The History of the World V . . . .

[Robert]

To: Rajaraja Chola, First Consul for Life of India
From: Robert LXVII, King of the Americans

Rajaraja Chola,
I wish to end all hostilities between our nations.
I therefor am willing to come over to India and surrender myself. You can put me, Robert LXVII, king of the Americans, on trial and punish me with whatever punishment you think that is right.

I'd rather die in your prisons to enforce peace, then live in my palace and see my people suffering any longer.

I trust that your system of justice is fair. Though even it is not, then that's the prize I want to pay.
I'll give up the crown of America to my nephew George Washington, since the people love him and he made huge efforts to keep the American cities together, even in difficult war times.

If you agree to these terms, I'll come to the indian borders unarmed without protection of soldiers, all by myself.

Robert LXVII
King of the Americans

[The Capo]

Carlos V was named Emperor of Spain by the Pope in Yaroslav'l on January 2nd, 1255 a.d. His coronation was the culmination of a small, yet violent, civil war between his brother-in-law (and cousin) Don Gaspar Guzman de Olivares and his brother Ferdinand de Castilla y Aragon. Following his return to Spain and victory over Olivares, Ferdinand abdicated the throne of Spain to Carlos V, who was promptly named Emperor of the Holy Spanish Empire by the Pope in Russia. The Emperor realized that in order to prevent history from recurring in Spain (this was the second coup de etat, the other staged by his own great uncle El Cid) he would have to establish a strong government; through his influence in the Catholic church Carlos was able to get the backing of Russia, and thus legitimacy as Emperor of Spain. Through this he was able to appoint, by God of course, specific leaders to certain roles that would help him maintain his power in Spain and establish the dynasty of Isabella as Spain's official royal family. He even united the powerful Hapsburgs, and the up and coming Bourbons under one banner by his marriage to Maria de Bourbon. New conflicts soon arose in the south; American armies marched on and took Boston. Much mystery surrounded the incident, namely the use of foreign mercenaries (from France and Germany) against the Indians.

The story caught the attention of the Madrid Monitor, who ran a multitude of stories about related events in America. The Americans, who refused to comment to the Monitor's inquiries took offense to what they deemed "biased reporting" and sent an angry message to the Emperor. Carlos, who just attainted victory over Olivares, and who was newly in power to great offense to this letter and sent an equally (if not more) aggressive message in response. His foreign minister realized that this would not help the peace process in the south, so he urged a meeting at court between himself, General Alfonso Chavez, and Don Diego de Parma. The Emperor called the meeting into order shortly after, looking to respond to new international issues.

The Citadel, Madrid...



Carlos V: I call this meeting into order, I would like to begin with Archbishop Juan Pedro III, who would like to make some remarks on behalf of the Pope in Russia.

Juan Pedro III: I thank you Emperor for your time, members of the court; on behalf of the Pope I would like to thank you for your support, and wish that you would aid in the upcoming peace talks between the Indian and American armies. The Pope wishes for peace to prevail, and sees no benefit to Christianity if war were to break out in such a far-flung foreign land. It would be a tragedy to see Spanish and Russian lives fall at the hands of Indian and American greed. That is all.

Carlos V: Thank you your holiness. Now then, I suppose we shall get right into it since the Archbishop brought it up; what are we to do about this situation in America?

Pedro Abarca de Bolea: Your Excellency has sent a message to the Americans that apparently has angered Robert.

Carlos V: As it was meant to, anytime a foreign leader questions my ability to rule, I will respond.

Pedro Abarca de Bolea: With all due respect Emperor, that message probably did more harm than good in staving off this conflict. Peace discussions are already underway, and the Americans seem to be backing down.

General Chavez: I must disagree with the foreign minister Emperor, the Americans are backing down because they realize that their army isn't as big as they expected and that the French and Germans will not support them in a war against India, it is no secret that the Americans planned on making further demands of India - my point in saying this is that America only respects power, that is all a barbarous people can see and understand. You showed them your unwillingness to allow their ruler to speak down to you. They didn't even use the proper titles when addressing your majesty.

Carlos V: I tend to agree with General Chavez on this matter, the Americans are backing away from a coup they caused in India by challenging Ashoka. Of course Ashoka would capitulate! He was a peace-mongering Confucian, now America cowers when a man like Rajaraja Chola comes to power. Of course in the interest of world peace, and in the way of the great El Cid, we will join the Germans in helping the peace process.

General Chavez: Your Excellency, I implore you to reconsider. The Germans clearly backed the Americans in their assault on Boston, there is no question. If one were to sell an army, I am sure one would realize WHERE it was going, and WHAT it would be used for. To leave Germany out of this, to treat them as a neutral, is deplorable Emperor, we musn't give them the legitimacy.

Pedro Aborca de Bolea: And what do you suggest we do General? Invade Germany? Invade America? Invade France?

