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Title: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on September 09, 2015, 08:19:52 pm: This thread is for Ministers only. Conduct your visible-to-everyone diplomacy in here.

Backroom deals are absolutely allowed, but won't be officially recognized on the map unless they are confirmed in here. So if two factions end up agreeing on a deal behind closed doors, please make a post in this thread to confirm it and to make it offical (by both parties).
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 09, 2015, 09:41:00 pm: People of Terran space, my fellow Ministers in foreign cabinets, and even the... uniquely assertive Cyrvans, hear this proclamation by the authority of Her Majesty!

Her Majesty wishes only peace, and would mourn to see Terrans spilling Terrans' blood. To that end, Britannia and the CRF will wage no unprovoked wars of aggression. But be warned, any violation of our sovereign rights will be met with lethal force by our mighty Fleet (and, we hope, any Nation which values law and sovereignty.)

Britannia proposes a universal TRUCE, to end this tragic period of Cold War between our factions. Any Signatory to this Universal Truce would swear not to take up arms against fellow Signatories, except in case of breach of Truce. Surely, it is in all our interests to seek peace, and in no nation's honorable and reasonable interest to ignore such a plea?

I hope my arrangements with you all will be cordial and professional.

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on September 10, 2015, 04:13:45 am: The right honoured Brittanian Minister truly has waxed lyrical about the benefits of peace and the sovereign rights of each nation.

It is true that the Delest are eager to seek peace - and we have no interest in violating the CRF's (or any other faction's) sovereign territory. Historically, however, the CRF has no extended us the same courtesy. Have we not been pressured to abandon the cornerstones of our society, because they do not fit the CRF's wide-eyed ideals of honour and nobility? Has our population not been accused of being 'sub-human, in-vitro abominations' by the nobles of her Royal Majesty's court? Have not CRF admirals tested our borders, in vain attemtps to 'liberate' the very people who threw them back?

Is that not a blatant attempt to directly influence the internal policies of a sovereign nation? Has not the CRF done what the right honoured Brittanian Minister is decrying?

We do not oppose a universal truce; but we mistrust the faction who proposes it. We fear that, under the guise of peace, the CRF seeks to impose its own (admirable, yet misguided) ideals of nobility to all - and we will not be signatory to such an accord if we are not given guarantees that we will be allowed to safeguard the interests of our citizens and our traditions.

Note that we are more than willing to extend a friendly hand to both other factions; they have shown us the respect the CRF has denied us in the past.

-Fleet Adm. Ivan Kalazonitov (Rtd.)
DD Premier
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on September 11, 2015, 08:06:26 am: Greetings to the Sol Union and the Galaxy.
As Minister of Interstellar affairs for the Sol Union it is my great pleasure to announce that after a period of negotiation, discussion and analysis the Sol Union and Delest Dynasty have formalised an agreement for non aggression.

Given the proximity of Sol and Ihefulian a carefully considered treaty is considered essential by both the civilian government and military strategists, so to have this in place is cause for much relief for us all. That does not mean that we can let our guard down for many threats remain at large but be assured that myself, my department and the military are working hard together to ensure that our hard won democracy is both safe and prosperous.

I thank you all for attending this announcement and wish you a good day.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on September 11, 2015, 08:30:52 am: Greetings to all,

I wish to confirm the announcement made by my counterpart in the Sol Union. Our treaty of non-aggression was the result of much discussion and deliberation on both sides and expresses the profound respect both parties hold for each other. We wish our people to know that our diplomatic corps and our valiant military are working hard to make this galactic sector a safe place for everyone and it is our greatest pleasure to see that our goals are shared by others. With the Ihefulia / Sol borders secured, the chance arises for trade, exploration and cultural exchange, which we hope will lead to exciting new opportunities for all involved. The Cosmos is no less a dangerous place, but we leave our mark on it as best we can, and strive on.

The Delest Dynasty is delighted to reestablish contact with the cradle of humanity and we are looking forward to the days ahead.

Thank you all for attending and for your attention. Please feel free to attend the reception, and ask our diplomats any questions you might have (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=90448.msg1795071#new). A further press conference, for more details is arranged for tomorrow, at 11am.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on September 11, 2015, 09:18:57 am: Sol Union and Delest Dynasty have entered into a non-aggression pact. (Turn 0)
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Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 11, 2015, 06:46:02 pm: The news of an SF-DD non-aggression pact is a positive step towards international peace. We of Britannia salute this newfound bond of unity, and wish to follow in their example.

To that extent, in Her Majesty Queen Amalia's name, we propose a similar NON-AGGRESSION PACT to all three other states.

To Premier Kalazonitov of the Delest Dynasty,

We admit the historical bad blood between our people and the Delest Dynasty, and will not apologize for our moral values. Still, we will promote our values peacefully, and will never wage war on a sovereign state to enforce them. Premier Kalazonitov, the overzealous Admirals whom you cite have all been appropriately censured for their actions. Certainly, closer Britannian-Delest relations would minimize the incidents of which you speak, and give Her Majesty's government the opportunity to prove its good faith.

Let us put our mutual mistrust behind us. As we are completely confident in your stated commitment towards universal peace, we trust you have no reason to deny this reasonable proposal.

To Minister Headdie of the Sol Union,

Congratulations on mending fences with the Delest Dynasty, and on securing your borders. Britannia wishes to join you both at the table of brotherhood.

To Droid803 of the United Guilds of Commerce,

Surely universal peace is in your best interest, as open borders mean open markets. Plus, to be frank, our nations have no reason to even consider war; come war, you would never collect the longstanding debts owed you by the Crown!

It is our most sincere certainty that the Delest/Sol treaty is an admirable first step in a wider-ranging peace between our four nations, a peace which Her Majesty wishes to partake in. Not to mention the economic benefits we would all accrue from more open borders. Surely, if we all want to repair the current tragic mistrust between our nations, then we should all seek further NON-AGGRESSION PACTS?

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Droid803 on September 12, 2015, 12:35:12 pm: Greetings fellow ministers,

I would like to echo the general sentiment of non-aggression in core systems being in our mutual best interests. If you find the ideal of a complete non-aggression pact unpalatable, may I move to suggest that perhaps disputes be carried out in whichever way you see fit in the currently-neutral Aldebaran system as an alternative?

In any matter, I would like to express my acceptance towards the NON-AGGRESSION PACT as proposed by Britannian Foreign Minister Lepanto, and seek to publicize and formalize the similar such agreement with Sol Union Minister headdie as discussed in private.

