: 10
Government: Multi Party
Chair: Fandresena Pascal (Red Commissar)
Popularity: Very High
Mutant rights: Very Poor
Tech level: Ancient (++++++----) Improved
Army: 5/5, -40 Maintenance
Air: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Navy: 3 Ancient, -30 Maintenance
Space: None
Economy: +140
Trade: +50 International trade, +30 Allied trade, +10 Zambian cryogenics
Credit income: +140
Projects: High-speed rail (25%)
Conflicts: None

Martian Republic
Prestige: 10
Government: Multi Party
First Citizen: 7902797 (theblitz)
Popularity: Extremely High
Mutant rights: Legal Equality
Tech level: Modern
Army: 4/4, -50 Maintenance
Air: 1 Modern, -20 Maintenance
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +155
Trade: +20 Interplanetary trade, +50 Antarctican Water
Credit income: +155
Resources: +20 Belt Mines going to Antarctican League
Projects: Planetary defenses (finished), Terraforming planet (20%)

Conflicts: Shipping harassed by space pirates

Cabinda
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Generalissimo: Djassi (AugustWest)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved
Army: 5/5 (-50 maintenance)
Air: 1 Improved, -15 Maintenance
Navy: 1 Ancient, 1 Improved, -25 Maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, 0 Fleets, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +130
Trade: +30 International trade, +80 Allied trade, +30 Kurdish windfields
Resources: +30 relics going to Kurdistan
Credit Income: +170
Projects: High-speed rail (20%)

Conflicts: Administering DMZ

Burkinabé Republic
Prestige: 10
Government: Multi Party
Commander-in-Chief: Gen. Candice Kaboré (Joe Strummer)
Popularity: Somewhat High
Mutant rights: None
Tech level: Improved
Army: 4/4 (-40 maintenance)
Air: 1 Ancient, 2 Improved, -40 Maintenance
Navy: 2 Ancient, -20 Maintenance
Space: 1/5 Satellites, -20 Maintenance
Economy: +120
Trade: +70 International trade, +50 Allied trade
Resources: Resources: +30 Precision lasers going to no one
Credit Income: +120
Projects: None

Conflicts: Administering DMZ

Venus
Prestige: 0
Government: Military
Ruler: Cesare (The Doctor)
Popularity: Mediocre
Mutant rights: Legal equality
Tech level: Modern
Army: 2/2, -20 Maintenance
Air: None
Space: 2/5 Satellites, -40 Maintenance, 1 Pirate flotilla (self-sustaining)
Economy: +30, +40 Piracy
Trade: +15 Interplanetary trade
Resources: +30 Human slaves going to Golden Horde
Credit income: +55
Projects: None

Rebels

Venusian Scientific Resistance
Leader: Dr. Habib D'ahudib (TelevisionIncarnate)
Sphere: Martian
Strength: 1


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OTHER COUNTRIES:

New Russia
Government: Multi Party
Sphere: Atlantean
Stability: 2
Army: 2
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +50

Karen Free State
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 5
Army: 2
Air: 0 Ancient
Navy: 0 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20

=

Baluchistan
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 5
Army: 2 Units
Air: 0 Units
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +20

=

Yemen
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 4
Army: 4 Units
Air: 1 Unit
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +40

=

Ogaden
Government: Military
Sphere: Alliance
Stability: 4
Army: 2 Units
Air: 0 Units
Navy: 0 Units
Space: None
Economy: +50
Resources: +30 Ogaden water processors going to Terran Alliance

=

Liberia
Government: One Party
Sphere: Burkinabé
Stability: 5
Army: 2 Units
Air: None
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +25

=

Benin
Government: Multi Party
Sphere: Burkinabé
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +40

=

Buganda
Government: Multi Party
Sphere: None
Stability: 2
Army: 4 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +25

=

Kenya
Government: Military
Sphere: Pirate
Stability: 2
Army: 2 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +15

=

Malawi
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

=

Zambia
Government: Military
Sphere: Madagascaran
Stability: 4
Army: 3 Units
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20
Resources: +10 Cryogenics going to Madagascar

=

Rwanda
Government: One Party
Sphere: None
Stability: 5
Army: 6 Units
Air: 1 Ancient, 2 Improved
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +70

=

Botswana
Government: Military
Sphere: None
Stability: 6
Army: 5 Units
Air: 3 Ancient
Navy: 2 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +60

=

Amazon
Government: Military
Stability: 5
Sphere: None
Army: 3
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +25

=

Brasil
Government: Multi Party
Stability: 4
Sphere: Alliance
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 2 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +45
Resources: +10 Brasilian satellite array going to Terran Alliance

=

Patagonia
Government: One Party
Stability: 1
Sphere: Antarctican
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +15

=

Paraguay
Government: Military
Stability: 4
Sphere: None
Army: 4
Air: 2 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

=

Ecuador
Government: Military
Stability: 2
Sphere: Alliance
Army: 2
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

Rebels

Incan Guards
Sphere: Inca
Strength: 1

=

Empire of Laos
Government: Military
Ruler:
Stability: 2
Sphere: Pacific
Army: 4
Air: 1 Ancient
Navy: 1 Ancient
Space: None
Economy: +20
Resources: +10 Laotian computers going to Pacific Rim

=

State of Laos
Government: One Party
Stability: 4
Sphere: Chinese
Army: 1
Air: None
Navy: None
Space: None
Economy: +20

[Revolutionair]

Could someone tell me how this works?

[Die Rote Fahne]

Could someone tell me how this works?

Easiest thing to do, go to the first page of this thread and click the link in the first post. This will take yo back to the original thread. Again go to the first page and first post of that thread, all the info you need is there. If you need more, feel free to ask.

[OhYesIdid]

Bad, Paraguay! Bad!
that is all for now...

[Leonid Brozhnev]

Action will be taken against these heathens I assure you great fleshless one. I can already smell the Paraguayan fear of my fanatical Incan brothers from atop of the smoldering Santa Cruz capitol.

Hearing of the Incan revolution in Amazon brings me great happiness! Amazonian Guards heard my call for Revolution and took up arms, may the Angry Sun God bless you and your families, you will do us justice against the tyranny of your oppressive military rulers!

- Sapa Inca Viracocha

[Die Rote Fahne]

Press Release from the office of Commander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic, General Candice Kaboré:

At long last, the people will see justice in the land stolen by Cabinda in 3006. The referendum will show General Djassi that, indeed, the people will to return to the Burkinabé Republic, their homeland. I would also like to extend that this is also a great step toward peace between our Republic and Cabinda. The acts of espionage and terrorism perpetrated by Cabinda that sparked the war, will never leave our minds, however, it is the past. We need to look to the future. A future of peace and prosperity in Africa, and the world. To our neighbours Benin and Liberia. Our friends, and great allies, we are entwined in an unbreakable comradeship, and the Burkinabé Republic looks forward to a prosperous future together.

Peace and democracy must reign. I ask the Atlantean Union to ease, if not totally cease, it's mass military operations. As well, I urge the Khanate's, Il Grand and Horde, to allow universal suffrage, and free general elections to be held as well as cessation of the war.

Working together must be the way through. I urge all nations to work together and form a new international body: the United Worlds. A body that brings together diplomats from all nations, and planets, to work together on international, interplanetary, and intergalactic, should we ever achieve it, issues.

Merci. Vive le République Burkinabé libre!

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[Geiseric]

If we wish to see how the resolve of the south east asian people unfolds, we should look at Laos, where the newly liberated people of the state of Laos are treated just like chinese civilians by their liberators, the Chinese Army. In due time, all residents of China will have better lives, but in order to make improvements, we need to expand our union and gain the necessary resources.

All of the peoples of South East Asia will one day be united, and all of our lives will be better, through the hard work and teamwork that we will implement!

[Roach]

(Inspired by an old BoP)

The glorious Khan of the Golden Horde, Batsaikhan, declares today TOTAL WAR against the the Atlantean Union and the Grand Khanate, every living being inside the Golden Horde must help in the war efort, directly or indirectly.
Remember we are the Heirs of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Tamerlane! Remember the glorious achiviments of the Mongol People in the art of war.

Kill! Kill! Kill! The land is crying for blood! Kill their men! Kill their women! Kill their infants! Kill their trees! Kill their flowers! Kill their grass! Search and destroy! We have been abandoned by our allies, but this is not the end!

ILUQARPUQ AND AL-FIRANJI MUST DIE!ATLANTEAN UNION MUST DIE!ATLANTEAN PEOPLE MUST DIE!

THE SCOURGE OF GOD SHALL FALL UPON OUR ENEMIES!FROM THEIR CORPSES WE WILL BUILD GLORIOUS MONUMENTS TO THEIR PAIN AND SUFFERING!

[ComradeMan]

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This is the Intergalactic federation- People of Earth, you have been warned.

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:D

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

(Inspired by an old BoP)

The glorious Khan of the Golden Horde, Batsaikhan, declares today TOTAL WAR against the the Atlantean Union and the Grand Khanate, every living being inside the Golden Horde must help in the war efort, directly or indirectly.
Remember we are the Heirs of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Tamerlane! Remember the glorious achiviments of the Mongol People in the art of war.

Kill! Kill! Kill! The land is crying for blood! Kill their men! Kill their women! Kill their infants! Kill their trees! Kill their flowers! Kill their grass! Search and destroy! We have been abandoned by our allies, but this is not the end!

ILUQARPUQ AND AL-FIRANJI MUST DIE!ATLANTEAN UNION MUST DIE!ATLANTEAN PEOPLE MUST DIE!

THE SCOURGE OF GOD SHALL FALL UPON OUR ENEMIES!FROM THEIR CORPSES WE WILL BUILD GLORIOUS MONUMENTS TO THEIR PAIN AND SUFFERING!
awwww im mentioned, how cute
good luck with that

[Die Rote Fahne]

awwww im mentioned, how cute
good luck with that

Peaceful solutions please.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Peaceful solutions please.
ohhhh kaaay :crying:

[Il Medico]

Cesare walks into Eszra's room. His face is sullen. Eszra looks to him and he nods.
Eszra begins the play back of the footage from the crashed cruiser. Cesare begins to tear up, watching his men being massacred, suddenly he says "stop it". Cesare leans in examining the scene in detail. Suddenly he yells "NO, NO, NO!", throwing the computer off the desk and slamming his fists down. His head sinks and Esrza frantically asks "What, Cesare, what did you see?", "The Red Legion." Cesare responded sullenly. "Who the fuck it that?" Eszra asked naively. "They, my dear friend, are Martian Special Forces, and they orchestrated the greatest loss of life my men have seen since the Martian revolution in collusion with a few Scientist and slaves...this changes everything, we can not treat this a a pirate would, this is a war, we are at war, we must begin militarizing our forces at once, they don't stand a chance otherwise." Cesare replied. "Now, my friend, I must retire, I have a most unpleasant task ahead". Cesare exist and heads for his quarters to write a personal letter to each of the families of the nearly 2100 dead men.

