NationStates Jolt Archive

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To: [Open]
From: Office of the President
Subj: International Summit

Since our involvement with the Ryou situation, ODECON has been labeled as an alliance of hotheads. We have been called barbarians, dogs, bullies and even terrorists. Naturally, we find this very concerning for a number of reasons. It must be understood that ODECON is not a band of imperialist pillagers; we are a defensive alliance whose primary concern is the safety of our member states and the world as a whole. ODECON also makes it a priority to strive towards a peaceful, just and prosperous world where the kind of lunacy surrounding the current situation in The Ryou Black Islands will not occur. While we are a military alliance, we all desire a world where such alliances are not necessary.

In light of the hostilities towards us, ODECON invites representatives from all interested nations and alliances to meet with us in Osterwieck, Leistung to discuss the state of international diplomacy. Attendees will have a chance, not only to discuss their concerns with ODECON, but to engage in a discussion on how we as an international community can bring about a new era of peaceful, effective diplomacy.

We hope this will be seen as an olive branch– an opportunity to dispel the barbaric image of ODECON and create a global understanding for our mission of peace, democracy and justice.

Representatives are advised to pack warm clothes and prepare for snow. Representatives will be taken from Osterwieck International Airport to ODECON headquarters by limousine. Representatives may be accompanied by up to four bodyguards.


On behalf of the entire Oceanic Defense Coalition,
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Evan Bachmeier
President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition


Bachmeier finished reading the transmission from the Zinairian Department of State and grinned in a way only a politician could. Life had truly been going his way the past few weeks. First, the Ryouese Empire had capitulated in only four days under the combined weight of ODECON’s military forces and the pressure placed upon them by the international community, and if that wasn’t enough, he had been pleasantly surprised to see that the majority of nations on the world stage supported his actions.

Of course, the world was a varied tapestry, and it would never fully stand together and agree, no matter how righteous the cause might seem. It was with this in mind that Bachmeier asked the Zinairian State Department to draft up a transmission to send to every corner of the world—a transmission which would seek to bring together the leaders of the superpowers and alliances of the world to one meeting spot to settle their differences and embrace their commonalities.

OOC: This is open to any nation who wishes to come, but we would like to extend a special invitation to fellow alliances—the CSS, the Hegemony, the IFA, et cetera, et cetera. As noted in the transmission (which really was all Zinaire’s doing), Osterwieck is inaccessible by sea, so your dignitaries will have to be flown in. No assassinations or any such nonsense, but I’m willing to accept things which would normally be considered…out of the ordinary. Use your discretion, obviously, and contact me before doing anything crazy.

The actual meeting will take place in the largest section of the ODECON Headquarters (http://history.swissroots.org/uploads/pics/government.jpg)Building (Congress Hall (http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/images/bundeshaus.jpg)), so once you’re met by an ODECON official, proceed inside and we’ll get started.

OOC2: This will exist in an essentially different time frame from any ongoing RPs. Most ODECON officials are attending Lord Sumguy's funeral, so this summit will happen after all that, for simplicity's sake.

Guest list currently closed

Current Guest List
-Motokata
-Zinaire
-New Kereptica
-Chazaka
-Stoklomolvi
-Mokastana
-Tolemca
-Greal
-Sumguia
-Sur Abruzzi
-Akimonad
-Ustio North
-Avoya
-Osea 767
-Unkerlantum
-Brittanican Adenia
-Blubland
-Ralkovia
-Zackaroth
-Stevid
-Neo-Ixania
-Ruccola/Alliance Star
-Fighter4u

In order to better learn of you alliance after the hot situation regarding Ryou and it's allies and other situations we want to give you a second chance to show us that you aren't a bunch of bullies that like to pick on nations. Yes even Motokata has engaged in a little of the name calling, no denying that, so let us hopefully start anew. Mei Anno Secretary to Foreign Executive Ko Ohtani will be attending

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To: Evan Bachmeier

Naturally, Zinaire will be represented at the summit. I will be attending personally and plan to arrive, with my bodyguard, by government jet the day prior to the summit. I hope someone will have time to treat me to a tour of ODECON headquarters.

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Sir Jackson Miller
Minister of Foreign Affairs

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To: Zinairian Foreign Authority
From: Office of the President
Subj: International Summit

I look forward to your visit, and remind you once more to dress warmly. My personal assistant, Johann Schindler, will be happy to give you the grand tour of the ODECON Headquarters Building before the summit begins.

Sincerely,
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Evan Bachmeier
President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition




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To: Foreign Executive Ko Ohtani
From: Office of the President
Subj: International Summit

I look forward to your visit, and hope that it alters your perception of our organization.

Sincerely,
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Evan Bachmeier
President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition

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Official Communiqué



To: Even Bachmeier
From: Allied Congress of New Kereptica
Concerning: ODECON Summit

I will be personally attending this summit as the official representative of the Allied States of New Kereptica is this alliance. I'm looking forward to finally being able to live without air conditioning in a foreign country. Also, might I inquire if I may join Sir Miller on that tour of the ODECON headquarters?

Signed,
Joseph Keupir - President, Allied States of New Kereptica
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To: Even Bachmeier
Concerning: ODECON Summit

While our nation is not currently part of this alliance (or any other) we wish to send an ambassador, a Mrs. Richard to this meeting to see if this the right alliance for us.(or not)

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Stoklomolvi Federation
7656 Hegemony Drive, Administrative Compound, Office Complex 7C, Hallway 52L, Room 89
Vladistov, Stoklomolvi Federation

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Office of the President
Oceanic Defence Coalition
To: Even Bachmeier
Subject: ODECON Summit

Stoklomolvi, being an observer, would like to attend this summit to further investigate the policies of ODECON to further inform ourselves of any possibilities of formally joining this alliance as a semi-democratic, somewhat capitalist state. As of right now, we would like to first be more informed.

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FROM: The People's Republic of Mokastana
TO:Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition

Seeing as many friends overlap between us it is our duty to attend this Summit. To attend I, Charles Villa, Foreign Minister, will arrive with four Jaguar Elite Diplomatic security forces. I hope all runs smoothly.

Faxed Message

To Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition,

I received your message, and am quite interested in learning more about your alliance. I will be attending personally, on the new aeroplane, the government acquired. I have found it to be just as impressive as the wonderful fax machine I am about to use. Anyway, I am very interested to meet you, and the other nations in attendance. I found the alliances handling of the Ryou situation to be quite appropriate. I shall be bringing with me, two bodyguards, and my wife, if that is acceptable, I find it helpful to discuss important matters with her, before making a decision.

Signed,
Gerald
Tolmec One
The Empire of Tolemca

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Official Greal Statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

To: Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition
Encryption Level: Medium
Subject: RE: Attendance

I will be attending the summit as the official representative for the Imperial Republic of Greal. I will be accompanied by four guards and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Signed,

Martin Watson
President of Greal
Imperial Republic of Greal

Official Communique
The United States of Sur Abruzzi

To:Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition
Encryption:Null
Re:Attendance

Sir,

On behalf of the United States of Sur Abruzzi and Prime Minister Talon Abruzzo, I will be representing our nation at this summit. I will also be bringing along Admiral William Burr, who simply wishes to observe. We will be protected by six bodyguards, and will arrive a day before the summit.

With the warmest regards,

Stephen Warner
Secretary of State

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To: [Open]
From: Office of the President
Subj: International Summit

Because of the volume of responses, I have chosen to simply respond in open statement. The nations of Sur Abruzzi, Greal, and New Kereptica have been pre-approved for entry into the summit (though we ask that Sur Abruzzi kindly lowers the number of bodyguards present to four), and as to the question posed by New Kereptica, any aides or Ministers are welcome to accompany your main dignitary.

I would thank Mokastana, Tolemca, and Chazaka for their participation (though I would also like to make note to Chazaka that this summit is primarily geared towards relations and diplomacy--it is not a recruitment drive), and extend a formal welcome towards Stoklomolvi.

Sincerely,
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Evan Bachmeier
President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition

From The Desk Of The Hegemon:

I will be attending this conference personally on behalf of the Holy Empire and the alliance known as the Hegemony. I am informed that the Archbishop George Claxton and man known as Robert Stevens wish to attend as well, on behalf of the Abrahamic League and Commercial Federation respectively.*

Signed,
Mary Basset
Hegemon
Foreign Secretary of ODECON

*OOC: these are the two most powerful non-state actors in my nation, together holding more power than the government does within the Holy Empire.

OOC: No problem, I will lower the protection to four.

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Official Communique

Greetings.

Over the past few months, Akimonad has begun to take interest in ODECON and its workings. We feel that this summit will allow us to interact more with ODECON and learn more about its mission.

Furthermore, Akimonad is interested in becoming ODECON's envoy from the Kingston Pact and believes that this summit will be a good forum for discussion regarding that.

Therefore Ambassador-at-Large Kenneth Q. Osterman will be in attendance.

~Dr. Jules Hodz,
Lord Protector

Official Communique

Good day

ODECON has become a name spoken with care in the intelligence community of late, and has often been discussed by members of the Special Research & Projects Agency. Therefore, we feel that it would be of great benfit to both ourselves and ODECON if we were to attend. Our influence in government is considerable, and may even lead to Ustio's possible membership of ODECON. However, we are not in attendance representing Ustio, merely on behalf of its people.

If all this is in order, we will send our representative, Gareth MacMillan, to attend as an observer only. He will be accompanied by two SRPA bodyguards.

Regards,

"Z"

To:Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition
Re:Attendance

Sir,

On behalf of the Mercenary Camp of Avoya, I will be representing our nation at this summit. I will also be bringing along several Military Advisors, most noticibly Sir Hugo Maynard, who simply wishes to observe. We will be protected by 4 bodyguards, and two tin Men. We wish to arrive a day before the summit.

With the warmest regards,

President Paul Newman

To: Office of the President, ODECON
From: Office of the Minister for Foreign Relations, Salzland
Subject: International Summit,

Dear Sir,

Having just received your message, I am sorry to relay to you at this time that the Armed Republic of Salzland will be unable to send any official representatives to your summit.

Please do not take this personally; the Armed Republic holds several members of your organization in high esteem, and feels that in many instances our interests are closely alligned with those of ODECON. We wish you the best of luck and success in your upcoming summit.

Signed,

J. Marcus Davis
Minister for Foreign Relations

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To: [Open]
From: Office of the President
Subj: International Summit

Because of the volume of responses, I have chosen to simply respond in open statement. Ms Basset is of course welcome to attend the summit, and to other parties responding to our invitation, I bid them welcome as well.

Sincerely,
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Evan Bachmeier
President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition

OOC: I'm double-posting, I know.

Since I'll be out the rest of today and some of tomorrow because of Thanksgiving, the actual summit will take place at some point either late tomorrow or early Saturday (I'm on EST, if anyone was wondering). You don't need to RP your plane landing or anything unless you really want to, and within your first post, please have your representatives at the doors of ODECON Headquarters. You'll go on a quick tour of the Headquarters building (the MA offices, Congress Hall, ODEFOR command center, etc.) which will end in Congress Hall, though you'll have to wait for my go-ahead before the tour actually starts.

Once in the Hall, take your seats and we'll begin the summit. The summit itself will take roughly two days, and your dignitaries will be able to lodge in the nearby Herman Hotel. The first day will be concerning ODECON's mission (informative, basically) and will consist mainly of a Q&A with top ODECON officials. The second day will concern ODECON foreign policy and will again be mainly in Q&A format.

