Gundam Turn Alpha

[Nerdorama]

To this end, they allied with both the Lunarians and Cold League to escort expeditions into the North American and English fallow zones. The expedition to North America was relatively simple, with the Axis Seraphim escorting a Lunarian team looking for places to settle, and encountered few real anomalies, staking out an area in former pennsylvania as a possible colony site, though the Axis team warned their fellow Spacians from any attempt to investigate the nearby mountains or ruins of New York City. Both teams found a number of salvageable mobile suits, but nothing that was strange or superior to Spacian technology.

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An Open Diplomatic Cable to all nations of Space and Earth
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Greetings. My name is Prince Javier, representing the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico in my capacity as Prime Minister of State for His Divine Majesty, King James. I am addressing an open diplomatic cable to all nations with whom we have diplomatic relations, and to all other states and organizations we are capable of communicating with.

First, I will address our fellow human beings who live in space, who may not be aware of Earthly politics, mores, and standards. To begin with, the uninhabited and anomalous regions of Earth's surface are called "Fallow Zones". By ancient tradition, and for the safety of all mankind, these Zones are to be left Fallow - that is, uninhabited, undeveloped, and unmolested, because of the great danger that they present to unwary explorers or, indeed, any human life within them. Some limited research and prospecting are permissible, and some particular missions that are deemed necessary to the advancement of humanity or the glory of Apollo-Mithras are occasionally permitted. That is to say, one asks permission to do so.

The North American Fallow Zone, that which my people call "The Land of the Eagle", is in particular a protectorate of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico. Our very foundation as a state is the preservation and defense of this ancient land, which our histories teach was once the center of the great empire from whose periphery our Kingdom is descended. We realize we have not made this clear to every power that has regained contact with Earth, and so hold no Spacian power to blame for the trespass upon our holy ground that occurred earlier this month. However, we must insist in absolute terms that any expeditions to explore, research, traverse, or otherwise contact the North American Fallow Zone be cleared with the CanMexican Ministry of State in advance. Any other trespass upon this protected zone will be treated as if it were a military incursion into CanMexican territory, from this moment forward.

And regarding rumors of Spacians seeking settlement habitation on Earth: we will not, under any circumstances, allow for the settlement of any permanent population in our holy land. Even CanMexican subjects are allowed there only on a rotating basis for research or maintenance of vital infrastructure. We would, frankly, sell you a segment of our homeland before we allowed any permanent settlement of the Fallow Zone, a deal that would be far less offensive as well as significantly safer for the persons of any settlers. Do not, under any circumstances, seek permanent habitation in the Fallow Zone.

And finally, because this is an open address, allow me to remind Earth's polities that regardless of our current diplomatic status, all of this applies to everyone on Earth as well. Incursion into the North American Fallow Zone without permission will be treated as an act of war, and you no longer have the shield of ignorance to hide behind. The "Cold League" currently governing Scandinavia in particular may take this as a final warning. At present, the only polity outside the CanMexican state with permission to explore the North American Fallow Zone is the Church of Apollo-Mithras, who also grant us our mandate to protect this ancient land. Anyone else, once again, contact us diplomatically for clearance, for your safety, and everyone else's.

With thanks,
Javier, Second Prince of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, Prime Minister of State for same

@Secondskink @VoidZero

 

[VoidZero]

Transmission on Great Whale

In facing the stark realities of material conditions, we of the two people, of the northern hills, of the western plains, have set aside our quarrels and reach an understanding. We placed our hands together, hoping to prolong this fleeting peace.​

• The Great Whale, known as ancient ship classed as assaults carrier, will be inspected and striped of all unknown technology, all unknown component, and have those items shared at random fashion between our people
• Any mobile suit suits found within will be equally shared
• The Great Whale will be jointly guarded and allowed for nations of the world here and above to bid for ownership
  • Both nations also require [Industry Technology] or equivalent to improve civilian quality of life

[X] Cold League
"The zones are not some unknowable black holes. Our work here proves it as much. Ancient secrets are just that, ancient human's secrets. We have rediscovered many things lost and forgotten today, tomorrow we will recover more. The day when we no longer fear the night draws nearer."
- Academian Bashtarle – Co-chair of north waters committee

[X] The Kingdom of Lilies @Easter

 

[Easter]

Transmission on Great Whale

In facing the stark realities of material conditions, we of the two people, of the northern hills, of the western plains, have set aside our quarrels and reach an understanding. We placed our hands together, hoping to prolong this fleeting peace.​

• The Great Whale, known as ancient ship classed as assaults carrier, will be inspected and striped of all unknown technology, all unknown component, and have those items shared at random fashion between our people
• Any mobile suit suits found within will be equally shared
• The Great Whale will be jointly guarded and allowed for nations of the world here and above to bid for ownership
  • Both nations also require [Industry Technology] or equivalent to improve civilian quality of life

[X] Cold League
"The zones are not some unknowable black holes. Our work here proves it as much. Ancient secrets are just that, ancient human's secrets. We have rediscovered many things lost and forgotten today, tomorrow we will recover more. The day when we no longer fear the night draws nearer."
- Academian Bashtarle – Co-chair of north waters committee

[] The Kingdom of Lilies @Easter

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[X] The Kingdom of Lilies @Easter
"The Fallows are holy things, but even the most holy cannot be left to reside by itself if you wish for heretics to not destroy them. So one must learn from the holy for all that they can, for as long as that they can."
-Charlotte Barbier, Head of Fallow Expeditions

 

[Carol]

​

The students of Sango Academy were released to the port of Gibraltar with great fanfare. It was their first major break after leaving Angola. The time spent in the ocean was rougher to those who came from the interior cities than those at the coastline. Even calm waves produced some turbulence on board the Ororo, and they all had to find their sea legs quickly or else suffer the calamity of motion sickness. So the short interlude in the city was a much needed respite for Izula Matsushima.

