NationStates Jolt Archive

The sky was grey again over the ruined buildings of the Capital. Yet just as sunlight broke through the clouds, so to the signs of rebuilding shone from the ruins. Construction was slow, but steady. Dominion hadn’t yet but would one day regain its formal glory.

In the grand council room, matters had been finally eked out. Officials had been filing in and out over many months. Many had left angry, others confused. Most however had seen wisdom in the proposition. (Even if they had debated it loudly)
Anne Blake had avoided seeing foreign diplomats or the such-like during the discussions; they seemed only to complicate matters with their own understandings of the situation.

Behind the grand marble council table Anne Blake sat without a smile. She still wore her Commanders uniform, but now it had much finer gold trim. She still felt that her tunic collar was too high, but no cut of the uniform had yet alleviated the problem.
Seeing your home in ruins can change a person, but that would be a glib understanding of reasons behind the change in policy.
Now indeed the fluttering idea had indeed creped inside her mind when she had watched the bombers pounding to oblivion the urban districts of the town she had loved so well. But in her heart, in that place in your mind you can’ hide from; Anne knew that it was the entirety of the thing that had made her mind up. She wouldn’t wake up every morning and look into the mirror and see a woman who had allowed this to happen, she wouldn’t be the woman who allowed goodness to die.

It had taken longest to get the captured elderly rebel General Corban onside. He’d assumed it was some type of ploy, a trick to turn him. Anne had felt filthy when her former schoolgirl hero had called her a ‘backstabbing murderer’, the worst part was when she realized he had a point.

Now things were coming together. She’d used her fearsome temper and reputation to break her officers into line and to bring dissents into the marble-table discussions.
She’d used that ruthless streak to be able to announce hope.


Sons and Daughters of our land.
Civil blood makes civil hands unclean, or so the Bard said. I believe we can all see adequate testimony to the truth of that statement around us if we chose to see it.
Alas my poor country has seen horrors. Civil unrest, terrorism and ethnic violence to name but a few.
That is why we need progress. That is why we need democracy
Only peace can break the circle of violence that would drag our land into perpetual chaos, only together can we end the strife that surrounds us.

But today, when I talk about together I do not mean as it has been used in the past. We shall be together as free people, rather than forcibly united under the whip. Christian, Communist, Royalist, Statist, Ásatrú, Voxist, Wicca-Danuist;we must all work toegther.

So, to achieve this aim and to foster an atmosphere that will make a democratic future possible I declare that as of midnight all those involved in recent events will receive an Amnesty. Amnesty is given to those who I called ‘rebels’ with the hope they will join the country in building towards the final goal – Democratic elections by the end of the year.
To ferment democracy, also as of midnight all restrictions upon domestic travel are lifted and all prohibitions regarding religious gatherings are declared null. Application of the foreign race laws are suspended till further notice.

Democracy has no place for those of a military inclination. Thus with the swearing in of our democratic government, I will resign and will seek no Office. What was not achieved with violence let it be done with peace. So I swear.

We will soon be asking for international assistance to ensure the freedom of the coming election process.

Anne Blake
Commander. Presiding Officer of the Protectorate.

Official Announcement of the Allanean Government

We endorse this new process. With the permission of the government of the Protectorate, we will deploy 100 electoral observers throughout the nation of St. Dominic. We hope that this will be sufficient to ensure that there will be no major electoral fraud.

Official Announcement of the Liberty Coalition

We are pleased with this development. We would like to have the permission of the Protectorate Government to send instructors to teach a Political Activism 101 course to the citizens of St. Dominic – regardless of affiliation. Information about the course attached.

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To the offices of the St. Dominic government arrived large cardboard packages, containing the text of the curriculum of the proposed course. It was a workshop-based system, which would be offered to all Dominicans – even Blake supporters who wished to attend. It explained, in graphic and gratuitous detail, all the working of an electoral democracy and the acts one needed to take up to win.

It spoke of respect to the political opponent – and it also explained, to anybody who wished to learn, how to organize rallies and pickets, how to run party meetings and ask your supporters for donations, how to make the best posters and flyers, and how to rally your base to the voting booth on the final day. And best of all, apart from extolling the virtues of the democratic method, it was generally nonpartisan.

Government of the Sixth Republic of Biotopia

The government of Biotopia condones the actions of the provisional government to direct the nations towards peaceful and tolerant civilian democracy. We would like to assist with the following contributions;

1] Deploying 300 electoral officers
2] Establishment of temporary diplomatic relations with the current provisional government to be further consolidated with the civilian government
3] Offer training to the civilian police force in Biotopia
4] Provision of $1.1 billion dollars in foreign aid for use in education and healthcare service, construction of the telecommunications and transport infrastructure and payment into reconciliation and truth council programs. The foreign aid will be installed in payments of $50 million every six months after acceptance by the duly elected civilian government and on the condition that evidence is provided on the distribution of the funds to said programs.
5] A formal guarantee of continuing future aid on condition of good performance by the elected civilian government

- Aphra Draven
Administrator for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

*We’re a non-human nation

Official Message
From The
Ministry of Hospitality


Honorable Commander Blake,

As the Minister of Hospitality for the Tire-Burning Torque Empire of HotRodia, I extend the hand of friendship to the people of St Dominic in this hour of significant political development for their nation. My nation supports your sovereign nation in making its own decisions regarding its political structure, and wishes you well now and into the future.

With Respect,

Minister of Hospitality
Sam I Am

Generations of upstanding citizens have dreamt of a new and peaceful Saint Dominic, free from exploitation and oppression and on friendly terms with all nations..... this is what we have all fought and risked our lives for. This is the common desire of all people have longed from....from Lavenrunz to HARU...people desire human freedom.

Now unity and human freedom appeared to be about to become a reality, after generations of conflict and bitterness between our nations we finially had something good....we had understanding and a future.
Our state is anchored in the world of Christ...the world of true freedom, democracy and human dignity over metahuman evil.....therefore we have made the solemn pledge Never again will the Christian faithful be oppressed... never again will we allow evil to go unchecked.

We pray for a faithfulness to the common good and the goals that have been established between our governments.

Matthew Iesus. Lord Protector of Iesus Christi. Defender of the faith.

***Reply to Biotopia***
Mr Aphra Draven, Administrator for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

Economic assistance is well received and will certainly be required if those who have been our allies up to this time decide to turn their backs on us. Any assistance offered is gratefully accepted, your race is no longer a barrier to this.
The exact time we desire your observers will be signalled shortly – basically as soon as we know, you will know. I intend to make this process as transparent as possible.
The matter of reconciliation and truth programs has been raised by many persons within the nation, if you or your government has any experience in this matter we would be appreciate of knowledge sharing.

With many thanks
Commander Anne Blake


***Reply to Allanean government***

To the generous Allanean government.
The offer of election observers is most kind and without hesitation is accepted. Exact details pertaining to their transport and arrival within our borders will be dealt with over the coming weeks once concrete stability has been achieved.
I look forward to reading the reports of my underlings who are looking over the curriculum you have offered.

With sincere thanks
Commander Anne Blake

***Reply to the Minister of Hospitality***

Sir, we thank you for your recognition of what is ours. It is refreshing to know that there are many countries that honor the concept of democratic self governance so openly.
With matters hopefully soon to settle, I can see no reason why trade between our nations cannot become a reality.

With respect
Commander Anne Blake

~Peace and blessings to the government of the protectorate~

Respect and honor to our sister, we see direct democracy as the weakest of the formations of governments. Its eventual corruption is unavoidable in this world with its flawed peoples.
Usually I would not speak of affairs within your own borders; to each country its own laws, but we believed that we had a contact in this case: we would support you in your ruling, and you would support us in ours with mutual beliefs being upheld within the entire sphere of influence. Why would you no choice to abandon the laws we all agreed on as good? What else shall change? “That He may ask the loyal of their loyalty. And He hath prepared a painful doom for the unfaithful.( AL-AHZAB)” The Prophet spoke wisely. Let you also be wise.

~Sultan Hatusu.

Commander A. Blake

The government has made the appropriate preparations and awaits word for confirmation of the impending arrival of electoral observers.

- Aphra Draven
Administrator for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

A vast crowd of Dominican citizens cried with joy and threw confetti into the air to welcome hundreds of prisoners as they walked out of Mona prison. .
Released prisoners hugged their young children – of whom some were born while they were in jail. Others planned weddings, and some said they would visit the graves of relatives who died while they were incarcerated.
“All I care about now is to make it up to my son. I cannot describe how happy I am now I have him in my arms for the first time in my life," said Lance Fox, whose 2-year-old son Ronnie was born while he was in jail
"I want to be a good father for him," he Lance whispered into his lovers ear as he embraced her tightly.
As the prisoners left the Prison each was given a leaflet with a message from Commander Blake on it:
"I am delighted that these heroic prisoners can return to their families and enjoy their liberty once more in a country which is also going to be freed. Let us remember the past, but focus on the future."
Shielding his eyes from the bright sun, colonel Niko stepped out into freedom. He had stuffed the leaflet into his front pocket and now was at something of a loss at what to do. He kicked at the gravel under his feet and stared blankly up into the sky.
“Hello you”
Niko was startled by the female voice, but once he saw who it was, a grim smile touched his grim thin lips. His smile could have signified relief or merely amusement at the sight of this woman.
“Hello my Lady. So, it’s true then.”

To the greater International community.
To those countries that wish to avail themselves upon the opportunity to help us embark upon the rocky road towards Democracy, we request neutral observers to oversee the run-up to the election and the election process itself.
Observers are requested to report to the Hall of Justice by the 7th of June.*

We sincerely thank those whom have already answered our call.
Commander Anne Blake.
*The interim government holds the privilege to veto any force of observers they believe intend to harm the process of democratization.

