LiME East Asia, the Pacific, and Australlia.

[Othniel]

For all situations in the title area. Not open till Wednesday.

[Othniel]

Nanning, China
4 PM, June 8th

When the dust cleared they could see something differnet than normal appear...what was it? The French Tricoluor flying above Hainam?

[reformer]

British East India Company to surrounding areas
We have heard disturbing reports across the world of certain strange political and geographic changes. We would like to state that we are a peaceful company, and that we bear no ill will to any races or creeds, and that, if possible, we wish to create a trade agreement with our neighbors as soon as your governments allow.

[Lauranthalas]

Off the northern coast of Australia
June 8th
1945h local

on bord of the CV Rochester
telegraph to sydney
"Sir, something hapened. We tried to make contact to the embassy in Timor but no one answered. So we sent one of our planes there and there is nothing. it looks like 150 years ago. we are waiting for instructions. over"

[Imajin]

New Boston
County of Guam
Territory of Pacifica

Governor William Johnson looked out over the seas. Everything looked so peaceful, like nothing was wrong. But something was wrong, very wrong.

"I'm going to have to take matters into my own hands." he said. "Split up the second fleet, keep one part here, and send the other two to Honolulu and San Francisco. We'll see what's going on here soon enough."

[Smuz]

Re-Posted from Europe/Near East Thread, largely for consumption by the East India Company.

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.

[Aussey]

The Federated Mexican Empire has begun mobilizing the troops in the Department of Coahuila, to annex the recently found abandoned Rio Grande Region.

[Othniel]

June 8th
China to Machuria

"This is the Goverment of China, we wish for you to aknoledge whom is ruling in your providence."

[Mayhem]

June 9
The office of General Chichibu, Manchuria
To Beijing

The Empire of Manchuria remains in firm control of its own lands. Why does China question yet again the Empire' sovereignity? Need the soldiers of Japan reming China yet again of the Manchurians' independance?
Your continued opposition to this state of affairs is not welcome, Manchurian secession has been fully endorsed by the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Empire of Great Japan and her ally France. No further discussion of this matter will be welcome, his Imperial Majesty Xuyin does not appreciate challenges to his rule and the Japanese military is more than ready to defend that rule until Manchurian forces are in a position to do so themselves.

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan
To New Guinea and Bismarck Archipeligo Territories

Inquiry to Governor Shinbu:
Why has there been no communication from Guinea? Your quarterly report has failed to arrive. You lapse in your duties to the Emperor. We expect the report within a week, lest you bring dishonour on yourself and your family.
In the name of the Emperor,
The Office of the Minister for Extra-territorial affairs.

[Othniel]

June 9
The office of General Chichibu, Manchuria
To Beijing

The Empire of Manchuria remains in firm control of its own lands. Why does China question yet again the Empire' sovereignity? Need the soldiers of Japan reming China yet again of the Manchurians' independance?
Your continued opposition to this state of affairs is not welcome, Manchurian secession has been fully endorsed by the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Empire of Great Japan and her ally France. No further discussion of this matter will be welcome, his Imperial Majesty Xuyin does not appreciate challenges to his rule and the Japanese military is more than ready to defend that rule until Manchurian forces are in a position to do so themselves.
What happend with Yakutia? Did the Soviets invade?

[Mayhem]

What happend with Yakutia? Did the Soviets invade?

Sir, (is this by phone call or just short telegram?) the Soviets were phased out by 1922 and granted representation in the All-Russian Congress. As for "Yakutia", never heard of it. Russian zones remain in Russian hands.

[DuQuense]

Alexandre Millerand Was Worried, with only intermittent contact with a France, that seemed different somehow, and no contact with French Sumatra, He sent the Battleship Lorraine, and its fleet to check on Sumatra, along with 5000 Vietnam Troops, just in Case.

Meanwhile this different China to the north, He ordered the Battleship Alaine, to Hainan, along with 10.000 troops, Just in Case.

[Mayhem]

Alexandre Millerand Was Worried, with only intermittent contact with a France, that seemed different somehow, and no contact with French Sumatra, He sent the Battleship Lorraine, and its fleet to check on Sumatra, along with 5000 Vietnam Troops, just in Case.

Meanwhile this different China to the north, He ordered the Battleship Alaine, to Hainan, along with 10.000 troops, Just in Case.

The Japanese Destroyers "Vengeance" and "Victory" intercepted the Lorraine off the coast of Borneo, and, noting the French colours, broadcast the following message by short-wave radio (In french, duh :))

"French Battleship, you are entering Flemish waters. We must insist that you turn around with haste. To send such a fleet against a fellow European power is in breach of the Prague Convention*. Please turn back or present authority from Flemish authorities to continue on your present course."

In the meantime; Japanese Ambassadors were sent to Batavia to inform the Dutch governor of the world situation. They were also to convince him that, as Flanders had now become the equivalent of Holland, his loyalties lay with Flemish authorities.** Also, according to negotiations currently in progress with the Flemish Foreign Ministry, the Japanese were to provide for the security of the Dutch East Indies. Cue the arrival of 10,000 hastily mobilised Japanese troops and the Carrier "Tireless" with air wing, sweeping around Sulawesi.

(OOC: Is 1800s Sumatra able to make direct contact with Holland at the moment? I presume there aren't any cables/etc for the Governor to verify this whole thing.
*Nope, not a real convention. But who's to say this isn't an ISOT-mistake?
**Convincing to be done at gunpoint, if necessary, though the ambassador has been instructed to use this as a last-resort policy.)

[Glen]

(OOC: Is 1800s Sumatra able to make direct contact with Holland at the moment? I presume there aren't any cables/etc for the Governor to verify this whole thing.



1800 CE tech, height of comm technology is a letter sent by sail vessel, so that would be a NO. And no ASB telephones in 1800 areas...only between ISOTed areas.

[DuQuense]

Capitan Jean Perrie read the message from the Japanese destroyer, "Flemish, Flanders is claiming Indonesia. Every schoolboy knows that Indonesia has been French since Napoleon merged the French and Dutch East Indies Companies." "Send a Message stating such back to these Japs, and have four of our Destroyers keep a eye on them."


OOC; A Battle Fleet would not stop just by being challenged by a couple of Destroyers. Vietnam is lots closer to Sumatra than Japan is. The French fleet will be sitting in Palembang Harbor before the Hastily Mobilized Japanese force are half way there.

