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Post by RWU on Aug 10, 2015 18:44:56 GMT -6
"There are gradients of Syndicalism, and more generally different nations have achieved different levels of Workers' Power," Kazamar corrected. "The Conglomerate happens to sit at the extreme of oppression and corruption. Perhaps we may consider commerce in the future, under different conditions, but at present we predict no shortage of international trade and have no reason to devote limited resources to trade with the Conglomerate."
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2015 18:11:16 GMT -6
To the RWU Chairman's Council, via their Mission on Kwazan
Chairmen,
We regret to inform you that one "Agent Petrov" has been arrested on charges of espionage and incitement for advocating treason and rebellion against the Conglomerate in our territory. We had hoped to maintain a cordial relationship with the RWU built upon mutual respect and acknowledging our shared struggles against the old Antoviyan regime. We as disappointed to discover that the RWU does not share this desire and has instead chosen to follow in the footsteps of their imperial predecessors.
The Kwazan Conglomerate hereby demands the full revocation of all RWU Union memberships within its territory and a pledge from the RWU's government not to interfere in sovereign Conglomerate territory. If such a revocation and avowal are not forthcoming, it is our regret to inform you that "Agent Petrov" and her accomplices will be prosecuted under the full of Conglomerate law, and that any citizens who attempt to affiliate with the RWU's foreign branch without rescinding their Conglomerate citizenship will be prosecuted for treason. We consider the RWU's attempts to subvert our citizens as a continuation of Antoviyan colonial designs on the region and an act of aggression. Any further attempts at subversion will be treated as such and demand reprisal from our government.
We sincerely hope that your government rescinds its position of hostility so that we may cooperate in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
Ngawete Tusana
President of the Kwazan Conglomerate
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Post by RWU on Oct 15, 2015 18:51:37 GMT -6
It wasn't long after the RWU's general election that Jaira Devikar, now re-elected to her former position as Councilor, was on a picket ship entering the Kwazan System. Relations between the two nations were at a very low point in the wake of the Tusi debacle, which wasn't even entirely over, but the hope was that her arrival would signal the good intentions of the new Union government. She had even been authorized to form a trade agreement with the Conglomerate, something unthinkable only a few months ago.
Of course, before there could be progress on any detente, one question had to be answered. Would the Conglomerate authorities even let her in?
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Post by Admin on Oct 17, 2015 15:25:23 GMT -6
The Kwazan diplomatic policy of "The Open Door" had served them in good stead. While the RWU had thrown tantrums and alienated potential allies, Kwazan had grown into a hub of commerce and diplomacy. Even the RWU's diplomats were welcome, despite their antics. The RWU ship was allowed to dock and a temporary embassy suite provided to Devikar and her party until an official could meet with them. Of course, just because the Conglomerate had an open door policy did not mean they didn't intend to show their displeasure. It took Devikar nearly two weeks to arrange a meeting with a suitable representative from the Conglomerate, something that was almost unheard of for a high level diplomat.
Finally, she was informed that Director Zulakwanzi Ngowa would speak with her at the Conglomerate headquarters the next day. As Director of Relations, Ngowa was the closest thing the Conglomerate had to a Secretary of State or Chief Diplomat.
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Post by RWU on Oct 18, 2015 19:01:26 GMT -6
Councilor Devikar had expected ill will from the Conglomerate, and she spent the waiting time exploring the city. When the summons finally arrived, she was able to navigate her way to the Conglomerate HQ flawlessly.
"Director Zulakwanzi Ngowa, I presume?" she asked upon meeting her counterpart. "It is an honor."
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2015 20:04:45 GMT -6
The Director's office, as one might expect from an important Conglomerate member, was situated high in the office tower, with a great window looking over the city along one wall. The others were of lacquered wood in many colors, from black and brown to rough red. Director Ngowa herself was a short but serious Kwazan woman wearing a green tribal sash. She greeted Councilor Devikar was a diplomatic smile, a little smaller than the usual, a "likewise," and ushered her into a seat while a pair of steaming cups of tea were served.
"Given the recent election results, I believe I have some inkling what your purpose is." She said, "but I will not make presumptions. What brings you to Kwazan?"
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Post by RWU on Oct 18, 2015 20:13:41 GMT -6
Councilor Devikar sat as instructed and took a small, polite sip of tea. Of course, if she had tried to take in anything more than a sip, the mismatch between the Kwazan cup and her Ayar mouth would have become apparent.
"You are right to bring up the election," she began. "The Workers of the Revolution have shown their distaste for thoughtless conflict. The RWU Tusi branch unions are to be dissolved as soon as confirmation from the Union Council reaches them. To move past that unfortunate debacle, I on behalf of the Council and Congress propose the opening of free trade between the Union and the Conglomerate. As a condition, we would require a loan of 1 billion credits and 5 million man-hours of industrial output towards the completion of the New Dawn Orbital Spaceport. We would pay this back promptly at the beginning of next cycle, of course."
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2015 20:26:06 GMT -6
"Our Trade Provisioning program could cover those costs quite easily." The director replied. "But, if I may be frank, we have little reason to trust the RWU right now. You talk of putting the Tusi debacle behind us, but trade is at best a mutually beneficial agreement. Why should we agree to your proposal while the RWU remains openly committed to the cause of undermining my government? What assurance do we have that Tusi will not be repeated, and our trade route held to ransom for our future cooperation, or used as a medium of infiltration?"
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Post by RWU on Oct 19, 2015 1:56:53 GMT -6
"We will have as much an interest in maintaining trade as you, once the agreement is established," Devikar pointed out. "Furthermore, if it would help assuage your fears, the Union Council is willing to release a statement recognizing the territorial integrity of the IkaKwazan Nation, all holdings under the Conglomerate."
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