SNESA: Absolution

[Metaliturtle]

(test post, sorry)

[Metaliturtle]

ok, it wasn't letting me PM, could someone notify MarkG that SKILORD can't PM or post and I can't PM?

[Cinna]

Originally posted by Sheep
We do not accept the treaty of the Wiscounsinites. First of all Greenland under our rule has complete local autonomy and has say in the High Council. Secondly NO part of Iceland is to be taken from the Unified Empire. We still put forward our own proposal. But until accepted we shall continue the fight.

Thank the gods, we agree on something. Wisconsin's proposal did suck. Now just edit your map of Greenland to give us both a fair share and we can end this pointless war. It's no big deal, we'll even let everyone leave that wants to and give them money for new homes in your Empire.

[Jonny]

Texas-Diplomacy
Texas to Rome: We will sign a permanent alliance with you.

Texas to Incas: OK, we will split Cuba with you. We'll take the west side, you can have the east.

Texas votes NO for Wisconsin peace treaty.
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Texas-Orders

Expand the army from Medium to Large. (Time: 1 day.)

Expand the navy from Small to Medium. (Time: 2 days.)

Build a great place of worship in Texas City. It will be called the Temple of the Sun. (A wonder.) Once finished, it will raise the happiness of our people, as they are very religious. (Time: 2 days.)

Expand even further south, further into Mexico.

Send more colonists to our portion of Cuba.
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Texas-Stats
Ruler: King Jonny
Army: Medium
Navy: Small (Antiquity)
Religion: Sun Worship (The sun is the only god, the King is viewed as his representative on Earth)
Tech: Antiquity
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Economy: Stable, Free
People: Alright
Traits: Expansionist | Religious
UUs: Texan Royal Guards

[Metaliturtle]

Wisconsin:

Seeing the near complete rejection of Wisconsin's peace terms by both sides, Wisconsin withdraws it's peace offer.

With our ally's rejection of our peace terms, Wisconsin is cancelling the Mutual Protection Pact with Rome, however; will remain on peaceful terms, and involved with the war until Oregon Brazil and Texas have had ample time to give their position on the war, if there is unanimous support, Wisconsin will continue to fight the Druids, if there isn't, Wisconsin's soldiers will return home.

Wisconsin also views the rejection of it's contract as a green light to start it's own secret "resource allocation" program, codenamed "Plan ARRRRRGH." Well armed vessels of independent, bloodthirsty, Wisconsinites take to the seas, raiding small Druid Villiages in France, and plundering the long supply chains the Druids need to feed their troops from such a far distance.

Wisconsinite troops in Iceland surrender to the Poles, the lead commander said "We saw the druids, and the jokes were wrong, there are uglier women than in Poland, I just can't believe the druids sent their women to fight."

To Semeria: The comments of our neighbor do not reflect our position towards your nation. As for your military prowess, we know it exceeds that of the Druids as they seemed to cower when faced with negotiating with you. Wisconsin has nothing but respect for you, and so does it's citizenry.

To Greece: Instead of losing citizens to our superior naval vessels in the hopes of getting rich quick, why don't we sign a trade agreement between our two nations, so that both may prosper without the senseless slaughter of our respective nations' sons?

Back in Wisconsin, reports have come in of atrocities committed by both the Romans and the Druids, the people want to put to a vote whether or not to continue the war. Currently things stand as follows:

For 47%
Against 46%
Undecided 7%

Science Frontier: The Wisconsinites have improved on their masonry, and are now constructing buildings that transport water for miles, as well as buildings where great sports can be held in, the largest, Lambeau Field, in the second largest city in Wisconsin, Green Bay, is being used as an arena where Druid prisoners are being forced to fight to the death or be eaten by Bears and Moose.

(Obligatory Monty Python Quote): Mind you, Moose bites kan be pretti nasti

Lambeau Field (WONDER Status in 3 turns) will provide:
1. additional level of happiness to Wisconsinites.
2. lessens war weariness.
3. is a crime deterrent, as all red-handed felons are being sentenced to the games.

[foolish_icarus]

Greece to Wisconsin (SECRET):

we see your point. Although we sure were having a lot of fun up there, now that we have an alternative we are considering making pirating an official no-no. Of course, we can't guarantee that all the Greek buccanneers up there will cease, as they enjoy it so much, but what would be more profitable (and poetic) than pirating the pirates? (After the initial raids those scummy little Greenlandic and Quebecois towns didn't provide much gold, booze, or women, so we were thinking about quitting anyway.) However, the continuing war raises something of a problem, as trade would inevitably be seized or sunk, and of course there is that nasty pirating problem up there. but if the war ends we would be happy to begin trade with you, though it would be somewhat sparse due to the distances involved. We could also have competitions and the like (semi nonviolent) to better each of our navies, giving us an advantage over the others. As soon as this war ends we look forward to a long and mutually profitable relationship with your nation.

