05-05-2005 20:20									#61
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* Modo44 chuckles *

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Colonel Googlie slips a note to a runner indicating it be sent to Lt-Colonel Snoddasmannen and Commander Modo, but the runner mistakenly inserts it into the reader for general dissemination to all conference participants:

quote: Our historic first general election results are in. The change to DEMOCRACY was a resounding success, with the creation of a general coalition government by our 2 main parties - the Federation Democratic Party, chaired by Colonel Maniac, who becomes Prime Minister and Finance Minister, and the Sparta Reform Coalition, which I chair. I'll be Deputy Prime Minister and will retain responsibility for homeland security and covert operations. Somewhat disquieting was the showing in Arcadia by the Faculty for a Free Arcadia. Lt-Colonel Kassiopeia's name was bandied about frequently by those party members, in his absence, but I'm sure that he doesn't share their goals. We need to talk to our friend Zakharov to ensure that he isn't quietly funding an independence movement among his former bases. And the Green Chiron Party garnered quite a few votes as well - damn those Gaians with their eco-gospel that they promulgate at every opportunity. But a good result - the two Junta-backed parties came through as expected, although we do have some concerns with the bases at the Hive border. The party that Captain Tassadar lent his prestige to - the Federated Socailists - whose agenda seems to be to join with the Hive - gained surprising support there. We'll have to make sure that we keep those bases fully garrisoned to fend off any breakaway tendencies that might be lurking in them. A good result overall, though. Colonel Maniac and I are extremely happy with the turnout and the outcome.

	06-05-2005 11:17									#63
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IT Mart enters the room:

So... How much I missed?

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* binTravkin nods to IT Mart and whispers:

Almost nothing actually..

	09-05-2005 12:19									#65
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The Corporation knows the true value of business contracts, will therefore honour their obligations of 98 ec and is looking forward to a prosperous and profitable era of peace with the Federation.

Furthermore, the Corporation congratulates the newly elected Federal government, Colonel Maniac and Colonel Googlie.

	09-05-2005 14:46									#66
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quote: Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar * Comrade Tassadar explodes

About time.

	09-05-2005 15:20									#67
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Sorry about an offtopic post, but a while ago there was a discussion how next ACDG whould look like.

There was an idea AI factions should be some volunteer humans playing them.

Tassadar's RP here is what Yang AI should look like.
Very good, actually!

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quote: Originally posted by AndiD The Corporation knows the true value of business contracts, will therefore honour their obligations of 98 ec and is looking forward to a prosperous and profitable era of peace with the Federation. Furthermore, the Corporation congratulates the newly elected Federal government, Colonel Maniac and Colonel Googlie.

It... is a pleasant surprise, that the Spartan Federation and the Corporation have come to an agreement regarding their mutual future.

Can I ask the Spartan Representative if steps will be taken to persuade their allies to sign a truce or a peace treaty as well with the Corporation?

Also, with this conflict seemingly resolved, perhaps we could tune our attention now to the Gaian-Spartan dispute?

	09-05-2005 19:06									#69
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just testing..

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* binTravkin 's commlink device blinks with a silent sound turning his attention to it. He reads for a minute and then clicks on the touchscreen.. A moment of waiting and a simple blank sheet with black letters appear on the main conference room's projector:

quote: Giving the fact that Corporation has already decided to make peace with Spartan Federation, Gaian Union discloses it's only term of peace: -All Spartan military units* should be removed from Gaian continent and coastal waters. *military units - units whose attack value exceed 0 (zero) or which are probes. Gaian Union has no objections for Spartan Federation's formers or empty transports travelling through the coastal waters, though should they step onto Gaian land, they should announce their exact coordinates.

	09-05-2005 20:33									#71
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PJay enters the conference, reads this line on the screen:

quote: *military units - units whose attack value does not exceed 0 (zero) and which are not probes.

Then leaves again, wondering why the Gaians use such strange definitions. He is now very convinced to read all the small letters of any contract he might ever sign.

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The post above edited by me, reason - silly mistake..

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Colonel Googlie looks up from his wristlink, and then stands up to address the Conference:

"The Federation is pleased with position of the Corporation regarding outstanding indebtedness.

"Upon receipt of the 98 credits, we will speak Truce, and proceed to address the other outstanding issues between our factions.

"Regarding the position of the Gaian Union, we will comply with their reasonable request - excepting that we reserve the right to traverse the so-called "choke point" (Co-ordinates 53:52 and 54:52) at any time with any vessel, however laden, without advising any other party of our position or intentions

"(And note that at this present time the so-called "choke point" is in Hive territory, and as the Chairman has decided to boycott this conference, he has no say in the codicils that are agreed upon here.)

