The Darkest Hour (MATURE)(MT/PMT)(IC)

[Snofjogur]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

[New yugoslavaia]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

"Ah yes, our grand project. We would be delighted to discuss this potentially monumental technological evolution. If all or nearly all of the worlds nations could contribute it would bring us to a technological golden age at a greatly accelerated rate. However, we shall discuss this tommorow. We will meet you at the time you suggested, but right now we must rest. To say the least, these recent days have been quite taxing on not just us, but the very world itself. Everyone should get a rest. When we wake up, a new day shall dawn. Sweet dreams."

[Pere Housh Alpha]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

"If you would show us where the prisoners are at, we would greatly appreciate it. They will be escorted back to New Sydney by a elite squad of Australian Marines."

[Jewish Kekistan]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

"If you would show us where the prisoners are at, we would greatly appreciate it. They will be escorted back to New Sydney by a elite squad of Australian Marines."

Anaborg University

Ya'akov Schmidt rose up and said, "You will pay, the kangaroo court! Hahahaha!" before being led away.

[The Federation of Spokane]

"If you would show us where the prisoners are at, we would greatly appreciate it. They will be escorted back to New Sydney by a elite squad of Australian Marines."

Anaborg University

Ya'akov Schmidt rose up and said, "You will pay, the kangaroo court! Hahahaha!" before being led away.

The Spokane ambassador walked up to him and proceeded to punch him in the nose before saying “this is for what you have done to my nation” before walking away.

[Pere Housh Alpha]

Anaborg University

Ya'akov Schmidt rose up and said, "You will pay, the kangaroo court! Hahahaha!" before being led away.

The Spokane ambassador walked up to him and proceeded to punch him in the nose before saying “this is for what you have done to my nation” before walking away.

The Marine captain laughs at the Israeli who got punched in the face, "You really deserve that punch. You and your buddies belong to us now and all of you will be executed by firing squad once we return to New Sydney."

[The Federation of Spokane]

The Spokane ambassador walked up to him and proceeded to punch him in the nose before saying “this is for what you have done to my nation” before walking away.

The Marine captain laughs at the Israeli who got punched in the face, "You really deserve that punch. You and your buddies belong to us now and all of you will be executed by firing squad once we return to New Sydney."

The ambassador smirks at the captain, before turning to the East Kekistani ambassador and saying “Is there any way I could be there to help the alliance transition, now that my nation has joined?” before leaving the hall to tour Reykjavik, before he had to go to bed.

[Enugu League]

The Spokane ambassador walked up to him and proceeded to punch him in the nose before saying “this is for what you have done to my nation” before walking away.

The Marine captain laughs at the Israeli who got punched in the face, "You really deserve that punch. You and your buddies belong to us now and all of you will be executed by firing squad once we return to New Sydney."

Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Jessica looked at the defendants and shook her head. "I have never seen anyone as shameless as you, war criminals!" She then came up to the East Kekistani delegates for she would ask them for a ride to Osaka.

[Enugu League]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Professor Chimamanda is in North America though. Do you have the visa to go to Penysilva or shall I ask him to come back here for you?"

***

Ijeawele House, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

William Igwebuike and Jack Udene finally agreed at the Ijeawele House after negotiating over details for 5 hours.

"So that's it? Now let's get the presidents to respond." said Joseph Ijeawele.

"Sure." said the two men.

Joseph Ijeawele smiled and called Juliet Udene.

***

Udene Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

Presidents of Nigeria (Emily Adeyemi), Kenya (George Odinga) and Sierra Leone (Jacob Caulker) read what Juliet Udene handed to them and responded.

"We are very glad that your great nation is willing to help Sub-Saharan Africa industrialize and modernize.

We will be available for a video conference at any time since we are all at the same conference.

As for the underwater city we really like it and will try our best to contribute to it.

Later we will provide a list of local entrepreneurs who would like to participate in these projects.

Emily Adeyemi, President of Nigeria
George Odinga, President of Kenya
Jacob Caulker, President of Sierra Leone"

"Wonderful." said Juliet who went back to her room.

***

The Central African Union was formed. However it only consisted of Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, DR Congo and Central African Republic. Ghana, Ivory Coast, Chad, Rwanda and Tanzania completely reject the CAU. The Ghanaian President was especially against CAU. He said, "What is the CAU? Is it basically Nigerian neocolonialism? Why does every CAU member have a suspicious amount of Nigerian influence? Why are there armed Nigerians right inside this building and in the city? Isn't Kenya independent? Moreover why are there East Kekistani robots? Has President Odinga sold his country to East Kekistan and Nigeria?"

