LiME Near East and Europe

[Othniel]

For Situations in Western Europe and Asia. Not open till Wednesday July 20th.

[Othniel]

A day before the Event
Nancy, France
June 7th, 1927

"General," A soldier with a Red beret and scarf saluted, the General saluted back as the soldier came back to attention. "General De Gaulle it is an honor to serve."

De Gaulle, "I want you to take this message to the Central Comittee. President Briand is excepting it, so don't be tardy. Luet. I want you to understand how important it is that this is delivered. There is German movement to the east, they seem needlessly revanchant and quite restless. If they attack Wallonia we might not be prepared. Tell him this is for the glory of the workers. Those revolutionaries always like that. Lucky for us that most of the committee is made up a true moderates, eh?"

[Othniel]

June 7th, 1927
Dublin, Ireland

Irish Republican Army headquaters

A man hires the West European Flag as the men sit down after a hard day of work. The devolpment of the new tanks would serve them well as they were prepared for British and German invasion at any point.

[luakel]

Outside of Tunis, July 7th, 1927

The young Courier ran up to General Rodolfo Graziani with a letter in his hands. "General, General!", the General looked from the passing-by Fiat 2500 land dreadnoughts at the lad, "Yes?" "It is a telegram from the Prime Minister himself!" the boy replied. "Give it here at once, Paolo!" "Yes, sir!" Graziani opened the letter:
My dear Genarale,
As you may have heard, dissent has been brewing in France ever since their horrible loss in the Great War. A few days ago, that dissent broke out into the streets, and the elected government is hanging on by it's fingertips. I would like you to Immediately prepare Tenth Army for transport to Genoa, so that we may position our troops to help the government and potentially gain some more land for the Empire in the process.
Yours,
Prime Minister Benito Mussolini

Graziani shook his head, that Mussolini and his dreams of Empire! He once more looked out at the Fiat 2500's, some of the best land dreadnoughts in the world. They would be gould use in flat land like this, but to send them to France would mean putting them in cities, Cities! What use would they be in urban areas, anyway?

[Smuz]

In a dusty, stamped-dirt airstrip within an hours flight of the Bosphorous straits, a quintet of straight backed men in fezes and khaki uniforms stand in front of a one storied wooden building, which in turn is built against a fabric aerodome. One of the men, whose insignia marks him as lower down the occasionally twisting ladder of military command, has a pair of heavy binoculars against his eyes, and is staring almost directly into the evening sun.

"And here they come, Sir. Flight One, precisely on the telegraphed time."

The figures wait for four minutes as the specks spotted grow, and a droning roar, like monotonal bees, fills their ears. Suddenly the planes swoop, and pull out of their dives to bounce along the length of stamped dirt to taxi, three abreast, past the officers and into the aerodomes, where dirtier, junior soldiers have waited for the pilots in the shade.

The central figure makes an untelligable sound, and marches into the hangar, followed immediately by the junior-most of his staff. He approaches the closest of the planes, and wipes along its dust coated wing with a white gloved hand, while his junior delivers a monologue of already known facts.

"French designed and made of course, with Czech engines installed at our insistance, and the pilots have just returned from a month's intensive training in Italy, Sir. Maximum load is close to 2,000kg, and-"

"It is good. I shall write a telegraph to the Padashah's, court, Mehmed. Yu will command. This is a great day for our forces, nephew. Return to Istanbul by the railway, and I expect you will find a promotion awaiting you. I must leave this night, as you know, for the British will nevercease in their interference with the affairs of the believing peoples, but your father will congratulate you, of that I have no doubt."

[luakel]

In a dusty, stamped-dirt airstrip within an hours flight of the Bosphorous straits, a quintet of straight backed men in fezes and khaki uniforms stand in front of a one storied wooden building, which in turn is built against a fabric aerodome. One of the men, whose insignia marks him as lower down the occasionally twisting ladder of military command, has a pair of heavy binoculars against his eyes, and is staring almost directly into the evening sun.

"And here they come, Sir. Flight One, precisely on the telegraphed time."

The figures wait for four minutes as the specks spotted grow, and a droning roar, like monotonal bees, fills their ears. Suddenly the planes swoop, and pull out of their dives to bounce along the length of stamped dirt to taxi, three abreast, past the officers and into the aerodomes, where dirtier, junior soldiers have waited for the pilots in the shade.

The central figure makes an untelligable sound, and marches into the hangar, followed immediately by the junior-most of his staff. He approaches the closest of the planes, and wipes along its dust coated wing with a white gloved hand, while his junior delivers a monologue of already known facts.

"French designed and made of course, with Czech engines installed at our insistance, and the pilots have just returned from a month's intensive training in Italy, Sir. Maximum load is close to 2,000kg, and-"

"It is good. I shall write a telegraph to the Padashah's, court, Mehmed. Yu will command. This is a great day for our forces, nephew. Return to Istanbul by the railway, and I expect you will find a promotion awaiting you. I must leave this night, as you know, for the British will nevercease in their interference with the affairs of the believing peoples, but your father will congratulate you, of that I have no doubt."

Italy, huh? :)

[Othniel]

June 8th, Midnight

The night sky lighted up with bright colors. Phone lines severed (at the boarders), the French Radio waves knocked out of commission, as if they were hit by an EMP pulse. Reports across the nation of lost power, and even news of loss of contact with Walloni had caused the leaders to painc.

De Gaulle within the hour recieved a notice to appear in Paris in the morning to asses what had happend.

[Smuz]

Italy indeed. Opposing sides in the Great War seem to be easily forgotten in the name of money and power.

[luakel]

12:49 A.M. Greenwich Time, The Foreign Ministry, Milan, Italy

Dino Grandi sat at his desk in the center of the building, grinding through the never ending stack of paperwork. If it wasn't for that crisis in France, he could be at home right now with his wife. But alas, sending the military into another country required alot of paper work, and Benito had personally told him that he wanted it all done by the 10th. He had almost finished the papers on the 7th stack when his phone rang.

The voice on the other line was none other than Galeazzo Ciano, his chief Deputy. "Yes Ciano, what is it? Look, I don't care if something is happening in Germany, I'm very bus- What? We've lost all touch with the Embassy? Well, look, it's probably just some phone line in Frankfurt is down, that's all... So you're saying that the Embassy in Paris is off the line too? Well, just don't worry about it, OK? I'll talk to you later. Goodbye."

Grandi sighed. It was nothing, he decided, nothing. Looking at the stack of paperwork made him even more sleepy and he decided to head home. It would all work itself out come morning.

[luakel]

Italy indeed. Opposing sides in the Great War seem to be easily forgotten in the name of money and power.
I only hope that your Turkey and my Italia will be best of allies. :)

[Imajin]

Internal Communications
Republic of Genoa
Event Time, Event Year

"We've recieved reports that show the French Tricolor changed. Any idea on what this could mean?"

"This is Genoa City, and no, no idea. Regime Change? Hope this doesn't mean a war."

[luakel]

1:15 A.M. Greenwich Time, June 8th, Intelligence Department, Milan, Italy
The entire department was in complete chaos. It had all started at 12:01 when the night shift of 4 had been sitting around, watching the switchboard that detailed where the undercover agents were. All of a sudden, every light on the board had flashed on and off for about a minute, before all of them went out. The night shift, having no clue what had happened, had called their superior. He then called his superior, and it contiinued until the Interior Minister himself, Guido Buffarini Guidi, had been called. When he walked into the main room, he saw all of the workers looking through papers trying to figure out what they were supposed to do. One of them walked up to him, "Sir, Sir!" Guidi replied, "What is it boy, tell me!" "Well sir, I just noticed this, but we seem to have lost all touch with our workers in the vincinity of Genoa as well."

[Aussey]

Buckingham Palace
London, England
United Kingdom

"Your Majesty, we have good news. The Queen has delivered a healthy baby girl." The Duke of Norfolk said.

"Another daughter." Alexander shook his head. "What are the reports for the day, Norfolk?" He asked, hoping something good had happened.

"Your Majesty, something has happened to the world. We are recieving messages of a Western European nation, claiming France and West Ireland, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is no more, and a larger Prussian-Germany. Our provinces in Canda are now claiming to have been a republic for decades. A string Mexican Empire descending from the House of Savoy includes much of the American Southwest. Our only colonies left are those in East and West Africa."

"What the bloody hell are you talking about Norfolk?" Suddenly, a man came in running with a West European flag. The Duke of Norfolk wasn't lying. Something had indeed happened.

"What of the other dominions? India, Australia, and South Africa?" The King asked earnestly. "All claim different histories. Indeed Australia is apart of a 'UNited States of the South Pacific', and India's history is different. South Africa's history is almost identical, except they claim their king is an 'Edward VIII' who was a grandson of Edward VII, who was a son of Victoria, who inherited George IV instead of Empress Charlotte. Otherwise, their history is the same."

The King couldn't believe it. What a horrible day! He had reigned 7 years, he now had four daughters, the world had changed, and all Great Britain could claim as the Empire was Britain, East Ireland, West Africa, East Africa, South Africa, and a few islands across the oceans? Something had to be done.

The King met with the Queen later that day, and their daughter was named Victoria. Hoping this might please their South African brethren into accepting him as king.

[Imajin]

Doge's Palace
Republic of Genoa

"So, if what you're telling me is right, Italy has been... united? And under Napoleon's Flag, no less?" said the Doge. "This does not bode well for us at all. The Pan-Italian Lira is enough, I say! And a united Italy shall most certainly have claims on our Republic... Send messages to France and Britain at once, asking for aid in case of invasion... Britain saved us after Napoleon, perhaps the Great Lion can save us again..."

