The United Defence Accords: Assembly

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

"Given little choice I am inclined to agree, we simply cannot let such a rouge actor continue to compromise the UDAs goals and integrity. If they refuse to withdraw we will have no choice but to suspend or more likely expel them from the Accords. The massacre of civilians and an attack on fellow members is something which cannot be tolerated. Something which risks the Accords as a whole faltering."

[Gonswanza]

Harkel would stand up and slam his hand on the table a couple times to get everyone’s attention.

“Ladies and gentlemen, it has become very clear to New Harken that there is a rouge actor in this alliance, the FEY currently acts against the UDA’s interests and while at first we were hoping to avoid confrontation, their forces hold land are forces designate as important to New Harken’s interests and their abhorrent actions against the Mine’s workers and the POW’s they use as slave labor have shown that unless action is taken they will continue on this course. That is why our forces are in battle against the FEY forces. As representative of New Harken I officially ask the UDA to pass a resolution to officially demand that the FEY withdrawal their forces from Alseba and allow New Harken to provide medical and emergency supplies to the mine’s workers and POW’s.”

"Gonswanza seconds this motion as well. Despite being seemingly well meaning their so-called interests run counter not only to the majority of the UDA's members, but also the goals and interests of the UDA. Slavery is a slow acting poison, and such forceful seizure of land purely to waste it on a suicidal gambit so thst nobody can claim it is truly depraved and illogical. Even Laura Ortiz is disgusted, despite being paraded around as a greater evil by some beyond the UDA, ironically."

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

"Well then we simply cannot stand by while the unity and message of the accords threatened. If they do not withdraw within seventy two hours we will have no choice but to suspend their membership and given they've attacked a fellow accord member in direct violation of previous non joint intervention agreements we need to discuss what to do about it."

[Aeyariss]

VILURIA: "Agree. Such cancerous behavior needs to be rooted out before it can grow and threaten the entire Accords. Being a lone wolf maverick is one thing, but to be deliberately taking positions against UDA wider goal is just gross unbecoming conduct." she said, before adding "Having said that, I believe UDA needs to outline its Standard Operating Procedure when launching interventions abroad. This whole incident happens because we have non compete cause and grants way too much freedom to be operating militarily abroad."

[Principalium]

A man, about 6'0 feet, with a shiny black slicked back hair walks into the UDA Complex, he wears a three piece suit, with a white shirt, red tie, yellow tie-clip and cufflings with shiny black dress shoes. He carries with him a black leather suitcase. He finds a seat designated for the 'Provincial Union Of Principalium'. He sits down, places his suitcase on the desk, opens it, takes out a maroon leather-bound notebook, with the seal of Her Majesty, the Queen of the Provinion, Cattiana The 2nd and with it a shiny black fountain pen tipped with a dark golden nib. He then takes out his circular reading spectacles and puts them on. Closing the suitcase and putting it aside under the desk, he neatly arranges the notebook, opens it and picks up the pen. He then adjusts his spectacles, the flag of the Provinion and places a another sign, it reads, 'Diplomatic-Councilor Thomas D Cattus'. He then silently and keenly listens to conversation, no actually nevermind, tribunal going on.

[Arakhkhar]

The Akuisessanta d.Irisaea spoke up, for the first time in some time - she had, after a rather chilly reception, spent the majority of her time simply sitting and reading quite calmly as events took place around her - having no objections to offer to the evidently somewhat imminent ejection of FEY. It would be, however, that the events in Andrat had drawn further attention of the Empire as a whole. With a manner-of-fact tone and without much particular intonation or passion, she spoke.

"The Lirvittian Empire must question the intentions of the United Defense Accords with relation to the ongoing crisis in the state of Andrat. Other than the very disquieting employment of theater-level munitions in what we had presumed to be a primarily local conflict of a relatively moderate insurgency, reports of the occupation of cities and territories not claimed by the separatist forces working in that sector, and the... pattern of behaviors that we would be remiss not to note in many of the participants yet present - there is already the risk of continuing escalation, if it has not already occurred. It is my course to bring to the attention of this assembly the fact that the Empire cautions against the reckless employment of force in a conflict from which no party has yet demonstrated any reason nor public declaration for their so-distinguished partiality."

