Diplomacy/Everyday

[The Last Marylander]

OOC This thread is for diplomacy and every day events. 1 page in here equals 1 month.

[The Last Marylander]

To anyone
From the middle kingdom

What has happened. We cannot contact any of our allies.

[Ward]

The first of the marketing experts are moving out into the world they are to creat the demand for the South American Republics Products and do it fast , And Know one know better in this world or there old world how to do this .

[The Last Marylander]

To whatever form of the european republic exists
From China

We would like to start trading and diplomatic talks with you. We are also interested in officially allying with you.

[Calbear]

To: All who can hear

From: Most Catholic European Empire

We have no knowledge of what has just occurred. We have lost contact with our allies, embassies, and do not have any memory of our current neighboring countries.

We are compelled to issue the following warning:

The Empire has deployed several copies of what we call the Szilard Device. These devices are a series of 500MT Fusion explosives encased in pure Cobalt 60. Total Cobalt 60 for each device is 750 metric tons. Each device is sufficient to destroy all life on Earth.

These devices will automatically detonate if a preset radiation level is detected by sensors scattered across the Empire. The devices will also detonate on a “Dead Man” status if certain actions are not taken by certain personnel within a certain time frame. The Szilard devices can also be triggered as part of our strategic response to any attack.

These devices are located in certain locations within our sovereign territory. You do not know where the devices are. There is no single person in the Empire who knows the location of all the devices and can compromise their security. If any of our territory is overrun, there is a chance that a control site for one of the devices is located there. That would begin a series of events that would be unfortunate for all life.

As we have no history with any of the other countries in this strange world, you may believe this to be a bluff. There is no way to convince any nation otherwise. Be aware, however, that our souls are prepared. Are yours?

[Calbear]

To whatever form of the european republic exists
From China

We would like to start trading and diplomatic talks with you. We are also interested in officially allying with you.


We are an Empire that is built on trade. We would be very interested in eastablishing trading agreements. An alliance is possible, even desirable, assuming your interests do not conflict with ours.

We suggest a meeting.

[The Last Marylander]

To Catholic empire
From China

We invite you to peking to meet with the emperor and the government.

[Calbear]

To Catholic empire
From China

We invite you to peking to meet with the emperor and the government.

We will send a delegation.

[Ward]

From the Old Man
to the owner uperaters of the Golden triangle we would lke to buy this tears entire crop .:innocent:

[The Last Marylander]

To Old man
From China

What crop.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC lets start.

IC A attendant welcomes the envoy into the imperial court. He says "The emperor is very glad to see the potential allies of the middle kingdom in person. What do you want to talk about"

[Locke]

To: All
From: Russian Empire

We are not sure what has happened. We have lost communication with all nations. Is there anybody else out there?

[The Last Marylander]

To russian empire
From Imperial china

We are here. It is nice to know the despicable Bolsheviks are not in control in russia.

[Locke]

To: China
From: Russia

Yes, they were vanquished long ago. We are relieved to see that a clear-headed government now rules Peking. We are unsure of your itnentions, however. Would you like to exchange ambassadors and perhaps initiate trade?

[The Last Marylander]

TO russia
From China

We are more then willing to agree to that. Perhaps a alliance is in order.

[Locke]

To: China
From: Russia

This is good to hear. You are much more friendly than what you were. Perhaps the strange event had something to do with that...

And alliance you say? We would have to discuss such a matter secretly.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

To Russia
From China

In our world Russia was a broken state ruled by Bolsheviks. We were preparing to launch a operation to free the Russian people. Thankfully that is not needed. Perhaps a three way alliance between the russian,european and chinese peoples is needed.

[Ward]

OOC lets start.

IC A attendant welcomes the envoy into the imperial court. He says "The emperor is very glad to see the potential allies of the middle kingdom in person. What do you want to talk about"

OCC mike what is the Crop of Golden triangle:innocent:
And e sure are not talking to goverment officals about this crop :chuckle:

[Calbear]

To: All
From: Russian Empire

We are not sure what has happened. We have lost communication with all nations. Is there anybody else out there?


This is the European Empire. We are your neighbor on your Western frontier. What happened to Czar Alexander IV?

We are prepared to continue the friendly relations we enjoyed with your counterpart in our world. Are you willing to meet to discuss mutual trade and other matters of joint concern? We would be willing to send a delegation to Petrograd for such talks.

[Calbear]

OCC mike what is the Crop of Golden triangle:innocent:
And e sure are not talking to goverment officals about this crop :chuckle:


OOC: Mike may well not know. That is more info for Dinosaurs like the two of us.

[Calbear]

To russian empire
From Imperial china

We are here. It is nice to know the despicable Bolsheviks are not in control in russia.


From MCEE

To Imperial China

What is a Bolshevik?

[The Last Marylander]

OCC mike what is the Crop of Golden triangle:innocent:
And e sure are not talking to goverment officals about this crop :chuckle:

OOC I know about the golden triangle. I was hoping you werent asking about that though. My goverments response to drug dealers and drug growers is extremely Extremely painful death.

[The Last Marylander]

To MCEE
From China

In our world in 1933 the czar was overthrown and russia was taken over by extremely insane followers of a man by the name of marx. We were preparing a operation to free the russian people at the time of the event.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC: Mike may well not know. That is more info for Dinosaurs like the two of us.

OOC I do know about the golden triangle. I first learned about it in a young adults espionage book. In it a extreme anti drug crusader hijacks airforce one and the football and prepares to launch nukes at the golden triangle.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

The emperor is being moved to the shining mountain alternate capital/shelter.

All reserves are being called up. The navy is to put to sea. The airforce and army are to prepare for operations.

[bobc]

Continental command reports portions of Canada and all of Alaska are out of contact.
Possible indications of space-born nuclear explosions.

[bobc]

To anyone
From the middle kingdom

What has happened. We cannot contact any of our allies.

What is the Middle Kingdom?

The first of the marketing experts are moving out into the world they are to creat the demand for the South American Republics Products and do it fast , And Know one know better in this world or there old world how to do this .

Products, sure. Why are the latest shipments of coffee and bananas missing?

To whatever form of the european republic exists
From China

We would like to start trading and diplomatic talks with you. We are also interested in officially allying with you.

A reformed government of China?
Please explain?

To: All who can hear

From: Most Catholic European Empire

We have no knowledge of what has just occurred. We have lost contact with our allies, embassies, and do not have any memory of our current neighboring countries.

