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A Call to Arms; Coalition of the Willing against the Confederacy
Topic Started: Mar 29 2012, 05:25 PM (688 Views)
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"The chair now recognizes the delegation from The Authority of The Grand Moff."

Murmurs spread throughout the hall as Moffs Pellaeon, Piett, and Tanbris--clad, as ever, in gray tunic and gray cap--made their way to the podium. Some already knew what was coming; some could guess; some had no idea.

"We are here," Pellaeon said, "with a message from The Authority."

He said nothing more than this, instead simply nodding. The room darkened, a screen was lowered, and ICON was once again confronted with what could only be The Grand Moff.

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"Arise, ICON--arise! Arise, Nations of the World--arise! Arise, and stand together--for the time has come when the World must once more, at last, Unite and Act!"

"I have come before you outraged with the despicable nature of those calling themselves the 'Confederate States of America'--they who perpetrate such pernicious Crimes Against Humanity, they whose very existence is an affront to all Mankind and to all that we hold dear! And you chose to do nothing! These 'Confederates' hold countless human beings in Enslaved Bondage--men with beating hearts, with inquiring minds, with love for their families and dreams in their souls, all for the sake of the color of their skin! And you chose to do nothing! Nothing! Nothing begets Nothing begets Nothing! No more! No more!"

"Have we learned nothing from the Tyranny of Gassel? Yes--yes I speak of that Creature, and with no fondness as so many of you blithely preach! Were that Abomination here, now, he would laugh! He. Would. Laugh. Because we have learned nothing! Nothing begets Nothing Begets Nothing! Oh, what a Cruel Joke it is, the continued existence of this 'Confederacy'--those demagogues of Apartheid, they who do not merely condone Slavery but actively engage in its prosecution!--and what does the International Community of Nations do, but stand idly by? You Absolve them of their Sins against the very Soul of Humanity because of their Decisiveness against the Dominion--and yes, it is true that they fought with bravery and strength, but by their deification you, Nations of the World, you have exchanged Lucifer for Beelzebub! And you slander the very Lives of those brave Warriors--of All Nations!--who fought and died for Liberation! By trading one Apocalypse for for another, you disgrace them!"

"No more! No more! Nothing begets Nothing begets Nothing! The time for half-measures and talk is over--here, now, arise, and take a stand! The so-called 'Confederate States of America'--what have they done to deserve their Status as a Free Nation? Naught but Discriminate, naught but Enslave! Such Barbarity alone can not and will not persist--but they see Inaction, and thereby do they grow bolder! For now they send Assassins across the Atlantic, daring our Resolve and testing our Fortitude! Is this not enough? Are these Cruelties insufficient? Because their murderous impulses are no longer limited to Leaders of Nations but to their own people! Genocide! Slaves, innumerable slaves, who hold no crime but their birthright transported in cattle cars to the slaughter! Genocide! Genocide! No more! No more!"

"Rise now, Nations of the World! Rise now--for I call upon you! I call upon all Mankind to take up arms in a Glorious Crusade of Liberation! Rise now--for I call upon you! I call upon all Nations for a Coalition of the Willing which will not rest until President Best stands Trial for his Crimes and his Government is Destroyed! Rise--rise in Righteous Wrath and for a Glorious Cause! Rise with the Fury of the Flames of all Mankind, and Annihilate these Malefactors! The Confederacy must be destroyed! Rise now, and stand alongside your Brothers! CITIZENS OF THE WORLD, ARISE!"
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Mar 30 2012, 01:26 AM
OOC: If this is as spontaneous an RP as it appears, it might just be enough to pique my interest again... Observing the forums is like walking the halls of a museum.
OOC: :huh:

Um... clearly in your wanderings about the forum you haven't, um, really been paying attention much, because if you think this is "spontaneous" you're sorely mistaken... I suggest you take a look at this thread, for example....
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Damn it. When I said "wandering" I meant it more in the sense of "wandering like a drunken buffoon" - glancing through most threads rather than read them word for word. Gah. Apologies. :(
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OOC: You're still welcome to jump in, of course. It's an open RP, though its following a general outline.
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Message from the Democratic Confederacy of Africa -

Africa will assist in whatever way we can against the enslavers.
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Damn it. When I said "wandering" I meant it more in the sense of "wandering like a drunken buffoon" - glancing through most threads rather than read them word for word. Gah. Apologies. :(
OOC: No, you're fine, and as Telo said you're more than welcome to join in--I was just pointing out that this didn't just come out of nowhere B)
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"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."

