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Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« on: September 12, 2012, 11:19:09 PM »
Precentor Chase, looking very harried and distracted hobbles into the chamber and makes a quick announcement before slumping into his chair:

"The session is open. ComStar yields the floor to the various delegations but will respond to no questions at this time."
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2012, 06:30:10 AM »
Tiberius Saul swaggers in, his formal Toga, as always, in less than an ideal state. He then walks over to Precentor Chase and pats the old soul on the shoulder and asks:

"I do hope this month's theatre is as good as last month's. The only thing that might top that is blood on the floor."

Then more wistfully:

"One can only hope I suppose..."
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2012, 02:06:17 PM »
Looking at the front rows

It seems ComStar is a little worried but decided to go for the no comment approach.

Looking around

Ambassador Holstein... Like Ambassador Urizen, I am a bit puzzled by the Lyran position.
Your position on the right of the people to decide by themselves who they want as their legitimate ruler seems more depending on your strategical interest than on anything else.

Still looking around

I would like to ask the Marik Ambassador his name, this would ease our relations.
And Mr Ambassador, I don't understand your position: if the so-called "internal dispute" involves openly someone from outside the Free Worlds League, then this "outsider" is clearly involved and you will have to deal with it, don't you think so?
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
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The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2012, 02:18:24 PM »
To clarify matters for the Taurian ambassador,

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"What of Skye? Skye has been a part of the Commonwealth for hundreds of years, and the Commonwealth would not survive her loss. We would be willing to grant her much, and have. But self-determination is not a invitation to national suicide. But there is far too much might makes right in the Inner Sphere, and an alternative must be found, if only to make sure we aren't going to have more young men and women maimed and killed for the same planets, over and over again?

We made that statement regarding Skye, and we believe Andurien applies with regards to the League.

Does that make things clearer for you sir? I apologize for the confusion.
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2012, 03:31:30 PM »
Quote from: Ice Hellion on September 13, 2012, 02:06:17 PM
I would like to ask the Marik Ambassador his name, this would ease our relations.
And Mr Ambassador, I don't understand your position: if the so-called "internal dispute" involves openly someone from outside the Free Worlds League, then this "outsider" is clearly involved and you will have to deal with it, don't you think so?

"I must apologize sir, the importance of my appearance precluded common niceties. I am Sonjai Yadav. To answer your query the Free Worlds League views the actions of Andurien separate to those of the Magistracy. Would you not deal with or discipline your children differently then your child's friend if you caught them both stealing?

I wholeheartedly agree with the Lyran Ambassador on this point – self-determination is not an invitation to national suicide. The League is full of alternatives, and the Captain-General's work with Parliament on this very subject has been tremendous." 
« Last Edit: September 13, 2012, 03:34:29 PM by Knightmare »
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2012, 02:36:14 PM »
A woman dressed in formal attire of black and gold approaches the podium and bows to the assembly.   "Good day, I am Ebba Sparre and I formally announce the creation of the Anti-Spinward Union, which I have the honor to represent as Ambassador-at-Large.  The interstellar polities of the Lothian League, Circinus Federation and Illyrian Palatinate have determined these trying times represent a significant challenge to their continued economic, political and social development.  Thus, they have confederated their realms into a Union founded on the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, principles which are common to the original Member States."

She then presents her credentials to Precentor Chase.  During this time, the banners of the Lothian League, Circinus Federation and Illyrian Palatinate are solemnly furled and a new flag, a Gold Cross of Saint George upon a Field of Black, with three Gold four pointed Stars in the Canton is displayed in the area previously occupied by the Lothian League.  She returns to the podium and continues.  "We have established a new capital, named Union, located at coordinates -438.160 -163.973.  I hereby invite all nation states desiring peaceful relations with the Anti-Spinward Union to send their accredited diplomatic representatives to our new government seat and establish embassies there.  We extend the hand of friendship to all and look forward to negotiating treaties of commercial and scientific nature with any interested party.  Thank you."

She bows again and returns to her seat under the new flag.
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2012, 03:44:14 AM »
Bowing his head to the new Ambassador and with a charming smile

I am sorry not to be able to salute you properly Ambassador Sparre but my legs are getting worse and worse these days.
Anyway, on behalf of the Taurian Concordat, I welcome you and the Anti-Spinward Union to the Conference and wish your and your nation a long and prosperous life.
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
in trial against the Ice Hellion's mettle.
Each chased the Ice Hellion, hunting it down.
All failed to match the predator's speed and grace.
Khan Cage smiled and said, "And that is how we shall be."

The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2012, 02:56:48 PM »
Ambassador Kosh also nods to the new ambassador.

