Beyond the Pit [Pitboss Diplomacy Game] [Story Thread] . PART 12 (July 2009)

Robert Plomp · July 2, 2009, 03:47

Pitboss Greece · July 2, 2009, 08:17

Update on the history of Greek/Spartan leadership and the Royal lines of Alexander and Menelaus

Code:

                                         Lacedaemon (1)

                                                                    Menelaus (2)
                                                                        |
                  Alexander (3)                                         |
                      |                                                 |
    ------------------|----------------                                 |
    |                 |               |                                 .
 Alcetas (4)      Perdiccas (5)    Philipus                             .
    |                 |                                                 .
    |                 |                                                 .
    |             ----------------------------------------              .
    |             |                                      |              |
 Aeropus      Achelaus (6)---(♥?)---Craterus (♂7)   Tyrimmas            |
                  |                                                     |
                  |------------------                                   |
                  |                 |                                   |
               Orestes (8)     Perdiccas II                          Traetas
                                    |                                   |
                                    |                                   |
                                    |                                   |
                                Perdiccas III----------(♥)----------Peneloppe (♀)
                                                        |
                                             -----------------------
                                             |                     |
                                         Menelaus II (9)         Daphne (♀)
                                             |                     |
                                             |                     |
                                        Alexander II (10)     Archelaus II (11)
                                             |
                                             |
                                         Alexandra (♀)

Daphne and Archelaus II are contributions from Rome
Alexandra is a contribution from Russia
Thanks to Rome and Russia for their contributions.
Major kudo to Rome for digging up the Greek/Spartan royal line tree and adding a correct new branch to the line in the spirit of Spartan/Greek royal descendants.

Pitboss Greece · July 2, 2009, 08:36

3 diplo votes to the civ who can give a correct 1 or 2 line description of all people mentioned in the diagram above of most people mentioned

I'll cast my vote 24 hours from now thus you have 24 hours to submit your contribution.

Don't repeat the info posted by earlier submitters!
First submitters thus have an advantage

OzzyKP · July 2, 2009, 10:24

-Lacedaemon, founded the Spartan empire
-Perdiccas I sided with the Russians during one of the ancient Roman-Russian conflicts.
-Archelaus apparently had a gay thing for Craterus, but some say he was killed by his lover. Invaded Rome to rescue the Russians.
-Craterus, was only king for 4 days, before he was killed by Archelaus' son, Orestes
- Orestes was in charge during the great war with Korea & Maya.
-Menelaus II conquered the Mayans (and their Korean territory), he was assassinated at the Satricum peace conference, he had an unnatural lust for fish. He also vassalized Japan and led Greece during the first war over Piercia. (he was a busy guy!)
-Alexander II started the ill-fated war against Rome & Russia.
-Archelaus II was sent to take over the throne by Rome and end the war.

Pitboss Rome · July 2, 2009, 15:41

Perdiccas I sided with the Russians during one of the ancient Roman-Russian conflicts.

So the world thinks. But Roman secret records from teh ancient corrupt senatorial regieme show that there never was a first Roman-Russian war. It was a phoney war created by Roman and Russian leaders together, to trick the Portuguse, in preparation for the Roman attack on Portugal. (Roman Portuguese relations being very different in those days). It worked at the time, and indeed it worked so well that when the golden-lipped war-mongering Tribune Hieronymus used the first Roman-Russia war as a justification for the second Roman-Russian war, nobody, not even the Russians, pointed out that the first war wasn't a war at all but a propaganda exercise, and the much bewailed Russian destruction of Mediolaneum was actually arranged by Rome as a smokescreen, to keep Portuguse eyes elsewhere. The leaders in the ancient and medieval period were so untrustworthy.

