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Ladies, gentlemen, your Excellencies, esteemed heads of State and government,

I address you today as National Speaker for the nation of Pa'atua (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php?title=Pa%27atua). My country faces a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. It is, quite simply put, dying. Very soon, it will no longer exist.

The seas around us are rising, and the land on average is only a few centimetres above sea level. Already we face continuous flooding. Experts estimate that, within thirty-five years at most, our country will have vanished beneath the waves, leaving us homeless. It will have become uninhabitable long before that. Already land salination due to constant exposure to sea water is making it difficult to grow any kind of agriculture, and is killing off our natural plant life, upon which we are heavily reliant.

Pa'atua has a 3,000 year-old history and culture. But within our lifetime, all that will disappear.

This is an urgent and desperate plea for help. The 972 people of Pa'atua need resettlement in a foreign country. Faced with this disaster, we have no hope, no choice but to start afresh. We must, somehow, retain our culture, our society, our national community cohesion on foreign shores.

We are requesting the help of any country willing to extend a helping hand in our hour of darkness.

I thank you. Falaofo.

Ahute Lakatasari (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ahute_Lakatasari),
National Speaker, Pa'atua


P.S.: I enclose images of flooding in my country:

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see a larger image of the constant flooding here (http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8744/atuaflood3jk2.jpg)

Alfegos is willing to help you: we will provide military-grade helicopters to transport your people from your nation to the island of Los'vi, to the north of Alfegos.

This island is tropical, but is much higher above sea level. It also has people living there, just a large automated weather and transmitter station.

We are willing to let your people live there, and will provide construction materials to build you a small settlement.

We hope this will help.

Horizon Island regrets that it does not have enough land to spare to help you.

However, our nation hopes it can be of assistance in other manners. We can provide sea-born transportation to help your people move to another nation. With that other nation's approval, we can send your newly relocated people relief in the form of construction materials, food and medical supplies. We can also provide military engineers to help construct new homes and towns for your people, a hospital ship to act as a temporary hospital for your people until a permanent one can be built, and specialist civil affairs units to help your people establish their new nation and home.

Sincerely,

Deborah Lane,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Parliament of Horizon Island

Our nation has an alternative option for you. Due to continuous damming of our rivers, we have plenty of experience from dams. If you let our people -for a reasonable fee- to dam your island, the water´s rising wouldn´t be a problem anymore. Also by transferring land we would be able to save some of your beautiful beaches.

Under the current circumstances the United Federal Kingdom of St Samuel is willing to grant emergency migratory rights to St Samuel for has many Pa'atuan residents as is required.

Alfegos is willing to help you: we will provide military-grade helicopters to transport your people from your nation to the island of Los'vi, to the north of Alfegos.

This island is tropical, but is much higher above sea level. It also has people living there, just a large automated weather and transmitter station.

We are willing to let your people live there, and will provide construction materials to build you a small settlement.

We hope this will help.

Under the current circumstances the United Federal Kingdom of St Samuel is willing to grant emergency migratory rights to St Samuel for has many Pa'atuan residents as is required.

I thank you both warmly. I have relayed your offer to the Pa'atuan Fono (Pa%27atua#Government), who wish to express their heart-felt gratitude.

The island of Los'vi sounds perfect. Is it large enough, and has it enough natural ressources and arable land, to house a population of almost 1,000?

Since both your governments have extended offers, may I ask what exactly the resettlement location would be in St Samuel?

Both Alfegos and St Samuel appear to be peaceful countries. I understand there is no threat of war or civil conflict?

What obligations would be incumbent upon our people if we live on your territory?

I re-iterate my humble thanks for your great generosity.


Our nation has an alternative option for you. Due to continuous damming of our rivers, we have plenty of experience from dams. If you let our people -for a reasonable fee- to dam your island, the water´s rising wouldn´t be a problem anymore. Also by transferring land we would be able to save some of your beautiful beaches.

We're grateful for the suggestion, but given how long and narrow our land is, such damming would be extremely difficult. (See our country from above. (http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1874/atuamapkg3.jpg)) Also, our population is tiny, and many live on a subsistence economy, with little or even no money: we could not possibly afford such a project.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

"While our immigration laws preclude the possibility of a resettlement in Tyria, the Eleventh Charrian Assault Fleet is traversing through the Pacific Ocean at present, and has access to airborne transportation capable of reaching Pa'atua within a matter of hours. We would be willing to have this fleet pick up your people, and then divert to transport them to whichever resettlement location you decide upon."

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Clan Leader Bonfaaz Burntfur
United Clans of the Charr

Thank you for your offer. But at present we are not yet entirely certain where we are going.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

We here in the VDB wish to accept as many Pa'atua residents as possible. It may be possible even to provide another island for the Pa'atuans.

We here in the VDB wish to accept as many Pa'atua residents as possible. It may be possible even to provide another island for the Pa'atuans.

That's very kind of you. We would like to remain all together as a community, if at all possible. What would be our obligations as residents in your country? And is your nation safe from foreign and civil conflict?

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

Dear Pa'atua,

Your obligations in our country would be... nothing. And our nation has been safe from war ever since it was created. Though, whispers of a revolution are being held, and our neighbors are collecting arms. Most likely we will just give you the island in question to claim as your own, thereby destroying any ties to us, except for proximity. If war does come to our shores, we will try to protect you. That does not sound optimistic, but that is the way it usually goes in this world.

Signed,

The Princes of the VDB

Thank you for your offer. But at present we are not yet entirely certain where we are going.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

"Tis fine; the Assault Fleet shall be within acceptable range for at least the next week, merely inform us as to when you are ready to leave, assuming our offer is of interest to you of course."

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Clan Leader Bonfaaz Burntfur
United Clans of the Charr

Dear Pa'atua,

Your obligations in our country would be... nothing. And our nation has been safe from war ever since it was created. Though, whispers of a revolution are being held, and our neighbors are collecting arms. Most likely we will just give you the island in question to claim as your own, thereby destroying any ties to us, except for proximity. If war does come to our shores, we will try to protect you. That does not sound optimistic, but that is the way it usually goes in this world.

Signed,

The Princes of the VDB

This kind offer is more generous than we might ever have imagined. You have our sincere gratitude. We will have to take the issue of safety into consideration, but this is very kind indeed.

"Tis fine; the Assault Fleet shall be within acceptable range for at least the next week, merely inform us as to when you are ready to leave, assuming our offer is of interest to you of course."


I thank you again.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

Los'vil island has an area of about 12000 hectares. It mostly tropical forest, with arable land near the coast.

Underneath the forest are large veins of iron, magnesium, bauxite and other minerals. Int he forest are many fruits and plants, and much expensive hardwood. The sea is rich with fish.

Los'vil island has an area of about 12000 hectares. It mostly tropical forest, with arable land near the coast.

Underneath the forest are large veins of iron, magnesium, bauxite and other minerals. Int he forest are many fruits and plants, and much expensive hardwood. The sea is rich with fish.

It sounds perfect.

What would our obligations be as residents on your territory?


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

As you work to make you decision on where to relocate your people, is their any assistance you require? Food, medical supplies, aid money? Horizon Island would like to pledge whatever assistance possible.

Once you have chosen your new home, with that country's permission, Horizon is able to send engineers and civil affairs specialists to aid you in rebuilding your community.

Sincerely,

Deborah Lane,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Parliament of Horizon Island

As residents of Alfegos territory, you would be entitled to pay a tax of 15% of your revenue, starting 2 years after settling down. You will also be entitled to follow the laws of Alfegos.

In exchange, we will provide you with military, economical and cultural support, as well as the building of your settlement and industry.

You will have permission to work in Alfegos.

As residents of Alfegos territory, you would be entitled to pay a tax of 15% of your revenue, starting 2 years after settling down. You will also be entitled to follow the laws of Alfegos.

In exchange, we will provide you with military, economical and cultural support, as well as the building of your settlement and industry.

You will have permission to work in Alfegos.

Those conditions are most generous. Before consulting with the Fono and giving anyone a final answer, I must ask simply: What would this tax mean for those of us who live a subsistence economy, and have no revenue?


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

The tax would only be implemented if you began trading with other countries.

The Fono has met, and, in an extraordinary session, has decided to accept the generous resettlement offer from Alfegos, with a commitment to respect all terms and conditions previously mentioned by the authorities of Alfegos.

The people of Pa'atua have been invited to move to Los'vi island. 879 people are willing to resettle immediately. The remaining 93 will remain in Pa'atua for several years longer, until the land becomes fully uninhabitable.

We are ready to move immediately. Once on Los'vi, the Fono will divide the island's productive land between the Pa'atuan landowning masa'i ("extended families", you would say). I am certain our way of life will adapt, eventually, to our new surroundings.

Once more I express my gratitude to you. Thanks to your generosity, the Pa'atuan people will survive.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

As you work to make you decision on where to relocate your people, is their any assistance you require? Food, medical supplies, aid money? Horizon Island would like to pledge whatever assistance possible.

Once you have chosen your new home, with that country's permission, Horizon is able to send engineers and civil affairs specialists to aid you in rebuilding your community.

Sincerely,

Deborah Lane,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Parliament of Horizon Island

That is very kind of you indeed. Any assistance would be appreciated to help us rebuild our community on foreign land. In what way may we repay you for your help?

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

Dear Ahute Lakatasari,

We are glad to hear that you have come with a decision, although it is not one that we want. We can still help you in any way if you feel like specifying.

Signed,

The Princes of the VDB

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Foreign Ministry of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia

The United Socialist States of New Brittonia, seeing your plight wishes to send envoys from the Foreign Ministry and the National Service Ministry to your nation to discuss a possible solution to your situation.

Signed,
Foreign Minister of the United Socialist States of New Brittonia
Sarah Lynch

From: Deputy Prime minister / Secretary of Trade & Development -Anna Klein
Secretary of Foreign Affairs - Phillip Naslund
Secretary of Green Affairs - Christopher Hassel
Secretary of Climate Change - Lisa Birkeland

To: Ahute Lakatasari, National Speaker, Pa'atua

Subject: The Climate Disaster

We the Representatives of the Kingdom of Grasaland from all Departments have been informed of your current situation and would like to offer you support and help in your moment of crisis, below is a list of equipment and support reaching your country:

1. 4.95 Billion USD for Rebuilding and Future Reconstruction
2. Instant Aid Package donated by GMS Storefront which includes:

2,500 Containers full of Pre-packed Food
1,000 Water Tanks
1,000,000 water Filters
2,500 Medic Tents
250 Prefab Surgical Units
200 Prefab Helipads
500 Medical Containers full of Medical Supplies
50,000 Small Tents
2,000 Large Tents

3. Currently two Absalon Class LPD from The Royal Grasalandik Navy are heading towards your country to support the relief efforts, these are Ships HMGS Pine & HMGS Oak and will support your government in any way you feel is helpful.

We hope this helps your current situation and that your island is saveable, sadly due to the current domestic situation in Grasaland, we are unable to accept any of your citizens.

