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Restoring Canton Stability
Topic Started: May 3 2008, 06:31 PM (3,010 Views)
Toussaint
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OOC: I know I had this retcon'd this, but I changed the plan entirely. I do not plan to annex the land. Hispania knows my plan already... Just so you know though, I didn't get map maker permission because in the end, I do not plan to walk away with anything.

ICly though, act like I do. Lets spice this up, shall we? ;)

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Noticing the recent pattern of instability in Canton Rouge, Çerdoné has announced today its intent to restore stability to the region. "The Cantons to our north have been steadily falling into chaos since the collapse of regular government. As a country so close to our border, and so closely tied to Çerdoné both politically and economically, we have no choice but to ensure that stability ensues in our northern neighbor."

According to the Çerdon government, this order comes after Canton insurgents crossed over the border, and killed 6 Çerdon citizens in the town of Le Grave. Parliament has ordered the mobilization of 400,000 troops to go to the region and incorporate it into the Republic. A plan of representation similar to that expected to be enacted for Lappland has been proposed.

Canton citizens are expected to be resistant to Çerdon occupation, however, in the words of one member of parliament, "We can not afford to have that kind of a hostile, rowdy population so near our borders. Order has to be established, regardless of the local opinions. I can think of few national leaders who would dare to do otherwise. The safety of our citizens is our number one objective, and this should ensure a lasting peace in Scandinavia."

Coming so soon after the annexation of West Lappland, inernational reaction is expected to be harsh.
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Rhadamanthus
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"Canton Rouge is to Cerdone as Andorra is to Hispania."

One phrase, cryptic in comparison to more formal policy statements but nevertheless clear in its meaning, was the only official response that emitted from Syracuse.
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Alberto
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Marslava recognise the move .
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Leonidas91
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The United States of Mircania recognize this expansion
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Porcu
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"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."

In the midst of a new election season the Swiss Roman Republic of Porcu wishes to remain neutral at this point.
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Toussaint
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"We thank our allies in Mircania and Marslava for their recognition of our moves. At the same time, we warn the West Roman Kingdom that any attempt to interfere with this movement will be met with force, and that we shall not tolerate foreign intervention in scandinavia."
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Quaon
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Hypocrisy is evident in Mr. Chevalier's actions in the Canton area. Whilst his government clamors for the right of self-determination of Andorra, a power that has continually harrassed nations throughout Europe, he moves to invade another nation which has done nothing but been peaceful throughout its entire existence.

The Communist Republic of Quaon demands Cerdone's withdrawal from Iberia. Once that condition is met, we will recognize this expansion.

Comrade Alexander Popov
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Rhadamanthus
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"The Lord saith 'Woe unto hypocrites.' When Çerdoné peacefully annexed the Lappland, we uttered no protests, asking merely assurances of good will. But Çerdoné, unsated by that conquest now seeks further consumption. She says that she 'shall not tolerate foreign intervention in Scandinavia.' But who has threatened intervention in Scandinavia? Not we. We have merely pronounced the truth, clear to all in the oecumene and the barbarians alike, that Canton Rouge and Andorra stand together on one principle, and Çerdoné and Spain on another.

"It is, on the other hand, Çerdoné who lawlessly declares war in Spain and then censures any who would suggest that she hold to the same principle in Scandinavia. The Çerdon will not suffer Canton incursions across their borders, but the Çerdon are willing to force the Spaniards to tolerate Andorran incursions? We wonder how far this lawlessness extends? Would Çerdoné interfere were the Kingdoms to stabilize their neighbor Amhara, who has long stood in near anarchy?

"We did not protest the annexation of Lappland, hoping that this would show Çerdoné our good faith. We have not declared war in Iberia, hoping to leave it an Iberian affair and hoping that the Çerdon would have the good faith to do the same. We still hope that Çerdoné might suffer good faith to exist between our nations, for meek like Christ we only desire good will among all men. But we are growing weary of this continual agression. The Continent bleeds and those of us on its periphery weep to watch."

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Western Roman Kingdom
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Hispania wholeheartedly condemns what has now obviously become a quest for Cerdonian dominance over all of Europe through the Madrid Pact. We demand that Cerdone disband the Madrid Pact, withdraw from Canton Rouge, and disband the military it cannot be trusted with.