"We would be quite-well remiss to not recall before this assembly the affairs that had taken place in Vangvia's own revolt, our intervention therein having received the assurances of the legitimate government body in the restoration of the sovereignty of that state against foreign intervention. And the lengths we had been willing then to ensure the international and internal sovereignty of the Vangvian state. We question the intentions of the UDA during the crisis in Andrat, because at present it seems there is either no coherent policy nor any vested interest in ensuring the continuing sovereignty of the state of Andrat."

[Gonswanza]

"And I should remind you, as an observer, you have no sway over this body. However, it is worrying that there is an outright occupation by a certain member of the UDA, unwarranted, and uncalled for, demanding strikes from the rest of the alliance against their hostile forces in order to dislodge them, given the failure of diplomacy. While I would call into question their alliegance, its there that there is significant disconnect between this body, their leader, and their forces beyond their intended goals of carving up the map while actively stealing resources."

Luciana then turns to the odd newcomer, offering an awkward wave, unsure of how to react to a bipedal cat that was taller than herself.

[Arakhkhar]

"By all means, I am not attempting to sway this body in any particular direction - nor would I wish to. Quite simply, however, as an observer of this body and as representative of the interest of my government, I would be remiss if I did not point out the fact that we hold certain concerns regarding the present affairs in Andrat. The fact is, is that there are more than one-hundred and fifty-thousand foreign troops, with theater-level weaponry, no less than four aircraft carriers, and a full eleven cruiser-sized naval elements - over a conflict to which there has neither been any declared intervention nor any impetus for the deployment of such a force en-masse."

"The only thing that the Empire requires is clarification of intent - because at present, given the indications presented, it would seem that you have prepared for a major conventional war with the possibility to escalate far beyond even that - do forgive me if we find that this is something of a major... reaction to what is essentially a local, small conflict. Does the United Defense Accords, have, at present, a single cohesive stratagem to be applied to the case of the present crisis in Andrat? And to what end is it required, that such a massive force concentration be placed in what is otherwise insignificant?"

[Aeyariss]

A cat, about 6'0 ft, with a shiny coat of black fur walks into the UDA Complex, he wears a three piece suit, with a white shirt, red tie, yellow tie-clip and cufflings with shiny black dress shoes. He carries with him a black leather suitcase. He finds a seat designated for the 'Provincial Union Of Principalium'. He sits down, places his suitcase on the desk, opens it, takes out a maroon leather-bound notebook, with the seal of Her Majesty, the Queen of the Provinion, Meow Purr The 2nd and with it a shiny black fountain pen tipped with a dark golden nib. He then takes out his circular reading spectacles and puts them on. Closing the suitcase and putting it aside under the desk, he neatly arranges the notebook, opens it and picks up the pen. He then adjusts his spectacles, the flag of the Provinion and places a another sign, it reads, 'Diplomatic-Councilor Thomas D Cattus'. He then silently and keenly listens to conversation, no actually nevermind, tribunal going on.

OOC: Sorry bud, we made a mistake, UDA is NS MT, human only.

[Aeyariss]

"By all means, I am not attempting to sway this body in any particular direction - nor would I wish to. Quite simply, however, as an observer of this body and as representative of the interest of my government, I would be remiss if I did not point out the fact that we hold certain concerns regarding the present affairs in Andrat. The fact is, is that there are more than one-hundred and fifty-thousand foreign troops, with theater-level weaponry, no less than four aircraft carriers, and a full eleven cruiser-sized naval elements - over a conflict to which there has neither been any declared intervention nor any impetus for the deployment of such a force en-masse."

"The only thing that the Empire requires is clarification of intent - because at present, given the indications presented, it would seem that you have prepared for a major conventional war with the possibility to escalate far beyond even that - do forgive me if we find that this is something of a major... reaction to what is essentially a local, small conflict. Does the United Defense Accords, have, at present, a single cohesive stratagem to be applied to the case of the present crisis in Andrat? And to what end is it required, that such a massive force concentration be placed in what is otherwise insignificant?"

"We do not talk about ongoing operational details to non members. But you need not worry, the Global Operations Directorate have begun to rein in all the members."

