The Island Game

[Tee Kay]

Plato does not condone this extravagant exploration of space while there is still suffering and poverty on Earth

Earth has limited capability to sustain a growing and increasingly prosperous and sophisticated civilization. For the sake of progress and advancement in our living conditions and technological and scientific knowledge, we must colonize the heavens. The exploration of space shall be the first step towards gaining enough scientific knowledge and technological expertise for eventual exploitation of natural resources on other worlds and, ultimately, settlement.

Of course, suffering and poverty on Earth must not be overlooked. In fact, they should be our first priorities, and the revolutionary government and industrious, freedom-loving people of the Republic of Selachima are working tirelessly to end desperate, chronic poverty and misery here in Selachima and throughout the world. However, we must also consider investing in space. In space is the future of our species. Our destiny lies in the millions upon millions of stars, planets, moons out there, the worlds which are the bright beacons we see every night in the sky.

Selachima also has a small space program, operating various robotic and manned spacecrafts in orbit and throughout this solar system, exploring the possibilities that our companions around our Sun, and beyond, has to offer. And the possibilities are limitless. It is amazing what the Selachiman Space Agency and the Ministry of Science have achieved thus far given the tight budget. In recent times, economic growth and reforms has allowed more funding to be given to the Ministry of Science without compromising the well-being of the Selachiman people. The people are interested in our space program, and many of the wealthier in society has donated generously to the SSA.

We are proud to announce our first interplanetary manned spacecraft, the RSV Beacon. The spacecraft or vessel was assembled entirely in space at our main orbital space station, the Triton, and the Beacon is due to be launched from Triton in a few days. True, KillFirelandium has beaten us to it, but there is no ill-will on our part. On the contrary, the successful launch in Killfirelandium is to be congratulated and hailed as a success for all of civilization.

 

[Bratmon]

I agree to then following terms, and only the following terms.

New treaty.

Treaty of Lefty

1. The nation of West Teklneronus does not exist.
2. All damages done to The Republic, the Republic of Selachima, the Republic of Andara, the Republic of Technantis, The Gayest Kingdom, Xox Xooklia, The Scribbling Society, Moneta Island, Killfirewhatever, New Britain, the Republc of Trichomedia and N00bistan by the non-existant nation of West Teklneronus, including missile attacks, invasion, tsunamis, whatever, shall be retconed.
3. The assets of the non-existant nation of West Teklneronus shall be divided among the Allied nations. During the still-not-yet-held party at Caudal Lagoon, they shall be placed in a pile in the middle of the town square and representatives of each nation shall, on the count of three, jump in and try to grab as much as possible in an entertaining free-for-all extravaganza. Each contestant will be given a pillow they can hit each other with. Other kinds weapons and fighting is against the rules. Please loot responsibly, and do not drink and loot. Xox Xooklia has not contributed to the war effort and will be excluded - they can have the leftover food from the party if they really want something to take back home. [that sounds like fun]
7. Weapons which can cause large-scale natural disasters (namely earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, asteroid strikes) or request the help of a deity for the cause of conquest are hereby considered WMDs.

If any allied member wishes to add any other article then this post will be amended.

Signed and ratified:
At Carcharopol, Selachima

James Brierley, Chief Consul of the Republic of Selachima

 

[Tee Kay]

Alright, let's split it into two treaties:

Treaty of Lefty

On the peace settlement with the non-existant nation of West Teklneronus:

1. The nation of West Teklneronus does not exist.
2. All damages done to The Republic, the Republic of Selachima, the Republic of Andara, the Republic of Technantis, The Gayest Kingdom, Xox Xooklia, The Scribbling Society, Moneta Island, Killfirewhatever, New Britain, the Republc of Trichomedia and N00bistan by the non-existant nation of West Teklneronus, including missile attacks, invasion, tsunamis, whatever, shall be retconed.
3. The assets of the non-existant nation of West Teklneronus shall be divided among the Allied nations. During the still-not-yet-held party at Caudal Lagoon, they shall be placed in a pile in the middle of the town square and representatives of each nation shall, on the count of three, jump in and try to grab as much as possible in an entertaining free-for-all extravaganza. Each contestant will be given a pillow they can hit each other with. Other kinds weapons and fighting is against the rules. Please loot responsibly, and do not drink and loot. Xox Xooklia has not contributed to the war effort and will be excluded - they can have the leftover food from the party if they really want something to take back home. [that sounds like fun]
4. Weapons which can cause large-scale natural disasters (namely earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, asteroid strikes) or request the help of a deity for the cause of conquest are hereby considered WMDs.

If any allied member wishes to add any other article then this post will be amended.