[American Pere Housh]

Grand lecture theatre, Anaborg University, Anaborg, Nordland

Once the votes had been tallied, Ingrid spoke once more.

"In the matter of the fate of the offenders, this assembly has decided, with a majority of fifty-seven point one percent, that the highest-ranking offenders, those present here, shall be executed and the remaining offenders shall be incarcerated for life. Delegates of Pere Housh Alpha, since this was your proposal, we ask that you take the offenders into custody and make arrangements for their sentences to be carried out.

"In the matter of the fate of Israel, this assembly has decided, with a majority of seventy-one point four percent, that Israel is to be temporarily occupied by Neotugoslavian forces and partitioned into three sections: the Gaza Strip, which shall be ceded to Egypt; the West Bank, which shall constitute a sovereign Palestinian state; and the remainder of Israel, which shall remain occupied until such a time as the Israeli people are cabable of establishing a non-extremist government.

I hereby declare this extraordinary session of the International Court of Justice closed. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Nordland; in spite of the recent changes of scenery and the current refugee situation, I'm sure you'll find our little Nordic nation can be quite hospitable."

As the delegates rose and left, Ursula caught up with the Neoyugoslavian delegates. "Before you leave, I would be honoured if you could tell us more about this international space elevator idea you mentioned, and I'm sure my colleagues would too. I'd like to invite you to a meeting with some of my colleagues and me to discuss the matter further. May I count with your presence at the Parliament building in Reykjavík tomorrow at nine o'clock?"

---

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Great, let's talk to Professor Chimananda," Stefan said, starting to feel warm again under the hazmat suit.

Udene Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria

"Professor Chimamanda is in North America though. Do you have the visa to go to Penysilva or shall I ask him to come back here for you?"

***

Ijeawele House, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

William Igwebuike and Jack Udene finally agreed at the Ijeawele House after negotiating over details for 5 hours.

"So that's it? Now let's get the presidents to respond." said Joseph Ijeawele.

"Sure." said the two men.

Joseph Ijeawele smiled and called Juliet Udene.

***

Udene Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

Presidents of Nigeria (Emily Adeyemi), Kenya (George Odinga) and Sierra Leone (Jacob Caulker) read what Juliet Udene handed to them and responded.

"We are very glad that your great nation is willing to help Sub-Saharan Africa industrialize and modernize.

We will be available for a video conference at any time since we are all at the same conference.

As for the underwater city we really like it and will try our best to contribute to it.

Later we will provide a list of local entrepreneurs who would like to participate in these projects.

Emily Adeyemi, President of Nigeria
George Odinga, President of Kenya
Jacob Caulker, President of Sierra Leone"

"Wonderful." said Juliet who went back to her room.

***

The Central African Union was formed. However it only consisted of Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, DR Congo and Central African Republic. Ghana, Ivory Coast, Chad, Rwanda and Tanzania completely reject the CAU. The Ghanaian President was especially against CAU. He said, "What is the CAU? Is it basically Nigerian neocolonialism? Why does every CAU member have a suspicious amount of Nigerian influence? Why are there armed Nigerians right inside this building and in the city? Isn't Kenya independent? Moreover why are there East Kekistani robots? Has President Odinga sold his country to East Kekistan and Nigeria?"

The President of Egypt Lola Abdul walks into the room, with soldiers of the Egyptian Army acting as her guards, with the Central African leaders so she speaks, "Speak about my friend like that again then you will have to deal with me. You must be hiding under a rock if you don't know what Israel had done. Those robots have been a great help to the world as they have cleaned up cities destroyed by Israeli nuclear weapons. If you don't know but I lost my parents and 2 brothers when Cairo was destroyed." She walks over to a chair and sits down.

[EastKekistan]

The Marine captain laughs at the Israeli who got punched in the face, "You really deserve that punch. You and your buddies belong to us now and all of you will be executed by firing squad once we return to New Sydney."

The ambassador smirks at the captain, before turning to the East Kekistani ambassador and saying “Is there any way I could be there to help the alliance transition, now that my nation has joined?” before leaving the hall to tour Reykjavik, before he had to go to bed.