[perdedor99]

IMO the Japanese will win in a one on one war but I agree with DQ on his statement. A French fleet will be sitting in Palembang way ahead of any Japanese force.

[Lauranthalas]

A task force containing 1 CV, 2 BB, 10 DD and some smaller ships is on its way from New Guinea to the yellow marked area. the islands there are asked by Diplomats if they want to become part of the USSP

(if they aint want to they are gonna be forced)

[reformer]

East India Company to surrounding naitons
We will not interphere with the events in and around Indonesia, nor will we claim any responsibility in governing the areas on 1 condition: As a company, we will be allowed to enter the area, of course paying taxes to the local government and paying for the land, and using our industrial and technological abilities to properly exsloit the natural and human rescorces on the islands. We will not interphere. We will are also concerned about the well being of the indiginous population. . . do try to to harm the population for no good reason.

[Mayhem]

(The Japanese fleet's reply to the USSP broadcast is on the Battlefront thread.)

The Empire of Great Japan
To: USSP Foreign Minister

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs.

We wish to inform you that a USSP fleet has entered Flemish waters in breach of the Prague Convention. Our own fleet, present with the consent of the Flemish authorities, has been challenged by yours. We request that they be turned back, and that the sovereignity of the East Indies be respected.
Our own fleet has been turned away, as we have no wish for our naval vessels to be fired upon by aggresively-minded crew (We are, of course, certain that no such order would be given by your own pacific government). It must be stated, however, that we doubt that the presence of an unwelcome fleet in Flemish waters will go unnoticed.
Again, for the sake of peace, we request most humbly that the USSP fleet be turned back to allow the Japanese protectional force to be deployed in Java.

Office of Foreign Affairs, The Empire of Great Japan

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan
To: Governor, French Indochina

M. Mitterand

We wish to inform you that a French Indochinese fleet has entered Flemish waters in breach of the Prague Convention. They have refused to respond to our requests to halt. We request that they be turned back, and that the sovereignity of the East Indies be respected.
Our own ships have been ordered to keep their distance from yours, as we have no wish for our naval vessels to be fired upon by aggresively-minded crew (We are, of course, certain that no such order would be given by your own good government). It must be stated, however, that we doubt that the presence of an unwelcome fleet in Flemish waters will go unnoticed.
Again, for the sake of peace, we request most humbly that the French Indochinese fleet be turned back to ensure the integrity of the Dutch East Indies.

Office of Foreign Affairs, The Empire of Great Japan[/QUOTE]

[Othniel]

Portuguese Commonwealth
To all nations in the East Pacific:

We have prior claims to the island of Timor. We wish to restate our claims to any island that is willing to claim Portuguese ownership.

[Mayhem]

Portuguese Commonwealth
To all nations in the East Pacific:

We have prior claims to the island of Timor. We wish to restate our claims to any island that is willing to claim Portuguese ownership.

The Empire of Great Japan
To: The Portuguese Commonwealth

Sirs,
We regret to inform you that other nations in the region seem to refute prior claims on islands in the East Indian Archipelago. The USSP and French Indochina have already moved on what now constitutes Flemish islands in breach of the Prague convention and refuse to withdraw. We have little doubt that they have designs on Timor, also.
The Empire of Great Japan, however, recognises unreservedly your prior claim on Timor, and would honestly uphold it. We are restricted, however, by the presence of other regional powers and the current dispute around Java. Should your aid be granted in maintaining the sovereignity of the Dutch East Indies, which thus lie under Flemish purview, we would be glad to assist you in Timor. Certainly, you understand.
Along this line, our protectorate fleet sent towards Java has been challenged by a USSP fleet many times the size of our own. If you could permit us to use the Timorese colony as a short-term port for our fleet, we would be obliged to the Commonwealth.

Office of the Foreign Minister, The Empire of Great Japan

[pa_dutch]

To: Nations of the world
From: The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia

His Majesty King Orelie-Antoine II claims protectorate status over the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in our world territory of Chile but in this world apparently an unclaimed land. We take this action largely due to raids on the defenseless island from Chile and Peru.

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

[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

[DuQuense]

Palembang Harbor Sumatra

Governor Hans Van Petries, looked out the window at the impossible ships, anchored there. he knew back home that the French had moved into Holland, But this. Slowly He picked up the pen Dipped it and signed the Paper giving control of the Dutch East Indies to the French.

[Lauranthalas]

(The Japanese fleet's reply to the USSP broadcast is on the Battlefront thread.)

The Empire of Great Japan
To: USSP Foreign Minister

Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs.

We wish to inform you that a USSP fleet has entered Flemish waters in breach of the Prague Convention. Our own fleet, present with the consent of the Flemish authorities, has been challenged by yours. We request that they be turned back, and that the sovereignity of the East Indies be respected.
Our own fleet has been turned away, as we have no wish for our naval vessels to be fired upon by aggresively-minded crew (We are, of course, certain that no such order would be given by your own pacific government). It must be stated, however, that we doubt that the presence of an unwelcome fleet in Flemish waters will go unnoticed.
Again, for the sake of peace, we request most humbly that the USSP fleet be turned back to allow the Japanese protectional force to be deployed in Java.

Office of Foreign Affairs, The Empire of Great Japan
To: The Empire of Great Japan
USSP Foreign Minister

Dear Sirs,

We heard that you are multiple times talking about a certain Prague convention from which we have never heard before. (OOC: again signe on 07.Jun.1972) From that point on we do not see a legitimate claim of Flanders on these waters. We are currently talking to indiginous representatives and our fleet is here to protect our diplomats from the coming french fleet. Furthermore do we allow a nonviolent fleet to be deploed in Java as long as the citizens and Government of the island agree to that.

Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP

[reformer]

Ok, could someone exspalin exactly whats going on in Indonesia?

[Mayhem]

Ok, could someone exspalin exactly whats going on in Indonesia?

I'd actually like to hear from Oth on this one. Does the USSP or the French fleet get to Java first? I realise that the Japs (me!) don't have a chance, but I'd like to know for future reference.

