by Zamimbia » Fri May 11, 2018 9:55 am
by Uncle Noel » Sun May 13, 2018 8:30 am
by Snefaldia » Sun May 13, 2018 11:27 am
by Zamimbia » Tue May 15, 2018 7:54 pm
by Uncle Noel » Thu May 17, 2018 9:25 am
by Ajuba » Thu May 17, 2018 12:00 pm
by Snefaldia » Fri May 18, 2018 7:21 am
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FROM: Vulcan Station Zamimbia
Report code QZ5454876Δ45 situation in Zamimbia has potential to escalate into further violence; ethnic tensions may result in large-scaled communal violence unless central government can organize quickly; machine analysis suggest 15% likelihood of this course of action. Intelligence reports army bases closed and possibly preparing for action; possibility of martial law, action by armed forces to maintain security. Further inflammation will likely result in population movement. Border proximity increases chance of refugee crisis; recommend activation of Southern Military Region protocol PAL-23 for border defense and possible incursion.
Recommend continued high-level involvement and engagement to stabilize situation; if propping up government ineffective more drastic measures may be required. Anahuac involvement possibility estimated at 90% by machine analysis; recommend counterintelligence active measures kunandu-kurur. Excalbian and other commitments not yet clear.
If situation destabilizes enough, opportunity is there for full-scaled activation of planned Operation Heavy Spear.
Best wishes for the Feast of Ta'us on Monday
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by Zamimbia » Mon May 21, 2018 11:48 am
by Excalbia » Mon May 21, 2018 12:00 pm
His Imperial Majesty’s Ministry of State presents its compliments and has the honour to inform you that, in response to requests from His Imperial Majesty’s Union Government of Ajuba, the 17th Carrier Strike Group of the Second Expeditionary Fleet of the Imperial Navy will shortly be dispatched to waters off the coast of the Union of Ajuba, placing them in position to respond to any humanitarian crisis that may develop in the Republic of Zamimbia. In accordance with our standing agreements, the Ministry stands ready to consult with you in regards to this deployment, and in advance of any subsequent actions.
by Uncle Noel » Mon May 21, 2018 2:41 pm
by Excalbia » Mon May 21, 2018 3:29 pm
Uncle Noel wrote:Meanwhile in Itztlan
At the same time that Xonacatl was speaking in New Hope, the General Secretary sat in the pre-dawn darkness of an Itztlan night. He looked at the clock on the wall and calculated the rough time difference to the destination of his imminent phone call. Satisfied that his subject would already be awake and long into the day, he leaned across and picked up the new telephone that had been installed and which sat separate from his usual telephone. He listened for a moment. “Yes Comrade General Secretary,” said the telephone operator, “Where do you wish to be connected?”
Hoogaboom check the clock again. “Citadel Excalbia, the Imperial Chancellor.”
by Snefaldia » Mon May 21, 2018 6:16 pm
In the name of the Government and People of Snefaldia;
We have received thankfully your government's notice of intent to dispatch a naval carrier group to the territorial waters of Ajuba, in the Lawata Bay. It is the understanding of my government that this move was prompted by the security situation in Zamimbia.
Given the proximity of both Zamimbia and Ajuba to Snefaldian territory and her territorial waters, the security situation in the Epheron region is of paramount concern to the Snefaldian government. It is with grave concern the situation in Zamimbia and South Epheron has been observed, and it is the intention of Sargedain to take every action necessary to ensure the peace and stability of the region.
To that end, I must express a fear on behalf of Sargedain that any dispatch of armed forces to the area may only serve to exacerbate the already tense situation, and could be construed by elements within Zamimbian society as evidence of a so-called "neo-colonial coup" enacted by your government. While my government puts no stock in such ridiculous lies, it is a fact that this could be an animating factor in further violence.
We therefore propose a summit involving Excalbia, Snefaldia, and Zamimbia, as well as relevant parties, to prevent the further outbreak of violence and lend the international community's support to the continuation of unity government in Zamimbia. It is our government's opinion that we cannot allow the groundwork laid over the last five years to be undermined.
