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Official Statement From Emperor Sutton of Credonia
McLeod03, you are in violation of Credonia's repeatitive demands to surrender the Sultan of Sirens of Titans to coalition forces to be brought on charges of supporting, arming, and aiding terrorists who have admitted to conducing terrorist attacks on 3 sovreign nations. You have ignored our deal to surrender the Sultan, in return for Credonia's assurance that the Sultan's family can be extracted to your nation with no harm coming to them or your military forces, but since you have continually ignored our threats, and are clearly obstructing justice, it is with no easy conviction that Credonia must make one last demand for this before appropriate actions are taken to retrieve or execute the Sultan. If you release him to coalition custody, we can guarantee that no harm shall come to him, however, he will be tried in an international tribunal for aiding in the cold blooded murder of thousands of lives worldwide. We also give you our assurances that your forces will not be harmed and they can return to your nation with no problems, but if you refuse to take this offer, we will have no choice to deal with this action most severly.

To SoT, Credonia and other forces have commanded control of your nation and are in the process of rebuilding, and establishing a new pro-democratic government. At this time, you have ZERO control of your nation and will have no control over your nation unless you give in to our demands. You have surrendered your military forces, but we want your Sultan and we want him NOW. Should you surrender your Sultan, another war will not have to be waged because of him. Innocent lives of your "protector" will not need to be lost because of war. If you do not, their blood will be on your hands, and you will be dealt with MOST SEVERLY by international coalition forces.

You have 24 hours to give in to our demands

IC: The USIH feels that this ultimatium should have been delivered more as a request to the government of McLeod03, also an ally of the USIH (i think), and that the Credonian should seriously consider some of the wording in this statement.

OOC: just sayin it read more like a threat to me, and im not sure if its meant to do that.

OOC: It IS a threat, McLeod03 is fighting coalition forces (he hasnt hit me directly yet but hes still attacking the coalition and i havent really acted against him yet in hopes that he wouldnt take the Sultan). Right now im done asking. Ive given them plenty of chances to cease the extraction of the Sultan, but they never listened so now its time to act.

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

McLeod has practically already declared war on the coalition as he has shot down a good number of coalition forces, yet we havent really responded to them, but now that response is coming, through Credonia

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

McLeod has practically already declared war on the coalition as he has shot down a good number of coalition forces, yet we havent really responded to them, but now that response is coming, through CredoniaOk. If someone shot down my planes....I'd go to war in an instant. In fact, if anyone insults me I pretty much go to war.....thank god for frightening economy, eh?

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

McLeod has practically already declared war on the coalition as he has shot down a good number of coalition forces, yet we havent really responded to them, but now that response is coming, through Credonia

I don't want to get involved in this Thread, but were those Planes flying over his territory or another nations territory they weren’t allowed to fly over?

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

McLeod has practically already declared war on the coalition as he has shot down a good number of coalition forces, yet we havent really responded to them, but now that response is coming, through Credonia

I don't want to get involved in this Thread, but were those Planes flying over his territory or another nations territory they weren’t allowed to fly over?

That is not relevant in this situation. He came into the conflict, from no where, and began attacking our forces, and yes, he was in OUR territory. Coalition forces have divided the nation into 4ths with important nations holding command control over the regions. They are not officially part of any of the coalition nations governments, nor will they be but they are under our control until we install the new government and pull out.

Thats quite clearly meant to be read as a threat. Someone posted that at me....I'd go to war in an instant.

McLeod has practically already declared war on the coalition as he has shot down a good number of coalition forces, yet we havent really responded to them, but now that response is coming, through Credonia

I don't want to get involved in this Thread, but were those Planes flying over his territory or another nations territory they weren’t allowed to fly over?

That is not relevant in this situation. He came into the conflict, from no where, and began attacking our forces, and yes, he was in OUR territory. Coalition forces have divided the nation into 4ths with important nations holding command control over the regions. They are not officially part of any of the coalition nations governments, nor will they be but they are under our control until we install the new government and pull out.

I don't think i worded that right.

What i am asking it what was the Situation that made him join from what i have seen he got involved because he shot down planes now if those flew over his territory or an allies of his he would have all the rights in the world to do so, what i am trying to find out here is did the coalition do something to start the attack or was it from no where more information would be nice?

oh, no, the coalition mobilized their carriers and armed forces and headed to SoT by sea, where the hell McLeod came from, i dont know, he was never part of the conflict until AFTER we had already invaded and started heading towards his capital. He never even spoke out about the terrorist attacks that actually prompted the invasion of SoT.

