NationStates Jolt Archive

The Celtayoshian government had been swiftly removed. Even before rioting and other disasters, so common in fallen governments, the world rushed to pick up the pieces of the fallen nation. Elephantum had immediately sent people to the Pacific Islands in Celtayoshi, and they got in contact with leaders in Quebec. Elephantum would take control of the province, and the small area of Antarctica would become Elephanti as well. In exchange for recognition as a Sultanate, with full rights to set their official language, labor policies, and other laws, as long as they do not defy the minimums set by the council of Sultans. The appointee to the council is as of yet unknown, but it is expected to be a member of Celtayoshi leadership.

Military policy is as of yet unknown, partially because of the unknown fate of the provinces neighboring Quebec. However, remnants of local armed forces will maintain defense while integration with the Elephanti Military. A substantial naval expansion, for ATCOM (Atlantic Command) is expected, although the Army, Air Force, and Royal Guard will likely be largely unchanged.

Air defense, especially for an area so far from the majority of the country, will most likely have major increases, however.

Commercial airline flights between Quebec and Elephantum proper will not be available until a Sultan is named, however, flights will have to go through Elephanti bases in Ethiopia and Equitorial Guinea.

In a small, private, ceremony, Gabrielle DeMont, a top aide to Prime Minister Nemeth, was appointed to the Council of Sultans. She elected to take the Celtayoshi title of Premier. In a short speech, she talked about how Quebec and the rest of Elephantum could work together and prosper.

In the rest of Elephantum, people were completely divided about the decision. Liberals believed the addition of such a liberal area would help bring about reforms, while conservatives worried that the nation would move too fast, and were afraid of economic disaster, especially while the economy is still recovering from the great recession caused by the plague and Poland.

Several Elephanti cargo planes, and a few AWACS craft, landed in Montreal and Quebec, the beginning of the massive integration program that would have to occur.