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Senate Chamber
Aedifices Parliamentarii
Kensington, British Londinium

Consul Sir Alistair Davidson stood rigidly behind the glass podium at the front of the Senate, a large, circular wooden room. Several LBG Parliament cameras scanned the room, but he paid them little attention. His focus was on the five hundred and fifty nine Members of Parliament before him.

"As you are all well aware, yesterday, on 15 November 2012 LE [Londinian Era], the Far Echo Islands announced that dolphins would be afforded equal representation under the law," the Consul said austerely. "Members of the Delphinidae and Platanistidae families, essentially, were decreed to be no different than human beings. The Senate is all well aware of this - that morning, in fact, it was decided that a condemnation would be drafted and trade with the nation would be suspended.

However, two hours ago, the CFEI announced that not only was an embargo being enforced against British Londinium, but that any ship bearing Londinian flags would be sunk on sight if they crossed into that nation's waters. To compound their aspersion, though, they declared that all lands under the control of the People's Sovereign Republic were, in fact, theirs.

This country cannot, and will not, stand for such blatant disregard and disrespect for our nation and its sovereignty. Before you are the invasion plans meticulously drafted by the Ministry of War, in addition to a brief dossier from the Intel Ministry on CFEI's history, politics, geography, armed forces, and, though I use the term loosely, 'culture'.

And, today, I ask this Parliament to authorize a declaration of war against the Far Echo Islands, as well as the release of nuclear weapons if need be."

***

.5 kilometres outside CFEI territorial waters

A massive armada of ships, comprised of hundreds of carriers, frigates, destoyers, minesweepers, supply vessels, attack submarines, and, most importantly, ballistic missile ships began to set a perimeter around the island nation, with orders to destroy any ship trying to get out, and repel vessels attempting to get in. A kilometre behind the primary invasion force was a smaller garrison of naval forces and three legions worth of troops, just waiting for the order to invade.

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Official Communiqué

To the 'leaders' of CEFI:

As of now, your nation is under blockade by the People's Sovereign Navy of British Londinium, and a state of war presently exists between our nation and your pathetic, ragtag conglomerate of dolphins and sub-human apes.

We will give you twenty-four hours to surrender unconditionally. If you surrender, our terms will be amicable, and your nation will be spared an unending cacophony of screams and pain. If you fail to capitulate, however, I will not hesitate to ravage every single square nanonmetre of your nation.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

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ATTENTION: CFEI
SENDER: Urcea

Greetings.

We'd like to test your new Dolphin population. I request you draft them to see if they can fight.

Also taking into account your blatant hostility of your nation towards our ally:

We declare war upon your nation.

6,000,000 troops and 3 armored divisions are being mobilized for war.

bump

OOC: You gonna raise this to UFAN or fight it out alone BL? Although really, I don't quite see what the reason is that you need to go to war, so he's been spouting stupidity, wait until he enforces his stupidity before you attack.

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Please reconsider, this war would be a mistake, on both our parts it shows no reasoning. I will apologize to the PSRBL if they will accept it. We will recognizes their sovereignty if they will recognizes ours, this is the first step, the matter of dolphin rights will be discussed later. So I ask you to have mercy, and step down from your gun turret, so that we may work toward peace and a compromise on dolphin rights.

Sincerly,
Lee Jackson Davis, Grand Arbiter, CFEI

OOC: I wasn't aware UFAN accepted me yet. But I wouldn't see why I'd need to involve them.

OOC: I believe they accepted you shortly after you renounced giant blenders and imperialism. But still, don't go to war over some highly intelligent sea mammals. Wait until he encroaches on your territory/threatens you with war.

Ministry of State

The Vetalian government supports the British Londinians in whatever course they decide to take in regard to the situation in CFEI. If desired, our forces are on hand to provide any needed assistance that may be necessary to resolve the conflict in a satisfactory manner.

OOC: I believe they accepted you shortly after you renounced giant blenders and imperialism. But still, don't go to war over some highly intelligent sea mammals. Wait until he encroaches on your territory/threatens you with war.

OOC: He did, though, technically, by declaring that his country claimed all territories and lands under my rule.

