open MLP Nations, Politics RP Thread

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@, 

 

"Alright then" she turns to one of her unicorn servants "you! get the dancers and music ready!" the unicorn bowed his head "yes my queen" and ran down the hall, the queen then lead them down the hall back to the throne room, when they arrived, several pegasi dancers in elaborate costumes where preforming exotic dances to exotic music played by nearby unicorns with strange looking instruments, the queen then sat down at her throne, and a seat was presented to the embassary "so, what would you like to discuss?" she said in an oddly serious tone, different from her earlier happy-go-lucky style of talking earlier

Edited March 10, 2015 by Skullbuster

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

Pegasonian command center

An officer was looking at his maps when an airpony flew in saying "sir they have been 8 fully armed air balloons a little was inside our borders." The officer said " send in flight 23 and flight 106 and tell them to establish contact with those airships and if they don't comply I give full order to shot them down

[Derplight Sperkle 1,013]

@@SilentFlight

 

"Looks like I won't be meeting this 'Blackfire'. Captain, set course back to the Sovneigh Union and send in one of my representatives to meet this pony. He has wasted too much of my precious time," Shadow commanded. The Captain saluted and headed to do what he has been told.

 

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"Why yes, the train station is this way. It will take you directly to Stalliongrad. I can tell you, it is much faster than actual walking. I actually had to do it." The unicorn led the diplomats to the train station onto a waiting train. The doors to the first class car opened up. "Right this way. Have a good trip!"

 

@@Lordav

 

"Reminds me of what the poor conscripts get in our elite divisions. I've heard that soldiers there have been training since they are born to become the perfect soldiers. I can't confirm it, I'm just signed up when I became of age." The group soon reached the nearest village. "Ah yes, this village has a train station, I believe that the fastest route would be by train. Would you like to take one?"

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, The Kaiser sat in the captain's chair of the Nightingale sipping from a mug of warm tea, thankful that it's small dosage of caffeine would get him through the day. He thought it funny that he was basically the captain even though their were two others assigned to the ship. He had the authority as head of state, and was somewhat trained in the area, so it wasn't as though he was really unqualified for the task. He took pleasure knowing that he could not only lead his people but these men as well confidently. He knew not of any of Abendstern's previous leaders that had played such an active roll in the military since it was divided into several kingdoms. Even then, they didn't do so unless it meant the kingdom would soon fall. Not like he'd lead from the front of partake in any formal conflicts now, but still, there was pride for his efforts. He gave the order for the tinted shades to be pulled down over the thick windows of the bridge. He was glad to have the ship designed to be fully enclosed. Little short of direct cannon fire could deliver great damage, and there were very far and few that met the range needed, let alone could be aimed above the minimum needed forty five degree angles. The shades were down, and he watched as the sun rose in this foreign land. As soon as it had fully risen, he finished his tea, and made sure his uniform and crowned helmet were properly adjusted. He wanted to look his best for when the Pegasi arrived which he expected to be any minute now that the airships stuck out like a soar hoof. He traversed to the back of the ship in to the hanger, where the currently not needed part of the crew were sat at a long wooden table with benches on either side and a chair on either end, with only the back half occupied. He took the head seat facing the rear hatch doors and waited in silence with the others.

[skbl17 199]

@@Lordav (referring to this post)

 

Bright Idea smiled. So the wheat harvest was going well, good good. "Of course you can establish an embassy here; I do not have to defer to the Assembly on matters regarding embassies. As for your request for grain, you'll have to have your government or your businesses get in touch with our wheat farmers, but the Government of Impalarana will not interfere in the process and will notify some of our biggest wheat producers."

 

She motioned for her communications director to send a telegram to the nation's wheat producers regarding Ponssia's request. Just as he was about to do so, another pony fervently ran into the room.

 

@ (also in reference to this post)

 

"Miss Premier, we just got word from Port Horseshoe that there's a vessel near the port bearing foreign flags. One of the admirals wished to let you know, but he suspects that it's a foreign nation that wishes to open diplomatic relations."

 

Bright Idea thought for a moment, then turned back to the servant. "If they wish to open relations, they'll have to see me. I'll have time to see them tomorrow."

[Lordav 3,427]

@@Derplight Sperkle,

(Is the train fancy... or justy a normal commuist-looking passanger one?Also... poor village?)

 

"I am always up for a train cruise."

 

The captain was curious to find out more aout this nations' logistical infrastructure and wealth, the quality of railways was usually very important to relflect this.

 

In the meantime, the three warships have almost reached the coast.

 

@@skbl17,

"We thank you," Are there any vacant building for purchase for our embassy's positioning, or should we... bring.. one? As there is a lot of paperwork for building shipments..."

 

 

@@Skullbuster,

 

Frigates and small ships start appearing on the coast and scouting the area. Some passed by the shipwrecked steamer while others, after noticing any sign of civilization leave, only to return a few days later and patrol again, monitoring any millitary activity in the area.

 

 

@@SharpWit,

 

Following the explosion and failure to make contact with the airships owners. The discovery of armament on the wreckage has raised suspicion in the War Council and it was decided that further measures should be taken if ponies handling flying warships exist and may be hostile. By royal decree, the navy was to be increased and waters are to be defended. Although not technically under Ponssian rule, without any information of nations existing southwards; patrolling activity was increased. Frigates, sloops and occasional Ship-of-the-Lines now constantly keep watch and sail the southern (northern for you) waters.

 

(Note: this is mobile-written... So typos and punctuation error might be present =/)

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

The to pegasonian Flights arrived at the fleet of 8 combat ready airships then they saw a hanger open with a pony dress ing a commanders uniform is what it looks like and they flew in front of the hanger guns pointed and said "what is your purpose for straying so far into our land and if you dont comply we will shot

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, "Honestly, do you think I'd come here with this much fire power yet leave myself so open if i were going to attack?" The Kaiser said. "I came here to form a pact with your nation and see if we could establish a continual exchange of something we have for some of your food." He motioned a hoof to the table and empty chairs. "Sit, we were about to serve supper.  You're free to join us. You and your men were probably rushed out here to greet us before you got a chance to get some grub." Two soldiers rolled out a cart filled with dishes, two closed platters and jugs of mead, and began serving. "And you might want to put those guns down. Some might say it's wise to not shoot a foreign ruler." He said with a smile.

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

The commander didn't like the way he had said that last part but he said "we will stay for a meeting soldiers lower your weapons but proceed with caution" he said then he set a messenger pony with a message saying to have squadron 32 on standby for action if necessary code blue. And the messenger flew into the base a mile south of the Airships. The flights sat down at the table but didn't eat anything. The commander said "we will eat but I ask the host to take the first bite"

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, "Fine by me, I'm famished." He opened up the first platter revealing hotcakes and scooped a few onto his plate. Rather than cut them into pieces, he folded it over itself twice before placing the whole thing in his mouth. The other soldiers opened up the second platter, revealing more hotcakes, which they took some from along with the original platter. The Kaiser poured himself some mead, raised the mug in a toast then drank it down. He slid the same bottle down to the other end of the table. "Please, help yourselves." He ate another hotcake before clearing his throat. "I am Kaiser Magnum Howitzer. The ruler of the primarily Bat Pony nation just north of you, Abendstern. Unfortunately our nations have never had much in the like of communication, and thus it's name has escaped me. I'd like to know, where are we, and when is the soonest we might meet your ruler formally? And don't worry, you may escort us to them while our ships remain anchored."

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

@ (also in reference to this post)

 

"Miss Premier, we just got word from Port Horseshoe that there's a vessel near the port bearing foreign flags. One of the admirals wished to let you know, but he suspects that it's a foreign nation that wishes to open diplomatic relations."

 

Bright Idea thought for a moment, then turned back to the servant. "If they wish to open relations, they'll have to see me. I'll have time to see them tomorrow."

The diplomatic vessel waited just outside the port, waiting to be invited into the country.

 

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"Why yes, the train station is this way. It will take you directly to Stalliongrad. I can tell you, it is much faster than actual walking. I actually had to do it." The unicorn led the diplomats to the train station onto a waiting train. The doors to the first class car opened up. "Right this way. Have a good trip!"

"Thank you. We're looking forward to traveling in such an... interesting machine." The diplomats entered the train. 

 

@, 

 

"Alright then" she turns to one of her unicorn servants "you! get the dancers and music ready!" the unicorn bowed his head "yes my queen" and ran down the hall, the queen then lead them down the hall back to the throne room, when they arrived, several pegasi dancers in elaborate costumes where preforming exotic dances to exotic music played by nearby unicorns with strange looking instruments, the queen then sat down at her throne, and a seat was presented to the embassary "so, what would you like to discuss?" she said in an oddly serious tone, different from her earlier happy-go-lucky style of talking earlier

"Most of the important discussions will take place at the meeting you've been invited to. However, we would be interested in a trade agreement. Food is rather scarce in our country, we would be willing to trade for any goods or services you might desire in exchange for food."