We wish you the best of luck

The Kingdom of Grasaland

Dear Ahute Lakatasari,

We are glad to hear that you have come with a decision, although it is not one that we want. We can still help you in any way if you feel like specifying.


Thank you again. At present, it seems we are in need of no further assistance. But if there is any way we may ever help you in turn, please let us know.


The United Socialist States of New Brittonia, seeing your plight wishes to send envoys from the Foreign Ministry and the National Service Ministry to your nation to discuss a possible solution to your situation.



We the Representatives of the Kingdom of Grasaland from all Departments have been informed of your current situation and would like to offer you support and help in your moment of crisis, below is a list of equipment and support reaching your country:
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In the name of all Pa'atuans, and of the Pa'atuan Fono, I would like to thank both your countries for your generous offer. However, we are presently in the process of resettling on Los'vi island, in Alfegos, and we are not in need of further resettlement assistance.

Deputy Prime Minister Anna Klein, your offer of material and infrastructure is most appreciated. We could indeed do with food while we adapt to our new environment, and we also gratefully accept two dozen water tanks (with the appropriate number of water filters), three medic tents, one prefab surgical unit, one prefab helipad, the containers of medical supplies, 2,000 small tents and twelve large ones. That should be more than sufficient for the needs of our small population.

I thank you profusely.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

That is very kind of you indeed. Any assistance would be appreciated to help us rebuild our community on foreign land. In what way may we repay you for your help?

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

No repayment is necessary. The operation would provide our personal with invaluable experience that no training exercise could provide. We consider it an honor to be able to assist you.

Sincerely,

Deborah Lane,
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Parliament of Horizon Island
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Andrea Heller, the newly appointed Ambassador to Alfegos, was just getting used to her new office when the phone rang with her first orders from home. Moments later she stepped out of her office and issued the orders to her secretary. "Call the Alfegos foreign affairs minister and schedule an appointment for this afternoon at my office, tell him it's about the Pa'atua."

Next she turned to the young female Marine private guarding her door. "When the minister gets here, I want you to great him and bring him to my office."

"Yes Ma'am!" The enthusiastic young marine replied.

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The meeting started late, General Lewis noted. They were meeting to determine which units would be sent to provide aid to the people of Pa'atua. It was a special operations General that spoke first. "Charlie Company, 601st Civil Affairs Regiment is my best civil affairs group, they can be stood up and ready to deploy in 48 hours."

The other heads in the room nodded in approval. General Lewis looked at his special ops counter part, "I can't think of any better unit myself, approved. I want the 601st's command company there too."

"Not a problem." Was the simple reply. And with that, the special operations General excused himself to give the orders.

"Next, we'll need to decide which carrier group would be best suited for the operation..." An Admiral pointed out.

The Alfegos Foreign minister, Ikanov, arrived at the embassy for a meeting with the ambassador in a jet-black helicopter, with an orange and blue strpie emblazoned across its side.

He stepped out onto the embassy grounds, then walked over into the embassy.

"Good evening. Would be so courteous as to direct me to the ambassadors office?"

Private Davis snapped to attention and saluted. "Welcome to the Horizon Embassy, right this way sir."

She led him into Andrea's office. The Ambassador rose and greeted her guest.

"That will be all Private, thank you." She said, dismissing the Marine.
"Yes Ma'am"

As soon as the Marine left the office, she offered the Minister a seat. "Take a seat sir, we need to discuss the situation with Pa'atua. As I'm sure you know, my government has been in contact with their leaders to offer our aid. Seeing as they are settling in your nation, my government is hoping we can work together to get them settled in. We've already offered them the assistance of military engineers and civil affairs, but our government didn't want to send military personal into your territory without first speaking to your government."

"That is very polite of you. We do have stringent measures regarding foreign troops: only Damirez has a base here.

We will allow you to deploy troops on Los'il, but only a maximum of 2 batallions.
Shipwise, we will not allow anything larger than a cruiser in our waters for now. We will also not allow any bomber or fighter aircraft: transports however are acceptable.

Finally, we must tell you that you are not allowed to set up any permanent fortifications, traps, minefields or defence weapons."

The minister smiled and awaited the response.

"I believe that will be acceptable. The navy tells me it's carrier group can operate effectively for the relief efforts from international waters. The carriers will mostly be carrying scout aircraft and helicopters for this effort anyway.

The ground forces I'm told will consist of civil affairs, engineers, medical personal and air force airfield engineers and controllers. They'll only be equipped with basic small arms, and I'm told even that is only a military formality.

My air force officer tells me that we will need what he calls an 'AWACS' in the sky above the island to act as an air traffic controller until an airfield with radar can be built. He's told me that we can fly in an E-767, or you could provide an aircraft, but he's determined something must be in place to control air traffic during the operation."

She picked up the fax that had just come in from the navy.

"Our hospital and relief ship is quite large, possibly larger than a cruiser, would you make an exception for this ship? It is unarmed."

"Yes, acceptable. I think this concludes the meeting."

He stood up.

"Nice meeting you. I hope you enjoy your stay in Alfegos."

"Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice."
She smiled and waited for him to leave before sitting back down and calling the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to report how the meeting had gone.

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The CAG of the carrier HMHS Nimitz couldn't remember the last time the naval dockyards had been so busy. A full carrier group, centered around 2 of navy's best carriers was making the final preparations to put to sea. It'd be almost a week before they stopped again, just outside of Alfegos waters off the coast of Los'il. His flight deck, normally full of fighters, was now full of recce aircraft, Pavelow helicopters and transport aircraft. 'It'll be an interesting operation,' he thought, 'wonder how the army folks will handle the sea.'

As the last of the relief supplies were transfered to the hospital ship, the group began to leave harbor to form up for the voyage ahead.

The settlement was already being prepared: 800 dome-shaped Alfegos residences had been set-up, acting as public buildings and as residences. They had also put in place a small dock in the sheltered bay the city was situated in, so that ships could dock easily.

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Key: Orange - Arable land
Green - Forest
Brown - Mountain
Circle - Prefabbed town (for Pa'atua)

OOC: I posted a while ago, but since this account is new, my post was held for moderator approval. It's now come through, and can be seen on the previous page here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13076736&postcount=25).

The settlement was already being prepared: 800 dome-shaped Alfegos residences had been set-up, acting as public buildings and as residences. They had also put in place a small dock in the sheltered bay the city was situated in, so that ships could dock easily.


Just to let you know, not all the Paatuans will use the city. Many don't like the idea of urban living, and will set up very small villages here and there all around the island. In keeping with traditional land ownership customs, the island's arable land, forest land and shore will be equitably divided between all the Pa'atuan extended families, so that each family has its own private access to the ressources of the land, forest and sea. The small villages will bring together small groups of extended families who will grow crops, fish and gather fruit and plants for a subsistence lifestyle - recreating the way of life they had in Pa'atua.

It had been a shorter trip then originally thought, thankfully. The fleet was now nearing the staging point in international waters, only one day away now. At that point, the carrier group would drop anchor. From there, frigates would escort the hospital ship to it's place just off the coast where the settlement was being built. The helicopter carriers that carried the army personal and their equipment, assault ships meant to carry marines into battle, just slightly smaller then cruisers, would anchor off the coast to the south of the settlement. From there, helicopters would lift off from the carriers in international waters, fly to the helicopter ships, refuel and ferry personnel and equipment to the shore.

The first to go ashore would be the army engineers. Their light engineering vehicles, based off the M113, would be slung beneath the helicopters. They would be followed by the airfield engineers who would construct an airfield so that heavy equipment and supplies could be flown in by fixed wing aircraft. Finally would be the civil affairs and medical personal. The army doctors and nurses would setup a clinic in the settlement. Meanwhile, the civil affairs soldiers would work with the Pa'atua people to set up a new government, markets, schools, and other much needed infrastructure.

Ahute Lakatasari (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ahute_Lakatasari) walked around the streets of Ufanua Fo'u, where a short while ago still there had been no sign of human presence or activity. Now, a town stretched all around him, built by those amazing people from Alfegos. Already his compatriots had settled in. Choosing a residence, making it theirs. Helping old people and children settle in comfortably.

Young and old alike had been sad to leave home; they were missing it already, and he too longed for the lands he had known. The lands which his ancestors had tended, and passed down to him from generation to generation for 3,000 years. Their history lay back there, far over the seas. Here, on Los'vi island, there was a refuge, a new home - but no history yet.

Already the lands here had been divided between all the nation's families. Eager or resolute families had begun to build the most basic huts with whatever material they could find, staking a permanent presence on the land that had been given to them. Within a few months, he knew, there would be villages all around the coast.

They would become the new ancestors, each family handing its land and ressources down to the next generations.

But some people would stay in Ufanua Fo'u. They had land, too, outside the town - inalienable land. But they would live in town. Ufanua Fo'u. "New Ufanua". u-fanua fo'u: "our new land".

He walked towards the dock area, his expression quietly thoughtful.

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HUDSON PALACE

Dear Pa'atuan people,

The King would like to express his deepest condolences over the loss of your home to the sea, and wish you all well in your resettlement and hopes that you are able to make yourselves at home on Los'vi. While you have likely been offered more than enough assistance by now, let it be known that Taerkasten is at your assistance should you request it.

In the meantime, the entire government and people of Taerkasten passes on their warmest thanks to all of the nations of the world who offered to aid these people, but especially to the nations of Alfegos and Horizon Island. Your selfless generosity in helping these people has averted what could have been a tragic humanitarian disaster, and you should be congratulated for your efforts.

Yours sincerely,



Gregory Barnes,
Executive Secretary to the Royal Household,
Royal Kingdom of Taerkasten

The anchors on the helicopter ships dropped just as the first helicopters appeared to ferry equipment over. Soon the hospital ship would arrive at it's spot, in the bay.

I didn't take long to get the first squadron of engineers on the ground. They rallied next to their M113 and prepared to start their first task, setting up a camp for the Horizon personal. A small advance party of airfield engineers went off to locate the officials from Alfegos. They needed to decide on where the airfield should go before they could start their work.

Aboard the second of the helicopter ships, First Sergeant Jessica Haney, a platoon leader with the civil affairs company, watched the helicopters work. She was the army's youngest First Sergeant at 23, and probably the shortest too, at only 5'4", but with the maturity and mind frame of someone much older, she was well respected by her troops. This would be her first real overseas deployment, and she couldn't wait to get started.

I thank you both warmly. I have relayed your offer to the Pa'atuan Fono (Pa%27atua#Government), who wish to express their heart-felt gratitude.

The island of Los'vi sounds perfect. Is it large enough, and has it enough natural ressources and arable land, to house a population of almost 1,000?

Since both your governments have extended offers, may I ask what exactly the resettlement location would be in St Samuel?

Both Alfegos and St Samuel appear to be peaceful countries. I understand there is no threat of war or civil conflict?

What obligations would be incumbent upon our people if we live on your territory?

I re-iterate my humble thanks for your great generosity.

Our Kingdom would offer your people St Samuel citizenship and support by the way of intrest free loans, work seeking and housing support in order to help those coming settle. St Samuel is a large place and whilst we would look to settle the migrants in a community together it would be ultimatley up to the person where they wish to settle.