The UGC extends such sentiments and offers on NON-AGGRESSION to the Delest as well, should Premier Kalazonitov wish to pursue it.

Praise Profit,
Droid803
Minister, UGC.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on September 12, 2015, 04:52:54 pm: Minister Droid803 of the UGC, People of the Sol Union, Citizens of the galaxy

It gives me great pleasure to affirm the Sol Union's commitment to the Treaty of nonaggression with the UGC as outlined in our communications which in summary Require non aggression within each other's core systems with exemption to the Aldebaran system where armed conflict is still permitted unless overridden by a follow up treaty

Regards
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 12, 2015, 08:28:15 pm: To Droid803 of the United Guilds of Commerce,

We are pleased to conclude this NON-AGGRESSION PACT with your nation, and congratulate you on your similar PACT with the Sol Union.

To All Terran Citizens,

Hopefully the recent non-aggression pacts between our four nations have allayed some of your cynicism regarding possible war. Honor and nobility are more than mere buzzwords, even at the state diplomatic level.

We and the SF are busy formalizing a treaty of our own. If the Delest Dynasty but accepts the non-aggression pacts offered by us and the UGC, then we will have brought the era of cold war to an end.

We have our own proposals regarding the status of Aldebaran, which should be agreeable to all parties, which we will reveal once they become politically feasible.

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on September 13, 2015, 03:37:27 am: The Dynasty is willing to entertain the idea that the CRF actually mean what they are saying this time around.

We suggest a formalised truce, to take effect immediately, for a time period of [2 strategic turns]. Provided no incursions of our sovereign territory take place during that time and provided the stance of the CRF remains favourable toward the Dynasty, we will begin negotiations for an official non-aggression pact.

Fleet Adm. Kalazonitov,
-DD Premier

OOC: Yay, universal peace from turn 1. Surely nothing will mess this up and the four factions will enter a golden age of peace and prosperity, which will render Spoon's fleet combat system completely useless. :p :lol:
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 13, 2015, 10:18:06 am: To Premier Kalazonitov of the Delest Dynasty,

We accept your gracious offer of a TRUCE. Despite our admitted differences, we will renounce armed conflict as a means of solving them.

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on September 13, 2015, 11:31:36 am: To the right honored Foreign Minister for the CRF,

Thank you for accepting our offer. As tentative as it may be, we hope this is a step forward toward lasting peace in our time.

-Kalazonitov
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on September 13, 2015, 12:20:39 pm: So let's see if I got this right (For all the ones that actually got confirmed from both sides)

Sol Union and the United Guilds of Commerce have entered into a non-aggression pact. (Turn 0)
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New Britannia and the United Guilds of Commerce have entered into a non-aggression pact. (Turn 0)
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New Britannia and Sol Union have entered into a non-aggression pact. (Turn 0)
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New Britannia and Delest Dynasty have entered into a Truce. (Turn 0)
Duration: 2 Turns (Ends on Intrique 3)
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lorric on September 13, 2015, 12:55:15 pm: You missed Sol and the DD's non-aggression pact.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on September 13, 2015, 12:56:58 pm: There's a post further up with that.

On another note, the DD and UGC have entered a non-aggression pact, similar to the SF/DD one. Consider this confirmation from the DD side; Droid can confirm at his leisure.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on September 13, 2015, 12:58:44 pm: Quote from: Enioch on September 13, 2015, 12:56:58 pm
There's a post further up with that.

On another note, the DD and UGC have entered a non-aggression pact, similar to the SF/DD one. Consider this confirmation from the DD side; Droid can confirm at his leisure.
Droid offered, and you confirmed it just now. So to make it official:

Delest Dynasty and the United Guilds of Commerce have entered into a non-aggression pact. (Turn 0)
Duration: undefined/indefinite
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lorric on September 13, 2015, 01:07:08 pm: Quote from: Enioch on September 13, 2015, 12:56:58 pm
There's a post further up with that.

Ah.

Sorry about that Spoon, I thought you were wanting to list them all out, but I get it now.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 21, 2015, 02:57:22 pm: To all our fellow Terrans,

We are proud to announce a defensive MILITARY ALLIANCE with Sol. Our two nations stand together for the rule of law, and for a universal peace with honor. Hopefully, this treaty will be a first step in international military cooperation, and we formally invite the Delest Dynasty and United Guilds of Commerce to join this arrangement (with all parties' approval.)

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WAR OBLIGATIONS

If one Party's sovereign territory (not counting Aldebaran or conquered territory) is threatened (i.e. deliberate diplomatic provocation and/or the deployment of multiple Fleets at a Starlance leading to the threatened Party's sovereign territory), the other Party is requested to:

Make a public statement of support for the threatened party, and/or mobilize one or more of their own Fleets to the border of the threatening faction at best possible speed.

Due to the inevitable vagueness of this clause, and the delicacy involved in handling such diplomatic crises, each Party can interpret it how they wish.

If one Party's sovereign territory is attacked, the other Party is obligated to:

Immediately declare war on the attacker, and mobilize at least one Fleet to reinforce the other Party's forces or attack the attacking faction. Unless already engaged in war, the other Party must immediately deploy whatever forces they have on hand, unless they have less than two combat-ready Fleets to commit to battle. (Once said Party has two combat-ready Fleets, they must rush to their ally's defence.)

If one Party invades another faction's sovereign space, or fights another faction over Aldebaran:

The other Party only need only join the war effort if they believe it justified. Refusing aid in this circumstance would not violate the Treaty. This is mainly a defensive alliance, and Britannia will not join in unprovoked aggression, nor would she ask the Sol Union to.

OCCUPIED TERRITORIES

We will respect each other's conquests, and mutually negotiate any peace treaties with enemies of our alliance, with two public exceptions.

If either Party should liberate a core system of the other Party from a mutual enemy, then the system goes back to its original owner.

We aim to avoid armed conflict with Sol (or any other nation) over Aldebaran. But out of respect for Sol's other security arrangements, the terms of this treaty do not apply to Aldebaran, and occupation of Aldebaran will be negotiated on an ad hoc basis.

TREATY VIOLATIONS

If either Party should attack one another's fleets or sovereign territory, the treaty is void, and both parties revert to a state of COLD WAR or WAR.

If either Party does not respond with military force when the other Party's sovereign territory is attacked, the treaty is void, and both parties revert to the current NON-AGGRESSION PACT.

OTHER

Both Parties are encouraged to share resources and technology as needed, if a war threatens or breaks out.

