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FEAR
DEATH
TERROR

These are the base emotions that Melkor, self-proclaimed Lord of Darkness, "He who Arises in Might," the Emperor Eternal of the Imperial Dominion of Melkor Unchained, Lord and Master of Arda would like to imagine he presents. True, he has many people cowed under his guise of invincibility. His Sky Furnaces fill the skies with threatened violence, plasma coils glowing menacingly...

But do they fill the skies? No. There are only five.

His fleets fill the Void, bringing his fear and menace to Mars, to Io. Here he oppresses the true populaces, only wanting peace and a life to themselves, with his presence; using his power to crush them slowly under his heel...

But do they fill the void? No. There are only five fleets that fly the flag of Melkor.

Yet... his endless armies of uruk-hai; the genetically-engineered demonic Amarthi, bred for battle; balrogs of living flame... how can anyone resist the godly might of the Fallen Valar?

One takes arms. One bands with his neighbor, with his fellow lover of peace and hater of oppression. One fights back.

Across the Solar System, from the cradle of humanity to Io, those who tire of the purported meanace of this fraud have grit their teeth. They have come together, digging their heels into the ground their mothers and fathers fought and died for and, with grim determination, have said: "You have come this far, you shall come no farther."

O, did the Valar gnash his teeth and try to press, coming against the wall of those who would not falter, of those stronger than mere evil. Those stalwart defenders furrowed their brows on Mars, when he declared that their hard-worked goal, bringing life back to a dead world, would be in vain. He would stop their terraforming, so he said, reverse it--turn their farms to dust, their air to poison, their water boiled away into a sky filled with the soot of his factories.

The people of Mars, they clenched their fists as one. "You have come this far, but to no avail. You will leave. Now."

And so they fought back, Human with Elf with Snel. Forces from the Spacer Guilds to New York and New Jersey, all coming together in united effort against a common adversary, imagined terrible. So the battle began, and as soon as it did, a very lieutenant of Morgoth said:

"While I cannot for the life of me discern a logical motive for this unprovoked attack, it's clearly obvious to me now that given the lack of reinforcements, Lord melkor is clearly not interested in consolidating his position on Mars. I have been ordered by Warlord Alkanphel to cut my losses, surrender my forces, and sue for peace.

My words earlier were spoken through blind rage, incuded perhaps by my precarious position. I await your terms.

May Morgoth have mercy on me.
Is this the voice of a mighty Ardan warlord? He cries for mercy from the Dark Lord? Are we to believe that he honestly wishes mercy from one who is pure evil, who has no soul, who knows no fear and feels no shame...

...and yet, the Deciever has lied to us before. He lied about his furnaces, he lied about his fleets, he lied about the invincibility of his armies. Cast aside the doubts and fears engendered by his propaganda, throw away his belittling sneers. For he is truly fearful now. His 'impregnable' defenses of Mars are falling. His attempt to grab land at Io will fail. Even in Arda, nations are rising up against his "might," surviving and thriving.

Is he so weak that he cannot even quell a minor uprising in his lands with his iron fist? Or is it not so minor? Or is his iron fist rusted with decay and deceit?

Rise up against the wishes of the Enemy. Do not let him force your hand any longer, do not let his lies deceive you. For all he says, his power is waning. Through his constant conflict and expansion, he has overextended; now he must twist the truth to try and win through bluff what he cannot with true power that he does not have.

So, Morgoth. The Darkness. He thinks he inspires fear? Prove him wrong.

Resist.

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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OOC: Damn good propoganda! I always miss the good stuff. :x

"Then perhaps you are finally willing to put your money where your mouth is and come over here for a good fight? The table's long been set, my friend. All you gotta do now is sit down at it and eat some grade-A, spoon-fed Yut testicles, courtesy of our military.

Our men thirst for your blood over all others, Men of Titan. We yearn for the day you lift your tail from between your legs and fight like real men--which I have yet to see.

Until then, these are nothing more than empty words. An easily discarded missive."

Jay Reaven
Foreign Minister of the Imperium
First Speaker of the Imperial Dominion

The kzin laughs, a noise of hacking lungs.

"Are our fleets not over Io? Over Mars? Even watching over your precious Horizon Station? If we were so cowed, we would hide behind our walls as you yours. Note how it failed you in Mars.

"We do not thirst for blood, for salt does not quench thirst. Yet even if you count your gains in bloodshed... most of the blood has been yours. The land lost has been yours.

"I see you do not dispute my claim as to your weakness, Jay Reaven. You return to your petty insults as if we care what you think. As if it will change the minds of those who see. Grow up and learn to think further than that which your weak lord and master 'spoon-feeds' you."

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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Reaven examines his fingernails casually and lifts a brow. "Nice. Yeah, youre watching us build a station. So what? It's not too far from you anyway, hell, I'm sure youre not the only ones watching it, in fact, so what's your point?

And Io? What of it? We've done nothing but play along with your little games since we got there. I don't see you shooting at us up there, just looming like you always do. You'll not catch us by surprise this time, that much I can assure.

But until I see shots fired over Io, I'm still going to take this whole load of trash for face value."

He leans forawrd and grins. "That being this: despite all your macho posturing, you're all a bunch of half-wit stumphumping twats that don't have the balls to fire on us. At least, you haven't yet. Come on boys, don't you have it in ya?!"

Jay Reaven
Foreign Minister of the Imperium
First Speaker of the Imperial Dominion

OOC: This looks like it could be even more entertaining than the Roundhammer thread!

"Hey, let's give 'em the ol' BMSMA manuver!"

"Queenie, are you NUTS?! Let's just keep a tag on this and let our Trium buddies have the fun dueling with words Arda's head honcho."

"Aw... but I wanted to use the BMSMA manuver...."

The reports of this bickering have reached the Lord Reaver, and he has decided to monitor the situation carefully. He just hopes these chickenshits don't lose their courage.

Bastien the Bronze
Lord Reaver of Pantera
Drag the Waters of War

A simple shrug, leaning in to return the grin, sharp teeth glinting. "You simply cannot learn, can you? You think that by stringing together a few pointless crude insults you can goad someone into action on your terms?"

He leans back, shaking his head slowly with a chuckle. "I only wish I could say I expected more from you. Looking over your diplomatic record"--the word 'diplomatic' is said with a sufficient amount of dripping sarcasm--"this is actually one of your weaker attempts. Are you afraid to pull out all the stops, to insult me as you have in the past, or have you lost your touch?

"It all makes sense now. An inept empire deserves inept officials, deserves inept warlords and inept generals. You match your empire very well, 'Minister' Reaven.

"And... for one who has been so hot to goad us into action... I don't see you taking the first step either."

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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A simple shrug, leaning in to return the grin, sharp teeth glinting. "You simply cannot learn, can you? You think that by stringing together a few pointless crude insults you can goad someone into action on your terms?"

He leans back, shaking his head slowly with a chuckle. "I only wish I could say I expected more from you. Looking over your diplomatic record"--the word 'diplomatic' is said with a sufficient amount of dripping sarcasm--"this is actually one of your weaker attempts. Are you afraid to pull out all the stops, to insult me as you have in the past, or have you lost your touch?

"It all makes sense now. An inept empire deserves inept officials, deserves inept warlords and inept generals. You match your empire very well, 'Minister' Reaven.

"And... for one who has been so hot to goad us into action... I don't see you taking the first step either."

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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Wait a tick.. was I the one that instigated this little query? 'Crude insults?' Go back and read your first message here kitty. I think you'll find that I wasn't the one who started this tirade. And now you're saying I'm trying to goad you to action? Au contraire, it seems to me that the exact opposite is indeed the case. You must feel pretty good about yourself for this one, no?