To: Evan Bachmeier, President of the Oceanic Defense Coalition

The Holy Empire of Osea intends to attend the summit. We will send a representative to act on our behalf.

Sincerely,
His Imperial majesty, Holy Osean Emperor Alexander II, High Autocrat of the Oseans

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To:President, ODECON
From: Foreign Affairs Office, Divine Reich of Unkerlantum, High Ministry Chambers
Encryption:Level Alpha
Subject:International Summit

On behalf of the Kaiser I must express the Reich's intent to send a delegation to attend the ODECON summit which you have proposed. The Kaiser is a firm believer in diplomacy and believes that perhaps better understanding one another we lead to a smoothing over of our currently strained relations.

In attendance will be Dunsted Von Limmer, private secretary to the Kaiser, Foreign Minister Berlstein, and Lord Marshall Barron Von Heckstrum the current head of the Ministerium des Krieges.

It is my hope our request will be accpted in a timely manner.

Foreign Affairs Office, Divine Reich of Unkerlantum, High Ministry Chambers

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To the Esteemed Evan Bachmeier:

Brittanican Adenia, as one of the principal members of ODECON, would like to reaffirm our obligations and commitment by sending an attendee to this conference. The First Lord Orient will be in attendance in his capacity as Financial Administrator, and the Right Honourable Sir Ian Redward, Prime Minister, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Sir Allen Street will also be in attendance.

Yours,

The Right Honourable Dame Felicity Kewston-Lowes
Minister of State, ODECON-Brittaniate Relations

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ODECON HQ

The roar of an engine signalled MacMillan's arrival. The Veyron pulled up outside the gates of the HQ, and he waited to be granted access.

Herman Hotel

All was quiet in the big, fancy lobby of the hotel. The staff were going about their duties as the waves of important guests came and went. Those poor, poor hotel workers had no idea what sort of trouble was about to come walking through the doors of their establishment.

A taxi pulled up out front and a moment later the doors of the hotel were thrown open. The peace and quiet of the lobby was shattered by a multitude of voices yabbering away in Blubbish. A forest of eyestalks and tentacles could be seen from behind the reception desk as the Blub delegation arrived, pulling their suitcases along behind them.

Momentarily chaos reigned as half of the group seemed to be arguing about dinner and the other half looked up at the clerk and started talking all at once at the poor fellow.

"Three rooms-six nights with roomservice-have a minibar?- nonono two rooms-I told you I'm not bunking with you!-olypmic swimming pool?-world famous breakfast buffet?" as four Blubs yakked at the clerk at once.

Eventually things would be sorted out and a bellhop sent scurrying to escort the talking, arguing, laughing, photo-snapping mass of Blubs to a set of suites.

ODECON HQ
Looking more like tourists than diplomats the Blub delegation of six representitives came shuffling through the doors of the HQ to the area where the tours would begin. The Ambassador wore a nice suit and tie while the rest of the Blubs were wearing ethnic Blubbish clothing.

This group squeaked and squawked at each other in Blubbish while milling about and waiting for the tour to begin.

To: Office of President
From: Ralkovian Federation of Foreign Affairs
Encryption: None
Subject: Summit

Ralkovia would like to send Mrs. Tara White to the summit along with 4 death guard body guard. We would like to observe and ask questions mostly pertaining to the ryou incident and how the Odecon handled it. We would like to ask in the most informal of ways if we can participate?

Please contact us immediately. Thank you very much.

Stiff-legged, the Adenian delegates and members of parliament stretched as they alighted the limousines. Behind them, a Captain of the Royal Horse Guard stepped from his own vehicle - a carriage drawn by Yorkshire Coach Horses, imported from Adenia and kept in a stable in Leistung by a private company. Usually stabled alongside Windsor Greys, they were used in official ceremonies - and today was no exception, as the Queen of Brittanican Adenia alighted herself. Taking the Captain's hand, she daintily stepped onto the floor, taking one look at the building before pulling her shawl tighter and taking the arm of the Captain.

Whilst barely past the age of 40, the Queen still exuded an aura of youth and royalty, and at home she was often found leading the regular Royal Hunts, playing polo, or driving at ungodly speeds in the collection of cars she had built up in her time, on the regular track days that the racing industry promoted.

Even now, as she huddled into her winter coat and skirt suit, the pillbox hat perched upon her head, her eyes glinted as she searched for a source of respectable excitement that could catch her interest. She entered the foyer of the headquarters, the politicians following respectfully behind her. Spotting the Blubs, she made an immediate beeline for them, determined to find out if Prime Minister Bribble was among them - he could do with some jaunty ribbing for his comments about ODECON.

OOC: Just pretend i sent a notice >.>


IC:

Vincent K Hutler arrived. This was his first international meeting and only chance to make good lasting impression on the community. Plus this group had helped take down those damn Ryou bastards. They where always bad for bussniess but there destruction had opened up alot of possibilities and possibilities meant money and money meant luxury's for the high leader.

Mr. Hutler was a short man balding an fat. One tall and stocky bodyguard followed the High leader in occasionally glancing around at the others who filled the hall. Hutler eyed the Blubs yakking and talking away in there own language. Hutler did not like the Blubs. There disbanding of the Dominion commonwealth had cost them millions when he was the owner of a weapons manufacture. They made so much money selling weapons to Commonwealth members and supporting the wars they fought and bam in the course of a few days it was gone. Well Hutler never liked working with werewolf vampire people anyways. And plus it was time to start over in Zackaroth. And like everyone else the Blub's money was good.

" You think we'll get some wine?" he asked his silent bodyguard, who on;y shrugged and went back to scanning the room.

Osterwieck International Airport

Sir Jackson Miller, a tall, slender man with greying black hair, stepped off the Air Force C-32. His bodyguard, a large Afro-Caribbean, followed closely behind. Both men wore heavy woolen overcoats as Leistung was a great deal colder than their tropical homeland.

The bodyguard, Guillaume, wore a small, blue pin on the lapel of his jacket: It bore the insignia (http://wikistates.outwardhosting.com/w/images/9/94/DDB.png) of the Diplomatic Defense Battalion and marked him as one of the best soldiers Zinaire had to offer. He had served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs' bodyguard for several years and had become his trusted friend. Rumor said the tough-as-nails diplomat (who had also served with the army) had once taken a bullet in the shoulder for his bodyguard.

The two men boarded the waiting SUV (Sir Miller had specifically requested that a limo not be sent) and the jet's steward loaded the delegation's two pieces of luggage into the trunk. With the luggage secured, the car took off.

"We'll be stopping at the hotel first, sir." Said Guillaume with a sense of professionalism that outweighed the camaraderie he shared with the diplomat.

Herman Hotel

The SUV pulled up in front of the ritzy hotel. Guillaume got out and went around to open the door for his charge. The chauffeur had already placed the luggage at the curb and Guillaume retrieved it before following Sir Miller inside.

Sir Miller approached the front desk with his usual august air. "Sir Jackson Miller, I have a suite booked."

The checked her computer and smiled. "Certainly, Sir Miller. How many key cards will you be needing?"

Sir Miller turned towards Guillaume, "Just two?" The bodyguard nodded and Sir Miller turned back to the receptionist. "Two."

"Very well." The woman swiped the cards and handed them to the diplomat. "Martin will show you to your room," she said, indicating a bellhop.

Sir Miller thanked the woman and the delegation followed Martin to the suite.

ODECON Headquarters

Jackson and Guillaume only stayed long enough to drop off their luggage before returning to the car. They proceeded directly to ODECON headquarters for their pre-summit tour.

They took a seat in the lobby and Sir Miller checked his iPhone while Guillaume eyed the other delegates.

OOC: Jackson Miller is somewhat based off Andrew Jackson. Besides both being political badasses, they also share a physical resemblance.

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Holy Empire of Stevid
Official National Statement

The Holy Empire of Stevid of course be attending see as we have the usual voting rights in the Regulatoary Congress and have a naval representive for ODECON in a powerful position in the Multilateral Authority. In light of the false accusations thrown at this esteemed alliance we also feel our presence is needed. Stevid has always kept a cool head in any and all diplomatic calls and talks and remain has neautral as possible to all arguments.

The accusations we feel are completely false spread by Ryou in an angry state, this gathering of states is perfect to set the record straight and prove to the world that the rumours and accusations are false. Stevid will attend to make sure these veiws of ODECON change for the better and that peace relations with all nations involved will return to normal.

Signed
Imperial Foreign and Colonial Office

ODECON HQ

As this was an official foreign affair, it would be officially headed by a senior Ambassador. That hadn't kept Blubland's Prime Minister from coming along as a part of the delegation on in an unofficial emissary role. The Prime Minister was dressed in a flowing midland Blubbish ethnic robe and straw hat, worn by the sugarcane farmers in the Colony's heartland. Aside from looking like a tourist, the esteemed Prime Minister Bribble was carrying a bottle of pink lemonaid with a twirly straw and sipping from it while watching all of the important people arriving.

Even the Blubs shushed for a moment when the fancy carriage arrived. The chatter resumed in a moment however. As the Brittanican Adenian Queen made her way towards their party, Prime Minister Bribble gave a friendly little wave with one of the tentacles not holding his lemonaide. He bowed in a formal sort of way, unsure of what to do as he'd never actually met a queen before. Few heads of state visited Blubland. He had recieved bills from plenty of them though.

He spoke in Blubbish accented English, "Good afternoon your Majesty."

Osterweick International Airport

Mikhail Stuyonovich finally disembarked after a gruelling twenty four hour flight from Vladistov, Stoklomolvi to Osterweick, Leistung. Mikhail, a bespectacled man with a modest beard, (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Stalin-Lenin-Kalinin-1919.jpg) had become the President of Stoklomolvi after a very simple election in which nearly every citizen of Stoklomolvi who voted cast a vote for him. His three aides, each of whom carried a concealed SC-1 pistol, walked alongside him, carrying his luggage on the rolling carts. After the left the airport, they boarded the chartered limousine, and then drove off to the Herman Hotel, where Mikhail heard everyone else was staying.

Herman Hotel

He noticed a man apparently from Zinaire walk away as he strode towards the receptionist desk.

"Mikhail Stuyonovich, President of Stoklomolvi, booked suite on the second floor."

The receptionist handed him four keycards. Mikhail nodded, and, keycards in hand, waved for the aides to follow him.

ODECON Headquarters

Having checked into the hotel, Mikhail and his aides headed over to the meeting hall, all four wearing suits thinner than one would expect. Mikhail took out a paper towel and wiped his forehead, the Leistungi temperature warm in comparison to what he was used to. After Mikhail reached his seat, an aide pulled out his chair, and they sat down. They looked around, noticing the large volume of people from many different countries.

Official Statement of the Ixanian Empire

Keeping in mind that there has been plenty of correspondence between the nations of ODECON and the Ixanian Empire concerning the recent conflict involving the Ryou Black Islands as well as our own hopes of maintaining solidly cordial relations with the nations of ODECON whilst denying them a chance to include us as a member of their esteemed organization due to our neutrality policy on such matters, the Ixanian Empire will take part in the upcoming summit with Foreign Minister Ivan Rucinsky as our leading representative during its duration. It is our hope that this summit will be productive and shall be held in a professional fashion. We shall, indeed, be willing to proceed with the construction of further relations between us and the nations of ODECON and so forth.

