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Dear Governments of the World,

Your televisions have shown the destruction that has been delivered upon our beloved Ricco. And what do the enemies of freedom say in justification:

You may have noticed that Ricco has disappeared off the map. We have no quarrels about attacking your more major cities if need be. The offer is still on the table.

Yours Sincerely
Jonathan O'Brien SGNC SGPG SGOG MC DSM GC
Supreme Governor of the Colonies
Northern Colonies

So you ask what offer? The offer that the Colonial government will stop blowing up Farmina if, I, President Tobias Grey depart for the Northern Colonies. I would happily leave; but this request comes from an enemy that has launched a series of unprovoked attacks, that we are yet to launch ONE response to. An enemy that cannot ensure my safety; that cannot ensure that my plane might not ‘accidentally’ fall out of the sky in international waters.

This latest attack goes too far. The Republic shall respond with full force against the Northern Colonies, and calls all nations of the world to act in kind. The answers have been demanded; but never provided. The Republic calls on all nations of the world to cripple the military and industrial machine of the Colonies. This is a long series in unprovoked and unjustified wars in the name of peace. The Colonials attacked Farmina without warning or negotiation. The time for pray and kindness has passed; soon we shall respond in kind.

I pray that your aid will come swiftly; that the stream of the Colonies abuses will come to an end.

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

Public Declaration from the Amestrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denouncing the Government of the Northern Colonies

The State of Amestria hereby condemns the Government of the Northern Colonies for its warmongering, for its unprovoked attack upon Farmina, for its deliberate targeting of civilian population centers, for its deceit, and for its attempted interference in the domestic politics of the sovereign state of Farmina. Parliament at my recommendation has passed sanctions against the Northern Colonies. The sanctions will remain in place until the Government of the Northern Colonies ends its unprovoked aggression and makes peace with the Government of Farmina.

[signed]
Dominique de Villepin, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official Communiqué
Classification: Open
To: Government of Farmina, Government of the Northern Colonies
CC: Arn-Maciska Times, MNB, Reuters, AP
From: Ministry of State, United Imperial Kingdoms of Macisikan
Subject: Cabinet resolution CR-ND-32

By provision of Cabinet regulation, this resolution, binding on the actions of the United Imperial Kindoms of Macisikan is issued jointly to the governments of the protagonist parties in this conflict and to the international press.

This resolution applies only to the current conflict between the Democratic Republic of Farmina and the Federation of Northern Colonies.

Be it known, that, until Parliament otherwise provides:
the United Imperial Kingdoms of Macisikan [UIKM] shall not knowingly harbour, aid, support or provide for any combatant nation or faction, nor its forces nor military allies, nor any extra-national combatant force or militia, including but not limited to air forces, naval ships, land forces, agents, or those undertaking to procure the goods and supplies of war;

and, the UIKM shall not actively or covertly act to hamper or assist any force or agents of an active combatant nation or faction, nor the militarily allied force of another nation, nor any extra-national combatant force or militia, through either force of arms or other support;

and, the UIKM shall not conspire to influence the outcome of armed combat through overt or covert means, excepting efforts to mediate or negotiate a truce or end to the conflict;

and further, UIKM may allow and facilitate provision of humanitarian aid by neutral third parties, including government agencies, to civilian populations and to military wounded, and may allow such organisations to operate from, travel through, or stage in Imperial territory, for the express purpose of delivering said aid;

yet, the UIKM reserves the right to take whatever actions it deems are necessary to preserve its national security and its interests, and to ensure the realisation of Imperial Neutrality;

and yet, the UIKM is willing to facilitate the evacuation of civilians, foreign citizens, and other non-combatants as refugees to other nations, including the UIKM.

God Save the King!
- issued and made known by The Most Noble Sir's command, Duke George McDettya, His Most Serene Majesty's Minister of State

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"The above declaration was issued to the international press less then an hour ago. In the statement accompanying the declaration, the Most Noble Minister said that, as the conflict involved at least one of the UIK's regional neighbours, the matter was "of immediate and pressing concern to His Most Serene Majesty's Government." The Ministry of External Affairs has declined to comment on speculation that the UIK will attempt to mediate the conflict."

- Extracted from the Arn-Maciska Times, International Edition

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Official Declaration, His Majesty's Department of State
Mauvasian Republic and Commonwealth
Broadcast to: All channels
Encryption: None

The Mauvasian Government wishes to annouce her neutrality in this matter; we are not currently prepared to actively or covertly provide assistance to either side or allies thereof, be it military, economic, or diplomatic support; for we as yet do not know enough about the conflict to come to a fully informed decision.

We are willing to host and mediate diplomatic talks between the Democratic Republic of Farmina and the Federation of Northern Colonies if both parties in this conflict find it acceptable; however, we also wish to deploy peacekeepers to the affected areas to investigate the claims of atrocities against civilians allegedly committed by the Federation of Northern Colonies, if such a measure would be deemed acceptable to all sides.

Until such time as the certainty of Farminan claims can be validated, however, and until all other diplomatic avenues have been exhausted, Mauvasia will not prosecute any hostile action -- military, diplomatic, political, or economic -- against any involved party, nor condone any such action by other nations, even her own allies.

[signed]
Croix Daniel I
High King, Head of State, Mauvasian Republic

[signed]
Jonathan Jacobi
President, Head of Government, Mauvasian Republic

[OOC: Mauvasia, TG (not related to this incident).]

While the Aequatian Republic would be more than willing to provide your nation with aid in your nation's d€efence of its sovereignty, however, before we are to commit forces to aid you, we would like you to provide us with validation of your nation's claims.

