The Chicxulub Crater debates

[ardem (OP)]

Use this thread for public debate and discussion.

The diplomatic situation as it stands on January 1st 2035 is fairly decent, nations generally trade with each other fairly and regard each other as fellow survivors, with a bond that transcends national borders. At least that is what they say to their loyal public. In reality the only major things agreed on is trade and mutual defense against more Invader incursions. Relations are cordial though in most cases.

[Vynadan]

The Antarctican Harbour took interest in the Yucatan Peninsula only after it was declared a neutral area for diplomatic affairs. In general, Antarctica was a reclusive nation, showing little interest into international politics - until their appearance in Chicxulub. The isolated position at the South Pole makes trading or visits both hazardous and expensive due to the floating ice and long travelling routes. Hence, for some nations it was quite a surprise to hear of this new state. Prior to the embassy, contact with the Antarctican Harbour was limited to the various exclaves.
The embassy is a small compound constructed and staffed similiar to their exclaves, albeit much smaller. The construction was started without notice, but unhindered due to its small scale and the neutral status of Yucatan. While no large military divisions are stationed here, guards in winterised parade uniforms can be seen around the perimeter during all times of the day.

The ambassador is an elderly former general-turned-politican named Arturo Yanes from Brazil. When the embassy was fully constructed he held a very brief speech in portuguese, introducing the Antarctican Harbour formerly to the embassies. Later, a transcript of the speech was available in both english and spanish.

[shadenight123]

The Original himself, or so it is said, stands as the ambassador.
He simply stays there with his cohort of guards, interesting himself with small talks and gossip. He doesn't even seem to care about external politics or states. He gently refuses proposal for backstabbing people and simply cares for neo-italians future.

[Panopticon]

The American Dominion ambassador is Admiral Max Oland. The delegation arrived somewhat late, and maintains a larger presence at the Crater than most.

During initial talks the AD made it clear they would deal fairly with all nations, but would be keeping them at arms length, showing little interest in signing treaties beyond pacts of nonaggression and restricting the movement of foreign citizens within the country.

Near the end of 2035 the Ambassador released an announcement:

The last decades have proven that the peoples of this planet cannot be lax in defense, it was only through the greatest strokes of luck, and of sacrifice that the human race still exists at all. The American Dominion firmly believes in the right of all peoples to see to their self defense in the manner they see fit. However being a good citizen of the world also imposes some obligations on all nations to provide some disclosure of the steps they are taking.

To that end we are announcing the construction of a new installation intended for defense of the American Dominion and her interests. The Sentinel class PDC is under construction even now in our factories and the first units will be fully operational within the next year. We assure the peoples of the world that this is not an offensive structure, merely a bulwark against possible aggression and a protected command center and troop base. There will be no other information released on it's capabilities, so don't bother asking, thank you for your time.

[Destra]

Approaching the podium for the first time, the ambassador,dressed in a jet black uniform with silvered buckles, with a silver dragon buckled where the normal rank insignia goes and  flanked by two soldiers,  speaks. "We of the veil have come to let the world know, we have no quarel with any other nation. Our only interest is seeing to the safety of our people. To that end, our borders are closed, anyone caught entering or attempting to spy within our sovern lands will be executed by firing squad. There will be more forth coming at a later date." With that the man, who must be an officer, steps down and retires to the embassy

[FGRaptor]

2035

The New Southern Commonwealth send a construction team to the Chicxulub crater as it was declared neutral grounds. The construction team started building the NSC embassy, looking more like an office building than anything else, surrounded by a large electrified fence. The entrance had a guard office and soldiers were patrolling the grounds. All the guards are very well equipped and at least one armored transport can be seen on the embassy grounds from time to time.
When 5 NSC high speed jets arrived the embassy was almost done. The jets delivered a whole lot of staff as well as the NSC ambassador and other representatives. Namely these were Ambassador Michael Chaine, Rixon & Smith Representative Elisabeth Fortworth, Detanor International Representative Dr. Phil. Richard James Smith, Ember Arms Company Representative George Hammond, and Primus Industries Representative Dr. Trevor Locke.
Some days after their arrival the ambassador and the representatives gave a public announcement.

"The New Southern Commonwealth is looking forward to working with all of the other nations that survived the terrible invader incursion," Ambassador Chaine said. "We will have more hard times before us, but we can probably go towards the future together." Representative Fortworth gave some insight on Rixon & Smith Pharmaceuticals, then ended with an offer: "Rixon & Smith Pharmaceuticals offer nations that suffer diseases or plagues in the aftermath of this war medical deliveries, as long as these nations can pay."
Representative Dr. Smith simply introduced himself and Detanor International, also saying that they are looking forward to establish more and better trade routes across the globe. The EAC Representative introduced himself, but gave little information about their accomplishments.
"We are improving our military technologies and equipment constantly," he concluded. "Any remaining invader forces and anyone else seeking to harm us should be aware of this."
Primus Industries Representative Locke ended the speech. "We are working on technologies to progress into space. We are looking forward to meet again up there."

[Naismith]

The New Canadian embassy is a elegant building on a large well landscaped property.
Emperor Gregor's personal representative Harvey Briggs is making an address on the south lawn.