 

@Stormgiggle

 

Crystal Lands

 

East City

 

A Royal Guard was approaching Blue Crystal crystal castle. Once he was there, he knocked his throne room door.

 

"Yes? Come in." Blue Crystal said and Royal Guard step in.

 

"Sir, we have detected movements on east lands. I suppose there are someones or something heading our place." Royal Guard told him.

 

"Hmm... Very well. If they are not here to cause troubles, let them in to my speak. If they are unfriendly, warn them first and if they will not listen... Kill them." he said kind of saddened voice "kill them."

 

"Yes sir." Royal Guard said and left back to his gate.

The magi and his diplomatic convoy reached the borders of the Crystal Lands. There they waited, unwilling to enter the Crystal Lands until they were invited in. 

[Firehearted 120]

@@SharpWit, 

 

You receive a bottle of White Mountain Wine with a note bearing the Emperor's signature. 

"We will happily ally with our southern neighbors. Consider the Griffons your friend and by your side"

 

@@AmberDust, 

 

"Hello!' I shouted to what I thought was a guard. "Where by chance can I find your capital or at least someone in charge?!" We trudged a bit farther until I was face to face with him.

 

"Nice to you meet you. We've been looking for any sign of civilization for days. We're here on business by the Emperor of the Griffon Kingdom. Mind showing me to your CO?"

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@,

 

"Our harvests were bountiful this year and we do have a surplus to offer, what can you offer my nation? I have almost every thing I could want except lumber, how are your lumber reserves?" she asked him "If you have spare lumber I believe we could have an agreement"

[StormRider245 61]

@Stormgiggle

 

Crystal Lands

 

East city

 

Royal Guards who are guarding at the East gate, saw magi and his diplomatic convoy. Because they are not very sure, can they trust them or not, they decide to ask from gates.

 

"Who are you? Identify yourselves." One Royal Guard said, looking towards strangers.

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

"soldiers you may eat but not to much" said the commander to his soldiers then turned towards kiaser and said " our ruler Blackfire is actually at a city a few miles south of here. There has been a bit of uprisings and she was just helping to contain them but she could be flown here now if you wish to meet with her I am pretty sure she would be delighted to meet with you"

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, "And I her. We're not in any rush though. We can meet after the uprisings have been put down and she's had time to prepare. You may disembark whenever you feel like it and leave any number of men if you should like. We'll stay here and wait for your return. I'm sure we have a few extra jugs the crew wouldn't mind emptying till then." The Kaiser said. His soldiers cheered for that, for it was not to often one might get the chance to drink while on duty. The Kaiser smiled and poured himself more mead before eating another hotcake."

 

@@Lordav,

@@Firehearted, 

 

Abendstern's leading generals and the Kaiser's advisers stood around a large table with a map. "Great! Just what we needed! Even more naval activity from a possible threat, and a missing airship, all just after the Kaiser has left the country for the first time." One of them said. An Omminari among them spoke up, "I bet it was the Griffons who are up to it! They mean to conspire against us I tell you!" An adviser spoke up. "You're quite wrong about that my friend, for this was just received." He holds up and recites the message from the Griffon Emperor. "I doubt they were ever much of a threat to us, or would ever deal in the likes of conspiracy." he said. The Omminari spoke again with fury in his eyes. "We should go to war! Those inferiors mean to destroy our way of life with their,,," He was cut off by the adviser. "Take a realistic approach to this would you? And keep your beliefs to yourself. It's amazing you've managed to stay on this committee for so long." "I was directly chosen by Kaiser Caliber for the task of ensuring this nation remain secure under hoof control!" the Omminari practically yelled. "Yes, but he has been dead for nearly a generation. Now I'd love to chat about your degrading, out of date, and repealed opinions that will never form into anything of being looked over for legislation, but we have much urgent things to discuss." The adviser said. "If it is true that we are now allies with the Griffon Kingdom, We can take this as an opportunity to increase our range of patrol." A general said. "Of course! and we can begin the testing phase of our latest submersible along with forming a blockade!" another said. "We should send a letter immediately so as to make sure they can't take advantage of us while we're still split!" said another! "And the Howitzers! we've been working on how to mount them on on the monitors! We've almost got a practical design! If we push this,it won't be long before we can begin production on a few." The second said. They continued deciding on how to act, before drafting a letter which they sent right after.

