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Final Diplomatic Note
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Thursday, 14 Jul 2011, 4:39 AM | Message # 1 |
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| To: Lomen Ryuun, Druckenwell
From: Verence Terrawin, Alsakan
Note: The Government of Alsakan gives Druckenwell 12 hours to leave Monor II's space. If this result is not forthcoming, Then Alsakan will act swiftly to ensure the Government of Monor's space is not compromised by your vessels. Via all protocol it is an illegitimate act of War to move ships into the space of another world without permission. Monor II is a small world with little power to combat bullying petty shipwrights such as yourselves, fortunately, Alsakan is not so I'll equipped.
It should be emphasised that Alsakan recognises Agapos as ruler of Monor II and recognises Monor II's territorial integrity. We leave all options on the table to ensure Monor II's territorial integrity.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| LomenRyuun | Date: Thursday, 14 Jul 2011, 6:11 AM | Message # 2 |
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| To: Verence Terrawin, Alsakan
From: Lomen Ryuun, Druckenwell
Re: Note
Senator Terrawin, Druckenwell will not remove its vessels from Monor II's space until the Senate votes for it to do so or we are otherwise ordered by the Empire. If you choose to attack the forces Druckenwell has peacefully arrayed to aid and assist Monor II, be aware that you will be the aggressor and Druckenwell will respond with equal force. While Druckenwell does, for the time being, recognize the Agapos IX as current ruler of Monor II, Druckenwell also notes that Agapos IX is not in current favor and is blocking Imperial progress on Monor II.
Druckenwell will continue to work with the local populace and the Empire to see progress is restored.
Lomen Ryuun
Senator, Doldur Sector
Senator, Druckenwell
Representative, Monor II (10 BBY - 9 BBY)
Representative, Geridard
Representative, Boranall
Representative, Therenor Prime
Vice-chairman, Defense Committee (Temporarily suspended)
Controlling Shareholder - Druckenwell Arms Corporation
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Thursday, 14 Jul 2011, 8:49 AM | Message # 3 |
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FROM : Senator volFyr, Empress Teta
TO : Senator Terrawin, Alsakan
CC: The Senate, All
SUBJ: Hostile Intentions
Senator Terrawin, may I call you Verence? We have not yet had the pleasure of a personal introduction, as my entry into the Senate has largely coincided with the furor surrounding Monor II. I would like to rectify this immediately, if at all possible. As you have no doubt seen, I am soon heading to Monor II to lend my diplomacy to the situation between the people of Monor II and those of Druckenwell.
I would, as I'm sure you would, hate to see this situation escalate into open war between Alsakan and Druckenwell. We are an Empire of worlds, united in common purpose and protection.
Please step back from such a harsh declaration of intent, I implore you. I believe in personal diplomacy and I want to ask you to trust in it. If Monor II can be brought up to Imperial standards in due time, then it will be that much less time that they have foreign ships in their orbit. I quite readily understand how Druckenwell's actions can seem quite provocative, but there has been no bloodshed, yet.
I invite you to meet me at Monor II as part of my delegation. Before your people rush to arms, see the situation on the ground for yourself. Talk to Agapos and his ministers, perhaps there is room for improvement. Is this truly worth blood when it can be solved in a peaceful and cooperative manner?
At your service,
Ava
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Thursday, 14 Jul 2011, 7:05 PM | Message # 4 |
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(open letter)
Senator volFyr, this is not a war between Druckenwell and Alsakan. It is a war that Druckenwell is waging upon "the rights and responsibilities associated with membership in the Galactic Empire" (Section I, Article I of the Intra-Imperial Relations Act). In its disregard of the rights that His Majesty intends for Monor II and, indeed, for all of his worlds to have, Druckenwell is establishing a precedent whereby it is entitled to wage this war on any Imperial world for any reason. As Ralltiir is an Imperial world (as is Alsakan, and Empress Teta too), it has an interest in preventing this and will be joining Alsakan in its operation at Monor II.
That Druckenwell's blockade is a "passive" one is immaterial; the presence of Druckenwell's ships in Monor II's space without the permission of its government is itself an act of war. Moreover, Senator Ryuun has openly stated that the use of force against Monor II is an option he has "reserved" to himself by whatever criteria he may consider it "necessary." That Druckenwell has already violated Monor II's rights and stated its willingness to do so again is a strong impetus to act now to prevent it.
