Manetheren Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Due to increasing tensions in the world, Minister of State Security Tomas O'Coileain and President Sean O'Deaghaidh have signed concurrent civil and military orders to the following effect: 1) Tahoe's offensive and defensive nuclear arsenal is armed 2) The border of the Tahoe Republic is closed with the exception of the border with the Kingdom of Viniland 3) A 100 mile nautical exclusion zone around Tahoan territory is to be enforced 4) The Strait of Gibraltar is closed to all traffic, civilian and military. Civilian traffic may proceed only after being borded and inspected for weapons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Frost Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 A wise precaution from our...our...Allies *gag reflex* OOC: Im sure Bording people will work Mudd :rollseyes: spelling = Boarding :3 <3 <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Terra Di Agea Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) "Though Tahoe does not have the right to close the whole strait, as they only control the northern half, ADI will support the measure to keep it closed on our side." OOC: I own the southern part, and it bothers me when people say otherwise Edited May 1, 2009 by Il Terra Di Agea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) EDIT: NVM Edited May 1, 2009 by Raritan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manetheren Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 "Though Tahoe does not have the right to close the whole strait, as they only control the northern half, ADI will support the measure to keep it closed on our side." ADI's participation is not needed, we can and will enforce the closure of the entire strait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Terra Di Agea Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 ADI's participation is not needed, we can and will enforce the closure of the entire strait "The point being that you have no right to close the entire strait by yourselves. Without our say-so, we could easily let ships in through the southern portions of the strait, and any attempt to stop that would be an infringement on our sovereignty." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manetheren Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 It would be an unfortunate course of action for both ADI and any vessel attempting to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The straight belongs to no one nation but rather the whole of Europe therefore we consider it a free navigation zone. That being said, the Imperial Alliance does not recognize the nation of Tahoe's right to close the straight. If we feel like using it we will do just that if you fire upon us you do so at your own peril. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Frost Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Will Tahoe still allow Imperial Military and Civilian craft through Tahoe Territory for trading and transportation purposes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinian the Mighty Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The Strait is considered an international corridor, for trade and military purposes. You may fire on military ships passing through the straits, but then you will have chosen a side in the upcoming war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The Strait is considered an international corridor, for trade and military purposes. You may fire on military ships passing through the straits, but then you will have chosen a side in the upcoming war. Komorav: Not neccessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergerberger II Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 We trust that the Tahoe Republic will still honour our Mutual Defence Pact in these dire times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahsir Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Was not one of the issues against Slavorussia that they had taxed Northern shipping lanes? Now Tahoe is trying to completely seal the mouth of the Mediterranean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaero2011 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 4) The Strait of Gibraltar is closed to all traffic, civilian and military. Civilian traffic may proceed only after being borded and inspected for weapons. The Federacion Iberiana objects most vehemently to the closing of the Strait, and demands that the Tahoe Republic desist from this action immediately. Concurrently, the carriers Isabela, Ferdinand, El Cid, and Carlos Martillo -- along with their associated battle groups -- are being stationed within Federacion waters along the Strait to ensure the free passage of all nations' ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 "The point being that you have no right to close the entire strait by yourselves. Without our say-so, we could easily let ships in through the southern portions of the strait, and any attempt to stop that would be an infringement on our sovereignty." It would be an unfortunate course of action for both ADI and any vessel attempting to do so You have no right to infringe on ADI's sovereignty should they choose to admit their allies through the waters they control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinian the Mighty Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Was not one of the issues against Slavorussia that they had taxed Northern shipping lanes? Now Tahoe is trying to completely seal the mouth of the Mediterranean? ooc: Was that really a reason? I must have missed that. I'm not surprised though, because most if not all the issues against Slavorussia were completely made up, or actually done by those doing the invading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedran Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 This is ridiculous. Tahoe cannot close all traffic through the Strait. Arctica's merchant fleet will be passing through the strait (if permission if given by ADI) if they need to get through to Gebiv or other friendly nations. Attacks on our shipping are a hostile act and we will be keeping in contact with the Iberian Federation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 OOC: Hmm. It seems both sides are objecting to his attempted closure. This is an interesting and potentially sticky situation in an already tense world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Terra Di Agea Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 This is ridiculous. Tahoe cannot close all traffic through the Strait.Arctica's merchant fleet will be passing through the strait (if permission if given by ADI) if they need to get through to Gebiv or other friendly nations. Attacks on our shipping are a hostile act and we will be keeping in contact with the Iberian Federation. *Private Reply* As long as they are unarmed, the can pass. We have no reason to keep you out, it is the Nordlandinc Confederacy we wish to hurt with this, no one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedran Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 *Private Reply*As long as they are unarmed, the can pass. We have no reason to keep you out, it is the Nordlandinc Confederacy we wish to hurt with this, no one else. Private: Our merchant ships are generally unarmed aside from survival equipment and an emergency stockpile. We don't send many ships through the Strait except to trade with Gebiv (as per the Romulus Initiative). They'll be keeping to the south side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 OOC: Unfair exception made to parties will be visible via satellite and objection will be brought forward and made public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 OOC: Unfair exception made to parties will be visible via satellite and objection will be brought forward and made public. OOC: It is common practice to restrict waterways to enemies, and grant passaages to neutrals and allies during wartime or times of high tension. I doubt you would get far or accomplish much with any protest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V The King Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Private Message to the Tahoe Republic: "While we would like to stand behind your decision, we believe that the closure of the Gibraltar Strait to civilian vessels, particularly when war has not broken out, is an excessive measure... and hampers world trade. We would recommend merely increased supervision of vessels passing by (we will provide assistance with our satellites, and upon request, personnel and ships belonging to the Vinilandese Navy and the Agenzintelligência (Viniland's Intelligence Agency); and in case war does break out... the strait ought to be closed to any belligerent (only allowing civilian vessels to pass through if allowed to be boarded in), if Tahoe is to remain unaligned. We support, though, ban on the traffic of military vessels. Cheers from your northern friends!" -Pasquale Bianchi Edited May 1, 2009 by V The King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) OOC: It is common practice to restrict waterways to enemies, and grant passaages to neutrals and allies during wartime or times of high tension. I doubt you would get far or accomplish much with any protest. OOC: The straight of gibtar is a relatively special case. Almost all of Europe is effected by access to the Mediterranean. If they are not going to even be a neutral party then that isn't going to sit well with the whole of the interested parties. Edited May 1, 2009 by iamthey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberstein Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 OOC: The straight of gibtar is a relatively special case. Almost all of Europe is effected by access to the Mediterranean. If they are not going to even be a neutral party then that isn't going to sit well with the whole of the interested parties. OOC: ADI is already at war with the Nords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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