by New Feminia » Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:35 pm
by New Edom » Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:50 pm
Dear Madame President,
First, congratulations on your election. Though our nations are very different and are hardly close in relations, we hope that your new government will be more understanding and friendly and contain traditional hostility.
However there are some concerns about your inaugural speech. It sounds as though you intend to have your government focus a great deal on changing our government and way of life. Was this merely a hope of greater harmony between our countries, or is there something more specific you had in mind? I ask because there are those in my government that suspect that you intend to support actions to undermine our government directly, and that would be not only a threat but an attack. Please clarify your position.
I have the honour to be
Hosidius Geta
Minister of Foreign Affairs
by New Feminia » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:33 am
Dear Minister Geta,
I thank you for your congratulations. And I understand that my speech gave you cause for concern. Let me say, it was meant to. Your government, if that's what you can call you royal sycophants, is a blight on this world. Only when you embrace the new age will our conflicts end.
However, I must be clear. We do not have the financial or military resources to support any resistance groups that are fighting your aggressive regime, much as we’d sympathise with them. Even if we had the physical capacity to harm you, we are pacifists.
I hope very much that you can see the light and that our two nations can coexist.
Yours,
President Jennifer White
by New Edom » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:37 am
Dear Madame President,
Thank you very much for your prompt reply. The response of my government is: we hope that your government will shed its wicked ways and embrace Christianity as practiced here and in much of Cornellia. You must surely be aware of how wrong it is to raise children without fathers and proper families, to encourage lesbianism and godlessness?
However that is neither here nor there; your government and people show little inclination towards change. What does concern me and my government is that you have promised that you have no capability or intent for harming our people. We are glad to hear this and would like reassurance of it. Our proposal is this:
1. That your government accept New Edomite inspections of the interior of your borders by military police, intelligence services and officials from our Ministry of Police to make sure that your borders as as unmilitarized as you say.
2. That there should be a partnership with your major transport hubs where we can have inspectors from our customs and excise and criminal investigations divisions present to make sure that your security are keeping potential terrorists from moving through your country.
3. That New Edomite National Navy vessels should be permitted to investigate suspicious vessels within your waters. These would naturally be smaller vessels such as corvettes or patrol ships—we have no intention of anything genuinely threatening.
4. That the Ministries of Justice and Police should have access to the national databases for foreign focused businesses and immigration from your government.
I’m sure you will see these requests as reasonable.
I have the honour to be
Hosidius Geta
Foreign Minister
by New Feminia » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:20 am
Thank you for your words and your suggestion that I embrace your faith. In response, I wish only that you relocate to the afterlife your kind harp on about so much, and leave my faith, lifestyle and spiritual beliefs to me.
In regards to your conditions, I refuse wholeheartedly. This is not to say that all your conditions are unreasonable. They are not. We have little control over our waters, and the presence of foreign ships could pose no disruption to our normal operations. But I find the rest of your conditions deplorable and unacceptable. I considered adopting the naive tactic of agreeing only to certain points, but partial cooperation means nothing to tyrants like you.
If this is the diplomatic path you have chosen, please be advised that any notion of cooperation is now ended.
Regards
President White
by New Edom » Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:01 am
Dear President White,
I apologize for not having written to you directly before. We have had a great many concerns here and I felt that Minister Geta would do a sufficient job. I am sorrowful that he somehow offended you with our very simple requests.
I should advise you that I am dispatching our Second Mechanized Division towards your borders as many of us are very worried about a possible incursion from your country, since you have not offered any guarantee that would satisfy our concerns. This force will secure the borders, nothing more. We are also dispatching four corvettes and four patrol ships to do electronic sweeps and board and searches in your waters of any suspicious vessels.
I have the honour to be
Adam Nicanor
President of the Council of Ministers
by New Feminia » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:22 am
To President Nicanor (slightly more conciliatory this time, she decided - petty antagonism had gotten her nowhere)
I thank you for your courtesy and your advance warning. I believe it is only right and fair I should offer some in return. By the time you receive this our border shall be fully secured with rifles. While I appreciate your concerns for our borders, I must gravely inform you that any incursions into our nation during the course of your duties will invoke swift retaliation. This is not my preferred course of action; do not make it my only one.
Yours sincerely
President White
by New Edom » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:45 am
Dear President White,
I appreciate that you must also defend your border. I urge you though to reconsider the terms offered to you by Foreign Minister Geta. There may be elements of the terms you could consider and that we could adjust.
Perhaps you’d consider this: any military police or CID we’d send over the border would be lightly armed; only small arms, no heavy weapons, no artillery. Surely that cannot pose a threat to your entire population?
