The Dance of Civilizations [Diplo Game] [Story Thread Pt3 - November 2009]

[Orb (DoC)]

korea wants to show compassion to the world, to actively seek peace in this trouble torn world.

However when one nation offends us we must make a decision that compasion has been rejected and as a wise man once said "do not cast your pearls ....."

So due to the ottomans insulting ways, we will offer no aid to them or to any nation that is aligned with them till they show they are repentant of their ways.

This is a shame as we saw much good that russia was doing for its people and our hearts had been moved.

Who are you to dare say the Ottomen insult you. You who sits far away crying because you are ignored by others and cowering in your far away home land too weak and afraid to fight anyone. To insult the Ottomen is the same as insulting Britannia and if that is the case then you should prey Britannia does not find your homeland.

[Korea (DoC)]

Who are you to dare say the Ottomen insult you. You who sits far away crying because you are ignored by others and cowering in your far away home land too weak and afraid to fight anyone. To insult the Ottomen is the same as insulting Britannia and if that is the case then you should prey Britannia does not find your homeland.

Now is the time for India to show if it truly values other Taoists or is only along for the ride..

Korea have been insulted by two nations now, we call on our brothers in tAO to redress this . immediately.

[Byzantium (DoC)]

So it true, pondered Theodosius, we who control 9 cities are about to be invaded by the Persian empire which contains 30 (Persian, Russian, Ottoman). Truely the demons of Hastog are cowards who seek to feast on the blood of those far weaker than themselves. But, he smiled, glory awaits those who embrace martyrdom standing fast against the demons even if they fall.

[Persia (DoC)]

		Guru Ahm'Az extends hand to Theodosius Theodosius, We have had all this war talk. I certainly enjoyed it! The hate and the pestering, the threatening and the bickering. It inspired me a lot. Now I will extend my hand to you. You rightfully whined about the gigantic Persian/Russian war machine that is aimed at you. You are small and we are big indeed. It is not fair. And that's exactly what Hastog wants. That's why I extend my hand to you! I make you this offer: - Give up Rhodos and hand it over to Russia - We will let your army return to Byzantium unharmed - We will not invade Byzantium The other option you have is: - We will take Byzantium by force - When we are done we will sail to Byzantium - There we will seize two random Byzantine city - We will keep it and fortify it and pester your empire from it for many centuries. You get 24 hours to evacuate Rhodos and hand it over to Russia. If not then the consequences are yours. And stop your pathetic whining about "not fair". Yes, it is not fair! That's what we love most. Hastog supports the strong and trembles the weak. The more you call it unfair and uneven, the more we like it! Guru Ahm'Az

[India (DoC)]

My lord, terrible news-the messenger took a long break before He continued- our Korean brothers have been insulted!
By the God-King Kalyan was shocked-by whom?
By the Ottomans and the Brittons, sire.
Who?
We have no contact with them yet, but as we have learnt they live near Russia an..
Ah, yes yes.. I remeber now, I wonder how they made their contact, but anyway: what was this insult about??
It's not perfectly clear my Lord, but Korea asks for our support in this matter.
Well We must know at least something before we can answer
As I understand the Ottomans has sworn at the Korean's ooc (?) or something.
Hmm.. this ooc must be important to the Koreans. Send my letter to them and to all who involved: "We can't stand that anyone, ever swear at any Taoist's ooc! We expect an apology! King Kalyan"

[Korea (DoC)]

The Great wang ka stormed into the barracks.

"awake Awake. it is time to change everything"

The Tao spiritual advisor ran to keep up with him " but sire this is not the way of Tao, remember sire, compassion first"

"I have been patient, I have been calm, now is the time for change , awake my armies, for now we have things to do"

The spiritual advisor ran shaking his head, this was just not right.

[Korea (DoC)]

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[Orb (DoC)]

Thanks for the map Korea. I'll be sure to make good use of it.

[Byzantium (DoC)]

Guru Ahm'Az

Your declaration is a wonderful kaleidoscopic piece of writing.