[Arakhkhar]

“Aside from your word, should there be anything concrete that I may suggest to my employers that we should not be concerned?” The Akuisessanta cocked her head, and gently stroked her pale chin with a gloved hand. “I am a reasonable woman, you will find, and one who has been kept acquainted with the nations comprising this organization, many of whom we have aided in the past or who have rendered aid unto the Empire. However, I, personally, have superiors above me - and regardless of my personal judgement of your intent and the intent of this body, it may very well be that my judgement alone may not assuage my colleagues completely.”

“In other words, I would quite approve of your good word and of your good intentions, were something more than a motion of increased discipline alone provided.”

[Principalium]

A cat, about 6'0 ft, with a shiny coat of black fur walks into the UDA Complex, he wears a three piece suit, with a white shirt, red tie, yellow tie-clip and cufflings with shiny black dress shoes. He carries with him a black leather suitcase. He finds a seat designated for the 'Provincial Union Of Principalium'. He sits down, places his suitcase on the desk, opens it, takes out a maroon leather-bound notebook, with the seal of Her Majesty, the Queen of the Provinion, Meow Purr The 2nd and with it a shiny black fountain pen tipped with a dark golden nib. He then takes out his circular reading spectacles and puts them on. Closing the suitcase and putting it aside under the desk, he neatly arranges the notebook, opens it and picks up the pen. He then adjusts his spectacles, the flag of the Provinion and places a another sign, it reads, 'Diplomatic-Councilor Thomas D Cattus'. He then silently and keenly listens to conversation, no actually nevermind, tribunal going on.

OOC: Sorry bud, we made a mistake, UDA is NS MT, human only.

OOC: No worries, I can do that, Ill just rewrite him as a human.

[Sahrawi Caliphate]

The arrival of the Sahrawi reprosentative, was anything but an orderly one.

While looking good and as planned in the beginning, boarding a train from the national capital straight to the border with Algeria, there the first hurdle came. A car came to pick him up as planned, although as the long road journey to Algier began said car already had its first of many accidents. The old truck as quickly as they entered the terrible roads seemed to have struck a roadbumb, with some sort of a scrap metal pice, which unfortunately pierced straight through their fuel tank quickly causing the entire vehicle to run down and stop. Although while it did took quite a while hours later a group of tradesmen arrived which was nice enough to pick them up and give them a lift to a nerby town. There he was able to take connection with the Algerian government, which then took care of him over the remaining way to Algier.

Yet even in the capital stress did not end, Kashmiri missed his flied due to the road accident, and thus was forced to spend another 3 days in Algier until his government was able to schedule another flight. Yet the Algerian government was for the duration of that time at least nice enough to provide him with accomodations but with really no actual task which he could spend the remainder of his time with. But once the airplane came and luckily took off as planned the trips element of unfortunate cooled down rather rapidly. Only with a bare minimum time complication the aircraft reached Corporate territory and landed on a airport near the outskirts of the capital, where Kashmiri could finally meet up with his family. But without much time to spend with them he quickly prepared as they reached the apartment, only a short talk with his wife and two kids then quickly taking a shower and dressing up in something fresh and finishing his beard. Less then a day after arrival back again on road he took a taxi for the final sprint of his journey until he reached the UDA assemblyhalls, as the first men of his nation and carrier of all it's hope he stepped through the door to introduce himself upon taking a seat.

Rep. Khalid "Greetings honourable UDA delegates, I hope I do not disturb, I am Khalid Kashmiri humble reprisentative of the Sahrawi Arabic Democratic Republic. It is truely an honour for me to stand here today, and as many people within my country hope that this will be the beginning of a long lasting and prosperous relationship."

He took his seat, although trying to be nice he waited before setting up his work tools and devices to carefully listen as other spoke.

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

General Sectary Petrov provided the newly arrived delegate a nod. He then spoke into his microphone addressing the assembly, "Well then after seeing the situation in Andrat continue to develop I believe it would be a good call to ask all UDA nations involved to reign it in temporarily to allow us to coordinate an official joint intervention which consolidate our goals from their current state. Its vital that the UDA cooperates on this matter in order for it to remain an effective force. But we will stand with the issue FEY did go rouge and attack our fellow accord member. That is a precedent I do not want to be set, so I open the floor to the assembly to consider what we must do."

