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After the crime rate increased surprisingly rapidly in the UMU's territory, the Police force was stuck at a state where they couldn't battle back the criminals. The UMU resorted to using UMGP. Which helped a lot. However it wasn't enough to completely defeat the Criminals. People began buying weapons and kevlar, arming themselves and illegally going after criminals. The UMU President, the citizens, and the Police Force AND Even the Senate saw these people as true Heros. The UMU Legalized Vigilantism from that point. Eventually these Vigilantes formed their own government funded counter-insurgency and anti-gang group called "Brothers In Arms" made up of Vigilantes, and UMGP Officers. They are being funded by the UMU with weapons, vehicles, money, training, etc.

Eventually, people began getting carried away with the idea and so now, there are requirements to become a vigilante-
You must be 21+
You must have served in the Police Force Or Military
You must have no mental or physical disabilities
And you must be licensed

How will the international community react?

RULES-
This is diplomatic
What I say goes
No godmodding
Be mature
And don't begin any military actions. It's unnecessary!

To- Maximus III
From- President Overbeck

First things first, to become a Vigilante, you have requirements. Such as you have to of served in the Police Force Or Armed Forces. Second, Vigilantes must be a certain age, third, you need to be licensed. Not just anyone can become a Vigilante. Next, we only fund them with civilian-police grade weaponry. Finally, we aren't going to fall to an Anarchy. And also, we won't have Vigilantism legalized forever. After crime dies down, we will make it illegal again. If I didn't legalize vigilantism, we would be an anarchy. People would be living in fear of the millitas and gangs and cults. We estimate within a month we will have the Minimal criminal activity. If you feel it's damaging your nation, we can close all access to your nation until that month is complete. We have also began propaganda operations attempting to get more people into the police force.

Signed, Overbeck.

To: UMU President Overbeck

I understand. I did not mean to imply that New Rhodinia is actively being damaged by this decision; rather, we are worried. Even with these requirements and safety measures in place, human beings are instinctive. If a weapon is placed in a man's hands, he WILL use it. For personal reasons or just causes is dependent on other factors, but here in New Rhodinia we take pride in keeping everyone safe - even if it means stripping them of even civilian-grade weapons.

Perhaps all I am saying is this: be careful. You never know what will happen in this kind of situation. In the event of the worst-case scenario, we would be happy to lend a hand to ease the violence one way or another. Otherwise, you know our stance as of now.

Thank you.

- Junius Maximus III

Official Message from the United States of Allanea


We are amazed that an oppressive state such as New Rhodinia is criticizing the UMU. While we, too, are worried by the UMU's decision (Allanea does not have legal vigilantism beyond the usual purview of citizens' arrest and militia organizations), we do not infringe on the right of Allanean Freemen to bear arms.

As such, we would like to offer the UMU our cooperation, so as both to assure the safety of UMU citizens and to assure that their vigilante movement does not turn into something sinister.

The Conglomerate of Iron applauds the wisdom of the government of the UMU. Traditionally, law has been carried out by militias, and the destruction of the violent element of society is typically best left to the citizens itself. Conglomerate of Iron's business also extend a weapons deal to the UMU, if the UMU would be interested....

Allanea wrote:Official Message from the United States of Allanea


We are amazed that an oppressive state such as New Rhodinia is criticizing the UMU. While we, too, are worried by the UMU's decision (Allanea does not have legal vigilantism beyond the usual purview of citizens' arrest and militia organizations), we do not infringe on the right of Allanean Freemen to bear arms.

As such, we would like to offer the UMU our cooperation, so as both to assure the safety of UMU citizens and to assure that their vigilante movement does not turn into something sinister.

We accept and thank you for your cooperation in preventing the BIA from getting out of hand. We request you help keep them in control if they are ever to go rogue or go out of hand.

Conglomerate of Iron wrote:The Conglomerate of Iron applauds the wisdom of the government of the UMU. Traditionally, law has been carried out by militias, and the destruction of the violent element of society is typically best left to the citizens itself. Conglomerate of Iron's business also extend a weapons deal to the UMU, if the UMU would be interested....

