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Delegate Fedya Garin (Lapoc)

He is right. It will be necessary to remove the ultranationalists from office. I am not sure if I want the confederates to take their place...

"I like your proposition. Once we finish our chat, I'll make arrangements to hinder Dahl's party. We'll need your help as well. With current alarm levels, we cannot enter your country, so our work will be limited to only internet and some mail, unless that is being blocked off somewhere. Discreetly drop your guard in a select location, and some agents will enter. Agreed?"

The agents ought to support the liberals as well. Who ever said small steps were better than leaps?

Representative Ilian Nastov (Lapoc)

The temporary "delegate" stumbled into the room holding a container of biscuits and what appeared to be a thermos of coffee. At a glance, it was obvious he hasn't been at many such events.

"Oh, hi. I'm here while Garin's off- eh, I dunno what he's doing. Sorry I'm a bit late!"

He chuckled in a clearly fake manner.

"So, uh, How about some research agreements, mister... Gren... vi.. ev? Since you guys have a whoole lot more production facilities, you can use some of our tech! For example, I've got this neat little gadget that would really improve your T-09s! There's this weak spot right under th- actually, I'll explain it to you later, in private. But how about it?"

Ilian rubbed his hands in excitement before settling down.

Delegate Cin'ciri Wren:Yaim Rusur

Wren stroked his chin, war we are good at, damn good at that, but political elections not so much. However, he did want to avoid an overall nuclear war.
"Well, you have Yaim Rusur's support in the matter. A few troops will be at your disposal, I suggest using them as body guards as I assume assassination is out of the question." He leaned in. "I will however still have Yaim Rusurian troops prepared to be deployed, just in case the campaign against Mr. Dhal.....osik'las." Wren looked over at Garin. "Have the other things we discussed at the ready, if this plan crashes, it WILL go badly for Wintreath. And Mr. Gunderson, I appreciate the openness you have had with working with us, I realize that it is for your own gain, but the thought was there. We must however keep this quiet, I fear if word gets out, this little alliance will crash and burn before it even starts."


Main Hall: Pre Khalborn, stand-in Delegate of Yaim Rusur
"Very good Mr. Grenvyev. Yaim Rusur would be delighted to negotiate these terms." Khalborn turned to Nastov. "I was unaware LaPOC even designed military equipment, much less produce it. How interesting."

Representative Ilian Nastov (Lapoc)

"Oh nonono, we don't produce it, that would be far too expensive and quite frankly useless. Well we do produce prototypes, just not on a large scale. R & D stuff, ya know? Way it works in my team is we have competitions every once in a while, design competitions. Really gets the production up when there is a prize at stake! Like this one guy, Varya we call him, does mostly military stuff. He submitted a revolver railgun! The absolute madman!"

His face grew slightly paler. That was supposed to be classified. Play it cool.

Pre Khalborn, stand-in Delegate of Yaim Rusur
"Interesting, I always saw our neighbors as more pacifists with their technology. Perhaps we should meet this Varya for negotiations on production." Khalborn looked around the room. "Are there any other pressing matters within the Region of Wintreath that would require our attention, as I am sure all this talk about the Gralendian conflict is starting to turn us against each other, or at least getting quite repetitive."

Delegate Rolodir Grenvyev (USR)

"Perhaps we should speak about this in private and not on the international stage?"  Grenvyev responded to his new colleagues.  He gestured to the exit of the Council Chamber. 

Delegate Garland Gunderson(North Gralend)

"I'm afraid its not that simple. Agents in the North will do nothing. You wont get into any position of importance before election day. Plus, that would be full blown treason and I will not cross that line. No, if you want to influence the election..." he pointed at the floor "...here, in the WU, is where you do it. Foreign policy will be the deciding factor in this election. Every voter's eyes are watching the WU." He got up and paced forward. "April Blythe has staked an anti-Soviet position and is quite vague when it comes to the war in general. Personally, I think she''s against the war and just trying to court the shared base with the Ultranationalists by being non-committal. More aggressive action, more bluster, sound and fury from the Soviet's will push her poll numbers up." He turned to face Garin. "The Liberal Socialist, Governor John Howe, is more left on the spectrum. He's put his chips on the promise of annexing the South by playing up the North's superiority, how we must forgive and heal and all that bullshit." He leaned forward. "Be careful with John Howe. He is quite..... devious. Bringing up the North's past grievances and siding with us will help his case. Vice President Ben Vaas has staked his position on full withdrawl. He is pushing for the North to end the war, despite his party, the NCP, being nominally pro-war, what with the coalition they have with the UP. Criticizing the North's actions and the targeting of civilian targets will help Ben.  And finally, Patrick Dahl. President." Contempt dripped off his lips as he said the name. "Former military captain. Accused, and cleared, of war crimes in the Ruins Reclamation Police Action. He's opted for continuing the war as is. Just about anything other thatn what I've mentioned will push his polls up."

