Beyond the Pit [Pitboss Diplomacy Game] [Story Thread] . PART 10 (May 2009)

[Pitboss Khmer]

You have tried secretly to organize a military attack against my people and homeland, the information has been leaked to us by our friends, who you seem to have underestimated greatly. A secret letter trying to organize a war towards the Portuguese people means only one thing, Khmer is seeking aggressive war towards us - end of debate. Do not try now to twist the real facts by saying that you wish only to defend yourself. Your letters speak the opposite which is a clear and present danger.

I am disappointed that you have decided on such a destructive path, but that was your own doing.

Gen Pantev

My father did yes, you are correct.

As I have said, I dealt with that and just privately I had furiuos rows with him over Khmer strategy.

My strategy with Portugal is far different and I seek a diplomatic dialog with you Pantev.

Since we honoured the agreement to station defensive troops only in Xristo City, as can be seen also by the defensive promotions they have, I think it only reasonable to discuss these matters.

Xristo City as a lone Khmer city in Northern New Portugal can not match the might of all of Portuguse New Portugal. We would be insane to seek war against you and my father has paid the price for that.

My brother lost his life in attempting to be transparent to the world in disclosing my fathers follies.

This is a moment for Portugal and you Pantev to achieve your finest hour through diplomatic finesse, not military means.

I have some ides to discuss with you.

Durya.

[Pitboss Portugal]

Durya,

How can you expect there to be an diplomatic finesse on my part when you plan my country's destruction. You have rowed the dice, now you expect me to stay and wait for you to fulfill your war plan? I am sorry but there is only one solution for your behavior and that is for me to act to defend my home.

[Pitboss Khmer]

Durya,

How can you expect there to be an diplomatic finesse on my part when you plan my country's destruction. You have rowed the dice, now you expect me to stay and wait for you to fulfill your war plan? I am sorry but there is only one solution for your behavior and that is for me to act to defend my home.

Let me just say General Pantev, that you are taking pre-emptive action based on antiquated information. Khmer acted mischieviously in the past, yes. But we did not attack you and we never performed any espionage on you; nor have we any offensive units stationed that could harm you in any way. If we meant any to harm Portugal, Xristo City would have been full of Tanks but it is one historical thing I am proud of my father - he honoured that agreement with your predeccessor, Xristo.

Please check your diplomatic bag and let us not see if we can come to a further understanding on this matter. We have both made transgressions so let us quell the spark that leads to eternal conflict.

Durya.

[Pitboss Khmer]

Durya invites General Pantev to talks in Xristo City.

[OzzyKP]

There is only one suitable outcome for this and that is to return all Spainish lands to our control. This was an illegal action on a civilazin tha had no threat or any interest in your affairs., we had been very peaceful towards each other, until your madness.

Lars Ulrich, Metalhead Foreign Minister,

I have received your communication asking what response Penelope of Spain makes to your peace offer.

I too have received little from Penelope since your invasion started. Some indeed claim that she died when her car was crushed by Metalhead tanks. Others that she is in hiding.

Many spanish generals are asking that I conclude these negotiations myself. I would prefer not to, since the Spanish are a great and noble people who ought to control their own destiny. However, if there is still no response from Spain with the next year (occ turn), I will do so, for the benefit of all our people. I suggest such negotiation is done in private - my ambassador will be travelling to you forthwith.

Marcus Custos of Rome, Guardian of Spain.

The Metalheads are prepared to return the Spanish lands taken in the war. The Roman and Spanish ambassadors are both cordially invited to the Metalhead palace in Black Sabbath to sign the treaty.

Lars Ulrich
Metalhead Foreign Minister

[Pitboss Greece]

ULTIMATUM TO RUSSIA

Leaders of Russia,

Sparta has given you enough time to respond to our requests.
You have not tried in anyway to ease our troubles or answer our questions.
We have 3 accusations against you:

1. Russia's lies and insults about the Spartan liberation of Korea, regarding genocide, barbaric actions and war crimes.
2. The continuing treat against Japanese Piercia
3. The murdering if Emperor Menelaus II

Instead of a full frontal attack of Russia immediately, Sparta decided to take the noble route, and gave you about 10 periods to explain yourselves and make things right.
You have not used this mercy time.