BUMP

Well Mc shot down planes of mine so i shot down (or i think i did he hasint posted it yet) one of his B-52's and i fully suppourt Ced in this ultimatuim.

Thanks for the support

We would just like to note that if any unauthorised aircraft flies into Iuthian airspace they will be warned to change course at least once, if they do not comply we will not hesitate to protect our skies and shoot such a craft down.

For the time being we will watch this situation but otherwise we do not want to be involved.

That is all, thanks

Lord General deGritz, leader of Iuthia

<Message>
To: Credonian Government
From: King James V, McLeod03

Should one drop of my mens blood be split, your forces in SoT will suddenly find life much harder. Given the colaitions record of justice and kindness, i feel the Sultan would have a fairer trial internationaly. His actions do not justify your own. SoT forces kill civilians, so you nuke and bomb his country, causing 40,000 + civilian casualties.

I will fight to keep this man safe from the menace of the coalition. Representatives of your government are more than welcome to form part of the prosecution team at this mans trial, but i for one do not trust you or your allies with the life of a world leader.

As for the wording of your ultimatum, i suggest that you tread more lightly in international affairs, especially when the blood of 40,000 civilians is on your coalitions hands.

Ugh well humm that was my fualt . though i had suppourt in Nukeing him for luanching a nuclar missle at one of our allies.... at any rare i hav an idea why dont you MC meet up with us at the enmmy capital and we will take him in to joint coustady ?

OOC: I'm already in the capital, and just posting the initial meeting. Now i wait for SoT to RP his part.

McLeod, do not agree to a "joint custody" arrangement. Doujin does not feel that a trial given by the Coalition forces would be fair and just.

Why issue an ultimatum to a nation who has already been bombed to hell? He won't over turn over the sultan by himself and he doesn't seem to care about his people. I don't think we can do much more. Anyway I'm pulling out of SoT. My troops are tired and want to go home. My investments are still in one piece and that's the most important to me.

Any confrence about the fate of Sot and its government, we will be attending. The premier is likely to attend himself.

Here I am. I can't check the forums every minute because i'm still on 56K.

McLeod thabks for your support to our situation. It's a wise choice HP leaves our nation and so should do everyone else. We will not turn over the Sultan and his family because they will have a show trial and be executed by one of the invaders. You've already looted, destroyed and killed in my country and you dare to declare an ultimatum to me? We have nothing left in our nation, most people are starving of thirst and hunger. Diseases are ravaging through the countryside and I have to accept it? Some people may be evil but most of the people are still very negative against terrorism. Only 3 nations had the reason to attack me. HP, BC and Camewot. Camewot never showed up so it was still 2 strong nations vs a weak nation. I call that terrorism.

SoT, you are just as strong as us. You chose the wrong nation to attack.

2 nations vs one certainly makes one weak. However, SoT you do have a Thriving Economy.. so -.-

You would have attacked me no watter who or what I have bombed. It doesn't take much skill to see I can't outsmart and outgun 3 nations who are much bigger than me.

You know what i think i know why mc and Dj are doing this ... becuse of me becuse im invloved in the coltion ... they dont like me verry mutch i dont know why they just downt (though Dj oocly too kit ti hate full extreams i dont know why ...) at any rate you are doing this out of Spite DJ , MC.

i say everyone invades Fedral Union, then EVERYONE will be happy!

oh robert quit making yourself look like the victim in everything -.- My involvement has nothing to do with you.

:roll: (Right mr alttirer motives.... )

Ultimatum Extention: You have an additional 24 Hours to comply with coalition demands.

The Federation of Autonomous City-states is willing to offer its arbitration services as a neutral third-party and preside over the Sultan's trial.

Our conditions for this are an immediate cessation of hostilities and the return of foreign forces from SoT to their homelands. The Federation Navy would take custody of the Sultan and keep him under arrest on board one of our ships until the trial. The trial would take place on board the FNS Leviathan in one NS year, to give the relevant parties time to prepare their case.