It takes Cesare nearly a week to finish and he includes a medal and a small sum of money in each to help the families with any expenses they might have holding their own services. The next day a remembrance service is held for the men who died. Cesare personally plays the funeral song:
Q3M8s5NGeS4
All in attendance tear up by the time his is finished, including Cesare himself. Afterwards an eulogy is given by Cesare and other officers, as well as men who know those who died. Cesare is the last to remain, placing his scarlet neckerchief upon the grave marker. He whispers "Never again" and turns to leave, his face steeled with renewed determination and resolve.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Cesare walks into Eszra's room. His face is sullen. Eszra looks to him and he nods.
Eszra begins the play back of the footage from the crashed cruiser. Cesare begins to tear up, watching his men being massacred, suddenly he says "stop it". Cesare leans in examining the scene in detail. Suddenly he yells "NO, NO, NO!", throwing the computer off the desk and slamming his fists down. His head sinks and Esrza frantically asks "What, Cesare, what did you see?", "The Red Legion." Cesare responded sullenly. "Who the fuck it that?" Eszra asked naively. "They, my dear friend, are Martian Special Forces, and they orchestrated the greatest loss of life my men have seen since the Martian revolution in collusion with a few Scientist and slaves...this changes everything, we can not treat this a a pirate would, this is a war, we are at war, we must begin militarizing our forces at once, they don't stand a chance otherwise." Cesare replied. "Now, my friend, I must retire, I have a most unpleasant task ahead". Cesare exist and heads for his quarters to write a personal letter to each of the families of the nearly 2100 dead men.

It takes Cesare nearly a week to finish and he includes a medal and a small sum of money in each to help the families with any expenses they might have holding their own services. The next day a remembrance service is held for the men who died. Cesare personally plays the funeral song:
Q3M8s5NGeS4
All in attendance tear up by the time his is finished, including Cesare himself. Afterwards a eulogy is given by Cesare and other officers, as well as men who know those who died. Cesare is the last to remain, placing his scarlet neckerchief upon the grave marker. He whispers "Never again" and turns to leave, his face steeled with renewed determination and resolve.
The butcher doesnt like people to die? thats about as surprising as the current shithole i'm in

[OhYesIdid]

The butcher doesnt like people to die? thats about as surprising as the current shithole i'm in

Yes, about to defeat the Golden Horde and with half of Russia already in your pocket, how tragic. :P

As for the Venus incident: The_Synthetic_Mind wishes to remark just how much it told you so. We warned you that crime never pays, that you should make amends with the scientists whose revolution you so brutishly hijacked, you should have focused on nation-building, instead of following Black Beard in haphazard raiding...now, you have paid the consequences. Let this be a lesson to all pirates: Your governments cannot protect you, but they can get you killed.
The_Synthetic_Mind gives its full official support to Mars in any effort it undertakes to defend itself from the pirate threat. Nothing would make us happier than to have our own space fleet and fight alongside you for peace and justice and freedom and all that jazz. Be steadfast, our friends. Outsmart and outfight, always looking forward. The_Synthetic_Mind does not acknowledge the existence of any god: only your wit, your bravery and your perseverance can help you.
And our water, don't forget we send you water.

[OhYesIdid]

Oh, and the Batsaikhan must be sick by now of surprise rear entries.

[Le Socialiste]

The AU wishes to endorse the Burkinabe Republic's call for a peaceful, diplomatic structure through which the world and the planets beyond it may figure things out diplomatically. We also praise the peace efforts in the DMZ between Cabinda and the Republic. Let us hope that this peace endures.

Chancellor of the AU

[ColonelCossack]

The Amazon will crush the foolish rebel insurgent band that aims to break the foundations of peace.

[theblitz]

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Communiqué #6

The Martian Republic salutes the Venusian freedom fighters on their victory over the criminal scum. It will not be long before the slavers and rapists who murdered millions on and off our planet are brought to justice, preferably by revolutionary firing squad. The future is bright indeed.

First Citizen Sevenneyn

[Il Medico]

The butcher doesnt like people to die? thats about as surprising as the current shithole i'm in
I would not expect a wretched little man like you to understand. Or even for an honorable man like the Chancellor to understand. Nor any desk strapped aristocrat. Nay, only the combat commanders on the fronts of your expansionist wars would know what is like to fail to protect your men from harm. I failed my men that day, their deaths are my fault as much as those bastard Martians. Everything I do, all the brutality of it, is for my men, a means to an end. That end being a secure future for them in this solar system, my personal enjoyment of the means matters not. Indeed, I am not the monster you know and loath because of my actions, no, any man in my position would have done the same with a cringe and distastefulness in their mouth. No I am a monster because I do it with a smile. And my men fight for their own reasons. Many are brutal for revenge, revenge against the Martian dogs who have stolen so many brothers from us and continue to do so. Others do it to survive and some even for profit. We all do what we do for reasons all our own. Mine is, as I have said, for my men to do best by them. So you can question my ethics, my tactics, and even my sanity, but never question my love for my men. There is nothing in the stars which I care for more.

Cesare.

[Le Socialiste]

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Reporter: Good morning, today ANS has the exclusive first-time dual interview with Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq following the 3006 strikes on Milanjaru, Raeevstok, and several other cities by Terran forces. This follows the unprecedented media interview given by the Chancellor just two years ago. Our field correspondent Marie Swanson has more. Marie, you are the one who gave the interview to Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq, correct? How did you manage this, and how did it go?

Marie: Well I tell you, Rick, it was surprisingly easy. When I contacted their offices about it they were immediately on board. This show of transparency is clearly both men’s way of saying “We campaigned on opening government up, and here it is”. The interview went very well; Prime Minister Iluqarpuq kept his answers fairly short, which was greatly appreciated considering he doesn’t usually take the time to discuss such important matters. The fact that he took the time out of his day to do this speaks volumes about his stated commitment to present his and the government’s views with complete honesty and integrity. The Chancellor was just as warm and friendly.

Reporter: Glad to hear it, Marie, and thank you oh so much for this opportunity to see inside the minds of the two most powerful men in the Union.

Marie: My pleasure, Rick.

Reporter: Well, this is ANS with the first ever dual interview with the Chancellor and Prime Minister. Let’s begin the transmission.

The transmission begins, with a brief shot of Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq sitting across from one another in a spacious office within the House Chancellorship.

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The two men appear to be conversing, while al-Firanji takes down notes of some kind. The reporter’s (Marie) voice comes over this candid scene between the two men.

ANS Reporter: For centuries, the Chancellorship and Prime Ministry has been held by men of secrecy and seclusion. Rarely did any holder of either office speak to the press, save for the occasional announcement and national holiday. So it came as a surprise when al-Firanji held 3006’s rare media-wide interview. Now, two years after that interview, Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq have agreed to grant me this once in a lifetime interview together.

Transmission cuts to Reporter Marie sitting before both men. The Chancellor seems stern, albeit warm; the Prime Minister’s confidence lends to his air of friendliness. Marie thanks both men for appearing before her, and proceeds to launch into the interview.

Reporter: First things first: the nation was attacked two years ago by the Terran military. How has the country been doing since then?

Prime Minister Iluqarpuq: Well from the administrative side, Great. Parliament is passing almost every bill that the chancellor is passing; the recruits have doubled since the same time last year. Crime is at an all time low as well.
Chancellor al-Firanji: What happened in 3006 amounts to one of the worst atrocities committed by a nation in quite some time. The Terran Alliance’s efforts to terrorize our nation by these acts of violence speak volumes about the barbarity of its leadership. Red Beard has turned the Alliance into his own personal army. My administration has been seeking ways to combat this, and I think we’re beginning to make inroads towards achieving our goals. As for the nation, I couldn’t be prouder of every Atlantean man, woman, child, and mutant. We are a resilient people, not easily cowed by such craven acts as these. As the Prime Minister has noted, Parliament and the Central Government has passed every single measure I sent to them. Those in need of the aid offered in these new relief measures can begin accessing them immediately. Our main goal is to rebuild the lives ruined by the Alliance’s strikes, and we are making progress. Much of the cities involved in the attacks have been nearing the halfway mark in the reconstruction process, and I hope to see these areas rebuilt by the end of 3013.

Reporter: This question is for the Prime Minister only. How has the recent reintegration of the Arctic Republic into the AU been perceived by those living in the formerly independent nation? Have the people there largely approved of your decision to dissolve the Republic and rejoin the Union, or have there been issues?

Prime Minister: Well at first, the population decided that is was a bad idea. There was even a rebellion brewing. But after the pirate Cesare came, the population has generally approved of the merger.

Reporter: It was reported by TNNS that a fleet of ships under the command of Cesare were among the interplanetary cruisers during the strike on Atlantean soil. Chancellor, you declared these reports to be true in your speech in Milanjaru; has any further evidence of this been found? If it is indeed true, what measures – if any – will the Central Government take?

Prime Minister: Well as most know, we are working on ground to space defenses. We also have other plans in the near future.

Chancellor: Yes, the presence of Cesare’s ships in the 3006 attack is troubling. However, I have always said that we will not negotiate with pirates. Piracy is a vile practice. That said, Cesare is – for all his many, many shortcomings – somewhat of an honorable man, and I respect that side of him. You can respect your enemies, there’s no harm in that. As Prime Minister Iluqarpuq stated, the military – in cooperation with the NSC – is currently in the process of constructing planet-to-space defenses, which will keep all aggressive powers at bay. Other ideas are currently on the table that the Prime Minister and I have been discussing. We’re not ruling out anything at the moment. Our duty is to protect the people and ensure the nation’s continued stability. We will do everything within our power to do that.

Reporter: You two are both expecting to deliver your individual addresses to the Union in the coming days. What can we expect from your speeches? Will there be any mention made as to the conflict in Africa, or the breakup of the Grand Khanate? What can we expect?

Chancellor: I’m afraid that’s to be confidential. The Chancellor’s addresses to the Union have always been kept secret up until the day of the address itself. However, the Prime Minister’s address isn’t, so he can certainly tell you about his speech. Why don’t you share a bit of it, Iluqarpuq?

Prime Minister: In the near future, I plan on doing my address to the union; I plan on covering two topics. The first being our stance on the war between the khans, and the conflict in Africa, it won’t be a long speech, but it is sure to get my point out.

Reporter: Speaking of the Cabindan-Burkinabe war, the AU has fairly strong ties with both respective nations, leaving it somewhat caught in the thick of the conflict. How has the mediation role progressed, and is there any peace settlement in sight?

Prime Minister: According to my informant, SPIKE, peace, in mine and his opinion, is going to be far off, no one can decide which land is theirs or not, so I’m considering taking the land and creating a buffer zone, so if they want to wage war, they will have to get through us first.

Chancellor: The government has been keeping a close eye on the situation there. One bad move and hostilities could break out at any moment. The AU, however, is considered a close ally of both Cabinda and the Burkinabe Republic, and that’s why we stepped in when we did. I am pleased that our calls for a demilitarized zone has been taken up, with both Burkinabe and Cabindan troops overseeing it. I know both Generals Djassi and Kaboré personally, so this issue hit fairly close to home for me. I’m glad peace has been established.

Reporter: Let’s shift our focus to the recent dissolution of the Grand Khanate. Numerous world leaders have been calling the breakup of the Khanate on par with that of the old Soviet Union (minus the terrible civil war, of course). Has the reaction been much the same amongst Parliament and Central Government heads? What about you two, what’s your take on the situation? Certainly, this is an historical moment.