Speaker Edward McAllen

"So I believe that it is safe to say that the resolution passes. The Confederation Of North Gralend stands Condemned for their actions in the Third Gralend Civil War. Does this assembly feel that enough action has been taken or that more should be done?"

Security Chief for the North Gralend Delegation to the Wintreath Union Lloyd Cross

Lloyd entered his office to find Delegate Gunderson's 2nd in command, Ambassador Michael Mortis waiting for him. "Lloyd, good to see you. Where is the Delegate?" Lloyd stared for a second before closing the door behind him, saying "He is in a private meeting, Ambassador Mortis." Mortis was a UP politician turned diplomat. His loyalty was to the President alone. "Strange. I could have sworn he was consorting with our future enemies. Is it true he is meeting with that coward Garin and that fancy dress fool Wren?" Cross sat down at his desk. "It is not my place to say, Ambassador. You know that." Mortis nodded. "Fair enough. Just be warned, the President is...concerned about security here, so he's sent you help." A man in a CNP(Confederate National Police) windbreaker entered the  room as Mortis spoke. Motis gestured towards the newcomer "This is CNP Special Investigator Alan Fordham. He has a detachment of CNP officers at his disposal. I'm sure you'll give him your full co-operation. Now, if you dont mind, I need to represent the North since Gunderson is so busy with his "private meeting"." He turned, waving as he said "Ciao!" Great, a CNP cop. Just what the situation needed....

Delegate Brian Hansen (Geramundo)

"What else can we do besides condemn them? We're not the Wintreath government, so it's not like we can actually punish them. I doubt the condemnation will even stop the North after everything they've done."

Pre Khalborn, stand-in Delegate of Yaim Rusur

"I agree plenty has been done already, and until some of our core members, who have taken a private moment of leave to talk of spirits know what, we cannot progress any further in this particular issue."  Khalborn declared. "I suggest we move on to other pressing matters, perhaps in the mainland?"

Delegate Fedya Garin (Lapoc)

"Yes, I am aware of their political alignments. I am fully prepared to denounce Dahl, but I will expect you to do so as well. The word of a small socialist state across the ocean is not enough to tip the scales. I assume you have significant power in your party, yes? Strongly suggest them to act against Dahl in the domestic field. Propaganda, rumors, anything. Every bit helps."

Garin turned to Wren. Seems like the only reliable ally I have so far is our neighbour.

"Wren, I fully expect you to do the same. Can I count on you?"

Representative Ilian Nostov (Lapoc)

Nostov was stumped. Is condemnation enough? What does being a condemned nation even do? He was just an engineer, not a politician... Damn it, where is Garin? He'd know what to do.

"I mean... I guess? How about we talk about research agreements?"

Geez. That's not an issue is it. Oh well, I'm sure Garin won't mind.

"O-or if you have something else, that works too."

Delegate Rolodir Grenvyev (USR)

"No, research agreements and cooperation are crucial, my friend!!" Grenvyev exclaimed, delighted that talk was occuring on genuinely important fronts as well, "And while we're on that topic, the Unified Soviet Republics of Robbia would most definitely be interested in continued global research in fields such as biology, computer science and physics, and cooperation in the construction of research bases on other heavenly bodies in our system!  I propose that the Wintrean Union pass funding for these clearly omnibeneficial programmes immediately!" 

He paused for a bit, surveying the room enthusiastically, then spoke again, "And while we are at it, the Unified Soviet Republics believe that we must solve internationally the problems of human-created climate change.  It is unacceptable that our standards of living are unsustainable, and in that regard, the Unified Soviet Republics are willing to reduce emissions 70% in the next 5 years—in the event that the whole world follows suit, of course." 