Sounds like someone needs a scratching post or something. Maybe I got one around here I could rustle up and send over. It'd certainly be a much more constructive use of your time.

Jay Reaven
Foreign Minister of the Imperium
First Speaker of the Imperial Dominion

Damn, if only we could get into space quicker, this looks like some fantastic RP..

Ravea has made the decision to join Scolopendra in resisting Melkor, even if we have had no contact with him, or even if it means our own destruction. But hell, i have nothing better to do.

neutrality costs nothing, yet

TAG, this is good, good...

<taggedy> Ah, gotta love dat big kzin ...

<<TAP>> We are watching this discourse.

"Hrrr, you responded to my message not directed at you." Gentle shrug. "Still, not all too important."

Sounds like someone needs a scratching post or something. Maybe I got one around here I could rustle up and send over. It'd certainly be a much more constructive use of your time.

Jay Reaven
Foreign Minister of the Imperium
"First Speaker of the Imperial Dominion
For once, we agree on something. Sharpening my claws would be far more engaging and useful than keeping up with mentally masturbating with this argument.

"I certainly don't see you contributing to the intelligence of the debate. I simply expose the truth to those who you would otherwise attempt to bluff into submission. Of course, you'll disagree... but that means very little to me, doesn't it?"

Speaker chuckles to himself as he watches the recorder inset in his desk tick away the seconds. This will be useful indeed. Thank you, Reaven.

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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"Did that animal-thing actually refer to this sabre rattling as a 'debate?'"

"It appears so, Lord President."

"What a screaming bunch of ninnies. When we get around to subjugating them all, you can be damned sure we're not going to waste time with childish arguments filled with love notes..."

(during that block of meetings and business and such previously mentioned elsewhere...)

Nathicana nearly choked on her water, recieving the transcripts of Speaker's efforts. Trying to stifle the giggles she felt welling up - Christ, the pressure truly is getting to me - she settled herself, and started to think rationally.

After the threats, subtle and not so, it was obvious the Imperium needed to be distracted somewhat from her and the NDA as much as possible. Now ... how to do it?

Fuel the fires, of course.


<<message standard Trium encryption>>

To Supreme Emperor, Speaker-to-Animals

I have seen your recent ... well, I would say sparring, but for that, an armed and relatively skilled opponent is needed. All the same, I have here something that might be of interest, and perhaps, assist somewhat in your efforts.

Best of luck - and thank you.

--Nathi

<<attached file alk_soundbyte>>

The Great Ineffable Bob finds a TAG on the back of Speaker-To-Animals neck:
Fuzzy Animals range, Angry Tiger. Made in Taiwan.

As TGI Bob woke up, he found himself chuckling at his dream, but he couldn't remember why...

Speaker files through various international responses, chuckling softly at those who either misread or failed to read. Hrrr... now that we have had our "debate" with poor Reaven, we can use it to our advantage... what's this? Tapping open the message from the Dread Lady, he listens to the attached sound file and laughs. Excellent. No more of this mild banter... I will not be thrown off again.

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Already, the free peoples of the multiverse have seen Morgoth's puppet try to evade the issue with trivial jabs at 'masculinity.' Need one any more proof of the ineptitude and foolishness of the Ardan menace, immediately making everything a matter of "testicles" and "balls," having to prove their steel penii superior?

The very fact that they cannot refute but only jibe indicates their weakness. They cannot produce counter-facts or even credible lies; it only takes one with eyes to see that their infallibility, their invincibility, their air of superiority are just that--airs, gases, hot breath expelled by the mouths of their puppets.

Shouting doubleplusloud does not make anything true.

Yet, it can distract at the issue at hand. This cannot be allowed if truth is to prevail.

What truths?

The truth, long suspected, that the enemy cares not for its 'friends' in Arda, much less its self-defeating alliances. Listen to the words of Melkor's lieutenant, the forked-tongued Alkanphel, when he is far from prying ears. Or so he thinks.
"Fyreheart and Rukemia mean nothing to the combined might of Arda. They were scarce more than cannon fodder for the Imperium, surely you can't be so blind as to not see this."
Is this a surprise that the self-fashioned Dark Lord would be willing to throw away the lives of his allies for his own gain? To huddle behind his walls like the manipulator he is, simply using his bluffed strength to goad those foolish enough to follow into battle? Of course, he mentions only Fyreheart and Rukemia with sour grapes, as these two nations are in the midst of rebellion against the oppressors. But they were valuable members of Arda at one point.

What other valuable members would also be sacrificed, hrrrm?
"Had you a working pair of eyes and ears, you'd be well aware of the fact that Lord Melkor is attempting to do nothing but extract his men and capital from those countries."
So he is not even willing to support his allies that have supported his bloated, stagnant empire in the past. The Imperium is, as always, concerned only with itself. It does not care about the concerns of its allies; those who follow to enjoy the scraps of 'reward' they expect Morgoth to pass out will be sorely disappointed.

And... if Melkor is truly invincible and mighty, why does he pull from this front also? Not only is Mars burning, but Arda begins to smoulder and smoke with the fires of rebellion, of those unwilling to tolerate his presence any longer. And yet he retreats from his own back yard? Cuts his losses and tacitly allows the rebellion to continue?

The moral is obvious--Melkor has not only become too weak to prevent rebellion, he has become too weak to stop it. So what keeps all those who wish to rise up against his power down? Mere words, a figment of the imagination.

Cast off the image that the deceitful Melkor has forged for himself. Open your eyes and see the truth in his words and deeds. People of Io, people of Mars, people of Earth, I show you weakness in your oppressor.

It is up to the strength in every person who wishes to see peace in our time, to see justice prevail, and to see evil fall to take advantage of it.

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/speaker-armor.gifSupreme Emperor Speaker-to-Animals
Scolopendran Delegate, Council of Yut
Triumvirate of Yut
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Yes, why did Melkor abandon his forces on Mars right after a small force of Imperial orcs landed? Mayhap his vaunted "control" on all dark creatures is less than he thinks.

The reports of this bickering have reached the Lord Reaver, and he has decided to monitor the situation carefully. He just hopes these chickenshits don't lose their courage.

Bastien the Bronze
Lord Reaver of Pantera
Drag the Waters of War

Aye, Lord Reaver. Although I doubt there will be any follow through.


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---Damien Dreadfire---
-Supreme Dictator of AMF-
Ruler of The Ancient Republic of Greek Forces, The Silent Protectorate of Old Frankland, The Holy Kingdom of The Royal Knights, The Mentally Superior Republic of Arrogant Uber Geniuses, The Raving Lunatics of Hackers Demise

Director Thress looks over the exchange in a secure location, hidden from prying eyes and snooping ears.

"Hrrrrrr....Speaker would have done well in the 1950's U.S.S.R. He certainly has a good propaganda team working for him. Viva la Revolution!" She mocks pumping a fist in the air.

She then receives orders from the Hreer Military Complex. "Ah, good." She sens comms to all branches of the Skeen, and sends.

What next we wonder? Will the Triumvirate decide that an effective strategy to defeat Melkor's mighty armies is to throw eggs at his house then run away laughing? Of course this is the Triumvirate so they'll mix it up with some noble sounding words like coalition and initiative and pre-emptive strike before beginning a really really insulting poster campiagn. If they're feeling real brave they might even use sarcasm!

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It does not care about the concerns of its allies; those who follow to enjoy the scraps of 'reward' they expect Morgoth to pass out will be sorely disappointed.