General Chavez: No, of course not. Well, invading France wouldn't hurt, lord knows they deserve it!

(the court laughed at this comment)

Carlos V: In all seriousness General, the foreign minister is correct - whether or not the Germans knew what would happen does not matter, clearly they make the case for peace, and realize that the Americans handled the situation poorly, they want to avoid a world war just as much as we do. Now, what of this summit the Russians call for?

Diego de Parma: Your majesty, the Russians have called for a summit of the Germans, Indians, Russians, Americans, French and Spanish to Moscow to discuss the very matter you speak of. They believe it is the only way to end this, personally I tend to agree with the General-

Pedro Abarca de Bolea: As you should, he is your superior officer, no?

Diego de Parma: Be that as it may, I was speaking to his majesty, not to you - I apologize sire, for his rude interruption. Where was I? Oh yes, I agree with General Chavez, the simple facts are that the Germans and French aided the attack on Boston, they were as much at fault as the Americans were. They can claim that they acquired the city in the same fashion the Indians did, but that is a lie. History speaks for itself sir, the Americans are in the wrong here, and thus the French and Germans are in the wrong as well.

Carlos V: While I understand all of those facts Diego, you must understand OUR interests are not another Great War. I can assure you at this point that Spain will have no choice but to join it, simply because my father joined the last one, and the countries of the south will want my blood for revenge. Was not the city of Boston taken by the Americans out of revenge? Minister Bolea is right; I made a misstep in my message to the President of America, no matter how correct it was. We will attend this meeting in Russia, we will give legitimacy to these peace talks, and we will mend it without bloodshed.

Pedro Abarca de Bolea: I will have our scribes work on the response to the Russians right away.

Carlos V: Pedro, send the message to everyone involved, maybe this will pressure other parties to join Peter II's summit.

Pedro Abarca de Bolea: Very well your excellency.

Carlos V: Now, gentlemen, we will discuss military matters-

(the door opens and a royal page enters)

Page: Your excellency, I have word from Russia about a letter sent to the Rajaraja of India.

Carlos V: (looking at the letter) My word! Someone send for the foreign minister, tell him the summit in Moscow may no longer be necessary!

General Chavez: What does the message state Emperor?

Carlos V: According to this the American President, Robert, has agreed to stand trial in India. This is ludicrous!

Diego de Parma: Can he be trusted?

Carlos V: I don't know, this is quite unnerving, we must send an envoy to India to decipher this, and see what Rajaraja Chola believes the case to be. This could be another Jewish trick though, send an emissary at once!

[The Capo]

Emperor Carlos V, King of Aragon, King of Castille, King of Leon, Duke of Toledo, and Emperor of the Holy Spanish Empire.

TO: Russia, India, America, France, and Germany.
FROM: Foreign Minister Don Pedro Abarca de Bolea.

It has come to the attention of Emperor Carlos V that the American President, Robert LXVII, has intentions to turn himself over to Indian authorities. The Emperor wishes to know the validity of this claim, and what the other nations feel about such a move. This sets a dangerous precident that, in the wrong hands, could be used to overthrow governments whether or not they should be overthrown.

While the move on the part of the American President is honorable, it may be a bit far. If the Americans believe they have erred in this situation, they should promptly return the city of Boston to Indian control. If they do not, they should maintain their position and attend the summit suggested by the Russian Tzar Peter II. I see no reason why the President of the Americans should stand trial or succumb to the will of Rajaraja Chola in such a debasing manner.

For a leader of men to give in to the authority of another state is a horrible thing to occur, if this is a genuine attempt on the part of Robert then perhaps the citizens of America should overthrow him. It is not the place of Rajaraja Chola to make a decision such as this one.

Again, Spain urges the nations involved in this conflict to attend the summit in Moscow.

Thank you,

Don Pedro Abarca de Bolea.

[OzzyKP]

Things have been moving too fast. Too fast indeed, he thought. The coup was only a few months ago, and India was experiencing rapid reform domestically at the same time things heated up internationally. The people call out for blood, and the American King is proposing to turn himself over to our mercy. It seems too perfect... there must be some plot to it. Some trick. Robert is a crafty man who wouldn't sacrifice himself so easily... What could his angle be?

Foreign Minister Mahendravarman - "Sir?"

Consul Rajaraja - "Ah yes, come in everyone. I assume you've now read the dispatch from the American King. What are your thoughts on the matter?" asked Rajaraja. In truth the letter threw him of balance and he didn't know how to respond, but he had to appear in control.

General Paranjothi - "If I may speak plainly, sir, the American letter is preposterous! He claims to recognize war crimes he has committed, yet says he has no regrets over invading Boston. He then insults us by saying that our capture of Boston in the Great War was equivilent to his theft of the city recently."