You are correct in saying that our country is peaceful. And numberswise, St Samuel will house as many migrants as is required to help your nation and whilst those coming would be granted St Samuel citizenship, they will retain there previous citizenship, giving them dual nationalities and they are free to leave as they like. By becoming a St Samuel citizen they are truly a free person.

Dear Pa'atuan people,

The King would like to express his deepest condolences over the loss of your home to the sea, and wish you all well in your resettlement and hopes that you are able to make yourselves at home on Los'vi. While you have likely been offered more than enough assistance by now, let it be known that Taerkasten is at your assistance should you request it.


Dear Mr. Barnes,

Please convey to His Majesty the King and to the people of Taerkasten our gratitude at your kind words of condoleance, and at your message of sympathy and hope. Perhaps our two nations will, in future, develop closer relations of friendship.

Our Kingdom would offer your people St Samuel citizenship and support by the way of intrest free loans, work seeking and housing support in order to help those coming settle. St Samuel is a large place and whilst we would look to settle the migrants in a community together it would be ultimatley up to the person where they wish to settle.


Our people are now resettled satisfactorily on Los'vi island. But thank your for your generosity, which will not be forgotten.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker, Pa'atua

The anchors on the helicopter ships dropped just as the first helicopters appeared to ferry equipment over. Soon the hospital ship would arrive at it's spot, in the bay.

I didn't take long to get the first squadron of engineers on the ground. They rallied next to their M113 and prepared to start their first task, setting up a camp for the Horizon personal. A small advance party of airfield engineers went off to locate the officials from Alfegos. They needed to decide on where the airfield should go before they could start their work.

Aboard the second of the helicopter ships, First Sergeant Jessica Haney, a platoon leader with the civil affairs company, watched the helicopters work. She was the army's youngest First Sergeant at 23, and probably the shortest too, at only 5'4", but with the maturity and mind frame of someone much older, she was well respected by her troops. This would be her first real overseas deployment, and she couldn't wait to get started.

Lakatasari glanced up at the sound of the helicopters. Helicopters... It would take him a while to get used to those. Some of his compatriots were a little intimidated at all the foreign faces, equipment and technology surrounding them, but he and the elders had reminded them these people were here to help. For the most part, the Pa'atuans either did their best to go about their daily business as if no-one else were around, or went up to see the foreign workers, and brought them food, drinks and cloth to shelter their head from the sun.

There was no communication in words. Lakatasari was one of the few Pa'atuans who actually spoke English, which was one of the reasons why he was National Speaker. But his compatriots spoke to the foreign workers in Pa'atuan, apparently not caring that they were not being understood. Their intention was clear enough. They were making their benefactors feel welcome.

Right next to the Horizon personnel's camp, a group of Pa'atuans were cooking their Horizon guests a large meal of edible plants, fish, seafood and fruit - all ressources found on their new island. The mood was cheerful. Their benefactors were working hard, and the Pa'atuans would show them appropriate hospitality in return.

I was night before 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 601st Civil Affairs Regt would get to board their helicopter. Once aboard, Jessica thought of repeating the briefing they had gotten that morning to her troops, but she knew it'd be a waste of time. They were all well trained, they knew what their jobs would be, and besides, she'd already gone over it with them several times during the day.

A few moments later, the helicopter touched down on the beach. The soldiers moved off and instinctively took positions around the landing site. First Sergeant Haney gave the order, and the platoon moved off for camp. They were the last group to arrive. As they got to camp, they quickly found the small group of tents the engineers had setup for them. With her troops settled in, Jessica located the tent serving as the non-commissioned officers quarters, and got herself settled in. She was glad to get her armor and pack off, it was quite warm here, even at night, at least by her standards. Most of the Horizon troops had gone to partake in their hosts hospitality. But Jessica wasn't hungry, and she still had a lot of work to do before the night was over. Tomorrow, they would setup a temporary market place for the Pa'atuans.

She wasn't the only one working. The airfield engineers from the airforce would work through most of the night preparing the compact dirt airstrip that would be needed to move more supplies in.

The Alfegos engineers had helped the Pa'atuans in antoher way as well: they had divided the the land into 10 hectare fields, and seeded them with traditional crops. Then, they had leftin small barns the equipment for working them.

Finally, they had built on the edge of the town a waterworks, to pump clean water across the island; a pwerstation, for any needs they had electronically; and small sewerage plant, that would cleanly process their waste, leaving pure water and fertiliser.

With the compact dirt runway complete, the construction of a re-fueling station for aircraft began. At the same time, a commercial sea-going ferry, contracted by the Royal Horizon Navy was bringing the JP-5 fuel that would be needed to re-fuel the aircraft bringing supplies in.

Everything was going on schedule. In some cases, ahead. The engineers were nearly finished the buildings and stalls that would make up the market. She had picked the perfect spot, Jessica thought, looking out at the beach view from the front archway to the market. The other 2 platoons were setting up a clinic with the medical personnel and trying to sort out a way to train doctors as well as teachers for a school. It wouldn't be easy, Horizon didn't have any translators capable of speaking the Pa'atuan people's native tounge.

Looking back at the engineers working on the roof, she didn't envy them. The engineers were working in their body armor and helmets, and the mid-day sun made that very unpleasant. Meanwhile, as special operations personnel, her troops had the freedom to ignore some army procedures, which allowed them to walk around without their vests and helmets. Instead, they wore boonie hats and their enhanced battledress uniforms. They had their rifles unloaded and comfortably slung over their backs, with a single magazine of ammo in their pants cargo pocket. The civil affairs officers and non-commissioned officers, including Jessica, also had pistols in leg mounted holsters. All in all, the civil affairs troops were much more comfortable then their regular army partners, it was a freedom that only came with being among the best.
But they weren't the most relaxed, the rules for the air force were even less strict. A point made evident by the small group of air force personnel now sunbathing in swim wear on their break. Sometimes those damn blues just take it too far... Jessica thought to herself, watching the sun bathers.

Lakatasari had inspected the clinic, and found it perfectly to his liking. He had congratuled the Horizon personnel, and had put out an announcement that he was ready to receive any patients, in his capacity as doctor and surgeon.

Meanwhile, teachers had been round to the school. It appeared there were enough classrooms for both schools -traditional and Catholic- to use the same facilities. Classes were due to begin within the next few days; it was back to school for Pa'atua's children.

Lakatasari himself had gone to inspect the market area. He was uncertain quite exactly what the Horizon designers thought the Pa'atuans were going to do with it, and began to ask them.

Meanwhile, people seemed to be expressing amusement at the foreigners sunbathing. A few Pa'atuans had joined them, smiling, bringing them fresh pureed fruit, and trying to communicate, laughing in a friendly manner at their guests' strange language and behaviour.

The Alfegos government had, of course, to set up a small base their permanently to allow them to keep an eye of the Paatuans, and act as a police force, financial helpers and educators.

They would also be there to keep any nosey tourists or other nationals away from the fledging peoples.

=====

The Diplomat Premier Irrosa Daeo'dai was coming in to the island in a more friendly way, so as not to keep disrupting the settlers.

Her private yaught cut a wake across the sea as she arrived: she had only spent 4 hours iwht a good wind to get to this remote island of the Los'vi archipelgio. This islands was the furthest out, and the second largest.

She stepped out onto the dock as she arrived, and looked around for any Paatuans.

She found one:
"Please can you take me to your leaders. I wish to discuss wiht them urgent matters."
She spoke in fluent Paatuan, a language she had thought would be a hobby to learn. She was fluent in over 12 languages, including Volcan, Fegosian, Celtic, Chinese, Spanish, French and German.

A Pa'atuan man in his late forties, who had been busy sweeping sand from in front of his home before he stopped to watch the approaching foreigner, looked at the Diplomat Premier with unconcealed surprise. She was the first foreigner he had seen who actually spoke Pa'atuan. He smiled.

"Of course. Welcome to our island! This is Ufanua Fo'u, our new home. Come with me. I know where the Fono sits. Come, I'll show you."

He led her to the building chosen by the Fono for their meetings. At present it was almost empty, with only three elderly men and one elderly woman sipping glasses of cold water and talking amongst themselves. They looked up as the foreign woman entered with one of their countrymen. The eldest of the men got to his feet, slowly and a little unsteadily.

"May I help you?" he asked in Pa'atuan - then, in English, with a helpful smile and a heavy accent: "You want what?"

In Paatuan, the Diploamt Premier spoke:

" I am the superior representitve to the ALfegos foreign ministry, and have come here for two reasons: firstly to ask how you are getting on and enquire if you wish ofr anything else, and secondly but mroe importantly, consult with you about a permanent military base that will be stationed here by Alfegos."

The old man gave her a curious look. Without a word, he walked slowly to a small table, and poured out a glass of cold water, which he handed to her.

"You speak our language," he said at last. "That's very good. We're all well, all very well. It's sunny and warm, and there's good rain too. The plants wil grow well." He looked at her questioningly. "You want a military base?"

"Yes. I was here to enquire as to if what we have in mind is suitable for your people"

She produced a plan, with a map of the base.

"There will be around about 400 personnel stationed here, with a small airstrip and a couple of hangers. You can use the runway for any of your own planes.

The men stationed here will help with policing and with physical labour."

"We have no planes of our own," the old ahigi said, and grinned. "Policing... That's very kind, but we have little crime." He looked back at his fellow Fono members, who nodded their approval for him to continue. "400... There will be almost as many of your people here as ours. Still, I think we can't refuse you, hmm?" He smiled. "For this we need a proper Fono meeting. A proper meeting, I think, with all the elders... We'll send out word, ask everyone to come..."

" I will be waiting in the harbour. Send me a runner once you have decided"

The diplomat parted politely, and walked back to her yaught, where she relayed the results back to a small meeting in senate.

She then poured herself a glass of Rioa'Akwa, and sat back and relaxed.

A little under four hours later, almost all of the island's ahigi had assembled in the Fono building, and the Alfegan Diplomat Premier had been invited back. Lakatasari was present as the nominal head of State, but would have no vote in the procedings. An old Pa'atuan lady, the oldest member of the Fono, stood shakily, supported by two men in their early sixties. Her face was wrinkled, but her voice clear and pleasant.

"You're welcome to the Pa'atuan Fono. We are the government. We will decide with you what is to be done, for the good of our people. Can you tell us why this military base is important to you?"

"The military base is important to our government for 3 reasons: firstly, that being as this is the farthest piece of Alfegos from the actual mainland, we wish for a military presence to watch the sealane that runs past here.

Secondly, it allows us to keep an eye on your developing community, and aid you almost instantly, instead of taking over 3 hours to get things to you.

Finally, it gives you security: if any tourists, terrorists or foreign nations attempt to take this land, it will act as a deterrant and as a practical tool in the case of invasion or illegal tourism.

We hope that oyu understand that this will be for the benefit of both our peoples"

There were slow nods throughout the assembly, although a few of the ahigi appeared mildly skeptical - or at least thoughtful. Their eldest member looked round to see whether any wished to speak. A few whispers reached her, relayed by other ahigi, and she acknowledged them with nods.