Heraclitus · July 2, 2009, 16:14

Originally Posted by Pitboss Rome

So the world thinks. But Roman secret records from teh ancient corrupt senatorial regieme show that there never was a first Roman-Russian war. It was a phoney war created by Roman and Russian leaders together, to trick the Portuguse, in preparation for the Roman attack on Portugal. (Roman Portuguese relations being very different in those days). It worked at the time, and indeed it worked so well that when the golden-lipped war-mongering Tribune Hieronymus used the first Roman-Russia war as a justification for the second Roman-Russian war, nobody, not even the Russians, pointed out that the first war wasn't a war at all but a propaganda exercise, and the much bewailed Russian destruction of Mediolaneum was actually arranged by Rome as a smokescreen, to keep Portuguse eyes elsewhere. The leaders in the ancient and medieval period were so untrustworthy.

Pitboss Rome · July 2, 2009, 16:39

Rulers of the World

I am Cleopatra, only child of Marcus Aurelius, Custia of the Roman People.

The Roman government has been in great turmoil in recent years due to the short-sighted policy of certain powerful men, no longer with us, who tried to use the excuse of my gender to oppose my taking on the role of Custia in my father's foot-steps. Their position was illogical and contradictory, at one moment arguing that the office of Custia was an affront to Roman democracy, at the next rejecting the principle of universal suffrage (enacted as one of the final acts of my father) by claiming that a woman could not hold important office.

It is a testimony to the hard-working Roman spirit that throughout this period of turmoil Roman industry and commercy has continued to flourish. The paralysis hit more foreign and miliary policy, the areas of responsibilty of the Custos. I regret any distruption that may have caused the nations of the world.

These elements who opposed my taking over as Custia have now been eliminated and Rome had returned to the stability of government it is famed for.

The world has changed since the days of my father. The Pax Romana is no more. While remaining good friends with our neighbours the Russians and Wynadot, Rome looks to be a independent voice in our troubled world.

Some within Roman society have claimed that a woman cannot lead the Roman miliary; perhaps the same view is expressed internationally.

Such men appear to be ignorant of my service as the commander in the frumentarii (the Roman secret service) responsible for co-ordinating the Korean revolt against Spartan tyranny in the recent great war. Few have ever made such a mistake twice.

As I swore at the funeral of my father, the great Marcus Aurelius, Rome will not fail while I am Custia.

Pitboss Rome · July 2, 2009, 16:45

Archelaus II of Sparta,

I am shocked to see that you are in material breach of the terms of the Treaty of Durango.

In that treaty, the land of Samos was assigned to the Japanese, yet it still remains in Spartan control.

Explain and rectify the situation immediately or your actions will render the peace treaty between our nations void.

Cleopatra Custia of Rome.

Pitboss Greece · July 2, 2009, 18:06

To all nations of the world,

I believe that the English Nation has been bribed to defy the United Nations Resolution. It's not in the interest of England to allow nukes because they lack the knowledge to build nukes anyway. Therefore I'm sure that there's a bigger nation behind this that bribed the English, trying to stay anonymous itself.

This troubles me a lot.
The world may be on the edge of a nuclear holocaust now.
We should, despite the English defying, ban nukes together.
Therefore I suggest that we as combined nations of the world counter this evil attempt to gain nuclear weapons. A nation that tries to gain nuclear power by abusing and bribing the English to say anonymous itself can't be trusted.

Therefore I suggest that we make a secret pact in which we agree to declare war on any civilization that completes the Manhattan Project.
To keep the participation open for everybody without civilizations being intimidated by bigger powers we keep the membership of this pact a secret.

I invite nations to send me a private communication to agree to join the Anti Nuclear Pact. Your membership will only be known by you and me.
I will keep everyone updated about the number of members. All members are free to leave the pact if the overall number is too low.

When the Manhattan Project has been build all members will immediately declare war on the builder. We will also declare war on Any Nation that builds nuclear weapons once the Manhattan Project has been build anyway.
Weapon inspectors will be send to all nations on earth to verify that no nuclear weapons will be made.

Together we can keep this world a safe place.
I invite all nations on earth to send a private communication to the administration of Greece to join this Anti Nuclear Weapon Treaty.