Hispania hereby declares war on Cerdone.
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Toussaint
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"We cannot cave to the demands of Quaon. The communist dictatorship reserves little right to tell us how to run our state- we shall defend the Canton people as if they were our own, as we shall defend the Andorran people. We advise to Quaon to stay out of the affairs of states with vastly superior governments- go back to mingle with your Konigsburg allies, so you can associate with fascists and inbred retards."

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Joeseph Clement

"We shall not debate with the West Romans on the matter. They are a dictatorship, and they are to far removed from Scandinavia to understand the situation.

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Éric Pordeaux
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Toussaint
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May 4 2008, 11:54 AM
Hispania wholeheartedly condemns what has now obviously become a quest for Cerdonian dominance over all of Europe through the Madrid Pact. We demand that Cerdone disband the Madrid Pact, withdraw from Canton Rouge, and disband the military it cannot be trusted with.

Hispania hereby declares war on Cerdone.

"We condemn the fascist dictatorship in Hispania, and demand that Hispania disband its military, withdraw all claims to Andorra, and work to actively pursue the destruction of the Treaty of Konigsburg. Only then can the world be safe from Hispanic terror.

Hispania shall suffer greatly at the hands of a government of integrity, justice, and freedom. This shall be the last declaration that fascist Hispanic officials ever make."

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Lisa Montpellier
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Rhadamanthus
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"With heavy hearts do we see that the Çerdon care not for diplomacy and partake not in our desire for good will between the nations. Following the Prince of Peace, we have sought that peace reign, and long-suffering, we will continue to struggle on this behalf.

"The Kingdom issues an ultimatum to the terrorist regime of Çerdoné. Withdraw all forces aimed for the Andorran and Canton theaters at once. If you comply, then peace will reign. If you do not comply, the Kingdom will declare war. The terrorist regime has three days (IC time) to respond."

Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the West Roman Kingdom
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Official Belgian Statement:

The Kingdom of Belgium strongly protests against this display of military force by the government of Cerdone against Canton Rouge (which has ties to Belgium via Royal Marriage) and will not allow this annexation of a legitimate Belgian territorial claim to go unchecked. Due to the agreements laid down between Queen Juliana of Canton Rouge and King Leopold of Belgium regarding the union of two noble families in a binding marriage of kin and state (Crown Prince Johann and Princess Maria), the Kingdom of Belgium declares its rightful claim to the territory of Canton Rouge and states its mission to defend the people of Canton Rouge from Cerdone aggression.

In the absence of a democratic government, Belgium recognizes Queen Juliana and the Royal Family of Canton Rouge as the de facto authority in the nation, and will mobilize its forces to defend the future members of a Belgae-Canton Rouge bloodline in 24 hours if Cerdone does not cease its military involvement in the region.



- King Leopold Amaedo of Belgium
- Crown Prince Johann Amaedo
- Duke Frederick Malbourne
- Polemarch Joseph Wright, BAF

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Toussaint
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Small Belgium does not understand the situation, obviously. A future union between two powers is no excuse to hastily enter a war against us- for our union with Canton Rouge has already been in place for years, through the ScU. It is our responsibility to take care of the situation in our north- we did in Harkeburg, we did in West Lappland, and now we are doing it in Canton Rouge.

We suggest that the Belgians not jump in over their heads, or else tragedy will once again strike the continent of Europe.

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Éric Pordeaux



We shall not answer the bluff posed upon us by the West Roman Kingdom. It is a country on the fringes of Europe, and without the capability of striking at us with any force. We will not back down because of your empty threat.

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Marc Lichard
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Quaon
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The Communist Republic of Quaon has officially ended diplomatic relations with Cerdone. Our embassy is being withdrawn and the Cerdone embassy is required to disband within forty-eight hours.

Notice to the Cerdone Government from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Toussaint
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We are eager to withdraw our diplomats from the communist dictatorship of Quaon. That we ever considered the Quaonians to be civilized is a mistake. This closure of relations is not unexpected, and not particularly resented by the Çerdon parliament.