She was sitting down in an open-air cafe with a local broadsheet on hand. The table next to her had a seltzer and a plate of nibbled crackers. Her eyes were caught on a particular article about the American War. The journalist wrote about the sudden intervention of the moon race: their use of photo-reconnaissance on behalf of the Amazonians, the deployment of Type-P and Type-S mobile suits, and the slaughter they caused on the Mondists.

Izula failed to notice two other students ahead of her until she heard the snap of a camera. Lowering the broadsheet, she saw Phatsimo Maiteko and Joana Ferreira Faustino, each of them sporting a silly smile. Her own countenance adopted a rueful quality.

"That's going to cost you a pretty gilla," Izula said. "I don't work for free."

Phatsimo brought her free hand up to appear shocked. "Who said anything about work? This is for the public good, Izu."

"Yeah!" Joana added. "You're like the only cadet who wants to read a fuddy-duddy paper on their time off."

"We have to find out why before the teachers start cloning you," Phatsimo said.

"Because I'm the president," Izula answered smoothly. "It pays to know about the world. History is being made with the moon race."

"I thought they were called spacians," Joana said.

"And I spacenoids," Phatsimo said. "Not that it matters what we call them though since they're making a mess of things in just three months—mucking about in our politics. But they really overstepped their boundaries by taking our president away from us. Stuck as she is on a humdrum paper."

Joana nodded. "Criminal. Just criminal."

"What will my two Javiers do about it?" Izula teased.

Phatsimo and Joana sat on opposite chairs at the table. Cash was set on the table. Joana called for a waiter. Phatsimo said, "What any good liberal would do: appease."​

 

[Shrike]

Agreement on the Scientific Investigation of the Amerian Fallow Zone ("Treaty of Vancouver")

In the spirit of scientific inquiry and peaceful relations, the contracting parties of the Treaty of Vancouver agree to the following facts:

• The Amerian fallow zone is recognized to be under the wardenship of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico.
• That there is a significant scientific interest in the Amerian fallow zone.

As such, the contracting parties will strive to undertake scientific research under the following agreed framework:

• The scientific investigation into the Amerian fallow zone is done in the spirit of inquiry and good faith and are not undertaken with intent to damage the security of any state or people.
• Said expeditions are undertaken with the intent of gathering data and performing experiments to uncover the basis of the anomalies of the fallow zones and methods to mitigate them.
• Any objects (including but not limited to cultural artifacts, religious artifacts and archeotechnology) discovered incidentally in the course of these expeditions and scientific missions are to be delivered to the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico for final disposition.
• Scientific missions will, at the minimum, have observers from the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico.
• The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico is invited to provide security for scientific missions into the Amerian fallow zone.
• The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico will make reasonable accommodations to support these scientific missions.
• Intellectual work resulting from these missions will be respected, but will also be shared between all signatories.
• Any state not a signatory to the Treaty of Vancouver may be invited at the unanimous consent of all signatories.

[X] Exterior Secretary Cargill.Seagrass.Avion.Oda for the People's Cities of Pallas
[ ] The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico
[ ] The New Ethiopian Empire

 

[Nerdorama]

Agreement on the Scientific Investigation of the Amerian Fallow Zone ("Treaty of Vancouver")

In the spirit of scientific inquiry and peaceful relations, the contracting parties of the Treaty of Vancouver agree to the following facts:

• The Amerian fallow zone is recognized to be under the wardenship of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico.
• That there is a significant scientific interest in the Amerian fallow zone.

As such, the contracting parties will strive to undertake scientific research under the following agreed framework:

• The scientific investigation into the Amerian fallow zone is done in the spirit of inquiry and good faith and are not undertaken with intent to damage the security of any state or people.
• Said expeditions are undertaken with the intent of gathering data and performing experiments to uncover the basis of the anomalies of the fallow zones and methods to mitigate them.
• Any objects (including but not limited to cultural artifacts, religious artifacts and archeotechnology) discovered incidentally in the course of these expeditions and scientific missions are to be delivered to the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico for final disposition.
• Scientific missions will, at the minimum, have observers from the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico.
• The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico is invited to provide security for scientific missions into the Amerian fallow zone.
• The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico will make reasonable accommodations to support these scientific missions.
• Intellectual work resulting from these missions will be respected, but will also be shared between all signatories.
• Any state not a signatory to the Treaty of Vancouver may be invited at the unanimous consent of all signatories.

[X] Exterior Secretary Cargill.Seagrass.Avion.Oda for the People's Cities of Pallas
[ ] The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico
[ ] The New Ethiopian Empire

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[X] Second Prince Javier, Prime Minister of State for the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico

 

[Nanolyte]

A Notice from the Yammacin Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Instability in the American region have brought a reanalysis of Yammacin security interests. Significant grievances between rival political factions have indicated the inability for current international frameworks to maintain peace throughout the world. The powers from Space, unbound by such agreements, have shown keen interest in intervening in military affairs on Earth.

The Yammacin Freeholds stands as a defender of liberalism. With tensions rising across the world, the Freehold, as foremost amongst the nations of peace and prosperity, stands united with it's fellow nations. Thusly, the Yammacin Freehold guarantees the independence of the Royal Republic of Zimbabwe and the Cape and the Kingdom of Argentina.

 

[Princess_Hex]

Recorded broadcast of the Algerian Public Radio station, the channel which provides the citizens of Algeria with updates on the activities of their government. This recording is taken 4 hours after the news of the battle of Belém reached Algeria.

"My beloved Algeria. This is your Chief Secretary Amiera Taha speaking."

The Chief Secretary's voice is quiet and hoarse. Unlike her normal voice, right now her words are tinged by a strong amazigh accent, which she was not commonly known to possess.

"I was beyond honoured to be elected to work as your Secretary and be the face that leads this nation. No matter how much work there is, I am proud that I can serve the people and land I love. I knew there would be challenges, and we have faced many already, but together we are indomitable."