President Arnold Saltzman,
Aequatian Republic.

OOC: May I have a reference thread to get caught up, please?

IC:

May all hostile nations heed this:

The Imperial Kingdom of Moronyicka stands ready to lend its full military support to our ally Farmina.

~King Jedo~

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TO: President Grey, Democratic Republic of Farmina
FROM: The Imperial Kingdom of Moronyicka

Just give us the word on what you want us to do, and we will assist you.

~King Jedo~

OOC: Due to our military having other affairs we are offering aide only in a non-political way...also its not our national military, The only force in Nerotika willing to send aide to you would be 'The Syndicate' a government run military of guerilla forces...basically a government ran terrorist group.

IC:

To: President Tobias Grey of Farmina
From: Gen. Ikar Nikori, Syndicate Representative of National Affairs.

Our forces have observed recent messages cast out from your nation. Our interaction in these affairs are jointly to gain national knowlege of our exsistance and as well to gain the idea that we are not blood thirsty terrorist. If you need aide reply this message with another, the message is encrypted and so as to not alarm the 'Northern Colonies' of our offer to aide you. Nerotika has had verbal threats from the Northern colonies before in the Lesser Land comflict and in an effort to show these people that Nerotika is a force to reckon with The Syndicate will come in and take action.

General Ikar Nikori Sydicate Representative of International Affairs.
Jason Alowsky National Secretary of Syndicate/Nerotikan affairs.

OOC: Source thread http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=482037

IC:

Nations of the World,

Your words fill me with hope; however more than words, but action is required. The Northern Colonies have words, but we have seen them to be poisonous things, with two meanings and hidden agendas. It would be suitable to the government of the Republic if their fleet just went away; but they demand we ‘negotiate’, we cannot but believe these words has other meanings; their words always have.

To those who ask for verification of our claims; I point to the fires that burn in Farminan cities and Colonial ships in our waters. Your satellites will confirm what we say; not a Farminan weapon has yet been deployed against the most treacherous of our enemies. See what the Colonials mean when they ‘peace’ and ‘democracy’.

To those ALL who promise aid; I ask that you strike the Colonies in their heart, that you make a blow that is both fatal and beyond our nation’s reach. A strike there will force the Colonial administration to fold and end its campaign against Farmina.

It should be noted that on another front, we defend against the military dictatorship of the Militia Enforced States; but civil war shall soon encroach them and that threat shall be no more.

God Speed and Good Luck,

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic

To: Phillip Sullivan, Chancellor for Foreign Affairs, Farmina
From: Ministry of External Affairs
Subject: Mediation

Dear Sir,
While His Most Serene Majesty's Government deplores the nature of the Colonial attack on your city of Ricco, we are uncomfortable with your apparent unwillingness to reach any sort of compromise with the Federation; this is not verified by an independent source, so we choose to believe that you are willing to consider a negotiated settlement to the matter.

We have on public record Colonial claims that they offered a cease fire, and are still doing so; intelligence, which you no doubt have access to, indicates that they are sincere in their desire to terminate the conflict between your two nations.

Should you be willing, His Most Serene Majesty's Government is willing to host negotiations between your two nations to reach a lasting peace. Such negotiations need not be attended by President Grey; we will have no objections to his nomination of a plenipotentiary ambassador to act in his stead.

This offer has been put to the Colonials; identical conditions are laid upon you both.

Your emissary would be allowed an honour guard to ensure his/her personal safety. Tradition holds that such a number not exceed fifty, and you may not bring a guard greater then that of the Colonial delegate. We are flexible on the exact number, but the "equality of protection" stipulation is non-negotiable.

Be aware that should both parties concerned accept, we will not tolerate any hostilities of any sort being conducted within the bounds of the Greater Macisikani Empire; you should understand that the penalties for Breaking The King's Peace are extremely severe. We would also require an unconditional cessation of hostilities for the duration of the negotiations, so as not to undo the purposes of this conference before it begins.

This offer will not be repeated.

Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs

OOC: After reading what has been going on I decided to use instead of a rouge military, the Nerotikan National Military itself. Troops will be sent soon after you read this and answer my request.

To: Tobias Grey of Farmina
From: President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN

Dear, Mr. Grey

In further review of your case Nerotika hearby pleadges loyalty to your side by means of its military strength. We have called down our Syndicate who has currently already sent you a message and they are withdrawing their offer in place of our large and more efficient military might. The List below is of forces being sent in to hold back any assault on Farmina, we require a landing place for either boats or planes. They will arrive in Farmina for further instuctions from one of your generals. Leading General of these forces will be our own three star general, 1stGeneral Iseala Hue Kulchivitz.

[3rd Marine Division]
x 7,000 Nerotikan Marines (Armed each with standard issue FN SCAR rifles.)
x 1,500 Nerotikan Elite Marines (Highly trained, armed with XM-8 Assault rifles)
x 200 T-3A2 Armoured Transport Trucks (Armed with a regular caliber MG on the back, able to hold 16 each)
x 130 Humvee Armoured Jeep Transports (Fully armed, able to carry 6 each)
x 3,000 Marine Red Cross Units (Armed with M4 rifles, fully equiped to dress wounded on battlefield)
x 100 Medical Armoured Humvee Jeep Transports (Un-Armed, able to carry 3 Medical Units and 2 Injured)

[13th Tabithian Guard]
x 12,000 Nerotikan Tabithian National Gaurdsmen (Armed each with M4 Assualt Rifles, NG's include medical units)
x 340 T-2A2 Armoured Transport Trucks (Un-armed, able to carry 16 each)
x 80 Humvee Armoured Jeep Transports (Fully armed, able to carry 6 each)
x 80 Medical Amourded Humvee Jeep Transports (Un-Armed, able to carry 3 Medical Units and 2 Injured)


President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN
The Conjoined Council of the SSUN States, Nerotika Central, North Nerotika, Tabitha, Juno, Rotika, A Lesser Land, Sachenn, Tri' Walkaner, Iet' Tanner and Achen.

