Chiron Chronicles: Planetary Council

[Sprayber]

To: Planetary Council
From: Representative Solo

Exactly which resolution from this council gives the Pirates the right to stop vessels and "inspect" them? Also I would like to know which resoulution sets up registrations numbers for vessels? And while I am asking, exactly what resolution names the Peacekeepers, under Commssioner Lal, the Planetary police force?

As far as I know no Spartan representative has ever voted on any of these matters. I would go as far to say that no Morgan, University, Hive, Believer, Cult or Drone representative has ever voted on such a measure either. That pretty much leaves the so called Chiron Alliance. And if that is so. What does that say for their committment to this body?

I am only trying to determine exactly what they seem to think of this body. I suspect that they hold it as dear as their precious democracies. Which, if examined a little closely is as democratic as ours. What kind of democracies have leaders for life.

[Guardian]

Ambassador Fuentes rises to answer...

She starts with a quick look and a nod in Svensgaard's direction, indicating that she'll let the Pirates speak for themselves, then she turns to face Solo...

"Mr. Solo..."

"You have to keep asking, dont you?
You keep asking... over and over and over and over... what resoultion names the Peacekeepers as the Planetary Police Force?"
She pauses again and sighs, shaking her head...

"How many times do we have to spell it out for you? There IS no such resolution!
Why is it so hard for you to understand that we try to enforce the U.N. Charter because the Charter says we should?? It's as simple as that, really."

Another pause.

"As for the Chiron Alliance..."
Yet another pause. A sour look in Roze's direction. More questioning looks at the others.
"Well, to be blunt, I'm not sure if it even exists anymore, so I won't stick my neck out for it at this time."

She straightens and takes a final brief look around.

"As for what kind of democracies have leaders for life, you'll have to ask someone who has that sort of arrangement. Perhaps Roze can explain this to you."


[OOC: Lal was never proclaimed leader for life. He's just never been replaced, that's all.
It's been mighty close a few times, but somehow he keeps coming out on top and the people never really seem to blame him when things go wrong...]


Private Message
From: Ambassador Fuentes
To: Representative Solo

Commissioner Lal sends word that he will meet your Colonel.



Meanwhile...

Commissioner Lal himself is at the U.N. Embassy, conversing with the staff and preparing his appearance in the Council. During a short break, he takes the opportunity to send a long-delayed response to the message from Prophet Cha Dawn...



Private Message
From: Commissioner Pravin Lal
To: Prophet Cha Dawn of the Cult

Greetings Prophet, and my apologies for taking so long to get back to you.
New Hope is technically in your territory, so on your request, we shall definitely try to maintain some sort of presence in the area. However, we must also seek not to unduely provoke the Believers and their allies. The exact details are yet to be negotiated and our forces will in any case be staying until a peace agreement has been successfully negotiated and implemented. At that point, however, you'll be likely to see some significant force reductions at New Hope.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: I believe that the Free Drones' vote breaks the deadlock...

From: Ambassador Ian Davidson-Splertovsky
To: Peacekeepers

Lal, If I must say- what gives anyone the right to enforce the UN Charter unless all people not involved in the issue vote that someone should enforce it.

Private Message
From: H.A. Zakharov
To: Free Drones

Apologies... University computers have been slow- we did not notice your vote.

[[LordLMP]]

Originally posted by DarkCloud
Private Message
From: Ambassador Ian Davidson-Splertovsky
To: Svensgaard

Several of these reports conflict with our reports, such as the first tale... However, we shall let that issue drop for now. As for the "3 inspected"... We have no comment- those merchants have been deat with and we would wish that you not discuss exactly what those merchants were transporting.

About the fifth case- it is believed that Pirate vessels sunk the merchants- we cannot varify this of course, but the last transmission the ship made was extremely suspicious.

As far as I am concern, the Nautilus Pirates as nothing to do with it.

IF you must investigate University vessels that go astray- you must provide them with due chance to change their course.

We usually do.

Thank you for this little clarification.

*nods*

Captain Svensgaard

[[LordLMP]]

Originally posted by Sprayber
To: Planetary Council
From: Representative Solo

Exactly which resolution from this council gives the Pirates the right to stop vessels and "inspect" them? Also I would like to know which resoulution sets up registrations numbers for vessels? And while I am asking, exactly what resolution names the Peacekeepers, under Commssioner Lal, the Planetary police force?

Didn't the Spartans sent representives to the Global Trade Summit back in 2183? Chiron Alliance used a joint ship registry since the formation of the Trade Alliance back in the early years. As for the rest, we acquire them politly and via infiltration. The only factions seriously not using a registry is the Spartans, Hive, Believers and the Cult as they don't operate much merchant ships.

As far as I know no Spartan representative has ever voted on any of these matters. I would go as far to say that no Morgan, University, Hive, Believer, Cult or Drone representative has ever voted on such a measure either. That pretty much leaves the so called Chiron Alliance. And if that is so. What does that say for their committment to this body?

The Free Drones been part of the joint ship registry for awhile now, which proves that it is not solely used by the Chiron Alliance. I am surprise that the Spartans finally got around to complain about this, slow are we?

I am only trying to determine exactly what they seem to think of this body. I suspect that they hold it as dear as their precious democracies. Which, if examined a little closely is as democratic as ours. What kind of democracies have leaders for life.

