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OOC: I might not be as good at chess than zero, so this is the scenes with chess in them (of zero) (Spoilers Ahead) "Black" Zero smirks. The starting move is a very important one, aggressive or passive? The game of masters is decided within a few minutes. "As you wish, we propose a trade agreement."
Originally Posted by Spartan999 "The Spanish would like to ask the mighty Cretan Confederation to trade with us and maybe make an alliance between our two nations," the Spanish Ambassador asks. "I am sure we can benefit from each other, as we can provide goods from the new world from our trade posts and fleets later on since we are closest to the Atlantic Ocean and you can provide us with Eastern goods." "I have returned from the Council where I carried your request to them," Queen Jadikira says. "Unfortunately, a majority have rejected your offers in light of recent events. While providing sanctuary to a government and people fleeing from war and conquest is commendable under most circumstances, it just so happens that the nation you are harboring is our enemy. I'm afraid you'll have to leave and come another time when tensions have been reduced." Originally Posted by Librarian "Black" Zero smirks. The starting move is a very important one, aggressive or passive? The game of masters is decided within a few minutes. "As you wish, we propose a trade agreement." Jadikira analyzes the board, considering her numerous options. "Trade with the Tin Isles would be most profitable indeed. Once the Crimea is secured, the Confederacy's next objectives are the Pillars of Hercules." She moves a pawn to e4. "Our merchants would be protected as they sail to and from the Mediterranean." The Queen straightens. "Besides tin, there is wool and coal you can offer us as well. In exchange Crete can supply you with olives, clams, ceramics, and valuable saffron spice. Tariffs would be lowered to a minimum and our ports will have merchant quarters dedicated to conducting business with the Japanese traders. Would this agreement be acceptable to you?"
(This is helpful http://www.chess.com/analysis-board-editor) "Interesting move, very aggressive, it allows the Queen and Bishop free, such is an opening move in one of the quickest ways to win." Zero thinks, he chooses the pawn and advances it to G6. "As for your proposal, yes trade is acceptable. but what is your posistion to a military alliance?" Zero analyses her face, "what is your obsession with lowering the tarriffs, lower tarriffs mean no money accumlated for you, neither I."
The President of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Zolland, Billy Ray Chickensworth enters the chamber. "please, you have taken everything from us, slaughtered our people and destoryed our armies. Let us have peace. What do you say?"
A Byzantine diplomat arrives in a city on the north coast of Crete.Once he disembarks,he tries to find the governor of that city.At last he finds a huge building,and approaches the guards at the entrance.He tells them:"Is this where I can talk to the governor of this city?"
Originally Posted by Emperor PooMan The President of the Democratic People's Republic of Zolland, Billy Ray Chickensworth enters the chamber. "Please, you have taken everything from us, slaughtered our people and destroyed our armies. Let us have peace. What do you say?" "Not until your threatening fleet in the Black Sea has been eliminated!" Queen Tarina declares. "Either you destroy it, gift it to us, or we sink it in glorious battle. Only then will we, the Ruling Council, be open to discussing peace." Originally Posted by Librarian "Interesting move, very aggressive, it allows the Queen and Bishop free, such an opening move is one of the quickest ways to win." Zero thinks, he chooses the pawn and advances it to G6. "As for your proposal, yes trade is acceptable. but what is your position to a military alliance?" Zero analyses her face, "what is your obsession with lowering the tariffs, lower tariffs mean no money accumulated for you, neither I." "Lowering tariffs is a sign of friendship," Jadikira explains. "It makes our goods more affordable to your people to enjoy and vice versa. As for money... Crete is already one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Money is just a means to an end. And that end is enriching civilization: funding the arts, sciences... and defenses of our people. Unfortunately, the Ruling Council is not interested in pursuing an alliance with the U.S.J. at this moment," she says while moving another pawn to D4. "Your announcement to seize the Azores and Canaries has upset quite a few members. Crete is currently suffering an overpopulation problem and we are looking for new places to colonize, preferably islands." Originally Posted by AntonisTheGreek A Byzantine diplomat arrives in a city on the north coast of Crete. Once he disembarks, he tries to find the governor of that city. At last he finds a huge building, and approaches the guards at the entrance. He tells them:"Is this where I can talk to the governor of this city?" OOC: I assume you mean Knossos, though Malia (ruled by Queen Sama) is on the north coast too. There are no governors btw, each city on Crete is ruled by a priestess-queen or king elected for life. IC: The emissaries are guided to the home of the priestess-queen of Knossos. "Welcome, noble ally!" Queen Jadikira beams. "What can I do for you?" Servants offer drinks and food for the guests.