We are compelled to issue the following warning:

The Empire has deployed several copies of what we call the Szilard Device. These devices are a series of 500MT Fusion explosives encased in pure Cobalt 60. Total Cobalt 60 for each device is 750 metric tons. Each device is sufficient to destroy all life on Earth.

These devices will automatically detonate if a preset radiation level is detected by sensors scattered across the Empire. The devices will also detonate on a “Dead Man” status if certain actions are not taken by certain personnel within a certain time frame. The Szilard devices can also be triggered as part of our strategic response to any attack.

These devices are located in certain locations within our sovereign territory. You do not know where the devices are. There is no single person in the Empire who knows the location of all the devices and can compromise their security. If any of our territory is overrun, there is a chance that a control site for one of the devices is located there. That would begin a series of events that would be unfortunate for all life.

As we have no history with any of the other countries in this strange world, you may believe this to be a bluff. There is no way to convince any nation otherwise. Be aware, however, that our souls are prepared. Are yours?

Idiots!
If there seems to be a strange event of combining worlds, as we suspect, our world is still fairly radioactive. Do you know which areas of Earth are from our world? If it is just North America, you are probably ok.

To: All
From: Russian Empire

We are not sure what has happened. We have lost communication with all nations. Is there anybody else out there?

A new government in Russia? Are you keeping to the disarmament requirements?

[Ward]

[QUOTE=bobc;31714]What is the Middle Kingdom?



Products, sure. Why are the latest shipments of coffee and bananas missing?


We will send you shipment of Coffiee and Bananas They will arive in less then 4 Days at The Port of New oreance if it is still there .

[Locke]

This is the European Empire. We are your neighbor on your Western frontier. What happened to Czar Alexander IV?

We are prepared to continue the friendly relations we enjoyed with your counterpart in our world. Are you willing to meet to discuss mutual trade and other matters of joint concern? We would be willing to send a delegation to Petrograd for such talks.

From: Russia
To: Europe

Greetings! it is good to hear that a stabile European state has emerged from the ashes of WW2! We would be happy to continue friendly relations.

As for Czar Alexander IV? He died at the age of 15, back in 1940. Terrible flying accident, unfortunately. Paul II is now our Czar, but russia is a democratic state-a constitutional monarchy, of sorts.

From MCEE

To Imperial China

What is a Bolshevik?

To: Europe
From: Russia

A Bolshevik is a term reffering to depraved degenerates who tried-and almost succeeded-in destroying Great Russia. With the help of the West, they were vanquished, at the cost of 10 million lives.


OOC I do know about the golden triangle. I first learned about it in a young adults espionage book. In it a extreme anti drug crusader hijacks airforce one and the football and prepares to launch nukes at the golden triangle.

OOC: WTF? They made a movie about that diddn't they?



A new government in Russia? Are you keeping to the disarmament requirements?

We know of no such limitations.

[Calbear]

Idiots!
If there seems to be a strange event of combining worlds, as we suspect, our world is still fairly radioactive. Do you know which areas of Earth are from our world? If it is just North America, you are probably ok.





To USA

From MCEE

If there is sufficient radioactive fall out particles in the Planet's atmosphere to cause one of the Szilard devices to activate we are probably all doomed in any case. Reading from our sensors indicate that the only elevated levels are along our Western Frontier with your country and they, while alarming, are low enough that they are within tolerances especially in Gamma levels.

It is our estimate that your nation suffered a nuclear attack, we are not sure if it was a couple of weapons near what is now our shared border fairly recently, a limited exchange in the last 20 years, or a significant war 50-60 years ago. Based on the observations we have been able to make, we are leaning toward the middle case.

It may be of some relief to you to learn that our observations elsewhere is the world do not indicate any background radiation beyond that one would expect from routine, if inefficient above ground nuclear testing.

We suggest that we meet to discuss a friendly relations. Based on our observations, and the general tone of your response, we can understand why your nation would be very cautious. Nevertheless, we are ready to meet at a site of your choosing.

[The Last Marylander]

To US
From China

China for the last 500 years has been ruled a succession of holy emperors. They are the living incarnations of god.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC: WTF? They made a movie about that diddn't they?


OOC Dont think so. Its from the alex rider series.

[Calbear]

From: Russia
To: Europe

Greetings! it is good to hear that a stabile European state has emerged from the ashes of WW2! We would be happy to continue friendly relations.

As for Czar Alexander IV? He died at the age of 15, back in 1940. Terrible flying accident, unfortunately. Paul II is now our Czar, but russia is a democratic state-a constitutional monarchy, of sorts.



To: Europe
From: Russia

A Bolshevik is a term reffering to depraved degenerates who tried-and almost succeeded-in destroying Great Russia. With the help of the West, they were vanquished, at the cost of 10 million lives.




...

We have never heard of this World War Two. It may be similar to some events in our world's history. It is good to know that Russia emerged mostly whole and functional from what must have been a terrible struggle.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Czar Alexander, he was a good friend and neighbor.

We express our sorrow at the loss of 10 million Russians.

We are greatly concerned with some of the contacts were are having with the group that has replaced the Aztec empire. There merchants have openly offered our border forces drugs and other substances that are banned in the MCEE due to there extremely addictive nature. We would advise caution in your dealings with them.

We look forward to further discussions.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

To Russia and Catholic empire
From China

It is time to band together and launch a crusade against the infidels.

[Calbear]

To US
From China

China for the last 500 years has been ruled a succession of holy emperors. They are the living incarnations of god.


SSIC

All department heads

From: NCA

Our new Chinese friends appear to have some unusual beliefs. Keep this in mind while dealing with them.

The nation to the south of the Empire across the Mediterranean and north of our African territories MAY, stress that this is unconfirmed, MAY be controlled by followers of the Prophet Mohammed. We are attempting to firm up this information. EXTREME caution is to be exercised in case the unlikely survival of the Meccans is true.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

To all military leaders
From the emperor

It appears despite all odds the infidels have survived. We must stop at nothing to eliminate their scourge from the earth. 7 million citizens died to eliminate their scourge in our world. No matter what we must persevere.

[Locke]

OOC: We should at least wait and let meee000 respond to the thread.

[Calbear]

OOC: We should at least wait and let meee000 respond to the thread.


Agreed.

[The Last Marylander]

To Russia
From China

We believe a 2 way division of Afghanistan would be a appropriate measure.

