NES2 VIb - Return of the Chaos.

[Cuivienen]

To: Japanese Empire
From: The Shaoxi Emperor of China

We are glad that you have seen the benefits of neutrality in the world's conflicts and hope that our relationship will continue to prosper.

 

[Harleqin]

The following article has been printed in all Scandinavian newspapers and copies of it have been read aloud at all taverns by government officials to get the message out to all citizens of Scandinavia.

Important Message to the Citizens of Scandinavia
By: Jonas Alexandersson, Prime Minister

Fellow Citizens,
We here in Scandinavia are standing at a crossroads. Down one path lies obscurity, poverty, ruin, war and destruction. Down the other path also lies war, but partnered by strenght, progress and security.
Both paths lead to war, but two very different wars. If we take the first path we will have peace for now and continue to prosper, but it will only be for a short time as our enemies are bent on destroying us.
The other path consists of us seeking the bloody business of war. Not for territorial ambitions, but to protect our nation.

Time and time again we have had minor conflicts with the nation of Great Britain in the last decade. Several clashes have occured in Scandinavian Africa and we have proof that they also covet our possession in New Scandinavia as well as Iceland and Greenland. This will not do. If we were to just sit back and relax, the British attack would come sooner or later and with such a ferocity that we might never recover. It would result in massive losses for our great nation, losses which would in return lead to a drop in our economy and living standards affecting all citizens.
To prevent this from happening we have joined with our Imperial allies in halting this cataclysm from happening. Together our fleets have crushed the British fleet and we now seek to stop their imperialistic ambitions once and for all. We do not seek new lands from the defeat of Great Britain. All we seek is a peaceful future for our people, unthreatened by the aggression of the British.

The war, while unfortunate, will give us security and leave us as the strongest nation in Northern Europe. With Britain divided into smaller nations and our Imperial allies to the south, Scandinavia will have nothing to fear, but can instead grow in peace.

What about Russia you might ask. It is true that we have had our conflicts in the past, but Russia is no threat to Scandinavia. I am pleased to announce that construction is ongoing in the north of our nation of a massive fortification to protect us from all aggression from the East. This, together with our mighty fleet will keep Scandinavia safe for all time.

Some others might fear that the Holy Roman Empire will attack us. They might claim that Great Britain was an ally of the Holy Roman Empire just as we are, and that we might be next. They might refer to the withdrawal from the alliance of Japan and the incident in the Americas as reasons to fear Imperial aggression. I say, do not worry. For more than a generation our nations have been allies and lived together in peace. Do not fear the Empire. The unfortunate incident in the Americas was an unfortunate misunderstanding that has been cleared up. Japan has internal problems in their Asian provinces that means they don't have the ressources to remain in the alliance. We are confident that once they quell the nationalist uprisings plaguing them, then they'll return to the alliance.
As for Great Britain, they brought this upon themselves. Not only by their constant aggression against us, but also by showing complete disdain for old friends and allies. Having grown strong with Imperial and Scandinavian support, the British seeked to grow even stronger even if it meant betraying their old friends. Plans were intercepted showing that Great Britain was preparing to attack the Empire and France along with Russia. Such treason can't be forgiven and we had to act quickly. This was is now all but over with the destruction of the British fleet and this means that we can again focus on internal growth.

We in Scandinavia are a peaceful nation. Let it be known that we will never seek wars just to profit and gain territory. If Scandinavia are to fight we will do so only to protect our citizens and our territorial integrety. We do not fight for land or glory. We do not fight to further the ambitions of other nations. We fight to protect ourselves and to secure a peaceful future for our children. That is why we had to fight Britain. If we did not, our children would suffer and all that we have worked so hard to build would be lost.

To secure our peace and security we will continue the construction of fortifications along our borders as well as the expansion of our navy to protect our shores. Also, keeping in line with our policy of "Safety First" we are happy to announce the formation of a new, elite corps of Royal Combat Engineers. More news about this will be published shortly.

May Scandinavia always be strong, free and peaceful.

God Bless Us All.

 

[North King]

To: World
From: Poland

In light of recent developments, and in order to strengthen the ties that have cemented Eastern Europe for so long, we, Jan IV Jagiellon of Poland, and the Regents of Hungary have come to consensus: the Union of Krakow is to be restored with Poland and Hungary as federated entities. The king of this new nation shall be Jan IV Jagiellon, and under him, a united Parliament of Hungary and Poland. The name of this union shall be the Union of Krakow, with the capital in Krakow.

OOC: This has been agreed upon by both NPC Hungary and myself.

I would have waited until later to make this announcement, but I didn't want to see people continuously reccomending Hungary as a nation to join as.