"Operational details as Lady Heartsong has said cannot be discussed with non members or those not participating in the intervention. But I can understand the concern, the Cooperation has so far been out of the loop of the operation in Andrat and the mass mobilisation of accord members forces has been noted. As I've said we are in the process of organising what so far has been many separate nations with separate interests into something with a more official UDA capacity and provide consolidated goals alongside a more focused campaign."

[Principalium]

Thomas upon hearing the Secretary-General opens another maroon folder, takes out a brief titled by the Diplomatic Council, 'The UDA And Andrat', reads through it, stands to take the floor. Walks over to the podium, adjusts the mic and then begins.

"Mr. Secretary-General, I am Thomas D Cattus, the Provincial Union Of Principalium's Diplomatic-Councilor to the UDA.
The Provinion Of Principalium is honored to have been welcomed into the UDA, and we vow that we will concur with the UDA's Charter in concept and in practice, but we too akin to the previous diplomat, are not without concern.
Prior to our induction in the UDA, the Council For Diplomatic Development worked to deduce how the UDA perceived, viewed and replied to the developments of the world. The UDA claims in its Charter, in Article One, Purpose Of The Alliance, 1.1,

The United Defence Accords members will cooperate on matters of economics, politics and warfare. While maintaining respect for the - Sovereignty and self determination of members.

In other words that its core principle is cooperation. Cooperation without coordination, is not cooperation, but a caricature of it. When the 'Andrat Crises' precipitated, not once did the UDA, or the UDA's Executive Council convene to have a proper, in-depth and detailed review of the crises, how to perceive it, how to view it and how it would be replied to. The UDA and the Governments in it, came to intervene in the crises with no proper cooperation, coordination or the preparation of a plan. It is, a concern, that how can the UDA claim to champion cooperation and coordination when in practice, per our report, 4 Governments, I want to point it out, 4 Governments intervened in Andrat and did not once convene here to 'cooperate'.

Other than that, one of the Governments here has been condemned worldwide for the violence and death that it has precipitated, and there are reports, of condemnable war-crimes. How can the UDA be a defence pact, when in its name, a Government commits heinous crimes? If the UDA wants to be an pact of honour, it can not continue to induct Governments due to whom the UDA's world-wide perception will decline. We call that a panel be created, that a review take place of the incompetence with which the Government to whom we refer to, and whom the whole UDA knows, intervened, and that if the panel indicts them, the UDA divorce it.

On top of that, we want to recommend, as other diplomats here have done, that the UDA convene and cooperate, not in concept but in practice, on the preparation of a plan, on how, we, the UDA, can help the revolutionaries of Andrat and their peoples, in the context of the cultivation of world-peace and the UDA's own Charter.

To conclude, it is our 2nd recommendation, which other diplomats have held, that the UDA create another panel, that that panel review the UDA's deficiencies in cooperation in intervention, and that it prepare a report, which recommend a complete protocol for the intent of an intervention. We would want that perhaps a new Directorate be created under the Operations Directorate for interventions in particle and that perhaps the UDA Charter can cater to the deliverance of peace, on our own initiative.
It is our intention, that UDA improve, and that it develop into a protector of world-peace.

Thank you, Mr Secretary-General."

[Aeyariss]

DUCHESS VILURIA HEARTSONG Representative; THE MOST SERENE EMPIRE OF AEYARISS

"Welcome to the UDA, Your Excellency. I'm happy to have such a passionate new member such as yourself."

"Allow me to address some of the points you've raised; since it pertains to my Directorate."

"Firstly, there has been no official United Defence Accords intervention in Andrat yet. What we have so far are unilateral actions by members who happen to be in the Accords volunteering their forces for police actions in the said nation. So far the forces of New Harkenese, Gonswanza, Asukalia, Schwessen-Hellfohen have landed and Aeyariss is in the process of sending in our troops. Our other members Far Easmentins Yoniner are also part of this crisis. I believe when times call for immediate action, debates are not entirely necessary otherwise we would be emulating the Collective Security League who often found themselves bogged down by debate and unable to conduct anything. For this, I want it to be on record that I applaud members of the UDA who acted decisively in intervening before we had a humanitarian disaster in Andrat. It is also for this same reason why there has been no official public debate here in the Assembly; it's being done behind closed doors between volunteer forces - we have a lot of Observers here, and I assure you not all of these people came with good faith. Also, one more important consideration is that international intervention is considered offensive military actions and such operations are not under coverage of the Collective Defence Protocol. UDA is defensive in nature, and there is no such thing as Collective Offensive Protocol in the UDA mandating our members to be involved in military actions against their wishes such as the situation in Andrat - if our forces got attacked by 3rd party states the CDP is not even applicable since we knowingly put our forces into a hostile situations."

