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{General Non-encrypted Imperial Executive Transmission #5}
{Protocol: Full Diplomatic}
{Point Of Origin: The Imperial Suite, the Imperial Palace, Nenya}
{Primary node: Node4271b (Orbital MISAT no. 471)}

{To: All interested parties inside the Triumvirate of Yut}

{Communique Commences Here}

Her Imperial August High Majesty the Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, High Queen of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, Queen of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and the Associated Colonies;

the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Defence Forces, Chief Advisor to the Intelligence Division of the Imperial Defence Forces Peacekeeping Division;

the Spiritual Leader of the Empire, CEO of the Imperial Trade Conglomerate, Mayoress of Nenya, Eternal Friend and International Representative of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lady of Tek, Lady of Turath, Lady of Ahm-shar, Lady of Lower Ria, Sovereign of the Combined Royal Houses of ux-Rihad and Rihad, Beloved Representative of the People of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, Her Mercy, Rialla ux-Rihad II bids thee listen to our words.



His Imperial August Highness the High King of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, King of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, King of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, King of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and Associated Colonies, Chancellor of the Commonwealth of the Eternal Nenyan-Noldorin Alliance, Lord of Aelinenya, Captain of Barad Aelin;

First Minister to the August Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, CINCIDF, CINCIDFAF, CINCIDFN, UCINCSN, Secondary Advisor to the IDF Peacekeeping Division;

Mayor of Nenya, Member and Abdicated Heir of the Royal House of Tumnorë (House Finwë) and the Throne of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lord of Tek, Lord of Turath, Lord of Ahm-shar, Lord of Lower Ria, Abdicated Heir to the Sovereignty of the Imperial House of Finwë;

the Prime Historian, the Exalted Swordsman, Master Wordsmith of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, the Decorated High Lord Commodore Semir-randil I bids thee listen to our words.

Our honour unto thee do we bestow with our full titles; tradition does dictate that style of discourse ought symbolize importance of thought - and thus so do we do, with this honourable full speaking of our titles that we give to you.

Too long have we remained apart from our old allies, the Triumvirate of Yut; and although we parted company initially for mutual good - it was felt inside the Empire that we posed a risk to the security of the Triumvirate and that we were not contributing our share to the whole - it has been, we feel, to mutual detriment that we have allowed ties to deteriorate and finally be cut not too long ago.

Therefore, we extend the hand of friendship once again, and bid invites to those who will come to Nenya to hear our suggestions for the manner in which our friendship can, indeed, be rebuilt. It is fitting that such a construction ought be undertaken even as the Earth-Mars Highway is being likewise built; like the Highway, we wish to stretch our olive branch out unto the solar system and seek the friends we once cherished.

And even so, we are moving outwards in yet other ways; and, perhaps it may be that a mutual benefit can be found from this friendship we seek.

We, representing the People of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn and Associated Solar Colonies, do most assuredly await your responses with the most extensive interest.

With Warm Friendship,

~ Empress Rialla ux-Rihad II and the High King Semir-randil I
of the Executive Council of
The Empire of The Eternal Dawn

{Transmission Terminates Here}

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Newly-commissioned PseudoEmperor Razak shakes his head at the transmission. "'Bids thee listen to?' I knew the matka kochający głupcy were snotty, but this is really the kicker. Who do they think we are, their subjects?"

Alshai the Automata shrugs. They've always been like that... but this does seem a bit worse than I remember. They originally left because they wanted to orbitally bombard Feline into the Paleozoic Era, right?

"Yeah. Cheese-eating egoistyczny maniacy. I wonder what the hell they want now?"

I don't think jumping off the cuff and giving them your infamous vitriol will help quite yet, Julie. Kommetrez shakes his head. If you'd like, I can turn up the tact and...

"Who do you think I am, Bob, vonKarma? I wouldn't give the high-and-mighties the finger quite yet. Still, let's sit on this and see what the rest of the Trium thinks. United front, after all."

I'll get right on it, Julie.

"It's a bit too long, if you ask me."

Prime Minister Andrew Seal looked up at his brother, both of them viewing the Diplomatic Communique from the Empire of the Eternal Dawn. "What do you mean? The Communique?"

"No, their titles."

"Hmm, well, they are a tad long, yes."

"I'm not impressed." James says calmly, folding his arms across his chest. "If they were attempting to intimidate us, they have failed."

"Well, it does not appear the spirit of the message was intended to do so, and they do state it was meant to bestow honor."

"Don't be so naive, brother."

"I was only repeating their words, not declaring I believed it."

"So what will be our reply?"

"I believe I have an idea of what we will say, but let us wait for the rest of the Triumvirate to review these words. A fresh influx of opinion on the matter may do us some good."

[interesting, tag]

# We are aware of the EOTED message. As the EOTED was a member of the
# Triumvirate before Us, We believe that you have more knowledge of them
# than We currently have. Thus, We ask what your thoughts are on their offer?
> I'm not altogether sure. The idealist in me feels that we should at least
> listen to them, but my realistic side--and my experience--says that they're
> in this for their own national advantage. We've seen them leave almost every
> pact, treaty, and alliance they were erstwhile members of for the vaguest
> of reasons. They even left the Triumvirate just because they wanted to orbitally
> bombard someone. While it was appreciated that they didn't want to ruin
> our good name... still... I'm not overly trusting at the moment.
# We concur. While We currently hold excellent relations with the EOTED,
# We do not believe that bringing them closer to the Triumvirate is particularily
# advisable. It appears as if they desire something from the Triumvirate, or in
# an even worse case, to get in close in order to complete a debilitating strike.
> I wouldn't go that far. They've never been ones for "shiv-in-the-ribs" strategy,
> but the potential political and militaristic fallout if they go on another War
> of Conquest would be, to say the least, immense.
# One should be prepared for every possibility, no matter how small it may be.
> No denying that.
# We suggest a smoke-and-mirrors reply. Dismissive, but not altogether
# so. A recognition of EOTED autonomy, or some such other meaningless anouncement
> Hmmm... could be interesting, but the fact that we already recognize their
> autonomy makes it an obviously 'throwaway' response. We could use a trick
> that Speaker used to do, which is ramble on about how we hope to maintain
> current cordial relationships into the indefinite future and send a fruit basket.
# We agree with the fruit basket option. While We agree, We also wish to state
# that We still view the EOTED as a threat, and a potentially dangerous enemy.
> Heh heh... I always liked that one. Subtly insulting but no one can really
> say anything about it. Hmm... threat... how about 'due to previous statements,
> we are finding it difficult to come to an internal consensus on how close this
> relationship should become, but we assure you that we wish only to be the
> most cordial of acquaintances?' Makes it sound like it's our fault, which would
> keep them happy, but the semantics makes it a no-information statement.
> No need to actually say that we can't agree whether to blow them off, flick
> them off, or be sorta-almost-nice.
# We believe that to be appropriate. We do not wish to be openly insulting,
# but We also do not wish to appear to be overly consilatory. Furthermore,
# remember that they are in the position of asking, and are thus We are under no obligation
> Exactly. Terming it this way can also prevent the sort of vulnerable closeness
> that We fear... it is, in essence, the old "let's just be friends" line.
# Then We have achieved consensus. Please deliver Our feelings on the
# matter to the Pseudo-Emperor, and to the FAE Council.
> Of course.
# As always, We thank you.
> To be sure, the pleasure is mine.

On behalf of the Emerald Heights of The SLAGLands, I have no desire to further relations with The Empire of the Eternal Dawn.