We request, at your convenience, a formal response to the proposition of a summit.
Yours,
Welend Šarrukitni
Ambassador
Lady Christina,
Things are really quite bad down south in Zamimbia it seems, but it would really be a shame if things got out of hand too quickly, before responsible states got the chance to sit down together at the table and talk things through. I am sure your can appreciate our position; Snefaldia shares a border with the Epheronian states and can you imagine the refugee crisis if there was to be an actual, full-blown civil war? By the gods our countries managed to put a lid on it the last time, albeit at the cost of far too many lives.
I must say that we are all concerned about the spread of communism, too. The Daytans are still in control of Westbund territory and we are hearing some very threatening things from Anahuac. Destabilizations like this are always a target for radical actors looking to stir things up. That is the fear in some circles back in Sargedain, so I've heard.
I think we ought to give a summit a try, and if there is a failure, by the gods, we can say we tried.
Yours Very Truly,
Welend Š.
P.S. Sahuru and I have not had the chance to get to the theatre with you in some time. You might join us at our box some night soon!
by Excalbia » Tue May 22, 2018 9:52 am
Ministry of State
Citadel Excalbia
His Imperial Majesty’s Ministry of State presents its compliments to the Embassy of the States-Federation of Snefaldia and has the honour to reply to the Embassy’s Note of this date.
The Ministry acknowledges and recognizes Snefaldia’s legitimte concerns for the security and stability of the region, and wishes to assure the Embassy that the 17th Carrier Battle Group is being deployed solely at the wishes of the Union Government of Ajuba as a concrete demonstration of the Holy Empire’s treaty obligations to provide for the security and defence of the Ajuban Union and her citizens. Imperial Naval forces in the region will operate solely in international waters and the territorial waters of the Ajuban Union. If Imperial Naval forces are called upon to assist in any evacuation of Ajuban citizens and other foreign citizens resident in Zamimbia, the Ministry will consult with the Holy Empire’s friends and allies and other nations in the region, including the States-Federation. Any entry of Imperial forces into Zamimbia, in the event of crisis and at the request of the Ajuban Union, will be carried out with the consent of the Republic of Zamimbia and within the parameters established by the Republic.
His Imperial Majesty’s Government has been contemplating the need for a broad regional summit to consider the situation in Zamimbia, among other issues. The Ministry wishes to request the States-Federation’s support for such a summit and its recommendations for topics and a venue.
The Ministry wishes to take this opportunity to assure the Embassy of its highest regards.(Great Seal of the Holy Empire of Excalbia)
Dear Welend,
Thank you for your personal note. I understand that this is a tricky situation. No one wishes to see a repeat of the first Zamimbian crisis. In addition to those assurances in our formal Note, I want to personally reassure you that the Imperial Navy is not being dispatched to intervene in Zamimbia. It is there, primarily, to calm the nerves of the Ajuban government. Since we share the same sovereign and maintain a compact of free association, the Ajubans have certain rights to our protection and military support cannot be easily denied on our part. However, I again stress that there are no plans to intervene militarily in Zamimbia.
As for a conference or summit, the possibilities of such have been in discussion for a while. Snefaldia is not the first nation to approach us about the need for such a meeting. You may recall, however, that the last time we attempted to host such a summit, our efforts met with failure. A failure so grand that it pushed Excalbia to the brink of war with Knootoss and brought down Sir Sterling’s government. Neither I nor Lady Ashley wish a repeat performance.
Nonetheless, we are willing to lend our voice to those calling for a summit. It would help if the call was broad and came from several countries. As to venue, we are willing to host, but would suggest either New Excalbia - our exclave in Ajuba - or the Skralins Islands, rather than here in Excalbia proper. In any case, I would welcome your frank thoughts in a summit, including a proper venue.
On a personal note, Niles and I would love to join you and Sahuru at the theatre. I understand that Skaista Dziesma is showing at the National Opera on Thursday.