[Othniel]

I'd actually like to hear from Oth on this one. Does the USSP or the French fleet get to Java first? I realise that the Japs (me!) don't have a chance, but I'd like to know for future reference.
Well the French have a straight shot, while the USSP has tricky ocean currents. Both however are however going to have an easy time. The USSP will get to Java first based on distance. The French will most likely go straight to Sumatra. Borenea however is a question on its own. However touch East Timor and you will risk the limited wrath of Portugal. For some reason even split is possible.

[Mayhem]

To: The Empire of Great Japan
USSP Foreign Minister

Dear Sirs,

We heard that you are multiple times talking about a certain Prague convention from which we have never heard before. (OOC: again signe on 07.Jun.1972) From that point on we do not see a legitimate claim of Flanders on these waters. We are currently talking to indiginous representatives and our fleet is here to protect our diplomats from the coming french fleet. Furthermore do we allow a nonviolent fleet to be deploed in Java as long as the citizens and Government of the island agree to that.

Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP

The Empire of Great Japan
To: USSP Office of Foreign Affairs

Minister,
While we honour your intentions to protect the East Indian Archipelago from French agression, and respect your right to protect your envoy, we feel that the presence of more than a dozen armed vessels suggests perhaps a less honourable intent.
The Prague Convention was signed by all the Great Powers of the world following the end of the Great War. It details the rights and duties of nations with respect to their protected territories, and entailed procedure for nations to resolve differences through diplomacy, rather than warfare. According to this Convention, the power recognised by the protected territory has both rights and responsibilities with regard to its protection. The territory is granted protection under the Convention, to be provided by the Power, while other nations MUST respect that territory's integrity and sovereignity.
Of course, in the absence of Holland, Flanders being the nearest equivalent, the East Indies, claiming to be Dutch, fall under Flemish purview, and both the USSP and French fleets are in breach of the Convention.
It is the duty of all signatory nations to uphold sovereignity, and that is what the Empire of Great Japan intends. The Emperor has addressed the Diet requesting calm, but their minds are as one: Remove your fleet.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, EGJ

[Lauranthalas]

The Empire of Great Japan
To: USSP Office of Foreign Affairs

Minister,
While we honour your intentions to protect the East Indian Archipelago from French agression, and respect your right to protect your envoy, we feel that the presence of more than a dozen armed vessels suggests perhaps a less honourable intent.
The Prague Convention was signed by all the Great Powers of the world following the end of the Great War. It details the rights and duties of nations with respect to their protected territories, and entailed procedure for nations to resolve differences through diplomacy, rather than warfare. According to this Convention, the power recognised by the protected territory has both rights and responsibilities with regard to its protection. The territory is granted protection under the Convention, to be provided by the Power, while other nations MUST respect that territory's integrity and sovereignity.
Of course, in the absence of Holland, Flanders being the nearest equivalent, the East Indies, claiming to be Dutch, fall under Flemish purview, and both the USSP and French fleets are in breach of the Convention.
It is the duty of all signatory nations to uphold sovereignity, and that is what the Empire of Great Japan intends. The Emperor has addressed the Diet requesting calm, but their minds are as one: Remove your fleet.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, EGJ
Answer

We know that our fleet is basically pretty big. but this has to do that all the information about the coming french fleet was that there is coming a fleet. if the information our intelligence could ahve given us would have said task force our taskforce would have been extremely smaller. but since all we know is tat it is a fleet and we do not want to lose any of our valuable ships - you as a fellow Island nation will understand - we made this big enough to protect our diplomats. the task force will not attack anyone who does not attack us. they will not blockade anything without reason or order otherwise. and there are no marines there so we wouldnt be able to take over land anyhow. furthermore if the french fleet is going to turn around our taskforce will turn back too.
to the "prague convention" we have to say that this is a very honorable piece of diplomacy but we still are very sceptical since our great war evolved instantaniously into a cold war that was going up to the event.

Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP

[reformer]

Due to the threat of French and USSP forces, is it possible that a peaceful solution could be found if we reclaim our historical ties to the island, and support a gradual move towardes its independance? Our governors in Africa and Guiana have exspierience with such political ventures. We would work closely with Japan and the USSP, though we do not see the French as having any connection. This is the only solution that benefits no parties, and thus helps restore some type of political balance.

[Imajin]

The Pacifican Legislature has formally submitted an application for statehood to the United States Congress.

The Application includes a draft constitution, based off the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, expanding the unicameral Territorial Legislature into a two-house Legislature.

[DuQuense]

due to the tensions in the region Governor Mitterrand has sent ten thousand French troops to Sumatra, this leaves just 3.000 french troops in Vietnam.

[Mayhem]

due to the tensions in the region Governor Mitterrand has sent ten thousand French troops to Sumatra, this leaves just 3.000 french troops in Vietnam.

The Empire of Great Japan
To: French Indochina

Governor,
It is with great dismay and rising ire that we receive the news that French vessels have docked in Java and raised the Tricolour. What is more, the French parent government has asserted that your own government is illegitimate and does not approve of your actions in the archipelago. Thus, we invoke the Prague Convention and command you, on behalf of The Proletarian Republic of Western Europe, analogous and recognised successor to the Third Republic of France, to:
1) Order the dissolution of the French Indochinese government,
2) Order the withdrawal of the illegal forces occupying various islands in the East Indies, which are legally under the purview of Flanders, analogous and recognised successor to Holland,
3) Submit rule of French Indochina to the will of the Proletarian Republic of Western Europe, as enforced by the Empire of Great Japan.

Your government has one month in which to comply.
Signed,
Don Kurasawa,
Foreign Minister of the Imperial Japanese Government,
On the Authority of His Imperial Majesty Emperor "Honourable Triumph" Kirihito, Protector of Manchuria, Guardian of Korea and Formosa

**The first and third infantry divisions, amounting to 32,000 men, are mobilised in anticipation of the reply, along with 2 Aircraft carriers with full air wings, 2 battleships, 4 cruisers and 12 destroyers. These are to be prepared and mobilised, then be sent to Formosa before the reply is received.**

[Mayhem]

The Empire of Great Japan, Foreign Ministry
To: China

Sirs,
It has come to our attention that the "government" exercising power in French Indochina is not a legitimate supported colonial administration. The Proletarian Republic of Western Europe have intimated that they desire to return the rebellious colony under their authority. To this end, and in light of threats to your own safety as you have been informed previously by Imperial Japanese High Command, we propose that your own military, in anticipation of our aid, commence an offensive against this illegitimate authority, should they refuse to submit themselves to the PRWE's legal will, as enforced by the Prague Convention.
We await your reply,
Foreign Minister, EGJ.