OOC: And China claims Taiwan, but they're not at war. But, if you really want to pwn him, at least get UFAN to sign off on it first so you're not the international bad guy again.

OCC: go back to the original thread where this all started and you'll see that I apologized for that and withdrew my declaration, but did not end the trade embargo.

OOC: Yeah, I saw that

OOC: b/c BL told me to put it here...

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Official Withdrawl

We apologize for our Grand Arbiter's former rudeness toward PSRBL.We no longer claim their land, however the trade embargo remains imposed. We are attempting to end the war before many human and dolphin lives are lost.

We ask for an end to the war, and for peaceful negations to begin, and for British Londinium to step down to DEFCON 2, so that this peaceful declaration does not turn into a blood bath.

Sincerely,
Grant Norse
Arbiter of the Confederacy of the Far Echo Islands

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Official Communiqué

To the Far Echo Islands:

We will not be satisfied with anything short of a full-fledged surrender. If you wish to avoid hostilities, you will sign the following:

1. I, the undersigned, acting by authority of the CFEI High Command, hereby surrender unconditionally to the Consul of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium, Sir Alistair Davidson, all forces on land, sea, and in the air who are at this date under CFEI control.

2. The CFEI High Command will at once issue orders to all CFEI military, naval and air authorities and to all forces under CFEI control to cease active operations at 2301 hours Londinian time on 16 November 2012 LE and to remain in the positions occupied at that time. No ship, vessel, or aircraft is to be scuttled, or any damage done to their hull, machinery or equipment.

3. The CFEI High Command will at once issue to the appropriate commanders, and ensure the carrying out of any further orders issued by the Supreme Commander, Londinian Expeditionary Force and by the Londinian Consul.

4. This act of military surrender is without prejudice to, and will be superseded by any general instrument of surrender imposed by, or on behalf of British Londinium and applicable to the FAR ECHO ISLANDS and the CFEI armed forces as a whole.

5. In the event of the CFEI High Command or any of the forces under their control failing to act in accordance with this Act of Surrender, the Supreme Commander, Londinian Expeditionary Force and the Consul of British Londinium will take such punitive or other action as they deem appropriate.

Signed,
X________________
Leader of the Far Echo Islands

Our deadline still stands.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

1. I, the undersigned, acting by authority of the CFEI High Command, hereby surrender unconditionally to the Consul of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium, Sir Alistair Davidson, all forces on land, sea, and in the air who are at this date under CFEI control.

2. The CFEI High Command will at once issue orders to all CFEI military, naval and air authorities and to all forces under CFEI control to cease active operations at 2301 hours Londinian time on 16 November 2012 LE and to remain in the positions occupied at that time. No ship, vessel, or aircraft is to be scuttled, or any damage done to their hull, machinery or equipment.

3. The CFEI High Command will at once issue to the appropriate commanders, and ensure the carrying out of any further orders issued by the Supreme Commander, Londinian Expeditionary Force and by the Londinian Consul.

4. This act of military surrender is without prejudice to, and will be superseded by any general instrument of surrender imposed by, or on behalf of British Londinium and applicable to the FAR ECHO ISLANDS and the CFEI armed forces as a whole.

5. In the event of the CFEI High Command or any of the forces under their control failing to act in accordance with this Act of Surrender, the Supreme Commander, Londinian Expeditionary Force and the Consul of British Londinium will take such punitive or other action as they deem appropriate.

Signed,
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Lee Jackson Davis
Grand Arbiter of the Far Echo Islands

*As he signed, the Grand Arbiter sighed, "This was never supposed to turn to war..."*

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Official Communiqué

Grand Arbiter Davis:

I'm glad that you came to your senses. As of now, your nation is hereby placed under Londinian marshal law. Field Marshal Virginia Alebrandi is hereby appointed the military governor of the Far Echo Islands, and as for your dolphin population - their status as equal citizens is hereby revoked under my authority. They will be managed by a certain Urcean walrus.