As to the intelligence investigation, there would be no direct involvement at all, merely investigating where your citizens had come from and where they had been traveling, what foreign transactions they had made. It would in no way interfere with your laws. Please give this further thought.
I have the honour to be
Adam Nicanor
President of the Council of Ministers
by New Feminia » Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:50 am
Mr Nicanor (no formality this time)
For reasons we are disinclined to provide we are unable to meet your conditions. We are sorry to state that any border crossing will be met with retaliatory force. In the interest of peace, please instruct your divisions to turn around.
Regards
President White
by New Edom » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:19 pm
New Edomite National News Report
Opening bars of Pictures at an Exhibition play as a globe spins with pins popping up on various points of the world. Split screen images of natural disasters, celebrations, military actions, elections, royal ceremonies, celebrity events are showing, occasionally with New Edomite news anchors talking about them, and then fades to a news desk.
A raven haired woman with olive skin, dark brown eyes with a rosebud mouth, a slim nose and a statuesque figure sat behind a news desk with the New Edomite flag imposed over a silhouette map of the Allied States of New Edom behind her. “Good evening,” she said, looking up with a smile. It was clear that above the waist at least she wore nothing but a gold cross on a chain, though her image was pixelated for those nations censoring such an appearance. “I’m Lavinia Tuller, and this is a NENN Evening News."
"In International news: the Adiran election is on the horizon at last, with the two main parties led by George Rowan and Howard Saito. Both candidates continue to debate on policies regarding fuel, security in Arcologia, and relations with the Imperium. However in the face of this, President Adam Nicanor has vowed to continue to support friendly trade with Adiron, support general security and anti-piracy in the Ura Sea, and alliance with the Imperium.
"In Vozgarnor concerns remain high about the potential threat of Jedorian militarism. King Elijah has promised to uphold this alliance as well, and as the King and President met at Betharan Palace earlier today the President affirmed that he would be advising the King and Queen to maintain alliances in the strongest manner. Ultimately, the President said, you don't turn your back on a comrade in arms, whatever the cost.
"Speaking of cost, recession in Novitera is hurting Edomite industry. Cancellations of orders of plastics and other materials for electronics casings, circuitry, wiring and microchips for the vast IT, entertainment and communications industry in Novitera is projected to seriously hurt New Edomite industry. Count Lalery, our Minister of Finance, has urged calm. A series of meetings between Ministry officials, private business sector leaders and the natino's unions will take place. Meanwhile workers' strikes continue over the Chrysotile Controversy. It is believed that the Noviteran recession will only make it worse.
"On our own border with the feminist state of Feminia, tensiosn have arisen over the week over suspected feminist agitation of workers. An incident in Port Autovia involving the playing of 'the Internationale' and attacks on city militia have been linked by some officials to the Feminian government. These allegations have been denied by President Jennifer White. However before dawn this morning there was a shooting on the border, and a woman wearing the uniform of the Feminian 'Womyn's Rifles' was found dead. The shooting left three Edomite soldiers of the 11th Mounted Infantry wounded and one killed."
President Nicanor is shown speaking before the press. "I intend to exhaust every diplomatic possibility for a peaceful resolution, but I cannot ignore an attack on our sovereignty, and an attack on our soldiers. I would resign and shoot myself if I were ever to lapse in caring for our people in uniform. Someone will answer for this. If that someone is Jennifer White of Feminia, and her government is responsible, then they will be the ones answering for this."
“And that’s all for now. Remember to pray for the wounded soldiers of the 11th, and for their families."
Dear President White,
I would like to write to you with pleasantries, but I find they are being drained from me. It is hardly professional, first of all, to neglect honorifics. I am no longer an actively serving officer, but at the very least if you forget President you might add General. I believe I have earned it. However perhaps that is too much to expect from someone who would resort to assassination and illegel breach of a sovereign nation's borders.
I have always insisted in spite of some in my government in believing in the best of your people, believing that perhaps the bitter old women who teach hatred of men and Christianity in your schools had deluded you. But I never thought that you would stoop so low as to try to murder New Edomite border sentries.
I am still willing to be merciful towards you. You will have to find the criminals responsible and turn them over to us. Then we can talk about a timetable for our policies proposed to maintain security between our countries. I am giving you one hour to replly in the affirmative.
I have the honour to be
Adam Nicanor,
President of the Council of Ministers.
by New Feminia » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:13 pm
An open letter to the press, the international community, the Shrailleeni Empire, Jedoria, Deadora and Gloria Regis
My friends
You have probably heard the troubling news from my country this morning. If not, our soldiers are accused of crossing the border and eliminating Edomite forces. While I cannot prove this, it is not true. New Edom is generating pretexts to attack us.