The Empire of Great Japan, Trade Ministry
To: China around the same time

Sirs,
In light of our shared industrial development, and in the interest of a solid Asian friendship, it is our honour to offer the Chinese Navy the finest in Japanese seagoing technology. That is, naval vessels. Should your military be interested in contracting ship construction to Tokyo's naval yards, we would be much obliged, and honoured.
Trade Minister, EGJ

(OOC: Short and sweet, but you get the message. Work out details if you accept in one of the fast forwards)

[reformer]

As immediate neighbors to these French invaders, we would like to state our fear of their causeless imperialism, and we will, if necessary, provide you support in combating them diplomatically.

May we ask which state will have controll over the islands? Flanders? Western Europe? Japan?

The company also wonders whether they will be allowed to oppen up some local bussiness in the area. The natives there are exstrememly poor, even by their own time period's standards, and we would like to aid whoever is in charge as they attempt to improve the quality of life.

[Mayhem]

As immediate neighbors to these French invaders, we would like to state our fear of their causeless imperialism, and we will, if necessary, provide you support in combating them diplomatically.

May we ask which state will have controll over the islands? Flanders? Western Europe? Japan?

The company also wonders whether they will be allowed to oppen up some local bussiness in the area. The natives there are exstrememly poor, even by their own time period's standards, and we would like to aid whoever is in charge as they attempt to improve the quality of life.

EGJ: BEIC

We thank you most graciously for your offer of support, and your willingness to uphold the priceless traditions upheld by the Prague Convention. Your closeness with Britain leads the Empire of Great Japan to place faith in your word. Perhaps the greatest service you could do is, should the illegitimate government refuse to stand down, render up the use of your territories as staging points for Imperial Japanese military forces, acting of course on behalf of the PRWE and in the best interests of World Peace.
We know little of the Company's military assets, but perhaps they could also be readied in case of violent conflict.
As for the East Indies, it is the Japanese notion that they will, with the assent of Flanders, analogous and recognised successor to Holland, be first placed under a multi-power protection plan, followed swiftly by independance, under the protection of foreign powers until they should attain full economic and military self-sufficiency. This policy can be seen at work to great benefit of the Empire of Manchuria, and the Kingdoms of Korea and Formosa. Each of these has prospered under years of Japanese protection, and show promising signs of being able to stand on their own two feet, soon. This is the same plan we have for the East Indies, and, should it be the eventual will of the PRWE, for Indochina as well.
We hope this sits well with you and your humanitarian ideology.
Foreign Minister, EGJ

[reformer]

We are very willing to allow you to use our basses to launch a deffensive invasion. We have a farily large native army, and a smaller though technologically advanced special force, made up of the sons of India's finest.

We are reassured that your plans will benefit the area, and though our geographic locations make us natural enemies, perhaps we may be able to work toghether in the taming of this region. The age of political takeover is over in our company. We have found that providing good wages and working conditions to local populations makes them more loyal, and more able to work hard. It will boost the economy, and train a new generation of leaders. We believe that Japan's goal for eventual independance will be aided in our help.

Moreover, we have many factories on the sub-continent, which produce valuable industrial, agricultural, and military machines in large quantities, and at a farily low price. If you are interested in some form of trade deal, please let us know.

[Mayhem]

We are very willing to allow you to use our basses to launch a deffensive invasion. We have a farily large native army, and a smaller though technologically advanced special force, made up of the sons of India's finest.

We are reassured that your plans will benefit the area, and though our geographic locations make us natural enemies, perhaps we may be able to work toghether in the taming of this region. The age of political takeover is over in our company. We have found that providing good wages and working conditions to local populations makes them more loyal, and more able to work hard. It will boost the economy, and train a new generation of leaders. We believe that Japan's goal for eventual independance will be aided in our help.

Moreover, we have many factories on the sub-continent, which produce valuable industrial, agricultural, and military machines in large quantities, and at a farily low price. If you are interested in some form of trade deal, please let us know.

Reply
Your offer honours you, and certainly, with the securing of the Indochinese region for allies of honourable conduct, there is no doubt that Pacific-Indian Ocean trading routes will be greatly opened. Trading concessions would no doubt be of great wealth to both our nations, but, unfortunately, more pressing matters yet attend our focus.
First, is the securing of PRWE rule over Indochina. We have already requested that Chinese forces be able to take part in any military action, and we recommend that troops in Siam also be mobilised and ready to use force should Governor Mitterand refuse to hand over power by the end of the month.
Until that time, perhaps it would be suitable for you to mobilise a fleet in case USSP or French forces refuse to vacate Sumatra or Java, as we are doing, and also to accept in Singapore several of our vessels which are currently in action around the Archipelago.
Prepare yourselves, but do not strike unless it is necessary.
Foreign Minister, EGJ

[DuQuense]

From
French Indochina

To
France

Apparent Japanese and Australia attempting to take French Indonesia, Australia has occupied Java, Japanese threatening attack. Have control of Sumatra, and document give control of Indonesia to France, Request Help and Instructions from Paris. Reply Soonest.

[DuQuense]

The Rebellion had been Swift and totally unexpected. with the Major french forces securing Sumutra, there had been only 3.000 french troops left in Indochina. Not expecting trouble they were absolutly unprepared for the Cohinchina Forces. It took less than a day.

Governor Mittlerand stood on the Deck of the Ship carring Him and the other French refugees south to Sumatra, There He would regroup, wait for reinforcements from France, and return to teach these Rebels a lesson, in Manners.


From
Ho Chi Mien
President of the Provisional Government of the Peoples Republic of Vietnam

To
All World Governments

Whe request Recognition of our Government as the Legitimate Government of the People of Cochin China.

[reformer]

We have the availible troops to invade Anam. We will soon be able to mobalize our forces to return order to the area. Our suggestion is that our forces be used to invade the mainland while your fleets dock in our Indonesian ports and secure the area.

British East India Copany to China
Are you supporting the Indo-Chinese rebelion?

British East India Company to Western Europe
We will do everything in our power to insure the safety of French Indochina. We have no desire for rebles on our border. Perhaps if the French of that land's timeline had used the more benevolent tactics used by our company, such revolts could have been avoided.

