Paul is
bewildered by the need of other nations to attack innocent nations they are at
peace with and who have done them little harm.
After much consideration,
Paul believes the fate of the Chinese can follow one of two courses.
1)
Mali carry out their threat to attack. Probability 100% - LOL
Chinese are
believed to be quite vulnerable militarilty but may pull off some surprisingly
good defence that will diminish the Mali strength in North America quite
considerably. This would be usefull to the Aussies and the Pacific Pact but the
price paid and the suffering of the Chinese people needs to be
reconciled.
Aussie help will arrive too late to assist the Chinese but if the
Mali follow this course they too, like the AL, will be in a state of perpetual
war with Australia.
2) It is understood that the Mali really wish no harm
to the Chinese and are seeing it as an exercise in limiting the power of the
Pacific Pact.
Paul can see the Mali's point on this.
Thus, Foreign
Policy shift by Aussie Republic:
"IF the Chinese BELIEVE it is in their
own best interests to leave the Pacific Pact alliance Australia will bear no
malice or grudge against the Chinese in such an event. We believe our nations
will always be friendly and grow to become great trading nations,
regardless."
This is Aussie policy, NOT Pacific Alliance policy. Our
allies may have other views on the matter.
[the Aussie Chinese diplomat
was found to be drunk on Fosters in a Chinese hotel and was incapable of
functioning under the affluence of incahol....
Thus a direct dialog with
China on this matter has not yet been established]
No specific deals
have been struck with the Mali but it is believed they will call off the attack
if the Chinese exit the Pacific Alliance.
This does not necesarily mean that
war has ceased between our two nations but clearly some of the tensions between
Mali and Australia would ease a little under these circumstances.... prompting
more dialog.
Chinese Statement:
After consultation with its allies and the Mali
Government, the Chinese Empire announces its full withdrawal from the Pacific
Pact. Henceforth all allied activities have been cancelled with a heavy heart.
While the Pacific Pact have been good friends and are expected to remain good
friends, we no longer believe the Pacific Pact is in the interest of either
party. We thank the Pacific Pact for its helpful hand in the Chinese formative
years to catch up with the rest of the world but as the Chinese Empire developed
we became have started to become more of an American Power than an Asian Power.
With this in mind the Chinese have formed an Alliance with the great
Mali Nation. The Mali Nation being the other great power of North America has
led the Chinese empire to believe that they are the obvious choice for the
greater security of the Chinese Empire.
With this policy shift the
Chinese Empire will not be declaring war on the Adriatic Empire and while we are
not happy about the Adriatic’s settling of Hawaii we understand that they meant
no transgression and our fleet will stop its build up and sail from its
territorial waters.
Also we realize the special territorial relation
with the Mongol Empire and propose a non-aggression pact that entitles neither
power will build up forces or fortify forces on each other’s border.
"Those Mali are growing quite strong, are they not Molefi?" Shakeem asked his
general.
"Yes sir, their diplomats are sheer genuises. Their foreign
relation skills are something we should take note of. They are the country I
think we may have been looking for" says the General.
"Yes Molefi, and
all the while, they were always right under our noses. The Adriatics lack
patience. The Mongolians lack the right attitude. The Chinese and Aussies are
too far away and *laughing* the Israelis are just too damn pathetic."
"So what is our next step King? How do we make our proposition?" asks
the General.
"Let me handle it Molefi"
From the diary of Duke Livan Abdur of New Gao
Ambassador to his High King
Prometheus
From Prometheus City
Late this night, soon after Mali's
declaration of war was received by the embassies at Mongolia and China, that the
Ambassador of Australia paid a call to the Mali Embassy. Quite surprised I was
unable to adequately entertain him as a proper host, a serious failing for a
Mali man of my stature, but quite unavoidable.
There was much discussion
about the war, how it was going, every ones prospects, particularly the fate of
the Asian Nation of China. Mongolia and Australia were quite aware of the fact
that they proved to be totally incapable of defending Chinas most treasured
possession, West North America, and that the fate of that land laid in Mali’s
hands. The prospect of Mali dominating North America and being hostile to the
Asians, and being driven closer to Europe, apparently deeply disturbed him. He
was also surprisingly sensitive to Mali's fears of the powerful Asian Alliance.
Though I had always had respect for the Australians, their keen grasp of
the realities of the situation was impressive. There is much work to be done
tomorrow.
Announcement:
To all Embassies
To all Nations
The world has
changed since the olden days, before our ancestors first set out to sail the
great oceans of our World to discover the New World. At the time, the Chinese
Empire was sheltered by the powerful Asian Alliance, and Australia and Mongolia
shielded it from danger.
Since the discovery of the New World however,
circumstance has changed. The Chinese Empire, having secured an enormous portion
of the New World for themselves, exploded along the virgin continent. Now they
stand ready to grasp a destiny of greatness, a position among the great nations
of the world of Australia, Mongolia, Zulu, Adriatic, and Mali.
As they
were preparing to take this mantel of power, though, they remained one with
their Asian Brethern. Though Noble in its own right, it proved to be very
threatening to the Nation of Mali, which considers the New World the New Future.
Circumstance had brought Mali to war with Australia. And now as the
Asian Alliance unitied to face the Adriatic League, there was extreme concern
that Mali would soon also be encircled in America. Forced into action, Mali
declared war.
But all great men find a way, and find a way Mali has, with
the help of Australia and China. Australia, and Mongolia, quickly realized they
were no longer able to help China, not in America, where China's great future
lay. So the offer was made. China need not fight Mali. Mali was concerned with
her secruity, specifically the enormous border it shared with an Asian China.
Mali had no choice but strengthen itself for what it felt was the oncoming
onslaught. However, if China were Mali's ally...
