Rights of the People

[Kinstantia]

President Samantha Spaulding sat motionless in her leather chair behind the Presidential desk as she watched the Kinstantian News Network. A look of shock and disbelief overcame her.

The Most Serene Republic of The Master M had issued an ultimatum to the people of Kinstantia

The Foreign office of The Most Serene Republic of The Master M
^{For the attention of the leadership of Kinstantia}

Following the news of your alliance, many of our citizens filed a very stark petition which urges our government to attack and destroy your nation and alliance, because of our nations strict anti-homosexual stance. While we have considered this, we are a peaceful nation when possible, but we cannot ignore the demands of our people. Therefore, we issue the following ultimatum: Your alliance shall disband immediately, your nations leaders shall apologise on national TV to our populace, and you will become a colony of The Master M.

Failure to comply with these demands will result in a state of war between our nations.

Have a nice day,
Minister Martins

She couldn't understand how a people could go to war over such a petty difference. She couldn't believe the blatent disregard to the soverignty of the United States of Kinstantia. She couldn't believe the gaul of someone who would issue such a decree. However, she knew one thing, and that was she had to respond.

She reach over her desk and picked up the receiver of a black office phone. With deliberate touches, she dialed a phone number.

"This is President Spaulding. Get me the Joint Chiefs immediately!" she ordered into the phone. "Also, get His Majesty on the phone. He should be here too."

From down the hallway the should of dress shoes moving quickly came moving towards the office door. In walked 4 men, dressed in the uniforms of their respective branches of the military.

"Gentlemen, we've been issued an ultimatum. I am sure that you have heard about it through your sources, but I have it here for you all to read." The president walked over and handed the piece of paper to the commanders. They read it as she walked back to her desk.

"Madame President," said the gruff voiced General of the Army Cedrick Nelson, "This is a backdoor declaration of war. No matter how you slice it, these yabols want to destroy us and make us part of another country. We need to declare war on them now, and crush them immediately!"

"General," the President responded, "do you really think that I want to go to war over an ideologically difference? Do you really think that this is a valid reason to go to war?"

"Madame President, if I may join in," said General of the Marine Corps Travis Hillman, "You don't really have a choice. No matter what you do, these fools are going to send troops, planes, and ships towards our country."

"I agree with the Generals," said Admiral Jonathon F Arbuckle, Commanding Admiral of the Kinstantian Navy, "I have no idea how you get out of this one."

"Gentlemen, may I join in?" said the young, blond-haired man standing at the doorway to the office. The Joint Chiefs and the President all stood up immediately.

"Your Highness, I didn't expect you so quickly." Said President Spaulding.

"I was on my way to see you once I had gotten word of the news." Responded King Conner. "You see, we have a dilema. As an openly gay man, I am angered and outraged by this statement from the Minister from Master M. On the other hand, as a monarch, I fear for the safety of the people. We have to see if we can handle this diplomatically."

President Spaulding walked over towards the door and escorted the King to the plush red chair directly in front of her desk.

"Your highness, I couldn't agree with you more." responded the President. "But I admit, the Joint Chiefs should ready the military." She looked towards General Nelson, "General, how soon could we be ready?"

"Mdm President, we could be ready in 5 days." responded the Genreal.

"Admiral Arbuckle, how about the Navy?" the President asked.

"Well, our Carriers are not far from the shore, other than the USS Enterprise which is on deployment in the Atlantic. We could be ready in 4 days." responded the Admiral. "And, after speaking with General Tillman, and General Thompson of the Air Force, it would take no more than 5 days for us to be prepared. We've already sent orders calling up the reserves."

"Very well." stated the President. "Your Highness, we must address the nation. Meanwhile, Joint Chiefs, get our fighters in the air, our ships along the coast and our Army at the ready. Now, get it done!" The Joint Chiefs stood up quickly, saluted, and hurried away to make their defense plans.

"Now we have to address the nation, your Majesty." said the President.

"You know, Samantha?" responded the King informally, "I hate to say this in public, but I hope we go to war with them. I hope we kick their asses." With that, the King stood up and turned towards the door of the office. "No one is going to tell me how I can live. I am the goddamned King of Kinstantia, not a servant to the Master M." The king walked out of the door.

[Kinstantia]

To: Minister Martins, Most Serene Republic of the Master M
From: Samantha Spaulding, President of Kinstantia
Re: Ultimatum

We have received your ultimatum, and must tell you that it doesn't set well with us. We are a nation of peace and unity. We believe in the rights of the individuals to be who they are without fear of government intervention. It's a basic right of being alive.