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Official Communiqué, His Majesty's Department of State
Mauvasian Republic and Commonwealth
Broadcast to: Foreign Affairs Departments of the Democratic Republic of Farmina, Federation of Northern Colonies, United Imperial Kingdom of Macisikan, Socialist States Union of Nerotika; all other participants in the Farmina-Northern Colonies conflict
Encryption: None

The Mauvasian Government wishes to express its concern over several matters as already stated by the UIKM: namely, Farmina's seeming unwillingness to negotiate peace accords with Northern Colonies; the lack of verification that the unfortunate deaths of civilians in Farmina were in fact perpetrated purposefully by the military forces of Northern Colonies; as well as the number of nations expressing an almost unhealthy interest in deploying military forces to the area despite the various doubts as stated above, and said nations' apparent lack of attempts to exhaust all other diplomatic avenues before resorting to such a step as deploying troops.

We agree with the UIKM's call for a peace conference hosted by a neutral nation, whether it be the UIKM herself or any other independent country; we also wish to reinforce the call for an immediate cessation of all hostilities until such time as this conflict can be resolved by peaceful means, rather than resorting to violence.

In order to help verify Farminan claims, we wish to call for a committee of independent persons, including but not limited to envoys from Mauvasia herself, to investigate said claims of atrocities against civilians within Farmina, and come to a conclusion regarding how and by whom they were perpetrated. While we look unfavourably upon the murder of civilians in any circumstance, we feel that in this case it may prove necessary to launch an investigation of the type described above, unless another neutral nation can come up with an equally viable idea.

Thank you for your time, and we urge you to consider both this and the Macisikani proposal.

[signed]
Andrew Marks
Chairman, Department of State

[signed]
Croix Daniel I
High King, Head of State, Mauvasian Republic

To: Foreign Affairs Departments of the Democratic Republic of Farmina, Federation of Northern Colonies, United Imperial Kingdom of Macisikan, The Mauvasian Republic; all other participants in the Farmina-Northern Colonies conflict
From: SSUN Secretary of Foreign Affairs Micheal Luvintru

As I speak for the entire of the SSUN in this conflict (Though nothing has erupted so far) military action is the only thing we can communicate with the Northern Colonies.

Its more personal then Farmina, Northern Colonies opposed our unification of West and East Lesser Land, they had verbaly threatend us and had even dedicated troops to the conflict. Though said troops were not delpoyed our conflict with The Northern Colonies was not forgotten. We do not look to wage a massive war, only to promote the fact the The Northern Colonies cannot win a war with us. Our troops are a means to distract them into the going for peace talks.

As a result the SSUN wish to open peace talks in East Lesser Land, it is both a neutral territory of Nerotika as well as a highly guarded state. Nerotika will not make a single move against The Northern Colonies untill we found out where they stand. This is to Extend a political hand a peace to all nations involved, peace talks should commence befor we commit an act of war.

Micheal Luvintru, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
The Socialist States Union of Nerotika

President Andrew N. Volker
High Chancellor of the SSUN

Naki Lok Delkoy, Chancellor of Achën
Karl Vlad Humad, Chancellor of Iet’ Tanner
Vladmir Isela Puntroy, Chancellor of Tri’ Walkaner
Oscar Luke Stale, Chancellor of North Nerotika
Nices Und Sontag, Chancellor of Tabitha
Nero Naki Neuro, Chancellor of Juno
Amed Truleth Futhka, Chancellor of Rotika
Charles Nuvar Son, Chancellor of Sachënn

OOC: If I begin military action where should I post? Should I post it here, the burning hourglass thread or create a new thread?


IC:
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TO: Northern Colonies
FROM: Imperial Kingdom of Moronyicka

Heed this:

You will cease all hostile action against Farmina or face immediate destruction. We will not sit idly by while you launch these unprovoked attacks on one of our allies.

It is your choice, stand down or face destruction.

~King Jedo~

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TO: Farmina
FROM: Imperial Kingdom of Moronyicka

Greetings, friend:

As an ally we have pledged to defend you, we wish to make good on that promise now. With your permission we will deploy 1 Armored and 1 Infantry division (OOC: see factbook) to your nation to prevent further offensives. We are also in the process of mobilizing a Jedo Assault Fleet to prepare for an offensive attack on Northern Colonies.
-God Bless
~King Jedo~

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In a dock near the capital city of Jericho a single Jedo Assault Fleet was preparing for deployment. They would be ready to strike Northern Colonies in a few days.

At a dock a few miles away, several sea lift ships were being loaded with ground division equipment. With Farmina permission they would be deployed to the Farmina mainland to help with defenses.

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"Good God, Mauvasia managed to get the adjective right!"
"Calm down Justina; it does happen... even though it took the Rotovians twenty years to get it right..."
"Hmmm.... what do you make of Nerotika's statement?"
"Contradictory."
"And their offer of hosting peace talks in a "neutral territory of Nerotika"?"
"Absolutely out of the question."

