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The Events at Baltimn
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 2:59 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Gentlemen, From the current records from both involved parties at Baltimn it appears there has been a great deal of confusion and negligence involved in the Situation. So far as the New Republic Observers can discern, this is the course of events. The Neimoidian Research Institute: Outer Rim, a research element of the University of Neimoidia was deployed to the space just outside the borders of the Baltimn System. The Institute ordered the launch of its compliment of B-Wings, in order to test an experimental mix of out of date and fresh hypermatter fuel. Because there was no assurance of the power produced, non-essential systems, such as comms, were put out of action for the tests. It quickly became apparent that simply using the B-Wings would not provide an adequate test. As such 12 X-Wings were launched, along with a selection of shuttlecraft. They manouvred in the space in between the Border of Baltimn's space and the Institute. This apparently caused an aggressive response from the Baltimn forces who moved fighters and capital ships close to the border. The flight leader, worrying he might cause an incident, and that exercises may be being conducted that side of the planet, gave the signal to break up, circumnavigate Baltimn in seperate groups. At this stage the New Republic Investigation showed up from Baltimn, having been requested to leave and moved onboard the station. The Baltimn forces again appeared to act aggressively to this, but not wishing to be pushed around by a non-republic world the Neimoidian squadrons assumed a defensive position. In the meantime, a batch of experimental hypermatter was, according to some monitors, contaminated with certain heavy metals. This batch was consigned to a storage pod and ejected into space in a direction 90 degrees from the direction of Baltimn. This pod drifted directly on its proposed course at low speed, so a shuttle could be used later to move it into a fixed position a safe distance from the station. At this stage the Baltimn fighter group moved towards the pod and conducted an inspection, then backing off a safe distance and opening fire on the pod. The pod detonated after being hit by several blasts, and disintegrated in a cataclysmic explosion, luckily it was far enough away from the Station to not cause severe damage, but some external sensors and relays were damaged in addition to widespread chaos being wreaked aboard the labs and facilities aboard the Institute. The Corvette carrying the delegation from the New Republic then assumed a defensive station while the fighters from the Institute re-docked. This appears to be the sum of the matter, no invasion or attack happened, just a long sequence of misunderstandings and accidents, although it also appears that the Baltimn Military was somewhat impetuous and aggressive in its posturing against vessels outside its space, and it seems likely there may be recriminations for the Damage caused.
Ponc Gavrisom
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 3:15 PM | Message # 2 |
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| Gentlemen, As is apparent, Neimoidia has been slandered as an aggressive power, and has suffered considerable damages also. We demand the following recompense: One Xizor Transport Systems Pressure Tank - 20,000 Credits
1000 Tons of Hypermatter Fuel - 50,000 Credits
10g of Aurodium (contained in experimental fuel) - 5,000,000 Credits
Damage caused to multiple experiments aboard the Neimoidian Research Institute - 2.000.000 Credits
Damage to Hull Sensors and Several Power Relays (Including parts and labour) - 200,000 Credits
Compensation for Several Minor Injuries caused by the Shockwave - 90,000 Credits
Compensation for the Baltimn Government's slander against Neimoidia, callijg a fall in the stock of our companies - 800,000,000 Credits. Total compensation required: 800,7,360,000 Credits If this compensation is not paid, within a reasonable timeframe, Neimoidia will be forced to take action against Baltimn, and leaves all options open for this.
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| JephStomwell | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 3:58 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I still insist that this was in part caused by Senator Tiure's commentary. The Neimoidian research station had a very timely arrival. Unfortunately, we cannot yet prove both items are related. Neimoidia is at fault in some manners as well. Their craft had ample time between first being hailed and the launch of their hypermatter canister to activate their comms and respond to the inquires of the Baltimn Defense Forces. As such, the Baltmn government will pay 7,360,000 credits for the damage caused to personnel, the research station and the loss of fuel and other items in the explosion. However, as Neimoidia did not take the proper precautions when dealing so close to a planetary body, acting in a provoking manner and not properly communicating with a defensive force, Baltimn will not pay for the loss of their stocks. While this was a horrble misunderstanding, perhaps both sides can learn from it in the future by accepting the losses they have suffered.
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 4:07 PM | Message # 4 |
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| Mr Stomwell, I give not a damn for Senator Tiure, he is not, and never has been a Neimoidian Official. A ship is not legally required to answer hails if it chooses not to, especially from a foreign government. Neimoidia will not stand by while its stock market has been scourged by rumours and slander from a foreign government, full compensation will be given, within 5 days, or further action will be taken to.. punish.. Baltimn for its recalcitrance. Even if this was a misunderstanding, it is not one you have any rights to cause, you attacked our vessel outside of your space. You are lucky I am not dispatching a vessel to arrest the ones who ordered and carried out that act for piracy. If your world has an immediate problem paying, we would be happy to arrange a reasonable payment plan to be paid over several years or decades (at suitable interest). In the meantime, our demands stand... unless.. if Baltimn makes a full admission of responsibility I will be willing to do everything within my power to drop the additional compensation demands above the 7 million. Eli Kruus
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
Message edited by Senator_Kruus - Friday, 14 May 2010, 4:18 PM |
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| JephStomwell | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 5:24 PM | Message # 5 |
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| If Neimoidia gives a written guarantee to ensure dropping of all the extra charges and, in the same guarantee, promises no further repurcussions against Baltimn, it would go a long way towards convincing the ruling body to accept responsibility in full. Of course, there is also the matter of how full acceptance will affect Baltimn's petition to join the New Republic, so as you can see, acting-Senator Kruus, it puts us in a precarious position.