"How will these four hundred people at your base live?" she asked. "Will they have their own food, water, or will they need ressources from this land? What will their way of life be? What is their religion? Will they wish to mix with our community? Whose laws do they obey?"

"These soldiers will be self-sufficient: food will be flown in. As for religion, there is a huge diversity, but many will either be agnostic or Fegosists.

The men foolow the laws of ALfegos, basically preventing them from doing anything that vould harm you. They will not be allowed to mix with your people without your prior consent.

How does that work?"

There was some more talking, for several minutes this time, then the old lady addressed their guest once more.

"That's acceptable," she said gravely. "The people from the base may mingle with our people, in small numbers at a time. But they must not try to change our ways. We will make them feel welcome. They must feel at home here. They will have hospitality from all of us."

A young Captain from the Horizon Army Engineers waited outside of the meeting. He had orders to meet with the Alfegos diplomat before she left the island.

The commander of the mission was on his way, along with another group, the regimental command group, of civil affairs troops. They were riding along on the ferry that was bringing the fuel for the airfield. They were still a while away, and it would be night by the time they arrived. General Lewis just hoped that the Alfegos diplomat would still be there when they docked. He had ordered an officer to speak with her and ask that she wait until the General arrived.

"Thats a deal. Good"

She left the hut, and began walking back to her yaught.

As she left, the captain approached.

"Excuse me Ma'am. The Horizon commander of this mission, General Lewis, is on his way here and would like to speak to you in person. He should be arriving tonight, and would appreciate it if you could delay your departure until he's had the opportunity to speak to you."

"That should be OK. I will be waiting on my yaught, out in the harbour yonder."

The diplomat stayed in her boat until nightfall, doing work.Where were they?

The ferry was finally approaching the docks. It was almost midnight, the ship had been badly delayed due to a mid-ocean storm.

Jessica sat on her Humvee's fiberglass hood, waiting for the ship's arrival when finally, through the darkness, it entered the bay. Once docked, the first vehicles off were those belonging to the General and his command staff. The General's Humvee drove for another part of the dock, where a yacht was tied up. She wasn't waiting for that group. The group she was waiting for would offload last. The HEMITT's carrying the fuel and other supplies were second, they headed off for the airfield with a pair of airforce security landrovers escorting them. Third came the light support detachment, borrowed from an army mechanized reconnaissance regt, a fact made evident by their LAV recovery vehicle. Finally, the Civil Affairs command group offloaded. They headed off to camp, except for one Humvee that pulled up next to Jessica's. Out stepped Colonel Evens, the commander of the Regiment, and RSM Talford, the Regimental Sergent Major. Jessica had drawn the short straw of the 3 platoon leaders, so it became her job to get them up to speed on the operation.

As General Lewis stepped out of his Humvee, he glanced at his watch. Nearly midnight, with any luck, the Alfegos diplomat was still up.

She wasnot happy with their late arrival, but didn't let that show as she stepped out of the Yaught and over to greet the men.

"Hello. I am the diplomat premier of Alfegos. May I help you?"

"I apologize for our late arrival. Because it is so late, and I'm no politician, I'm going to get right to the point. Horizon would like to base a small number of personnel here. They could be based with your troops, or we could setup our own base, and Horizon will, of course, pay for the upkeep of it's personnel. We'd be looking at between 200-300 personnel, mostly from the army or marines, but some airforce and naval personnel as well. We don't expect an answer right away, of course. When you have one, you'll find me in my headquarters camp, you can't miss it."

The diplomat mused over this thought. A military base? This was, after all, Alfegos mainland, and troops sationed here from another country...

"Why do you want a military base here?"

"Horizon has invested a lot to help the people of this Island. We, of course, have an interest in ensuring their ongoing security and stability, just as your nation does. The base would be small, staffed mostly with support and communications personnel, with the exception of a light mechanized platoon. I assure you, you have nothing to fear from our nation and it's military. On the contrary, our nation is deeply interested in an ongoing diplomatic and trade alliance with your country. Please, discuss the matter with your government, take as long as you need, I will be here."

The General hoped what he said would have some impact. Politics wasn't his strongest of skills.

In senate, there was a furious deabte going on. The senators were divided as to wheter a military base would be allowed on Alfegos soil.

The current speaker, the Senator of Polinas, was adressing the unstill listeners.
"Why do they need a military prescence on the island? We need one as it is the most outlying of our northern islands, and we are there to help. What would mechanised infantry do?"

There was general agreement. Why did they need vehicles. The question was quickly sent to the diplomat premier, in disucssion with the Horizon General.

====

"General, why do you need mechanised infantry in this base?"

"They are capable providing a strong defense for the people of the island, without having heavy armor. We didn't think you would want Leopard tanks on your island. The platoon is mostly equipped with M113A5 armored personnel carriers, with one squadron of 4 Bradley fighting vehicles for support and one squadron of scouts with 4 LAV's, 3 being LAV-25's, and the fourth a communications and command vehicle. The only other vehicles we would bring would be support vehicles and humvee's. However, if the Bradley's are of concern for your people, and I understand how they could be as they are equipped with anti-armor weapons, we could send light infantry instead. They have no M113's or Bradley's, just a squadron of LAV's. In the Horizon Army, most of our infantry are mechanized to some degree or another."

The General waited for a response and wondered if whoever was thinking this over in their government had a military leader with them. He was sure a military leader would understand the purpose for choosing mechanized infantry, but that was the problem with politicians. Most of them didn't think like military leaders.

The consul yelled for order, and slowly everyone died down.

"It appears they have a good reason for such a base. But firstly, why do they need a base when we have, and secondly, would the Paatuan people accept such a base?"

The question was relayed to the diplomat, who asked these questions to the general.

OOC: I'm assuming that Pa'atua doesn't know about these talks for now.

IC: The Pa'atuan Fono expresses a request for financial assistance from Alfegos to enable a Pa'atuan delegation to participate in the Rugby World Cup [OOC: held in the NS forum]. Pa'atua is not requesting a gift, but an exchange of some sort. We would be willing to act as ambassadors to open diplomatic contacts between Alfegos and countries participating in the Cup, and we would be willing to advertise Alfegan companies and products on our team's shirts, as well as any other measures requested by Alfegan sponsors.

This would be a first step in the Pa'atuan people's establishing contacts with the outside world.

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

TO: Paatua

Your request for financial support has been accepted: we have sent equipment and trainers to help your team prepare for the cup.

Ine xchange, all we wish for are a few advertisments on your t-shirts for any Alfegos company wishing to sponsor you.

We have had calls already from Alfegos Avionics and Sunrise T.V.

Thank you.

Alfegos Avionics and Sunrise T.V.'s logos will feature on our team's kits.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

The consul yelled for order, and slowly everyone died down.

"It appears they have a good reason for such a base. But firstly, why do they need a base when we have, and secondly, would the Paatuan people accept such a base?"

The question was relayed to the diplomat, who asked these questions to the general.


"Well, it would be a major step forward for relations between our countries, and step forward for us in international relations. It would give us the ability to support the people of Pa'atua on an ongoing basis. It would also benefit your country, by reducing the number of personnel you need to keep on the island and reducing the cost of keeping them here. We would, of course, contribute funds for the upkeep of things such as the docks, airfield, and other resources shared between our personnel on the island.

We don't yet know if the Pa'atuans would accept our base here, that is something I plan to discuss with their leaders."

______________________________________________________________


At that same moment, Col. Davidson, commander of the civil affairs troops on the island was approching the Pa'atuan National Speaker. "Sir, could I have a moment of your time?"

At that same moment, Col. Davidson, commander of the civil affairs troops on the island was approching the Pa'atuan National Speaker. "Sir, could I have a moment of your time?"

"Ah. Uhm, hello." Lakatasari smiled politely, and looked round his surgeon's office. "I do seem to be free right now, so all the time you need. Have a seat."

"Ah. Uhm, hello." Lakatasari smiled politely, and looked round his surgeon's office. "I do seem to be free right now, so all the time you need. Have a seat."

"Our General wishes to meet with your people's leaders. We'll need you to help translate, is that okay?"

"Our General wishes to meet with your people's leaders. We'll need you to help translate, is that okay?"

"That's fine, of course," Lakatasari said without hesitation. "You have a General here? Never mind. When do you wish this to happen? The Fono isn't in session right now, I think. The elders are all around the island."

If you are interested in purchasing the aid of ICCD we are willing to engineer a survivability of your island. One way we can try to do this is to create a hard magma (stone) wall. To do this we drill to the nearest magma flow and use magnetic pumps powered by a nuclear reactor on the tunneling/bore ship, to direct the hi ferrous flow.

At this same time we can direct stone silicate blocks to build flood walls.

We can also build desalination plants, as well as increase the growth of aquaculture.

We can also create a pontoon transition and attempt to secure contracts to secure garbage to be exported to your country in giant organic garbage ships. GIant floating log flow type blocks of garbage that will biodegrade and raise your soil level.

As well as countless other solutions such as "dredging and mining the seafloor around you to transfer landmass from the ocean floor to above the water.. displacing some of the local water table.

Also ICCD is willing to offer refugee status to your people and deport those who do not wish to stay. We will pay for this project if you sell us the Island you plan to abandon.




Ladies, gentlemen, your Excellencies, esteemed heads of State and government,

I address you today as National Speaker for the nation of Pa'atua (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php?title=Pa%27atua). My country faces a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. It is, quite simply put, dying. Very soon, it will no longer exist.

The seas around us are rising, and the land on average is only a few centimetres above sea level. Already we face continuous flooding. Experts estimate that, within thirty-five years at most, our country will have vanished beneath the waves, leaving us homeless. It will have become uninhabitable long before that. Already land salination due to constant exposure to sea water is making it difficult to grow any kind of agriculture, and is killing off our natural plant life, upon which we are heavily reliant.

Pa'atua has a 3,000 year-old history and culture. But within our lifetime, all that will disappear.

This is an urgent and desperate plea for help. The 972 people of Pa'atua need resettlement in a foreign country. Faced with this disaster, we have no hope, no choice but to start afresh. We must, somehow, retain our culture, our society, our national community cohesion on foreign shores.

We are requesting the help of any country willing to extend a helping hand in our hour of darkness.

I thank you. Falaofo.

Ahute Lakatasari (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ahute_Lakatasari),
National Speaker, Pa'atua


P.S.: I enclose images of flooding in my country:

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5407/paatuaflood2ez1.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/313/atuafloodek0.jpg

see a larger image of the constant flooding here (http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8744/atuaflood3jk2.jpg)

"That's fine, of course," Lakatasari said without hesitation. "You have a General here? Never mind. When do you wish this to happen? The Fono isn't in session right now, I think. The elders are all around the island."

"When will the Fono next be in session?"

<SNIP>

Thank you, but most of our population has now resettled on an Alfegan island.

Also, we cannot sell our lands. They are inalianable, handed down within each family over the generations, from our first ancestors. To own land in Pa'atua, you must establish a link between your own genealogy and the line of descent that legitimises ownership.

"When will the Fono next be in session?"