[luakel]

5:46 A.M. Greenwich Time, June 8th, Intelligence Department, Milan, Italy
The Interior Minister sat in the Middle of the room, thinking. Most of the Employees had been called in to deal with the crisis, and it was finally slowing down. Many of the operatives had called in to report, though most still remained out of touch, The troubling thing was that though most of the operatives that called were in the same place, it was still entirely different. It was as if the country had been shifted to another world. Operatives were reporting on a social democratic France, a still deeply Monarchistic Britain, a Prussian-Dominated Germany, and a Russia free of the Red scourge. And that was just in Europe. But the most troubling thing was, what had happened to all the people in the Genoan area?

[Aussey]

Hello <stop> this is the United Kingdom of <stop> Great Britain and Ireland <stop> We have word that the Italians <stop> have united under a Napol- <stop> -eonic government <stop> We wish to further stop the <stop> march of the Napoleonic <stop> forces We are willing to <stop> protect your independence <stop> in exhcnage for British use of <stop> the island of Sardinia <stop> His Majesty King Alexander the Second recognizes <stop> your nations soverein- <stop> -ty. Good day <stop>

[Imajin]

To: The United Kingdom

The Republic of Genoa regretfully informs you that it does not, and has never, ruled the island of Sardinia. However, we are willing to allow the British Government the use of the ports of the island of Corsica, which we do rule.

[Aussey]

*heh....thats what I meant

[luakel]

Hello <stop> this is the United Kingdom of <stop> Great Britain and Ireland <stop> We have word that the Italians <stop> have united under a Napol- <stop> -eonic government <stop> We wish to further stop the <stop> march of the Napoleonic <stop> forces We are willing to <stop> protect your independence <stop> in exhcnage for British use of <stop> the island of Sardinia <stop> His Majesty King Alexander the Second recognizes <stop> your nations soverein- <stop> -ty. Good day <stop>
We would like to say that though our nation was founded on the principles of Napoleon, <stop> it has mellowed signifacantly in recent years. <stop> We have only recently discove-<stop> -red Genoas independence, and would like to <stop> affirm that we have no intention of <stop> war. We would like to furthe-<stop> -more state that Sardina is currently a par-<stop> -t of the Italian republic, and that any <stop> landing of the British militar-<stop> -y on this island will be responded to with force.

[Othniel]

Prolarient Republic of Western Europe

June 8th, 7 am

Arstide Briand over the Radio, "People of the Republic, today something deestiblished our presence in Beligium. Also Luxembourg has fallen to Germany. We do not know if we were attacked by a weapon of unknown origin or if we were caught up in a freak of nature. But we have put our best on trying to figure out what happend."

"We do not know what has happend, but fearing the worst I must activate the National Gaurd. We will reenforce our boarders until the threat has been detrimined. We already know that Ireland is divided in half, one side English, one side Prolerient. It has even divided Dublin, that great center of Revolution, right in half."

"Over the next few days we will attempt to resstablise contact with the nations and colonies we once knew. But for now the soldiers are called out, and the Central Comitee will meet to detrimine what is the matter."

"As soon as I know what is happening we will detrimine the status of those countries that surround us."

"In the service of the people, your president signing off."

The broadcast was the first heard after the event, even across the Alantic. The words of confusion, and panic echoed across the earth.

[Othniel]

*heh....thats what I meant
You guys do realize the radio and telephone are both around right? A transalantic radio broadcast happend in 1905 between the US and France. That's why the Effiel tower was built. ;)

[Aussey]

We would like to say that though our nation was founded on the principles of Napoleon, <stop> it has mellowed signifacantly in recent years. <stop> We have only recently discove-<stop> -red Genoas independence, and would like to <stop> affirm that we have no intention of <stop> war. We would like to furthe-<stop> -more state that Sardina is currently a par-<stop> -t of the Italian republic, and that any <stop> landing of the British militar-<stop> -y on this island will be responded to with force.

((stops are to annoying to write. Place them where you think they should be))

The British Government does apologize for requiring use of Sardinia, as we thought transmission picked up Genoa ruled. We now know the island to be Corisca. However, we advise you not the militarily threat the United Kingdom. Good day sirs. We look foward to establishing fine diplomatic relations.

[luakel]

((stops are to annoying to write. Place them where you think they should be))

The British Government does apologize for requiring use of Sardinia, as we thought transmission picked up Genoa ruled. We now know the island to be Corisca. However, we advise you not the militarily threat the United Kingdom. Good day sirs. We look foward to establishing fine diplomatic relations.
(Fine. I shall stop using stops. ;) )
We return your courteous greeting, and we are sorry that it appeared that we were threatening you, as your telegram to Genoa made it seem that you were making an aggressive alliance against us.

[Smuz]

The Caliph was woken a full two hours before his accustomed time, to be informed of nonsensical telegraphs from some of Turkey's allies and protectorates in the Balkans, and that the British stationed in the Suez region had apparently lost contact with their HQ. Also, the telegraph lines between the Empire and the rest of the world have apparently been subject to widespread sabotage- often being severed where they left Ottoman territory. The armed forces are being mobilised, telegraph and telephone lines are being repaired, and there are reports of some very oddly ensigned shipping entering Ottoman ports and waters.

[reformer]

The Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders to France
We have been listening to disturbing reports over international radio regarding the current political status of Europe. We must ask, are the Ambersterdam Protocols, imposed by Napolean III still in order, or does Flanders not relly on France currently? If so, we are on the verge of a diplomatic crisis.

The Unified Liberal kingdom of Flanders to Germany
We have heard reports of higher militarisation on your border. May we assume that your nation bears no hostility to ours?

[luakel]

7:38 A.M. Greenwich Time, June 8, PM's Private Quarters, Milan, Italy
When Ciano walked into the room, Mussolini was writing something. "What's that, sir?" Mussolini looked up, "Oh, nothing boy, just my autobiography. What is it?" Ciano gulped and said, "Well sir, it appears that we have been shifted into another world." Mussolini guffawed, "Oh, that was good, Galeazzo. Now leave me alone."
As Ciano walked out of the PM's Room, he thought that it wasn't as bad as it could of been. After all, his father-in-law could've gotten mad, but he just thought it was a joke. But it wasn't. Reports from Paris indicated that France was not in anarchy as it was when he woke up yesterday, and the German embassy was in Berlin. Worst of all, the UK and the new Genoan republic seemed to be plotting war against the republic, just because of the Emperor! Well, alliances needed to be made in this strange new world. That country in South America had already been contacted, and now the revitalised Ottoman Empire would be contacted as well.

[luakel]

The republic would be interested in alliances with both of your nations.

[Othniel]

The Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders to France
We have been listening to disturbing reports over international radio regarding the current political status of Europe. We must ask, are the Ambersterdam Protocols, imposed by Napolean III still in order, or does Flanders not relly on France currently? If so, we are on the verge of a diplomatic crisis.

Briad took the phone, "I'm sorry, but whom is this? What happend to Willihiemia, queen of Holland? We are currently a Republic, no longer an Empire. In fact we are the fourth Republic, the third made peace with Germany in 1871 after overthrowning Napoleon III, and we took over soon after. On fact since late in 1872. We require you to contact your nation's leader and send them to Rhiems for a meeting among European Powers. If nothing else to prevent anouther Great War."

[reformer]

The Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders
Surely you've heard the strange reports from other countries by now. . . we apparently come from, how to say this. . . very different worlds. In our land, Holland ceased to exsist over forty years ago.

[Smuz]

Telegram

To: All Nations of Europe, and for Open Dissemination in Worldwide Press , if wished.

From: Padishah Omer Farouk I, Caliph, Protector of Croatia and Egypt, Defender of the Sacred City of Mecca and Holy Roman Emperor, known to the uncultured as Emperor Omar I.

In view of sudden and recent continent wide developments, the Padishah wishes to reiterate his benign and peaceful policies with whatever neighbours he may have on this earth. However, changing circumstances force him to declare null and void and standing treaties, obligations, international financial transactions and pacts he may have undertaken, save with the nations of Ottoman-occupied Greece and Bulgaria, and the continuance of his Protectorates in Croatia, Greater Arabia and Egypt.

To avoid alarm and misunderstandings, he reiterates that these are because of changing circumstances which may render such treaties invalid as a matter of course regardless, and he continues with his pacific attitude towards all three Abrahamic peoples. To whit, he invites his close neighbours in India, Italy (and colonies), Germany, Austria and Russia to enter into Treaties of Non-Agression, and will be willing to examine like offers from other nations.

He would also remind the other rulers of this most bounteous Earth that the trading between cultures and nations is the lifeblood of diplomacy and finance, and to ensure it continues unencumbered, he will for the moment allow shipping to pass through the vital straits his Empire controls. However, taxation for such shipping must be agreed upon as a matter of urgency. He would also suggest that the Ottoman's burgeoning oil fields are as fruitful as ever, and that those nations without similar succour are likely to require such products. His court at Constantinople will recieve all visitors from abroad, whether seeking enlightenment, conversation or business, with the grace which a host must afford.

[Imajin]

To: Istanbul
From: The Most Serene Republic of Genoa

The Genoan Republic wishes to rewrite our trade agreements with the Sublime Porte as soon as possible. Please respond quickly.