General Order: Indochina
Immediate mobaization of Company forces. Deployment of the Elite Forces on the Indochinese border. Navy to be deployed in blokade formation over major French Indochinese Ports.

[Othniel]

We have the availible troops to invade Anam. We will soon be able to mobalize our forces to return order to the area. Our suggestion is that our forces be used to invade the mainland while your fleets dock in our Indonesian ports and secure the area.

British East India Copany to China
Are you supporting the Indo-Chinese rebelion?

British East India Company to Western Europe
We will do everything in our power to insure the safety of French Indochina. We have no desire for rebles on our border. Perhaps if the French of that land's timeline had used the more benevolent tactics used by our company, such revolts could have been avoided.

General Order: Indochina
Immediate mobaization of Company forces. Deployment of the Elite Forces on the Indochinese border. Navy to be deployed in blokade formation over major French Indochinese Ports.
China to BEIC:

Theese Indochiness Revolts appear to be pretrated by a Marxist-Leninist Goverment. We deplore the Soviet method of Goverment, and of corse are willing to help the French if they return the land China lost during the event.

[reformer]

Well, everyone else involved seems to be far away, so the company is going to take things into their own hands here. A neighbor communist country is exstremely dangerous to a company.

Poipet (western Cambodia)
A small garison of rebels are stationed at the border, armed with machine guns, and are thus un able to stop a small force of about 12 tanks from bursting throughand destroying defenses. The rebels only just declared independance, so the military infrastructure is still poor.

The area is desolate. Covered in shacks. The natives are clearly not reciving many benefits from French Imperialism. The Company is naturally appaled.

A division of Hindoo regualars quickly follows, and secures the city.

Vientiane (in the north)
The Indian elite, a prestigious force made up of the richer members of the aristocracy, both British and Muslim, and a large number of 'warrior' Shik troops launches an invasion. Though less technological, this army is better trained, and can easily overcome the border patrols. Fighting in the streets insues, and much of the city burns down. The company quickly prepares shelters for the new refugees, and attmepts to feed the multitudes.

Saigon (port)
Five battleships and an early prototype air craft carrier cruise quickly destroy the local docks, and capture the crews of the the local merchant vessels. The city is bombarded by shell and plane for a little over an hour untill the French tricolor is raised again, and the city surrenders. The prisoners return, and the company quickly forms a ocupational government with the assistance of local plutocrats and returning French politicians. Due to the state of affairs in Indochina, the company refuses to relinquish full controll of the area.

[DuQuense]

Hanoi,

Ho Chi Mien received the Reports of the Invasion. "So whe no sooner push the French Occupiers out , than the British try to invade. Whe have not spent the last five years preparing for this, to lose this easy. Order the Troops to Pull back and hide among our people, and only attack when they are in Greater Number. But keep a constant offensive."

two nites later Poipet (western Cambodia)

Sergenent Williams was leading a Squad patrolling the City, Hearing a disturbance He leads his Squad to investigate, Sudden Gunfire rings out as the squad finds itself in a Ambush. Ten minutes later a Second Squad investigating the Gunfire finds Williams and his men lying along the sidewalk. stripped naked. This was not the only incident that night. the next morning the Commander of the Forces occupying Poipet, receives the news that he lost 200 men during the nite.

In Saigon with more streets and more occupying troops, the total was close to 400.

[reformer]

400 men? Even modern terrorism isn't nearly that efficient. To be realistic, lower the number.

General order for the mobalization of all troops in the Companies Indochinese region. Volunteers encouraged. Army wages raised.

Technicians and medical staff will also be sent to occupied areas to try to in some way improve the living conditions. We believe that an improved life style will discourage the rebellion.

[DuQuense]

400 men? Even modern terrorism isn't nearly that efficient. To be realistic, lower the number.

Yes but whe are not talking terrorism. whe are talking Nite warfare, and I don't expect the Ambushes to be as effective the following nites, as the occupiers will be expecting this Nite fighting.

Technicians and medical staff will also be sent to occupied areas to try to in some way improve the living conditions. We believe that an improved life style will discourage the rebellion.

And if the British had sent Technicians and Medical Staff to Ireland in 1919, Ireland would have stopped it's Rebellion--Yeah Rite

---------------------------

But there are some Terrorist activities also.

Poipet (western Cambodia)

Sergeant Henry looked around, "?Where is Private Jenkins?" "Ahh, He stepped into the alley for some Personal Business." a Minute later they found him squatting there with His pants down, and His throat Cut. "Now listen here You all. If anyone has to Go that Bad, He can step against a Building rite here on the Street where Whe can keep a Eye out for each other. Do you Understand Me!. Now one of you pick him up in a Fireman's carry and two of you escort him back to base. And pull his pants up for Christs sake."

Saigon

Lieutenant Peters, sat at the open air bar, with some of his friends, They had ordered Drinks and a couple of Sandwiches, As the Waiter set the Dish down and Peters lifted the lid, he froze for several Seconds , at the sight of two Potato Mashers, Peters was killed Instantly, while two others died on the way back to Base.

[reformer]

I'll accept two hundred, with 75 terrorist casualties.

Meanwhile, medical assistance is being provided to all who were injured in the bombing of Saigon. Reperations that double the families income are being offered to any family that lost a loved one during the invasion. Despite the terrorist activities, families are encouraged to move around and go about their daily lives. The company has temporarily taken over all bussiness formerly owned by the French (not local bussinesses of course), which employ about 60% of the population. The company has decreased workining hours while increasing payments. Air conditioning and heaters are being istalled in all bussiness and public areas.

All people who provide useful information regarding the whereabouts of the rebels are to be payed a reward of 100 pounds, which is quite a bit of money for the mis treated locals.

The company has also promised the locals that they will not allow a similar corrupt government to take over the area.

Meanwhile, a much larger invasion force is making its way to Indo-China under the theory that if the entire area is occupied, the resistance will crumble.