Mr. Yamaguchi smiled and told them, "In East Kekistan nations are independent. We only decide on defense and diplomacy. Even on these issues defense and foreign ministers of constituent countries vote and decide what to do. All we will do is integrating the military, that is, we will provide new weapons produced by Mitsubishi, Nakajima, Kawasaki etc to your troops who except for the space troops will remain in Spokane."

Ms. Chen on the other hand shook hand with Ms. Udene and agreed to accompany her to Osaka in their Mitsubishi L-250.

*****

After another referendum, the accession of Pere Housh Alpha into the Alliance of East Kekistan passed. 79.2% voted for accession, 18.7% voted against accession and 2.1% of the votes were invalid.

*****

Osaka, Japan, Alliance of East Kekistan

Minister Yang was not surprised to hear that they pretty much wanted East Kekistan to develop Sub-Saharan Africa for them. She took out a file and said, "That's what our leaders planned to do for you guys." There are four Chinese characters on the first page, "高橋計画" as well as English "Takahashi Plan".

"This is our Marshall Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands and Latin America in the 21st century."

"In order to prevent genocides from happening our leaders believe that we need to truly make races equal in terms of performance by boosting the performance of underperforming tribes. We, East Kekistanis, have the tech to perform such boosting which is necessary to unite humanity and ensure that we will all do our best to expand human territories in space and prevent hostile aliens or robots from destroying or enslaving us."

"The most important part of Takahashi Plan is IQ-boosting. It has several components. First of all Astellas, Takeda, Shangyao, ScinoPharm and other East Kekistani companies will sell IQ-boosting pills to Port Harcourt Pharmaceuticals which will then sell them to all Sub-Saharan African governments to be used in schools. Secondly these companies above will also provide nutrition and deworming medicine.

Secondly we will build Li Hospitals named after an East Kekistani doctor who perished during an Ebola outbreak in Uganda while serving as an aid worker throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We should be able to fix IQ problems and other public health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa within 20 years."

"Then let's talk about defense. In order to protect Sub-Saharan Africa we decided to deploy three armies in the region. Our African headquarter will be Mombasa. We will also arm African militaries with East Kekistani weapons and build arms factories in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to Takahashi Plan by 2069 banditry and armed rebel groups should cease to exist worldwide, including in Sub-Saharan Africa."

"Now education. We plan to send 15,000-20,000 educators to Sub-Saharan Africa. English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic or African languages versions of the East Kekistani curricula will be used in all public schools."

"Let's talk about science and technology. We will send scientists and engineers to Sub-Saharan Africa to improve the quality of local research."

She talked for about half an hour, detailing components of the Takahashi Plan one by one from infrastructure to crime.

"To boost the economy of Sub-Saharan Africa to East Kekistani level it is necessary to promote the interests of local merchants."

"East Kekistani leaders have already decided to select several particularly promising Sub-Saharan African businesspeople and nurture them. We will help you build your own versions of Mitsui and Mitsubishi. Here is a list of Sub-Saharan African companies we particularly like. As you can see, Udene Group is at the top of the list. Mr. Maduka and Ms. Anozie, Silver Bank and Jos Steel Group are also in top twenty. Yes, we like you two because you did well in uncovering Israeli crime in Spokane."

"We are going to be explicit here. It is our intention to crown Ms. Jessica Udene the Queen of all Sub-Saharan Africans. We not only support her business interests but also support her political interests."

"Any questions about Takahashi Plan? When Ms. Jessica Udene arrives we will discuss more with her."

[New yugoslavaia]

Parliament building, Reykjavik, Nordland
The next day...

Seated around the thin rectangular slab of light grey metal commonly known as a table were 11 individuals, half a dozen of them representing the nation of New Yugoslavia. The others being the various government representatives of Norland.

"As I was saying, we plan to construct a space elevator, or a tower to the heavens if you want to be poetic." Jack Smith spoke.

Next up was the minister of infrastructure development. "However, this tower, as the young man puts it will be quite taxing on the earth in terms of resources."

"But if this project will lead to wide scale scarring of the planets surface, at least it will be more productive then having the skin scorched." said the minister of resource management.

"Why yes, I do have to agree with you. If we do not enable easier space travel, thus allowing easier colonisation of other planets and moons, then the increasing world population will only put more of a burden on our planet, but the increasing population will be directly proportional to global tensions. The shape of things to come will have to subverted so that the human race and Earth will survive."

"Must say Terzic, you smashed the nail right on the head with that. But weren't you having a meeting with the vice president?"