Either Party can absolve the other of any treaty obligation at no penalty.

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Ideally, the current international peace will remain in force, and neither of us shall need to invoke this Treaty's terms. Yet we who respect the rule of law must be prepared if law and diplomacy are to fail.

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on September 21, 2015, 04:20:16 pm: Citizens of terran space

It is my pleasure to confirm my honourable counterpart Foreign Minister Lepanto's announcement of a Mutually Protective treaty whereby we will move to assist the Britannic Commonwealth should their core systems of St. Heira and Serpens come under attack come under implied or direct attack with declaration of war should Britannic borders be crossed in an aggressive manner.

We confirm that Aldebaran remains exempt from this treaty though in the case of potential conflict in the system we will avoid direct conflict where possible

We also confirm to respect other held territory the Britannic Commonwealth may govern in the future and respect the claim of Britannia should any core territories come under Sol Union governance.

We also agree to assist with economic and technological needs as we are able to afford

We also accept the terms announced in regards to treaty violations

Regards to all
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on September 21, 2015, 06:02:20 pm: New Britannia and Sol Union have entered into an Alliance. (Turn 1s)
Duration: undefined/indefinite
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on September 27, 2015, 04:48:22 pm: To all citizens of Terran space,

As of yesterday, Britannia and the United Guilds of Commerce have agreed to split control of Aldebaran.

The UGC has valid commercial interests in the system, which have been menaced by pirates in recent months. Our three fleets will secure the Aldebaran Nebula Refinery; once that is done, we will cooperate in rooting out the pirate strongholds in the nebula. The SF and DD fleets are invited to join our joint anti-pirate operation.

Rest assured, this is not an act of aggression against either our honoured allies the Sol Union, or against the Delest Dynasty. It is meant to secure our borders with the UGC through a common commercial interest, plus let Britannian and UGC corporations harvest the rich resources of the nebula.

Yours in Honour and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Minster Lepanto

Spoiler:
The whole pirates thing is just fluff I made up.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Droid803 on September 29, 2015, 05:29:07 pm: Fellow Terran Citizens,

The UGC Ministry would like to confirm and affirm our participation in the joint effort with the CRF. It is time we eliminated the rampant piracy and lawlessness that has plagued the Aldebaran System. We will cooperate with Britannia in the setup of a preliminary management structure for the Aldebaran nebula so its resources may extracted and better profit all of the Terran People.

Praise Profit,
Droid803
Minister, UGC
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 09, 2015, 12:42:29 pm: To Premier Kalazonitov of the Delest Dynasty,

Over the past few weeks, we have each respected the TRUCE between our two nations. Despite historical distrust and hostility, we have proven we can respect each other's territory, holdings, and rights.

Rather than let our truce expire and slip back into COLD WAR, I propose that we sign a permanent NON-AGGRESSION PACT. Such a treaty would further detente, open up commercial opportunities between our respective nations, show our mutual trust, and further the cause of international peace.

If there are any outstanding issues between our two nations, please cite them so we can resolve them promptly.

Yours in Honour and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Secretary Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on October 10, 2015, 05:57:21 am: To the Right Honourable Brittanian FM Lepanto,

Your eagerness to secure long-lasting peace between our two nations does you credit. However, your hastiness to secure concessions from the Dynasty does not.

The terms of our truce were to wait until [start of Intrigue 3] to begin negotiations for a non-aggression pact. This would allow both parties to determine each others' intentions and observe any diplomatic and military developments.

You are asking us to commit to a non-aggression pact, before the agreed point in time where such negotiations would take place, and on the eve of your alleged anti-piracy campaign, one starlance away from our Ihefulian capital. The mere suggestion is a violation of our truce treaty terms, which we are, however, willing to overlook given the clear ethical concerns in your suggestion. For future reference, however, we respectfully remind the Right Honourable Brittanian FM and her Royal Majesty the Queen, that treaties (including truces) are written and formalised so that not only their spirit but also their letter is observed.

In summation, we remain unconvinced until the time we'd agreed we'd be convinced, one way or another. Patience is a virtue, learn to practice it.

-Fleet Adm. Kalazonitov (Rtd.)
DD Premier

Addendum: Music can soothe the savage beast, but we would very much appreciate it if you could stop clogging our subspace bandwith with enthusiastic renditions of your national anthem, 'Rule Brittania' and 'Hearts of Oak'. Not to mention it's not helping your case, since our Yonsakuren troops are used to go into battle trances when they hear it.
-Commander T. Skivlana, DD Foreign Vice Minister

Spoiler:
That's the DD being snippy, not Enioch. Feel free to continue annoying them
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 10, 2015, 02:00:41 pm: To Premier Kalazonitov and Commander Skivlana of the Delest Dynasty,

Apologies for any offense; we will hold to the prescribed truce schedule.

If your troops go into battle trance at the sound of our national anthem, that must be a dreadful inconvenience for them; after all, since our two nations are not at war, they are seeing no combat against Britannian troops. For the time being, we have replaced our traditional diplomatic broadcasts of our National Anthem with a classic early-21st-century song famed for promoting international harmony. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcBNxuKZyN4&ab_channel=HasbroStudiosShorts) Hopefully, this tune will be less offensive to your troops, and convey Britannia's sincere spirit of international cooperation. Please inform us which song is more to your convenience.

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To All Citizens of Terran Space,

Her Majesty has declared that thenceforth:

If any Power's sovereign territory comes under unprovoked foreign assault, Britannia will lend them military and economic aid, up to and including lending CRF fleets to a defensive war.

(Britannia will only dispatch aid if aid is requested from the defending Power. Due to longstanding questions of sovereignty, Aldebaran does not fall under this edict.)

Lest anyone accuse us of having some hidden selfish motive behind a veil of self-righteousness, know that Britannia will take no compensation for any such defensive action, unless it be freely volunteered. We fight for honor and sovereignty, not gain of any kind. Also, maintaining the balance of power helps secure Britannian national interests.

P.S. Her Majesty formally and sincerely apologizes for her Flipper comments yesterday. After the Cabinet had an extended discussion with her on the benefits of social media tact, she agreed that perhaps "ABOUT TIME WE GET IN A GOOD SCRAP LEPANTO YOU LOUSY HIPPIE" was a suboptimal choice of words to express her nuanced feelings on Britannian astropolitical relations.