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To: Foreign Affairs Department of the Soacialist States of Union of Nerotika
From: Ministry of External Affairs, United Imperial Kingdoms of Macisikan
Subject: RE: Diplomacy

Dear Sir,

Forgive our bluntness, but your nation is a belligerent state as regards the Northern Colonies; you have engaged in active hostilities with that nation, and from what we can gather from your own communiqué are still engaged in such hostilities. Therefore you are not a neutral entity. There is no such thing as a neutral territory of a belligerent state; to say otherwise is to perpetuate a legal fiction. And that aside, we must have a venue that the Northern Colonies will consent to; we highly doubt that they will consent to the venue being an a "highly guarded" area that is part of your nation.

On the other hand your willingness to commit to a temporary cessation of hostilities is, frankly, the most positive development yet. Most other nations with an active involvement in this affair seem all too eager to shed blood.

Be that as it may, we will not mediate nor monitor any negotiations that are not held in a confirmed neutral state, as such negotiations can not be considered without undue influence. At this point in time, that category has only two nations in it; Mauvasia and ourselves.

MEA


OOC: side note for Nerotika; it's spelled "rogue". "Rouge" is a rather attractive reddish colour, commonly used as a powder by women. And some men.

OOC: side note for Nerotika; it's spelled "rogue". "Rouge" is a rather attractive reddish colour, commonly used as a powder by women. And some men.

OOC: are you mocking me

OOC: Do you want me to? :P
But seriously: which part are you referring to? The spelling thing? Or "some men"?
And for the record; No. I wasn't.

OOC: I’d rather all attacks on the Colonial homeland go in a new thread; but perhaps some justification can be posted in the thread I linked off.

IC:

Dear Nations of the World,

Again you raise reasonable concerns, but I feel I have answered them all before. We are happy to negotiate with the Colonials, in fact it was we who first suggested it; however we seen neither the need or the capacity. No Farminan aircraft can lift off without the risk of being shot down, by either Colonial or Messian forces; or perhaps a fourth party. Our concerns also relate to the fact that the Northern Colonies have repeatedly taken extreme action when it uncalled for; including the initial attack on Farmina and the bombing of Ricco. I cannot imagine a treaty will prevent the use of surplus measures against other nations.

We thank the Macisikan for their offer of protection. The Colonies had two chances for negotiations and peace. If the protection is ensured, we shall send a minor diplomat to meet in Macisikan; but we doubt we will get the peace or the answers we seek. If the Colonials were truly interested in peace; wouldn’t their fleet simply withdraw, in that Farmina could not pursue?

Farmina has never named any figures on the civilian deaths in Ricco or the scale of destruction; for the simple fact that we haven’t estimated them. Our resources have much greater concerns; like the Messian invasion force on our northern coast. If you want proof that the Northern Colonies is responsible for the attack on Ricco; simply listen to them gloat on the radio. Is a confession enough evidence?

I think it should be understood that Farmina is naturally suspicious of any negotiations. Only months ago the Militia Enforced State and the Northern Colonies were devout allies of Farmina, the government of the Northern Colonies, my personal friends. It is even on the public record that I played poker with Jonathan O’Brien of the Northern Colonies. Within two months, friends and allies conspired against Farmina and launched a surprise attack with no prior attempts to negotiate. See now why I have little value in paper and words; especially those of the Northern Colonies. It also for this reason that foreign forces will be banned from deploying in Farmina; we allowed our allies to do that before and now see where we are.

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

The Palisade, Aequatian Republic

President Saltzman was nodding off in his seat, since the operations in Red Tide had started nearly thirty six hours previous, he had been awake or partially awake to monitor the situation. He had finished with coffee, having consumed so much of the black ichor in such a short period, he had switched to water and almost immediately regretted it. General Von Mann, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, approached the president with a report, Saltzman looked at him with rolling eyes, "Yet another SITREP from Red Beach?"

The general shook his head, "No Sir, it's a message from the nation of Farmina, they have requested aid from the international community to expell a foreign invader, Northern Colonies I believe they were named."

"Have our intel people done their homework for this one?" Asked Saltzman, his eyes bloodshot.

Von Mann nodded, "Yes Sir, it's good, depending on the Farminan(sp?) airlift facilities, we could easily deploy an entire division there with armoured assest within five to seven days."

Saltzman nodded, "All right, make it so, let's help these good people out."

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To: Phillip Sullivan Chancellor for Foreign Affairs, Farmina
From: General Krist Von Mann, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Aequatian Republic Joint Military Forces Command (ARJMFCOM)

After careful study of the growing situation within your nation by our intelligence personnel, we have decided to provide aid by deploying forces from the Aequatian Republic Army (ARA), Air Force (ARAF) and Special Combat Applications Command (SPECAPCOM). Using our airlift assets, we can deliver a single infantry division within three days with another day for the transport of its armoured assets. Air Force aircraft and support units can be deployed to your nation within two days and ready for operations within an additional twelve hours.

Official Communiqué
Classification: [confidential]
From: Ministry of External Affairs
To: President Grey of Farmina
Subject: Re: Conference

The Colonials have been so informed of your acceptance of our offer. At their acceptance, negotiations will be held in an undisclosed secure location within the borders of the UIK.

We remind you that your "minor diplomat" must have the neccessary authority to negotiate a settlement for your nation. If you have concerns as to the effectiveness of any treaty negotiated at the conference, we suggest that you consider nominating a fourth party not beholden to either side to monitor all contracting parties' compliance.

