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Should the CSTO and Thematan Regime negotiate their differences peacefully?
Yes 10 (83.3%)
No 2 (16.7%)
Total Votes: 12
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Topic Started: 28th January 2014 - 02:07 AM (1,305 Views)
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Doyen Bournetsfi gave this speech to broadcast on every television station in the Order.


"It has come to my attention that the inevitability of war is at stake between the CSTO and the Themata Regime. I can already truly state that Novincia will be maintaining it's harmony should war occur. But as an addressed Neutral Mediator, I urge the reconciliation between the two powers."

He grew more louder, "War is a barrier against prosperity. If you think war was entrenched to see who was right and who was wrong, you are sadly mistaken. Since the beginning of time, war has denied humanity's prosperity with the slaughtering of innocent people who believed that the conflict they perished for was meaningful and would make a difference. But nothing changed. Treaties are signed, but the eternal mark of war will forever be casted upon their history. The two powers that will be facing each other in the near future have high potential for maximum destruction to each other. They can easily cause grave amounts of harm to each other, and is why war MUST be avoided. I can unquestionably predict that millions will be forced in the consequences of war and will be killed."

"I will not see my dear Order and allies be casted into the weeping and mourning war offers, and urge negotiation between the CSTO and Themata Regime be held. I hope you reconstruct the friendship we once had not too long ago, and reconsider the final resort of war. That is all."
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Peace is absolutely necessary, and diplomacy must take place ASAP. This may be easily resolved within the CoN.
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I would prefer peace to war in this instance. I don't cherish the thought of going against the full power of the CSTO.
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FROM: Valtias Kaleva I Rautakätinen
SUBJECT: Rokkenjima-Themata Conflict


I have seen Bournetsfi's broadcast concerning the upcoming - for it is almost inevitable - war between the CTSO and the Themata coalition. I too will make my observations clear.

Themata has no right to claim innocence in this matter. Their government has refused to assist with inquiries concerning the attempted assassination of Empress Beatrice of Rokkenjima. Their government has so far refused to clarify their position regarding the corporatist coup in Tytor. Their government has failed to clarify their position regarding the Makarov Arms Company, which has been found guilty of corrupting the government of Chernobereg. By the terms of our treaty with Rokkenjima, we are obliged to go to war with Themata, and we have already imposed an embargo. The Thematan government is also alleged by many Thematans to be massacring its own citizens, which is an inherently deplorable act.

However, Rokkenjima has acted too harshly in regards to Themata. The Thematan government is slaughtering its own citizens - so is the USR, but I do not see Rokkenjima threatening war with the USR. I had to sack one of my leading diplomats for damaging relations between ourselves and Rokkenjima, but now his observation, that the assassination attempt is being used as a mere excuse for war, is appearing to be worryingly correct. Worrying for ourselves, worrying for all nations.

The terms of the CTSO charter indicate that war need only occur if it is the CTSO that is declared on. It is claimed that the assassination attempt was an act of war, but I have my doubts about it, for the simple reason that we have no indication as to who was behind it, beyond the fact that the assailant originated in Themata.

Furthermore, the charter states thus:
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The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the principles of international order and stability, as well as their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments.
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The Parties undertake to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that the international peace, security and justice are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the principles set forth by this Treaty.

I personally do not feel that Rokkenjima is acting in accordance with "the principles of international order", "their desire to live in peace", or in fact the entirety of Article One. If Rokkenjima truly desired to live in peace, then they would not have demanded such an ultimatum of Themata. Furthermore, by the terms of the ultimatum, Rokkenjima has failed to undertake the peaceful settlement of their dispute of Themata - and thus are in breach of Article One of the CTSO charter.

Though both sides are in the wrong, I currently support Rokkenjima. However, I will support, and if necessary host, any serious peace initiative. And if Rokkenjima fails to support a serious peace initiative, then I will view them to be in breach of Article One of the CTSO charter, and thus I will be required to demand their expulsion from the CTSO.
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It brings me great joy to see Novincia playing an integral role in maintaining international peace and order, and their efforts enjoy the full support of Rokkenjima. At the same time the apparent lack of faith from Chernobereg in Rokkenjima's commitment to these principles, as well as the terms of a treaty and organization championed by Rokkenjima, are disappointing. I called upon the Doyen to act as a mediator in this situation, I pressed for Novincian neutrality to lend itself to the cause for peace. I would hope that my desires for peace, even when faced with an aggressive and dangerous foe, may now be known and the question of Rokkenjiman values be laid to rest.

