NationStates Jolt Archive

The large convention hall was full to teh brim, packed in all ways. Reporters, buisness people, and everyday citizens saet in seats, over 10,000 in all. The building swarmed with ISS agents and gaurds, and police and military personal secured the building, making sure noone who wasn't supposed to get in got in. Amid the noise of the crowd, the sound of a door opening could be heard, and a rather attractive young lady, First Speaker Anna Frateli, approached a podium. The crowd quickly quieted, and the cammeras clicked away, with the video cammeras begening their live feed and braodcast.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know that a turbulent time has just ended. I would like to ask for a moment of silence for all who died in the attack at Housdon International Airport, and our Marines fighting in Aubania." After the brief silence, she began. "Now are difficult times. Our security has been breached, and our limits tested. We have a brave leader in the hospital, and hundreds dead from riots and a terrorist attack. But now is the time where we must gather ourselves up, and reafirm our strength. Ladies and gentlemen, now is a time of change."

"Upon taking the office of First Speaker, I found that the system had been run through by the sword of corruption. Men and women in office who had no right, nor ability, to assist our leaders in their times of need. I can say now that the corrupt men and women have been removed from office, and new ones, capable ones, are now in place. For example, Maria Vercetti has replaced Ryan Cerstow as Minister of Internal Affairs. And the long running hold of power of the military has been transfered away from Fleet Admiral Tom Dodge, and Fleet Admiral Dean Winslow has taken his place. No longer will we live in the light of a government that looks only to further its own means, and do nothing for the people."

Cheers filled the hall, and after a few moments of shouts, claps, and whistles, Anna raised her hand, and the crowd quieted. "It is a time of change. No longer will the people need to worry about substandard healthcare, or an underfounded police force, or having their job taken by some government lackey. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, now is the time for us, for me, as your leader, to step back, and allow the people to make the choices. I have already presented three executive orders. Under these laws, no longer will hospitals be forced to offer care approved only by the government for cheapness. No, now, hospitals will decide on their own, as I have fully privatized healthcare. No longer will police only be able to use equipment that was designed by the lowest bidder for cheapness. I have privatized the police forces of Imitora, and no longer will they be paid less for more work. And I have finally, through the work of my predacesors, and help of my new cabinet, I have privatized social security. Now, no more of your paycheck will be taken from you. No. I trust the people of Imitora to make the right decisions, and I know it will make the nation strong."

After another period of shouts, applause, and general noise, she began to speak again. "For to long, the people have been watched, but to no effect. Under my leadership, I have already removed all landline phone taps, email, monitering systems, and military presence in public areas, save for times of emergency. I look forward to the extreme, to the time where subdermal microships do not allow the government to know your every move, but instead, only offer information to doctors and police rescue units. No longer will the government intrude on the people. No, the people will be free."

More applause followed. The idea of the INSA being more restricted was a new one to the people, and they liked it. "No longer will Imitora be a force of anger and violence. No, the nation will no longer be an entity of the better of two evils. Now we will be a new light, hope for the world. Our forces will only fight for liberty, not opression. Our men and women in Aubania are pulling back with the terror force eliminated. They are no longer in harms way, we have defeated the enemy, and will let the Aubania peoples be free. Under my ledership, the colonies will have more say, and the people more rights. I am moving to reopen relations with long lost allies, and looking to making new ones. Now, ladies and gentlemen, men and women of Imitora, peoples of this great nation, is a time of change!"

Amid more applause, Frateli bowed, and smiled. She turned, and flanked by ISS agents, left the building.
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An Open Invitation

Leaders of Nations worldwide, Imitora will no longer be an issolationist nation, hidden by its force of power. No. Now we open our doors. To our allies and friends, be not worried in this time of change, but see us now with renewd strength. To allies of old whom we have left behind, see us now in our change, and join us. Let us all renew what we once held, and grow even stronger together. And to those who have no realtions with us, let us join together, and be friends, and allies, in this new world. With Great Respect,

First Speaker Anna Frateli
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The Government of Tappee wishes you the greatest success in your countries future endeavours.

We know all to well the danger of moving out an isolationist policy and the trouble that are associated with it. With that being said we are extending an offer of friendship. Should you need assistance we are willing to help in anyway that we can

Harold Armstrong
Tappee foreign Affairs minister

Your governments anarchic decisions are applauded by The Dominion of Robotistan. Your nation will provide the least resistance, and thus be the least harmed come the day of judgment.

Your governments anarchic decisions are applauded by The Dominion of Robotistan. Your nation will provide the least resistance, and thus be the least harmed come the day of judgment.

...Thats what you think...

Your governments anarchic decisions are applauded by The Dominion of Robotistan. Your nation will provide the least resistance, and thus be the least harmed come the day of judgment.

((heh. Someone doesn't know Imitora very well, do they? Just a tag while I sort out my thoughts.))

The Greater Prussian Empire applauds the Imatoran Government's decision to fight for freedom. While we question the economic feasabilty of some of your programmes, we applaud your initiative to support your people nonetheless. May God bless your efforts for many years to come.

His Emminence,
Count Andre-Allistaire von Katrineburg
Foreign Minister of His Majesty's Imperial Government

OOC: Is your entire broadcast available or only just the last "Open Invitation" blurb?