MEA

To: Phillip Sullivan Chancellor for Foreign Affairs, Farmina
From: General Krist Von Mann, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Aequatian Republic Joint Military Forces Command (ARJMFCOM)

After careful study of the growing situation within your nation by our intelligence personnel, we have decided to provide aid by deploying forces from the Aequatian Republic Army (ARA), Air Force (ARAF) and Special Combat Applications Command (SPECAPCOM). Using our airlift assets, we can deliver a single infantry division within three days with another day for the transport of its armoured assets. Air Force aircraft and support units can be deployed to your nation within two days and ready for operations within an additional twelve hours.

It was once Farminan law that no nation, not even an ally could have troops in Farminan land. Twice we have allowed exception; twice we have been betrayed. We cannot allow a third chance.

Phillip Sullivan
Chancellor for Foreign Affairs
Democratic Republic of Farmina

We remind you that your "minor diplomat" must have the neccessary authority to negotiate a settlement for your nation. If you have concerns as to the effectiveness of any treaty negotiated at the conference, we suggest that you consider nominating a fourth party not beholden to either side to monitor all contracting parties' compliance.

Chancellor Phillip Sullivan has been in his job for less than twenty four hours. I am not yet ready to risk another Chancellor for Foreign Affairs. My representative shall have whatever powers I deem fit. Remember well the Northern Colonies are allies who have betrayed us; how could we possibly trust a fourth party?

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

It was once Farminan law that no nation, not even an ally could have troops in Farminan land. Twice we have allowed exception; twice we have been betrayed. We cannot allow a third chance.

Phillip Sullivan
Chancellor for Foreign Affairs
Democratic Republic of Farmina

To: Phillip Sullivan Chancellor for Foreign Affairs, Farmina
From: General Krist Von Mann, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Aequatian Republic Joint Military Forces Command (ARJMFCOM)

Then I am afraid we cannot provide any support aside from the deployment of a carrier battle group to provide your nation's ground forces with air support. In addition, we can deploy ballistic missile submarines to Northern Colonies territorial waters in order to place political pressure upon them to cease their current actions against your nation.

Chancellor Phillip Sullivan has been in his job for less than twenty four hours. I am not yet ready to risk another Chancellor for Foreign Affairs. My representative shall have whatever powers I deem fit. Remember well the Northern Colonies are allies who have betrayed us; how could we possibly trust a fourth party?

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

"Keep it away from the First Minister... she'll hit the roof..."
"Too late for that..."
"She's standing behind me, isn't she?"
"Yes. I am."

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Official Communiqué
Classification: Confidential
From: Office of the Minister of External Affairs
To: President Tobias Grey of Farmina
Subject: Re: Conference

Mr. President,

Of course we do not wish you to risk the life of my newly-installed counterpart in your government. We simply wished to remind you of the gravity of this conference, that it should not be trusted to a "minor" official. We can also understand your desire for caution, given your previous encounters with other nations.

Regardless, we not like your implication, Mr. Grey. If you would check your records you will find that the actions of His Most Serene Majesty's Government are beyond reproach. We will not knowingly or willingly betray your trust.

If you should have any legitimate concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

- Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs

Press Release, Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

It must be made known that we have made serveral attempts at opening peace talks with Farmina, all of which have failed to yield any benefit. The orginal intention was to bomb a military base.

May it also be known that when the War began, the purpose was to eliminate James Palmer from the Presidency and to arrest certain members of Reaction Corps, the quasi-security-police force. Those people are wanted over acts of piracy. James Palmer is included in the list (as he has shares in Reaction Corps and may have had prior knowledge or have ordered the attack himself).

May it be known that the Northern Colonies Government, has has always and will always be willing to negoiate peace terms with the Farminan Government. May it also my known that if the Farminan Government agree to the terms, it will order a ceasefire across on her military commands on Farminan property, and will request the Messian do the same.

The Hon. Alexander Peters MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

Secret IC:
Official Communiqué
Classification: [secret]
From: Ministry of External Affairs
To: Government of The Northern Colonies, Government of Farmina
Subject: Conference


We have noted the declarations by the Northern Colonies and the reply from Farmina, and conclude that both nations have provided satisfactory assurances that they are willing to attend a conference with the intentions of negotiating a peaceful and mutually acceptable solution to the current crisis.

We would schedule the conference to be held at Sar'Dahl Castle in the East of the UIK (location of the nearest air terminus is enclosed), as soon as possible; preferably within the next 24-48 hours (giving delegates from both nations time to arrive). We feel that the matter is highly urgent, and should be proceeded with as quickly as possible.

We ask that you both observe the highest level of confidentiality in this matter, as the best way for an opportunistic entity to take advantage of the matter would be to make an attempt upon the diplomats. Your delegations are entitled to have an honour guard totalling no more then fifty (50) individuals. All catering needs shall be taken care of by the Ministry of External Affairs.

We await your responses.
MEA

Official Communiqué
Classification: Confidential
From: Office of the Minister of External Affairs
To: President Tobias Grey of Farmina
Subject: Re: Conference

Mr. President,

Of course we do not wish you to risk the life of my newly-installed counterpart in your government. We simply wished to remind you of the gravity of this conference, that it should not be trusted to a "minor" official. We can also understand your desire for caution, given your previous encounters with other nations.

Regardless, we not like your implication, Mr. Grey. If you would check your records you will find that the actions of His Most Serene Majesty's Government are beyond reproach. We will not knowingly or willingly betray your trust.