Archelaus II
King of Greece

Pitboss Greece · July 2, 2009, 18:12

Cleopatra Custia of Rome,

We are working on the process of handing over the city of Samos to Japan as requested by the Durango Peace Pact.

Archelaus

Pitboss Rome · July 2, 2009, 18:23

Cleopatra Custia of Rome,

We are working on the process of handing over the city of Samos to Japan as requested by the Durango Peace Pact.

Archelaus

'Working on the process' - it has taken you decades. And the transfer was not 'requested' by the Durango Peace Treaty it was required.

Do not doubt my resolve to take Sparta back into direct Roman rule if you break the treaty which secured Spartan security and independence in the face of your military defeat.

Now is a time for action, not words.

Pitboss Greece · July 2, 2009, 18:33

Cleopatra,

We want to hand a very secured and productive Samos to the Japanese.
Our Coal Plant has just been finshed, Sid's Sushi has been brought to Samos, now we're working on a few more city improvements that keep the maintenance low for Japan.

Please have some patience with us here.

Archelaus

Pitboss Maya · July 3, 2009, 03:40

Pitboss Rome · July 3, 2009, 09:39

Tarikatski of Portugal,

In accordance with our diplomatic exchanges, I offer Portugal a non-aggression agreement to reduce tension on Rome's Northern Border. This will come into force when you indicate so publicly, and will last until the end of 1884 (20 years from this announcement) when of course I hope it will be renewed for further terms.

I very much hope you will accept this.

Cleopatra Custia of Rome.

OzzyKP · July 3, 2009, 10:19

Ozzy had lived a long time, and had seen much. Empires have come and gone. Rulers have been born and died. Still he pressed on. As time continued on he became more contemplative. Thinking of the nature of the universe, his role in it and his own immortality. He thought of his mother, who, mortal, had died thousands of years ago. He found answers and comfort in his faith. The faith of the Metalheads.

The Church of Metal has been intimately tied with the culture of the Metalheads. It is said that of all the great nations of this world the Metalhead culture is the strongest. As a nation tied together through music, art and culture it is perhaps unsurprising their culture is the most widely celebrated worldwide, but it is still reaffirming to be thus recognized.

The faith itself is said to be the second most wide-spread faith on the planet. Fully one quarter of the world's population are adherents of the Church of Metal. Nearly every city on the continent of Meduian has a thriving Metal community. Scattered enclaves of believers can be found in nearly every corner of the planet. This also is an impressive legacy he thought.

He sat and prayed at the holy shrine of Metal in Black Sabbath. This was the holiest spot in the entire Church of Metal world. Even holier than the Holy See in London. After years of control by the Funglish, it was nice, he thought, that spiritual authority was at last returned to the people who originated this ancient and powerful faith.

He prayed and he thought. He thought about nations and the troubling state of world affairs and the terrible technology which was becoming more and more destructive. The Metalheads went on the warpath but once, and achieved an impressive victory that strengthened the nation. Thanks to war the Metalheads were now one of the most powerful nations on the planet, reversing centuries of obscurity. Was it worth it though? The death, the destruction, the cost? He wasn't sure. Were nations meant to control other nations? Was man meant to rule other men? Was authority meant to spread through force and violence? The Metalheads advanced greatly through their conquest, but at what cost? What principles are greater than worldly power and wealth?

He thought again of his mother as he prayed. Would he, someday, die too? Would he see his mother that day? Would she be proud of all he has done? If she were alive, what kind of world would she want to live in? One of war or one of peace and unity?

He stood up and walked slowly out of the shrine. The gorgeous building was built close to the shore. He walked to the ocean and looked out across its seemingly limitless expanse. The sparkling water reflected the orange beauty of the sun as it set. The beauty of the scene before him was as profound as all the alters in all the Metal shrines on the continent. Could the world be made as peaceful and beautiful as the sea?

It was then he noticed an ominous intruder to this beautiful place. Fins sliced through the water. Sharks, the killers of the ocean, roamed near the shore. His mind instantly left the higher concerns of spirituality and contemplated the often muddy realities of this world. Even in a place of calm and peace there was danger. How can the world have peace when nations of sharks still encircle us? Sharks with ever more teeth. Ozzy feared the worst of this world was yet to come.