*** Sultan Hatusu & Lord Protector Matthew Iesus***

Simply because we are moving towards a firmer representative model of governance, it does not hold that we forsaking the alliance we are all pledged to hold.
We hope that despite our minor differences, that we can continue our former excellent relations.

With care
Commander Anne Blake

Application of the foreign race laws are suspended till further notice.

While we too hope for continue friendship, some of your statements cause me concern, still I now apply to be allowed to send observors to assist the coming elections.

~Sultan Hatusu

Communique from the Benevolent Jaar

The wonderful nation of Vegana knows how hard the path to transcendance can be. Our brethren in St. Dominic has been through a lot and every time has your brothers and sisters in Vegana supported you. As we will this time too, to honour our long alliance we will not only use the troops already in your country to continue to support peace and law but we also pledge two extra elite regiments to guarantee the process.

We are however worried about your approach to Nations who have pledged to destroy The Reich. Nations that earlier have attacked the Reich and also are involved in aggresions against the Reich at the moment. Even as we support St. Dominic on its road to democracy, your nation also has access to a lot of material as well as logistical access to the rest of The Reich with less border- and customs control, the risk of these nations trying to use your country as a transit is imminent and we will strenghten our borders as well as the sea to be prepared if such an awful thing would occur.

Your pledge to honour the oath makes us feel that you are well able to deal with insurgents who only wish the death of the Reich to follow on your peaceful road to democracy and who wishes to use fair St. Dominic as a tool in their evil schemes.

Your Humble Servant.
~The Benevolent Jaar

After weeks of discussions, something resembling a new constitution was conceived. Now it only required Observers to see that it could be born into a free nation.

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We the people of St Dominic (Also known as the homelands) of all races and beliefs have taken upon ourselves to decide freely the future our nation will possess. Knowing the delicate state of affairs, this constitution preserves for our Nation its free union, its people, its land and its sovereignty.

Article 1:
The Republic of St Dominic is a single, independent federal state with full sovereignty. Its system of government is republican, representative and democratic.
A. No law that contradicts the principles of democracy may be established.
B. No law that contradicts the rights and basic freedoms stipulated in this constitution and in international law may be established.
Article 2:
A: St Dominic has no official religion of the State. All religions united will be part of the fabric of the nation.
B: No law maybe enacted that should place one religion in dominance over the nation.
Article 3:
A: No entity or program, under any name, may adopt racism, homphobic, speciesist, ethnic cleansing Polices. Nor incite, facilitate, glorify, promote, or justify such actions.
B: The State shall undertake combating terrorism and ethnic warfare in all its forms, and shall work to protect its territories from being a base or pathway or field for terrorist activities.
Article 4:
We shall observe the principles of a good neighborliness, adhere to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, endeavor to settle disputes by peaceful means, establish relations on the basis of mutual interests and reciprocity, and respect its international obligations.
Article 5:
A. The Armed Forces and Security Services will be composed of the components of the people with due consideration given to its balance and its similarity without discrimination or exclusion and shall be subject to the control of the civilian authority. The Armed Forces shall defend St Dominic and shall not be used as an instrument of oppression against any of her peoples, shall not interfere in the political affairs and shall have no role in the transfer of authority once the Protectorate is declared dissolved.
B. All militia outside the framework of the armed forces are prohibited.
C. The Armed Forces and its personnel, including military personnel working at the Ministry of Defense or any subordinate departments or organizations, may not stand for election to political office, campaign for candidates.
D. The National Intelligence Service shall collect information, assess threats to national security, and advise the government. This service shall be under civilian control and shall be subject to legislative oversight and shall operate in accordance with the law and pursuant to the recognized principles of human rights. All records currently held based purely on race or religion will be destroyed.
E: National service will be stipulated for anyone over the age of 18 (regardless of ethnicity, species, religion or political affiliation)for a period of non less than six months. Exceptions based upon social or religious reasons will be considered by a board of examiners.
Article 6:
Citizens are equal before the law without discrimination based on species, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, origin, color, religion, creed, belief or opinion, or economic and social status.
Article 7:
Every individual has the right to enjoy life, security and liberty.
Article 8:
A: Every individual shall have the right to personal privacy, so long it does not contradict the rights of others and public necessity.
B: The sanctity of the homes is inviolable and homes may not be entered, searched, or put in danger, except by a judicial decision, and in accordance with the law.
Article 9:
Nationality is the right of every Dominican and shall be the basis of her/his citizenship. Citizenship shall not be stripped no-matter what the crime/situation to prevent the excess’s of the past.
Article 10:
A: The judiciary is independent and no power is above the judiciary except the law.
B: There is no crime or punishment except by a stipulation. The punishment shall only be for an act that the law considers a crime when perpetrated. A harsher sentence than the applicable sentence at the time of the offense may not be imposed.
C: Litigation shall be a safeguarded and guaranteed right for all.
D: Every person regards of species, belief, or ethnicity has the right to be treated with justice in judicial and administrative proceedings.
E: The proceedings of a trial are public. No longer shall justice be given from behind closed doors.
F: The court shall delegate a lawyer at the expense of the state for an accused who does not have a defense lawyer.
E: Unlawful detention is prohibited. Compensation will be given tot hose unjustly held.
F: The preliminary investigative documents must be submitted to the competent judge in a period not to exceed twenty-four hours from the time of the arrest of the accused. It may be extended only once and for the same period.
Article 11:
A: Any Citizen over the age of 17 has the right to participate in public affairs and to enjoy political rights including the right to vote, to elect and to nominate.
B: No Citizen shall be surrendered to foreign entities and authorities.
C: No political asylum shall be granted to a person accused of committing international or terrorist crimes or any person who inflicted damage on us.
Article 12:
A: Work is a right for all Citizens so as to guarantee them a decent living. Discrimination based upon race, gender, religion, etc is forbidden.
B: The law regulates the relationship between employees and employers on economic basis and with regard to the foundations of social justice to avoid the tragedies of the
Article 13:
A: Personal property is protected. The proprietor shall have the right to benefit from, exploit and utilize personal property within the limits of the law.
B: No property may be taken away except for the purposes of public benefit in return for just compensation. This will be organized by law.
C: Owning property for the purposes of population change shall be prohibited.
D: Low wage earners shall be exempted from taxes in a manner that ensures the upholding of the minimum wage required for survival. This will be organized by law.
Article 14:
First: Every citizen has the right to health care. The state takes care of public health and provides the means of prevention and treatment by building different types of hospitals and medical institutions.
Article 15:
The State cares for the handicapped and those with special needs and ensure their rehabilitation in order to reintegrate them into society. This shall be regulated by law.
Article 16:
A: Education is a fundamental factor in the progress of society and is a right guaranteed by the state. Primary education is mandatory and the state guarantees to eradicate illiteracy.
B: Free education is a right for all.
Article 17:
A. The liberty and dignity of every citizen is to be safeguarded.
B. No person may be kept in custody or interrogated except in the context of a judicial decision.
C. All forms of psychological and physical torture and evil treatment shall be prohibited. Any confession coerced by force, threat, or torture shall not be relied on. The victim shall have the right to compensation in accordance with the law for material and moral damages incurred.
D: The State guarantees the protection of the individual from intellectual, racial, political and religious coercion.
E: Compulsory service (unpaid labor), serfdom, slave trade (slavery), trafficking of women and children, and the sex trade is prohibited.
Article 18:
A. Freedom of expression, through all sensible means is protected.
B. Freedom of press, printing, advertisement, media and publication is a guaranteed aspect of the nation. .
C. Freedom of assembly and peaceful demonstration. These shall be regulated by law but shall be permitted to the maximum possibility.
Article 19:
A: The freedom of forming and of joining associations and political parties is guaranteed. This will be organized by law.
B: It is prohibited to force any person to join any party, society or political entity or force him to continue his membership in it.
Article 20:
The freedom of communication, and mail, telegraphic, electronic, and telephonic correspondence, and other correspondence shall be guaranteed and may not be monitored, wiretapped or disclosed except for legal and security necessity and by a judicial decision.
Article 21:
Every person is free in their commitment to their personal status according to their religions, sects, beliefs, or choices.
Article 22:
Each individual has freedom of thought, conscience and belief.
Article 23:
A: Each Individual enjoys the right of free movement, travel, and residence inside and outside the homeland.
B: No Citizen may be exiled, displaced or deprived from returning to the homeland.

This Constitution and the former Republic government ordnance constitutions will return in force after the approval of the people thereon in a general referendum.

Fellow reichers.

I welcome your offers of assistance and I hope this will allay some of the fears I’m sure you all have. It will be our pleasure to allow your observers to help our nation move forward from the horrors of the past. More particularly I welcome the continued stationing of those troops already within the nation; they shall be an assurance of continued peace and a sure warning to those who you believe seek to rattle our road towards transcendence.
It is good to remember that those who were insurgents are now our countryfolk again, we have extended to them the hand of peace and while they hold that peace we shall be family.

With sincere thanks.
Anne Blake.

Dressed in light green colored uniforms and carrying standard issue weaponry, Starian election observers arrived in St Dominic prepared for political killings and riots. Concern amongst the sultans advisors was rising that the presence of foreign observers will do nothing to quell insurgents from harassing and disrupting the coming elections.
At the same time the conviction has been growing in top political circles in North Star that the election should be declared illegitimate because of unacceptable social and political consequences if it is not. The new constitution has caused disquiet from many of Hatusu's closest allies.

Gouvernement de Oliverry

Official international report.

We would like to congratulate your nation for such a move. Democracy is important and must be imported in every nation, so that everyone has a way to say what they want to say and such, without breaking anyone's right to free talk. To conclude, good luck in your new way of doing things and may St. Dominic be a nation where everything is done democratically anytime soon!