Regards,
Lady Christina
by Zamimbia » Tue May 22, 2018 11:34 am
Uncle Noel wrote: Anahuacan Embassy, New Hope
The ceiling fan spun lazily as Quequexquia continued his telephone conversation with the consul closest to Winburg. “A protest you say? Goodness me.” The room was silent save for a ticking clock and the sound of the consul’s voice through the receiver. “A physical altercation? Gracious..” continued the Ambassador, “And shots fired, goodness gracious, I never thought they would be so intemperate as to attempt it.” There was another pause as he listened to the consul. “I see, well thank you very much for letting me know Leander and do please thank your wife for the charming cakes she sent through, we were very appreciative of them here.” Another pause. “No no, it was entirely unrelated I can assure you, I think we traced it back to contaminated soda water, but no, it wasn’t a pleasant experience.”
Outside the noise of New Hope could still be heard.
“Well thank you for calling me, I shall certainly pass on your regards to the bridge club. Goodbye Leander.” The Ambassador leaned across and replaced the receiver. He shuddered briefly at having been reminded of the recent lavatorial unpleasantness, before returning to the letter he was writing on his computer. He had been trying to organise a meeting with someone, anyone, in the provisional government who might be able to tell him what the devil was going on. He wasn’t having much luck.
‘Dear Abarran,’ he wrote, ‘I do hope that you are well. I was recently received a case of vintage Excalbian brandy and wondered if you may be…’
Snefaldia wrote:The Snefaldian presence in Epheron had never really decreased in aftermath of the crisis; the Ren Dirh Chancellery had appointed a minister to help build relationships in the region and strengthen Snefaldia's hand in the area, but the instability of his government, later disinterest from the Woelmey Chancellery, and then the Hantili coup had left a very large question mark next to the Epheron policy.
...
From the steps of the Snefaldian embassy in New Hope, Minister Aššuaswa was flanked by Ambassador Barsalnuna, United Front Commission Deputy John Shendy-Mauriyas, and Loremaster Bode Ajunwa, the representative of Aatem Nal to the Zamimbian community. Aššuaswa, a thick-necked man in his late 50s with close-cropped grey hair and grey suit, was just wrapping up the initial niceties of his speech to the news crews and was getting to the meat of the press conference.
by Ajuba » Tue May 22, 2018 2:54 pm
by Snefaldia » Tue May 22, 2018 3:28 pm
by Zamimbia » Wed May 23, 2018 8:36 am
Snefaldia wrote:Ambassador Barsalnuna, who like most Snefaldians from Allasha had no surname, never carried his own cell phone. In fact no Snefaldian ambassador did, according to Ministry of State regulations on high-level personnel using electronic devices that could be subject to hacking or surveillance. For some it was a huge inconvenience, especially long-time diplomats and civil servants who had gotten used to the way things had been, but for some it was an act of patriotic sacrifice. Barsalnuna's aide and official valet, a fellow Allashan, acted as gatekeeper to the Ambassador nearly at all times.
"Ambassador Barsalnuna's secretary. Yes? Yes. Just a moment. Please hold for the Ambassador."
The Allashan, a man of about 45 who had served in this role for only two years, took the phone.
"This is Barsalnuna. Minister Nkosi, to what do I owe the pleasure?"
by Snefaldia » Wed May 23, 2018 12:19 pm
by Uncle Noel » Wed May 23, 2018 12:30 pm
Excalbia wrote:The light for her secure line blinked and the Chancellor picked up the phone. “Good morning, Mr. Chairman. It’s a pleasure to hear from you. What can I do for this morning?”
by Excalbia » Wed May 23, 2018 9:05 pm
Uncle Noel wrote:Itztlan
The Imperial Chancellor had been on loudspeaker whilst the General Secretary tried to light an Esperi cigar given to him by the Emperor. There was therefore some fumbling before he was able to reply to Lady Ashley.
"Good morning Madam Chancellor. My apologies for disturbing you unannounced, so early in the day and so soon after the signing of the Treaty of Amity, but I felt it prudent to speak to you directly regarding the developing situation in Zamimbia."