"The Republic of Porcu does not believe that military action is the best course for the international community to take with regard to the Confederate States of America, specifically, or to the outbreak of war, which includes the state in question, generally. Furthermore, this crusade is merely a guise for imperialism. I ask, what does this shadowy 'authority' have planned for the Confederate people once their government is smashed and their territories overseen by a foreign power? Does he plan to submit himself and the soldiers of his armies to international law? Should his soldiers and generals, should he himself, be accused of war crimes, will he submit before the international community? Loose talk of Gassel attempts to hide the lack of substance behind the argument and this body should not be swayed so easily into committing the valuable lives of many brave men and women to a fight whose objectives are not clear.

"The Republic stands firmly against the institution of slavery, our united cause with our English and Falklander colleagues in Galveston a prime example which cannot be denied, but war is not the answer, not at this time."
Edited by Porcu, Mar 30 2012, 10:30 PM.
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"While we respect the Republic of Porcu, we must also respectfully disagree" said the Russian representative. Though not entirely surprising given Russia's past history of being an outspoken opponent of Republican values, it did make some turn heads. After all, the idea that the Sectors were a Dominionist government wasn't new and certainly Russia would be weary of given such a state any room political given their own role in liberating Europe during the Dominion Wars.

"The international community made a grave mistake when they fell silent during the age of the Dominion. We paid for that silence with many, many lives. We cannot and must not allow that mistake to repeat itself, less we stand ready to sacrifice more of our sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Atlanta proved itself when it held its own during the Dominion, leading the American nations to their own liberation, an act we honored by remaining politically neutral to their internal affairs. We've now paid for that mistake, as even now Atlanta has invaded a neighboring nation, the Brazilian Empire's own Panama region, in the name of defense. Who are they defending Panama from, what outer threat stands at the doorstep of the isthmus? None that Russia can see, in fact we are lead to believe that the only threat in Panama were internal separatists. Where are these separatists and why has the Brazilian Empire refused to bring these individuals, the perpetrators of high treason, forward to the international community?"

"Let us also be reminded that the current government of Atlanta includes many, very outspoken bigamists and other racists politicians, all of whom have also stated their misgivings for other nations. While certainly not ideal, the facts remain that the time of diplomacy has ended. The longer we prolong the inevitable, the longer the true enemies of justice have to destroy what evidence exists to incriminate them for their crimes. This is why Russia pledges its support to the Sectors, in their crusade against the government of Atlanta and pledges its responsibility to ensuring justice and international laws are upheld."
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"The Federation of East African Nations stands firmly against the system of slavery. However, we must echo the sentiments of the Republic of Porcu and implore the international community not to abandoned all hope in diplomacy. Surely the government of Atlanta may still be reached and shown reason against the ideas of slavery. If its economic incentives, surely this most esteemed gathering of the international community can come up with some solution to this problem. Perhaps some sort of fund can be created, to help the Confederate States transition away from a chattel-based system to something that allows all their people to be free. The Federation would gladly give to such a fund."
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Piett was the first to speak.

"Finally, some sense from this body of indecisiveness! How fine it is that the Democratic Confederacy sees what their East African cousins do not--who delude themselves with their pithy talk! Do they forget that we have already come before this body urging economic action against the American slavers--they who responded by tightening the nooses 'round the necks of those powerless souls who they have imprisoned! They, as our fine counterparts from the mighty Russian Empire--who are not so easily hoodwinked as so many others!--point out, they who have engaged in illegal annexation of the Panama Canal--my God, what more do you people need? 'Appeasement' is nothing more than empty promises and false hopes--no, no, the time for action is nigh! The necessity for this is as obvious as the very crimes of these 'Confederates!'"