Signed,
Jioulit Twaxlit, President of Oliverry

***Reply to the Minister of Hospitality***

Sir, we thank you for your recognition of what is ours. It is refreshing to know that there are many countries that honor the concept of democratic self governance so openly.
With matters hopefully soon to settle, I can see no reason why trade between our nations cannot become a reality.

With respect
Commander Anne Blake

Official Message
From The
Ministry of Hospitality


Honorable Commander Blake,

As the Minister of Hospitality for the Tire-Burning Torque Empire of HotRodia, I am pleased to inform you that our office would indeed be interested in trade between our nations. Contact the Ministry of Hospitality (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=443481) whenever you find an opportune moment so that our nations can converse further on the matter. Also, we are glad to hear of your fine nation's draft for a new Constitution and hope that the structure it provides will lead to greater peace and prosperity for your nation and its people.

With Respect,

Minister of Hospitality
Sam I Am

The dismantling of the old, corrupt, fascist infrastructure was the goal, but it isn’t a quick task. The idea of an election, after all, isn’t new to St Dominic but it has been some time since one had been allowed to happen.
Since the election promise, different factions have been making extravagant promises about resolving the conflict and future of St Dominic. Thankfully so far no-one group has tried to campaign on racial or religious issues, but there growing unease amongst the rightist-Christians and nationalists about the newly declared constitution. Members of the Pan-nationalist federation have begun debating publicly the implications of this new constitution – a constitution that allows their former enemies rights of redress and equality.

70,000 federal troops will have to be moved out of Capital into the surrounding countryside, and thousands of state security forces will have to be deactivated. An estimated 121,000 refugees will have to be returned to their homes.
The paramilitarization of the state will have to be stopped and reversed, but so far little has been done and Acting-President Anne Blake seems reluctant to take action. The Rightist Christians and nationalists sympathizers still hold many of the border areas with Iesus Christi. Paramilitary violence is at a standstill but until the recent declaration had been riff. As recently as twenty days ago, 30 paramilitaries from the group Justicia-Christo attacked the town of Pariso, burning 6 houses and displacing 48 families. At the time the army did nothing to stop it and it remains to be seen if they will prevent such attacks in the future.
Still the vast majority of Dominicans continue to respond to this situation as they have in the past-- with creativity and resilience. With the appeal of the former emergency laws, public meetings and gatherings are again common place again. The return of the Danu and other non-Christian religious festivities has proven a major draw card for political groups forming during this tense time. The young Lady Allica continues to be the leading spokesperson at these draw card events. Her blonde hair drawn back over her shoulders, she continues the rally cry that made her a leader in the recent rebellion and that makes her the leading candidate for governance across the board – “The republic rebuilt. The homelands free. The nation healed. The country sovereign!”

*Urgent*Urgent*Urgent*
With the process of the election on the verge of becoming underway, it is essential that foreign observers arrive shortly to ensure the process is water-tight.
I humbly request Observer team leaders to arrive at the Hall of Justice as soon as they are able.

At this time I also would like to extend my thanks to those who have kindly spoken of our change in doctrine. I hope this is only the start of our relations.
Regards
Commander Anne Blake

The Starian observers were welcomed on a drissly summer day and given an old army barracks to use as their billet.
They were assigned a young not-so-handsome Major Ivan Tinal from the regular forces to be the liaison between them and the election command.
Whatever demands the Starina religion imposed upon the observers would be attempted to be coped with by the Major. He had been reading up on Islam even as the observers had arrived, trying to familiarize himself with these people traditions.

TOP SECRET

To Commander Anne Blake:

I am very pleased to hear that The Holy United Republic of St Dominic is democratising. While His Imperial Majesty Pio XIII would like to assist your republic in this process, I am afraid that our citizens are not educated enough in the democratic process to be of any service to your upcoming elections.

If there is any other non-military service we can provide, please do not hesitate to let us know. It would be greatly appreciated if your reply were sent through secure connections for the sake of the Edvardian government. The discussion of democracy is a very sensitive issue in our empire today and has always been in the past.

Sincerely,

Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

The observers inspected their new lodgings, unloaded the heavier equipment and spoke with Ivan about any matters that needed addressing.
Afterwards Captain Yosef [head of operations] headed to the Hall of Justice in his newly shipped in A-wagon. Its design, operation and desert camouflage colors didn’t suit the rainy weather of St Dominic but the Captain made-do.

Jakob Hansson from the ministry of political innovation arrived to St. Dominic with a short statement from the Benevolent Jaar.



God Bless the People of the Free Democratic nation of St. Dominic!

In times of danger and change it might seem as your true brethren in the Reich has forgotten you, it is not so!

We all know that every human life is created by god and therefore sacred. Man was created in the image of God and thus strives to transcend and develop. It is only natural. Man is a supreme being because God have given him the gift of Death. We all know that this day might be our last and therefore we try to live out our lives and grasp as much of life as possible. We all know that life is to short to be wasted on status Quo. We are like children in a candy store with unlimited possiblities and wants to try as many as possible before the candystore closes.

A nation is the sum of its people and the proud nation of St. Dominic has been forged into its shape by history, good or bad. That St. Dominic now take steps towards democracy is only natural in your development and a new bright future awaits. We in the rest of the Reich is here to support you and help you to overcome any obstacles that your enemies may throw in your way.

Know this Brothers and sisters of St. Dominic. The Reich will always be a safe harbour where you can rest you wings on your flight into further greatness!

God is Great! Heil The Reich. Heil St. Dominic!

Heil Comrade Anne Blake and the government of Saint Dominic.

After much consideration and consultation amongst the people of God, we petition to be allowed to send observers to assist your transition…
We have a long and fruitful history together….I see no reason why this should change now. Passion can strain our relations but will never break our familiar bond.
Sebastian Lange has been appointed by us to head our electoral observers that will operate within your nation…if you have no issues with his appointed then he will arrive forthwith.

Heil Victory!
Heil Christ!
Heil the Reich!

Bridgette Iesus.

“Herr Hansson, welcome to the homelands.” A nearly dwarfishly short puffy man dressed in a black business suit greeted Jakob Hansson.
“My name is Hano Norman and I’ll be your attaché during this period.” The short man wiggled his thick black eyebrows as he spoke.
“If there is anything you need, just ask. Also you’ll need to report to the Hall of Justice shortly.”


*****TOP SECRET*****

Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus. Thank you for your offer, and please believe I understand the delicate nature surrounding the discussion of democracy.
If you are able, perhaps you could spare a handful of observers to monitor the election process, or perhaps you know some other way you could assist us?

Sincerely
Anne Blake.


*****To the Iesus government*****
Reading your offer I found myself pleasantly surprised.
Naturally I accept your offer and hope that you yourself may one day visit our shores. Mr Lange will be received with all due respect.
If your observer officials could arrive soon, it would help greatly.

Cordially
Anne Blake

Political situation breakdown
The political situation in St Dominic is greatly confused by religious and political divisions.
The rough layout of the homelands breaks down as:

Group #1.
Consisting of:The Ásatrú /worlders/Ethnic Damins/Danu-ists.
General Political affiliations: New Dominic (The ND) Pan-ist alliance.

Making up the majority of the country, these people have generally held to the native beliefs of the homelands. Within these native beliefs there is a vast range of beliefs and it should never be assumed that the so-called pagan beliefs of the majority of St Dominic are interchangeable.
Over the years varies religions were at odds politically, but have worked together since the rise of the fascist protectorate.
Ethnically all Dominicans, this group has tended to give it’s political support to the ND but the pan-ist alliance lead by Lady Allica has become current favorite amongst this grouping.

Group #2.
Consisting of : Hard-line Danu-ists/Ásatrú
General Political affiliations: Ethnic Homelands Movement (EHM) SACHA (Magic)

Confined to relatively small numbers, these people have become a hardcore response to the oppression of the military regime.
Define by solely ethnic Dominic blood and native belief, this group lead the most bitter resistance post the crushed rebellion and today continues to demand a return to more traditional homelands governance - Druidic and Danu-ist models.
Greatly targeted in the past by militia, it remains to see how they will treat the election process.

Group #3
Consisting of: Worlders/Ethnic Damins/Ethnic Christians
General Political Affiliations: National Unity Movement (NUM) The Popular Front.
Generally Christian in disposition, this group made up the bulk of the support for the Protectorate government. Ethnically varied, this group remains united in nationalist ideologies and rightwing Christian politics. While usually moderate in belief they were swept up into the Military rightist movement.

Group #4
Consisting of: Worlders/Ethnic Damins/Ethnic Christians.
General Political Affiliations: Nationalist front (NF) Christian Liberation Army (CLA) Solidarity.
The most extreme of the right wing political groupings. Supplied the vanguard of officers within the military government. Strongest concentrations on the border with Iesus Christi, they often call themselves ‘ethnic Christians’. Strongly opposed to any movement away from the militarized government, they pose a large challenge to the election process.

Group #5
Consisting of: Worlders/Ethnic Damins.
General Political Affiliations Dominican Communist Party (DCP) Labor Unionist guild.
The leftist ideologues suffered greatly before and after the protectorate era, but always remained a reality in the political spectrum.
Formally united with the Pan-ists during the rebellion, they now represent a distinctive political dimension in homelands politics that is hostile to both the rightwing and the native beliefs camps


***Footnotes***

Ásatrú: A small ethnic group concentrated in the centre of the nation. Generally native believers, with a high proportion of non-humans. Istarn in the old mother-tongue means ‘Ancient’

(wicca)Danu-ists: Believers in the majority religion of the homelands.(wicca-danu).

Ethnic Damins: Dominicans without foreign blood.

Ethnic Christians: Those who define themselves solely by being followers of Christ, often descendants of old crusader families. Tend towards statist politics.

Worlders: Those of Mixed Dominican and outside blood

TOP SECRET

To Commander Anne Blake:

First, let me apologize for this late transmission. A hardware problem delayed my original response. Your understanding is most appreciated.