Now I lay this ULTIMATUM upon you, hand over all of Piercia to Japan before the next period starts*.
If you fail to do so my armies will raze Novograd immediately.
After Novograd has been razed my armies will continue to conquer Russian Mainland cities till you have returned all of Piercia to the Japanese.

This cannot be negotiated.
We urge the Romans to stay out of this conflict to prevent further escalation.
As long as this conflict endures Sparta will not allow any Pax Roman transport to move through the inner sea**

Since the Japanese/Russian peace deal was signed it was Russia that continued to insult and pester Sparta/Japan. This ultimatum is the fruit of Russia's actions. They'll reap what they have sowed. Therefore I urge Rome once again to not stand up for Russia and bring us into the largest conflictthe world will ever know. We are prepared.

Alexander

*[ooc: I login for the next turn]
** The Inner Sea is the sea that seperates Sparta from Russia/Rome

[OzzyKP]

Peace Treaty Negotiations in Black Sabbath

[Pitboss Russia]

From: Chairman Vasili Mikhailovich Blokhin, Council of Transition and Stability
To: Alexander II of Sparta
CC: Civilised Nations of the World

Grecian thugs, We have seen this coming and know as well as you that there is nothing that we can do to prevent it. We cannot fight against Tanks and Infantry with Cossack and Rifle with any hope of success.

We have seen your huge Invasion Fleet.



As stated to you previously, Russia will give you nothing but let the World judge with contempt Sparta as it commences the biggest Military Mis-Match in the History of the World!

How brave you are Alexander!
Russia spits in your face!

Major-General Vasili Mikhailovich Blokhin,
For, and on behalf of, The Russian Republic

[Pitboss Japan]

we have just received a letter from the prime minister, Yukawa Hideki, concerning the worrisome news about the spartan ultimatum:


Citizens of Japan!

As you have probably heard the Spartans gave an ultimatum to the Russians to give back our cities which they took from us or an invasion is inevitable. I'm sure you all have a mixed feelings about this: we have worked very hard to maintain peace and acomplish friendship with our neighbours, however there are many of you who had never accepted the lost of our cities. It may seem that now we can get those back easily-but don't be fooled by the propaganda: this war is not about the future of Japan.. not about our cities but about the dominance in the world-we can't possibly belive to avoid a bloody war: a war with huge suffering on both sides. Therefore I'm not supporting this ultimatum, nor the war and i never will! Japan will stay out of the conflict even if this means breaking from Sparta!
I have instructed our generals to hold back our armies and stay neutral in the event of possible conflict. I've received words of some distresing news that some leaders of our military in high positions got influenced by spartan command and they are willing to support the war even against the goverment's direct orders. I've just given orders to replace these generals from charge untill further investigations-This includes the supreme commander, Sato Eisaku who will be replaced by Itiro Tomonaga temporary.
I ask everyone to stay calm and dont let the hate and false hopes lead you. We should not risk to lose everything we have worked for!

Yukawa Hideki

[Pitboss Khmer]

Dyrya's Russian grandmother was panic-stricken!

Have you heard the news?!

Dyrya was so involved with her own wars and domestic affairs she had lost sight of her one remaining family member.

Relations Sparta had been reasonable but she secretly knew it was they who had betrayed her father's folly.

The world is a complex place when the Khmerian leader has a Russian Grandmother...

[Pitboss Japan]

Unrest in Japan!

Anti Russian demonstrations are being held in cities across the country. The participants mayor demand is the reunion of the lost continental Japan cities. The demonstrations seem suprisingly well organized and the large ploice force which were ordered to secure the situation seems incapable.
The goverment considers involving the military to restore order.

[Pitboss Greece]

We are used to your face-spitting, Mikhailovich.
Perhaps Russia would not be under siege right now if you would not have had such a face spitting attitude towards Sparta for the past 50 years.