The Ninth Legion will begin the occupation of your nation forthwith. You are ordered to present yourself before special tribunal on 20 November.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

President Preston was sitting at his desk, signing the various bills, petitions, and other paperwork that came with the territory of being President. The television in his office was turned on, and he was vaguely listening to LBG News as he did his paperwork. Suddenly, a headline caught his attention. It read "Crisis in Far Echo Islands." The reporter went on to say that due to aggressive claims made by the FEI, British Londinium had given them an ultimatum: unconditional surrender or death. Confused and slightly pissed, Preston reached for the phone on his desk, connected to the UFAN headquarters, and dialed the extension for British Londinium. After two further extensions and about ten minutes of waiting, Preston had the man he wanted. "Consul Davidson, I was watching LBG and it said something about war with the Far Echo Islands. What is the meaning of this? Last I heard was that they said dolphins were people, what's going on now?"

OOC: Even though you're technically an ally, ICly we still don't completely trust your intentions after Cazelia.

ooc, when is that, real time?

"Mr Preston, how good of you to call," Sir Alistair said into his end of the phone. "I'm afraid that the CGEI managed to prompt a war by claiming all Londinian possessions. I assure you that you needn't worry. We intend on abiding by all Geneva conventions in addition to the rules of war. I appointed Field Marshal Virginia Alebrandi, a far more capable individual than the Adler woman in charge of Cazelia. If it really makes you happy, I wouldn't mind having Prestonian observers there."

ooc, when is that, real time?

OOC: RP time is fluid time, so we can get the special tribunal going right now in another thread, and this one can serve as the general occupation thread.

ooc, when is that, real time?

the phone call is SIC between me and BL

the phone call is SIC between me and BL

I think he meant the tribunal.

Ministry of State

By order of the Proconsul, full normalization of relations between occupied CEFI and the Vetalian government is hereby established. Resumption of trade and communications will begin immediately as per the Occupied Regions Act of 1977. In addition, all CEFI government assets in Vetalian territory will be confiscated and transferred to the British Londinium occupation forces in the region for legal disposal.

Any questions or concerned can be fielded with the Ministry of State or its diplomatic section for Occupied CEFI.

OOC: RP time is fluid time, so we can get the special tribunal going right now in another thread, and this one can serve as the general occupation thread.

ooc: OK, first war, forgive me... but it is quite late where I am right now, so you can start the tribunal thread, and put it in your sig, or whatever and I'll be on it tomorrow. (I'm on the east coast of the US, just in case you need to know, and it's like 12:30 am, and I gotta get up at 6:30am tomarrow/ or well later today..., so good night.)

ooc: OK, first war, forgive me... but it is quite late where I am right now, so you can start the tribunal thread, and put it in your sig, or whatever and I'll be on it tomorrow.

I'll TG it to you.

"Mr Preston, how good of you to call," Sir Alistair said into his end of the phone. "I'm afraid that the CGEI managed to prompt a war by claiming all Londinian possessions. I assure you that you needn't worry. We intend on abiding by all Geneva conventions in addition to the rules of war. I appointed Field Marshal Virginia Alebrandi, a far more capable individual than the Adler woman in charge of Cazelia. If it really makes you happy, I wouldn't mind having Prestonian observers there."
"We'd be happy to send some CPIA agents after the war is over. Rest assured, despite the name Central Prestonian Intelligence Agency, they'll only be there to monitor human rights and the rebuilding postwar. No espionage this time. How long do you think the war will take?"

Walrus accepts this position.

"We'd be happy to send some CPIA agents after the war is over. Rest assured, despite the name Central Prestonian Intelligence Agency, they'll only be there to monitor human rights and the rebuilding postwar. No espionage this time. How long do you think the war will take?"

"Oh, no time at all," the Consul said with a laugh. "They've already surrendered - I guess they remembered the Ninth Legion all too well."

A short, informal communique from the Vetalian government arrived in British Londinium shortly after the establishment of occupation authority.

"Any word on when we'll be able to start buying up CEFI businesses? Everything's dirt cheap now that the region is under occupation and we'd like to get our nation's businesses in on the ground floor. We've got at least 300 different companies that have expressed interest in purchasing distressed assets in CEFI, and it would be a shame if we can't do anything about it.

Not to mention dolphin meat fetches a good 35 Solaris a pound on the open market..."

Official Reply to Vetalia

We will not restrict allied purchasing of CFEI businesses, considering that there is not, as of this writing, any type of armed resistance.