While we will fight to the last breath, I fear this may prove our undoing. If it is: remember what happened here.
Let yourself feel anger when we are brought to heel by our aggressor and pledge yourself to fight human rights abuses closer to home. If you can help us, please do. Arms, food, financial support, all are appreciated. But while it may be temping to take up arms yourself, please do not. Our victory or defeat will mean nothing if we are forced to rely on crusaders, especially men.
To our sisters of the old coalition, while your intervention could save us, I know that events in the past will make this very difficult. I am glad of this in some regards as your task is to endure. Do not let any downfall on our part happen to you. I hope you will find common ground once again. Not to save New Feminia, but yourselves.
Keep our nation in your thoughts. That is all I ask.
President Jennifer White
by New Edom » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:49 pm
by New Feminia » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:33 pm
by New Edom » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:03 am
by New Feminia » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:40 am
by Arbites » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:22 pm
To: Office of President Nicanor
From: Ambassador Jacob Lee
Subject: Congratulations
Encryption: Hand-delivered by diplomatic courier, eyes-only
President Nicanor,
On behalf of my government as well as personally, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as President of the Council of Ministers. The Curia is immensely pleased that Their Majesties the King and Queen saw fit to appoint a man of your talents, deeds, and character to the post. My government is sure that our alliance will continue to prosper and grow ever stronger despite what could be considered challenging times.
There are of course many issues that our nations will face together. Naturally the peace talks in Ceti will remain an item of discussion. As I am sure you have seen, my government has rejected the Adirans' unreasonable demand to take one of our most esteemed Cardinals back to New Laconia in chains. It remains to be seen what will happen as a result of this election. My government is hoping for a change in leadership; DeGroot's party appears as obstinate as ever, even after the appointment of its new leader. With you advising the monarchy, however, the Curia is confident that we shall indeed see justice for eastern Ceti, one way or another.
Then there is the issue of the Noviteran stock market crash, which is likely to affect both of our nations significantly. The Noviterans represent a major export market and a source of investment in both of our nations, which are now both likely to be suffer in their recession. I have seen the recent labor unrest here in New Edom, and there are those in my government who fear the same may soon affect the Imperium as well. Some in the Curia have even begun to question the economic model which the Imperium has followed for decades. It is my hope, however, that through close cooperation, governments such as ours will weather the coming storm better than the growth-obsessed liberal states and set an example for the world.
Finally, my government is prepared to condemn the border raid apparently conducted by New Feminia. We must wonder if the feminists have been emboldened by the Jedorian military buildup. What else could explain such a brazen attack on your forces? It could even be a pretext for moving Jedorian troops into New Feminia. My government would like to know what your government intends to do, and if there is any way our forces may be of help. The 25th Mountain Division is standing by in the Gilead Range, and the Fifth Fleet is still stationed in Edomite waters around Peregrino.
May the Emperor watch over you, General, and may your term as President be as fruitful and triumphant as the rest of your career.
By His Will,
Ambassador Lee
To: Office of President Nicanor
From: Admiral Rothbard
Subject: Congratulations
Encryption: Medium
General Nicanor,
I write to you now to extend my most heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as President of the Council. I can scarcely name a living Edomite man more worthy of the title. After all, who among your peers can claim to have led the effort to avenge the murder of your king and bring civilization to a rogue state? Who else demonstrated so effectively the use of Edomite force projection in bringing Latium's succession crisis to such a swift end?
We shall continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with New Edom, as we did in Damoclea. The Fifth Fleet will naturally continue to maintain its presence in southern Acheron in support of our alliance, standing firm against the growing Jedorian menace and other possible continental threats.
Although New Edom may face new challenges as of late, the Emperor smiles upon you, General, I am sure of it. For whatever it is worth, I am proud to call you my Brother.
Sincerely,
Admiral James Rothbard II
by New Edom » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:58 pm
by Hittanryan » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:02 pm
by The Shrailleeni Empire » Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:03 pm
To Foreign Minister Hosidius Geta,
I offer you warm greetings on behalf of Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress Chella Resyanna fe Shrailleen. I hope that this message finds you well and in good health. I was greatly joyed to see His Majesty the King active once again following his recovery, may His Majesty and the Queen enjoy a long and prosperous rule.
It now appears apparent, given the state of the regional economy caused by the Noviteran stock market crash, that our two nations shall once come together in cooperation and friendship to weather this storm. Never before has FODE been so crucial to the economic health of our nations. I look forward to working with you as our nations move forward in dealing with this crisis, to which we shall no doubt find success.