I too believe in diplomacy, Senator. In this instance, Ralltiir and Alsakan are acting with the same amount of diplomacy that Druckenwell did with Monor II—none. Druckenwell made no diplomatic attempt to avoid a crisis at Monor II, and in doing so it has forfeited any obligation on the part of Ralltiir or Alsakan to do the same. However, I do assure you and the public that the purpose of our operation is not a violent one. Neither Ralltiir nor Alsakan will "shoot first" and we'll make sure that Druckenwell doesn't interfere with your diplomatic mission. We hope that the very presence of our forces at Monor II will deter Druckenwell from its heinous violation of interstellar law or, failing this, that your diplomatic mission will persuade it to. If not, however, the use of force is a possibility that Ralltiir and Alsakan will not shrink from.
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
Message edited by Eli_Fitzgerald - Thursday, 14 Jul 2011, 7:06 PM |
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 7:05 AM | Message # 5 |
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| FROM : Senator volVyr, Empress Teta
TO : Senator Fitzgerald, Ralltirr
SUBJ: No Diplomacy
Senator Fitzgerald I fail to see how the perceived lack of diplomacy on Druckenwell's part justifies further action in kind. I fail to see what your forces can possibly intend to do about a blockade if they don't intend to shoot first. I would argue that in the case of a world that is not meeting its obligations to the Empire, obligations we are all obligated to maintain; a non violent blockade meant to prevent activities that are keeping said world from being productive is a diplomatic solution.
It is as you said, a no diplomacy attempt to end the Druckenwell presence at Monor II by sending the combined forces of Ralltirr and Alsakan to the system. What is the point of the Senate, what is the point of law if this is what we must resort to? You have no intention of violence, but you are expending the man hours and resources of your respective fleets to carry out this action when waste and lack of production is at the center of this issue.
Senator Ryuun has already assured me the cooperation and assistance of the Druckenwell assets already located at Monor II, and I anticipate no problems from that side. My main concern is that myself and those in my delegation may be caught in an ill advised crossfire between Ralltirr, Alsakan and Druckenwell over a world that is acknowledged by Imperial tax masters to be behind in its obligations.
I must implore you to understand. I am no fan of foreign fleets in anyone's orbit, but I don't think an inter stellar chest pounding match is the way to solve it. I ask again that you reconsider this action.
Yours,
Ava
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 12:49 PM | Message # 6 |
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(open letter)
Senator, I don't doubt your intentions at Monor II but it's apparent that your opinion of the events there (an opinion that is uncharitable to Ralltiir to an insulting degree) is based on a false reading of those events. It should be apparent to an impartial observer that Druckenwell has a manifest interest in the failure of diplomacy at Monor II. Senator Ryuun has said as much, openly. Druckenwell attempted no diplomacy whatsoever with the recognized ruler of Monor II prior to blockading his world, and has confided to the Senate that this blockade (an act of war itself) is but a prelude to the options Druckenwell is reserving to itself at Monor II. The time for diplomacy to prevent this act of war having passed, Monor II has desperately appealed to Ralltiir to help mitigate the damage to his world from this act of war. That is Ralltiir's purpose at Monor II—not to do violence to Druckenwell, but to assure that Druckenwell does not do violence to Monor II. Anyone of a diplomatic temperament should support this operation (or at least express a professional neutrality on the matter, rather than dismiss it as "chest pounding." This is not an auspicious beginning to your attempt to broker a peaceful resolution to the crisis and does not give cause for optimism in your ability to do so).
Nonetheless, Ralltiir supports your mission in the hopes that a peaceful withdrawal of Druckenwell's ships from space that does not belong to it can be arranged in a manner that satisfies Druckenwell's interests as well as those of Monor II. With respect to Ralltiir's presence, I reiterate a principle that is presumably one that an impartial diplomat should support (not cast cynical aspersions upon)—that is, Ralltiir will not shoot first. The purpose of the operation is to escort civilian ships through Druckenwell's blockade safely, and nothing more (unless Druckenwell takes coercive or hostile actions against us or against Monor II). This is consistent with the established rights of Imperial worlds and the Empire's declared support for free trade.
If it is consistent, even Druckenwell should have no objection to Ralltiir's presence at Monor II. Why, then, someone with an interest in bringing Druckenwell and Ralltir, et. al. to a peaceful accord would make insinuations about Ralltiir's motives in an openly partisan manner is a question that defies explanation.
Formally,
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 5:06 PM | Message # 7 |
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| FROM : Senator volFyr, Empress Teta
TO : Senator Fitzgerald, Ralltirr
SUBJ : Thank you
I have your complete guarantee then that hostilities will not be started by either Ralltirr or Alsakan then? Senator Ryuun assures me that Druckenwell intends, nor wants any violence. The issue of their presence in Monor II's space is up for negotiation as well.