First of all, we shall not disband this alliance. We will, however, ask that you have input on it. Give us your differing opinions in matters so that we can come to compromise decisions that most people can agree to. It is only through meaningful conversation and debate that we can make this world the paradise it was destined to be.

Secondly, we apologize only for the intolerance of your citizenry. We make no apologies for our beliefs, and our morals. It is not the Government but the people who decide what is best for them, and in Kinstantia, they voted to protect the rights of all citizens, regardless of race, religious beliefs or lack thereof, ability or disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and other "minority" attributes. It is the will of the People of Kinstantia that LGBT persons live as free as everyone else.

Finally, we will never submit to a demand that makes us part of another nation. We are a soverign state, and will remain that way. There is no option on this point.

We are prepared to come to the table and exchange ideas with your representatives. We are prepared to come to decisions that both your people and our people can agree on. But also realize that we are also prepared to defend ourselfs if nessecary.

We hope that you will rethink your stance, and come to the table. We will set a place for you, and we will be waiting for you.

Sincerely,

President Samatha Spaulding.

[The New British Shores]

High above a SR-71 Blackbird was watching the troop build-up with concern. The Republic had instructed the Airforce to get RECON on the on the situation, due to the proxiimitry of the Country to the Republic. The Blackbird had inflitrated the nation, had taken the recon it needed and was heading home. At the same time a message was sent.

Federaton of Lingard
Office Of the President

Greetings Neighbours, the Republic is slightly concerned about the build-up of forces you are currently...well building up, due to your closeness to our borders, we respectfully request to know your reasons.

Yours Sincerly
President
John White

[Kinstantia]

High above a SR-71 Blackbird was watching the troop build-up with concern. The Republic had instructed the Airforce to get RECON on the on the situation, due to the proxiimitry of the Country to the Republic. The Blackbird had inflitrated the nation, had taken the recon it needed and was heading home. At the same time a message was sent.

Federaton of Lingard
Office Of the President

Greetings Neighbours, the Republic is slightly concerned about the build-up of forces you are currently...well building up, due to your closeness to our borders, we respectfully request to know your reasons.

Yours Sincerly
President
John White

To: President John White
From: President Samantha Spaulding
Re: Troop Build-up

We receive a threat from the Most Serene Republic of the Master M that if we didn't disban our LGBT alliance, apologize to his people, and submit to becoming a colony of his, that he would declare war on the United States of Kinstantia.

Understanding that war is not an option that we wish to take because of the expense in terms of human life, and money. Knowing that we have been put in a not so easy situation to get out of diplomatically.
Reserving the right to defend ourselves if we should be required, we have started gearing our military up for war, Mr. President.

We make a solemn promise to not invade your airspace. We also make a solemn promise to not cross from international waters into your borders.

Sincerely,

Samantha Spaulding
President of the United States of Kinstantia

[The New British Shores]

Federaton of Lingard
Office Of the President

On the Contrary, now that I see your reasons, i offer you the assistance of the Republic. There are reasons to go to war, this is not one of them. Your forces may use our installations should they require the use. Should you need support we're only a few hours away.

Yours Sincerly
President
John White

[Kinstantia]

Federaton of Lingard
Office Of the President

On the Contrary, now that I see your reasons, i offer you the assistance of the Republic. There are reasons to go to war, this is not one of them. Your forces may use our installations should they require the use. Should you need support we're only a few hours away.

Yours Sincerly
President
John White

To: President John White
From: President Samantha Spaulding
Re: Troops

We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Though we agree that this is a dubious, at best, reason for war, we must make sure that we are prepared for the potential of war. We are, however, hoping that diplomacy and common sense win out. The only war worth fighting is a war of words for only feelings die, not people.

SIncerely

Samantha Spaulding
President, USK

[The New British Shores]

Federaton of Lingard
Office Of the President

Agreed, we'll be here if you need us

Yours Sincerly
President
John White

[Serbian_Soviet_Union]

President's Announcement

To: The United States of Kinstantia and The Most Serene Republic of The Master M
From: Vojislav Ljubicic - The President

We have received reports about the threat that the Most Serene Republic of the Master M has issued to the United States of Kinstantia based on the differences of idelogies, we urge both sides not to go into war based on the differences of idelogies, the FSSU condemns Homosexuality, Biesexuality and Transexuality to it's strongest form, however sovereignty at all times must be respected as the United States of Kinstantia is acting within it's own boundaries and is not expending it's boundaries as to force it's idelogies upon the world.

