DeSchaine Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 "Wait, what about the Aether Empire? Shouldn't they be represented here?" Etain Connolly, the Taeunas ambassador to the meeting leaned over to her bodyguard, Liam Casey, and whispered so only he could hear "I think the actual question is SHOULD they be represented here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 "They should be and they are welcome to send a delegation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarfef Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Al Asad Arrives in one of Aether's old prop planes and proceeds to the meeting... He sits down Etain Connolly and grins at Etain in an overly friendly manner. Al Asad: Which country are YOU from FRIEND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Zephyr Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Matthew Walked into the conference room with two other men, both carrying brief cases and wearing neat looking shades. He took a seat and proceeded to nod off until the talks actually started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSchaine Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Al Asad Arrives in one of Aether's old prop planes and proceeds to the meeting... He sits down Etain Connolly and grins at Etain in an overly friendly manner.Al Asad: Which country are YOU from FRIEND! Etain smiled sickeningly sweet at the possibly soon to be banjaxed... man... next to her. "One where the men don't have heads that look like a lump of wet turf." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 He looked at the clock, "Well.. until Nod gets here.. I'm not sure we can do much. Does anyone have anything they wish to discuss with the parties present currently? Perhaps we can start getting that out of the way." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Minister Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Nyani disembarked from the modified MILAC-27 Ravager Gunship, her hands stuffed in her pockets, and briskly walked towards the conflict. Her heart heavy - she sat down next to her Aether and Roachinian counterparts, the Red Sand Accords members all present - reports of a massive bombardment of Kolfe Square still fresh on her mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarfef Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Etain smiled sickeningly sweet at the possibly soon to be banjaxed... man... next to her. "One where the men don't have heads that look like a lump of wet turf." Al Asad: Really? That's a shame. You look like the kind of people that would make EXCELLENT Chia Pets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 "Ladies and gentlemen, there has been a lot of needless blood spilled in Africa and Arabia.. and for what? A border dispute? Something that could have probably been worked out over tea, cheese, and pretzels. It's a sad fact so many states these days are resorting to guns first and not wielding all instruments within their capability to solve their disputes. But beyond that condemnation of excess violence, this meetings purpose is to get beyond that. What I want to see is before and after maps of each present group as to what they feel they have a claim to.. and a statement as to why they have a claim to any land changes made to their borders pre-conflict. If the claims stand in contrast to someone else's claim, then we're going to have to discuss how to share the land. That said. Mechadamia, Nod, Aether, Somal, you 4 are the primary participants in this conflict. You each have one hour (post) to make your cases before these proceedings continue. Please be as precise as possible." Anthony Davis stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 General Gogol sat silently through the bickering. He knew this job wouldn;t be easy when he accepted it, but some of them were bickering like children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacingOutMan Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Simond slowly slipped in, taking a seat. "I suppose I shall start the bantering. Simply put, the Nodic terrorists took high to vigilance and invaded an unsuspecting territory, claiming it was to 'compose the region out of chaos'. Publicly they executed the ISoA leader, and worst yet, rummaged through their lands with a war machine. If they had requested the land to be annexed, it would have been granted. However, because of their military actions, we will not cease and desist until we are satisfied by means of the Nodic terrorists surrendering and adjourning to a peace conference already offered in advance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 "Well, we have a conference here. If they surrender here I assume you would be equally appeased. We need more input. I am suprised folks are not being more forth coming with statements or documentation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacingOutMan Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 "I suppose appeasement here would be plausible... but not likely, unless it were a stalling tactic. Simply put, we offered two ultimatums that we made due promise on. Even more, we offered a granted cease fire period of which they could put down their arms and meet with our leaders peacefully. Instead of the flares shot out as per the cessation terms, they shot out a hail of lead and steel. For some reason, I feel that they will not be subdued until Addis Abba is burning to ashes..." Simond caught himself, almost erratic in his facial expression. For his entire life he had played the role of mediator... a man driven by diplomatic and peaceful means. The words that came forthright out of his pacifist lips surprised him beyond any measure. But it'd be even more degrading to have to take words back... words already aired in tempestuous thought. "Excuse me, I misspoke. It was, and still is, our goal to return the Nodic invaders back to their homelands. This has obviously occurred without any argument. However, if they are hard pressed to re-engage our forces, we cannot turn our backs toward