"As far as the allegations of questionable conduct by the Far Easmentins Yoniner; my side on the Global Operations Directorate has received no concrete proof nor full report considering the ongoing situation over there ...is still rather fluid. I will not accuse fellow members of the Accords as committing war crimes just yet, but rest assured, the United Defence Accords forces will conduct its own investigations and react properly once we stabilized the situations in Andrat. We won't let such blatant violation of international laws and norms be unpunished here. But for now, until we've gathered more information, we will give them the benefit of the doubt. But if it's proven that the FEY had conducted terrible war crimes, then I promised they will be punished accordingly. And I promise, I will be among the first to table expulsion bills for such members."

"On the issues of the Intervention Directorate. Well, I would like to hear more on this idea first."

[Asukalia]

Totika stands.
"I, and Asukalia, do not believe a formal intervention is nessecary unless the current peace process, headed by Rilekai fails. On FEY, I do believe there should be a formal inquiry into their conduct during the campaign, and their undermining of UDA unity.:

[Principalium]

Thomas drinks water and then recontinues.

"Madam-Director, we welcome the in-depth reply. Madam-Director, we know that the UDA is in concept, in principle and in doctrine a pact of defence, we know that UDA has not intervened and we concede that a direct UDA intervention would be perceived from an uninclined point of view and that it would be a violation of the UDA's principles to have Governments who do not want to intervene, intervene. But, Madam-Director, the introduction to the UDA Charter, points out that the UDA has been created to protect world peace and to precipitate a new world order. Without a proactive operational doctrine centred on the deliverance of peace, the UDA can and will not be able to do one or the other.

Our point, Madam-Director, is that the Governments who wanted to intervene, should have had the option to convene with the other Governments in the UDA who wanted to intervene, under the UDA, and should have had the UDA's help. In other words, the UDA should not intervene, no, but it should help the Governments who intend to intervene, prepare, plan, coordinate and cooperate. An intervention with the help of the UDA, is not a UDA intervention and no one can hold the view that it was the UDA who intervened.

On our recommendation of a 'Intervention Directorate', it is our opinion, that a new Directorate or Council be created within the Operation Directorate, for the 'deliverance of world peace'. The new Council should review and prepare in-depth confidential reports on world developments. If a new development precipitates that compels the Governments here to intervene, the Governments can convene the Council, and with its help, prepare a proper plan on how to intervene. The Council will not conduct the intervention, it will help the Governments who want to, on their own initiative. The new Council will help to precipitate practical coordination and cooperation, and will help the UDA, if the collective defence protocol is to be performed. It is our opinion that at the minimum a proper panel be convened to work on how practical our recommendation can be, if it is not, we will not be critical, but honoured that our recommendation was reviewed.

We compel the UDA's Operations Directorate, and we concur with Mr. Secretary-General's comments that perhaps now, it is crucial, that the UDA compel the interveners in the Ardant Crisis to plan for when the war concludes, and peace comes.
Before I conclude, I want to point out here, that not once did I refer to the Governments reported of war-crimes in name, it is perhaps a point to note, that both you, Madam-Director and another Diplomat referred to one Government. We commend the intent with which you vowed to have their reported crimes reviewed.

Thank you Mr. Secretary-General and Madam-Director."

[New Aeyariss]

Totika stands.
"I, and Asukalia, do not believe a formal intervention is nessecary unless the current peace process, headed by Rilekai fails. On FEY, I do believe there should be a formal inquiry into their conduct during the campaign, and their undermining of UDA unity.:

"I would like to point out." the Nifonese representative said "That the Holy Nifonese Empire has rather positive relations with Relikai. Thus the Empire is open to be used as a channel to advance the negotiations in the name of UDA."