Due to the ultimatium issued to the United States of Kinstantia and the declaration of war declared by the United States of Kinstantia, the Federation of the Serbian Soviet Union is on high alert and has closed it's borders from the United States of Kinstantia and the Most Serene Republic of the Master M, FSSU has issued economic embargos against both nation's planning to goto war.

Any vessels from both the United States of Kinstantia and the Most Serene Republic of the Master M found inside FSSU territorial waters or within 5000m from outside FSSU's borders, our vessels will not hessitate to board vessels comming from both nation's, any civilian vessels found close to our borders will be denied entry, any suspicious type of vessels or military vessels will be boarded, if resisted, we will not hesitate to fire.

This is to prevent any violation of FSSU's national security and that our territorial waters, territory and our airspace are not violated and used as a crossfire between an idelogy war happening between the two nations.

Signed,
Vojislav Ljubicic

The President

[Kinstantia]

President's Announcement

To: The United States of Kinstantia and The Most Serene Republic of The Master M
From: Vojislav Ljubicic - The President

We have received reports about the threat that the Most Serene Republic of the Master M has issued to the United States of Kinstantia based on the differences of idelogies, we urge both sides not to go into war based on the differences of idelogies, the FSSU condemns Homosexuality, Biesexuality and Transexuality to it's strongest form, however sovereignty at all times must be respected as the United States of Kinstantia is acting within it's own boundaries and is not expending it's boundaries as to force it's idelogies upon the world.

Due to the ultimatium issued to the United States of Kinstantia and the declaration of war declared by the United States of Kinstantia, the Federation of the Serbian Soviet Union is on high alert and has closed it's borders from the United States of Kinstantia and the Most Serene Republic of the Master M, FSSU has issued economic embargos against both nation's planning to goto war.

Any vessels from both the United States of Kinstantia and the Most Serene Republic of the Master M found inside FSSU territorial waters or within 5000m from outside FSSU's borders, our vessels will not hessitate to board vessels comming from both nation's, any civilian vessels found close to our borders will be denied entry, any suspicious type of vessels or military vessels will be boarded, if resisted, we will not hesitate to fire.

This is to prevent any violation of FSSU's national security and that our territorial waters, territory and our airspace are not violated and used as a crossfire between an idelogy war happening between the two nations.

Signed,
Vojislav Ljubicic

The President

To: Vojislav Ljubicic - The President Serbian Soviet Union
From: Samantha Spaulding, President United States of Kinstantia
Re: Border Security

I assure you that we will keep from entering your territorial waters, we will also keep out of your air space at all times. I do, however, want to let you know that, as of this moment in time, no formal declaration of war has been issued from the government of Kinstantia.

We are hoping that diplomacy wins out over bombs. We believe both sides should have say in these matter so that we, as a world, can have everyone coexist peacefully.

Though we disagree with your standings on the rights of LGBT's, as you stated about us, you are acting within your own borders, and therefore we cannot exert any force or will upon you as you are not enforcing your beliefs on us.

Thank you for your cander in this matter.

Samantha Spaulding

[Serbian_Soviet_Union]

To: Vojislav Ljubicic - The President Serbian Soviet Union
From: Samantha Spaulding, President United States of Kinstantia
Re: Border Security

I assure you that we will keep from entering your territorial waters, we will also keep out of your air space at all times. I do, however, want to let you know that, as of this moment in time, no formal declaration of war has been issued from the government of Kinstantia.

We are hoping that diplomacy wins out over bombs. We believe both sides should have say in these matter so that we, as a world, can have everyone coexist peacefully.

Though we disagree with your standings on the rights of LGBT's, as you stated about us, you are acting within your own borders, and therefore we cannot exert any force or will upon you as you are not enforcing your beliefs on us.

Thank you for your cander in this matter.

Samantha Spaulding

IC: We wish to establish a Non-Aggression Pact between the two of our nation and we wish to establish cooperation in terms of Security, this is to assure that the borders of FSSU are not violated under any circumstances and to reassure our neutrality on the matter of LGBT and an potential war between your nation and master m, we have issued a full embargo economic trade blockade from The Master M, as his nation needs to get passed through FSSU or outside our borders to reach your nation as through this passage is the fastest passage of reaching your nation, we must note that FSSU and the master M are not located in the same region as the master m is up further north by 50,000km away from the region FSSU is located in, however any of the Master M vessels or aircrafts or cargo transport found at the border or within our borders, we will declare it as an act of hostility and will be met with the full military force of the FSSU.