Those are terms in which Credonia can agree too, only after a proper goverment has been put into place, which i suspect you would want to help establish since you are neutral. Following the establishment of a new and secure central government, Credonia pledges to withdraw all military forces from SoT. We urge the other coalition members to agree to this, as well as McLeod03 and SoT. More lives need not be lost, and we have given PLENTY chances to prevent more from being lost. If you want your nation back, comply with us, SoT, and if you dont want to be invaded McLeod, hand over the Sultan. You already have been labeled as a terrorist supporting nation, and other nations not involved with this conflict will join in on the attack against you because of this labeling. If you wish to remain in power and to not be invaded, hand over the Sultan, its as simple as that.

The Federation is standing by to assume custody of the Sultan, if McLeod and Credonia are in agreement with this course of action.

Credonia is in full agreement

The ball has been tossed into your court McLeod, its all on you...Your fall for a foreign national or peace for cooperating with an international peace force.

In anticipation of the peace agreement, the FNS Leviathan and its escorts deploy from their usual patrol route and head for international waters just outside of SoT's exclusive economic zone.

Federation tactical monitoring satellites are tasked to begin tracking troop movements and concentrations in the region. The Aerospace Forces' Strategic Reconnaissance Wing is given standby orders in the event specific sectors need to be watched.

OOC: Sorry guys, thought this had died, what with my extracting the Sultan and no one posting anything else about it. As for an invasion, just bring it on.

IC:

<Encrypted Transmission>
To: Sec-Gen Brown
From: King James V

It has been some time since our last communication. As you can see, much as changed, and many small nations feel they can shape the world. As you should well know, the McLeodian Empire does not tolerate terror, nor does it tolerate imperialism and the murder of innocent civilians by nations sch as Credonia and their fickle coalition.

However, the man in our custody is more than likely guilty of the crimes he is charged with, and we have always stated that a trial would be held in neutral grounds. I must thank you for provdinig said grounds. The Sultan will be transferred to the Leviathon under heavy military escort, and will be guarded by McLeodian troops at all times. I do not trust teh Credonians any further than i can throw them.

The Sultans family will remain in McLeod03 under heavy guard, to keep them safe from Credonia and her murderous allies.

Yours,

King James V

<End Transmission>


A large MV-54 transport and six AV-32 escorts lifted from the deck of the MCNV Imperator, and began to head towards the Leviathon and Federation custody.


<Encrypted Message>
To: Credonia
From: King James V

I would rather be labelled a supporter of justice and freedom than a murderering imperialist like yourself. Gone are the days of diplomacy. Your kind has ruined our world, and turned it into a den of warmongers, murderers, and criminals. You can threaten my country all you want, but you would never win. Anyone with half a brain would realise that McLeodian troops have always fought against terror, from the purges of our civil war, to our blockade, unsupported i may add, by such "anti-terrorist" nations as you claim to be, of Terristan and Guerrilistan.

I suggest, sir, you think before you speak, and remember in future, not to make threats that your pitiful country cannot carry out.

King James V

<End Transmission>

As the MV-54 transport approaches the massive sea control ship, FNS Leviathan, an automated clearance and control system directs the transport towards the aircraft operations section on the aft deck.

http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/naval/leviathan2.JPG

An AeroScout AWACS UAV and six U/F-11 UCAVs patrol the airspace around the Leviathan to keep it clear for friendlies. No other surface contacts are registered.

Once the MV-54 is on final approach, two squads of Federation special forces can be seen securing the deck and the entry hatch to the hangar. One ARMAS accompanies each squad.

http://phalanx.i8.com/FACS/ground/armas.jpg

I support Credonia

yea ok den u lil bod!!! u cn go on bou al dat crap all day but i aint reali knoin wot ur on bou ok !!!

I support Credonia


We dont need or want your support, TRAITOR[

The MV-54 begins to decelerate as it approaches the massive ship, before switching to VTOl mode and starting its decent towards the deck. The escorting AV-32s break off and hold position around the ship, watching for any approaching aircraft or ships.

Credonian forces watches foreign and national troop movements via satellite to ensure that things go as agreed upon.

The MV-54 touches down gently, and a large cargo ramp at the rear opens. Twenty Royal Marines rush out and form a loose corridor from the ramp to the waiting FACS troops. Then, a group of four more commandos step out, and walking between them is the Sultan, still smartly dressed and looking healthy.

A man and a woman in Federation Navy officers' uniforms walk onto the deck through the open hangar hatch, standing just out of the wash of the landing MV-54. A team of four MPs in combat gear stand just off to the side of them, as if waiting for the order to proceed. Behind them, one can see scores of various robots doing maintenance work in the hangar. There is an occasional human overseeing the process, but the vast majority of the work is automated.

