Rhizoctonia

Due to many time differences, this was not meant to be a blitz....so don't worry Avalanche...more are on the way

Congrats Argent!

[center][url=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/vocheading.jpg/][img]http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/1476/vocheading.jpg[/img][/url][/center] The East India Company has suddenly lost contact with several of our ships that were setting sail with spices for our friends in IRON. Observers have reported back that a large avalanche has since disrupted several of our trading lines, and there is no way to reach our fellow allies with the spice they have ordered. In order to regain back our seas, and get rid of this bitter cold snow that actually struck hours before the warning came out that it was coming (See what I did there? ), the East India Company declares a state of war with Avalanche. This is the first conflict we've had to face in our seas, we plan on enjoying it thoroughly. [font="Palatino Linotype"] Signed, Governor General: Rhizoctonia Director General: DeathMerchant Secretary General: Rasta[/font] P.S. I know picture is not the greatest GFX....But you get the point

[quote name='Matt Miller' timestamp='1322491884' post='2854829'] I think the best part of this episode was IRON Council having a laugh based on logs of you yesterday trying to tell us you were trying to sway the rest of your government into not actually fighting for Polar. We never believed that for a single second. The only thing that might trump that is the fact that you are so politically and militarily unsavvy that you thought preempting you would be worth our time. On second thought, neither of those is the best part. The best part must be you guys trying to sell us on this "move" of yours "working" since we didn't attack you prior to update. Seriously, take a step back, look around, and realize your role in this. Your best move would be to shut up, fight hard, and hope we aren't annoyed by this thread after the dust settles. [/quote] Don't know about you, but i already am annoyed by this thread lol. Well put nonetheless MM /o IRON Enjoy The Fray Avalanche

[quote name='Draztikus' timestamp='1322333470' post='2852713'] I was wondering who would make the first peacemode joke... [/quote] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/c0092612babypolarbearhi.jpg/][IMG]http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/686/c0092612babypolarbearhi.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/funnybabypolarbear2.jpg/][IMG]http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9030/funnybabypolarbear2.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Chalaskan' timestamp='1322369930' post='2853383'] 2 wars so far, one way before the announcement. Iron's in real trouble here. Dow was as good as the blitz [/quote] [center][img]http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2011/11/02/183834-herman-cain.jpg[/img][/center] [color="#FF0000"][size="7"][center]No Blitz[/center][/size][/color]

Very honorable STA....it's just unfortunate you are allied to Polar

[quote name='Bodvar Jarl' timestamp='1322362345' post='2853182'] The reasons for delivering justice to Polaris and the reasons for our choice of tactics in said conflict are unrelated. Paradoxia and IRON along with others opted for a course of action which has been debated to death. While said offensive did take place in the same conflict as the betrayal, it had nothing to do with the betrayal itself. What Polaris did was to negotiate peace for themselves, while allowing our plans to enter the fray to proceed without informing us of this fact, which would have called off the entire thing, why fight for a reason no longer existing? Then later twisting their blade around between our ribs by waging war on us, defending MK against the very same strike that they sanctioned. When you play a game of backstabbing you win or you die. There is no middle ground. Polaris did not win. [/quote] Well put sir

Congrats both o/

[quote name='Tromp' timestamp='1322347289' post='2852929'] The FOK! Alliance declares its support for GOONS declaring support for VE declaring support for NG in it's asking of the question in question. [/quote] [center][img]http://static8.businessinsider.com/image/4eb9c004eab8eaa056000007-195-146/herman-cain-im-not-a-big-fan-of-hope.jpg[/img] No Blitz!,[/center] The VOC alliance declares it's support for FOK! declaring support for GOONS, for declaring support for OMFG, for declaring support for Umbrella, for declaring support for GATO, for declaring support for VE, for declaring support for NG in it's asking of the question in the question. See what i did there?