[Othniel]

The Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders
Surely you've heard the strange reports from other countries by now. . . we apparently come from, how to say this. . . very different worlds. In our land, Holland ceased to exsist over forty years ago.
"You still have the Dikes right? As long as you can flood and let flood we understand that defense is possible, however I must ask as if you are in control of Wallonia? That is Western European land. Our Republic will not declare war if we know they are safe, and belong to your world. However if it is a simple problem with our phone lines we'll have to investigate."

[luakel]

The Republic of Italy would be willing to sign a non-agression treaty, and would also be willing to discuss a Mutual Defence Treaty.

[luakel]

The Italian Republic would like to know if you are willing to engage in negotiation with a unified Italian state.

[Othniel]

June 7th
PRWE to MSR of Genoa

We wish to discuss your rulership over Monanco, which is traditionally part of your territory, which troops have driven into, and found that they speak as if it was 1800.

[Smuz]

Telegram:
To: Rome
From: Istanbul

The Non-Agression Treaty will, of course, be a great sign of goodwill between neighbouring states. To facilitate its signing, and to enter into negotiations for any further agreements, we suggest an exchange of ambassadors and embassies. We must also express surprise at finding ourselves sharing a common border in the Grecian and Balkan regions, but hope that mutually beneficial cooperation may be entered into.

Telegram:
To: Genoa
From: Istanbul

Terms must be discussed, and such things take time. The opening of embassies will facilitate such correspondence. A packet bearing an skeleton ambassadorial staff is being loaded in Cairo, and will depart upon your agreement. We must enquire from a state of most embarrassing ignorance as to the extent of your republic's borders, as we believe the Italian peninsula to be under a sole power, but it appears we have a prosperous future in cooperation. The embassy staff have been briefed to negotiate a Non-Agression Treaty, if this meets with your wishes.

[Aussey]

To: The Ottoman Empire of Turkey
From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Please send a delegation to London as soon as possible.

Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwalth

[luakel]

Telegram:
To: Rome
From: Istanbul

The Non-Agression Treaty will, of course, be a great sign of goodwill between neighbouring states. To facilitate its signing, and to enter into negotiations for any further agreements, we suggest an exchange of ambassadors and embassies. We must also express surprise at finding ourselves sharing a common border in the Grecian and Balkan regions, but hope that mutually beneficial cooperation may be entered into.


To:Istanbul From:Milan
We agree that we should particicipate in an exchange of embassies, though, as far as we can tell, we already have an embassy in Istanbul. We must also express our surprise that you sent the telegram to Rome instead of Milan, which is the current capital. But, other than that, we hope to enjoy a prosperous relationship.

[Smuz]

OOC: Grrr... did they decide we got to keep current embassies/bases? I don't want to give the Suez back.

Telegram

To:Milan

From:Istanbul

We regret confusion over the matter of capitals. You can see the changes we speak of.

Telegram

To:London

From:Istanbul

We are glad to be in communication. Embassy staff will be sent as soon as a route can be ascertained- we have yet to enter into dialogue with the French Government. We must discuss, as a matter of urgency, British troops stationed along the Suez Canal who claim no communication with you and are in a state of distress, to put it diplomatically.

[Aussey]

To: Nations in the Medeterrainian Sea Region
From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain

Great Britain will be sending a fleet to resore order to the Anglo-Egyptian Canal Zone. Any attempt to disrupt the voyage will face serious consequences.

Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwealth

[Smuz]

Telegram

To: London

From: Istanbul

We must urge caution in what is unquestionably a benign mission. As stated earlier, the Canal Zone is not "disordered", and moreover, there are no treaties in place granting Britain the right to interfere in our domestic affairs. We repeat our call for slow and calm thinking, especially as the Empire has taken no steps to either interfere with the "British" soldiery in the Canal zone or to close the canal to international trade. Please do not violate our waters. We will be happy to assist in restoring communications with these troops, but will not, repeat not, tolerate interference in the sovreign affairs of the Islamic peoples.

[luakel]

Telegram

To: London

From: Istanbul

We must urge caution in what is unquestionably a benign mission. As stated earlier, the Canal Zone is not "disordered", and moreover, there are no treaties in place granting Britain the right to interfere in our domestic affairs. We repeat our call for slow and calm thinking, especially as the Empire has taken no steps to either interfere with the "British" soldiery in the Canal zone or to close the canal to international trade. Please do not violate our waters. We will be happy to assist in restoring communications with these troops, but will not, repeat not, tolerate interference in the sovreign affairs of the Islamic peoples.
The Republic of Italy has also been threatened by London recently, and that was one of the reasons for our Mutual Defence treaty request.

[reformer]

British East India Comany to Great Britain
We swould like to state that our company is no longer under direct British controll, but we would like to retain strong trade contacts.

British East India Company to the Ottoman Empire
As you are probably aware, are company has strong, and still exsisting properties in the Sultinate of Oman. Do you recognise that sultanate's independance? We are merely a corporation, not a nation or empire. We wish to ask whether you would allow our company to oppen some factories or other such bussinesses in your dessert lands, most notably in Arabia. We would of course pay property tax, not raise any army of any kind, and will almost certainly improve the lifestyle of the local inhabitents.

[Imajin]

The Italian Republic would like to know if you are willing to engage in negotiation with a unified Italian state.
The Most Serene Republic of Genoa would be interested in determining and solidifying borders and the opening of trade borders with the Italian Republic.
We apoligize for our rash actions in attempting to form alliances against your good nation. We simply wish to remain independent.

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan
To London

Your Majesty and our most esteemed ally,
Our Formosan defence forces have noticed that the Union Jack no longer flys over Hong Kong. Goes everything well? Surely your benign rule has not been overthrown? Should our staunch British allies require that the rebellion be put down, the Imperial Japanese Navy will be glad to oblige.

The Office of the Prime Minister,
On authority of His Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph", Krihito.

[Othniel]

OOC: Grrr... did they decide we got to keep current embassies/bases? I don't want to give the Suez back.

OCC: As before the ISOT we have the embassies replaced with the nations in play (that is that they replace those with those closest to it.), however we will see the nations that no longer exsist keep their embassies. Soldiers serving aboard are dropped off at home, however no body else is...

[Aussey]

To: HIM The Emperor of Japan
From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain

We indeed would like your participation in re-acquiring our Chinese territory. Further discussions should be held in privacy.

Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwealth

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan
To: The Netherlands' Colonial office

Minister,
It has come to the attention of the Imperial government that the Dutch East Indies have undergone some sort of transformation. Many of our countrymen there have failed to respond to any attempts to contact them. Should your office approve, it would be the honour of the Japanese Imperial Government to undertake an examination of the Archipelago and ensure its security under Dutch rule.
The Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs,
The Empire of Great Japan

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan,
To: The Office of Prime Minister Kerensky

Prime Minister,
I wish to inform you and your government that the Chinese have made inquiries as to the state of your Eastern territories. They mentioned "Soviets" which, as you know were phased out by 1922, and "Yakutia" I feel this information should be forwarded to you at this time, as perhaps they are intending some sort of invasion. They have also expressed interest in the Empire of Manchuria. Perhaps yet again we should unite in some sort of mutual protection for the Empire's sake.
The Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs

[reformer]

Flanders to Japan
By now you are surely aware of the calamity that has befallen the world. Holland no longer exists.

[luakel]

To: Nations in the Medeterrainian Sea Region
From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain

Great Britain will be sending a fleet to resore order to the Anglo-Egyptian Canal Zone. Any attempt to disrupt the voyage will face serious consequences.

Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwealth
If you attempt to forcefully land troops in the canal zone without our ally's agreement, we shall break off all diplomatic relations and order the Regia Marina to shoot on sight at any ship with the Union Jack on it's masts.

[luakel]

The Most Serene Republic of Genoa would be interested in determining and solidifying borders and the opening of trade borders with the Italian Republic.
We apoligize for our rash actions in attempting to form alliances against your good nation. We simply wish to remain independent.
We apoligize for taking your actions rudely and we would be gladly willing to set up trade borders with Genoa. Though we respect the Republic of Genoa greatly as a nation, we would like to discuss if the Republic would be willing to unify itself with our great nation (think OTL Hong Kong). It would also be helpful if we knew the state of Italy in your world.

[Imajin]

We apoligize for taking your actions rudely and we would be gladly willing to set up trade borders with Genoa. Though we respect the Republic of Genoa greatly as a nation, we would like to discuss if the Republic would be willing to unify itself with our great nation (think OTL Hong Kong). It would also be helpful if we knew the state of Italy in your world.
The Republic of Genoa thanks the Italian Republic for it's courtesy. On the matter of unification, obviously we can not rush into such things, though the population would likely support it, there are such matters as the status of the Island of Corsica, as well as the rights of the Genoan Aristocracy that must be dealt with.
In our world, Italy was in a weak, divided state. The south was made up of the Republic of Sicily, and the Kingdom of Naples. The Pope's domains existed, though the Romagna had broken off. The states of the north were divided, and were often forced into submission by the Kingdom of France, or the Empire of Austria. It is good to see that your Italy is a strong nation.

[Othniel]

'France to Genoa'
June 8th

We of 'France' have found that the Principallity of Mononaco has been ruled by the Royal Family of Genoa for years. Therefore in mantaining good relations with those surronding us we are going to push that the country joins your most Serene Republic. We hope that this jesture of good will shall bring blessing upon both our nations as it seems that Mononaco seems occupied by Soldiers from the French Revolution... we do not know how that everyone we asks there thinks the year is 1800, but that is the information we aquired. Therefore to place the small nation in your charge intil a wise action can be divised seems to be the most humane thing to do.