an opponent planning to fire. Perhaps it's a philosophical pickle, or a political snafu, but we cannot stand down as we are far beyond the point of no return my friend..." His words practically trailed off into the abysmal crevices of the room. Eyes frantic. Brain scattered. Hands jittery. Perhaps... perhaps I am not ready to stand for this... his mind muttered as he reclined back in his chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 "It's okay Simond, I understand your stress. We'll find a way out of this if the people here are willing to work on one. If they're not.. then they are going to be the ones with the problems. You defend your people. You're noble for it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Gogol beckoned to Anthony Davis, indicating he wished to speak to him alone. Once the man was in range, he would whisper in the man's ear in tones low enough to ensure no one else heard him. "Am I correct in assuming you know why I'm here? if so, when will we discuss this issue?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Davis noted, "At the rate the delegations are communicating........ next century." He sighed and face palmed, it was clear he was getting frustrated with the way this conference was going, "It's like once the war stopped.. they forgot how to.. interact." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Gogol managed a weak smile at that apt assessment. "I know the feeling. I'm not even sure now why I ever took this job." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anthony blinked at the admission, "It pays well?" He half inquired. "State loyalty? If you get hungry or thirsty let the staff know. No need to be miserable here. If it gets truly boring we'll ask palm pcs be brought into occupy the time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anthony blinked at the admission, "It pays well?" He half inquired. "State loyalty? If you get hungry or thirsty let the staff know. No need to be miserable here. If it gets truly boring we'll ask palm pcs be brought into occupy the time." He managed a small chuckle at that. "Yeah, it pays well, and does allow me to sercve the state in the capacity I'm best suited for. I'll be sure to let them know if I do feel peckish. Right no, though, I'm not sure I could keep anything down." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarfef Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Al Asad: Well. I'll speak given that there is so much silence. I need not spend hours discussing this matter. The goal of the Aether Empire here is simple, to act in support of our neighbors while welcoming this opportunity for diplomacy and to see a simple end of hostilities. Both sides have taken a heavy cost in terms of war and the Dragon Empire and likely Somal will have other concerns with Yamamoto acting up in the far East. Or so we've heard. Al Asad: Thus in the interest of keeping things short, our side of the story is this. We found our neighbor in need and decided that it was in the interest of smaller nations in the region to show solidarity... even as we have seen to the extent of military action. Besides the symbolic nature of solidarity of the region, there were also several hidden trade deals and potential growth of our national position being discussed that would come to nought if the Nation of Nod were to fall... Their expansion would ultimately be beneficial to our growth, although we intervened on behalf of the belief that too much expansion would place too much responcibility on their hands... there are simply too many violent thugs with their own small armies in the region that would enjoy starting a revolt in his territory...which would be equally as destabalizing as if you were to destroy his nation. Al Asad: The Aether Empire while it still exists cannot allow continued attacks on the Nation of Nod. Von Zak believes in this goal and will even continue in his manner until he is either destroyed or a cessation of hostilities occurs. That stated, the threat of massive bombardment and ultimate destruction of the Nod population centers is a dangerous double sided Simond and I am glad you have spoken of them. I was recently included in a discussion with Zarfef concerning the actions of Von Zak. He has apparently acquired the plans and abilities to produce long range Banshee missiles, which can be mounted and launched from a number of platforms and hold an extensive range. Al Asad: There is a chance that besides standard munitions, Von Zak is may be producing chemical agents as well... if an attack were to occur on Nod Civilian centers of this magnitude it may be seen by him as an escillation of war, and given that he is acting of his own volition... There is a chance he may not act according to our declarations to the world. This would, mind you, look badly upon us no matter how little we were involved. While I do not agree with your stance or threats of large scale bombardment of a city... to "turn it to ash". We neither wish to see the provocation of chemical attacks on UMS soil by someone using our stolen technologies and weapons. Al Asad: That stated, the necessity of the termination of this conflict is of greater concern to us both more then ever. We also reiterate, that we thought very hard about our choices when we took Von Zak on, and while his actions are unconventional, we have no evidence that he IS actually planning such a retaliation or even has the current means put in place for the construction of such devices. I do however, feel compelled to share this with the UMS in the interest of a "might". One sure way to avoid this terrible end though is a cessation of hostilities and to bring an end to this war without any citizens in Nod or the UMS facing unnecessary ends. Al Asad: Why should the poor suffer for the wars of rich men like us? What are leaders in nations if we allow our flocks to be so easily thinned? The messages we intended to send during this war, "that we were all not so easily pushed around" have been well sent and many have died to send this