At this point, Pellaeon interjected with a stunningly blunt remark:

"I challenge any of you--any member of ICON--to prove any connection between the Sectors and the Dominion! Any at all! So many of you accuse, time and time again, of the 'obvious ties' between The New Order of The Authority of The Grand Moff and Gassel's Dominion--well, call yourselves Men and stand behind your contemptible charges! Go ahead! After all, if the relationship is indeed so intertwined, then it should be easy to bring such evidence for all the world to see, should it not? Eh? Well? Well?"
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"Let us start with the fall of the Dominion on the Continent...The Sectors did not exist before the armies of the Dominion were pushed back and Authority Poland did not rise until Zapht burned and Gassel was taken prisoner. Consider this Grand Moff, whom you piously refer to as the Authority and whom no one has met. There is no evidence to his existence as a physical man, yet he rules over all Sectors and all its citizens as an unalterable, unchallengeable power. I ask, what is the penalty for open dissent against the Grand Moff? What happens to individuals who question his authority?

"Then there is the question of your manufacturing and industrial sectors and military research operations, whose advanced state is difficult to explain for a young nation. Is the international community, but more importantly your European neighbors, to believe that the Sectors build these infrastructure from the ground up, quietly and out of sight? The Dominion produced its terrible machines of war where you Moffs arm and train your legions.

"With the foundations of your state rising from the rubble of the Dominion, how is the international community to rest assured that Dominionists do not continue to populate your ranks and your leadership? Why are your personal histories, of the Moffs I mean to say, blank or profoundly short, and thereby seemingly fabricated?

"These are necessary questions to which the international community has had no response or explanation. Naturally, this is not sufficient proof, but it is not unreasonable to draw the conclusion may have. It is not the case that the members of the international community actively isolate the Sectors, but rather that you Moffs passively isolate yourselves."
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Pellaeon rolled his eyes.

"I shouldn't be replying to you, sir," he began drily, "given that the so-called 'State' you claim to represent is a hypocritical farce. Oh, yes, oh so noble 'Porcu', which champions itself as Holy Defender of Democracy and Freedom and yet so casually turns a blind eye to the crimes of the American Slavers. Oh, yes, how very noble indeed... but let us take all your brilliantly-circumstantial 'evidence' to task, if only to further prove Porcuian ignorance."

"So, let me get this straight: because the Sectors appeared after the defeat of the Dominion, this therefore means that we are the Dominion? Right. Like there's no logical disconnect there. Tell me, does the Porcuian delegate understand the difference between 'causality' and 'correlation'? If you like, I can find you a dictionary which explains it. Better yet, you explain to me how the Sectors could have arisen whilst Gassel's armada gleefully rampaged across the Polish plain? Indeed, what a fine way to establish a Nation--do it while under occupation! Brilliant, my good man! Brilliant!"

"The Grand Moff is The Authority. It is amazing that no matter how many times this can be repeated, you insist on not understanding it. No one has met The Grand Moff, you say? Well, I certainly have, as have my colleagues--but oh, right, we're not real people at all, we're just mindless zombies. Clearly what you mean is that no Porcuian has met The Grand Moff, to which I will happily point out that no member of the Sectors has met your President Gularis--and yet, last time I checked, no one was doubting her existence. How politic it is to twist words to suit one's own ends--how Porcuian! Furthermore, is it the general policy of most governments for their leader to go around shaking hands and smile awkwardly in photos with just anyone? Or is the concept of 'personal security' so alien, so Dominionist?"

"You ask what the penalty is for open dissent against The Grand Moff? Well, I will tell you: exile, or execution. Those who do not accept The New Order are more than welcome to leave--but are not welcome to stay. This is one of few true Laws that actually hold in the Sectors. Now, tell me, is it not in fact true that, oh, every state which has ever existed has also had Laws, Laws of their own devising which represent their values, and which are enforced as best seen fit? Or does the Noble Nation of Porcu not have Laws? If someone does not pay their taxes in Porcu, are they not jailed? If someone attempts to murder a government official, are they not charged with treason? Why is it that the fine, upstanding Porcuians again and again call us meddlesome and interventionist, when they have seemingly made a career of getting those who do not agree with them to be as them? Hmmmmm?"