[Calbear]

To: Russia and China

From: MCEE

We are receiving indications that the country occupying a significant part of all of our frontiers is ruled by religious fanatics. Even the name of the Nation, the Islamic Caliphate, indicates that this is a Meccan state.

We urge you to take extremely strong defensive measures along you frontiers.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

All forces are being put on defcon 2.

[bobc]

[QUOTE=bobc;31714]Products, sure. Why are the latest shipments of coffee and bananas missing?


We will send you shipment of Coffiee and Bananas They will arive in less then 4 Days at The Port of New oreance if it is still there .

It wasn't directly hit, and it is fully operational.
In our history we paid dollars for imports. We assume that you wouldn't want paper currency now, so we'll pay in gold and we'll set up trade representatives at the port with samples of various exports from the USA.
Eventually when you find products that you want, you can take dollars, since you'll need the dollars to pay the local exporters.

To USA

From MCEE

If there is sufficient radioactive fall out particles in the Planet's atmosphere to cause one of the Szilard devices to activate we are probably all doomed in any case. Reading from our sensors indicate that the only elevated levels are along our Western Frontier with your country and they, while alarming, are low enough that they are within tolerances especially in Gamma levels.

It is our estimate that your nation suffered a nuclear attack, we are not sure if it was a couple of weapons near what is now our shared border fairly recently, a limited exchange in the last 20 years, or a significant war 50-60 years ago. Based on the observations we have been able to make, we are leaning toward the middle case.

It may be of some relief to you to learn that our observations elsewhere is the world do not indicate any background radiation beyond that one would expect from routine, if inefficient above ground nuclear testing.

We suggest that we meet to discuss a friendly relations. Based on our observations, and the general tone of your response, we can understand why your nation would be very cautious. Nevertheless, we are ready to meet at a site of your choosing.

The war was 12 years ago. The attacks were devastating where they hit, but didn't hit everywhere in the US or Canada. In Canada most of the radiation is from attempted interceptions of missiles and bombers using nuclear warheads.

We can set up a meeting in Toronto with both the US and Canadian governments.

[bobc]

To US
From China

China for the last 500 years has been ruled a succession of holy emperors. They are the living incarnations of god.

Wonderful, not communist then.

Our President, Richard Nixon, would like to personally go to China to set up relations and trade.

[The Last Marylander]

To US
From China

We are more then welcome to invite this 'Nixon" person to peking.

[The Last Marylander]

Meanwhile back in Peking

The attendant said " We believe the best solution for our two states is a full trade and military alliance."

[bobc]

To US
From China

We are more then welcome to invite this 'Nixon" person to peking.

A Boeing 707 arrives in Peking.
Nixon brings some gifts.

Privately during the years before WW3, Nixon thought that China could be separated from the USSR, and seemed to be enemies rather than allies. However, when the war started, standard US doctrine was to bomb China even though they had nothing to do with the Cuban War, since otherwise, they would emerge from the war stronger than the US. Nixon had nothing to do with that either, since he lost the 1960 election. He didn't run in 1964, since it was too soon to bring politics into the war. In 1968 he did become President, he was able to imply, without saying it, that if he had been President in 1962, the war never would have happened.

As the reception committee arrives, Nixon climbs down the stairs.

[The Last Marylander]

The minister of foreign affairs greets nixon at peking international. After shaking hands with the president he says " It is nice to meet you. Unfortunately the emperor is meeting with a delegation from the catholic empire at this time. We would like to propose a treaty that allows for sufficient trade to ensure our interests are met.

[bobc]

The minister of foreign affairs greets nixon at peking international. After shaking hands with the president he says " It is nice to meet you. Unfortunately the emperor is meeting with a delegation from the catholic empire at this time. We would like to propose a treaty that allows for sufficient trade to ensure our interests are met.

Nixon says, "I would prefer to meet directly with the Emperor.
We can discuss preliminaries, but any actual agreement must be between heads of state.

What sort of economy does China have? What sorts of exports and imports?
What geopolitical situation is it in now? What mutual interests would the US and China have?

[The Last Marylander]

"You can meet with the emperor when the talks between the catholic empire are finished. Which they will be shortly. To answer your questions the empire of china has a versified economy. We make everything from pineapples to heavy machinery to aircraft to large ships. The geopolitical situation is this. The emperor is a living god. All citizens obey and respect him. Our common interests are trade. We both make materials we each need.

[bobc]

"You can meet with the emperor when the talks between the catholic empire are finished. Which they will be shortly. To answer your questions the empire of china has a versified economy. We make everything from pineapples to heavy machinery to aircraft to large ships. The geopolitical situation is this. The emperor is a living god. All citizens obey and respect him. Our common interests are trade. We both make materials we each need.

We make many of the same things.
The best way to have trade would be allow ships to go to ports, find buyers for what they sell, and buy what is for sale.
We can setup trade offices in respective ports, so each nation can become aware of what is for sale, order goods, etc.

[The Last Marylander]

"That sounds fine"

[Calbear]

[QUOTE=Ward;31715]

It wasn't directly hit, and it is fully operational.
In our history we paid dollars for imports. We assume that you wouldn't want paper currency now, so we'll pay in gold and we'll set up trade representatives at the port with samples of various exports from the USA.
Eventually when you find products that you want, you can take dollars, since you'll need the dollars to pay the local exporters.



The war was 12 years ago. The attacks were devastating where they hit, but didn't hit everywhere in the US or Canada. In Canada most of the radiation is from attempted interceptions of missiles and bombers using nuclear warheads.

We can set up a meeting in Toronto with both the US and Canadian governments.


That would be acceptable. We can send Consul Janis, who is the elected governor of the the Western Lands, which abut your nation immedately. He will have full authority to conduct negotiations for everything short of an offensive military alliance. We believe that you will find us a good trading partner.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC Calbear please respond.

[Calbear]

OOC Calbear please respond.

OOC: to what???

[The Last Marylander]

OOC the talks. I left off recommending a alliance.

[Ward]

The Rep. Of S. America
is sending out merchant ships loaded with Products for sell both to the US and To Europe , And Japan ,.

The Rep of S . America is also sending to the US curancy they have from the old US to see if it is any good there .:innocent:
If not they will sell it as scrap paper they are sending over 100 tons of US bills .
They also are Sending Megal Jon Lopas to the US to become the ambasitor to the United states .

[Ward]

To nations around the World From South American Air lines'
We are intrested in opening Drecte Flights to your Countrys .
They show The Beaches of Mexico and the City life of the Republic of South America .

