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To The Libertonian Government - Jien Kogen - 01-06-2011
From The Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari
Due to a series of provocative actions by your government, ending with the attacking of civilian Kusari shipping in Rhienland, and the sale of Libertonian ships and weapons to Bretonia to attack the Emperor's forces, the Kusari government has no choice but to put the following trade restrictions into effect. From the publication of this document forward, the movement of Engine Components, H-fuel and Plutonium from Kusari into Liberty shall be prohibited. Any ships carrying these items toward Liberty shall be asked to drop the cargo, and if they refuse they will be destroyed.
This is a first step, designed to force Liberty to reevaluate their decisions to have Libertonian ships and Libertonian guns attacking Kusari's forces. We do not desire conflict with the House of Liberty, but we can no longer ship the parts to build ships and the fuel with which to run them into Liberty, only to have those ships used to attack Kusari.
We hope further steps will not be necessary and that Liberty will chose a neutral path in the unfortunate conflict in the Taus, born of Bretonian territorial aggression, but if Liberty chooses to toss away their relations with Kusari, further measures will be taken.
Jien Kogen
Emperor of Kusari
To The Libertonian Government - The Republic Of Liberty - 01-06-2011
Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari;
Need I remind his highness that both Kusari and Bretonia have strengthened their relationship, quite obviously I may add, with Rheinland. It's certainly common knowledge which military vehicles you use, sourced from Nuremburg, for example. It's also fairly obvious where Rheinland obtains the vast majority of its technological goods, such as optronics, quantum multiplexors, nanocapacitors... should I go on, your highness?
However, Liberty respects the rights of lawfully recognised nations to trade goods and arms with other lawfully recognised nations. We may not like it, but it is certainly not our prerogative to dictate or pressure another's foreign policy. If you feel that this policy is inadequate for the current times, we can certainly amend our stance.
As for the other issue that your highness has highlighted, any instances of lawfully owned Kusari ships being shot down by the Liberty forces, is not condoned by the government in the slightest. It is diappointing that I have not recieved any correspondance on this matter, if it is truely a reason for this embargo.
I hope that his excellency will reconsider his position. Lost business for both of our houses' corporate entities would be needless from this kind of wanton protectionism.
With the utmost respect,
- Robert McKay, Secretary of State for Defence
To The Libertonian Government - The Republic Of Liberty - 01-09-2011
Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari;
From the silence, am I to understand that the Emperor of Kusari will not consider diplomatic dialogue to solve this latest crisis between our two houses?
With the utmost respect,
- Robert McKay, Secretary of State for Defence
To The Libertonian Government - Jien Kogen - 01-09-2011
From The Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari
Mr. McKay,
I am not really sure what there is to be discussed. The Kusari government will no longer allow our products to build and fuel ships for Liberty so long as those ships are then given to the Bretonians to fight Kusari. There is no room for negotiation here. How would the Libertonian government feel if Kusari took the our imports from Liberty, built them into weapons, and gave them over to the Rhienland Military to use against Liberty in Texas, killing Libertonian solders?
I am also surprised to find out that you do not know about the LSF attacking Kusari shipping. I myself broadcast a message to the Libertonian government regarding the incident. The Director of the LSF responded that while he regretted the necessity to target Kusari shipping, the LSF would continue with this tactic.
You can find the transmission here : http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?sh...c=87437&hl=
So Mr. McKay, until such time as the Libertonian government takes government takes concrete, significant and public steps to deal with these situations, the embargo will remain in place.
J/K
To The Libertonian Government - The Republic Of Liberty - 01-09-2011
Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari;
I am relieved that you have taken the time to personally address this very important matter, your highness.
Quote:How would the Libertonian government feel if Kusari took the our imports from Liberty, built them into weapons, and gave them over to the Rhienland Military to use against Liberty in Texas, killing Libertonian solders?
I think the stance that I implied Liberty to take on the matter of Kusari exports to Rheinland earlier answers this question. With all due respect, traffic that used to go directly between Rheinland and Liberty simply passes through Kusari or Bretonia instead.