A vile insult. I can think of nothing worse than to insinuate that we are a weak and cowed people, hoping to rise in the favor of Melkor just so we may be rewarded, cowering behind him like a dog in a thunderstorm. Also, I would guess that these "quotes" from Lord Alkanphel are nothing more than fabrications, a weak attempt at turning the faithful of Arda against Lord Melkor. Know that your goals will not be so easily achieved. It will take more than made-up quotes and fairy stories to tear apart our great alliance. Also know that Anaguum for one will not sit idly by and accept these unfounded attacks on our nation.

Edvard Mousley
Foreign Minister

It does not care about the concerns of its allies; those who follow to enjoy the scraps of 'reward' they expect Morgoth to pass out will be sorely disappointed.

A vile insult. I can think of nothing worse than to insinuate that we are a weak and cowed people, hoping to rise in the favor of Melkor just so we may be rewarded, cowering behind him like a dog in a thunderstorm. Also, I would guess that these "quotes" from Lord Alkanphel are nothing more than fabrications, a weak attempt at turning the faithful of Arda against Lord Melkor. Know that your goals will not be so easily achieved. It will take more than made-up quotes and fairy stories to tear apart our great alliance. Also know that Anaguum for one will not sit idly by and accept these unfounded attacks on our nation.

Edvard Mousley
Foreign Minister

What is there to insinuate? I see no insinuation- I do however, see a blatant fact being laid out and whining in response.

Odd, how those who would commit fraud always accuse others of doing so. Some of us have this crazy little thing called 'honor', I would suggest you look it up, though I sincerely doubt sipping from the fountain of knowledge after so long without will do much good.

I see the slow, inevitable collapse. The final throes of delusion of an empire that reached too far, aimed too high, and is now facing the results of such ambition.

By all means, keep barking. The emptiest vessel makes the loudest noise, after all.

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~Firefury Amahira
~Lady Shogun Eternal under the Wings of Chaos
~Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions


Reaven vs. Speaker- I bet $20 on Speaker!

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~Tsume Dragonis
~Secretary of Foreign Affairs
~Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions

Ah, to be a statesmen - a "mere" mouthpiece of the masses. Never needing to take accountability for what was done or said, and always ready to take credit for the work of others. Such is the way of those who play with words - drawing pretty pictures whilst spinning webs of deceit. How we all admire the skill and courage of such devious minds. To speak is to act. To lie is to tell truth. Ah, how such wonders blossom in the face of "diplomacy". To the victor goes the spoils, may the pages of history be as enlightening as you see fit.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps "diplomat", commenting on the ToY victory at Mars

CEO Kargaah senses a money-making opportunity, and cruises the comm-feeds and news-nets, when Speaker's propaganda stream comes up.He twirls his cigar in his mouth, and gets an idea.

"Now taking all bets. Speaker-To-Animals vs Reaven. 3 to 1 odds on Reaven!"

It does not care about the concerns of its allies; those who follow to enjoy the scraps of 'reward' they expect Morgoth to pass out will be sorely disappointed.

A vile insult. I can think of nothing worse than to insinuate that we are a weak and cowed people, hoping to rise in the favor of Melkor just so we may be rewarded, cowering behind him like a dog in a thunderstorm. Also, I would guess that these "quotes" from Lord Alkanphel are nothing more than fabrications, a weak attempt at turning the faithful of Arda against Lord Melkor. Know that your goals will not be so easily achieved. It will take more than made-up quotes and fairy stories to tear apart our great alliance. Also know that Anaguum for one will not sit idly by and accept these unfounded attacks on our nation.

Edvard Mousley
Foreign Minister

What is there to insinuate? I see no insinuation- I do however, see a blatant fact being laid out and whining in response.

Odd, how those who would commit fraud always accuse others of doing so. Some of us have this crazy little thing called 'honor', I would suggest you look it up, though I sincerely doubt sipping from the fountain of knowledge after so long without will do much good.

I see the slow, inevitable collapse. The final throes of delusion of an empire that reached too far, aimed too high, and is now facing the results of such ambition.

By all means, keep barking. The emptiest vessel makes the loudest noise, after all.

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~Firefury Amahira
~Lady Shogun Eternal under the Wings of Chaos
~Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions


Reaven vs. Speaker- I bet $20 on Speaker!

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~Tsume Dragonis
~Secretary of Foreign Affairs
~Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions

We have honor and we have principles. It is this honor that binds us to Arda. Melkor has helped us in the past, therefore we are honor-bound to repay the favor and assist him in any way possible. If this includes fighting in his wars, so be it. However, no leader of the Anaguumian state, past or present, has ever condoned any military action taken by Melkor. Never have we instigated military action against any sovereign state, except in the defense of our region. However, I digress. I suggest you get your facts straight instead of throwing petty insults at us.

Czar Nicholas Kamenev
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x Space Service Tribune
o All Interested Parties

Can Cetaganda Afford Neutrality?
by Gregor MacIntyre

Tensions continue to rise between the Triumvirate of Yut and the Imperium of Melkor Unchained. War may break out any moment. And thus a question arises: where should the Imperial Union stand? One one side, we have our treaty obligations to the Triumvirate of Yut, pledging mutual defense. However, on the other is the long-standing non-agression pact with the Imperium, signed during the reign of Alicia V. Furthermore, there is as yet no clear-cut incident where it can be pointed to that the defense pact could be activated, or a violation of the NAP. However, there have been confused reports coming off of Mars of widespread fighting that includes several ToY members, as well as what was effectively a declaration by Melkor of intent to cripple the Martian terraforming plan, a plan crucial to the wellbeing of ToY members on Mars. Thus, the legalities are murky.

So, the government must look beyond the simple legalities of the situation, and look at what is honorable and moral. This makes the decision clear: should the Triumvirate sound a call to war, we must answer it. We have always been friends with the members of Yut, long before we joined the Triumvirate formally. In dealings with us and with others, they have proven themselves to be just and honorable. The Triumvirate has never participated in a genocidal campaign; quite the opposite, instead rescuing the oppressed from such actions. The citizens and resident of Triumvirate nations have great personal freedoms, and the governments look upon themselves as stewards and protectors of their peoples.. Finally, the Triumvirate is known for upholding its obligations above and beyond what most nations would even consider.

Compare this to Morgoth and his Imperium. At best, our relations have been chilly. Our initial contact, in fact, was on opposing sides of the battlefield, as Cetagandan Fleet Marines and Bolos fought alongside Scolopendran troops to liberate a concentration camp. After that followed a non-aggression pact, intended to protect us while we stood with no formal allies to assist in our defense. The Imperium is a stark contrast to the Triumvirate. Its 'citizens' are oppressed, with even those in high places constantly fearing for their lives. The lower classes live in horrible conditions, with no freedoms, no education, no choices; to all extents and purposes, slavery of the worst sort. This is no matter of democracy versus dictatorship: we are not a true democracy or a republic, nor are the Dominion or the Empire of Treznor, both or which are Non-Democratic Alliance members. Both of those nations, the level of freedom and quality of life is near-infinitely improved over the slaves of Morgoth. Finally, Morgoth is not known as the Deciever for no reason. He has broken promises before, and should he find it useful, he would attack us without hesitation. Recently released tapes show his attitude towards his own allies. What must he think of us?

This is no battle between Dark and Light. This is a struggle to contain a blight upon all the multiverse. I urge that the Imperial government set aside our treaty with Melkor and ready for war. It is time for all of us, be we human, werebeast, vampire, cetacean, Light or Dark Fey, dwarf or EI to march forth and join our fellow human, kzinti, elven, and Sakkran allies in battle against the oppressor. We may not survive if we choose otherwise.

