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Gzg-l mailing list
Gzg-l@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lSpeaking as the
representative of the government of the Midgard Herding, I am Huscarl Agren.
We welcome the Patrimonium Petrl.
We would like to maintain the Midgard Herding, mining outpost in the LTT
11262 system, but would be willing to share output in exchange for the
protection
of your fleet within the LTT 11262 system. We also wish to open
trading agreements with you government.
The Midgard Herding well, we are an EU breakaway. Yes, our founders
plotted their breakaway moves back when the EU existed, and then as the EU
broke up declared independence, but most people at the time didn't notice,
funny that. We are a small power with a very strong Defense Fleet, as we have
mandatory military service, as such we are not looking for your forces to
defend ours but to as you offered the Common Republic discouraging the FSE
from engaging in incursions that are counter to the interests of both our
governments.
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Gzg-l mailing list
Gzg-l@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-lTo Representative
Huscarl Agren, the government, & the citizens of the Midgard Herding, we offer
greetings.
To your most gracious offer of mining output and trade, we offer our most
gracious thanks.
> From the name of your union, we infer that your ethnic identity
And if we recall correctly, Scandinavia boasts a storied history of fielding
nation states whose religious identity has been predominately Protestant. If
we infer incorrectly, we again beg your forgiveness.
It is the stated doctrine of the Patrimonium Petrl to form alliances, share
resources, & offer protection, towards nations whose religious identity is
predominately Catholic. Our detractors cite this doctrine as yet another
example of a perceivably arrogant Catholic chauvinism.
The reality, in fact, is somewhat more pragmatic.
Thanks to our resource alliances with the LLAR, Confederation of Celtic
States, & New Irish Republic, the Papel High Guard boasts of a fleet nearly as
large as the FSE. But for all our perceived strength, our abilities, unlike
God's Grace, is not infinite. Therefore, we must be judicious with whom we
make alliances with, or run the risk of becoming overextended. And we choose
to ally primarily with nations of whom are less likely to misconstrue our
ministrations as having a surreptitiously evangelical subtext.
In short, the Patrimonium Petrl cannot be the universes' policeman -
that's what the UNSC is for.
However...
It is the stated doctrine of our good & benevolent neighbor, the Common
Republic, that they do not condone FSE adventurism in their backyard -
and since system LTT 11262 lies a mere 3.7 parsecs from the Holy See of
the Patrimonium Petrl, we are - in this regard - of the same mind.
But seeing as the Common Republic is an independent client state that trades
extensively with the FSE, as well as provides 2nd & 3rd line designs to their
navy, we surmise that they would be extremely reluctant to respond FSE
incursions with military force, prefering to resolve the
imbroglio through more peaceful - and potentially lengthy - diplomatic
negotiations.
On the other hand, the Patrimonium Petrl possesses no such reluctance.
Therefore, let us assure the government & citizens of the Midgard Herding that
if the FSE should be so rash as to attempt an adventure that is detrimental to
the operation of the mining interests of LTT
11262...
...And let us all pray to Almighty God that such an unfortunate situation
never occure...
...We would be obliged to offer the embattled miners & administation staff of
LTT 11262 the "opened hand of the Risen Christ."
Just as it is our duty...
(And we will let you in on a little secret)
...It is our PLEASURE to visit upon the blind & arrogant adventurers a Holy &
most Sanctified retribution wrought by the "Mailed Fist of GOD!!"
Yours in Christ, Julius III Pontif, Patrimonium Petrl Vicar of the Fleet
"Hey, we KNOW we're goin' to Heaven - How about YOU?!"
JBrewer@webtv.net
"Always strive to be a good person. If you can't do that, at least strive to
be someone other than an asshole."
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> John Brewer wrote:
> However...
> Holy See of the Patrimonium Petrl, we are - in this regard - of the
Indeed this is true. We cannot by treaty open fire on FSE units, lest we
become "re-intergrated" into their hemogeny. We do however conduct
letter by letter adherance to treaty requirements, and this usually results in
some unpleasantness for the FSE. For example, we require proof of identity and
travel papers for entry into the Common Republic. In practice, this is waived,
but it is never officially out of force. One would be suprised as to how long
it takes to check a Dreadnought's crew. As well, we end up requesting flight
plans be filed, as well as other bureaucratic delays. During this time,
messages regarding the FSE incursion are passed on to other concerned powers.
We are especially greatful to the OU for their tact assistance as they claim
most uninhabited systems, and in exchange for various kinds of support, we
are given a read-only access to their sensor bouys in our vicinity. So
we usually know the FSE ships are coming, before they arrive.
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Gzg-l mailing list
Gzg-l@lists.csua.berkeley.edu
http://lists.csua.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gzg-l In a message dated
> Fri, 26 May 2006 00:30:22 GMT, John Brewer writes:
To Representative Huscarl Agren, the government, & the citizens of the Midgard
Herding, we offer greetings.Â
To your most gracious offer of mining output and trade, we offer our most
gracious thanks.Â
> From the name of your union, we infer that your ethnic identity
And if we recall correctly, Scandinavia boasts a storied history of fielding
nation states whose religious identity has been predominately Protestant. If
we infer incorrectly, we again beg your forgiveness.>>
To Honorable Pontif Julius III,
The founding members of the Midgard Herding, were from all over the former
powerbase known as the EU, prior to it's split into the NSL and FSE. As for
religious identity we have no offical state religion, but to be fair and
honest the Church of Odin does has a strong membership but you can find many
religions including Catholics serving within our military. We do understand
that
Patrimonium Petrl, normally doesn't not ally with those who are not a Catholic
State. We are not asking that you police our borders, our own defence force
is strong enough to do this for we understand when the Law of Man fails, the
only Honor can make things Right. What we asking are for Trade Agreements and
understandings between our two powers.  Â
It is the stated doctrine of our good & benevolent neighbor, the Common
Republic, that they do not condone FSE adventurism in their backyard -
and since system LTT 11262 lies a mere 3.7 parsecs from the Holy See of the
Patrimonium
Petrl, we are - in this regard - of the same mind. >>
Here I have been lead wrong and most beg your forgiveness for I beleived that
Patrimonium Petrl, was laying claim to the LTT 11262 system. We will welcome
the aid in defending the system against any possible FSE interferance in the
mining operations we currently have operational within. At the same time if
you are not laying claim to system then the Midgard Herding will continue to
maintain it's Navy taskforce within the system.
But seeing as the Common Republic is an independent client state that trades
extensively with the FSE, as well as provides 2nd & 3rd line designs to their
navy, we surmise that they would be extremely reluctant to respond FSE
incursions with military force, prefering to resolve the imbroglio through
more
peaceful - and potentially lengthy - diplomatic negotiations. >>
Our relationship with the Common Republic is currently neutral, however given
that our relationship with the FSE is currently on a downslide, we are unsure
how this will effect them.