Having observed EOTED activity for the past months and years, I have determined that their nature is bullying. When something displeases Her Imperial August High Majesty the Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, High Queen of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, Queen of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and the Associated Colonies;

the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Defence Forces, Chief Advisor to the Intelligence Division of the Imperial Defence Forces Peacekeeping Division;

the Spiritual Leader of the Empire, CEO of the Imperial Trade Conglomerate, Mayoress of Nenya, Eternal Friend and International Representative of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lady of Tek, Lady of Turath, Lady of Ahm-shar, Lady of Lower Ria, Sovereign of the Combined Royal Houses of ux-Rihad and Rihad, Beloved Representative of the People of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, Her Mercy...

...she feels quite compelled to either destroy it or pressure it into submitting with the threat of military force.

This is not the sort of image I wish for the Triumvirate of Yut to display. In the event that the Triumvirate should overrule my decision, I can assure you that The SLAGLands will have no part in any relations with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn.

Consider this a formal severing of ties.

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Sakura
Envoy to the Triumvirate of Yut
The Free Community of SLAGLand Titan

On behalf of the Emerald Heights of The SLAGLands, I have no desire to further relations with The Empire of the Eternal Dawn.

Having observed EOTED activity for the past months and years, I have determined that their nature is bullying. When something displeases Her Imperial August High Majesty the Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, High Queen of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, Queen of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and the Associated Colonies;

the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Defence Forces, Chief Advisor to the Intelligence Division of the Imperial Defence Forces Peacekeeping Division;

the Spiritual Leader of the Empire, CEO of the Imperial Trade Conglomerate, Mayoress of Nenya, Eternal Friend and International Representative of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lady of Tek, Lady of Turath, Lady of Ahm-shar, Lady of Lower Ria, Sovereign of the Combined Royal Houses of ux-Rihad and Rihad, Beloved Representative of the People of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, Her Mercy...

...she feels quite compelled to either destroy it or pressure it into submitting with the threat of military force.

This is not the sort of image I wish for the Triumvirate of Yut to display. In the event that the Triumvirate should overrule my decision, I can assure you that The SLAGLands will have no part in any relations with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn.

Consider this a formal severing of ties.

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Sakura
Envoy to the Triumvirate of Yut
The Free Community of SLAGLand Titan

Perhaps one ought only comment when one has all the information available; this has always seemed a perfectly sensible method of considering a response to myself, at any rate. - Yet this does not stop your esteemed self from attributing actions carried out under the rule of another to this administration; the Si Ling administration, it is true, acted with a fist of iron - yet this administration, my administration, has done no such thing.

It is true that the IDF Peacekeepers are currently engaged in warfare in Wolf Ville - yet, I am sure, the population of that nation will have nothing but the most effuse thanks to our forces for their entire lack of lethal force in the ground operation. Why, I personally do not believe in destruction. I am a democratic Empress who believes most assuredly in the furtherment of stability and peace; indeed, these are the cornerstones of the current EOTED foreign policy.

Yet such falsehoods are, perhaps, mere misunderstandings or misinterpretations. However, I do feel the need to note that the Empire does not in fact have any ties to sever with the SLAGLands, and I must confess a certain confusion therefore as to the severing of those ties by the SLAGLands.

Oh, and it was quite kind of you to use my full titles, but quite unnecessary. Tradition, unfortunately, often overrules the wishes of those which it binds; such is the case with my titles. 'Her August Majesty' will quite suffice, in less formal communications.

~ Empress Rialla ux-Rihad II

[interesting, tag]

Agreed

Nathicana read over the message again, her blue eyes flashing, lips tight.

"Bid me? After all the words of threat and haughtiness, they dare bid me attend their words now? Of all the arrogant, blind ..." She paused, taking a long sip of her wine, finally draining the glass and setting it aside.

After all their words, and threats, and actions of late ... and now they suddenly want to be friends again? What bullshit are they wanting to pull now that they need Trium support of?

She shakes her head, still scowling. They're up to something. I think Devon was right, she noted, thinking it high time she paid the Zelgado station a visit personally in the next while. But for now, there was work to be done here.

Need to know what the others are thinking ... time to check with the council.

And with that, she set to writing a missive, absentmindedly pouring herself another glass of wine, sipping occasionally.




<high encryption transmission to the Triumvirate Council - Scolopendra, Karmabaijan, Berserker>

To my honorable allies, the High Council of the Triumvirate, concerning the recent EOTED missive:


I have seen the way EOTED treats their alliances, moving from one to the other as their whims direct, taking what they will, then callously tossing aside, often with words of derision in return. Fair weather friends they, with an air of arrogance that does them more disservice than they realize. We are not beneath these haughty Nenyans, and I trust not at all their offers of renewed friendship after having seen their casually delivered threats.

These are a people who take what they want, when they will, and offer naught in return but what scraps they deign to toss to those they see as lesser - which, dare I add, is all of us who are non-Nenyans.

As for going and hearing more, I say this: "I have heard them out. Their last communication ran along the lines of "Any action any one of you Trium nations takes that we don't like, and we declare war on the lot of you." I remember it all too clearly during that nasty business with AMF. They were the ones who chose to completely sever ties, while previously, we had graciously allowed some semblance of friendship to continue.

The only reason I see them interact and cozy up to other groups outside their own is because at the time, they want something. Look at their history with alliances and pacts - they use, abuse, and toss to the wayside when finished.

A thought for non-agression treaties I'm certain will come up. If I might remind you, however unpleasantly, of not so distant incidents with such - while a valuable diplomatic tool, they are worth scant more than the paper they're drafted on, and we all know it. Such agreements with an Empire who has shown how casually they dismiss such, would in my mind, be foolish.

We, as an alliance, are not some inferior group that needs bow and scrape to the likes of them, or anyone. I say this not out of arrogance, but simply a sense of pride in what I see as a fine gathering of honorable nations. While as always, I favor peaceable diplomatic routes, I also say that it is time we stand up and start pointing out that the reality of things is not that we need to play doormat for others, simply to maintain that peace. EOTED continue to do as they will, threaten whom they choose, and think that because they are who they are, no consequences will affect them. I think it's high time we disillusion our onetime allies of this notion.

Perhaps there is concern over what a dismissal of their offer would bring? May I also remind you that a response on their part of "You won't do what we want, so we declare war" is awfully weak, and would not be looked on favorably by the international community. I think we would find ourselves with some damnably odd supporters if such should happen. I am of the opinion that they have pushed entirely too far, with far too many groups for such an affront to a powerful alliance going unnoticed and unchallenged. Should such an unfortunate turn of events come to pass, which gods willing, it won't, I urge you not to look askance at offers of such support, regardless of differences in ideology - at least for the period of time needed to clean up the mess.

I trust that an intelligent decision will be made on the part of the council. I am choosing to withold my own personal response to them until I hear from you.

In service,

--Nathicana D'Aquisto


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Evil [tag] and a thin smile

Well, it looks like we have a consensus.

"I bet. Does that suczka Rialla have any idea what Sakura's been through? I'm sick and diabelski tired of Ego-Ted's constant slaps in the face of anyone they feel is inferior... as Nathi put it, everyone who isn't them."

They do suck up to Menelmacar, though...

"Ahah. There's probably something behind that, too. It's out of character for them. Still... Alshai, get that fruit basket going. I'll tell vonKarma he can write the note."

The posthuman grins. He's been looking forward to that. I think it's kinda funny, but We also think it is a good idea.

Razak snickers mischieviously.

* - * - *

VonKarma grins impishly as he slowly caps his pen, folds up the card, and places it slowly into the fruit basket. Standing over his shoulder, Razak snickers. "Karma... that... that is simply... beautiful."