 

We are most glad to have heard that his majesty has accepted our request for an alliance. We express the utmost gratitude in place of the Kaiser while he is away for the whine. We understand that it is abnormal to ask for the privilege to use your air and sea space for military use, but recent foreign activity to ours has led us to believe that there is a possible threat just over the horizon. Protecting ourselves from those who would mean us harm is within the best interests of our nations, and so we propose that we intertwine our navies into a blockade so that all means of attack via an indirect route by sea may not successfully be exercised. Shall you come under enemy fire, we will not be more than a distance of it's earshot away.

 

The bottom is signed by all, including the reluctant Omminari, and it is sent to the Griffon  Emperor

[Lordav 3,427]

@@SharpWit

 

The king burst into the war council.

 

"How is the research going!?" He interrupted the ministers discussion. He went to a stained glass window and opened it, looking down in a remote courtyard. The airship wreckage was displayed on wooden support. Scientists and physicians surrounded it, measuring and cutting bits of the airship. A knock on the door and a pony is escorted in the war councils chamber by two guards. The king turns towards the scientist;

 

"You must be Sir Issaac Neighuton, well any news?"

 

The pony, wearing a huge wig, answers,

 

"Your majesty, we studied the burned fabric of the cloth that was covering the ship. We have discovered large amounts of burned hydrogen."

 

"Good, and?" The king raised an eyebrow.

 

"Hydrogens weight compared to normal air should establish enough upthrust to surpass the gravitational pull."

 

"Good, i will want you to help our builders on a replica. You are dismissed." The king raised his hoof, the pony bowed and left the room. The king turned to his council,

 

"How is the plan for our flying warship going on?"

 

A old minister stepped up and brought a scroll, unrolling it. Everybody stepped up to look at the blueprint. It was a demasted ship-of-the-line connected to a balloon. The king looked at a councilor on his left.

 

"We will finally reach the skies again..."

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

At the airship

"Good we will be back shortly with Blackfire" but just as they had gathered up everything and about to fly out of the hanger a huge squadron with a dozen or so ponys in spherical formation looked as if they we transport something important. When they arrived at the hanger they broke away to reveal Blackfire in her general outfit with her mane brilliantly brushed and walked up to kiaser and said "sorry I couldn't have been the first to greet you I had to run some executions of some uprising unicorns and earth ponys who think they are better than our government"

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, "One can't have any of that now. Blackfire I presume." He said after standing up and taking a bow. "I am Kaiser Magnum Howitzer, Ruler of Abendstern, your northern neighbor. "He studied her for a second. Noticing how her mane and coat would cause her to stand out in just about any crowed. He was mildly surprised at the fact that she was a she, and would open up with just having come from something so somber, rather than simply say she was held up. It took confidence to be so straight forward, and he liked that. But he questioned the legitimacy of her uniform. She was rather young for a leader, and very much so for a General. The chances of achieving the rank not out of entitlement a such an age seemed far to bleak, but time would tell, he thought. He clopped a hoof on the table twice, and his men quickly cleared their food and detached and moved their half of the table to provide space for the leaders, while letting the Pegasi soldiers able to continue to eat if they were permitted to do so. Once this was done, two glasses and a bottle of Domaine de la Romanee were placed down by the Guard, and they stood at attention in a row of lines behind the Kaiser, who motioned to a chair opposite to his before opening the bottle. "Please, have a seat. This was given to me as a gift some years ago for my inauguration to the throne by the wealthiest pony in our nation. I was actually a little embarrassed. There are few events worthy of such an expensive bottle. The fact that we have any that costs a few years of a hard worker's pay is beyond me. But none the less, I've heard it's a good whine. It's color of Pitch dark Red, gives off a near black sheen, that seems to go on forever and ever, never permitting light to travel through it. I'm not sure whether it's naturally produced like that or not, but on multiple occasions where I and others have drank our fair share, it has captivated us. Several times I've been asked where to get it but I never looked into it. Strange how a whine can be luring yet make the viewer feel unworthy of having even a meager sip, all while gathering dust and haunting a lone shelf. But now it is time to see whether it is worthy of our pallets in it's aged state. He poured and spun it in the glass, taking a deep breath of it with his eyes closed and allowing a small smile to form. He took a long slow sip before setting the glass down and lightly smacking his lips in satisfaction."Would you like some?"