That day he vowed to prepare for war, but, with all he had, he would work for peace and unity.

Pitboss Maya · July 3, 2009, 11:54

Pitboss Greece · July 4, 2009, 10:44

Public letter from Alexandra, daughter of Alexander II, true heir to the throne of Sparta.
To: Archelaus II, puppet of Rome.

Archelaus,

When will you stop this sell-out of the once mighty Spartan Empire?
First you removed the true Spartan Emperor from power by a malicious coup.
Then you sold Korea to the Romans, now you are about to give in to more Romans demands by giving up Samos, our ancient settlement on New Sparta, symbol of Sparta's ownership of New Sparta?

I demand you to stop this insanity and act like a true royal leader of Sparta.

Alexandra

Pitboss Russia · July 4, 2009, 17:15

From: Minister of Domestic Security Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko, Council of Transition and Stability
To: Mayan Republic
Subject: Espionage

This is a sad day indeed. No sooner had I sat behind my new desk as Minister of Domestic Security than evidence of Mayan infiltration of Russia's Provincial Government was uncovered. Civil Disorder had broken out in Petrograd and Smolensk for no apparent reason. Where citizens had happily lived under a benign and progressive Government for decades riots suddenly erupted.

What was Russia to think? Who could gain from such an act?

Blame seemed easy to apportion twixt but three suspects and investigations were launched to root out the malefactor who had to come from her traditional enemies or close neighbours. What did the CIS discover? A Mayan agent was caught red-handed attempting yet another act of subversion!

An explanation and formal apology is required immediately!

Minister of Domestic Security, Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko
For, and on behalf of, The Russian Federation

Pitboss Russia · July 4, 2009, 18:27

From: Foreign Minister Evgeni Plushenko, Council of Transition and Stability
To: All Civilised Nations of the World
Subject: Federal Election, Cabinet Reshuffle and Conference in Rostov

Much to Prime Minister Aleksandrovich’s disappointment no candidates have chosen to stand against him in the forthcoming General Election. This could be construed as a negative statement upon Russian Democracy so therefore, unless someone puts themselves forward at the last moment, the Election will be changed into a Referendum upon the current leadership.

A major reshuffle has taken place with Anastas Mikoyan retiring as Minister of Trade to be replaced by a political heavyweight in Olga Cherkasy. Ms Cherkasy has enormous experience in a number of Russia’s principal retail outlets as well as operating her own business during the evening in Moscovy catering for many different tastes amongst her clients.

Natalia Kharkova has taken over as Education Secretary from Gennady Yanayev who has been forced to take a long earned rest due to predicted severe, even life threatening, ill health. Ms Kharkova is finely suited to her new position having attended High School until the age of thirteen before having to turn down a University place in order to study street hygiene issues.

Christina Chernigova has taken over from Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko as Minister of the Interior who has moved to become Minister of Domestic Security. Ms Chernigova has a deep knowledge of how to satisfy a Russian at home and has proven this in practice to the Prime Minister.

Fine choices all and an example to the World of equality in both gender and class within Government.

The Conference goes on with discussions upon the grave issues facing a World within which Russia longs to live in Peace. News of Mayan espionage was of particular concern as well as the increasing numbers of Warships within Russian Territorial Waters.

Deputy Prime Minister Anna Nazarova barely had time to consider her despatches prior to today’s meeting.

The Prime Minister was only able to spend a short time briefing Junior Ministers during a late afternoon session.

The World faces troubled times indeed but Russia will remain a neutral and peaceful nation regardless of the warlike actions of others – save if they are directed at Russia herself.

Foreign Minister Evgeni Plushenko
For, and on behalf of, The Russian Federation

Pitboss Greece · July 6, 2009, 17:53

Alexandra leads People revolt against Archelaus II

Archelaus was about to hand Samos over to the Japanese when a large population of Spartan and Knossos' citizen grouped together and demonstrated against the hand over of New Sparta.

