OBT Forum

Nodding to the Taurian Ambassador, "The Oberon Confederation also agrees that the problem of Pirates has not been solved, we believe that the discussion of it has run it's immediate course, as of the previous session.  Should additional information or events develop, we would be more than willing to revisit that discussion topic.

Now to respond to the Precentor's request of immediate statements on the topics presented, we have the following observations:

- Calls for independence.  These need to evaluated on a case by case basis.  In some cases they are being manipulated by one power or another, however in the case where it is the overwhelming choice of the people to sucede and form an independent nation, their will needs to be considered and supported.

- The current state of war has been launched under false pretenses and an imbecilic justification.  The continued carnage and loss of life on all sides can be laid solely at the feet of those who launched the initial attacks.  We hope that a ceasation of hostilities can be achieved before the whole Inner and Outer Sphere crumbles into the dark ages.

- Warships have recently made an appearance in the Navy of the Capellan Confederation, and has been used for Orbital Bombardment against the Federated Suns.  We find such actions deplorable, dishonorable and criminally negligent.  These actions will undoubtably result in an Arms Race the likes of which we have not seen in recent decades.

- Economic development within the periphery is a hard thing to observe from just a cursory glance at the numbers of HPG signals flitting back and forth across the galaxy, Precentor.  For example there are few HPG stations within the Oberon Confederation, in spite of Comstar's frequent promises to rectify that situation.  I will say that the economies of many periphery nations is undoubtably affected by War within the Inner Sphere, in some ways positively, and in many ways negatively.  War may be good for trading of arms, however that precludes using those same resources to secure the periphery from pirate attacks, not to mention that trading of consumer and lifestyle goods which the periphery finds in high demand undoubtably suffers during such major conflicts.

A man enter the chamber, through it wide and tall double oak doors and walks towards the podium occupied by Precentor Chase. The man personifies slickness, with his perfectly tailored suit, mirror bright black shoes and perfect cut of his hair, but most of all his attitude screams confidence.  Bowing slightly to the Precentor has speaks:

“If I may Precentor, I have news from the Rim and Mican Governments”

The Precentor nods.

“Thankyou Precentor.  Esteemed delegates, my firm, Woods, Yates and Associates are likely well know to you, specialising as we do in Interstellar diplomatic consulting.  The governments of the Rim Commonality and Mica Majority, unable to send their own delegates due to cost and distance, have appointed our firm to speak on their behalf.

As we have been kept appraised of discussions here, I can provide you with our clients views on the maters under perusal here and then let Council continue its discussion: Of course if that is alright with the chair?

Precentor Chase nods again.

“Again my thanks learned Precentor.  Delegates of the great states of the Inner Sphere and Periphery, the Rim and Mican governments hold the following views on the matters under discussion:

1.   With regards to independent worlds, the Rim and Mican governments hold that any planet gas the right to determine what, if any, realm that would should be part off.  Additionally, any such determination must be made free of outside economic, political or military interference.

2.   In the case of the current war, the two governments denounce hostile actions by all parties.  Both governments call for a withdrawal behind pre-war lines and call on all parties to agree to a mutual truce and forwarding of all outstanding matters to a neutral tribunal for arbitration.

3.   In the matter of WarShips and their re-use on the battlefield, the Micans and Rim Worlders require all states to re-sign to the Areas Conventions and to uphold the articles as the guarantees of civilian safety from war once more.

4.   Both the Rim and Micans are currently undergoing something of an economic and industrial surge and do not agree to the assessment of the Taurian Concordat.  However, in regards to the pirate issue, they call on each of the five Successor States to provide 5% of their line forces to the hunting down of pirate forces.  As most Periphery nations devote far in excess of this to anti-pirate actions, our clients do not see why this small burden should not be taken up.

Thankyou for you time Ambassadors, Precentor Chase."

Smiling

Dear Ambassador Holstein. It is such a pleasure to hear the words of the Lyran Commonwealth.
So you agree to let worlds free everywhere as long as it doesn't concern the Lyran Commonwealth?
How nice of you.

Turning to the private consultant with an even bigger smile.

I welcome you Mr ... Wait. Are you Mr Woods? Mr Yates? or anyone one else?
Now, if you will excuse me, I am glad that both your clients are doing well but I still think that the current conflict and its pirates sponsored raids is for much into the "recession" in the Periphery, either directly through raiding or indirectly by forcing us to increase our military forces.

With a charming smile,

My oh my.
I welcome you Mr Smith.

The Marian ambassador does not even bother to stand, negligently tossing aside a piece of paper whilst gazing across the various delegates:

"Let me sum this up for you all in an easy way - The Marian Hegemony has no real time for all of this righteous whinging.

The Sphere is at war, so what? That is nothing new and no matter what is said here, nothing will change.  Now there are WarShips again and I ask you again, so what?  The sky might look like it is falling, especially if you are on Alcyone, but that is nothing new either. In short, the Marian Hegemony sees no need for peace treaties within the Inner Sphere, as the great powers will just piss on them soon enough anyway.

Other than that, if you want to turn a profit, stop begging and start doing.  Look at Illyria, Alphard and Lothia, we are all doing just fine. Why. Because we had to."

The honourable James Darius Davion leans forwards. "The honorable gentleman from Alphard makes an unfortunately accurate comment on peace treaties. I would be only too pleased if pre-war boundaries were re-established... but I don't think we'd have to look far to find ladies and gentlemen who would rather not... at least, pre the current war."

Ambassador Han enters the chamber.  He immediately ask for permission to read a statement from the chancellor.

"Ambassador's, I will now read what the Chancellor has to say about your concerns."

"Esteemed delegates, the Capellan Confederation does not now nor ever will support pirates."

"Our warships will never again be used for planetary bombardment."

"We will prosecute this war to reclaim planets TAKEN from us by the Davion's."

"We will not allow planets to break away from the Capellan Confederation."

"We do not care if you feel our positions are unjustified.  They are what is right for the Capellan Confederation, that is all that is important."

Candace Liao
Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation