open MLP Nations, Politics RP Thread

[SharpWit 2,618]

@@Gloomfury, They quieted down and stood where they were at with the exception of one who lay on the floor and another who ould be best described as being in some upside down stance . The colt got off of the table, but then ran out of the mess hall into the hallway. The others snickered and waited to see what Flits would do. 

[Gloomfury 243]

@@SharpWit,

 

Flits let out another sigh  as he took a seat at a table. "Alright kids. Wow about we have a talk. Like I told ya caretaker I'm from  different place called Quinacta. I was wondering maybe you all could tell me about this land and I could tell ya a few stories about my home. Maybe a few others about my clans first homeland. But first, I must ask."

 

He pointed out where the bowl cut colt ran out to. "What kind of things dose that kid say and what's his story?"

[SharpWit 2,618]

@@Gloomfury, "His dad was a doctor." One of them said. "He was a private investigator you might say." another one said making quotation marks with his hooves. The others all giggled at that. "He told us where babies come from." Said a filly who made a look of disgust while the others giggled some more. "His momma died when he was real little, and his dad died like two years ago. Something about an accident while at work." "My daddy got eaten by a dragon!" one shouted from the back. "No he wasn't you liar! He was attacked by dogs." another responded. "No! he was eaten by a dragon!" he shouted. "Only soldiers get to fight dragons, your dad was a door to door sales pony, and he was bad at it." the other said. "Now how could you know that?" a filly next to him asked suspiciously. "Because my pa threw him off of our porch a few times and eventually let the dogs out after him." He retorted. "That's so mean!" she said in shock. "There's a reason I don't live with him dummy." A small filly in the front spoke up. "My grandpa wasn't eaten by a dragon, but he lost his leg to one." She said beaming.

[Gloomfury 243]

@@SharpWit,

 

 Flits hold up his hooves. "Alright, alright enough of that. Back to my other questions. What is this city and land like? Do you all like it here? If ya do what do you like about it? Any of ya had to work in a factory or a mine? And is any of ya were living on the street before coming here, is there a lot of crime. Like street gangs, crime bosses black market dealings?"

[SharpWit 2,618]

@@Gloomfury,(something I think that I should mention. These are all kids below the age of ten, XD)

 

They all looked at each other not entirely sure how to answer. "The city is really big I guess." one of them said. "We've been to a mine before, but we didn't work there." said another. "Doesn't Käse work at a mine?" asked one. "No, he works at a cheese shop. But Nagel does!" one responded. The colt who had been looking at things from upside down laughed and asked, "Why would anyone live on the street?" The colt that had spoken about the dogs said, "It'd be kind of stupid to commit a crime where you an get your head blown off by a guard during every part of the day. A smaller colt next to him made an explosion sound and stretched his hooves outward for emphasis. "What's the black market?" asked a filly.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@@Lordav, 

 

Elsewhere in Cidona, ponies were not so accepting of the "invaders" 

 

In Clexto, the relations were the best, especially since the new ponies took part in Rollendox

 

However in the capital of Clepto, ponies werent as accepting, with anti ponnissian signs and paintings showing up on buildings, and open mocking of their religion, and whenever the Duke of Uxibridge would make a public appearance he would get sour looks from angry looking crowds, however the rest of the advisers were happy since for the most part tensions had been eased in Clexto

 

Cities down river on the other side of the kingdom, didnt pay it much attention, however they were still scared that an invasion could still potentially happen to them, causing a split between those who lived in denile taking a "it couldnt happen to us" view point and those who were paranoid taking a "it will happen to us" the regents of the southern cities got together and agreed to take action and thus a wall was put under construction around the lower half to protect against a possible attack from the north.

 

Roxin, the science adviser, had worked with a few ponissians and was able to create his own fertilizer, which began appearing in markets all over the kingdom, this Cidonian supplied fertilizer began outselling Ponissian fertilizer simply due to the fact that the native Cidonian populous trusted and were more familiar with things from Cidonia  

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

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Blue Crystal was staring still out from the window as cargo wagon was coming inside of the crystal gates. He then look at his door, he was thinking there was someone but there wasn't.