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From the Office of the Chief Governor

TO: Oceanic Defense Coalition
From: The United Republic of Anagonia, Chief Governor Johnny Standford

It is with sadness that I must decline this invitation, as Anagonia is busy with internal celebrations concerning a certian holiday. We would send a representative, but none are willing to part from the festivities of the coming days. Considering this, and considering the large amount of diplomacy we have done with Leistung and ODECON in general by opening our bases for ODECON's use, I believe that despite the holiday's we have done ample to show we trust in the Oceanic Defense Coalition Governing Assembly and its Diplomatic Capabilities.

The People of Anagonia do desire closer relations with all members of ODECON, and the Government of Anagonia does desire more treaties and more capabilities between your member-nations and our nation. With this knowledge that we are open to all possibilities of future relations, and considering our sad inability to depart from our festivities and heritage, we bid you good luck and many blessings on your endeavour to gain International Recognition of your very responsable and reasonable Diplomatic Capability.

Thank you,
Johnny Standford
Chief Governor of the United Republic of Anagonia

OOC:
Stoki, check your telegrams please.

Joseph Keupir stepped out of the airplane with a smile on his face. The cold wind rippled his hair, but he payed it no heed. New Kereptica was only barely sub-arctic, and his homeland in the north was far, far colder then this. Even the in capital, his home for the past 30 years, snow covered the ground in all but the most sweltering summers.

He turned, waiting for his companions to step out. They too were wearing only light suits. There were two of them, his bodyguards. They flanked him, one on either side, as they walked down the stairway. At the foot, was a black SUV, marked with the seal of the Allied States.

The three men piled into the back of the vehicle. It pulled away from the plane, which retracted the stairs and turned around to take off again. It would return when the summit was over.

The car ride was a quiet one. Neither of the men attempted to speak to Keupir, and nor did he to them. After a short ride, the car pulled up in the front of a hotel. Out stepped the men. They walked up, through the large front doors, to the front desk.

"President Joseph Keupir of the Allied States of New Kereptica, here for the ODECON Summit. I believe we booked a room on the 3rd floor."

"That is correct Mr. President. How many key cards would you like?"

"Three would be fine."

"Just a moment."

The woman at the desk tapped a few keys on the computer infront of her, and waited for a second as the box next to her spat out three key cards.

"Here you are sir. Do you have any luggage?" She said, handing the cards to Joseph.

"Only these, thank you." Said Joseph, gesturing to the small suitcases that each man held.

"Would you like me to show you to your room?"

"I think we'll be fine. Thank you." Replied Joseph, as he stepped away from the counter toward the elevators.

After half an hour the men were back in the lobby. Again they entered the car, this time heading for the ODECON headquarters.

When they reached the large stone building, only the President got out.

"You guys go check out the city. I'll call you when I need you again."

"Yes Mr. President."

As the black SUV pulled away from the headquarters, Joseph turned, walking toward the entrance. His breath was visible in the winter air, the occasional snow flake playing around his head, falling from the slate colored sky.

Entering the lobby, he immediately noticed the tell tale signs of the Blubs. The little party crashers with six tentacles were laughing uproariously in one corner, the entire delegation looking like a mob of tourists. A little ways from the Blubs was the Zinaire delegation. Joseph walked toward them.

The youthful looking Mei Anno the Under Secretary to Koh Otani arrived, dressed warmly but still shivering from the cold. Motokata was humid-sub tropical and she grew up in the deep south which was entirely tropical. "Hi, I'm attending the ODECON Summit."

"Yes." The Customs Agent said, "Do you have a pass?"

"Uhh..." She started searching through the layers of cloths she was wearing and her heavy winter coat, "Aha, here it is!" She showed the pass. "Welcome to Leistung enjoy your stay."

"I'll try thank you."

She walked down the air port lane, when her suitcase popped open letting all her cloths and hair care products (shampoo, hair dryer) onto the floor. "Oh shoot!" She frustratedly said. Her first trip and she was already off to a shaky start, as she tried to scoop everything into her suitcase and get moving again. She stuffed it full but the case kept falling open again, her old beat up suite case, she needed a new one but she was strapped, a humble Civil Servant-(in-training) had a pretty fixed income. She finally gathered everything and managed to get her case in such a position she could hold it shut. Looking at her watch, she was running late! Or so she thought, she hadn't retested her watch to local time. She took off running to find the delegation, hopefully she could look for a large cluster of other diplomatic people. She found them and ran right over. "Hello!" She panted. "I'm Mei Anno, I'm here representing Motokata."

The Zinairians stood as Joseph approached. Sir Miller leaned towards his bodyguard and whispered "I believe that's President Keupir of New Kereptica." Guillaume nodded.

As the president drew closer, Sir Miller extended his hand. "Mr. President, it is a pleasure. I don't believe we've ever met in person, I am Sir Jackson Miller, Secretary of Foreign Affairs."

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Ruccola


Attn: Evan Bachmeier, President, Oceanic Defense Coalition

Dear Mr. Bachmeier,

As a nation committed to the pursuit of international peace and cooperation, the Republic of Ruccola wishes to take up your offer and send a delegation to the summit in conjuction with the Alliance Star Confederation, which I am now visiting at this moment in time. My deputy, Deputy Minister Vittore Galliano and I will be in attendance at the talks, and we will be arriving several hours before the conference commences, along with the representatives of the Alliance Star Confederation. I look forward to meeting you in Osterwieck and developing closer ties with all nations present.


Yours sincerely,

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Carolina Chan
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Ruccola

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Attn: Evan Bachmeier, President, Oceanic Defense Coalition
Subject: Oceanic Defense Coalition International Summit

Dear Mister Bachmeier,

As a nation with a long standing of being overlooked by the international community in light of our neutrality, alongside our size and abilities, it has been of no avail to attend such forums and conferences to exert ourselves on the foray of International diplomacies. However, in light of our recent growth, and growing relations with the International community, we humbly request permission to attend said event. Not only to better safeguard ourselves and securing our freedoms, rights, and liberties long enjoyed and potentially threatened by those that wish to impede on such; but alongside our wishes to better serve mankind in similar retrospect. We would also be joined by a Ruccolian delegation, seeking in the same goals and manner, as observers taking into light talks and negotiations with those parties present.

We will also request a bit of an increase in our protective division allocation, for sole reasons of transportation and the manpower requirements. The total protective surmount would total 10 agents, and would within those ranks rotate on two man shifts of physical presence around the pair of delegates. Also to be noted the Allician delegation in present will be Secretary of Defense, David McFarland alongside myself in attendance. We hope we will he honored with the invitation and apologize for if any pressure we are exerting with our required protective measures.


Thank you for your time and consideration,

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Jason Ryan
Secretary of State
The Alliance Star Confederation

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"I assure you Sir Miller, the pleasure is all mine." Said Keupir, a broad smile spreading across his face.

"So tell me, how goes it over in Zinaire?"

Mary Basset climbed out of the car that she had taken from the airport, a smile on her face as she admired the architecture of the ODECON headquarters. Behind her two bodyguards stood, looking around at the other men and women present.

As she stood, Mary heard the noise of car engines behind her. She turned to see two other vehicles pull in, one a small black car, the other an opulent white limouzine. The Archbishop George Claxton stepped out of the first of these, Robert Stevens exited from the latter.

Stevens was dressed in a long, black, opulent coat, under which was an ornate and extremely expensive suit. The wealthiest man in the nation, he was worth more than three trillion universal standard dollars, and his dress cetainly showed this immense wealth. Contrary to the stereotype of such a financial giant however, he was slim and young, and a mere thirty-two years of age. Claxton and Stevens joined the Hegemon, and the three made their way inside.

"Well, for one thing, it's much warmer than this." Sir Miller said with a smile. "You don't look too bothered by the cold though, I suppose you're used to it."

Martin Watson arrived in the limo that was waiting for him at the airport. His Imperial Guard were in the SUV behind, while the Minister of Foreign Affairs Raul Riddle accompanied him plus one unexpected guest. Nick Saller, CEO of Look Incorporated. Nick and Martin chatted pleasantly while Raul occasionally entered the conversation. There was a political battle going on back in Greal, and Martin did not want to miss it, but he ignored the battle and headed to the summit, despite advice of many.

The limo pulled up, and the Imperial Guard quickly did their work, securing the area, with the help of some Look Incorporated guards that Nick brought. He could see some foreign head of states also arriving. The guards quickly escorted Martin in. There was always a danger of assassination due to warnings from several foreign nations. Nick and Raul followed close behind, with their own guards. However, after everyone was safe in the building, all but four of the guards pulled away to wait outside.

Martin was looking forward to chatting with some of the head of states before the summit began.

"Quite. 52 years in a frozen desert will do that to you." Keupir said, chuckling. "Though I suppose all these years around hothead politicians has warmed me up a little. I wonder what we're going to talk about at this summit. I mean, we just finished with Ryou, but Isabella's still at large, and there's always the IFA, but..."

Sir Miller chuckled, "They had me write the invitation, so you would think I would know, but I'm just as much in the dark as you. There sure are a lot of important people here though, it would be a waste not to do something big."

Mikhail looked to his right, and saw Martin Watson. He smiled, and pressed a button in his coat. One of his aides went to use the restroom, and Mikhail walked over to Martin.

"Hello, comrade! I heard that you were the one who helped us get rid of those filthy communists."

Mikhail looked to his right, and saw Martin Watson. He smiled, and pressed a button in his coat. One of his aides went to use the restroom, and Mikhail walked over to Martin.

"Hello, comrade! I heard that you were the one who helped us get rid of those filthy communists."

"Ah yes. Greal contributed a little." said Martin, he introduced Nick and Raul to Mikhail, "This is the Greali Minister of Foreign Affairs Raul Riddle and Look Incorporated CEO Nick Saller."

"A waste indeed. Wouldn't be the first time however."

"Nice to meet you both!"

Mikhail shook hands with the men.

"I see that Greal also has a budding interest for ODECON."

The aide finished using the restroom, and then looked for a stairwell to take him to the viewing floor, assuming there was one. If there was not, then he would be forced to use more creative methods to accomplish his goal.

"Yes, indeed. I must say, Zinaire is starting to look underrepresented. Everyone else seems to be sending full delegations, often with the head of state at the forefront, and here I am, just a lowly minister."

"Nice to meet you both!"

Mikhail shook hands with the men.

"I see that Greal also has a budding interest for ODECON."

The aide finished using the restroom, and then looked for a stairwell to take him to the viewing floor, assuming there was one. If there was not, then he would be forced to use more creative methods to accomplish his goal.

"Well, it is true we are a member of ODECON. Purely for defensive issues." said Raul, before Martin could say anything.

Herman Hotel

Kenneth Osterman was a well-worn traveler. His job as Ambassador-at-Large took him to many locales that weren't considered important enough to warrant sending the Director for External Affairs or Dr. Hodz himself.

Not to mention that Leistung was only a short hop away from Akimonad being located in Haven. This made the summit seem less important in the eyes of the Division of External Affairs.

Of course, Akimonad had little vested in the conference to begin with. Ken Osterman was being sent only with another aide. No bodyguards. Violence wasn't anticipated. This also meant a cheap method of transport. The Ambassador-at-Large and his aide were sent in a normal commercial flight to Leistung, business-class. It was unusual treatment for diplomats, but the Division of External Affairs had lately been feeling rather parsimonious.