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 5:32 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Well Jeph. My word is my bond. And I can assure you, before this senate that I will personally drop the additional compensation demand if Baltimn issues the full admission of responsibility and apology. I can also assure you that when Baltimn attempts to enter the Senate, it has my vote. Responsibility for a massive diplomatic incident does not exclude a world from having a Senator in the chamber.. Senator Forte does still sit here after all. Eli Kruus
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| Mical_de_Crion | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 8:28 PM | Message # 7 |
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| I can attest as a witness, that the account of Senator Tiure is accurant, and the summary of events given by the Chief of State is accurate. Neimoidian craft did in fact not violate Baltimn space, and Baltimn forces did exit their space to destroy the canister which did cause damage to the research facility. Should it be necesarry, should Neimoidia and Baltimn not be able to come to terms over this issue, I offer my services as a mediator to settle this matter. Should both sides desire neutral ground, within a couple of hours, a Freeworlds Common Navy vessel can be on site.
Mical Léo de Crion
Director, All Stars Burn As One Foundation
Chairman, Urban Youth College Fund
Owner, Château Hiver Rivière
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| JephStomwell | Date: Friday, 14 May 2010, 9:08 PM | Message # 8 |
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| Very well then, acting-Senator Kruus. For better or worse, Baltimn accepts full responsibility for this fiasco. In the future, let us work better to avoid such issues. I am only glad no loss of life occurred.
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 8:35 AM | Message # 9 |
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| Senator Luneray Kruus bustled into the chamber, having literally ordered his ship turned around after only 12 hours. On his return he stepped into his box, knocking from his sons head his mitre and stamping on it on the ground. Speaking quietly to the younger Neimoidian "You are an outwage.. an utter outwage. Get out. You have been re-assigned to monitoring fuel levels on a Fwigate." As he son slunk out, he smiled to the chamber, as if that had not happened "Senators, an Honowable delegates of the Senate. Neimoidia thanks Mr Stomwell for his admission. I am afraid that he has been misinformed by my son (who has no authority to drop demands such as these) about the withdrawal of compensation demands. The full amount stands, and your admission, frankly, re-iterates Baltimn's guilt in the matter and the need for payment.."
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| JephStomwell | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 9:16 AM | Message # 10 |
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| "Senator kruus... what a... pleasant surprise. If I may, Baltimn's acceptance of guilt was conditional only when coupled with the deal made with your son. If this is not the case, Baltimn retracts its statement and once more refuses to pay the additional fee. "If Neimoidia wishes to find such extreme payments, perhaps it should work harder in the future to avoid interplanetary accidents such as this. Baltimn, of course, will be doing the same."
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 9:20 AM | Message # 11 |
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| So Baltimn accepts A) It was accepting bribes to B ) Tell a lie? Or if the admission was not a lie, then it values money over honesty in its withdrawal? Baltimn has raised greater questions than about its responsibility now, but about its honesty and reliability.
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
Message edited by Senator_Kruus - Saturday, 15 May 2010, 9:23 AM |
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| JephStomwell | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 9:32 AM | Message # 12 |
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| Senator Kruus, you misunderstand much, I fear. I warn you, do not devalue Baltimn's integrity. We did not lie and we took no bribe. We simply agreed to a mutually agreeable standpoint to prevent further arguments and come to a point where both sides get something they wish. I believe at this time I have nothing more to say to you Senator. I will accept Senator Crion's offer as a mediator.
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Simon_Levi | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 10:12 AM | Message # 13 |
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| And now we see why Baltimn is unsuitable to be a member of the new republic, it flipflops, it refuses to pay compensation and it acts irresponsibly. As a public announcement, I am meeting today with our allies in the Prosperity Alliance in order to discuss the best way to solve the issue of Baltimn refusing to pay its dues.
Moff of the Tammuz Sector
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| JephStomwell | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 2:37 PM | Message # 14 |
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| Tell me something, Senator Kruus. What if Baltimn were to pay, say, half the owed amount at this time and then half in two years' time. No interest, of course because I'm sure the good Senator is not an extortionist. It seems a fair and reasonable payment.
Jeph Stomwell
Ambassador, Baltimn
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010, 10:41 PM | Message # 15 |
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| I am informed Baltimn would struggle to assemble such large sums at short notice, and would likely accrue excessive levels of interest in accruing so much debt so quickly. Perhaps a more.. fair payment plan can be arranged?
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
Message edited by Ponc_Gavrisom - Saturday, 15 May 2010, 10:43 PM |
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