[luakel]

The Republic of Genoa thanks the Italian Republic for it's courtesy. On the matter of unification, obviously we can not rush into such things, though the population would likely support it, there are such matters as the status of the Island of Corsica, as well as the rights of the Genoan Aristocracy that must be dealt with.
In our world, Italy was in a weak, divided state. The south was made up of the Republic of Sicily, and the Kingdom of Naples. The Pope's domains existed, though the Romagna had broken off. The states of the north were divided, and were often forced into submission by the Kingdom of France, or the Empire of Austria. It is good to see that your Italy is a strong nation.
We would be perfectly willing to avoid rushing into unification. Also, with tensions between Italy and Britain rising, we would like to know if you would remain neutral in such a war, as you were discussing an alliance.

[Imajin]

We would be perfectly willing to avoid rushing into unification. Also, with tensions between Italy and Britain rising, we would like to know if you would remain neutral in such a war, as you were discussing an alliance.
We would likely stay neutral in such a war unless attacked by Italy, or by Britain for that matter. The alliance, as we understand, is to be a defensive alliance in the case of an attack on our soverignty.
Currently, we regret running into such an alliance, however, our world's only experience with a unified Italy was that created by Napoleon. And in History, Napoleon's first act after entering Genoa was to overthrow the nation's government, and so you can understand our early fear, especially since your flag is the same as that created by Napoleon.

[luakel]

especially since your flag is the same as that created by Napoleon.
You must be looking at our original flag. The current Italian flag is this:
http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/0/0a/200px-Flag_of_Italy_1863.jpg
We are pleased to know that Genoa would remain neutral in a war.

[Othniel]

France to Russia:
June 8th

"To our friends in the Urals, we hope to understand what has happend in your goverment and people. If you are in need of aid we are ready to assits."

[reformer]

Republican Party, United States of America, to Great Britian
It takes a very long time for any decisions to be made currently in Washington, but I must warn you that taking senseless military action against any state at the momment would be frowned at. We encourage you to look for ways to solve your problems with peaceful diplomacy. If you wish us to somehow act as a negotiator, we are willing.

[luakel]

We would be interested in discussing a mutual defensive alliance.

[Othniel]

We would be interested in discussing a mutual defensive alliance.
Private Line: President Aristide Briand

Good to hear from you Italy, we had feared the worst for your country. We are willing to fly in your Prime Minister in order to discuse terms of such a contract. We plan to hold a conference at Rhiems in order to detrimine what has happend, and what will happen to former colonies that did not come with us when that...that thing happend. We will hold a private conference in Lyons though between us and prehaps the Genoa's on what should be done in the Western Mediterrain. We'll send a convoy in order to transport your minister to the conference.

[reformer]

United States of America (led by Populists) to Italy
(you just contacted us, right?) We are uncertain of our current surroundings, and though we have never had great relations with Italy in the past, we look forwarde to astabolishing such ties. We have heard strange reports of ultra powerful Germanies and a socialist France. It appears that your nation may be the bastion of freedom in the western world as of now. Could you give us some information regarding your current government?

Socialist Party to Western Europe
We have heard that you are a Marxist regime. Is there anyway you can assist us economicly? We are a rising force in American politics, and have a fair chance of winning the election next year.

[reformer]

Smuz, will east india recieve a response?

[Othniel]

Socialist Party to Western Europe
We have heard that you are a Marxist regime. Is there anyway you can assist us economicly? We are a rising force in American politics, and have a fair chance of winning the election next year.
We are not fully Marxist, but rather a social democracy, slowing seeing the world change to our socialist view points through law and reform. We however belive that it is illegal by United States law to give foreign funds to a poltical party correct? We would not like to endanger our standings with the people of the USA and that this might portray you as our puppet (might not go over too well). However if you would like to have the party leader Pierre Laval come over and speak before the party loyalists on some of our view points we would be willing to do so.

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: The BEIC
From: Istanbul

We have always respected the faithful and dilligent Sulatanate of Oman, and any worries you may entertain of Ottoman expansionism or aggression are wholly unfounded. We are willing to allow foreign trading within the Sublime Porte with a valid charter from the Padashah's ministers. Such charters, however, are rarely granted to companies hosted by nations without a history of cooperation with the Empire, but we are sure that this will prevent no problem. We would invite you to observe that the Padashah intends to shortly open competition on several international bids to develop and strengthen both the Empire's rail network and armed forces. Also, we request that the BEIC territories explain their position relative to London, and, that if independent, as neighbours our nations might sign a Non-Aggression Treaty.

[Forum Lurker]

From the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky:

To the Sublime Porte: I view your offer of a treaty of nonaggression with pleasure, but I am limited in my powers. I will present your generous offer to the Duma, but cannot promise that the radicals within that body will not stifle it out of an irrational fear of your governmental system.

To the Delegations of the Proletariat in Paris: While my nation needs no assistance at this time, it greatly cheers me to learn that the dialectic has reached other nations than my own. I would be most interested in the creation of some formal rapprochement, as both our borders appear threatened by a reactionary, expansionist German Empire.

To the Japanese Diet: I appreciate your information, and shall certainly make inquiries into any imperialist ambitions of my southern neighbor. I must, however, view with trepidation any suggestions that we enter into a mutual defense pact in the absence of a clear and immediate threat from the Chinese; such alliances were the cause of the last war, which so nearly tore apart my people.

To the Chinese Parliament: I must assure you that the borders presently occupied by the People's Defense Forces are the legal territory of the Democratic Republic of Russia, and contain no territories such as a "Yakutia", much less an independent nation of that name. Any attempt to interfere with Russian internal affairs will be viewed as hostile.

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky
From: Padashah Omer Farouk I

Surely even a democratically chosen government can see the wisdom of friendship with its closest neighbours?

[Othniel]

From the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky:

To the Delegations of the Proletariat in Paris: While my nation needs no assistance at this time, it greatly cheers me to learn that the dialectic has reached other nations than my own. I would be most interested in the creation of some formal rapprochement, as both our borders appear threatened by a reactionary, expansionist German Empire.
.
We are willing to have somebody fly the Prime Minister to Paris to talk with our staff then or prehaps on some more nuetral territory. Switzerland has appeared to become occuppied by Musket carring forces, that happen to be French Revolutionists if you can believe that...We will attempt to use our influence to calm them down. Gevena would make an excellent meeting place, no?

[Othniel]

June 10th, 3 PM
PRWE
President Briand Speaks.

"To the nations of Europe I bid a welecome to this new era of Change. We as of all of you have shown confusion. We wish to set this confusion aside and declare a conference in Rhiems. We are inviting the Kingdom of Portugal, the Kingom of Great Britian,the Empire of Germany, the Kingdom of Italy, the Republic of Genoa, and the Democratic Republic of Russia to this Concert of European powers. We have all been effected by this event and wish to see many of the treaties restored. Our own alliances have been shaken and our idealogies vary. While theese are important we also would like to talk about the colonies we once had and the relationship of peace Europe might attempt. This conference date is yet to be set."(OOC: Check the main thread to discuss a date)

"In anouther matter we would like to hold a conference concerning the Goverments of the New World.A conference of Gaudelope will be held at a later time."

"Thank You."

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: President Briand
From: Padashah Omer I
Delivered by courier from the embassy, having apparently been sent in coded form

One assumes the exemption of our representatives from the proposed congress of nations is a mistake, bourne of ignorance as to the world situation or simple human fallibility. Therefore we will correct your error, and request that arrangements be made for our representative, Prince Olmanic Hassan, and his staff, when the time for the Conference arrives.

[Othniel]

Telegram
To: President Briand
From: Padashah Omer I
Delivered by courier from the embassy, having apparently been sent in coded form

One assumes the exemption of our representatives from the proposed congress of nations is a mistake, bourne of ignorance as to the world situation or simple human fallibility. Therefore we will correct your error, and request that arrangements be made for our representative, Prince Olmanic Hassan, and his staff, when the time for the Conference arrives.
OOC: I counted them as Asian Powers.

[luakel]

June 10th, 3 PM
PRWE
President Briand Speaks.

"To the nations of Europe I bid a welecome to this new era of Change. We as of all of you have shown confusion. We wish to set this confusion aside and declare a conference in Rhiems. We are inviting the Kingdom of Portugal, the Kingom of Great Britian,the Empire of Germany, the Kingdom of Italy, the Republic of Genoa, and the Democratic Republic of Russia to this Concert of European powers. We have all been effected by this event and wish to see many of the treaties restored. Our own alliances have been shaken and our idealogies vary. While theese are important we also would like to talk about the colonies we once had and the relationship of peace Europe might attempt. This conference date is yet to be set."(OOC: Check the main thread to discuss a date)

"In anouther matter we would like to hold a conference concerning the Goverments of the New World.A conference of Gaudelope will be held at a later time."

"Thank You."

Prime Minister Mussolini accepts this invitation and suggests that the U.S. President may also be invited.

[luakel]

OOC: how should we do the conference?

[Imajin]

The Doge of Genoa accepts the Proterariat Republic's gracious invitation.

[reformer]

Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders to Germany
In the past, our nation was economicaly dependant on France. We have come to relly on foreign help, and in turn we have prospered and our idependance has been recognised. We are embarrased to admit this, but we no longer have the economic ability to surivive, and desire your help and assistance. We have not been invited to the confrence, and are thus afraid that Western Europe is planning on invading us. We shall write a treaty for your signature.

