Turns of AXT045 game in Apolyton PBEM Tournament

[NorthSwordsman]

Turn to Flubber.

Remember, Skander is out of town till Friday.

[Flubber]

2198 on to skanderbeg

I guess we are on a short hiatus now but this game has been moving pretty well otherwise.

[Radman]

Hi all:

Move 2198 received at 11:14 am MST today, played and passed on to Northswordsman at 5:54 pm MST tonight!

Radman

[NorthSwordsman]

passed on to Flubber.

Note received from Flubber that he passed his turn on to Skanderbeg.

[Radman]

Hi all:

Move received from Klaus at 8:16 am MST today and passed on to Northswordsman at 9:52 am MST.

Radman

[NorthSwordsman]

Turn to Flubber!

[NorthSwordsman]

To Flub or not to Flub... I guess if I want to play, I have to Flub the game to Flub.

[NorthSwordsman]

Turn to Flubber

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Conversation, Combat Ops Center:

"Captain, we are at war!!"

"What? With whom, and why?"

"Apparently, the Drones declared war on the Gaians, and we automatically joined the Gaians per our mutual defense pact. The Drones have taken and destroyed Dry Dock and 2 of our vessels."

"I will contact the Drones. They have some serious explaining to do. They pulled a Pearl Harbor on us!"

[Radman]

Communique: Drone State Department - For Immediately Release

Drone Capital : Drone Central 2050 hours

"Contrary to propaganda being spouted by the Gaians and their supporters, the Pirates, did provocate undeclared hostilities and forced war upon the Drones and its people."

"The Gaians government at 2201 demanded the Drones declared war on the Hive, a faction with whom they already are engaged in war. Naturally, having a treaty with the Hive, Foreman at once refused as we have had peaceful relations with the Hive since planetfall."

"The Gaians, rebuffed by the Drones, immediately demanded the transfer of certain technology. The Drone people will not and cannot accept such demands and the State department emphatically refused their overbearing demands. Upon being rebuffed to join their war and allow access to certain technology, the Gaians declared war and "Vendetta" upon the peaceful Drone people. Upon approaching our homeland, we defended our lands with full force of our military. Upon entering battle to protect our homeland, the Pirates without warning and provocation, immediately declared war on our people."

"We have received information through secure intelligence channels, confirming the Pirates declared war upon the Drones after the Gaians call "Vendetta" upon our people through their mutual defense pact."

"The Drone people, can and will protect itself. However, in the interest of trying to preserve peace, Foreman sent word via the standard communication channels to the Pirates. The Pirates ignored or choose not to respond to the message."

"Contrary to propaganda by the Gaians and Pirates, who would try to have the world know otherwise about its true intentions, the Drones have a right to defend itself." In accordance with Drone Council directives, limited defensive military operations were carried out at Dry Dock to prevent probe actions upon the Drone homeland."

"Such action was only carried out after conciliatory messages were ignored. "

"Central Defense Command however disputes Pirate claims relative to any military action against any Pirate vessels. Drone forces did not engage any military or non-military Pirate vessels."

Defense officials continue to watch Pirate actions to assure homeland protection.


End of Communique

[Flubber]

2203 to skanderbeg

" Sir there appears to be a war"

" We must stay out of it and maintain peaceful relations with all. That is our way"

[NorthSwordsman]

Turn to Flubber.

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Evening News Broadcast, Nautical News Net:

A high ranking senior offical of the Pirate Dipomatic Corps was seen entering the Hive's Embassy building earlier today at Safe Haven, while an unconfirmed rumor from a low-level administration member has Captain Northswordsman disappointed with the progress and tone of the talks with Foreman Radman of the Free Drones. Pirate Public Relations office officals have called the visit "routine", and declined comment upon the rumor. Stay tuned to N3 for further updates on this story.

[Radman]

Hi all:

Move received at 2:48 pm MST today and passed on to the Pirates at 6:47 pm MST.

Meanwhile in the cyberworld relative to events at hand:


Communique: Drone State Department - For Immediately Release

Drone Capital : Drone Central 1740 hours - PY2204

"Drone State Department officials note that hostilities continue with military movements by the Gaians who continue to be supported by the Pirates." "Truce efforts continue pending appropriate responses by both the Gaians and Pirates."

"Central Defense Command continues to watch enemy forces to assure the continuance of homeland defense."

End of Communique


Further continuing news reports on Drone Broadcasting Network state:

"Unnamed State Department officials have indicated 'the Drone military remains on high alert pending the outcome of current discussions.'"

Officials state: "We continue to received information through diplomacy channels. However, the real intent of those discussions remain to be seen. We are hopeful however."

Meanwhile, in a prime time speech, Foreman addressed the citizens of the country to assure them that appropriate defensive measures were being undertaken to maintain the common good and defense of the country. Foreman also categorically refused to pay any repariations for defensively stopping the infiltration of Pirates units within the country.

[NorthSwordsman]

Turn to Flubber.

[Radman]

Hi all:

Move 2014 received at 8:19 am MST this morning, played and forwarded to Northswordsman at 10:52 am MST.

Radman

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Communique: Drone State Department - For Immediately Release

Drone Capital : Drone Central 1000 hours - PY2205

"Drone State Department is continuing to examine military movements by the Gaians supported by their allies the Pirates." "Truce discussions continue at the highest level." "We remain cautiously hopeful that a cease fire can be negociated through the Pirates Diplomacy Corps so there can be peace between the Gaians/Pirates and the Drone Nation."

"In the interim, Central Defense Command continues to repulse and watch Gaian enemy forces to assure the continuance of homeland defense."

End of Communique

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Meanwhile, Drone Broadcasting Network (DBN) continues its 24 news special "The Green Weinee" reported outside of Drone Central that:

"Defense officials indicate they are continue to review the situation very carefully. Unnamed State Department officials state 'the Drone military remains on high alert and in a defensive posture pending the outcome of current discussions.'"

A reporter notes: "sources inside the State Department have inferred that discussions are continuing through diplomatic channels and top officials are preparing another round of discussion with the Pirates to end hostilities. We are hopeful these next discussions are fruitful."

[NorthSwordsman]

N3 update:

A senior Pirate administration offical confirmed for the first time that high level talks are indeed underway between the Hive and the Pirates. Speculation is rampant as to what will happen as a result of these talks. Further updates as they become available.