* - * - *

###BEGIN TRANSMISSION###
~>Route: Automata AK1 - Angelus Mainframe -
:
{We are fascinated by your recent offer of continued friendship. It is good}
{to see that people are willing to be friends once again, and in that spirit,}
{we wish to convey that the Triumvirate is more than willing to continue}
{peacable and cordial relations into the future. Due to statements and}
{various minor accidents both past and present, we cannot come to a}
{full consensus to the nature of any future relationship, but we do assure}
{you that we all wish to be the most cordial of acquaintances, continuing}
{for mutual benefit in the interests of peace and continued contact.}

{Please accept as our gift this assorted basket of fruit and cheese, paid}
{for and with a note written in the very hand of our honorable President-}
{General Xeruyu vonKarma of the Ordinance-Enabled Hegemony of}
{Karmabaijan. I'm sure that his words second all of our wishes at this }
{moment.}

:
~>Route closed
###END TRANSMISSION###

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Advisor Automata Alshai Kommetrez
International Relations Section
Federated Segments of Scolopendra

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Lady Rialla ux-Rihad II,
Please accept this fruit basket as a symbol for the extent of EOTED-Triumvirate relations, for this is the entire extent of said relations.

-President-General Xeruyu vonKarma

We sincerely hope that Her August Majesty tumbles off of a cliff, to her timely and much wanted August Doom.

Regards,

Prime Minister Andrew Seal
The Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala
Khenalian Delegate to the Triumvirate of Yut Council

Andrew Seal frowned. "No, James, I'm sorry. But this simply will not do."

"You dont believe it would get the point across?"

"Indeed, it would, but not in the fashion that we would like it to."

Thank you for your interest in renewed relations, however, on behalf of Khenala, we are satisfied with the level of diplomatic contact that we currently enjoy at this time, and wish for it to remain so.

Regards,

Prime Minister Andrew Seal
The Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala
Khenalian Delegate to the Triumvirate of Yut Council

"There.", Andrew replied calmly, hitting the transmit button and sending the message off on a diplomatic channel.

Now it was James' turn to frown. "But we dont currently have any diplomatic contact with EOTED."

"Precisely. Hopefully this will get the point across as well as your message, if not a bit more delicately put."

The Executive Chamber, Nenya

Aquinall raged.

Then again, Semir considered, Aquinall was always in a rage. He rarely was ever calm. And his mind... his mind was a block. A wall. Impenetrable. For an Elf, he was potent, mentally.

This made Semir decidedly uncomfortable, and, in turn, this made Rialla uncomfortable. The net result? Semir knew that Rialla disliked Aquinall - but Aquinall had power. Rialla had a title; Semir had a title; but Aquinall... he had backing amongst the Nobility, and had a powerful but shadowy silent business partner.

RISE had only been able to find a single name: Quendur.

Semir doubted it was a true name. Quendur, Elf-servant, was not a name fit for any self-respecting Nenyan - it had to be a falsehood.

Semir was dimly aware that Aquinall was blazing on about the insult delivered by the Triumvirate, and he was equally aware that he should probably take note, but, as it had been the power behind Aquinall that had maneuvered the Empire into its current predicament, it was hardly worth the effort to correct him. It hardly mattered, really. Once things came to a head-

"-and we cannot allow them to insult us this way!" Aquinall was roaring.

Rialla looked indignant; Semir wondered, for an instant, if she was going to do something... inadvisable... but despite the blaze of fury in her eyes, she remained calm. Ish.

"Say you," Rialla said softly. Dangerously softly.

Aquinall, the fool, slammed his hand against the oak table. "Yes!"


"Ahhhh," Rialla breathed out quietly, but with a definitive structure to her breath; dismissive. She paused.

"We cannot," Aquinall repeated.

"No," Rialla said quietly. "We cannot brook an insult such as this."

"You agree?" Aquinall was incredulous.

"'You agree, Your Majesty'," corrected High Lord Commodore Ax-randiri Rihad smoothly.

"...Your Majesty," Aquinall added dutifully, doubling the insult.

Rialla smarted, openly. "Do not think yourself politically untouchable, Elf," she informed Aquinall in a haughty tone, "for your backers are only financially viable so long as the ITC lines their pockets. And I," she paused for effect, "control the ITC."

"As you say is undoubtedly correct, Your Majesty," Aquinall stated flatly, "but I, and not you, have the backing of the Government and the Nobility. You," he waved a hand slightly, dismissively, "are a figurehead. Nothing more, nothing less."

Rialla's expression cooled. The room chilled, by at least several dozen degrees. "Truly," she let out calmly.

"Truly," Aquinall agreed.

"Mmm. My vote is a complete lack of response."

"Seconded," Semir echoed.

"Agreed," Ax-randiri Rihad chimed in.

Aquinall scowled at Ax-randiri Rihad, but shrugged, then smiled. "On to the next order of business?"

"Certainly," Rialla smiled amiably.

Inwardly, Rialla considered. If I slit his throat, would the blood be too difficult to extract from these rather ornate robes that my Guard insist on me wearing?

* * *

"-and that, my love, is exactly how we snare the good High Lord Aquinall."

Rialla smiled coolly. "Mmm. I love it when you're evil, dearheart."

Semir chuckled quietly. "Not evil, m'dear. We are merely exposing... certain facts. For example," he added darkly, "I learned a small fact earlier this afternoon. I do somewhat doubt the truth of the claim, but..."

Rialla raised an eyebrow.

"...someone in the Agency claimed to have taken this trimensional image a few days ago."

He displayed the image on the 'visor in the Imperial Suite Secondary Bedchamber.

Rialla shrugged. "So? - Wait a moment. That-"

She cocked her head. "It looks a little like you?" The phrase turned into a question somewhere along the line; Semir left it hanging a few seconds.

And then, he shook his head, whilst saying, "Yes." Inwardly, he shrugged. It wasn't likely - but he really ought to get it out into the open.

"That looks exactly like my brother, Randur. - But he's been dead for..."

Rialla raised an eyebrow.

"Well," Semir concluded darkly, "long enough. - However... according to the Agency, that man," a wave of his arm at the 'visor image, "is, in fact, our esteemed colleague's backer - none other than Quendur."

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To the Grand High-You-Muck-a-Mucks of the Empire of the Etcetera:

We have taken your measure.

We suggest you may wish to review the terms "warmth," "friendship," and mutual," as you do not appear to properly understand their meanings.

However, we encourage a diplomatic approach, and we stand ready to consider an offer at such time as you choose to make one. As opposed to a demand, you see.

Incidentally, we do bestow honour unto thee by "talking straight," as it were. We bid thee recognize thy folly and correct thy fault before thou attemptst initiate contact with one thou desirest as thy ally, lest thou messest up full sore, for thou art not dealing with ye easily impressed, aye verily. Thou shouldst approach instead as if dealing with thy equals, at the least, for thine is the position of the supplicant, and a modicum of humility would speak well of thee in such a hap.

Oh, and I'd ditch the pseudo-archaic. It's kinda annoying. Seriously, you want to talk, we'll listen. You want to posture, we've heard it all before, and it didn't impress us then, either. Cheers.

Sakura Kitsuki

Inbhailígh chuckled.

"Well, Fíora, whaddaya think?"
"They're up to something. And their archaism is clearly false."
"Well, that's obvious. What else?"
"It would be fitting to have Chameleon write our response."
"Ohhh no! That's going too far!"

A voice came faintly through the closed door of the Steward's Office.

"Too late! I heard you!"
"Is that guy never elsewhere? Chameleon! Get back here! I won't let you send whatever you're thinking of! CHAMELEON!"


Official Communiqué to the High Soveriegns of the Empire of Eternal Waxing Dusk, from Sir DHX Chameleon, Head Diplomat of the Celdr Empire of Eniqcir

'Allo! Nice letter, that, the one you sent us. Very impressive and flowery. Please accept my origami version of the latter adjective as a token of friendship. In any case, I'm not exactly sure what you want, having to wade through that huge ornate text, but if you'd like to send us a bulleted list version, I'll get back to you with a more comprehensive response.