By now they had arrived at Herman Hotel, the prescribed place of lodging for the summit. Osterman and his aide would be sharing a two-room suite.

Osterman slid the keycard along the slit in the door handle. The light turned from red to green and beeped. He opened the door and stepped in, placing his suitcase on the bed. His aide did the same.

Osterman stepped out of his bedroom. "Right, let's get going. I've a feeling we're already late. Don't forget the computer." The aide nodded and picked up a laptop bag. Osterman fetched his fedora and his hard leather briefcase and headed out of the room.

ODECON Headquarters

Osterman and his aide strode into the headquarters, largely unmolested. Osterman was quite glad for his trenchcoat as the environment of Leistung was a bit cooler than his office in the subtropical area of Akimonad. Osterman put his briefcase and the laptop bag on the table and looked for something to drink. His smallish lapel pin bearing the flag of Akimonad twinkled with the light.

ODECON Headquarters

During the entire ride from the airport Stephen Warner had to hear from Admiral William Burr about the fact they were traveling so lavishly. Apparently the Admiral didn't feel too comfortable about the amenities afforded to those who travel on diplomatic missions. As they arrived at the Headquarters of their allies, the Admiral perked up.

"Secretary Warner, did you clear it with Leistungi officials to allow my tour of the military facilities all the members of ODECON are providing supplies towards?" Admiral Burr asked as they climbed out of the car.

"Yes Admiral," Secretary Warner responded while stretching his legs in the pleasant, but bitterly cold weather, "we are all taking the same tour."

Admiral Burr looked at him and smiled, then quickly turned sour again as he saw all the diplomatic envoys who were also arriving at the ODECON headquarters, "I don't even like nor trust half these people Mr. Secretary and now I will be spending time amongst them."

"Just remember I am the lead man on this mission, Admiral;" Warner stressed by looking the sour Admiral right in the eyes, "let me do most of the talking so we hopefully come out of this with more international respect for the Abruzzian and ODECON cause."

"Well, you are the Minister of Foreign Affairs. All I am is a lowly politician who managed to convince the majority of the population that I am better then some other guy. It's your job to deal with other nations. My job is to sign pieces of paper and pretend to have all the answers. Though, on the element of size, you're not the only one who feels a tad small in comparison."

Exiting the Limo Charles Villa got out and was soon surrounded by his four bodyguards, two of which carried briefcases, with small automatic weapons inside, Charles carried one as well, except his was his official Laptop for diplomatic purposes, connecting to the Foreign Ministry's satellite network.

Not sure of what they were walking into, Charles went in and soon noticed many familiar faces. Representatives from Greal, Martin and Raul, Mary Basset the recent Hegmon he believed, and a few others. He quickly joined the other delegates, telling his security staff to be weary, but not appear so protective.


"Mrs. Basset, It is a pleasure to see you here, I am glad that things worked out well in the end for our islander friends. Please, could you tell me more about ODECON, from what I have seen they do not seem to be a bad bunch, just recent politics had put Mokastana on edge with them. As you can tell from my increased security."

Ivan Rucinsky looked at the newspaper with the headline that the government of East Congaree had recognized his nation's sovereignity over the Comoros Islands which Ixania recieved from the Ryou before they went into isolation before looking out the window to see that his private jet was close to the destination. Ixania was neutral towards ODECON and wouldn't have minded constructing further relations. He had packed himself some warm clothes as did his secretary who was reading over notes and the security guards who were busying themselves with some chatter before they landed. The Empress was in Cazelia and the second in command, Svetlana Sturmer, was busy with her lover in Leichstur so it was up to Ixania's Foreign Minister to represent his beloved homeland as he had done so many times prior to this summit. Rucinsky was a handsome man, married with children, and looking like he was in his mid thirties. His opinion of ODECON was that it wasn't a threat to Ixanian security and that it could be moulded into a friend of the world's foremost neutral nation. If ODECON was known for its alleged barbarism then Ixania was known for its neutrality in the face of foreign conflicts. When the plane landed, he and his secretary decided to wait at the airport until they were greeted. It was common procedure, was it not?

MacMillan walked into the ODECON HQ. He was flanked by the two black-suited bodyguards, armed with SVI 1911's hidden inside their jackets. MacMillan also had one, but guessed that he wouldn't need it. He looked around, picking certain people out of the crowd that he recognised. He'd never actually met them, but he knew their faces from the files he'd read. He stood around, waiting for the conference to start.

Paul Newman realized as he entered ODECON airspace, that this would be a historic event. His country had a great navy, but did not have enough allies, making resuppling dificult. This would hopefully change that.

As he got nearer to the huge building, he realized he was about to meet some of the most important people in the world: it was time to put his best foot forward, and come out looking good!

Mei's announcement didn't seem to draw any notice so perhaps she overreacted when she made the mad dash for the group. She panted and sighed deeply when her cell phone rang. "Hello? Hi honey!" Her voice went from embarrassment and exhaustion to chirpy and happy. On the other line was her little girl, the one person who meant everything to her. "How are you, how's Grandma and Grandpa? You're having fun? I'm so glad sweetie. I should be home (don't know how long this is going for in NStime) so I'll be back before you know it. I love you too baby girl. Okay my love to grandma and grandpa, bye bye." She reluctantly hung up her phone and shut if off so it wouldn't disturb the meeting, she took out a small picture of her little daughter and gave it a kiss. She put the picture away and readjusted her broke suitecase so that it wouldn't open into making a large mess again.

She looked at the large digital clock and her watch, "Oh my i can't belive I forgot to reset my watch." She uttered

[OOC: Greal, TG. Leistung, does the building have a second floor?]

"Really! Stoklomolvi has plans to perhaps join ODECON as well, sometime in the near future."

The aide, noticing a second level balcony floor, walked up the stairs to see the largely deserted balcony. He walked over to the edge, noticing a clear line to Watson, and pulled out his pistol. He scraped off the piece of dirt that had bugged him for so long, put it away, and took out a carrot. He ate the carrot.

Sir Miller laughed. "Well, if you fell unimportant, you should meet Chief Executive Bishop (OOC: the chair of the Zinairian Executive Council and the official head of state), he can't even sign pieces of paper without the approval of three other people."

OOC: Holy crap there's a lot of people here. Alright, change of plans--everyone get to Congress Hall ASAP and we'll just start the summit so that we won't have diplomats all over Osterweick. When the summit ends, I'll give tours of ODECON headquarters to anyone who wants one.

Bachmeier will address the delegations once everyone is seated.

Soon the group was escorted into the main hall Mei sat down in a nice chair. "This is nice." The conference room was no doubt big, bigger than her usual office and way bigger than her small apartment. She pulled out her notepad that was enclosed in a black folder with a nice seal on the front.

Keupir laughed heartily.

"Ah well. Is seems the summit is about to start! Shall we adjourn to the Congress Hall?"

With that parting statement, Joseph turned on his heals and headed down the hall in the direction of the massive room where the ODECON Congress met.

Sir Miller followed Joseph into the Congress Hall with Guillaume close at his heels.

They entered the large room and Sir Miller took a seat. Guillaume handed him his attaché case then took a place standing behind his chair.

Sir Miller removed his coat and hung it over the back of his chair, revealing a crisp, tailored three-piece suit underneath. He opened his attaché case and placed his laptop before him on the table.

The Osean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oskar Fischer, exited a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class#S-Guard) with 2 bodyguards, each wearing a military style uniform with a black trenchcoat. Both had weapon's inside the trenchcoat's. Oskar wore a black suit under a grey trenchcoat. He looked rather dull in appearence with slightly greyed black hair and a moustache, and with spectacles. However he was an experianced and skilled diplomat, which is why he was sent. Now he was entering the ODECON Headquarters. He quickly walked through to the Congress Hall and then took a look at the large number of representatives assembled for the summit.

Within moments the cluster of Blubland delegates had occupied six seats at the conference table. They continued to chatter back and forth, laughing loudly now and then. Many other representitives gave them a wide berth but the Blubs didn't seem to mind or even notice. Most of them were sipping on drinks or eating snacks as they waited for the meeting to begin.

OOC: IC post coming soon.

The three representatives of the Holy Empire quietly entered the Congress Hall, glancing around at the other delegates breifly, and took their respective seats.

[OOC: Greal, TG. Leistung, does the building have a second floor?]

"Really! Stoklomolvi has plans to perhaps join ODECON as well, sometime in the near future."

The aide, noticing a second level balcony floor, walked up the stairs to see the largely deserted balcony. He walked over to the edge, noticing a clear line to Watson, and pulled out his pistol. He scraped off the piece of dirt that had bugged him for so long, put it away, and took out a carrot. He ate the carrot.

[OOC: No assassination are allowed in this thread....]

A black suited man carrying a black briefcase flanked by three taller,stronger black suited men walked into the conference room. They arrived sliently without much fanfare as they were from The People Republic of the Socialist States of Fighter4u. A militaristic fascist nation that claimed to be socistlist and was ruled by a dictorship who was counciled by various powerful & rich men who never saw their dear leader. As a former IFA member and being known to have a policy of opposing left wing or free governments. Fighter4u as a prinicpal hated Mega-Alliances like ODECOM. But after veiwing the actions of many of it brothers countries. Fighter4u reliase meetings like this were crucial for it to expand it influence in the world without having to rely on it tradional friends. But of course none of the other people here knew that or even for that fact knew who these men were. They quickly took the most distant back seats from the front and simply obverse all they could about ODECOM and it host nation while they waited for the meeting to start.


OOC:If you don't wish to have my men attend the ODECOM headquarter tour,I don't blame you :P

(Time Skip and Place skip so I can get in)

Tara White stepped into the party with her bodyguards. She looked around at all the important faces before putting on her own party face and walking down.

Secretary Warner took off his rather large parka, adjusted his crisp brown suit, and sat down near the representatives from the other ODECON nations. Admiral Burr took his seat next to the Secretary of State, dressed in his sharp white naval uniform. Burr leaned in close to Warner and whispered "I thought I was getting a tour of the facilities Stephen?" Warner got a bit agitated, but didn't show it in his response; "Now is the time for diplomatic concerns Admiral, have patience," he whispered back before returning to looking across the room at who had gathered. The four armed guards for the diplomatic envoys remained standing behind both men, in a rather stoic fashion.

(Time/Place Skip)

MacMillan sat down at a table, as did his two bodyguards. He looked around the conference room, watching the others as they made their way in.

OCC
Also doing a time skip and place skip to fit in this. also Richard has no bodyguard(s)

IC
(Mrs.) Richard entered the meeting hall, after seeing how packed it had become she quickly found a seat near the front. Briefly wondering how and why she had ever signed up with the ambassador corps...

Ivan Rucinsky and his secretary walked into the room and took their seats among the other guests. While the secretary looked over the notes, Ivan was busying himself with looking at the other guests. Perhaps he'd make plenty of new friends for his nation.

While she waited she started inadvertently doodling little stick figures and other patterns. She also started humming to her self. "Oh I'm not bothering you am I?" She turned to Ivan and his secretary.