"Your next point is possibly the most stupid of all your points--which is really saying quite a lot. The Dominion had advanced weapons. We have advanced weapons. Therefore, we are the Dominion. Seriously? Seriously? Once again, are you lacking for comprehension of not only 'causality' and 'correlation', but also 'coincidence'? In fact, I hereby throw empty accusations your way, sir, because as I recall, the Porcuian military itself makes use of advanced warmachines! Doth thou hast 'flying machines'? A witch! A witch, I say!"

"I will acknowledge that your last point does, finally, have some merit. Can any Moff incontrovertibly prove that there are no former Dominionists residing within their Sectors? No, we cannot. But tell me, can any other nation here say the same? Is there any member among ICON that can declare, without a shadow of a doubt, that within their populations of millions and billions there are absolutely, unquestionably no Dominionists? As for your uncouth questioning of myself and my colleagues... I could just as easily accuse your government of having Dominionists within its ranks!"

"Happenstance and circumstance, all of it. All you have is happenstance and circumstance--and it speaks very poorly of you, sir. I will give you credit for gracefully employing the logical fallacy of 'begging the question'. Since you have shown yourself unaware of a great many concepts in the English language, I will happily explain it to you: a proposition which uses its own premise as proof of the proposition. Or, to put it more bluntly, we are Dominionists because you call us Dominionists, and anything we might say to the contrary is proof that we are Dominionists. How very droll of you, sir--and how so very pathetic."


There had been a number of grumblings and scoffs throughout Pellaeon's speech--but far more important, there had been a great many more chuckles and outright laughs.
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"They may not be directly descended from the Dominion (and the Moffs have yet to prove it even with this speech, but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt), but their policies and constant paternalistic, dogmatic speeches are very reminiscent of Gassel himself. They also are going after one of the nations that assisted in the defeat of the Dominion, and may be using slavery as a mere excuse. Certainly it makes more sense than for a Polish state to suddenly take interest this deeply in the affairs of another continent," stated the Alexanderhavenien ambassador nonchalantly. Though his nation had supported this move for Russia's sake, he had just about had enough of the Moff, "Mere humor does not remove these accusations. Indeed, it makes the so-called Authority look like buffoons."

Meanwhile, the Colognian representative cleared his throat,

"We have no position on this war as we believe all war to be wrong and stand only for peace. That said, the Baltic straits are not open to military traffic, as per the Papal Bull, until permission from His Holiness is both requested and given."
Edited by Kasnyia, Apr 3 2012, 04:20 PM.
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"I did not once use the word "evidence" and I only said that it would not be unreasonable for someone to draw that conclusion, since the Republic is not the only nation to draw a connection between the Sectors and Zapht. I freely admit that my command of the English language is not perfect, but I don't find personal insults to be rather convincing." Head Representative Sapientus said once the Alexanderhaven Ambassador finished. "Moreover, the history of my country is also not perfect. However, while Stockholm was run by fascists and Dominion officials and soldiers roamed our streets there was an underground and there was a resistance. There was resistance in Spain, Italy, across Asia Minor, Ulgania, Paradise, Singapore, and in Kasnyia, among many others. Again, why so little history surrounding you Moffs? From where did your state arise?

"Regarding the Porcuian Head of State, she has been seen and met by others. This "Grand Moff" has a head and face hidden from all, the same as his presence. No other head of state has seen this grandest of Moffs - not anyone whom could verify the authenticity to the claim that the man, judging by its figure and voice, actually exists. And of course the Republic has laws - again, that was not my question. I asked what the penalty, if any, was. Porcuian citizens may criticize and dissent from the President all they wish. Should that dissent take the form of violence, however, they will be apprehended and jailed in accordance to the law - not executed, ever.