"She's busy at that moment. Yes, quite busy. Much in part to our true leader." Replied the defense minister. "But that's beside the point. What we're trying to get across is that this will need to be a universal or near-universal operation. All the major nations, such as yours will need to take part, once they have recovered of course."

"But this will need to be done quickly or else we will die with this world. Our colonies are still not completely self-sustaining. This global genocide may have killed around a billion people, but it will not take long until those gaps are refilled. I we don't do try this at all then it won't be long until a massacre of that magnitude will evolve from an act of unapparelled evil to a necessary one. Also, let's not get started on the increased frequency...
So, you still interested?"

[Snofjogur]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

The representatives of the Sector of Foreign Affairs, the Sector of the Environment, the Sector of Infrastructure & Transport, the Sector of Science & Technology and the Sector of Economics & Finance were present at the meeting with the Neyugoslavian ambassadors. The Nordlanders outnumbered the Neoyugoslavians thirty-five to six, but they had assured them at the start of the meeting that the two nations would have equal say in the matter and the large number of Nordlander representatives was merely a consequence of Nordland not having a single head of state like most nations did.

"Nordland is always in favour of endeavours such as these," said Gunnar Beck, a young representative of the Sector of Science & Technology. "It will be costly, yes, but the benefits far outweigh the cost, and Nordland has a long history of engaging in large-scale projects for the progress of science and the betterment of humanity: vitrogrow back in 2019, the Martian colony founded in 2032 and its population by humans in 2048, the Snofjogurish Particle Collider in 2055. We believe a space elevator would greatly benefit the development of our colony on Mars and boost the rest of humanity's journey towards the stars. Therefore, we're fully on board with this idea of yours."

One of the representatives of the Sector of the Environment, Hilda Sundén, chimed in: "As you said yourself, ambassador, the long-term benefits to the environment outweigh the short-term ecological sacrifice. Count us in."

Silke Dahl, another young representative, took her turn. "My colleagues at the Sector of Infrastructure & Transport and I have evaluated the possible construction sites. Of course, the closer it is to the equator the better. On the other hand, I propose avoiding any national territories to prevent abuse or other forms of international conflict in the future. The space elevator must remain freely accessible to all nations and should thus be constructed in international territory. Unfortunately, no spot in the Atlantic Ocean is optimal; the elevator base would have to be built on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which near the equator has a depth of two and a half kilometres. We thus propose building it in the Pacific. There used to be an island-nation called Kiribati. It was almost completely flooded when the sea level started to rise, so it is now, so to speak, no man's land. If the base of the space elevator were to be built On Aranuka Atoll, it would sit only a few metres below sea level. The atoll used to have very little biodiversity, so the ecological impact of even a large construction would be minimal."

[Jasonvillee]

Chancellor Jason smiled and was glad that the reconstruction of Seoul was going well. With allies like East Kekistan, this would be finished quickly.

It was lits of good news, until another telegram came in.

TELEGRAM TO THE CHANCELLOR

This is Commander Yo Hang. We have a problem in the Northern communes.

A large army, about 40,000 have gathered and rebelled. Not only that, these are also pro-Nazi Joseoners. They have also been massacering anyone who is Christian(almost the entire nation). Our farmers are suffering due to these fascists burning our crops, and mines are being blown up, which is a big danger to our miners.

We do not have enough militiamen here, and we ask for more militias to come up and reinforce us. They are currently pushing us back towards Pyeongyang.

Thank you sir. We will attempt to hold the line until your reinforcements come.

For God and For Joseon! Hail the Confederation!

"Oh no...Nazi Rebel Armies?"

A few of his cabinet members and aides were there. One spoke up saying,"Sir, if we fight them, the NAS may speak up about this.

"They are massacering and destroying farms and mines! We must stop them!"

"Yes, I agree with you sir, but we should get support from our allies, to prevent the NAS from threatening us."

"Hmm... You are right there. I will send a telegram to East Kekistan."

TELEGRAM TO EAST KEKISTAN

This is Chancellor Jason. We are currently suffering from a Pro-Nazi Joseoner Army of a size of 40,000. They are not yet supported by the NAS, but we fear that they may speak against us fighting the Fascist rebels.

Our militias in the north are being pushed back, and it will take time for the rest of our militias to gather, we ask for your help. They are massacering Christians(almost 98 percent of our population is Chrisitian, so they are trying to kill any Christian they meet) and they are burning farms and demolitioning our underground mines.

If you can get other nations to help us, we apprectiate that. Thank you.