Osterwieck, Leistung

The joint Allician-Ruccolian delegation alighted from their vehicles at the entrance of the impressive ODECON Headquarters Building and proceeded towards the Congress Hall inside, escorted by a combined security detail as they made their way through the building. Comprised of Secretary of State Jason Ryan and Secretary of Defense David McFarland from the Alliance Star Confederation, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolina Chan and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vittore Galliano from Ruccola, the bi-national contingent had arrived earlier in the morning after flying in to Osterwieck on the Allician Secretary of State's official air transport. Calmly taking their seats alongside one another, they talked among themselves while preparing their materials for the summit. Waiting for the conference to begin, Foreign Minister Chan adjusted a pin with both the Allician and Ruccolian flags on her lapel and scanned the hall, noting the presence of delegates from Zinaire, Brittanican Adenia, Stoklomolvi and Ixania in particular.


OOC: In case any of you were wondering, Alliance Star and I have decided to form a single delegation and have worked out most of the details in advance.

Osterwieck, Leistung

Indeed, alongside their Ruccolian counterparts and their respective security detail, was flanked in suit by the Allician Secretaries of Defense and State and their respected Secret Service detail as they exited the recently delivered the quadruple of modified Chevrolet Tahoes, complete with Red and Blue LED lights in various locations of the vehicle, armor plating alongside bulletproof glass, and NBC protection. Alongside the provision of Armored Sport Utility Vehicles, the C-32 reserved for cabinet officials sat and refueled at the cost of the Allician government, and continued to be at the ready for emergency take-off at a moments notice. Aside from the four SVUs that were now pulling away from the entrance, the winter-clothed joint-delegation moved toward the facility of which the conference was to take place. Jason, the Secretary of State for the Alliance Star Confederation, was busy pulling tighter his overcoat as he brazened the weather, whereas David, the Secretary of Defense of the Alliance Star Confederation, walked with ease alongside the pair of similar dressed Secret Service agents into the facility.

The pair of doors opened allowing for the delegation to enter, as the warmth of the inside was immediately noted by the delegation as a whole. Overcoats were exchanged, and Jason best of all acclimatized himself to the interior temperature. He began to assure that he had all he needed on his person to be successful not only in the meeting, but also in the event of a situation occuring Internationally. He then double-checked his lapel pin in where the Ruccolian and Allician flags were both present in equal size. He glanced to David whom shook off a bit of frost on his shoulders of his coat before exchanging it, and noting the attractive Ruccolian Minister of Foreign Affairs whom he had only the recent pleasure of meeting. He took the time to note her gesturing of her lapel, before realizing his place and moving on with his intentions. The Ruccolians led the way, as the Alliciain delegation followed in kind into the foray of delegates on equal or higher level than he and David. Most of which were unknown to Jason at the time of his arrival, but he'd hope to change that with the course of time.

8:16 AM, Congress Hall
Osterweick, Leistung

Bachmeier walked briskly onto the stage, adjusting the pair of glasses resting on the bridge of his nose and shuffling through the stack of papers in his hands until he found the right one. With a single forceful motion he pulled the large oak chair out from behind the front podium and slid it off to the side, taking his place standing at the front of the room.

“Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Oceanic Defense Coalition and the Federal Republic of Leistung I would like to bid you welcome to the city of Osterwieck,” he started, adjusting the microphone on the podium up to his level. “I know you must all be anxious to get started, so please keep the conversations to a minimum as I explain the proceedings for the next two days.”

He glanced around the room once, noting the number of delegates from every corner of the globe. “Our goal for this summit is to explain ODECON’s mission to the world, as well as to clear up a few misconceptions about our goals. Both days will mainly be in a question and answer format, with delegates asking questions regarding either an ODECON member-state, an ODECON action, or ODECON as a whole. Of course, questions about the Federal Republic are welcome as well.” He paused for a moment. “Any questions?” he asked, chuckling inwardly at his veiled attempt at humor. “No? Excellent."

“Let’s begin then, shall we?”

OOC: There's about 24 nations represented at this summit, and I'd like each one to be able to ask a question. For that reason, if someone has asked a question, please do not ask something else until I have answered the previous one. That way, we'll keep this as calm as possible.

Ken Osterman spoke up.

"I'm, er, Ken Osterman, from Akimonad. What's ODECON's general opinion of the Kingston Pact?"

He glanced around the room before returning to the files in his briefcase. They were mostly dossiers on allies - and enemies - present at the summit.

Looking around the room,Brian Melons was sweating as his black suit simply was to hot for him. He kept waiting for somebody else to stand up and ask a question,anybody. I mean it was so damn hot! But nobody was willing to do anything and those blubs were freaking him out! Man why did they sent me? A nobody within the Foreign Office! No wait,that IS why they sent me. The lowest level person who could be sent without insulting the ODECON nation. Man! If nobody gonna ask a question then why don't I?

So as Brian gather his courage, he stood up in the back of the room and cough to gain attention. Nobody even glance back. So he spoke in a louder voice. But damn it! Those dang Blubs were being to loud! So he jumped up onto the table and said "Excuse me! But I do indeed have a question. My name Brian and I a aloc-..I mean a man in black, a.k.a some radom dude that no one cares about...wait...that not right... damn...let me try this again...."

Brian who by now was red as your most shiniest apple. Coughed as he attempted to regain the threads of his thoughts.

"I, from the Fighter4u Government and I have a question". Brian stopped to check and see if the Blubs had finished chuckling at him yet. Yes they have.

"We as a nation that usually opposed all ODECON polices have a few troubling questions.
We find you talk of peace,yet you come to stable nations and overthrown their rulers,men who have given their country a new direction,you claim peace,but is that a good goal? How do you define your idea of peace? Is it peace for everybody or is your goal simply to defend against those who attacked you? Or do you think you can achieve peace by simply invading those who threaten to harm you?

I mean-I mean, do you think of peace as peace for every nation on the world or simply do you wish the neturalization of any nation that poses a threat to your alliances and your members nations peace? And if so,then why did you hunt out a fight with The Ryou Islands? A nation that currently was not at war with you,regardless of their past action toward you. You destroy peace as soon as you pick up a gun. But yet I can see why you might seek out revenge like any decent fascist or socialist who wishes to gain revenge on the democratic governments that have harmed them. So what make you different when you kill thousands of people who only crime is living in the "wrong country" in the pursuit of your idea of peace? Whatever that peace is.


And what that giant statement out. The tone for the ODECON meeting was set. Would they nice talk and BS their way out of this question or answer it truthfully and straight on?

OOC: O damn...pretend I asked first please... :( or should I delete/rewrite this at a later date?

President Paul Newman quickly sat down. He had not realized that the congress had started, and entering late was not good form!

Looking around the room,Brian Melons was sweating as his black suit simply was to hot for him. He kept waiting for somebody else to stand up and ask a question,anybody. I mean it was so damn hot! But nobody was willing to do anything and those blubs were freaking him out! Man why did they sent me? A nobody within the Foreign Office! No wait,that IS why they sent me. The lowest level person who could be sent without insulting the ODECON nation. Man! If nobody gonna ask a question then why don't I?

So as Brian gather his courage, he stood up in the back of the room and cough to gain attention. Nobody even glance back. So he spoke in a louder voice. But damn it! Those dang Blubs were being to loud! So he jumped up onto the table and said "Excuse me! But I do indeed have a question. My name Brian and I a aloc-..I mean a man in black, a.k.a some radom dude that no one cares about...wait...that not right... damn...let me try this again...."

Brian who by now was red as your most shiniest apple. Coughed as he attempted to regain the threads of his thoughts.

"I, from the Fighter4u Government and I have a question". Brian stopped to check and see if the Blubs had finished chuckling at him yet. Yes they have.

"We as a nation that usually opposed all ODECON polices have a few troubling questions.
We find you talk of peace,yet you come to stable nations and overthrown their rulers,men who have given their country a new direction,you claim peace,but is that a good goal? How do you define your idea of peace? Is it peace for everybody or is your goal simply to defend against those who attacked you? Or do you think you can achieve peace by simply invading those who threaten to harm you?

I mean-I mean, do you think of peace as peace for every nation on the world or simply do you wish the neturalization of any nation that poses a threat to your alliances and your members nations peace? And if so,then why did you hunt out a fight with The Ryou Islands? A nation that currently was not at war with you,regardless of their past action toward you. You destroy peace as soon as you pick up a gun. But yet I can see why you might seek out revenge like any decent fascist or socialist who wishes to gain revenge on the democratic governments that have harmed them. So what make you different when you kill thousands of people who only crime is living in the "wrong country" in the pursuit of your idea of peace? Whatever that peace is.


And what that giant statement out. The tone for the ODECON meeting was set. Would they nice talk and BS their way out of this question or answer it truthfully and straight on?

It was an excellent question, and one which Bachmeier had hoped would be asked early. He took a deep breath before responding. "Sir," he started, removing his glasses from his nose and cupping his hands on the podium. "Your question is one which will plague nations for generations--is freedom worth the price of its acquisition? Is war justified in order to achieve a greater peace? It was these two questions which were on the minds of every ODECON official up to and during the declaration of war against the Ryou Black Islands."

"The Ryou Black Islands posed a threat not only to our immediate safety but to the safety of mariners, and for that matter, people, everywhere. ODECON's primary mission is to root out and destroy criminal activities on the high seas and to ensure that they are open for both travel and trade. Now, under the rule of Empress Isabella, the Ryou Black Islands attacked and sunk a vessel of the East Congaree Merchant Marine, attacked vessels of the Royal Stevidian Navy, and attacked and sunk untold numbers of innocent vessels in international waters with pirates funded and harbored by the government."

"Our invasion (nearly bloodless, if I might add) succeeded in overthrowing this evil and corrupt regime and as a direct result, the people of the Ryou Black Islands began the long and arduous task of reforming their government to one of peace and freedom. As a result of war, freedom-loving people everywhere may now ply the seas free of the fear of attack by well-armed and government-funded pirates operating out of the Ryou Black Islands."

"You ask if peace is a good goal, Mr. Melons. You ask if freedom is a good goal. I ask you--are there any greater goals to aspire to?"

Ken Osterman spoke up.

"I'm, er, Ken Osterman, from Akimonad. What's ODECON's general opinion of the Kingston Pact?"

He glanced around the room before returning to the files in his briefcase. They were mostly dossiers on allies - and enemies - present at the summit.

"Officially, neither the Federal Republic of Leistung nor ODECON has any position on the Kingston Pact," Bachmeier started. "Now, off the record, the only real interaction we've had with the Kingston Pact is being threatened by it by Allanea." He raised his hand to stop the man from interjecting. "Now, I realize that Allanea was acting out of turn, but the point remains, and the actions of one of your members have not gone unnoticed."

He realized that Osterman's question would likely be ignored by the rest of the delegates in light of the question preceding it, but of course, every questioner deserved an equal chance to speak.

Mei stood and politely began asking:

"Mei Anno, Motokata, sir my question is, what is the deliberation process of ODECON's member states before enacting war? What criteria must be met and how and where do you draw the line between national sovereignty and the greater good of a country, and how do you determine what nation is really sponsoring acts of crime and what nation is simply out of their hands and means on combating international crime? Thank you."

Charles sat near the back listening to the discussions and questions, when he heard the response to that question his first thought was a typical response for a politician, even though he was one, he remind himself. It still seemed like a quick dodge, not to say Ryou wasn't at fault for provoking them. Charles had seen a lot of horrible things done in the name of 'Peace' and 'Freedom' in his life, and quietly began to wonder if this was the crowd he wanted Mokastana associated with.