Alexandra was in the mids of them.
When Archelaus showed up on the balcony of his palace in front of the big square he was yelled at by the people.
"Bastard King" "Illegal King" "Murderer of Alexander"
Archelaus look-a-like puppets were hanging as if he was executed already.

Archelaus raised his hands, trying to calm down the crowd.
"People of Greece" he said.
People booed at him. "SPARTA" people yelled. "WE ARE SPARTA"

"I know you are angry!" he continued
"ANGEEEER" people yelled.
then the crowd chanted: "ANG-ER ANG-ER ANG-ER ANG-ER"

"I AM ANGRY TOO" Arcelaus then yelled.
"I am ANGRY because we lost our territory and we lost our pride and we lost our HONOUR against the Romans!"
The square fell silence....

"Do you think that I WANT to hand over Samos? - NO I DON'T" he yelled.

"I do not sell Greece out, I CARE about GREECE, I AM GREEK"

"SPARTA" someone yelled with a great voice

"I am a SPARTAN.........." Archelaus then said
"I am an Athenian, I am a Thebian and a Corinthian, a Knossosian and an Samosian" he yelled

"Traitor" a woman screamed

Then Archelaus raised his arm and said: "Yes, I am a traitor, I have betrayed the Spartan Empire, I ended it. I am a traitor."

"I AM A TRAITOR because BRINGING DOWN Sparta was the ONLY WAY to SAVE GREECE,
if saving Greece makes me a TRAITOR then I AM ONE" and he raised his arm even higher.

Then all other people on the balcony raised their arms with Archelaus.

"Do you think that we can keep Samos and not face the wrath of Rome?" he asked.
"YES WE CAN" a Negroid man yelled.

"YES WE CAN" the crowd chanted
"YES WE CAN"
"YES WE CAN"
"YES WE CAN"

Then Archelaus screamed with the greatest voice he had: "NO...........WE..............CAN'T"
it echoed over the great square of Athens.

"If we won't give up Samos then we will have to give up EVERYTHING" Archelaus said.
"Rome is too powerful, they will invade our cities and enslave us.
We will become slaves of the Roman empire, is that what you want?"

Then Alexandra stepped forward with a huge megaphone.
She climbed upon a crest and said with a great voice to Archelaus:

"You talk about this future of doom Archelaus, but you don't know the future!
The future is uncertain! All we can be sure about is the PAST
and the past is that you SOLD OUT SPARTA
and now ONCE AGAIN want to SELL OUT Sparta by giving up Samos!
You are not the TRUE heir of the throne of Alexander!

LEAVE US NOW!"

The crowd went crazy

"LEAVE US NOW

LEAVE US NOW

LEAVE US NOW"

Then Archelaus once again raised his hands.
A shot was heard. Archelaus grabbed his chest. He fell forward, tumbled over the balcone and dropped to the ground from at least 20 meters......

Silence......

Alexandra stepped from the crest and walked to the balcone.
The people made room for her.
She bowed over the body of Archelaus.

"May my cousin rest in peace" she whispered.
Then she turned towards the mob and grabbed her megaphone again.

"Today justice has been brought to Sparta!
Here is the new Emperor of the Spartan Empire:
True heir to the throne of Alexander I and Alexander II"

The crowd cheered and chanted her name: "ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA"

Then she said: "CLEOPATRA, are you LISTENING?
You have had enough! We are Sparta, we will NOT GIVE UP SAMOS!
You took Korea, you took the Gobi, now LEAVE US ALONE"

"LEAVE US ALONE" the mob chanted

"LEAVE US ALONE"

"LEAVE US ALONE"

"LEAVE US ALONE"

"LEAVE US ALONE"

Pitboss Greece · July 6, 2009, 17:55

Cleopatra of Rome,

Your puppet, Archelaus is gone.
We believe that Sparta has suffered enough.
We will not give up Samos.
Count your blessings and let us live in peace as neighbours.

