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Received from The Council while we held Turn 279. We got this on August 28; three days ago. I expected something from them around the time we got the turn, so I didn't bother to check until now.
This came to us in one large paragraph, and the indent. Except for the heading and signature this is just about what it looked like.
This came to us in one large paragraph, and the indent. Except for the heading and signature this is just about what it looked like.
General_W said:Dear Blues,
We were saddened, but not shocked, to receive your letter and read your new post in the UN. After all, the years ofGrima WormtoungeChamnix whispering in your ear about our "imminent space launch" was bound to take effect at some time. You have no big reason to believe us (other than the fact that we've never lied to you before) - but we can assure you that our tales of heavy suffering at the hands of Saber's bombers were no exaggeration.We are currently a great many turns from being able to launch our SS. Our initial plans were to try to complete all our builds within 1-3 turns of each other (no doubt, this is what you assume were doing). However, the devastating bombing and repeated sabotages from Saber spies forced us to abandon that plan. We had to just finish SS parts as we were able to protect them from being destroyed and to free up those cities that still have production capabilities for building military units. Now were in the awkward position of being (for-real) at war with everyone, having craters where our factories once stood, and the truth is were still a loooong way away from being able to finish the SS Engine. Our team narrowly voted against revealing our exact SS launch timeline before we have an agreement with you, but we are willing to reveal that were over 10 turns away.We totally understand why you're choosing to attack... but you should know that this is Saber's dream scenario - you're handing them their best chance to win. If you don't like your odds for taking the fight to Saber (even with the overwhelming bulk of their troops right off our coast) What would you think if we offered you all the techs you need for a Space Ship launch, in exchange for renewed peace? We could begin tech transfers immediately upon you going back to peace with us. (wed want some minimum turns of peace, and a no nukes clause if were giving you a ton of tech but that can be easily worked out if youre even open to the idea?) You should know that Saber just sent us a letter (ironically only a couple days before your war declaration) trying to get Space Flight from us. We're actually still in the middle of trying to negotiate a cease-fire with them (which they offered, but we're trying to get a longer one) in exchange for it. Now, we don't know if they're counting on you to attack us and then they're going to put all their industrial power into a Space Ship... or if they're just planning to Nuke you into the stone age after we've been destroyed. Either way - the only thing that's going to make us sadder than losing is watching Saber win after we're gone. Please consider our offer. With Saber doubtlessly planning to renew their attacks when our cease-fire expires (and us being 10+ turns away from launch even if all goes well... which it clearly will not) you could have a shot at winning without turning on your brothers in blue.
Respectfully yours,
The Council