[bobc]

The Rep. Of S. America
is sending out merchant ships loaded with Products for sell both to the US and To Europe , And Japan ,.

The Rep of S . America is also sending to the US curancy they have from the old US to see if it is any good there .:innocent:
If not they will sell it as scrap paper they are sending over 100 tons of US bills .
They also are Sending Megal Jon Lopas to the US to become the ambasitor to the United states .

They'll accept any currency that is pre-Point of Departure, or that would be identical in all ways to historical US currency, including the name in the treasury signature area.
(OOC: in other words none)

[bobc]

To nations around the World From South American Air lines'
We are intrested in opening Drecte Flights to your Countrys .
They show The Beaches of Mexico and the City life of the Republic of South America .

Yes, Pan Am wants to reestablish its flights also.
There are lots of American tourists that want to visit.

[bobc]

[QUOTE=bobc;31797]


That would be acceptable. We can send Consul Janis, who is the elected governor of the the Western Lands, which abut your nation immedately. He will have full authority to conduct negotiations for everything short of an offensive military alliance. We believe that you will find us a good trading partner.

Canada, and to some extent the US, want their fishing rights in George's Bank recognized. Otherwise full recognition of the new borders.

We are ready for trade. The US will specify ports that are suitable.
Canada will accept overland trade, as well as its ports. The Saint Lawrence Seaway is fully usable.

[Ward]

Yes, Pan Am wants to reestablish its flights also.
There are lots of American tourists that want to visit.

To PaN Am welcome just send us a list of cities you want to fly to and we will Tell you if there are openings in there Termals .

Send them Down we have many open hotel rooms .

[Calbear]

[QUOTE=Calbear;31840]

Canada, and to some extent the US, want their fishing rights in George's Bank recognized. Otherwise full recognition of the new borders.

We are ready for trade. The US will specify ports that are suitable.
Canada will accept overland trade, as well as its ports. The Saint Lawrence Seaway is fully usable.

We are not entirely sure where the George's Banks are. We assume that they are a fishing area that is known by a Huron name in our world.

Who is representing the Huron nation? We have been unable to contact them and their capital no longer seems to exist.

[Calbear]

To: China

From: MCEE

We are willing to accept most of the provision you have brought forward. We would still like to see a three meeting with you and Russia prior to our moving forward.

To Republic of South America

From: MCEE

As we have not concluded any arrangements for trade please note that any of your vessels entering our 200 mile EEZ will be subject to being stopped and searched. No cargo will be offloaded without inspection.

[bobc]

[QUOTE=bobc;31884]

We are not entirely sure where the George's Banks are. We assume that they are a fishing area that is known by a Huron name in our world.

Who is representing the Huron nation? We have been unable to contact them and their capital no longer seems to exist.

Yes it is the same places, that we call George's Bank.

The Huron nation, as a result of centuries of treaties is part of Canada, and its international relations are handled by the Canadian government.

[bobc]

To PaN Am welcome just send us a list of cities you want to fly to and we will Tell you if there are openings in there Termals .

Send them Down we have many open hotel rooms .

The first batch of landing rights is to beach areas that have the infrastructure for American tourists. That means, buckets of ice, drinks with little umbrellas, safe from crime, clean beaches.
When there is more trade, then links between important business centers will be needed. Pan Am would like to start scouting those locations.

[bobc]

Some of our residents of Newfoundland want to go home, or at least visit before deciding where to live. Can you accommodate them?
There are also a large number of refugees from your area in Europe, especially from the British isles, that would like to visit their places of origin.

[bobc]

"That sounds fine"

Treaty concluded with the emperor, Nixon flies home to Omaha.

A special budgetary item is enacted to modernize ports to handle the expected new level of trade. All of those ports will be container only cargo handling.

USA to world
To facilitate world trade by sea, we propose a standardized system of containers to hold cargo on ships.

[bobc]

We don't like losing Alaska.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

To Russia and MCEE
From China

We believe a three way alliance to combat Muhammadist and other enemies influences is needed.

[The Last Marylander]

When was the caliphate player last on.

[Calbear]

When was the caliphate player last on.

OOC: Saturday on this thread.

[The Last Marylander]

Great so now we have to destroy someone else first.

[bobc]

We don't like losing Alaska.

OOC: This post is retroactively removed, since it was determined that Alaska was part of the USA claim.

Instead:

USA to Russia
What is your history?
Would you want to have a diplomatic meeting?

[Calbear]

Great so now we have to destroy someone else first.

Not really. If he doesn't come on by tonight (say midnight EDT since I think he's Canadian) I figure that he is more or less abandoning ship. If that the case we go on with the game like he didn't post his military.

[The Last Marylander]

So he is 1936?

[Calbear]

So he is 1936?


If he abandons, that would seem reasonable.

[The Last Marylander]

Can we make it say 1946 or 1947. Then defeating him will be a slightly tougher proposition.

[Calbear]

Can we make it say 1946 or 1947. Then defeating him will be a slightly tougher proposition.

Whatever you want to do. Game mod remember?

[The Last Marylander]

Whatever you want to do. Game mod remember?

I know that. I was asking because it was military related and you are the military and war mod.

[Calbear]

I know that. I was asking because it was military related and you are the military and war mod.

The task is going to be more difficult than I think you imagine.
Go with 1945 German. Me-262, He-183, Tigerjager, etc.

[The Last Marylander]

I want to go with 47 because then the muslims might have the B36. But I will take your advice and go 1945. Oh and will you respond to my triple alliance proposal.

[Calbear]

I want to go with 47 because then the muslims might have the B36. But I will take your advice and go 1945. Oh and will you respond to my triple alliance proposal.
Already did. Waiting for Locke to weigh in and to find out what we get out of it.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

New satellites are being launched. The manned and unmanned space program have been stepped up. The time for the first taikonaut to land on the lunar surface has been set at march 17th 1967.

[Locke]

Already did. Waiting for Locke to weigh in and to find out what we get out of it.

Eh, 136, 1945, don't really care. How 'bout 1943/4?

[Calbear]

Eh, 136, 1945, don't really care. How 'bout 1943/4?

Good by me.

[The Last Marylander]

I would go with 45 simply because then they have something of a chance.

[mmmeee0]

Islamic Caphilate - International


To: The World
From: The Islamic Caphilate

We would like to open up diplomatic relations with your nations. We feel it would be polite to exchange peaceful tendencies toward one another in hopes of furthering international agreements concerning trade as well as allowing our missionaries to travel abroad without being accosted.