"The Empire of New Canada is pleased to see the development of this international assembly.
It is our hope that this will lead to a new era of peace.

We would also like to follow the example of the American Dominion, and publicly announce our own defense PDC.
Nuclear weapons are a threat to us all. And there are many ICBMs from before the war that are still unaccounted for.
The Guardian Missile Defense Base will provide protection from rogue nations and other terrorists that might seek to use these weapons to the detriment of all. It is our hope it will never be used, but we must be prepared."

[Vynadan]

Late 2036

Transmitted from the Antarctican embassy is an elderly Brazilian man with grey hair and a bald spot on top of his head: Ambassador Yanes, sitting in a brown armchair behind a wooden desk. The room the television broadcast comes from is flanked by bookshelves, among which are numerous folders - most likely his office within the embassy. Just moments after the broadcast is turned on, he adresses all listeners in portuguese:

"In the name of the proud Antarctican harbour, I, ambassador Yanes, adress the Chicxulub Embassies." He pauses and glimpses on a couple sheets of paper lying on his desk in front of him. "I wish to adress the recent events of september. We, the Antarcticna Harbour, built and launched the first trans-newtonian spacecraft of mankind." He pauses, looks back onto his papers, and his shoulders heave with the breath of an old man. "The mission of the Zambia and its captain, Lieutenant Commander Kilgallon, was to visit each planet and moon in the Sol system, surveying it for any Invader remnants and trans-newtonian minerals and indexing them unlike any old probe could have. Until today, the ship transmitted encrypted several reports of the inner Sol system on narrowband sensors back to Antarctica. After evaluation, the Antarctican Harbour government decided to provide this information to any nation for a small reparation in form of industrial equipment to the Antarctican continent." He pauses yet again and keeps silent for a few seconds, perhaps pondering his following words "Information on whom did or did not take this offer will not be disclosed, and all requests should come in written form to the Antarctican Chicxulub embassy. Potential equipment would need delivery to any Antarctican exclave, preferably Brazil. The Antarctican government is open for propositions on further survey data shares from any willing trans-newtonian nation." Ambassador Yanes stops and looks towards the camera for a second, then the broadcast stops apruptly.

Later, the broadcast is repeated, but with an english and then spanish sound overlay in a different, but similiar sounding voice.

[Panopticon]

The American Dominion has made available through channels that they are seeking technologies in the area of ground unit combat and missile weapons tech, on offer to trade is Active Sensor tech or Beam Weapon Fire Control. Interested parties should contact the AD through the usual methods.

[Destra]

The Ambassador to Shadow veil steps up to the podium. "The Veil would like to release a statement concerning the recent fighting. The swedish forces have been secretly attacking our borders, attacking our civilians and trade with our neighbors. We simply removed a terrorist organization that was operating on the face of the planet. Anyone else would do no less. Our spies have confirmed their government sanctioned those actions, they are now apart of the Veil. All civilians will be treated fairly as any one of our citizens as long as they do not continue terrorist activities. We will not accept foreign personal on our soil. Thank you." The ambassador steps down and heads back to the embassy.

[Panopticon]

The AD is adding to it's list of available technologies for trade: Mining improvements, Cargo Handling, Meson Technology. We remain interested in technology in all areas.

Or a trade could be worked out for facilities, we are interested in purchasing a new Commercial Shipyard as well as Research Facilities, if any empire wants to make a deal constructing such facilities in exchange for technology then they may contact us as well.

[Destra]

Approaching the stand a Veil repressentative surveys the scene. He takes a deep breath and says, "The Veil would like to make an announcement, we are annexing old Russia. The government has collapsed and the few remaining survivors are barely scrapping by a living in the radiated lands. We will be taking in all survivors and providing full medical treatment and proper living arrangements. The stranded parts of humanity can no longer be left out in the cold. We will take no questions at this time." He steps down and heads back to the embassy.

[shadenight123]

"A Titan patch of land, "province" has been claimed in the name of the Galactical Neo-Italian meritocracy" is the announcement made by the Neo-Italian dictator.
"we are now massively in the process of colonizing it, and soon mass drivers are going to start flinging resources. We deemed necessary inform you in order to avoid unpleasant accidents were your ships to end up on the same route of collision as of the minerals packets."
a little time to let everyone understand the news and then
"colony ships are already in the process of being designed and built, and soon Titan's "Province" will be the second Neo-Italy, once, we hope, our pool of scientists terminate research on terraforming agents to help colonization process."
a little time to let this notion be understood, and then the final words:
"from our understanding right about now, the so called Horde of men is facing to a standstill the veil forces and the Antarctican Dominion, while we remain neutral in such regards, we hope such bloodshed to be kept away from the Neo-Italian borders. and Neo-Italian citizens."

[mavikfelna]

I'm afraid you cannot claim Titan. I have a colony there already and per the Sol treaty, it may not be claimed by any one nation.

[shadenight123]

? shheeesshhh i didn't know that.
i'll edit it with "a titan province" and i did not sign the sol treaty, mind you.
i'm simply abiding by it momentarely trying not to make too much of an hassle, but bare in mind, i'm under no treaty at the present.