"As to the definition of "coastal waters", we will respect any waters that fall within boundary markers as they appear on the universal map of Chiron - waters outside such markers we will treat as open waterways.

"Note, however, that our MoDo Doctrine still stands. For the Federation, our prohibited area extends 8 land or maritime tiles from any Spartan or University base, unless prior agreement has been given by the Junta for a non-Spartan vessel or other unit to traverse.

"And should the question be posed "How come the Spartan Federation gets an 8-tile exclusion area while we get only water tiles within demarked boundaries?" the answer is simple: Because we can enforce it."

Colonel Googlie sat down

	11-05-2005 21:13									#74
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Colonel Googlie murmers into his wristcom, and then delegates see a message text scrolling across their interactive display screens:

quote: The Spartan Federation is pleased to announce that it has accepted the Truce terms offered by the Morgan Corporation. Our two factions are no longer in a state of Vendetta

	12-05-2005 00:21									#75
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Colonel Googlie passes a note to the Morgan and Data Angels' representatives to the effect that there has been a message posted in their respective Embassy logs

	12-05-2005 02:43									#76
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Colonel Googlie snapped his wristcomm shut and again stood to address the Conference delegates:

quote: Dear delegates: The Federation would like at this time to have all factions recognize the unique status of the University of Planet as a Protectorate of the Spartan Federation At the beginning of this conference I deposited with the Chair the proxy crystal of Acadamician Zakharov.. Our requirement is that any contact with this University sub-faction must be cleared with the Federation beforehand. And by "any contact" we mean exactly that ..... commlink calls, suggested trades, offers of Truce, Treaty or Pact, covert operations activities, overfly rights or ocean or land passage rights, etc., and if a faction is approached independently by the University, must divulge the fact - and content - of such approach to the Federation and seek the Federation's counsel on how to reply to any such overture made by the University, before replying The University has a prior relationship with the Peacekeepers which we ourselves will respect - and, obviously, faction leaders are free to deal with the Peacekeepers as and when they wish - our requirements for advance permission from the Federation only applies to the University. While it could be left unsaid, it does bear mentioning, that ongoing peaceful relations between the Federation and other factions on Chiron will be greatly facilitated by such recognition - and put in jeopardy by its absence. Might we have the Council's recognition of this Protectorate status and agreement on this contact procedure - by a roll call of individual factions? Thank you in anticipation

The Colonel sat down, and looked expectantly around the room.

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What is the Junta prepared to offer in return of this recognition?

And, in case it is accepted, how are factions supposed to confer with Sparta when the good Provoost chooses to contact any faction? Simply ignore the call, and call back when permission is 'granted' by the Junta?

	12-05-2005 11:07									#78
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quote: Originally posted by GeoModder What is the Junta prepared to offer in return of this recognition?

* Snoddasmannen almost chokes on his fortified fibre enhanced water-flavoured beverage and stares intently at Googlie.

	12-05-2005 17:04									#79
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* GeoModder smirks almost uncontrollable

To clarify: What the Junta asks here is that democratic governments acknowledge the virtual annexation of the last free University vestiges. Wouldn't it be more fair to simply get it over with and occupy those remaining vestiges? As stated in the beginning of this Conference, the proxy was accepted with the sidenote that the University couldn't decide on it's own in quite some matters. If the Spartan Federation even wants to control the last few departments in which the University seems to have a voice of it's own, then you better demand from the Provoost he simply cuts contact with all other factions.

	12-05-2005 21:44									#80
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Colonel Googlie looks around the room, coughs, then rises to his feet and addresses the Conference:

quote: Of course the Conference Chair is correct - an option always open to the Federation is the complete annexation of remaining University bases. However the Junta believes that it is in the interests of all factions on Chiron to benefit from having the Protectorate - it generates - for all factions - additional trade and commerce, which is why we have encouraged Treaties with our vassal state. But it has always been understood that accepting the special relation between the Federation and the University was a precondition for peace and commercial relations with the University protectorate. But let it be recorded that we do not intend to offer anything in return for other factions having profitable commercial relations with the University. If factions refuse to recognize the Protectorate, we will simply ask Zakharov to decare war on them, not as an agressive move but to prevent unauthorized contact. Likewise, if the Corporation and the Gaian Union refuse to recognize the Protectorate with the diplomatic limits that follow from it, we do not see why we should make any effort to broker peace between them. And as regards the mechanics of such recognition .... if rogue elements in the University Protectorate masquerading as Provost Zakharov should contact another faction offering technology trades - or other exchanges - it is a simple matter to put the call on hold and immediately contact the respective faction's Embassy in the Federation or else commlink (by e-mail) a Junta officer for guidance.