Yours in Honour and Nobility,
Britannian Foreign Secretary Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on October 10, 2015, 03:03:26 pm: To the Right Honourable Foreign Minister Lepanto,

Please accept my apologies for my Vice-Minister's statements. They were abrasive to a non-approved degree. Internal disciplinary action has been taken and she has been transferred to a position more suited to her capabilities.

As regards your response, we assure you that no offense was taken. What is a mere suggestion of trampling the traditions of diplomacy between friendly nations?

We are very pleased to note the new developments in CRF foreign policy. Also, please convey our compliments to her Royal Majesty and assure her that her opinion and

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stance on interstellar politics

is shared by her friends in the DD, and Her Imperial Majesty, Yu Ki Kohakuren Delest, who follows her Royal Majesty's statements with great interest.

Best regards,
-Fleet Adm. Kalazonitov (Rtd.)
DD Premier

Addendum:
On another note, we would be very interested in purchasing the rights to the song you forwarded, as it has proven to be very well accepted among our Yonsakuren, as a morale-builder. There are certain side-effects, including a tendency to spend inordinate amounts of time with 1:100 scale models of genetically-modified equines and a disturbing tendency to refer to Her Imperial Majesty as 'Moonbutt' and themselves as 'Soldiers of the New Lunar Republic' but our biologists believe all of the above can be ironed out with minimal fuss.

-Commander T. Skivlana, DD Foreign Minister
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on October 11, 2015, 08:00:02 am: Dear citizens of the galaxy.

It is my sad duty to announce war with the between the Sol Union and the UGC.

After discussion between The President, The Department of Intelligence and Myself we see no evidence of significant piracy in the Independent system of Aldebaran. Combined with the scale of force deployed by the UGC this is clear to us a resource grab by the UGC in an attempt to gain an economic advantage.

The Sol Union cannot allow itself to to fall behind in resources and left potentially vulnerable. As such the Sol Union fleet is moving to remedy the situation as I speak with full freedom to act in regards to the UGC.

My thoughts are with those who will be affected by this action

Regards
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 14, 2015, 05:28:25 pm: To Minister Headdie of the Sol Union,

Your unprovoked invasion of the United Guilds of Commerce has shocked the civilized world. Allies or not, none of us can stand idly by while you turn your guns on your neighbors. Rather than discuss your grievances with the UGC via bilateral or multilateral diplomacy, you have broken your non-aggression pacts and returned to the ways of crude brute force.

We of the United Guilds of Commerce, Delest Dynasty, and New Britannia have formed a united front against this aggression. We have all agreed on the following stipulations, drafted by Delest Premier Kalazonitov:

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The three nations (UGC, DD, CRF, henceforth referred to as the 'Alliance') will, as suggested by the CRF, present a joint ultimatum to the SU. They will need to withdraw to their own territory without firing on UGC forces, or face our combined fleets.

If they fail to do so, the Alliance will declare war on the SU. By extension, all truces, non-aggression treaties and alliances involving an Alliance member and the SU will become null and void.

In the above circumstances, the war will be pursued until the SU provides us with war reparations to the satisfaction of the Alliance members; the UGC, as the attacked party, will be the primary judge on this matter but war reparations will have to be paid to all Alliance members that have suffered casualties during combat.

The income from Aldebaran will be divided, as suggested by the CRF and UGC, in three equal parts between the Alliance members.

The acceptance of the above terms by the DD is subject to the resolution of the Aldebaran standoff.(...)

Once the Delest and Britannia have settled our dispute over Aldebaran [by next Strategy Phase], consider these terms in effect.

We beg you, withdraw your declaration of war, and we can settle this matter without loss of life. If not, we will expel you from Fomalhaut with lethal force.

Make the right choice, for all our sakes.

Yours in Honor and Resolve,
Britannian Foreign Secretary Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on October 16, 2015, 12:33:14 am: Dear Citizens of the galaxy

I have to express my shock at recent developments. Until the moment of Foreign Secretary Lepanto's announcement we were in regular and productive dialogue with both the Dynasty and the Commonwealth to the point of sharing strategic information with the Dynasty and yet between our commitment to action against the UGC and the announcement of this sham alliance there was only vague expressions of concern from either party.

Indeed I feel compelled to point out that while the Sol Union is with regret breaking a Non aggression agreement, the Commonwealth has in this action communicated is blatant disregard for a carefully negotiated and publicised treaty of mutual protection with the Sol Union in favour of their latest fancy. As such I strongly suggest both the United Guilds and the Dynasty to guard their borders with the Commonwealth with care because while the Name of the myself and the Sol Union has been disgraced in their actions, so have the names of the Britannic Commonwealth and Foreign Secretary Lepanto.

In light of this the Sol Union is in the process of discussing it's options.

Thank you for your time
Regards to all
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 19, 2015, 12:39:21 pm: To Minister Headdie of the Sol Union,

Your fleets have not engaged the 2nd UGCR. Is this a signal that you are open to a diplomatic solution to the UGC war?

Her Majesty's government is certainly willing to serve as a mediator in multilateral peace talks. I cannot speak for my colleagues in the DD and UGC, though I trust they too would prefer diplomacy to war. If you have any legitimate grievances with the UGC, please air them before your neighbors, through peaceful channels.

We have never wished to fight you, our allies. We will desist from our previous threats, so long as you are willing to negotiate in good faith.

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To Minister Droid803 of the United Guilds of Commerce,

As your friends and economic partners, we implore you to be open to a peace settlement. Though the SF has violated your territory, they have not done you any more great damage so far. Hopefully, given their gesture of restraint, we can convince them to depart your territory.

Still, if negotiations fall through, you may call on our promise of economic and military aid.

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P.S. We of His Majesty's Government respect Admiral Orpheus's right to free speech as a noble and as a private citizen. We also acknowledge that the SF's restraint may have proved his arguments for neutral mediation vis-a-vis immediate use of force. Still, while Britannia will always profess our core moral values, our government disavows any of the more inflammatory portions of his rhetoric. In diplomacy, we will treat all nations equally, whether or not our social values align. It is specifically because of our principles that we we will protect any nation unjustly invaded, though we will certainly do so through diplomatic channels if possible.

Yours in Honor and Equanimity,
Britannian Foreign Secretary Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on October 20, 2015, 09:25:19 am: To al concerned:

Quote from: Lepanto on October 19, 2015, 12:39:21 pm
I cannot speak for my colleagues in the DD and UGC, though I trust they too would prefer diplomacy to war.

In this case, you do speak for us. The DD has never considered war to be the first option, as is evidenced by the stipulations we drafted.