"A few hours ago we received word that the Mondist powers of Canmexico, Jaburo, and Siberia have launched a surprise invasion of our ally, the Amazon Territories. Amongst their first strikes was a naval invasion of our ally's capital, Belém. The Amazonians fought fiercely to protect our capital, and our brave soldiers arrived in time to provide what assistance they could. It is ultimately thanks to the intervention of the Seraphim that Belém was saved."

"I know that some may wonder why we fight to protect the Amazon Territories, why we forged an alliance with them when they are across the ocean from us. They are no socialists, their revolution ended long before their workers achieved the freedom that their spirits long for. Why should free people fight, and die, to protect a government that will not free its people?"

"To that I say: They will never be free if they are dead."

"The people of the Amazon Territories have achieved a revolution in part, but for it to be completed they have to survive this cowardly attack from the Mondist tyrants to their north. Are we willing to sit here and deny them that chance? I refuse to sit idle and watch free people die simply because they are not free enough."

"No, we are not the cowards of Siberia, hiding behind excuses as they send soldiers to slaughter innocents. We are not the liars of Jaburo, invading another country on the flimsiest of pretenses. Nor are we like the domineering Canmexicans, who will not rest until all of the americas are under their boot heel."

"The Algerian people are brave, we are strong, and we will fight to keep the flame of liberty alive, even if its glow is yet weak and fragile. The purpose of our state is to protect and support our people. The people in the amazon Territories are our brothers, our sisters, our family. So are we not obligated to come to their aid?"

"In the report sent by our surviving brave mobile suit pilots, they told me of the sights of Belém. Of streets strewn with rubble, of houses demolished by the guns of battleships, of corpses piled high on street corners. Would allowing that to continue not be a betrayal of the mandate of our government?"

"So I call upon my people, rise up, rise up and fight for the Amazonians. Fight as if their homes were yours, their families, because they are. Because the rapacious mondists will never stop until they have crushed the revolution. Because we are free, and it is our responsibility to help the world find the freedom we love. Because it is the right thing to do."

"Thank you for your time, I wish you all the best of luck. Until we talk again, have my love, my life, my blood, sweat, and tears. Have my heart, Algeria."

 

[VoidZero]

Can you see it? The brilliant stars above? Can you see it? Our shining ideal? The spark I hold is small now, but it will not be small forever. It licks my hand and soon I will be its kindling. I can ask for no greater glory than enlighten for our kin.​

~~

BAM BAM

Bethorld woke to sound of loud pounding. The electric light flicks, casting twisting visage around piles of paper and books. He wondered if it was just imagination, then he remembered the murmurs. Face turning pale, Bethorld pulled himself out of bed, hide the little money he had, and put on clothing with thickly lined coat.

Opening the door, he is greeted by two men dressed head to toe in grey. The taller of the pair produced a thin smile and handed Bethrold a pair of handcuffs. "Put it on." The shorter man said. "Your article is anti-revolutionary and you know the rest."

~~

Bethorld awake once more. Soreness and pain flooded into his brain, only to be covered in the bone cutting chill. He noticed that the truck had stopped and a young man was sitting in front of him; their knees touching. He is also in grey with name plate 'Filterrådet' on his chest.

"Jaak! So glad to see you." Bethorld tried to stand up but his knee refused. "Help me out friend. I tried to explain but they would not listen."

Jaak, arms crossed, looked at Bethorld. "Why did you write it. That piece."

"To warn the committee and let them see the error of course."

"The error, error of the committee. I see." Jaak sighed. "Courage is no more. Not the license, nor the press."

"What? Why? It was just a warning."

"That warning costed two dozen men their livelihood. Warning ha, how many times did I warn you? Did you listen?" Jaak prodded at Behorld, strong enough to push him to the cold hull.

"They can't do this, I am a party member!" Realization sets in, Bethorld pulled out small stack of paper, grasping it like life rope. "Worker committee, paper council, even revolution club!"

Jaak yank the small papers out of his friend's hand. "Give me that." He flipped through the stack, and tear it apart. "You were expunge from each and every organization. You are nobody, just caught in reactionary lies."

"What!"

"Shut up and listen. Criticizing the committee as party member is anti-revolutionary, but as nobody it's just two years in the camp."

"No! We earned the right to speak out!"

"DO YOU WANT ME TO KILL TWENTY-FOUR FAMILIES?" Jaak shouted, eyes closed, both hands covering his head. "JUST SHUT UP FOR ONCE. Please….."

It finally struck Bethorld, what the grey coats meant. What Filterrådet really is.

 

[Theaxofwar]

[X] The New Ethiopian Empire

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[X] Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, His Imperial Majesty Salomon X, Emperor of Ethiopia, King of Zion, King of Shewa, King of Bete Amhara, Sultan of Somalia, High Commissioner of Water Rights, Prime of Holy Ministry, Lord of Conjunction, Messianic Lord, Defender of the Holy Peoples, Vessel of Divine Love, Elect of God

 

[BigBacon]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[X] The Margraviate of Jaburo
[X] The Divine Monarchy of CanMexico
[X] The Cult of Apollo-Mithras
[X] The Amazon Territories
[X] The Yammacin Freeholds
[X] The Cold League
[X] The India Councilist Republics
[X] Applegate Orbital Platform
[X] The Algerian Socialist Republic
[X] The Empire of Greater Siberia
[X] The Two-Seas Governorate
[X] The Lunari Republic
[X] Spain
[X] The Seraphim
[X] ZOLON Orbital Platform
[X] The Alpine Imperate
[X] Moralia Cluster

[] Interested Parties...

 

[ArvisPresley]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[] Interested Parties...

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[X] Her Highness, Margravine-Princess Evangelista Qasvah Jaburo, First of Her Name.

 

[Nerdorama]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[] Interested Parties...

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"Ooh, ooh, have got to see this."