Chancellor: I only consulted Parliament and the Central Government very briefly, so you’ll have to ask them what they think!

Laughs.

Chancellor: As for the comparison to the Soviet Union, I must disagree. The Soviet Union fell due, in part, to the fact that’s its citizens didn’t wholly support it. There were plenty of internal complications as well, but the people were the ultimate reason for its dissolution. The Grand Khanate fell apart due to the pride and corruption of its leadership; their people had no say in any of it whatsoever.

Prime Minister: Parliament has been very busy, and we have not had the liberty to discuss it, me and the chancellor on the other hand have discussed what we are going to do, unfortunately I'm not at the liberty to discuss it.

Reporter: Chancellor, if I may: you recently spoke in favor of mutants’ rights in your first ever public interview before the nation and, indeed, the world. How has that fight progressed since then? Do you hope to achieve human-mutant equality by the end of the decade, or is there no set timeline?

Chancellor: I expect full mutants’ rights to be passed in Parliament and the Central Government by the end of the year, actually. Sure, some members of the old guard are going to grumble over it, but it’s the way forward for us, for the AU. Unity is the most important quality in a nation, and I think Atlanteans are aware of that. I think the vast majority of people will support the move to grant mutants their full rights. And it will happen, no doubt about it.

Reporter: Prime Minister, a question: You recently claimed that, with the end of the Grand Khanate, the AU was the premier power (after the Terran Alliance). What prompted that statement, and do you still believe it? Seven years ago, the Union was struggling to remain united. Today, the country is on the rise.

Prime Minister: I believe it completely, now just to prove it, who is the only person the TA has attacked in the last seven years? For the moment, as long as Red beard doesn't keep building units, we can stave off whatever he can throw at the nation.

ANS Reporter: So Prime minister, you have been called a coward by Cesar, and that you will be handed over to red beard if you are caught, what do you say to that?


Prime Minister: Ever heard of the invisible dead man’s switch?

ANS Reporter: No.

Prime Minister: Well it’s a surgically planted explosive that when I die, or really want to die, its instant insurance. So sure, hand me over to red beard, make my day.

ANS Reporter: Last question, and thank you both for participating. It has been a pleasure. The devastating attacks last year have decimated entire cities and populations. People are worried, but they remain determined to see justice won. What final words of comfort do either of you have for the nation?

Prime Minister: Remember the motto of our nation:
"quae quaestio, quae causa est, quia resurgemus in re. semper paratus" meaning "whatever the problem, whatever the cause, we shall rise for the occasion. We are always ready".

Chancellor: The Atlantean Union will rebuild. My friends, we have only just begun. While we still mourn the loss of lives in the 3006 attack, we remain together as one nation against the tyranny of terror and its perpetrators. Take comfort in that we will begin anew, stronger than we ever were. My administration will never rest until we come out of the dire straits we find ourselves in. We will emerge from the wreckage, never doubt that for a minute.

Marie smiles and thanks both men again for their time, standing to shake their hands before the transmission cuts out.

[Die Rote Fahne]

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Reporter: Good morning, today ANS has the exclusive first-time dual interview with Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq following the 3006 strikes on Milanjaru, Raeevstok, and several other cities by Terran forces. This follows the unprecedented media interview given by the Chancellor just two years ago. Our field correspondent Marie Swanson has more. Marie, you are the one who gave the interview to Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq, correct? How did you manage this, and how did it go?

Marie: Well I tell you, Rick, it was surprisingly easy. When I contacted their offices about it they were immediately on board. This show of transparency is clearly both men’s way of saying “We campaigned on opening government up, and here it is”. The interview went very well; Prime Minister Iluqarpuq kept his answers fairly short, which was greatly appreciated considering he doesn’t usually take the time to discuss such important matters. The fact that he took the time out of his day to do this speaks volumes about his stated commitment to present his and the government’s views with complete honesty and integrity. The Chancellor was just as warm and friendly.

Reporter: Glad to hear it, Marie, and thank you oh so much for this opportunity to see inside the minds of the two most powerful men in the Union.

Marie: My pleasure, Rick.

Reporter: Well, this is ANS with the first ever dual interview with the Chancellor and Prime Minister. Let’s begin the transmission.

The transmission begins, with a brief shot of Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq sitting across from one another in a spacious office within the House Chancellorship.

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The two men appear to be conversing, while al-Firanji takes down notes of some kind. The reporter’s (Marie) voice comes over this candid scene between the two men.

ANS Reporter: For centuries, the Chancellorship and Prime Ministry has been held by men of secrecy and seclusion. Rarely did any holder of either office speak to the press, save for the occasional announcement and national holiday. So it came as a surprise when al-Firanji held 3006’s rare media-wide interview. Now, two years after that interview, Chancellor al-Firanji and Prime Minister Iluqarpuq have agreed to grant me this once in a lifetime interview together.

Transmission cuts to Reporter Marie sitting before both men. The Chancellor seems stern, albeit warm; the Prime Minister’s confidence lends to his air of friendliness. Marie thanks both men for appearing before her, and proceeds to launch into the interview.

Reporter: First things first: the nation was attacked two years ago by the Terran military. How has the country been doing since then?

Prime Minister Iluqarpuq: Well from the administrative side, Great. Parliament is passing almost every bill that the chancellor is passing; the recruits have doubled since the same time last year. Crime is at an all time low as well.
Chancellor al-Firanji: What happened in 3006 amounts to one of the worst atrocities committed by a nation in quite some time. The Terran Alliance’s efforts to terrorize our nation by these acts of violence speak volumes about the barbarity of its leadership. Red Beard has turned the Alliance into his own personal army. My administration has been seeking ways to combat this, and I think we’re beginning to make inroads towards achieving our goals. As for the nation, I couldn’t be prouder of every Atlantean man, woman, child, and mutant. We are a resilient people, not easily cowed by such craven acts as these. As the Prime Minister has noted, Parliament and the Central Government has passed every single measure I sent to them. Those in need of the aid offered in these new relief measures can begin accessing them immediately. Our main goal is to rebuild the lives ruined by the Alliance’s strikes, and we are making progress. Much of the cities involved in the attacks have been nearing the halfway mark in the reconstruction process, and I hope to see these areas rebuilt by the end of 3013.

Reporter: This question is for the Prime Minister only. How has the recent reintegration of the Arctic Republic into the AU been perceived by those living in the formerly independent nation? Have the people there largely approved of your decision to dissolve the Republic and rejoin the Union, or have there been issues?

Prime Minister: Well at first, the population decided that is was a bad idea. There was even a rebellion brewing. But after the pirate Cesare came, the population has generally approved of the merger.

Reporter: It was reported by TNNS that a fleet of ships under the command of Cesare were among the interplanetary cruisers during the strike on Atlantean soil. Chancellor, you declared these reports to be true in your speech in Milanjaru; has any further evidence of this been found? If it is indeed true, what measures – if any – will the Central Government take?

Prime Minister: Well as most know, we are working on ground to space defenses. We also have other plans in the near future.

Chancellor: Yes, the presence of Cesare’s ships in the 3006 attack is troubling. However, I have always said that we will not negotiate with pirates. Piracy is a vile practice. That said, Cesare is – for all his many, many shortcomings – somewhat of an honorable man, and I respect that side of him. You can respect your enemies, there’s no harm in that. As Prime Minister Iluqarpuq stated, the military – in cooperation with the NSC – is currently in the process of constructing planet-to-space defenses, which will keep all aggressive powers at bay. Other ideas are currently on the table that the Prime Minister and I have been discussing. We’re not ruling out anything at the moment. Our duty is to protect the people and ensure the nation’s continued stability. We will do everything within our power to do that.

Reporter: You two are both expecting to deliver your individual addresses to the Union in the coming days. What can we expect from your speeches? Will there be any mention made as to the conflict in Africa, or the breakup of the Grand Khanate? What can we expect?

Chancellor: I’m afraid that’s to be confidential. The Chancellor’s addresses to the Union have always been kept secret up until the day of the address itself. However, the Prime Minister’s address isn’t, so he can certainly tell you about his speech. Why don’t you share a bit of it, Iluqarpuq?

Prime Minister: In the near future, I plan on doing my address to the union; I plan on covering two topics. The first being our stance on the war between the khans, and the conflict in Africa, it won’t be a long speech, but it is sure to get my point out.

Reporter: Speaking of the Cabindan-Burkinabe war, the AU has fairly strong ties with both respective nations, leaving it somewhat caught in the thick of the conflict. How has the mediation role progressed, and is there any peace settlement in sight?

Prime Minister: According to my informant, SPIKE, peace, in mine and his opinion, is going to be far off, no one can decide which land is theirs or not, so I’m considering taking the land and creating a buffer zone, so if they want to wage war, they will have to get through us first.

Chancellor: The government has been keeping a close eye on the situation there. One bad move and hostilities could break out at any moment. The AU, however, is considered a close ally of both Cabinda and the Burkinabe Republic, and that’s why we stepped in when we did. I am pleased that our calls for a demilitarized zone has been taken up, with both Burkinabe and Cabindan troops overseeing it. I know both Generals Djassi and Kaboré personally, so this issue hit fairly close to home for me. I’m glad peace has been established.

Reporter: Let’s shift our focus to the recent dissolution of the Grand Khanate. Numerous world leaders have been calling the breakup of the Khanate on par with that of the old Soviet Union (minus the terrible civil war, of course). Has the reaction been much the same amongst Parliament and Central Government heads? What about you two, what’s your take on the situation? Certainly, this is an historical moment.

Chancellor: I only consulted Parliament and the Central Government very briefly, so you’ll have to ask them what they think!

Laughs.

Chancellor: As for the comparison to the Soviet Union, I must disagree. The Soviet Union fell due, in part, to the fact that’s its citizens didn’t wholly support it. There were plenty of internal complications as well, but the people were the ultimate reason for its dissolution. The Grand Khanate fell apart due to the pride and corruption of its leadership; their people had no say in any of it whatsoever.

Prime Minister: Parliament has been very busy, and we have not had the liberty to discuss it, me and the chancellor on the other hand have discussed what we are going to do, unfortunately I'm not at the liberty to discuss it.

Reporter: Chancellor, if I may: you recently spoke in favor of mutants’ rights in your first ever public interview before the nation and, indeed, the world. How has that fight progressed since then? Do you hope to achieve human-mutant equality by the end of the decade, or is there no set timeline?

Chancellor: I expect full mutants’ rights to be passed in Parliament and the Central Government by the end of the year, actually. Sure, some members of the old guard are going to grumble over it, but it’s the way forward for us, for the AU. Unity is the most important quality in a nation, and I think Atlanteans are aware of that. I think the vast majority of people will support the move to grant mutants their full rights. And it will happen, no doubt about it.

Reporter: Prime Minister, a question: You recently claimed that, with the end of the Grand Khanate, the AU was the premier power (after the Terran Alliance). What prompted that statement, and do you still believe it? Seven years ago, the Union was struggling to remain united. Today, the country is on the rise.