 

[Insane_Panda]

TO: The Krakow Union
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire [of the French Nation]

The Holy Roman Empire congratulates the peoples of Hungary and Poland on the restoration of their great Union. We wish to maintain all diplomatic ties (including our full alliances) as previously signed between the governments of the HRE, Hungary, and Poland, but we wish that the Krakow Union re-affirms all agreements as per the Treaty of Vienna.

 

[Kozmos]

nothing here

 

[North King]

The Union of Krakow reaffirms all previous agreements with other nations as Hungary and Poland, namely, the Alliance and agreements with the Holy Roman Empire.

 

[Symphony D.]

TO: Estados Unidos de América
FROM: Japanese Empire
But of course.

 

[Insane_Panda]

TO: The International Community
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire [of the French Nation]

The British overseas territories, after the cessation of conflict, shall be partitioned amongst the allies of the Holy Roman Empire as follows:

1.) British Congo shall be given over to the Union of Scandanavia, whilst the easternmost portions shall be given to the Malikate of Egypt.
2.) British Patagonia shall be given over to the Estados Unidos de América for administration.​

 

[Swissempire]

Agreed.

An Aquisition for the Ages​

Executive Director Sinton stood in front of the assembled Court and members of the press and populance, his employees. He was brimming with excitement, feeling like a young boy again. The session was called to order by the Chairman, and the room silenced. They all watched as John Sinton walked up to the podium. He cleared his throat and started.

"Shareholders, Employees, Members of the Company. We have done it. The South Sea Company is open for buisness. We have recently made two deals of titanic proportions. The first of which is a deal inked and agreed to with the Venerable Nation of Japan. A huge potential market, we have expanded into it. As production and industry gear up this quarter, this literally Large and Richer Empire is ripe to export our fine goods to, and the proximity of its untapped natural resources should also field and abundance of raw imports for processing. Prime Minister Tanaka Masayoshi is a graceious man, having entertained he at his residency in Kee-yo-toe. I even met with the Emperor himself, though only briefly. This will be a consistent source of income for us, raising wages and creating more jobs for the Inter-Conglomerates to take over.

From there i made the long trek to Lyons for the Imperial Funeral. It was a sad spectacul for all, but also an enlightenment. I mourned and wept with the imperial family. To take the words from the Great Valerien and apply them here, we must see we now live in A world of terror and darkness littered with a few glimpses of hope, hope such as our This Company. We must remember, however, that this is not simply an attack on The Emperor of a far away country and on the Imperial family, and not another egalitist action against the "bourgeoisie". This, unfortunately, is an attack upon all of us, a declaration of war against every single citizen of this World. The Company, the Directorite - what are these but symbols of the greatness of the people? From such a sad day i have come to a realization. Egalitism is our nemsis, our foe in the darkness. They are upon us like a plague from Satan. They have no honor, no law, no dignity. The follow no code, have no organization, no tranparency. They add nothing to this world but death and certainly would love to destroy the dear Company. So Gentleman, I declare war on Egalitism, the scourge of humanity. The company declares war on Egalitism. Be wary of the Egalitists at all times, and report suspects to your Supervisors or Managers. For this War on Egalitism is WOE, and WOE shall we bring to them.

But an even happier hapenstance came from this meeting of the titans of the Free Market World. For once pleaseantries were dispensed, wine drunk, cheese and women had *audience chuckles*, the Emperor and I dicussed buisness. As you know, even before our seperation, our schism from the British Empire, we desired the Australis and New Corsican territories of the HRE. The Crown, as always, ignored our plea's, but we pressed on. And now i announce to you the aquisition of these properties for the Company, expanding us twicefold. The sum of 6,000,000 Francs shall be transfered to the Holy Roman Empire of France. This is a virtual steal, as the territory shall pay off the investment in under 1 years time. I have already begun raising the venture capital. The Company is on the Rise my people. Long Live the Company.

We must ensure the prosperity of the Company. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Employees: ask not what the Company can do for you—ask what you can do for the Company. My fellow people of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the profit of Man, and the Defeat of Egalitism."

A Haunted Man, A Troubled Mind​

John got left the hearing and got into his carriage. He signaled his driver, Edmund, to head for the Fort Sinton airfield. John sat alone at last in his carriage and poured himself some wine from the icebox. The speech had gone well. He hadn't told them about the deals that had fallen through, but no matter, no matter at all. What counted was that the people approved. Not the people, his people. My people, he thought. They truly were his people, this country his country, the company his company. This carriage, the street, the army, the navy, the very air itself. With a flick of his wrist his will was law. But John settled himself, and began flipping a gold coin in between his fingers. The power gets to you, but you have to get to it first. He alone was fit for this power, he alone was good enough.

Flashback

A young boy is huddled in the corner as his father yells at him.