If you should have any legitimate concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

- Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs


Tobias Grey bit his lip, lit a cigarette and again began dictating to his typist:

To Lady Justina Valdir
Minister for External Affairs
Macisikan

Apologies for any offence; when we referred to a distrust of fourth parties, enforcement of contract came to mind, a field that I doubt Maciskan will bother in. Farmina is well aware of Macisikan’s track record of avoiding conflict.

We must ask, in confidence, that if you allow are to host negotiations that you exclude all other parties than the Republic and the Colonies; specifically the tyrant Snyder of the Militia Enforced State, anyone connected to non-government organisations (namely terrorists and religious groups), Dumpsterdamian interests, and the Dumpsterdamian puppet emperor himself, Justinian the Fallen.

I hope that a representative will bring my words to Macisikan soon.

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

The Jedo Assault Fleet departed from Moronyicka and set a course for Northern Colonies. Their orders were to station themselves 3 miles from the colonies national water and wait to see the results of the peace conference.

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Once the fleet had finally arrived at its destination, all ships came to a halt. They now had to wait for word from Farmina. The crew of the ships began to do a final check on all weapons systems. If peace was reached, they would return home, if not they would be ready for a full-scale assault.

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1st Jedo Assault Fleet

2- Kitty Hawk Aircraft carriers
3- DDG-993 KIDD class destroyers
2- DD-963 SPRUANCE class destroyers
2-T-AKR USNS Sealift Ship
2- T-AFS 8 Sirius Combat Stores Ship
1- AOE Sacramento Fast Combat Support Ship
5- California class cruisers
2- Seawolf Class Submarines
2- SSN Sturgeon class Submarines
5- LHD Wasp class AAS
1- Emory Land Submarine tender

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Official Communiqué, His Majesty's Department of State
Mauvasian Republic and Commonwealth
To: All Involved Nations
Encryption: Green

While the Mauvasian Republic has absolute faith in the capabilities of the His Most Serene Majesty's Government in negotiating an effective and lasting peace between the nations of Farmina and the Northern Colonies, we nonetheless wish to announce our intention to attend the conference as well if we are granted permission to send a representative of his Majesty's; you can be assured of our absolute neutrality. Naturally, this is up to the Macisikani, Farminan, and Colonial Governments; if you have any legitimate concerns regarding our involvement, do not hesitate to inform us at once.

On another note, however, we are concerned with the continued resistance of the Aequatian and Moronyickan governments to attend negotiations and their apparent willingness to commit acts of war; we would like to ask once again that all nations deploying military forces stand down their deployments until such time as this conflict can be resolved by peaceful means. Thank you.

[signed]
Andrew Marks
Chairman, Department of State

[signed]
Croix Daniel I
High King, Head of State, Mauvasian Republic

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Official Viceregal Communiqué - Office of the Vicereine
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium

Ad Vitam Aeternam! – For All Time!
To:

All Relevant Parties of the Farminan Conflict (Whether Belligerent or Otherwise)

From:

Lady Victoria Seriende
Vicereine
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium


As Viceregal Head of State of the Eternal Republic, I have, for some time, monitored the steadily deteriorating situation in Farmina with increasing concern. Though the Supreme Parliament of Xirnium has adopted an entirely neutral position in regards to the current unfortunate armed conflict between the Federation of Northern Colonies and the Democratic Republic of Farmina, recent developments have particularly disturbed the Houses of Assembly and Councillors.

Chief amongst these concerns includes the alarmingly indiscriminate and excessive use of force by the Colonial military. The deliberate targeting of civilian areas, as demonstrated by the recent and ghastly aerial bombardment of the city of Ricco, is a particularly appalling example. I also note, with distinct abhorrence, that the Colonial Armed Forces have gloated at the destruction and misery wrought by their mass aerial bombing raid, going so far as to further threaten an extensive and widespread campaign of terror-bombing should the political demands of their ultimatum not be met.

Such conduct is completely unacceptable, and constitutes a violation both of the commonly accepted Laws of War and the undelegable responsibilities and duties imposed on all Sovereign States by the operation of the International Law. Terror-bombing campaigns blatantly violate the Just War concepts of discrimination, proportionality and minimum force, resulting in an armed conflict that is not jus in bello, and thus illegal.

As Vicereine of the Xirniumite Republic, I therefore call on the Federation of the Northern Colonies to immediate and totally cease its criminal conduct, and to conform diligently to the articles that dictate the conduct of civilised states in times such as these. Should this not be done, the Supreme Parliament of Xirnium has indicated that it reserves the right to impose full diplomatic, economic and political sanctions.


[Signed]

Her Excellency
Lady Victoria Seriende
Vicereine and Head of State
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium

"Farmina?"
"Apology accepted. Invite them for tea and a sticky bun sometime."
"Done. Mauvasia?"
"As long as no-one else objects, they can come. BYO dessert though."
"Heh, yes. Xirnium?"
"God, are they trying to make things worse?"
"Uh-huh... I see..."
"You know what to do 'Tina."
"Yes El. I do."

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Official Communiqué
Classification: [confidential]
From: Minister of External Affairs
To: President Tobias Grey
Subject: Re: Conference


Mr. President,

We thank you for your apology, and thank you for your kind words, and now feel that it is best that we now put this matter behind us; it is secondary to the main issue at hand.

Your wishes as to limiting the parties attending the conference are in perfect accordance with our own; we have found in our experience that the inclusion of allies tends only to inflame already sensitive tempers. Accordingly we shall strictly restrict the attendance to Farmina, the Northern Colonies, and, with your assent, an emissary from Mauvasia. Any other attempts to attend shall be considered a hostile breach, and we shall respond accordingly.