Military - International Waters:
Two convoys of ships, mostly frigates destroyers and one escort carrier protecting a flotilla of merchants in each have been sent to Europe and South American waters to see if they will allow merchants from the Caphilate to do business. The military ships will not enter the waters of the other nations and are only standing by to discourage pirates; the merchant ships have asked for permission to dock at certain ports. The Northern European Coast and Britain along with the East coast of South America are selected for major trading destinations by Islamic merchants.

Islamic Caphilate - Domestic

Military:
The military is conducting cross-training with certain police forces to be better at cross-cultural comradeship. Readiness levels are maintained as upgrades not only to the atitude of the service personnel are begun, but the equipment they use is as well.

OOC: I'm not accepting a 1936 military when I've attempted to post otherwise.

Economy:
A food shortage in some areas has been handled by ensuring that the military helps out with transportation and distribution of the food stuffs. International trade is needed. Oil revenues to the state are used for ensuring that there are non-fossil-fuel consuming means of transit across the nation; this is to ensure that more oil can be sent abroad. The state-owned miners corporation has put down some labour strikes, but implemented a better health plan for the miners and their families to ensure it happens less often later.

Culture:
The musical tastes of many young people have forsaken 'Infidel Rock and Roll' for classical music of similar melodies. In the theatres the Bollywood films are more successful than Hollywood's, and many local films are receiving rave reviews. Fashion has become less fundamentalist in areas near the western world, however near the Middle Kingdom it has not changed.

OOC: For a sample of the music, try this youtube link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eu7RikVTIs&NR=1).

Legislature:
Funding to study the feasibility of beginning a widespread reclamation of the desert for farm land has passed, and is signed into law. The bill that is being discussed in the lower house is a bill that would ensure that schooling for lower-classes can reach above high-school for the gifted; the upper house discusses a bill that would allow an increase in fundamentalist teaching in all schools. Committees are studying the feasibility of beginning nuclear reactors at certain points in the nation, Space Programs, Eugenics, and Islamic Law applications.

OOC: There, a 'first' post:)

[The Last Marylander]

OOC Good job. You wont have a 36 military. Be prepared though. China,russia and europe are going to launch a crusade.

[Ward]

Islamic Caphilate - International


To: The World
From: The Islamic Caphilate

We would like to open up diplomatic relations with your nations. We feel it would be polite to exchange peaceful tendencies toward one another in hopes of furthering international agreements concerning trade as well as allowing our missionaries to travel abroad without being accosted.

Military - International Waters:
Two convoys of ships, mostly frigates destroyers and one escort carrier protecting a flotilla of merchants in each have been sent to Europe and South American waters to see if they will allow merchants from the Caphilate to do business. The military ships will not enter the waters of the other nations and are only standing by to discourage pirates; the merchant ships have asked for permission to dock at certain ports. The Northern European Coast and Britain along with the East coast of South America are selected for major trading destinations by Islamic merchants.

Islamic Caphilate - Domestic

Military:
The military is conducting cross-training with certain police forces to be better at cross-cultural comradeship. Readiness levels are maintained as upgrades not only to the atitude of the service personnel are begun, but the equipment they use is as well.

OOC: I'm not accepting a 1936 military when I've attempted to post otherwise.

Economy:
A food shortage in some areas has been handled by ensuring that the military helps out with transportation and distribution of the food stuffs. International trade is needed. Oil revenues to the state are used for ensuring that there are non-fossil-fuel consuming means of transit across the nation; this is to ensure that more oil can be sent abroad. The state-owned miners corporation has put down some labour strikes, but implemented a better health plan for the miners and their families to ensure it happens less often later.

Culture:
The musical tastes of many young people have forsaken 'Infidel Rock and Roll' for classical music of similar melodies. In the theatres the Bollywood films are more successful than Hollywood's, and many local films are receiving rave reviews. Fashion has become less fundamentalist in areas near the western world, however near the Middle Kingdom it has not changed.

OOC: For a sample of the music, try this youtube link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eu7RikVTIs&NR=1).

Legislature:
Funding to study the feasibility of beginning a widespread reclamation of the desert for farm land has passed, and is signed into law. The bill that is being discussed in the lower house is a bill that would ensure that schooling for lower-classes can reach above high-school for the gifted; the upper house discusses a bill that would allow an increase in fundamentalist teaching in all schools. Committees are studying the feasibility of beginning nuclear reactors at certain points in the nation, Space Programs, Eugenics, and Islamic Law applications.

OOC: There, a 'first' post:)

The Republic of South America opes its doors to your tradiers
We have food and other iteams to sell your nation .

[bobc]

Islamic Caphilate - International


To: The World
From: The Islamic Caphilate

We would like to open up diplomatic relations with your nations. We feel it would be polite to exchange peaceful tendencies toward one another in hopes of furthering international agreements concerning trade as well as allowing our missionaries to travel abroad without being accosted.


The US could always use some more oil, and it has a surplus of food to export.
Missionaries would need a missionary visa. Applicants would have to apply at an embassy and see if there are any openings for that category of visa.
Canada indicates that Quebec might accept a few immigrants who are fluent in French.

[mmmeee0]

Islamic Caphilate - International


The Republic of South America opes its doors to your traders. We have food and other items to sell your nation .

To: R. S. America
From: Islamic Caphilate

We are glad to see your nation has opened it's doors to our traders, we would like to entice your traders to our borders with lowered tariffs and other trade costs associated with trans-Atlantic trading. Would you like to enter into a trade agreement to ensure our markets are mutually supportive and the ocean is safe for unarmed ships?


The US could always use some more oil, and it has a surplus of food to export.
Missionaries would need a missionary visa. Applicants would have to apply at an embassy and see if there are any openings for that category of visa.
Canada indicates that Quebec might accept a few immigrants who are fluent in French.

To: U. S. America
From: Islamic Caphilate

The missionaries are applying in droves, however we shall try to encourage them to temper their enthusiasm, as we do not wish to overload your embassies. Many of our people are fluent in French from long ago, and wish to be able to enjoy your nation and it's people.

Concerning trade we will send you a convoy, and hope that you would be enticed by low tariffs, willing market and a pact to make sure that trans-Atlantic trading is safe guarded. Our convoy will carry oil, natural gas, gems, carpets, incense and some regional foods and wines.

