PEACE diplomatic exchanges

[Maniac]

Originally posted by Googlie
- they have executed no trades with either of the AI factions (if they had, the status would have moved from "informal truce" to "truce", as it has between you and Roze, but not you and Miriam (buying a commlink isn't recognized in the game as affecting truce status - only tech trades)

Ah thanks. I didn't know that. But we haven't traded with the Angels despite being truced. After all the deal with PEACE went on.

Edit: My response to Hercules and co,

Hi Hercules,

Since at the time of the Planetary Networks negotiations you were unwilling to trade for Doc:Flex, we were under the impression that Doc: Flexibility had been designated by you as a "do-not-trade" tech. Therefore we decided to research it ourselves as soon as our prior priority IndAut had been met.

We would of course be willing to trade for Doc:Flex, on a one-tech-for-one-tech basis of course. For example you could give us the tech and then we could switch to research a tech you want. Do you have any preferences?

Greetings,

Mani Alpha-3
Current Prime Function
External Affairs Function for Term 0100

[Googlie]

[Maniac]

Perhaps it is a formal truce because I haven't even contacted Roze yet for a simple talk. Who knows it might change to an informal truce after we had an informal talk. And back again to a formal truce after we formally traded (though I doubt she has anything to trade to us now we have IndEco). I could test this theory by contacting Roze using the presend file, if you don't mind me breaking the "no playing ahead" rule.

[Googlie]

[Googlie]

[Drogue]

I think so. Email is used exclusively now it seems. Thanks for that though, I would have liked to have used it more, but others prefer email.

[Maniac]

I've given FlameFlash a poke concerning my previous diplomatic message, on which we haven't received any response yet by Hercules or any other pirate. His answer:

We most certainly do want to trade, I'm wagering he's been hit hard by the
spam bug as well.

I believe we were wanting a simple tech-for-tech trade, I'm sending to Herc
as well so hopefully this will give him the poke.

[Drogue]

Have received communication from Flubber on behalf of PEACE:

Honored Drogue

This message is merely to touch base with our allies . I have reviewed the correspondence and dealings leading to the most recent trades and was dismayed that relations seemed to get somewhat strained before the successful conclusion of the trades.

It is my hope to begin amiable discussions so that we can cement ourselves solidly together as close friends and allies in what we fear will become an increasingly hostile world. If there is ANYTHING you desire of us, please do not hesitate to contact me.

It is our greatest wish to work together in friendship to our mutual benefit.

Ambassador Flubber

and have replied:

Greetings Ambassador Flubber, and welcome back. I trust the vacation was enjoyable? Indeed, the last trade did strain relations, however I think we have recovered from there.

There was talk of a trade for Doc Flex, a straight swap. Is this still amenable? At the moment, I believe we still owe you Ethical Calculus from the last trade (however having been away a little myself, I am not sure if we gave something else). We are also close to a few nice techs, and if you could gift us Doc Flex before we complete it, we would happily gift back the tech we get, plus ethical calculus when we have researched it, as per the last deal. If this is acceptable, have you a preferance as to which tech you would like?

It is nice to see you back again, and I am thankful for our friendship, especially at this time.

Prime Function Drogue Beta-8

Looks like we might be getting Doc Flex soon

[Maniac]

Ah yes. I received the same PM (with different heading of course). Good response.

[Phenix]

Seems with Flubber back, Peace is finally getting some common sense...

our pact seems to be in a stable situation now

[Corellion]

I'm still annoyed at their having lied to us.

[Drogue]

As am I, but we've hardly been completely honest either. Besides, we benefit from trades. Let's not let our pride get in the way of that.

[Drogue]

I have a reply from Flubber:

Thank you honored Drogue

I believe that doc flex is now on the table. We were reticent to trade it earlier until all of our treasure was properly buried . . . I will pass on your message to our operations people to determine any favored techs they might have . . . I will also confirm that we are owed eth calc--

Flubber

[Corellion]

He has any ideas of them saying no?

[Drogue]

Do you mean is there a chance of them saying no? I think they have agreed to trade in principle, but are looking at which techs.