If I were to truly use the attempt against my life as an excuse for war I could have ordered a Millennial class submarine to unleash its payload upon the state of Themata in an instant. At the same time Liberty has given no reason to suspect them in the assassination attempt and all available intelligence points to the corporate regime being the responsible party. Our demands that they be deposed stand, and I will not rest until the Thematan people are free of such an oppressive regime. Their removal from power, and justice for their victims, shall remain a necessary condition.

Chernobereg also forgets that war nearly broke out with the USR, and when I discovered crimes against its own people I took one of the first international stances against it. I also offered aid to the USR with the conditions that such abuses against their people cease. I have not read any official reports of USR continuing these practices, however, should the abuses be continuing we may address those over the course of these proceedings. I'm certain the Doyen wouldn't object to that, as his commitments to peace remain as strong as my own.

At the same time whispers and rumours persist of Warsaw attroceties, especially concerning given the extension of Warsaw protection and membership to Themata and Great Jonathania. I, and Rokkenjima cannot accept a Warsaw member state so close to our borders and view this extension of Warsaw reach as a threat to the stability and serenity of the Ardian Peninsula. I strongly suggest that, as a part of these peace proceedings, that Thematan membership in the Warsaw Alliance be revoked and the previous state of improving relations between the Warsaw Alliance and the CSTO be restored. Continued Thematan membership in the Warsaw Alliance may be recognized as a Warsaw endorsement of their actions towards Rokkenjima thus far, a situation I can ensure Chairman Stalin would not be conductive to the well-being of the Warsaw Alliance.

Let us work towards peace, but let us not forget the plight of the Thematan people or the crimes of their regime. Also, let us not use this situation as an excuse for opportunistic expansions. The Warsaw Alliance cannot protect the Thematan regime, and such interference on the Ardian Peninsula shall never be accepted. I urge the Warsaw Alliance to withdraw their membership from Themata and restore the previous understanding achieved through the Grand Reset, lest all progress since then stand threatened.

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There needs to be peace. If war should break out, the entire TIO is in danger. Just because An assassin from Themata attempts to kill the Empress doesn't mean that the Thematan gov't was behind it.
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Doesn't mean it isn't either. However, I suppose it doesn't really matter one way or the other at this point. I suspect peace is all but dead now.
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The Federation of Blue Shadow finds it strange that Great Jonathania should claim that there needs to be peace, when it was Great Jonathania that initially fanned the flames. Nevertheless, we fully concur that a peaceful resolution should be sought. An assassination attempt against a prominent leader is deplorable. As is a declaration of war against another nation, who has every right to govern and, if it chooses, suppress its own people.

A stand off has arisen with both sides appearing reluctant to stand down should they seem the 'weaker' party, or face claims of ignoring their duty. However, it is the duty of both nations to prevent war. There are nations ready to mediate: we call on the government of Neo Rokkenjima and Themata to negotiate a peaceful end to this.
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We will not agree to peace as long as they continue to threaten our regime. Rokkenjima has threaten the Thematan governement itself and has shown clear intension of overthrowing it and putting another power in charge of the regime. Whether you agree that Liberty are terrorists or not we beleive they are. You are also claiming that the Thematan governement is behind the assassination. You want officials to step foward and claim responsability without facts or evidence. We have investigated deeply into Liberty and their intentions are clear to us, which are spread their so called freedom by force and terror.

Rokkenjima truly seems blind by their actions, do they realize that their acts of aggressivness was the worst way to start the issue. It does not matter who shoots first Rokkenjima has been acting extremly aggressive and no others seem to see no wrong about it. If were to attack though the world would turn on Themata as if we have been the ones taunting and warmongering. We have only been responding in defense in order to protect our people a bit longer.

Other nations of the order, here us out. Do not side with Rokkenjima, side with Themata for peace. The more allies we aquire the more the CSTO will back down and attempt peace. If you are neutral, please support Themata before the storm. You might be able to avoid it.

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I am disappointed that Themata refuses to even consider joining Rokkenjima and her allies at the negotiation tables, instead using the proposed negotiations as an opportunity to draw yet more nations into possible war and conflict. The evidence we've seen thus far does not lie and I continue to be bewildered that you've garnered what support for your murderous regime that you have so far. Regardless of the assassination attempt and my concern that each day which passes brings yet more deaths I've stayed my hand, as have my allies, in the hopes that your regime would grasp this opportunity for peace. We shall continue to wait, however, we cannot allow the threat against our nations, indeed foreign nations as well, to grow.

