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Feb 2000
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In the midst of all the ongoing carnage and sufferring comes one joyful event. The Greek exchange students who had been residing in Pontevedra have miraculously found their way home, frightened and hungry, but unharmed!
They come with a harrowing story:
As fighting broke out in Pontevedra, they hid in a supply closet, where after many hours a stray cannonball knocked a hole in one of the walls. Under the cover of darkness, they were able to slip through the hole, and out of the city, unseen by Australian or Spaniard, and managing to avoid the battle, found their way to the coast, where they blundered into a band of Barbarian seamen, who had come ashore to replenish their provisions. Well, it appears that even Barbarians will not harm mere children, and in fact the students were given transport on the Barbarian pirate ship, and dropped off on Greek shores, where they have now told their story! Greece may have to rethink their relations with the Barbarians after this humanitarian deed.
So we are pleased to be able to relieve Tomas de Torquemada of all worry about this matter.
But the sadness of the Spanish-Australian war continues, and it is with a heavy heart that we realize that the city of Pontevedra is now gone. Greece condemns the actions of Australia, and asks her to make a quick peace with Spain. Although nothing can bring back the lives lost, we urge substantial monetary compensation to Spain for the purpose of rebuilding. We hope Breaker Morant will recognize his obligation in this matter.
Xenophon
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Out of Turn ---
The Incans have sent an investigatory team to the
site of this alleged "Bloody Tuesday" massacre.
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The True Demosthenes
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London, UK
Feb 2000
time: 05:12
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Turn 71 ==> Stavros
Welsh mediation is offered to all warring nations as we intend to be a neutral and impartial spectator. Any aid we can give to bring a quick end to these hostilities will be given.
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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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Breaker Morant of the Australians,
What do you have to say about these alleged "crimes against humanity" charges that have been leveled against you by the Spanish government? The Incan investigation team is still enroute to the reported crime region. We would hope to hear from you, Breaker Morant, a denial of the charges. If nothing is heard, we would, regretfully, have to assume the charges are true.
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Also, note that any unprovoked attack against France by either Spain or Australia would be deemed an act of war against the Incans as well.
Quinns of the Inca
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The True Demosthenes
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London, UK
Feb 2000
time: 05:12
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Turn 72 ==> Stavros
As nobody has taken Wales up on fer offer of mediation it seems that both nations are happy to be in a state of war.
St Jon, is this moral?
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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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Stavros
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Germany
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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The True Demosthenes
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London, UK
Feb 2000
time: 05:12
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Turn 73 ==> Stavros
As Wales only shares borders with Spain and Australia, we feel it our duty to do everything within our power to aid our neighbours in finding a resolution to this crisis. I'm sure that our moral conscience St Jon would agree.
The Spanish have formally requested mediation, I put it directly to Breaker Morant of Australia for a cessation of hostilities in order that some form of agreement can be reached.
Spain has made the first move, the world is awaiting Australia's response....
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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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Stavros
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Germany
Jun 2000
time: 05:12
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It seems that the insecure powers of the world call upon Breaker Morant to justify his “aggressive” actions. So be it:
Let us start at the beginning...
In the beginning, there was the firmament, and God bestowed upon man the gift of free will.
God, in her infinite wisdom, was somewhat haphazard about her placement of the people of the earth. Some were placed close together, where conflict could naturally erupt, and some secluded, where their isolation could ensure some kind of insular security, to those not of a warlike nature...
Some people were happy with what God gave them, and decided to make the most of what they were given. Others exercised their gift of free will to expand their territories into realms that would cause conflict with other peoples.
As an example for the simple, Australia and Wales have lived side by side, literally turns away from conflict, since the beginning of time. Neither overtly aggressive, nor overtly friendly. We developed a natural symbiosis, and lived side by side in mutual respect as God intended. Each knew, without even being told, where our borders lay.
Let us take another example... The Spanish...
In exercising their God given right of free will, they decided that the land that god bestowed upon them was not good enough for their people, and that they must push their settlements as far as they could, even if it meant conflict with other cultures.
Now we come to the point of contention. Australia asks only to be able to enjoy the land that was bestowed by the hand of God. A reasonable circumference from the starting point of our civilization... We were surprised when the town Las Matas was founded, mere steps away from our own settlers endeavours, even though it was so far from the Spanish capitol. We were outright astonished when soon after, a Spanish city appeared, in the heart of Australian territory, bordering two major trade centres.
These concerns were voiced, both in public and private communications, and the Spanish were politely asked to remove the offending settlements. This request was denied, as is their god given right, and all other forms of diplomatic compromise were also not to the tastes of the expansionist Spanish.
The scholars are indeed correct when they say that might is the last resort of the diplomat. To reinforce my political beliefs, I summoned a display of force around the offending town, for the combined purposes of reminding Spain that she was within the pulsing heart of Australia, and as a display that aggressive expansion is as untoward as open aggression. Indeed I warned her of my actions many turns in advance.
The Spanish responded by ambushing a target of convenience to show their resentment, although no shot had been fired by the Australians. The energy and cost involved in this political lesson has been immense. For this reason, and for the security of my borders I intend to occupy the city of Las Matas until the Spanish have shown due respect for the land that God, in her infinite wisdom, has given them, and not attempt colonisational assaults upon lands without their realms...