{Secure YutLink Message; m16 Security Protocols}
x Gregor Vetinari (Emperor of Cetaganda)
o Triumvirate of Yut

Personally, I do not feel that it would be at all appropriate to start rebuilding relations with EOTED at this time. Their methods of handling international relations, ie 'make me personally angry and we'll kill your civilians' is far from acceptable. Maybe in a few years if they prove they can deal with others in a civilized manner we could consider a more friendly relationship; until that time, they should be happy we haven't closed diplomatic relations entirely. I have instructed my diplomatic arm to send a polite message of denial. I urge that the council vote for the formal Yut response to be a polite denial as well.

====
{Open Diplomatic Message}
x Lord Theodore Alton (State Directorate, Cetaganda)
o EOTED

I regret to inform you that Cetaganda will not be accepting your proposal regarding an increase in relations. At this time, the Emperor does not feel that such a change would be appropriate.

-First Speaker Lord Theodore Alton
State Directorate, Imperial Union of Cetaganda

The message is routed from the Titan Sakkra colony to Emperor Gorrm and the Diplomatic Corps. Advisor Bosska reads the message aloud, and tilts his head a bit; the approximation of a raised eyebrow.

"So, Bosska. What is the unofficial thought on this?"

"My Emperor..."

"Tut tut. You have been my mentor and confidante. We can afford to be informal with one another."

"Very well. Gorrm, I don't believe that this EOTED can be trusted, under any administration. They bully sovereign nations with their power, ally with those we find distasteful, and are basically an unsavory cadre of brutes."

"Agreed. And what shall the official stance be?"

"The official stance should be one of arms-length diplomacy. Let's not agree to anything until we get more info. They speak of extending a hand of friendship. But remember, an open hand can swiftly turn into a closed fist."

"I concur. Send them back a comm, with the following message. Edit it as you deem appropriate...."



To: Her Imperial August High Majesty the Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, High Queen of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, Queen of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, Queen of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and the Associated Colonies;

the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Defence Forces, Chief Advisor to the Intelligence Division of the Imperial Defence Forces Peacekeeping Division;

the Spiritual Leader of the Empire, CEO of the Imperial Trade Conglomerate, Mayoress of Nenya, Eternal Friend and International Representative of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lady of Tek, Lady of Turath, Lady of Ahm-shar, Lady of Lower Ria, Sovereign of the Combined Royal Houses of ux-Rihad and Rihad, Beloved Representative of the People of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, Her Mercy, Rialla ux-Rihad II.


His Imperial August Highness the High King of the Imperial Dawn City of Ma-Nenya, King of the Imperial Dawn State of Ma-tek, King of the Imperial Dawn State of Ax-turath, King of the Sol Orbital Colony of Vilya Elenosto and Associated Colonies, Chancellor of the Commonwealth of the Eternal Nenyan-Noldorin Alliance, Lord of Aelinenya, Captain of Barad Aelin;

First Minister to the August Empress of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, CINCIDF, CINCIDFAF, CINCIDFN, UCINCSN, Secondary Advisor to the IDF Peacekeeping Division;

Mayor of Nenya, Member and Abdicated Heir of the Royal House of Tumnorë (House Finwë) and the Throne of the Sovereign Royal Kingdom of Tumnorë, Lord of Tek, Lord of Turath, Lord of Ahm-shar, Lord of Lower Ria, Abdicated Heir to the Sovereignty of the Imperial House of Finwë;

the Prime Historian, the Exalted Swordsman, Master Wordsmith of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, the Decorated High Lord Commodore Semir-randil I.

We of the Empire of Sakkra are mildly interested in your proposal. At this moment, we have no dealings with you in any event, nor have we had any in the past. We have been watching your activities, however, and despite this, we give you the benefit of the doubt.

Explain what it is you propose, eschewing the honorifics, as it can obfuscate the meaning of the message, and we will weigh in on what it is you propose. We are plain-spoken and straightforward peoples.

Emperor Gorrm
Kastaa Imperial Complex

ooc- I know I'm non-Yut, so if you'd like me to butt out, I'll be more than happy to delete this post... couldn't help myself though... :oops:

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Honoured Nenyan Leaders Rialla ux-Rihad II and Semir-randil I, and interested third parties;

It was with great sympathy that I was made aware of your message and plight; not long ago we too were laid victim to the spurious rejection of the 'Triumvirate of Yut'. Trluy, to be turned away by those that you once counted as friends must be bitter garnish to a rancid meal of betrayal.

On behalf of my superior, the Lady of the Depths, Mistress of Webs and Devourer of Stones, I would offer you the friendship and strength you and I both so clearly desire. There is no need for your fine people to head alone into the dark and troubled future; together we can bolster our strength and prove more than a match for any who would seek to trespass against us.

While I realize such a change in diplomacy would be difficult, I bid you to at least consider my offer; truly the times that come would be bright together than apart.

Humbly yours,

Ambrose the Advocate
Lord Regent of Mallberta
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Due to policy decisions, the Empire of the Eternal Dawn no longer desires any contact with any Triumvirate nation, under any circumstances, including any members with whom we may have other arrangements, with the exception of TCPS (The Territory Co-Prosperity Sphere), Angelus and Menelmacar.

Any Triumvirate vessel attempting to enter the Vilya Elenosto economic exclusion zone or the Earth-Mars Highway military exclusion zones will be ejected (with deadly force if so required). Any effort by the Triumvirate of Yut to interfere in EOTED economic/foreign policy will, henceforth, be considered an act of hostility and will be dealt with as such.

However, we feel it is worth noting that the initial offer for the re-opening of relations was made on the basis that we felt that Triumvirate nations could benefit from our current project to link Earth and Mars, and had been looking forwards to the possibility of perhaps constructing further planetary links. It is a great shame that we shall now be forced to seek partners elsewhere.

~ Ambassador Dejure

[OOC: Edited due to error.]

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Automata Omicron Blu
Speaker of the Archai Collective

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Membership: Triumvirate of Yut, Ur Trade Pact, Deus Ex Humana Consortium

"Any contact with any nation... so, basically, they want it the way it is now?"

Seems like.

Razak shrugs. "Fair enough. Still, I don't care for the 'oh, now you've offended us, so out comes the blades' ... as characteristic as that is from Ego-Ted."

I'll put out a warning making their 'exclusion zones' forbidden territory and travel warnings to Ego-Ted as a 'less-than-friendly' state.

Razak re-reads the typical Nenyan 'up yours' response and chuckles. "'Could benefit from our current project to link Earth and Mars.' Thank you, but we don't need mag-imp sats to get around. They, as always, just wanted help to expand as always... hmmm. They finally get brushed off and they fly off the handle. Y'know, Bob, that's what annoyed me about people like them."

Kommetrez snickers. The inability to take what they give out?

"Exactly. Kids in a sandbox, I'm tellin' ya. Oh well... back to things as normal then."

Good advice is lost on some people.

By the way, we suggest that you ensure that your "highway" does not (and any vessels using it do not) enter Ravenspire-Terra's, Ravenspire-Kuraboshi's, or the Ravenspire asteroids' exclusion zones in the vicinity of Earth, Deimos, and the asteroid belt, respectively. Given your current threats, we would be forced to treat such an occurrence as a hostile act.

Sakura Kitsuki
Minister of Dismissing Irrelevancies

"Didn't take long for their true colors to show," Sakura murmured.

Alaric shrugged. "It rarely does."

Tag-because-I-am-still-in-the-application-process-of-Yut-and-very-interested-in-your-style-of-rp

Good advice is lost on some people.

