Eternity RPC Board
06-01-2017, 10:20 AM
"It is not arrogance, major" piped up the Lord Halnish, returning to his seat, hands clasped together in the table. The polished campaign medal given to footmen during the height of the republican rebellion - most likely belonging to someone other than the noble himself, as he did not participate in those battles - glimmered proudly among the rest of his other decorations.
"While we understand the importance of preparation and contingency, might it also be said that you exaggerate the situation. The diplomatic weight of Sindar-Astrasia and Falsea is overrated, as well as the willingness of the aforementioned powers to enforce whatever consensus they reach between themselves. While we might see this coalition do form, I sincerely believe they will be paper tigers. All bark and no bite."
"Might we recall the Tambossan crisis, ambassador" began the Lord Protector again, his sight transferring to the projected map once more.
"The situation in that country was very detestable, to use a word. And yet there was minimal intervention to affect change in that place. There was opposition yes to the Lanlanians and Nylanders yes, by the Batavians in particular, but aside from that, it is simply the fact that these states are weak. They are constrained by the reality of both internal and external factors. At home, their citizens waver to support costly overseas wars where they are seen to not have any legitimate interests at all especially in the face of other issues, on the domestic front mostly, facing their states. Further, if they risk the ire of their populace, then they will face further opposition from our coalition. And if they choose to bear arms against us, then we naturally must strike back."
The Lord Protector paused. He was fixated on the map, identifying the key states likely to make it their mandate to meddle in the affairs of Kvaenna. But he turned towards Conolly as he spoke once again, steadily holding her glance.
"To answer your question, our takeovers will be conducted indirectly. In a clandestine fashion, if you prefer. A fait accompli. But I refuse to divulge further details until I and everyone else in this room is assured of your government's support."
"While we understand the importance of preparation and contingency, might it also be said that you exaggerate the situation. The diplomatic weight of Sindar-Astrasia and Falsea is overrated, as well as the willingness of the aforementioned powers to enforce whatever consensus they reach between themselves. While we might see this coalition do form, I sincerely believe they will be paper tigers. All bark and no bite."
"Might we recall the Tambossan crisis, ambassador" began the Lord Protector again, his sight transferring to the projected map once more.
"The situation in that country was very detestable, to use a word. And yet there was minimal intervention to affect change in that place. There was opposition yes to the Lanlanians and Nylanders yes, by the Batavians in particular, but aside from that, it is simply the fact that these states are weak. They are constrained by the reality of both internal and external factors. At home, their citizens waver to support costly overseas wars where they are seen to not have any legitimate interests at all especially in the face of other issues, on the domestic front mostly, facing their states. Further, if they risk the ire of their populace, then they will face further opposition from our coalition. And if they choose to bear arms against us, then we naturally must strike back."
The Lord Protector paused. He was fixated on the map, identifying the key states likely to make it their mandate to meddle in the affairs of Kvaenna. But he turned towards Conolly as he spoke once again, steadily holding her glance.
"To answer your question, our takeovers will be conducted indirectly. In a clandestine fashion, if you prefer. A fait accompli. But I refuse to divulge further details until I and everyone else in this room is assured of your government's support."