"Uh, your highness? Weren't you confined to Lake City for safety?"

"We're not at war with any Spacians, are we? Plus I'm bored. Just send some paperwork to Javier about diplomatic outreach, he loves paperwork."

"Siiiiigh."

"Don't say 'sigh' out loud to royalty!"

[X] Maria Luisa, Sixth Princess of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, on behalf of the Ministry of State

 

[Fancy Face]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[] Interested Parties...

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[X] Pontifex Maximus, Pater Patrum Extraordinarii Honorious V, Steward of the Eternal Flame, Keeper of the Higher Mysteries, Guardian of the Sacred Lands, Defier of the Dark, Speaker of Truth, Archon of the Holy City, Eternal Grandmaster of the Order of Leo, Sage of Promotheus, Brother of Helios, Son of the Unconquered Son

 

[Secondskink]

An Open Diplomatic Cable to all nations of Space and Earth
​

Greetings. My name is Prince Javier, representing the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico in my capacity as Prime Minister of State for His Divine Majesty, King James. I am addressing an open diplomatic cable to all nations with whom we have diplomatic relations, and to all other states and organizations we are capable of communicating with.

First, I will address our fellow human beings who live in space, who may not be aware of Earthly politics, mores, and standards. To begin with, the uninhabited and anomalous regions of Earth's surface are called "Fallow Zones". By ancient tradition, and for the safety of all mankind, these Zones are to be left Fallow - that is, uninhabited, undeveloped, and unmolested, because of the great danger that they present to unwary explorers or, indeed, any human life within them. Some limited research and prospecting are permissible, and some particular missions that are deemed necessary to the advancement of humanity or the glory of Apollo-Mithras are occasionally permitted. That is to say, one asks permission to do so.

The North American Fallow Zone, that which my people call "The Land of the Eagle", is in particular a protectorate of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico. Our very foundation as a state is the preservation and defense of this ancient land, which our histories teach was once the center of the great empire from whose periphery our Kingdom is descended. We realize we have not made this clear to every power that has regained contact with Earth, and so hold no Spacian power to blame for the trespass upon our holy ground that occurred earlier this month. However, we must insist in absolute terms that any expeditions to explore, research, traverse, or otherwise contact the North American Fallow Zone be cleared with the CanMexican Ministry of State in advance. Any other trespass upon this protected zone will be treated as if it were a military incursion into CanMexican territory, from this moment forward.

And regarding rumors of Spacians seeking settlement habitation on Earth: we will not, under any circumstances, allow for the settlement of any permanent population in our holy land. Even CanMexican subjects are allowed there only on a rotating basis for research or maintenance of vital infrastructure. We would, frankly, sell you a segment of our homeland before we allowed any permanent settlement of the Fallow Zone, a deal that would be far less offensive as well as significantly safer for the persons of any settlers. Do not, under any circumstances, seek permanent habitation in the Fallow Zone.

And finally, because this is an open address, allow me to remind Earth's polities that regardless of our current diplomatic status, all of this applies to everyone on Earth as well. Incursion into the North American Fallow Zone without permission will be treated as an act of war, and you no longer have the shield of ignorance to hide behind. The "Cold League" currently governing Scandinavia in particular may take this as a final warning. At present, the only polity outside the CanMexican state with permission to explore the North American Fallow Zone is the Church of Apollo-Mithras, who also grant us our mandate to protect this ancient land. Anyone else, once again, contact us diplomatically for clearance, for your safety, and everyone else's.

With thanks,
Javier, Second Prince of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, Prime Minister of State for same

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President Luan Moon Lunar Public Radio Address, Broadcast to Earth​

It has come to the attention of the Republic that wildly different views exist between the Spacian and Earther peoples on their stances towards the nature of the Fallow Zones that swath Earth. The hallowed and almost revered stance that many peoples of Earth hold towards these last lingering pieces of the collapse is understandable living in their shadow, they serve as a stark reminder of what tore humanity from it's height and the costs still being payed for the actions of our long dead predecessors. The radiation scared landscapes and glassed ruins of cities show that whatever the people of the pre collapse world fought over, it was not ultimately worth the cost that they paid. There is an argument that letting these scars upon the homeworld of humanity lie fallow is the only approach acceptable in the long run, delving into the depths of our past, into old precollapse horrors a folly. That the knowledge of our past is best lost to the sands of time, save only for a carefully planned and vetted prospectors.

For the betterment of Humanity we must dissent.

Perhaps it is due to our view from orbit, looking down on the zones that scar the Earth, perhaps the view of glassed cities from the safety of space gives us a false sense of the scale and danger of these zones. More likely it is the harsh nature of living in space that makes even the most desolate of Fallow Zones look attractive to the Spacian eye, a difficult concept to articulate to Earthborn who have always existed under blue sky's and with wind upon their brow, without experiencing the tight confines of a habit, station or surface colony. It is a crime to suggest that such vast swathes of Earth be kept Fallow, even when we possess the capacity to restore them to their former glory. This speaks of waste, it speaks of fear and it speaks of a desire to ignore the changing world that we exist in. Perhaps the fearmongers speak the truth that terrible remnants of the Collapse lurk in the depths of these Zones, if they do their lingering presence has not vanished in the untold eons since the collapse, pretending they don't exist does not remove them from existence. An optimistic assumption that some ancient weapon system will not reactivate on it's own accord is somewhat understandable, as it has not occurred yet. The problem with that argument is that we are already uncovering secrets of the lost past, across the world, terrible weapons and technologies are being unveiled that have survived the long weight of eons with only minimal efforts of part of various nations. The secrets of the Collapse are already here, being uncovered. Ignoring them, and the Zones full of them is a pointless step at this stage that only takes the fate of our people and tosses it into the air to be sent were it may by the twisted will of fate.