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***********************MESSAGE****************************
From: Presidential Office
To: General JohnstonII office

Dear General,
I regret to send this meesage for it means only one thing, death and despair. I ask you to ready all military units at your disposal. As war is about to break out I have decided the only cause I find worthy to defend. This is why once any unit, division, or marine is ready they will be there to fight side by side with Scolopendra. In my time i too have witnessed horrible things and today I will help eliminate them.

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OOC: And who are these other people, again?

"Fyreheart and Rukemia mean nothing to the combined might of Arda. They were scarce more than cannon fodder for the Imperium, surely you can't be so blind as to not see this."

They may mean nothing to Arda, but Drakonia will not abandon them. Fyreheart our ally, Rukemia the free peoples, of both we care.

The Imperium has no problems with Arda, in fact we respect your withdrawal from Fyreheart. Yet, we ask Melkor to be the bigger nation and withdraw from the fighting in Rukemia. Withdraw, before peacekeeping action is required. Yes, it was Rukemia that started that conflict, but it is time for peace.

We offer to mediate and use peacekeepers to end that conflict.

Drakonian Diplomatic Corps.
located in Drako Throne,
capital of the Grand Dominion of Drakonian Imperium

Ah, to be a statesmen - a "mere" mouthpiece of the masses. Never needing to take accountability for what was done or said, and always ready to take credit for the work of others. Such is the way of those who play with words - drawing pretty pictures whilst spinning webs of deceit. How we all admire the skill and courage of such devious minds. To speak is to act. To lie is to tell truth. Ah, how such wonders blossom in the face of "diplomacy". To the victor goes the spoils, may the pages of history be as enlightening as you see fit.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps "diplomat", commenting on the ToY victory at Mars
Do I claim responsibility for anything? Do I say "Glory be to the Triumvirate, for we have prevailed?"

The people of Mars rose of their own accord to throw off tyranny. Credit goes where credit is due--we were lax, we did not take the lead.

It was not a victory of the Triumvirate. It was a victory of the minds and hearts of those tired of oppression, tired of Morgoth using a false front of strength and invulnerability to cow his foes into submission.

You cannot deny the essential truth--Melkor can be defeated, is being defeated. With each new band of warriors who clenches their fists and set their jaws, Melkor is set back more. This cannot be denied.

I have yet to see this issue addressed. Instead, all I see are mild insults and sarcasm. Only Anaguum inspires some respect; while they accuse me of lying and fraud, at least their statements--more than idle disregard and more than poor attempts to cloud the issue--are inspired by a loyalty inspired by honor, no matter how unfortunately misplaced it may be.

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Triumvirate of Yut
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Ah, to be a statesmen - a "mere" mouthpiece of the masses. Never needing to take accountability for what was done or said, and always ready to take credit for the work of others. Such is the way of those who play with words - drawing pretty pictures whilst spinning webs of deceit. How we all admire the skill and courage of such devious minds. To speak is to act. To lie is to tell truth. Ah, how such wonders blossom in the face of "diplomacy". To the victor goes the spoils, may the pages of history be as enlightening as you see fit.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps "diplomat", commenting on the ToY victory at Mars

"ToY victory on Mars?. I was in the core of the fighting in the harsh hills of Angmar. I lost my leg on that battle, cut by an Uruk's battleaxe, and I didn't see any ToY troops there, not even a plane, not even their scent"

Captain Alassear Ulithwaith, veteran of the Mars Melkorian War, who fought with the 24th Spec Corps of Striking Scorpions in the front line of Angmar.

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Our sources indicate that debate continous to rage in the Senate as it enters the sixth hour of an emergency session called by the Emperor to discuss the current situation between Melkor Unchained and the Triumvirate of Yut. Cetaganda is caught in a legal morass as the government tries to find a way satisfy the terms of the Melkor Non-Agression Pact without violating our Triumvirate obligations. The Senate seems to be split evenly, with some conservatives even calling for Cetaganda's withdraw from the Triumvirate.

"We have not been affected in any way by the actions of Melkor," stated Senator Jacob Vodarian. "Why should we care what happens on Mars or Io? The Triumvirate nations there should have been more careful in there dealings with him."

"It is, of course, regrettable that we may be forced to choose," Count Namagomi Iraku, who has been neutral thus far. "I would need a good reason to support a breach of the non-aggression pact. I sincerely hope that the situation be resolved peacefully, and urge the Triumvirate Council and Lord Morgoth to find a way to do so. If not, perhaps there's some way we can provide help to the Triumvirate without committing to military action." This attitude seem prevelent among the hundred remaining neutrals in the Senate. A compromise, in which Cetaganda would provide humitarian support to the ToY, was proposed, but then was quickly shot down by opponents on both sides.

At this point, the Emperor and most of the Imperial Council have yet to comment. High Justicar Vorsyth seems to favor a strict interpretation of the treaty, while Lady Martial Signy Mallory believes this action should have been taken long ago.

Furthermore, most Union governments have remained neutral or slightly favorable to the Triumvirate, should the Imperial Government approve. The sole exception was the Queen of Air and Darkness, who stated, "I think we should wipe this blight who dares call himself the Lord of Darkness from the face of the worlds. He has been a troublesome fool from when we first came into contact with him, and he besmirches the very ideas of the Darkness."

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You cannot deny the essential truth--Melkor can be defeated, is being defeated. With each new band of warriors who clenches their fists and set their jaws, Melkor is set back more. This cannot be denied.

Ah, more "truth" from the mouth of a statesman. Of course Melkor can be defeated, anyone can be defeated. It is only a matter of outlasting the enemy with intangible concepts such as "strength" and "perseverence". Or in this case, through overwhelming force. Any sane opponent would wisely seek to cut their loses when beleaguered with a multi-front, losing battle. You tout this victory over Melkor in Mars as a triumph over evil - we call it a sham. This "victory" came at great cost to all those involved, yet, the enemy had given up in the end. What would the forces of "good" have done had Melkor's interests in Mars been more heavily invested?

We also find it laughable, this arbitray designation of "good" and "evil". Who are you to decide for everyone else who is evil and who is good? This call to "rise up against your oppressors" sounds like nothing more than a ruse to incite rebellion. You speak of tyranny and injustice, what experience have you of such concepts? Your words come from a room full of comfort, your life lived as that of a pampered statesman. Never before have you once suffered through the daily trials of the common man. You attempt to dismiss our words as mild insults, but it is you who insult us. Come back when you have experienced enlightenment.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps "diplomat"

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"ToY victory on Mars?. I was in the core of the fighting in the harsh hills of Angmar. I lost my leg on that battle, cut by an Uruk's battleaxe, and I didn't see any ToY troops there, not even a plane, not even their scent"

Captain Alassear Ulithwaith, veteran of the Mars Melkorian War, who fought with the 24th Spec Corps of Striking Scorpions in the front line of Angmar.

It is unfortunate that you had to suffer so. But such is the fate of war. As a fellow warrior, I wish upon you swift passing in the glorious fields of battle. Too bad your ToY "brethren" were unable to assist you in their grand crusade against Melkor.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps

Weep.
Weep oh Sons of Men.
You are fallen, fallen indeed when you echo the rantings of the mouthpiece of he who calls himself a God.
But how could it be different? Who could ask for a reasoned judgement of a cur for it's master.
For that is what Melkor, cursed may his name be, is to the pack at his heels. There is no leader in Arda, there is merely a tyrant who bellows his futile wrath at the sky.
The sky hears not.
The sky scorns his puerile rantings. The sky is not affected by the childish tantrums of the shadow.

For the shadow is in the end a passing thing. And Arda's time is past. Why else would it need to surround itself with foolish and degenerate servants?

