International Union of Equality and Freedom (IC)

[Carceno]

Derik's eyes narrowed.

"I apologize, but I cannot comprehend this! If you do not even follow the laws of this plane, how is it possible you would deem the tenets of a "mere Union", the counterweight to Chaos, something that you could follow? It makes no sense, and I will never understand, lest my mind become twisted at when I hear the truth of the matter. Let us drop this entirely."

Ahriman nodded " The, it makes no sense; part, is the answer you were looking for all along." he smiled as he chuckled.

"I believed it was. You are strange. Should I be able to comprehend, I would go mad."

[Whairtia]

"Maven may I bomb Hippostania, or kidanapp LYra and have her for Lunch, she needs to die." Govich said whipsering it to his ear.

[Carceno]

"Maven may I bomb Hippostania, or kidanapp LYra and have her for Lunch, she needs to die." Govich said whipsering it to his ear.

"Hey, I heard that. Maven, don't listen to him."

[Crystal Spires]

Maven chuckled and shook his head. "If she succeeds in killing me, go right ahead in a blaze of mighty glory. However it is my belief that there is still not enough to act. We need evidence that Hippostania is murdering and targeting communists specifically and we need a defined body count. That would require a risk that I'm not sure anyone except someone as crazy as me to do which would be to go to Hippostania itself and find out and it would require a person who is willing to go into the heart of the beast. I would do that, if I didn't know it would mean for certain that I would not be coming out unharmed. Ellesime is already mad at me for Shrilland, so I mustn't do so or she swears she will kill me. Women are scary." Maven said muffling more laughter.

[Apoctis]

Maven chuckled and shook his head. "If she succeeds in killing me, go right ahead in a blaze of mighty glory. However it is my belief that there is still not enough to act. We need evidence that Hippostania is murdering and targeting communists specifically and we need a defined body count. That would require a risk that I'm not sure anyone except someone as crazy as me to do which would be to go to Hippostania itself and find out and it would require a person who is willing to go into the heart of the beast. I would do that, if I didn't know it would mean for certain that I would not be coming out unharmed. Ellesime is already mad at me for Shrilland, so I mustn't do so or she swears she will kill me. Women are scary." Maven said muffling more laughter.

Ahriman shrugged " I can easily get someone to infiltrate such a nation. If you wish it done just say so. Unless this is an open invitation in disguise and then I shall get right to it. Though getting someone in that deep and well trusted shall take time. An easier route would be to raid any office for secret documents or make hippostania come out and say what they are doing." Ahriman then tapped his staff on the ground.

[Teddy Bear Republic]

Tottles had been eyeing the debate. "Does it not concern our fellow candidates that we seem to be degenerating and using these not ... chivalrous methods? Although it is not us to decide what is moral and what is not, this union is supposed to be open. Killing? Bombing? Infiltration? I'm not going to raise the slippery slope argument, delegates. We're already in the doldrums."

[Crystal Spires]

"You speak the truth, but at the moment I was referring to someone who deliberately tried to blackmail and murder me for being a communist leader, whose entire country is devolving into a dictatorship against freedom and equality. I have said I intend to do nothing, to abstain from any sort of action until I have further evidence of ill conduct. This is my stance, but I cannot promise that I will not investigate what is going on in Hippostania if it means that murders are being covered up." Maven said as he crossed his arms.

[The Republic of Lanos]

"You speak the truth, but at the moment I was referring to someone who deliberately tried to blackmail and murder me for being a communist leader, whose entire country is devolving into a dictatorship against freedom and equality. I have said I intend to do nothing, to abstain from any sort of action until I have further evidence of ill conduct. This is my stance, but I cannot promise that I will not investigate what is going on in Hippostania if it means that murders are being covered up." Maven said as he crossed his arms.

Are we already hearing comparisons of Hippostania to a national socialist state? That has been already thrown around in the Lanosian media...