For God and For Joseon. Hail the Confederation!

[EastKekistan]

Chancellor Jason smiled and was glad that the reconstruction of Seoul was going well. With allies like East Kekistan, this would be finished quickly.

It was lits of good news, until another telegram came in.

TELEGRAM TO THE CHANCELLOR

This is Commander Yo Hang. We have a problem in the Northern communes.

A large army, about 40,000 have gathered and rebelled. Not only that, these are also pro-Nazi Joseoners. They have also been massacering anyone who is Christian(almost the entire nation). Our farmers are suffering due to these fascists burning our crops, and mines are being blown up, which is a big danger to our miners.

We do not have enough militiamen here, and we ask for more militias to come up and reinforce us. They are currently pushing us back towards Pyeongyang.

Thank you sir. We will attempt to hold the line until your reinforcements come.

For God and For Joseon! Hail the Confederation!

"Oh no...Nazi Rebel Armies?"

A few of his cabinet members and aides were there. One spoke up saying,"Sir, if we fight them, the NAS may speak up about this.

"They are massacering and destroying farms and mines! We must stop them!"

"Yes, I agree with you sir, but we should get support from our allies, to prevent the NAS from threatening us."

"Hmm... You are right there. I will send a telegram to East Kekistan."

TELEGRAM TO EAST KEKISTAN

This is Chancellor Jason. We are currently suffering from a Pro-Nazi Joseoner Army of a size of 40,000. They are not yet supported by the NAS, but we fear that they may speak against us fighting the Fascist rebels.

Our militias in the north are being pushed back, and it will take time for the rest of our militias to gather, we ask for your help. They are massacering Christians(almost 98 percent of our population is Chrisitian, so they are trying to kill any Christian they meet) and they are burning farms and demolitioning our underground mines.

If you can get other nations to help us, we apprectiate that. Thank you.

For God and For Joseon. Hail the Confederation!

Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Alliance of East Kekistan

After receiving bad news from Joseon East Kekistan decided to send General Ming Zhang and his Changchun-based 4th Army into Joseon from the north. At the same time the Nagoya-based 2nd Army will also enter Joseon from the south. The space force and the air force were also active. In particular the veteran 46th Air Army deployed 2 Corps to Joseon.

The Nazi attack near Pyongyang was immediately broken up by Mitsubishi K-73 Bombers as well as numerous Chinese drones. Nazis began to flee, yet East Kekistan could usually get them.

Yalu River and Tumen River were easily crossed. The 4th Army secured major cities of northern Joseon while the 2nd Army commanded by Gen Hiroji Arakaki rapidly secured major cities of southern Joseon. Since there is no major Nazi activity in southern Joseon the 2nd Army advanced into northern Joseon.

The next step was peacekeeping. For this purpose a lot of minibots and drones were used in peacekeeping. Counter-insurgency experts were transferred from Papua and Timor to Joseon to get rid of Nazis.

Within 2 days more than 20,000 Nazis had been arrested and more than 5,000 Nazis had been KIA. Remaining Nazis should be removable within two weeks.

[New yugoslavaia]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

The representatives of the Sector of Foreign Affairs, the Sector of the Environment, the Sector of Infrastructure & Transport, the Sector of Science & Technology and the Sector of Economics & Finance were present at the meeting with the Neyugoslavian ambassadors. The Nordlanders outnumbered the Neoyugoslavians thirty-five to six, but they had assured them at the start of the meeting that the two nations would have equal say in the matter and the large number of Nordlander representatives was merely a consequence of Nordland not having a single head of state like most nations did.

"Nordland is always in favour of endeavours such as these," said Gunnar Beck, a young representative of the Sector of Science & Technology. "It will be costly, yes, but the benefits far outweigh the cost, and Nordland has a long history of engaging in large-scale projects for the progress of science and the betterment of humanity: vitrogrow back in 2019, the Martian colony founded in 2032 and its population by humans in 2048, the Snofjogurish Particle Collider in 2055. We believe a space elevator would greatly benefit the development of our colony on Mars and boost the rest of humanity's journey towards the stars. Therefore, we're fully on board with this idea of yours."

One of the representatives of the Sector of the Environment, Hilda Sundén, chimed in: "As you said yourself, ambassador, the long-term benefits to the environment outweigh the short-term ecological sacrifice. Count us in."