"Oh, I think it can probably meet in two days," Lakatasari said. "That is up to the elders to decide, of course. But yes, two days seems reasonable."

Ok, watch your island sink under the sea. If you change your mind since ICCD is polygamous, even I myself would be willing to marry all your islands women so as to forge a bloodline. We have insemination technologies as well so, we could have a new generation of direct descendants in no time


Logotheth Arialas

Furthermore if you do not accept our offer, and you allow your island to sink under the sea, then we declare you NEGLIGENT! We will then annex your submerging Island as well as listing your nation as nothing more than uncivilized monkey people.

The offer is there, if you refuse, then we hereby annex your Island.

Logotheth Arialas

Sealed Diplomatic Communique:
Addressed to: The people and government of Pa'atua, & whom it may concern in the Alfegan government.
Addressed from: General Secretary of the Russkyan Politburo Igor Krushamev, PSR Russkya

Salutations to the people of Pa'atua and Alfegos,

I would like to extend my condolences to the people of Pa'atua for the loss of their ancestral homeland. Such an event is culturally scarring and it is hoped that having resettled, you will be able to cope and resume your traditional way of life with little alteration.

To the people and government of Alfegos, you have earned a large measure of respect with the People's Socialist Republic of Russkya and other nations in our region with the selfless donation of your own territory and assisting in the resettlement of the Pa'atuan people.

Regards,
[Signed]
Igor Krushamev, General Secretary, PSR Russkya.

Diplomatic Communication:
Addressed to: The people and government of Pa'atua, & whom it may concern in the Alfegan government.
Addressed from:Prelate Zeratul of the Templars of Shakuras

Salutations to the people of Pa'atua and Alfegos,

I would like to extend my condolences to the people of Pa'atua for the loss of their ancestral homeland. Such an event is culturally scarring and it is hoped that having resettled, you will be able to cope and resume your traditional way of life with little alteration.

To the people and government of Alfegos, you have earned a large measure of respect with the Military Theocracy of Shakuras with the selfless donation of your own territory and assisting in the resettlement of the Pa'atuan people.
If their is anything we can do to help please inform us
Regards,
[Signed]
Prelate Zeratul of the templars of Shakuras

Alfegos Communique:
To Intracircumcordei:

We remind you that if you attempt to attack the Paatuan people now on former Alfegos soil, you can receive the full force of the Alfegos military, the Nova regional military, the Hegemony nations' military, the military of the Confederate nations and the FWA Rapid Reaction Force.

Don't even think about it.

Alfegos Communique:
To Intracircumcordei:

We remind you that if you attempt to attack the Paatuan people now on former Alfegos soil, you can receive the full force of the Alfegos military, the Nova regional military, the Hegemony nations' military, the military of the Confederate nations and the FWA Rapid Reaction Force.

Don't even think about it.
the paatuan people will also have the support of the Templars of Shakuras, be warned my peoples faith is based entirely on war and battle and higher rank and honour can only obtained as such, so know this we stand behind alfegos in this matter

Prelate Zeratul of Shakuras

"Oh, I think it can probably meet in two days," Lakatasari said. "That is up to the elders to decide, of course. But yes, two days seems reasonable."

"I shall inform my General. Thank you for your time."

Furthermore if you do not accept our offer, and you allow your island to sink under the sea, then we declare you NEGLIGENT! We will then annex your submerging Island as well as listing your nation as nothing more than uncivilized monkey people.

The offer is there, if you refuse, then we hereby annex your Island.

Logotheth Arialas

Your actions are uncalled for. Horizon also stands behind the Pa'atuans and Alfegos. The Pa'atuans relocated from their sinking island some time ago and do not need your assistance. Your threat is highly uncalled for.

Furthermore if you do not accept our offer, and you allow your island to sink under the sea, then we declare you NEGLIGENT! We will then annex your submerging Island as well as listing your nation as nothing more than uncivilized monkey people.

The offer is there, if you refuse, then we hereby annex your Island.

Logotheth Arialas

On behalf of the Fono, and of the Pa'atuan people, I express our utter scorn in response to your childish bullying. You bring us a threat, not an offer, and you understand nothing of our ways. We cannot and will not sell our land. The very suggestion is offensive.

On behalf also of the Fono and of the Pa'atuan people, I would like to express my warmest thanks and heart-felt gratitude to the peoples and government of Russkya and the Templars of Shakuras for your kind words and support. Our people are adapting well to our new surroundings, despite the inevitable homesickness, and the loss of bearings and landmarks that defined most aspects of our lives.

I would also like to thank Alfegos, the Templars of Shakuras and Horizon Island for their support in the face of an insensitive and incomprehensible threat. Our gratitude is immense, and we will endeavour to repay you for your support in any way possible.

There is grave concern here for the well-being of the 93 people still living on Pa'atua, many of them elderly.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3694/lakatasaridd0.jpg
Ahute Lakatasari (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ahute_Lakatasari),
National Speaker

"I shall inform my General. Thank you for your time."


Two days later, the Fono was in session, with almost all of Los'vi's ahigi assembled to hear Horizon Island's general. The eldest ahigi, a woman, stood slowly. Her body was frail, but her voice clear. Lakatasari translated.

"General, you are most welcome indeed to this Fono. It is an honour for us to greet a representative of your country, which is doing so much for our people. Please, speak whatever is on your mind."

Ladies, gentlemen, your Excellencies, esteemed heads of State and government,

I address you today as National Speaker for the nation of Pa'atua (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php?title=Pa%27atua). My country faces a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. It is, quite simply put, dying. Very soon, it will no longer exist.

The seas around us are rising, and the land on average is only a few centimetres above sea level. Already we face continuous flooding. Experts estimate that, within thirty-five years at most, our country will have vanished beneath the waves, leaving us homeless. It will have become uninhabitable long before that. Already land salination due to constant exposure to sea water is making it difficult to grow any kind of agriculture, and is killing off our natural plant life, upon which we are heavily reliant.

Pa'atua has a 3,000 year-old history and culture. But within our lifetime, all that will disappear.

This is an urgent and desperate plea for help. The 972 people of Pa'atua need resettlement in a foreign country. Faced with this disaster, we have no hope, no choice but to start afresh. We must, somehow, retain our culture, our society, our national community cohesion on foreign shores.

We are requesting the help of any country willing to extend a helping hand in our hour of darkness.

I thank you. Falaofo.

Ahute Lakatasari (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ahute_Lakatasari),
National Speaker, Pa'atua


P.S.: I enclose images of flooding in my country:

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5407/paatuaflood2ez1.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/313/atuafloodek0.jpg

see a larger image of the constant flooding here (http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8744/atuaflood3jk2.jpg)

We would be willing to take your people but you will have to do the Jobs we do not want to do.

We would be willing to take your people but you will have to do the Jobs we do not want to do.

OOC: Take a look at the rest of the thread.

::Wire Transmission from the President of Numero Capitan::

recieved 1452GMT

President St. Clair would like to send his encouragement and support to the people of Pa'atua and commends their attitude in response to an environmental catastrophe. He would like to encourage all UN member states to demand an international response to this tragedy and prevent any more peoples becoming displaced. If the people of Pa'atua wish it he could raise this matter with the regional senate and pressure Delegate Kehl to act.

end transmission

Alfegos Communique:
To Intracircumcordei:

We remind you that if you attempt to attack the Paatuan people now on former Alfegos soil, you can receive the full force of the Alfegos military, the Nova regional military, the Hegemony nations' military, the military of the Confederate nations and the FWA Rapid Reaction Force.

Don't even think about it.

To the people and state of Alfegos,

We feel it is important to say that we have no intention of attacking Alfegos, although we take no serious threat to the thought of your military being target practice for the Dian Military - that is not a threat just an self amusing comment. Rest assured we are only annexing the sinking Island not the land donated to Paatua for resettlement. If you need any help in providing resources or establishing the economy to support them we are more then wiling to lend assistance. We offered refugee status to them on the outset, we just find the fact they are abandoning such a beautiful island, sad, and we feel we can use it as a project to combat the common issue of sinking islands.

We have only annexed the former paatuan Island and have no intention whatsoever to attack Alfegos, unless it is used as a base to launch an offensive against Dian Security forces attempting to save the former paatuan island that was recently abandoned by the now resettling Paatuan peoples.

If we are attacked while trying to save the sinking island we will respond by defending ourselves, and if Alfegos shelter Paatuan's who attack Dian Territory we will strike back. But we have no intent of intitiating any attacks against a peaceful Alfegos.

We wish you prosperity and well being.

Valette in Pax!

Logothe's Office ICCD.

To Paatua.

Just a general statement that we are moving a fleet and engineers to the area in an attempt to do a land survey and plan for projects to save the island from sinking, and to prevent any further flooding of any still inhabited areas, gauge those left behind and their intentions. Any violence will be met with a total commitment to resolve the roadblock, with the full weight of the Empire clearing the way.

We only wish to improve the situation do not resist us.

L.O.

To: Intracircumcordei
From: Horizon Island

We find your actions very inappropriate and distasteful. The Island, though sinking, is still Pa'atuan sovereign soil. Your actions are equal to invasion. If you truly wish to help the people of the island, forcing your 'assistance' upon them against their will is not the way to do so. We urge you to reconsider your actions and their long term impact.


Two days later, the Fono was in session, with almost all of Los'vi's ahigi assembled to hear Horizon Island's general. The eldest ahigi, a woman, stood slowly. Her body was frail, but her voice clear. Lakatasari translated.

"General, you are most welcome indeed to this Fono. It is an honour for us to greet a representative of your country, which is doing so much for our people. Please, speak whatever is on your mind."

"It is I who is honoured. Though I have only been here a short while, I have developed a great respect for your people and their way of life.

It is this way of life that Horizon wishes to protect and enhance for your people. We are seeking a way in which to guarantee that protection in the long term. We wish to construct a base of our own along side the Alfegosian base. It is recently become clear both by threats against your people, and the civil war in Alfegos, that protection is needed for this island. Our people would be subject to the laws of both Alfegos and your people as well as our own military law. They would be here not only to provide protection but aid your people in whatever way they can. It would also be an excellent opportunity for both of us to learn more about each others culture and history.

We hope you will allow us the honour of continuing to protect and aid your people into the future. I thank you for allowing me to speak. If you have any concerns, feel free to raise them."

To: Horizon Island
From: Intracircumcordei

Yes the Island is sinking, and letting it sink is very inappropriate and distasteful. We have a fair sized navy and they all seem to agree that just letting something sink that doesn't have to is a bad thing, I suggest you poll your Navy and see what they would do, let it sink or not. This put us on a footing that we can both be happy with. Also we already annexed the Island, so there is no need to worry about sovereignty issues. Oh we won't force our help on the people they are free to stay or go, most of them have already left, our analysts think that the rest will be gone well before the 30 some years it will take the island to vanish under the sea. If it makes you feel better we won't offer to help them until they formally declare Dian Refugee status.