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Official Government Statement
From the Office of Foreign Secretary Sir Neil Jaeger, Federated Union of Democratic Colonies

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies has been concerned by these most recent events involving the Confederacy of The Far Echo Islands. While neither I nor my colleagues agree with the conclusions reached by the Government of The Far Echo Islands regarding dolphins, we nonetheless feel that the actions of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium, while perhaps understandable, cannot be condoned or supported in any way.

This incident should prove to be a lesson for all of us, an experience to learn from. Misunderstandings, rash words, under considered claims - all of these are unfortunate mistakes that should be avoided for the sake of all involved.

The Federated Government offers no support or approval for the actions of British Londinium, is disappointed by the clearly irrational international claims made by Grand Arbiter Lee Jackson of The Far Echo Island, and wishes to communicate to all parties a desire for no harm; physical, financial, or otherwise, to be done to the human citizens of The Far Echo Island. While the Grand Arbiter of The Far Echo Island acted in an unacceptable manner, the people of The Far Echo Island do not deserve whatever fate awaits him. The Democratic Colonies believes it would be most unfortunate if any undue violence, seizures of property, or other excessive and retaliatory curtailing of the basic rights of the human citizens of The Far Echo Island were to occur, and urges all parties to take whatever steps may be required to ensure the safe continuation of life for the human citizens of The Far Echo Island.

Signed,
Sir Neil Jaeger
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Diplomatic Transmission to all involved Parties
From: The Reformed Republic of Mondoth
Via: Di-SL/FO
encrypt: <null>

<Official Seal of the Reformed Republic

This farce has gone on long enough. The Reformed Republic recognizes and is committed to upholding the rights of any sovereign nation to its internal sovereignty. British Londinium has shown a flagrant and irresponsible disregard for the sovereign powers of The Far Echo Islands which has not now or ever in any way restricted the rights of its citizens in any way, whatever those citizens may or may not be. Nor has The Far Echo Islands in any way attempted to unjustly force its laws on those outside its own sovereign territory.

THEREFORE The Reformed Republic finds the Right Honorable Sir Alistair Davidson and by extension, the government of British Londinium, to be belligerent and imperialist in nature.

AS SUCH, The Reformed Republic has seen fit to deploy no less than Three Mondothian Regional Military Groups as an intervention force to preserve The Far Echo Islandian sovereignty and to chastise British Londinium.

AS a state of war now exists between The Reformed Republic and British Londinium, any and all ships or citizens under the British Londinium flag will be immediately impounded wherever they are found by recognized enforcers of Mondothian Foreign policy, being the Republican Armed Forces and duly appointed officers of the Ministry of Civil Order.
Any prisoners will be treated in a humanitarian way as convenient.


IN CONCLUSION
British Londinium will stand down and hand back control of The Far Echo Islands to it's rightful government at the earliest possible convenience or face the armed might of Mondoth's disapproval.

"Wonderful. I will deliver word to the Ministry of Economic Development immediately and the first approvals will be on the Field Marshal's desk within the week. All applicable taxes will be paid to the occupation forces as soon as the deals have been approved.

Current estimates are for 1.5 billion Solaris this year in revenue to your occupation government from our purchases, an amount which will grow by at least 7-9% per year for the near future."
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With that simple communique the floodgates were opened to Vetalian business investment in CEFI. Within hours of the official declaration, the business community began to descend upon the country with ravenous greed, eying the country's beautiful islands as a prime tourist hub. For weeks, Aeroflot was swamped with demand for flights to Occupied CEFI and dozens of new planes had to be added to the routes.

The streets would soon be choked with the chrome-bedecked Volgodas, VAZ-112s and Chaikas that were the hallmarks of the Vetalian business community. Soon, the ZiV-111s of government officials traveled the streets, ensuring that the new businesses paid their taxes and followed Vetalian law. Times were good, at least for the Vetalians.

OOC: BL I am sick of you and Urcea kicking around young nations that spout off their mouths and thne take over their territory. Sounds like imperialism to me, oh and please don't eat dolphins, thats just wrong man.