Silke Dahl, another young representative, took her turn. "My colleagues at the Sector of Infrastructure & Transport and I have evaluated the possible construction sites. Of course, the closer it is to the equator the better. On the other hand, I propose avoiding any national territories to prevent abuse or other forms of international conflict in the future. The space elevator must remain freely accessible to all nations and should thus be constructed in international territory. Unfortunately, no spot in the Atlantic Ocean is optimal; the elevator base would have to be built on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which near the equator has a depth of two and a half kilometres. We thus propose building it in the Pacific. There used to be an island-nation called Kiribati. It was almost completely flooded when the sea level started to rise, so it is now, so to speak, no man's land. If the base of the space elevator were to be built On Aranuka Atoll, it would sit only a few metres below sea level. The atoll used to have very little biodiversity, so the ecological impact of even a large construction would be minimal."

"Well, I think I might have an idea." Said the minister of infrastructure development. "I don't see anything wrong with constructing an artificial island. It could be an extension of this Atoll place or it could be completly man made. What ever form the base ends up taking, it will have to be absolutely massive, but you seem ok with that."

"It's been a great pleasure to speak to you. I imagine the next step would be to get East Kekistan onboard with this too. They do seem to be going up the world. Maybe a bit concerning, but maybe I shouldn't say. After all, they do have those spider drones."

[Jasonvillee]

Chancellor Jason smiled and was glad that the reconstruction of Seoul was going well. With allies like East Kekistan, this would be finished quickly.

It was lits of good news, until another telegram came in.

TELEGRAM TO THE CHANCELLOR

This is Commander Yo Hang. We have a problem in the Northern communes.

A large army, about 40,000 have gathered and rebelled. Not only that, these are also pro-Nazi Joseoners. They have also been massacering anyone who is Christian(almost the entire nation). Our farmers are suffering due to these fascists burning our crops, and mines are being blown up, which is a big danger to our miners.

We do not have enough militiamen here, and we ask for more militias to come up and reinforce us. They are currently pushing us back towards Pyeongyang.

Thank you sir. We will attempt to hold the line until your reinforcements come.

For God and For Joseon! Hail the Confederation!

"Oh no...Nazi Rebel Armies?"

A few of his cabinet members and aides were there. One spoke up saying,"Sir, if we fight them, the NAS may speak up about this.

"They are massacering and destroying farms and mines! We must stop them!"

"Yes, I agree with you sir, but we should get support from our allies, to prevent the NAS from threatening us."

"Hmm... You are right there. I will send a telegram to East Kekistan."

TELEGRAM TO EAST KEKISTAN

This is Chancellor Jason. We are currently suffering from a Pro-Nazi Joseoner Army of a size of 40,000. They are not yet supported by the NAS, but we fear that they may speak against us fighting the Fascist rebels.

Our militias in the north are being pushed back, and it will take time for the rest of our militias to gather, we ask for your help. They are massacering Christians(almost 98 percent of our population is Chrisitian, so they are trying to kill any Christian they meet) and they are burning farms and demolitioning our underground mines.

If you can get other nations to help us, we apprectiate that. Thank you.

For God and For Joseon. Hail the Confederation!

Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Alliance of East Kekistan

After receiving bad news from Joseon East Kekistan decided to send General Ming Zhang and his Changchun-based 4th Army into Joseon from the north. At the same time the Nagoya-based 2nd Army will also enter Joseon from the south. The space force and the air force were also active. In particular the veteran 46th Air Army deployed 2 Corps to Joseon.

The Nazi attack near Pyongyang was immediately broken up by Mitsubishi K-73 Bombers as well as numerous Chinese drones. Nazis began to flee, yet East Kekistan could usually get them.

Yalu River and Tumen River were easily crossed. The 4th Army secured major cities of northern Joseon while the 2nd Army commanded by Gen Hiroji Arakaki rapidly secured major cities of southern Joseon. Since there is no major Nazi activity in southern Joseon the 2nd Army advanced into northern Joseon.

The next step was peacekeeping. For this purpose a lot of minibots and drones were used in peacekeeping. Counter-insurgency experts were transferred from Papua and Timor to Joseon to get rid of Nazis.

Within 2 days more than 20,000 Nazis had been arrested and more than 5,000 Nazis had been KIA. Remaining Nazis should be removable within two weeks.

More Joseon militia reinforcements came, pushing the Nazis away from Pyeongyang, and Yo hang sent a message to General Ming Zhang.

