Combined diplomatic thread --Direction needed

[Makahlua]

/me toasts the rest of the PEACE crew with some fine Aussie shiraz she hid away on the Unity*

Happy New Year!

(because I know I'll forget later )

[Googlie]

Originally posted by Hercules

Oh and Happy New Year ye old Rascal Googlie

Harrrumph

(I'd like to say that I played forward 20 years, and as PEACE, roundly trounced those Cyborgs. But I didn't (play ahead) so I can't)

Happy New Year to all the Peaceniks

G.

[foolish_icarus]

Originally posted by Googlie


(I'd like to say that I played forward 20 years, and as #factionname, roundly trounced those #archenemies. But I didn't (play ahead) so I can't)

how often did you post this?

Happy new year all

[Googlie]

Originally posted by foolish_icarus
how often did you post this?

Just once - here. Why?

[foolish_icarus]

good to know

[Hercules]

Picked this up from Honghu's out burst against Jamski

Another example. I asked you can you read the CC relationship thread and present your valuable insights. And
you PMed back saying something like "I got the deal with Drogue 6 weeks ago. Of course I'm in favor." What
you didn't know was since 6 weeks ago how many rounds of dip talks between the Hive and the CC had
happened.

Views?

[Hercules]

I assume this refers to the offer of a Pact from the CC. However the timing is interesting.

Could the CC talk to the Hive 6 weeks ago (must check previous turns)?. This will be closely related, in time to the blow up with the Borg, I guess.

[Hercules]

It might be useful if Flubber contacted the Hive re intelligence on Cycon Their build programme and if they have any more craft out there.

Also did anyone contact the Drones.

[johndmuller]

I would suggest that Cap'n Maki, as the turn player, feel free to contact other factions on any time critical matters whenever our normal diplomatic channels do not seem to be functioning quickly enough. Preferably there would be coordination with Cap'n/Ambas'dor Flubber, but if he is unavailable due to holidays or whatever reason, then at least there would be some diplomatic efforts going on.

[Hercules]

I will contact Flubber to see if he wants to undertake a diplomatic barrage to see if we can obtain any other faction's support or insight or intelligence vis avis cycon.

[Hercules]

Well I got a reply back from Ambassador Flubber, just now.

Extract

sorry I have not been more involved and I should relinquish the role of ambassador for a while since work and
personal commitments are pressing-- I don't have time for an intense diplomatic effort right now.

That said- I have responded to and posted in our forums EVERY message I ever got from any other factions-- I
just don't usually have the time to go through our game turn- or try to tarck down who in the other factions we
are supposed to talk to - or more accurately, when I do have the time, the turn has already been passed on

.

I think we wish to thank Ambassador Flubber for his diplomatic spell and let's hope we can survive, for his return.

[Hercules]

I sent this to my contacts in the Drones.

Greetings, the noble workers.

Due to work and other commitments Ambassador Flubber of the Pirates has
stepped down for the time being.

Until we elect a new ambassador I be the acting Diplmat for the Pirates.

I wondered if you could advise we who be yer ambassador and the contact
details.

As you know we voted for ye in the last elections and it would have
being appreciated if we had received some acknowledgement of that fact.

Cuspidore BB had contacted Foreman Buster recently but again we have
received no response.

Unless it is the policy of the Free Drones to simply be non
communicative.

I would appreciate a response

Yours heartily

Cap'n Hercules

[Hercules]

And this to Honghu:

Dear esteemed Comrade Honghu,

Due to work and other commitments Ambassador Flubber has stepped down
temporarily. Pending the election of a new ambassador for the Pirates, I
am the acting Ambassador ( and you may also be contacted by Maki (our
turn player), acting in a similar capacity.

Anyhow the purpose of the call is to enquire as to how we can enlist
your assistance in our battle with the Borg. And if so what sort of
assistance you feel you could offfer.

Yours

Cap'n Hercules

PS Could you please forward this to whomever is your Ambassador. ( I
still don't have Voltaire's email address?) and I am not a big fan of
PMs.



Note I sent the earlier Drones communique to Jtsiyoda and mongoose.

[Hercules]

This reply from Jstisyoda:

Herc,
I have posted your message in the Drone forum. I can't comment on the Drone
official position, but personally I'm grateful for the votes and have
started lobbying for a modest thank you gift.
-Yoda

[Hercules]

And this reply from Mongoose

Herc,

I haven't had anything to do with the ACDG in over a month...maybe two
months. I am afraid I know less about the Drone position than do you.

Mong