We will take a moment to reconsider. --- I've came back from discussion with the Casa and Curia and they have with majority felt that letting the island sink and especially Admiral Hueshan's comment "It would be a failure to see the thing sing. In all my years of service I would never let that stay as it's state, the very Spirits of the Waters, and Gods of the Seas are holding me to this and by the Will of the Almighty that rock will stay afloat, less I have to be the last man to have my feet planted. I authorize nuclear force, so that those children may sleep. Though the salt is salty in the morning, I like my water clean, full steam a head argghhhh, matey arm 1 and 2."

It really described the moment, for me, and others agreed who were able to make the impromptu meeting in the session chamber full service lounge. We have determined that you will do nothing and we will save our drowning island. This seems appropriate. Do not let us think you believe we do not have the obligation to enable a world ideal... for all people regardless of national foundation.. we must help the world, not serve the selfish interests of one people. We serve the world, and the heavens themselves demand we save this island. You can help us, you can help us save it. Don't just stand there and try to mount an offence against our saviour in the stream, open your shores, open your arms and join us. The sky will be a beautiful site for the time to come. The trees will survive without gross salinity and the children will walk dryfoot, it is a beautiful aspiration, don't you think?



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The Fleet now approaches with a lone helicopter headed towards a mostly abandoned village on the coast.

I speak on behalf of the Fono of Pa'atua. The Pa'atuan atoll remains the sovereign territory of the Pa'atuan people. No foreign ship or aircraft may enter Pa'atuan territorial waters or territorial airspace without the explicit consent of the Pa'atuan Fono. Any unauthorised foreign presence in the Pa'atuan atoll will be viewed as an invasion.

We do not require the "help" of those who attempt to force it upon us.

Our land is sacred. Each area of the land is the inheritance of a Pa'atuan family, handed down from generation to generation from the first ancestors. Some of our people believe that our first ancestors themselves became the islands of the atoll, making the ownership of each island the inalienable inheritance of that ancestor's descendants. To violate Pa'atuan sovereignty and seize our lands would be a monstrous crime against Pa'atuan wishes, customs and deeply held beliefs.

It is, furthermore, ridiculous to believe that you can prevent the water from rising over an atoll like Pa'atua:

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If you had bothered to study basic information on the layout of our land, you would know this.

Do not approach Pa'atua.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

"It is I who is honoured. Though I have only been here a short while, I have developed a great respect for your people and their way of life.

It is this way of life that Horizon wishes to protect and enhance for your people. We are seeking a way in which to guarantee that protection in the long term. We wish to construct a base of our own along side the Alfegosian base. It is recently become clear both by threats against your people, and the civil war in Alfegos, that protection is needed for this island. Our people would be subject to the laws of both Alfegos and your people as well as our own military law. They would be here not only to provide protection but aid your people in whatever way they can. It would also be an excellent opportunity for both of us to learn more about each others culture and history.

We hope you will allow us the honour of continuing to protect and aid your people into the future. I thank you for allowing me to speak. If you have any concerns, feel free to raise them."

The members of the Fono debated for a while amongst themselves in Pa'atuan. Eventually, an elderly man stood.

"We would not object to our people being in contact with yours, but you must understand that we do not wish to see our people's inherited way of life change. We, as elders, are the custodians and guardians of our customs and traditions. We would need to know that your people understand and respect our culture, our traditions.

For example, there are two religions in Pa'atua. There must be no attempt to proselytise, no attempt to change any person's religion.

If that small concern can be settled, we would be honoured to welcome your people to this island. We would be grateful for their presence and assistance, and we will do all we can to welcome them here."

The People's Republic of The Ryou Black Islands has one way to handle the Pa'atuan Question of a new nation.

ever since the Ryou left their old homelands around AD 1000, We have large Floating Ships, some the size of The Japanese City of Tokyo or bigger, Island sized.

These Cityships are safe and Sea Wothy, and We will Built one for you for free has a new home land.

We wait for your reply.

The members of the Fono debated for a while amongst themselves in Pa'atuan. Eventually, an elderly man stood.

"We would not object to our people being in contact with yours, but you must understand that we do not wish to see our people's inherited way of life change. We, as elders, are the custodians and guardians of our customs and traditions. We would need to know that your people understand and respect our culture, our traditions.

For example, there are two religions in Pa'atua. There must be no attempt to proselytise, no attempt to change any person's religion.

If that small concern can be settled, we would be honoured to welcome your people to this island. We would be grateful for their presence and assistance, and we will do all we can to welcome them here."

The General smiled.

"I understand your concern. I assure you, we have great respect for your customs and culture. We have no intentions of trying to change them or any person's religion. That would go against all of our morals and beliefs. Horizon strongly believes in the freedom of the people to hold their own beliefs and customs. This can be seen in our strong indigenous and immigrant communities. Never would we make any attempt to change your culture."

OFFICAL COMMUNICATIONS!!!!:
We respectfully ask both the Pat'uan and Alfegos Goverments permisson to deploy our expeditonary fleet, it will consist of:
3 Carriers
240 Pheonixes
8000 Zealot riflemen
2000 Dragoon APcs
300 Reaver Tanks
15 Dark Templar Snipers
30 Corsair Patrol Craft

We also ask respectfully should the Pa'tuan People require anything, ranging from food supplie to buildign materials?
Heirach Artanis
Prelate Zeratul
Executor Tassadar
Judicator Aldaris
Praetor Fenix
The Supreme Council

The People's Republic of The Ryou Black Islands has one way to handle the Pa'atuan Question of a new nation.

ever since the Ryou left their old homelands around AD 1000, We have large Floating Ships, some the size of The Japanese City of Tokyo or bigger, Island sized.

These Cityships are safe and Sea Wothy, and We will Built one for you for free has a new home land.

We wait for your reply.

We thank you sincerely, but this issue has already been settled.

OFFICAL COMMUNICATIONS!!!!:
We respectfully ask both the Pat'uan and Alfegos Goverments permisson to deploy our expeditonary fleet


Where - in Pa'atua itself, or in Los'vi? And for what purpose?


We also ask respectfully should the Pa'tuan People require anything, ranging from food supplie to buildign materials?


Thank you very much for your generosity. At present, we have no such needs.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

The General smiled.

"I understand your concern. I assure you, we have great respect for your customs and culture. We have no intentions of trying to change them or any person's religion. That would go against all of our morals and beliefs. Horizon strongly believes in the freedom of the people to hold their own beliefs and customs. This can be seen in our strong indigenous and immigrant communities. Never would we make any attempt to change your culture."

The elderly man smiled, as did several other ahigi.

"In that case, your people are very welcome indeed. And we thank you yet again for your help, which we hope we can repay in some way."

Where - in Pa'atua itself, or in Los'vi? And for what purpose?

Thank you very much for your generosity. At present, we have no such needs.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

The Former Pa'tuan nation since it is being threatened, however if you disaprove we will back off

Very well should you require anything do not hesitate to ask

The Former Pa'tuan nation since it is being threatened, however if you disaprove we will back off


If you wish to deter the forces of Intracircumcordei from entering Pa'atuan waters, you may do so, with our gratitude.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

If you wish to deter the forces of Intracircumcordei from entering Pa'atuan waters, you may do so, with our gratitude.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

thank you we are hereby deploying our expeditionary fleet to your former homeland. Intracircumcordei be advised my people love to fight and we never surrender or retreat from one

Dians have a large number of Islands on the East Coast known as the East Coast Island Chain, a large portion of ICCD is larger Islands, Palamos, Islands off the coast of West Farland, and a few others. We have a great knowledge of your ways and beleifs, and we think you are being selfish and unreasonable. Your own dismisal of a way to save your island furthermore represents that you are not capable to save your own Island and thus forfeit your protective rights to your Island.

It shows your ancestors DISAPPROVAL of your actions!

They have asked us to come, they beckon us to come and do honour to the Island and ways you have forsaken! EVEN THAT YOU HAVE FORSAKEN YOUR OWN ANCESTORS, and they have done so to you as well!


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The approach continues --- the helicopter approaches....

ICCD will exercise the sovereign right your ancestors have given to US, they have asked us to help them. Do not dismiss their request.

Any attack on Dian Personnel or Equipment will be seen as an act of war, the sentence for an attack on the Dian State is death, with appeal, unless surrender is not given. Your nation will be seen as the cause and thus the extinction of all those who do not surrender will be undertaken.

Do not resist our right, do not risk the destruction of this Island, we are here for the cause of good, do not divolve this into war in support of selfishness and ignorance.

The Patuans are not capable of saving themselves, realize this, only we or others with our knoweldge can.

You create the potential death of your entire Nation by resisting.


Praetor Zigmasthan


thank you we are hereby deploying our expeditionary fleet to your former homeland. Intracircumcordei be advised my people love to fight and we never surrender or retreat from one

Dians have a large number of Islands on the East Coast known as the East Coast Island Chain, a large portion of ICCD is larger Islands, Palamos, Islands off the coast of West Farland, and a few others. We have a great knowledge of your ways and beleifs, and we think you are being selfish and unreasonable. Your own dismisal of a way to save your island furthermore represents that you are not capable to save your own Island and thus forfeit your protective rights to your Island.

It shows your ancestors DISAPPROVAL of your actions!

They have asked us to come, they beckon us to come and do honour to the Island and ways you have forsaken! EVEN THAT YOU HAVE FORSAKEN YOUR OWN ANCESTORS, and they have done so to you as well!


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The approach continues --- the helicopter approaches....

ICCD will exercise the sovereign right your ancestors have given to US, they have asked us to help them. Do not dismiss their request.

OOC: Claiming his ancestors gave you the right to the island... sounds very much like godmodding.

OOC: Claiming his ancestors gave you the right to the island... sounds very much like godmodding.

OOC: it is rhetoric.. ICCD is saying that.. that view doesn't have to be supported. God moding would using my nukes. I disagree with your interpretation..

Kitten mauling might apply but I think I'm safe with a lone helicopter in the sky so far...

anyway back the the show - it's effective roleplaying,.... he/she can dismis the claim if he/she feels like it or you could rather than ruining the genearlly ICness of the thread by making a godmod claim under otherwise stupid pretenses of someone saying ICly generally that the ancestors have favoured the dians now that the patuans have forsaken their ancestors the island.. you are being stupid

ICCD claiming that the ancestors have chosen ICCD is no more unusual then them claiming their island is their ancestors

Alfegos wishes to inform ICCD that it is talking a load of rubbish:

1) Firstly, the Paatuans are resettled, in a new homeland much larger than the original could ever be.

2) They are being left by themselves unless they need help: we are not trying to intrude upon them like you are.

3) Why do you want to spill blood over a few square metres of land, that has not value?

ICCD will exercise the sovereign right your ancestors have given to US, they have asked us to help them. Do not dismiss their request.

Rubbish. You are not their descendants. You have no right to the land. It remains in the care of the people still living there. Do not attempt to twist our customs and values, for which you have no respect.

I tell you one more time: Do not approach Pa'atua.

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

Any attack on Dian Personnel or Equipment will be seen as an act of war, the sentence for an attack on the Dian State is death, with appeal, unless surrender is not given. Your nation will be seen as the cause and thus the extinction of all those who do not surrender will be undertaken.

