A Whisper of Mutual Solidarity (SICR - BIS to New Derusmia)

[Admiral Taiwanpenguin]

President Feish,

It seems that the Royal Clysperi has contacted the SICR in need of support. They wish to use anti-Rokkenjiman sentiment to their advantage. Regardless, I shall meet with them, but I exercise the famous caution of my ancestors, and in such spirit, I have sent this in observance of our mutual interests. I have dispatched this along with a copy of the message sent from Pharoah Akasha. Review as you will, and send me your thoughts and opinions as need be, the sooner the better. And just so you should know, I plan to inform King Lapu as well.

Emperor-Admiral Jingduming von Nanjing;

I would first wish to take a moment to apologize for any sensibilities I may have offended through Clysperi support for Sinsu in OPEN, as well as my dismissal of the SICR as a member. The later wasn't for anything Clysperis holds against the SICR, but the protection of non-artificial petroleum products in the global market. Furthermore, my support for Sinsu beyond their OPEN membership, has been heavily curtailed due to their warm and friendly relations with a power we both, rightly, view as a threat to global peace and stability: the First Empire of Rokkenjima.

It's been pleasing and reassuring to see the SICR remain steadfast against the overtures of the First Empire, and you are wise not to trust them. One only need to look to the sanctions they've imposed upon Clysperis and Tamora for recognizing the Theocracy of Kaitaine, as well as the label of "state sponsors of terrorism" for recognizing the plight of the Theocracy against the Bastards of Stalin. Of course, the SICR as well knows first-hand the lengths which the First Empire will go in inserting itself into the sovereign rights of a nation to conduct business and foreign policy under its own terms, the chains of which remain upon the SICR to some extent thanks to the efforts of the Ardian Assembly.

As you may know I have been outspoken against the corrosive influence of certain nations, such as the First Empire, and their web of treaties and international standards against the sovereignty of nations. If you are a man who shares my concerns as I believe you are, we may have an opportunity to work together to ensure that the era of nations handing their sovereignty over to the privileged few is brought to a close. Clysperis and Tamora on one side of the world, the SICR on the other, both united in vision and purpose could become a force which these few nations would find more than a handful to contend with. It will take time, effort and courage but the more nations we have working toward a future which sees power less concentrated will bring the date of that realization much closer.

Your New Derusmian allies supporting the rebels in our lands are horribly misinformed, misguided and at the end of the day, further the cause of Rokkenjima in supporting them. I can only hope their support is not reflective of the SICR's position, and would simply request that should New Derusmia put forth a proposal for SANE to involve itself in this conflict such a move would be cautioned against as unwise and, ultimately, smothered before it could be implemented. The rebels could serve no use to New Derusmia nor SANE if they were to win. My Kingdom, however, offers a path to a future which would see all of our nations benefit from a more level playing field and a new international order which preserves the sovereignty of our nations from the overreach of the imperialists.

I would wish to speak with you, or a representative of your government should you be unable to speak with me personally, to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between our nations and peoples. I shall be looking forward to your reply.

Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re, Sovereign of Sovereigns, Divine of Appearance, Beloved of Amun, Chosen of Ra, Lord of the Three Lands, Ruler of Justice like Ra, High Priest of Every Temple, the Eye of Horus, Satisfied is the heart of Ra.

Best wishes and may your spirit remain steadfast,

Emperor-Admiral Jinduming von Nanjing

[fuwapanzer]

To: the Emperor Admiral Jinduming von Nanjing,

Thank you very much, good friend, for sharing this information with me. It seems that your nation has become a victim of one of the Pharaoh’s frantic and pathetic attempts at gaining as much allies as possible.  I won’t bar you from going to the talks, for I am in no position to, and I know you well enough that I know you won’t betray us.

However, I must give you a word of advice: There’s a reason why our legislature voted 92 - 6 for supporting the Confederacy. Don’t believe everything the Pharoah says. She will blame everything bad that happens in Clypseris on the Confederacy, and this is far from true. In fact, it is the local crime gangs and militias who carry out these atrocities.

Please do exercise caution, as none of these people can be trusted. Also please tell both me and Lapu the outcome of these talks once they finish.

Best wishes,