General Narasimhavarman - "Yea, the nerve of him. Boston was our spoils for a long, drawn out war that AMERICA started. A war fought primarily on Indian lands costing countless Indian lives and the destruction of our countryside. He should have considered himself fortunate that Boston is all we asked for reparations. Then America and Germany stab us in the back and take it back. The southern Jews have no honor. All they understand is power."

Consul Rajaraja - "But what of his offer to stand trial?"

Foreign Minister Mahendravarman - "I have wrestled with this for some time today, and I can't make sense of it. Why would a King abandon his people in a time of need like this? There truly is no rational reason to do this. The American barbarian king seems to be a rather unstable egomaniac."

General Paranjothi - "Egomaniac?"

Foreign Minister Mahendravarman - "Yes. His moves seem to be less about what is good for his people or his country, and more about what is good for his personal glory. He wishes to be made a martyr of. He must have known that India wouldn't stand for American bullying over Boston. He couldn't be that stupid or naive to assume we'd just accept his bullying and threats with no response - well Ashoka may have, but not us. No, I must conclude that he cares nothing for peace, or Boston, or America even - it was a matter of personal pride. He'd gladly trade long term consequences for short term gains in order to satisfy his own glory."

Consul Rajaraja - "Perhaps then we should accept his offer for the trial, just to remove such an unstable force from our southern border. Perhaps General Washington would deal with us more reasonably."

General Narasimhavarman - "Its too risky sir. We must remember the international opinion on this issue. If we execute the American King after he voluntarily surrenders to us, and then invade America anyways we will look like monsters. My recommendation is we rebuke his demand."

Consul Rajaraja - "And the rest of you?"

General Paranjothi - "Yes, I agree as well."

Foreign Minister Mahendravarman - "Well... if a reasonable leader were to come to power in America then we could sign a lasting peace with them and turn our full attention to the true threat in the south - the Germans. Make a demand of the Americans. Offer to sign a lasting peace with them if they turn over Boston and allow us free passage through their lands so we may strike at Germany."

General Paranjothi - "He may be crazy, but he would never go for such a deal."

Foreign Minister Mahendravarman - "Well then, you would get your war. I say we should at least try for peace, no matter how unreasonable our enemies are. Better we can have a stable southern border than have to refight this war for eternity. Our true enemy at this stage is Germany anyways. If America will get out of our way, then much the better."

Consul Rajaraja - "Very well, I shall write the American King."

[OzzyKP]

TO: Robert LXVII, King of the Americans
CC: Spain, England, Inca, China, & Russia
FROM: Rajaraja, First Consul for Life of India

Your offers for eternal lasting peace after you so brutally disrupted the peace we signed after the Great War ring hollow. We cannot trust a leader who pledges peace with his left hand and invades our cities with his right. There is no promise you can give that we can believe.

However India is eternally interested in peace. We were interested in peace before America provoked the Great War. We were interested in peace before America invaded Boston. We are interested in peace now. However unlike Ashoka, we will not accept the peace of the vanquished. We will not accept vassalage for a momentary peace. Giving into bullies does not buy peace, it emboldens the bully.

So there will be consequences regardless for the chief bully on the southern penninsula - Germany. However America's status is still up in the air. We do not wish to return to this war every generation. A long lasting peace between our nations is in both our best interests. Therefore India proposes the following deal:

- America will return Boston to Indian rule.
- America will remain neutral during any hostility between India & Germany.
- America will permit safe passage for Indian troops through American lands during such hostility.
- Robert will stand trial in India - or better yet a neutral country such as Spain.
- India & America will sign a longterm peace agreement

India intends to attend the peace summit in Moscow, however the above deal is the result of much flexibility already on our part, and further concessions will be unlikely. We come to hear what America, and others have to say.

Signed,
Rajaraja Chola, First Consul for Life of India

[LzPrst]

Warning to the Warmongers of India
CC: All other nations

As India has rejected the peace treaty they signed recently with America despite Spain's generous compensation as a contribution to continued peace we can only conclude that they are hellbent upon war.

As America showed when they agreed to a peace treaty that their only demand was the return of Boston to its original founder despite their massive military superiority it is obvious that they had only the desire to reunite their people, not any expansionist desires.

As India has recently sent a letter to all other nations declaring that they have the intention of invading Germany in order to vassalize our nation to their own we can only request that the world sees their imperialist aggression for what it is and not support them in this most foul endeavor.

As India's recent massacre of their own citizens and even their King has shown, the Indian civilization has fallen from its former place as a beacon of civility and culture and become a barbarous entity without reason or conscience. Imagine what they would do to the German people if they took power there.

We ask the world to heed our request and ask of India to attend the planned summit where this can be solved in a peaceful manner. We do this for many reasons. The first is that we cannot accept a vassalization of Germany. Second we can not accept, and I hope all nations of the world agree, that India massacre, as they surely will, the German people in their unflinching bloodthirst.