[Far Easmentins Yoniner]

I would like to point out that protecting world peace is a admirable and good intention and idea but our declaration and charter says that the ultimate goal of these accords is to protect the sovereignty and borders of only those in the accords

[Aeyariss]

I would like to point out that protecting world peace is a admirable and good intention and idea but our declaration and charter says that the ultimate goal of these accords is to protect the sovereignty and borders of only those in the accords

VILURIA: "Ah, you're here. Good. So, I'm going to be blunt, let me ask something that I'd probably regret - did your forces shoots unarmed civilians in the police action in those Andrati mines?"

"That the Holy Nifonese Empire has rather positive relations with Relikai. Thus the Empire is open to be used as a channel to advance the negotiations in the name of UDA."

VILURIA: Your Excellency, UDA is not in conflict with Relikai or any other powers at this time. But we might be if our comrade in arms from the FEYs unable to explain these serious accusations.

[Schwessen-Hellfohen]

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Von Vedhaus stood up, only to be stopped by Kurstz, they exchanged a few words and then the former UP delegate (Kurstz) spoke:

“ ‎ ‎ ‎ I do not doubt your good faith, however, we must point out that while there is some nuance between a generalized UDA operation and a UDA-backed operation, the difference from a non-UDA nation’s point of view would be greatly reduced. A UDA operation should be an option to solve the crisis in Andrat, but quite frankly, the idea of UDA-backed operations would only work in very few cases.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ I do not think I’ll have to state what my position is.”

He sat back on his chair, waiting for a response.

[Principalium]

Snip

"Your concerns are valid, but if the UDA were to initiate a direct intervention, it would not have the know-how needed for it has not once conducted a direct intervention in previous developments, it is our opinion, that if the UDA were to help UDA-countries to intervene on their own individual initiative, it would help the UDA in the continued practical development of cooperational defence. You pointed out a concern, that to non-UDA countries, a UDA-led and a UDA-helped intervention would in practice be interpreted as a UDA intervention, but if the UDA helps to intervene it can counter that it is not involved in the intervention, for pact-led interventions, as Madam-Director pointed out, would compel other pacts to intervene, which would precipitate continued violence. It is in our opinion not needed that the UDA intervene in Ardant, but it is needed that it convene UDA-Governments who have intervened and compel them to coordinate for an optimal outcome when the civil war concludes. We are honoured to have been provided with the potential to cater to your concerns."

[The Way Sun Cooperation]

General Sectary Petrov looked over as the delegates discussed deciding to speak. "Now I want something to be clear the UDA has never been intended as some global police force and its purpose has always been the peace and prosperity of its members. Alongside providing support, advice and tools to achieve and maintain this prosperity. As for the suggestion of a directorate or division focused on the coordination of UDA aligned nations during interventions is an interesting one, with the additional aspect of reviewing crisis's across the globe whether they should be brought to the assembly for a full on UDA led intervention."

"Then as our Schwessen counterpart explained there are major differences between a UDA backed operation such as the one in Andrat where we offer political support and advice on how best to coordinate. Alongside it being an optional endeavour for UDA members which can be declared by the G.O.D if enough Accord nations become involved. As for a UDA led intervention, the entire assembly's involved which so far can only be triggered by Article Two activation. But those are secondary some sort of system is required to help assist with the Coordination of members independent operations when they become the accords interests."

He then turned to FEYs delegate and Lady Heartsong, "Lady Heartsong offers an important question will effect your position in the Accords. We need to know if it happened? If so how it happened? Alongside who conducted it? And of course we will be conducting a separate review of the situation. If our answers fail to line up with your own we may be looking at a.. less then ideal situation."

[Far Easmentins Yoniner]

I have heard many things but i have recieved no decisive report from our military. They tend to take very poorly to accusations of wrongdoing especially on this large of a scale. They also are especially aggressive towards the diplomatic corps. However if these rumors are true i believe it is very likely the commander on the ground will be relieved of his duty and possibly executed. I do know for a fact however that their is a harken delgation of some sort negotating with the forces inside the mines. If i recieve any definite updates i will inform this assembly