It is honest

It admits the truth which Russia has tried to keep from the eyes of many nations. That this war is a war between a massive colossus which is Persia/Russia/Ottoman and a civilisation far smaller - Byzantium. As you put it You are small and we are big indeed . Of course the soldiers at Rhodes have long known that the army facing them was not really a Russian one – the technology, the weaponry, even the men, being from Persia.

It marks a new beginning

Up to now Persia was content to fight its war through its proxy Russia. However as we all know Dominika’s tactical and strategic ability was woefully lacking – hesitating rather than acting decisively, miscalculating badly. So now you enter the conflict directly yourself.

Up to now despite Byzantium’s continued efforts nobody has ever wanted to talk. Many nations know the deal which was one offer to Russia at the beginning – a deal which would have seen Byzantium leave Rhodes if only they had stopped to talk. But now, finally, perhaps solutions can be found.

It is fanciful

Your suggestion that you have the power to occupy mainland Byzantine territory is a fanciful dream. We all know that there would be massive coordinated response and retaliation from my many and great neighbours if Hastogian forces cross the sea, and you inability to even siege Rhodes successfully indicates the unlikelihood of you successfully mounting a campaign on foreign soil. But I understand that you like to threaten – we are all learning to rather enjoy it.

It is twisted

It claims that we have ever claimed that anything is ‘unfair’. Why don’t you quote me – where have I ever claimed that? Your massive size has not led us to claim unfairness, only that our soldiers are clearly braver and our generals more competent than the many they oppose.

It is timely

As is well known, following the Byzantine victory at the siege of Rhodes, I was in the process of writing a proclamation on Rhodes. This can now be incorporated as a response to you.

And my response?

Well, I need to consult further with the foreign diplomats at my doors. For there are many nations who wish to see you focusing on military production and slaving your populations as you say you will (from your private correspondence: “We have a huge combination of cities, when we start slaving we can double our army in only a couple of years”) for in doing so you will condemn yourself for ever to be their lessers. And of course these nations are willing to pay well to see Persia dragged into a long war.

Do not fear, my response will come soon.

[Korea (DoC)]

Thanks for the map Korea. I'll be sure to make good use of it.

that is why it was posted ...


you said if only you could find me...


there i am

[Byzantium (DoC)]

Victory on the Sea

Theodosius was on the way from the Ancient Church of Constaninople to yet another meeting with the collected ambassadors, visualising the long unprotected sea coast of Russia, calculating the travel times, when an imperial messenger saluted and handed over a report

Bellisarius governor of Rhodes to King Theodosius

Sir, I am pleased to report that the naval blockade of Rhodes has been broken. See the attached map.

As you stated publicly, the Russian naval superiority lasted for a couple of periods until the vanguard of our fleet arrived from Antioch. The Russian did not have the courage to give battle and are now in full flight back towards their military camp of NS.

You may also note the marine cavalry. This is the first continent deployed. The Russian supply lines here on the tundra, the military camp of NS, and the supply lines from their back through Britannic land back to Russia proper, are all now under threat.

Theodosius smiled, and folded the report into his toga, and continued, rehearsing his speach to the ambassadors.

[Korea (DoC)]

casualty Reports ?

[Byzantium (DoC)]

They fled, yet again

[Korea (DoC)]

We beg you to have compassion on them.

[England (DoC)]

An official statement concerning the northern war.

England stands by its last communicate that it sees the trading post of Rhodes as a legal settlement. Also we understand the land pressed Russians for their wish to take it for themselves. A natural conflict that we the English have decided to stay neutral. We will continue to not interfere in this war between Russia and our Red Cross brothers the Byzantines.

My dear friend King Theodosius however has shared with me the recent threats that he has received from a civilization named Persia a close ally of Russia. That Byzantium will be invaded!! I had only one reply to our northern brothers - Dear Theodosius if foreign armies arrive at your coast English armies will stand side by side with their Byzantine brothers.

England