My representative to the talks, Baron Tierce deRenci, is most eager to receive your emissary.

We also hope that, one day when matters are more settled, that we shall be able to receive you personally here in Arn-Maciska.

Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs


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Official Communiqué
Classification: [confidential]
From: Ministry of External Affairs
To: Government of Mauvasia
Subject: Conference


Your attendance, or lack thereof, is dependent on the Farminans and Colonial's receptiveness to your presence.

We have no objections; but you shall be operating under the same conditions as them, and must understand that any hostile actions on the part of any of your personnel shall result in the immediate and complete neutralisation of the offender(s). This is a standard regulation.

MEA


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Official Communiqué
Classification: [closed]
From: Ministry of External Affairs
To: Lady Victoria Seriende of the Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium
Subject: Missives


Your Serene Excellency,

Please keep in mind that we mean this with the utmost respect, but we would ask that you restrain your fervour. While you may have only the noblest of intentions and aims, your communiqué is most certainly not a constructive contribution to the situation.

We are trying to secure a peaceful and negotiated settlement to the current crisis, and would ask that you kindly refrain from making any further remarks that would only inflame tensions, and make our task more difficult then it already is.

MEA

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Official Responce, His Majesty's Department of State
Mauvasian Republic and Commonwealth
To: Ministry of External Affairs, United Imperial Kingdom of Macisikan
Encryption: Green

This is a natural precaution to take; we fully understand the reasoning for such a regulation and will take full responsibility for our actions should such an unfortunate mistake occur. As a token of goodwill and trust, Mauvasian emissaries will attend accompanied by no armed or unarmed bodyguards, if the Farminan and Colonial representatives so agree to our presence at this conference.

[signed]
Andrew Marks
Chairman, Department of State

Private Viceregal Memorandum - Office of the Vicereine
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium

Ad Vitam Aeternam! – For All Time!
To:

Lady Justina Valdir
Minister for External Affairs
Arn-Maciska

From:

Lady Victoria Seriende
Vicereine
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium


My Lady Marchioness

I must respectfully disagree with the opinion conveyed in your latest communication that statements, which I had recently made on behalf of the Eternal Republic, were in any way inflammatory or unhelpful to the present situation in Farmina. Although I hold naught but the most profound admiration for the tireless efforts, of both you and the Macisikani State, in attempting to resolve the current conflict in a timely and peaceful matter, the Xirniumite Parliament considered it imperative that its displeasure towards the conduct of the Northern Colonies be conveyed in a measured and reasonable manner. We did not believe such an approach to be mutually exclusive with pursuing peace, and consider it unfourtunate that you do.

The recent actions of the Colonial military have clearly violated well established Laws of War regarding the protection of civilians and innocents. Censure from amongst the Federation’s international peers is, therefore, both warranted and (especially if such pressure results in changes in behaviour and a willingness to respect International Law) likely to be ultimately beneficial. Let me stress that the voicing of such disapproval, by the Xirniumite State, should most certainly not be construed as, in any way, implying a movement away from neutrality, or the taking of sides in this regrettable situation, by the Eternal Republic.

I wish you the best of luck, Lady Justina Valdir, in resolving this conflict and preventing any further bloodshed. Know that the Eternal Republic desires that nothing else come from this.

Yours sincerely

[Signed]

Her Excellency
Lady Victoria Seriende
Vicereine and Head of State
The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium

To: Nations of the Farmina/Northern Colonies Conflict.
From: Personal Message from The Desk of President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN.

Dear National Leaders

I realize now that my actions, as well as those of my secretary house have been rash in not thought out. We withdraw all forces we had dedicated to this conflict. I wish to appologize for the SSUN's actions in the past and for anything they caused, which it seems not much. Our involvment will be at a standby only, as we wish to not interfere with peace talks or anything of the such. I do ally ourselfs to Farmina if anything was to arrise and are on standby if requested to be though our forces will be concered on other matters.

On another note, being as my first term in office is soon over, I wish to be updated on this matter, as well as my successor if I loose the next election.

President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN.

Mr. President,

We thank you for your apology, and thank you for your kind words, and now feel that it is best that we now put this matter behind us; it is secondary to the main issue at hand.

Your wishes as to limiting the parties attending the conference are in perfect accordance with our own; we have found in our experience that the inclusion of allies tends only to inflame already sensitive tempers. Accordingly we shall strictly restrict the attendance to Farmina, the Northern Colonies, and, with your assent, an emissary from Mauvasia. Any other attempts to attend shall be considered a hostile breach, and we shall respond accordingly.

My representative to the talks, Baron Tierce deRenci, is most eager to receive your emissary.

We also hope that, one day when matters are more settled, that we shall be able to receive you personally here in Arn-Maciska.

Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs


To Lady Justina Valdir, Minister for External Affairs

We find the invitation list perfectly acceptable.

Phillip Sullivan
Chancellor for Foreign Affairs
Democratic Republic of Farmina

To: Nations of the Farmina/Northern Colonies Conflict.
From: Personal Message from The Desk of President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN.

Dear National Leaders

I realize now that my actions, as well as those of my secretary house have been rash in not thought out. We withdraw all forces we had dedicated to this conflict. I wish to appologize for the SSUN's actions in the past and for anything they caused, which it seems not much. Our involvment will be at a standby only, as we wish to not interfere with peace talks or anything of the such. I do ally ourselfs to Farmina if anything was to arrise and are on standby if requested to be though our forces will be concered on other matters.