Furthermore, if India refuses to heed the international community and continue their unwavering course towards a baseless war with Germany we wish that the international community refuse to support any such savage aggression. India may call America barbaric, but they are recently acting no better and even intending a war with a near non-existen casus belli.

We hope the world will see that peace is preferable to War and that those who press on for War in spite of the wishes of all civilized nations, are a threat to the international community of nations and states.

-Foundation of Berlin, Heinrich the Staunch

[Robert]

And old man sat on his trone.
His face looked old and aged.
It was impossible to guess his age. Any guess seemed like to be too low.
He sat and looked down upon the ground.
He sat there on his trone for hours.
Like a statue.

The doors opened, a man walked into the trone room.
He closed the doors behind him, and look at the man on the trone.
Sire?

The old man raised his head slowly, "Did they send an answer already? An answer?"
"No sire, they did not........."

The old man was Robert LXVII. King and ruler of America for as long as mankind could remember. An unatural life was granted to him. The man who walked into the trone room was George Washington, his main advisor.

Robert: No answer yet, no answer yet.....

Washingon: Mylord, retract your offer! Don't give yourself into the hands of the enemy!

Robert: No, NO! I have done my offer to the Indians, I will stick to it. No matter how much it worries. No matter how my dreams hunt me in the night.

Washington: They will kill you mylord!

Robert: If they want to kill me, then so be it. I'd rather die myself then that my people suffer any longer! It's better that one man dies for all the people, then if all people die because of one man.

Washington: How can we be sure that their lust for blood has been tempered! Maybe they will kill you and turn to our citizen anyway! How can we be sure mylord? HOW CAN WE BE SURE?

Robert: We can't be sure George, we can't be. But it's all we got. Otherwise they'll go for the city of Boston again. We'll have to defend it, soldiers will die, no matter what the result of the battle will be.

And what will happen to the city of Boston? What will happen to the citizen? The american citizen? We can't be sure but we have no choise. It's either me or Boston. Then I'd rather resign myself then my people.

Washington: The people love you mylord! If you'll go, our heart will go!

Robert: Maybe..... maybe.....
But they'll grow over it. I have lived long my dear friend. My age is beyond the imaginable, I'm old. I can die my friend. People will not forget it, but they pain will be gone. But who will be able to cure their pain if their sons will die once again? If the city of Boston will fall under indian rule again the wound may be too large to ever heal. And what if the Indian hate won't be cured by just slaughtering our soldiers? What if the razing of Boston does not easy their greed? What if they'll run over all America, together with the spanish? What if our allies will stand up to protect us, because they are good at heart, but will not be able to stand up against the forces of India and it's allies? What if the nations of Terra will suffer a long dark period, only because the American king loved his own life above anything else?

What then, George? What then?

Washington: Nothing sire..........
But why, mylord? Do you concider yourself to be guilty?

Robert: I am guilty for many faults and mistakes, George. If nations are in a war, there are no innocent rulers. I have failed to let my people live in peace, and I am guilty for that. I have made wrong decisions. I wanted to do good, but it turned out to be wrong.

"Sire sire! A letter has been delivered from the Indians"
A servant came into the trone room and handled the letter to the King.

Robert read the letter.
And he read the letter again and again
and again.
Then he kept staring at the letter.

Washington: What's in the letter mylord?

Tears runned down from the kings eyes.

Robert: Send a message to all of our cities, tell them to defend themselves. Tell them to build up our military forces. Tell them to heigher the city walls.

Send a message to our allies and ask them for advise and concult.

Send a message to all my people and tell them that I resign my position as King of the Americans. Tell them that you are appointed to be the next King, George.

Lead my people, your people, now troubles times are ahead.

Washingon: What's in the letter mylord?

Robert: They agree to trial me, in addition they want Boston....

Washington: BUT THAT IS....

Robert: That's not all! They also want free passage through our territory to attack our friends and allies the German.........
These Indians do not want peace. Therefor we should protect our nation. Rebuild it into a huge castle, and we should fight for our lives.

I am responsible for this situation. I cannot be the King of the Americans anymore. I will resign.


Robert raised from his trone and said:
"Seek help from Peter II of Russia, if there's someone who can prevent war from happening, it's him! He's the most wise ruler on earth, a worthy successor of Peter the Great."


Then Robert LXVII walked out of the doors straight into the jungle, and dissapeared........

[Robert]

To: France, Germany, England and the Incas
From: George Washington, King of America

Hail to the allies of America.
Tough times have arrived to our nation.
War is uppon us, since the Indians seek for blood.
Our former leader, our beloved king Robert LXVII, who led our nation for many years, has dissapeared in desperation. He assigned as their new king, shorthly before he left.

He asked me to consult you for advise in these matter. Please, advise me, how can we prevent another world war to happen now the Indians clearly ask for outregious things like the surrending of Boston, the hand over of our former king and the use of our roads by their troops on their way to Germany to conquer it.

