The Dance of Civilizations [Diplo Game] [Story Thread Pt7 - March 2010]

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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Persian Mapmakers finished the Official Map of the World
All nations can send corrections to Media City.

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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Oroetes Arrested Finally the Persian armies caught Oroetes, fleeding into the woods on the Orb-Persian border. After the fall of the last Hastogianistic Bastille, Hastogsburg, Oroetes fled in despair. But the Persian infantry was able to get him in only a couple of days. He was lead to the Shrine in Hastogsburg which was prepared to serve as the place to trial Oroetes. Darius wanted to end the crimes of Hastogianism in the center of Hastogianism itself, to show the world that the threat is gone. Oroetes was unmoved. He followed his guards with pride in his eyes. Ready to challenge Darius. Never had Oroetes failed the true values of Hastogianism. He was prepared to die for his ideals.

Oroetes hides in the woods before Persian soldiers arrest him

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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End of Hastogianism starts 3rd Persian Golden Age News of the jailing of Oroetes and the end of Hastogianism spread joy through all of Persia! People, inspired by new futures, doubled their production rates, invested more money and celebrated the new age of Persia!

[Russia (DoC)]

Return of the General

Upon escaping the pursuing fleet of Russian Line Ships, Brigadier-General Volukovich halted a a trading ship leaving from Moscow towards Greece and was told of the developments in Arabia. Deciding to leave the planned coup of Arabia until after his homeland was secured, General Volukovich sailed back to Russian shores, landed north of Rostov and began to march west.


Journey of the Prince
Meanwhile, Prince Igor's ship was nearing Egypt to seek out the possibilities of a political alliance, possibly through marriage. He was very curious about Egypt as he had never seen their lands or their people. The eastern part of Meltecon was practically unknown in Russia. Little did he know that while he was away, his Princedom was about to be challenged.


Qualms of the Minister
Minister of State, Flakovich was perturbed, General Volukovich's army was moving through Russia Major and gaining support. The Military academy in Moscow had imported books about military strategy, tactics, supply theory and hundreds of works on a large number of topics. The Military Institute consisted of a vast Barracks, the Military Academy and a huge statue carrying the tale of the fall of Dominika. It lay directly opposite the ancient Academy of Scribes. While the Military Institute had limited its curriculum to military affairs, the Academy of Scribes had diversified into science, philosophy, culture.

The minister had realized that not only had his officer corps been reading military works, they had been reading radical thoughts on government. From the barracks in Moscow the ideas of the liberal revolution began to spread. The soldiers were then sent throughout Russia to garrison the cities, spreading the ideas of liberality. The militarized feudal state had created its own worst enemy. A military that was slowly changing loyalty from the throne, to the nation.

Reforms would have to be enacted, or the Princedom may well collapse completely. The minister sighed, he wrote a letter to be sent to Prince Igor as soon as possible, then another to the Brigadier-General now spreading the revolutionary ideas throughout the countryside. If he could not engineer a compromise, civil war would break out.

[Orb (DoC)]

To all nations,

As of today Chief Rep Peacecraft has stepped down from his office. In his place Chairman Auutha has been voted to the chair of Chief Rep by an overwhelming majority. As his first act Chief Rep Auutha has signed a peace treaty for the next 50 turns with the Ottoman Empire.

Chief Rep Auutha believes this to be the first step to creating a truly neutral nation of Orb.

[Greece (DoC)]

(( Could you please talk about this Anti-India alliance in pm? It makes me feel uneasy.. I like to think that everyone likes me.
Btw India is not allied with the Natives, never really was. We respect them as a Taoist nation. ))

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I like that you set up a nice anti-civ with few allies; so in my books that is responsible game play.

I like you a little better

[Korea (DoC)]

Glad you like an alliance of 3 of the top 6 nations...

[Ottoman Empire (DoC)]

Ottoman Empire Declares War on Russia

Anna Hatun woke early on this fateful morning and sent the orders for the troops to sail to Izmir and storm the city.