-Official Statement, Member of Parliament Louis Barthenal
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lebowski2123
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Germany will not stand for this aggression, and urges Cerdone to conform to its own guidelines concerning self-determination and peaceful coexistence.
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Rhadamanthus
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"Whereas the terrorist regime in Çerdoné has declared war on the Kingdom of Spain, plotted to bring instability and revolution to the Continent, continually forced its illegal rule upon the nations of Europe, and resisted every chance for peace:

"In the name of His Majesty George I Palaeologus, King of Sicily, Sardinia, and Africa, the West Roman Kingdom declares war on the terrorist regime of Çerdoné. Çerdon nationals will be given a week to leave the country, after which any remaining Çerdon assets within the jurisdiction of the kingdoms will be siezed to be restored in peacetime. Çerdon diplomats will be expelled and sent back to their country."



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Secure Communication:

To: Kingdom of Spain
From: Western Roman Kingdom

"Brethren, we have now had no choice but to make our declaration of war. Our troops will be mobilizing shortly. We suspect that the most efficient use of our forces would be to aid you in Iberia against the Çerdon-Andorran terrorist scourge. Inform us of where aid would be most applicable."


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Mobilization orders have been issued throughout the boundaries of the three kingdoms in response to the declaration of war agains the Kingdom of Spain and the Çerdon agression against the Belgian-affiliated Canton Rouge.
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lebowski2123
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Citing this act of thoughtless of blatant aggression, the Empire of Germany hereby declares war on Cerdone, and pledges to defend the realm of Canton Rouge on behalf of its rightful owner, King Leopold of Belgium
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Toussaint
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No statement was issued in reply to the German declaration of war- instead, bombing raids utilizing stealth technology commenced immediately. Major cities and hubs of industry were targeted- Kiel, Berlin, and Hamburg among them. By targeting industrial and civilian centers, the hopes were to reduce supply for the German armies, and to reduce the morale of the German citizenry. Cities with major military installments were also commonly targeted, for obvious reasons.

The navy was also scrambled immediately. They moved from their bases in southern Çerdoné to put up a constant patrol against German sea threats, and to prevent German troops from arriving at the home front. The bulk of the Çerdon fleet was underwater, comprised of submarined- both conventional and nuclear-capable.

With 500,000 men quickly taking charge in Canton Rouge, another four million awaited deployment. Ships were getting ready to transport an expeditionary force of another half million to German shores immediately. With Germany being the only enemy within immediate threat distance, it was decided that it could be easily rolled over by the might of Çerdon armies, which almost doubled the strength of the German forces.

On the western frontier, troops readied themselves in the case of a Pascoagian declaration of war. If the fascists dared declare a state of war, Çerdoné was prepared to overrun Norway and install a democratic regime there. Plans were already being created for a "Norwegian Republic" to be brought into Çerdoné.

Satellites focused specifically on the Baltic Sea Region. Satellites viewed quite specifically military installments of enemies, and kept a careful watch of any large-scale troop movement of a power that could potentially turn hostile to Çerdoné.

It was quickly decided that Çerdoné could not afford to have the war on its soil- and, if it ever hoped to defeat the enemy, it would have to pick off each enemy one at a time. The goal was to eventually get to Andorra's defense- but first, northern matters had to be taken care of.

The ultimate, and long awaited battle between democracy and dictatorship was about to commence.
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Menhad
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"We demand that Çerdoné end its hostle actions, and pay for the damage done to Germany."
-The Three Families
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Toussaint
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"We refuse to make amends. Germany declared war upon us- we engaged in no hostile action against a ToK power without first being provoked ourselves."
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Menhad
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May 4 2008, 08:55 PM
"We refuse to make amends. Germany declared war upon us- we engaged in no hostile action against a ToK power without first being provoked ourselves."

"Germany never engaged Çerdoné, while it is true that Germany declared war on Çerdoné, they never engaged Çerdoné forces. You should have given peace a chance."
-The Three Families
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Toussaint
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"We cannot allow ourselves to wait to be assaulted before making a move. Germany declared war on us, without us making hostilities with Germany, which is aggressive in itself."
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lebowski2123
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"By entering a territory rightfully claimed by the Belgian King Leopold, you committed an act of war. In response, Germany was required to declare war under the terms of the Treaty of Konigsberg. Therefore, it was an act of Cerdonian aggression which sparked conflict between our two nations."
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