The snivelling Shaitan lurking in his cave in the black lands cannot deny that is what they are, he has fallen far from the days of old, when he could call on mighty armies. Now he has the ridiculed leavings of our world, the sycophants and pederasts no-one else would willing associate with, to fetch and carry for his effeminate lieutenants.

We scorn you. We spit on you. We defy you to be more than a coward skulking in the shadows. Your vile evil has shown it's true colour. That colour is not black, nor red. It is yellow.

So coward, now you have fled from Mars, what will you next? Will you thrash feebly in your bloated collapse? Will you insinuate your evil elsewhere, taking your lickspittle's path to cower amongst the lunatics you claim are allies, but are merely pawns?

You are no threat. You are nothing but a fading memory of a time when Man feared the darkness.
We do not fear the Dark anymore.
We defy you.
Coward.

~ Signed by every adult in Britmattia.

The Maytag man says, "I'd hit that!" :o

What is good, and what is evil? Over the course of my life I have watched civilizations rise and fall, but I've never found a clear division. As much evil dwells in the hearts of mankind as anywhere, be sure.
One thing, however, I have learned. It is wise to fear the dark....
-Kazar-Tiyon

Is this a surprise that the self-fashioned Dark Lord would be willing to throw away the lives of his allies for his own gain? To huddle behind his walls like the manipulator he is, simply using his bluffed strength to goad those foolish enough to follow into battle? Of course, he mentions only Fyreheart and Rukemia with sour grapes, as these two nations are in the midst of rebellion against the oppressors. But they were valuable members of Arda at one point.

What other valuable members would also be sacrificed, hrrrm?
"Had you a working pair of eyes and ears, you'd be well aware of the fact that Lord Melkor is attempting to do nothing but extract his men and capital from those countries."
So he is not even willing to support his allies that have supported his bloated, stagnant empire in the past. The Imperium is, as always, concerned only with itself. It does not care about the concerns of its allies; those who follow to enjoy the scraps of 'reward' they expect Morgoth to pass out will be sorely disappointed.


Rediculous claims. Of course you are wrong, but then we've come expect that from scramble-brained animals such as yourself.

First of all, Melkor is not throwing away the lives of his allies. Rukemia and Fyreheart are no longer allies, for they have been overtaken by rabble. Furthermore, they are throwing their own lives away by resisting. The reason they are cast aside now is because they are weak. They never did contribute much to the alliance. The truth is that our former brothers let themselves grow weak and complacent, to the point where they couldn't even control their own people anymore. When the Rukemian and Fyreheart administrations lost control of their governments and were helpless to do anything about it, this all became crystal clear. You see, sometimes it is necessary for a prize fighter to cast off those extra pounds of useless flab before he can win the championship. And rest assured, mutant, we are in this to win.

You are also wrong in your claim that the Imperium does not support its allies. Years ago, the Eternal Dominion of Wretchengard joined the Arda Alliance. We had friendly, but informal relations with Lord Melkor's Imperium, and came to the decision that perhaps his was a nation that would be a trustworthy and valuable ally, and that joining his alliance would be mutually beneficial for us both. The Overlord has never regretted that decision. In all the time since, never once has the Imperium given us reason to doubt the sincerity of their friendship or misused our alliance in any way. Wretchengard has strived to be a worthy and honourable ally, not only to Lord Melkor's Imperium, but to all nations of the Arda Alliance. Our dedication has not been in vain either. Recently the Eternal Dominion was gifted six Imperial gravships in return for our loyalty to the alliance. Not quite as greedy and selfish as you would make him out to be, hmm?

In the years since joining the Arda Alliance, Wretchengard has grown in power and wealth, surpassing our forefathers' wildest dreams. We have never been disappointed in our alliance, and your poorly made and unfounded arguments mean nothing to us. The disappointment shall be yours, tiger man, when your crusade fails and your are left with nothing but bones and ash.

Arman Grimwald
Lord of Foreign Relations

"And once more it appears some absolutely cosmic testosterone-combat is going on between the Triumvirate of Sluts and Melkor Unweened. The two schoolyard gangs, both consisting of pupils in the 'Nationstates OldSkool of Hard Knocks', this morning sent out representatives to screech at each other on the playground.

The first verbal blow was struck by notorious Slut 'Hardman Kazzy K' (or 'Kazaa' as his schoolchums know him). Opening with a vicious left hook, he yodelled that Melkor Unweened were big girly wusses, and couldn't take lunch money off anyone - not even Timmay the Cripple, the One Legged Kid.

On behalf of Melkor, the retaliation was swift and fast: Gay Thieven (he would have a nickname from his friends, if he had any) described in graphic detail the shrunken and shriven nature of his opponent's genitalia - a harsh and cutting blow, although the likelihood of 'Kazaa' ever scoring with any creature with depth perception is smaller than the size of a very small pea.

The two opponents circled each other for a while, making the odd jibe, getting their cronies to laugh at their in-jokes, and strongly giving bystanders the impression the whole playground was dominated by the two gangs.

Then Miss Pratt, the teacher of their junior grade, clipped their ears for being cheeky and let the rest of the kids out of the yard onto the playing fields.

'Kazaa' and Thieven have both been tasked with writing, "I shall not threaten about a war I have no intention of undertaking" a thousand times."


DJ Des Moines, Capital Punishment FM. "Radio to die for."


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"Melkor can be defeated. This is right, and one has to wonder why so many billions are, or at least were, so scared of the shadow lurking in Arda, hiding from the light.

It wasn´t Mars which proved it, for Melkor has been defeated before, and he will be defeated again.

But why, why does the Trium gloat about it? Did they fight?

No.

This is, of course, a habit: The Trium doesn´t fight. Well, they do, but i would hardly count verbal sparrings as 'fighting'. More likely whining.

This conflict is old. Too old. But despite claiming to be the 'Number one' in sol, the Trium never acted to destroy the darkness they are cursing, damning. Local actions, at best. The ideals of the Trium? Not worth the paper (Or the gravitic antimatter- powered vacuum- vidscreen) they are written on.

Of course, there are other nations with ideals... Comparable ideals.

And this comes in handy when the Trium does 'politics', which usually means 'propaganda'.

The Trium doesn´t fight, for it has realised that it is much safer, and much less destructive (for them) to let others fight their wars.

'Divide et impera!' It´s an old truth, and it will continue to be the truth. Unwilling, scared to fight, the Trium uses others, and the recent propaganda just proves it.

It´s a fog out there, that obfuscates our view. Arda is dark, it`s aggressive and men suffered enough from it`s strikes. But even Arda is just a toy in the Trium´s greater scheme. As long as Arda exists, as long as the resistance against the major powers hits Arda, not the Trium, so long the Trium will continue to thrieve, to thrieve on the blood of the others, the 'lesser ones' fighting their war.

The Trium tries to make the 'lesser ones', the nations not part of the Trium sacrifice their blood for the Trium´s aims. What did the ones fighting Melkor see from them? Help? As in materials, as in intervening? No.

But there is help: Gloating about Arda`s misery, long texts about their weakness!

And it will be the only help they will give to the 'lesser ones'.

For that, we own them our gratitude, our love, and our admiration.

So, let us pray to the Trium, may they elevate mankind to something better, greater!

For THEY are the superior truth!"

~ August Stern, IPN correspondent

Then Miss Pratt, the teacher of their junior grade

Any relation to Bob, Toby and Suzy Jo?

Perhaps it is worthy of a little truth. No leader, no matter how evil or good or how seemingly omnipotent is all powerful. Melkor is delusional if he thinks he can quash the entire world through fear of his sky infesting thingimebobs.

