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| Picking up the Pieces; The aftermath of the Irish War. | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 26 2010, 01:30 PM (526 Views) | |
| Aelius | Jul 26 2010, 01:30 PM Post #1 |
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Westminster Palace, London Hours after the fall of Cashel and the defeat of the Irish, the English cabinet called an emergency meeting to address the new situation in the British Isles. "Greaves, what was the situation in Ireland as you left?" Lansdale queried. "Well, all signs indicate that the Irish government within Ireland has been disestablished. William is missing, presumed dead, the Russians withdrew just as we did. The remnants of the Irish Navy have returned to the Mediterranean under Roman Imperial escort, as General Vorenus informed me a few hours ago." "I think the Irish are setting up a government-in-exile in the Empire, Cecile took her son in that general direction. Is there any way we can help to liberate the Irish?" "Militarily, I don't think so. The British are heavily fortified within Ireland, intending to rule the country. There is still an incredibly active resistance movement within Ireland that will likely never be completely crushed, though. We still have some special forces on the ground there that could be of use to their resistance movement, but they're acting of their own accord." "Very well. What about the LFN?" "Without the Irish, it's more or less crushed. We should attempt to sign a unilateral alliance with Venice." "I'll bring this up with the Doge," Patrick Nielsen replied via speakerphone from Venice. "Does anybody else have word from Wales?" Lansdale asked. "The Free Welsh have promised that there will be no further conflict against the Republic, and that we should assume a state of peace between our two nations, but they have demanded our non-interference in their civil war. Upon its conclusion, they have said they would be willing to sign a formal peace treaty." Deputy Foreign Minister Lauren Smith briefed the rest of the cabinet. "Good enough. We'll let them destroy each other, one less thing to worry about." Lansdale paused and took a drink of water. "Now, to the five-hundred pound gorilla staring at us from Liverpool. What are we going to do about Britain?" "Militarily speaking, I don't know how big of a threat they are to us at the moment." Greaves looked at some numbers. "They've got a great deal of their military still in Ireland, and the growing resistance movements will require most of that military presence to quell it. They still have a massive military, and any offensive action against them would be foolhardy, but I don't think they would be successful right now if they attempted to take the Republic by force, if for no other reason than fighting two guerrilla wars would be suicidal." The Prime Minister turned to his press secretary. "Marshall, what's the current mood toward their nation among the populace?" "Well, given their blockade of Wight and their occupation of Ireland, the British are incredibly unpopular among the general populace here in the Republic. Current numbers project less than 20% would favor any Act of Union with Britain." "I don't think I like that idea so much myself, anyway, but it could still be used as a bargaining chip. Maybe the British would be convinced to leave Ireland if Edward wants an Act of Union bad enough. I'm not banking on it, though." Lansdale paused and sighed. "I guess we've done all we can for now. Nielsen, talk to the Venetian leadership, then head for Constantinople and talk with Cecile and Vorenus, maybe even people within the Empire. Greaves, keep most of the army near the northern border, ready to fight if necessary. I have a feeling this won't be our last meeting anytime soon.
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| Aelius | Jul 26 2010, 10:52 PM Post #2 |
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Sky News "Good evening. I'm Jordan Rinehart. We have some breaking news tonight that could shape the face of the Republic for years to come." "Prime Minister Lansdale's statement regarding the British occupation of Ireland did not fall on deaf ears, at least not within the Republic. While there has been no international reaction to the statement as of yet, the domestic reaction was largely positive among citizens. However, Benjamin Cromwell, Lord-Mayor of London, had a scathing statement in protest. "Arthur Connell, the Duke of Cornwall, had a very harshly-worded response to Cromwell's actions." "These developments indeed have the potential to shape the Republic, and to cause a great deal of chaos if done incorrectly. We will be sure to bring you more coverage as new events occur, and if any other issues develop that the candidates need to address." OOC EDIT: 1,000th post. Edited by Aelius, Jul 26 2010, 10:55 PM.