 

"Hm... I have strange feelings..." he thought and then stares again towards the gates and wagon.

 

"What they may bring with their cargo?... I hope its nothing dangerous. But its best to be always prepared... Eventhough I will not wish war."

The carts continued to make their way through the large crystal gate. It only took a few minutes, as there were only about ten carts. The ponies pulling the carts looked tired and drained from the long, arduous journey. Once all the carts were inside the gate, Magi Silver Gleam turned to the ponies manning the gates.

 

"I'm afraid we don't know where your leader lives. Do you mind if some of your soldiers escort us to your leader?"

 

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@@Skullbuster, 

@@Lordav, 

 

One of the Diplomats burst into the palace throne room. "Your Majesty! Are you okay!?"

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@,

 

Hommit, the social and economic adviser replied to him "The queen is currently away on royal business, but if you wish I can send a messenger to her to let her know youve returned" he then paused "Im actually surprised  you returned, after the Ponnisans showed up and attacked"

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

@,

 

Hommit, the social and economic adviser replied to him "The queen is currently away on royal business, but if you wish I can send a messenger to her to let her know youve returned" he then paused "Im actually surprised  you returned, after the Ponnisans showed up and attacked"

Darn. 'Away on royal business' was clearly a metaphor for the queen's death. It was obvious that none of the ponies here could speak freely, they had probably been frightened into submission by the invaders. It was a real shame, although the queen's death would benefit them immensely, the diplomat was still saddened by her death. The queen had had a certain moxie that was very admirable.

 

"We are committed peace, and we won't let one war won't stop us. And don't concern yourself with a messenger, we'll get to speak to her soon enough. Speaking about the war, do you know if I can speak to... a representative of the ponies who invaded you?"

[StormRider245 61]

@, 

 

"Yes of course. It is always good thing to have guards just in case and for safety and safety is for good." one of the guards replied.

 

"The emperor will wait you at the crystal castle. Go there as soon as you can. He will also decide will we share some "alliance and help" with each other or not." other guard respond meaning that: Will they make alliances or enemy ships or something else.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

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"Im hoping the queen will be back within a few days, but, yes as part of the treaty she signed, a representative was sent here to be one of her advisers, you can meet him shortly" Hommit sent a pony to the staff room "It is a shame that our negotiations were interrupted, we did intend to give you some surplus food, in fact i think the crates are still resting on the dock"

 

@@Lordav,

 

A messenger came into the staff room and approached the Duke "Sir, you have been summoned by Hommit to the throne room"

[Lordav 3,427]

@Skullbuster

 

The city was now finished, it was almost impossible to see the remains of the original city, except a few standing shrines. The population of the city was now a whooping 100,000, the cidonians now representing a minority compared to the tide of immigrants. The city now covered an area 15 times larger than the original city and its name was changed into Hoofsburg (although Clexto was still accepted from locals). Ponssians now started moving out of the original reach of the city and started building their own farm complexes or ranches, rivaling nearby cidonian farms, using more modern techniques. Ponssian farmers mainly bought the original fertilizer as it was still more efficient than the cidonian replica. In the main square of the city layed the foundations of the Hoofsburg cathedral, which started taking shape (it will be a cross between St Peter and the Ulm Minister). The western sector of the city was now filled with factories, darkening the sky above it with thick, black smoke. In a try to "integrate" Cidonians, the giv now started trying to encourage earth ponies to move and work in the factories.

 

Small fortified positions started erecting around the city. The initial fort, although built far inland and in the middle of nowhere, now started small residential communities rising around it. This was either the families of the ponies manning the fort, or just those seeking protection.

 

The duke, fearing his safety in the capital, tried to hire some guards but was refused. When leaving the safety of the palace (which i guess is where he works) he now had four ponssian militia accompaning him. When receiving the report, he ran to the throne room.