"You avoided a direct answer to all of my questions, attempting to trivialize and, as as my colleague from Alexanderhaven pointed out, humor my previous statements. You Moffs are children. Insecure and immature."
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"'Maturity'? You lecture us on 'maturity'?" Pellaeon bristled. "Is it mature to redirect a discussion based around the eradication of enslavement towards an unfounded witch hunt? Is it mature to--"

At this point Piett nudged his colleague. Pellaeon's fiery eyes faced Piett's icy ones with a glance for but a moment, and then Piett took the podium.

"Yes, it is true--as was pointed out by The Grand Moff himself--that the soldiers of the Atlanta regime did indeed assist greatly in the fight against Gassel," Piett began. "But once again the question must be asked: Why should this therefore excuse them for their crimes in perpetuity? Certainly, if we were indeed calling for war against all those who fought against the Dominion for facetious reasons, certainly that would be suspicious--but is that the case? Patently not. The crimes of this 'Confederacy' are obvious--indeed, so obvious that I am still stunned by the resistance to such acknowledgement! Here we have a supposed state which in a systematic, government-sanctioned fashion, actively holds millions of blameless men in perpetual bondage. Here we have a supposed state which in a systematic, government-sanctioned fashion, has established death camps, and has sent assassins, and which is presently engaged in illegal annexation--and yet we are the evildoers? For, what, pointing this out? Where is the logic in this? How can it reasonably be conceived, how can it be honestly considered and believed, that we, who have never made war on any nation, who have nowhere engaged in unilateral action, who have on multiple occasions regarding multiple incidents come to the international community for support, who command but a paltry 35,000 men-at-arms--how can any of you truly, honestly believe that we are the Dominion reborn, hellbent on global conquest? And yet there is an entity in America--a very powerful entity with hosts of soldiers at its command--which at this very moment is spending the liberty it helped win the world from Gassel by repaying it with apartheid, enslavement, torture, genocide, assassination, and annexation--why, I ask, why is this entity held in such high regard? Was that really what all those men died for fighting the Dominion? So that we might live in a world where we can stand idly by and watch crimes such as these take place? If so, then you disgrace the memory of the dead."
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"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."

Head Representative Sapientus was ready to reply when an aid told him of the news from the Americas.

"To my dear Moffs, whose temper seems to have tampered with their hearing, I repeat that the Republic does not condone the institution of slavery - although, yes, past administrations did. The Republic simply does not believe that war is the best option available at this moment.

"Now, as war has begun, before too long there will be an urgent need to provide shelter, food, and medical assistance to hundreds of thousands of civilians. Unfortunately, and to the great sadness of Stockholm, conflict is unavoidable. I hope that this body will grant the creation of a safe haven for civilians in Panama and in Brazil to gather and receive assistance from H.E.A.R.T. now that war has commenced between Russian and Confederate forces in the Atlantic."

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The Papal representative spoke again, louder this time,

"Once again, The Sectors will have to clear passage with the papacy or see any ships crossing the channel confiscated for trespassing."
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"The Russian Empire realizes that war is not the convenient nor desires course of action for the international community" said the Russian representative who'd been somewhat silent since his last remarks. "However, certainly Stockholm will recognize that there were attempts to avoid war made in private conversation between Russia, Venice, and Porcu. We allowed your Republic to take every measure given to you by Atlanta and its American allies to avoid war. They choose not to, leaving little other room for further course along those lines."

"Moscow will not debate past accusations against the Sectors nor will we deny that there are circumstantial similarities that would suggest a Dominionist regime within the Authority. This is not the point of this conversation. No more the point, than to point out to the Authority that Atlanta is not the sole perpetrator of slavery in the world. There are many other legitimate powers that, through various sources, have been suspected of slavery in their society. The Eastern Empire, a former Dominion state, has had a suspected history of slavery, taking anyone other than those with Asian ancestry, an enslaving them for the benefit of the state."