Prime Minister: I believe it completely, now just to prove it, who is the only person the TA has attacked in the last seven years? For the moment, as long as Red beard doesn't keep building units, we can stave off whatever he can throw at the nation.

ANS Reporter: So Prime minister, you have been called a coward by Cesar, and that you will be handed over to red beard if you are caught, what do you say to that?


Prime Minister: Ever heard of the invisible dead man’s switch?

ANS Reporter: No.

Prime Minister: Well it’s a surgically planted explosive that when I die, or really want to die, its instant insurance. So sure, hand me over to red beard, make my day.

ANS Reporter: Last question, and thank you both for participating. It has been a pleasure. The devastating attacks last year have decimated entire cities and populations. People are worried, but they remain determined to see justice won. What final words of comfort do either of you have for the nation?

Prime Minister: Remember the motto of our nation:
"quae quaestio, quae causa est, quia resurgemus in re. semper paratus" meaning "whatever the problem, whatever the cause, we shall rise for the occasion. We are always ready".

Chancellor: The Atlantean Union will rebuild. My friends, we have only just begun. While we still mourn the loss of lives in the 3006 attack, we remain together as one nation against the tyranny of terror and its perpetrators. Take comfort in that we will begin anew, stronger than we ever were. My administration will never rest until we come out of the dire straits we find ourselves in. We will emerge from the wreckage, never doubt that for a minute.

Marie smiles and thanks both men again for their time, standing to shake their hands before the transmission cuts out.
OOC: why are you Putin...why? :lol:

[Il Medico]

OOC: Is it me or is the AU starting to talk like a post-9/11 America.

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Is it me or is the AU starting to talk like a post-9/11 America.
OOC: The Pirates are freedom haters, we're freedom lovers! Shh don't tell Canada.

[Le Socialiste]

OOC: Is it me or is the AU starting to talk like a post-9/11 America.


OOC: It's not just you...:lol:

[Le Socialiste]

OOC: why are you Putin...why? :lol:


OOC: What are you talking about? I'm Yeltsin! :laugh:

I honestly don't know why. I just wanted to put a face to the leadership.

[Il Medico]

OOC: What are you talking about? I'm Yeltsin! :laugh:

I honestly don't know why. I just wanted to put a face to the leadership.
OOC:....Does that mean the guy who is so afraid of torture that he put an auto kill switch in his body is Putin? :huh: That doesn't sound like Putin. Let me guess the PM doesn't box bears as a recreational pastime either.:lol:

[Le Socialiste]

OOC:....Does that mean the guy who is so afraid of torture that he put an auto kill switch in his body is Putin? :huh:


The one and only! I kinda made the decision for him (Red Spartan) though, so if he wants to change his "leadership face" he can. We'll just pass off any change as the results of plastic surgery or something. :rolleyes:

[Leonid Brozhnev]

The Amazon will crush the foolish rebel insurgent band that aims to break the foundations of peace.

I would advise against it as in doing so you will condemn yourself to certain death. I will not sit idly by and watch my people be brutalised by mindless nationalistic military thugs.

- Viracocha

[Le Socialiste]

That Atlantean Union continues to stand in solidarity with the Incan people as they seek the return of their ancient lands. While we are not going to intervene by military means, our support for the Incan's cause is notable. Amazon would do well not to threaten their revolution.

Chancellor of the AU

[Geiseric]

OOC: Imagine my character face is Sean Penn from fast times at ridgemont high.

[Il Medico]

OOC: I feel I should mention that my character's name is not pronounced anything like Caesar. It is pronounced "Che-zer-ray".

[OhYesIdid]

ooc: my character has no face and its name is pronounced just as you would it expect it to.

[Revy]

The Pacific Rim Coalition has no idea why the Atlantean Union is now hostile against us. Nonetheless we will resist against any aggressor.

The situation in Laos is becoming out of control. It's time for more decisive action.

[OhYesIdid]

OOC: holy shit, you guys. Someone called DjSpooky just released a science-fiction book that takes place in the near future that centers around (wait for it) a young Antartican state!
It's got pictures, too!


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I need not tell you, of course, these are totally official Antarctican propaganda as of now. Oh, wait:

Did I ever doubt that The_Synthetic_Mind could prevail? Sure! We all did. Truth be told, most of us had already come to terms with the fact that we were going to die in those facilities, no one thought we'd ever make it. Luckily, a handful of us had been made mad enough by the cold to give control over to the machines -you might say hypothermia augmented their technocratic delusions- and wouldn't you know it, we all survived.
Actually, that's not the whole story. See, a month after control was surrendered over to what you now call The_Synthetic_Mind, we were moving out from our original underground barracks into the bigger caverns that now form the foundation of our beloved Capital City. Well, as we were moving, I stopped by to say hello to Dr. [CENSORED], and I noticed something weird: as he was packing his fishing equipment ([CENSORED] did always love the fish) I saw something blue sticking out from under his hooks. I paid no mind to it just then, and proceeded to say hello to the good doctor. The doctor then excused himself to use the bathroom, and I seized the chance to look around his stuff. My attention was immediately drawn towards the blue object. The one I took the photograph of. Yes, I have it here.

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Now, I have never told anyone about this, so if you could just keep it quiet, at least until I'm long dead...you see, I knew the cold made us crazy, but knowing all of this -the State, the Party, the Mining- was all a result of someone trying to live out a science-fiction novel...that'd be too much for me, just too much...
Source: Amadia, Jean-Simone. Preliminary Notes for an Aborted Biography of The_Synthetic_Mind. Antartic University Press, 3008


(real)Source: Salon (http://www.salon.com/life/imprint/index.html?story=/mwt/feature/2011/07/18/antarctica_book_imprint)

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC:....Does that mean the guy who is so afraid of torture that he put an auto kill switch in his body is Putin?
I'm not afraid of torture, its just if I'm going out, i am taking you with me

[TelevisionIncarnate]

A taste of victory has finally come to the Venusian Scientific Resistance.

Victory that I have long promised and pursued with full passion, we are on our way brothers. But this victory has nevertheless come with a price. A price of human lives, not of our ranks, but of Cesare's. Seven hundred able men died trying to topple this outpost of freedom and science we hold here, seven hundred lives that could have been fully and gracefully carried on to its fullest extent, even under the ugliness of the Federation, are now lost. While this is a great victory here at the Scientific Resistance, we will not celebrate, as we perceive any loss of human life as a sacrifice. A sacrifice that is required for human progress.

We will fight on.

Dr. Habib D'uhadib

[Le Socialiste]

Moscow Times:star3:

Russia Gains Independence!
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Russians celebrate their sudden independence as Khanate troops withdraw and Atlantean forces move in.

A New Russia
By: Nikolai Mienstov
August 23rd, 3008

Today is a proud day for the Russian. The decades of Khanid occupation has ended, as the Grand Khanate turns on itself and its heirs jostle for supremacy. Batsaikhan, the “Butcher of New Crimea”, has been driven out. His pride and arrogance ultimately proved to be his downfall, as his genocidal attempts to stamp out our peoples’ heritage and history only hardened the average Russian’s resilience. As the Golden Horde’s legions surged east, we seized our independence! With the assistance of Atlantean forces, our people overran the Khanid aristocracy and drove them out of our palaces, our manors, homes, and government. The shadow of tyranny and dictatorship shall never darken our nation’s doorstep again, lest it be beaten back into the darkness from whence it sprang. Let every Russian man, woman, and child rejoice – for we have defeated the Mongol hordes and sent them away from our young and verdant lands! Our history shall once again be one committed to the Russian, ours to dictate as we will. Our independence was won with much loss and bloodshed, but it we mustn’t forget that it was aided by our new allies in the West. With the support of the AU, Russia shall once again be the land of the Russian. However, we are a young nation. After decades of Khanid aggression, our economy has been gutted, our technology outdated, and our armed forces antiquated. We have years of work ahead of us before we can stand on our own two feet. With Atlantean support in these fields, I hope that we may begin to rebuild our nation into a grand and powerful state, with the city of Moscow its thriving metropolis.

As we move into the future, I have requested that an Atlantean presence be established until our own armed forces can defend the nation on its own. We owe the AU a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice. They have stood by our people ever since the Khanate’s armies began its unlawful occupation of our lands, subjecting our people to countless horrors and atrocities. We stand in solidarity with the Atlantean Union, and extend our thanks. From this day forth, we stand with the AU. They have fought for our independence as much as we have. In the coming years, I will make it my duty to ensure Russo-Atlantean ties remain as strong and close as they are today. With their help and aid, we shall propel New Russia into the future.

As President of New Russia, I will make it my top priority to ensure a return to the Russian way of life, bringing back the old traditions and customs of our ancestors. I will commit myself to the revitalization of Russian pride and culture, and to the fostering of democracy. It is my hope that our new democratic structures will serve as a safeguard against dictatorship and oppression. We have seen enough of that. No more! As a way of proving my commitment to the return of our peoples’ heritage, I have created the Russian Heritage Committee. One of our first motions will be to revive the centuries-old Victory Day parade, which shall be reinstituted formally in May of next year as a return to our Russian roots. All heads of state that have recognized our claim to independence will be there, including the Chancellor and Prime Minister of the Atlantean Union. I hope more governments step forward in favor of our new state in the coming years.

Comrades! Brothers, sisters! My people! Step back into the light and reclaim your former glory! Oorah (Ура)!

President Nikolai Meinstov

Translated by the Atlantean News Service, 3008.

[Manic Impressive]

ULURU

We here by recognize the sovereignty and right of self determination to the people of New Russia.

[BIG BROTHER]

Timorese National News Server
Proudly presents:
Exclusive coverage of the Revolution of the Hungry’s mass rally against the Atlantean Aristocracy.

Metropoli of Great Sudan
October 6 3008 CE

Dear Public once again we strive to provide you with the latest information about the most significant events developing across the globe and the universe.

On this occasion we have dispatched Geronimo matagringos to cover a rally called by the RASC (Regional Association of Scrap Collectors) in regards the recent bombardments that the Terran Alliance has made on the Atlantean Union and its overseas possessions.

TNNS Studio: Geronimo what is the atmosphere down there?

*There is overwhelming noise and its hard to hear, green, red, white and black papers fly all around*

Geronimo: Collegues from the TNNS, the place is PACKED, I practically had to bribe my way through this spot to get good coverage, we are the public square of the Metropoli which has recently been renamed, the Revolutionary Square of the Hungry, according to our estimates we have around 250,000 people here.

TNNS Studio: That is a huge number Geronimo, why is it that so many people have come out? and what is the purpose of all this?

*Children and a few adults try to appear in the camera and wave from behind*

Geronimo: Apparently, the RASC thinks that the recent bombardments of the Terran Alliance on the Atlantean Union have been a huge success and called on a public gathering to celebrate their victory and discuss what will be future of the Revolution of the Hungry.

Lets see what this lady has to say *Geronimo goes near an old lady who has hijab with the official colors of the Sudanese flag*

Geronimo: Hey there mam, this is Geronimo with the TNNS, can you tell us why you have come out today?


Old lady: silence! The Generalissimo is about to speak!

