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PE-WJ-Diplo [Aachaan]: Explanation
Date:Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:29:32 +0000

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I would like to publicly explain my capture of Hiden City this turn,
before the explosion of public messages is upon us.  I'm sure I'll be
accused of all sorts of evil and treachery and such things, so before
that happens let me present my view.

I am not involved in the current war between the two alliances, nor do
I intend to be.  I have had friendly relations with nations on both
sides and obviously was not invited to join either alliance.  Once the
alliances were declared I realized that I would possibly have to fight
one side or the other (depending on who wins this war), so I have
retained guarded and careful friendship with some nations on both
sides.

Several turns ago, Arizona came to me and offered to give me a couple
regions free of charge.  I assume that by giving me these regions he
was gaining a defensive advantage over his enemies, in fact these
regions had once belonged to other nations.  Of course, I realized at
the time that Arizona's enemies would not be happy with me for doing
this but I figured that free growth in a time of massive war was worth
the risk.  I would not have been shocked if Arizona's enemies had
attacked my new regions to continue attacking him or possibly my other
regions.  In fact, I prepared for it.  Fortunately for me, they did
not attack me and I remained neutral.

Then Arizona offered to give me several more regions if I would take
them and then attack OckerBoy.  I was bored and looking for another
opportunity to expand so I accepted his offer.  I then proceeded to
take these regions, including Hiden City and attacked OckerBoy.  The
attack didn't exactly go as planned and I lost Hiden City and began
bringing up reinforcements to retake it.  These reinforcements arrived
the turn before today's and I prepared to attack Hiden City.  Then
James announced that he had made an agreement with OckerBoy to take
Hiden City very similar to my earlier deals with Arizona.  Honestly, I
was amused and impressed that the very idea I had used earlier was now
being used against me.  Bravo.

However, after some careful consideration, I have chosen to ignore
this sale.  I consider Hiden City to belong to me as it is a very
valuable region in production and strategic value.  I see that James
had already taken possession of the region when I attacked.  I
apologize to James for this and offer to reimburse him for his losses.
I would also be willing to negotiate for the transfer of another of my
regions to James as an exchange if he has already paid OckerBoy for
Hiden City.

I do not consider this an act of war, but if James and his allies do
then I fully understand.  I have no intention of attacking any TS
regions but I will obviously defend myself forcefully if attacked.

I'd be more than happy to continue discussing this interesting
situation in public or privately.  Let the name calling and cursing
begin...

	Aachaan of Darokin



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PE-WJ-Diplo [Bald Porcupines]: A debt is repaid; apologies...
Date:Thu, 24 Nov 2005 04:39:51 +0000

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The Bald Porcupines have friends on all sides of the current conflict
and are not taking sides. However, several turns ago, we agreed to
purchase a region from OckerBoy (now known as BP-Gene, which is
adjacent to Burning Flame), which lay between OckerBoy and Arizona.  
We contacted Arizona regarding the transfer and he was not unhappy,
since it meant one less troublesome border for him.  Attached to
BP-Gene were two independents discovered by OckerBoy, which we also
purchased from him; the total price was 80 units.  10 of those units
were delivered several turns ago, but due to Aachan's intervention we
lost our connection to OckerBoy until this turn and have been unable
to deliver the remaining 70 until just now.  We made Aachan aware that
we still owed OckerBoy, so that he would not be surprised.  We have
just delivered the rest of the payment, and apologize to those who may
not have seen it coming.  In particular, we regret being unable to
notify Arizona of the details of the outstanding debt; unfortunately
Real Life has been pressing hard and my people's quills are falling
out like mad due to the excess of stress!  We will strive to do better
next time.  We are willing to purchase regions that lie in disputed
territory between two combatant nations, but only if both sides agree
in advance to both the transfer and the distribution of the
transaction price.  If anyone is interested, we are happy to discuss
things further, now that the winter holidays are arriving and we have
more time available at last!


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PE-WJ-Diplo [OckerBoy]: Now Selling
Date:Thu, 24 Nov 2005 10:07:03 +0000

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Its all Gotta GO!!!

Burning Flame (Under Offer)
State of Sequoyah (Big Trees!!)
The Alley (great utilities)
Cobber (friendlier than 'Neighbours')
Tuckerbox (where the dog shat)

And more if you're interested! Make an offer. Make a deal.

No one turned away. Not even you.

Ockerboy