 

@Gloomfury

 

After a few days Sunny was escorted out of her room. She was sent, via carriage, to the docks. A huge triple decked ship, awaited. It was filled of golden decorations and its hull had two, prussian blue stripes. It was the largest, most expensive and most beautiful ship in the entire navy. Carrying 180 cannons and 1000 crew, it was the pride of the navy, the Imperial Flagship. It had 5 steam engines, ensuring its speed and maneuverability. She was escorted onboard, the king and the royal guard were already there, awaiting to depart for thos foreign land.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@@Lordav,

 

In the former city of Clexto, the tower monument was just about finished, it stood 50m above the surface of the water, a barge came in with a 10m top piece made of gold in the lense mounted in the center and wings extended from the side, it was mounted on top and then soon after the entire tower was plated in gold, the end effect resulted in when the sun rises, at a certain point in the sky, the suns light hit the lens and refracted shinning beams of light to shine on each of the main 6 shrines in the city, and when the sun set, the beams of light reflected against the gold plates causing the entire tower to glow 

[Lordav 3,427]

@Skullbuster

 

The duke entered the room,

"I understand i was summoned?"

 

Even though the monument was carefully crafted, its designers did not take the factories into account. probably as they did not know what theu did or caused. Small changes in the wind caused the smoke to block the sunbeams reflected by the top. Civil servants were sent around cidonian homes, giving earth pony farmers, unocorn servants and pegasi leaflets, inviting them to work in the newly-oppened factories.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@@Lordav,@,

 

"Yes, this is a diplomat from another nation, we were speaking to them when your forces came, he wishes to speak with you"

Pegasi wearing cloth masks flew up and cleared enough smoke for the rays of light to shine through for the sunrise

 

several complaints were sent in about the smoke, nearly filling the inbox of the government building from all the cidonian complaints

 

the already high food production skyrocketed due to the new firtilizer 

[Lordav 3,427]

@@Skullbuster

 

Nomatter how hard the pegasi tried to clear the smoke, this was different. It was too thick and pegasi wouldve easily choked on it. Nomatter how hard they tried, this could not be cleared.

 

Replies were sent:

"Even if this might seem inconvinient, this is the passage of modernity and efficency. This is industrialisation. The path to prosperity and the price of progress."

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

@, 

 

"Yes of course. It is always good thing to have guards just in case and for safety and safety is for good." one of the guards replied.

 

"The emperor will wait you at the crystal castle. Go there as soon as you can. He will also decide will we share some "alliance and help" with each other or not." other guard respond meaning that: Will they make alliances or enemy ships or something else.

"Excellent!" Silver Gleam replied. I shall follow your guards straight to the castle! My retinue and I will head there immediately if that pleases you, there is no point in delaying any longer." 

 

@,

 

"Im hoping the queen will be back within a few days, but, yes as part of the treaty she signed, a representative was sent here to be one of her advisers, you can meet him shortly" Hommit sent a pony to the staff room "It is a shame that our negotiations were interrupted, we did intend to give you some surplus food, in fact i think the crates are still resting on the dock"

The diplomat's eyes lit up at the mention of food. "That is most kind. Your gift of food will be greatly appreciated by my ponies. We shall try to resume diplomatic relations, but we are... unsure just how much... independence you retain after the invasion." The diplomat regretted being so direct, but he had little choice.

 

 

@Skullbuster

 

The duke entered the room,

"I understand i was summoned?"

 

Even though the monument was carefully crafted, its designers did not take the factories into account. probably as they did not know what theu did or caused. Small changes in the wind caused the smoke to block the sunbeams reflected by the top. Civil servants were sent around cidonian homes, giving earth pony farmers, unocorn servants and pegasi leaflets, inviting them to work in the newly-oppened factories.

The diplomat looked over at the new pony who had entered the room. From his dress and manner, he could clearly see that the this was one of the invaders. The diplomat was eager to go speak to him, but was content to wait until the adviser was finished speaking.   

[Gloomfury 243]

@@SharpWit, 

 

"Huh..." Flits said as he leaned back in his seat. "Well bake home sometimes kids run off to try and make it one their own. So sometimes you see then sleeping in parks and allies. Some make gangs and try to survive with others. This happens a bit so you hear about gangs fighting. The police don't mind as long as there's no killing or death. And the black market is where you can by and sail things that are usually illegal. Like weapons, booze, drugs, sometimes animals . There are also really depraved beings who would sail organs, and ponies as slaves. 