*everyone cheers, claps and yells when Red Beard comes out of the balcony, slowly the noise goes down and Red Beard is heard through the speakers*

Red Beard:

*Waves at people, claps and slowly starts his speech*

We know that in The Terran Alliance and throughout the world the revolution of the hungry will be victorious. But it is not for revolutionaries to sit in the doorway of their homes to watch the corpse of Aristocratic Chauvinism be carried away by others.Each year by which the liberation of Terra is hastened will mean millions of children saved from death, millions of minds saved through learning, infinitudes of sorrow spared the peoples. Even though the Atlantean Aristocrats are preparing a tragedy for Terran Alliance, they will not succeed in crushing the people's struggle. They will evoke universal hatred against themselves. It will be the last act of their rapacious, neanderthal system.

No Terran Alliance nation is weak.

It forms part of a family of 200 million sisters and brothers who suffer the same miseries,harbor the same sentiments, confront the same enemy,and dream alike of a happier fateand count on the solidarity of all honest men and women in the whole world. Great and heroic as was the revolution of the Hungry in Great Sudan, and now the Terran Alliance of today is summoned to a greater epic, even more decisive struggle for humanity.

The earlier struggle was to free themselves from purely the Terran Alliance Aristocratic rule, from a decadent regime shaken by internal strife. Today it falls on us to carry on a struggle for liberation against the most powerful Aristocratic nation of the world, against the most important power of the world Aristocratic system, to perform an even greater service for humanity.

But this struggle, more than the earlier one, will be carried on by the masses, by the hungry people. In this struggle the people will play a far more important role than they did then. Men, leaders, are and will be less important in this struggle than in the earlier one. This epic struggle we have before us will be written by the hungry masses of mutant people, of sealess fishermen, of exploited workers, by the progressive masses, by the honest and brilliant intellectuals of whom there are so many in these suffering lands of our Terra.

It is a struggle of masses and of ideas, an epic struggle borne forwards by our peoples, and likewise abused and scorned by the Aristocrats. Ignored until today, are those who are now beginning to make the Aristocrats lose sleep. The Aristocracy considered us an impotent and submissive herd, but already it is beginning to be afraid of that herd. It is a gigantic herd of 200 million Terrans, in which A.U. Aristocracy already sees its own grave diggers.

It reckoned little if at all with that laboring humanity, inhumanly exploited, pauperized, driven by the overseer and the whip. Until the dawn of the revolution of the hungry the fate of mutant people, scrap collectors, seales fishermen, and pirates, has always been the same. It was they who died by the millions, who were slaughtered, who won the Revolution of the Hungry.

It is they who were robbed of their sea waters, who remained on the lowest rung of social benefits, who continued to die of hunger, of curable diseases, of neglect, because the things that could have saved them never reached them: bread, a hospital bed, medicine, a helping hand.
But the hour of their redemption has come, the hour they themselves have chosen. The signal sounds from one end of this continent to the other. Now the anonymous mass, this Terran Alliance of color- somber, taciturn- which everywhere on the continents sings with the same grief and reproach. This mass is beginning to make its own history, to write it in blood to suffer and to die.

One can see them in the seas of Oceania were the Confederation of the Republics of the Southern Oceans has been recently formed. We salute you as brothers and sisters we have said enough is enough!

One can see them in the brave epic were the Revolutionary Army of the Hungry defeated the ELA, and the successful bombardments against the A.U.

Onward to Victory! Long live the Revolution of the Hungry! Long live a free and united Terra!”

*crowd explodes in cheers, and claps as they wave their Sudanese flags*

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Geronimo: Well there you have it folks, its up to you to take your own conclusions at home now.

TNNS Studio: Thank you so much for your coverage Geronimo.

[OhYesIdid]

OOC: Geronimo matagringos :lol:

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC:Is the turn tonight or tomorrow?

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Ooc: probably tonight

[Die Rote Fahne]

Ooc: probably tonight
OOC: shit, gotta formulate my turn then.

[OhYesIdid]

Ooc: damn, haven't made a turn either. Still waiting to hear back from two guys (one of them is Kléber).

[Die Rote Fahne]

Ooc: damn, haven't made a turn either. Still waiting to hear back from two guys (one of them is Kléber).
OOC: same.

[Kamos]

I'm also waiting for Kléber... I'm starting to see a trend here.

[Lenina Rosenweg]

Well I'm waiting for Godot...

[Decolonize The Left]

I'm waiting for Guffman...

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

I'm waiting for a revolution, that and kleber. I also am seeing a pattern:(

[Le Socialiste]

OOC: He's probably just busy guys...

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: He's probably just busy guys...

OOC: le socialiste is right, just be patient, he might not even post it tonight

[Le Socialiste]

OOC: The last turn was yesterday, and every turn is done 48 hours after the last. He probably won't be doing anything today. You guys still have plenty of time to get your moves/actions in.

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: The last turn was yesterday, and every turn is done 48 hours after the last. He probably won't be doing anything today. You guys still have plenty of time to get your moves/actions in.
It depends on if everyone gets their turns in I do believe. I know im waiting on a couple people to message me back right now before I can complete my turn.

[Revy]

A message from the Admiral of the Pacific Rim Coalition:

It's clear that the Terran Alliance has been fully taken over by pirates. And the pirates in Oceania are trying to form a pirate "government" - the very idea of which makes no sense.

Sad days for the world ahead if the world does not act.

Is this what our civilizations will come to? Our flags thrown aside, and replaced with the flag of piracy.

Certainly such a system cannot be respecting of the ideas it claims to care about. A "freedom" loving pirate? Pirates only care about their own thievery and greed. How could a government controlled by pirates not collapse under the weight of their own collective corruption?

[Le Socialiste]

The Atlantean Unions cannot help but agree with the Pacific Rim Coalition concerning the creation of these so-called "pirate governments". The only thing a pirate knows and understands is the lust for power at all costs. He or she does not care for those who serve beneath them, so long as they keep the loot flowing in. We suggest that this encroachment on the legitimacy of the world's nations be ended. If the likes of Red Beard and Black Beard don't surrender power back to the people they've conquered the world will have no choice but to take action. The only good pirate is a dead one.

Chancellor of the AU

[OhYesIdid]

Indeed, virtue and the rule of law must be restored to Oceania and northern Africa. Surrender your power now, Black Beard, Red Beard, and Cesare, and you shall be tried in a court of law. Continue your activities, and you will be summarily executed upon your arrest.

[Welshy]

A message from the Admiral of the Pacific Rim Coalition:

It's clear that the Terran Alliance has been fully taken over by pirates. And the pirates in Oceania are trying to form a pirate "government" - the very idea of which makes no sense.

Sad days for the world ahead if the world does not act.

Is this what our civilizations will come to? Our flags thrown aside, and replaced with the flag of piracy.

Certainly such a system cannot be respecting of the ideas it claims to care about. A "freedom" loving pirate? Pirates only care about their own thievery and greed. How could a government controlled by pirates not collapse under the weight of their own collective corruption?

Our government is not a pirate government, and those members of it who were pirates were not pirates because they wanted to be, but because they had no choice. In their countries of origin they had no way to sustain themselves or we denied the ability to do so. For example my family was from a fishing village in the Philippines, but because they were mutant you army came in and murdered them with only me and my little brother barely escaping alive.

*Black Beard stands up revealing a bionic leg and he removes his mask revealing a horribly scarred right side of his face and two bionic eyes also on his right side*

And because of you anti-mutant laws, I was unable to work jobs that even a disfigured boy could work. Once my little brother died of malnutrition and disease, I was about to give up and then the pirates took me and repaired me. If it weren't for the pirates I would have died.

Further more, we no longer fly the pirate flag instead our flag is red and blue with a gold sun on it. Also most of our officials are from the local islands that make up the South Federation and are elected by the people. (OOC: I just made these changes for this next turn so Kléber didn't put that on this past turn)

We would like to talk to you about Borneo and Sumatra so we could settle this peacefully. It is your choice to act responsibly or like a child whose mom denied him candy.

[Die Rote Fahne]

African Continental News special report:

An interview with Commander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic, General Candice Kaboré.

A photo of the General arriving in the domed capital of Burkina Faso after a successful diplomatic visit to Benin and Liberia, which solidified an alliance and trade agreement:
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Interviewer: Dia Amurabé, ACN affiliate in Burkinabé.

Interview set in the office of the General, the flag of the Republic hang`s in the background, on the wall to the left of the flag is a painting depicting historical leftist revolutionaries from all over the world, and to the right is a photograph of the General`s family from her childhood. The office is dimly lit, and the curtains are closed. The General offers us rice wine, which we accept and begin to drink with her. The interview begins.

Time: 6:47 PM, June 19 3008 CE.

Dia: Welcome, madame General, I am so grateful that you could join is for this interview.

Kaboré: You are most welcome Dia, I appreciate the opportunity.

Dia: Madame General, first off I would like to ask you about the situation with Cabinda. Is the referendum a true step toward peace?

Kaboré: I would certainly hope so. It is impossible to know exactly what the Generalissimo Djassi thinks of this situation, or if he is truly committed to relinquishing the land come the results of the referendum. It was a hard deal to negotiate. The AU and other nations supported the idea, however, Djassi remained skeptical up until his "God" told him to allow it. I had threatened continued action against Cabinda, even after their withdrawal. It is solely the land which belongs to the Republic which drove me to it. I will never abandon my people. One moment...

The General takes out a tobacco pipe, and packs it with a green, aromatic plant substance. She light's the herb and begins to smoke it.

Dia: Quite, and we will touch on the subject of "Theyism" later in the interview. Is it true that Burkinabé started the war? If so, why would they do it, and why would they make claim to land they lost?

Kaboré: The war was certainly not started by the republic. Frequent terrorist and espionage activity, which we found was of Cabindan nature, had been plaguing us from 3003 to about 3005. In 3004 we had amassed troops on the border to maintain an immediate defensive position, should push come to shove. It was at this time that the espionage and terrorist activity was greatly increased by Cabinda, and the Commander-in-Chief, at the time, declared war on Cabinda. So no, we did not start the war, we responded to the silent declaration of war by Cabinda on Burkinabé.

Dia: About the land?

Kaboré: Yes, my apologies. The land has been Burkinabé land up until Cabinda invaded it, and declared it Cabindan land. The people were driven out of their homes, homes which were destroyed by Cabindan military activity, and until now the people have been unable to return.

Dia: On that point, what of Djassi`s claims that the people strove for freedom, and social services which were not offered by the previous government?

The General puffs on her pipe in thought. Exhaling the smoke, which gives the room a happier feel.

Kaboré: This point was espoused so fragrantly by Djassi. If he actually believed that a military dictatorship which bombed people out of their own homes would provide a better life than a peaceful democracy, he clearly needs to be seen by a psych. We provided the necessities to the people, health, transport, shelter, food. Djassi wanted the land, and more people to exploit for profit. He is an imperialist. However, I want to be clear. The man has agreed to peace, and to a referendum. There is hope for him.

Dia: Theyism has become a popular religion in present time. With the Theocratic nation of Uluru leading the charge. It has seen Kurdistan, the Atlantean Union, and even Cabinda convert to the religion. What about Burkinabé, what is your stance on the religion? Will you convert?