Perhaps less immediately relevant, is the fact we have long existed with only a tentative understanding of the Collapse and the terrible energy unleashed upon the whole of the Solar System as we understand it, leaving survivors to stumble free of status vaults into the ruins of a society finally greater than what we have managed to rebuild. A greater understanding of what choices lead to the Collapse better arms us so that we may in turn avoid those choices. The Seraphim have chosen to collectively maintain a silence on their own records of the Collapse, they have their reasons I'm sure, but they have elected to keep their silence on them.

We appreciate the clarity that Prince Javier has endeavored to express the opinions of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, so we will be equally transparent of our own opinions. The Lunari Republic categorically rejects any restrictions of entry into Fallow Zones, we understand that this is an emotionally and in some cases spiritually significant stance for some. But we can not, will not allow the Fallow Zones to remain graves of the pasts failures. To do anything less than restore them to the former glory would be a failure of my responsibility as the President of the Republic, and a failure of the Lunari people to help heal the scars of the past, it would be a failure of the very ideology that begs of us to return to the homeworld. With all of that said we understand the legitmate political concerns that various nations have regarding recolonization of territory near them. We will endeavor to soothe concerns various powers have with this policy.

We would also remind the people of Earth that though are hands have been open and extended in trade with the various powers of the world, those hands can just as easily grasp a sword. As the Seraphim showed the Mondists in Belém our blades are keen. We do no adopt this policy seeking conflict with the powers of earth, but we can not discount the possibility that the fearful will resort to force to deny us, in a vain attempt to keep the last echos of the collapse from leaking free of the Fallow Zones. For those that cling to these beliefs I beseech you to not invite the stars to fall on your lands out of a rash decision, the Lunari do not desire a war, but if one is brought upon us we will wage it to it's terrible end.

 

[Simpli]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening

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"Do we have someone with diplomatic experience in the Cold League?"

"How about sending someone from the Red Student Association?"​

"They are Seraphim aligned, aren't they? We should send along samples of the patisserie their pilots preferred so far."​

"Paper Newspapers – Novelty or too old fashioned for them? We could always buy a few screens off the Seraphim to present things in a format they are more used to?"

"Someone ask the Algerians for an expert on their revolutionary theory please…"​

[X] Senior-Professor Henry Pflaume, Minister of International Relationships (PolSci)

 

[Nanolyte]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[X] Her Highness, Margravine-Princess Evangelista Qasvah Jaburo, First of Her Name.
[X] Maria Luisa, Sixth Princess of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, on behalf of the Ministry of State
[X] Pontifex Maximus, Pater Patrum Extraordinarii Honorious V, Steward of the Eternal Flame, Keeper of the Higher Mysteries, Guardian of the Sacred Lands, Defier of the Dark, Speaker of Truth, Archon of the Holy City, Eternal Grandmaster of the Order of Leo, Sage of Promotheus, Brother of Helios, Son of the Unconquered Son
[X] Senior-Professor Henry Pflaume, Minister of International Relationships (PolSci)

[] Interested Parties...

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[X] Household Minister for Foreign Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Sumai Ransome-Jallah, Yammacin Freeholds

 

[VoidZero]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening

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[X] The Cold League

"Aage you up?"

"Were you expecting an answer if I was asleep?"

"Yes because you are a light sleeper. Anyway, go to space and get a feel of who's who."

"You mean you want thinking machines and souvenir for the wife."

"Prehaps. Bring a couple box of theory with you, I will shift some budget for the corp to buy personal things."

"The corp? That's 31 people, the expense."

"It's the big break Cyclical nature committee needs. Everyone will be there and no preset targets."

 

[Nerdorama]

President Luan Moon Lunar Public Radio Address, Broadcast to Earth​

It has come to the attention of the Republic that wildly different views exist between the Spacian and Earther peoples on their stances towards the nature of the Fallow Zones that swath Earth. The hallowed and almost revered stance that many peoples of Earth hold towards these last lingering pieces of the collapse is understandable living in their shadow, they serve as a stark reminder of what tore humanity from it's height and the costs still being payed for the actions of our long dead predecessors. The radiation scared landscapes and glassed ruins of cities show that whatever the people of the pre collapse world fought over, it was not ultimately worth the cost that they paid. There is an argument that letting these scars upon the homeworld of humanity lie fallow is the only approach acceptable in the long run, delving into the depths of our past, into old precollapse horrors a folly. That the knowledge of our past is best lost to the sands of time, save only for a carefully planned and vetted prospectors.

For the betterment of Humanity we must dissent.

Perhaps it is due to our view from orbit, looking down on the zones that scar the Earth, perhaps the view of glassed cities from the safety of space gives us a false sense of the scale and danger of these zones. More likely it is the harsh nature of living in space that makes even the most desolate of Fallow Zones look attractive to the Spacian eye, a difficult concept to articulate to Earthborn who have always existed under blue sky's and with wind upon their brow, without experiencing the tight confines of a habit, station or surface colony. It is a crime to suggest that such vast swathes of Earth be kept Fallow, even when we possess the capacity to restore them to their former glory. This speaks of waste, it speaks of fear and it speaks of a desire to ignore the changing world that we exist in. Perhaps the fearmongers speak the truth that terrible remnants of the Collapse lurk in the depths of these Zones, if they do their lingering presence has not vanished in the untold eons since the collapse, pretending they don't exist does not remove them from existence. An optimistic assumption that some ancient weapon system will not reactivate on it's own accord is somewhat understandable, as it has not occurred yet. The problem with that argument is that we are already uncovering secrets of the lost past, across the world, terrible weapons and technologies are being unveiled that have survived the long weight of eons with only minimal efforts of part of various nations. The secrets of the Collapse are already here, being uncovered. Ignoring them, and the Zones full of them is a pointless step at this stage that only takes the fate of our people and tosses it into the air to be sent were it may by the twisted will of fate.