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To Minister Droid803 of the United Guilds of Commerce,

[...]Hopefully, given their gesture of restraint, we can convince them to depart your territory. Still, if negotiations fall through, you may call on our promise of economic and military aid.

I will agree with our CRF colleague (o tempora, o mores!). You are aware of what you may ask from us - if necessary, do not hesitate to do so.

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We of His Majesty's Government respect Admiral Orpheus's right to free speech as a noble and as a private citizen. [...] Still, while Britannia will always profess our core moral values, our government disavows any of the more inflammatory portions of his rhetoric.

Do you respect Admiral Orpheus' right to free speech as an officer of your armed forces, and as the ranking CRF authority in Aldebaran?

Do you respect the right of the DD to be offended by Admiral Orpheus' less-than-wisely-chosen words?

Not that we are, mind you (offended). But it's worth noting that only iron adherence to operational guidelines and a set of misprioritised orders saved Admiral Orpheus' fleet from being hit with hypervelocity KEWs during the recent Aldebaran...encounter. You are aware, I believe, of the stipulations we had set and you are also aware of the fact that Admiral Orpheus chose a very...interesting fashion to disregard them?

Best regards,
-Fleet Adm. Kalazonitov (Rtd.)
DD Premier
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 21, 2015, 06:16:36 pm: To all citizens of Terran space, especially my three fellow Foreign Ministers,

As you may have heard, the Conservative Party now controls both houses of Parliament after last week's snap election. Regrettably, the Britannian people have lost faith in our Christian Labour government's ability to protect Britannian national interests. Admiral Orpheus's rabble-rousing is partially to blame. The Conservative PM is forming a new government; my successor will be Duchess Cornelia Windham of the Lords Temporal.

Hence, this speech is my last act as Foreign Secretary.

Know this: Our Government's peace overtures were entirely sincere. We of Britannia had our ambitions, as do all governments. But we never sought to achieve them at the point of a plasma cannon. I implore the Conservative Government, and my foreign colleagues, not to forget: "He that taketh the sword, shall perish by the sword."

Farewell, and may God bless you all.

Yours in Honor and Nobility,
Foreign Secretary Lepanto
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: procdrone on October 22, 2015, 01:56:03 pm: As a Supreme commander of 1st SolForce fleet, I hereby declare the following:

My nation will not stand idly while foreign powers seize opportunities with their thick webs of diplomacy and lies. They think that they can hamper the advancement of their very homeworld! The cradle of humanity will not allow itself to be dwarfed by foreign Ministries.

All that hold their roots dear, will lay down their arms, and join the supreme force in the galaxy. Human kind standed divided too long. We shall unite Human space either by peace, or either by the sword.

I, commander of the 1st SF, will continue its assault on UGC space. I, even if by myself, will cut through the thick web of lies others want to catch us in.

Taking this opportunity in mind - I call out, men and women alike, to join arms with the only true power in the galaxy - Earth.

On the other note. I am really disappointed in our DD colleagues stance. I have held them dear in my regard, I believed that they will stand by our side as we unify the galaxy. But they chosen join hands with spiders who weave this thick web. Very well.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on October 22, 2015, 02:33:45 pm: While Admiral TheHound's declaration is made without consultation or authorisation of the Sol Union government, the Sol Force 1st fleet remains under the umbrella of support of their native government and will be maintained with provisions as they require to maintain an operational status.

I will also publicly iterate that any force acting in the direct aid of the Sol Union is free to request use of Sol Union facilities where resources permit
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 29, 2015, 06:55:42 pm: To Britannia and foreign nations,

Pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Secretary Lepanto's replacement, Duchess Cornelia Windham. As long as I serve at Parliament's pleasure, I will protect Britannia's national interests.

As before, we will give succour to loyal friends of our Sceptre'd Worlds. Britannia is still open to discussion with all those who would treat her with dignity. Consider all treaties and arrangements still in effect, unless stated otherwise.

Still, I issue a warning to foreign powers. My predecessor was too idealistic for his own good; this Government will not tolerate your prodding and trespasses so lightly. We shall meet joust with joust, force with force.

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In that respect, we issue a long-overdue demand to Kalazonitov of the Delest Dynasty.

1st DD is trespassing in CRF-UGC property. Though you had privately agreed with my predecessor that you would not disrupt the Britannian-UGC bid to take control of the Nebula Refinery, you went back on your word and engaged our fleet in a meaningless stand-off. You nearly destroyed 3CRF for the horrid crime of briefly approaching your fleet at a distance, demanding our complete trust in your intentions and showing no trust of your own. Barbaric.

Not to mention, between Headdie's announcement and your attempt to move fleets into Harcon, we have every reason to believe that you are cooperating with the Sol Union's unjust war on the UGC.

Henceforth, Her Majesty demands:

1st DD surrenders itself to our custody.
The DD forfeits all claim over Aldebaran in perpetuity, and never moves her fleets through Aldebaran without joint Britannian-UGC consent.

If this just demand is not met, we will evict the 1st DD with force.

No longer will we treat you as equals, vat-grown abominations. No longer will we waste our words of peace on you, not while you and your allies press against civilized nations at every turn. Surrender your swords, or the CRF will take them from your lifeless hands.

In Her Majesty's Name,
Duchess Cornelia Windham, Foreign Secretary

P.S. Kalazonitov, I am sure you are already composing your 'witty' response, ready to skewer Britannia with your old accusations of self-righteous hypocrisy. Accusations which the Delest Dynasty need never fear, as you have no moral values which you can hypocritically betray.

Mark my word: whether today or tomorrow, we will unseat your corrupt 'Empress', and tear down her oppressive regime root and branch. When Britannian troops march into her Palace, and free her 'citizens' whom her dynasty keeps genetically enslaved, we shall not execute her. No, the hangman would be too good for your oligarchy. Rather, we shall reduce all of you to common citizens, forever to lament your lost empire. Would not that sight be too horrible to bear, Kalazonitov?
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: AdmiralRalwood on October 30, 2015, 06:02:38 pm: Engaging Inter-Fleet Communication Protocols
Sender: 1st DD flagship I.D.S. Aurora
Recipient: Duchess Cornelia Windhelm
CC: Any and all interested parties within transmission range

Duchess Cornelia Windham,

As commanding officer of the 1st DD fleet, I politely suggest that if Britannia wants to evict us from Aldebaran, they shouldn't deploy jump inhibitor fields to prevent us from leaving. In addition, it takes a lot of gall to talk about broken trust when you simultaneously go back on your predecessor's agreement to split the income from the refinery three ways and somehow interpret our attempt to force the Sol Union back onto defensive as somehow cooperating with them.

