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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Utman Declaration of Independence
« on: October 07, 2017, 10:13:04 AM »An Encrypted Message To Mr. Uttaman
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The First Empire has become increasingly concerned by the actions of the Lakhzov Government and its Saheristani allies. While the time has not yet arrived where this Imperial Government may recognize your Government publicly, I believe the time has long passed that the First Empire offers your forces a more direct measure of support.
Following deliberations with the Imperial Council I am prepared to offer you an extension of anti-missile defense capabilities based within the Commonwealth of Somerset. Should Lakhzov forces or their Saheristani allies target territory which is under your control I have authorized Rokkenjiman anti-missile defense systems to engage missiles aimed at those territories under your control. Any firing of Rokkenjiman systems will be chalked up as a miscalulation by Rokkenjiman systems, a level of plausible deniability allowed by the venomous rhetoric of our adversaries.
Furthermore I have authorized Rokkenjiman corporations to provide on a lend-lease basis materials to provide for the defense of the Utman homeland. Utilizing economic back-channels Rokkenjima is prepared to offer the Utman Republic access to arms and armaments as determined necessary to preserve Utman society, and hold off outright military action on the part of Lakhzovia and Saheristan.
The Utman Republic does not stand alone, and while the charade of diplomacy may play out before us the First Empire holds little doubts as to the outcome. Kadassa will continue to string the international community along a chain of promises and assurances, neither of which hold any actual value. When the day comes that this realization dawns upon the broader international community this First Empire will be among the first to stand along a free and independent Utman Republic.
Should there be any further needs which I have not addressed with this communication please do not hesitate to inform me. The Utman do not stand alone; despite the campaign against you I know in my heart that, just as Rokkenjimans were labelled extremists, the labels applied to the Utman ring hollow. From this point forward may we coordinate our responses to each transgression against the Utman right to self-determination.
In friendship and solidarity;
Evanthe Rhodes
Empress of Rokkenjima
Lord Protector of Somerset