Washington,
King of the Americans

To: Peter II, Tsar of the Russians
From: Washington, King of the Americans

Hail Peter II, Tsar of the Russians.
As the new King of the Americans I send this letter to you for help. War seems to be up hands. Please advise me on how I can avoid this war. Your help is most welcome!

Washington
King of the Americans

[LzPrst]

From: The Germanic High Council
To: America
CC: Russia, Spain, China, England, France, Inca

We feel Honored that America seeks our advice, yet we send our condolances for the loss of your age old King. He was a leader for better and worse and in his time he played many parts in the great show that is life, some good, some poorer, and some of neither good nor poor.

Yet Robert is now history and we must turn our eyes to the present. Our advice is crystal clear. Seek the assistance of the great nations to accomplish peace. The only hope of preventing War is by achieving the support of Russia in particular as they are India's closest friends and therefore carry the greatest weight in negotiations with them. Also Spain has shown that they desire peace and their reported gigantic compensation to India following the return of Boston has shown their desire for a peaceful solution. India's acceptance of this compensation was part of the agreement to cede Boston to its original owner and they have therefore made an agreement with Spain that they should uphold. If they do not, they have taken Spanish gold simply for the purpose of exploiting Spain's generosity.

Alas we fear that India will with due likelyhood attack regardless of support or resistance. You are correct in your decision to increase your defences as much as possible and if you desire peace, prepare for War, as a strong defence will more likely deter aggression than a weak one. We hope that it will not come to this, but India's behavior of late makes it altogether more likely than not.

As India not only threatens America, but also Germany we feel forced to participate if India were to escalate their murderous threats into action.

[KunojiLym]

Peter has a wry smile on his face, as he leafed through the letters. Such unexpected developments indeed! And yet, much still remained the same.

"My lord, the Pope wishes an audience with you."

The Tsar set the stack of papers aside. "Send him in."

Shortly after, Pope Paul IV bustled in. Despite his age, his eyes betrayed a sharp and piercing mind.

"Tsar, what is the meaning of this? Why have you appropriated the Summit that I called for?"

Peter raised an eyebrow. "I did not 'appropriate' your Grand Summit, your Holiness. It is the other nations who seem to believe it to be the case. And I see no reason to disabuse them of that belief." Seeing that the Pope was about to protest further, he added, "Of course, I will give the Catholic Church prominance in the Summit. After all, we do desire the backing of the Holy Spirit in all our dealings."

Paul looked intently at Peter for a long moment; the gaze of neither men wavered in that moment. Then, the Pope snorted.

"Very well. I will call you in on it." He turned on his heel, and swept out of the Imperial Office.

Peter chuckled lightly, as the doors shut behind the departing Pope. "Holy man or not, even the Pope is but a vain mortal. Shuisky, attend me."

"My lord?"

"It seems that India and Germany are now at loggerheads with each other, no?"

"My lord, surely you mean all the Jewish nations?"

Peter smiled. "No, I mean Germany. You will see, my dear Prime Minister, in due course."

[KunojiLym]

To All Nations

First of all, I extend my condolances to America for the loss of their long-serving King. Many mistakes he may had made in his long life, but he was still the King of his people, and at the last showed that he had honor still within him. At the same time, I extend greetings to the new American King, George Washington, and trust that our future relations be built upon a new foundation of trust.

Now, on the Southern Problem. I feel that America is a little hasty in deeming India's proposal to be equivalent to a declaration of war, or something close to it. To be sure, the terms laid herein are rather severe, but isn't that, after all, the purpose of the Summit? I repeat my offer to hold a Grand Summit in Moscow, and further suggest that such a Summit be held as soon as possible. Thus far, America, India and Spain are the nations that have clearly stated their intent to participate in such a Summit. I await a clear response from France and Germany.

On the subject of Germany, though, I feel that I must again highlight the fact that German mercanaries were, after all, used to percipitate this latest crisis. Thus far, Germany has not offered reassurances that similar things will not happen. It is thus not surprising that India views Germany with the same hostility that she had viewed America. And indeed, I cannot say that the wariness is unwarrented.

Boston was the immeadiate trigger. German mercenaries were part of that trigger. And so far, the German diplomats seem to have concentrated their efforts on isolating and demonizing India, rather than geniuenly working towards a peaceful settlement. I hope that the German leadership is able to offer an explaination of such a perplexing stand, and I once again extend an invitation to the Grand Summit in Moscow.

Peter II
Tsar of the Russian Empire

[LzPrst]

Reply to the Letter from Peter II.
CC All Nations

Germany has of course several views to maintain.