While Grenadiers landed on nearby hills, a team of Frigates pounded the Russian defenses to nothing.

The time for revenge was here.

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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Trial against Oroetes - Trial of the Millenium The courtroom in the Hairy Shrine had been prepared. Many spectators were seated in the great hall of the shrine. Many soldiers ensured order and prevented the hate against the Steward to materialize. When everybody was seated, the doors opened. In chains Oroetes walked through the central path, guarded by 6 soldiers. Silence. People held their breath. "Liar" someone whispered. a "Murderer" was yelled at him. Then silence again. "All rise" the secretary of the court room said. Oroetes seated himself immediately. The soldiers pulled him from his chair, trying to force him to rise. Instead he tumbled on the ground. The judges entered while Oroetes was on the ground. Darius and Oroetes looked each other in the eyes. The soldiers placed Oroetes on his feet. An awkward situation. "Please be seated" the president of the court, Darius, said. Everybody seated himself again. The eyes of Oroetes were dark, filled with pride and hate.

[Ottoman Empire (DoC)]

Anna Hatun Declares War on Arabia + Liberates Izmir

Anna Hatun has already become a legend in Ottoman lands for liberating the city of Izmir with no casualties suffered.

Forces are now setting their eyes on Bayezid's Wall which will fall soon as well. With this second capture, Bayezid's Island will again be completely under Ottoman control and be neighbor to our friends the Romans.

Russian forces are being garrisoned towards the well-defended Ottoman borders on the mother land and do not have enough numbers to make a push, although they will undoubtedly try. Caliph Mustafa III's production of Air Ships have proved an edge in the defense of the home land.

The formidable Russian navy has been spotted about to enter Ottoman waters between the mother land and Bayezid's Island to challenge the Ottoman navy. In preparation for this battle, Anna Hatun declared war and sank an Arabian naval unit aiding the Russians. The Arabs settled a second illegal settlement near Turkey and will be destroyed soon as well. Their request for this settlement had been denied by Caliph Mustafa III and still they settled.

When the Russians enter Ottoman waters they will discover another surprise that the cunning Caliph Mustafa III was able to prepare in defense of Ottoman waters.

Finally, Anna Hatun has formally offered a cease fire to Igor in exchange for Bayezid's Wall. Should Russia hand over the city and vacate Bayezid's Wall there will be no more bloodshed and we will finally settle for a long term peace with the Russians. Failure to accept these terms will mean the taking of Bayezid's Wall by force, death to all Russians in the city and continued hostilities on the Ottoman/Russia border.

Fate is now in Igor's hands to decide war or peace.

ALL HAIL ANNA HATUN GREAT LIBERATOR OF THE OTTOMANS!

[Russia (DoC)]

Treachery in the air


The war had not begun to Russia's advantage. A surprise bombardment of the northern settlement on Izirbayzdan, from both sea and air. Ottoman airships had dropped bombs while ship cannons had pounded the defensive positions. At the same time, inexplicably, the Moscow University exploded in a series of detonations, Russian intelligence officers were found assassinated and troops had landed on Izirbayzan.

The garrison commander of Izmir observed the solid army embarking on the nearby hill. There was no way he could hold against that army while airships dropped bombs and ships and cannons bombared. He quickly decided to move his forces to the south to join the defenders at Bayzan.

The Generals in Moscow knew, this would not be a fast small campaign like last time.

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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Persia accepts Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion As a first step into a new future, the Persian Empire has accepted Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion as the new basic values of the nation. No longer Hastogianism is the religion of Persia. No longer do anti-hastogianists have to watch their language. All religions are welcome now in Persia! No longer will people be discriminated against. No longer will the strongest prevail. All hail Darius! ooc: b/c of time limits right now I need to delay the trial on Oroetes (mother in law's birthday). Maybe later! No pictures as well therefore. Bear with me. I hope there's freedom of speech at my in-laws place

[India (DoC)]

The new world order in India


"It is a small sacrifice for your God; your mortal life for enlightenment"