"What is WRONG WITH YOU! Huh, huh, you can't even pass a stupid exam at school. ARE YOU A MORON" Wayne Sinton yelled at his 11 year old son.

"I'm sorry dad, I'm sorry..."

"I'm sorry you were ever born, damnitt!" Wayne retorted, taking a drink from his bottle of whiskey.

Little Johnny Sinton went to a private school in Liverpool, England. It was a boarding school, all the rage in jolly ole England at the time. But school was out now, for winter holidays. A layer of white blanketed the world, a chill pervaded the flesh. He went to the King David school on Childwall Rd. Johnny was never much of a studier, he was a do-er. He couldn't tell you the square root of 87, but he could talk his way out of having too. But you can't talk your way out of an exam, and now he found himself in this situation again. Johnny had an abusive father, Wayne. A drunk, a no-class on the rise and fall at the same time.

"Johnny, your WORTHLESS!" Wayne screamed as he threw an empty whiskey bottle at Johnny's head, which barely missed him. Johnny began sobbing again. Wayne stood up and pulled him out of the corner, a raised his hand to beat the boy. Johnny's mother went to intervene.

"Don't Wayne, he's just a child"

But Wayne whirled around a smakced her to the ground.

"Shut up, Mary.Don't question me!" He said as he kicked here in the ribs. He continued to sadistically beat her. Johnny was sobbing.

"STOP IT, STOPOPOP ITTT" he wailed, "Get off her, please. NOOOO!!!!!"

But wayne just punched him down too. "Your not good enough, your powerless. And you know what, you always will be. You'll always be unimportant and good for nothing. You ARE NOTHING, YOU ARE POWERLESS!

John stepped out of his carriage and strode towards his Airship. His father was wrong. He was good enough now, he was important, he had power. Damn that bastard to hell. He was flying to a territory in his country on his own airship. He meet the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, of China, of Japan. He dined with the worlds most powerful men, and he was up there. He made a broke lives with a snap of his fingers. He bought and sold the world. He asended the stairs to his airship and entered it lavish interior. Its red carpets and lucious walls. He poured hismelf a glass of sherry. He sipped it. Damn his father. But he was wrong, always wrong. Johnny was important. Johnny is important.

"Johnny is important." he whispered to himself. "Johnny is very important."

In a fit of rage he threw the glass of sherry to the ground, and it shattered like his childhood. He grabbed a pistol from the table nest to the couch and whipped around and shot a portrait of a man. A hole appeared in his forhead.

"HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW, FATHER!" Johnny said as he put two more shots into his head. John was panting, sweating. With his trophy wife safely in Fort Sinton, he knew that an escort would be waiting in the bedroom. And Johnny intented to make full use of him.

 

[Wubba360]

nice story, just one question, is this guy gay, because he has an escort who is a man, or is this just someone who drives him around or performs other notes, because if he is gay, that is very interesting

 

[Cuivienen]

"Escort" is a very modern term for a prostitute. Historically, it just meant a servant.

 

[Wubba360]

alright, but a gay leader would be a cool twist for drama

 

[Wubba360]

From: Badawistan
To: Egypt

We propose a trading a greement as well asa 4 year NAP

 

[Insane_Panda]

TO: Badawistan
FROM: The Holy Roman Empire [of the French Nation]

We would be interested in persuing further relations and trade ties with your new nation.

 

[Swissempire]

I ment escort as in prostitute

 

[Wubba360]

To: Holy Roman Empire
From: Badawistan

We would be happy to trade with you in some way to help secure my country in its early beginings.

 

[Harleqin]

To: Brazil
From: Scandinavia
We seek to conclude a treaty of trade and peace with your nation. Would you be interested in signing a NAP for 10 years as well as increase of trade between our nations. We are sure that peace and increased trade can only benefit both of our nations.

To: Badawistan
From: Scandinavia
We congratulate you on your newfound status and invite you to send an ambassador to Copenhagen. By the same token we would like to send an ambassador to Riyadh.
We would also be interested in signing trade agreements allowing our merchants access to your markets.

To: Union of Krakow
From: Scandinavia
We applaud the restoration of this old nation and wish you all the best for the future. We expect all current treaties between our nations to remain in effect. We hope that the good relations our two nations have shared for so many years will continue to be so.

 

[North King]

To: Scandinavia
From: Union of Krakow

All treaties remain in effect, and we, as well, hope for good relations.

OOC: I nominate this for most boring diplo ever.

 

[silver 2039]

OOC: I can help

To French
From Rajput Empire of India

White devil!! White devil!!! Go back to Jeebusland!!! White man!! White man!! WHOOO!!! WHOOO!!!

 

[Insane_Panda]

Jesus land is HERE!