And so the thought
brings us here. China is now quickly becoming not an Asian country with American
colonies, but an American country with Asian colonies. Her need for secruity is
in America, where Mali can provide it, not in Asia. With forsight that is a
signal of great leadership, King Prometheus saw the shift, and made the
change.
Mali hearby announces the acceptance of the Chinese proposal for
an alliance. The Chinese, with the permission and best wishes of Australia and
Mongolia, will withdraw FULLY from the Asian Alliance, and cast its lot in with
the Mali.
The Alliance will be a strong binding between the two nations.
We will fully demilitarize our borders, we will cooperate in the building of
infastructure, we will ensure the sharing of technological research, and the
investments of our nations. Our nations shall stand together in defense of each
other, and nethier shall allow the other to fail.
This of course,
includes the Chinese withdrawl from the war with the Adriatic League, and the
Mali withdrawl from the war with Mongolia and Australia. Though some points
still remain to be decided between Mali and Australia, there WILL be
peace.
Inside the Sky Palace of Gideon
Inside the War Room Counsel
SunTzu VI and his Military Generals are discussing the recent tensions in the
world.
"General Rahif report!"
"Sire, the AL Asian Army has
invaded Mongolia and we think they are driving towards the Capital Samarkand.
Mali has declared war on Mongolia but we are uncertain on where they will be
fighting wether on the Asian Front or the North American Front.
Sire this is
Major General Shadam Hakim of the Intelligence Agency of Jerusalem"
"Sire
it is great to finally meet you! Our intelligence reports a strong concentration
of AL Forces fighting in Central Mongolia.
Mongolia has an outdated army but
has the finances to build a modern army.
The recent declaration of war by
Mali and the withdrawal of the Chinese from the Pacific Pact will most likely
make the task of mongolia and the Pacific Pact of winning the Ancient World War
difficult"
"Good Hakim, that's good. Rahif get the army
mobilized!"
"Yes Sire!"
There may well be
peace with Mali; but any Mali units found within striking distance of any AL or
Aussie city in NA will be regarded as enemy...Likewise any Aussie units near
Mali cities should also be regarded as their enemy until we build a more
trusting relationship.
It lingers long in Aussies memories, the sinking of
our diplomatic vessel in the Med.
King Shakeem is pleased to announce that papers formally declaring a Zulu and Mali Alliance have been signed. Africa will be united in trade, military as well as all other worldly affairs. This alliance is built both on mutual interests and for security reasons. As African neighbors we wish to solidify and strengthen the best developed continent in the world and lead our African people to glory. We will also be gaining China as an Ally and hope that our newly strengthened relationship can benefit us both. With Shareef Ingania X's wisdom and diplomatic skills, combined with Shakeem's massive army and research team and the quickly up and coming Prometheus, the Sino-African Alliance aims to be the most potent team ever assembled on this fair earth..........
(the story)
Mali, the
Aussies are happy to consider peace provided none of your units are in any war
zones as designated. This is NOT negotiable. Any units found within the warzones
will be killed instantly, unfortunately.
We have no plans to attack your
cities but we will if you launch any attacks at all.
Paul considered the
Chinese situation quite seriously and acted in good faith regarding foreign
policy, sensitive to Mali concerns over the size of the Pacific Pact.
(OOC,
We were bothered about an AI started civ with huge disadvantages and greatly
aided by Pacific Alliance with cities, techs etc being assaulted by a
militarised Mali)
For you to now form a new 3-way alliance with China and
Zulus is quite provocative. Are YOU senstive to our position on
this?
To alleviate tensions between the nation-state of Mali and the Republic of Australia, the nation-state of Mali does agree to broker no interference in the ongoing war between the Republic Australia and Europe. Further, no Mali unit or ship will enter within the radius or hinder their movement to an objective until the ceasing of hostilities.
Consul Keating,
we cast no ill intent on your fine civilization by allying with the Mali. We
hope for our trade routes to continually improve. At this time, the Mali have
much to offer and they have recently gotten more in touch with their African
roots. King Shakeem must take care of his people, and at this juncture, the Mali
have the most to offer.........Shakeem is a business man after all..........
Excerpt from Europa Newsletter "La Europa"...
Times are
changing my fellow Europeans. The United Adriatic Kingdoms are floundering as
the world's stage changes. The dominant alliance is no longer thousands of miles
away. It is now a mere boat ride south.
The dominant alliance no longer
holds us in contemptious eyes, it no longer calls us her sworn enemies. The
dominant alliance is a wise and munificent one, it makes enemies of those who
harm it, friends of those who help it.
Europe must change.
How
long will we fight Australia? Mongolia? How long will we spill the blood of our
own people and of theirs? When will this all end? How will it end?
If you
ask King Cosimo he shall tell you it is only a matter of time. He will tell you
that our troops are the best in the world, that our military is unmatched by any
other in the history of this planet. For how long will we call ourselves
Adriatics? We are not Adriatics. The world refers to us as the Europeans. They
fight the Euro-Australian war, they fight the Euro-Mongolian war, there was once
a Euro-Mali and Euro-Mongolian war.
It is time to end this, it is time to
end the shackles of oppression. It is time for Europe to claim her name, to
claim her glory and to end this once and for all.
We must overthrow
Medici, we must overthrow the Habsburgs. We must destroy our enemies and reclaim
what is Europa's.
We must not stop until we liberate all Europeans under
Australian dominance. We must not stop until we end Mongolia's dominance of
Israel. We can not let Israel, our closest and most trusted ally, become the new
China. We must help our Israeli brothers, they are our only friends in the world
right now.
Viva la liberte, viva la Europa!
My dear Shakeem,
I suggest that you trade more strongly with your ally in that case.... Paul is a
business man too and will only match you caravan for caravan. But if you think
the Mali cities will profit you more, fine