[Kinstantia]

IC: We wish to establish a Non-Aggression Pact between the two of our nation and we wish to establish cooperation in terms of Security, this is to assure that the borders of FSSU are not violated under any circumstances and to reassure our neutrality on the matter of LGBT and an potential war between your nation and master m, we have issued a full embargo economic trade blockade from The Master M, as his nation needs to get passed through FSSU or outside our borders to reach your nation as through this passage is the fastest passage of reaching your nation, we must note that FSSU and the master M are not located in the same region as the master m is up further north by 50,000km away from the region FSSU is located in, however any of the Master M vessels or aircrafts or cargo transport found at the border or within our borders, we will declare it as an act of hostility and will be met with the full military force of the FSSU.

We also wish to establish a non-agression pact with the FSSU. We applaud your willingness protect your soverign rights like we are willing to do.

Kinstantia sees no virtue in a war of ideas fought with guns, but we are willing to defend ourselves as nessecary. Though our military power is being built up within our borders, we are exercising the right to defend ourselves from outside invaders. We are not willing to go on the offensive in this, and thus will not stray outside of our territorial borders with out military except out into international waters.

The USS Kinstantia Battle Group, the USS Nathaniel J Tempest Battle Group, and the USS Conner Phillips Battle Group will remain off of eastern coastline, and will keep the 2km request from your territorial waters. Other carrier groups are gathering and will be deployed to defend our coastline.

We apologize for any miscommunications that may have transpired between our nations and look forward to the non-agression pact.

Sincerely

Samantha Spaulding
President of the United States of Kinstantia

[The Master M]

Message from the Master M

We feel that we may have been too hasty in giving your country an ultimatum. If diplomacy can succeed then we feel that this would be ultimately better than the loss of life that war would entail.

There is a SparrowHawk class carrier, the MMS Beharry, currently stationed 20km outside of your territorial waters (but within international waters) with an awaiting diplomat onboard. Hopefully your nation could send a representative out to meet with him, and resolve this matter.

^{Minister Martins}

[The New British Shores]

A Republic Navy carrier group was sitting near to Republic terriorital waters, but further from the MM group. They had been sent to act as forward support.

[Shazbotdom]

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF THE MILITARY
GRAND ADMIRAL JAMES E. ROCKENBACH

This threat of violating the soverignty of the United States of Kinstantia has not gone unnoticed by the Shazbotdom Empire. The threat issued by the Most Serene Republic of The Master M has been brought to the attention of the Chiefs of Staff and the Supreme Emperor for debate.

It is the right of every nation to enter into diplomatic contracts with any nation that they wish; be this an economic pact or an alliance in any form. Attempting to violate this soverign right of every nation on this planet is frowned upon by the Shazbotdom Empire, it's leadership and citizentry.

The decision of the Supreme Emperor is that The Most Serene Republic of The Master M should not impose their tyranical methods on other nations. If an all out war is started, the Shazbotdom Empire will deploy to protect the United States of Kinstantia from any sort of offensive from the Most Serene Republic of The Master M.

[The Master M]

Perhaps you would like to have a representative present at said meeting? If so, please send one immediately.
We do not respond well to threats, and do not wish war with your nation. However, if it is war you want, you will find us willing. Very willing.

[Kinstantia]

To: Minister Martins
From: Samantha Spaulding
Re: Diplomatic Talks

I agree to your request to send a diplomat to meet with your carrier group. Sir Thomas Richardson will be sent to meet with your diplomat. He will be aboard the USS Independence, a Darian-Class Aircraft Carrier. A Darian-Class carrier is equivilant to a Nimitz-Class carrier. It will set sail in 24 hours.

We applaud your change of heart, and look forward to a long, and prosperous peace with your nation!

Sincerely

Samantha Spaulding,
President of the United States of Kinstantia

[Furyjenko]

It is the USSF Policy to declare itself absolute neutrality concerning any foreign nations engaging in warfare, no matter how close to the borders of the USSF. The USSF offers to act as mediator in the negotiations between nations in this issue and will gladly offer its territorial waters and its own facilities as a neutral zone for negotiations to take place.

[The Master M]

Message From the Master M to USSF
We will accept this offer, and request permission to dock the MMS Beharry at the nearest available port.

[Furyjenko]

Message From the Master M to USSF
We will accept this offer, and request permission to dock the MMS Beharry at the nearest available port.

We apologize but due to Section B17 of our Rules and Laws governing Neutrality, we cannot allow this docking as it would be deemed an illegal interference by a foreign nation in the eyes of the law.

The necessary facility to be supplied is the USSF JeanDelNeutral, an aircraft carrier setup in the case of negotiations in this instance, which is stationed within the sea borders of the USSF. A simple helicopter with your diplomat is all that needs to be sent.