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| Sedulius | Jul 27 2010, 01:47 AM Post #3 |
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Official Statement of High Queen Cecile While I agree that the occupation of my deplorable, the conditions of Irish sovereignty need not be so rigid. High King William intended that there be an election at the war's end: the Kings of Ireland would nominate a High King to be approved by a Great Forum of the People. The O'Siadhail clan claims no permanent hold over the Throne, though many nations support our position upon it. In any case, Ireland is occupied, and this must end. So long as foreigners occupy Irish soil, the Irish people will fight, and more will die on both sides. I am willing to negotiate terms of the return of my nations sovereignty, but know this: If sovereignty is not returned, we will retaliate against the invaders and liberate our people. |
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| NRE | Jul 27 2010, 01:23 PM Post #4 |
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| Aelius | Jul 27 2010, 01:39 PM Post #5 |
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"I echo the concerns of the Russians, that diplomacy is the ideal course of action in regards to the Irish occupation. The English Republic is more than willing to negotiate and secure a long-lasting peace in the Isles and the freedom of the Irish people without further bloodshed. As such, my government will be willing to speak with the British government, and would be happy to broker a peaceful settlement between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the people of Ireland. The Isles grow weary of war, and we will do what we can to achieve peace." -Alanus Lansdale "I have no intention of "warmongering", as the Russian Empire calls it. Once elected Prime Minister, I will not go out of my way to interfere in British affairs and will not engage in aggression toward them, but the return of Irish sovereignty to the Irish people must be a precursor to any further dealings between the English government and the British Empire." -Arthur Connell Edited by Aelius, Jul 27 2010, 01:39 PM.
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| Sedulius | Jul 30 2010, 02:46 AM Post #6 |
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Official Statement of High Queen Cecile While I agree that a peaceful solution is the best, I hardly believe the British will just pick up and leave. I for one will not simply stand by as my people suffer under their boot. I will gather as much support as possible to free Ireland, whether through peace or through war. As it is, so long as the British stay, the People will fight. The Irish always fight so long as they are not free. It was not so long ago that the British had us under their rule, and they will try all that much harder to keep us. They will fail. |
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| Filo | Jul 30 2010, 07:51 AM Post #7 |
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Again the Reich will offer its diplomacy to solve the political crisis in the islands. -- Konrad Von Carstein, Foreign minister of the Reich |
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| Aelius | Jul 30 2010, 02:58 PM Post #8 |
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Current straw polls give Lansdale, the current Prime Minister, a slight lead over Benjamin Cromwell, with Connell in a distant third. We'll be sure to update you as the situation warrants. |
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| Aelius | Aug 3 2010, 03:43 PM Post #9 |
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The election is scheduled for tomorrow. Lansdale still holds a slim lead over Cromwell in the polls. A concession statement from the Connell campaign was released:
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| Aelius | Aug 5 2010, 11:00 AM Post #10 |
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With the polls closed, Alanus Lansdale will retain the Prime Minister's office. Statements will be televised as they come in. |
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| Aelius | Aug 5 2010, 03:12 PM Post #11 |
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| Porcu | Aug 5 2010, 05:38 PM Post #12 |
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Official Communiqué The Republic of Porcu wishes to send its congratulations to the Honorable Mr. Alanus Lansdale and commiserations to the Honorable Messrs. Benjamin Cromwell and Arthur Connell. Stockholm also looks forward to an increase in peaceful relations in the Isles and offers its support to that end. Giulio Altofiore President of the Republic of Porcu |
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| NRE | Aug 5 2010, 10:46 PM Post #13 |
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| Deleted User | Aug 10 2010, 05:23 PM Post #14 |
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OOC: Aww, if I was here, it would have been a tie. |
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| Toussaint | Aug 11 2010, 02:16 PM Post #15 |
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"English-British relations will no longer exist. The Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland hereby withdraws all recognition of the 'English Republic.' London is the rightful property of His Majesty the King. The Royal Navy shall hereby monitor the shipping entering and leaving the English Republic, and we request that any foreign power wishing to engage in any business with the Southern Rebels desist at once." |
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| Aelius | Aug 11 2010, 09:53 PM Post #16 |
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OOC: Very nice, a good way to stir up the blood. :P IC: "If this is the stance that Edward wishes to take, so be it. The Republic of England hereby withdraws all recognition of the "Kingdom" of Great Britain. We hereby recognize the freedom fighters in Scotland from Erryi Nibheis as the legitimate government of all of Scotland. Further, the Republic of England considers itself to be the legitimate nation existing within England proper for all Englishmen that wish to be part of it, and call for all nations in favor of democracy and peace to back us in the event of any "British" invasion, and to help us liberate the free peoples of Ireland." -Alanus Lansdale Edited by Aelius, Aug 15 2010, 10:29 PM.
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