Breaker Morant
“Shoot straight you Bastards”
[This message has been edited by Stavros (edited January 23, 2001).]
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The True Demosthenes
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London, UK
Feb 2000
time: 05:12
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Acting upon the request of Tomas de Torquemada to mediate the Australian-Spanish situation, Wales feels that some form of action needs to be taken.
We accept the claims by Breaker Morant that Spain had encroached upon soveriegn Australian territory, however certain aspects must be taken into account.
Pontevedra
The city's proximity to Australian heartlands is acknowledged. However, the city no longer exists, and so the issue is therefore resolved.
Las Matas
The city is not in close proximity to any known Australian city, and as Xenophon has pointed out, this area has already been acknowledged as unclaimed territory.
Intent
The intent of Spain cannot be deemed as anything but innocent in these circumstances. Neither Spain, nor any other nation for that matter, has been privy to any cartographic knowledge of where Australia's borders lie.
We acknowledge that the actions of Spain firing the first shot have not done anything to ease the situation, but they have only escalated an already volatile mix. Breaker Morant has admitted that Tomas de Torquemada was forewarned of an attack, and so it is hardly surprising that Spain acted in such a manner.
Australia was justified in her demands for the settlement at Pontevedra to be relocated, which has been done so. However, the forceable taking and occupying of Las Matas cannot be justified by the argument of territorial encroachment. It would only serve to feed the rumours of Australia hoping to gain scientific advances.
However, we cannot help but note that Australia's refusal to exchange cartographic knowledge and her raising of military readiness have only served to precipitate and prolong these unfortunate events.
Resolution
Wales now asks both nations to lay down their arms and live together in peace. The offending city of Pontevdra no longer exists, and Las Matas cannot be justifiably claimed as encroaching upon Austrlain territory.
We put it to you both to exchange maps, so that no further mistakes and disputes arise. When you both have knowledge of where each others cities lie, then a fair and just border can be agreed upon.
Cariad,
Demosthenes.
Messenger of Peace.
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MOBIUS
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Prifysgol Caerdydd
Dec 1999
time: 15:12
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The dawn of a new age has been ushered in with the completion of the London Exchange! 
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On a more important note...
It is with very great gratitude that Spain acknowledges the stirling work of Demosthenes in the name of peace!
There now follows Spain's official reply!
"Intent
The intent of Spain cannot be deemed as anything but innocent in these circumstances. Neither Spain, nor any other nation for that matter, has been privy to any cartographic knowledge of where Australia's borders lie."
We are delighted that we have been cleared of any malicious wrong-doing by the Welsh arbitration...!
How could we know that we were encroaching towards Australian land, if our requests at map exchanges were repeatedly refused!? This we made public - but to no avail!
We also thought that we had publicly settled our differences regarding Pontevedra amicably - Australia seemed mollified!
"We acknowledge that the actions of Spain firing the first shot have not done anything to ease the situation, but they have only escalated an already volatile mix. Breaker Morant has admitted that Tomas de Torquemada was forewarned of an attack, and so it is hardly surprising that Spain acted in such a manner."
Spain acted in accordance with the knowledge given at the time - we were not about to sit idly by while Australian armies invaded our territory and raided our cities for technology...
"Australia was justified in her demands for the settlement at Pontevedra to be relocated, which has been done so. However, the forceable taking and occupying of Las Matas cannot be justified by the argument of territorial encroachment. It would only serve to feed the rumours of Australia hoping to gain scientific advances."
Australia was NOT justified in attempting to take Pontevedra! The city of Pontevedra was STILL SOME DISTANCE away from the nearest Australian city - indeed we hear tale of Australia encroaching on Incan territory by building a city practically in the back yard of an Incan city! Is Australia not guilty of the same crime that she is accusing Spain of!?
If so, Spain believes this to be a dangerous double standard and does not expect to be forced to relinquish territory that was acquired in a fair manner...
"However, we cannot help but note that Australia's refusal to exchange cartographic knowledge and her raising of military readiness have only served to precipitate and prolong these unfortunate events."
Both of these events were happening long before Spain's so called encroachment...
"Wales now asks both nations to lay down their arms and live together in peace. The offending city of Pontevdra no longer exists, and Las Matas cannot be justifiably claimed as encroaching upon Austrlain territory.
We put it to you both to exchange maps, so that no further mistakes and disputes arise. When you both have knowledge of where each others cities lie, then a fair and just border can be agreed upon."
Spain is more than happy to turn the other cheek and accept peace for the original borders - Despite losing a whole city Spain is interested only in peace!
If this fair solution is satisfactory, Spain would be more than happy to be involved in a map exchange with our northern neighbour...
Peace to all!
Tomas de Torquemada
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Out of Turn ---
The Incans still have neither seen nor heard any "proof" of this "alleged" atrocity commited by the
Australians against the supposed defenseless refugees from Pontevedra. We await the report from our investigatory team sent to the reported crime scene awhile ago.
Quinns of the Inca
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The True Demosthenes
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London, UK
Feb 2000
time: 05:12
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Turn 74 ==> Stavros
Does Australia accept Spains peace terms, or will Breaker Morant let his military juggernaut continue?
I am glad that the other nations of the world are joining together to find a workable solution to this series of events.
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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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