Mei stood and politely began asking:

"Mei Anno, Motokata, sir my question is, what is the deliberation process of ODECON's member states before enacting war? What criteria must be met and how and where do you draw the line between national sovereignty and the greater good of a country, and how do you determine what nation is really sponsoring acts of crime and what nation is simply out of their hands and means on combating international crime? Thank you."

"Generally, like in the case of the Ryou Black Islands, it's clear-cut," he said. "Quite obviously, the Ryouese government sponsored piracy--hell, one of women on Isabella's council was the head of the Pirate's guild, and the government employed pirates frequently."

"The piracy situation could have ended differently--ODECON, along with Anagonia and others appealed to the Empress and tried to get the government to face the issue. Our efforts were not met in kind, unfortunately, and it became increasingly clear that the government did not wish to end piracy within their borders. Only once this became clear did we move to try and remove it ourselves."

Blubland's Prime Minister leaned closer to the Ambassador and whispered something. The Ambassador nodded thoughtfully and then rubbed his 'chin' with one tentacle. He then leaned closer to the table and spoke up, "That didn't really answer the question unless the answer is that you go with however your nations feel at the time as opposed to a solid set of rules and qualifications. Is your answer that ODECON will invade others based on no actual criteria but instead a sense of 'We don't like that so we're invading now' world policing?"

Oskar Fischer then stood up and said " I have a few question reguarding what Mei Anno asked. What is the exact process that ODECON uses to define if the actions of a state are illegitimate or they are in fact legal and do not violate the rights of other states. Also I'll note that freedom and how much freedom citizens should have is often defined differently by different nations. Considering that, don't you think that freedom as a goal is one that is impossible to achieve due to this? I also ask if ODECON believes it is capable of deciding what a lasting peace should be defined as and what actions ODECON are willing do do in order to achieve this? Finally I ask a question of interest to my nation. What is ODECON's opinion and stance on socialism and states with socialist policies?"

While she waited she started inadvertently doodling little stick figures and other patterns. She also started humming to her self. "Oh I'm not bothering you am I?" She turned to Ivan and his secretary.

Ivan smiled. "You aren't bothering either of us at all. You are just waiting for this summit to start."

Oskar Fischer then stood up and said " I have a few question reguarding what Mei Anno asked. What is the exact process that ODECON uses to define if the actions of a state are illegitimate or they are in fact legal and do not violate the rights of other states. Also I'll note that freedom and how much freedom citizens should have is often defined differently by different nations. Considering that, don't you think that freedom as a goal is one that is impossible to achieve due to this? I also ask if ODECON believes it is capable of deciding what a lasting peace should be defined as and what actions ODECON are willing do do in order to achieve this? Finally I ask a question of interest to my nation. What is ODECON's opinion and stance on socialism and states with socialist policies?"

Rucinsky seconded Fischer's thoughts. "It is essential to know that ODECON define what it would mean by freedom for the definition of freedom varies from nation to nation and from individual to individual. I am under the assumption that, by freedom, ODECON means the recognition of basic human rights and so forth. If I may inquire, what is ODECON's stance on the nations who support liberty and freedom yet, at the same time, emphasize loyalty to the absolute monarchy which bestows upon them such things? Ixania may be an absolute monarchy but we proudly support personal liberty as an essential part of society."

Blubland's Prime Minister leaned closer to the Ambassador and whispered something. The Ambassador nodded thoughtfully and then rubbed his 'chin' with one tentacle. He then leaned closer to the table and spoke up, "That didn't really answer the question unless the answer is that you go with however your nations feel at the time as opposed to a solid set of rules and qualifications. Is your answer that ODECON will invade others based on no actual criteria but instead a sense of 'We don't like that so we're invading now' world policing?"
Oskar Fischer then stood up and said " I have a few question reguarding what Mei Anno asked. What is the exact process that ODECON uses to define if the actions of a state are illegitimate or they are in fact legal and do not violate the rights of other states. Also I'll note that freedom and how much freedom citizens should have is often defined differently by different nations. Considering that, don't you think that freedom as a goal is one that is impossible to achieve due to this? I also ask if ODECON believes it is capable of deciding what a lasting peace should be defined as and what actions ODECON are willing do do in order to achieve this? Finally I ask a question of interest to my nation. What is ODECON's opinion and stance on socialism and states with socialist policies?"
Rucinsky seconded Fischer's thoughts. "It is essential to know that ODECON define what it would mean by freedom for the definition of freedom varies from nation to nation and from individual to individual. I am under the assumption that, by freedom, ODECON means the recognition of basic human rights and so forth. If I may inquire, what is ODECON's stance on the nations who support liberty and freedom yet, at the same time, emphasize loyalty to the absolute monarchy which bestows upon them such things? Ixania may be an absolute monarchy but we proudly support personal liberty as an essential part of society."

"As all three of your points essentially deal with the same things, I'll answer them in bulk," Bachmeier said. "I think that because of our actions in the Ryou Black Islands, there are some misconceptions about our organization. The Oceanic Defense Coalition does not seek to force democracy on the world--the fact that we support the democratic transitional government in the Ryou Black Islands does not mean that we value democracy over all other forms of government--we simply support them because they are dedicated to rooting out piracy and keeping sea lanes safe. ODECON does not care whether a nation is socialist, nor does it care if it is a monarchy, just so long as the ruling party does not endanger our people.

"Yet another misconception is regarding our use of offensive war. At every turn we try to avoid war, and in fact, war is only declared if the President of ODECON, 3/4 of the Multilateral Authority, and 3/4 of the Regulatory Congress are in agreement--something which would only occur if the state presents a real danger to the continued security of citizens of ODECON member-states and the world as a whole. We offered numerous diplomatic solutions to the Ryou Black Islands, as can be verified by Neo-Ixania and Anagonia."

"We do not have a set "rulebook" by which to govern our foreign policy with--no state does. That being said, we will only use force to achieve our goals when the state in question clearly violates basic human rights and the rights of all people to, in the case of the Ryou Black Islands, travel without fear of attack on the high seas."

"I would like to focus in on the Blub delegation's point that we would attack because we don't like a government's actions. That of course is not the case, so long as that government does not endanger the lives or basic freedoms of our citizens. In the case of the Ryou Black Islands, piracy endangered our citizens directly, and as the Ryouese government was not willing to cooperate to end the practice of piracy in international waters, we were forced to act."

The Ambassador looked to Prime Minister Bribble, but he merely shrugged. The PM wasn't here in an 'official' role. He sipped his lemonaid while the Ambassador replied.

"Is it ODECON's stance then that any nation participating in attrition warfare will be deemed a threat and attacked? The Ryou actions aside, piracy and attacks on shipping are accepted tactics in attrition warfare. Lets say you declared war against Blubland. If you wanted the war to end faster you'd try to enact a blockade to stop supplies and goods from entering our country. This involves attacks on merchant and cargo ships."

"What is ODECON's stand on this?"

The Ambassador looked to Prime Minister Bribble, but he merely shrugged. The PM wasn't here in an 'official' role. He sipped his lemonaid while the Ambassador replied.

"Is it ODECON's stance then that any nation participating in attrition warfare will be deemed a threat and attacked? The Ryou actions aside, piracy and attacks on shipping are accepted tactics in attrition warfare. Lets say you declared war against Blubland. If you wanted the war to end faster you'd try to enact a blockade to stop supplies and goods from entering our country. This involves attacks on merchant and cargo ships."

"What is ODECON's stand on this?"

"I'm going to keep this answer short and concise for time's sake. The Ryou Black Islands were never in a state of war with any nation whose vessel they raided. Attacks on merchant shipping during war should not, and will not, be considered violations of basic rights, and will not be responded to with ODECON action."

Mikhail had returned to his seat, his aides listening and taking notes. He stood to speak.

"I believe that the ODECON is an honourable alliance. However, I have three questions. One, what is the ODECON's stance on the IFA invasion of the Ryou? Two, what is the ODECON's stance on the Stoklomolvi invasion of the Ryou? Three, if a massive nuclear war resulted near a member state of the ODECON but did not involve the ODECON in any way politically, what would the ODECON do?"

Mikhail had returned to his seat, his aides listening and taking notes. He stood to speak.

"I believe that the ODECON is an honourable alliance. However, I have three questions. One, what is the ODECON's stance on the IFA invasion of the Ryou? Two, what is the ODECON's stance on the Stoklomolvi invasion of the Ryou? Three, if a massive nuclear war resulted near a member state of the ODECON but did not involve the ODECON in any way politically, what would the ODECON do?"

OOC: Whilst I hate to make an entirely OOC post, Ryou is in isolation - therefore that invasion doesn't technically exist. It's bad form at best, godmodding at worst.

Mikhail had returned to his seat, his aides listening and taking notes. He stood to speak.

"I believe that the ODECON is an honourable alliance. However, I have three questions. One, what is the ODECON's stance on the IFA invasion of the Ryou? Two, what is the ODECON's stance on the Stoklomolvi invasion of the Ryou? Three, if a massive nuclear war resulted near a member state of the ODECON but did not involve the ODECON in any way politically, what would the ODECON do?"

OOC: As BA said, the IFA can't actually claim to be invading, and I'm really not sure what the story is with anyone attacking TRBI right now. Therefore I'll ignore the first two points until someone clarifies that for me.

"I assume you're referring to the nuclear fallout which would result from that sort of war," Bachmeier replied, placing his glasses back on his nose. "Should the fallout actually impact the lives of the member-nation's civilians, ODECON might intervene politically, but there would almost certainly not be any sort of military reprisals."

OOC: As BA said, the IFA can't actually claim to be invading, and I'm really not sure what the story is with anyone attacking TRBI right now. Therefore I'll ignore the first two points until someone clarifies that for me.

"I assume you're referring to the nuclear fallout which would result from that sort of war," Bachmeier replied, placing his glasses back on his nose. "Should the fallout actually impact the lives of the member-nation's civilians, ODECON might intervene politically, but there would almost certainly not be any sort of military reprisals."

(I'm Sorry to thread crash like this but here is the new conditions of TRBI http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=574658 I'll delete this soon after)

OOC: Nah, don't worry about it. Thanks for the clarification on that one too.

Tolmec One, had slipped into his seat, with his wife next to him. He was wearing a brown parka, while his wife, was wearing a lavish pink brocade opera coat, with white fir trim. Under it, she was wearing a purple evening gown. She was also wearing an extravagant Capeline hat, with many flowers on it. Both were paying very close attention, though Gloria, Tolmec One's wife, was also scoping out the other leaders around the table.

"As all three of your points essentially deal with the same things, I'll answer them in bulk," Bachmeier said. "I think that because of our actions in the Ryou Black Islands, there are some misconceptions about our organization. The Oceanic Defense Coalition does not seek to force democracy on the world--the fact that we support the democratic transitional government in the Ryou Black Islands does not mean that we value democracy over all other forms of government--we simply support them because they are dedicated to rooting out piracy and keeping sea lanes safe. ODECON does not care whether a nation is socialist, nor does it care if it is a monarchy, just so long as the ruling party does not endanger our people.

"Yet another misconception is regarding our use of offensive war. At every turn we try to avoid war, and in fact, war is only declared if the President of ODECON, 3/4 of the Multilateral Authority, and 3/4 of the Regulatory Congress are in agreement--something which would only occur if the state presents a real danger to the continued security of citizens of ODECON member-states and the world as a whole. We offered numerous diplomatic solutions to the Ryou Black Islands, as can be verified by Neo-Ixania and Anagonia."