 

But we're lucky enough to not have beings like that. " He chewed on his cigar. "Well enough of that dark talk. Any of ya know where there might know place where other train or practice fighting?"

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@@Lordav,

 

Sunny was rather exited, mostly about going home. But also to ride on such beautiful ship. She was in her normal shirt again with her uniform in her bag. The rings on her arms jingled a little as she walked around the deck of the ship.  She then head for the kings direction so she could start telling him about Quinacta.

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@,

 

"Ah, dont worry, we are still completely sovereign, With the exception of the city of Clexto, a port out north west, which they now govern"

 

 

 

In Clexto, when the monument was completed, the Cidonian shrines attendance increased almost 90%

 

A few manticore riders entered the settlement building around the inland fort, one of the riders asked a pony "Who is the regent of this settlement?"

 

@@Lordav, 

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

 

 

@Stormgiggle,   "Ah, dont worry, we are still completely sovereign, With the exception of the city of Clexto, a port out north west, which they now govern"

The diplomat considered the adviser's words carefully. Apparently, the Cidonians were mostly intact, unless the adviser had lied to his face. They even spoke as if the queen were alive, although he wouldn't believe such a ludicrous notion without hard evidence. "That is good to hear! There wasn't too much damage from the invasion, I hope?"

[Skullbuster 1,906]

@,

 

"Not too much damage, just our pride really, the most significant damage was we shot down on of their airships and it crashed onto the city, but the damage was minimal and was fixed up pretty quickly."

 

In the former City of Clexto, with High Priest Klux's blessing, the religious leaders tried something that they werent used to doing, or never had to do, they started a recruitment campaign, they took a peaceful approach, instead of forcing it upon the Ponnisians, religious leaders began open services outside of the shrines, on wooden platforms, most were done on the west side of the city, as the factory smoke divided the skyline between the 2 halves of the city. pamphlets with a seal painted on them were handed out to Ponisians and Ponissian citizens were encouraged to join in on sermons inside the shrines

 

@@Lordav, 

[SharpWit 2,618]

@@Gloomfury, "The soldiers train on base but only they're allowed in." one of them said. Just then, the mare of the orphanage arrived back with  a lot more butter, and the forty-one other other older children, along with a dozen governesses in training.

 

@@Firehearted, A griffon came forth and met the group of bat ponies as they made their way to the capital. "That's some vessel you've got there. You must be the Kaiser. I regret that I must inform you that the emperor cannot see you as of right now due to him having a case of irritable bowel syndrome. He's been suffering from it for a few days, and can not properly host any visitors, even so recognized as you are sir. He regrets not being able to do so. You are allowed to stay here as you are our guest, and we will provide you with what we can, unless you have the intention of leaving, then I may pass along a message to his majesty for you." The Kaiser frowned for a moment before replying. "That is most unfortunate. We are in a bit of a rush, so if you would please pass on my condolences to him and have a meeting between us when he is well again." "Will that be all sir?" The griffon asked. "Make sure he drinks plenty of fluids. Becoming dehydrated when is already ill is something to be avoided. Good day to you." the Kaiser responded.

 

@@Gloomfury, The Kaiser once again, boarded the Nightingale, and with his entourage, they made their way to Quinacta, having to cross their own nation first, meaning it would be a few days.

 

@@Lordav, (Airship is faster and I have far less distance to cover, but I want you to arrive first.)

@, (Don't forget, the north is currently frozen over, so to return to Medias, or reach the east coast of the Quiet Sea where Quinacta lays, you must go by the Cidonian River. Just making sure that this is known, due to the amount of change that has occurred, and clarify that routes taken in the past, may not be currently available for return voyages, if those were in the north.)

