Justinian the Mighty

Espionage is a serious accusation, that should be taken seriously, but to declare war on a country for spying before even confronting them is absurd. There is a time when citizens of a country should critically question the level of intelligence of their leaders. For the Greeks that time is right now.

I’m pleased to see we’re gaining some momentum in these negotiations. As the Prime Minister of the Slavorussian Empire I give you my word that Slavorussia will not make any attempts to alter the status quo in any way. I’m a man of my word. Signed, Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

SNP reply We fail to see how an 87 year old corpse reminds cautions people about past mistakes without knowing the history of what the corpse represents. Without a prior understanding of history it’s just some John Doe lying in a glass case with 87 years worth of morticians makeup and embalming fluid. Statement from the Prime Minister: Slavorussia is a sovereign nation which means our statues, monuments, and landmarks are ours to do with as we please. In addition to the National Party’s point of view I also have to consider the wishes of Comrade Lenin’s descendents as well as 90 million other Slavorussians, and nobody else. The decision will not be dictated by any outside influences.

SNP reply: Obviously the point has completely gone over your heads. This shrine to communism needs to be torn down. It people want to learn about Vladimir Lenin then they can crack open a history textbook, that’s what they’re there for.

ooc: The French just nuked Paris, if you dont hurry and help them they may have to surrender... to themselves.

SNP reply: Rewriting the past is impossible in a country where there’s unrestricted, uncensored internet access. It seems Promised Land just wants to argue with anyone they can seek out, as usual. Do you have a point to make, or are you just trying to annoy us?

In an earlier letter I expressed our concern about Buryatia’s expansion, as well as Buryatia’s control over the majority of Russia. Diplomacy requires that both sides give a little to gain a lot. We’re giving you something, but what do we get in return? I’ve been thinking of a possible solution. I’ll agree to a joint protectorate, but not in Yacrania alone. If you want a joint protectorate then we request you halt your union with Vaule, and create one single joint protectorate. We will agree to enforce the Zhukov Doctrine alongside Buryatia, and we’ll have a more hands on approach in the development of the greater Russian area. Essentially what was once the Hanseatic/Buryatian Protectorate would become the Buryatian/Slavorussias Protectorate. I sincerely hope you’ll give this as much serious thought as I have. It seems like the logical solution to our problems as well as the catalyst for closer relations, any other way would make us feel like you’re stepping on our toes. I know that if you agree to this plan, even though we’d both give a little land that is within our influence, we’d gain something much greater. I’ll await your response. Signed, Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

Response from the SNP: So according to your logic because someone's mummified corpse isn’t displayed in a glass case at a shrine in Red Square they they’ll be forgotten? Interesting then why haven’t we forgotten Yuri Gagarin, Joseph Stalin, Felix Dzerzhinsky, Yuri Andropov, Gregory Zhukov, etc? It's not as if we don’t have ways for our citizens to learn. In Moscow alone there's dozens of museums and libraries, with access to books, and unrestricted internet access. Forgetting the past isn’t an issue in today’s world.

***Classified (sort of)*** Roughly half (250,000) Napoleon’s personal military, La Grande Armée is being redeployed from Paris to the border with the Low countries. ooc: Ze missiles are coming, fire our missiles! But I am le tired. Well take a nap, but then FIRE ZE MISSILES!

Response from the SNP: Yes, well if evidence arises that President Kennedy was largely responsible for sentencing thousands of members of the Russian aristocracy and well to do peasants to death, based only on their former social standing then maybe you would agree with us.

"Well, certainly Emperor Napoleon and I will take Brasil's opposition into consideration, but I can't make any promises. Such are the drawbacks of a co-regency I’m afraid." Louis XX draws his pen and places it against the paper, "If there are no other objections then my signature will serve as a pledge from the French government to responsibly uphold ourselves to the parameters of this treaty." signed, Louis Alphonse of Bourbon, Co-Regent of the Kingdom of France

Napoleon IV to Louis XX “The British logic seems sound. This is an expected response from a nation who's just been forced to withdraw from the majority of it's overseas holdings, but the fun begins when the deadline ends. Will the Kuwaitis take the British seriously, and will the British act on their ultimatum? The suspense is maddening.”