[Crystal Spires]

"Probably because it is a fact. Very little is debated about the fascist nature of Lyra's regime, but the problem is unless we have a solid body count we cannot bring this to the attention of anyone. The crimes are behind closed doors. The Communists commit "treason", perhaps and are executed as such when the truth is that they're being killed for their political beliefs, and they are declared terrorists because they are counter to the Hippostanian status quo and that too can hide their crimes, but I have no proof yet. Only gut instinct that being a legal mediator would tell you. There's only so much I can rely on without evidence." Maven said wringing his hands.

[Crystalcliff Point]

"I can attempt to... get evidence that we can rely on, even if we cannot use it to persuade others. It really depends on how much you trust the word of specialists from Crystalcliff. It'd be a rather easy thing, especially given that the individuals in question are untrained in how to detect nonphysical sensory units."

[Carceno]

"Probably because it is a fact. Very little is debated about the fascist nature of Lyra's regime, but the problem is unless we have a solid body count we cannot bring this to the attention of anyone. The crimes are behind closed doors. The Communists commit "treason", perhaps and are executed as such when the truth is that they're being killed for their political beliefs, and they are declared terrorists because they are counter to the Hippostanian status quo and that too can hide their crimes, but I have no proof yet. Only gut instinct that being a legal mediator would tell you. There's only so much I can rely on without evidence." Maven said wringing his hands.

Derik's eyes lit up at this.

"Perhaps our own House De Luna could help you with this? Surely you have heard of their reputation with collecting such material. Tell me you have, I'm sure Carson would have told you by this point."

[Crystal Spires]

"In our many times sampling the delights of the Wolf's Tear Tavern and the Griffon's Wing? Of course Carson has, but I told him the same thing I will tell you now. Carceno is a Coalition nation like ourselves and it stands to lose allies if it seems like we are attacking, plotting or striking at them or doing something wrong in general. Hippostania has long been in the coalition, and even though they deserve no respect for their conduct, they have the power to rally the ponyists and they will act under the Hippostanian banner, and once they do that they will kill those who stand against them. If Hippostania acts as an aggressor or the truth is found about the shenanigans behind the disappearances of the whole spectrum of leftists, then it will be clear that the Coalition will more likely abstain from involvement. They will be the ones to stand back and allow for justice to fall. It is why I will stand back and wait, but how long, I fear, can I wait before the blade of betrayal will strike me down? I cannot tell, but I know striking first will be fatal, so we're at a stalemate. There will have to be a tipping point. We don't know what that is." Maven said as he cleared his throat and nodded at the Crystalcliff Point delegate.

[Skallen]

Stephen sits quietly during all of the recent exchanges, listening intently until a messenger taps him on the shoulder and hands him another communique, he frowns as he begins to read into it further.

The United Kingdom of Skallen
URGENCY-HIGHEST
ENCRYPTION-NONE

To-Stephen Hahn, Diplomat to the UEN
From-Skallenese State Department

Mrs. Hahn, Urgent situation developing in Mazenguard, In highly charged post-election atmosphere riots against non-humans have broken out with the support of a number of NDP Ministers, claim that ponies rigged election, Police and National Defense Force have been mobilized, Stand-off with rioters is reaching the breaking point, deaths possible, situation dire, repeat, situation DIRE

Signed,
Caroline J. Henriksen

He places the message on the table and leans over it, shaking his head and placing his left hand over his face. "God...Dammit...I knew there would be trouble with the damned Nationalists..." He leans back to the messenger "You keep me informed on any developments...I mean ANY..."

[Crystalcliff Point]

"Oh, there's very little chance of them noticing. The only problem is the person being followed. We need something closely associated with them. Or, even better, a part of them. Way I see it, there's only two real risks. The first is that our 'agent' will be unable to do anything else for the meantime. And the other is that they will have the constant feeling of being watched..."

