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German Reaction to the War
The war between Arabia and the Mali was one of the most troublesome events the German Union Assembly had to deal with, short of the introduction of the United States of Germany into its organization. There was great debate in the statehouse as to the best way for Germany to proceed in regards to its foreign relations.
There was a very odd feeling cast about in the halls of power throughout Germany. Germany shared the split nature of religions, Islam having made great strides in New Germany, with Judism being the adopted faith of the 4 tribes. However Germany at once dismissed the notion of religion as a justification for violence. Having granted its populace religious freedom, a new era of peace and prosperity had come to Germany.
There was more logic trouble for the stateholders to deal with however. Germany was a great military power, to which all powers had to respect, even perhaps fear, should that power be directed at them it would most certainly be at their utmost peril, but here do we have nations who honor and respect the state of Germany with their civilized ways? No, the stateholders saw lesser powers, triffling over matters better left in the temple in the houses of power across the world.
The blatant use of force in the world, and with Germany's mighty armies on the sideline, such an action was an insult to Germany's power. The foreign armies weakened, and their people weary there were those among the German people who called for war. Most notibly the decendant of the line of the Earth, a great nobleman of the statehouse, was a vocal supporter for war.
"Life for nations is a constant struggle. In peace we struggle in trade, to prosper best, to learn the most. In war that struggle is all too clear. But here, we see Germany's enemies straight away. Those who would struggle, not for supremacy, but to carry out petty grudes. To fight today, and to make peace the next because it is convient. To toss about people and lands as if they were mere pawns, to disrespect life itself, it is something Germany should not allow to continue. Fight? Yes, if Germany has a purpose it is to teach these poor minions the price of war, and to honor it by fighting for your people to the end!"
But, cooler heads prevailed in the statehouse. It was not that the other members of the assembly did not share some of the young noblemen's aspirations. Indeed, most were ashamed at the petty conduct of the war, and its mediorce result that left no clear victor, and no solid outcome. But Germany, was already a vast power. Indeed the people saw no need to expand their holdings. Some of the members from Northern New Germany called for a "protective force" to be sent north to aswade the fears of armed struggle near to German colonies, but with the transfer of the lands to the English this idea was also scrapped. The head minister of immigration had this to point out to the assembly, "It seems as though the land to the North of which you speak will soon be vacant, for any man, woman, or child in the land that hath half a brain imparted to him or her has quickly fled to the safety of New Germany or New Russia. The turmoil in the barbarian lands must be great indeed. Its only a matter of time before they beg us to rule over them."
In the end, Germany closed its borders to all but the English and Russians, who although both took part in the war, a complete closing of the German border would have been disasterous to the world economy, so the lesser agitators from both sides were allowed to continue trading with Germany, and careful measures were taken to protect the honor of Germany to assure that they were not involved in such a petty and undignified war as this one.
The war between Arabia and the Mali was one of the most troublesome events the German Union Assembly had to deal with, short of the introduction of the United States of Germany into its organization. There was great debate in the statehouse as to the best way for Germany to proceed in regards to its foreign relations.
There was a very odd feeling cast about in the halls of power throughout Germany. Germany shared the split nature of religions, Islam having made great strides in New Germany, with Judism being the adopted faith of the 4 tribes. However Germany at once dismissed the notion of religion as a justification for violence. Having granted its populace religious freedom, a new era of peace and prosperity had come to Germany.
There was more logic trouble for the stateholders to deal with however. Germany was a great military power, to which all powers had to respect, even perhaps fear, should that power be directed at them it would most certainly be at their utmost peril, but here do we have nations who honor and respect the state of Germany with their civilized ways? No, the stateholders saw lesser powers, triffling over matters better left in the temple in the houses of power across the world.
The blatant use of force in the world, and with Germany's mighty armies on the sideline, such an action was an insult to Germany's power. The foreign armies weakened, and their people weary there were those among the German people who called for war. Most notibly the decendant of the line of the Earth, a great nobleman of the statehouse, was a vocal supporter for war.
"Life for nations is a constant struggle. In peace we struggle in trade, to prosper best, to learn the most. In war that struggle is all too clear. But here, we see Germany's enemies straight away. Those who would struggle, not for supremacy, but to carry out petty grudes. To fight today, and to make peace the next because it is convient. To toss about people and lands as if they were mere pawns, to disrespect life itself, it is something Germany should not allow to continue. Fight? Yes, if Germany has a purpose it is to teach these poor minions the price of war, and to honor it by fighting for your people to the end!"
But, cooler heads prevailed in the statehouse. It was not that the other members of the assembly did not share some of the young noblemen's aspirations. Indeed, most were ashamed at the petty conduct of the war, and its mediorce result that left no clear victor, and no solid outcome. But Germany, was already a vast power. Indeed the people saw no need to expand their holdings. Some of the members from Northern New Germany called for a "protective force" to be sent north to aswade the fears of armed struggle near to German colonies, but with the transfer of the lands to the English this idea was also scrapped. The head minister of immigration had this to point out to the assembly, "It seems as though the land to the North of which you speak will soon be vacant, for any man, woman, or child in the land that hath half a brain imparted to him or her has quickly fled to the safety of New Germany or New Russia. The turmoil in the barbarian lands must be great indeed. Its only a matter of time before they beg us to rule over them."
In the end, Germany closed its borders to all but the English and Russians, who although both took part in the war, a complete closing of the German border would have been disasterous to the world economy, so the lesser agitators from both sides were allowed to continue trading with Germany, and careful measures were taken to protect the honor of Germany to assure that they were not involved in such a petty and undignified war as this one.
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