Second, let me thank you for sending your previous transmission through secure connections.

I am writing to inform you that I have deployed my Minister of Foreign Affairs along with 50 unarmed soldiers from the Edvardian Military Police (the equivalent to the US National Guard) to assist in your upcoming elections. The Minister will serve as the leader of the Edvardian election observation delegation and the soldiers (unarmed due to requirements of the Edvardian Constitution) shall serve as election observers. I am not aware of the official (or most prevalent) language used in St Dominic, so I defaulted in choosing observers who speak English fluently.

Due to the delayed transmission, the Edvardian delegation will arrive within the hour at the airstrip closest to the Hall of Justice. To expedite the deployment of the election observers, accomodations to transport them to the Hall of Justice should be arranged as soon as possible.

Again, I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause on your part, but please do not let this be an indication of how things are run in Edvardus.

Sincerely,

Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

With greasy hair, and dressed in a typical brownshirt uniform the Iesus officer arrived.

Sebastian Lange in a strange way found this an honour....he had so many orders from his higher ups in the Ministry of social order he could barely remember them all.....
Of course...He had remembered Bridgettes orders....in the dead of night he'd remember them and wake up in a cold sweat...
He'd joined the ministry young and worked his way up via hardwork and ratting out anyone he could. The arrest of his older brother had been the coup that had volted him up to the elite.
Some of what he now knew by being in the elite didnt sit well...but the pwoer was thrilling....

He straightened his arm band with the Iesus cross on it. The words under the cross were a constant reminder of his work here....
'Christi crux est mea lux'

“Herr Hansson, welcome to the homelands.” A nearly dwarfishly short puffy man dressed in a black business suit greeted Jakob Hansson.
“My name is Hano Norman and I’ll be your attaché during this period.” The short man wiggled his thick black eyebrows as he spoke.
“If there is anything you need, just ask. Also you’ll need to report to the Hall of Justice shortly.”



He smiled and shook Hano's hand vigorously.
-"How good of you to meet me, we are expecting 30 more observers from our special division. They should be here any minute. If we could be shown to our accomodation and told which areas we should observe and with whom it will be grand."

Group #5
Consisting of: Worlders/Ethnic Damins.
General Political Affiliations Dominican Communist Party (DCP) Labor Unionist guild.
The leftist ideologues suffered greatly before and after the protectorate era, but always remained a reality in the political spectrum.
Formally united with the Pan-ists during the rebellion, they now represent a distinctive political dimension in homelands politics that is hostile to both the rightwing and the native beliefs camps

Hatusu noted the very Existence of ‘group 5’ with some anger. The non-human question had never bothered her but communism did - Monarchies crumble where communism raises its head.


Dearest sister Anne Blake.
I do believe our soldiers have arrived in your nation and are being treated as honor dictates.
I also believe they would be best used in areas where categories five paries display an influence. Each solider is well trained and versed in the understanding of communist thinking and their would'nt be colored by misunderstanding.
I hope you remain well.

~Sultan Hatusu

In St. Dominic

In the meanwhile, Allanean instructors began to move into the nation. As they promised, they gave free courses in peaceful political activism – to people of all parties who wanted to learn. And as they spoke, they also gave a few important lessons in the value of democracy.

”In a dictatorship, the only reliable- kind of, sort of reliable – way to change your government is to go out and rebel against it in some way. And when you do that, people die. In a democracy... well, a wise man said that propaganda is to a democracy what violence is to a dictatorship, That man wasn't a big fan of democracy, but he was right – the point of democracy is getting the placard to replace the machinegun and the political cartoon to replace the execution chamber.”

They explained how to make placards from a bunch of cardboard and a stick, how to organize a proper rally – and how to gain access to the media, how to talk to journalists, how to get the vote out in those frenzied 24 pre-election hours that matter most. And while they were at it, they rubbed it in, again and again, about how the system itself was important.

”Above all, you must have respect for the rules of the game. Despise your opponent. Spit on his party. Whatever. But remember -you destroy this game, and it's back to the machinegun and the gas chamber with you.”

In the meanwhile, the permission was asked to deploy a unit of unarmed Allanean personnel in St. Dominic – around 5,000 Medical Corps soldiers who would deliver food and help to those whose homes and businesses were levelled by the fighting. That had a double purpose – not only would ti help the poor and suffering – but they would learn to recognize the Allanean flag that was on the shoulder of every soldier – and to identify it with mercy and charity.

And in the dark, other things happened.

To: Anne Blake
Classified, Your Eyes Only, Destroy After Perusal

We will be sending in, if you authorize, a crew of 6 Team Dagger operatives, who would operate under your partial strategic command. Their purpose, simple: to protect St. Dominic's republic, to exterminate without mercy those who threaten to overthrow it by force.

Thana Square: Thana City

The Allanean instructors often had attentive audiences, but they raised the hackles of many Christian ethnic Damins.

“Rebel this!”

Amid the large crowd, a group of listening teenage boys launched a barrage of stones at the Allaneans. Soon dozens of the audience were chanting against Alleanean and more predominantly democracy.
Within the crowd soon scuffles were breaking out between the various factions. Stones flew at rival groups and at the local police; a full scale riot appeared to be on the verge of erupting.

*****Secret *****
To the Allanean Government
I welcome the offer of medical units; our own infrastructure is stretched to the point of breaking already. Therefore your help is accepted and needed.
Your Team Dagger operatives are also accepted on the provision they do not carry out any operations without express permission of me or the incoming civilian government.
Regards
Anne Blake


Hano blinked rabidly as he talked “You’ll be stationed in the old army barracks complex near the forces from north Star. Once you’re ready, the Hall of Justice will issue areas for your men to inspect.”


Reading the incoming disturbance reports, Anne kicked the desk again in frustration. She'd already known the outcome though; such was the nature of the jigsaw, but she’d expected the violence not to happen so readily.

Dearest sister Anne Blake.
I do believe our soldiers have arrived in your nation and are being treated as honor dictates.
I also believe they would be best used in areas where categories five parties display an influence. Each solider is well trained and versed in the understanding of communist thinking and their would'nt be colored by misunderstanding.
I hope you remain well.

~Sultan Hatusu

*****To Sultan Hatusu*****
Sister.
Considering the knowledge you claim your soliders have, it would be follish of me not to consider them for that role.
I promise that shortly the areas will be assigned and that your offer will be taken very seriously
Regards.
Anne Blake


Another short woolly looking man with thick eyebrows greeted the Iesus christian representative
“My name is Heno Norman and I’ll be your attaché during this period.” The short man also wiggled his thick black eyebrows as he spoke.
“If there is anything you need, just ask. Also you’ll need to report to the Hall of Justice shortly.”

TOP SECRET

To Commander Anne Blake:

First, let me apologize for this late transmission. A hardware problem delayed my original response. Your understanding is most appreciated.

Second, let me thank you for sending your previous transmission through secure connections.

I am writing to inform you that I have deployed my Minister of Foreign Affairs along with 50 unarmed soldiers from the Edvardian Military Police (the equivalent to the US National Guard) to assist in your upcoming elections. The Minister will serve as the leader of the Edvardian election observation delegation and the soldiers (unarmed due to requirements of the Edvardian Constitution) shall serve as election observers. I am not aware of the official (or most prevalent) language used in St Dominic, so I defaulted in choosing observers who speak English fluently.

Due to the delayed transmission, the Edvardian delegation will arrive within the hour at the airstrip closest to the Hall of Justice. To expedite the deployment of the election observers, accomodations to transport them to the Hall of Justice should be arranged as soon as possible.

Again, I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause on your part, but please do not let this be an indication of how things are run in Edvardus.

Sincerely,

Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam


*****TOP SECRET*****
Dear Prime Minister.

Thank you for your reply. There is no need for you to apologize for matters outside your control.

Again I thank you for your generous offer, and trust me that your people will be treated with respect by the government. Alas I cannot asset that they will recieve respect from all within the nation.
English speakers will do well here; Damin and English being the langauges spoken nation wide.

I'm sure your forces will be more than up to the task they will be given.

Regards
Anne Blake.

Knowing the delicate situation, the Edvardus observers were greeted quietly without fuss being made. They were given accommodation in an old hotel not far from the barracks being used the Vegana, Iesus Christian and North Star observers.

The provisional government had been very accommodating to the requests of the Biotopians. A midnight flight into the airport under tight security and then a cavalcade as the armoured vehicles shuttled equipment and personal to their own headquarters in the capital. It seemed an exceptionally sad building, everything about it said “keep out” and the dark stains on the reinforced perimeter wall attested to the desire of the last occupants to deter trespassing.

Arnjo Blackwell had been appointed Director of a specially selected group composing of 450 electoral observers, 110 federal police officers, a 20 member diplomatic and humanitarian team and a 10 member support team to oversee the initial operation. 75% of them were human which was in significant disproportion to the ethnic composition of Biotopia but taking into account the conditions to be expected in a Reich nation it payed to be pragmatic rather than idealistic.

The Biotopians had arrived and established camp without fanfare or hassle. The country had evidently gone to the dogs. Most of the buildings were uninhabited roofless facades but people milled through the dust working to push the rubble against the curb side, queuing for bread, waiting for water deliveries and taking advantage of curious lime-green portable toilets that had appeared on several street corners. All in all it was depressing, dusty and depending on the wind it smelt bad as well.

So far the Biotopians had been working in the background; driving around the city estimating reconstruction costs, talking with some of the locals about the upcoming elections and co-ordinating with the local ‘police’ who seemed too eager to use a fierce punch in the guts to get compliance from the civilians to really achieve the respect of that domestic title. There had also been long discussions with indigenous bureaucrats about the electoral procedures to be used and security for election day.