Kaboré: I have always remained an open minded person. However, I am a person of science, a person of fact. The fanatics speak of "They", "They are coming", "They have spoken". Who are "They"? These people sound to me like they believe extra terrestrials will arrive here. As a person of science, I can see that as a possibility, but they will be no more supernatural than you or I. They will not be god's, they will not be beings who care whether we worship them, or not. They will simply be intelligent life forms. Will I, or my nation convert to Theyism? Honestly, I want proof of "Their" existence. I want proof that "They" want to be worshipped. I respect, 100% the Theyists. They have been people of diplomacy, people of little aggression. I certainly do not consider them enemies, or threats.

The general exhales one last breath of smoke into the air, and lays her extinguished pipe on the table beside her. She clears her throat and continues.

I would hope that "They", if "They" exist, would be peaceful and benevolent beings. Only time will tell if it is the case.

Dia: Well, Madame General, this concludes the first part of our interview. We thank you greatly, and look forward to a further discussion on the Pirates, and other issues of importance.

Kaboré: Not a problem, I look forward to it.

We pack up our camera, mic, and other equipment, and as we leave the office of the General, she bids us farewell and sits at her desk with a look of contemplation, intensity and worry. Guards close the door behind us, and escort us out of the building.

Time: 8:04 PM.

[Il Medico]

. The only good pirate is a dead one.


Aww, now you're hurting my feelings dear chancellor.

But, back to the announcements I was here to make.

Firstly, the Venusian Pirate Federation is currently negotiating for the release of the remaining men that the Venusian Scientific resistance captured. The price they ask is staggering, but we are willing to pay it to see our brothers back. Negotiations are at a crucial point and we hope that they will not fall through.

Secondly, I am implementing a numerous series of reforms targeted at strengthening and re-militarizing our forces.

Lastly, my captains and I are currently sitting down and are in the preliminary stages of drafting a constitution for a new, non-piratical, state. We are currently debating the major issues including what, if any form our privateering activities will take (though it is a general consensus that equal opportunity piracy will end), the ending of the distasteful slave trade, the Martian question and many others. We are still at least a year away from this, but we are hopeful that we will soon be on our way to legitimate statehood.

We were not born pirates and we do not intend to die pirates.

Cesare

[Die Rote Fahne]

Aww, now you're hurting my feelings dear chancellor.

But, back to the announcements I was here to make.

Firstly, the Venusian Pirate Federation is currently negotiating for the release of the remaining men that the Venusian Scientific resistance captured. The price they ask is staggering, but we are willing to pay it to see our brothers back. Negotiations are at a crucial point and we hope that they will not fall through.

Secondly, I am implementing a numerous series of reforms targeted at strengthening and re-militarizing our forces.

Lastly, my captains and I are currently sitting down and are in the preliminary stages of drafting a constitution for a new, non-piratical, state. We are currently debating the major issues including what, if any form our privateering activities will take (though it is a general consensus that equal opportunity piracy will end), the ending of the distasteful slave trade, the Martian question and many others. We are still at least a year away from this, but we are hopeful that we will soon be on our way to legitimate statehood.

We were not born pirates and we do not intend to die pirates.

Cesare
This is a clear statement. The Pirates wish to reform into legitimate statehood and leave behind the tactics of piracy.

I would like to extend to the Atlantean Union and it's allies, this is a good thing. We must work toward legitimizing, and binding these people to the realm of diplomacy and legality.

We must not jump to hasty actions. So long as the pirates are honest in their seeking legitimate statehood, we must allow them to do so. Not only will this avoid war, it will bring about an end to mass organized piracy.

General C. Kaboré.

[Le Socialiste]

The AU would like to extend the hand of peace to the people and leadership of the Golden Horde. Our mission was the liberation of the all Russian lands occupied by the Khanate, and has been since Khanid forces invaded in 2085. We fought the unlawful annexation of a then-peaceful state then, and today we celebrate its liberation from your hordes. I call on Batsaikhan to agree to this peace, as our sole goal was the creation of an independent Russian state. Atlantean forces have been given orders to not push their offensive any further into Khanid territory. However, we will remain in New Russia for however long it takes to ensure its longterm stability and safety. Our work there will be purely defensive, with the intent to rebuild the Russian people's economy and technological capability. We will not push any further into your lands, Batsaikhan. The ball is, how they say, in your court.

Chancellor of the Atlantean Union

[Le Socialiste]

Aww, now you're hurting my feelings dear chancellor.


Oh Cesare, surely you must know my true feelings for you:

LKXJt-XUuMo

(OOC: I'm feeling silly :p)

[OhYesIdid]

Pirates are criminals and must be arrested. No matter how they dress themselves, we will not deal with murderers that even today continue to attack our peaceful water freighters. Seven years ago we misjudged the pirate threat, and thus failed to eliminate it. Its rampant growth and virtual supremacy must be blamed on me. However, this mistake will not be made once more. At the present time, the only thing we can do is not trade with pirates, but we will do so fiercely.

[Welshy]

This is a clear statement. The Pirates wish to reform into legitimate statehood and leave behind the tactics of piracy.

I would like to extend to the Atlantean Union and it's allies, this is a good thing. We must work toward legitimizing, and binding these people to the realm of diplomacy and legality.

We must not jump to hasty actions. So long as the pirates are honest in their seeking legitimate statehood, we must allow them to do so. Not only will this avoid war, it will bring about an end to mass organized piracy.

General C. Kaboré.

On this Note I would like to request that people stop referring to me, my country,a nd my military as pirates. I would also like to have people stop referring to me as Black Beard but by my real name Magtanggol Binay.

[OhYesIdid]

Black Beard but by my real name Magtanggol Binay.
hahawat

Sure thing, Black Beard, we'll take you and your pirates seriously from now on.

arg

[Welshy]

hahawat

Sure thing, Black Beard, we'll take you and your pirates seriously from now on.

arg

lolwut, what part of that was funny? Also we have given up pirating with the foundation of the Southern Federation. We have no interest in raiding your ports any more. I am far too busy worrying about my economy and border situation to be bother doing that.

OOC: I just took a random Filipino first and last name, so if I did something weird let me know

[Die Rote Fahne]

OOC: Bah, im so bored lately...which is why im on here a lot. Kleber should do the turn once a day! :P

[Il Medico]

Oh Cesare, surely you must know my true feelings for you:

LKXJt-XUuMo

(OOC: I'm feeling silly :p)
I never knew you cared. :wub:

OOC: At this rate the relationship between Cesare and the Chancellor is going to move from mutual respect to playful flirting.

Something I could see as being completely in character for Cesare, but not so much for the Chancellor. :lol:

[Le Socialiste]

This is an ANS live report.


Reporter: Good day, and welcome to our viewers and those just tuning in. Today marks the beginning of the Dies of Victoria quod Libertas, which as we all know lasts Friday to the Thursday of next week. Each day will be dedicated to the most important events of the Valde Pium Bellum, beginning with today’s commencement ceremony, as well as the Chancellor’s address to the Union and military parade. The festivities will end with a few final celebrations and the Prime Minister’s own address to the Nation. As we all know, this is the country’s most exalted holiday, as it marks the beginning of the war with Terran forces, which resulted in the Alliance withdrawing from the Mainland and the proclaiming of the Atlantean Union. Our own Grigory Nolan is present on the ground in the capital’s Victory Square, where Chancellor al-Firanji is expected to deliver his address and mark the hour of Elatum Labor, when Terran troops opened fire on the secessionists and began the Pium Bellum. Grigory, what is the general feeling down there?

Grigory: Rick, the prevailing mood of the day has been one of pride and resilience. There are very few here in the mainland who can’t trace their way back to someone who fought in the war, so naturally the feeling is pretty raw at the moment. The Alliance was so hated prior to the years leading up to the Elatum Labor that practically everyone here has an ancestor who participated in the struggle for secession. There’s plenty to celebrate, Rick, no doubt about it!

Reporter: Certainly, certainly. How many would you say are gathered in Victory Square then?

Grigory: Impossible to say, really! We probably won’t hear anything from the Guardians of Victoria until after the Chancellor’s speech wraps up and the parade ends. They’re usually the ones who tally the numbers for days such as these. One thing is for sure, though – the place is packed!

Reporter: With the recent attacks by the Terran Alliance, today must be especially powerful wouldn’t you say?

Grigory: Oh, of course. This is one of the most anticipated national holidays of the year; the Alliance’s strikes on Atlantean soil hits fairly close to home. Understandably so. For all the recent protests against the nation’s economic hardships, people here are angrier about the Alliance’s aggression than the financial crisis. What’s more—

The Reporter cuts Grigory off.

Reporter: Sorry Grigory, our cameras show that—

The rest of the sentence is overwhelmed by the sudden roar as Chancellor al-Firanji emerges from Parliament and steps out onto the East Balcony. Millions of Atlanteans cheer as the Chancellor smiles and waves. Most come from the capital, where Parliament is located; others come as far as Greenland, Iceland, even Haiti-Colombia. All shout, cheer, and chant patriotic slogans and praise as al-Firanji situates himself on the very edge of the balcony. Eager cameramen and news crews edge in around him and congregate on the balcony itself.

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Chancellor al-Firanji: Comrades, I salute you on this day of Victory!

The crowd splits the very air with its cheers.

Chancellor al-Firanji: On this day, eight hundred and fifty-seven years ago, our nation broke with the Terran aristocracy and established the Atlantean Union. Weary with the heavy yoke of tyranny, our people rose up to cast out the occupiers. We built this nation on the bedrock of the democratic ideal, committed ourselves to the lofty aspirations of our forefathers of the former EU, with the might and resolve of NATO. Our borders stretched from continental Europe to the golden plains of North Amerika, from the wintry peaks of Scandinavia to the rustic majesty of the Amerikan South. We liberated the oppressed peoples of the Arctic, welcomed them and taught them the essential tenets of liberty. In recent years this commitment to freedom has seen the additions of Haiti-Colombia and Guyana to our Union. For the liberated should never spurn the oppressed, but actively seek their release from the horrors of dictatorship and totalitarian rule. The Union has remained ever vigilant in this cause, aiding those who remain in want. And we will continue on that road ‘til the last remnants of tyranny flee from the world’s shores. We shall banish the heavy hand of dictatorship and break the chains of oppression with those of liberty! We shall stand with the poor and downtrodden, and lift them up to the grand heights of equal happiness and standing. Let the enemies of democracy know the resolve of the Atlantean – we will never rest until the world is rid of its dictators and tyrants, its oligarchs and autocrats; those that stand in the way of the true will of the people.