TELEGRAM TO MING ZHANG

Hello, this is Commander Yo Hang, temporary commander of all Northern forces. I have gotten more reinforcements from the South of Joseon, and we are pushing the Nazi rebels up North to you. They are weak and only about 15,000 remain.

May God help us stop this menance. For God and For Joseon! For God and For East Kekistan!

[Enugu League]

Osaka, East Kekistan

Jess left the plane with the East Kekistani delegates. She already knew that East Kekistani leaders wanted her to be with them for a week. More importantly she got their promise. East Kekistanis wanted her companies to become the first zaibatsu in Sub-Saharan Africa and wanted her to basically run the entire black community.

The smiling girl walked into the government of East Kekistan. East Kekistanis were extremely respectful and invited her into an office.

[Snofjogur]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

“We should get the entire world on board with this,” said Representative Beck. Most of the other representatives nodded. “This space elevator should benefit all of humanity, and all of humanity should pitch in.”

[New yugoslavaia]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

“We should get the entire world on board with this,” said Representative Beck. Most of the other representatives nodded. “This space elevator should benefit all of humanity, and all of humanity should pitch in.”

"Well, that was what I trying to say, but that wasn't me being rude." Jack continued. "We should contact all the nations. Hopefully they're still in the mood to cooperate. Of course, as said before, we should contact East Kekistan first. Still not sure why they have that name, reminds me of something from the earlier part of this century, but that's just how the world is."
Jack reached into his right pocket with the corresponding hand, slipping back out moments later with a slim, clear rectangle in his grasp.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to contact them from here, although it would be quite useful. Just making sure that the world hasn't started to completly disin-"
"Anything wrong?" one of the Norland representatives chimed in.
"Would you look at that. Speak of the devil. There's just been a Neo-Nazi uprising in Josean. Mind you, it was a failed one thanks to our Eastern friend, but that just shows how things are beginning to go. We need to act fast or else our chances are going to deteriorate faster than one dinar glue brought from a back alley. Agreed?"

[Threkstjarna]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

The representatives discussed the matter for a moment, after which it was clear that they mostly agreed. “You’re right, Mr Smith. Please contact them at your earliest convenience and CC us,” one of the representatives said.

[EastKekistan]

Changchun, Jilin Province, China, Alliance of East Kekistan

After receiving bad news from Joseon East Kekistan decided to send General Ming Zhang and his Changchun-based 4th Army into Joseon from the north. At the same time the Nagoya-based 2nd Army will also enter Joseon from the south. The space force and the air force were also active. In particular the veteran 46th Air Army deployed 2 Corps to Joseon.

The Nazi attack near Pyongyang was immediately broken up by Mitsubishi K-73 Bombers as well as numerous Chinese drones. Nazis began to flee, yet East Kekistan could usually get them.

Yalu River and Tumen River were easily crossed. The 4th Army secured major cities of northern Joseon while the 2nd Army commanded by Gen Hiroji Arakaki rapidly secured major cities of southern Joseon. Since there is no major Nazi activity in southern Joseon the 2nd Army advanced into northern Joseon.

The next step was peacekeeping. For this purpose a lot of minibots and drones were used in peacekeeping. Counter-insurgency experts were transferred from Papua and Timor to Joseon to get rid of Nazis.

Within 2 days more than 20,000 Nazis had been arrested and more than 5,000 Nazis had been KIA. Remaining Nazis should be removable within two weeks.

More Joseon militia reinforcements came, pushing the Nazis away from Pyeongyang, and Yo hang sent a message to General Ming Zhang.

TELEGRAM TO MING ZHANG

Hello, this is Commander Yo Hang, temporary commander of all Northern forces. I have gotten more reinforcements from the South of Joseon, and we are pushing the Nazi rebels up North to you. They are weak and only about 15,000 remain.

May God help us stop this menance. For God and For Joseon! For God and For East Kekistan!

The 2nd Army, the 4th Army and Yo Hang's forces armed by East Kekistan besieged the remaining Nazis about 50 km to the east of Pyongyang. At least 10,000 more Nazis surrendered and 1,000 more got killed within 2 days. Right now East Kekistanis were calling on Nazis to surrender ASAP.

[New yugoslavaia]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

The representatives discussed the matter for a moment, after which it was clear that they mostly agreed. “You’re right, Mr Smith. Please contact them at your earliest convenience and CC us,” one of the representatives said.

"Very well then, only time will dictate how this great project will unfold. You will receive a copy of our invitation. But now, our time here has concluded. Any further concerns will be addressed at another time."
Jack lept up from his chair, with it paradoxically showing no signs of its position being altered.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this meeting is adjourned. Good luck."