Her Enlightened Majesty has heard that your armed forces have come under attack on the border with New Feminia. Their new, fatherless President is certainly lacking in the measures of diplomacy and tact, although this can hardly be unexpected for a nation which so soundly rejected the call to Enlightenment. However, Her Enlightened Majesty is concerned by rumors that New Edom has planned an invasion of New Feminia in response.
Her Enlightened Majesty wishes to place our honorable allied forces and resources at your disposal. My government would like to review the evidence that your government has gathered that New Feminia has initiate aggression against New Edom. Once this is done, my government has indicated that it will declare war upon New Feminia is accordance with our alliance. There are also concerns in Shrailleen regarding the reaction of the Confederation of Jedoria to an invasion of their neighbor, as well as concerns for the international reaction to such action. I have been asked to suggest that Shrailleeni human rights investigators be allowed to accompany New Edomite military action into New Feminia, to ensure that the international community if properly informed of the honorability of your conduct.
Please convey the wishes and inquiries of my government to His Majesty King Elijah. I look forward to speaking with you further on these matters.
May the Light of the Mother Goddess shine prosperity upon the peoples of the Allied States of New Edom and the Shrailleeni Empire,
Ambassador Katara Telta fe Vangarra,
On behalf of Her Enlightened Majesty the Mother Empress Chella Resyanna fe Shrailleen
New Edom wrote:Elizabeth Salt remarked, "It's amazing, isn't it, you rarely see modern troops that wear their 19th century uniforms and gear so well--they must drill all the time. Is this a guards outfit?"
Sif said to her, "This is a modern Shrailleeni Empire military parade. Like as in this is what they wear, this is what they use. This is it."
by New Feminia » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:53 am
by New Edom » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:40 am
To: Ambassador Katara Telta fe Vangarra
From:Foreign Minister Hosidius Geta
Subject: New Feminia
Encryption: Moderate
Dear Madame Ambassador,
I hope this letter finds you well. And to Her Enlightened Majesty, and to all of the Imperial Family and all in authority, peace and good time of day.
It is as shocking to me as to you that this crisis with New Feminia has arisen. I am forwarding to you all correspondence which has recently passed between my government and New Feminia. As you will see, ther e was little attempt on the part of the New Feminian government to respond with any spirit of diplomacy. As you I hope are aware, we do not necessarily allow such things to even come to a point of hostility in correspondence. However the shootings at the border and the defiance in response to our concerns have made it impossible to have anything short of a military response.
Naturally, we would be glad to have all Shrailleeni help in our intention of having a peaceful outcome. I will forward your concerns to President Nicanor, and he will naturally advise the King and Queen of them, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
I have the honour to be,
Hosidius Geta,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
To:Ambassador Jacob Lee
From:President Adam Nicanor
Subject:New Feminia
Encryption:Most Secret, Eyes Only
Your Excellency,
Thank you for your warm congratulations and good wishes. I am sorry that in order for me to be in this position General Pahath-Moab had to pass on to the next world, but such is life; we are, we mortals, but grass in the oven.
I am also grateful for the loyalty and devotion of your country, of you particularly, and the leaders of your nation, who stood by us in good times and bad. Such a thing is friendship, and it is a rare thing indeed.
I am forwarding to you all the letters between myself, Hositius Geta and Jennifer White that will show you the startling arrogance of this unqualified young woman who has imagined herself a great stateswoman and defied reason, wisdom and law in provoking our nation to war. You may rest assured that she will be taught a firm lesson indeed.
As to the Jedorians: we are also sharing intelligence with you now, which is as fresh as a new fallen apple, of what a paper tiger Jedoria truly is. It will show that their supposed thousands of tanks and artillery are in many cases nothing but wooden or rubber models; how some of their divisions are paper, and how many of their soldiers have not been paid in months. How so much effort has to be expended just to keep order among citizens who are daily mistreated by the atheistic mob now running the country that their country is all but defunct.
There may be areas where a Magist or Christian minority is so oppressed that they might welcome our intervention. I recommend that our chiefs of staff jointly review this information. If they cannot defend New Feminia, there may be a chance to deal a blow to atheism and unrighteousness in the region and in addition liberate many of the faithful of both our faiths.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I have the honour to be
General Adam Nicanor
President of the Council of Ministers
To:Admiral Rothbard
From: President Nicanor
Subject: Re: congratulations
Encryption: moderate
My dear Admiral Rothbard,
The congratulations of the worthy are the truest praise. I am honoured that an old comrade writes to me, and I am almost wistful for those days when we both were able to serve so simply. However my country has called me to this duty and I will fulfill it. Rest assured, you are always welcome by my side and in my house.