By the way, we suggest that you ensure that your "highway" does not (and any vessels using it do not) enter Ravenspire-Terra's, Ravenspire-Kuraboshi's, or the Ravenspire asteroids' exclusion zones in the vicinity of Earth, Deimos, and the asteroid belt, respectively. Given your current threats, we would be forced to treat such an occurrence as a hostile act.

Sakura Kitsuki
Minister of Dismissing Irrelevancies


Then treat it as such; the last strut of the first half of the Highway is already in place and is not far outside the orbit of Deimos.

Incidentally, I feel the urge to note that the Empire did not 'demand' anything; we requested a meeting of officials in Nenya to discuss a potential rebuilding of relations. You, friends, misunderstood.

~ Ambassador Dejure

D'ron sighed as he read the lastest reports from D Section of the Intelligence Division, and as the sigh completed, pressed a small button on his desk.

"John?" he said to the Minister of War.

"Yes, Mister President?"

"Order to SBGs into patrol patterns along the EOTED Earth Mars Highway. No sense in letting it get all blown up if something bad goes down. And those SBG's should be enough to discourage anything but an all out attack."

"Yes, sir. I'll cut orders for the Ninth and Eleventh immediately."

"Good."

"It appears we've waited too long to make our response." Ryth, Lieutenant Governor of the Dosei colony walks into the Governess' office, placing a document on her desk.

"Well, it's not like we've had any past experience with them, and we're quite new to the Triumvirate." She looks over the most recent message from the Empire of the Eternal Dawn. "Though I was willing to send someone to at least hear them out in person before." The small reploid dragon on her shoulder hisses mildy. Governess Rel-Kitani pets the little reploid. "Hush, Kel."

"Shall we bother sending a reply?" Ryth inquires. Rel-Kitani nods.

"I'll write the response myself." She closes her yellow eyes thoughtfully.

ALTIMIT Broadcaster
Encryption: Low
Broadcast type: Diplomatic-ish
To: Empire of the Eternal Dawn
Return transmission band: Open
IDENT: Governess Rel-Kitani Mithys, Dosei Colony

While I cannot speak on behalf of the entire Immortal Shogunate of Reploid Productions, and Her Majesty, Queen Firefury, I may speak for the Arpean colony in the Titan region, Dosei. We have had no past experiences with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, however, judging by your current responses, the colony of Dosei has no wish to establish diplomatic relations at this time. As more information becomes available, we will reconsider our position. You are welcome to contact us with more information if you so wish to.

>End Transmission<

Emperor Gorrm reads the response from the EOTED.

"Awww, and I sent them such a nice letter. Oh, well.....Contact General Gaarm and have him update the EOTED ship markings into the defense grid. Especially the Brilliant Pebbles. Instruct him that I wish for their crafts to be put on "Observe not Engage" mode.

"Yes, my liege."

[interesting, tag]

Agreed

Motion Passed

Good advice is lost on some people.

By the way, we suggest that you ensure that your "highway" does not (and any vessels using it do not) enter Ravenspire-Terra's, Ravenspire-Kuraboshi's, or the Ravenspire asteroids' exclusion zones in the vicinity of Earth, Deimos, and the asteroid belt, respectively. Given your current threats, we would be forced to treat such an occurrence as a hostile act.


Then treat it as such; the last strut of the first half of the Highway is already in place and is not far outside the orbit of Deimos.

Very well. If you are set upon establishing yourselves as a hostile power, far be it from me to deny you the opportunity. If nothing else, it is at least honest.

Incidentally, I feel the urge to note that the Empire did not 'demand' anything; we requested a meeting of officials in Nenya to discuss a potential rebuilding of relations. You, friends, misunderstood.

Your ruler's words belie your statement, sir. Surely you do not mean to propose that "bid" means not "demand" but "request"? Surely you would not suggest that this is the proper means of approaching a prospective ally?

But then, I feel the urge to note that the Empire has twice walked away from its supposed allies, including ourselves, in order to pursue its own agenda. This being the case, I further note that the Empire might well have expected some skepticism upon a third overture, because its track record of loyalty toward its "friends" is not exactly a shining one, and that the Empire's decision to employ such a haughty tone was, therefore, ill-advised at best.

If the Empire truly wished to rebuild relations, I suggest that the Empire might have better done so by choosing an approach which would not immediately alienate at least 95% of its audience. Instead, the Empire might have chosen an approach which would demonstrate its sincerity.

However, I believe the Empire's swift shift to hostilities is indicative of its true objective in this regard. I do not see, yet, what the Empire hoped to gain thereby... but then, who would clai to fathom a Nenyan?

Sakura Kitsuki
Minister of Nautical Terminology

The entire office staff gathered around the envelope sitting on the table.

"How much ya wanna bet that its something really hostile and artificially scathing?"
"Everything you got says it is."
"Hey! No deal. Bad odds."
"You think it'll be artificially scathing too?"
"Well... duh."

Fiora snatched up the envelope.
"Silly men. Just open the darn thing.... yup, they're being threatening."

"Toldyaso."
"Told YOU so."

Down at the Cartographic Directorate

"Hey, check this out." A technician pulls up a map of Mars Theatre. "Okay, here's Ravenspire space." A nebulous, spherical blue cloud appears around Deimos. "Here's that Ego-Ted highway branch-dealie." Gold line stretching off the map. "Now, I've spun the map around a few times and, though they get achingly close, they never meet. Watch." The map goes into motion, Deimos revolving around Mars, the blue cloud almost touching the gold line.

"Wait. Zoom in there."

The map zooms in, and the line brushes mere voxels past the cloud at one-kilometer-per-voxel resolution.

"You're telling me it has a clearance of six kilometers?"

"I'm not telling you, boss." The tech points at the map. "The map is."

"So all this nuttiness in InterRelate Section is just..."

"...Montgolfier gas."

"Ah."

Good advice is lost on some people.

By the way, we suggest that you ensure that your "highway" does not (and any vessels using it do not) enter Ravenspire-Terra's, Ravenspire-Kuraboshi's, or the Ravenspire asteroids' exclusion zones in the vicinity of Earth, Deimos, and the asteroid belt, respectively. Given your current threats, we would be forced to treat such an occurrence as a hostile act.


Then treat it as such; the last strut of the first half of the Highway is already in place and is not far outside the orbit of Deimos.

Very well. If you are set upon establishing yourselves as a hostile power, far be it from me to deny you the opportunity. If nothing else, it is at least honest.

Incidentally, I feel the urge to note that the Empire did not 'demand' anything; we requested a meeting of officials in Nenya to discuss a potential rebuilding of relations. You, friends, misunderstood.

Your ruler's words belie your statement, sir. Surely you do not mean to propose that "bid" means not "demand" but "request"? Surely you would not suggest that this is the proper means of approaching a prospective ally?

But then, I feel the urge to note that the Empire has twice walked away from its supposed allies, including ourselves, in order to pursue its own agenda. This being the case, I further note that the Empire might well have expected some skepticism upon a third overture, because its track record of loyalty toward its "friends" is not exactly a shining one, and that the Empire's decision to employ such a haughty tone was, therefore, ill-advised at best.

If the Empire truly wished to rebuild relations, I suggest that the Empire might have better done so by choosing an approach which would not immediately alienate at least 95% of its audience. Instead, the Empire might have chosen an approach which would demonstrate its sincerity.

However, I believe the Empire's swift shift to hostilities is indicative of its true objective in this regard. I do not see, yet, what the Empire hoped to gain thereby... but then, who would clai to fathom a Nenyan?

Sakura Kitsuki
Minister of Nautical Terminology

'Bid' does indeed mean 'request', and not demand. When one bids on an object at an auction, one does not demand the purchase, but requests it. I strongly suggest that the education system in Ravenspire is improved; clearly, it is below-par in its current state.