By the order of the Empress, Ashoka and his templars ( a very devoted militaristic group led directly by the High Priest) took controll over all cities. Slavery was a common practice even novadays in India, but mostly in the periferial, smaller cities. Now has been announced that the final hour is near, evil endangering the country of God, all must make sacrifice to defend the light or everything will be lost.
In practice this meant forced labor in every city, for men and women, childen and the old. The hard work under very difficult circumstances caused much death and many fled from the big cities to the countryside.
Interestingly though there was no rebellion against the system, the church did its job well keeping the moral up, by constantly preaching the men about the brighter future here or in the afterlife.

[Persia (DoC)]

this is a story about Persia

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The Trial against Oroetes Finally the day arrived in which Oroetes had to face justice. A temporary courtroom had been created in the main hall of the Shrine. In front of the former alter the judges would be seated, presided by King Darius himself. A small incident happened when the King and Judge entered the room and Oroetes refused to rise for him. But now silence had returned and everybody was eagerly waiting till Darius would speak. (ooc: a Persian court of course does not work like a modern western court does! The judge is not only the judge but also the prosecutor. The suspect defends himself, there is no laywer.) Today the actions of Oroetes of Pasagarde will be judged. Oroetes, born in Pasagarde, has lead the nation of Media and Persia for many years. Today he will face justice for the crimes committed under his regime. Oroetes of Pasagarde is being charged for crimes against New Persia, crimes against the people of Media and Persia, crimes against the Ottoman allies of Media, crimes against the international society, murder, genocide, fraud and harming the image of Persia in the world. Oroetes of Pasagarde, do you plead to be guilty or not guilty?		Darius and the other judges enter the courtroom King Darius presides the courtroom
Oroetes responds to the accuses of King Darius Darius questions Oroetes		Oroetes rised from his seat and walked towards the window. Then he spoke: I do not recognize the validity of this courtroom. Darius of New Persia has no rights to imprison me neither does he have the right to bring me to trial. I am the rightful leader of Media and Persia. I am not guilty to any accusation made by illegal rulers of the empire. The validity of this court room is not upon you to decide. You are trialed by the people of Persia. The people you have suppressed. The people you have killed. The people you have stolen from. King Darius said. If the people are judging me, then why are you presiding this courtroom, self appointed King of Nothingness? Oroetes of Pasagarde, you are facing judgement for your actions. You are the one being trialed. Not this court nor the administration of this Empire. You are being accused of abusing your position to take advantage of the weak. As a true Hastogianist I have never harmed any of the weak that were not standing in my path. But what if, according to your definition, the weak were standing in your way? As a true Hastogianist I then hold the right to remove them. I have lead this nation in the true spirit of Hastog. I have united the Hairy and the Heavy, I have improved the position of Media in this world. At the cost of other nations, like the Ottomans The Ottomans were weak. They were not able to breath without our support. We have learned them to be strong. It was a though lesson, but look! Now they are proud and strong, and very able to achieve their own goals. You want the weak to be dependent to the strong. You want to enslave the weak with charity. Removing their chances to choose their own future, decide their own actions. You want to tie them to your throne by promises and gifts. Hastog says that it's better for the weak to die then to be slaves of the so called good.
Why do you continue to justify your actions by referring to a mythical person that may or may not have lived thousands of years ago? Hastog is the inspiration of my life! And not only of my life, it's the inspiration of the life of millions of Medians! I quote him because he teached me to be strong! Without Hastog Media would not have been the Empire it is today! When you invaded New Persia, many innocent children died. Is that what Hastog wanted? What is a child apart from unfulfilled potential? Theer's nothing a child has achieved, a baby does not even remember what he did the day before. Yes, a child may grow into the new Fed'Az or Far'Az. But a child can also become a criminal or a murderer. A child is nothing yet. If we kill it, why would we mourn? Potential is nothing as long as it has not been fulfilled. There are other children. The children of yesterday are forgotten tomorrow. Do you really not value the life of children? Yes, I do value their lives! But I do not worship their lives like you do. In death there is no difference between a child or an adult. When death, it does not matter if a child lived for 2 weeks or if a man lived for 80 years. Neither the child nor the man can remember their lives. Neither the child nor the man do care about their lives anymore. To them life is not even vague shadow of history. Once they're death, the life of an 80 years old is as worthless as the life of a baby. Why do you care that much if a child dies, while you understand that an old man has to pass away?