[The Last Marylander]

SSIC

To MCEE and Russia
From China

In 1 months time we will launch operation crusade. We request you join in.

[Ward]

To: R. S. America
From: Islamic Caphilate

We are glad to see your nation has opened it's doors to our traders, we would like to entice your traders to our borders with lowered tariffs and other trade costs associated with trans-Atlantic trading. Would you like to enter into a trade agreement to ensure our markets are mutually supportive and the ocean is safe for unarmed ships?


From R. S. America
To the Islamic Caphlate

We are willing to cut our tariffs with your nation also . What would you be intrsted in Buying from us . we would be intrested in buying oil from your country as well as any popies you might be willing to sell us .
We are also intrested in buying any hashish you have for sell . It is legal in the R S .America .
We also want to know if you are intrested in setting up a Cartal for the Sell of Coffiee to the Rest of the world ..

[mmmeee0]

From R. S. America
To the Islamic Caphlate

We are willing to cut our tariffs with your nation also . What would you be intrsted in Buying from us . we would be intrested in buying oil from your country as well as any popies you might be willing to sell us .
We are also intrested in buying any hashish you have for sell . It is legal in the R S .America .
We also want to know if you are intrested in setting up a Cartal for the Sell of Coffiee to the Rest of the world ..


To: R. S. America
From: Islamic Caphilate

From you we would be interested in buying manufactured equipment, industrial machinery, food stuffs, lumber and some metals, as well as fertilizer and soil. Oil is very plentiful and we would be happy to share it with you; the drugs we shall encourage traders to send overseas for medical purposes, but your nation is your nation. Selling coffee through cartels would be a good way to ensure the market is orderly, we agree. Have yo accepted the proposal to ensure that the Atlantic is secure?

We are also wondering if we may send Imams over to preach the Koran.

[Ward]

To: R. S. America
From: Islamic Caphilate

From you we would be interested in buying manufactured equipment, industrial machinery, food stuffs, lumber and some metals, as well as fertilizer and soil. Oil is very plentiful and we would be happy to share it with you; the drugs we shall encourage traders to send overseas for medical purposes, but your nation is your nation. Selling coffee through cartels would be a good way to ensure the market is orderly, we agree. Have yo accepted the proposal to ensure that the Atlantic is secure?

We are also wondering if we may send Imams over to preach the Koran.

Well send them over What can they hurt . But you better warn them that we do not like people telling us wht we can and can not do .

We can see a agrement in keeping the Alantic Between your country and ours free from attack .
Just rember our country would be like Vegas

[bobc]

We also want to know if you are intrested in setting up a Cartal for the Sell of Coffiee to the Rest of the world ..

American coffee drinkers get increasingly jittery when this news gets leaked out.

US to China
You have some territories that would be good for coffee growing, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. We would be eager to buy from any supplier that might undercut the cartel's price.

[Ward]

So both the The Chiniese and the Americans are still willing to treat South America and Africa as sub humans by refusing to pay for a living wage to farm workers .

Acrrose the boarder in the US south American and Mexician Farm workers are going on strike for better Pay and living conditions ,

[Calbear]

To: Republic of South America

From: MCEE

Our customs inspections of your trade goods, expecially foodstuff, has shown a shockingly high degree of contamination by hazardous materials, materials that are very hazardous to the health of the average citizen. While these substances, in and of themselves, are not illegal within the Empire, there presence as a contaminant is unacceptable. We will be unable to accept any shipments from your Nation until these quality issues are addressed.

If it was not your intention to ship addictive substances to the Empire and the goods that you sent are representative of those sold domestically, we will be happy to provide you with the technology needed to purify your products and minimal cost. We have no desire to make a profit from the suffering of others.

If it was your intention to addict our populous to the substances that your goods were contaminated with, you should know that drug use is not illegal in the Empire. Drugs are sold openly in government owned stores at government procurement cost to anyone who has reached the age of majority. The only laws regarding drug use involve being under the influence while on duty or while operating a vehicle. These laws are admittedly very draconian so they are rarely violated.

To: China, IC, Russia, USA

From: MCEE

We suggest that you carefully test any and all products received from the Republic of South America. Our testing indicates that some serious quality control issues may exist in RAS exports.

[bobc]

So both the The Chiniese and the Americans are still willing to treat South America and Africa as sub humans by refusing to pay for a living wage to farm workers .

Acrrose the boarder in the US south American and Mexician Farm workers are going on strike for better Pay and living conditions ,

Farm work is still considered part of national security 12 years after the war.
There are no strikes and no strikers, just the occasional criminal sabotaging national security, and dealt with accordingly.

[bobc]

Do you have any coffee for sale?

Edit: We have our own bananas from Cuba, but they sometimes are a little radioactive, so we don't export them.
Our own population is used to it.

[bobc]

New television ad campaign

"Postum, its better for you. Toasted barley makes a mighty fine drink:

"Chicory, loaded with vitamins and minerals, try it plain, with ground beet root and toasted barley, or to stretch out your supplies of coffee."

"Tea from China, its what's for breakfast."

[Calbear]

Do you have any coffee for sale?

Edit: We have our own bananas from Cuba, but they sometimes are a little radioactive, so we don't export them.
Our own population is used to it.

We have a small supply available. We will be glad to sell it to you your pre Event costs based on the currency exchange rates we have established.

[bobc]

We have a small supply available. We will be glad to sell it to you your pre Event costs based on the currency exchange rates we have established.

Great.
I don't suppose you want Cuban bananas?

[Calbear]

Great.
I don't suppose you want Cuban bananas?

Cigars would be quite welcome.

[The Last Marylander]

American coffee drinkers get increasingly jittery when this news gets leaked out.

US to China
You have some territories that would be good for coffee growing, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. We would be eager to buy from any supplier that might undercut the cartel's price.

To US
From China

We are more then willing to do this.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC Locke really need your response. Calbear are you in on the crusade?

[bobc]

Cigars would be quite welcome.

They are available, as is sugar. There is only a barely detectable amount of radioactivity.

[The Last Marylander]

To US
From China

Due to the event we lost our sources of foreign tobacco. The local tobacco is mostly of a lower quality. If allowed we would like to import massive and I mean massive amounts of cigarettes,pipe tobacco and cigars.

[The Last Marylander]

OOC I am going to attack as soon as the caliphate player is on.

[Ward]

occ so how long is a day I was going on the idea it was 1 mo a day .
If not Then what is the Rate .