First of all, we are most fervently engaged in the work to maintain peace. Germany has no interest or gain in a War with anyone. We have repeatedly declared that we will support and attend any peace summit arranged by the inter-national community. We can unfortunately not say the same for India who we feel has relentlessly threatened War upon us and who's only interest in a summit has seemed to be the vassalization of America providing a springboard for attack and vassalization upon Germany. They have officially stated in their demands on America that they wish to attack our nation. Germany desires a summit, India desires a War. We are not demonizing India, we are merely pointing out their recent history and their recent intentions and declarations. If what they have done and said are to be considered demonic then perhaps India should reconsider their recent actions. That we choose to respond in tone to these threats is closely interrelated with our right as a people to defend ourselves. If India says they want War and we say that such statements are belligerent, Germany is not the party at fault.

As for our sale of troops we have stated before and repeat again, this was done purely for the purpose of relieving pressure on the German treasury. We suspected that America may use these weapons, but they could with all likelyhood been bought for defensive purposes, America did not declare to us the intention of their purchases.

India has on the other hand decided that the move upon Boston was orchestrated in Berlin, which is simply not true. We sent weapons and we lent mercenaries, this is true, but there was no other involvement. Perhaps it could be considered poor foreign affairs judgment, but that is our right as a sovereign nation-state. If India can produce any proof that we were involved in the planning of the takeover then perhaps they would have a valid point. As of the moment no such proof has surfaced, likely because there is none, and we therefore will not take any blame in the matter. Germany was not involved in the planning or execution of the reconquest of Boston. That is our final statement in the matter.

Additionally, India agreed to the terms presented by America, and accepted Spanish gold as a compensation. That India accepted a peace with America and within a year of that peace begin talking of war, shows that their trustworthiness in international affairs seem to have declined of late. This is not demonizing, it is fact.

Furthermore, Germany has signed no pact or treaty that says that we cannot sell weapons to other powers. The peace accords of the Great War stated merely that hostilities between our nations should cease. Germany has not threatened India, Germany has not attacked India, in fact Germany wishes as little to do with India as possible. If the result of the summit would be a pact that no nation should sell weapons to any other, Germany may agree to sign it, and if so we would of course adhere to such rules, provided the same rules be valid for all other nations.

We are always interested in contributing towards peace and we will once again state clearly that; Germany wishes peace and we are ready to attend the summit held in Moscow provided it is impartial and fair, having the goal of a dignified accord for all parties involved. We will as a proud nation not accept any attempt to limit or humble ourselves or our allies. A compromise is the only way to lasting peace and we will work with all the nations of the world towards this objective.

The High Council of Germania

[The Capo]

TO: The High Council of Germania.
FROM: Chief Foreign Minister of Spain, Pedro Abarca de Bolea.

I have a few troubling issues that I would like the German High Council to address for my Emperor Carlos V. Namely the claim that Germany didn't command the units against the Indians, thus had no involvement in the attack. We find it hard to believe this to be the case, and unfortunately the taks is upon you to disprove your involvement, which clearly can not be done. Regardless of whether the Germans came up with the plan, and regardless of whether the Germans knew of America's designs, the fact remains that Germany neglectfully gave a belligerent nation an army to attack another nation. What this creates is a situation where Germany can claim no malfeasence for its role in the assault on Boston. That is just impossible to reconcile with the facts.

The facts are simple; Germany knowingly gave America an army, Germany either knew what America was going to do with the army or failed to discover what America would do with the army. You may not think what I am saying is correct, but believe me, the Indians think it is correct. If Germany is truly on the side of peace they MUST understand these concepts, it is imperative to the peace process that Germany understand these concepts.

As far as the militarization of America and Germany following this issue; the Spanish suggest you put a halt to it, or at least not indicate you are building up your military because it is creating tension that is unnecessary especially on the cusp of what SHOULD become a successful summit in Moscow. The very fact that you publicize your aims to fight a war before going to the bargaining table paints a bad picture of not only your involvement in the attack on Boston, but also the claim on the part of India that there was a conspiracy behind the attack hatched in Berlin.

To repeat what I have said; whether or not Germany agrees with the fact that it had involvement in the incident at Boston they (a) in fact DID have involvement in the assault on Boston and (b) created by negligence a situation that put India's peaceful monarch Ashoka in a bad light with its people, and created the current aggressive government that exists in India. I am not saying you are definitely at fault, I am just saying you can't POSSIBLY be surprised that your actions (or negligence) created this situation.

Further, you bring up Spain's contribution to the money recieved by India following Boston's return to America. We wish you would cease in doing this, you don't know the deal, you don't know the amount (we assume), and honestly it wasn't given to India to keep India from fighting a war, it was given to India to make up for the city that was taken from them. The Emperor's position here will not change, Carlos V considers what happened to India in THIS conflict to be entirely different from the conflict surrounding the Great World War. If you really think the two incidents are the same we will discuss the matter with you at the summit in Moscow and I assure you it will become increasingly apparent that the two events have no similarities other than the countries involved, and the city involved.