Rokkenjima and several CSTO members have been champions of peace and justice, establishing commonly accepted international protocols and laws while also being the primary force which sought the establishment of the Covenant of Nations. We've also stood between a world where chemical weapons are accepted and widely deployed to one which we're seeing global disarmament of weapons of mass destruction. I am a human just as everyone else is and while my initial reactions may not have been the best I have done what I believe is right to defend my nation and her people. The fact that I have continually offered avenue after avenue for a peaceful resolution cannot be denied, and as the continued rejections from Themata pile up I continue to grow yet more dismayed.

The Thematan Peoples Council states that millions will die if peace does not prevail, on their terms. They've already drenched their hands in the blood of their own people, engineered a coup against Tytor, attempted to assassinate me, and likely have operations in several other nations. Even I have my limits and soon my efforts for peace will be acts of insanity, as they've proven fruitless so far. I hope the international community will work with Novincia and Rokkenjima in seeing a peaceful resolution but, should that fail, maintain your neutrality and conduct your affairs based upon the best course for your nation, not due to Thematan pressure.

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The Federation of Blue Shadow finds it strange that Great Jonathania should claim that there needs to be peace, when it was Great Jonathania that initially fanned the flames. Nevertheless, we fully concur that a peaceful resolution should be sought. An assassination attempt against a prominent leader is deplorable. As is a declaration of war against another nation, who has every right to govern and, if it chooses, suppress its own people.

A stand off has arisen with both sides appearing reluctant to stand down should they seem the 'weaker' party, or face claims of ignoring their duty. However, it is the duty of both nations to prevent war. There are nations ready to mediate: we call on the government of Neo Rokkenjima and Themata to negotiate a peaceful end to this.
I didn't fan them. I was always sort of willing to help Themata should something happened, so all I said was that if such a war were to occur, I would help Themata. After all, did it occur to you that maybe it WASN'T their government that planned the assassination? I just wanted to protect another nation should such a conflict occur. I never said anything about being in favor of the war.
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Themata will agree to a conferance with the CSTO and any other nation it concerns. Themata will host though, that is ALL we ask. We ask for the meeting to take place in Midland, the most safest place in Themata untouched by war, also for security reasons.

Thematan allies welcomed to meeting:
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I am disappointed that Themata refuses to even consider joining Rokkenjima and her allies at the negotiation tables, instead using the proposed negotiations as an opportunity to draw yet more nations into possible war and conflict. The evidence we've seen thus far does not lie and I continue to be bewildered that you've garnered what support for your murderous regime that you have so far. Regardless of the assassination attempt and my concern that each day which passes brings yet more deaths I've stayed my hand, as have my allies, in the hopes that your regime would grasp this opportunity for peace. We shall continue to wait, however, we cannot allow the threat against our nations, indeed foreign nations as well, to grow.

Rokkenjima and several CSTO members have been champions of peace and justice, establishing commonly accepted international protocols and laws while also being the primary force which sought the establishment of the Covenant of Nations. We've also stood between a world where chemical weapons are accepted and widely deployed to one which we're seeing global disarmament of weapons of mass destruction. I am a human just as everyone else is and while my initial reactions may not have been the best I have done what I believe is right to defend my nation and her people. The fact that I have continually offered avenue after avenue for a peaceful resolution cannot be denied, and as the continued rejections from Themata pile up I continue to grow yet more dismayed.

The Thematan Peoples Council states that millions will die if peace does not prevail, on their terms. They've already drenched their hands in the blood of their own people, engineered a coup against Tytor, attempted to assassinate me, and likely have operations in several other nations. Even I have my limits and soon my efforts for peace will be acts of insanity, as they've proven fruitless so far. I hope the international community will work with Novincia and Rokkenjima in seeing a peaceful resolution but, should that fail, maintain your neutrality and conduct your affairs based upon the best course for your nation, not due to Thematan pressure.

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Please reread what Themata said. He never refused negotiation. All he did was refuse submitting to aggression. The truth is you have been aggressive to Themata. They honestly feel threatened that you conquered them. He proposes that life go to the way it was as if there was no conflict. If his terms are equality and peace, then you should at least consider those terms, because that way no one loses anything. He says millions will die if there is no peace. He doesn't mean on his terms. He means on equal terms. He does not want more allies so he can attack you. He only wants more to convince you that going to war with him would be a bad idea. Otherwise, who would get caught up in the crossfire if the neutral nations stayed neutral? The point is, Themata does not want war. He is trying to become stronger so that he may have peace.
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Themata will agree to a conferance with the CSTO and any other nation it concerns. Themata will host though, that is ALL we ask. We ask for the meeting to take place in Midland, the most safest place in Themata untouched by war, also for security reasons.

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I find this proposal fair and reasonable.
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Themata will agree to a conferance with the CSTO and any other nation it concerns. Themata will host though, that is ALL we ask. We ask for the meeting to take place in Midland, the most safest place in Themata untouched by war, also for security reasons.