Hey, it wasn't my doing that my people actually voted me for life. Just proves how much they think I am doing a good, where for some factions, cannot state their opinion without getting imprisoned or "re-educated".

Captain Svensgaard

[[LordLMP]]

Lal, If I must say- what gives anyone the right to enforce the UN Charter unless all people not involved in the issue vote that someone should enforce it.

Funny that no one here seem to even bother reading the U.N. Charter or pay attention to the Peacekeepers when they quoted it in some parts throughout the decades.

So, if you people want some other group then the Peacekeepers to enforce it, then we could vote in creating the Interfactional Peacekeeping Task Force like it was proposed back in 2183 after the Second Spartan War. Else, stop complaining and stop breaking the rules stated in the Charter.

Captain Svensgaard


[OOC: For University admitting that THEIR computers were slow to register the Free Drones vote is classic ]

[DarkCloud]

(OOC: Well... their probe rating is near 0 anyways So they cannot always be reliable for information )

[Guardian]

Ambassador Fuentes seems to lighten up a bit as the Captain speaks up in her favor.
When he is finished, she stands to add a few words of her own.

"Commissioner Lal himself will be with us shortly. In the meantime, I will answer this... (*slight chuckle*)... question... on his behalf..."

Lal, If I must say- what gives anyone the right to enforce the UN Charter unless all people not involved in the issue vote that someone should enforce it.

"Well, if you look at it that way, what right does anyone have to enforce any law without first calling for a popular vote to determine whether the law should be enforced in that particular case?"

[Sprayber]

After listening to the remarks by Captain Svensgard and the PK Ambassador, Solo rises and looks at each of the representatives.

“So let me get this strait. The PK ambassador states this.

"How many times do we have to spell it out for you? There IS no such resolution!
Why is it so hard for you to understand that we try to enforce the U.N. Charter because the Charter says we should?? It's as simple as that, really."

I have read the charter many times, most likely more than any other Spartan. But if I am getting your point, we in Sparta could technically deploy our forces to enforce the charter. As could the Hive, or Morgans, or the Believers. My question is how are we to accept your version of the charter when we all read the charter in our own way. I must say that you wrote the damned thing so vague that you could claim to be enforcing the charter by doing almost anything. When the Pirates illegally established Athens Outpost on Spartan soil, was that enforcing the charter. When they tried to prevent us from founding our sea base, was that enforcing the charter. When they confronted the Believers, was that enforcing the charter. If all of these things have been done in the name of the charter. Why can’t you accept that Sparta came to the aid of the Believers against the Cults use of native life forms, as an enforcement of the charter. How about the Hive’s actions in preventing open rebellion, caused by the Drones and Pirates, as their enforcing the charter.

So, if you people want some other group then the Peacekeepers to enforce it, then we could vote in creating the Interfactional Peacekeeping Task Force like it was proposed back in 2183 after the Second Spartan War. Else, stop complaining and stop breaking the rules stated in the Charter.

I believe that Sparta would be more than happy as to volunteer as the Planetary Police Force. We are the best soldiers on Chiron and you can trust us be without bias against any of the individual factions. We promise not use our position indiscriminately and will only intervene when it is absolutely necessary. I believe we should start right away by establishing a seabase next to Safe Have, since it is located in a strategic location. I also believe that a Spartan outpost in necessary in the middle of Peacekeeper lands on the Eastern Continent. You know just to be sure we can get to where we need to be in a timely manner. Now you should not question our motives when we park an entire army on your doorstep. We really have your best interests at heart…

Oh and Captain Svensgard, Sparta would be happy to participate in some form of registry. But not if it means allowing anyone the right to stop and inspect, or harass Spartan ships. Perhaps a registry could be created, but not one used by the Chiron Alliance.

Colonel Santiago will be her tomorrow. She will address the council and will have some important announcements to make.

[Guardian]

The PK ambassador rolls her eyes at the Spartan's speech.

"My apologies, Mr. Solo, but I honestly wasn't aware of any different 'versions' of, say, the ban on chemical weapons or the articles protecting civilians from indiscriminate slaughter. What exactly is it you don't understand about this? What is so 'vague' about it?"

She turns to face some of the other delegations..

"Let's see... perhaps we need to rewrite the entire Charter.
Something along these lines..."

Article 105.1 C
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

Translation for the Spartans and the Believers: Means you're not allowed to blast everyone who don't think the way you do.


Article 107.4 E
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

Translation for the Hive: Means your 're-education' camps are illegal.


Article 119.6 A
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Translation for whomever it may concern: What? No punishment spheres???

Fuentes looks around, carefully noting the various delegations' reactions.

"Is this really necessary?

She turns back to face the Spartan delegation.

"Mr. Solo, I will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Charter with you if you really feel such a discussion is needed. As a matter of fact, I'll be happy to do it right here in this Council. I propose we start with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is an important part of the Charter, originally adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948. I shall transmit the full text momentarily, and then you can tell us all what you don't understand about it, okay?"

Without waiting for an answer, she turns away from the Spartans and returns to her seat...

[Guardian]

General Broadcast
From: U.N. Ambassador Isabella Fuentes
To: Planetary Council

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and "to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other educational institutions, without distinction based on the political status of countries or territories."

PREAMBLE

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,

Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.