[quote name='Stewie' timestamp='1322342022' post='2852851'] NG welcomes the DoS, but enquires why it was required. [/quote] I think at certain times it's nice for ones alliance to show it's appreciation and support to an ally or in this case allies, and have it witnessed by the planet. Also to show possibly ones looking to enter in defense of NpO what they will be getting themselves into. Now obviously a larger alliance who may enter on NpO's behalf would not look at us and be shaken for our mere size, but obviously the other alliances showing their support would have a much greater impact of fear. Along with, well in the case at hand, we would not be obligated to enter, since the optional aggressive part, but telling everyone we support it and will enter if asked. And also, it obviously has been the thing to do, and a smaller alliance like ourselves don't always get to be mentioned

[center][img]http://www.kellycountry2000.com/voc-flag.gif[/img][/center] [center][b][size="7"][color="#FF0000"]Declaration of Support[/color][/size][/b][/center] I'll make this short. The East India Company (VOC) has been an alliance now for quite sometime. Since our existence TOP has offered their hand of protection and friendship to us, and now allies. VOC's path has since crossed paths with IRON, who we also became friends and allies. They both have been two great allies to VOC, and been loyal. So as allies, and friends, we fully support the current conflict and declaration on NpO. We witnessed as allies what NpO did to TOP and IRON, and though we never were asked to enter the conflict, we still had to sit sidelined and watch it all go down. We didn't like what we saw, we were not happy of what we saw, and I'm happy to finally see some retribution for the actions done against both TOP and IRON. If things escalate in this conflict, we will support our allies with any and all means necessary. I know if things were switched, IRON and TOP would do the same for us. We may not be a large alliance, but we will pack a punch. To Our Allies, TOP & IRON, Happy Hunting! Signed, Governor General - Rhizoctonia Director General - DeathMerchant Secretary General - Rasta

To our brothers and allies in TOP & IRON, have fun rolling them!

[quote name='Sang Amurwabhumi' timestamp='1322306273' post='2852319'] Give em hell NPO, Olympus, Valhalla, TORN, BAPS and PF [/quote] I approve of this statement, good luck getting stomped FARCE, but I give you props for stepping up to defend an ally

Great announcement! /o

Roll them IRON! Godspeed

/o TORN & BAPS

[quote name='Regent Pancras' timestamp='1322303218' post='2852275'] Just to confirm, Unknown Smurf has resigned from The Legion, however his AA hasn't been updated yet. He is no longer afforded the protection of The Legion though, so if any tech raiders out there want some of his 5,542.54 technology, his nation can be found [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=260793"]HERE[/url]. As far as The Legion is concerned, this matter is closed. [/quote] Though the thread is basically a fail at being funny and comical, you are making something out of nothing. Quite and overreaction over something that i doubt really offended anyone

[quote name='EpsilonPhoenix' timestamp='1322008134' post='2849350'] Probably in preparation for a surprise attack. Considering how much deck is stacked against them, I'd say it's a valid and smart move. [/quote] Maybe their past choices have put them in the position to have the cards stacked against them like they're claiming. You would think if they did such, they would have the guts to fight if something would come there way....but it seems in a face of a so called threat they all run and hide instead of standing up

[quote name='NoMercy' timestamp='1321978877' post='2849063'] Tears.. Also no one hates you, you aren't worth the hate. [/quote] This is quite true...i think he just gets his jollies from hoping someone hates him

Congrats to both parties!

[quote name='Titus Pullo' timestamp='1309222866' post='2743045'] Congratulations! I need to visit more often... [/quote] Yes you do, we miss you!! And Hai SiCkO

[center][img]http://static.newworldencyclopedia.org/thumb/8/81/Flag_of_the_Dutch_East_India_Company.svg/800px-Flag_of_the_Dutch_East_India_Company.svg.png[/img][/center] There has been a few moves in our Government recently. Due to real life getting in the way of his responsibilities, Callofktulu has decided to step down. I am changing from Secretary General, to Governor General which is what COK was, and Rasta has taken over the Secretary General position, and DeathMerchant has won our election and is now our Director General! So please welcome our New Government, Governor General - Rhizoctonia Director General - DeathMerchant Secretary General - Rasta *On a side note, anyone needing to get a hold of me for the next week and a 1/2, please contact me in game as my computer is being shipped away to fix hardware issues, and will unable to get on IRC. Thanks!

Congrats to everyone! I guess i have to start bugging someone else besides Sky now

It's been a great time getting to know IRON the past few months, and hope we continue to do great things together. o/ IRON o/ NAH for working with me on this treaty