Edited March 14, 2015 by SharpWit

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

"Sure I would love a drink haven't been producing much wine recently with the uprisings but that'll all pass in due time. So it is nice to finally meet my northern neighbors. Dominion I cant stand with there policy's are just absurd. So how do you get along with them." Said Blackfire then taking a drink and said "damn this shit is strong no wonder everypony wants it so bad"

[SharpWit 2,614]

@@SilentFlight, The Kaiser sat down after having poured her the glass. He did not expect the vulgar, although true comment. He thought it as somewhat strange. The crew knew that he could swear up a storm when in the mood and it was fine for them to do so as well. Serving directly under the Kaiser had a lot of benefits. But swearing during a formal meeting between two rulers of nations seemed so out of place. It might just be that he was far more accustomed to drinking harder liquor. It was expected of him to, to some degree after all. He smiled as he spoke. "Well it is rather high in alcohol content, but this is nothing to the truly strong stuff. We have beverages that aren't sold in anything more than single servings due to the risk of blood poisoning so easily from them. A toast in the hopes that we be good neighbors." He raised his glass took and drank about half of it. "As far as our relations with the Dominion, we hardly have any. We've only just established contact with them and that has amounted to nothing so far. We only know that they seek partners in trade, and that they lay west of the Raging River. There is some concern over this, since we wish to have full control of the northern end. They are our next destination actually. If you could inform me of their policies and absurdities I'd be most thankful and willing to listen. If there are any other nations you recommend we visit otherwise we'd love to meet them as well."

[Firehearted 120]

@@SharpWit,

 

"This is strange, sir... Very" Adviser FairFlight noted looking at the message. The Emperor has his top advisers had meet to decide if they should trust their new found ally just yet.  

 

"We shouldn't trust them! This is all a ploy to let them into our borders!" Shouted IronClaw's more nationalist adviser, SkyEye.

 

"Calm down... We must have trust in our new ally. If we don't then who will have trust in use?" Asked moderate SharpSpear.

 

"Enough of all of you!" The Emperor cut any other who might have wanted to added their two bits. "We'll do as they say. If they pull anything we will crush them with our land armies. Simple as that" They nodded accepting the answer. 

 

A communique on the decision was sent the following morning.

[AmberDust 1,118]

 

@@AmberDust, 

 

"Hello!' I shouted to what I thought was a guard. "Where by chance can I find your capital or at least someone in charge?!" We trudged a bit farther until I was face to face with him.

 

"Nice to you meet you. We've been looking for any sign of civilization for days. We're here on business by the Emperor of the Griffon Kingdom. Mind showing me to your CO?"

 

"On business...?" The Earth pony repeated.

"CO?" The pagasus said in a whisper. They looked at each other quizzically.

The Brown Earth Pony stepped forward.

"You are far from the capital, friends. This is the southern border, I'm sure you know," he added politely.

"You're just outside of Sedlo Outpost," the young pegasus piped up, nodding towards the gate behind him. "What sort of business do you bring, anyways?" There was a razor edge to his words.

"Ponies haven't arrived here for 'business' for hundreds of years," he growled. "unless you count the business of murder and theft." 

 

 

 

"Greetings! We're here to deliver a message to your leaders, and establish diplomatic relations with your nation."  

The pony sobered up immediately.

"Diplomatic relations?" He asked, surprised. He smiled greatly. "That is wonderful news! Where do you ponies come so far from to visit us?" There was a new brightness to his eyes as he approached the vessel.

Edited March 14, 2015 by AmberDust

[Firehearted 120]

@@AmberDust,

"We're here to talk to whoever your national leader is... So can you show us to your Commanding Officer so he can point us in the right direction?

 

Yes, we know this is the southern border, the Griffon Kingdom is your southern neighbor"

 

A few soldiers held their weapons uneasy at the guard's words. A couple went from holding them from their backs to holding them casually pointed toward the guards barrel down.

 

"We aren't interested in raiding. We just want to talk trade and diplomatic relations"

[SilentFlight 41]

@@SharpWit

"well I have had some ponys flee from my nation to there's because they get to treat Pegasus like low life twits and I am bucking tied of it. As a matter of fact I have troops preparing to attack them in a few day to bring them down. If you wanted we could ally together and share the land I have heard it is rich with resources we could use. So what to you say to that." Blackfire said a little tipsy