[pa_dutch]

Easter Island (Then called "Te Pito O Te Henua", or "Naval of the World")

The inhabitants of Easter Island were in critical condition, having been severely ravaged by disease from the strange pale-skinned men from across the sea. Repeatedly, slave raiders from South America had further depleted their population. Their ancestors had used up much of the island’s already limited resources in past times, and now there seemed to be little hope left on the tiny isolated island. To them, the arrival of the strange new vessel along the coast was just part of the routine exploitation, and the fact that it looked much more advanced than a typical Spanish ship did not strike them as odd.
What did seem strange, though, was the appearance of the men who stepped foot from the boat. They were bronze in color, with long, flowing, wavy black hair, and did not seem to look significantly different from the islanders themselves, though not quite as tall, more rugged and in much better health. The attire they wore, characterized by patterned and feathered ponchos, robes, head bands, and beaded and metallic jewelry, was unlike anything the natives had ever seen before.
One of them, who seemed to be the leader, approached some of the curious spectators and said something in an unintelligible tongue. He recognized their confusion, and after thinking for a moment, asked with his thick alien accent, “Tu habla Espanol?” One of the natives nodded his head and began walking, motioning the strangers to follow.
They met with a man who spoke in broken Spanish, explaining that he had learned it from whalers in order to communicate with visitors to the island. The leader of the foreign expedition made it clear that their intentions were peaceful, and that they had brought with them crops and other supplies to restore resources to the island. Also, he had brought soldiers to defend the people against aggression from overseas, and to train some of the able men so that they can learn to protect the island for themselves. He also replied to the question of whether or not they were there to Christianize, explaining that many in his home country are not Christians, and that their government does not discriminate against different belief systems. He then asked to see island’s highest authority. “The ‘ariki henua?” The Spanish-speaker led them along.
He brought them before the island’s high chief, to whom the translator repeated the entire plan. The chief was skeptical of the robed outsiders, but incorrectly fearing he had no other choice, saw nothing else to lose in accepting this hospitality. In fact, he called for a traditional fireside ceremony to thank the men from overseas. Within a few days, the crew took off for their homeland, leaving behind some of their military men, and bringing back with them a few diplomats to learn the language of their new protectors and to represent island affairs. About a week later another ship arrived, with more aid in addition to construction workers to start building housing developments. Within no time at all the Easter Islanders spoke nothing but praise regarding their saviors, the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia.

[Othniel]

Proleriant Republic of Western Europe, August 19th

To Russia;

Prime Minister Keresky, we were wondering if we can transport troops through the Trans-Siberian line to a port on the pacific as to set up a level of home rule in Indochina.

To Japan;

May we gain Transport from Russia to Vietnam to deal with theese rebels in Indochina?

[DuQuense]

France would simply send it's ships around the cape hope in Africa.

[Othniel]

We are hoping that we'd be allowed a quicker way than the Cape of Storms.

[DuQuense]

trying to send Ships across the trans Siberian, would not be Quicker. the Trans Siberian needs constant rebuilding every year as the weather attacks the Rails. You would probably end up with your ships sitting on their sides somewhere in the middle of Siberia.

[Othniel]

trying to send Ships across the trans Siberian, would not be Quicker. the Trans Siberian needs constant rebuilding every year as the weather attacks the Rails. You would probably end up with your ships sitting on their sides somewhere in the middle of Siberia.
We are just sending soldiers and having the Japs pick them up and deliver them to Northern Naim.

[Forum Lurker]

Proletariat Republic of Western Europe, August 19th

To Russia;

Prime Minister Kerensky, we were wondering if we can transport ships through the Trans-Siberian line to a port on the pacific as to set up a level of home rule in Indochina.

Regrettably, the Trans-Siberian Railway is not at present in a condition which would allow the transport of naval vessels. I will urge the Constituent Assembly to allow soldiers and supplies to be transshipped, and I believe that they will approve this bill without delay.

[Othniel]

Regrettably, the Trans-Siberian Railway is not at present in a condition which would allow the transport of naval vessels. I will urge the Constituent Assembly to allow soldiers and supplies to be transshipped, and I believe that they will approve this bill without delay.
((OOC, sorry)

[DuQuense]

Well the East Indies Company has it's supply Base right next door and it still hasn't taken Hanoi. and is having trouble in Saigon.

It had Taken the Pearl divers several weeks, But to Girls used to Diving a hundred feet down. and holding their breath for five to six minutes, while carrying sacks of Oysters this had been easy. All they had to do tonite was swim along the keels of the ships. pushing the buttons on the Limpet mines they had attached over the last couple of weeks.

The Commander of the East Indies Forces, in Saigon woke to the sound of Explosions, He got tho the window of the House he had commandeered, just in time to see the Bow and Stern of the aircraft Carrier touch as the Ship settled to the bottom of the Harbor, Non of the Battleships had that kind of Damage, but they were all starting to list and sink. and more explosions were still going on under them.

The Next afternoon the Commander sat in his office looking over the reports on the Ships, The Carrier was a complete write-off, good only for salvage, The Four Battleships were savable, but all four would have to go into dry-dock for a complete refit. the Cost of this nites work would be over ten Million Dollars. In addition to all the other Red Ink, this little Venture was costing the Company.

Then there were the Lives that had been lost. And the Coarsening of the Men, reports about them urinating and Defecating in Public. As the Company didn't completely control anywhere, the men were keeping score with Body-counts. and a Automobile accident killing a Mother and her two infants got written up as three more enemy Bodies.* The Commander wasn't sure just why the Company was here , anymore.

He smiled at the pretty French Housemaid that had brought him a Glass of Ice Coffee. Two Minutes later as he convulsed on the Floor, His last two thoughts, were, - I didn't request any Coffee-, and- Whe are here to help the French. -

*True Vietnam story, except for the ships, and the Commander's Rank, all my stories are based on True.

[Mayhem]

EGJ
to BEIC

Friends,
It has come to us as an horrid shock that oil supplies from the United States of America have ceased, effectively paralysing our navy. Current reserves are being held for use close to the mainland in an effort to conserve what remains. As a result, our fleet in Formosa, and our fleet which was in the Celebes Sea, have been docked and must remain so until further oil supplies are secured.
We apologise most profusely, as this means we shall be unable to provide assistance in the securing of French Indochina.
Foreign Office, Empire of Great Japan

[Smuz]

We are hoping that we'd be allowed a quicker way than the Cape of Storms.

Well, we *have* offered the use of the Suez Canal, if France makes with the treaties (what with the British Fleet, we're a little leery of letting foreign navies into one of the most significant single parts of the Ottoman economy).