Aranjo had been interested to speak with some of the candidates for the elections and had had occasion to speak with three of them. They had not, on the whole, been very impressive. In fact they behaved like imperial demagogues and had spent half an hour spouting crypto-fascist bullshit about their “natural rights” which had centred on subjugating the rest of the population to military brutality. So it was no surprise when they soon-after aligned themselves with the Nationalist Front. “Can’t win them all” Anjo had glumly concluded.

Several team members had also observed the Allaneans giving a workshop on democracy under the security of Biotopian arms reinforced by the rough-looking and constantly floor-spitting agents of the police force. The most chilling aspect of the whole mission so far had been when a drunken hooligan no more than twenty had attempted to gouge his knuckleduster into the side of a forensic investigator when she had tried to help him just outside the compound. She shouldn’t have done it; there were protocols, but the sheer audacity he showed in his violent malevolence! Apparently he had “shot-himself” sometime after being released from jail but whether or not this was just a rumour nobody knew for sure.

*****Parties standing in election*****

Dominican Communist Party (DCP)
Leader(s): Yvonne Elliman-cleff.
Former political prisoner in her early fifties. - A fiery atheist.
Platform: Communist policies based upon radical Leninist philosophy.
Support: Limited (Less than 5%)

Ethnic Homelands Movement (EHM)
Leader(s): Althan Toras.
Local body politician turned statesman. Considers himself of the pure belief & bloodline.
Platform: A return to traditional homelands beliefs and culture by radical remodeling - a return to the royal bloodlines & customs. Redress given to crimes committed against the kin (metahumans) and others victimized during the protectorate.
Support: Limited (less than 5 %)

Labor Unionist guild
Leader(s): Edmund Mostel
Has forty years experience in various union movements. Nearing his sixtieth birthday, he considers this his last ‘stage’ before retiring.
Platform: Moderate socialists. Calling for a St Dominic’s based on socialist ideals, rather than religious or ethnic lines. Critical of outside involvement in homelands affairs.
Support: Moderate (Around 20%)

Pan-ist alliance
Leader(s): Lady Allira
Came to the fore during the recent rebellion. Young but proved her credentials during the rebellion and subsequent negotiations with Anne Blake.
Platform: An amalgamation of parties united during the protectorate era. Based on moderate traditional homelands beliefs, combined with the republican values of the past. Vocally opposed to all forms of despotism, both foreign and domestic.
Support: Wide (Around 40%)

Nationalist front (NF)
Leader(s): Joshua Dennenson.
Militia leader during the Protectorate reign, now highly critical of the democracy process. Believed to have been involved with some of the worst excess’ of Militia group ‘Star’.
Platform: Rightist Christian nationalistic politics. Still has an armed militant wing and has yet to accept the new constitutions stances on freedom of culture. Known contacts with the CLA and other reichist terror organizations.
Support: Unknown

SACHA
Leader(s): Idrendil O’Zendall.
Half-kin underground leader, she was involved heavily in helping people escape the protectorate. She was wanted for terrorism charges until the amnesty.
Platform: Kin and danu-ist militancy. Aggressively opposed to the ‘foreign’ bloodlines and beliefs. Formed as an underground movement during the work excess’ of the Protectorate government.
Support: Extremely Limited (Less than 1%)

The Popular Front (PF)
Leader(s):Samual Jaar Wolfgramm.
Ex-military officer in his early forties. Resigned his commission to lead the PF.
Platform: Moderate right wing Christian conservative politics. Moderate in regards to the democracy process and the other parties. Portrays itself as the sensible defender of the people.
Support: Moderate (Around 25%)

Danu-ist prayer flags fluttered in the wind as hundreds crowded around the Alleana and Biotopia observors at the first of the Pan-ist political rallies were held.
They held pictures of their relatives and friends had vanished during the last years. Many of them, bleary-eyed from grief and worry, told stories of how they last heard from their loved ones, many making last-minute calls as they had been arrested by foreign soldiers.
Most in the massive crowd listened to the Pan-ist speakers as they called for support and cheered as the name of the Lady was mentioned. But on the out skirts of the crowd the black flag of the Nationalist front fluttered from a parked van – its own loudspeakers and small crowd chanting obscenities at the Pan-ists. Eventually the chant became simple –

“Kill the Dan-ist! Kill the Kin!”

Tension was clearly rising in the political contest.




***** Ministry of Justice assignments******

Alleana
Assigned: To monitor activities and promote democracy.
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist, PF, NF & SACHA

Biotopia
Assigned: To monitor activities and assist relief work.
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist, PF, EHM & SACHA.

Edvardus
Assigned: To monitor activities.
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist, PF, DCP & EHM

Iesus Christi
Assigned: To monitor activities in Eastern St Dominic
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist & labor unionist guild.


North Star
Assigned: To monitor activities.
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist, DCP & labor unionist guild

Vegana
Assigned: To monitor activities.
Groups to monitor: Pan-ist, PF & SACHA.

Having just received the detailed assignment for his delegation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Edvardus gathers the entire delegation.

He says, "Earlier today, I received official word as to what our mission is here in St Dominic. We will be monitoring four political groups: the Pan-ist alliance, The Popular Front, Dominican Communist Party, and Ethnic Homelands Movement. I am assigning 15 of you to monitor the Pan-ist alliance, 5 to the Popular Front, 15 to the Dominican Communist Party, and 15 to the Ethnic Homelands Movement. As election observers, our duty is to be excruciatingly vigilant for any abnormalities or discrepencies in the ballots cast in the upcoming elections, if you know what I mean. Democracy is a very brittle practice."

It was a cold rainy night as president PJ Dylanshki reviews the latest production reports from the factories of the struggling country, fresh into its own fledgling democracy. Suddenly there was a knock at the door
‘Yes!..Enter” he shouted, not looking up from the large leather portfolio.
“Sir, we have completed the final draft of the dispatch, and it is awaiting your signature” said a young clerk from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Hand it to me” said President Dylanshki, putting down the portfolio. He read the dispatch and placed it on his desk, lit a cigarette, and slowly exhaled the grey smoke, watching it swirl above the desk. He picked up a pen and looked at the young man standing in his office “Let us enter the international stage” he said as he signed the paper.

Diplomatic Dispatch:

To: The Holy United Republic of St Dominic
From: PJ Dylanshki President of The People’s Republic of Marquish

We congratulate your country on making steps toward democracy. We ourselves are fresh from revolution, and wish to support your country in any way possible. Due to our small size, and current struggling government, we cannot send election observers at this time. However, if there is anything you think our humble nation would be able to provide, please do not hesitate to contact my Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the National Capital of New Haven.

(signed) President Dylanshki, The People’s Republic of Marquish


OOC: New to NS and RPing….

"Panist and labour unionists....wonderful....just wonderful..."
Sebastian Lange looked at his 2iC as he raved about being assigned to monitor freaks and commies....and accepted he had a point...pagans and commies standing in a reich election was like women Priests..just plain wrong.
"Well, we'll just have to assign troopers to watch these groups closely...alot of troopers.." Sebastian grinned "I'm sure our troops will just loooove that..."


Taking his "observors" from Ministry troopers already stationed in country, Sebastian quickly sent them out into the field.

The small group of clean shaven men were standing in a cellar in a remote part of the city.

-"It is quite simple. You take your friends and every time the focking Metalovers hold a meeting you deal with it. Rush in and beat up as many as you can. Shout and diturb their meetings. Starts fight with their supporters and smash up stores that actively support their cause. We know you are leaders of many and my employer who is a strong supporter of your cause has deposited a large amount of money as well as firearms and explosives for your cause.

I know you are strong in yourselves, but this is extremely important, both for you locals and for The Reich. I would suggest to hit the meetings of the Pan-ist, SACHA and the unionist guild as security will be quite lax there. Start to disturb without using too much violence. Get fights started. Heil Victory!

-------

Jakob Hanson laughed as he read the assignments.

-"I know Iesus and North Star will love taking care of the unionists!" He smiled a big smile. "So pray, what do you want us to do? I have some issues already I hear mr. Norman. It seems like a foreign contignent are travelling around bribing your locals. Allanea personell are travelling around handing out freebies, that is not exactly how I thought independant observers would act and clearly a violation to any elecation law I know of. I trust you will deal with this? Because I dont want to report a biased election already.

Diplomatic Dispatch:

To: The Holy United Republic of St Dominic
From: PJ Dylanshki President of The People’s Republic of Marquish

We congratulate your country on making steps toward democracy. We ourselves are fresh from revolution, and wish to support your country in any way possible. Due to our small size, and current struggling government, we cannot send election observers at this time. However, if there is anything you think our humble nation would be able to provide, please do not hesitate to contact my Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the National Capital of New Haven.

(signed) President Dylanshki, The People’s Republic of Marquish

***** President PJ Dylanshki*****
Dear Sir

I thank you for your offer. it is nations like yours that offer our people hope and courage for the future.
While your nation maybe small right now, you have vast stores of courage and honor. I believe our nations can be firm friends in this troubled world.
I would be interested in economic relations between us.

Regards
Anne Blake.


More uniformed young people joined the group shouting obscenities at the Pan-ist alliance rally. With black uniforms and para-military formation, these men were directly modelled on Reich fascism.

Even as the observers watched a hail of objects started to fly between the two groups separate only by a thin line of police – rocks, food, bricks flew between the groups and the thin line of police began to crack as the crowds surged forward.

Military helicopters flew over head as the police withdrew from the scene.

“Why are they leaving? Why are they leaving?”

A sobbing woman held her bleeding forehead and watched in horror as the police fallback with riot shields raised.

“Bastards! Cowardly bastards!”

She screamed as she ducked another missile as it crashed next to her.

Angry youths loyal to the NF or PF climbed onto nearby shops and started throwing petrol bombs and lumps of concrete down onto anyone who was nearby. In the midst of these youth gangs were uniformed men acting like officers directing the action.