[Aussey]

The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland accept's the gracious invitation, and the Imperial British Delegation will be led by Her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte.

[Othniel]

Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders to Germany
In the past, our nation was economicaly dependant on France. We have come to relly on foreign help, and in turn we have prospered and our idependance has been recognised. We are embarrased to admit this, but we no longer have the economic ability to surivive, and desire your help and assistance. We have not been invited to the confrence, and are thus afraid that Western Europe is planning on invading us. We shall write a treaty for your signature.
OOC: Whoops, I forgot, sorry. Of corse My goverment was considering inviting you...just consider it there... :o It was originally just to discuss colonies. We wanted affrimation that France was going to get its OTL colonies back...si? We of corse invite the Liberial Goverment.

[reformer]

Socialist Party to Western Europe
The laws you speak of were abolished during the great war by Mr. Roosevelt in recognition of the international importance of the elections. In fact, our party survives partly on the donaitons of such countres as yourself. I also wish to point out that a socialist in power in the US may prove a powerful ally diplomatically.

President Al Smith to Western Europe
Do to our common heritage, and our connections with Europe, we request that a deligation of at least American Populists, and if required also members of the other parties, be invited to your concert. We wish to note the importance of America in many of the worlds this land has been populated with.

[Othniel]

Socialist Party to Western Europe
The laws you speak of were abolished during the great war by Mr. Roosevelt in recognition of the international importance of the elections. In fact, our party survives partly on the donaitons of such countres as yourself. I also wish to point out that a socialist in power in the US may prove a powerful ally diplomatically.

President Al Smith to Western Europe
Do to our common heritage, and our connections with Europe, we request that a deligation of at least American Populists, and if required also members of the other parties, be invited to your concert. We wish to note the importance of America in many of the worlds this land has been populated with.
Response:
1A: Then we would be happy to give some of our personal fortunes, we aren't very rich in personal funds due to commit to the People.

To the President:

President Smith, though European Affairs have been traditionally shunned by the Americans we extent the rights to send a observing delegation. We extent the same rights to the Ottomans.

[Forum Lurker]

Telegram
To: the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky
From: Padashah Omer Farouk I

Surely even a democratically chosen government can see the wisdom of friendship with its closest neighbours?

To: The Sublime Porte
From: the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky

I sincerely hope that you are right, but must remind you that I am bound legally, as all rulers are morally, by the will of the people. If the Duma does not approve of the treaty, I cannot force their hand.

To: the Offices of President Briand
From: the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky

I will most certainly send a delegation to this conference.

[reformer]

We would appreciate any help you can give. If you can provide major thinkers and leaders to help inspire our proletariat, we would be very greatful. We are afraid that without a socialist government, our nation may jump into bed with nations we should never even consider allying with.

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: Paris
From: Istanbul

The Emperor has been persuaded by advisors to endorse the US suggestion of an observational delegation for Great Powers whose territories lie primarily outside Europe. Therefore the delegates mentioned previously will not be sent. We are currently arranging a train for the Padashah to Paris.

Telegram
To: President Kerensky
From: Padashah Omar Farouk I

I appreciate how inconvenient the binds of populist opinion can be on any statesman from time to time- witness the battles of my uncle against the short sighted nationalists and certain elements of misguided Islamicist thought not to long ago in our world. As a show of goodwill, regardless of treaty status (although I would point of we are proposing a Non-Aggression Treaty and nothing more), we would invite you to a personsal meeting of we two heads of state, to be held wherever you feel convenient, prior to the proposed Congress of Powers. A show of mutual tolerance between one of the most politically democratic and recently dynamic of nations, and one has fought fierce struggles in recent times against the forces of reactionism for reform.

Sincerely, Omer Yussif Farouk

Edited for formatting

[Bulgaroktonos]

From: Paris
To: Istanbul

France would be honored to host the Emperor and his entourage.

[reformer]

Are you filling in for Othniel Bulg?

[Glen]

Are you filling in for Othniel Bulg?

So it would appear....

[Mayhem]

From the Offices of Prime Minister Kerensky:

To the Japanese Diet: I appreciate your information, and shall certainly make inquiries into any imperialist ambitions of my southern neighbor. I must, however, view with trepidation any suggestions that we enter into a mutual defense pact in the absence of a clear and immediate threat from the Chinese; such alliances were the cause of the last war, which so nearly tore apart my people.

From: The Empire of Great Japan
To: Offices of PM Kerensky

Most certainly, Prime Minister. The Emperor has been informed of your unwillingness and it will be noted on the roll. Of course, should a clear and present danger emerge from China or any other power, which threatened both our great nations, you should consider this offer still open.
Let us rest as simply amicable co-occupants of this new world.
The Office of the Foreign Minister.

[Mayhem]

Flanders to Japan
By now you are surely aware of the calamity that has befallen the world. Holland no longer exists.

The Great Empire of Japan
To: The Flemish foreign minister

Certainly, honoured friend. We merely hold concern for your empire and its maintenance. Do you mean to say that there no longer rest any claims by the Low Countries to the East Indies? We ask out of, again, concern for our regional neighbours. Previously, the archipelago had been held by Holland, but this seems to no longer the case. Perhaps it would be to the Dutch liking that Japanese forces proceed to reinforce Flemish rule over the East Indies, should your own military be elsewhere occupied? Our reports so far have indicated what seems to be European settlements, though somewhat old-fashioned, dotting the coastline.
We reiterate our offer of assistance in these trying times.
The Office of the Foreign Minister

[Mayhem]

HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan
To: Alexander II, I & R, Head of the Commonwealth
Your majesty,
We speak to you now in honest solidarity under the terms of the Anglo-British Alliance, our most esteemed and well-valued bond over these many years. As your Majesty may know, this unbreakable bond ties the fates of our two great empires together with the crimson thread of friendship, and while our bonds may lie untied as it stands, we wish to retie them under new circumstances.
Under the arrangements, we each swore upon our honour as men to defend the other unto death, and retain the integrity of each others' empires, against any foe on any front. This has always been a great source of pride. As our men fought with yours in Turkey, in France, an unbreakable union of strength and warrior kinship was forged, beaten by the hammer of battle and cooled in the waters of the following peace.
Let us renew this alliance, in this new world, and let the world know, that Great Britain and Great Japan will stand united against any threat, the two mighty empires of the globe, forces for good and justice.
I leave the choice in your hands, my Brother.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan, Defender of Manchuria and Guardian of Formosa



HM King Alexander II, I &R
To: HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan

It is the upmost honor thet Your Imperial Majesty wish to renew the sacred Anglo-Japanese Treaty. Though we are dissappointed Your Imperial Majesty does not remember the brave British and Japanese soldiers who fought side by side in India, East Africa, and in the American Rebellion of 1833. Though, with this Mosaic, it might not have happened in your nation's history. We are pleased Your Imperial majesty wishes to aid us.
His Majesty King Alexander II, Rex and Imperator, Head of the Commonwealth

HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan
To: HM King Alexander II, I &R

Indeed, our great empire was not granted the honour of fighting alongside Britannia on those fields. Perhaps the day will be some time in the future. Our foreign ministry will draft a formal treaty to be approved by the Diet and British Parliament. We trust this will usher in a new age of Anglo-Japanese trust and cooperation.
Might we request, also, that your majesty looks into securing the friendship of the Flemish authorities? It seems that what once was Holland no longer replies to that name, and their empire lies disunited. We feel it unjust to let empires crumble; we would be horrified to see your own or any other disintegrate as a result of no action of your own.

His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito, Defender of Manchuria, Guardian of Korea and Formosa
*Was originally in PM, just popped this on the board so peeps'd know about it.

[Aussey]

HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan
To: Alexander II, I & R, Head of the Commonwealth
Your majesty,
We speak to you now in honest solidarity under the terms of the Anglo-British Alliance, our most esteemed and well-valued bond over these many years. As your Majesty may know, this unbreakable bond ties the fates of our two great empires together with the crimson thread of friendship, and while our bonds may lie untied as it stands, we wish to retie them under new circumstances.
Under the arrangements, we each swore upon our honour as men to defend the other unto death, and retain the integrity of each others' empires, against any foe on any front. This has always been a great source of pride. As our men fought with yours in Turkey, in France, an unbreakable union of strength and warrior kinship was forged, beaten by the hammer of battle and cooled in the waters of the following peace.
Let us renew this alliance, in this new world, and let the world know, that Great Britain and Great Japan will stand united against any threat, the two mighty empires of the globe, forces for good and justice.
I leave the choice in your hands, my Brother.
His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan, Defender of Manchuria and Guardian of Formosa

HM King Alexander II, I &R
To: HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan

It is the upmost honor thet Your Imperial Majesty wish to renew the sacred Anglo-Japanese Treaty. Though we are dissappointed Your Imperial Majesty does not remember the brave British and Japanese soldiers who fought side by side in India, East Africa, and in the American Rebellion of 1833. Though, with this Mosaic, it might not have happened in your nation's history. We are pleased Your Imperial majesty wishes to aid us.
His Majesty King Alexander II, Rex and Imperator, Head of the Commonwealth

HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan
To: HM King Alexander II, I &R

Indeed, our great empire was not granted the honour of fighting alongside Britannia on those fields. Perhaps the day will be some time in the future. Our foreign ministry will draft a formal treaty to be approved by the Diet and British Parliament. We trust this will usher in a new age of Anglo-Japanese trust and cooperation.
Might we request, also, that your majesty looks into securing the friendship of the Flemish authorities? It seems that what once was Holland no longer replies to that name, and their empire lies disunited. We feel it unjust to let empires crumble; we would be horrified to see your own or any other disintegrate as a result of no action of your own.