On another note, being as my first term in office is soon over, I wish to be updated on this matter, as well as my successor if I loose the next election.

President Andrew N. Volker, High Chancellor of the SSUN.

Using force is most often rash. Preparing for that use is rarely so.

We ask that you do not stand down yet.

Tobias Grey
President of the Republic
Democratic Republic of Farmina

TO: Office of the Vicereine and Head of State of The Eternal Republic of Holy Xirnium.
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies
RE: Bombing

While we regret having to use the weapon, (and indeed, it is the largest weapon in our stockpile) we felt that we had no choice as the negotiations between us and Farmina had became deadlocked. The orginal intention was to attack a military base in the same area. Unfortunately, there must have been a miscommunication during the mission briefing. This will be investigated after the negotiations are completed.

However, one must say that the bombing has brought the Farminan Government to the table. Thus, with the deaths of the civilians, there will be less blood spilt from both of our countries.

Yours Sincerely,
The Hon. Alexander Peters MP
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

TO: Minister for External Affairs, UIKM
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies
CC: Chancellor for Foreign Affairs, Farmina
RE: Peace Talks

We consent to the invitation list.

Yours Sincerely,
The Hon. Alexander Peters MP
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

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Militia Enforced State
Official Communique

To all nations of the world, I have sent a message to your nations in response of condemnation of Northern Colony's actions against Farmina. I am sending this message to clear up this unfortunate situation.

We are unilaterally involved in military action against Farmina in response to former President James Palmer, and his personal Reaction Corperation, whom attacked and partially destroyed our main government building, a key hydrogen-manufacturing facility, has attacked our fleet unprovoked, and even made an attempt on my and the Northern Colony's President's life. They even assasinated a number of our leadership!

These tresspasses are the reason why we have taken against the incalculable corruption that plagues Farmina. We are trying to free the Farminan people from their corrupted officials. They have been in a civil war, they have had a democratically elected official get removed undemocratically, and replaced their police by corporation thugs. They also have some of the worst civil rights in the world. We need to force change on these people, because not just for them, but they are a potential threat to the entire world, especially with a superweapon that was recently exposed against us, capable of striking anywhere, indiscriminately, by boiling things alive. Do not accuse Northern Colony's for their actions. In fact, we are the victims here.

I am looking forward to your responses.

- Force Commander Jason Snyder

Official Communiqué
Classification: [closed]
From: Ministry of External Affairs, UIKM
To: Vicereine's Office, Eternal Republic of Xirnium
Subject: [subject]

Your Serene Excellency,

On behalf of His Most Serene Majesty's Government, I thank you for your kind words.

Your Serene Excellency is of course entitled to disagree with this office on this matter, and that is simply what we shall have to do. But we have found that issuing such statements, however true they may be, invariably inflames tempers, and makes my task harder then it has to be.

Lady Justina Valdir, Minister of External Affairs
MEA

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Official Communiqué
Classification: [top secret]
From: Ministry of External Affairs, UIKM
To: Foreign Minister of Mauvasia
Subject: Conference Details


The Farminans and Colonials have indicated their assent to your presence at the conference.
The times and locations are encrypted and attached to this communication.
We look forward to your attendance.

MEA

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Official Communiqué
Classification: [top secret]
From: Ministry of External Affairs, UIKM
To: Government of Northern Colonies, Government of Farmina
Subject: Re: Conference Attendance list


The Mauvasians have been notified.
The Conference is scheduled to begin shortly.
Thank you for your time.

MEA

OOC: The negotiation thread is here; http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=484706

Snyder got word of the negotiations, from various news reportings coming in from the Northern Colony's media networks. He looked out from the MESV Punisher's bridge at the fleet around him. They've been deadlocked in battle against Farmina's navy for a week. Casualties on both sides have been high, though at the moment he seemed to have the upper hand, but only slightly. Although outnumbered in the air war over Rico, the timely drop of the MOAB did severe damage to the Rico-based fleet, giving them the cover they needed to bring the battleships and dreadnoughts into range.

"Mi'lord, we have word that the Farminans are attempting to leave the country. Should we pursue?"

Snyder grimiced. If he let them go, the Northern Colonys would probably drop out of the war. But if he were to stop them, the other nations would undoubtedly get involved and greatly overwhelm his forces. He had a major dillema.

"Dispatch six XG-99 fighters from the Final Victory's Black flight, equipped with droptanks. Have them intercept the diplomatic flight, and order them to return to Farmina or be shot down. If they refuse..."

Snyder stopped for a moment. "If they refuse, have them break off."

"Mi'lord?" the officer asked in curiosity.

Snyder glared in general. "It's public knowledge that the war is not going well for our cause. Casualties are high, and Ackvick's speech had greatly undermined loyalty. I'm concerned about an internal uprising."

"Mi'lord, we still have your loyalists in high numbers. As well, our nation is one of the best defended on the planet. We can defend it!"

"...And yet, with our weakened state, and against vastly superior numbers, it does not auger well."

"Then what do you want us to do, sir?"

Snyder thought. "Try to get the traitors back here when they attempt to leave Farmina. They are too much of a risk alive. After they have been recovered, commit to a slow, fortified withdrawl."

"Mi'lord?" the officer asked, appalled. He looked like he felt that Snyder lost his mind.

"This battle is lost," Snyder grumbled. "Lick our wounds, and try again later. I think we have more luck with manipulation from within, which we're well adept at."