Do not resist our right, do not risk the destruction of this Island, we are here for the cause of good, do not divolve this into war in support of selfishness and ignorance.

The Patuans are not capable of saving themselves, realize this, only we or others with our knoweldge can.

You create the potential death of your entire Nation by resisting.


Praetor Zigmasthan
Save themselves?!?! they have a new home, and until the island sinks its still an invasion! your the NS hitler and theyre czechs i am deploying 21 penal legions with the fleet as well, also my peoples religon is about dying

As broadcast from broadcast stations within the fleet.

"Due to the civil insurrection, and unwise deciscions of the Patuan administration who have fled there Island and are unable to administer civil law on their own ICCD hereby places the Island under emergency quarantine.

A full blockade of all goods and materials will be conducted. All shipping to the island will do so at their own risk.

ICCD also imposes a no fly zone.

Anything that is airborne in the area requires permission from ICCD to have flight path, otherwise it will be intercepted, and assumed hostile.

Any armed person or thing will be viewed as hostile unless it has authorization from Dian forces in the area.

48 hours are hereby granted to evacuate the island, after that point those who stay will be doing so at their own risk. Designated points ( a map is displayed in the video version) will be safe havens for the first week of the instance.

Overflights and bombing operations will commence any time after the 48 hours.

Due to the hostile stance of a third party on the island, the island will have to be secured by removing the Invasion. Destruction and local damage will attempt to be kept to a minimal.

Biological and chemical agents will be used, as well radiated and Electronic and Sonic Resonsance is also likely. While unfortunate, it may be the fastest means to remove them.

48 hours is hereby granted, all ships are advised to stay a safe distance from the area, any ships of any nation which have not informed ICCD of a reason to be in the area, are considered a valid target of war, due to the potential for covert and misinformation campaigns by the enemy.

Imperial Order 3938210 authorizes use of lethal force to enable engineering operations on the Island, to prevent the atoll from submerging. The idiocy of those involved in claiming a land that will be submerged does not rest well with the Imperial Senate.

Total war is assumed against those who resist, as any that inhibit this humanitarian operation are not human in our eyes, they are fools.

48 hours starts at the end of this transmission 6pm or 18:00 in Imperial time..

Rubbish. You are not their descendants. You have no right to the land. It remains in the care of the people still living there. Do not attempt to twist our customs and values, for which you have no respect.

I tell you one more time: Do not approach Pa'atua.

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker


It is an interesting story but what if I told you that we have DNA evidence that prooves 2.1% of the Dians come from a common genetic source as the Patuans, and that indeed many generations ago we had the same ancestors. Look at your face then look at the faces of some of us, you will see our islanders are much the same as you. We are not twisting values.. you flee your ancestors in denile of their power to provide for you.. that is an insult to them. You are the one without respect, leaving in fear rather then holding hope of salvation.

Ahute you are a fool for what you are doing, and now making your island a warzone.. allow us to help you before you destroy yourself and shame your ancestors and those generations to come with what will be seen as a failing of confidence ignorance of your power and allowing it all to vanish under the sea... you are no longer patuan your own land now is far away go back and let us help you, let our engineers help your primitive people continue to practice as they did and honour and commune with your ancestors.

The clock is ticking.. we will kill you all if you resist.

The Island by our divine duty is under our protection. We must save the island.. defending the island so it may sink is a grave insult.

48 hours are hereby granted to evacuate the island, after that point those who stay will be doing so at their own risk. [...]

Overflights and bombing operations will commence any time after the 48 hours. [...]

Biological and chemical agents will be used [...]

We will kill you all if you resist.


You, sir, are pathetic, delusional and a bully.

The people still inhabiting Pa'atua are, for the most part, elderly, and remain because it is their land, and they do not wish to leave. Condemning us for leaving while ordering those of us who remain to leave is the height of hypocrisy, or of a mind so confused that it knows not what it says.

There is no-one on Pa'atua except a few dozen people, innocent, unarmed civilians, mostly elderly, who ask only to be left in peace.

The world is watching you, and the world condemns you, for your violence, bullying and irrationality.

Stop, now.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker


OOC: I should probably remind you, at this point, that game rules prohibit non-consensual war. You can't bomb Pa'atua, or land troops there, or take any hostile military action, without my consent. Before I give any consent, I want to know where you're going with this. I also want to make it clear that the situation in Pa'atua is not going to change, and no harm is to come to anyone living there.

National Speaker Lakatasari has spoken on the phone to one of the ahigi still living in the atoll, and has published a transcript of the elder's words:

They say our ancestors are their ancestors. That's wrong. It can't be so. We've always lived in isolation. They don't understand that by ancestors, we mean the first people who lived here. People who had a connection to the land. They can claim no descent from Pa'atuans.

If one of these huali murderers says he is Pa'atuan, then let him name his ancestor. Let him recite his genealogy. Let him say who he is related to. Let him recite the laws handed down from his ancestor. Let him explain the meaning of each aspect of the land, the events that have marked the land. Let him say what part of what island he shares in by descent!

These killers understand nothing. They have foreign ways, blind to our ways. They don't understand that, in Pa'atua, there is no history or law that allows for land to be sold, or bought, or taken. It is unheard of.

The land I live on is my ancestor. He became the island, long ago. When I die of old age, I will be buried in the flesh-soil of my ancestor, and my spirit will stay in the land. Always. And when the sea comes up, I will go down into the water with all my ancestors. That is how it will be.

These foreigners, their bones are not here. Their stories are not here. Their ancestors are not here. Their spirits are not here. Their laws are not here. They are not of this place, and they cannot come.

Because of salination from the water, our plant life is dying. And these huali want to use chemicals to make all the plant life, all the animals, all the people die even faster! They want to pollute the flesh-soil of our ancestors with deadly chemicals. They cannot. I won't leave. I'm old, and my place is here. This land is where all my stories are. The spirit of my ancestors is here. It's where I'm secure. It's where life has meaning. I will not go.

"Honour demands that the current circumstances are not to continue. Intracircumcordei will remove their claims from the defenceless island, now. Else, said island will no longer be defenceless."

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Clan Leader Bonfaaz Burntfur
United Clans of the Charr

Pa'atuans seek global support against invasion threat

Pa'atuans on Los'vi island have prepared posters pleading for help for their relatives on Pa'atua. They have asked for friends to distribute these posters widely.

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Soga Ioane is one of the ahigi (elders) still living on his ancestral land.

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Hine Taliu is one of the few young people remaining on Pa'atua. She stayed behind to look after her grandparents, who did not want to leave their land.

Alfegos Military Statement

We wish to make it clear the course of events that would occur if your nation was to attack this atoll.

Firstly, you would be waging war not just against Paatua, but also:

a) Alfegos
b) The Free World Alliance
c) Hegemony
d) The Confederate Nations

We wish to point out as well that the combined military strength will overwhelm your military, even with a maximum feasable strength of 150 million men and machines.
So don't do this dreadful deed. We do not want to call in the big guns, but you can trust in us that we will in this situation.

ANNOUNCEMENT

As a gesture of gratitude towards countries that have come to Pa'atua's aid, the Fono has decreed that vessels from the following nations are granted access to Pa'atua's Exclusive Economic Zone. This means that ships from these countries have the right to fish in Pa'atuan waters. Pa'atua has never exploited its economic waters for commercial purposes, and as a result they are rich in marine life.

We ask simply that you do not over-exploit fishing ressources, so as not to endanger marine species in the area.

Please consider this a small measure of thanks as we endeavour to repay you for your more than generous assistance.

The nations granted this privilege are as follows:
Alfegos
Horizon Island
The Charr
Rogue Protoss

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

8 unarmed fishing trawlers entered the waterspace as designated, and began fishing with special trawl nets: these were designed to not to touch the sea bed, and to let go all unwanted young fish and other species.

After fishing for 5 hours, and filling their holds with fish, they made back for Alfegos, ignoring the naval restrictions in the area by the Intercircumcordei.

ANNOUNCEMENT

As a gesture of gratitude towards countries that have come to Pa'atua's aid, the Fono has decreed that vessels from the following nations are granted access to Pa'atua's Exclusive Economic Zone. This means that ships from these countries have the right to fish in Pa'atuan waters. Pa'atua has never exploited its economic waters for commercial purposes, and as a result they are rich in marine life.

Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker

The Theocracy of Rogue Protoss thanks the kind National Speaker Ahute Lakatasari and the Pat'uan people for this kind gift, in return should the former patuan home land be invade, under alfegos our military forces will not hesitate to fight for the Pat'uan peoples right, we offer a defensive pact, for the Pat'uan people.
later 6 trawlers headed out to the waterspace as designated, and began fishing with special trawl nets: these were designed to not to touch the sea bed, and to let go all unwanted young fish and other species.

After fishing for 5 hours, and filling their holds with fish, they made back for Rogue Protoss

"Done secretly"

ICCD dispatches homing gulls trained to carry a modified strain of H5N1 Avian Flu to the island. In addition to this overlights released composite of anthrax, in small qunatities over the Island.


Also 6 of the fleets attack subs set out to torpedo the fishing boats that violated the barrier zone. The spear class subs are fast and carry an assortment of conventional and other weapons, they are silenced nuclear submarines.


In an official announcement. " Since there have been violations of the security perrimiter, against our good judgement we cannot assure the safety of the people of the Atol without enforcing it. While it has been grossly violated by ships that have not identified themselves we will strive to track the boats and warn them of the risk they take in this hostile zone. We cannot insure their safety from rouge elements that may be operating in the area. Unlesss they identify themselves.


Likewise operations to smuggle anthrax and some other chemical elements into the allied countries listed and threatening ICCD where possible has undertaken under foreign passports - where normally possible, that is any non totalitarian police state. Upon getting into the country the the chemical and bio agents will be spread in a public place such as a mall or packed sporting event.


"Fleets are put on standbye and Defcon 1 is undertaken."

General Public Address
" To reiterate no ships should go within a 20 mile range of the Atol, and no boats should be withing 40 miles without giving advance notice. Failure to do so will result in a warning when within 25 Miles and the boat will be bottomed or forced to obtain permission to continue operations. No military vessels are allowed except those allowed. We have information that parties are acting to destabalize the area, do not interfere in our operations. We advise all those to enter into diplomatic discussion with us at an agreeable location, as we do not wish war to unfold"



0000 Likewise due to an increased threat presence two more fleets are being directed in the direction of the Atol, including the auxillary war fleet.

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We do not wish for this to expand into a war, all we ask is that you obtain permission to use the land due to the sensitivity of the mining operations to a lava level. military operations in the area, can jepordize the area of large magma flows.

END PUBLIC BROADCASTS
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SECRET IC ACTIONS
Expecting a large reaction force, strategic tactical nuclear weapons in the low KT range are deployed at various places in the area..

also natura drones (made to look like sealife) are placed

and natural entry ways and deep water areas are mined. Except for Dian forces entry and exit lanes.

Buoys and a security permiiter around the island litoral area is also being deployed to spread out force response capacity.