“Arh but Mr Hanson, the question of ‘who watches the watchers’ is always a question in democracies” Again the thick eyebrows wiggled frantically“ but I can assure you that there has been no foreign buying of votes. If you too wish to hold informative rallies or donate money we would welcome it.” Hano nodded vigorosly “yes, that would be acceptable if you wished it. I am glad we have a person like you here who knows so much about elections” Again the eyebrows wiggled but there was no trace of sarcasm.

A sleek black limousine cruised through the city of New Haven, surrounded by a small cadre of Police escort vehicles, sirens wailing and lights flashing. The limousine had only two occupants, the President and his Chief of Staff Mr. Mahgurrey.
“It’s unfortunate that the DCP does not have a stronger influence in the elections.” Said Mahgurrey, “If only we were a bit more influential, things might turn out more to our pleasing in St. Dominic”
“Unfortunately there is nothing we can do” said the President “and even if we thought there were, we wouldn’t try, we don’t need our first international incident blowing up in our faces” He said, with a sigh that was deafened out by the wailing sirens of the motorcade.

*****To President PJ Dylanshki*****

Honorable comrade

The Dominican Communist Party faces a crisis.
We have few resources and face massive defeat - in the election & society. There is little doubt foriegn agents are aiding the fascist and danu-ist course. Should either of these sides win the election we will certainly face extermination or suppression. The fascist hate our leninist hopes and the danu-ists reject any teaching that shows the error of their folk religion.

Any assistance would help;money, expertize or should the worse case occur -arms.

Yvonne Elliman-cleff.

Dispatch to: Yvonne Elliman-Yvonne Elliman-cleff
From: [ Blank ]

Comrade;
I cannot reviel my identity to you at this time, however, I wish to inform you that your dispatch has been recieved. Our nation vows to fight facism and opression where ever it arieses, however Mr President is aprehensive about how to best support your cause. I am close to him, and shall do what I can to help him make the right choices.

While they are here on a diplomatic mission, the Edvardian election observers are still soldiers of the Imperial Military Police. As such, they must maintain their daily training and do so every morning before their deployment to their diplomatic duties.

After their training one morning, 15 observers march out to the Pan-ist rally to ensure that everything is in order. Marching in unison in a 3x5 formation, they soon see chaos coming from the rally. Amidst the missiles falling from above, they see opposition party members contributing to the chaos.

"Minister," the leader says into the walkie-talkie, "there is trouble at the rally and I see members of the Nationalist Front and Popular Front antagonizing the situation. We are requesting immediate backup."

"Sergant," the Minister yells, "you are not to take offensive actions! I repeat, you are not to take the offensive! I will deal with this immediately. Do what you will to defend yourself and your squad, but you are not to initiate violence."

"Yes sir!" the sergant replies.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: National Front and Popular Front Campaign Headquarters
Cc: Office of the Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus, Office of the Emperor of the Holy Empire of Edvardus, Office of the St Dominic Elections Coordinator


To Messrs. Joshua Dennenson and Samual Jaar Wolfgramm:

As the representatives of Christendom in your nation, you must live by the teachings of Jesus Christ, which involves a lifestyle of nonviolence. While the Holy Empire of Edvardus does not condone your philosophy of militarism, it is especially disordered, during this time of democratic transition, for this philosophy to be implemented. You are to cease and desist from initiating violence-causing tension between your parties and other parties running in the upcoming election. You will receive no further warnings concerning this matter.

In peace,

Leader of the Edvardian Democracy Imposition Delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Empire of Edvardus

President Dylanshki stood on the balcony of his Office at The Hall of government, enjoying the evening spring breeze, when a handful of black Range Rovers pulled into the courtyard below, and he knew the time to make the tough decision was at hand.
Seated around the long conference table with the president, was his Chief of Staff, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, General Commander of The Red Guard, The Minister of Defense and Security, and the ranking civilian members of The People’s Council, which made up “the body”. The Body dealt strictly with Highly Sensitive information, and works legally under the Constitution. Its decisions require unanimous consent, and are never made public.
“Gentlemen, I’m sure you know why I’ve assembled the body” begin Dylanshki in an unusually serious tone; “The situation in St. Dominic requires our attention. We can safely say that not all the election observers are working honorably, and may be attempting to subvert the elections in favor of the more bourgeois candidates, and something must be done to protect the will of the people.”
“Sir” interrupted General Commander Melsheviki;
“Yes comrade?”
“my intelligence sources believe that the lives of the DCP members may be in danger, although we have been unable to fully corroborate the claims”
“Until you do, I will not ask this body to authorize the deployment of the red guard, or regular army. However, I will make an official request to the current government of St Dominic to ensure the security of all candidates equally.”
******
DIPLOMATIC DISPATCH
To: The Government of St Dominic
From: President Dylanshki, The People’s Republic of Marquish

Our country is concerned about the safety, legality, and legitimacy of your nations upcoming elections. We believe that outside influences, including countries responsible for safeguarding your elections are conspiring to have the elections work in their favor. I beg you to take all measures possible to prevent this, and offer any assistance that I may be able to render

(signed) PRESIDENT PJ DYLANSHKI
******

******
PERSONAL TELEGRAM
To: Yvonne Elliman-Yvonne Elliman-cleff
From: [blank]

Dear Comrade,
We are currently investigate transferring to you the sum of $100 million Universal Credits to help in your struggle against your bourgeois competitors. We hope to transfer the money through several charitable and front organizations
******

Sebastian got to work quickly…..he felt that Iesus Christi had been deliberately slighted by the task assigned it but while that annoyed him he remembered…he who laughs last, laughs loudest! Even now Iesus observors strolled the streets with special orders, they see off any commies or Pagans they found.
Contact would be made with Samuel Jaar Wolfgramm…anything he wanted, he’d get…..discretely a letter was sent outlining that position and more….
Already Sebastian had conacted the CLA. Over recent years the organisation had been quiet but active…training in Reich nations preparing itself for action. Max Amon, the titular head of the organisation was already planning ‘action’. Max had lived in Iesus for years but was a Dominican by birth and wasn’t about to let the nation slid back into the grip of pagan metahuman filth.
Sebastian smiled smugly as he read the reports of Reich forces conducting manoeuvres on the border….let the weaklings try and smash the law of God….the Reich was ready!

It was a dank wet night as a young man walked down the narrow streets, yet he secretly gathered intelligence. He carried false identification for the nation of St Dominic, and nothing else, though he was an Agent of The Red Guard, sent to gather proof of outside interference in the upcoming elections.
As he hears footsteps approaching, he ducks into the shadow of a dark ally and sees a member of the DCP, followed closely by two foreigners, something he feel he cannot just ignore.

The protectorate government had forbid the ritual of the Daania. Now thanks to the amnesty the ritual was again practised freely. At the ancient grove of the Danu thousands upon thousands gathered for the festival. It was, in fact, a primitive nature festival such as would readily be observed in many countries around the world – aspects of native religion merged with Fae religion flawlessly.

A bonfire provides the central rite of the festival, the communal nature of which is seen in the fact that all must contribute materials to it – the massive bonfire represents the sun and there the purifying and invigorating powers of the sun. Brands from the fire were carried through the fields and soon the night was filled with soft glowing torchlight.

In the grove where the bonfire was set there was a mass of people dressed in a mesh of native dress, there were robes and capes, kilts, gothic gowns, countless tie-dyed sarongs, and loincloths of the druids of the Ásatrú.

The chant of the people had begun as soon as the sun had sunk beneath the horizon and continued now as the crowd’s dance and celebrated. People danced with Pan-ist flags while igniting fireworks in their bare hands.
The moon rides across the skies above. The Goddess is heavy with pregnancy. Today I celebrate the Night, for tomorrow I celebrate the coming of the light.

Politics mixed with the magic in the night air. Representatives from The Pan-ist alliance, The Ethnic Homelands Movement and SACHA spread within the crowd – each group spreading its own message in a crowd that was largely Pan-ist alliance orientated.


Thrada City – Third largest city in the homelands
"Socialism & Freedom," they chant, marching down Boysen Street, the main street in Thrada City.

A procession of Two-three thousand citizens took to the streets today to call for secular social reform in the country.

A contingent of seven hundred health workers had walked off the job to join the protest in disgust at the rising tide of sectarian divisions within the nation. Former republic health secretary Miss Nikanora walked arm in arm with Yvonne Elliman-cleff calling for a secular response to the tragedy of the past.



Thana Square: Thana City
A man in a suit is making climbed onto the Pan-ist podium even as the crowd broke into a full riot. His words were drowned out, so only the few people near him heard his word. He tries to scream his words out.

It doesn’t stop.

Finally more police units arrive at the outskirts of the square.

In a sudden movement of camouflage police uniforms, the man in the suit is ushered into a jeep along with many of his friends. The vehicle speeds away, as ambulances and more police double-time into the square.

More army trucks of military police rumble up a dirt side street into Thana square. More police than can be readily counted, jump out of the trucks and and start moving the fighting groups.

Youths first, then others started throwing stones at the encroaching lines of chanting military police.
Opportunistic journalists pulled out their cameras and start shooting the chaos.

The military police started pushing the crowd of yelling, kicking, rubble-throwing people out of the square. The youths on the rooftops continued to launch barrages of rocks and petrol bombs, forcing the police to start throwing tear gas canisters.

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To: National Front and Popular Front Campaign Headquarters
Cc: Office of the Prime Minister of the Holy Empire of Edvardus, Office of the Emperor of the Holy Empire of Edvardus, Office of the St Dominic Elections Coordinator


To Messrs. Joshua Dennenson and Samual Jaar Wolfgramm:

As the representatives of Christendom in your nation, you must live by the teachings of Jesus Christ, which involves a lifestyle of nonviolence. While the Holy Empire of Edvardus does not condone your philosophy of militarism, it is especially disordered, during this time of democratic transition, for this philosophy to be implemented. You are to cease and desist from initiating violence-causing tension between your parties and other parties running in the upcoming election. You will receive no further warnings concerning this matter.

