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Modo44
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Jul 2004
time: 06:20
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
Looking forward to your explainations on this indeed |
Very well then, here you go. This is to all rulers of Europe, except the Ottomem.
Britain knows, that there were vessels in the Atlantic, that committed piracy. We have sent our navy to pursue, and sink each and every one of them. This has ended a few months ago, as no more of those "privateers" were found lurking around.
The following information is confidential, so please, don't disclose it to the public. We have commisioned a few of our own ships, that look very similar to the pirates. This allowed us to lure them close to our warships, where they could be dealt with much easier. Had we tried to find them with just warships, I assure you mighty Lords - there would still be privateers lurking. We have lost many of the small vessels (the pirates aren't exactly known for good manners, even between themselves  ), but some have prevailed. To be exact, we have two - the ones Spain is so paranoid about.
Now we are sending an expedition into presumably hostile waters. We don't know what people live (and hide) in unclaimed parts of Africa. We also don't know the size and whereabouts of the Ottoman fleet. But most of all, we are worried about possible pirate raids. Surely you will understand, that scouts will be invaluable in there. I agree we could be using frigates. Unfortunately, they are of British build, and can't be mistaken for the boats most small countries use. Such scouts would draw much unwanted attention.
As I have assured King Chrisius many times (for example, by signing a treaty that confirms it...), all British ships will travel throug Spanish waters without leaving the fleet. We trust completely, that our southern friends can defend us from any perils, therefore no scouting will take place. Please, tell me, what other actions do you require to let those ships pass?
Now, if others could guarantee us safe passage, after we leave Spanish waters, that might change our position considerably. As long as we have to count on our own abilities to defend, I'm afraid the special scouts are necessary.
As for the Russian frigate, of course we will let it through. But, this solution has one big downside. It would delay our help enormously, and our pact brothers are fighting a war, if you haven't noticed. Transport ships are slow already, you know.
For now, we have vary reluctantly sent messages to the two ships in question. They will not enter Spanish waters, until this matter is resolved.
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King Modo
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Modo44
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in western Poland
Jul 2004
time: 06:20
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
Blood oath they should not enter the Mederteranian Sea |
Forgive our harsh response, Marchel Paddy, but France has little to say in that matter. You don't exactly control the Gibraltar Strait, do you? Hopefully your ally will remember the presumption. You don't own Spain, do you? 
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
You are quite the diplomat Lord Modo |
Well, thank you very much. Judging by the stubborness we encounter, not everyone is.
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
But a privateer is a privateer |
Yes. It's a ship class. It is determined, basing on weight, and speed. Nothing more, and nothing less. Their role remains to be decided by the user, mind you. The Royal Navy uses them as scouts. The British Man-O-War crews can board and capture enemy ships as well, you know. Will you call them pirates now?
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
 swing them near Brest again by themselves, my people will capture a painting of them that will be posted here
Thus showing you that again you are wrong  |
Why would Britain return these ships to York? They are not needed there at the moment. And what exactly do you mean by "proving me wrong"?
King Chrisius! Somehow we thought that paying for passage would allow British ships to actually pass. Somehow, this doesn't seem to be the case. Strange. We are not pleased, I tell you.
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Paddy the Scot
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Hordeland
Mar 2001
time: 14:20
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To His Royal Highness, Modo, King of Britian
For some time you have tried to convince me that your Privateers are but Scouts
Scouts you say
Scouts that have no nationallity
Like the butcher of Cambodia was just a gourmet cook....
Yes your privateers can be classed as scouts, good value
Yet to all other nations they are pirates. They can attack and do damage and leave no NO trail of what nation they represent
you know, we know it
you acknowledge it, we acknowledge it
then you want us to roll over and kow tow to your desires that we be dumb to the actions of said vessels
all very very strange
you want it both ways as you slide down a very slippery poll that has long since seen the varnish that is called the truth...
as to your many comments on the fact that Spain is the only nation you need talk to regading entry to the Med
Well Sire France is a signatory of the Gibraltor Agreement of Passage
Along this Franceis also one of several Naval Nations based within
the Med.
Your nation would be a visitor to this region.... so you really need understand that your demands have far reaching implications.
Yet do you take others into consideration in these matters
No not at all
Instead you keep coming back with some insignificant set of details that the privateers in your fleets are but scout to your Admirals
Well I must admit to being quite please to hear that you have returned these two vessels to Harbour
As your friend, and as a fellow Nation sharing the waters in the Atlantic, the North Sea and our Channel, I hope there will be no further instances of my frigates dissappearring
You have quite loudly proclaimed that there are now no, I repeat NO pirates in the northern waters, so that will then mean that if my lads mysteriously dissapear then you and your PRIVATEERS can only be to blame
We hope all is well in your Island Nation, and that we will see you on the Continent at some stage soon
Regards,
Paddy of France
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Modo44
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in western Poland
Jul 2004
time: 06:20
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
Well Sire France is a signatory of the Gibraltor Agreement of Passage
Along this Franceis also one of several Naval Nations based within
the Med. |
Well, that's great for you. But as long as you don't have means to enforce you claim, it's just hot air. Sorry to be so direct again. 
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
As your friend, and as a fellow Nation sharing the waters in the Atlantic, the North Sea and our Channel, I hope there will be no further instances of my frigates dissappearring |
Let's hope you can defend them well enough, so it doesn't happen. Britain is not obligated to protect your boats.
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
You have quite loudly proclaimed that there are now no, I repeat NO pirates in the northern waters, so that will then mean that if my lads mysteriously dissapear then you and your PRIVATEERS can only be to blame |
No, they won't. Now that we know how ungrateful other nations are, we have decided to withdraw our Atlantic fleet. We will use the ships strictly for home defense. We can't, and won't guarantee safety for those, who don't respect us. We are sure Spain and France can handle any pirates without help from Britain. From now on, you will have to.
Note that HMS Beagle will remain on duty near York. It will pick up scientists, and drop anchor to do some research in the area. Should it disappear, we'll know whom to blame.
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Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
We hope all is well in your Island Nation, and that we will see you on the Continent at some stage soon |
Be careful what you ask for. You might get it. 
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07-01-2005 21:58
mate we have all so been there
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