"The Oberon Confederation also recognizes and acknowledges the newly formed Anti-Spinward Union.  Long has the Oberon Confederation worked with all three of these realms as individuals, and we look forward to continued progress and cooperation with them as a singular entity.  In order to better coordinate with the new Union, the three Oberon Diplomatic offices will maintain operation in a more limited capacity on each of the previous capital worlds, and a new office will be opened on Union itself."
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2012, 12:19:17 AM »
Prcentor Chase's data pad beeps at him and he looks down as a message arrives.  As he reads it, he frowns, then sighs and stands to address the other delegates.

"Due to the constant agressive actions by parties in this chamber and the derth of requests for it use, ComStar will no longer be maintaining a large mercenary force for use in Peacekeeping duties.  The forces controlled by ComStar have been handed off to other interested parties."
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2012, 10:35:48 AM »
Quote from: Blacknova on September 17, 2012, 12:19:17 AM
Prcentor Chase's data pad beeps at him and he looks down as a message arrives.  As he reads it, he frowns, then sighs and stands to address the other delegates.

"Due to the constant agressive actions by parties in this chamber and the derth of requests for it use, ComStar will no longer be maintaining a large mercenary force for use in Peacekeeping duties.  The forces controlled by ComStar have been handed off to other interested parties."

"May we inquire as to whom these interested parties are?" Ambassador Holstein inquired, a genuine sense of interest warring with a sense of foreboding warring across his face.
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2012, 10:38:07 AM »
Quote from: Recon-5 on September 15, 2012, 02:36:14 PM
A woman dressed in formal attire of black and gold approaches the podium and bows to the assembly.   "Good day, I am Ebba Sparre and I formally announce the creation of the Anti-Spinward Union, which I have the honor to represent as Ambassador-at-Large.  The interstellar polities of the Lothian League, Circinus Federation and Illyrian Palatinate have determined these trying times represent a significant challenge to their continued economic, political and social development.  Thus, they have confederated their realms into a Union founded on the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, principles which are common to the original Member States."

She then presents her credentials to Precentor Chase.  During this time, the banners of the Lothian League, Circinus Federation and Illyrian Palatinate are solemnly furled and a new flag, a Gold Cross of Saint George upon a Field of Black, with three Gold four pointed Stars in the Canton is displayed in the area previously occupied by the Lothian League.  She returns to the podium and continues.  "We have established a new capital, named Union, located at coordinates -438.160 -163.973.  I hereby invite all nation states desiring peaceful relations with the Anti-Spinward Union to send their accredited diplomatic representatives to our new government seat and establish embassies there.  We extend the hand of friendship to all and look forward to negotiating treaties of commercial and scientific nature with any interested party.  Thank you."

She bows again and returns to her seat under the new flag.

"We recognize the new Anti-Spinward union and welcome it to the interstellar scene. There are some matters we would like to discuss at a later date and time with your nation." Ambassador Holstein remarked, a smile crossing his face.

Perhaps things will be more stable on their side of the border, god I hope so.
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2012, 01:24:04 PM »
Turning to the Precentor Chase

May I dare to ask ComStar to whom they gave their mercenary units?
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
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Each chased the Ice Hellion, hunting it down.
All failed to match the predator's speed and grace.
Khan Cage smiled and said, "And that is how we shall be."

The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2012, 07:04:47 PM »
Precentor Chase stands again:

"I am not currently in possession of such information."
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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2012, 01:47:01 PM »
Dear Precentor,  do you mean that ComStar has given to unknown people the control over units who were previously supposed to act as Peacekeepers?

Turning to the other delegates

Is the Taurian Concordat the only one to find this worrying? or frightening?
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
in trial against the Ice Hellion's mettle.
Each chased the Ice Hellion, hunting it down.
All failed to match the predator's speed and grace.
Khan Cage smiled and said, "And that is how we shall be."

The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Fifth Session of the Council of Geneva - August 3025
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2012, 05:17:59 PM »
James Darius Davion leans back in his chair. "More precisely, my distinguished Taurian colleague, ComStar does not entrust such information to Precentor Chase. I am sure he feels most slighted that he is trusted with negotiating with us but not with their covert alliances. I suppose it also shows the regard ComStar has for this forum of discussion."

"Or more probably, ComStar simply doesn't want us to know what they're up to. Hardly unprecedented, and for that matter, far from unique in this room I suspect. I know I wouldn't send an ambassador to a foreign state with full knowledge of all my private affairs just waiting to be found out if he fell into the wrong hands, so I doubt my cousin has shared all his secrets with me."

"Terra is after all the home of an organisation that does not appear to have any great desire for the respect or sympathy of the Federated Suns, a decision that is of course their own to make. While the safety of diplomats is to be desired, there is never any guarentee..."
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