Alexandra, Empress of the Spartan Empire

Pitboss Rome · July 6, 2009, 19:43

"It was the laughter that frightened me", said the commander of the Roman army's Korean defence force to his naval counter part.

"No, its the eyes. The way they seemed to narrow and come alive at the news".

"Let's face it, we all knew that Cleopatra would order the invasion of Greece, didn't we. What else could she do. This fool Alexandra has renounced the treaty of Durango. She has to be removed"

"I know, but did Cleopatra have to seem so pleased to be ordering the invasion. The eyes, the laughter, the palpable excitement."

"She is frumentarii all right. Whatever she did, whatever she saw during the Korean uprising, its done something to her. There's a ruthlessness, a lack of empathy there, that Marcus never had. I hope the Greeks surrender soon - I think orders will be coming through which I will shudder to obey"

"The Roman way - the old Roman way - it seems to be ebbing away"

Pitboss Rome · July 6, 2009, 19:48

People of Greece,

I am hereby taking Greece back into direct rule from Rome, as a result of your failure to live up to the commitments you entered into in signing the Treaty of Durango.

Armoured units of the Korean Defence force have already crossed the border.

Your army is massively outnumbered and outgunned. Resistance is futile and will lead to massive, exemplary, destruction to the fair land of Greece.

Cleopatra Custia of Rome

Pitboss Russia · July 6, 2009, 21:41

Greek Quiz

Russian historians can reveal the following information.

Alexander II. Fornicated with grazing animals and had far too much in common with Oedipus for comfort.

Achelaus. It never has been admitted by Greek authorities as to the genus of Craterus but rumours have him to have been a Goat as it is doubted if Achelaus was equipped to deal with a Sheep.

Pitboss Greece · July 7, 2009, 01:13

Alexandra was very confused.
"So unexpected...." she whispered.
"You really believed the Romans would not respond?" her father's chief scribe asked.
"Such a large army...... there are so many of them!" she said.

"What do you order?" the scribe asked.

Roman tanks cross the Taebong River

"What about the Portuguese?" Alexandra suggested.
"Your father cursed them. We have cut off all connections with them. We would be a fool if we would hope for their help"
"The Khmer?"
"They already responded that they are not going to help us when we are about to commit suicide....."
"The Metalheads?"

"Empress........ We are on our own! Maybe you should not have acted that reckless!"
"SILENCE, I am your empress, do not question my actions"

Alexandra walked out of the room with large steps.

"Empress.... what do you order?"
Alexandra turned around. "What will happen next days if we go full frontal at war with Rome?"

"Pusanos will fall first, Knossos and Thebes immediately next year. Then Sparta will fall within 2 or 3 years. They have Modern Armors, we only have tanks. They have bombers, we only have 2 jets."

"Do we have at least a small chance?"

"No."

"Then ask Cleopatra what her terms are to end this war" Alexandra responded.
The scribe finished the letter to Cleopatra immediately and sent it, while shaking his head. "Some people thought a new age of peace would arrive when women would rule this earth....."

Pitboss Maya · July 7, 2009, 03:37

Dear, Minister of Domestic Security Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko, Council of Transition and Stability.

We are at this moment searching our files and big books with letters, for our huge spy network and other employers. Up to this moment we could not find any spy in active duty. What we did find was strange dressed foreigners buying large quantities of traditional mayan spy wear. and heading to the Russian border....

Kind regards, dhr. Zabbadeaiaporodonimayaliki Lulu, Minister of Beaurocratic Affairs and Paper Stamping

p.s. for extended information please fill out form 57890.rt.98, and send it in tripled to the Department of Information, Fishing Licences and Beaver Affairs.

Pitboss Rome · July 7, 2009, 14:56

Cleopatra Custia of Rome, to
Alexandra, spokeswomen of the Spartan people
Greetings

I understand that you have come to realise that Sparta’s future lies within the peace and security of the Roman Empire.

I am pleased.

Since Roman forces have met no serious resistance at the Korean/Spartan border, and you have repented of your rash actions before serious war fighting has begun, I am prepared to overlook this incident.