Nurik Zalan
Foriegn Advisor to the Soveriegn
The Constitutional Monarchy of Roscusa

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Something directed at me....blah, blah, blah.....you are the servant of Melkor.....blah, blah, blah.......you suck at life......blah, blah, blah...........coward........blah, blah, blah....Melkor shall fall.......something about solidarity....blah, blah, blah........bad singing...

*some liberties were taken in the reproduction of this post*

Oh fair nation of Britmattia, whose people are so learned in the fine arts of sonet and poem, please take the time educate thyself on the finer points of reading comprehension, lest thee make such a blunder again.

Oh honorable nation of Britmattia, please take note that not once has the proud nation of Sketch ever stooped so low as to be bound to any nation, much less that of the likes of Melkor.

Oh misguided nation of Britmattia, whose sight has been clouded by the pretty words issued from the mouths of statsmen, please know that all things in the universe must balance. There will always be evil, as long as there is good.

Head these words, oh wonderous nation of Britmattia, for when the day comes that the great shadow of darkness is scattered throughout the land of times, thou shall come to fear thy own shadow.

Oh pitiful nation of Britmattia, how we weep in sorrow for thy misguided notions. We pray that the day of deliverance be swift and merciful on thee.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps, feeling a bit sick after replying in prose......

Hey, heres a crazy Idea: LETS LIVE IN PEACE! And if Melkor wishes war, let him come and get it. I mean, he cant take over the world or anything.

-Sincerly, everyone in Ravea. Exept some assorted animals, including squirrles, carnivious blobs, and dingos, who have not yet recived the gift of speech in our country.

Council Room

Minister of International Relations Frank Pierce was laughing so hard he couldn't breathe when he walked into the daily meeting of the President's Council. In his hands were four neatly stapled packets of paper. Everyone else in the room looked at him like he had lost his mind.

General Herbert Ablegard was the first to speak. "Frank, what is so goddamn funny here?" The Supreme Commander of the Army was in a bad mood. He'd spent most of the morning organizing the reinforcements that were to be sent to Fyreheart. Much of this involved paperwork, and Ablegard hated paperwork.

"This, Herb." Pierce dropped into his seat and slid one of the packets across the table to Ablegard. Then he slid the other three to the other attendees of this meeting: General Allean Hanoway of the Navy, General Florence Washington, the Air Force commander, and Director Harold Fox of Military Intelligence. "Would you all like to read some of the most offensive communication ever between nations?"

Everyone picked up their packets and read through them. Halfway through his, Ablegard was laughing every bit as hard as Pierce had been. Fox chuckled, and the women just raised eyebrows at the transcripts before them.

"Okay, Pierce, thanks," Ablegard grinned. "You've managed to brighten my day considerably. "But why did you bring this stuff to us?"

"To brighten your day of course," Pierce grinned back, then his expression turned serious. "Actually, I thought you should all read this because it might affect us."

"How so?" Ablegard inquired.

"You read about how everyone is treating the Rukemian and Fyreheart rebellions," Pierce pointed out. "There is a chance that Arda might turn around and go after those two countries again."

"You think we could get pulled into this world war that's brewing?" Hanoway asked.

"Maybe," Pierce replied. "Hard to say. So far all it's been is hot air."

"That's true," Fox nodded. "And the way these communications read, that's likely where it will stay. I doubt they'll push it any further."

"Still," Ablegard nodded, anticipating Pierce's next comment. "We can activate some reserves and Home Guard units, just in case."

"You think someone would attack us directly?" Hanoway asked with obvious surprise. "Wouldn't they be more likely to concentrate on Fyreheart and Rukemia?"

"Well, if nothing happens, we have the Home Guard do some exercises," Ablegard replied. "The FALCON wargame is next month anyway. We'll call this a prelude to FALCON and start them drilling early."

Hanoway was thoughtful. "With Humanity and Sealord headed to Fyreheart with their escorts, that'll leave only one supercarrier, the Battleaxe and a few destroyers and cruisers to protect our coast."

"What about the subs. We've got quite a shitload of then don't we?" Ablegard asked.

"Fifty or so active and not involved in Fyreheart," Hanoway nodded. "They're out on patrols though, most of them. If I recalled a few patrollers and launched some of the ones currently in drydock, I could put twenty-five or so in the water for guard duty. I wouldn't want to call in all the patrollers, and of course we'll need some left over for transport escort to Fyreheart."

"Well, we may not be able to put a lot on the waves, but we can own the skies over them," Washington spoke up. "A few hundred Air Force planes are supposed to be working with the Army on FALCON, I'll call them up early too, as well as the regulars and El Dorado." El Dorado Sqaudron was a special unit of the Air Force, a thousand top planes and pilots whose job it was to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles in the air, should any ever be launched at Glorious Humanity. "That will give us over six thousand planes ready to fly. We can control the airspace over the whole country then, as well as out over the ocean and the fleet."

"Sounds good," Pierce nodded. Since President Albert was in Lavenrunz on a diplomatic mission, the Minister of International Relations was nominally chairing the Council meetings until he got back. "As for me, I guess I have diplomacy to state," he continued. "If we're too quiet, people might think we aren't paying attention."

The meeting adjourned at that point, and everyone headed off to do their jobs.

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International Transmission:

We find ourselves wondering something. If these communications are truly the worthless insults they are supposed to be, then why does Arda jump up so quickly to spit and snarl over them? If they truly are nothing but hot air, why is Arda worried about them? We wonder if perhaps they are spitting and snarling because they know it's true.

At any rate, we find these... talks fascinating to follow, though the fate of Arda is of little concern to us. We have better things to do than pick fights everywhere. We are already in enough battles, thank you.

Frank Pierce
Minister of International Relations
Federation of Glorious Humanity

Hey, heres a crazy Idea: LETS LIVE IN PEACE! And if Melkor wishes war, let him come and get it. I mean, he cant take over the world or anything.

-Sincerly, everyone in Ravea. Exept some assorted animals, including squirrles, carnivious blobs, and dingos, who have not yet recived the gift of speech in our country.

As the president read this he became dumfounded by the pure idiocy show in the message. It is not about expanding territories but think of how many innocent lives will be taken if we stand by and watch as Melkor only grows more powerful. We can't afford to wait for him to make the first move we must make it and the time is here and now!

To whom it may concern

While my small country realizes that it is playing with fire, we feel we must make a statement. We have have waited to become truly active on the world stage. We have observed numerous interactions and communications.

Giants that dominate all communication levels are how we judge. Despite differences between Sketch and Scolopendra, both do not hold Melkor in high respect. Our meager intelligence repeatedly points to a level of respect for Scolopendra displayed by the Dread Lady.

While we hope to remain neutral, we feel that Scolopendra definately displayed better arguments and commands stronger respect. We volunteer the information that we would lead our tiny coalition in favor of Scolopendra and in course, of the Triumvirate.

Security Advisor Eric Fierceclaw
Approved by the Tribal Councils of Tribal Gods, Tribal Godz, and Tribalizm
Founding Nations of the ICTC

While my small country realizes that it is playing with fire, we feel we must make a statement.......

While we hope to remain neutral.........

You are correct in your assumption that you play a dangerous game. Puny, insignificant specks of peoples such as yourslef would do well to not be heard at all on the international scene. Your urges to make a statement well own bring misforune upon you and your peoples. It is no wonder that you should pledge your support for the Triumverate and their ilk. They exist to gather the weak and provide comfort for those who cannot maintain themselves. It is laughable that one such as yourself would even presume that we seek any sort of approval for our statements. We do not care for the opinion of others - for those who disagree do not matter. Do us a favor, and stop polluting the airwaves with your mindless declarations.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchian PeaceCorps, annoyed at having to respond to everything and anything

Cease thy womanish mewling Sketch, it does not become yee.
Everything after the first line in our previous message in this...discussion, was directed at Arda and the Reich. Not to you and yours. Your miserable attempts at threatening us also fail. We have have seen our world burn before, we thrived upon it. Melkor the Unhinged is of no greater threat.
If you are not bound to Arda, why are you responding for the maggot in the darkness?
A question unanswerable.