Only Russia is to blame for this current situation.
You call upon the world to judge. The world knows that you have had many chances to avoid this war and to correct your errors. And even today you still have a chance to save your cities from a Spartan invasion.

All we ask from you is that you return those cities you took from Japan to Japan.
Japan is one of the smallest nations on earth and you brutally took their cities. You placed many armies in these cities and you are continuing threatening Japan with these armies. Your superior Russian armies against absolete Japanese troops.

And now when I come to Japan's aid and push you a bit, you talk about 'unfair' and 'the world will be your judge'?
Don't be pathetic Mikhailovich. You reap what you have sowed.

If you love your cities and your citizen you give in to our demands.
If not, then Novograd will be burning tomorrow, and your other cities the days after.

Alexander

[Pitboss Celts]

A messenger from Finnius burst through the city gates of Bibracte and ran straight for the governor's palace.

Huffing and puffing, "Sire, the Metalheads have just declared war again against Spain," said the messenger.

"Oh dear. I was afraid of this. Although we are prepared for war, I had hoped this would not happen. We do not have a choice. We must help our brothers against unfair and overwhelming odds."

The governor's foreign policy advisor spoke up. "Sire, you know this is not really our fight."

"Yes, I do know that we shouldn't be involved, but for all that the Metalheads have done for us, the Celtic governors have already convened and decided what should be done should the war continue."

The homeland security advisor also spoke up. "We must not forget that they captured Martius McFly many years ago and did not release him. had we had the forces then that we do now, we would have gone to war for his safe return."

The governor spoke, "Ah, yes, our beloved national hero, Martius McFly. Labeled as a spy by the Spanish and captured long, long ago. May his spirit guide us to his remains and bring him back to our homeland."

[Pitboss Rome]

Alexander II of Sparta

You continue to produce lies and fabrications to justify your invasion of Russia.

The whole world knows that recent Spartan policy has been to attempt to construct a feble excuse for this war.

Sparta used to have a noble reputation for honour and trustworthiness. It is in shred. Your diplomatic ranking will collapse.

You were signatures yourself to the guarentee of teh current borders within Pierica. That treaty signed by Rome and Sparta established the current 50%/50% split of Piercian land between Japan and Russian. Both Japan and Russian have remained content with this. Do not pretend that this has anything to do with Japan and Russia.

If you wish to invade teh Pax Romana, do so. We will all die in a conflagration to encompass the world.

You seem to be clearly set on this action, and have been for many years, so I will not waste too many words. But don't be decieved the public policy of the Pax Roman has been known for many, many centuries. An attack on Russia IS and attack on Rome. Without question.

I am saddened that Sparta has decided to invade Rome. We have a long history of peace. We worked together to solve the Piercian problem. Recently you proclaimed yourself a defender of Spain and yet now are about to declare war on Spain.

Your ancestors who I knew will be weaping in their graves Alexander. You bring shame on the Royal house of Sparta, and the once noble name of Spartan diplomacy.

I urge you to turn back.

Marcus Custos of Rome.

[Pitboss Greece]

Marcus of Rome,

Once again we face each other because you insist to backup the insane Russians!
You call my words 'lies'?
I hereby give you a short reminder of Russian 'diplomacy' in the past years. I also show you the letter you sent in private to my father in response, not that long ago.

First the Russian public insults to Sparta and my father Menelaus!
Keep while reading this in mind that almost no blood had been shed during the liberation of Korea, and certainly not the blood of citizen.

All Russia:

Our diplomats were in Pyongyang negotiating the final details of re-opening of borders when this cowardly and nefarious act took place, barely escaping with their lives, so let the World know the truth. Pyongyang was not 'liberated', it was not even siezed and brutally occupied,

Pyongyang has been RAZED in one of the most appalling acts of genocide in history! Even by Spartan standards this is an horrific crime. Spartan soldiers are reportedly now terrorising Korean peasant farmers, stealing their livestock to sate their unnatural sexual appetites.