The Lavaforge Submarine that was accompanying the fleet is now actively involved in drilling the primary bore hole for the planned lava operation.


JAMMING BUOYS AND FORM SONAR NOISE MAKERS ARE BEING SET UP, THIS WILL STOP ALL NORMAL BROADCAST AND RECEPTION FROM THE ISLAND. THE SONAR NOISE BUOYS ARE DESIGNED TO CLUTTER THE REGIONS SONAR DETECTION CAPACITY, EXCEPT IN TEH FREQUENCY BANDS THAT ARE CYCLED I N THE HIGH ZONE WHERE NOISE CANCELETION WOULD NOT OCCUR - which is a type of sonic broadcast encryption, those encrypted signals are intended to blend in with the other frequencies noise enthropies.

Knocking out those nations space assets is on standby on Dian Space Command.

END SIC

start broadcast
"This is a Final warning that evaculation of the Island will commence tommorow" Anyone who is not in the designated area, can not be gaurenteed safety due to the threat of war being declared against ICCD.

While we do not intend to instigate hostilities ICCD has came under threat and we do no know how long it will be before we are forced to defend you people and your homes from ruin, and how long this can be done without putting up a defence. We will pervail for you, for your home is our home, and we will not let foolish people let you all be abandoned. " - end broadcast

"Done secretly"

Also 6 of the fleets attack subs set out to torpedo the fishing boats that violated the barrier zone. The spear class subs are fast and carry an assortment of conventional and other weapons, they are silenced nuclear submarines.

Likewise operations to smuggle anthrax and some other chemical elements into the allied countries listed and threatening ICCD where possible has undertaken under foreign passports - where normally possible, that is any non totalitarian police state. Upon getting into the country the the chemical and bio agents will be spread in a public place such as a mall or packed sporting event.

ooc:god modding

ICCD dispatches homing gulls trained to carry a modified strain of H5N1 Avian Flu to the island. In addition to this overlights released composite of anthrax, in small qunatities over the Island.


OOC: Yeah, no. I'm not allowing this. Also, I direct your attention again to my previous OOC message here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13134981&postcount=114).

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Official Diplomatic Communiqué

The Unitary Technocracy reminds the government of Intracircumcordei that it is a signatory party in the Free World Alliance and that its actions violate the spirit and substance of its charter and are grounds for expulsion. As stated in Article XIII, Section III of the charter:

"Any Party that fails to comply with the terms set by this Charter may find their membership of the Free World Alliance suspended or terminated for any of the following reasons:

The threat of force or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, except for the legitimate purpose of individual or collective self-defence against an unprovoked armed attack."

The actions taken by the government of Intracircumcordei in regards to the sovereignty of Pa'atuan territory therefore fall far short of the standards expected of a member state of the Free World Alliance, and are in stark contrast to the actions of Alfegos, a fellow member, that has offered humanitarian and economic aid and resettlement to the Pa'atuan people in their time of crisis.

We find the threat of force, the threat of use of weapons of mass destruction, the establishment of a naval exclusion zone in the sovereign territorial waters of another state, and the violation of the human rights of the Pa'atuan people all represent grave violations of the Charter of the Free World Alliance and of international law.

The Technocracy requests that the government of Intracircumcordei immediately withdraw its military forces and abandon all territorial claims on the Pa'atuan islands. If it fails to do so, the Technocracy will be forced to request the Governing Council of the Free World Alliance move to expell the nation of Intracircumcordei from that organisation for committing gross violations of the charter and of international law, and to take what appropiate action as it deems neccessary to resolve the situation.

Dr. Helena Smith, Director General of the Diplomatic Directorate, speaking on behalf of the Free World Alliance

You, sir, are pathetic, delusional and a bully.

The people still inhabiting Pa'atua are, for the most part, elderly, and remain because it is their land, and they do not wish to leave. Condemning us for leaving while ordering those of us who remain to leave is the height of hypocrisy, or of a mind so confused that it knows not what it says.

There is no-one on Pa'atua except a few dozen people, innocent, unarmed civilians, mostly elderly, who ask only to be left in peace.

The world is watching you, and the world condemns you, for your violence, bullying and irrationality.

Stop, now.


Ahute Lakatasari,
National Speaker


OOC: I should probably remind you, at this point, that game rules prohibit non-consensual war. You can't bomb Pa'atua, or land troops there, or take any hostile military action, without my consent. Before I give any consent, I want to know where you're going with this. I also want to make it clear that the situation in Pa'atua is not going to change, and no harm is to come to anyone living there.

OOC
- hey, I was basically going to move in the direction of saving the island from sinking under the ocean - and RP the Dian response to your responses etc.. right now there is a pretty heavy handed government and a pretty nasty military government. ICCD is usually very liberal and hugs and kisses as far as foreign relations is concerned but the current Logotheth and the Current emperor are both huge military imperialists...

anywho I really don't think I'm godmodding as I'm not forcing any actions and not accounting for actions other than what ICCD is capable of - they have had a chemical and biological weapons program ongoing.

I figure that it wouldn't be kitty mauling as someone else said that you can outnumber me or whatever.... (although 150 technically is no where near the magic 10% mark as it would be 350 million - fieldable troops is another issue completely, and three fleets is no where near that number, actually it probably would sit between 30,000 and 60,000 people. Only one fleet was involved at the time of the post.

Anyway.. I do recognize this as being your thread, so if you choose to ignore it, then that is fine and you can just remove any statements or activities whatsoever.. as ICCD would use force to secure the island.. in general ICCD is very brutal when it comes to war, and is a highly fundamentalist country although very libertarian.. it is just so libertarian and populace that things are very clear cut.


--- ICCD was willing to cooperate to implement the proposed engineering project

-- but after it was grossly violated it decided to unofficially start cleaning up loose ends.. short of an official declaration of war secretly...

anyway... since you are disallowing it , then whatever. just play out as if nothing was said or done if you don't like where I'm taking it.



Just to address

Etoile Arcture IC as well (although this whole thing would be in a time warp to no where if it does not go ahead).



"The threat of force or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, except for the legitimate purpose of individual or collective self-defence against an unprovoked armed attack."

As Dian Lawyer-Diplomats explain. ICCD is not declaring war or attacking anyone. ICCD annexed the atol, and is protecting it's sovereign territory.
There is currently a dispute over legitimate ownership, and our two laws different on use rights. ICCD feels that it is being denied land that is rightfully it's own. We should note that the territory was abandoned by the Islanders who fled the land. ICCD as a humanitarian state is attempting to save the island from being submerged under the sea, and the lives and well being of those individuals abandoned on the Island is of primary concern on humanitarian grounds, with that otherwise failed government on Patua.

ICCD does not recognize Patua's right to the island or Island system, as it does not have effective governance on the Island. It is an obligation to insure that the island's people are protected and cared for, additonally that the environmental and other issues are stemmed. In acting in negligence patua is jepordizing the lives and well being of many, and also endangering the global community in allowing an environmental disaster to occur, where it does not need to. It is deplorable that such destruction can be allowed to happen in defeatism. THE FWA should not allow another nation to sink to that level and drown. In abandoning that land for gone, they relinquished their rights to that land. If a government cannot insure effective rule it is not a legitimate government.

We feel that the FWA should very much investigate this, but on consideration of effective and real governmance, and legitimacy of claim. Patua does not state "perpetual" control from time immemorable, while ICCD is claiming origin, by DNA, ICCD exerts primacy over the Island chain, where as patua, does not have an eternal claim such as ourselves.. simply put.. our claim is older, and our ancestors also their ancestors is the same, they just have no records of it, we do.

Carefully consider this because we are the rightful possessors of the Atol, by heritage, and blood. Also as the effective government.

OOC:
OOC
- hey, I was basically going to move in the direction of saving the island from sinking under the ocean - and RP the Dian response to your responses etc.. right now there is a pretty heavy handed government and a pretty nasty military government. ICCD is usually very liberal and hugs and kisses as far as foreign relations is concerned but the current Logotheth and the Current emperor are both huge military imperialists...

OK, thanks for explaining that.


anywho I really don't think I'm godmodding as I'm not forcing any actions and not accounting for actions other than what ICCD is capable of - they have had a chemical and biological weapons program ongoing.


Yes, but given the population on Pa'atua, and the tiny size of the atoll, any deployment of biological weapons is essentially genocide.


I figure that it wouldn't be kitty mauling as someone else said that you can outnumber me or whatever....

Huh? There are only about 90 people on Pa'atua! There are about 800 more on Los'vi, a long way away, and none of them are armed with anything nastier than a kitchen knife. They have virtually no modern technology, no ships, no planes, and no military. A few small canoes, for fishing.

By the way, I strong doubt preventing the ocean from rising over a low-lying atoll would be anywhere near feasible. Your country's scientists and engineers would probably point this out to your government (unless they're afraid to do so).

OOC


anywho I really don't think I'm godmodding as I'm not forcing any actions and not accounting for actions other than what ICCD is capable of - they have had a chemical and biological weapons program ongoing.
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ooc:
its godmodding cus you are sending bio bombs without permisson!

OOC: If there is going to be a conflict over the Atoll, might I suggest we start a new thread for it, and leave this one for the resettlement effort/humanitarian aid.

IC:

General Lewis walked from his command post to the beach. It was a typically beautiful day on the island. He dialed his satellite phone, calling the Alfegos diplomat he had met with weeks ago. The civil war had put the establishment of a Horizon base on the island on the back burner as his people worked to ensure the island would be unaffected by the civil war. But now, as the war drew to a close, he felt it was time to raise the issue again with the government of Alfegos. The Pa'atuans had supported the idea, now he just had to sell it to the people of Alfegos.

"So, you still want a military base on Los'vi? What do the people say?"

"The Pa'atuan people support the idea of a Horizon base on the island. Our people are ready to begin construction right away, pending your government's approval of course."

"We will allow it. But you are allowed no larger than a company of soldiers there, and it is not to take up too much room.
Are we agreed, friend?"

By the way, I strong doubt preventing the ocean from rising over a low-lying atoll would be anywhere near feasible. Your country's scientists and engineers would probably point this out to your government (unless they're afraid to do so).

OOC: Indeed. Short of piling enormous quantities of earth over it, effectively destroying the original island anyway, there's no way of doing this. Given its size, population and resources (or, lack thereof), there's no practical, economical or tactical reason to even attempt it anyway.

Incidentally, trying to smuggle anything into Tyria without being a Charr yourself would be difficult, at best.

"We will allow it. But you are allowed no larger than a company of soldiers there, and it is not to take up too much room.
Are we agreed, friend?"

The General frowned. Politicians just never seemed to understand...

"A company is not enough to aid and defend the Pa'atuan people, especially with the current threats against them. And who would feed these troops? Pay them? Maintain their equipment? We require a Battalion of troops, plus support personnel."

He didn't add that the support units would surely equal another battalion in strength.


OOC: What is the current situation regarding ICCD?

A brief conversation ensued on the phone link to the senate, and a minute later, a decision was reached.

"You may field a batallion. However, the supplies will be provided by Alfegos infantry already there, to help save space. I think we have a workable arrangement."