[Skallen]

The United Kingdom of Skallen
URGENCY-HIGHEST
ENCRYPTION-NONE

To-Stephen Hahn, Diplomat to the UEN
From-Skallenese State Department

Mrs. Hahn, Situation has worsened, rioters are armed, clashed with NDF and Police forces, casualties are currently unknown, State of Emergency has been declared, last barricade to zone inhabited by Ponies under threat, situation continues to be DIRE

Signed,
Caroline J. Henriksen

Stephan hit his hand on the table, swearing is Swedish "This is borderline rebellion...Fools! Idiots! And soon to be mass murderers I fear..."

[Elyomia]

Crown Prince William opened his eyes from a quick nap and joined in the discussion. 'Fellas, I'm sorry about dropping off. It's a lot of work, trying to be attentive through all this.' He yawned, and went on. 'So, from the fragments of discussion I heard while I was waking up, it seems as if Hippostania has launched another crackdown. Even though I'm probably jumping on it a bit quick, the best thing to do is first get some reliable information, and if that is correct, take action. We can't sit back and use diplomacy over and over again, because nations like Hippostania don't listen. We should take action as soon as the intel is confirmed. We just can't stand back and watch people being persecuted. We shouldn't just send harshly worded letters with sanctions and what not. Major action is what is needed.' He sipped a glass of water, and slumped in the back of his chair.

He noticed from the corner of his eye that the delegate from Skallen seemed a bit tense. Being the nosey person he was, William asked him something calmly. 'What's up? You seem stressed. If it's just the meeting, yeah, these meetings can put a bit of strain on you.' He chuckled.

[Skallen]

Stephan shook his head and tried to speak but seemed rather flabbergasted, after collecting himself he finally managed to speak "It's the damn Nationalists in Mazenguard...they're up in arms literally and are in near open rebellion and have made plans to murder the Ponies of Skallen...I'm trying to get all the information I can but...It doesn't look good..."

[Elyomia]

'Okay, okay, calm down. It's okay. You and your nation will be alright. I'm sure the UEF would be happy to help your country out.'

[Skallen]

'Okay, okay, calm down. It's okay. You and your nation will be alright. I'm sure the UEF would be happy to help your country out.'

Stephen shakes his head again "There isn't enough time for the UEF to send help, the mob is at the last barricade, either the Army gets there...or they break through and we'll have a massacre of Ponies on our hands..."

[Yorobia]

'Okay, okay, calm down. It's okay. You and your nation will be alright. I'm sure the UEF would be happy to help your country out.'

Stephen shakes his head again "There isn't enough time for the UEF to send help, the mob is at the last barricade, either the Army gets there...or they break through and we'll have a massacre of Ponies on our hands..."

"I would rather send the army," replied Henry(did i change character? can't remember), "because, I mean, who would want to see a massacre break out."

[Skallen]

Stephen takes another letter, frowning and slumping "there was no massacre...but one man murdered two Ponies and nearly killed a filly...Apparently it was the leader of the NDP as well...What has happened to our nation..." Stephen eyes start to water a bit, but he wipes his eyes quickly "It's tragic what men can do..."

[Elyomia]

'The world is a terrible, terrible place, Hahn. It's full of psychopaths and murderers. It's just how life goes.' He put a hand around his shoulder to comfort him, and continued. 'Look. You're Elyomia's friend. Everyone's your friend here. This is what this union is all about, friendship and unity. We're going to make sure that every single pony in your country is safe, well, and free.'

[Yorobia]

Henry shot up. "His ponies are safe, but we have nations attacking my nation. They have not killed me yet, being part of the CoPS.!

[Skallen]

Stephen smiles a bit, nodding "I shouldn't be so naive I know...I just figured that people still had some good in them, at least people in Skallen...I suppose not everyone is as agreeable as the people here though...What is this about you being attacked?"

[Crystal Spires]

"If I am hearing correctly from the delegate from Yorobia, it seems our mutual protection pact will now come into play, and we ask that you please tell us the details of who is attacking, for what reason, and provide for us the expected ETA, location, and the situation fully so that we can organize a good order of battle should it prove necessary." Maven said as he raised his eyebrow.

For what reason would anyone attack the nation of Yorobia, and who?