The General Secretary placed the cigar in a nearby ashtray whilst he fetched the diplomatic note. "For what it is worth, we fully concur with the deployment of the 17th carrier group to the region, and we would do the same if we thought it would serve to de-escalate tensions; which it wouldn't." He collected the cigar. "I am sure you will have noticed the recent increase in our presence in Zamimbia, this is a secure line and it makes no sense to be coy if we are to be friends, and yes it's true. But I want to be perfectly clear to you and to the government of Excalbia that our actions in Zamimiba, both now and in the future, are in response to Snefaldian activity. We in Anahuac have no interest in empire-building in Zamimbia or the southern areas of Epheron, I am not sure the same can be said of all parties involved."
The General Secretary puffed on his cigar and set it down. "You will forgive me for saying so, Lady Ashley, but I recall saying to both you and the Emperor that we had legitimate concerns over Snefaldian expansionism and His Imperial Majesty seemed quite sure that the strength of the ties between Citadel Excalbia and Sargedaín were such that our fears were hopefully unfounded. I hope that recent actions have served to indicate that we were not being paranoid."
by Zamimbia » Wed May 23, 2018 9:11 pm
Uncle Noel wrote:Private Residence of Abarran Mbala, Regina Island, New Hope
Ahuatzi Quequexquia was grateful for the cool of the evening and the relative tranquility of Regina Island. If he'd had his way then the Anahuacan Embassy would have been situated here, but those fossils at the People's Commissariat were adamant that the facilities they had were more than sufficient. "Typical short-shortsightedness," said the Ambassador to the empty street outside the Mbala residence. He shifted the diplomatic bag he was carrying, a rather stout Gladstone bag with a rather impressive representation of the Fiefdom's rather dull national crest, which gave the appearance that worthy and important documents were being conveyed. It was only when the Ambassador moved towards the front door that the distinct 'clink' of glass bottles revealed it's true cargo.
"Good evening," said Quequexquia to the men on the door, "Ahuatzi Quequexquia, I believe Minister of Education is expecting me?"
by Zamimbia » Wed May 23, 2018 9:14 pm
Snefaldia wrote:Barsalnuna nodded as he spoke. "I am pleased to hear it. Yes, we would be happy to organize a working dinner. My staff will arrange the details, and Minister Aššuaswa will be certain to attend. We have already prepared a raft of investment and cooperation concepts that we feel might be appropriate, so we will definitely be able to discuss those as well as any topics your government feels is necessary."
by Zamimbia » Fri May 25, 2018 10:21 am
by Uncle Noel » Fri May 25, 2018 12:39 pm
Zamimbia wrote:“I am glad that you could come this evening, Ahuatzi,” Abarran’s smile faded and his voice took on a more serious character, “and not just to enjoy a fine brandy.” He looked around and let out a breath. “The truth is that we are in need of friends. I and some of my colleagues on the Council read about your announcement of the Co-Development Fund and we are anxious to hear more about it and to see how we can work together to make things better for our people.”
The Chancellor paused for a moment. “I also recall during your visit, Mr. Chairman, discussing the possibility of a broad regional summit. Perhaps the situation in Zamimbia opens the door to such a summit. A multilateral forum might just offer us the best opportunity to stabilise Zamimbia and provide it the assistance it needs without any one nation taking advantage of the situation to advance its own ambitions.
“Tell me, Mr. Chairman, how would you view a regional summit held in, let’s say New Excalbia, our exclave in Ajuba? Would you be willing to endorse the summit and attend?”
Their signs were a mishmash of vaguely leftist demands: land reform and redistribution; nationalisation of foreign businesses; hiring preferences for Butas and Nalus; and economic redistribution.
by Excalbia » Fri May 25, 2018 6:40 pm
Uncle Noel wrote:ItztlanThe General Secretary shrugged but, this being a telephone conversation, it was an entirely pointless gesture. "Certainly Madam Chancellor, our view then is the same as our view now; that such a summit, a Congress for want of any wider framework, is probably our best means of preventing the situation from spiraling out of control. If, that is, all the interested parties attend, otherwise it would be a talking shop. I certainly think we should not countenance any propositions for the partition of Zamimbia, the last thing we need is a Epheron Sudetenland."
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