Still, we note the wise words of Der Angst and echo them. If the Trium sounds a call, then it must follow on from that call. Of course if it does, we back it. If not...well then they are as ineffective as the great hog of Arda himself.
A fate not to be envied.

So Arda, Trium. Whither wilt thee now?

"Then perhaps you are finally willing to put your money where your mouth is and come over here for a good fight? The table's long been set, my friend. All you gotta do now is sit down at it and eat some grade-A, spoon-fed Yut testicles, courtesy of our military.

Our men thirst for your blood over all others, Men of Titan. We yearn for the day you lift your tail from between your legs and fight like real men--which I have yet to see.

Until then, these are nothing more than empty words. An easily discarded missive."

Jay Reaven
Foreign Minister of the Imperium
First Speaker of the Imperial Dominion

I think that this propaganda is nothing but the proud words of a coward. He wasn't there to see what happened...Melkor was ganged up on by almost 15 nations, I should know I was one of them. I would love to see Scolopendra stand against that.

After an intelligence investigation prompted by this announcement, the Xanthalian Armada has removed the nation of Melkor Unchained from its list of nations that pose a threat to the Republic.

The Emperor was suddenly jerked awake from his nap by the venerable Maester Karl. Rubbing his eyes, the Emperor asked the old Maester what he wanted.

"My Lord, I have become increasingly interested with the current Melkor situation." Karl began. "I know it is probably not our place, but I do think it would be the right thing if we offer our services to the coalition battling the Dark Lord." Luthor smirked, then raised his head to the the Maester's.

"You're right sir, it is not our place. But tell them this; If they are in need of any humanitarian aid, they may come to us. We may be able to fund their efforts to an extent as well." Luthor replied, before dissmissing Karl. I think that could've waited for after my nap, old man...

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Emperor Luthor Huss, Champion of Marneus
The Brazened Empire of Daikerta

Cease thy womanish mewling Sketch, it does not become yee.
Everything after the first line in our previous message in this...discussion, was directed at Arda and the Reich. Not to you and yours. Your miserable attempts at threatening us also fail. We have have seen our world burn before, we thrived upon it. Melkor the Unhinged is of no greater threat.
If you are not bound to Arda, why are you responding for the maggot in the darkness?
A question unanswerable.

A question quite answerable.

Thy flatulent words reach my nose before my ears. The stench of ignorance becomes unbearable. A threat that never was, attempts that are not, answer for Arda we do not. Accused in the name of falsehood we are. Why must thou sully our good name with thy muck and slop? Thou seeks to make this a point of honor, by insulting us so. Go request the console of thy betters before seeking to offend us further. For we shall not stand for anymore such games of words and unclean mouths.

- Lt Com Vtaar, Sketchina PeacCorps, feeling dirty after reading such filth

We know full well, as should you all, that no force or being is invincible. Victory is never certain, and rare indeed is the military that has never lost a battle. To be cautious is the course of wisdom....
Of greater importance are strength and motives, and propaganda does not show an accurate view of either.
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Lira, DG officer of communications.

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The dog of Melkor speaks. Servant of the darkness, Jay Reaven. Truly, we should bow in amazement at his wise words. For, would not they be true? If not, then they are lies which are believed by the liar. And, there is the crutch.

A traitor to humanity speaks, and so we hear the very words of Melkor himself.

Indeed, a traitor. What does that mean? Some might consider we who have thrown our lot in with the elves to be traitors. Others speak the same for those who commit crimes against the very soul of this planet, who kill those who they had no reason to kill, women whose husbands didn't fight, children whose fathers surrendered honorably rather then continued to press on.

No. These definitions might be good and true in time, but they are not so. A traitor is one who, for one reason or another, goes completely against his basic beliefs, throws himself into a cause, one whose sole purpose is to cover this world in the darkness. The light falters at Melkor's passage. He, who in ancient times destroyed the light of the trees, would now destroy the sun and moon. And his human servants abet him.

This is treason. Treason to humanity. Treason to my God, and to his son who died on the cross, died for the sins of all, even those who would spurn his words. Treason to the Jewish God, and to Allah Most Merciful, and to the other aspects of the one true god. I curse Jay Reaven, and all his kin, because they would turn their back on God, and willingly embrace the lies of the darkness, hoping to turn the lies into truths. I pray for them, too. Hoping that, at the last, they will rejoin the light, forsake their treason, and rejoice in true humanity's victory.

May it come soon.

~Prince Alexander Black

Melkor may not be, but Klatch is invincible hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaha

sorry...

Melkor may not be, but Klatch is invincible hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaha

sorry...
No one!! How many times have those who considered themselves invincible fallen to our teeth? Any force can be defeated.

OOC: OK, so no "invincible" forces have been destroyed by the army of demonic gophers. Minor point, yes?

Hey, heres a crazy Idea: LETS LIVE IN PEACE! And if Melkor wishes war, let him come and get it. I mean, he cant take over the world or anything.

-Sincerly, everyone in Ravea. Exept some assorted animals, including squirrles, carnivious blobs, and dingos, who have not yet recived the gift of speech in our country.

As the president read this he became dumfounded by the pure idiocy show in the message. It is not about expanding territories but think of how many innocent lives will be taken if we stand by and watch as Melkor only grows more powerful. We can't afford to wait for him to make the first move we must make it and the time is here and now!

Aye. Of course inoccent lives will be taken. They are always being taken by someone. But im not sure if i would commit myself to a full scale war unless i was attacked first. I say that we fight only if we are forced to-and i am not bieng forced to.

Its like Demonic Gophers just said; No force is invinceble; Fear gives Melkor power. Do i fear Melkor? No. Could Melkor completly destroy me? Probably. But im not dealing with Melkor unless he makes an action against me personally. Or mabey a close ally.

I'm not really sure if what i said made sense of if it was just a mindless babble spilling out of my mouth.

Speach by Empress Ithenril:

"As time passes, for us seemingly in a flash, for Men seemingly in a crawl, many wars are started, and many wars are ended. Yet why do nations fight afterwards? Morgoth has been defeted this day, a cause of celebration for all of our brethren. Yet the allied forces that this day defeted Morgoth seem to take it upon themselves to use derogatory insults disguised in complicated thoughts and themes to gloat over their opponent.

In this, they are not better than the forces of Morgoth. They see fit to say that the leutenants of Morgoth are trying to have a compition of the penis sizes of the participants. Yet The Speaker to Animals did the same, yet it was cloaked in "gentlemans'" speach."

Ithenril pauses taking a sip out of a glass of water,

"I hope that the leaders here will return to the discussion tomorrow with a clear mind, and open thoughts. Thank You." The screen goes black as Ithenril walks off the stage.

Melkor may not be, but Klatch is invincible hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaha

sorry...
No one!! How many times have those who considered themselves invincible fallen to our teeth? Any force can be defeated.

OOC: OK, so no "invincible" forces have been destroyed by the army of demonic gophers. Minor point, yes?

OOC: Demonic gophers. LOL! I remember my uncle once killed a whole bunch of them (I don't know how much ammunition he used) but his final comment was telling...

"I killed over 300 of them, but more came back!"

Wombat News Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2737044#2737044)

*In the HQ of the Kargaahl Regional Jugg Athletic Complex, where the sports teams train and hone their 'skills'*

"Jhoor, didja get a peep at these comms that all the world leaders are shooting back and forth to each other?" The 'Fence' comes and looks at the holo-screen that the 'Quick' has cued up. "Whaddaya doing, looking at all this political muck? We gotta train for the Regional this week."