As for the vilest man, questionable itself given Greek proclivities, ever to have walked this planet we can but denounce your further crimes! Pyongyang was not razed you claim?

We have photographic evidence of your crimes as your men burning down the homes of innocent civilians!
[fake picture]
See how the murderous vermin turn their flame-throwers upon this sad City! Where are the celebrating Koreans?
We now hear that, not merely content with defiling the unfortunate grazing animals of Korea, Spartan troops are now seizing Korean horse, ass and mule to send back to their wives so that they should enjoy the satisfaction never to be had from a Spartan man! Mighty they may be with weopons of war but other guns fail to fire!

I weep at the continuing Spatan brutality the rural nation that was once Korea but soon just to be another Labour Camp for Sparta to build up her Armies of Repression once again!

See how Menelaus the Zoophilie's thugs deal with a humble farmer protesting the rape of his land!
See how the Spartan's teach even their young boys to mistreat simple beasts of burden!
Who will aid these sad and forgotten people? These are not soldiers and hold nothing more fearsome than spade or pitchfork to defend themselves. Neither, under sun and sky, can such cruelty be tolerated, inflicted upon dumb animals, be allowed to continue!

Emperor Menelaus you are a dog of a very different colour!
Now the World can see what stripes you really wear! You are a butcher and a murderer of man, woman and child! You pretend ‘Liberation’ when all you are is an Imperialist commanding a uniformed bunch of thugs which will wantonly kill any innocent that might stray in their path. Your ‘men’, ‘tis scant their rightful title, collect heads as trophies to gloat over.

The actions of the Hellenic sheep worriers were of no surprise but Rome is a civilised nation.
First the World turned a blind eye to placing the tragic Korean people under Mayan oppression and now ignores the fact that an even worse fate has befallen them. Harsh indeed were the Maya, brutality is their stock in trade, but it is as nothing compared to the horror of Spartan Dictatorship.

Read these insane insults!
This is the Russia you are defending!
The Mayan fleets approached Spartan territory to conquer it, Sparta was pushed into the Mayan/Spartan war by the Mayan themselves, not once, but twice. And this is how Russia responds!
And you, Marcus, insist to defend this insane nation once again? First you defended Russia when they invaded Japan, now you defend them again. It's ok, Marcus, if that's what you want to do. But don't call me a liar. You hypocrite!

Here's the secret message you sent to my father not long ago, copies to Portugal, Khmer and Japan, who can testify that you did send this letter indeed.


Rome:

Great Leaders, friends,

I realise that you may all greet this with cynicism, but it still seemed worth saying.

I am embarrassed and annoyed by the Russian 'diplomacy' if it deserves to be called than name, and want to say clearly that I do not agree with what they say.

Please can I encourage you to note carefully what they say and what I say and not assume that we say the same thing. In particular regarding Japan, Japan please remember I have given a guarentee of your nations borders and I will stand by it.

I recongise that there is a reasonable assumption that we speak with one voice because of the alliance between us. Their lack of diplomacy is causing me to have to rethink that alliance. I will not be undermined publicly for ever.

Marcus.

Apparently your words were empty.
You are still backing up this nation of insulters and murderers.
And now you wonder who killed Menelaus? I have this evidence, this Russian murderer who confessed.

I leave it up to you, Marcus, to defend the Russians.
I know that I have been honourable. I gave Russia many chances to correct their faults and brutal insults. I have had much patience with these Russians. And even now I am still willing to make peace instead of burning Novogrod.
I have every right to raze Novogrod. And I do not believe that I break any treaty if I do so.

It's up to Russia to accept the terms of peace, or face war.
And this is only the beginning. If you care to intervene, then I'll bring many transports to your mainland to bring the war to Rome. As we speak two transports of tanks are ready to invade either you or Russia.

Yes, we would have helped you to free Spain!
My ships were heading towards Meduian! Battleships, destroyers and transports. But then Menelaus was murdered* and everything changed.

Alexander II
Emperor of Sparta, Japan and Korea

*I got this message [email] from this anonymous man who claimed that Menelaus was murdered. We all know who started the murdering of emperors.