The two naval officers stand at parade rest and await their new visitors.

We dont need or want your support, TRAITOR

Today had been interesting for James deGritz, most of it was filled with the normal diplomatic insulted being thrown around, but the latest beauty from Credonia was enough for for the Lord General to spit some of his morning tea over his reports...

Diplomats actually say things like that? James thought. Wow... and to think this person actually commands power...

Afterwards James called in one of the junior officers to clean up the relatively important documents, they would have stains for some time but at least they would still be readable.

The two special forces teams effectively take up their half of the human "corridor" leading from the transport to the waiting officers and MPs.

The man is wearing a Federation Navy Captain's uniform and appears to be in his late 30s. The woman is wearing a Federation Navy Admiral's uniform and coat and appears to be in her early 50s.

The lead Marine of the close bodyguards halts the Sultan, and waits for the McLeodian officer acting as defence councellor to catch up with them.

Sir Anthony Richard McCrimmon, a descendant of the last king of the McCrimmons, stepped down from the VIP area at the front of the MV-54. His smart suit, leather attache case, and expensive shoes immediately showed him as both civilian, and as a man of great wealth. One of the greatest lawyers in the Empire, it is rumoured he could convince even an innocent man that he was guilty of every crime ever committed.

He strode across the deck, past the Sultan, and strode straight up to the two FACS officials. Looking at the Admiral, he turned straight to the Captain and introduced himself.

"Sir Anthony McCrimmon at your service, sir. May i recommend moving inside, i don't like all these guns around."

The Captain nods at Sir Anthony and smiles faintly. He is the very image of a modern officer. Clean cut, well built, and solid in posture. "Welcome aboard, Sir. I am Captain Nathan Aldridge, commanding officer of the Leviathan. This is Admiral Iliana Vajaran, official representative of the Secretary-General and the designated arbiter."

Admiral Vajaran also nods at Sir Anthony and speaks with a deliberate and firm, yet gentle tone. She has a slight East Indian accent to her speech, belying her heritage. "Sir Anthony, we have everything prepared for the Sultan if you will follow us below."

IC2: The Secretary-General's office extends an invitation to Credonia to send a representative to the arbitration proceedings.

Credonia accepts your invitation to attend the following proceedings and will send Comande James Ashton to represent the empire. Please notify us when and where the proceedings will take place. Thank you.

Doujin would like to note it's neutrality, however encourages McLeod to purchase ships from the Doujinshi Corporation storefront at a 5% discount.. *cough*

Credonia accepts your invitation to attend the following proceedings and will send Comande James Ashton to represent the empire. Please notify us when and where the proceedings will take place. Thank you.

The arbitration will take place on board the FNS Leviathan as soon as your delegation arrives. The McLeod negotiator has already arrived.

<Coordinates for the Leviathan, on a circuit through international waters just outside SoT's territorial claim, are given to Credonia>

OOC: Bump.

Upon recieval of the coordinates of the ACS naval vessel, Commander James Ashton boards a chinhook helicopter, accompanied by 3 legal and military advisors and 5 body guards. They take off and make the 45 minute flight to the FNS Leviathan. During the flight, James looks out of the window, down at the nation of SoT which seems to be on fire as smoke and flames billow up from below due to allied bombing.

"Jesus, our boys did one hell of a job levelin that city" he thinks to himself before getting snapped out of it by one of his guards telling him to get ready for the landing.

Fast approaching the FNS Leviathan, the pilots call in to get permission to land.

"This is Alpha Tengo Alpha 1 holding four Credonian dignitaries, request permission to land, repeat, request permisson to land."

The automated landing control system directs the helo to a landing pad on the aft deck where a squad of special forces soldiers are waiting.

The copter powers down after touchdown and the passengers file out, body guards first. Affter a moment, Commander Ashton steps foreward and salutes the soliders.

"Im Commander James Ashton of the Credonian armed forces, these are my three aids. May i speak to the person in charge?"

The copter powers down after touchdown and the passengers file out, body guards first. Affter a moment, Commander Ashton steps foreward and salutes the soliders.

"Im Commander James Ashton of the Credonian armed forces, these are my three aids. May i speak to the person in charge?"