"Again" the Russian said continuing, "none of this is the point of the conversation. "An assassination attempt was made on the Venetian Doge. It was our Empire, in concert with the Venetians, who attempted to bring the Brazilian responsible to justice. However, instead of international cooperation, we've been met with a building of hostility and now, it would seem, Atlanta wishes to exploit this for their own desires. This has now cause them to get involved and Russia will follow the Sectors in defeating Atlanta if necessary, pursuant of allowing the black community a freedom that no so little of."

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"The Federation simply echoes sentiments of the Porcuian Republic" said the Federation's representative. "War will displace millions and it will be up to the international community to pick up the pieces of this campaign when the dust finally clears. Beyond that, a war of the Confederate States is a war on each and every citizen of the state. Recent events have shown that not everyone shares the overwhelming sentiments of the majority then it comes to race and slavery. Can the anyone fighting the Confederates States so effectively promises that these individuals will be spared? What is the become of the C.S.A if it is defeated? Already the black community has shown there an interest in rebellion, one we can certainly support but not something that would be beneficial to themselves nor the white population. All have spoken of war, but none have presented a plan that accurately deal with consequences of these actions. Surely even the sectors can respect the necessity of a basic exit strategy."

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Private Message to the Papal Embassy at ICON
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It is the request of the Russian Empire, in concert with the regulations of the Baltic Treaty, that military vessel of the Sectors be allowed to sail in formation with, the Russian navy. Russia shall hold itself responsible for all actions taken by the Authority while sailing with the Russian navy through the straits.
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That is not stipulated by the treaty. His Holiness takes the sovereignity of the straits seriously and will not waive his own Papal Bull for a non-signatory of the treaty. If you wish to carry Sector troops to war on your troopships under your control, that is your perogative as they will be on your ships, your responsibility, and within the confines of the treaty. But their own aircraft and vessels must request permission to pass.

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To His Holiness Pope John David I:

In order for my Legions to embark to the island of Bermuda and join our comrades of the Russian Empire in our just war against the American enslavers, I hereby request right-of-passage through the Kattegat for a naval contingent, as well as permission for Legionary transports to travel through Kasnyian airspace en route to their destination.


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How many ships all together will be passing through? How many aircraft will be crossing our airspace?
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How many ships all together will be passing through? How many aircraft will be crossing our airspace?
OOC: >.< My bad... I get confused with your nations sometimes.

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Naval contingent not yet established, although such information will be passed along once available. Two Legions will be airlifted to Bermuda, totalling 10,000 men and their equipment, over a period of no more than 72 hours. Transports will be escorted up to Papal airspace.

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OOC: If it's really desired I suppose I could try to calculate just how many C-17's it would take to do this....
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There will be no combat aircraft crossing Papal airspace. All troop transports will be under escort and will pass through our airspace via a preset path determined by the Papal air forces. If that can be agreed then His Holiness has no problem allowing your air transports passage. We will await for information about the naval contingent before taking your request under consideration.
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All escorting fighters will turn back upon reaching Papal airspace; no armed aircraft will enter. I have no compunctions with your terms and accept them with gratitude. I will be blunt, however: I fully expect every single transport to cross Papal territory, unscathed and without incident. We have word from our Russian comrades that they are close to securing the island of Bermuda and will be awaiting our arrival, so I intend to embark my Legions as soon as possible.

Naval contingent will be travelling with body of Russian fleet and will consist of the battleship Indomitable and battlecruisers Cougar, Puma, and Panther, escorted by 4 cruisers* and 15 destroyers.



That business aside, I would very much like to organize a teleconference with His Holiness in order that we might together discuss the situation--I need not point out just how valuable Papal support would be for this coalition. Would such be possible?


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It is the official position of the Church that war should be avoided. As such, His Holiness cannot and will not approve of armed solutions to problems. However, he can condemn the actions of your enemy, and indeed has in the past.

As for your ships, His Holiness's word is law. The ships will not be harmed on their passage to the Atlantic.
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Is this not a Just War? Are we not fighting so obvious and so great an evil?

But I will not press. I may disagree with Papal policy, but I sense that I will not be able to convince His Holiness of a change of heart.

In any event, His Holiness is thanked for the permissions he has granted. The transports of my Legions should begin to approach Papal territory soon.


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