staznesVIII: A Walk in Hell

[Symphony D.]

OOC: Not particularly... historically combatants on fire don't get very far, between the extreme pain and the fact of being on fire. Things on fire only get far if something attached to them is on fire. You are probably thinking of Genghis Khan infiltrating the Great Wall using cats. He didn't actually set the cats on fire.

 

[alex994]

OOC: That's why they invented a way to throw the flaming animal to its destination! Imagine if the Union Army at Gettysburg had unleashed a barrage of flaming pigs on the Confederates Terrible for morale if you ask me

 

[Der Sensenmann]

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Napoleon III wishes to inform King William of the Netherlands that when the said "foreign and business" affairs of the Belgian State intereferes in the domestic situation of another nation contrary to the French Empire's own position, the French Empire will act. If Belgium refuses to listen to soft words, our next response will bring with it the smell of gunpowder.

As well as the insults heaped at the feet of His Majesty, the Emperor Napoleon III will not go unanswered!

We were under the impression the Continental System no longer existed. Clearly we were wrong. The Napoleonic Empire is revived. Your Imperial Majesty might do well to remember what happened to the last one.

The Dutch Government wishes to categorically state its intention to trade with whomsoever our investors and bankers desire.

 

[North King]

OOC: That's why they invented a way to throw the flaming animal to its destination! Imagine if the Union Army at Gettysburg had unleashed a barrage of flaming pigs on the Confederates Terrible for morale if you ask me

On the contrary. Pork chops are a deal better than regular rations.

On topic: Am I the only one who hasn't bothered following the diplo religiously, and is now completely and utterly confused?

 

[silver 2039]

To France
From Ottoman Empire

We see no reason to allow your troops into Lebanon. We will however a group of people from Britain, France, Prussia, Russia, and Austria to investigate the area and we will ensure their protection.

 

[alex994]

To France
From Ottoman Empire

We see no reason to allow your troops into Lebanon. We will however a group of people from Britain, France, Prussia, Russia, and Austria to investigate the area and we will ensure their protection.

The French Government could accept such an offer and awaits the response from the other European Nations.

We were under the impression the Continental System no longer existed. Clearly we were wrong. The Napoleonic Empire is revived. Your Imperial Majesty might do well to remember what happened to the last one.

The Dutch Government wishes to categorically state its intention to trade with whomsoever our investors and bankers desire.

We would like to remind the Dutch that the Congress of Vienna insures peace among Europe and that Belgium's actions have threatened the interests of France as well other nations. Belgium's actions frankly disturbs the Balance of Power as well as threatening French economic interests.

Then the Dutch Government is free to have her ships and goods confiscated by the American Union Navy Any said actions from Belgium or Netherlands to resist this legal confiscation will result in French Intervention. Have a nice day.

OOC: *sigh* I hate it when people don't even read the history and background of their country... Can anyone answer the question of what Napoleon III considered more important? The interests of France or his personal honor?

 

[JosefStalinator]

To The Ottomans
From Austria

We will attend the Lebanon investigations

To France
From Austria

Calm down, its only Belgium, how on earth are they going to warmonger? We both know a war between you two would result in French domination of the tiny low country.

 

[Luckymoose]

From Belgium
To France and UK

Why disallow our trading between Belgium and The Confederacy.We only want what is best for Belgium and possibly Europe as a whole.And war is not on that list.But gaining a large trade line between the americas and Europe is.We reconize the CSA as an indepentdent state.And as an independent state whom is not currently at war with the Union they should not be embargoed.Hurting the economy doesn't just hurt the army.It hurts the peoples of the CSA.We will let you decide what is best for European affairs but we do wish to continue our trade with the CSA or the Union whenever and henceafter it is decided.


From Belgium
To Netherlands

We are glad you support us in these times.We welcome any friend we have.

From Belgium
To Austria

We appreciate your support aswell.

 

[ThomAnder]

To: Ottomans
From: UK

We will attend the investigations

 

[The Farow]

How many ships are in a squadron?

 

[alex994]

To Portugal
From France

We offer you 3 eco points for your colony in the Congo.

To Belgium
From France

France retracts her guarantee of Independence to your nation and once more warn that any unilateral action that results in your entrance in the American Civil War will result in military action against you. The Second French Empire formally severs diplomatic ties with Belgium.

 

[Luckymoose]

To European Community
From Belgium


Why let France dictate whom we trade with.Is her threats not against the Congress of Veinna?Free trade should be a fact not fiction.We belive France is jsut using her power to force herself to be sole trade-mongerer of Europe.


To France

What are you trying to do?You have your colonies.Out bidding us on a planned buy.Thats just another way of cutting us back.We are sick and tired of your Imperistic hold on Europe and Africa.