2 days later...

To: The government of East Kekistan.
From: Jack Smith, New Yugoslavian minister of foreign affairs.
Considering that you were present for the Israeli tribunal, you probably heard me mention plans to construct a space elevator. This plan is to construct an artificial island that will act as the base for the superstructure in the Pacific Ocean. Considering your high technological and societal level, alongside your proximity to the proposed construction site, would you like to contribute to the project? It will not only lead to easier space travel and thus space colonization, but will also hopefully lead to greater global cooperation. The world is heating up in more ways than one. Time grows short for our species. Are you onboard for this?

[EastKekistan]

Interdisciplinary meeting room, Nordlander Þing, Reykjavík, Nordland

The representatives discussed the matter for a moment, after which it was clear that they mostly agreed. “You’re right, Mr Smith. Please contact them at your earliest convenience and CC us,” one of the representatives said.

"Very well then, only time will dictate how this great project will unfold. You will receive a copy of our invitation. But now, our time here has concluded. Any further concerns will be addressed at another time."
Jack lept up from his chair, with it paradoxically showing no signs of its position being altered.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this meeting is adjourned. Good luck."


2 days later...

To: The government of East Kekistan.
From: Jack Smith, New Yugoslavian minister of foreign affairs.
Considering that you were present for the Israeli tribunal, you probably heard me mention plans to construct a space elevator. This plan is to construct an artificial island that will act as the base for the superstructure in the Pacific Ocean. Considering your high technological and societal level, alongside your proximity to the proposed construction site, would you like to contribute to the project? It will not only lead to easier space travel and thus space colonization, but will also hopefully lead to greater global cooperation. The world is heating up in more ways than one. Time grows short for our species. Are you onboard for this?

Pyongyang, Joseon Confederation

The last Nazis had surrendered. The campaign only took 9 days to finish. Peace had been restored all over Joseon. Trial of Nazi leaders immediately began.

Tokyo, Japan, Alliance of East Kekistan

Tokyo and other destroyed cities had been cleaned up. East Kekistani leaders moved back to the city, cheered by newly arrived residents.

In the Alliance Building of East Kekistan East Kekistani leaders were finalizing their deal with Ms. Jessica Udene when a message arrived from New Yugoslavia. East Kekistani leaders had an emergency meeting while Ms. Udene was having lunch with East Kekistani business leaders in the 9-star Yamato Hotel.

Jie Xiao, the President of China, was the first to speak. "I think this is a very good idea. Of course we have strong influence over the territory hence we can easily build it."

Aikawa Takahashi, Chief of the East Kekistani Intelligence Service, agreed and added that we should contribute at least 80% of the efforts.

Leaders then decided to send a message to Mr. Smith.

To: Jack Smith, New Yugoslavian minister of foreign affairs
From: Weiping Chen, President of the Council of East Kekistani Ministers of Foreign Affairs

We are very interested in this project and are willing to contribute 90% of the funds and 90% of manpower. Sinocon and Obayashi Group are experienced at building artificial islands so we would definitely hire them to do most of the work. Nippon Steel, Baosteel and other companies will provide materials. We think the elevator can be completed within 2-5 years. Preliminary work on building the island can begin within 2 days.

We are very concerned about the amount of ultranationalism in the world especially within East Asia. Some form of EKTM is radicalizing our aid workers in Africa and Pacific Islands. Joseon recently had a Nazi uprising which we helped them put down. We believe that without alleviation of global inequality there is no way to end racism. We are currently working closely with African, Latin American and Pacific Island countries on both economic development and monitoring of hatred.

[Enugu League]

Tokyo, East Kekistan

It is clear to Jessica that East Kekistanis are deliberately trying to boost her business. Several key businesses in East Kekistan such as Sumitomo, Mitsui and Alibaba had already agreed to invest in her companies. What she will get is not just several corporations. Instead she will get the Udene Group, the first zaibatsu in Sub-Saharan Africa. East Kekistanis will get 30.5% of the shares. The rest are hers.

She has signed the treaty with East Kekistanis. Heavy East Kekistani investment has almost tripled her wealth. Moreover they have secretly agreed to protect her interests all over Sub-Saharan Africa.

Since Jess is single East Kekistani business leaders have offered to find her a husband. She is not prepared to marry a son of some East Kekistani tycoon yet. However maybe she will at some point.