Sorry for an inconvenience.

[Kinstantia]

Sir Thomas was anxious with excitement. He couldn't believe that he'd been appointed special envoy to the peace talks aboard the JeanDelNeutral. As a close, personal friend to the King, Sir Thomas always valued those times when he could help his old friend out. Now, he was center stage in the largest event in Kinstantian history since the War of Freedom in 1975.

A knock came on Sir Thomas' door. 'Sir Thomas, your helicopter is ready to send you to the JeanDelNeutral." said Petty Officer Third Class Perry.

Sir Thomas, already with briefcase in hand, walked to the door and opened it. Along side of Perry was Capt Jean DeClaire of the USS Kinstantia. The three walked out to the helicopter pad. Sir Thomas saluted the Captain, and boarded the Sparrow Helicopter. Soon, he'd be ready to make peace with The Master M.

The blade of the propellor of the helicopter started, as the Captain and Perry stepped away from the chopper. Cleared for take-off, the chopper set of on a barring for the JeanDelNeutral.

[TurboKill]

It was the usual day for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Luo Johnson, he was enjoying his breakfast and watching the television for any updates in the world. The usual news was on, ranging from various small scale wars to natural disasters in a far off nation.

Then it came on. Luo watched intently as the female news reporter read the story, The Most Serene Republic of The Master M has issued an ultimatum to The United States of Kinstantia. Luo listened as the demands were listed, calling for the disbanding of their alliance and so on, but what angered him the most was that they were to become a colony of The Master M.

Luo then took out his cellphone and called the Emperor, the secretary quickly directed the call to Emperor Deng and Luo asked Deng if he could give support to the country of Kinstantia, after briefing him on the situation, Deng gave the approval for a message to be sent out.

Official Message from the Empire of Turbokill
TO: President Samantha Spaulding of The United States of Kinstantia
Subject: Ultimatum
Encryption: Open

The Empire of Turbokill is disgusted at the threats from The Most Serene Republic of The Master M directed against your nation. This ultimatum sent to you not only threatens your sovereignty but also forces you to conform to their ideology and also attempts to humiliate you by forcing you to apologize for your beliefs on live television. We want you to know, that the Empire of Turbokill offers you our support.

Signed:
Luo Johnson, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[The Master M]

It was early in the morning when Brigadier General Lazarus stepped about the Vishimura transport helicopter, along with his protection squad of 4 lightly armed Special Guards. The helicopter took off into the lightening sky, closely followed by two Rishimura attack helicopters, which followed until they reached USSF airspace, where they turned back to the carrier.

The helicopter continued onwards, to make history...

[South East Europe]

The Holy Empire of South East Europe will defend Kinstantia in any way if diplomacy does not work out.

In other news, The Holy Empire of South East Europe is outraged that the FSSU is using the term: Transsexuality in place of the proper term: Transsexualism when referring to Transsexual individuals. As Transsexualism is not a Sexual Orientation, the people of The Holy Empire of South East Europe are outraged due to the wrong assumption about Transsexualism from FSSU.

[Kinstantia]

Sir Thomas could see the JeanDelNeutral off on the horizon. His palms sweated a little bit. He realized that even though the ultimatum had been resigned, and diplomacy had won, that he still had to help hammer out the tiny details. He untied his tie just a little bit, to give him some more room to breathe. The helicopter was approaching the JeanDelNeutral.......

[The Master M]

On board the carrier, Brigadier General Lazarus could see the helicopter coming in to land. As soon as the Kinstantian diplomat had landed, he walked over and handed him a breif note:

Ministerial Office of The Master M

TO: Kinstantian Head of State

With i regard our previous...haste in dealing with your nation, please take this meeting as an olive branch, which we so humbly extend. We are not afraid to admit whn we are wrong, and this is one of these occasions. I would therefore like to extend an offer of friendship between our two countries, and a meeting between me and yourself, the leaders of our respective counrties. I would also like to...ask thefollowing -
1. To halt the spread of prejudice within our nation, we wish to join your alliance in an observationist role only.
2. To further the relations between our two nations, perhaps we could interst you in joining the Collaboration of Allied Governments?
3. While we have no wish to, at any time in the future, go to war with your nation over previous...mistakes, any nations that continue to make certain threats towards the Master M we will not hesitate to respond wit force, after a certain Griffencrest Corporation is dealt with. If you have any diplomatic contact with said nations, please advise them that we are prepared. Always.

Signed,
^{Minister Martins, elected leader of The Most Serene Republic of The Master M}