My friends and countrymen, we live in a time of change. We stand on the brink of economic distress and financial ruin, our government stalls and drags its feet on something as obvious as mutants’ rights. The people of Milanjaru, Raeevstok, Nessa, and Rome continue to rebuild after the brutality of Terran aggression. Our men, women, and mutants in uniform work throughout the world, aiding in humanitarian missions, serving as mediators, and safeguarding the basic fundamentals of democracy in the liberated lands of Haiti-Colombia and Guyana; we have driven Batsaikhan from the lands of the Russian, establishing and protecting the new state. We have established close ties with allies on every continent and in outer space. Our vision extends to every corner of the globe. But for all these struggles and successes, we still face the challenges of Terran aggression, war, and piracy. I remain steadfast in my determination, and I vow to exact justice upon those trespass against us. These aggressors will know the full wrath of the Atlantean! I will lead our Union to the best of my abilities. Know that we shall right the ship! Comrades, together we shall reclaim our former glory! I understand that the recent instability of the financial markets has been cause for concern amongst many of you. I accept responsibility for this, as the administration seeks ways to dig the country out of debt. The recent demonstrations against the economic crisis are well-founded. But we will recover. And we will reemerge all the stronger. After all, we are a resilient people. Our nation has seen countless challenges, and has come out the victor in each and every one. We will certainly come out of this.

For all our hardships, however, it is important that we remember what this day is about: unity. It was unity that pulled our nation through the Valde Pium Bellum; it was our unity that fought off the Terran elite – it was our nation’s unity that ultimately saved it from certain defeat and downfall. We are a mighty people, our resolve is strong. It was this resolve that helped us emerge from the Valde Prosterno, and it was this resolve that brought us through the Aevum of Modernity more technologically capable. Our history rings with the solidarity of every man, woman, mutant and child. It is our mighty fortitude that allowed us to endure the pain of loss in the Atlantean Civilis Bellum with strength and courage. It is our veterans’ sacrifices for the Union that ensures its continued safety, stability, and freedom. As we celebrate this week, be sure to thank a veteran for the work he, she, or it did for you and for this country. Thank your forebears, and those who came before – those that secured the freedom of our great state. As we look back in remembrance, let us also look towards the future. Atlanteans, the time is ours. How will we seize it? I wish you all the best as we set forth on this day of celebration, and for all the days that follow. May the peace of our nation prevail over all! May the glory of its people overcome the obstacles before it! All power to the state! All thanks to the veterans of our nation, and those who continue to serve! May the all-knowing They smile on our futures! Atlanteans, go forth in victory!

Chancellor al-Firanji raises his right fist in salute as the people below cheer. As he steps back into Parliament the sounds of celebration and festivity already begin to ring out across the capital and throughout the Union. Millions of Atlanteans celebrate, toasting their successes and the success of the nation.

[BIG BROTHER]

To whom this corresponds:

The Sudanese delegation to world affairs would like to congratulate the chancellor of the Atlantean Union on his speech on democracy and freedom.

We are happy to hear that for once the government decided to give out bread to the hungry and thus managed to bring huge amounts of number to the circus that you have organized.

Perhaps it is our ignorance, being people from humble beginnings and all but for a second to us, it looked as if the AU is trying to establish colonial regimes in south america and now in Russia. Perhaps its our ignorance too, the fact that the elections seem to produce politicians who serve, behind the scenes the wishes of the same Aristocracy which we have overthrown in our country.

Sudanese Delegation of Terran Alliance exterior affairs.
Official communique.

[TelevisionIncarnate]

Aww, now you're hurting my feelings dear chancellor.

But, back to the announcements I was here to make.

Firstly, the Venusian Pirate Federation is currently negotiating for the release of the remaining men that the Venusian Scientific resistance captured. The price they ask is staggering, but we are willing to pay it to see our brothers back. Negotiations are at a crucial point and we hope that they will not fall through.

Secondly, I am implementing a numerous series of reforms targeted at strengthening and re-militarizing our forces.

Lastly, my captains and I are currently sitting down and are in the preliminary stages of drafting a constitution for a new, non-piratical, state. We are currently debating the major issues including what, if any form our privateering activities will take (though it is a general consensus that equal opportunity piracy will end), the ending of the distasteful slave trade, the Martian question and many others. We are still at least a year away from this, but we are hopeful that we will soon be on our way to legitimate statehood.

We were not born pirates and we do not intend to die pirates.

Cesare

This is staggering.

It seems our actions have even influenced the captain! A great change of heart by the despotic ruler of this planet may bring an end to the needless conflict we are tangled in! If what you say is true, Cesare, then the Venusian Scientific Resistance would gladly stop this needless fighting, and join you to create a new nation of science and justice. Until we see some results however, we will not carry out any more attacks on the Federation. But until we see every last slave freed, all drugs and weapons disposed of, and the raiding of Terra to come to a complete halt, we will not let up our fight.

While these words bring great hope to our hearts here at the Resistance, we will not become obamanized.

OOC: Seriously he got the fucking peace prize -.-

[Il Medico]

This is staggering.

It seems our actions have even influenced the captain! A great change of heart by the despotic ruler of this planet may bring an end to the needless conflict we are tangled in! If what you say is true, Cesare, then the Venusian Scientific Resistance would gladly stop this needless fighting, and join you to create a new nation of science and justice. Until we see some results however, we will not carry out any more attacks on the Federation. But until we see every last slave freed, all drugs and weapons disposed of, and the raiding of Terra to come to a complete halt, we will not let up our fight.

While these words bring great hope to our hearts here at the Resistance, we will not become obamanized.

OOC: Seriously he got the fucking peace prize -.-
While I'm glad you are pleased with our announcement, I would tell you that this is no change of heart. Piracy has been our means, but it was never meant to be our ends. No were were forced to such means by our traitorous admirals and the Martian rebel scum.

I'm also sorry to say that there might be some aspects of the new state that will dampen your enthusiasm.

Firstly, anything but a continued state of war with the Martian Republic is improbable, the hatred between our two people is too great. I do not expect you to understand this, but your Martian allies certainly do and feel equal hatred of us. To become part of the Venusian state you will have to break your ties with them.

Secondly, the military will retain executive power.

Lastly, and most distasteful in both my opinion and I am sure yours, we will not be able to end slavery immediately. While the majority opinion of my men is that slavery is wrong and needs to be ended as we move forward (there is a small minority who feel slavery is the just punishment for the Martian's treason.), there is general agreement that we do not have the economic means to continue without the slave trade until we can replace the labor with immigration and the money with land sales and increased trade, or in other words, until the planet is terraformed. Without the money, we would have to give up one of our two main goals, terraforming and planetary defense. Since either is unacceptable, the slave trade will have to continue for a few years, even after we organize this new state. This does not means we can not curtail the trade however, and will limit by law who you can enslave and who you can not.

On the positive side, however, there are some things you may like.

First, despite military control of the executive branch, this does not mean that each section of society will not have control over what happens to them. Our experiences with the oligarchy of the old Alliance fleet has taught us that the people who are effected by the policies should be the ones to make them. (Meaning that their would be separate councils of some sort for Trade, Military, Scientific, etc under a over arching legislative body which would be made of leading members from each)

Second, all raids on Terra will indeed stop. Equal opportunity piracy will end with the creation of this state. Any remaining 'piracy' will exist as state sanctioned 'privateering' by our military fleet against enemy nations.

Progress will be slow, but we are utterly committed to it. This is the future for my men I have spoke of. We have done what we have needed to do to get to this point and we will continue to do what is necessary to achieve this goal. If you can not accept this Dr. Habib, then you will remain our enemy, but if you can, I say join us and work towards a better life on this planet, a blue green Venus that offers a secure future for us and our children.

Cesare

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Aww, now you're hurting my feelings dear chancellor.

But, back to the announcements I was here to make.

Firstly, the Venusian Pirate Federation is currently negotiating for the release of the remaining men that the Venusian Scientific resistance captured. The price they ask is staggering, but we are willing to pay it to see our brothers back. Negotiations are at a crucial point and we hope that they will not fall through.

Secondly, I am implementing a numerous series of reforms targeted at strengthening and re-militarizing our forces.

Lastly, my captains and I are currently sitting down and are in the preliminary stages of drafting a constitution for a new, non-piratical, state. We are currently debating the major issues including what, if any form our privateering activities will take (though it is a general consensus that equal opportunity piracy will end), the ending of the distasteful slave trade, the Martian question and many others. We are still at least a year away from this, but we are hopeful that we will soon be on our way to legitimate statehood.

We were not born pirates and we do not intend to die pirates.

Cesare


While I'm glad you are pleased with our announcement, I would tell you that this is no change of heart. Piracy has been our means, but it was never meant to be our ends. No were were forced to such means by our traitorous admirals and the Martian rebel scum.

I'm also sorry to say that there might be some aspects of the new state that will dampen your enthusiasm.

Firstly, anything but a continued state of war with the Martian Republic is improbable, the hatred between our two people is too great. I do not expect you to understand this, but your Martian allies certainly do and feel equal hatred of us. To become part of the Venusian state you will have to break your ties with them.

Secondly, the military will retain executive power.

Lastly, and most distasteful in both my opinion and I am sure yours, we will not be able to end slavery immediately. While the majority opinion of my men is that slavery is wrong and needs to be ended as we move forward (there is a small minority who feel slavery is the just punishment for the Martian's treason.), there is general agreement that we do not have the economic means to continue without the slave trade until we can replace the labor with immigration and the money with land sales and increased trade, or in other words, until the planet is terraformed. Without the money, we would have to give up one of our two main goals, terraforming and planetary defense. Since either is unacceptable, the slave trade will have to continue for a few years, even after we organize this new state. This does not means we can not curtail the trade however, and will limit by law who you can enslave and who you can not.

On the positive side, however, there are some things you may like.

First, despite military control of the executive branch, this does not mean that each section of society will not have control over what happens to them. Our experiences with the oligarchy of the old Alliance fleet has taught us that the people who are effected by the policies should be the ones to make them. (Meaning that their would be separate councils of some sort for Trade, Military, Scientific, etc under a over arching legislative body which would be made of leading members from each)

Second, all raids on Terra will indeed stop. Equal opportunity piracy will end with the creation of this state. Any remaining 'piracy' will exist as state sanctioned 'privateering' by our military fleet against enemy nations.

Progress will be slow, but we are utterly committed to it. This is the future for my men I have spoke of. We have done what we have needed to do to get to this point and we will continue to do what is necessary to achieve this goal. If you can not accept this Dr. Habib, then you will remain our enemy, but if you can, I say join us and work towards a better life on this planet, a blue green Venus that offers a secure future for us and our children.

Cesare
The PM stands up in front of a large crowed in front of his office
he looks up and behind him the message from Cesare shows on a large TV screen. the the PM starts to talk.
"Bullshit. That is all."
The crowd is confused but starts to leave.
~Iluqarpuq
OOC: that is my speech btw

[OhYesIdid]

Indeed, Ilarpuq is a wise man.

[Decolonize The Left]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda

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Greetings all. In this communique I will address many issues, I hope that the members of this international and interplanetary gathering will read carefully my words and uncover my good intentions.

On the interview with General C. Kabor:
I cannot address the speculation and posturing made during that interview, nor the heavy claims made against my people and my decisions in the names of my people. I will treat this as simple political slander, a game which I do not wish to play. Nor can I expect anyone to take a politician seriously who abuses the sacred herb during an interview. We can only assume that the interview concluded due to a massive need for a snack. It is a shame that this is the case, as I look forward to future trade negotiations with my northern neighbor.
And this brings me to my next point.