Representative Ilyan Nostov (Lapoc)

"Oh jeez, 70%? That is an immense task! We'd love to help you decrease emissions, but let us keep it easily achievable, at least for all nations. Or how about this- decrease emissions to 10 tons per capita, per year. That's less than most advanced countries, but not unachievable."

"Oh, and we already did a little bit of research on colonization! It's a habitat prototype- well, not a prototype, a design proposition that works in simulations. We did not continue with the project due to lack of funding... With some funds, I- er, we can complete development in a year or two!"

Nostov gleamed with excitement at Grenvyev for what was probably more than an acceptable amount of time before taking control of himself.

"Whaddaya say? Oh, anyone else on board?"

Delegate Cin'ciri Wren: Yaim Rusur

Wren chuckled "Absolutely Garin my friend. You can always count on Yaim Rusur when they promise to do something."


Pre Khalborn, stand-in Delegate of Yaim Rusur

It was a this point that Khalborn started sweating. Yaim Rusur's emissions where off the charts and there was very little work that could be done to reduce them. Yaim Rusur already has an inhospitable landscape, every citizen wears their military helmets, both out of the law and because they are quipped with air filters. "Yaim Rusur will attempt to do what we can with emissions, however it is difficult to do based of of previous laws in our country." Khalborn wiped his forehead and changed to the other topic of off-world exploration. "Yaim Rusur has had several vehicles to use on off world, air and land, for exploration, research, and colonization. All of these vehicles poses defence systems should we run into environmental issues, hostile alien life, or even worse, rival space programs from opposing regions. We are of course glad to share this technology for a interregional space program!"

Delegate Garland Gunderson (North Gralend)

"Ahhh...yeah, about that... first, I don't really have that much influence in my party anymore. There's a reason I'm here instead of the Confederate Senate. Also, I serve at the pleasure of the President. If he wants me gone, I go. So me personally coming out and criticising Dahl would just result in me on a plane back to New Haven. Plus, while my party is, of course, running against Dahl and the Ultranationalists we can't be to critical of them because...well... we're part of the Government Coalition. If we criticise policy we weaken our own position. Hell, most of our Senators voted for the War. So, we're trapped. But don't underestimate your own power. You've taken centre stage against the North. A small, peaceful socialist state? Many saw the North like that. If you come down on us, you would have more sympathetic thoughts than you realise."

Delegate Cin'ciri Wren: Yaim Rusur


"I see, so essentially pull no stops in condemning the Northern actions." Wren chuckled. As he looked at his wrist communicator he grinned, a message from Khalborn had come through. "I would like to happily announce that a Wintreath wide decision to condemn  the actions of North Gralend has been passed, this can surely be increased by soon imposing sanctions, I can inform my associate in the council right now to suggest them if you like." Wren looked Gunderson in the eyes. "Are you sure there is now military action that I would be able to carry out to assist you in this whole conundrum? Again I suppose assassination is out of the question but ask of us for any military action and it shall be carried out I assure you." He then looked at Garin "I also heard that your replacement is an engineer. Do you not have any other politicians in your country?" After saying this he smirked and let out a light chuckle

Ambassador Michael Mortis(North Gralend)

The Ambassador entered the chamber, taking a seat in the delegate for North Gralend's chair. Once there was an opening, Mortis stood up. "North Gralend would like to acknowledge the condemnation against it. Anyway, about the environment...." his tone was similar to the tone you'd adopt if talking about buying new cutlery "...we support pro environment legislation. We in the North have experience with decimated environments." Mortis shot a quick glance at Peter De Weiss, who avoided eye contact.

Delegate Garland Gunderson (North Gralend)

"Ummm. I won't suggest you adopt sanctions. I am still a representative of the North. If you push for them I'll fight them. And as for assassinations... I'm already taking a big risk just talking to you. If you think I'm going to become implicit in an assassination plot against my President I'm afraid you're mistaken." He got up. "Well, I think that everything that needed to be said was said. I'm going to go now." He headed for the door. "By the way, you might be interested to know who's the frontrunner. Senator April Blythe currently leads polls. You know, it's funny. She's the leader of the Conservative Party but is one of the most progressive candidates. Odd, huh?"