"We do not have a set "rulebook" by which to govern our foreign policy with--no state does. That being said, we will only use force to achieve our goals when the state in question clearly violates basic human rights and the rights of all people to, in the case of the Ryou Black Islands, travel without fear of attack on the high seas."

"I would like to focus in on the Blub delegation's point that we would attack because we don't like a government's actions. That of course is not the case, so long as that government does not endanger the lives or basic freedoms of our citizens. In the case of the Ryou Black Islands, piracy endangered our citizens directly, and as the Ryouese government was not willing to cooperate to end the practice of piracy in international waters, we were forced to act."

Brian who was listening to the exchange finally saw a question that remain unanswered. So he stood up again, somehow he always liked to stand up to ask questions and said,"But what right does ODECON have to decide what rights other nations outside of ODECON have in international waters?
I think ODECON probably should define what it views as human rights and state what they think is grounds for a attack on another nation. Also does this mean that ODECON would only attack a nation that has already attacked merchant shipping or say people of ODECON repeatly and does not seen to want to respond to peaceful means? Also another troubling thought for us to consider. ODECON is basically a alliance that was made to protect the international seas of our world. But when does attacks upon shipping become ODECON problem? Say when their people are killed when the ships their traveling on are attacked by a enemy nation,but the ships themself were under the flag of either a netural nation or a nation the attacker is at war with?

What about a enemy nation sinking their enemys ships in your water that are not allies with ODECON? Or sinking their enemy ship carrying trade to you? See what I mean about their being so many situations where ODECON can claimed to be defending their intrest even those they themselfs are not actually under attack?

Brian who was listening to the exchange finally saw a question that remain unanswered. So he stood up again, somehow he always liked to stand up to ask questions and said,"But what right does ODECON have to decide what rights other nations outside of ODECON have in international waters?
I think ODECON probably should define what it views as human rights and state what they think is grounds for a attack on another nation. Also does this mean that ODECON would only attack a nation that has already attacked merchant shipping or say people of ODECON repeatly and does not seen to want to respond to peaceful means? Also another troubling thought for us to consider. ODECON is basically a alliance that was made to protect the international seas of our world. But when does attacks upon shipping become ODECON problem? Say when their people are killed when the ships their traveling on are attacked by a enemy nation,but the ships themself were under the flag of either a netural nation or a nation the attacker is at war with?

What about a enemy nation sinking their enemys ships in your water that are not allies with ODECON? Or sinking their enemy ship carrying trade to you? See what I mean about their being so many situations where ODECON can claimed to be defending their intrest even those they themselfs are not actually under attack?

"No nation should be supporting criminal activities, be it piracy, drug trafficking, or smuggling, in international waters," Bachmeier started. "We aren't trying to tell governments what they can do on the seas, but rather what they can't do. And they cannot willingly endanger the lives or livelihoods of innocent people."

"I'm going to answer a number of your questions in a single word--accountability. If a nation's government is supporting attacks on merchant shipping of a neutral nation in peacetime, it is grounds for intervention. Wartime is a completely different scenario, and of course, blockade is a viable military strategy. Attacking enemy shipping should not, and will not, ever be considered a war crime."

"If a nation is attacking the shipping of a neutral party, ODECON will intervene, should they be called upon for diplomatic action, or should those attacks directly threaten ODECON shipping."

"No nation should be supporting criminal activities, be it piracy, drug trafficking, or smuggling, in international waters," Bachmeier started. "We aren't trying to tell governments what they can do on the seas, but rather what they can't do. And they cannot willingly endanger the lives or livelihoods of innocent people."

"I'm going to answer a number of your questions in a single word--accountability. If a nation's government is supporting attacks on merchant shipping of a neutral nation in peacetime, it is grounds for intervention. Wartime is a completely different scenario, and of course, blockade is a viable military strategy. Attacking enemy shipping should not, and will not, ever be considered a war crime."

"If a nation is attacking the shipping of a neutral party, ODECON will intervene, should they be called upon for diplomatic action, or should those attacks directly threaten ODECON shipping."


In other words you seek to police the world oceans. But can you really decide if a country that allow drugs,shouldn't ship them and what about countrys where it illgeal to smugle food into their straving nation?

Also what about ships that are flying ODECON member nations flags as flags of conveince and noting else?

In other words you seek to police the world oceans. But can you really decide if a country that allow drugs,shouldn't ship them and what about countrys where it illgeal to smugle food into their straving nation?

Also what about ships that are flying ODECON member nations flags as flags of conveince and noting else?

"Come now, there are obviously going to be exceptions. Drug trafficking refers to illegal actions to bring drugs to nations where they are illegal, not legal trading, and humanitarian crises will overrule everything else."

"As to your point about flying false flags, it is considered a crime in ODECON member-nations just as much as in non-member-nations."

Oskar Fischer then again spoke up "What if a nation does not want ODECON policing their oceans? What if they would prefer to handle any situations in their borders themself? If ODECON thought that it could handle a situation better, would it enter a nations territory against the wishes of that nations goverment?"

OOC: East Conagree is about to launch an invasion of my nation. I'll keep everyone informed.

"International waters, my friend, are the only borders we are interested in patrolling," Bachmeier said, checking his watch quickly. "We are interested only in defending the interests and lives of ODECON member-states in international waters, which is why the piracy situation in the Ryou Black Islands frightened us so much."

Mikhail received a message from a "faraway place," and then rose to speak.

"On behalf of the interest of an ally of Stoklomolvi, if a nation close to or in membership of the ODECON were to show hostile intent without the governing assembly of the ODECON taking notice, and the navy of this ally were to take initiative and begin a blockade to secure the national interests of the ally, what would be the reaction of the ODECON? Would they attempt a diplomatic solution that would then result in a peaceful conclusion to the crisis, or allow the ally to explain its actions and continue the police action? Or would the ODECON start a justifiable war to protect the actions of its member state that violated the national interests of the ally?"

He sat down, and wrote a note to himself.

Keep things unbiased...

OOC: Wow, you're definitely going to need to clarify that one, Stok :D

[OOC: :p Well, if a member of the ODECON does something hostile, my ally does not like it and takes action, what would the ODECON do?]

OOC:Leistang what I mean are ships that fly the flags of the nation their sailing through even those the ship crew might be from Mexico and the ship is from Iceland and it sailing a Jamican flag because that where it sailing through. If South Korea attacked the ship because it at war with Iceland but it flying a Jamican flag,even those it JUST passing through it waters and Jamican is a ODECON nation. Would ODECON respond to the attack?

And can't flags of convience be changed at a captain whim?

"Should an ODECON member-state engage in an offensive war against any other nation, ODECON will not step in to defend that member-state. Accountability comes up again, and as ODECON is a defensive alliance, we simply can't have our members attacking whoever they please and then falling back on our support to carry them through," Bachmeier replied. He checked his watch again quickly before raising his hand to silence the rest of the dignitaries.

"I'm sorry, but that's all the time we have for today," he said. "If anyone would like a tour of ODECON Headquarters, they should accompany me out the door behind me. Otherwise, the door at the rear of the room will take you back out to the front of the Headquarters Building, and the Herman Hotel is only a short walk down the street."

OOC: There's another day of talks, if anyone's interested. Otherwise, you're all free to go home and skip tomorrow.

OOC:Leistang what I mean are ships that fly the flags of the nation their sailing through even those the ship crew might be from Mexico and the ship is from Iceland and it sailing a Jamican flag because that where it sailing through. If South Korea attacked the ship because it at war with Iceland but it flying a Jamican flag,even those it JUST passing through it waters and Jamican is a ODECON nation. Would ODECON respond to the attack?

And can't flags of convience be changed at a captain whim?

OOC: Wha...? How would South Korea even know that it was an Icelandic ship? Flying the Leistungi flag off of a non-Leistungi ship and getting blown up does not entitle you to ODECON protection, obviously...

OOC: Wha...? How would South Korea even know that it was an Icelandic ship? Flying the Leistungi flag off of a non-Leistungi ship and getting blown up does not entitle you to ODECON protection, obviously...

OOC: Yes,but this is the world of NS and many funny things seen to happen around here.


IC: With the end of the conference Brian was pretty much done in ODECON. His government would be pleased to find out that he had learned much about ODECON,while at the same time he knew this would not change Fighter4u offical view of the ODECON it would be a small step in the right direction towards what Fighter4u wanted. A free & true fascit state that was accepted by the international communtiy and better yet respected not just for the power of it sword,but its pen. Maybe world police allainces weren't so bad after all. Maybe...

And with that Brian picked up his briefcase,said thank you to Leistung delgation and he lefted the building with his three bodyguards to go back to the hotel, get a night sleep and then leave back towards Fighter4u. The tour would had been nice but they didn't want to be asscue of spying by anyone.

Oskar then prepared to go on the tour of the ODECON Headquarters.

Sir Miller rolled his eyes at the absurdity that had been unfolding and stood up. He replaced his computer into its case and handed it to his bodyguard, trading it for his overcoat.

Secretary Warner and Admiral Burr rose out of their respective seats in preparation of going on the tour of the ODECON headquarters. Warner was livid at the tone and tenor of some of the questions directed towards the alliance that Sur Abruzzi was so honored to join, but was in deep awe of the way Bacheimer was able to calmly answer everything that was thrown at him.

Admiral Burr was positively excited to be going on the tour, as much of this "grumbling" as he put it was boring him. As the security detail attached to them began allowing them to move away from their seat at the table, Burr got a message on his Blackberry that sent chills down his spine. "Stephen," he whispered to the Secretary of State, "when this tour is done, I need to leave at once. I have been notified you will be staying behind to finish out the Summit on our behalf."

Secretary Warner looked the Admiral dead in the eye, full well knowing what that message meant; "Understood Admiral. But for now let's deal with the matter at hand."

Joseph Keupir stood, removing his Blackberry from his pocket. It had beeped embarrassingly in the middle of one of the questions, and the knowledge that he had a message had been itching at him for the better part of 15 minutes.

He flicked through the menus on the screen. In a moment, he was at the email screen, and reading the message. It was from the vice president, ___________.

"Joe, this is urgent. The IFA are being increasingly hostile toward ODECON members. As this message reaches you, IFA ships are massing off the coast of Zinaire. Supposedly, they are planning war games in a week, but in this political climate, an invasion seems likely."

Keupir tapped out his response.

"If anything goes down, I'll call the plane and be back in an hour. As of now, start recalling the Navymen into active duty. If the IFA attacks, we're going to need everything we've got. Put the Coast Guard on alert too. Have them ready the beach defenses for immediate deployment. Start moving the National Guard to the choke points listen in the defense plan. Double check the supply levels in the attrition bunkers."

He returned the Blackberry to his pocket, a pale veil falling over his face. Stoically, he walked over to Bachmeier, entering the tour group.

Mikhail stood, gave the signal for the aide above by rubbing his fingers together in typical fashion, and joined the tour group. The aide ensured that nobody was looking, spotted Watson, took out an apple with his gloved hand, and threw it as hard as he could at the man. He silently slunk out of the balcony and strode towards the restroom, where he took off his gloves and put them in his coat pocket, washed his hands, and then walked back out. He was sure that nobody saw him.

Joseph Keupir stood, removing his Blackberry from his pocket. It had beeped embarrassingly in the middle of one of the questions, and the knowledge that he had a message had been itching at him for the better part of 15 minutes.