In peace,

Leader of the Edvardian Democracy Imposition Delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Empire of Edvardus

*****Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Empire of Edvardus*****
Sir

Our view on militarism isnt for its own sake. We take up arms only when we must defnd ourselves and our national honor.

Our party stands for peace - but not peace at an price.
So long as violence is carried out against our people, we will defend our hopes with whatever weopons we have.

Samual Jaar Wolfgramm

******
DIPLOMATIC DISPATCH
To: The Government of St Dominic
From: President Dylanshki, The People’s Republic of Marquish

Our country is concerned about the safety, legality, and legitimacy of your nations upcoming elections. We believe that outside influences, including countries responsible for safeguarding your elections are conspiring to have the elections work in their favor. I beg you to take all measures possible to prevent this, and offer any assistance that I may be able to render

(signed) PRESIDENT PJ DYLANSHKI
******

******
PERSONAL TELEGRAM
To: Yvonne Elliman-Yvonne Elliman-cleff
From: [blank]

Dear Comrade,
We are currently investigate transferring to you the sum of $100 million Universal Credits to help in your struggle against your bourgeois competitors. We hope to transfer the money through several charitable and front organizations
******


*****President Dylanshki, The People’s Republic of Marquish*****
Sir

Your concern is our concern also.
It is a great concern to us that outside influences are conspiring to have the elections work in their favor.
We are monitoring actions of all involved in the election process - including foriegn observors.
We hope this difficulty doesnt prevent you from joining us in building a free St Dominic. Toegther we can stop those who wish to pervert justice.

In friendship
Anne Blake

*****To mysterious benefactor*****

Comrade

Our thanks. Your aid will assist us in crushing the bourgeois oligarchs and the nazi animals.
Our labor union charities will be perfect covers for your aid.

solidarity
Yvonne Elliman-cleff

*****Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Empire of Edvardus*****
Sir

Our view on militarism isnt for its own sake. We take up arms only when we must defnd ourselves and our national honor.

Our party stands for peace - but not peace at an price.
So long as violence is carried out against our people, we will defend our hopes with whatever weopons we have.

Samual Jaar Wolfgramm
To Mr. Wolfgramm:

I understand what you are saying, but my initial letter refers to the actions undertaken by your party members at the Pan-ist rally. Sources tell me that your party members were shouting obscenities. That in turn incited those at the rally. Might I remind you that in Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he tells them that "immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is fitting among holy ones, no obscenity or silly or suggestive talk, which is out of place, but instead, thanksgiving...for no one hates his own flesh but rather nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body." Despite differences between your party and the Pan-ist alliance, bear in mind that we are all members of the body of Christ. Jesus himself reminds us that what we do to the least, we do to him.

In Christ,

Leader of the Edvardian Democracy Imposition Delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Holy Empire of Edvardus

"Heathen Faiths! Do you hear them....Do you HEAR THEM! blasphemy! Vile blasphemy! Remember our fathers the Maccabees...they knew how to deal with heretics, Heathens and those who blashpheme! Death! Death! Death!"
The civilian speaker spoke with a Iesus accent as he rallied Christians in the nearest town to the ancient grove of the Danu.
An Iesus reporter from the dei verbum newspaper snapped photos of the event. This was playing well at home.....Pagan satanic rituals in forests! Allowing metahumans to run free! Baby killing! All good stuff for the Iesus reader!
A small unit of Iesus election observers stood watching. They hadnt had any formal training in their job...they were simply Iesus troopers from the nearest army base. Thus they occasionally muttered their concept to the speakers words.....something had to be done about this....BLASPHEMY....

A van slowed down as it passed by, its driver giving the Iesus troops a friendly wave. The Officer nodded back as the van drove off towards the wood and looked at his watch....it was almost as if he had expected the van to be here at this time....

The Minister looks up as two of his sergants walk into his make-shift office. The sergants salute him and he says, "Please sit." They do as they are told. "As you know, I have put the two of you in charge of the squads responsible for monitoring the Dominican Communist Party. I do not have to stress how important it is to watch them like a hawk; they cannot be trusted. Therefore, I want you to survey all their communications. I want Ms. Elliman-cleff's mobile, landline, internet, telegraph, messenger pigeon, everything, tapped. I want to know who she is talking to, when she does so, and what she is saying. Also, make sure you do the same with their campaign office. I want ears everywhere around her and her party members." The Minister looks at the two sergants. "This meeting never happened."

The sergants nod and the Minister says, "You are excused. Go tell the two in charge of monitoring the Ethnic Homelands Movement to come see me. I need to speak with them as well."

Telegram, hand delivered, no return address

TO: Yvonne Elliman-cleff
From: [blank]

Comrade;
I have arranged to transfer to you, the amount of 800,000 dollars. I have not been able to get my government to act on this issue, so the funds are coming from my personal account. I am sending a representative to meet you, by the name of Monsieur Noir. Upon this meeting, he shall instruct you on how to receive the monies.

Be forewarned, since this action is not approved by my government, there shall be no way to trace this transfer back to me. M. Noir has been a personal “task manger” of mine for years, and will kill himself, before being captured should anything go awry, and I’m afraid, he shall take you with him.

“YOU DID WHAT!” Screamed President Dylanshki at his chief of staff.
“Sir..I..” stammered Lea Mahgurrey
“Damnit Leo, what did I say? What specifically did I say. This is exactly what I was against doing!”
“No you weren’t sir, you may have said no, but you wanted it”
“Damnit Leo, you better pray to god they don’t figure this out”
“They won’t sir”
“Oh like hell. I want your resignation by the end of the day”
“Sir…”
“No buts, and, I’ll turn you over in a heartbeat if this is found out, so help me god Leo, to save this country, I’ll shoot you myself. I don’t want to see you unless your going to tender your resignation. Get the hell out of my office” The president said, turning his back on his old friend, and confidant. “what am I going to do now” he stammered, as Leo closed the door behind him.

Holding the headphones closer to his ear upon hearing that a telegram had been hand-delivered, an Edvardian election observer hopes that Ms. Elliman-cleff would somehow reveal the contents of the message. "Shoot!" he mutters as he hears nothing about what the message says. He turns to the sergant sitting next to him, hoping for some command.

The sergant looks back and says, "Notfy 'Janitor #2' that we will need him to go through her shredded paper and trash. Tell him to meet us at the rendezvous point at 1800."

****
To: Anne Blake
From: President PJ Dylanshki

I must speak with you regarding a matter of utmost importance, regarding highly sensitive information. Is it possible for you to send us a trusted personal representative? Or do you trust the secrecy of your diplomatic channels?

Respectfuly;

(signed) PJ Dylanshki
President of The People’s Republic of Marquish
****

An intercom buzzed;
“Sir, I have Minister Mokra of internal affairs on the phone for you” said the voice.
“Put her through” said President Dylanshki; “Katharine, it is good to talk to you”
“You too, Mr. President, too bad it is not under better circumstances”
“I take it you’ve received the dossier I had sent to you.”
“Yes, I’m afraid, what do you wish to do?”
“Impanel a secret Grand Jury, issue a sealed indictment for Wire Fraud, Election Tampering, and Misuse of Public Trust, if he is found out, I want to take him into custody immediately”
“I thought Leo was your oldest friend”
“He is, that is why we must protect him from extradition, I have a security briefing, I’ll have to talk to you again Katharine, good bye”
“Good bye Mr. President”..click, went the phone.

A man dressed in regular Dominican attire walks down the sidewalk into the sunset. He looks around and makes his way into a park and finds the bench near the lake. There is another man sitting on the bench with a briefcase at his feet. The first man sits down and says, "Can you believe that the colours in the sky is caused by the angle at which the sun is hitting the atmosphere?"

The man recognizes the passphrase and replies, "Actually, I can. I teach physics at the local high school."

The first man recognizes this as the confirmation. "Do you have the telegram?"

"I hope so. It had been shredded just moments before I received the order. I hypothesized that it would be near the top of the shredded papers, so I took the top layer. It will take some time for you to sort through the relevant shreds from the irrelevant ones, but all of the pieces should be accounted for in this briefcase."

"Good." He reaches for the briefcase.

"Has the sergant said when my extraction will be?"

"He hasn't mentioned it to me."

"I hope it is soon. I don't like it in there."

"You don't think you've been compromised, do you?"

"No, it's just that they all seem like they are on to me."

"Of course they do, they're communists."

Sebastian Lange was in regular communication with the Ministry of social order.
They weren’t happy…Bridgette Iesus was very unhappy…to say the very least.
It seemed matters were verging on spinning out of control….

A formal letter of protest was penned, and Bridgette hoped that Jaar would also add his formal protest.
To our ally the Dominican Government.

Friends in Christ!
The communists and their panist allies are clearly violating election form…their have been reports of intimidation and corruption already! Worse, it seems clear to us that certain parties within this election are receiving foreign aid! What type of election will this be with these thing happening?
Should this abuse of the election continue, Iesus will be forced to declare the election process invalid.

We ask the government to be aware of our concern.

Yours in Jesus Christi.
Sebastian Lange

OOC: “Allanea personell are travelling around handing out freebies, that is not exactly how I thought independant observers would act and clearly a violation to any elecation law I know of. “ <- the observers and the people who are giving the courses and the freebies are different people ICly, just so you know.

IC:

In the meanwhile, the Allaneans were acting in the same way – distributing literally metric tons of propaganda. Not on a given party or candidate, but on a virtues of the democratic system, voting, free speech and individual civil liberties. The groups that distributed these were varied and diverse, and had large amounts of money – happily, since they were not endorsing any candidates, this would probably fly within the limits of any sensible election laws.

The observers supported this policy, but of course made it clear, in all their media statements, to distance themselves from those who executed it. “The Observer Service,” they noted, “Is strictly neutral. All we care is that a fair election does take place.”