Statement from the SNP: Everyone seems to be missing the point here. Somewhere along the line our motive has been misconstrued to make it look as though we’re trying to censor or alter history. That’s something Virginians do, or did, we have a different reason to want the body buried and the tomb dismantled. Lenin’s position in Red Square puts him on a pedestal, above handfuls of other great leaders that have come before and after him. We've filed a request with the Prime Minister's Office to have Vladimir Lenin’s remains buried in the Kremlin Wall Necropolis with other Soviet leaders and thinkers. Additionally a motion has been tabled to have the tomb replaced with a memorial, to all Russians, communist or otherwise. Something that reflects the range of history here in Eastern Europe.

Louis XX sat quietly during the whole meeting, in fact he was so quite nobody really noticed he was there. He leans forward in his seat, and with his usual calm, charming voice says, “As much as I would like to sign this for France, I think I need to address the issue of ‘French colonialism’ since it was brought up earlier in the discussion.” he gradually rises from his chair and continues, “France has no such thing as a ‘colony’ all our Overseas Departments like French Guainía, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and so on, are all full incorporated into the Kingdom of France. They have all the same rights as the French Metropolitan Departments, and in some cases more autonomy. This isn’t a new situation--it‘s the way things have been since the end of the Third Empire.” Louis steps away from his seat at the table and walks toward the treaty, taking a pen out of his pocket and goes on, “If everyone here can live with that and will accept my solemn word that France‘s overseas holdings will not grow then I’ll go ahead and sigh this document.” Louis waits patiently for a reply.

To Government of the United Kingdom of Buryatia: Sadly the conclusion you drew from my previous statement seems to have been plucked out of thin air. I never suggested that you approved, supported or were willingly involved in Markus Wilding’s insane plot against Slavorussia. In fact I would very surprised if you were. My concern isn’t so much with your judgment, as much as it is with your lack of fallow up with the regimes you install. As for your claim to Yacrania, It’s not our policy to recognize items like the Zhukov Doctrine as a legal and binding contract between the native inhabitants of a parcel of land and it‘s protector. Mainly because of the unilateral fashion in which these doctrines come to life in. It also isn’t one which we feel we are obligated to shape our foreign policy around. This was made clear to Nova Romans long ago, and when I was elected I chose to maintain the policy laid out by my predecessors. However even if I didn’t, the Zhukov Doctrine was announced after our counter invasion, and therefore doesn’t hold much meaning in this situation. My main concern now is working with the Yacranians to do what’s best for them. Help them shape a new government, with more tolerant leaders. I have little concern for the Zhukov Doctrine nor any other doctrine which forces itself upon international society. As I’m sure you know I’m an elected officer of the Tsar’s government. My duty is first to my people and my sovereign, then to the foreign nations which I have contact with. I should point out if we are to continue this correspondence that I don’t like foreign attempts to strong-arm me if indeed that's what you're trying to do. As a civil servant I serve the people, and I’ve chosen my course of action based on the demands of the people I represent. Unless you can suggest to me a solution that they’d be in favor of then my hands are tied. For now, I’m open to your suggestions, I will propose any you have to the Yacranians, or you may do so yourselves, but in the end the final decision lies with Slavorussia. Signed, Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

SNP Response: Money isn’t the only issue. Besides we can remember our history without making a spectacle out of the corpse of a dead revolutionary.

Statement from the Slavorussian National Party: The tomb has become a burden on the taxpayers. The cost of upkeep outweighs the revenue generated by the yearly visitors. More importantly the tomb is a breeding ground for communist subverters and fanatics that want to destroy our way of life. We have to seek out threats and remove them from the equation. This morbid fascination with a mummified Bolshevik in a post Soviet country disturbs us greatly, and it must be done away with.