Perhaps less immediately relevant, is the fact we have long existed with only a tentative understanding of the Collapse and the terrible energy unleashed upon the whole of the Solar System as we understand it, leaving survivors to stumble free of status vaults into the ruins of a society finally greater than what we have managed to rebuild. A greater understanding of what choices lead to the Collapse better arms us so that we may in turn avoid those choices. The Seraphim have chosen to collectively maintain a silence on their own records of the Collapse, they have their reasons I'm sure, but they have elected to keep their silence on them.

We appreciate the clarity that Prince Javier has endeavored to express the opinions of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, so we will be equally transparent of our own opinions. The Lunari Republic categorically rejects any restrictions of entry into Fallow Zones, we understand that this is an emotionally and in some cases spiritually significant stance for some. But we can not, will not allow the Fallow Zones to remain graves of the pasts failures. To do anything less than restore them to the former glory would be a failure of my responsibility as the President of the Republic, and a failure of the Lunari people to help heal the scars of the past, it would be a failure of the very ideology that begs of us to return to the homeworld. With all of that said we understand the legitmate political concerns that various nations have regarding recolonization of territory near them. We will endeavor to soothe concerns various powers have with this policy.

We would also remind the people of Earth that though are hands have been open and extended in trade with the various powers of the world, those hands can just as easily grasp a sword. As the Seraphim showed the Mondists in Belém our blades are keen. We do no adopt this policy seeking conflict with the powers of earth, but we can not discount the possibility that the fearful will resort to force to deny us, in a vain attempt to keep the last echos of the collapse from leaking free of the Fallow Zones. For those that cling to these beliefs I beseech you to not invite the stars to fall on your lands out of a rash decision, the Lunari do not desire a war, but if one is brought upon us we will wage it to it's terrible end.

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The royal palace in Lake City was a sprawling thing, pressing down on remains of the ancient city beneath it. Built on a foundation of what the Royal Archaeological Society said was once likely a large aerodrome, the immense bulk of the palace loomed over the sprawl of Lake City between itself and the eponymous great lake. It was a baroque building, full of twisted architecture both intentionally for defense and intimidation, and unintentionally from centuries of construction and conflicting ideas and styles, but at the very center of it, shielded and sequestered from the outside world with acres of stone and glass, could always be found the large receiving room where King James conducted his official business and, nine times out of ten, his loyal son and Prime Minister Prince Javier as well.

"Such arrogance," King James scoffed, leaning forward into his clasped hands. If not for his lifelong habit of projecting as if giving a speech, Javier might not have heard him even five meters away. "All these Spacians. Such a belief in their own superiority because they reaped the benefits of the ancients' technology while we still scrabble in the dirt. First Applegate, then the Seraphim, and now the teamsters' minder."

"I encourage you to relax, your Divine Majesty," Javier replied, placatingly. "Where you perceive arrogance - and I admit, there's a fair bit of it, but really no more than the pomp of any state seeking legitimacy - I am beginning to see a pattern."

His Divine Majesty raised an eyebrow, his sign for his son to continue.

"They're very blunt and bullish, these Spacians," Javier explained. "Always stating their maximalist aims at the start, and reminding us that their words are backed by advanced mobile suits and probably enough strategic weapons to sterilize the planet, if they had an interest in doing so. After a millennium of unchallenged rule in their particular sectors of space, I doubt many of them have much practice in the subtle art of quid pro quo."

"He's not just making his case to us, however," the King muttered darkly. "That was a public broadcast. He wants to make us blink while we're entangled with his neighbor's new pet project in Amazonia. Force us to back down and lose our legitimacy as the land's protectors."

"It's a strong play, your Divine Majesty, but is it any different from how we do things? The Lunarian cause is the recolonization of Earth, just as ours is the protection of its holy places. Were the terms I sent out in public not just as stern and uncompromising? And these Lunarians, may the God help them, appear to be some mad Spacian form of Republican, judging by their titles. Any such ruler's legitimacy - and head - hangs by the thread of supporting his bourgeois interests! And what this speech tells me is that while those interests are interested in making money..."

"...they're even more interested in colonization," the King concluded. "But why do you suppose North America particularly, hm? Just because we said he can't have it?"

"Perhaps," Javier said, "or perhaps they've simply taken a critical eye to it, and found it the most useful of any 'unoccupied' Earthian territory. All our archaeology indicates that at least half of our forebears journeyed across half the world before creating an empire on this continent. Perhaps the same reasons that called to them call to the moon as well?"

The King considered this for a lengthy moment. "Make them an offer. Sell them an island, every one of them is rich and pleasant. Lean on the Pontifex Maximus to allow settlement in some other Fallow Zone - even the Equatorial would be fine, the Princess needs more friendly neighbors. Let in their researchers, under the same terms those...other Seraphim got. Address every point he makes, except ungoverned settlement. We can compromise with these Spacians...and if they don't take the compromise, that will tell us their true intent. We will not have colonization imposed on us like some stateless tribe out of fear."

"And if they insist on taking it by the sword...?" Javier asked.

The King chuckled. "Well then, may we see how the Islanders and those other new-age moralists respond to 'imperialism' when it's not us doing it."

 

[DanBaque]

​

DESIRE​

There was something very odd with the CiC. It was kind of hard to tell, but his Excellency was all the more distracted than usual. Dressed in his typical puffy skirts-and-camo uniform, Graf Génie wasn't working on paperwork. Oh, he was as serious as ever, stooped over the desk, but the speed at which the papers moved told a different tale.

His attention was fixed on the little vial to his right, the captured vaccination serum, and the medical reports on it. Frankly, she had never seen his Excellency that disturbed, not even dead drunk and on the coca leaf; and she had served as his aide-de-camp since they were both five years old.

It must have been the rumours going around. Though the Seraphim promised that the vaccine was an act out of the goodness of their own heart, their acts around Belem proved that there was little of that to go around. What reports and propaganda suggested was that the injections made you go mad, or turned you into one of them, a mysterious woman with a mind not of her own.