-snip-

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Official Communiqué

Open Declaration:

The Far Echo Islands invited this war by attempting to seize Londinian lands. We will not surrender to Mondoth, though we would not object if they desired to observe our occupation to ensure compliance with human rights regulations, nor would we protest if they were to manage part of the CFEI, but we will not simply give up our conquests.

Three legions currently reside in the Far Echo Islands - five more are en route.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

OOC: Other nations eat dolphin...and personally, in such a case like this, it's actually highly funny IMO.

OOC: It's just a troll, ignore it.

OOC: BL I am sick of you and Urcea kicking around young nations that spout off their mouths and thne take over their territory. Sounds like imperialism to me, oh and please don't eat dolphins, thats just wrong man.

OOC: Other nations eat dolphin...and personally, in such a case like this, it's actually highly funny IMO.

OOC: Just to make it clear, I'm a semi-neutral third party in this one. If and when BL takes over, I'm sending unarmed advisers to make damn sure another Cazelia doesn't happen. BL, you're on thin ice. I want to trust you, to believe that you've changed, but right now honestly don't know. Your actions now will greatly influence how I see you ICly.

OOC: Other nations eat dolphin...and personally, in such a case like this, it's actually highly funny IMO.

OOC: We can make $70/pound and who knows how much off of tourism...it's more than funny, it's great business! Not to mention it opens up a ton of interesting future RPs.

OOC: BL I am sick of you and Urcea kicking around young nations that spout off their mouths and thne take over their territory. Sounds like imperialism to me, oh and please don't eat dolphins, thats just wrong man.

OOC: If you're tired of it, then you should enact on it some how.

OOC: BL I am sick of you and Urcea kicking around young nations that spout off their mouths and thne take over their territory. Sounds like imperialism to me, oh and please don't eat dolphins, thats just wrong man.

OOC: That's how you feel? Then do something rather than whine OOCly. And, as a clarification, CFEI is (technically) the aggressor, albeit the aggressive action took place in another thread.

OOC: That's how you feel? Then do something rather than whine OOCly. And, as a clarification, CFEI is (technically) the aggressor, albeit the aggressive action took place in another thread.

OOC: Can you point me to that post?

Mondoth does not lay down it's sword simply for assurances of compliance with human rights from a nation which has already violated the sovereign rights of a reasonable and hummanitarian nation. Nor are we in the habit of recanting considered ultimatums at the slightest signs of resistance.

British Londinium will simply give up their conquest or you will be forced to do so through military means.
Your response regarding the disposition of forces in and around CFEI indicates that you have mistaken our intentions, While the 43rd Regional Group is indeed being deployed to CFEI territory to oversee the occupation and ensure all human rights are observed, the 32nd and 98th regional forces are being deployed directly to the British Londinium homeland.

We see no reason to needlessly involve the Far Echo Islandian people in a brutal liberation campaign when past experience shows that direct application of military force to imperialist homes quickly quells belligerent tendencies.

The Reformed Republic is not after your surrender, simply your withdrawal from territories belonging rightfully to another sovereignty.

- Mia Shariff
(Foreign Minister, SecState)
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Mondothian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

OOC: It was deleted, but it was right after post 31. Mondoth - how many soldiers is that?

OOC: It was deleted, but it was right after post 31. Mondoth - how many soldiers is that?

OOC: isn't it Bad RP to Rp something that was caused by something that was deleted?

OOC: He deleted it well after this began. I think he meant it as a later withdrawal of the statement.

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Official Seal of the Office of the NSSC and the Nationalist Republic

From the Office of International Ministires and Affairs,
Acropolis City, Jarten Prime, Lorkhan

The Nationalist Republic has seen no such evidence of a threat toward the security of British Londinium, and doubt even if these ‘threats’ were made that the sovereign peoples of Far Echo Island could rationally be considered hostile toward the Sovereign Republic.

It would seem once again that British Londinium is bullying around nation’s with populations smaller than many of their own counties, in order to rape and plunder the resources that are not rightfully their own and sell them off to their friends.

While we recognize the surrender of Far Echo Island, we believe that Grand Arbiter Lee Jackson has done so under the pretense of a fear that effected his rational. The Nationalist Republic of Lorkhan does not recognize a biased tribunal by Londinum’s oppressive regime, nor does it recognize the occupation of the sovereign people’s of Far Echo Island.