The squad leader salutes Ashton briskly. "Commander, if you'll come with me, I'll take you to the bay where we've set up the arbitration chambers. The Admiral will see you there."

Four of the McLeodian marines watch the Credonian delegate and his bodyguards walk past. One turns to the rest and whispers something quietly, causing the rest to glance over at them, and then fall about laughing.

OOC: Bump again. :P

Credonia, in the past, has shown much contempt for the process of diplomacy and, as we've seen before, prefers to make ultimatums they cannot possibly enforce instead of actual negotiation in hopes of frightening their opponents into submission.

We hope that this matter can be resolved peacefully, and also offer McLeod03 our full support on this issue.

As the Credonian representatives pass by the McLeodian soldiers, James leans slightly sideways and speaks into one of the aids ears.

"look at them, laughing like hyena's. No wonder why everyone says they are so damn incompotent."

The men laugh quietly and take their seats.

Admiral Vajaran sits at the base of an equilateral triangle of tables set up in the bay, the arbiter's table. She is wearing her full military dress uniform and has the entire table to herself, except for two flat-panel computers - one on each side of her.

The table on Vajaran's left is designated for Credonia and the right for McLeod. An ensign is assigned to each of the two tables in the event evidence and/or information is to be passed from one of the delegations to the arbiter.

The Admiral calls out, "All representatives may now take their seats to open these proceedings."

Sir Anthony McCrimmon looked over in disgust at the Credonian delegates before setting his attache case on the desk and taking his seat, hanging his suit jacket over the back of the chair.

James watched Mr. McCrimmon, leans over and makes a comment, audible only to his colleages and they all let out a few chuckles, then refocus their attention on Admiral Vajaran, waiting for him to begin the preceedings.

IC:

"Admiral, may i first of all compliment you on such a fine ship, and say that your dress uniform does you proud, ma'am." said McCrimmon, indicating with a glance to four McLeodian guards standing at the back of the room. Each guard was unarmed, but all seemed to have spent years in the gym.

The four walked over, standing behind McCrimmon, staring directly at the Credonian delegate, unmoving, expressionless, hardly even blinking.

James stared back at the McLeodian delegates, giving them a glare indicating he wasnt intimidated nor would he cower to people lower than him. After a moment, he slocked back in his chair, appearing to be cool, calm and relaxed as if things were going to go his was, as he expected they would.

The Admiral sizes up each of the delegates and then nods. "As the nation of Credonia is claiming the grievance against the Sultan, your delegation will present its case first and then the McLeod delegate will give a rebuttal. Remember to keep it civil and to the facts, gentlemen. You may begin."

The Admiral clears her throat. "Commander Ashton, you may begin."

"Thank you Admiral"

James rises and proceeds to the front of his table and begins slowly pacing the floor looking at both delegated parties and the Admiral.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, today we stand here in front of an international court of law to determine whether or not the Sultan of Sirens of Titan is guilty of funding terrorists, aiding terrorists, and harboring them. The delegates from McLeod believe he has done nothing wrong. They insist that they do not harbor or aid terrorists, but let there be no mistake, if you harbor or aid terrorists, you are just as much of a terrorists as the people who go out and perform those acts of terror. This holds true for the Sultan. He is just as responsible for the lives of innocent men women and children who died at the mercy of the terrorists that he aided and supported. He openly admitted to it. He openly challenged and threatened an international coalition. He was bent on ensuring that we would pay for trying to bring those who commit acts of terror to justice, those same people that he aided, funded, and harbored. Credonia invaded Sirens of Titan after hesitating. Our first move was to send an ultimatum to the nation before ANY kind of military action was taken, however, the nations who were attacked by the terrorist group from Sirens of Titan proceeded with their invasion before the Ultimatum could take effect, thus forcing Credonia to mobilize and prepare for war against them. Even then, Credonia did not engage in hostilities until after major cities were already in coalition hands, all we did was invade, assume southern coalition command and prepare to install a new anti-terrorist government."

He stops and takes a sip of water before continuing.

"This man is a criminal, and he admits to everything that he has done. The terroist group has openly admitted and even bragged about performing terrorist attacks on three nations, Holy Panooly, Camewot, and Brittish Communists. He deserves to be served justice, just like the other terrorists who at one time ran rampant within his nations borders. Because of the Sultan's actions and his open attempt to assist the terrorists in killing hundreds and thousands of innocent men, women, and children, Credonia seeks to give the Sultan the death penalty if not life behind bars in a high security prison, stripped of all rights. Thank you."