We are willing to open trade routes to you. We also thank you for being very accepting of this Legislation. We would also like to know what you're sending us.

The Underground Movement Union wrote:

Conglomerate of Iron wrote:The Conglomerate of Iron applauds the wisdom of the government of the UMU. Traditionally, law has been carried out by militias, and the destruction of the violent element of society is typically best left to the citizens itself. Conglomerate of Iron's business also extend a weapons deal to the UMU, if the UMU would be interested....

We are willing to open trade routes to you. We also thank you for being very accepting of this Legislation. We would also like to know what you're sending us.

Plasma tipped rounds that rip through armor and melt through flesh, .60 cal Dannison sniper rifles, .224 Young smgs, the works. Mostly small arms. All through Conglomerate companies.

All laws will be obeyed, so just dictate to our companies what they are once the shipments get there.

Happy shooting!

Secretary of Diplomacy Dockarty is shocked and horrified by this news. The arming of the citizens of a nation seems like an extreme measure for a nation to take. Rallying the people and the support of the Council, Secretary Dockarty offers UMU temporary police assistance from TiP Constitutional Democratic Republic to the tune of 1500 additional police officers on the condition that UMU cut its vigilante program by 2000 members. The government of UMU is to be assured that these officers are highly trained. They are also prepared to train more officers within UMU in order that they may eventually be recalled to their home nation. In addition, the Council is open to considering monetary relief if funding for the police force is at issue.

TiP Constitutional Democratic Republic wrote:Secretary of Diplomacy Dockarty is shocked and horrified by this news. The arming of the citizens of a nation seems like an extreme measure for a nation to take. Rallying the people and the support of the Council, Secretary Dockarty offers UMU temporary police assistance from TiP Constitutional Democratic Republic to the tune of 1500 additional police officers on the condition that UMU cut its vigilante program by 2000 members. The government of UMU is to be assured that these officers are highly trained. They are also prepared to train more officers within UMU in order that they may eventually be recalled to their home nation. In addition, the Council is open to considering monetary relief if funding for the police force is at issue.

We accept your offer. But just to let you know- we didn't force this. The vigilante group, Brothers In Arms chose this path themselves. You see, we've been dealing with rogue UMU SF and powerful gangs. As for the BIA, We will vote to see if we will keep them as a special police.

The Underground Movement Union wrote:

TiP Constitutional Democratic Republic wrote:Secretary of Diplomacy Dockarty is shocked and horrified by this news. The arming of the citizens of a nation seems like an extreme measure for a nation to take. Rallying the people and the support of the Council, Secretary Dockarty offers UMU temporary police assistance from TiP Constitutional Democratic Republic to the tune of 1500 additional police officers on the condition that UMU cut its vigilante program by 2000 members. The government of UMU is to be assured that these officers are highly trained. They are also prepared to train more officers within UMU in order that they may eventually be recalled to their home nation. In addition, the Council is open to considering monetary relief if funding for the police force is at issue.

We accept your offer. But just to let you know- we didn't force this. The vigilante group, Brothers In Arms chose this path themselves. You see, we've been dealing with rogue UMU SF and powerful gangs. As for the BIA, We will vote to see if we will keep them as a special police.

The officers are deployed as promised. Secretary of Diplomacy Dockarty understands that the government did not force this but merely resorted to supporting it when the BIA became prominent as a way to aid in the defeat of the Criminals. He wonders if the government of UMU and the leaders of various gangs, as well as UMU SF, would be willing to attend a peace conference within TCDR borders in order to end or significantly decrease the violence in UMU. Would the government of UMU be willing to make concessions to these groups in order to bring an end to the violence? Of course, the Council would have to vote to approve such proceedings on TCDR soil, but Secretary Dockarty hesitates to bring such an issue to vote in the absence of indication that the parties involved are interested in peace proceedings.