We promised before that British Londinium was treading on a dark path. The Nationalist Republic will hold a committee with member nations opposed to the occupation, and go to council with the continent of Norgeland if the result ends in war. We are sending a fleet of vessels and transport ships carrying five PDF regiments to Free Echo Island now to enforce the peace on the island.


Lady Pesch,
Minister of International Affairs
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Subject: Need help with the Mondothians?
From: Dalnijrusian Foreign Ministry <ministr.mininodel.go.da>
Date: 08.08.2007 1005
To: British Londinium Foreign Ministry <email@address.tld>


While we have no formal ties with your nation's government or any alliances that it is a signatory of, be assured that the Republic of Dalnijrus stands by to assist in your defence of the Far Echo Islands, should it become necessary. We both agree with and approve of British Londinium's recent acts regarding the Far Echo Islands crisis.

At this time, I am not aware of just what we can commit, but a force from my nation will nonetheless be there by your side. For further details, please contact Minister of Defence Ilia Vajorov at 383 14 011-20-93, but keep my ministry in the loop.



Minister Motya Niyazov
Minister of Foreign Affairs
[ address, phone and fax ]

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The People's Sovereign Republic appreciates your assistance; your kindness and aid will not be forgotten.

OOC: It was deleted, but it was right after post 31. Mondoth - how many soldiers is that?

OOC: Mondoth does not engage in any sort of publishing of it's military rosters, and even if it did, a Regional Military Group is a purely organizational division that does not in itself represent any number of soldiers, requiring battalion and divisional forces to be attached to it. Purely OOCly there are roughly 8 million troops being deployed, ICly the number will appear to be anywhere from 5-16 million due to misdirection and decoys, a staple of any Mondothian military campaign. These numbers include naval and air force personnel, a similarly sized force has been activated on alert in case reinforcements are needed.

What about your legions?

To: The Reformed Republic of Mondoth
From the Office of International Ministires and Affairs,
Acropolis City, Jarten Prime, Lorkhan

The Nationalist Republic has noticed your display of a deterrent toward the imperialist regime of British Londinium. We are also dispatching a force ordered to protect the sovereign status of Far Echo Island during this crisis, and would like to hold assembly with your nation ad discuss the possibility of joint operations and an alliance in purging Londinium's forces from the island.

Lady Pesch,
Minister of International Affairs

OOC: A legion is two hundred thousand soldiers.

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Official Communiqué

Open Declaration:

The Far Echo Islands do not harbour any economic interest for the People's Sovereign Republic. We have achieved what we desired: the withdrawal of CFEI claims to our possessions.

As of now, our legions will be departing the archipelago, though we will continue to press forth with the tribunal of the Grand Arbiter. Though his crime (subversion) is a serious one, if he is found guilty, the Supreme Court will refrain from imposing a death sentence or jail time.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

From: Admiral Joel Carter, 43rd regional task force
To: Lady Pesch, Minister of International Affairs, Lorkhan
Via: ES-MSL-198703
Encrypt: Public Key
Decrypt: ********
Message Follows
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At your request, a Liason has been dispatched with all possible expediency to Lorkhan to discuss an alliance and enable joint operations. Please expect Colonel Hariq Al Nadin and his staff forthwith. Though at this time it appears Londinium Forces are withdrawing from CFEI.

(OOC: to be clear, that is what's going on right BL? how about the state of returning control to CFEI, whether or not the Grand Arbiter is released.
Also, It's late here, I'll be back tomorrow US Cent. morning-ish)

OOC: Correct.

To: Admiral Joel Carter, 43rd regional task force
From the Office of International Ministires and Affairs,
Acropolis City, Jarten Prime, Lorkhan

Warning - Encrypted Message
PASS KEY INITIATED
OPEN:



We have received your message, and welcome your liaison to meet with our Military Executor Holden Kraft at the Leonis Basilica, our center of military and defensive command. Our offer stands and deployment remains enroute to FEI until confirmation of British Londinium's absolute retreat.

Lady Pesch,
Minister of International Affairs

OOC: I have to get some rest, and I have job orientation tomorrow so I probably won't be back on until late afternoon US EST. If anything major goes down can we hold 'till down?