[Metaliturtle]

To the Greeks (SECRET): Cool, we down. Do you think you could put an effort into speeding up the peace talks? The sooner we start trading, the more efficient both of us will be at it. :insert money grubbing smiley here:

[Prince Jason]

Here is the sketch of the Semerian Golden Ship, the most powerful ship of the Sea.

[Jonny]

Texas To Wisconsin (TOP SECRET!) : The King has been thinking about this war thing, and he believes it would be more beneficial for your nation and ours (and for Oregon, too) simply to leave the war than to keep fighting it. Why? Well, it's obvious the Romans will keep fighting until they get what they want - that is, until they get all of Greenland. However, the Druids and all of their European allies together are very strong, and it will take a long time for the Romans to ever get what they want - if they ever manage to get it. You see, the war could go on forever. We believe it would be more beneficial for our nations to invest in our nations' infrastructure and in researching new technologies, instead of building armies and navies. By pulling out of this war, we could become the strongest, most advanced, and most enlightened nations on the planet while everyone else is wasting their resources on more armies and more navies. So let us pull out of this war, and prosper together. Let's leave the war, before the lands of Greenland become stained in red blood - forever. (/TOP SECRET!)

[Metaliturtle]

To Texas (top secret): Agreed

[Jack_www]

To Semeria:
Your deal is acceptable to Egypt. If we like these ships we may more from you in the future.

[Metaliturtle]

Wisconsin troops, with their Oregon allies have peacefully boarded their ships and headed home

A baby boom ensues.

the following statement was issued:

"In the interest of world peace, and the continuing loss of support in our home countries, we have no choice but to leave the battlefield peacefully, we will accept the terms originally proposed by the Druids."

To Poland: Your men fought bravely, and were tough foes, we would like to sign some kind of trade agreement at the very least with your nation.

To Druids: We'll see if you live up to earlier statements your ambassador sent in private.

To Semaria: We would like to enter into trade with your nation as well, we would also like to talk with you about possibly combining these gold ships of yours with ballistae, however such agreements would require a closer alliance.

To Oregon: your troops are being returned.

[Sheep]

To Rome: It is our stance that the borders are fair however to compensate the movement of peoples we should give each other traing rights. However one issue remains Iceland must be retrned to us completey. The fact is the territory in Greenland is fair and is equitable. We also would like a Demiltrised zone on the border and a possible non-agression pact perhaps allowing futher co-operation between both our great peoples.

To Wiscounsin (secret): We will live up to our agreement. No druid claim on North American territory, and non-interference in North America.

[SKILORD]

I've been healed!

Can I hear an Amen?

Anyway, if the goodness holds then we'll probably have an update today, though I have a great deal of work to do first.

What exactly was wrong?

It was too embarresingly stupid of an error for me to retell, we can only say that I'm definately feeling properly humble and stupid.

[Cinna]

Druid: Do you want to finish this, just us two? This is how you are headed as of now. Rome is aware of all the crafty diplomacy and backhand deals that you have been concocting behind are back. Do you think we're that stupid? Wait, don't answer that. You have still refused to adjust the borders in Greenland, this is a key issue here. But we are willing to compromise. If you adjust the border of Greenland and create a large and noticeable de militarization zone, that is neither yours nor ours we will accept. A sort of center Greenland nation. We have stopped engaging your troops as we feel that peace is very near.

Texas, Wisconsin: We are glad to see your troops are off Roman soil and safely back home. Your troops were helpful, but not well trained. You might want to look into that. Also, don't bother asking for your port cities because Rome feels you do not deserve them. You sent men and ships halfway during the war and withdrew them a short time later, while your help was appreciated Rome will look to her more reliable friends in the future.

Semeria: We stand corrected! Rome no longer considers The Druid the most barbaric and unintelligent race on the planet. Would you like to pick up your award in person?
Rome can only pray that your nation will sink as fast as your worthless ships. Romans would rather gauge their eyes out than receive another one of your puerile sketches. In the future leave us off your mailing list, it really wasn't worth the postage.

Brazil: We still need your navy for a while we'll return them as soon as peace is declared. Also, can you do some reconnaissance for Rome on the other nations in S. America, we would be interested in knowing their strengths and more importantly their weaknesses.