His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito, Defender of Manchuria, Guardian of Korea and Formosa
*Was originally in PM, just popped this on the board so peeps'd know about it.

HM King Alexander II, I & R
To: HIM Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito of Japan

The British Empire is glad to see Your Imperial Majesty's belief, regard;ess of religion, in the Mosaic of Events. We will gladly pursue a diplomatic relationship with Unified Liberal Kingdom of Flanders, as soon as their King recognizes the honorific title Titular King of the Belgians, to be held perpetually by the British-Belgian House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. We do not seek to rule over Belgium, however. I thank Your Majesty, and look foward to further discussion and relations.
His Majesty King Alexander II, Rex and Imperator, Head of the Commonwealth

[reformer]

Aussey, did you get my trade agreement?

[pa_dutch]

To: Paris

We are unsure whether you recieved our last message, but we would like to form an alliance with the government in France. Our history is deeply interconnected with yours... Our great founder Orelie-Antoine I, in addition to a sizeable portion of our population and their forbearers, hail from your great nation, and it is largely due to French intervention that our kingdom still exists today. Our current monarch, His Majesty Orelie-Antoine II, recieved his education in Paris, just as his children do today. Their descendants will most likely continue this fine tradition in the future. In our world, an agreement exists this grants the French free access to our Strait of Magellan and a military base at Chourgnac in times of need. No matter what the current political situation in France may be today, we still feel a strong mutual connection to your grand and honorable nation.

To: London

His Majesty King Orelie-Antoine II wishes to inquire on the current condition of the Falkland Islands. Does the British government claim jurisdiction over the archipelago?


Montril, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia

[Bulgaroktonos]

To: Paris

We are unsure whether you recieved our last message, but we would like to form an alliance with the government in France. Our history is deeply interconnected with yours... Our great founder Orelie-Antoine I, in addition to a sizeable portion of our population and their forbearers, hail from your great nation, and it is largely due to French intervention that our kingdom still exists today. Our current monarch, His Majesty Orelie-Antoine II, recieved his education in Paris, just as his children do today. Their descendants will most likely continue this fine tradition in the future. In our world, an agreement exists this grants the French free access to our Strait of Magellan and a military base at Chourgnac in times of need. No matter what the current political situation in France may be today, we still feel a strong mutual connection to your grand and honorable nation.



From Paris:
We would be very interested in the formation of an alliance between our two nations. We believe that the strategic interests of both your nation and mine would be well served through such an alignment. The subject will be brought up for review with all haste.

[reformer]

Ok, Aussey, I sent you a trade agreement, pretty important, did ya get it?

Flanders to Japan
We have not had controll of Indonesia for severall decades. Of course, if you need a nuteral contry to help you find a peaceful solution in the area, our history makes us the logical choice.

[Mayhem]

Flanders to Japan
We have not had controll of Indonesia for severall decades. Of course, if you need a nuteral contry to help you find a peaceful solution in the area, our history makes us the logical choice.

Japan to Flanders
Friends, while we respect that you had forfeited control over the archapelago, the residents of the East Indies remain loyal to the Dutch, as you say, making you a logical option. For Empires, there is a duty of protection extended to colonies, which in this case is in great risk. Our sources inform us that there are two fleets headed for Java; one French-Indochinese, the other Pacifican, with, I have no doubt, less than pacific goals in mind.
Of course, it remains the duty of the Empire of Great Japan to respect the choice of Flanders, and as such we cannot force you to retake administration of the East Indies. However, the men and women there need support, they need protection, they need guidance. There is no doubt that, if faced with sudden independance, they will fall to the mercy of aggressive neighbours.
To this end, the Empire of Great Japan offers Flanders, the recognised inheritor to the East Indies, our own troops to oversee the gradual institution of independance. We already maintain the sovereignity of Manchuria, Korea, and Formosa, and our record speaks words.
With your permission, we shall exercise the defence of the East Indies in your name, proxying for their own Netherlands, for the sake of the East Indies.
The Empire of Great Japan

[Aussey]

In acordance to our heritage and historical ties, and to insure economic prosperity in this new world, The British East India Company offer this trade proposal:

Article I: Indian Recognition
The British Empire shall recognise the companies claims in India, and the independant nation states in our companies areas of influence.

Article II: Trade Rights
Due to both your economic power and historical integrity, the company wishes to use you as a major trading partner. We hope that, as such, you will be able to re-sell our goods into Europe. Your local merchants will recieve 70% of the profits made from such sales. Indian goods are of high quality, therefore we are assured that all bussiness will make a profit.

Article II: Military
Under no circumstances shall a British army ever engage an army that is under the allegance of the company.

As Agreed and Drafted upon by the Board of the British East India Company, with the aproval of its client states.

Signed,

HM King Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwealth

[Aussey]

In recognition of mutual historic ties, the Nations of Great Britain and Great Japan unite themselves to each other in perpetual alliance, to do honour to a shared martial history, to swear to defend each other in an hour of need, and to aid and support each other in times of trial and foul circumstances.

Article I: Mutual Defence
The Empire of Great Japan swears to aid the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland should she be threatened by war, as does the Empire of Great Britain swear to aid the Empire of Great Japan should she be threatened by war.
Should one power be at war, so shall be the other.

Article II: Recognition
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito, does recognise His Majesty King Alexander II, Rex and Imperator, and his rightful heirs under law, as sole rightful holders of the title of King of Great Britain, King of Ireland, King of Hanover, Emperor of India, Head of the Commonwealth and the British Empire, and swears to uphold this and assist the United Kingdom in regaining lost titles, as does His Majesty King Alexander II, Rex and Imperator, recognise His Imperial Majesty, Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito as sole rightful holder of the Imperial Japanese Throne, and as Defender of Manchuria, Guardian of Korea and Formosa, and swears to uphold these, and swears to uphold and assist the Japanese Empire in regaining lost titles.
Should either title come under threat, the other shall come to his aid. Should either ruler cease in his duties, the other shall ensure the lawful transferrance of power to the rightful heir.

Article III: Empire
Each signatory to this Treaty swears to uphold the integrity of the Colonies and protectorates of the other signatory, with the forces at his disposal.
A breach in the integrity of either signatory's colonies or protectorates will call into action the other.

Signed,

HM King Alexander II, I & R
Head of the Commonwealth
His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph"
Kirihito of Japan, Defender of Manchuria and Guardian of Korea and Formosa

[Smuz]

OOC: East India Company, you seem to have missed Istanbul's reply...

[reformer]

Ups, I did. . . .well, here's the very delayed repply then:

The British East India Company would like to, if possible, help you develop your infrosturcture as you suggested. We have decided that, after decades of saving money, that we are going to spend millions of pounds exspanding our company, and, as such, improving the lifestyle of the local inhabidents.

As we both know, Arabia is not exactly the most well run area on the planet. In fact, we have recieved reports that the Arabs have been somewhat resiliant to Ottoman rule. We believe that the main reason for this unfounded oppositon is the current lifestyle in the dessert.

The company believes that it is both profitable and humanitarian to exstend more modern bussinesses into the area. Bussinesses with health benifits, and air conditioning (note: The east india company is just slightly ahead of OTL 1927 when it comes to cooling). This will also slowly make the population in the area more educated as a new richer generations comes around, and thus less likely to revolt.

We have a theory here in Madras: in the long run, loyalty through fairness brings upon economic exspansion.

We will of course pay taxes to Istambul, which will amount to a large sum. Much larger then the current founds you are recieving from Arabia. You will of course still have full control of the area, though we insist that corrupt governors and such be replaced.

As a more industrial area, Arabia will also produce more goods which will benefit the empire.

We pressume that such an arangement would correspond with a non-aggression pact and of course a free trade proposal.

[Othniel]

Portugal to the British East India Company

We have lost contact with Goa, can you please give us information on the status of our colony?

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: The BEIC
From: Istanbul

A trade agreement and a non-aggression treaty would both be welcome, but it is felt that an even stronger ninding between our nations is necessary before allowing a trade charter- a mutually encompassing defensive alliance is the option preffered by botht he Padashah and his government.

[NomadicSky]

The German Empire seeks friendly relations with it's neighbors, we welcome our new neighbors to negotiate with our nation.
Chancellor Paul von Hindenburg in the service of Emperor Wilhelm II

[Glen]

The German Empire seeks friendly relations with it's neighbors, we welcome our new neighbors to negotiate with our nation.
Chancellor Paul von Hindenburg in the service of Emperor Wilhelm II

BTW, just so you know, Paul von Hindenburg is probably beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's Disease at this point in time. Just more forgetful for now, but he's not going to be the best Chancellor you can have...

[NomadicSky]

BTW, just so you know, Paul von Hindenburg is probably beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's Disease at this point in time. Just more forgetful for now, but he's not going to be the best Chancellor you can have...

Who would you recommend?

[Othniel]

Who would you recommend?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_Bernstein
Hugo Haase
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Maximilian_of_Baden
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Groener
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_von_Seeckt

[Othniel]

von Seeckt would be especially intresting in a world with Poland fully under German control.