Additionally, Kusari does use materials produced in Liberty which end up being used against Libertonian citizens. A large number of pirate Gunboats happen to be the Ahoudori model, yet we have not complained at all to the Kusari government. If I am to understand your meaning here, that all issues should be brought to the forefront of negotiations, then we will make an explicit request to your government to cease lending these ships so openly to less-than-reputable individuals. Individuals, such as the henchmen of known terrorist, The_Joker.
Both of the above infer our answer to the question you asked, your highness, which is that it was not thought that it was within our rights to tell you what to do with what you buy; thus we have never complained. That you are taking a tough stance, means that this may have to change. Of course, we will bring all of our concerns, whenever they may arise, directly to you, your highness.
Quote:I am also surprised to find out that you do not know about the LSF attacking Kusari shipping. I myself broadcast a message to the Libertonian government regarding the incident. The Director of the LSF responded that while he regretted the necessity to target Kusari shipping, the LSF would continue with this tactic.
Whilst that is not what the Director of the Liberty Security Forces, David Copperfield, said, I can understand how his statement would cause a small amount of confusion. To clarify here, I will be speaking to the Director in person shortly, and he will be instructed to make the logistical changes necessary to protect all Kusari shipping in Rheinland from wrongful attack by our forces.
With the utmost respect,
- Robert McKay, Secretary of State for Defence
To The Libertonian Government - Jien Kogen - 01-09-2011
From The Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari
Mr. McKay
All due respect Mr. McKay, but your argument about the Explorer is like a sushi with no fish inside, it's all just rice and you paid too much for it. The Ahoudori is a civilian ship, privately produced. It has never been produced under any government contract, nor has it ever been used by the Kusari government. Just like any other civilian ship it is not restricted by the government. The same could be said for the Libertonian made Havok II bomber.
The difference in this case is that the Liberator fighter is produced under contract for the LPI, LSF and LN exclusively, giving the Libertonian government complete control over their use. The Magma Hammer gun line is also produced under contract exclusively for the Libertonian forces, keeping it under the direct control of the Libertonian government.
The only logical conclusion is that the Libertonian government knowingly gave these ships and guns to the Bretonian government. In that case, either the Libertonian government knew, or should have known that these military grade, restricted ships and weapons would be used against Kusari.
Finally I am glad to hear that Kusari shipping will no longer be targeted by Libertonain forces. That is indeed good news, and soon as the issue of shipping miliatary hardware to Bretonia is dealt with, we can begin to discuss the removal of the current embargo.
J/K
To The Libertonian Government - The Republic Of Liberty - 01-09-2011
Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari;
I am disappointed that a diety in being does not have the legislative power to seize privately owned corporations and prevent them from arms dealing directly against another house. Yet, I am not surprised, which is why it has not been asked of Kusari in the past. That you have felt the need for the status quo to change means that we will, of course, change with you.
Quote:The Ahoudori is a civilian ship, privately produced. It has never been produced under any government contract, nor has it ever been used by the Kusari government.
May I ask what ships the Kusari Naval Forces Exploration division has employed in the past?
Quote:The difference in this case is that the Liberator fighter is produced under contract for the LPI, LSF and LN exclusively, giving the Libertonian government complete control over their use. The Magma Hammer gun line is also produced under contract exclusively for the Libertonian forces, keeping it under the direct control of the Libertonian government.
There is no difference. Civilian and privately produced parts exclusive to Liberty are also controlled, as neccessary, by the government. If there is a problem with any of these, we will do everything in our power to rectify it. All we ask is that the house Kusari and your majesty apply the same as you ask of us, rather than pass it off as an impossible mountain to climb.
Quote:The only logical conclusion is that the Libertonian government knowingly gave these ships and guns to the Bretonian government. In that case, either the Libertonian government knew, or should have known that these military grade, restricted ships and weapons would be used against Kusari.
With all due respect, your reluctance to even attempt to address the problem concerning ships manufactured within Kusari means that the result is the same. We advocate fairness, and consider ourselves not to have cast the first stone on this matter.
Furthermore, it is well known that high-quality products manufactured in Kusari, such as Quantum Multiplexors, have been in demand in Rheinland, planet Nuremburg in particular, as I mentioned earlier. Planet Nuremburg produces weapons of war for use and export by Rheinland. These war machines, armoured vehicles mostly, are used against Liberty forces in any land based contact that our militaries have with each other. Putting the puzzle-pieces together, surely Kusari knowingly ships its products to Rheinland to be used against Liberty?