The Byzantine diplomat starts explaining his master's plan:"Look,we have under our control a region which is in lands that you would like to have under your control.We would like to ask you if you're still interested in Greece,because if you're still interested,we would like to gift you that region.We respect your claims,but sometimes our generals are a bit stupid,and they attack lands which we're not supposed to own.This is the region: If you're interested,please let us know." OOC:I don't actually know how your version of ancient Crete works,or where are the cities located.
OOC: you thought I wasn't playing EWs anymore, didn't you? Yes, I want that region back, please. My faction is based off of the Minoan Civilization and my own imagination, which is pretty easy to do since we don't know much about the Minoans. IC: "We have been very busy with the war against Zolland, and so have overlooked many areas of the world we would have spread glorious Cretan civilization to," Jadikira explains. "But yes, Greece remains in our sphere of influence and we would greatly appreciate the region of Aetolia being given to us. You are a truly honorable and trustworthy ally!" Jadikira hands a long and flat object, wrapped in silky material, to the Byzantine diplomat. "I would like to present a state gift to your Emperor. It is a game board made of gold and crystal. One can play Somnium on it, the pieces of which are included. May our friendship continue to prosper!"
"Thanks for the gift,noble ally.But what is Somnium,and how do you play it?"
Unfortunately, the Ruling Council is not interested in pursuing an alliance with the U.S.J. at this moment," she says while moving another pawn to D4. "Your announcement to seize the Azores and Canaries has upset quite a few members. Crete is currently suffering an overpopulation problem and we are looking for new places to colonize, preferably islands." "I apologise, I did not declare a claim, just notifying my interest, I would be happy to cede the claims from the islands, I simply need the african region to circulate trade." The translator finishes. Zero moves his pawn to f5. "You have no support line for your pawn." (Current Posistions)
"We will move our fleet if that pleases the great Council of Crete" says President Billy-ray Chickensworth.
@Librarian: Knight moves to c3. Crete has decided not to make an alliance with the U.SJ. since they are on the other side of the continent. @Emperor PooMan: That definitely does not please Crete. The 2 options we gave you are -- destroy the fleet or gift the fleet to us. Failure to do either one means we will engage your fleet until it is destroyed in glorious battle!
"Bishop to H-6" Zero sits back in to a pensive pose, clasping his hands together.
"Are you satisfied, o mighty councilors of Crete" President Bill-Ray yells "you have destroyed our fleet, slaughtered our people, stolen our land and destroyed our economy. please leave us alone, and let us have peace. I await your reply." And with that President Bill-ray Chickens worth heads outside for a smoke.
@Librarian: the other knight moves to f3. @Emperor PooMan: "Yes, we are satisfied. We may consider peace with Zolland, though your expansion towards the Mediterranean concerns us. How can we trust that you will not build fleets to sail to Crete and attack us?"
"Zolland has no interests there anymore. We merely plan to go to Africa, and make a living there."
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@PooMan: "As long as you don't take any islands, the Strait of Gibraltar, or Carthage, the Ruling Council of the Confederation of Crete will sign a peace treaty with you, Emperor Bill." @NobleWoman: email me.
Pawn to D5, (FEN CODE: rnbqk1nr/ppp1p2p/6pb/3p1p2/3PP3/2N2N2/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R w KQkq d6 0 2)