Respectfully, Duchess Windham, you should make up your mind about what you actually want before you start issuing insulting and contradictory demands.

-Ter-Judicator Jason Ralwood, CO 1st Fleet

Terminating Inter-Fleet Communication Protocols
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on October 30, 2015, 07:06:31 pm: Greetings to all concerned parties.

I would like to take this opportunity to state that Ter-Judicator Ralwood's message is very much in line with the DD government's stance, at this point in time. I would also like to take up a moment of your time, for some of my own observations:

It is delightful to see that the musings of an old man are of sufficient interest to the illustrious Foreign Secrtary of the CRF, that she considers it a worthy passtime to attempt to predict what he may say - or place words in his mouth.

It is also refreshing to see a minister of a self-proclaimed civilised nation ( a minister with a diplomatic portfolio, I may add) wax lyrical about the internal workings of another sovereign nation and proclaim to the universe that more than twelve billion souls are nothing more than animals and 'vat-grown abominations', supposedly for her and her armies to exterminate at will.

But I fear that I am truly becoming predictable in my old age, so I will interpret the illustrius Brittanian Foreign Minister's observations as advice (even though I doubt this is how she meant them) and dispense with witticisms, irony and frivolities.

How shall we put this, in a non-ironic way, I wonder? Ah yes:

Neither the DD government nor the DD military are intimidated by the tantrums people throw our way, especially when they betray a certain distancing from reality. You cannot meaningfully hurt us. While the CRF has been busy (clumsily) pursuing its imperialistic goals, the DD has been consolidating and prioritising the safety and well-being of its people over short-sighted land grabs and backstabbing Machiavellian schemes. Not if you brought the entire might of this chaotic, over-paid, over-staffed black hole you call a navy on our heads would you be able to hurt us, our way of life, or our treasured citizens.

So, grow up, have a good look at what's been going on around you and wake up to reality. You do not dictate terms to us or our allies. You do not insult us. And, on a personal note, you spoiled, glory-hounding, rascist, delusional limey-сука, feel free to rage at me as much as you like (if it makes you feel better) but you do not abuse my Judicators, my Ministers or -God help you- my Empress. What you should do, if you know what's good for you, is address a public apology to the people you so readily demoted to sub-human level, hand in your resignation, and go hide in some dark corner of your nation with the rest of the creepy, crawly, disgusting things. I also suggest you tell Her Royal Majesty, the Queen, to give your job back to that dandy, Lepanto - he plotted more than is healthy for a man of his age, but at least he had manners, half a brain and good taste in music.

I have tried to keep the above near a literary level that I presume is suitable for you, but if a simplified summation is necessary, I am happy to oblige:

Sit. Down. Shut up. Get an adult on the phone.

-Kalazonitov
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Droid803 on October 31, 2015, 03:29:23 am: Fellow Ministers and Admiralty,

Please, why can't we all be friends? ;w;

Droid803
Minister, UGC
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on October 31, 2015, 11:08:30 am: To Minister Droid803,

While Britannia would prefer that all nations "get along", Sol's unprovoked invasion of your own territory has shown that is impossible. When words fail, swords are our only recourse.

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To Delest Admiral Ralwood,

Your nation has made an art of prickly, suspicious diplomacy. So I hope you understand our suspicions when a fleet "putting pressure" on the Sol Union arrives in their systems under a flag of peace. Not to mention SU Minister Headdie's recent statement that any forces aiding the SU are free to use his support infrastructure. That message certainly was not directed towards the UGC, and we sincerely doubt it was directed toward us. Hence, we must suspect that Kalazonitov, contrary to his rhetoric (a true surprise indeed), has lent his forces to the Sol Union's invasion. We would applaud it if the Delest Dynasty actually did something useful on the international stage, but that would require actually trusting an officer of the Kohakuren regime. And as your own actions have signaled, fool me once...

Also, for a man whose Head of Government calls others children, you show a lack of basic reading comprehension. We had not requested that your fleet withdraw from Aldebaran, to continue your nation's questionable foreign policy another day. No, we requested that you unconditionally and immediately surrender. This offer is still open, even if we both know you would rather die fighting than give up your foothold in UGC-CRF territory.

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To Kalazonitov (and the entire Kohakuren dynasty),

We could volley insults, and dispute who did what over Aldebaran, until we are all blue in the face. Now, I enjoy verbal jousting with an old oligarch whose skill at snarky insults might briefly convince an uninformed bystander that his own nation might potentially hold the moral high ground.

But Britannia has had enough of leaders who only communicate with words. My predecessor, for all his naivete and admittedly-elaborate diplomacy, honestly believed that Britannia and the Delest could co-exist. He repeatedly reached out to you with the hand of peace, only for you to slap it aside with your usual prickly condescension. This new Government is not so blind. No, let us settle this long-time quarrel with swift and valiant action.

First, let me make this clear: this is not truly about Aldebaran. Aldebaran merely provided the occasion. Britannia would not send her soldiers to die for lucre, even when others trespass on our shared rights.

No, this is about the very existence of the Delest Dynasty and the Kohakuren regime. While we believe the Dynasty's manufacturing of human beings to violate natural law and liberty, and the Dynasty's oligarchs may take joy in twisting our words, HM's Government certainly does not advocate genocide of the average Delest citizen. Rather, we wish to liberate them from the feeble grip of said ruling oligarchs. Being the only people in your entire nation who enjoy any natural human liberty, it is no surprise you are blind to the plight of your own citizenry. Call our crusade self-righteous, if that is the only way you can stay asleep at night. But when the average Delest citizen breathes free for the first time in their life; when your regime belatedly joins fascism, communism, and the UEU on the ash heap of history; that is when our words shall be proved true.

Now, our Queen and Government are fully aware that this action will cost us much blood and treasure before our inevitable triumph. But better we pay a one-time price in our long-overdue crusade for liberty and decency, than let this bizarre parody of a government exist one decade longer.

Hence, Parliament has ratified, and Her Majesty has signed, a declaration of WAR against the Delest Dynasty. This war will only end on the unconditional surrender of the Kohakuren regime.

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To the officers and crew of the CRF:

May our cause remain just, our lances sharp, and our spirit unflagging. We now entrust our victory to the brave Admirals and crew of the Commonwealth Royal Fleet. HM's Government places on you a heavy charge, but our hopes and aid go with you.