Quote:and soon as the issue of shipping miliatary hardware to Bretonia is dealt with, we can begin to discuss the removal of the current embargo.
Liberty are open to negotiations to remove the current embargo, as long as the house Kusari proves its commitment to future talks by doing what it has asked us to do.
With the utmost respect,
- Robert McKay, Secretary of State for Defence
To The Libertonian Government - Jien Kogen - 01-09-2011
From The Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari
Mr. McKay,
I guess I am mistaken on the government of Liberty, I was under the understanding that Liberty was a House of law and order, much like Kusari. In Kusari at least, the government must comply with the law. Kusari law does not allow the government to restrict the sale of civilian technology to Kusari civilians. Here in Kusari we do not violate the law.
As to the issue of quantum multiplexors. These computer chips are used in all manner of systems from irrigation systems to air filtration systems to possibly military vehicles, although I do not know that one for a fact. As Kusari neutrality in the Rheinland Liberty war is of the utmost importance, I am willing to propose legislation, that I am fairly certain would pass, requiring Kusari shippers to add a caveat to all contracts stipulating that any exported quantum multiplexors shall not be used for any military purposes. I say this because a total ban on the export of quantum multiplexors would be create a humanitarian crisis, not only for Rheinland, but for Liberty as well.
We hope the Libertonain neutrality in the Kusari Bretonian conflict is just as important to your government....although that has not seemed to be the case. We do not wish to waste our resources on an embargo, nor lose the income in trade, but so long as the Libertonian government is selling military ships and weapons to Bretonia, we cannot remove it. This is a issue of the lives of Kusari solders and civilians, and that must be my highest priority.
J/K
To The Libertonian Government - The Republic Of Liberty - 01-09-2011
Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari;
Quote:I guess I am mistaken on the government of Kusari, I was under the understanding that Liberty was a House of law and order, much like Kusari. In Kusari at least, the government must comply with the law. Kusari law does not allow the government to restrict the sale of civilian technology to Kusari civilians. Here in Kusari we do not violate the law.
I am in complete agreement with your highness, which is, as I said, why we have not asked this of Kusari before. However, and I make very clear here, Liberty will not be coerced by economic sanctions to impose on our nation which you say you are unable to impose upon yourselves.
Quote:I am willing to propose legislation, that I am fairly certain would pass, requiring Kusari shippers to add a cavet to all contracts stipulating that any exported quantum multiplexors shall not be used for any military purposes. I say this because a total ban on the export of quantum multiplexors would be create a humanitarian crisis, not only for Rheinland, but for Liberty as well.
In exchange, we are willing to propose a caveat to Bretonia, ensuring that weaponry of Libertonian design is only used to combat domestic threats and in defensive actions, as opposed to conducting offensive warfare with Kusari. We too are unwilling to see a degeneration of the domestic situation in Bretonia, particularly concerning the Manchester system, and the containment of the Lane Hackers and the Hellfire Legion.
Would this exchange satisfy the need of the house Kusari?
Quote:but so long as the Libertonian government is selling military ships and weapons to Bretonia, we cannot remove it.
I will bring to your attention that the exchange of equipment between Bretonia and Liberty is not ongoing or current, and the trade of arms between the two nations has ceased.
We understand your concerns for the welfare of your own citizens. This must be the first and foremost priority of any head of state.
With the utmost respect,
- Robert McKay, Secretary of State for Defence
To The Libertonian Government - Jien Kogen - 01-09-2011
From The Office of His Imperial Majesty Jien Kogen, Emperor of Kusari
Mr. McKay,
I am coming around to the idea that this situation may pass and relations between our two Houses can return to normal. You have my thanks for this.
While I do appreciate the offer you make, unfortunately the offer does not go nearly far enough. We are at war with the Bretonians, and any ships used in defense of the theater of conflict amounts to that many more Kusari who will die.
That said.... I understand your wishes for security on your border, and we are willing to compromise here. An acceptable offer would be that these ships and weapons only be used in Manchester and Cambridge, outside of the theater of operations, and Manchester, incidentally being the system that most concerns the government of Liberty.
Hopefully this will be an acceptable balance between the needs of both of our Houses.
J/K