Thematan allies welcomed to meeting:
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USR(or WARSAW)


(OOC:no worries, nothing bad will commence innthe meeting)
I think it should be in a neutral area, such as Ecclesiarreich. Either that or even may I suggest that we do not meet in person, but rather through a video chat. That way no one has to worry about security or other issues. I know that it's a bit informal, but what would we rather have, fairness and safety, or formality?
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Themata will agree to a conferance with the CSTO and any other nation it concerns. Themata will host though, that is ALL we ask. We ask for the meeting to take place in Midland, the most safest place in Themata untouched by war, also for security reasons.

Thematan allies welcomed to meeting:
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I think it should be in a neutral area, such as Ecclesiarreich. Either that or even may I suggest that we do not meet in person, but rather through a video chat. That way no one has to worry about security or other issues. I know that it's a bit informal, but what would we rather have, fairness and safety, or formality?
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Novincia has long stood as a neutral state, and has played an important role in situations where neutrality and impartiality have been required. I see no reason for not hosting any talks in Novincia when the Doyen has been gracious enough to lend his time and energies to ensuring that peace is maintained.

Also, Themata has been a stumbling block at several points, even escalating things when there was no reason to. Only recently have the Thematans made statements for peace, likely because they fear their position is about to weaken. That is all I will say for the moment.

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Themata will agree to a conferance with the CSTO and any other nation it concerns. Themata will host though, that is ALL we ask. We ask for the meeting to take place in Midland, the most safest place in Themata untouched by war, also for security reasons.

Thematan allies welcomed to meeting:
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(OOC:no worries, nothing bad will commence innthe meeting)
I think it should be in a neutral area, such as Ecclesiarreich. Either that or even may I suggest that we do not meet in person, but rather through a video chat. That way no one has to worry about security or other issues. I know that it's a bit informal, but what would we rather have, fairness and safety, or formality?
A Brief Statement from the Empress:

Novincia has long stood as a neutral state, and has played an important role in situations where neutrality and impartiality have been required. I see no reason for not hosting any talks in Novincia when the Doyen has been gracious enough to lend his time and energies to ensuring that peace is maintained.

Also, Themata has been a stumbling block at several points, even escalating things when there was no reason to. Only recently have the Thematans made statements for peace, likely because they fear their position is about to weaken. That is all I will say for the moment.

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I find it quite ironic that a member of the CSTO would speak of "weakening positions" when they are so clearly divided.

And that, my dear Empress, is all I will say for the moment.
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A Brief Statement from the Empress:

Clearly divided, respected President? The member states of the CSTO remain united in their cause and policy. Even with the statements of the Emperor, Chernobereg remains committed to our course of action. As we engage in conversation apart from the international stage, addressing concerns which occur in any level of relationships, you'll find that the CSTO position remains strong.

Do tell me, Mr. President, do you still sleep well at night knowing that people die daily at the hands of the regime you support? Does that blood now stain your hands as well, or will you continue to feign ignorance and maintain your facade? It's funny times we live in where it is the 'imperialist monarch' who fights for the causes of human rights and freeing people of oppression and the 'democratic republics' whom support them. Funny times indeed, Mr. President.

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Yes, Empress Beatrice, clearly divided. The Emperor knows the truth. The truth is that the observation that assassination attempt is being used as an excuse for war is, in the Emperor's own words, "appearing to be worryingly correct."

He agrees with the League of Allied Republic's that "Rokkenjima has acted too harshly in regards to Themata."

And he rightly declares that "Rokkenjima has failed to undertake the peaceful settlement of their dispute of Themata - and thus are in breach of Article One of the CTSO charter."

Also, while you claim the Thematan people are being oppressed and that the Thematan government is committing genocide, you have no proof of these heinous accusations.

Finally, I will not be lectured on human rights by the leader of a regime that associates itself with terrorists. And I do not find anything humorous abot recent happenings, other than irony of your statement regarding weakening positions.

I bid farewell for now Empress, but I hope when we meet in person it is under diplomatic circumstances and not on the battlefield.


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Themata agrees that the conferance be held in Novincia, no more critisism.

To correct you Empress our position is not weakened, even the 'genicidal' Thematan regime can participate in diplomacy. If you want to insult then maybe we should solve our differences terms of war? This goes for our allies too, civil diplomacy must take place. None of us are clearly hearing eachother because of the cloud of war.

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Agreed, Thematan Council. Being that Novincia is the Neutral Integrator, the Conference will be held in the capital of Iosef, Novincia in left quarter of the Domsily. High security will be established by our Executive Security teams to ensure no issues will be presented. I suggest the two powers come with whomever they would like to be accompanied by. The Conference will prepare as well as reestablish the ties between them. I look forward to seeing you all there. Thank you.