Certainly his Excellency had seemed most perturbed when he had first heard the last statement. Never had she seen his face that shocked, or his hands tremble. What had been a person of the utmost control had been shaken most terribly. The memory still sent shivers down her spine, and pooled a cold sickness in her stomach.

As she remembered it, she caught the CiC's eyes by accident, and found herself fixed there. There was a turmoil that took her breath away, a beseeching question that she suddenly knew neither of them understood. With all her force, she snapped to attention and saluted, her eyes never moving position.

They stayed like that for a little while, and she could see Génie's throat work convulsively. Finally, the Graf took the vial in his hand and, with an unnecessary amount of strength, crushed it. The liquid spilt everywhere, broken glass making cuts, and with a cry she rushed forward and cleaned and bandaged his hand.

For the next two hours his Excellency Génie worked without interruption at his usual pace, and everything seemed normal. But she couldn't help but feel, though she didn't know what it was, that something was very much wrong with her master and commander.

 

[Eater]

Declaration of Commitment to Free Trade
Issued by the Permanent Trade Relations Group to clarify the commitments of the Applegate Teamsters Orbital 77 on matters of international trade.

It is the view of the Applegate Teamsters that trade between peoples produces benefits greater than merely the value of the exchanged goods and services, and as such trade should be fostered whenever and wherever possible. To this end, the Teamsters wish to publicly clarify the following points.

1. The Applegate Teamsters are committed to the nonpartisan facilitation of trade along the orbital elevators and consider trade goods sacrosanct.
2. The Applegate Teamsters will perform all good and passenger transfers along the orbital elevators in accordance with the treaties and contracts governing thereof, regardless of any state of conflict between Applegate and the parties of that trade.

 

[kosi]

Bazaar-1 Orbital Colony Opening​

An open message from the nation of Anlscar to all states and peoples.

Anlscar is excited to announce the grand opening of Bazaar-1, a space colony that is open to both Spacian and Earthian powers alike! Originally one of the many colonies making up the Anlscar Orbital Cluster at the L2 Lagrange point, this massive construct has been moved into close Earth orbit to better facilitate access to goods, resources, services, communications and cultural exchange for all nations and powers, great and small.

No matter if one is from Earth or Space, the colony serves as an excellent middle ground between the endless void and the world below. A place to stretch one's legs and get a first glimpse at the riches and wonders both Earth and Space have to offer. A place to arrange diplomatic deals with other powers on equal ground, or an open trade hub where one can peruse wares and commodities created and offered by all the differing branches of humankind.

Come and experience the incredible and diverse cultures of Earth! Their food, their music, even their way of life! Even now, after diplomatic contact has been established between the powers of Earth and Space, so much remains an enigma. Excited to learn more about our earthbound cousins? Come and have a taste of what they have to offer!

Experience life aboard a space colony! No longer do the peoples of Earth need to be content with simply dreaming of touching the stars, for now, they can venture forth and experience the mystifying twilight of space for themselves! Admire the view of Earth from above! Witness the advanced technologies of the Spacians at work!

Bazaar-1 is proudly open to all interested nations and peoples. Please contact the nearest Anlscarian embassy or send a message along an official channel to secure a section aboard the colony today!

---

[X] Minerva Pakus, Minister of Economic Development

[X] Her Highness, Margravine-Princess Evangelista Qasvah Jaburo, First of Her Name.
[X] Maria Luisa, Sixth Princess of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, on behalf of the Ministry of State
[X] Pontifex Maximus, Pater Patrum Extraordinarii Honorious V, Steward of the Eternal Flame, Keeper of the Higher Mysteries, Guardian of the Sacred Lands, Defier of the Dark, Speaker of Truth, Archon of the Holy City, Eternal Grandmaster of the Order of Leo, Sage of Promotheus, Brother of Helios, Son of the Unconquered Son
[X] Senior-Professor Henry Pflaume, Minister of International Relationships (PolSci)
[X] Household Minister for Foreign Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Sumai Ransome-Jallah, Yammacin Freeholds
[X] The Cold League

[] Interested Parties...

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[X] Darshan Grover, spokesperson of the economic council.

 

[Etranger]

The Asia-Pacific Legacy Protection Agreement
("The Treaty of Jakarta")​

1. The undersigned powers agree to establish an Asia-Pacific Legacy Protection Council, a deliberative body to consist of two representatives from each member and a rotating president selected from among their number.

2. The Asia-Pacific Legacy Protection Council, henceforth to be referred to as the Council, is charged with the oversight and protection of the Southeast Asian Fallow Zone ("Vietnam") and the Oceanic Fallow Zone ("Australia"). It shall be the only legitimate body concerned with these Fallow Zones and no outside authority shall be considered valid regarding their status or administration.

3. The Council asserts that Vietnam and Australia are the common legacy and inheritance of humanity and must be stewarded by those who reside in proximity to them, both for the protection of the Zones themselves and for the safety of the peoples of the neighboring nations.

4. No resource exploitation, scientific expedition, salvage operation, or temporary or permanent settlement activity may be conducted within Vietnam or Australia without the express and unanimous consent of the Council. Any activity which touches upon the territory or vicinity of Vietnam or Australia must be referred to the Council or be considered in violation of its terms.

5. The undersigned powers agree to establish Joint Scientific Expeditions, consisting of experts from the nations in question, to map and chronicle Vietnam and Australia. No outsiders may be permitted to join without approval of the Council.

6. While the Council reserves the power to adjudicate issues which infringe upon the Vietnam and Australia Fallow Zones to itself, it also commits to the utmost restraint in using that power and to minimal interference in the ecology and territory of the Fallow Zones.

7. The undersigned powers agree to respect and uphold similar limitations established regarding other Fallow Zones by regional authorities or neighboring nations, so long as such respect is reciprocated in turn.