Calbear Occ What was PM you was for the war mod only .

[Calbear]

occ so how long is a day I was going on the idea it was 1 mo a day .
If not Then what is the Rate .

Calbear Occ What was PM you was for the war mod only .

I think Mike said a "page" a month. That seems a bit imprecise

I didn't give up anything that you didn't put into your Almanac post.

[Calbear]

To: IC

From MCEE

We have observed the presence of your forces in Mauretania, Numimia, Cytrnacia, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Anatolia. We have waited patiently for you to remove these forces from what is part of the Empire. You have failed to do so.

You must immediately agree to withdraw from these Empire lands or suffer the consequences.

We will, in the spirit of cooperation, release our claims for other portions of the Empire which you also seem to claim as yours.

Our terms are not negotiable.

[Locke]

TO: China
From: Russia

Good god, have you seriously launched nukes at the Moslems? We are horrified at these actions to say the least. You have killed millions of innocents. We do not believe that the Moslems will surrender to you-only fight with a greatervigor. We have experience in these matters.

[The Last Marylander]

To Russia
From china

If you refuse to aid us in our holy crusade at least do not attack us.

[Calbear]

To: China

From: MCEE

You used SEVEN warheads? SEVEN! Mary, Mother of God!

[The Last Marylander]

TO MCEE
From China

We were using them to eliminate the enemies military forces and their pagan capital.

[Calbear]

TO MCEE
From China

We were using them to eliminate the enemies military forces and their pagan capital.


Seven Weapons?

Seven, and you wasted two of them on Mecca and Medina? And FOUR on a single military target?

Thanks be to the Saviour that the winds blow way from the Empire at all the place you struck.

[The Last Marylander]

To MCEE
From China

4 were tactical nukes. We did not want to kill all of alexandria. We simply wanted to destroy the naval forces.

[mmmeee0]

Islamic Caphilate - International

To: Middle Kingdom
From: Islamic Caphilate
You did not tell us of these claims before, you speak of them only now. We do not recognize your claim now, and will destroy you as you have attempted to destroy us! Even now Muslim peoples in your lands bring terror to your population and they will beg for your army to stop. Our own nuclear weapons have retaliated, and our army accepts the surrender of your forces in droves. You may beg for peace if you renounce your claims.

To: Russia
From: I. C.

We hear your sympathy for our plight. Would you be so kind to accept child refugees if you will not assist us in forcing the Middle Kingdom to peace?

To: Europe
From: I. C.

Recognize that both our nations worship one God! These Pagans are attacking us and will destroy all of sites we both hold dear in our faiths. We have shared with you access to these Holy Places peacefully, now we ask your support in protecting them from nuclear annihilation.

To: The Dual American Nations
From: I. C.

We beg of you to assist us in making the Middle Kingdom stop it's attacks on us; we have allowed access to the holy sites in the middle east for ages peacefully, to both religious people and archaeologists. If the Middle Kingdom comes upon the area they will destroy it! Please help us!

[Calbear]

Islamic Caphilate - International

To: Middle Kingdom
From: Islamic Caphilate
You did not tell us of these claims before, you speak of them only now. We do not recognize your claim now, and will destroy you as you have attempted to destroy us! Even now Muslim peoples in your lands bring terror to your population and they will beg for your army to stop. Our own nuclear weapons have retaliated, and our army accepts the surrender of your forces in droves. You may beg for peace if you renounce your claims.

To: Russia
From: I. C.

We hear your sympathy for our plight. Would you be so kind to accept child refugees if you will not assist us in forcing the Middle Kingdom to peace?

To: Europe
From: I. C.

Recognize that both our nations worship one God! These Pagans are attacking us and will destroy all of sites we both hold dear in our faiths. We have shared with you access to these Holy Places peacefully, now we ask your support in protecting them from nuclear annihilation.

To: The Dual American Nations
From: I. C.

We beg of you to assist us in making the Middle Kingdom stop it's attacks on us; we have allowed access to the holy sites in the middle east for ages peacefully, to both religious people and archaeologists. If the Middle Kingdom comes upon the area they will destroy it! Please help us!


From MCEE

We are horrified by the number of weapons used against you without warning. We have an alliance with the Chinese, so we can not attack them. We honor our treaty obligations.

However, if you provide us assurances that our claims in Anatolia will be given due consideration and you demilitarize your side of the Pillars of Hercules once this horrific war is concluded we will, hopefully with our fellow Christians in Russia, Guarantee the safety of the Holy Places scared to all of our faiths.

[mmmeee0]

Islamic Caphilate - International

From MCEE

We are horrified by the number of weapons used against you without warning. We have an alliance with the Chinese, so we can not attack them. We honor our treaty obligations.

However, if you provide us assurances that our claims in Anatolia will be given due consideration and you demilitarize your side of the Pillars of Hercules once this horrific war is concluded we will, hopefully with our fellow Christians in Russia, Guarantee the safety of the Holy Places scared to all of our faiths.

To: Europe
From: I. C.

It is too late to guarantee the safety of the holy places for all of our faiths! Mecca and Medina are gone, wiped from the Earth as well as Alexandria and Babylon, the fallout from either can make the land horrible for generations to come!

Your claims to Anatolia have been considered informally by many of the Muslims living there, it is their home, not the home of Catholics, so it is not up for consideration to expel them from their homes. We have also let your ships pass peacefully through straights peacefully.

[Calbear]

Islamic Caphilate - International



To: Europe
From: I. C.

It is too late to guarantee the safety of the holy places for all of our faiths! Mecca and Medina are gone, wiped from the Earth as well as Alexandria and Babylon, the fallout from either can make the land horrible for generations to come!

...

You asked us to help Guard the Holy sites in the Middle East. We agreed. We are confused. Is our aid refused?

We ask no decisions on the other matters now. We ask only that the door not be closed on them.

[mmmeee0]

You asked us to help Guard the Holy sites in the Middle East. We agreed. We are confused. Is our aid refused?

We ask no decisions on the other matters now. We ask only that the door not be closed on them.

To: Europe
From: Islamic Caphilate

We would not ask your soldiers to risk their lives while ours can do the garrison work themselves. Should our troops fail, you are more than welcome to try, but while our troops hold the line we can only ask that you begin to aid us in our effort, even if with just basic food and medical supplies for the charity to the homeless refugees and orphans. Catholic priests would be allowed in if you would send doctors and nurses to help as well.