I urge you now to be alert, lest the Jedorians have something up their sleeves. They are a sly, enigmatic people and must be watched. I am well assured that you are my ally in these uncertain times.
I have the honour to be
General Adam Nicanor
President of the Council of Ministers
To:President Jennifer White
From: President Adam Nicanor
Subject: Surrender
Encryption: Moderate
Dear President White,
As you are now aware, the army, navy and air force of New Edom have swept over your borders virtually unopposed, in retaliation for your lack of cooperation with our security concerns. This could have been easily avoided. I am sure you now regret the losses on your own side which are a result of your stubbornness?
Now it is time for you to deal with reality. You cannot hold off New Edomite forces. You must consider a surrender. I have no intention at this time of conquering your country, but rather of ending a threat. You can, by being honest and fair and open, avoid further unpleasantness.
These are the terms:
1. Command your forces (such as they are) to stand down. They will be unharmed.
2. Agree to accept the terms originally proposed by Foreign Minister Geta.
3. Surrender yourself and leaders of your government to my soldiers, whereupon you will be transported here, to Fineberg, until such time as we are sure there is no further threat.
4. Agree to a new election of more experienced persons.
5. Agree to enter talks discussing the return of citizens of male origin to New Feminia to take up their rightful place in sectors of business, military and government.
Please consider your response very carefully. I may be willing to consider a fair counter offer.
I have the honour to be
Adam Nicanor
President of the Council of Ministers
by New Feminia » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:56 pm
To the Honourable President Nicanor,
I would like to open my response by saying how sorry I am for refusing your very reasonable security requests. I am sorry for allowing this conflict to escalate and I hold myself personally responsible for all New Edom army personnel who have tragically lost their lives. On a personal note, I would like to apologise for the disrespect I have shown you in our communiques. You are a man of honour and I am not fit to share your presence.
While I agree to all of your conditions, please do not hold my government responsible for my actions, which were motivated by inexperience and arrogance. I alone should serve as a hostage, and I beg you to allow my subordinates to stay in Femis as a provisional government pending a future election.
I will be arriving via the presidential helicopter not long after you receive this message. I hope my hostageship can be taken as a sign of good faith and future peace between our nations.
Signed,
Former President Jennifer White
To the Honourable President Nicanor,
It is my delight to make your acquaintance. My name is Carla Barton, I am Jennifer White's Defence Minister. I hope you will forgive the rudeness of this unsolicited reply but I feel I must make you aware that I have taken matters into my own hands in regards to our unnecessary military conflict.
While I have a great deal of respect for Ms White , I feel that I can no longer stand by while others suffer for her actions. Tonight I have apprehended Ms White and am sending her to you. I know that you requested all government heads as hostages, but I humbly beg that we be allowed to remain and form a provisional government, one that is of course in compliance with all safely measures and pending an election. I hate to point fingers, but the war was the failing of Ms White, who disregarded our advice at every turn. For the good of New Feminia I ask that she be placed in your care permanently, and never be given the option to return.
I hope this is the start of a bright future.
Signed
Carla Barton
New Feminia Defence Minister
by New Edom » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:53 pm
To Carla Barton, Feminian Defence Minister,
Thank you for writing to me. What you propose is extraordinary, but I think we can accept these terms. What must happen will be the following:
1. Your forces must lay down their arms and allow our forces to enter your capital and other cities unimpeded. In exchange, we promise to not harm your people, loot, destroy buildings and other acts of violence. Naturally we will defend ourselves to the best of our ability. If even one unit under your command fails to comply, the district in which it takes place will be designated a war zone.
2. You and your government will be considered a provisional government but must act under the advisement of initially our senior commander in Feminia, General Simon Daniels, and later a representative and staff of our own government as we figure out how to deal with the security crisis. You will initiate no policies without consulting us.
3. Jennifer White and any prisoners we capture until the cease fire is in place will remain in custody until all security issues are resolved. She is to be delivered under flag of truce to the village of Weira.
I commend your level headedness and wisdom. I look forward to your prompt reply.
I have the honour to be
Adam Nicanor,
President of the Council of Ministers
by New Feminia » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:10 pm
To the Honourable President Nicanor
I am glad to hear of the conditions and accept them without question. I have issued an immediate order to the partisans and our regular army out of the capital to cease any hostilities. The partisans are wild but they are loyal, and will respect my wishes.
I would welcome the oversight of General Daniels, and will receive him with full honours. I have sent Ms White to Weira, and I hope you can become acquaintanted with her soon.
Signed
Carla Barton
(Caretaker) President, New Feminia
by New Edom » Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:43 am
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