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FROM: Valtias Kaleva I Rautakätinen, Emperor of Chernobereg
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SUBJECT: Themata-Rokkenjima negotiations


I throw my wholehearted support behind the summit in Novincia, for it is currently the only hope of ensuring peace rather than war. A delegation from Chernobereg will attend.

I do, however, have a number of other statements to make. Statements which concern TLOAR, CTSO, and any other nations.

It is true that I have condemned the Rokkenjiman course of action as being too aggressive. What I find unusual is that nobody else in the CTSO seemed to think likewise, and more to the point spent little time discussing alternatives to war. Much of the talk was apparently preparing for war rather than preparing for peace. In my country, attempted murder carries a sentence of life imprisonment, regardless of where the perpetrator originated. It doesn't carry a sentence of war with the perpetrator's home government.

It is also true that I condemned Themata. I condemn the current government of Themata, as they have been proven to be committing acts of murder within Themata. I condemn them, because they have been implicated in corruption in my own country. I condemn them, because they have been implicated in the Davis coup in Tytor.

Rokkenjima did overstep the mark somewhat when calling for war against Themata. A single murder does not a war make. If the war were to occur because of Thematan intervention in Tytor - which is still possible - then the casus belli would be clear as day. A foreign-backed coup is an invasion by that foreign power, regardless of how one spins it. Although every law of decency demands, I will not go to war yet. The embargo will still stay against Themata until the conclusion of the Novincia talks.

Lastly, the USR has not made the situation any more stable. Allying with Themata has made the Warsaw Pact even more of a tyrant club than it is already, and not only is the alliance ineffective due to distance - missiles can only do so much - it has made the Rokkenjiman government even more justifiably paranoid towards Themata than before.

I do not want to end on a bad note, like last time, so I will say that I am fully in favour of CTSO policy at this point. Provided, of course, that two things happen - first, that it becomes an alliance of equals than one of sheep following Rokkenjima; second, that the alliance is never led into war on a casus belli as controversial as this one. A coup is an act of war. A single attempted murder is not.
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A quote by me, it represents this situation very well. Beatrice was in critical condition, and close to death. Luckily, she lived. But that was not the case in the Franz Ferdinand assassination. Many died because the death of one. That assassination lead to the first World War and over 8 million deaths
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(Novincian - there was no Franz Ferdinand in this timeline. We might be able to come up with an equivalent though.)
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Announcement from: The Federation of Blue Shadow
Regarding: Peace talks in Novincia

The Federation of Blue Shadow is relieved to hear that peace talks can finally begin. The Thematan government has needlessly delayed taking up this option, which has been presented from the start, in favour of posturing and forming unlikely alliances to try to avoid taking any responsibility for the actions of itself and its citizens.

Ministers Lozano, Latimer and Essien shall be in attendance on behalf of The Federation, and look forward to a positive outcome being reached.
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29th January 2014 - 10:22 PM
"Just because one dies doesn't mean many have to."

A quote by me, it represents this situation very well. Beatrice was in critical condition, and close to death. Luckily, she lived. But that was not the case in the Franz Ferdinand assassination. Many died because the death of one. That assassination lead to the first World War and over 8 million deaths
Exactly, over 8 million deaths. Do we really want history to repeat itself?
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29th January 2014 - 10:40 PM
(Novincian - there was no Franz Ferdinand in this timeline. We might be able to come up with an equivalent though.)
ooc: It's quite relatable.
Edited by Mavei, 30th January 2014 - 01:21 AM.
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I shall be departing Rokkenjima shortly to represent the First Empire of Rokkenjima and again thank the Doyen for his hospitality and efforts for peace. Joining me shall be the Lord High Steward, as well as the Imperial Councilor for Foreign Affairs.

I look forward to a peaceful resolution which sees the people of Themata free and secured from the forces of tyranny and oppression and will provide a strong case to these ends. Hopefully any remaining doubt of our word will be addressed and we may move forward in addressing the very critical issues facing us.

That is all.

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All nations are welcome to the conference, and have the freedom of speech in the conference. I have a Speaker that will host for me, for I will be away for governmental reasons. The Domsily has been prepared for the arrival of participating nations, with executive transport provided by me.

If there was to be a major concern/issue/happening, I will immediately disregard my absence and fly to Iosef as quickly as possible.

I thank you all for reconsidering, and am looking forward to the reconciliation.

Respectfully,
Doyen Bournetsfi

(OOC: I'll make the thread soon. The conference will be officially open once I make it. :)
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