 

@@SilentFlight, @@WindyParadise, After the fleet of 25 of Abendstern's armored ships delivered their cargo of the 50 howitzers to Pegasonian forces, they sailed west in the southern sea, hugging the southern Dominion coast. In the southern Dominion city, where the Pegasonian forces were, they began marching out to meet the enemy, intending to overwhelm them from both the ground, and the air. They were limited by the the constraints of the city, and could not swarm them. This meant that the full strength of the Pegasonian army could not be used to their full effect. The first wave consisted of close to 1000 soldiers, half of which were pegasi, who with their supremacy of the air thought they could easily take glory and defeat the enemy. They were met however, with a massive wave of arrows that practically wiped them all out. It was realized that the archers needed to be removed quickly, for success. Pegasi were redirected back into the city, to move the cannons to a strategic location. While this was being done. Waves of earth ponies and unicorns were sent in as a distraction, and to lessen the number of arrows the enemy had available. By the time the cannons were in position, 4,000 were dead, however, 2,500 or so of the Dominion army was eliminated upon charging at the invaders when they had no more arrows to fire, and the rifles of the Pegasonians immediately began tipping the scales back into their favor. The cannons now in position, fired several loveys, which caused great damage and created much fear among the enemy. Their catapults were destroyed, and the order began to collapse. The pegasi swooped in from above and put down most of the fleeing mass.Only around 2,000 Dominion soldiers escaped, and they made their way to a coastal town, where they were to regroup with the assembled fighting force of some 15,000 Dominions. They placed themselves against the sea, thinking it would act as a protective wall not open to them. They had not learned the lessons of the Pegasonian ships which could fire cannon with far more effectiveness, than the Dominions catapults could out from the shore. Two days later, the Pegasonian forces surrounded them, pinning them down in place. They suspected this and had proper defenses set in place should they choose to begin an assault, but all remained silent until nightfall, when Abendstern's and Pegasonia's fleets attacked under the cover of darkness and used their cannons to destroy the town, and all the soldiers within it. By dawn, nothing but rebel remained. The citizens of the town had luckily fled when the word of battle came. Some returned thinking they would come home to victorious guards and rangers, but instead found only the ashes and crumbled bits of what had once belonged to them. The fleets sailed on, and the Abendstern Fleet left the Pegasonian one, to form the blockade along the Dominions North and western Coasts, and connect with the one already stretching out to the Griffon Kingdom. The submarine watched as forts were established on the unoccupied western coast that required security to ensure the the blockade could be maintained. These would be further improved upon once the Abendstern occupation force had reached them. North eastern Dominion towns had troops marching through them westward, and being stationed at, for the so called prevention of foreign influence, and securing of Abendstern's neighbors, in regards to protecting itself. They were met with little more than some verbal resistance, since they weren't technically a threat. Another force of 15,000 was assembled with the idea that victory would come easier as more and more troops were sent to the victorious Dominion front line. News of the front line's utter losses had not been received by the government though. The newly sent force was split into two, with the intention of using a pincer movement on the enemy, before meeting up with the original 15,000 force. One of these groups came across the fleeing citizens, and after being told of the destruction, decided that the war was lost, and they headed west so at least some part of the nation would survive in their minds. This left the other group unknowingly on their own, and they were quickly taken care of by the Pegasonians, who lost only 1,000 more soldiers. The government soon found out that they had lost about two thirds of their fighting force. Another 10,000 guards and rangers were ready to be sent off, but the order was never given, due to the Capital then being occupied by Abendstern troops. An Armistice was set in place, and the fighting was declared to be over. A message was then sent to the Queen of Pegasonia. The ready troops did not accept the defeat however, and they spread themselves out among the southern Dominion population to continue fighting independently. The remaining 12,000 or so guards and rangers remained in the capital, and were disarmed. They were to serve as a police force, under the authority of Abendstern. Although faces no losses in battle, Abendstern had it's share of blood shed, when a dragon who had been disturbed by the fighting had destroyed 2 of the 15 airships that had been sent, along with the loss of 133 Abendstern lives. These numbers to a dragon had not been seen for centuries, and came as a shock. The dragon was defeated though, and those who lived reaped the rewards of the carcass, after most of the hide was taken, and all involved had been put on a list, making sure to save parts as trophies to give to the families of those who had died. Some troops also happened to be unfortunate enough to contract cutie pox in one of the towns where it had taken a hold of most of the inhabitants. The town was placed under complete Isolation for the time being.