James takes his seat. An aid whispers into his ear.

"Well done James, lets see what the McLeodians have to say in response"

McCrimmon stood, cleared his throat, sorted his notes, and began.

"Admiral. This trial here today is not of my country, but of those involved in the crisis surrounding the Sultan and the acts of his countrymen. Perhaps, before leaping to conclusions, our learned friends from Credonia should think about what this man supposedly did. Killed innocent citizens, destroyed civilian targets, and blew up civilian areas. Maybe we should investigate the actions undertaken by the coalition. Air raids on civilian targets, blowing up civilian areas, and invading a country because certain groups within that country performed terrorist acts.

The coalition and its members used multiple nuclear weapons on civilian targets, killing perhaps ten to fifteen times more innocent people than died through the hands of the terrorists. That, in my humble opinion, makes them mass murderers and war criminals.

What can possibly justify the murder of more than fifty thousand civilians, the toppling of a government, and threatening the life of the Sultan and his family? As far as i can tell, madam arbiter, nothing. This coalition is merely a facade for imperialistic nations to make land grabs to satisfy their hunger for war. Where were they when our country was under attack from terrorists? Where were they when McLeodian forces were blockading a known terrorist nation? They do not fight against terror, and should not attempt to hide their heinous crimes behind a veil of 'anti-terrorism'."

Anthony paused, took a sip from a glass beside him, and continued.

"Yes, this man here" he said, pointing at the Sultan "WAS in charge of a country from which certain terrorist groups operated. But to say that he was directly responsible is a fallacy. Instead of attempting to gather evidence for this trial, and proof that there were no other factors involved in the terrorist attacks, the Credonians brutally murdered civilians, and condoned nuclear strikes and air raids against innocent people. As such, it is my belief that the charges should be dropped, and since they would have destroyed or doctored any evidence during their invasion, that the Sultan be given chance to live a quiet life elsewhere.

Under orders from His Royal Highness King James V, I move to press murder charges against the Credonians, and forward a motion that they should pay for complete reconstruction of any damage caused, as well as removing all coalition troops from Sirens of Titan, and allowing international aid workers and peacekeepers to take their place."

Sir Anthony sat back down in his chair, looking over his glasses at the Credonians with hatred and disgust in his eyes, before shaking his head and turning back to face Vajaran.

"Admiral?"

Vajaran reclines in her chair slightly, looking pensive as she considers the arguments presented.

"This situation presents a dilemma which will face our nations long after these proceedings are over. The Credonians are correct in that nations which harbor terrorists must be held accountable for their actions; however, the McLeodians are also correct in that excessive force against the civilian population of such nations is equally reprehensible.

"It is the ruling of this arbitration that the Sultan and his family live in permanent exile from Sirens of Titan, never to hold public office or set foot in that country again, as punishment for their sins of omission. The Sultan and his immediate family are also barred from any professional involvement in the affairs of Sirens of Titan from abroad. Beyond familial contact, you are to sever all ties immediately.

"The question of excessive force used by Credonia and its allies is a valid one, given the devastation and misery wrought upon a populace overwhelmingly innocent of the mistakes of their government. It is the ruling of this arbitration that Credonia and its allies stand before an international tribunal, headed by three nonaligned nations, to answer the war crimes charges raised by the McLeodians."

"These proceedings are now closed. Delegations may confer with their governments to implement the judgments rendered. Arrangements for the war crimes tribunal may be made through the Federation State Department."

Vajaran rises from her chair impassively and turns to head out. She is immediately met by four special forces soldiers who form a cordon around her as she exits the bay.

McCrimmon glances at the Credonians, smiles, and picks up his attache case. Throwing his jacket casually over one shoulder, he walks from the room, followed by the four guards. The Sultan too is escorted from the room, flanked by six armed guards. Both men walk together towards the transport as more McLeodian marines surround the Credonian transport, blocking any view of the events beyond.

ehm... SoT stopped posting long ago. Perhaps you should read his posts...

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137425&highlight=

OOC: doesnt make much of a difference, we still have the sultan whether the owner gives his nation away or not. Its still in the same shape it was in when he gave it over ;-)

Does McLeod03 still have the sultan?

OOC: Yes, i do.

OOC: Shall we continue?

OOC: Yes, i do.

very well, do continue