"Well, we might be asked to comment, and it pays to be in the know, yah?"

"S'pose so. Who's this 'Sketch"? He sounds like that little green guy from those ancient recordings. What was it called? 'Star Wars'?"

The Quick's eyes light up. "Yeah! What was his name? Yo-tah?"

The whole team goes through a hearty round of laughter, and one of the 'Bashers' does a voice impression. "Our last hope, that boy is. Ree hee hee hee!"
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*Official statement from General Gaarm, rookie ambassador*

"Bah! All these people crawl around with words of action and peace when everything is finished and they are safe. Where were these words when they were needed? When there was peril and death and loss? All I heard was silence!"

"I do not speak for my Trium compatriots, but we were asked not to interfere in the Mars conflict, and so we did not. What we did, however, was maintain observation distance, and we were prepared to evac any who asked and needed it. This did not happen, so we remained on the sides."

"Our ships are also in Io space, maintaining observations. We are there to make certain that agreements are kept. We do what is asked; no more and no less. But at least we are doing SOMETHING, instead of just spouting lofty ideals from our yell-holes."

"As for the Triumvirate statements, we stand behind them. We of the Triumvirate of Yut are, yes, making speeches and such. But at least the Trium is the one doing this. Have any of these other nations, alliances and what-have-you even so much as lifted a digit to say 'What are you doing' to Melkor? No! But they are more than willing to shout down the ideals and actions of others just to puff themselves up and look mighty. Bah! Return to the safety of your homes while others take some manner of action to ensure that your ideals and sovereignity are not encroached on."

"To the nations who actually did put the lives of their defense forces on the line, I say that all honor goes to you. We will spare no expense to aid in your recovery and rebuilding efforts, and humanitarian aid is yours for the asking. Food-stuffs, medical supplies and construction materials are ready for your acceptance, with no strings attached."

"May you walk on warm sands, and may your ancestors find their peace."

General Gaarm
Hreer Military Complex
http://www.5amfunnies.com/sakkra/Character/GaarmB.JPG

Aye. Of course inoccent lives will be taken. They are always being taken by someone. But im not sure if i would commit myself to a full scale war unless i was attacked first. I say that we fight only if we are forced to-and i am not bieng forced to.

Its like Demonic Gophers just said; No force is invinceble; Fear gives Melkor power. Do i fear Melkor? No. Could Melkor completly destroy me? Probably. But im not dealing with Melkor unless he makes an action against me personally. Or mabey a close ally.

I'm not really sure if what i said made sense of if it was just a mindless babble spilling out of my mouth.

No, your words are wise and I agree with your reasoning which is why have delayed any attack and will continue to do so until I feel it safe to attack. They main reason even supported a side is because there is a significant difference between a one time horrible act and a trend of agression and war. I beleive in the cause fight for and I am willing to die for it which is why I don't fear Melkor either.

<OOC: This was meant to be posted last night, but by the time Melkor had made his post I was in bed. Thus, just pretend that this is occurs at the same time as the fighting starts over Io.>

{Live Transmission (30min Time Delay External)}
x InfoCommDirectorate Broadcast
o All Cetagandan Citizens and Subjects, Allied Citizens

Inside the Senate chamber, it has grown quite. Nearly a thousand people are in attendence at this full session, with more present by FTL communications from Earth, Callisto, and other colonies. Attention is called to the central podium just below the Emperor's dias, where High Speaker Theodore Alton now stands. He lifts a flimsy before him and reads to the crowd, "I have before me a motion that a formal vote be called on the proposal that the Emperor be given the approval to declare war of the Imperium of Melkor Unchained, should he believe the situation warrants. Is there a second?"

Almost instantly, there were hundreds of seconds to the motion. Nodding his head, Alton says, "Then I call a vote on the approval of the proposal. Beginning with the district nobles. Countess Aarikee of Aarikee District."

The main holo displays of the room focus on a woman near the front in scarlet and gold. She stands, and says, "Aarikee is proud to vote aye."

The vote proceeds quickly, with only a few saying nay and even fewer abstaining. It rolls through the Imperial District itself, where one of the Emperor's brothers votes aye. It soon reaches the Duchy of Marilac, where the familiar face and voice of a S.H.O.D.A.N. avatar votes in favor. A murmur passes through the chamber after sufficient ayes are cast that it would be nigh-impossible for the Senate to overrule the Emperor should he go to war despite a no vote. Soon, all of the hereditary nobility have voted, and the roll continues to the merit titles. After that, the elected Senators all vote at once. This takes only minutes. The chamber grows louder and louder as the number of ayes rockets.

Speaker Alton then calls for attention again. "The honorable representatives of the Union governments shall now vote. Baron Valdor of the wolves, representing the weres." A hush settles over the room again, all eyes turing towards the small group of people on the lowest level and to the right. Here representatives of the non-human goverments sit. Each controls a substantial block of votes - and, should enough choose to actively oppose the motion, could veto the declaration. A tall, bulky man stands and speaks. "The werebeasts support this war. I vote aye."

"Count Tepes of the Vampiric Council." Another man stands, and simply says, "Aye."

"Ambassador Ukernet Jamotsson, of the Low Kingdom." A short, stout dwarf nods and votes aye. Moments later, the EI Coalition does as well, with the representative's avatar image changing to a simple 1.

"Lord mac Niesen of the Seelie Court." A tall blonde man of amazing beauty stands and says, "My queen has made her wishes clear - the Light Court votes aye."

Besides him, a striking raven-haired woman leaps up and shouts, "As does the Dark Court! Let us teach this godling a lesson he shall never forget!"

As Lord Alton calls out, "Rider Ikargon, representing the Dragons," the crowd sighs, knowing the two remaining Union representatives almost always abstain. A moment later, everyone is shocked as the slim man rises and says, "You have their blessing. Aye," before sitting again.

After a moment, Alton clears his throat and say, "Ambassador Blowy, your vote?"

All eyes turn to a tank where a dolphin swims. A series of squeaks and clicks are heard, followed a moment later by the translation.

"Ahem. To Milkzor Unhinged: You are a smelly, no-good dirty dish rag. Your appearance is like that of a rotten fish, and your clothing is an eyesore to anyone with the slightest bit of fashion sense. In short, you are a boil on the arse of the universe and I hope you get cancer.

Oh, yes. The cetaceans vote aye."

A silence is followed, by laughter. Lord Alton shakes his head, and turns towards the dias at the front of the chamber. "Your imperial highness, I convey a message from the Senate. By a vote of 1157 to 10, with 3 abstaining, and with the full approval of the Union, the Senate gives preemptive sanction of a declaration of war should you believe that such action is necessary."

Upon the throne, Gregor nods. He then stands, saying, "My lords and ladies - I believe you know my answer." He draws the Imperial sword of office, Changeling, from its sheath at his side and raises it in the air.

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{General Transmission: RELAY Undisclosed Location -> YutLink -> External Comms}
x Gregor Vetinari (Emperor; IUoCetaganda)
o All Nations

A state of war hearby exists between the Imperial Union of Cetaganda and the Imperium of Melkor Unchained. Even as I speak, a Cetagandan Galaxy comprised of all first-line warships, excluding the First Fleet, is even now joining with forces of the TYCS and other Triumvirate nations in an assault on the Imperium forces on Io. Other battle groups are assaulting other major enemy holdings. This day, we have taken the first steps in assuring the safety of not only the Triumvirate, but of all free peoples.

Emperor Gregor Miles Alastair Horatio MacIntyre-Vetinari