[Imajin]

Beijing
Empire of China

Kang Youwei, the Emperor of China, was distressed at this new world. Much of what he believed to be their traditional lands were in the hands of this Great Japan, a nation just as expansionist as the Japan that his nation had left behind.
However, Indochina was far more troubling. These nations, which belonged in the Chinese sphere, were still French, but apparently were rebelling against their overlords. Was this not a good opportunity to show these nations the power of the Middle Kingdom?

To: The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe
From: The Empire of China

The Chinese Empire is willing to assist your nation and the honorable British East India Company in pacifiying the Indochina region.

[reformer]

We understand the crisis, and we accept the lack of assistance as necessary. Furthermore, we have lots of oil reserves in our Persian lands, which we are willing to sell to you bellow market price.

[Othniel]

Beijing
Empire of China

Kang Youwei, the Emperor of China, was distressed at this new world. Much of what he believed to be their traditional lands were in the hands of this Great Japan, a nation just as expansionist as the Japan that his nation had left behind.
However, Indochina was far more troubling. These nations, which belonged in the Chinese sphere, were still French, but apparently were rebelling against their overlords. Was this not a good opportunity to show these nations the power of the Middle Kingdom?

To: The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe
From: The Empire of China

The Chinese Empire is willing to assist your nation and the honorable British East India Company in pacifiying the Indochina region.
PRWE to China

We wish to be transported en masse, once we get to the end of the Trans-Siberian line could you use your railroads to distrubute troops to the south pennisula?

[Imajin]

Forbidden City
Beijing, China

Kang Youwei looked at the message from Western Europe. Well, China had done alot to improve it's railroads lately, and this could help show the Western Powers that China was no longer simply a puppet. However...

To: The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe
From: The Empire of China

Once your troops enter Chinese territory, we will allow them use of our railroads.
However, we wish to discuss the status of Hainan Island, and the surrounding territories. These Chinese lands seem to be part of the Indochinese government. We request cession of these lands to China once Indochina is sufficently pacified.

[Lauranthalas]

Top Secret massage
brought by a courier

To: The Empire of China
From: USSP
Dear Kang Youwei
We are the United States of the South Pacific. We know that much of your rightful land is in the hands of Japan. We do not recognize their claims on this land. But we know that the expansionism of the Japanese Empire is a threat to all the nations in the area. We think that a closer relationship between our countries will help us both to encounter those threats. So we want to ask you whether you were possibly intrested in a defensive alliance between our countries.
Sincerely
Office of Foreign Affairs, USSP

[Imajin]

Forbidden City
Beijing, China

The Emperor looked at the proposal from the United States of the South Pacific. To him, it made alot of sense. The expansionist Empire of Japan, now in occupation of Manchuria, was a massive threat to China. Who could forget the humiliating defeats the Qing Dynasty had faced in Korea?
But what was this USSP? It was an English nation, descended from Australia. Could the westerners be trusted to follow through on their agreements? The Emperor eventually decided that Japan was currently the larger threat.

To: The USSP
From: The Empire of China
(secret message)

The Chinese Empire is interested in an alliance with your great nation to fight the plague of Japanese Imperialism.

[reformer]

Ok, so far this is still the BEIC working alone, but they're still at it.

After several weeks of confrontation, the occupation had slowly died down. The most obvious reason was that the locals were being better payed then ever before, and under slightly better, though far from luxurious working conditions.

To further gain the trust of the people, company lawyers, most of them of Indo-Chinese heritage to gain trust, were sent to deal with the corrupt management which had led the country for so long. Many burocrats of both native and French blood were found guilty and sent to the official political prison owned and operated by the company far from south Asia on the island of St. Helena.

Locals began to reveal the location of the rebels, and the rebels slowly began to loose the popular support of the areas. After all, what's the point of a prolitariate revolt if the workers were being treated nicely for a change? Of course the attacks kept up, though none as daring as the attack on the ship.

The occupation was helping the company's publicity as well. Newspapers and radio reports all across the world spoke of the company's fairness and sucess. Politicians from across the world spoke of their fondness for the operation. In Germany they spoke of the sucess of modern imperialism. In the US, they spoke of how finally a non-imperialist occupation had come.

There was a problem though. It was costing the company millions of pounds. Of course, if they gained some controll over the Indo-Chinese market, it would pay off. But there was fear that the Western Europeans would take take away all of the benefits.

For that reason, the company decided to move further into Indo-China. In some places they met very harsh resistance of course. Elsewhere, they were actuall begining to be welcomed with open arms as the company did away with corrupt local criminal, political, and economic leaders.

The Chochin Chinese government was still new, and did not have the ability to raise a strong direct military force. Therefore the company was able to advance its occupational borders to Prey Veng in the south, Phnum Tbeng Meanchey in the west, and Cua Rao in the north (remember, this is earlier then OTL Vietnam war, and the communists are much newer and have much less structure).

Of course the newly conqured territories were harder to occupy and covered a greater land mass, but the troops did the best they could. The Company army had been trained for native occupations. After all, in south Asia, natives were what they mostly had to fight.

The Company still feared what would happen when the French come.

[Imajin]

Forbidden City
Beijing, China

Kang Youwei addressed his generals. "You have your orders, now. Are they clear? You are to attack the lands of Indochina, especially in the region of Hainan and Zhanjiang City. These areas are to be returned to Chinese control."

And the generals, being loyal to Youwei's Zhong dynasty, agreed, and began a plan of attack.

[reformer]

Um. . .. ya worken with us or against us. . . . we would prefer Chinese controll to French controll probably. . .

[Imajin]

((OOC: The Chinese are reclaiming what's theres... of course, they're claiming to be embarking to help the French, which I believe is also the BEIC's goal?))

[DuQuense]

Ho chi Mein looked at the map, He still had 70.000 of the Cochin-China Army from before the Uprising, His was a war for the Independence of Indo-China,
"Order all Our people to Evacuate Hanan and the Peninsula, as well as any other parts of China, back to the traditional Border. " It would be a peoples war, like the Teacher Mao chi Ting. in China talked about. [The Heck with Lenin and his Proletariat, lets go with the Peasants]

from
Ho Chi Mien
President of the Republic of Cochin-China.

to
Kang Youwei
Illustrious Emperor of China

The Republic of Cochin-China has no desire to take that which is not ours, Whe simply seek the Freedom that the European Imperialists stole from us back in 1850.
As such All Indo-Chinese forces and People, are withdrawing from Hainan and the territory that Traditionally was China,

In Return Whe simply Ask that China remember it's History of Aiding and Supporting those Smaller and Weaker Nations, that for thousands of years have lived. and Traded peacefully beside Her.


ooc; translation, If whe do need a strong protector, whe would prefer the traditional one of China to Europe, but in any case, whe have enuff outsiders ganging up on us, Please stay out of this.