[reformer]

May we pressume that you are upholding our treaty?

[Glen]

Who would you recommend?

Depends, what kind of government do you want to have for your Germany?

Kurt von Schleicher comes to mind.

[Othniel]

I'd look in theese three catogries and then look through a list of famous people in Germany:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:German_generals
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:German_politicians
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:German_nobility

Theese are groups of German Occupation groups that you might be able to glean from:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:German_people_by_occupation

[reformer]

It acordance with our current diplomatic discussions, may we ask that you end your current unoficial alliance with the Mexican rogue state?

[NomadicSky]

Yes we will be upholding our treaty

[luakel]

It acordance with our current diplomatic discussions, may we ask that you end your current unoficial alliance with the Mexican rogue state?
We don't have an alliance. We just sent some advisors to help in Spanish South America.

[luakel]

Are you still interested in eventual unification with Italy?

[luakel]

We are sorry for seeming aggressive, but we would like you to stay out of Hungary.

[NomadicSky]

Germany has all the lands it needs
We will be modernizing the nations of Scandinavia but will not take contol of anyone else.
Ten years ago Germany was fighting the most devastating war in our history.
Germany and it's people have no intention for starting another war nor do we wish to fight with our new neighbors we wish for nothing but peace.

[Imajin]

Are you still interested in eventual unification with Italy?
To: The Italian Republic

Of course the Italians of Genoa are interested in unification with your nation. We propose that, to start with, we formally unite the military of Italy with the clearly smaller Army and Navy of Genoa.

[luakel]

Germany has all the lands it needs
We will be modernizing the nations of Scandinavia but will not take contol of anyone else.
Ten years ago Germany was fighting the most devastating war in our history.
Germany and it's people have no intention for starting another war nor do we wish to fight with our new neighbors we wish for nothing but peace.
We are very glad to here this.

[luakel]

To: The Italian Republic

Of course the Italians of Genoa are interested in unification with your nation. We propose that, to start with, we formally unite the military of Italy with the clearly smaller Army and Navy of Genoa.
When would you like to start this process?

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan, Foreign Minister
To: France

M. Foreign Minister,
It has come to our attention that a French fleet has moved on Java in an attempt to usurp the local authorities in breach of the Prague Convention on Imperial Affairs, 1920. Under that same convention, it becomes the duty of the parent nation to take responsibility for the actions of their protected territories. The fleet flies French colours, so we take it that they lie under your purview.
As such, we request that you take action to recall the Indochina-based fleet and discipline your colonial government, perhaps even replacing the governor.
We trust that this is an independant action by the territorial government and not sponsored by our wartime ally, France.
We trust you will make the right decision.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, EGJ

[Lauranthalas]

To: France
From: USSP

Dear Sirs,

Our intelligence has informations about a fleet flying the tricolore and moving towards islands in indonesia. we are currently having diplomats there who are talking about the terms for integration of the islands (especially java and sulawesi) into the USSP. to protect these we have sent a taskforce there. they are having order not to shoot but we would like to ask you to turn back. furthermore do we hope there will be no inconvenience if the forces meet.
we wish you have a good day

Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: Berlin
From: Istanbul

We were pleased to hear your declarations of peaceful intentions. We would therefore wish to negotiate either a non-agression treaty or a full mutual defense treaty. and accompanying trade agreeements, especially given the borders our nations share.

[Othniel]

To: France
From: USSP

Dear Sirs,

Our intelligence has informations about a fleet flying the tricolore and moving towards islands in indonesia. we are currently having diplomats there who are talking about the terms for integration of the islands (especially java and sulawesi) into the USSP. to protect these we have sent a taskforce there. they are having order not to shoot but we would like to ask you to turn back. furthermore do we hope there will be no inconvenience if the forces meet.
we wish you have a good day

Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP
PRWE to the USSP

The French Tricolor is a banned flag. Contact whomever is flying it and tell them that action will be taken against this rebellion will come swifty if they do not replace it with the Prolarient Eagle. The Goverment over French Indochina appears to be illegitamate and we are going to be forced to restore our ownership over the Pennisula.

In the name of the People,
Prolarient Republic of Western Europe (France)

[luakel]

Telegram
To: Berlin
From: Istanbul

We were pleased to hear your declarations of peaceful intentions. We would therefore wish to negotiate either a non-agression treaty or a full mutual defense treaty. and accompanying trade agreeements, especially given the borders our nations share.
OOC: Smuz, when did you get territory on the Rhine? :confused:

[Smuz]

OOC: Ermm... since I flunked geography. Hush.

[NomadicSky]

The German Empire would like to restablish colonies along the African Coast.
Will some one please send a current map?

[Othniel]

The German Empire would like to restablish colonies along the African Coast.
Will some one please send a current map?
This would be one of the purposes to have the conferance in Rhiems we are hosting. The German Empire is open to send a delagation.

[NomadicSky]

The world has changed we aren't sure who still exist and who has changed therefore the Republic of Canda would like to invite all of the worlds nations to attend a Conference, to be held in the city of Quebec at the Chateau de frontenac.

Signed,
President John Marshall
Prime minister James Brooks

[Othniel]

The world has changed we aren't sure who still exist and who has changed therefore the Republic of Canda would like to invite all of the worlds nations to attend a Conference, to be held in the city of Quebec at the Chateau de frontenac.

Signed,
President John Marshall
Prime minister James Brooks
OOC: France had already invited a European Conferance followed by an American Conference in Gaudelope.

[NomadicSky]

Wasn't payin attention

[reformer]

Why must the old age of Imperialism continue? Is it really necessary for Europe to continue to opress the rest of the world?

There must be a more civilized way.

[NomadicSky]

We don't wish to opress we need colonies, Africa has the natural resorces Germany and it's people need.

[reformer]

Then why can't you take advantage of companies?

[NomadicSky]

Every other major European state has colonies, Germany needs them for her status as a major European nation.

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan, Foreign Minister
To: France

M. Foreign Minister,
It has come to our attention that a French fleet has moved on Java in an attempt to usurp the local authorities in breach of the Prague Convention on Imperial Affairs, 1920. Under that same convention, it becomes the duty of the parent nation to take responsibility for the actions of their protected territories. The fleet flies French colours, so we take it that they lie under your purview.
As such, we request that you take action to recall the Indochina-based fleet and discipline your colonial government, perhaps even replacing the governor.
We trust that this is an independant action by the territorial government and not sponsored by our wartime ally, France.
We trust you will make the right decision.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, EGJ
PRWE to the USSP

The French Tricolor is a banned flag. Contact whomever is flying it and tell them that action will be taken against this rebellion will come swifty if they do not replace it with the Prolarient Eagle. The Goverment over French Indochina appears to be illegitamate and we are going to be forced to restore our ownership over the Pennisula.

In the name of the People,
Prolarient Republic of Western Europe (France)

OOC: May I presume that I receive a similar messge to the one sent to the USSP? If not, disregard this message:

IC:The Empire of Great Japan
To: The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe

Comrades,
It is our great dismay to hear the misfortune that your great nation's protected territories might wrest themselves free and act against your will and that of the greater good. If this Indochinese government is indeed illegitimate, and authority is in need of restoration, we will be glad to aid the Proletarian Republic in this venture. We ask merely for funding to furnish any efforts which might be incurred in a regrettable struggle in return.
We await your response.

Foreign Minister, EGJ

[DuQuense]

From
Governor Mittlerand

To
Arstide Briand president Republic of France

Have reestablished Control over French Indonesia, Appears Empire of Japan Plans to try to take over area, request immediate reinforcements, Urgent.

[Othniel]

From
Governor Mittlerand

To
Arstide Briand president Republic of France

Have reestablished Control over French Indonesia, Appears Empire of Japan Plans to try to take over area, request immediate reinforcements, Urgent.
Arstide Briand to Mitterand

We will send a delagation to the area to settle the situation. You will listen to them, and by the order of the Republic cease your actions and return the fleet to Indochina. You endanger our relations with Holland.

August 1st, 1927

[Othniel]

PRWE to the Ottoman Empire;

Seeking Premission to send the French Fleet through the Suez canal to subdue the rebellious Goverments of Indochina.

To the BEIC;

We wish to dock and refuel in Ceylon before sending in our national gaurd to deal with this revolt. Aid against both groups of rebels would be apperiated.

[reformer]

Due to the conflictrs in the area, Flanders would like to restate its claims over the east Indies. It is ours historically, and in our time line, in was robed from us by the French. We appreciate the efforts made by the empire of Japan, and request that they help us govern the new territory untill it is ready to become indepedant, or a normally run colony.

[Othniel]

The Proleriant Republic of France is quite willing to leave it as Flemish in exage for its use in millitary opperations.

[reformer]

We are prepared to help you restabolise Indochina. You may of course use our ports, and will recieve military assistance from our forces.

Flander to Western Europe
We thank you for your benevolence, and hope that our nations will some how be able to live in peace, despite the political intrigue surrounding the world.

[luakel]

Do you need any help putting down the Cochin China rebellion? We could send some volunteers to help.

[reformer]

(you forgot to invite us :mad: )

May we ask why Flanders is not attending the confrence?

[Othniel]

(you forgot to invite us :mad: )

May we ask why Flanders is not attending the confrence?
(I wrote an apollogie as it was a sper of the moment thing....)

[DuQuense]

Due to the conflicts in the area, Flanders would like to restate its claims over the east Indies. It is ours historically, and in our time line, in was robed from us by the French. We appreciate the efforts made by the empire of Japan, and request that they help us govern the new territory until it is ready to become independent, or a normally run colony.