He flicked through the menus on the screen. In a moment, he was at the email screen, and reading the message. It was from the vice president, ___________.

"Joe, this is urgent. The IFA are being increasingly hostile toward ODECON members. As this message reaches you, IFA ships are massing off the coast of Zinaire. Supposedly, they are planning war games in a week, but in this political climate, an invasion seems unlikely."

Keupir tapped out his response.

"If anything goes down, I'll call the plane and be back in an hour. As of now, start recalling the Navymen into active duty. If the IFA attacks, we're going to need everything we've got. Put the Coast Guard on alert too. Have them ready the beach defenses for immediate deployment. Start moving the National Guard to the choke points listen in the defense plan. Double check the supply levels in the mountain bases."

He returned the Blackberry to his pocket, a pale veil falling over his face. Stoically, he walked over to Bachmeier, entering the tour group.

OOC: I think they're on different timelines. Otherwise, IFA delegates would probably be...escorted from the premises.

OOC: I think they're on different timelines. Otherwise, IFA delegates would probably be...escorted from the premises.

OOC: Same timeline, but IFA delegates have either left or are leaving. We aren't at war yet.

ooc: Is this mounting tension public knowledge?

OOC: Pretty sure. The ships massing off of Zinaire are at least.

ooc: Hmm. *rubs chin*

OOC: You'd need to be pretty astute to notice, actually. The only reason we noticed was because of the over-the-horizon radar stations in Zinaire.

OOC: You'd need to be pretty astute to notice, actually. The only reason we noticed was because of the over-the-horizon radar stations in Zinaire.

OOC: We have over-the-horizon radar stations?

OOC: You do now. :p

OOC: We have over-the-horizon radar stations?

OOC: Unless you're RP Zinaire as in the stone age, yes :D.

OOC: Unless you're RP Zinaire as in the stone age, yes :D.

OOC: You've offended Oog, Minister of Technology.

ooc: Too bad folks don't acknowledge Blubs. I think Zinaire are among the non-believers.

Tolmec One, and Gloria rose, and followed Bachmeier. They were eager to go on the tour. As they walked, they talked. "Well, I found some of those questions quite offensive," Gloria said. "Yes, honey," Tolmec One replied. "I hope that you will ask a question that is at least intelligible tomorrow." "Uh-hu," he replied. "Your not even listening to me are you?" she asked. "Of course," Tolmec One replied. He had been thinking over what had been said at the conference, and set himself on autopilot when it came to responding to his wife. It rarely worked, but he kept trying it. After his last answer, she slapped him across the face. "Pay attention Stanly," she said. He immediately snapped into the present. "Gloria dear," he said. "I've told you a hundred times, I'm not Stanly anymore, I'm Tolmec One." "Yes, yes," she went on, "your the big important Tolmec One, your not Stanly Knicklebocker, and you didn't have laser eye surgery so you wouldn't have to wear glasses, and those are your original teeth, and you wouldn't even know where to buy a whig." She folded her arms in front of her, as she finished her outburst. "Honey," Tolmec One whispered. "Your embarrassing me, in font of the other leaders." "Oh so now I embarrass you? Huh?" "No, no honey, that's not what I meant, it's just," he paused for a moment, thinking over what he was going to say, "why don't we just calm down, and enjoy the tour. We should let this little spat ruin the whole evening, should we?" "I suppose your right Stanly."

President Paul Newman realized that everyone on the tour seemed preoccupied. He then told several of his aides to find out what was going on: there seemed to be some emerging conflict with Zinzaire, New Kereptica, and Ryou Black Islands.

"put the nation of Defcon 4, and the outer naval patrols at Defcon 3. I will try and see if we can figure what is going on"

OOC: We have over-the-horizon radar stations?
OOC: You should have SOSUS (SOund SUrveillance System) as well.

OOC: You should have SOSUS (SOund SUrveillance System) as well.

OOC: Probably do, the Military Authority is full of techies and compulsive spenders.

OOC: Same timeline, but IFA delegates have either left or are leaving. We aren't at war yet.

OOC: Just for the record I not IFA..or anything else for that matter..

Congress Hall
Osterweick, Leistung

"Well, that was next to pointless," commented Jason as the first night of the conference wrapped up with simple bureaucracy, dry whit, and politician neutralism took the threshold of the night, whereas the Allician delegates learned of what was the obvious from the 'summit.' The only point of excitement, was when the delegate from "fighter4u" jumped ON his table, causing the pair of agents to reach for their SiG Sauers in the event that he was making hostile attempts; whereas he was either drunk, or had odd customs in his nation. The Allicians whom had arrived last, would take their time before returning to their joint motorcade that awaited outside to deliver them to their temporary residence within the city. Alongside the Ruccolian delegation joining them, they would make their respective exit from the chamber into the winter, as their destination would lead to rest and recuperation at the small group of hotel rooms leased generously by the Ruccolian government. The four Chevrolet Tahoes would collect the delegation and journey into the city and toward the old hotel, unimpeded by local traffic and weather as the journey itself was an uneventful one, on all fronts. They would return the next day, in the event of a summit continuing into the next day, due to the ever present hostilities by a group of nations toward them.

Congress Hall
Osterweick, Leistung

The Ruccolian Minister of Foreign Affairs chuckled at her counterpart's remark. "At least it was entertaining. But I must say, the Leistungis did a good job of clarifying certain issues." Much like the Allicians, the Ruccolian delegation had paid silent but close attention to the day's proceedings, taking note of the ODECON policies outlined by Bachmeier and listening intently to the sometimes heated discussion. With the first stage of the summit now complete, the Ruccolians proceeded out of the hall with the Allician delegates and their joint security detail, making their way back to the Herman Hotel via the four vehicles so generously provided by the Alliance Star Confederation. One more day of talks awaited the group, who had now arrived at their lodgings and were settling in for the night.

MacMillan entered his hotel, and began up to his room. Once he was there, he opened his laptop and removed his tie. A face appeared on the laptop

"Enjoying the summit, Lieutenant?" asked the man

"Oh, it's just like all the others - beauracratic sniping" repiled MacMillan

"What do you think about ODECON?"

"You don't really want to know. They seem to be involved in more wars than I have fingers to count with"

The man chuckled. "Did they say anything about the Ryou conflict?"

"Someone asked, but they kept it brief. Seems they want to keep it quiet"

"I don't blame them. Very well Lieutenant, i'll let you get some rest"

His face dissapeared and MacMillan closed the laptop.

OOC: We've been involved in one war. It took IC four days, OOC one. Reiterating that point is basically what this whole thing is about .

Tomorrow will be in an open forum format, with topics including human rights, foreign policy, military buildup, socialism v. capitalism, law enforcement, and the environment. I'll continue with the tour shortly, I just wanted to see how many people (roughly) would be going on it.

(I haven't left)
Ezekial Williams sat rubbing his forehead, this ODECON summit was turning into one big headache. Ralkovia was making blunders left and right and now several colonies wanting democracy were trying to contact ODECON. Ralkovia shut them down hard with its black-shirts, the self named replacements of the order of the Death Guard.
Organizing a new fascist regime was turning into a political nightmare as well. He had been luck to survive the "New Beginning," where thousands of officials of the monarchy were executed. Turning to face his colleague Tara White, who was exchanging smiles and flirts with some foreign countries ambassador, Ezekial felt slightly pissed. Ezekial Williams had been the best known ralkovian senior ambassador. He was named the bunker buster of ralkovian diplomacy, getting his name for breaking diplomatic stalemates. He had discussed hundreds of treaties and been to thousands of diplomatic discussions.
Now he was a broken man, he had seen his sister, his only surviving relative, executed. Now the so called New Regime held him by the neck, literally. The machine that kept him alive, his infamous black heart, had been removed and was now in the clutches of a black shirt who could crush it on orders from the government or if he just wanted to. He had become a dog, a human tied to a leash so to speak.

8:52 PM, LST, ODECON Headquarters
Osterwieck, Leistung

President Bachmeier checked his watch for what had to be the hundredth time that day, tapping his foot impatiently on the red mahogany floorboards as dignitaries trickled over to him, eager to begin the tour. He lifted his head up from his wristwatch and motioned for the guard to open the previously sealed door behind the podium. A hiss of air could be heard as the thick metal door slid forward, revealing the inner workings of ODECON Headquarters.

Bachmeier walked through the door motioning for the group to follow. "Now, of course we can't show you everything that goes on in here, but my goal for today is to give you an idea about the basics of ODECON Headquarters." He stopped at a wooden door marked, "Offices."

"Through this door lies the offices of each of our Multilateral Authority (the ruling council of ODECON, you see) members," he said. "Ms. Basset has an office here, while she seldom uses it," he muttered, noticing the Sumguian rolling her eyes. "Most of our other MA members are here round-the-clock, ready at a moment's notice to respond to a crisis situation." The group continued on down the circular-winding and steadily steeper hallway, passing several unimportant and unmarked doors before coming to a large metal one with a red light (currently dim) above it.

"This here is the command center for ODEFOR, our military wing," Bachmeier stated, noticing the looks on several of the delegates faces after being denied access to the offices. "And yes, we can go inside." He reached into his suit pocket and removed a keycard, which he proceeded to insert in to the slot immediately to his right. He placed his thumb on the touch pad and spoke his name, stepping back as the door opened with the same hiss as the previous one.

The room before them resembled something out of an old war movie, complete with massive maps on the walls and a large number of men sitting in front of panels with flashing buttons. "This is the nerve center for our military operations, and while you may not know it by looking, we've actually traveled several hundred meters underground. From this room, our commanders can coordinate the defense of ODECON member-states with other national militaries as well as ODEFOR, and for that reason, this room is one of the most important." He glanced over his shoulder at one of the men who appeared to have his cellular phone out. "No photography, please," he said firmly before motioning for the group to continue on.

The rather diverse group of men and women continued following Bachmeier up several flights of stairs until they reached the point where natural light was again visible. "To your right you see the headquarters of our humanitarian wing, and the hallway to you left leads down to more offices, mostly for ODECON diplomats and individual Congressmen. Up ahead is our weather monitoring station, though I'm sure we don't need to be told that it's going to be snowing outside," he said, chuckling. "Come, let's continue."

The group continued on once more, stopping at a thick wooden door. "This here is the headquarters for ODECON Interpol, previously involved in hunting down Empress Isabella and Kanna, but now focusing in on a resurgence of the skinhead movement in ODECON member-states."

One of the delegates piped up. "Mr. Bachmeier, are you saying that racism and skinhead-sympathizers are still a problem in your member-states?"

Bachmeier frowned. "Unfortunately, some people can't leave the past alone. Whether we admit it or not, there is true evil in the world, and no amount of kindness can overturn it--it's then that I find myself thankful that we have men and women willing to lay their lives on the line to defend their fellow man. But I digress. Let's continue."

The group continued on in this fashion for the next half-hour or so, stopping at a number of offices and points of interest before ending up at the front doors again. Bachmeier shook each of their hands before they left, nodding at several of the member-state dignitaries he recognized before each of them retreated back to the hotel.

(( OoC: Is this over? I'm assuming so due to the heavy lack of inactivity. ))

OOC: Yes, well I was sort of expecting someone to RP the hotel, but in the end, I killed it because it had served its purpose, and the second day was needless. I just figured letting it die would function better than having my president come out and say, "Alright guys, all your respective Gods have decided to stop controlling you. Looks like they've lost interest, eh?"