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Why call it a war, though? Or cold, for that matter? (And ofcourse if we take away these things it won't really be "second" either)
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OOC: Much like Velvet got the Brazilian colony, you'll probably be getting the Australian colony, because this game isn't about Earth. And yes, we control the fleet that protects your planet and access to it; QED, doing something stupid is not in your best interests--either politically, economically, or militarily. If you can't accept that, you will not enjoy your stay, and are advised to look at some other group's colony for your amusement.
OOC: You're right. It is to have fun. So, if you want to act out of character, try and hijack a planet with at most maybe 500,000 people and lead a revolt against a country which has probably granted you a strong leeway in the realm of freedom, which is both financing your development (because your planet is currently an undeveloped ********) and which is contractually obligated to grant you independence when your world is completed, great.[OOC] Who the hell went around the camp with the serious stick and beat seven shades of blue out of everyone here? It's a game for a reason, fun! Now if acting all serious and whatnot is your cup of tea that's cool but I'm afraid you'll have to leave me to my own devices in return. [/OOC]
You want to be here just to joyride, then we don't need you. It's really that simple.
Talking about irrelevant nonsense regarding historically plausible outcomes or whatever.
OOC: At the current rate that is quite debatable.[OOC] 1. I'm here regardless of whether you agree with the fact or not.
Alright, lets review then:I never stated I was going to do anything like that. You are imaging things or taking out your frustrations on the wrong person. I thought the general procedure was that before you gave the good old ear thrashing to someone was that they were meant to do SOMETHING wrong before that.
The13thRonin said:You know what would benefit the both of us? A trade agreement. If I made a formal trade agreement in the thread would you accept? The proposition would be mainly focused on the exchange of Australia's bio-technology for your more advanced military technology and possibly some of your more dated naval equipment. What say you?
flyingchicken said:President Reyes would like to ask the Australians to expound on the terms of the "trade agreement." He would also like to say that the technology trade is impossible at the moment.
The13thRonin said:Impossibles a big word. It'd be a shame if Australia had to seek trade from other sources... Sources closer to our Oceanic home...
flyingchicken said:In the international market, biological technologies are changing hands everyday--military technologies do not, and for good reason. United States of America does not feel the need to divulge its own terrestrial military technologies.
Also, only the United States of America and the Russian Federation are the official military arms of the ASTRIS organization. Other members do not need to have access to extraterrestrial military technology. In fact, it will be detrimental to the advantages that the organization provides if every member is suddenly has access to those files; if it proliferates, it might leak out through unwanted channels.
International and extraterrestrial peacekeeping would be much easier if military technology is not going around the world willy-nilly, and stayed in the hands of the few.
The13thRonin said:Louis the XVI seemed to think so at any rate . Not that Australia is going to do very much. I'd just take that as a friendly warning that America is kind of in a rut at the moment and to go around making an enemy of the 'many' is not the greatest idea ever. As previously stated, there are other nations more willing to part with technological advances that Australia is more than happy to consult. But we thought it best to approach you first with the offer due to our prior (and hopefully continually) cordial relations. We take this as an insult though. Surely some concessions could be made to soften the blow? Australia eagerly awaits a carefully considered response.flyingchicken said:... and stayed in the hands of the few.
flyingchicken said:As a world leader in industrial and military might, we can be hardly called "in a rut." As a leading member of ASTRIS, giving its lesser members (i.e. like Australia, Brazil, Israel, and India) unprecedented colonization capacity, America is stung by the words of Australia's leaders. This slight, however, is forgiven, if only to preserve the unity of the ASTRIS organization.
In any case, America does not want to divulge its military secrets to Australia.
The13thRonin said:Heh, America leads the ASTRIS? Maybe America has forgotten that it just joined a few decades ago! Australia has been part of the ASTRIS for much longer. Just a "Lesser Member's" two cents.
flyingchicken said:Seniority gives way to reality. Also, America does not lead ASTRIS. We are a leader within it, for the official leader of the group is the Russian Federation.
Seems to betray a rather strong desire to leave the alliance quickly when all's told, if you ask me.Regardless of all aforementioned factors I will not be ordered around by the likes of you, especially when instead of articulating your sentiments in a pleasant manner you seem to throw out accusations like they're going out of style.
Rather late.Couldn't this be a more pleasant exchange of banter? I'd rather not start a flame-war.
(as no other ASTRIS member but Russia possesses space-weapons technology).
Rather late.
OOC: Oh right, and of course asking for a completely inappropriate technology trade (I'll give you antibiotics for spaceships and lasers, hurr hurr! ) and threatening to go to rivals to get what you want if they don't comply is totally the way to make friends and reassure your allies after you make highly questionable commentary in the thread! What a masterful grip on diplomatic tact and reason you're displaying. Good gracious my decorum is truly dreadful and trollish in light of such superior skills at introducing oneself.Makes sense that it would be an offense to ask America for it then.
And I'm quite happy to tell you where to stick it unless you'd like to retract pretty much everything you've said and elect to start playing in bloody character instead of both entertaining and trying to act upon the notion you're going to get anywhere further than you already have by trying not just to rock the boat but to tip it over.Well I'm sad you see it that way, but I know with time you'll change your mind as I never meant no harm. I'm still quite happy to extend the olive branch of friendship .
OOC: Oh right, and of course asking for a completely inappropriate technology trade (I'll give you antibiotics for spaceships and lasers, hurr hurr! ) and threatening to go to rivals to get what you want if they don't comply is totally the way to make friends and reassure your allies after you make highly questionable commentary in the thread! What a masterful grip on diplomatic tact and reason you're displaying. Good gracious my decorum is truly dreadful and trollish in light of such superior skills at introducing oneself.
And I'm quite happy to tell you where to stick it unless you'd like to retract pretty much everything you've said and elect to start playing in bloody character instead of both entertaining and trying to act upon the notion you're going to get anywhere further than you already have by trying not just to rock the boat but to tip it over.