8. The undersigned powers commit their full military might to the enforcement of these terms.

[X] Pacific Federation
[X] China
[X] India
[X] Myanmar
[X] Thailand

 

[kosi]

[X] India

 

[Mordred]

President Luan Moon Lunar Public Radio Address, Broadcast to Earth​

It has come to the attention of the Republic that wildly different views exist between the Spacian and Earther peoples on their stances towards the nature of the Fallow Zones that swath Earth. The hallowed and almost revered stance that many peoples of Earth hold towards these last lingering pieces of the collapse is understandable living in their shadow, they serve as a stark reminder of what tore humanity from it's height and the costs still being payed for the actions of our long dead predecessors. The radiation scared landscapes and glassed ruins of cities show that whatever the people of the pre collapse world fought over, it was not ultimately worth the cost that they paid. There is an argument that letting these scars upon the homeworld of humanity lie fallow is the only approach acceptable in the long run, delving into the depths of our past, into old precollapse horrors a folly. That the knowledge of our past is best lost to the sands of time, save only for a carefully planned and vetted prospectors.

For the betterment of Humanity we must dissent.

Perhaps it is due to our view from orbit, looking down on the zones that scar the Earth, perhaps the view of glassed cities from the safety of space gives us a false sense of the scale and danger of these zones. More likely it is the harsh nature of living in space that makes even the most desolate of Fallow Zones look attractive to the Spacian eye, a difficult concept to articulate to Earthborn who have always existed under blue sky's and with wind upon their brow, without experiencing the tight confines of a habit, station or surface colony. It is a crime to suggest that such vast swathes of Earth be kept Fallow, even when we possess the capacity to restore them to their former glory. This speaks of waste, it speaks of fear and it speaks of a desire to ignore the changing world that we exist in. Perhaps the fearmongers speak the truth that terrible remnants of the Collapse lurk in the depths of these Zones, if they do their lingering presence has not vanished in the untold eons since the collapse, pretending they don't exist does not remove them from existence. An optimistic assumption that some ancient weapon system will not reactivate on it's own accord is somewhat understandable, as it has not occurred yet. The problem with that argument is that we are already uncovering secrets of the lost past, across the world, terrible weapons and technologies are being unveiled that have survived the long weight of eons with only minimal efforts of part of various nations. The secrets of the Collapse are already here, being uncovered. Ignoring them, and the Zones full of them is a pointless step at this stage that only takes the fate of our people and tosses it into the air to be sent were it may by the twisted will of fate.

Perhaps less immediately relevant, is the fact we have long existed with only a tentative understanding of the Collapse and the terrible energy unleashed upon the whole of the Solar System as we understand it, leaving survivors to stumble free of status vaults into the ruins of a society finally greater than what we have managed to rebuild. A greater understanding of what choices lead to the Collapse better arms us so that we may in turn avoid those choices. The Seraphim have chosen to collectively maintain a silence on their own records of the Collapse, they have their reasons I'm sure, but they have elected to keep their silence on them.

We appreciate the clarity that Prince Javier has endeavored to express the opinions of the Divine Monarchy of CanMexico, so we will be equally transparent of our own opinions. The Lunari Republic categorically rejects any restrictions of entry into Fallow Zones, we understand that this is an emotionally and in some cases spiritually significant stance for some. But we can not, will not allow the Fallow Zones to remain graves of the pasts failures. To do anything less than restore them to the former glory would be a failure of my responsibility as the President of the Republic, and a failure of the Lunari people to help heal the scars of the past, it would be a failure of the very ideology that begs of us to return to the homeworld. With all of that said we understand the legitmate political concerns that various nations have regarding recolonization of territory near them. We will endeavor to soothe concerns various powers have with this policy.

We would also remind the people of Earth that though are hands have been open and extended in trade with the various powers of the world, those hands can just as easily grasp a sword. As the Seraphim showed the Mondists in Belém our blades are keen. We do no adopt this policy seeking conflict with the powers of earth, but we can not discount the possibility that the fearful will resort to force to deny us, in a vain attempt to keep the last echos of the collapse from leaking free of the Fallow Zones. For those that cling to these beliefs I beseech you to not invite the stars to fall on your lands out of a rash decision, the Lunari do not desire a war, but if one is brought upon us we will wage it to it's terrible end.

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It has come to the attention of the Alpine Imperate that the leadership of the Lunari Republic is operating under a severe misapprehension. You are not the ones with power here. You are not the ones who dictate terms here, you are visitors, guests upon this precious world of ours. You are not the ones invested with the power to decide what is best for humanity. Yet for some bizarre reason here you are declaring that some of humanities most sacred and dangerous zones are yours to do as you please with for the "betterment of humanity" without so much as a by your leave to the overwhelming majority of humanity or their leadership. Against the explicit wishes and doctrine of the religion that the majority of humanity holds too in fact!

Perhaps the fallow zones shall be reclaimed for humanity one day, perhaps our precious world will one day heal over the last scars of the ancient cataclysm that laid us all low. That however is not your decision to make and as far as we are concerned it never will be. That is the jurisdiction of the people of Earth not the people of Luna, that is the jurisdiction of the people who have lived alongside them, ventured within them and indeed those who live inside such hostile areas even now. You are a trespasser who dictates to the people who have far more right to that land than you ever will.

As your arrogant head is apparently so far up your arse you have forgotten the most basic dictates of hospitality and diplomacy, when you are a visitor to anothers land you ask them, you do not order or presume to know better. Others may have invited you in, to leech and parasitise to exploit our Earth and it's resources to turn back round and make it's inhabitants dependent on you. If they decide to open their arms and eat your poisoned pill despite our warnings then so be it, one cannot always save others from their own foolishness after all.

However if you decide to force your desires and wishes upon those who choose not to accept it, to dictate from on high, to claim territory that is not theirs to claimthen you shall find not just their blades opposing you but ours and let that go for all your ilk as well. The Alpine Imperate shall do it's duty, to our religion, to our people, to our planet. Even if the heavens fall and unleash their wrath we shall see justice done or die trying.