Spectators are witnessing the trial against Oroetes		Children have the potential to build the nation of the future. You remove their potential when you kill them. You kill our future! Did we run out of children yet? As far as I am aware our cities are crowded with children. Yes, many children in New Persia were killed during the war. It was for the best benefit of the nation. Now we have a strong empire. They gave their life for better goals then whatever they could have reached if they would have lingered around. Not only did you kill many infants, you also killed talented young men on the battle fields. Men that ran families, men with skills. Leaving a void for their women and their children. We have not killed a single man that would not have died eventually. Death is the final destination for all of us. You have a problem with death. I do not. The greater good for Media and Persia lies not in those who are living now. We are a strong nation because of those who died in the past. Why do you care if someone lived for 40 or for 80 years? Both are death now. Death makes no difference between those who died at a high age or those who were killed early on. Nobody cheats death. And I will bring it to the weak who block the progress of the only Eternal Thing in life, which is Media and Persia.
Your cruel philosophy has ruined the life of many people. It has alienated our nation from civilizations all over the world. Yet it has also enriched the lives of many others. And despite the fact that we are hated, the nations of the world also admire us for our boldness. We buy nothing for their love. But their fear keeps us safe. Love is an empty word. It holds nothing but promises. Promises that are never fulfilled. Once you love one, you give everything, you follow your dreams and hope to find your final destination. But then love fades and the truth that remains is nothing but a reminder of a fairy past. Hate and fear give courage to those who are hated and feared. Look at the Ottomans. Once they were loved, or at least they thought they were loved, which has in the end the same result. Now they know that they are alone. And it makes them feel strong! It gives them courage. Now they have finally found reasons to believe in themselves. Now they have finally reasons to be proud about their nation. Their pride is fueled by their hate and their anger. It delivers the energy to move forward. Silence, fool! You speak about hate and force as if it made anybody ever happy. What's to be found in courage and pride if there's no love and happiness to hold it? Who could enjoy the fear in his enemies eyes if there's no place to find comfort and rest? Nothing satisfies the human more then the knowledge that he's loved for who he is instead of being feared for what he has done. It's not our actions that define our identity. It's who we are! It's our inner feelings, our love and our care that moves us. Hate burns us while love builds us. Who do you see, Oroetes of Pasagarde, when you look into the mirror? to be continued.....		Darius questions Oroetes about his 'cruel philosophy' Darius holds the authority and the power to end the life of Oroetes when found guilty

[Mali (DoC)]

After many years of indecision for Mali, someone finally stepped forward to lead the country. He mysteriously rose through city governments, making promises and keeping them thus endearing the citizens of Mali. After many years of service in government, his efforts were rewarded as he became the first President of Mali. His name was K'nuk.

After taking office, President K'nuk spoke to the world:

Leaders of the world, I address you as the new leader of Mali. For far too long, Mali has relied on her own resources to grow and stabilize the economy and research. While we have done well for ourselves, we can do much better by working with others. We extend the hand of friendship to all nations be they our Tao brothers or followers of other religions or even no religion.

We have done well to accrue money in the past and want to use this money to bolster our research. If you have technologies to share, we will gladly pay your scientists to come to Mali and teach us your knowledge.

For those countries that have new military units, we may be able to offer you money for that as well. While we have no intention of launching an attack, we certainly must keep abreast of the current situation of the world. It is better to be prepared should war be launched near us than to react to a strike upon us. The path of Tao still guides us.

I look forward to hearing from all world leader and wish to make deals that will benefit everyone.