The Empire has no interest in hostilities with the Trimuvirate, and nor do we have interest in hostilities with regards to Ravenspire. Ravenspire, to be truthful, has never been a consideration; we are not interested in fostering hostilities, but we are perfectly prepared to conclude hostilities, should they arise.

And, frankly, returning to my first point, I have to say that the entire Triumvirate ought divert funds to fundamental educational structures; if a word so simple as 'bid' can cause such confusion, then clearly there is a problem. Or perhaps living so far from the electromagnetic protection of the Earth's magnetic umbrella has damaged your genetic structure in some obscure and minor way; who knows?

~ Ambassador Dejure

'Bid' does indeed mean 'request', and not demand. When one bids on an object at an auction, one does not demand the purchase, but requests it. I strongly suggest that the education system in Ravenspire is improved; clearly, it is below-par in its current state.


You are incorrect. There is no commonly-accepted meaning of "bid" as "request" in the sense you imply. There is a meaning as "offer," but this meaning is used only in the context of an attempted purchase, so if you did indeed mean "bid" in the auction sense, it is an even greater insult to those you supposedly wished to call allies.

But this is not likely the case, for "bid" in this sense is a noun, whereas your rulers employed it as a verb.

There is a meaning of as "request" in the sense of an invocation, eg. "I bid you farewell." A declaration of desire, yes, but flavored by the imperative.

And the primary definitions are "to issue a command to" and "to summon."

Incidentally, we're in the top 1% for education. Last I checked, you couldn't say the same. Glass houses.

The Empire has no interest in hostilities with the Trimuvirate, and nor do we have interest in hostilities with regards to Ravenspire. Ravenspire, to be truthful, has never been a consideration; we are not interested in fostering hostilities, but we are perfectly prepared to conclude hostilities, should they arise.

Then I suggest you might wish to attempt to find a path that would not, in fact, foster hostilities. Your actions belie your words, and it is by your actions that we will judge you. You cannot impress us with empty titles or flowery speeches when we can see that they mean nothing. You cannot threaten us, as you have threatened others; our power matches and exceeds your own. You can, of course, simply avoid us. A course of action I would recommend, if you are not prepared to negotiate as a reasonable being.

And, frankly, returning to my first point, I have to say that the entire Triumvirate ought divert funds to fundamental educational structures; if a word so simple as 'bid' can cause such confusion, then clearly there is a problem. Or perhaps living so far from the electromagnetic protection of the Earth's magnetic umbrella has damaged your genetic structure in some obscure and minor way; who knows?


It would seem, Ambassador, that it is you who refuses to learn.

Because you have, in the past, called yourselves our ally, I -- I alone, I believe, at this point -- have maintained a willingness to conduct diplomatic relations. I have told you precisely what your rulers have done wrong in their approach, and advised you as to potential means of correcting the mistakes you have made. You have ignored all of this, and instead continued in the same vein, deepening your self-inflicted wounds.

I will say it once more plainly: Your pride, indeed your arrogance, is too great . Your hubris and your past lack of consideration toward your allies' opinions have only served to isolate you further from those you claim to want as friends. If you do not reconsider, you will one day find yourselves alone in the darkness. And it will be a darkness you have crafted yourselves.

Sakura Kitsuki
Bearer of the Asphodel Crown

'Bid' does indeed mean 'request', and not demand. When one bids on an object at an auction, one does not demand the purchase, but requests it. I strongly suggest that the education system in Ravenspire is improved; clearly, it is below-par in its current state.


You are incorrect. There is no commonly-accepted meaning of "bid" as "request" in the sense you imply. There is a meaning as "offer," but this meaning is used only in the context of an attempted purchase, so if you did indeed mean "bid" in the auction sense, it is an even greater insult to those you supposedly wished to call allies.

But this is not likely the case, for "bid" in this sense is a noun, whereas your rulers employed it as a verb.

There is a meaning of as "request" in the sense of an invocation, eg. "I bid you farewell." A declaration of desire, yes, but flavored by the imperative.

And the primary definitions are "to issue a command to" and "to summon."

Incidentally, we're in the top 1% for education. Last I checked, you couldn't say the same. Glass houses.

The Empire has no interest in hostilities with the Trimuvirate, and nor do we have interest in hostilities with regards to Ravenspire. Ravenspire, to be truthful, has never been a consideration; we are not interested in fostering hostilities, but we are perfectly prepared to conclude hostilities, should they arise.

Then I suggest you might wish to attempt to find a path that would not, in fact, foster hostilities. Your actions belie your words, and it is by your actions that we will judge you. You cannot impress us with empty titles or flowery speeches when we can see that they mean nothing. You cannot threaten us, as you have threatened others; our power matches and exceeds your own. You can, of course, simply avoid us. A course of action I would recommend, if you are not prepared to negotiate as a reasonable being.

And, frankly, returning to my first point, I have to say that the entire Triumvirate ought divert funds to fundamental educational structures; if a word so simple as 'bid' can cause such confusion, then clearly there is a problem. Or perhaps living so far from the electromagnetic protection of the Earth's magnetic umbrella has damaged your genetic structure in some obscure and minor way; who knows?


It would seem, Ambassador, that it is you who refuses to learn.

Because you have, in the past, called yourselves our ally, I -- I alone, I believe, at this point -- have maintained a willingness to conduct diplomatic relations. I have told you precisely what your rulers have done wrong in their approach, and advised you as to potential means of correcting the mistakes you have made. You have ignored all of this, and instead continued in the same vein, deepening your self-inflicted wounds.

I will say it once more plainly: Your pride, indeed your arrogance, is too great . Your hubris and your past lack of consideration toward your allies' opinions have only served to isolate you further from those you claim to want as friends. If you do not reconsider, you will one day find yourselves alone in the darkness. And it will be a darkness you have crafted yourselves.

Sakura Kitsuki
Bearer of the Asphodel Crown

You are, I'm afraid, incorrect.

However, rather than argue semantics, I will make a simple statement: the Empire has never wished singular relations with Ravenspire. Frankly speaking, we do not like you, and never have. However, you are a Triumvirate member, and, as we respect - or, rather, respected, at this point - that organisation, we were attempting to rebuild relations with the entirety of the organisation. It is, I'm afraid, mere co-incidence that you are a member state.

As for 'alone in the darkness'; I sincerely doubt that.

~ Ambassador Dejure

"Next round in the Ravenspire-EOTED Montgolfier Gas competition... oh, Advisor Kommetrez has left." Minor Civil Servant Wantanabe stands in front of Alshai's desk, currently occupied by Diplomatic Officer Magnus Hesche. "Looks like they insulted our schools and our genetics."

"Don't worry 'Nabe, I've been briefed." He indicates a wastepaper basket at the side of the desk. "Put it in the inbox."

There. I knew you had it in you.

Enclosed please find a nightlight.

Sakura Kitsuki

Due to policy decisions, the Empire of the Eternal Dawn no longer desires any contact with any Triumvirate nation, under any circumstances, including any members with whom we may have other arrangements, with the exception of Angelus and Menelmacar.

Any Triumvirate vessel attempting to enter the Vilya Elenosto economic exclusion zone or the Earth-Mars Highway military exclusion zones will be ejected (with deadly force if so required). Any effort by the Triumvirate of Yut to interfere in EOTED economic/foreign policy will, henceforth, be considered an act of hostility and will be dealt with as such.

However, we feel it is worth noting that the initial offer for the re-opening of relations was made on the basis that we felt that Triumvirate nations could benefit from our current project to link Earth and Mars, and had been looking forwards to the possibility of perhaps constructing further planetary links. It is a great shame that we shall now be forced to seek partners elsewhere.

~ Ambassador Dejure

As it seems other avenues are now denied us, I shall respond to the one that seems still to be open.