In Her Majesty's Name,
Duchess Cornelia Windham, Foreign Secretary
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on October 31, 2015, 11:38:43 am: To the honest terrans of the galaxy

I wish in these confusing time to reiterate the Sol Union international policy to save confusion.

Firstly, the United Guilds. All your base are belong to us.
Secondly, The Dynasty has nothing to worry about, we will honour our agreements with you as we believe your intentions have been honest with us from the start.
Third, The Britannic Commonwealth, Despite your predecessors heinous disregard for terms of a highly involved treaty we consider that alliance to stand but note we are monitoring every word you say carefully for sign of further duplicity from the Commonwealth.

Lastly, I will reiterate my government's position that any fleet expending munitions or taking losses as a result of aiding the Sol Union may request Leave time and material in the freeport areas of any Sol Union controlled space dock.

Kindest regards to all
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on October 31, 2015, 01:19:28 pm: Such fascinating developments. I feel I should mention that the entirety of the Delest cabinet, High Admiralty and even the general population are following them with a sick sort of curiosity (and, I'm ashamed to admit, quite a bit of laughter). It is not always that we see people metaphorically (but repeatedly) shooting themselves in their extremities while procaiming their imminent victory over their enemies.

To minister headdie, for whom I honestly harbour great personal respect: We are gratified that you believe us to have been honest in our dealings with the Sol Union. It is not the desire of the Delest Dynasty to engage in hostilities with your nation, neither now nor in the future. However, we need to point out (as we have done in past private communiques) that the Dynasty has extensive diplomatic ties with the UGC. If you were to attack them, we would (sadly) have no choice but to honour our agreements with them and pitch in.

We do not want to do this. We beg of you, to retreat from UGC territory. If you feel you will be left behind in territory, or be excluded from resource-focused expansion (a concern that is legitimate and fully acknowledged by the DD), we would like to point out that current developments have made it impossible for the CRF and DD to coexist in the Aldebaran nebula refinery. We cannot be but optimistic of our chances there and our victory would leave a third of the refinery production unclaimed. I cannot speak on behalf of the UGCR, but the DD would be happy to admit you as an equal-share partner, provided hostilities in the UGC front cease.

There have been no insults exchanged, no casualties, no harm done so far. This leads us to believe that there are no insurmountable ideological differences between the two parties. We beg of you, extend the hand of friendship once more.

To her Royal Majesty, Amalia Arc Victoria:

We wish to inform you that we have received your government's communique. We sadly acknowledge that a state of war exists between the Delest Dynasty and New Brittania.

We bear no ill-will toward the Brittanian soldier, officer or civilian and therefore will labour to minimise casualties on your end, until you see reason. We also do not insist on your unconditional surrender as a sine qua non for the end of the war. And we wish to make it publicly known that we hold the Arc Victoria dynasty to the highest respect. On a personal note, while I hold the post of DD premier, I whall endeavour to protect her Royal Majesty's life and to guarantee her safety through these dangerous times to the best of my ability, a duty for which, I fear, her retainers, cabinet and admiralty will undoubtedly prove woefully inadequate in short order.

As a final note, we, unfortunately, have little choice but to cease all communication with your government, until good manners and/or higher brain functions make their appearance among them once again.

Sincerely,
-Fleet Adm. (Rtd.) Kalazonitov
DD Premier

[Electronic signatures of all DD cabinet holders follow]

Addendum: With the war going on, Your Majesty, it'll be hard for you to get your hands on Delest vodka for your guests. I've taken the liberty of including a few cases of selected bottles among the diplomatic cargo of the dispatch boat. With the compliments of the DD government - you're going to need it during the upcoming weeks, sister.
-Commander T. Skivlana, DD Foreign Minister
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on October 31, 2015, 05:19:35 pm: Fleet Adm. (Rtd.) Kalazonitov

Your affirmation of good will towards the Sol Union is a pleasure to hear.
I also understand why you need to reiterate your diplomatic ties with the UGC and its requirement that you aid them in times of invasion.
At the same time while the Commonwealth is determined to make a sport of bashing the Dynasty's protectors I hope you understand why I decline to take your words seriously and understand that no ill will is taken as you are taking the only realistic position you can in these times, but I strongly urge you to recall your fleets and face the Commonwealth fleets from a position of strength where your carefully crafted military can truly shine.

Regards
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 07, 2015, 05:47:19 am: To Foreign Minister headdie,

It is with the greatest sadness that the Delest Dynasty presents the Sol Union with a declaration of war.

The exchange of fire in Fomalhaut has, unfortunately, forced our hand. We are, I regret to say, entering the Harcon / Fomalhaut front on the side of the UGCR, as our treaties with them demand.

We bear the highest respect for the Sol Union and we acknowledge the long history of diplomatic relations between our two nations, so you can rest assured that our forces will seek to minimise casualties on both ends. We also wish you to know that, upon removal of your forces in Fomalhaut and cessation of hostilities, we are willing to immediately negotiate a peace settlement - this is by no means total war, but contingent on the fact that you have engaged our ally and violated their sovereign territory.

Sncerely,
-Fleet Adm (Rtd.) Kalazonitov,
DD Premier
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on November 07, 2015, 06:10:39 am: Fleet Adm. (Rtd.) Kalazonitov

Its is with deep regret that I acknowledge your declaration of war for in your honouring of the mutual assistance agreement you have with the Guild you inspire further respect from myself.

That said I will reiterate my previous advice for you in the strongest terms to pull your fleets from Sol Union and Guild space to deal with the very real threat posed by the commonwealth to your people. Indeed to any Dynasty admiral observing this statement I ask that you put the safety and wellbeing of your people before the welfare of the United Guilds.

Regards
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Droid803 on November 09, 2015, 01:19:20 pm: To Foreign Secretary Duchess Cornelia Windham,

As I had the pleasure of working closely with your predecessor, Secretary Lepanto in a number of cooperative efforts and assurances, and have had a pleasant course diplomatic relations with you, it pains me to have to now present this declaration.

The events in Aldebaran since the sudden change and subsequent policy re-orientation has come as a shock to many of us in the guilds - that the Delest, responding to an invitation extended by Britannia to all to participate in our joint "pirate hunting" expeditions in the Aldebaran nebula would then be met with an about face, entrapment, declaration of war, and a demand to surrender their ships. The irony was not lost to many of us that the "bait and switch" came from the very nation that includes "honor" and "nobility" within their messages. Nevertheless, the UGC has wished to prevent escalation of the conflict in Aldebaran as long as possible and made every attempt at neutrality and seeking a peaceful resolution.