We do not wish to come off as enemies, we are hardly enemies. We hold your country in a much higher regard than our ancestors did, and hope that we can continue building positive relations with one another. However, Germany is now a participant in the conflict. Germany is not neutral, so its words will always be biased, or at least considered biased. We urge Germany, and her allies, to hault aggressive speak, and aggressive action until the summit in Moscow is convened.

Thank you,

Don Pedro Abarca de Bolea.

[OzzyKP]

An Open Letter to All Nations

The preposterous claims by the Americans and Germans that they wish for peace, and that India is the aggressor shouldn't require a response due to their outlandishness, but out of fear that some well meaning countries may be fooled by their sophistry, India chooses to respond.

Let us not forget the surprize attack on soverign Indian territory just a few years ago. The city of Boston built up to its current glory with INDIAN hands, was violently ripped away from us by German force of arms. The Germans plea innocence, but the innocent Indians of Boston know better.

If Germany was a neutral mercenary trader, then why did they balk at lending units to India?

There is no way one can logically reconcile their claims with the FACTS. If they are impartial and neutral in the conflict between America and India, then Germany would have lent India their army with the same deal offered to America. However Germany REFUSED.

This leads us to one, and only one logical conclusion. That the attack on Boston involved German planning and German decision making. This invasion of soveriegn Indian territory was a GERMAN invasion. There can be no other conclusion.

Germany poses a threat to all right thinking nations of this world. A nation of pirates and mercenaries who will deceptively fly the flags of their puppet vassals to avoid the consequences of their wars is a threat to us all. After the unprovoked & unannounced war on India, how long until Germany does this again?

Boasting the largest army in the world, how long till a large German-speaking army flying a French flag shows up outside of London? How long till a large German-speaking army flying an American flag shows up outside of Beijing?

There can be no peace in this world as long as Germany remains a militarized, dominant nation.

No doubt the poor, weak nation of France is too scared to oppose its German overlord so maintains its silence in these matter. No doubt if France spoke out against its masters, it would be destroyed under the boots of Hun troops.

Germany must be put in its place one way or another, or no one is safe. India will be at the peace conference, however we shall be keeping a close eye on the German representatives.


Signed,
Rajaraja Chola, First Consul for Life of India

[The Capo]

The Court of Carlos V

This is a quasi-OOC description of the leadership of Spain under the Emperor Carlos V...

Don Diego de Parma
Don Diego de Parma was born in the eastern city of Toledo and was raised Christian his entire life. He was a strong ally of Gaspar Guzman de Olivares before the civil war against Ferdinand. When he discovered Olivares' aims to take control of Spain he went over to the loyalist forces and was one of the first people to inform Carlos V, then General of the elite Conquistadors, of Olivares' aims. He holds sway over the eastern territories, being given the title Duke of Toledo. While he doesn't share the personal friendship with Carlos V that General Chavez has, he is well respected by the Emperor, and often Carlos V counts on him to give him unbiased information that he may not necessarily want to hear. Diego is a fervent Christian, and supports anything that the Pope, and to a larger extent the Archbishop of Spain, tells him to support. He is a well learned administrator, and has written volumes on Spanish history particularly the reign of Isabella who he considers one of Spain's greatest monarchs. He has a general mistrust of other religions, but understands that Spain must maintain positive relations with China and India, despite their heathen values. Diego de Parma is generally in charge of domestic issues, and is the Emperor's top domestic official. Diego generally wants Spain to take an aggressive stand towards the Jews in the south, but does not necessarily think Spain should support an Indian attack against Germany or America.


General Alfonso Chavez
General Alfonso Chavez was born to Spanish commoners in the city of Salamanca. He joined the military during the Great World War, where he marched with an army of Swordsmen into Russia, but never saw battle. He later went on to become one of the elite Conquistadors, and marched with Carlos V in his exploration of the southern part of the continent, and in his march against Gaspar Guzman de Olivares. He was born a Buddhist, but converted promptly when he realized Buddhist beliefs conflicted with his own militaristic ambitions. General Chavez loathes the Jews, and mistrusts them completely. He has no problem with the Indians, Chinese, Inca, or English however and considers nothern states to be civilized beyond anything the southern states are capable of. In his mind the goal of Judaism is to take over the world, and create what they consider God's kingdom on Earth. He is a personal friend of Carlos V, and easily his most trusted advisor. He is very militaristic, and in many ways violent, but he is normally a fair man and in general is not a very devout Catholic. General Chavez is given the distinction of being the top military official in the Spanish Empire. Chavez openly supports war in any way shape or form, as he longs for combat. He will do as much as he can to convince Carlos V to join in the southern conflict.