In the meanwhile, the Team Dagger men approached Blake with a letter, asking her whether they could now begin act on her command against 'threats to democracy from foreign sources', and 'clear out Bridgettist foreign agents' from the nation. This, of course, was not publicly known.

To our ally the Dominican Government.

Friends in Christ!
The communists and their panist allies are clearly violating election form…their have been reports of intimidation and corruption already! Worse, it seems clear to us that certain parties within this election are receiving foreign aid! What type of election will this be with these thing happening?
Should this abuse of the election continue, Iesus will be forced to declare the election process invalid.

We ask the government to be aware of our concern.

Yours in Jesus Christi.
Sebastian Lange

We endorse this concern raised by the Iesus government. Why bother with the show of allowing us in when it is clear that the election is corrupt?

to set our mind at peace we request to be allowed to send another 5000 election monitors.

~Sultan Hatusu

M. Noir had recently left the headquarters of the labor union, after delivering his final package. After traveling several blocks he stopped at a pay phone, and dialed a number.
“You have reached M Black consulting…” a voice started, but was interrupted by the tone of more keys being pushed; “You have reached the office of…” again the voice was interrupted by the tone of keys, the voice mail password.
“This is LM curriers leaving a message for Monsieur Noir, we’ve decided to cancel our shipment, please..” The message was interrupted by the slamming of the phone
“shit”
He thought as he walked away from the payphone, the operation had been canceled after he had completed it. He could no longer count on an extraction, or that his cover was still intact. He decided that since his mission was not government sanctioned, heading to the consulates office was out of the question. His only chance was to disappear into the city, and keep a low profile till things settled down.

Victoria Sheshet, the new Secretary of State, began her press-conference.

Dear friends.

First, I have a reminder to you all. No television stations, and nobody else, is allowed to take money or do business with the governments of the Reich nations, or broadcast commercials on their behalf. This is basic Allanean law, as these governments are at war with the United States of Allanea, and are prohibited from operating any financial transactions in the United States.



-"As you can see mr. Hano this election will be a travesty of demcocracy as long as Allanea is involved," Jakob Hanson looked concerned as he showed the press- clip for Mr. Hano. "I am afraid I will have to declare this election corrupt and biased as long as they are involved in here. It is clearly not in their best interest that St. Dominic stays with the Reich with a new democratic government. My report will go to the Benevolent Jaar within week if you haven't taken actions against such fraudulent actions as clearly are involved here."

Jakob rose and shook Hano's hand. He turned around just before he left the office.

-"I am seriously worried about the situation. A St. Dominic run by a corrupt and false government will not be something taken lightly upon, especially not a government where Allanea has it hooks in it. I hope you do something about it, because it might turn really unpleasant.

Reading the intercepted message from Iesus Christi to St Dominic, the Minister decides to contact Sebastian Lange.

From the Leader of the Edvardian Democracy Imposition Delegation

To Mr. Lange:

I completely agree with your stance on this election and will support your decision in front of the Dominican government should I be required to do so. My sources show that there definitely is some kind of corruption happening within the Communist Party in this election that we cannot ignore.

I would be vigilant about the pagans too.

*****Leader of the Edvardian Democracy Imposition Delegation *****
Sir

The words of the holy book are well noted, but for the sake of the body of Christ that you talk about we must take whatever action is needed.
I regret violence and apparent misconduct among my supporters but Jesus came to bring the sword not peace.

Regards
Samuel Jaar Wolfgramm

There as no reply to the mysterious benefactor, Yvonne Elliman-cleff knew the more communications the greater the chance of discovery.
So she started planning where the money would be spent. Politics was costly, especially in a country without much in the way of infrastructure – the free adverts on the state channel hardly impressed.

*****President of The People’s Republic of Marquish*****
Dear Mr President

My time is yours. Whatever needs to be discussed can be discussed directly with me under my personal testimony that our channels are secure.

Kindly yours
Anne Blake

Much of the information the Allaneans handed out wasn’t new to the average citizen. Democracy wasn’t so long gone to have vanished from the minds of the homelands citizens.
The spending of money was more readily received than the leaflets – whole sections of the country were poor or close to it. The Protectorate era hadn’t been a propose time for those who weren’t part of the status quo.


The team dagger gentlefolk were meeting with a stern looking President Blake. She still remembered the insult offered to her by the Alleana government not so long ago. Her agreement to personally meet with the agents was gracious considering the history and the current events.

The large oak desk sat between her and the agents and her bodyguards eyed them closely. No weapons of any sort were allowed on the agents and they were subject to an extensive search – if this proved to much for them, then they simply weren’t granted entry to the woman who ruled the nation.

She wrinkled her forehead at the directness of these agents. “You have my authority to do what is needed. If you over step” She wrinkled her nose at them and made a snorting noise. “There will be a price to be paid. Understood?”


Ooc: Sorry I haven’t replied sooner, I've been in the midst of my mid-year exams >_<

***** To whom it may concern*****

Illegal Foreign aid?
Bias?
Fraud?
Corruption?
I reject your claims as ill-defined and 'unsound', and believe your credibility is diminished by making them.
This is an unusual election, but it will be fair. Every person will be able to vote for whoever they wish.
And yes, perhaps a party that isn’t loved by all foreign influences will ascend into power – but that is the choice of us here in the home world.
If you have any direct cases of corruption please inform the authorities. Action will be taken.

Also; should any government wish to give aid to political parties they may. As yet such support isn’t illegal but perhaps is not advisable. Such payments should not exceed the total of five million dollars local currency & be discrete. .
It would please me better that the government received the aid rather than local parties.

With a confidant hope
Anne Blake


Hano nodded his head widely "no-no-no-no. democracy & Allanea are not exclusive Mr Hanson. There is no fraudulent actions as far as I know. You too can give out information and the such-like."

Hano shook the man's hand with energy "This is a strange time but no-one needs to jump to strange conclusions."

Hanson shook his head; -"Its obvious that this is getting out of hand. A country claims officially that they will do anything possible to destroy the Reich and you allow them to participate. I will give it a week as I said. and you might remind miss Blake that I am the ranked Veganian official here with orders directly from the Emperor. I take great offense in her answer. Good bye"

Hanson walked out of the door without waiting for an answer.

----
The crate had been exactly where the voice on the phone had told them and their contact had come with them to ensure that it was not a trap.

It opened with a loud creak in the small cellar and small arms were handed out and packed into backpacks. It would be a busy night but they would arm a full platoon of Aryan Freedom fighters before tomorrow and this time they would not only be meeting the other demonstrators with their bare fists. Mr. Wolfgramm was a great man but sometimes it seemed as if he didn't understand the gravity of the situation. They would be Gods wrath upon the "others", tomorrow pagan blood would flow on the streets of St. Dominic.

"Very well." - said the Team Dagger operative.

Ten days later, when a group of Aryan Freedom Fighters came to attack another protest, the Daggers were waiting - not at the protest itself, but a full five hundred meters away, concealed by window panels and using huge flash suppressors to conceal the flash from their oversized sniper rifles. The rooms themselves would act as a immense sound suppressors.

And so, when the first AFF goons would begin to fall, they would not have any idea where the shots where coming from. The idea was not to kill or injure them all - but to act on the psychological effects.

After firing a few shots each, the snipers would leave silently.

In the meanwhile, peaceful instructors would begin teaching people self-defense with whatever weapons were legally available in St. Dominic.

** * *

In the meanwhile, a discrete telegram arrived at Blake's office.

Dear Anne.

I am sorry for my earlier outburst. Perhaps you should start a peaceful negotiation of some form with the Reich leadership... tell them St. Dominic would rejoin the Reich if they only meet with you. Perhaps this would quell the violence.

Yours, Alex.

The local man wearing a NF armband helped as the Aryan fighters unloaded their weapons. He nodded with satisfaction as he watched the fighters prepare for combat.
“This is an urgent time for all who want to preserve our white christian heritage. I don’t want my daughters marrying a pagan, darkie or an animal”

A sniper shot cut through the speaker as he addressed the National Front rally. He’d been an obvious target for the Alleana sniper – after all the speaker was a known militia leader.
The listening crowd fled quickly as police sirens screamed out.

“Jones. Take a letter.”
Anne rotated her chair 180.
“My friend Alex. I believe I understand your logic but you are missing one point. Our nation hasn’t left the riech alliance. We still consider ourselves loyal riechites in ninety percent of matters. Perhaps you could think of another way to go ahead with your scheme? Etc etc pad it out like you normally do Jones.”

Far away an explosion detonated in the midst of the dancing crowds. A blinding flash and the earth shakes. The adults screamed and the children cried as the explosion ripped through the grove

“They take offence! What right do they have?”
She fumed at the next report she read. It was outrageous.
A red faced blue suited office boy ran into the office.
“In the Danu forest, a massive explosion at the Daania festival.”

The two trucks slowly came to a stop and soldiers streamed out of them to fan out over the area where the meeting would be held. The Captain saluted the confused people as his men quickly spread over the area.

-"Folks, Don't let us disturb. We're here to secure this area as we understand there is a threat of some kind of violence against this meeting. Dont be alarmed we have the situation under control. He smiled a confident smile to the people.

He looked up as the helicopter with heat sensors started to swipe the area. Any signs of snipers would be treated with utter violence.

OOC: Oh God. I missed Blake’s response! I hope nobody kills me for gravedigging.


IC: The response to the message has been vastly delayed - in part by the recent war
between Allanea and the Reich powers. It ran approximately like this:

In this case, I will leave the arrangement of the meeting entirely to you, my dear Anne. I am unaware, as you understand, of the internal working of the Reich and your alliance. I would also like to conduct a diplomatic meeting between you and my representatives (and perhaps my own humble person) under the most secret conditions possible…