[Calbear]

*************ULTRA FLASH************ ULTRAFLASH**********

To: All MCEE departments

From: NCA

The countries in this new world are MAD. One has been through a Atom War, with the evidence of the results there for all to see. Now another has begun an attack against the Islamics with SEVEN NUDENTS.

DEFCON 2

Military and border forces are weapons free within 30 kilometers of sea approaches to Empire. ANY attempts to violate frontiers is to be repulsed.

PARADE

AVALANCHE


*************ULTRA FLASH************ ULTRAFLASH**********

[Calbear]

To: Europe
From: Islamic Caphilate

We would not ask your soldiers to risk their lives while ours can do the garrison work themselves. Should our troops fail, you are more than welcome to try, but while our troops hold the line we can only ask that you begin to aid us in our effort, even if with just basic food and medical supplies for the charity to the homeless refugees and orphans. Catholic priests would be allowed in if you would send doctors and nurses to help as well.

We will not use tragedy to force conversions. There may be priests and other Holy Orders among our relief missions, but they will be there to aid, not to proselytize.

We have four aircraft with relief supplies, search dog teams and medical specialists ready to go to any airfield along the Mediterranean. The aircraft are military, but the workers are civilians, mostly service term workers with objections to military service. Tell us where you want them to land and they will be at work with 12 hours.

A Hospital ship is being prepared for sea. It will be ready to sail from Gaul in two days.

[Ward]

To Islamic Caphilate
From R. S. A.

We have 200 B-58 Bombers and crews that are willing to join you in your Fight . They are willing to take up your Colours and fly 2 missinons each for your country .
Who attacks Holy places for God Sake

Every one knows Holy site are off limits just like churchs are off limits to attack .
We also are sending iodian and other iteams to help with the survivers of the attacks on your country . And the Cathlick Church of the Republic is raising fues for food and clean warwe for your people .


To the Pope John ix
From the Bishops and Cardnals of The Republic of South America .

We demand that there should be an out Cry form the Holy Church over the Destrucion of 2 major holy sites . What are we back in the 11 th Century were women and children are put to the Sword.

[mmmeee0]

I. C. - International

We will not use tragedy to force conversions. There may be priests and other Holy Orders among our relief missions, but they will be there to aid, not to proselytize.

We have four aircraft with relief supplies, search dog teams and medical specialists ready to go to any airfield along the Mediterranean. The aircraft are military, but the workers are civilians, mostly service term workers with objections to military service. Tell us where you want them to land and they will be at work with 12 hours.

A Hospital ship is being prepared for sea. It will be ready to sail from Gaul in two days.

To: Europe
From: I. C.

Thank you for your mercy. We shall begin evacuating certain cultural treasures as well, to make sure they are not harmed in this war.

To Islamic Caphilate
From R. S. A.

We have 200 B-58 Bombers and crews that are willing to join you in your Fight . They are willing to take up your Colours and fly 2 missinons each for your country .
Who attacks Holy places for God Sake

Every one knows Holy site are off limits just like churchs are off limits to attack .
We also are sending iodian and other iteams to help with the survivers of the attacks on your country . And the Cathlick Church of the Republic is raising fues for food and clean warwe for your people .


To the Pope John ix
From the Bishops and Cardnals of The Republic of South America .

We demand that there should be an out Cry form the Holy Church over the Destrucion of 2 major holy sites . What are we back in the 11 th Century were women and children are put to the Sword.

To: R. S. A
From: I. C.

Thank you. In response we shall ensure your aid will be compensated for in a large debt to be paid with in oil

I. C. - Domestic

Medical Emergency:
The newly-recovered government has declared martial law, and begun distributing medical services to nurses who are being rapidly trained more than before to handle specialized cases. Still disease rampages in civilian life, but with so many on the front the civilian population can be managed now.

Military:
New ships are being commissioned and more submarines are being made further inland to be transported later. Many factories have switched to a war footing finally and the population has accepted rationing in the name of God with Ramadan furthering the cause of food rationing for at least a month previously.

[The Last Marylander]

The games dead. Ward launched 200 nukes which probably set off the devices. If not my hundreds probably did. Well I really fucked the pooch with this one. Sorry guys.

[mmmeee0]

The games dead. Ward launched 200 nukes which probably set off the devices. If not my hundreds probably did. Well I really fucked the pooch with this one. Sorry guys.

OOC: Why the fuck did you start what you couldn't finish?:idiot:

[The Last Marylander]

OOC: Why the fuck did you start what you couldn't finish?:idiot:

OOC I didnt expect ward to randomly nuke me 200 times. Sorry guys.

[Calbear]

The games dead. Ward launched 200 nukes which probably set off the devices. If not my hundreds probably did. Well I really fucked the pooch with this one. Sorry guys.


That's the thing about nukes. Once they fly, it is pretty much game over. I know we've discussed it before, but there is nothing like seeing it happen.

Nukes aren't weapons at all. Haven't really been weapons since around 1960, maybe even 1955.

[Calbear]

The alarms went off in over 200 caverns across the MCEE as the blast doors dropped into place. In locations scattered over four continents and one island the sub-Urb system suddenly became more than just a rumor.

While outside, 3000 metric tons of Cobalt 59 was converted into particles of Cobalt 60 by the detonations of weapons that had been lovingly designed in the hopes that they would never be used, AVALANCHE went into effect.

No one person knew where all the AVALANCHE sites were, many of the people who were now IN the AVALANCHE sites hadn't know what they were two month earlier. They were sub-Urbs. The species last shot before the buzzer.

Each sub-Urb held 1500 humans, similar numbers of livestock, masses of seed, frozen semen, frozen embryos, and hope. The population of each site was similar, 80-90% female, no one with glasses or grandparents with bad hearts or any of the other illnesses that seemed to dog families. 90% of the people were under 35, 50% were under 10. Some were nuclear powered, some were geothermal, all were a hope.

With luck, in 50 or 60 years a few of the sites would be able to open their doors and begin again. The Empire expected to lose 90-95% of the sites to enemy action or to natural events or to some other cause. The Empire had selected the best for possible survival, not the best race, but the best genes. All races were represented, not that it really mattered. The goal was, once the doors opened, to more or less eliminate race in humans. The frozen semen was not labeled by race only with a single letter, just as each woman had a letter assigned. You were not to be given the matching letter, beyond that, it was a crap shoot.

The Empire hoped that, with race no longer an issue, the species might have a chance.

Time would tell.