The Colonel shrugs eloquently

quote: But if there are elements within the other factions that seek to provoke the Federation by flouting this conditon, then all they do is give legitimacy to the hawks among our officers who will then agitate for redress. And this is not a threat, but merely a reminder, as we have said before: - our reach is as long as our memory

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I see. And how would the Federations' position be in case Dr. Zakharov wishes to pursue vendetta on his own regardless of his masters' wishes, and conflicting damage while doing so? Do you agree that, in self-defense, such factions have the right to inflict damage in return to say the least? The Federation keeps on pressing it's Modo doctrine in our throats. Does it think of refusing both warring factions of passing 'protected' waters, or only the non-university military units?

	13-05-2005 22:43									#82
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* Googlie requests a short adjournment to consult the Junta on the Conference Chair's question

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Colonel Googlie re-enters, and taps his stylus against the screen, the following message appearing in front of delegates:

quote: The Conference Chair has made a valid point, but one that the Junta believes is unlikely, given that we are strongly encouraging the good Provost Zakharov to concentrate on pure scientific research and developing his infrastructure with a view to profitable trade and commerce with all factions. But, of course, we have permitted the University some autonomy in raising and maintaining defence forces, and it is not impossible that some hothead Captain or Major in the Universty Peace Corps might commandeer a transport and load it with a couple of Ogres - or other such units - and sail to pursue some imagined slight given by another faction. Should this happen, the Federation is prepared to be flexible in its position, and allow such rogue units to be destroyed without recourse by the Federation. In fact, as soon as we are aware of such potential aberrant behaviour we will advise all factions that rogue elements are on the loose. Furthermore, should destruction of other factions' facilities or units occur as a result of University aggression, the Federation will ensure that our Protectorate, the University, makes adequate reparations to cover the cost of replacement facilities or units. (Of course, if the Federation itself should become involved in Vendetta with any other faction, then we may - or may not - request assistance from our Protectorate, in which case the above conditions would be annuled) We believe that we cannot be fairer than that. However, unless in defence of a faction's own property, the Federation will not countenance offensive actions by other factions against the University, whatever the rationale, and by whatever means (land, sea, air or covertly) and should this happen, the full might of the Federation will be used to defend our Protectorate's assets.

His comlink beeped, and the Colonel peered intently for a moment at his wrist comm, then excused himself and left the Chamber

	16-05-2005 11:57									#84
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On behalf of the entire Corporation I wish to officially thank Chairman Geo for his hard work as host of this conference and his great achievement of bringing a new era of peace to Planet.

	16-05-2005 13:13									#85
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You have Gaian thanks too, Geo!

	31-08-2005 01:48									#86
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The Chairman rings for attention...

Members of the Conference, it appears the Spartan representative has an announcement to made? Perhaps about his faction recent invasion(s)?

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Thumps fingers while waiting.

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* binTravkin expects new brave deeds by Spartans..

	31-08-2005 23:47									#90
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The Spartan Federation & The University Protectorate
versus
The Data Angels

Subject: Illegal loan of energy credits

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While the University Protectorate can according to the MY 2154 Treaty not conduct any independent foreign affairs, they have a considerable economic and political freedom concerning internal matters. For example while many sectors of Spartan economy are government controlled, the University Protectorate has a free market with a privately-owned bank system.

It appears that the Data Angels have made abuse of this. Crypteia has after years long thorough investigation concluded that 200 energy credits has been stolen from our Protectorate. This was done by Angel operatives, who registered a fake firm in the University. These operatives then loaned 200 energy credits from the largest bank in the University, Minerva Bank. Using frauded documents, Minerva was led to believe investing in the firm would be money well spent.

Nothing could be further from the truth. As soon as the Angel operatives had acquired the desired 200 credits, they set up an overseas bank account and gradually sneaked the energy in small amounts to Angel lands. As the University security can be lax from time to time, this went unnoticed until the Spartan elite Crypteia divisions noticed the missing energy during a routine check.

Here we present proof of the crime committed. Naturally top secret information has been omitted for the public eye.



As the Federation has repeatedly stated we would not allow unapproved contact with the University, there is no excuse for the Angel behaviour. Therefore we demand immediate repayment of the outstanding loan to the University Protectorate.