NationStates Jolt Archive

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In a move that was widely criticized by citizens as "horribly unwise", the Godulan Governate announced the effective termination of its nuclear weapons program. The funding pulled from the program is now being allocated to the Quantum Physics Division at Horizon's End Technical Institute, where the Godulan Defense Directorate and over half the university have been working at a feverish pace after the unfortunate explosion that left Godulan leader Cassius Longarm comatose and two researchers dead.

"Rest assured, citizens! Terminating our nuclear aspirations so suddenly HARDLY leaves us defenseless!" Cassius told reporters at a press conference. "We simply found... a better alternative.

"Oh, we have a few nuclear weapons sitting around at the moment. Enough to give other nations a pause, that's for certain. Like I said, we will hardly be defenseless."

Questions are continuing to arise about the ongoing flurry of research at the H.E. Technical Institute, foremost among them the reasoning behind the tremendous amount of energy and resources being funneled into it, and also the reasoning for the tremendous security presence in place. An entire division of Godulan infantry, along with a full division of Godulan Armor, currently maintains the security concerns around the perimeter of the institute.

Godulan Intermedia hopes to learn more as the situation progresses.

And in other news, William Greely was rather surprised to find a russian bear in his closet...

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Official Press Release from Lightfootland's First Minister, Sir Giles:

Good evening.

On behalf of the peoples of Lightfootland and our esteemed ruler, Lord Lightfoot I, I now take this oppotunity to whole heartedly congratulate and praise the leaders of Godulan for their inspiring and encouraging dismantling of their nuclear weapons programme.

We are now one small step closer to a safer future for our children and our plant as we grow ever nearer to complete nuclear disarmament.

We also advise Godulan, that should any new findings be stumbled upon during their extensive research that they share this with the world before suspicion results in a flurry of accusations.

I would also like to now invite the Godulan Government to consider joining us in the new region of Rocklantica. I feel that they would find our international policies very tempting and rewarding.

Once again, we thank Godulan for taking such a brave step towards a future of progress.

Avu-Akar Oivi also wishes to congratulate Godular on its decision to end its nuclear weapons programmes. A nation does not have to have nuclear weapons to be strong.

"Avu, Kak Avo"

Aoza-Avu
Leader of the Prime City-State
Representative for the Nona-Aoza of City-States
Avu-Akar Oivi

The Armed Republic of Arukounia would like to warn Godular that even though they are not defenseless, they still have a gaping hole in their security. Long range atomics could be used to destroy the only research center for your "Better alternative".
We would be glad to send a division of ground to air missle carriers, to protect you from the dangers.
If you accept, that is.

We have sufficient strength in our anti-missile screen to block the majority of missiles that may attempt to strike at us.

However, we recognize that one or two ICBMs may still get through (as is always the way), and are currently in the process of moving all research operations to more secure and less noticeable places, as well as spreading them out so that if one division is destroyed, another may take over the first division's work and a secondary research effort can be initiated.

While we appreciate your offer of assistance, you need not concern yourself with our well being.

Respectfully,

"The Commonality cautiously applauds the decision by Godular to cease further production of nuclear arms, but stresses that it indeed strongly hopes that the old nuclear armament is not merely to be replaced with another 'deterrent' based on the creation of widespread destruction via the threat of deployment of weapons of mass destruction."

~ High King the High Lord Commodore Semir-randil

The Republic of Eredron applauds the decision made by Godular to end its nuclear weapons program. The Republic offers assistance in helping Godular dismantle its weapons stockpiles and safely dispose of the materials.

The Republic warns against any nation seeking to take advantage of the situation.

"Imperial Energy, with extensive experience rendering radioactive materials inert, would be interested in procuring any potential material disposal contract."

~ Imperial Energy (Marketing Division)

We have ceased all production of Enriched Uranium and Plutonium, and will happily begin negotiations for a contract relating to the disposal of the supplies we have remaining.

We will, however, have to maintain our current nuclear weapons stockpile until they can be suitably... overridden. Purely for defensive purposes in this time of transition, of course. We have nowhere near enough to mount an effective offensive against anyone, nor do we have the intention.

The Emirate of New Zambuda has also spent 25,000,000,000 and 4 fruitless years of effort on a Nuke Program. Today the program goes before the Senate so stay tuned.