message. Let us honor the dead and safeguard the living while we still have the time here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Al Asad: The Aether Empire while it still exists cannot allow continued attacks on the Nation of Nod. Von Zak believes in this goal and will even continue in his manner until he is either destroyed or a cessation of hostilities occurs. That stated, the threat of massive bombardment and ultimate destruction of the Nod population centers is a dangerous double sided Simond and I am glad you have spoken of them. I was recently included in a discussion with Zarfef concerning the actions of Von Zak. He has apparently acquired the plans and abilities to produce long range Banshee missiles, which can be mounted and launched from a number of platforms and hold an extensive range. Possesing such a weapon brings up numerous concerns, particularly in the hands of a fruitcake like Von Zak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarfef Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 OOC: Was that a statement Firestorm, a thought or an action? It seemed to be attached to the floating disembodied head of lord Kalvin Graphic the eternal space vampire while it lacks a speaker tag . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Al Asad: Well. I'll speak given that there is so much silence. I need not spend hours discussing this matter. The goal of the Aether Empire here is simple, to act in support of our neighbors while welcoming this opportunity for diplomacy and to see a simple end of hostilities. Both sides have taken a heavy cost in terms of war and the Dragon Empire and likely Somal will have other concerns with Yamamoto acting up in the far East. Or so we've heard.Al Asad: Thus in the interest of keeping things short, our side of the story is this. We found our neighbor in need and decided that it was in the interest of smaller nations in the region to show solidarity... even as we have seen to the extent of military action. Besides the symbolic nature of solidarity of the region, there were also several hidden trade deals and potential growth of our national position being discussed that would come to nought if the Nation of Nod were to fall... Their expansion would ultimately be beneficial to our growth, although we intervened on behalf of the belief that too much expansion would place too much responcibility on their hands... there are simply too many violent thugs with their own small armies in the region that would enjoy starting a revolt in his territory...which would be equally as destabalizing as if you were to destroy his nation. Al Asad: The Aether Empire while it still exists cannot allow continued attacks on the Nation of Nod. Von Zak believes in this goal and will even continue in his manner until he is either destroyed or a cessation of hostilities occurs. That stated, the threat of massive bombardment and ultimate destruction of the Nod population centers is a dangerous double sided Simond and I am glad you have spoken of them. I was recently included in a discussion with Zarfef concerning the actions of Von Zak. He has apparently acquired the plans and abilities to produce long range Banshee missiles, which can be mounted and launched from a number of platforms and hold an extensive range. Al Asad: There is a chance that besides standard munitions, Von Zak is may be producing chemical agents as well... if an attack were to occur on Nod Civilian centers of this magnitude it may be seen by him as an escillation of war, and given that he is acting of his own volition... There is a chance he may not act according to our declarations to the world. This would, mind you, look badly upon us no matter how little we were involved. While I do not agree with your stance or threats of large scale bombardment of a city... to "turn it to ash". We neither wish to see the provocation of chemical attacks on UMS soil by someone using our stolen technologies and weapons. Al Asad: That stated, the necessity of the termination of this conflict is of greater concern to us both more then ever. We also reiterate, that we thought very hard about our choices when we took Von Zak on, and while his actions are unconventional, we have no evidence that he IS actually planning such a retaliation or even has the current means put in place for the construction of such devices. I do however, feel compelled to share this with the UMS in the interest of a "might". One sure way to avoid this terrible end though is a cessation of hostilities and to bring an end to this war without any citizens in Nod or the UMS facing unnecessary ends. Al Asad: Why should the poor suffer for the wars of rich men like us? What are leaders in nations if we allow our flocks to be so easily thinned? The messages we intended to send during this war, "that we were all not so easily pushed around" have been well sent and many have died to send this message. Let us honor the dead and safeguard the living while we still have the time here... "There may be an impression we are out to destroy Aether or Nod, this couldn't be further from the truth. We want everyone back in their pre-war boundaries and simply to put their guns down. We don't think this is to much to ask. This includes Somal." Edited July 7, 2009 by Maelstrom Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Somal has already returned to its prewar borders and reserves the right to resume fighting should it appear needed. We've never sought to extend our borders via this conflict and only have sought to stop the senseless butchery and savagery at play with the forces of NOD and the Aether Empire. In the future we do request that you be certain of your facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacingOutMan Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 "We do not intend the utter destruction of the Nodic region. We have made this painfully clear." Simond took note to the possible chemical attacks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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