To the esteemed Ambassador Dejure, greetings. It pains me to see such a reaction to recent events. In fact, I would think it a touch overreacting, all things considered. I have watched the flurry of transmissions with more than a little concern. Still, if this is the way you wish things to be, we will of course allow it.

I am disappointed once again that you have chosen the path of threats and posturing, however, in the interest of clarity, let this stand for now:

The Dominion, at present, has had no dealings or ties with EOTED since the Empire severed ties initially with the Triumvirate and threatened us with war should any of us interfere with their military endeavors. This being the case, nothing seems to change with this new stance, other than make clear certain lines.

At present, we see no need to take part in this "Highway" of yours, as we find the basis for it unsound. In addition, we see by your missive, that your initial advance was indeed for your self interest and a hope for monetary investments and access for yourselves, not so much an invitation for friendship. This also pains us, as we had hoped for better. Be assured, our transportation suffers not at all from the lack, nor does it look to in the future. I'm certain we shall get along fine without it.

This being said, we have not now, or ever interfered with EOTED economic or foreign policy, unlike yourselves, who seem to think it your duty to take a hand in the affairs of others. You should know by now our policy of observing the soveriegn rights of other nations, and of rational negotiations between agreived parties rather than threatening. We view your recent attitudes as an act of hostility in and of themselves, and will in the future, take this into account should we have dealings again.

We regret that we have arrived at such an impasse with the Empire, but feel that perhaps, this is all for the best. We will of course respect your boundaries, and expect that you will do us the same courtesy, in the interest of peace, if not friendship.

--Nathicana D'Aquisto dal Lupo, Dread Lady of the Dominion

Due to policy decisions, the Empire of the Eternal Dawn no longer desires any contact with any Triumvirate nation, under any circumstances, including any members with whom we may have other arrangements, with the exception of Angelus and Menelmacar.

Any Triumvirate vessel attempting to enter the Vilya Elenosto economic exclusion zone or the Earth-Mars Highway military exclusion zones will be ejected (with deadly force if so required). Any effort by the Triumvirate of Yut to interfere in EOTED economic/foreign policy will, henceforth, be considered an act of hostility and will be dealt with as such.

However, we feel it is worth noting that the initial offer for the re-opening of relations was made on the basis that we felt that Triumvirate nations could benefit from our current project to link Earth and Mars, and had been looking forwards to the possibility of perhaps constructing further planetary links. It is a great shame that we shall now be forced to seek partners elsewhere.

~ Ambassador Dejure

As it seems other avenues are now denied us, I shall respond to the one that seems still to be open.

To the esteemed Ambassador Dejure, greetings. It pains me to see such a reaction to recent events. In fact, I would think it a touch overreacting, all things considered. I have watched the flurry of transmissions with more than a little concern. Still, if this is the way you wish things to be, we will of course allow it.

I am disappointed once again that you have chosen the path of threats and posturing, however, in the interest of clarity, let this stand for now:

The Dominion, at present, has had no dealings or ties with EOTED since the Empire severed ties initially with the Triumvirate and threatened us with war should any of us interfere with their military endeavors. This being the case, nothing seems to change with this new stance, other than make clear certain lines.

At present, we see no need to take part in this "Highway" of yours, as we find the basis for it unsound. In addition, we see by your missive, that your initial advance was indeed for your self interest and a hope for monetary investments and access for yourselves, not so much an invitation for friendship. This also pains us, as we had hoped for better. Be assured, our transportation suffers not at all from the lack, nor does it look to in the future. I'm certain we shall get along fine without it.

This being said, we have not now, or ever interfered with EOTED economic or foreign policy, unlike yourselves, who seem to think it your duty to take a hand in the affairs of others. You should know by now our policy of observing the soveriegn rights of other nations, and of rational negotiations between agreived parties rather than threatening. We view your recent attitudes as an act of hostility in and of themselves, and will in the future, take this into account should we have dealings again.

We regret that we have arrived at such an impasse with the Empire, but feel that perhaps, this is all for the best. We will of course respect your boundaries, and expect that you will do us the same courtesy, in the interest of peace, if not friendship.

--Nathicana D'Aquisto dal Lupo, Dread Lady of the Dominion

Noted.

However: friendship is not, and will not be wanted in the forseeable future.

In the interest of peace, no further comment shall be made by the Empire on this matter.

~ Junior Ambassador Terrel

There. I knew you had it in you.

Enclosed please find a nightlight.

Sakura Kitsuki

If you do not wish hostilities with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, I strongly recommend you learn the meaning of the word 'respect'.

~ High Lord Aquinall

In a cspace environment on board the Disc, Xanone bursts into a rare fit of laughter. "Respect?" He laughs again, and Blu blinks into existance nearby, a curious look on her face*
*
"Amused, X1?" He tearfully nods and sends a datapulse containing the latest flurry of missives sent between the Triumvirate and Ma-Tek.*
*
A brief pause, and then Blu smirks slightly. "I see. Well, apparently the most esteemed High Lord doesn't know what he is talking about..."*

ALTIMIT Broadcaster
Encryption: Low
Broadcast type: Diplomatic
To: Empire of the Eternal Dawn
Return transmission band: Open
IDENT: Immortal Shogunate of Reploid Productions

Serving under the will of the Goddess over all, in the interest of the balance eternal between the ultimate forces of Chaos and of Order, Queen Firefury Amahira, bearer of the golden Wings of Chaos of the Burning Banner of the Dividing War, does request that her words be listened to and given proper consideration, as spoken in the ancient language of honor of the Keepers of the Goddess Blades.

Xuladw nuksxot fujjaloco vhem kxo jatocadoj ad kxo fujk uj kxo Omfaho ev kxo Okohduc Tund uskot ad laecodso udt uwuadjk ekxoh dukaed'j jelohoawd hawxkj, A te dek vooc kxuk kxo Jxewiduko aj loho semvehkurco nakx oeih den-hokhuskot evvoh ev vhaodtjxaf. Xuladw jood oei ficc rusb udt ruho oeih kookx cabo u hurat udamuc edso uwuad, tojfako kxo sxudwo ev howamo, A vooc kxuk eih hocukaedj nacc ro, uk rojk, ded-opajkudk, udt uk nehjk, vhawat.

Kxo Ammehkuc Jxewiduko ev Hofceat Fhetiskaedj nacc te olohokxadw kxuk ak sud ke uleat adlutadw oeih fohjeduc jfuso, je cedw uj oei wioj boof oeih jkivv eik ev Jxewiduko jfuso. A neict xawxco hosemmodt oei tovcuko oeih owej zijk u cakkco kxeiwx, de mukkoh xen mawxko oei uho, av oei najxot ke odwuwo ad nuh nakx kxo Khaimlahuko, oei neict mejk caboco vadt oei udt oeih uccaoj wokkadw kekucco fndot ro kxo Khaimlahuko, uj nocc uj u xejk ev dukaedj kxuk oei xulo ucaodukot nakx oeih whukiakeij uccaudso-xeffadw.

Ad jxehk, fcoujo we ke xocc udt tao, udt coulo kxo Khaimlahuko ke akj rijadojj, oei owemudaus macakuho nudboh.
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Given that very few people even within our borders can make sense of the ancient language of the Keepers, we have included an approximate translation for your convenience.

"Having witnessed your actions in the past, as well as recently, despite the change in regime, I feel that the Shogunate can not accept your now-retracted offer of friendship. We are very picky about who we align ourselves with, and as such, the actions of your nation are such that we are highly uncomfortable with.

However, we will, as always, respect the sovereign rights of your nation, and do everything we can to avoid coming into contact with your territories and forces. We would like to hope the same courtesy is applied regarding the forces of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn and the territories of the Immortal Shogunate of Reploid Productions, as we have no desire or wish for hostilities between our nations or alliances.