[Mayhem]

We understand the crisis, and we accept the lack of assistance as necessary. Furthermore, we have lots of oil reserves in our Persian lands, which we are willing to sell to you bellow market price.

We are grateful for this offer. We recommend that you seek permission from the American government to pass oil tankers through the Phillipines to Formosa, to facilitate our assistance in Indochina. The region must be placed under its rightful French jurisdiction as soon as possible.

[Imajin]

Forbidden City
Beijing, China

Kang Youwei looked over the message from the Indochinese rebels, and thought.
After meeting with his advisors, he was even more sure of the path he was going to take.

Declaration
Empire of China

The Empire of China has hereby decided to cease aiding the imperialists of the Proletariat Republic in their conquest of Indochina.

Secondly, the region of Hainan island and associated mainland territories are hereby annexed to the Chinese Empire.

Secret Message
To: Ho Chi Minh
From: The Empire of China

Your generous offer of peace for Hainan is accepted.

To: The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe
From: The Empire of China

Due to prevailing circumstances, we are forced to admit that we may no longer allow your soldiers the use of the Chinese railroad system.

[Lauranthalas]

Declaration

the USSP recognizes the currently annexed regions by the Empire of China as rightful Chinese possessions.

[Mayhem]

The Imperial Government refuses to acknowledge the annexation of Hainan by China until this action is ratified by the Proletarian Republic of Western Europe. This unilateral action is in clear breach of the Prague Convention.
If the PRWE recognises this action, then we shall do likewise.
Imperial Government, Japan

[Mayhem]

Comrade,
We recommend that your socialist insurrectionary group pledge itself to the PRWE. Under the terms of the Prague Convention, it remains their decision as to whether to recognise your government or not. The "French" authority whose shackles you have thrown off was illegal under the Convention, and recognition of PRWE sovereignity over your lands is your best option. After all, as fellow Socialists, doesn't it make sense that you align yourselves with them and not with China, who have openly stated that a Socialist government is a dangerous neighbour?*
EGJ

*(Or was it someone else?)

[Mayhem]

We wish to restate our offer to construct naval vessels for sale to Chinese interests.
We mean no harm by encouraging the Indochinese insurrectionists to look to the PRWE, we merely wish to enforce the Prague Convention.

Foreign Office, EGJ

[Othniel]

Sept. 2nd, 1927

Proletariat Republic of Western Europe
to
The People's Republic of Indochina

"Dear men of Indochina, as a fellow socialist nation we cry out to make a settlement with your natural government. If you comply with our standards we will help you with your own defenses, and make sure you are safe. We will give you over to a native government in promise of keeping our resources up. If not we will be forced to put in place a native government of our own choosing."

"First off we wish that you attend that annual Proletariat assembly for Socialist nations world wide. (Remember this is before Leninism and has a mix of archaism, social democracy and a limited amount of communism) We need resources our own nation can not supply so we ask for a preferential trade agreement. We wish that you remain associated, as such we are willing to change our name not to only include France or Europe, but yourselves as well. The Association of Socialist Republics has a nice ring, eh?"

"We will all wish for you to stop suffering at the hands of illegitimate capitalist governments, such as that product of the bourgeois, the Republic of France. However if you don't comply our nation will be forced to let this war continue in the hands of the state capitalists. We will have to form a new government, of which your government will have no part. Accept our offer for support and you will continue, deny it and you will find yourself under the judgment of your country men."

~Declaration of the Hotel-de-Vil Central Committee , and House of Communes

[DuQuense]

From
Ho Chi Minh
President - Republic of Cochin-China
to
The Proletariat Republic of Western Europe

Our natural government, is one that The People of Cochin-China Choose for Ourselves. It took us seventy years to Kick the French out of our lands, after their Invasion in the last Century.

Whe are currently Fighting to Repel this last Group of English invader and their Indian Allies. ?Why would whe invite the French back In, even if you are a Different France?. ?So whe can take another seventy years kicking you out again? Whe will Protect Ourselves, like Any other Legitimate Government of It's People.

The Land of Cochin-China belong to the People Who live here. The Lands of France Belong to the People who Live there. Stay in your own home and whe will stay in ours.

But After Whe have expelled these British Invaders, There is no reason why our two lands can not trade with each other, for the Resources and Products Whe and You Need.

[reformer]

We have observed the communities in Indo-China, and they simply don't have the capability to achieve full independance. Just over the few months we've been here, we have been able to triple the quality of life in the area. Also the people are simply too poor to support a socialist nation.

We are attempting to create locally run assemblies that have the true best intrests of the people at heart. They are gaining popular support. For the first time in the region's entire history they are begining to improve economically.

We hope to be able to turn the government over to this assembly, not to any communist prig who doesn't have the true support of the people, and definately not an unknowing French socialist government which does not comprehend the issues at hand. To humor these terrorists will only encourage international termoil.

Also, Western Europe's attempt to seduce the socialist government will only put tyranny back into the area. A tyranny that sucks out the nation's rescorces and gives nothing back in return

(remember, the company is gaining popularity internationaly for a pretty fair ocupation)

[DuQuense]

Palembang Sumatra

Governor Mittlerand look again at the letter from Ho chi Minh, and then again out the window, He had 20.000 troops sitting out there, with two Dreadnought Battleships and their fleets, More shire firepower than the entire french Navy in the 1850's, and probably the same for the Army. He also didn't have any supplies for them, and they couldn't live off the land here for much longer. It was either accept these proletariat's terms or Ho chi Minh's. and of the Two, the New France's stuck worse in His Craw.

Secert message to Cochin China

From
Alexander Mittlerand, Former Governor of Cochin China, and Commander of French forces in Sumatra.

To
Ho chi Minh, President of the Republic of Cochin-China

Terms Acecepted.