Turns of AXT028 game in Apolyton PBEM Tournament II (cont)

[cbn]

Turn to the cyborgs --2179

[Cedronian]

MY2179 sent to the Spartans.

Ced.

[H0bbes]

On to CBN.

Hobbes.

[cbn]

Turn to the cyborgs 2180

[Cedronian]

MY2180 sent to Zaphod.

Ced.

[H0bbes]

On to CBN.

Hobbes.

[cbn]

On to cyborgs 2181

[Cedronian]

MY2181 sent to Zaphod.

Prime Function Cedronian Address to the Nation: "It´s a sad day on Planet as a Cyborg Scout Rover witnessed a horrific attack by the Planet Cult against Pirate installations and units. We do not know the full extent of the attack or the losses incurred, but our thoughts are with the Pirate faction in these sad times. The Planet Cult have become a serious menace on the northwest expansion front and they will have to be dealt with accordingly. Cyborg troops are deployed near the site of the incident and will retaliate with full force against the Planet Cult in defense of our allies, the Pirates. Planet Cult forces are too close to our most recent settlements and fresh troops have to be raised and brought in to protect the lives of our citizens."

Ced.

[cbn]

Emporer cbn gave a public adress upon learning of ther Cult attacks on the Pirates

We share the cyborgs revulsion at the Cults persistent attacks on all the peaceloving nations on Planet. we have been forced to destroy several Cult units that invaded our lands for the purpose of destruction and war. All peaceful overtures have been ignored. I implore anyone with influence to attempt to sway this rogue nation to the ways of peace.

Our forces are currently engaged in a battle against the Data Angels in response to their attacks against our people. Once we have routed these vermin, we will focus the full power of our expeditionary force against the Cult. It is our fervent hope that the Cult will cease their attacks and learn to live in peace.

[cbn]

An open message to Zaphod


We are deeply concerned about your expressions of support for the Cult in the face of our dispute with them. Did you not see our previous message? We have also been attacked without provocation or explanation by the Prophet. They do not even return diplomatic messages. Be warned that we will tolerate no interference in our defence of our lands. Deal with the cyborgs as you see fit but the terms of our agreements require that you do not interfere in OUR military operations against an agressor.

If you have any influence with the cult, we formally request that you attempt to mediate a peaceful resolution to the conflicts.

[Zaphod]

An excerpt from Spartan Public Radio - Governor Zaphod addresses the Planetary Council:

As the sole ally of the Planet Cult, we are quite concerned about the recent saber-rattling on the part of the Cyborgs. It is true that the Cultists sometimes take extreme measures in defense of their beliefs, but I believe that they are as worthy of a place on Planet as the rest of us. As Colonel Zaphod, leader of the Spartans, I caution Prime Function Cedronian that we will come to the aid of our allies if necessary.

I do hope that it will not come to war, however, and my present role as Governor may help. In the interest of peace, I would like to invite both parties to a summit at Sparta Command to discuss the issue and work out a peace plan. Shall the doves prevail over the hawks, or will we devolve into general war?

[H0bbes]

I take the opportunity to declare war on the damn fungal-loving Cha Dawn. Without warning and for no reason he attacked and destroyed a CP, a former and a base. I call upon all players to do likewise, regardless of the governors mealy-mouthed rhetoric.

The turn is turned.

Hobbes.

[Cedronian]

Open letter to Colonel Zaphod:

The Cyborgs are concerned about the recent threats of war that the Spartans have brought against the peaceful Cyborgs. The Planet Cult declared vendetta against us a long time ago and though we have tried to come to a peaceful resolution with them, they won´t even respond to our diplomatic commlink messages. The Cyborgs have been in a state of vendetta against the Planet Cult (started by them) even before the Spartans and Planet Cult became allies. It´s also important to note that WE are not the instigators here. They attack OUR holdings, they threaten OUR cities and attack OUR units. Not the other way around. The Planet Cult started this and now you, the Spartans, want to join in on the side of the instigators, the backstabbers? We fail to see the logic in this…and we would also like to point out that the Spartans are allied with us too.

We think that other reasoning is behind this. Why would the Spartans join a crusade with a faction that are not that close to them geographic-wise, can offer no tech-trades, offer far less commerce and trade income than we do? Just for the sake of them being allies (as we are too)? That´s a big pill to swallow…

As for coming to the Planet Cults “aid” if necessary: The Cyborgs have ONE Scout Rover near where the incident took place. I have at least seen 3 Planet Cult units in the area. If anyone needs aid it would be us and not them. Also, the Planet Cult are the most powerful faction, military-wise. Since we are allies, the Prime Function urges Colonel Zaphod to take this into consideration.

I can´t help but feel that the Cyborgs have suddenly, and wrongely, been labeled by the Spartans as a warmonger faction. We have almost no military might and have to defend ourselves against a powerful military faction. We will build the units necessary to protect our bases and interest. No more. I can assure the other faction leaders that the military units will only be used against the Planet Cult and in a defensive manner. We do not strive to wipe them out from the face of Planet. We only intended to protect what is ours against THEIR attacks.

We also note that only the Cyborgs where targeted in the Colonels speech. Following the Colonels logic, should he not threaten the Pirates and the Hive too?

Regarding the peace-talks: You present the sides as the Cyborgs and the Planet Cult. What about the Pirates? It was against them that the Planet Cult commited these vile acts. No declaration of war, no nothing, just a cruel attack against the Pirates.

The Cyborgs don´t like war, and we certainly would not want to go to war against our good neighbour and valuable ally, the Spartans. If Zaphod can convince the Planet Cult to cease hostilities and end the vendetta, the Cyborg would do likewise. Nothing could please us more. We hope that the Spartans are more succesful in this endeavour, seeing as we have tried to do the same thing about every third year with no response from Cha Dawn. The Cyborgs will be at the Peace Summit in Sparta Command to show our good faith and hopefully to resolve peace so that we may go back to being happy neighbours once again.

Hopefully, the doves will prevail.

Prime Function Cedronian.

[Cedronian]

Phew, the post above got a bit longish

To sum up: We want peace and I hope that Colonel Zaphod recognizes this and that we can come to terms without hostilities.

What say you Colonel?

Ced.

[Cedronian]

MY2182 sent to Zaphod.

Ced.