In closing, I sincerely wish you and yours the best in your future endeavors, and I hope that, even if our relations are not the most cheerful, that they will perhaps stop carrying the thinly-veiled threat of hostilities.

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~Queen Firefury Amahira, the Fires of Pegasii, the Wings of Chaos, Wingleader of the 337th Fighter Wing, "Queens of the Sky", ruler of the Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions, serving in the name of the Goddess Shimeki eternal."
<End Transmission>

There. I knew you had it in you.

Enclosed please find a nightlight.

Sakura Kitsuki

If you do not wish hostilities with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, I strongly recommend you learn the meaning of the word 'respect'.

~ High Lord Aquinall

Already know it.

Once you earn it, you'll see it.

Sakura Kitsuki

ALTIMIT Broadcaster
Encryption: Low
Broadcast type: Diplomatic
To: Empire of the Eternal Dawn
Return transmission band: Open
IDENT: Immortal Shogunate of Reploid Productions

Serving under the will of the Goddess over all, in the interest of the balance eternal between the ultimate forces of Chaos and of Order, Queen Firefury Amahira, bearer of the golden Wings of Chaos of the Burning Banner of the Dividing War, does request that her words be listened to and given proper consideration, as spoken in the ancient language of honor of the Keepers of the Goddess Blades.

Xuladw nuksxot fujjaloco vhem kxo jatocadoj ad kxo fujk uj kxo Omfaho ev kxo Okohduc Tund uskot ad laecodso udt uwuadjk ekxoh dukaed'j jelohoawd hawxkj, A te dek vooc kxuk kxo Jxewiduko aj loho semvehkurco nakx oeih den-hokhuskot evvoh ev vhaodtjxaf. Xuladw jood oei ficc rusb udt ruho oeih kookx cabo u hurat udamuc edso uwuad, tojfako kxo sxudwo ev howamo, A vooc kxuk eih hocukaedj nacc ro, uk rojk, ded-opajkudk, udt uk nehjk, vhawat.

Kxo Ammehkuc Jxewiduko ev Hofceat Fhetiskaedj nacc te olohokxadw kxuk ak sud ke uleat adlutadw oeih fohjeduc jfuso, je cedw uj oei wioj boof oeih jkivv eik ev Jxewiduko jfuso. A neict xawxco hosemmodt oei tovcuko oeih owej zijk u cakkco kxeiwx, de mukkoh xen mawxko oei uho, av oei najxot ke odwuwo ad nuh nakx kxo Khaimlahuko, oei neict mejk caboco vadt oei udt oeih uccaoj wokkadw kekucco fndot ro kxo Khaimlahuko, uj nocc uj u xejk ev dukaedj kxuk oei xulo ucaodukot nakx oeih whukiakeij uccaudso-xeffadw.

Ad jxehk, fcoujo we ke xocc udt tao, udt coulo kxo Khaimlahuko ke akj rijadojj, oei owemudaus macakuho nudboh.
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Given that very few people even within our borders can make sense of the ancient language of the Keepers, we have included an approximate translation for your convenience.

"Having witnessed your actions in the past, as well as recently, despite the change in regime, I feel that the Shogunate can not accept your now-retracted offer of friendship. We are very picky about who we align ourselves with, and as such, the actions of your nation are such that we are highly uncomfortable with.

However, we will, as always, respect the sovereign rights of your nation, and do everything we can to avoid coming into contact with your territories and forces. We would like to hope the same courtesy is applied regarding the forces of the Empire of the Eternal Dawn and the territories of the Immortal Shogunate of Reploid Productions, as we have no desire or wish for hostilities between our nations or alliances.

In closing, I sincerely wish you and yours the best in your future endeavors, and I hope that, even if our relations are not the most cheerful, that they will perhaps stop carrying the thinly-veiled threat of hostilities.

http://rpstudios.ian-justman.com/junk/furyavatar.jpg
~Queen Firefury Amahira, the Fires of Pegasii, the Wings of Chaos, Wingleader of the 337th Fighter Wing, "Queens of the Sky", ruler of the Immortal Shogunate and Affiliated Territories of Reploid Productions, serving in the name of the Goddess Shimeki eternal."
<End Transmission>

You honour Us with your titles, Honourable Queen Firefury Amahira. In accordance the respect that you have displayed, We will be extra-vigilant to prevent any future discordance caused by unwitting incursions into your territory or suchlike; We can say with full certainty that your sovereign rights will be accorded with all the respect due to one whom so clearly understands the requirement for the simplest of politeness and niceties.

In addition, and as a sign of peaceable intent as due to the tone and respect of your communique, We will overlook any incursion by any non-military asset - namely, economic assets - of yours into our economic exclusion zones, and we will make no effort in the future to block the possibility of future trade between our nations.

With Respect,

~ Empress Rialla ux-Rihad II

There. I knew you had it in you.

Enclosed please find a nightlight.

Sakura Kitsuki

If you do not wish hostilities with the Empire of the Eternal Dawn, I strongly recommend you learn the meaning of the word 'respect'.

~ High Lord Aquinall

Already know it.

Once you earn it, you'll see it.

Sakura Kitsuki

With sincere apologies for the folly of my rather hot-headed but esteemed colleague the High Lord Aquinall of Ax-turath, I must note that, in our culture, at least, respect is not earned - but given freely. Indeed, quite the opposite of 'earning respect' is true; one earns disrespect, not respect. Respect is the most simple facet of polite society, and if one does not accord it in due course, it is merely a symbol of the barbarism of the society one hails from. - Perhaps this clears up a misunderstanding on your part; for, I note politely, there has been no effort on your part to accord us with any respect; not from first to last of your communiques have you done any such thing.

Yet nor have we, it is true; yet as you said - in reverse, in a way - disrespect must be earned... and you have most certainly earned that 'honour'.

May you prosper,

~ High King the High Lord Commodore Semir-randil I, Chancellor of CENNA

You honour Us with your titles, Honourable Queen Firefury Amahira. In accordance the respect... <snip>
Razak leans back in Speaker's massive chair and snickers. "She wouldn't be so quick to approve if she had the real translation of the tongue..." He sets the unofficial 'real' translation on his desk, then grins broadly to Alshai. "Thank Tsume for us, will ya? T'was a good read."

Alshai nods with a grin. Will do.

Nathicana lay stretched out, soaking up the warm rays of the sun on one of her long poolside chairs, a thick towel spread out underneath her. As she cast a lazy eye over the most recent missives, she laughed, long and hard.

"Il dio, Else - do thank Pacci for me ... that was rich, truly. Queenie certainly does have a way with words," she said, wiping a tear of mirth from her eye. "And, did you note - I too, 'graced' them with all the title I have, short though it may be, and I received no such 'honor' in return, merely what they hoped would be an insult by being answered by some junior politico nell'addestramento."

The blonde woman shrugged and smiled. "As they say, there's simply no accounting for some people, my Lady."

"Here I'd thought certain we'd had no public missives til that last between us, since they cut ties with the Triumvirate. I was under the impression we were actually thought of rather well. By God, you'd think they had some listener in my private office, or some such, by the way they carry on. Bah, good riddance. If they wish to bandy insults back and forth, I'll bloody let them play with Ravenspire. The Nenyans lack the wit and biting edge to make it truly entertaining anyway."

Nathi let the papers slip to the ground, unconcerned. "Do get those for me, dear ... and file them under the appropriate spot for such waste." Stretching, and yawning slightly, she adjusted her position, and settled in to doze off.

"Wake me in thirty, Else," she murmurs, drifting off with a grin.

OOC: This is a very interesting read I must say. So this is how the big empires of NS deal with eachother?
~Some fanboy reader of all these letters.

EDIT: sorry for the intrusion btw...