I am there to provide a third party to the communication between Druckenwell and Monor II, considering the tense manner in which Agapos must feel he is put, when tasked with negotiating with a world that has ships in his orbit. I referred to it as chest pounding because that is exactly what it is. Ralltiir, Alsakan and the Cronese Mandate are chest pounding. Druckenwell is chest pounding. Agapos the Ninth is chest pounding. My objectives are threefold;
1. Prevent violence
2. Restore Imperial mining on Monor II
3. Protect the interests of the people of Monor II.
I feel that these are perfectly impartial goals, considering that I am a loyal citizen of the Empire.
I will make certain that my ship's captain makes communication with the forces of your world and Alsakan upon my arrival in system, so as to ensure that I am not found in the middle of any potential preparations.
And then I ask, if Druckenwell were to withdraw from the system - how do you propose correcting the Imperial tax master acknowledged deficiency in production and contribution to the Empire?
Yours,
Ava
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 5:36 PM | Message # 8 |
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I don't propose to correct it—it's neither the business of Ralltiir, nor Druckenwell, nor the Senate. It is a matter for Monor II and the Empire to sort out with one another, and as far as I'm aware the Empire has expressed no dissatisfaction with Monor II's productivity aside from the grumblings of a single functionary who has been recalled to Imperial Center and reprimanded for taking matters into his own hands. Your objectives 1 and 3 are admirable, but as I said, mining and productivity on Monor II is not the Senate's concern, neither is it Druckenwell's concern, and I recommend you consult the original purpose of your mission for clarification on this point.
And yes, you have my assurance thrice over that Ralltiir will not initiate hostilities at Monor II. That my word is apparently worth only 33% of Senator Ryuun's is a cause of some frustration for me, but yes, again, you have my assurance. However, I continue to object that Ralltiir's honest concern for the rights of Monor II is referred to as "chest pounding." Ralltiir has no animosity for Druckenwell and no political or commercial interest in Monor II (Druckenwell does). Ralltiir's purpose at Monor II is to protect civilian ships from coercion by Druckenwell's blockade. There are no "preparations" for the use of force on Ralltiir's part, and I resent that Ralltiir's motives are considered suspect when they are no more belligerent than Senator Domon's or Senator Oswaldt's (the difference being that Senator Domon and Senator Oswaldt have adopted positions in support of Senator Ryuun and I haven't).
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 5:59 PM | Message # 9 |
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| FROM: Senator volFyr, Empress Teta
TO : Senator Fitzgerald, Ralltirr
Senator while I concede that the Empire has expressed its neutrality on this issue, the bigger point is that Druckenwell has indeed taken it upon itself to act on this issue.
Just as Agapos the Ninth, yourself and the leadership of Alsakan must be negotiated with - so too must Senator Ryuun and the government of Druckenwell. My ultimate goal is prevent aggression and hostility of any kind, to include that of Druckenwell towards Monor II, now and in the future. I have presented to the Senate a plan to accomplish just that.
If the matter can be corrected - good for both Monor II and the Empire, (increased productivity is good for everyone), if Druckenwell can be appeased to the point of withdrawing, would this satisfy your world on the issue of Monor II's rights?
It has not been my intent to cast your motives as suspect, Senator Fitzgerald, rather I admire them. It is a noble thing to pledge oneself to the defense and support of those of lesser strength. I can appreciate chivalry for what it is, good sir. My repeated verification of the lack of intent to commence hostilities is merely because I am anxious over the entire situation, and I desperately desire to avoid being shot at, and I understand how blood can boil and people at lower levels of command can make poor decisions when put in such situations.
I apologize Senator, if you feel I have cast such clouds on your motives. It was not my intent.
Thank you for continued discourse on this matter.
Yours,
Ava
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
Message edited by Avadrie_volFyr - Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 6:00 PM |
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Friday, 15 Jul 2011, 6:09 PM | Message # 10 |
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| To Senator volFyr,
Druckenwell's presence over Monor II is Ralltiir's only concern. May I suggest the withdrawal of all ships from Monor II is a reasonable pre-condition for negotiations? Ralltiir's presence there is dependent only on Druckenwell's presence, and has no interest in the productivity issue except insofar as it appears to have been used by Druckenwell as a pretext for its blockade. It is also abundantly clear that Druckenwell's presence over Monor II (and especially the construction of a permanent station there) is responsible for an escalation of tensions that have made it harder to address the productivity issue, and presumably Druckenwell's withdrawal (and Ralltiir's, accordingly) would simplify the negotiations immensely. I do understand your concern for your safety, and it is a concern that I share, too. The withdrawal of all ships is a immediate solution to your first objective; to prevent violence. It would also be a test of Druckenwell's good faith.
Formally,
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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