IC:

To: Imitorian Diplomats - First Speaker Anna Frateli
From: Vrak Diplomatic Corps
Subject: Open Invitation

While we offer our condolences for your loss at Housdon International Airport, we cannot forgive you and Tersanctus for the unprovoked attack upon the Federated Klatchian Coast. Not only did you kill several Dyellians, but you also used biological agents upon the FKC.

Unless you make restitution for the damage done, our hand remains closed.

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A sealed diplomatic pouch is sent to First Speaker Anna Frateli. While Vrak has no embassy in in Imitora, certainly they aren't barbaric enough to refuse a simple communique. The pouch itself has no surprises or other nasty tricks. Inside, on a fine paper were two words scrawled:

Remember this?

followed by a detailed description of the cowardly attack:

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=332240&page=6&pp=15

OOC: The entire speech is open for viewing.

IC:

In a similar fashion, another diplomatic pouch arrived in Vrak. It was adressed to the proper authorities, and in a simila fashion, had no nasty surprises or tricks. Inside the pouch was a pressed Imitoran Blue Rose, as well as a hand written letter:

While my words can never make up for the loss of Vrakian and Dyelian solidiers, my prayers and condoloences go out to them and their families. I cannot speak for my predacesors, nor can I explain why that specific attack was commited. All I can say is that, at teh time, First Speaker Fortier was blinded by his loyalty to Tersanctus, and following Imitoran tradition, was willing to do whatever it took to win. I can only hope that their is a way that relations can be repaired, and our two great nations can be friendly. Name your reperations, and I'm sure their is something we can do. With the greatest respect and honor

First Speaker Anna Frateli

Your governments anarchic decisions are applauded by The Dominion of Robotistan. Your nation will provide the least resistance, and thus be the least harmed come the day of judgment.

Hehehe...wotta maroon.



The Nation of Gawdly looks forward to meeting the great nation of Imitora, and wishes it much success in its new direction.

The government of the Five Civilized Nations applauds and congratulates the efforts of the government of Imitoria in returning to the affairs of the wide world. We hope that Imitoria will once more be an important, contributing member of the international community. If any assistance is required in such a difficult transistion, the government of the Five Civilized Nations stands ready to provide all the help necessary.

Yang Shen
Special Assistant to the Vice Foreign Minister of International Affairs
-Minister of New Diplomatic Relations

A diplomatic message from the office of Foriegn Affairs

Dear First Speaker Fratelli,
During the war of hodgeanian aggressionseveral thousand of Fultonia's bravest soldiers were cut off behind enemy lines and thier lives lost. There has never been an accounting of the bodies nor of what happened to them. We request that your new government research the matter and see if sucj bodies can be accounted for so that the families may have soem solace and peace about thier lost loved ones.

With all Gratitude,
President Jefferson
Minister Wheatly

President Jefferson

The war of Hodganian Agression was a tense time for all nations involved, and I express my sympathy for your loss of your wife, and the loss of your soldiers. At teh time, we didn't know who to shoot at, and who was on our side. I'm afraid to say that, after a brief look into the ICMC Department of Military Records, we have a listed number of soldiers, all ID'd as Fultonian, as being KIA. I'm offer my feelings of sorrow for the families, and hope that in future wars, we can find together on the side of justice. With Great Respect

Anna Frateli

OOC: The entire speech is open for viewing.

IC:

In a similar fashion, another diplomatic pouch arrived in Vrak. It was adressed to the proper authorities, and in a simila fashion, had no nasty surprises or tricks. Inside the pouch was a pressed Imitoran Blue Rose, as well as a hand written letter:

While my words can never make up for the loss of Vrakian and Dyelian solidiers, my prayers and condoloences go out to them and their families. I cannot speak for my predacesors, nor can I explain why that specific attack was commited. All I can say is that, at teh time, First Speaker Fortier was blinded by his loyalty to Tersanctus, and following Imitoran tradition, was willing to do whatever it took to win. I can only hope that their is a way that relations can be repaired, and our two great nations can be friendly. Name your reperations, and I'm sure their is something we can do. With the greatest respect and honor

First Speaker Anna Frateli


The return communique was prompt and succinct.

"Your words are currently being deliberated within the FKC parliament."

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Times really had changed since the UCS had associated with Imitora. Nobody really knew why. Even after fighting the 2nd Markovian war, going through the communist riots, and their departure from the APTO, the nation had a massive following among the right wing.

But nevertheless, relations had fallen out. Kessler looked at the invitation on his Tablet as he sat during a review of the newest weapon in the arsenal of a nation once referred to by an Imitoran diplomat as 'a bunch of liberal bleeding hearts playing warrior'. The nation was a sort of paradox, the President thought as he watched the hangar open up. Out of it rolled a sleek, grey toned fighter, with oddly angled wings and surfaces.

The same company producing the F-133 Valkyrie had been manufacturing the fighters that had ripped through the Markovian airforce during the second war was now selling Athena Gen 3 systems for the newest Markovian fighter, the MF-98, for huge profits.

The liberal centrist nation was becoming increasingly more paranoid as a series of tanker sinkings was prompting what the SSA was saying would be a blockade. More and more weapons were being built, and the surplus was being sold off. Gun sales were on the rise when the New Empire Firearms Association successfully repealed a ban on private ownership of military arms.

It was a different nation, perhaps a slight more conservative than the New Empire that Imitora was last familiar with.

After the exhibition, Kessler made his reply. It was short as most messages from him were, and to the point.

Welcome back, friends.