Pedro Abarca de Bolea
Pedro Abarca de Bolea is possibly the best educated person in all of the Spanish Empire. He studied under the Foreign Minister Chanakya during his stay in Madrid (Chanakya fooled King Sancho I into believing him to be an Andalusian), and uses many of his techniques in dealing with foreign nations. He is a very fair and wise man, and doesn't let his faith get in the way of his decision making (it is often said that Bolea is an atheist). He was born in the Spanish city of Barcelona, and began his political career serving as an historian for the court of King Sancho I. In general Bolea believes in peace talks over warfare, he believes that religion is a choice and should not be used as a tool by the state (or vice versa for that matter), and subscribes to many of the teachings liberalism. He speaks Russian, Indian, Incan, English and German. While he may be the smartest, he is easily the least trusted of Carlos V's advisors, often disagreeing openly with the Emperor to his face and even in front of others. Regardless, Carlos knows that a man of his character is necessary to counter-act the more aggressive and strong-headed men he surrounds himself with. He clearly wants peace in the area, and understands that Spain acquired a huge debt after the end of the Great World War. He does not think it would be wise of Spain to get involved in the conflict any more than attending, and speaking, at the summit in Moscow. Generally speaking he believes that a peaceful settlement can be reached, as long as America is willing to give up Boston in exchange for other indemnities (such as technology, money, or land grants in the new world).


Archbishop Juan Pedro III
Little is known of the Archbishop, who's name fools many people; he is a Russian from Yaroslav'l and was one of the first people to spread Christianity. He was one of the first to join the Christian church in Toledo, effectively becoming the Archbishop of Toledo. Following the rise of Gaspar Guzman de Olivares (who was given control of the eastern territories by Queen Isabella), Juan Pedro was given the title "Archbishop of Spain" by Olivares, and kept the title even after Olivares lost to Carlos V in the battle of Salamanca. Juan Pedro III maintains his Russian heritage and normally speaks Russian, with the exception of a few small statements he makes in Spanish to Emperor Carlos V. While not officially a member of the Imperial court, Juan Pedro III often gives advice and moral support to the Emperor and his advisors, and holds a powerful position of influence with the Pope in Yaroslav'l. Carlos V realizes that Juan Pedro is necessary to control the Catholic Church of Spain, and a good tie to the powerful Russian empire in the east. Juan Pedro is generally a peaceful man, with little to no personal ambition, he has been credited with the rise of Christianity in Spain, and secretly hopes to be Pope one day. He is openly supportive of peace talks in Moscow, and sides with the Pope's pacificst sentiments.


Queen Maria de Bourbon
The House of Bourbon is an ancient, and until now, generally importent noble family of Spain. Initially the family is of Germanic descent, coming from an area now known as France. They traveled years ago as the leading family of the Celts, a schism between the followers of Carlos Dodabell and the Celtiberians caused the House of Bourbon to rise to prominence, and then become outlawed by King Bainor and his ally Carlos Dodabella. Eventually the Celts intermarried with the Aragonese and Andalusians to the point that it was difficult to distinguish them from one another, it was at this point that the House of Bourbon became powerful after the victory of El Cid, they were given titles, and holdings in Spain and were allowed to marry into the nobility. Maria is the youngest and prettiest daughter of Don Luis de Bourbon, the Duke of Santiago. She is generally uninterested in politics, but is invaluable to Carlos V for her unbiased responses and ability to read people based on their body language. Often Carlos will have her accompany him in first meetings with foreign dignitaries. The union of Maria and Carlos marks the union of a multitude of Spain's royal lines; the House of Bourbon, the House of Hapsburg (through Isabella), Aragon (through his father Sancho), and in a way connection with El Cid (who is technically Carlos' uncle). This union would prove to produce yet another great King; their son Felipe... that is another story of course. The Queen does not wish to see Carlos V leave her side in battle, knowing that Carlos V was a military man and would no doubt command Spanish forces if Spain were to go to war. Thus she supports any type of peace discussion, besides she really wants to go to Moscow so she hopes that peace wins out, the best way to assure that; a peace summit.


Emperor Carlos V
Emperor Carlos V is the son of Queen Isabella de Castilla and King Sancho Diaz de Aragon. His uncles include Carlos Dodabella, El Cid, and Isidor de Castilla, his grandfather is Bainor de Castilla, so generally speaking this man IS Spain. His early life was spent in a royal academy, he then went on to the military and became a General of the mounted Conquistador unit. He is a well traveled and educated man. He has some slight military experience gained during the civil war against Gaspar Guzman de Olivares (who attempted to overthrow his brother Ferdinand). Carlos is a very passionate man, and often responds to criticism openly and vehemently. While this makes him look quick to make decisions, he is very deliberate and likes to make decisions based on the consensus of his advisors. While he is a staunch Catholic, he understands that the Christian faith can not be spread by the sword, so makes little to no effort to spread the faith to heathen lands (such as India, China, Inca, and England, not to mention the Jewish states). In general Carlos understands that if the situation in the south escalates it could cause problems for Spain; they are the only neutral civilized country in the world. He looks forward to attending the summit in Moscow, but worries that it may break down before the diplomats make it to the bargaining table.