To Portugal

Do you really want someone as untrustworthy as France so close to your own lands in Africa? Please deny them the right to purchase the colony.

 

[JosefStalinator]

To France
From Austria

What about the Italians? They have offered direct military assistance? Are you going to antagonize them too?

To Belgium

Though we do not necessarily agree with your intervention in the American civil war, Austria and I am sure all of Europe will not stand for a French dominated Belgium.

 

[Stormbringer]

Spain is greatly concerned by Belgium's decision to intervene in the American Civil War. We are troubled by the fact that France dictates its wishes to other countries, but in this given situation the policy that France is attempting to dictate is that which should be shared by all of Europe - nonintervention in the American Civil War. We therefore call on Belgium to cease its support for the CSA in the American Civil War and to break all trade ties with the CSA. If Belgium decided to persist in its decision to intervene in the foreign conflict it should not be surprised if another nation decides to intervene in Belgium.

 

[KrimzonStriker]

O.C: How is this intervention? He just wants to trade, not join the bloody thing...

 

[Der Sensenmann]

We would like to remind the Dutch that the Congress of Vienna insures peace among Europe and that Belgium's actions have threatened the interests of France as well other nations. Belgium's actions frankly disturbs the Balance of Power as well as threatening French economic interests.

Then the Dutch Government is free to have her ships and goods confiscated by the American Union Navy Any said actions from Belgium or Netherlands to resist this legal confiscation will result in French Intervention. Have a nice day.

King William's representatives do not recall stating a specific Dutch intention to trade with the CSA, rather that they simply wished to protest France's arrogant and high-handed threats to its neighbours. Nor do we have any intention of interfering in any conflict in the Western Hemisphere. Once again, the differences between us are obvious. France wishes to expand its military dominance across the globe, whereas we seek only mutually agreable trading arrangements. To that end, we propose a MPP with Belgium, void if Belgium intervenes militarily in America. Also, we offer Belgium a trade agreement to allow each other unfettered access to each other's homeland markets.

 

[tommy_toon]

O.C: How is this intervention? He just wants to trade, not join the bloody thing...

Recognizing the CSA alone is intervening by giving them acknolwedgement as a soverign nation rather than a faction in a civil war. It could spread great morale throughout their troops.

 

[Luckymoose]

To all of Europe

King DePourcq of Belgium wishes to thank the Netherlands for there wholehearted support of Belgium.Also we have broken all trade ties with the CSA.If France still wishes to intervene in our affairs then we will not take it lightly.Buying land in africa out from under us is a bastardly deed.France is jsut an Imperial Nation whom only wants what is good for France.It won't be long,mark our words.Until France is at war with one of you.

 

[Jason The King]

To Austria and Prussia
From CSA

France is using any little excuse to once again bring the terror of a French-dominated Europe to reality. Belgium is doing nothing to upset the balance of power - or perhaps France is jealous that she herself decided not to trade with the CSA and another nation is taking advantage of it? Is France upset because another nation is getting richer while France is getting poorer? Do not stand for another French European empire, it has cost the lives of too many men in the past.

To UK
From CSA

We do not wish to make enemies in Europe - that is contrary to our goals. All we wish is for peaceful trade with Europe, trade with those who also want trade. We are not forcing anyone, we are not asking for military assistance. All we ask is that Europe observes that the CSA is not just another rebel faction - we are a people who have gone through a century of oppression, and have had enough.

 

[alex994]

To France
From Austria

What about the Italians? They have offered direct military assistance? Are you going to antagonize them too?

To Austria
From France

The opinion of the French Government is that NO nation should intervene in the American Civil War and let them fight as they will as it is after all a domestic issue.

O.C: How is this intervention? He just wants to trade, not join the bloody thing...

OOC: Trading as in sending ammunition/guns and etc for cotton

To All European Nations
From France

While France's statements to Belgium has been hostile, we only do so for the good of peace. The last 50 years have been nearly bloodless and Belgium's careless foreign policy in recognizing the Confederate States of America will no doubt antagonize the United States of America. Whom may we remind you has threatened war with any nation that recognizes the Confederacy.

France has no desire to expand her military might and only desires peace among al civilized nations. The Dutch Ambassador should exercise caution in misunderstanding the words of the French Government. The French Government will not "impose" her will upon any civilized nation merely expressing the opinion of the French Government upon any actions committed by the said nation. A diplomatic protest, if unheeded, can lead to disasterous results for both sides of the conflict.

France once more protests the Belgian recognition of the CSA and that we stand by our previous statements. However if the Belgish Government changes her opinion upon the American Civil War and etc, the French Government will issue a full apology to the Belgian Government and any other offended parties.

OOC: I'm going to write a story about Napoleon's change of mind... *sigh*