To the Government of the United Kingdom of Buryatia, Your concern is indeed understandable and admirable. When one is charged with the protection of another the feeling they have toward their protectorate tends to remain with them long after the relationship has ended. I will certainly pass your sentiments to the Yacranians at the earliest opportunity. However we still have much more work to do in Yacrania before we can remove our presence. The process of rebuilding not only physically and economically, mentally as well. The Yacranians were conditioned to hate everything that is Russian, which is obviously a mindset we cannot allow to breed from a nation that borders us. The security of our state and citizens is of the greatest importance to us. We’ve faced invasion from north and west for centuries, but invasions from the east were rare after the Golden Horde was expelled. I would be lying if I told you we welcomed your assistance in protecting Yacrania, but the fact that Yacrania’s government was allowed by Buryatia has not escaped me, nor the Tsar and the legislature. It greatly concerns us that Buryatia has set up several governments that have been less than amicable toward their neighbors. Frankly my supporters want me to make sure Slavorussia has full authority over the post war Yacrania, so as to ensure there is no repeat of this Markus Wilding character. At this time I feel its unlikely we could accept Yacrania as a joint protectorate, especially in light of the fact that Buryatia already controls nearly 2/3 of Russia, either directly or as a protector. I must respectfully decline your offer, at least for now. My intent isn’t to drive a wedge between our countries, but there are times when policy and the will of the greater government structure binds me. Hopefully in the future we will be able establish healthy diplomatic relations despite this unfortunate subject. Signed, Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

Monumental Dispute Halts Parliamentary Proceeding Today’s session of the Imperial State Duma started like any other, but when a group conservative Slavorussian National Party members, led by Count Yaroslav Dondukov, tried to start a motion that would remove Vladimir Lenin’s body from its tomb, then demolish mausoleum, things became very irregular. Communist party members and even some non-communists were outraged by the suggestion. Several communists began shouting insults and other derogatory remarks at Baron Dondukov and his party for even bring up the subject. The dispute reached its climax after several minutes of arguing when a communist walked up to the podium swung at the baron. Baron Dondukov narrowly avoided being hit, but when other SNP members rushed to his aid. The result was a party on party brawl where armed security were forced to break up the fight and restore order. “It hurts my heart to see the country‘s legislators acting like animals. Elected officials shouldn’t act like that, we’re supposed to set the example for the rest of the citizens to fallow. ” said Deputy Oleg Boricov, and 89 year old Deputy from Tver Oblast. In light of recent tensions the Duma decided to end today’s session after the lunch hour and resume tomorrow, but neither the communists or the SNP intend to let the issue go. The Kremlin gave a statement shortly after the session adjourned stating, “The national legislature lacks the power required to demolish a national monument, that power is vested in the executive office and imperial institution.” Local authorities plan to file charges of assault and disturbing the peace against four communist deputies and two SNP deputies, but they did not give any specific names. The Duma also intends to vote on what punitive actions, if any, to take against the agitators in today’s disturbances.

Like the people from Promised Land said, age does not equal right. Just because Tahoe is old doesn't give it the right to interfere in the affairs of another continent, especially when they so adamantly protect their own continent from foreign influence of any kind. Frankly we don’t give a damn what weapons the Italians have or who supplies them. Ours will always be better.

Good to finally see the New Anglican occupiers leaving the Australian continent. As for our stance on this new country, we hope the old policies won’t find their way back into the light.

Care to expand on that or should we just assume you want this course of events to spiral out of control?

The Tsar’s Imperial Guard is being dispatched as we speak. A Slavorussian government jetliner and it’s 2 MiG-35 escorts are taking off from their base in the Petergrad Oblast (Leningrad). Accommodations are being made for the Royal Family in Moscow.

Maybe we can argue semantics another time? It seems kind of pointless with threats of war and nuclear annihilation being thrown around.

The bolded sentences stood out for me. Overall I don't think there should be any GM's, but if we have to have them they should be people who aren't going to let it inflate their egos. That's why I didn’t like the first group of GM's and ultimately why I don’t like the GM position in general. I don’t care who the GM's are as long as they don't ruin cnrp for me.