Signed and ratified:

James Brierley, Chief Consul of the Republic of Selachima
Bratmon, Moneta Island

Treaty of Scaevola

On the establishment of a "United Nations":

1. All nations shall establish an intergovernmental body - a United Nations, if you will - which will meet periodically on international territory, to discuss international cooperation.
2. The UN shall periodically elect a God-Emperor Secretary-General. This will be done by a simple show of hands.
3. The use of the Banhammer must be regulated by this United Nations. The decision to hammerban must be put to a vote and must be unanimous to pass (that is, save for the nation being hammerban). The secretary-general of the UN can veto the decision - even if the SC is the leader of the nation getting hammerban.

Signed and ratified:

James Brierley, Chief Consul of the Republic of Selachima

 

[Bratmon]

 

[Vertinari118]

Both treaties signed. Anyone other than Selachima want to talk about international law and acceptable war practices. In other words how far people can push it before the Banhammer is deployed.

 

[CivRulesAll]

Prime Minister Nathalos signs the Treaty of Lefty, but refuses to sign the Treaty of Scaevola, for it gives too much power to the secretary general. The Prime minister will sign it only if you take away the Secretary General's power to overturn the banhammer.

 

[CivRulesAll]

Andaran troops have made some minor gains in some areas, and some not too minor not too major gains in other areas, like some of the coastline. the coastline was assaulted by 30,000 elites. The resistance wavered once, and Andaran troops crushed the resistance.

EDIT: Sorry, forgot to edit again!

 

[choxorn]

Now that Andara has helped crush the resistance on the coast, Trichomedian forces are able to push forward in full force and take all remaining Council land in the North. Minor gains are also made in the South.

President <Insert Name Here> signs the Treaty of Lefty. However, he agrees that the Secretary-General has too much power.

 

[CivRulesAll]

The council is finished. The Civil War is over. Martin has been apprehended and sent to Andrew.

 

[CivRulesAll]

Andara also proposes the construction of an International Space Station. We will all contribute to building it, and it is purely for diplomatic purposes, for healing wounds inflicted in our relations. It could also be the location of the U.N, if we choose to build it. That way, the U.N. leader cannot be assassinated.

 

[choxorn]

I agree to build an ISS.

 

[Vertinari118]

The costs of having a muti-national political entity in space! We might as well just give up now. Once all the other nations of the world eliminate abject poverty and improve literacy levels to around 97-98% and reduce the crime rate to almost nothing then maybe, just maybe, you should think about such an endeavour. However the Republic will assist with any worthwhile space program or project, such as the one above, to make them more cost effective, owing to faster R&D rates than other countries and superior designs once the R&D is done and the ability to rapidly manufacture emergency machines, vehicles, weapons etc. if necessary. In short we say focus on Earth first but 'cause we don't want you all killing yourselves we'll help.

Plato

 

[choxorn]

We're sorry we can't all be paradises like you are.

And BTW, e350, update the map.

 

[Vertinari118]

Then maybe you should adopt our principles. But don't worry the Republic has not achieved those goals fully either. What we were trying to say is when there are no other more important policies which will immediately or in the near future benefit human life, or other life for that matter, on Earth, extravagant space projects are not needed. Overpopulation is not yet a problem and we, the human race, have the technology to reach Mars and maybe colonise the Moon to a limited extent we just lack the money.

 

[Bratmon]

Andara also proposes the construction of an International Space Station. We will all contribute to building it, and it is purely for diplomatic purposes, for healing wounds inflicted in our relations. It could also be the location of the U.N, if we choose to build it. That way, the U.N. leader cannot be assassinated.

Completely agree. I don't want a U.N., but we can help strongly with an ISS. We will send the unmanned construction ships immediately.

 

[Perfection]

Open letter to Plato by Xox Xooklian business mogul, Perfs, read aloud live on Xox Xooklian TV, and distributed across the world through the Internet and news agencies:

DEAR HYPOCRITICAL JUDGMENTAL IDIOT,

YOU CLAIM THAT SPACE TRAVEL IS AN EXTRAVAGANT AND UNWISE DECISION BECAUSE OF ITS VAST EXPENSE AND YET YOU HAVE A GIANT EXPENSIVE ARTIFICIAL SEA BARRIER ENCIRCLING YOUR ISLAND MOUNTED WITH A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF WEAPONRY. IS THAT NOT THE BIGGEST PIECE OF UNNECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE ON THE PLANET? I SAY YOU'RE A FOOL AND AN IDIOT TOO FOR ACTING SO CONTRARY TO YOUR OWN STATED PRINCIPLES.

HUGS AND KISSES
PERFS

 

[Bratmon]

Good point. All in favor of tearing down the wall and using it to build a spaceship?

 

[choxorn]

Mr. Vertinari, tear down this wall!

 

[Seon]

Can I haz a piece of that wall as a souvenior?

-lolcat

 

[Bratmon]

Treaty of WTH:
We tear down the wall around the Republic, and use the material to build an ISS. All extra material will be equally divided among the signers to use as souvenirs.

Signers:
Pres. Brat Mon (Island of Moneta)