From
Cochin China

To
Western Europe

The Independent Sovereign Government of Cochin China regards this as the same kind of Double talk that France used in the mid 1800's to justify invading and occupying the independent nations of Cochin China.

Whe have no Claims outside our borders, and see no reason why anyone besides the Indonesians Themselves, have any legitimate say in what happens inside these nations.

[reformer]

We have begun a invasion of your Indochinese territories by both land and sea. Though militarily sucessful, we've encountered a mulitude of small batchs of resistance in the areas we've occupied.

We are not taking over these lands, and will turn over their controll to you. The Company, however, believes that the area has been very poorly run, and will make an attempt to improve the living conditions in the area. Though we are taking strong military action, may we pressume that your government will also send troops?

[Smuz]

Telegram
To: Western Europe
From: Ottoman Empire

While we do not object per se to the use of our canal by your fleet, agreeing broadly as we do with the intentions of assisting in the suppression of bloody and destructive revolution and restoration of true order, especially given your cooperation with certain allies of ours in this endevour, it is felt that to let a militayr task force enter such a sensitive and vital part of our empire is wholly inappropriate, especially as no treaties bind our two nations.

Should an alliance of non-aggression and mutual defence be signed, however, we see no problems in the passage.

[Smuz]

Announcement
To: The Rest of the World
From: Istanbul

The Empire has in its recent history, been occasionally embarrassingly aware of the backwardness of some provinces. To this end, we have granted the British East India Company a trading charter in the Arabia Minor region, as we feel this to be the best course to develop a primitive area, for the benefit of all involved, not least of all the inhabitants of the area.

In a seperate development, we would deny and refute the spurious and false reports in certain world newspapers of civil disturbance in Arabia or Croatia. The replacement of the governors, whose positions are entirely dependent on the Padashah's will, with surrounding arrests for gross corruption, fraud, treason and deception of the Imperial Revenue, were almost entirely peaceful. Certainly we would point out the general unpopularity of selfish leaders who cheat and steal from their followers.

We would point out that this charter would not extend to certain specific franchises- the oil industry, ownership of main infrastructure and the like nor will we allow company troops to land on our shores.

We would also employ the world's engineers and technicians on the following planned projects, funded by the Ottoman government, which we open to international tender. We would point out that we wish Ottoman citizenry to provide as much of the labour pool as is feasible (even if this requires training or education) as we wish to improve the abilities of the workforce.

*The standardisation of the Cairo-Sofia railway and most of the major subsiduary routes to 1600mm gauge, which is already used on the Istanbul-Baghdad stretch. Simultaneously we wish to purchase a considerable number (250-750) of modern, diesel powered locomotives.

*The expansion of the Istanbul shipyards to accomodate larger and more modern constructions, and the construction of a new harbour at Aden. We will be able to provide almost all the raw materials and labour required for the latter project, but we are sorely aware that our nation's technical knowledge lags behind the rest of the world in certain key areas, and thus the wish to employ foreign supervisors.

*The equipping of three new automobile factories, in Baghdad, Istanbul and Sofia, and to facilitate the training of the workforce. we are hiring technicians from around the world to newly established technical colleges in these cities.

*The building of two pipelines to Cairo, from the north-east and from the south-east, to transport crude oil to a new refinig centre, already under construction at the time of this recent and strange event.

Please note that not all of these projects will be undertaken, let alone simultaneously. The BEIC has already shown interest in fulfilling the automobile factory contract, and we invite offers from

[Imajin]

Genoa
Republic of Genoa

The Doge looked at the crowds of aristocrats in front of him. Did they realize the danger they were bringing to Genoa?

"And thus," said one of them, "We have voted, and we request that Claudio di Meliachi immediately step down as Doge of Genoa. In addition, a message should be sent to the Italian Republic that all discussion on unification are to be called off immediately."

The former Doge was led out of the courtroom.

[luakel]

Your country's new regime appears to be very threatening to our country. Would you like us to intervene and reappoint you as Doge?

[Imajin]

To: The Italian Republic
From: Claudio di Meliachi, Formerly Doge of Genoa

The Constitution of Genoa forbids me to return to the Dogeship following an expulsion, without special circumstances.
Clearly, a massive change in the world is a special circumstance. The old nobility know not what they are doing to the country- I would appreciate your support in regaining my position.

[luakel]

To: The Italian Republic
From: Claudio di Meliachi, Formerly Doge of Genoa

The Constitution of Genoa forbids me to return to the Dogeship following an expulsion, without special circumstances.
Clearly, a massive change in the world is a special circumstance. The old nobility know not what they are doing to the country- I would appreciate your support in regaining my position.
It appears that your country might soon become a very dangerous place for you to stay in, if the nobility are as dangerous as you say. We will be withdrawing our diplomats from Genoa in about a week by use of Genoa's airport. If you wish, you and your family and trusted friends may join our diplomatic personnel in leaving your country, hopefully to return in the near future. When you arrive in Milan, we will assist you in setting up a goverment-in-exile.

[luakel]

September 6, 1927, Conference Room, Capital Building, Milan, Italy
Sitting at the head of the table, Benito sighed. Things were starting to go very bad with the World. First the Rhiems Conference had been a fiasco, with President Briand all but demanding that Italy begin to give up it's colonies. The Conference had ended a few days later with many of the delagates, including Italy's, storming out. Britain had not even sent a delegate to the conference, which showed that diplomatic relations between them and the Italio-Ottoman Alliance would not be resumed in the near future. Plus, there was the quarrel between Texas and Mexico, with the US trying to drag Italy into the mess.

And there were internal problems as well. Italy was not self-sufficent, and Mussolini's attempts to make it moreso had been halted by the Event. Trades had been set up with the Ottomans and the East India Company, stabilizing Italy somewhat, but the value of the Lira was starting to drop. And the terrorist attacks in Spain and Greece were becoming more frequent. And now. Now there was this business in Genoa. It seemed as if the whole world was just going to hell. Instead of increasing Italy's already great power, as he had begun to do before the event, he was now desperately trying to keep it at it's previous levels. He looked at General Granazi, who was listening to young Ciano speak about how it was vital to stay peaceful with Genoa. The General seemed to be scoffing at the notion. "Maybe he'll get to use those new land dreadnoughts of his after all" the Duce thought, and when Ciano finished his lecture, Benito began to speak.

[Othniel]

September 6, 1927, Conference Room, Capital Building, Milan, Italy
Sitting at the head of the table, Benito sighed. Things were starting to go very bad with the World. First the Rhiems Conference had been a fiasco, with President Briand all but demanding that Italy begin to give up it's colonies. The Conference had ended a few days later with many of the delagates, including Italy's, storming out. Britain had not even sent a delegate to the conference, which showed that diplomatic relations between them and the Italio-Ottoman Alliance would not be resumed in the near future. Plus, there was the quarrel between Texas and Mexico, with the US trying to drag Italy into the mess.

And there were internal problems as well. Italy was not self-sufficent, and Mussolini's attempts to make it moreso had been halted by the Event. Trades had been set up with the Ottomans and the East India Company, stabilizing Italy somewhat, but the value of the Lira was starting to drop. And the terrorist attacks in Spain and Greece were becoming more frequent. And now. Now there was this business in Genoa. It seemed as if the whole world was just going to hell. Instead of increasing Italy's already great power, as he had begun to do before the event, he was now desperately trying to keep it at it's previous levels. He looked at General Granazi, who was listening to young Ciano speak about how it was vital to stay peaceful with Genoa. The General seemed to be scoffing at the notion. "Maybe he'll get to use those new land dreadnoughts of his after all" the Duce thought, and when Ciano finished his lecture, Benito began to speak.
(Briand didn't say for him to give up his colonies, just an explanation on how Itlay got so freaking huge, and it was Portugal asking for those with large amounts of Colonies to stop colonizing.)

[luakel]

(Briand didn't say for him to give up his colonies, just an explanation on how Itlay got so freaking huge, and it was Portugal asking for those with large amounts of Colonies to stop colonizing.)
(OOC)Yes, but I already explained in the Countries thread that Italy had colonized those areas in their OTL.(OOC)

[Othniel]

(OOC)Yes, but I already explained in the Countries thread that Italy had colonized those areas in their OTL.(OOC)
OOC: But they don't know that in game. If you might notice they might be a little upset over Algeria.

[luakel]

OOC: But they don't know that in game. If you might notice they might be a little upset over Algeria.
OOC: :confused:

No one even mentioned Algeria.

[Smuz]

Telegram
From: The Ottoman Emperor
To: Benito Mussilini

We are troubled, and learn of the troubles of one's good friends, over the recent coup in Genoa. We are unable to take direct action against this state, due to distance and the need for vigiliance against attacks on our forces, but we will back our allies and friends if action is to be taken. We are also informed by advisors of the highly satisfactory work by certain Italian firms on the port defenses of Cairo and Istanbul. We hope for the same satisfaction in the work in progress on the new Istanbul shipyard.

Encrypted secret mesage relayed by embassy- We genuinely apologise for the impotence of our forces that far west in the Mediterranean. Military advisors suggest we could implement a blockade of Genoa and her allies through the stariats and the canal, send out the southern fleet to assist any action in that vicinity, or send forces through Italian territory to assist in any operations. Also, these advisors are "most satisfied with the sea-planes now we have tested the first production run".