On global and inter-planetary trade:
As many of you know, the Pan-African Trade Route (PATR) is being constructed from Madagascar to Cabinda. It will unite Southern Africa in trade, as well as bring the Southern Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. It is a great project indeed and the western hub will be in the Cabindian capital of Estuaire. The picture below shows the projected route in solid red, with the possible extensions in dotted lines.
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You can see that one possible extension leads to the Atlantic ocean, and across. To explain this I would like to take this time to announce the plans for the Southern Atlantic Maritime Trade Route (SAMTR). This trade route will unite Amazon with Cabinda, and by extension, with all other nations along the PATR. A maritime trade route, it will bring the peoples of South America into direct contact with their oceanic neighbors, and will greatly facilitate the trade ambitions of those who wish to use it wisely.
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You can see in the image above that the SAMTR will be located favorably on the cross-Atlantic trade winds between Cabinda and Amazon.

Given that these projects will bring many new faces into Cabinda, and given that new friendships will be established over our mutual benefits from this trade, it is important for these routes to have a home.
I now unveil the plans for the Inter-Planetary Trade Organization, an enormous complex, the IPTO will house representatives from all nations interested in mutual trade efforts. It shall be located in Estuaire along the PATR (in red/black on the image below):
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The IPTO will have it's own private group which I will host to allow member nations to conduct trade in safety and security. It will function as a bond which brings all of our planet and those beyond together and past violence and war. It will unite us in our desire for betterment.

Upon completion of the PATR and SAMTR, I shall establish the IPTO in Estuaire, thereby uniting all three trade projects in one place. I welcome any and all who wish to be a part of this momentous occasion.

On piracy:
I understand that people change, but I also understand that it's hard to let go of one's past. I thereby extend kind words to our neighbors to the north in the TA of Great Sudan, and welcome them to the trading table along with all other nations. Let me be clear, I do not support any form of piracy. I am pleased that the Venusian people are attempting to better themselves and release their acts of the past. This is heartening. I know what they know that they are welcome at my trading table.

That is all. I have much to do for the betterment of my people and the people of the world. I hope that all other nations and governmental organizations step forward to the Cabindian people and attempt to work with us to further our mutual goals.

Sincerely,
General Djassi of Cabinda.

[Die Rote Fahne]

Press Release from the office of Commander-in-Chief of the Burkinabé Republic, General Candice Kaboré:

To address what I was smoking. Certainly a simple minded being such as Djassi would believe a plant to be sacred. It is a medicinal herb, one which is fully legal, though rare, in my nation. It's purpose is to clear the mind and relax the body. As for the insult that I ended the interview due to hunger, well that is simply untrue. It ended because I had work to do. We don't all live in a dictatorship like Cabinda. If I don't do my work, my job is on the line.

As well, all my statements regarding the beginning of the war, and the DMZ are 100% factual.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

OOC: next turn tonight, right?
and i know we ask a lot:p

[Geiseric]

The state of china is condemning the Pacific Rim Coalition's goal of crushing the new pirates republic. all they want is power and the sole authority of all matters in the pacific and south east asia. As we fight to liberate the tortured peoples of Laos, the Pacific Rim Coalition seeks to control all of east asia!

[Red Commissar]

Official Communique From General Djassi of Cabinda...

We would like to thank our partner for announcing this to the world. The citizens of Madagascar also look forward to constructing new trade routes and pathways to the world. We must be connected, rather than isolated, as our distant ancestors once were.

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce that Madagascar plans to expand more rights to mutants, who make up a significant part of the population on the continent. With the railroad bringing new opportunities and economic benefits, it will incorporate even more mainlanders into our economy and I hope in doing so show those on the island the necessity of incorporating them into social and economic life.

Chairman Fandresena Pascal

[OhYesIdid]

The Antartic_Alliance will boycott the IPTO until it repudiates piracy and vows to open fire upon any pirates that dare approach the premises.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

The AU would like to say "that is all, thank you"
PM

[TelevisionIncarnate]

While I'm glad you are pleased with our announcement, I would tell you that this is no change of heart. Piracy has been our means, but it was never meant to be our ends. No were were forced to such means by our traitorous admirals and the Martian rebel scum.

I'm also sorry to say that there might be some aspects of the new state that will dampen your enthusiasm.

Firstly, anything but a continued state of war with the Martian Republic is improbable, the hatred between our two people is too great. I do not expect you to understand this, but your Martian allies certainly do and feel equal hatred of us. To become part of the Venusian state you will have to break your ties with them.

Secondly, the military will retain executive power.

Lastly, and most distasteful in both my opinion and I am sure yours, we will not be able to end slavery immediately. While the majority opinion of my men is that slavery is wrong and needs to be ended as we move forward (there is a small minority who feel slavery is the just punishment for the Martian's treason.), there is general agreement that we do not have the economic means to continue without the slave trade until we can replace the labor with immigration and the money with land sales and increased trade, or in other words, until the planet is terraformed. Without the money, we would have to give up one of our two main goals, terraforming and planetary defense. Since either is unacceptable, the slave trade will have to continue for a few years, even after we organize this new state. This does not means we can not curtail the trade however, and will limit by law who you can enslave and who you can not.

On the positive side, however, there are some things you may like.

First, despite military control of the executive branch, this does not mean that each section of society will not have control over what happens to them. Our experiences with the oligarchy of the old Alliance fleet has taught us that the people who are effected by the policies should be the ones to make them. (Meaning that their would be separate councils of some sort for Trade, Military, Scientific, etc under a over arching legislative body which would be made of leading members from each)

Second, all raids on Terra will indeed stop. Equal opportunity piracy will end with the creation of this state. Any remaining 'piracy' will exist as state sanctioned 'privateering' by our military fleet against enemy nations.

Progress will be slow, but we are utterly committed to it. This is the future for my men I have spoke of. We have done what we have needed to do to get to this point and we will continue to do what is necessary to achieve this goal. If you can not accept this Dr. Habib, then you will remain our enemy, but if you can, I say join us and work towards a better life on this planet, a blue green Venus that offers a secure future for us and our children.

Cesare

Nevertheless, this is a very gratuitous goal, and our hearts are lightened here at the Resistance. We have severed all ties with the Martian Republic, as we have seen what kind of treachery they are capable of. They were once our inspiration, now we are ashamed to have accepted help from such a barbaric nation.

Although, slavery MUST STOP AT ALL COSTS. By engaging ourselves in slavery, we are stooping down to the level of the Martian Republic, exploiting the lives of others for our own benefit. You have such a hatred for their ideals, yet you fail to notice that your own actions coincide with theirs.

We will continue to cease fire on your compounds, but we will also continue freeing the good people of Venus. I hope you will see where your errors lie, so we can work together to create a Venus that will serve as a model of science and justice for generations to come.

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Nevertheless, this is a very gratuitous goal, and our hearts are lightened here at the Resistance. We have severed all ties with the Martian Republic, as we have seen what kind of treachery they are capable of. They were once our inspiration, now we are ashamed to have accepted help from such a barbaric nation.

Although, slavery MUST STOP AT ALL COSTS. By engaging ourselves in slavery, we are stooping down to the level of the Martian Republic, exploiting the lives of others for our own benefit. You have such a hatred for their ideals, yet you fail to notice that your own actions coincide with theirs.

We will continue to cease fire on your compounds, but we will also continue freeing the good people of Venus. I hope you will see where your errors lie, so we can work together to create a Venus that will serve as a model of science and justice for generations to come.
Remember, NO negotiations with terrorists, and if you dont kill him, i will
PM

[Decolonize The Left]

The Antartic_Alliance will boycott the IPTO until it repudiates piracy and vows to open fire upon any pirates that dare approach the premises.

The IPTO is not a military organization, and has no weapons nor units. It will be located in Estuaire, Cabinda, and so will receive the full military protection of the Cabindian military under my command.

That said, the issue of pirates is a tricky one as the shifting definition of the term can lead to confusion. This isn't even to mention that some pirates have left their pirating days behind (or so they tell us), and if this is truly to be the case, then they are welcome at the IPTO.

I would also like to applaud my African neighbor and soon-to-be trade partner, Chairman Fandresena Pascal of Madagascar, in working towards mutant rights. Cabinda would like to do the same and hopes that our mutually-intertwined economic future leads to a larger movement for mutant rights in our region.

General Djassi of Cabinda

[OhYesIdid]

The IPTO is not a military organization,

Regardless of this, the Cabindan military must be alert.

"pirating days behind"? Is a criminal no longer a criminal because he stops doing it for a while? No, a criminal is forever a criminal because of what he did. Same applies to hijackers, murderers, thieves, or their combination: pirates.
Red Beard, Black Beard and Cesare must be tried before a court of law, and I am confident the evidence against them will be enough to warrant the death penalty.
I hereby invite all free nations to demand their heads of state join The_Synthetic_Mind in creating a new international court for crimes of war, which will judge these individuals and their involvement in acts of piracy and will, should they be found guilty, hunt them down and deliver justice upon them with the full support of the whole free world.

[Welshy]

Regardless of this, the Cabindan military must be alert.

"pirating days behind"? Is a criminal no longer a criminal because he stops doing it for a while? No, a criminal is forever a criminal because of what he did. Same applies to hijackers, murderers, thieves, or their combination: pirates.
Red Beard, Black Beard and Cesare must be tried before a court of law, and I am confident the evidence against them will be enough to warrant the death penalty.
I hereby invite all free nations to demand their heads of state join The_Synthetic_Mind in creating a new international court for crimes of war, which will judge these individuals and their involvement in acts of piracy and will, should they be found guilty, hunt them down and deliver justice upon them with the full support of the whole free world.

I wish you would stop saber rattling. As I am now leader of a country, I would like to establish trade with my neighbors, which we kinda are. So I would like to invite you for diplomatic discussions. How would you like to set up your visit?

[Il Medico]

You know, if the only detractors of our plans to form a new legitimate state are an aristocratic prat and a TI-82 with a god complex, then I would count that as a quite a victory already.

Also, synthetic mind, you say once a criminal always a criminal, then perhaps you should re calculate your relationship with Mars, after all the first citizen was once a convict, serving a labor sentence on Mars before he led his little 'revolution' which lead to the slaughter of millions of people on both sides.

[Il Medico]

Remember, NO negotiations with terrorists, and if you dont kill him, i will
PM
You couldn't kill an egg sandwich.
-Cesare

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

You couldn't kill an egg sandwich.
-Cesare
your right, i unlike you, eat cheap wheat, which is also the main staple of the rest of the population, unlike the upper class which eat meat and eggs. and you want to go? me and you, Antarctica, next turn

[OhYesIdid]

You couldn't kill an egg sandwich.

The Haitian Emperor begs to differ.
he can't, though, 'cause he's dead.

A country? you might use all manner of words to refer to yourselves, but you are criminals. Citizen Sevenneyn was born in Mars, and thus is guilty of nothing. Venusian Scientists, this is a ruse: the pirates are obviously planning a big adventure of sorts, probably in the Khanates, and that's why they want some sort of legitimacy. Do not believe them. T-82? The_Synthetic_ Mind is a vast network of many machines, computers and otherwise, that together form a collective intelligence. In other words: puh-leeze.