 

Back in the homeland, filters used on the large airships exhaust had inspired some that they could serve a purpose for factories, and the carbon caught in them could be extracted for use in the newly developed gas masks, which was designed for when gases had been found in mines. They were also optional for use against the inhalation of the large quantities of dust particles floating throughout the mining tunnels. Lung diseases were beginning to be more and more noticed, and although not incredibly common, it was decided that the threat should be dealt with early on to preserve the Abendstern way of life in both health, and production/ of raw materials and fuel sources.

[StormRider245 61]

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Two guards nob and make their way to the castle, where emperor was still at his throne room, awaiting. When he heard the knocking the door...

 

"Come in." Blue Crystal said and turn his head from the window, towards the door. He saw two gate guardians.

 

"Emperor, diplomats are going to have few guards with them, just for protection, as they will come to visit here in your castle. They have some wagons with them and tired ponies with them. We allowed to let the proceed with the guards, as it is for safety" one of the guards noted him.

 

Blue Crystal nob. "Yes as you remember: Safety is important. I will wait here on throne room. Tell diplomats, that their ponies can have some rest and have supplies they need to gather their strengths for return journey as well. Escort diplomats here and make sure they will be no harmed." Blue Crystal ordered and took a sit of his throne. Behind it, has their nation flag.

 

"Yes emperor." both guards said, bowed and then left back to diplomats. When they arrived to them, guards stopped and stare at Silver Gleam.

 

"Emperor will wait you and your diplomats at the throne room. He agreed you to have guards with you. We will escort you to the throne room, as Emperor said he will not want you harmed. You can tell your wagon carrier ponies, that they can rest and refill their strength and needs: When you will return back to your home." One guard told to Silver Gleam and stayed in front of him and others.

 

"When you are ready, tell us and we will go meet the emperor." Other guard told him.

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

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"Not too much damage, just our pride really, the most significant damage was we shot down on of their airships and it crashed onto the city, but the damage was minimal and was fixed up pretty quickly."

"Air... ship?" The diplomat questioned, a confused look on his face.

 

@, 

 

Two guards nob and make their way to the castle, where emperor was still at his throne room, awaiting. When he heard the knocking the door...

 

"Come in." Blue Crystal said and turn his head from the window, towards the door. He saw two gate guardians.

 

"Emperor, diplomats are going to have few guards with them, just for protection, as they will come to visit here in your castle. They have some wagons with them and tired ponies with them. We allowed to let the proceed with the guards, as it is for safety" one of the guards noted him.

 

Blue Crystal nob. "Yes as you remember: Safety is important. I will wait here on throne room. Tell diplomats, that their ponies can have some rest and have supplies they need to gather their strengths for return journey as well. Escort diplomats here and make sure they will be no harmed." Blue Crystal ordered and took a sit of his throne. Behind it, has their nation flag.

 

"Yes emperor." both guards said, bowed and then left back to diplomats. When they arrived to them, guards stopped and stare at Silver Gleam.

 

"Emperor will wait you and your diplomats at the throne room. He agreed you to have guards with you. We will escort you to the throne room, as Emperor said he will not want you harmed. You can tell your wagon carrier ponies, that they can rest and refill their strength and needs: When you will return back to your home." One guard told to Silver Gleam and stayed in front of him and others.

 

"When you are ready, tell us and we will go meet the emperor." Other guard told him.

"Thank you for your hospitality! We're ready to go right now! I'll tell my ponies they'll be resting in the town around the castle, and then I'll be happy to accompany your guards to see your emperor!"

[StormRider245 61]

"Air... ship?" The diplomat questioned, a confused look on his face.

 

"Thank you for your hospitality! We're ready to go right now! I'll tell my ponies they'll be resting in the town around the castle, and then I'll be happy to accompany your guards to see your emperor!"

"This is not actually a town... It is bigger than a town... We have only 5 places in total, but we call none of them towns... Because they are big and only one's we live. Follow us, we'll take you all to the emperor." One of the guards said and then begun walking towards the throne room. Other guardian walks with him.

 

Blue Crystal was sitting at his throne, waiting somewhat: Excited about meeting new ponies after years of being and seeing just earth ponies.