However, you have now deployed fleets into Delest space under the flag of war. Thus, it is with sadness that in accordance with our treaty obligations of our long-standing defensive alliance with the Delest, the United Guilds of Commerce hereby declares war on Britannia.

It is most unfortunate that internal political turmoil has reduced a valuable friend into an enemy, and the UGC wishes to reiterate that we still (perhaps foolhardily) desire peace between our Terran brothers and sisters. Upon cessation of hostilities with the Delest Dynasty, we will be willing to immediately negotiate a peace settlement.

Regards,
Droid803
Minister
United Guilds of Commerce
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on November 11, 2015, 08:51:42 pm: Droid,

Congratulations. Bravo.

I take my hat off to your unique foreign policy skills. You have somehow become head of state of a nation under copyright, despite plainly failing to grasp concepts such as "risk assessment" and "long-term goal setting".

Now, your decision to honor your alliance terms is, in and of itself, an admirable one. Although, given that this the first we have heard of this secret "alliance", you cannot blame Britannia for oh-so-clumsily triggering it. We, naive and childish fools that we are, sign our alliances in the open.

However, while I could go on and tear apart your flimsy casus belli with ease, I shall instead raise a question of debt.

You surely know much of debts and their repayment, usurer. Tell me, then:

Who helped you obtain half Aldebaran's riches without firing a shot?

Who went well out of their way to save you from an unprovoked invasion, nearly ruining a valuable alliance to do so, and damaging their own reputation for consistent foreign policy?

Who offered you resources to build your defenses against aforementioned invasion, which you seem to have somehow forgot in your decision-making these days?

Lepanto sacrificed much to forge ties of cooperation and defense between our two states. Poor, silly, naive man.

He should have just let Sol burn your misbegotten state to the ground.

If you should decide to focus your war machine on the nation which is actually invading your territory, we of Britannia are ready to cancel this pointless war at any time. Until then, if your mercenaries and scum should interfere with our noble crusade, the CRF shall cut them down without a second thought.

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To Headdie, Sol Minister of Interstellar Affairs,

As you may have guessed, Britannia no longer raises any objections to your invasion of the Guilders. Cut them down.

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In Her Majesty's Name,
Duchess Cornelia Windham, Foreign Secretary
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 12, 2015, 07:35:43 am: Oh, Oh, I can answer that! Pick me, pick me!

Quote from: Lepanto on November 11, 2015, 08:51:42 pm

Who helped you obtain half Aldebaran's riches without firing a shot?

Nobody did. They certainly did not need your so-called help, as there was no one to challenge the occupation. Anyone can claim to help others - but unless you are sacrificing something, which the CRF certainly did not, your 'help' isn't worth much, is it? I could rephrase your question as 'who was it you had to share Aldebaran with, in order to avoid a war', and it would reflect the same reality.

Also, you actually invited everybody who was interested in doing so to help. And then cried 'foul' when somebody did.

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Who went well out of their way to save you from an unprovoked invasion, nearly ruining a valuable alliance to do so, and damaging their own reputation for consistent foreign policy?

You certainly didn't. I note no CRF fleets assisting the UGC forces in Fomalhaut. What I do see, are DD forces.

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Who offered you resources to build your defenses against aforementioned invasion, which you seem to have somehow forgot in your decision-making these days?

You certainly didn't. On the other hand, the DD - UGCR science treaty has offered huge economic and scientific advantages and benefits to both nations.

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Lepanto sacrificed much to forge ties of cooperation and defense between our two states. Poor, silly, naive man.

Lepanto was actually the one man who could have prevented this war, because, for all his failings, he was a man we could respect. Lepanto was the first of the Brittanians to consider that our population might have been something more than 'vat grown abominations'. Lepanto was the one who might have actually commited to all of the above, while you scavenge his leftovers and dress yourself up as a knight with a carboard sword and a garbage can lid shield.

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He should have just let Sol burn your misbegotten state to the ground.

Oh, good. More hatemongering and rascism. I note the word 'misbegotten'. That is an interesting word. It almost seems like you have an ingrained belief that your circumstances of birth make you somehow superior.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 20, 2015, 01:52:54 pm: To all concerned parties:

The DD wishes to make it clear that they are operating in an Alliance with the UGCR. Record it for posterity, if you so desire.

-Kalazonitov

[OOC: No time for fancy announcements, just a public announcement to confirm the alliance and avoid friendly fire and similar stupidities]. :P
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Droid803 on November 21, 2015, 12:31:01 am: The UGCR will affirm the alliance, in the interest of avoiding blue-on-blue.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Lepanto on November 21, 2015, 12:20:49 pm: We have re-confirmed the alliance with the Sol Union.

Also, we are exchanging our Academy and Valor technologies for their Speed Doctrine technology.

If Minister Headdie could please publicly confirm?
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on November 21, 2015, 01:33:18 pm: Delest Dynasty and the United Guilds of Commerce have entered into an Alliance. (Turn 5I)
Duration: undefined/indefinite

(as far as I was aware the SF-CRF alliance never really officially ended?)
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 21, 2015, 01:41:11 pm: Quote from: Lepanto on November 21, 2015, 12:20:49 pm
Also, we are exchanging our Academy and Valor technologies for their Speed Doctrine technology.

Exchanging techs is part of the minister mechanic and is done during intrigue turns, is it not?
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Spoon on November 21, 2015, 01:42:23 pm: Yes, it does not have to be announced through public diplomacy.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on November 21, 2015, 02:31:34 pm: To all terrans

I would like to take this opportunity to confirm the ongoing alliance between the Britannic Commonwealth and the Sol Union

We also confirm the exchange of Speed Doctrine with the Commonwealth government in the hopes that this will mark the start of improving relations between our people.

Regards
Headdie
Minister of Interstellar Affairs
Sol Union
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 21, 2015, 02:50:13 pm: Quote from: Enioch on November 21, 2015, 01:41:11 pm
Exchanging techs is part of the minister mechanic and is done during intrigue turns, is it not?

By which I mean that I don't think you can exchange techs outside of Intrigue turns, when the ministers have to order for such an exchange to take place. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: headdie on November 21, 2015, 03:46:24 pm: Just means you have to wait for the order to kick in
Title: Re: Public diplomacy
Post by: Enioch on November 21, 2015, 04:10:26 pm: Oh, yeah, that's fair enough. No objections to that.