The Spartans are an ancient, proud and worthy people. Therefore I would prefer for Sparta to continue to have self-governance, rather than imposing direct rule from Rome.

However, to avoid the possibility of a recurrence of this recent burst of foolish anti-Roman nationalism, it is necessary for Rome to take responsibility for your military and foreign policy to ensure continuing peace and stability in the region.

Furthermore recognising your royal blood, I am prepared to consider granting you the title “Queen of Sparta” and appoint you to rule the Greece people on my behalf. You will have complete freedom of action, save for military and foreign policy.

I urge you to sign the deed of vassalage immediately, before the tanks of the Korean Defence Force enter you main urban areas.

Pitboss Greece · July 7, 2009, 15:27

Alexandra read the letter again.
Then she mumbled: "This so unexpected..."
"And yet it is reality" the chief scribe said.
"So they effectively want us to capitulate and become a vassal of the Roman empire...."

Alexandra had an empty look in her eyes.
"Father what would you have done?" Alexandra said towards the sky.
"Your father is gone, Alexandra.... you have to make this decision"
"What would my father have done, you knew him best Scribe..."
"Alexander.... he would have brought his entire army against the Romans...."
"That would be suicide....!" Alexander said with horror in her eyes
"Remember how your father died....." the scribe said.

Alexandra slapped him. "Don't talk like that about my father!"
"Your father was a fool!" the scribe said, while wiping the blood from his face.
Alexandra became enraged
"Archelaus was a wise man, he made peace with the Romans and saved Sparta from Roman surpression, don't you see it?" the scribe continued.
"You think I'm a fool as well?" Alexandra asked.
"I will answer this question after you made your decision" the chief said firmly.

"What are our options? Do we have anything to negotiate with?" the Empress asked.

"We can give up Samos....."
"IMPOSSIBLE!" Alexandra said furiously.
"The people expect me to keep Samos at all costs!"

"Then there's not much left........."
"Do we have any army hidden near Roman borders?"
"No my lady, we don't. Nobody expected this."
"So those Roman armies invade our territory and we can do nothing to defend ourselves?"
"We can bring our tanks against their modern armors........"

"That's not an option!" Alexandra *****ed.
"Then you are wiser then you father...."
"He did not face modern armors back then! He had a chance, we don't have one"
"Then you can't do anything but give in to their demands" the scribe concluded.

"What if we give up the Land Bridge?"
"You don't want to give up Samos, but you do want to give up the Land Bridge? we have two very productive cities there, not to mention the insence and the oil....."
"What about........."

"Rome is not going to accept anything but capitulation my lady. They want to end this for once and for all and they are not going to accept anything but capitulation..."

"What will the people say?"
"Tell the people that you have secured Sparta's borders by signing an alliance with Rome."

"Alexandra spit on the ground.
How have I become worse then Archelaus, she wondered"
Then she sent the letter of capitulation to Cleopatra

Pitboss Russia · July 8, 2009, 17:06

At least we are saved from Alexandra going 'full-frontal' to the Romans!

Pitboss Rome · July 8, 2009, 17:31

Cleopatra Custia of Rome, to
Alexandra, spokeswomen of the Spartan people
Greetings

I acknowledge receipt of the deed of vassalage, duely signed.

I hereby:

accept Sparta into the Roman Empire
appoint you Queen of Sparta, with full authority to rule Sparta in all matters, save military and foreign policy
appoint my minister Gallio to manage Spartan military and foreign policy - he will be arriving in Sparta forthwith

I have ordered the Korean Defence Force to return to the Korean side of the border.

I look forward to Sparta's development within the peace and security of the Roman Empire. Roman acknowledges Spartas greatness, particularly in science and is sure that these arrangements will be to both nations' benefit.

Queen Alexandra, you should come to Rome. I recognise in you the same determination and courage, ruthlessness and steel that I am known for and the male leaders of the nations appear to lack. There is a new world to be forged.

Cleopatra, Custia of Rome.

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