From the Office of the High Representative of the Common Foreign and Security Policy
FTAO the UMU Government
Subject the legalizing of vigilantism

We believe that the legitimisation of street thugs to engage in vigilante activities is appalling. You have given these people carte blanche to murder anyone at will without consequence. What will happen next? Public executions? Public humiliation? This should be a matter for the police to deal with and not ordinary people, but by choosing this path you will run down a road toward anarchy. Vigilantism was never practiced in the European Union and there is no reason why such bloodlust be present today. By arming random people you will only encourage the so-called criminals you are fighting to take up heavier arms. The only solution you should be undertaking is the prohibition on the public use of arms and the taking of the law into one's own hands that is why the state exists. The European Parliament at this time is preparing sanctions against the UMU until they see the light and grow up.
Signed
Stanisław Dariusz Slusarczyk - Diplomat of the EEAS

To- Rothschild
From- UMU Police Department

Let me first explain- We aren't becoming an Anarchy. Do not try to oppress us or force us into doing what you want. These "ordinary people" are actually ex-military and or ex-cop and are 21+ WITH a license. Not just ANYONE Can become a vigilante. Plus these vigilantes are only allowed to target criminals, and they may not kill anyone but criminals. Remember, they "have" to be 21+, ex Military OR Ex-Police. Must be a UMU Citizen. Must be Licenced. Therefore, no harm can be done to innocents. Infact, we're already planning on, making vigilantism illegal, once again, and actually, vigilantism decreased Criminal activity and not increased. Next, saying that the European parliament is going to attempt to oppose me is VERY Oppressive. You are clearly the bloodthirsty one here, all we're trying to do is stop crime, and it's been working. So, I suggest you let us keep vigilantism until we're done. Then, Vigilantism will be illegal once more. Infact, we're.already voting on it. Polls say so far that people want vigilantism illegal again, but votes don't end till next week.

Rothschild wrote:From the Office of the High Representative of the Common Foreign and Security Policy
FTAO the UMU Government
Subject the legalizing of vigilantism

We believe that the legitimisation of street thugs to engage in vigilante activities is appalling. You have given these people carte blanche to murder anyone at will without consequence. What will happen next? Public executions? Public humiliation? This should be a matter for the police to deal with and not ordinary people, but by choosing this path you will run down a road toward anarchy. Vigilantism was never practiced in the European Union and there is no reason why such bloodlust be present today. By arming random people you will only encourage the so-called criminals you are fighting to take up heavier arms. The only solution you should be undertaking is the prohibition on the public use of arms and the taking of the law into one's own hands that is why the state exists. The European Parliament at this time is preparing sanctions against the UMU until they see the light and grow up.
Signed
Stanisław Dariusz Slusarczyk - Diplomat of the EEAS

In response to the ridiculous sanctions, the Conglomerate companies are more than willing to step in and supply the UMU with all of its needs.

For the right price of course.

Official Message from the United States of Allanea

In response to the ridiculous sanctions of the European Union we reiterate our public support for the UMU, and offer the Union unilateral free trade.

The UMU accepts both offers. But also requests both sides to put military on stand-by incase of an attack. UMU begins to set up defenses incase of an attack.

The UMU Accepts the offer, but requests also for new nation supporting us to put soldiers on standby incase the Parliament dares attack. We worry more about our citizens more than we do anything else. We will not stand for an attack from this clearly Oppressive and dictatorial parliament.

The Underground Movement Union wrote:The UMU accepts both offers. But also requests both sides to put military on stand-by incase of an attack. UMU begins to set up defenses incase of an attack.

We are a nation of neutrality. We will sell you all the weapons you need, for very affordable rates, but we do not get involved in conflicts. We will increase shipments of weapons though. Heavily.

With all the support, crime rate Decreases greatly. Rogue SF units were destroyed, leaving only millitas and small gangs left. These gangs begin attempting to actually ally to help eachother survive the BIA and UMPD's onslaught against crime in their nation.

The remaining small gang alliance has been crushed. Leaving a large millita group left, who is accepting Rebel, Gang, and Rogue remnants into their ranks. The Militias strength isn't at all strong enough to oppose the UMU's strength. The Militia begins to prepare their defenses in the small Towns they've captured.

The militia collapses. The votes from the people ask the UMU to make Vigilantism illegal again. Vigilantism is then made once again illegal. However, the BIA ended up merging into the Police Force willingly as a Special Police and a National Guard. UMU Police funding and propaganda has begun, making the UMU's Police and defenses even stronger.