| The Treecuu Visit - The Birth of a New Era |
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"Many of the recently annexed worlds had to be pacified due to their violent tendencies. Our citizens see these aliens, and unfortunately in many cases all aliens as unworthy of a place among the interstellar communities." It was the the Foreign Minister who answered.
"I am sure you can relate?"
"It is quite different for us Stoinians as we are a rather homogenous nation. The only "xenos" we have are the Cheunh, but there are theories which state that they are in fact distant relatives to us Terrans. Research on all sides is conducted on this matter. As for the rest we have the occasional primitives which we tend to ignore. These few primitives likely survived the incursions from the many barbaric nomads which lived in these parts before we imposed order."
The King answered calmly, it was the daily reality in Stoinia after all. "Of course this is a timeless problem which will remain even after I myself will be long gone. We don't tend to actively interact with xenos. Such matters are mostly handled by the Governors themselves, though in some instances the larger government had to step in. Simply exterminating the xenos isn't the right way. We would become the very thing we swore to destroy. We would follow the footsteps of the Mardakii and God help us we won't follow that path. But on the Frontier people tend to be more xenophobic as the idea of imminent xeno danger is a constant worry for them. Of course they will find it hard to digest the coming results of your visit, but in due time, they will come to accept you as a neighbour." Then the Strategos interjected. "Especially if they see you dealing with the pirates we intend you to catch." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The foreign minister nodded.
"All races have a right to exist. We agree..." He looked at his fellow Committee members, then back at the Strategos. "What do you do when these primitives achieve interplanetary flight?"
The King smiled as he finished the last pieces of his meal.
"You Treecuu are quite clever. Asking the real questions don't you?" He looked at the Treecuu Foreign Minister for a few heartbeats. "In our border there are maybe one or two species who have shown the potential. However our current policy is to just ignore them. But once they show further or accelerated progress we might interject and establish ourselves as paternal partners. After all they inhabit our territory. It may be uncomfortable for them to realise that, but we will ensure a peaceful resolution. A dialogue with the local government or perhaps even multiple governments of the planet. But if they show signs of early rebellion then we will squash them like the vermin they are to us. Hopefully they will be so wise to make the right choice." He took another sip while the waitresses took the dishes and prepared for desert. "I expect a same procedure for the Treecuu or would I be mistaken?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The Foreign Minister smiled in his insectoid way, not knowing if the humans would be able to see it.
"Indeed. Even though it does not happen often, we encounter civilisations about to achieve interplanetary flight as we expand our borders. If it happens, it is one of the prime directives of the Remote Fleets to quickly and forcefully persuade the civilisation to end their efforts. We cannot accept the possibility of rogue elements roaming our space and stir up disorder. But of course we do not use more force than necessary."
The King noticed the insectoid's changing expression. He felt slightly disgusted by it, but surely something that would be overcome with time. For now he had to remain friendly.
"I see we speak the same language of order. We have found that hard to find with the nomadic tribes who inhabited our territories. We are also pleased to see this virtue doesn't only extend to us Terrans. I am looking forward to formalise both our definitions of order and that between us. The only certainty we have is each other's willingness to order. Something we should build on." He took another sip as the waitresses made the last preparations for desert. He returned to the Foreign Minister. "If these xenos are to be subjugated, what rights do they hold within the Treecuu Star Empire?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The Minister of Foreign Affairs looked at the King as he drank. He was thirsty too, but refrained from drinking, knowing that there was a great chance of disgusting the Terrans with his tube. It was a huge blow to his pride, but no Terran needed to know.
"The subject worlds have autonomy in most matters, under a light Treecuu hand. We intervene if, say there was a risk of a nuclear war, or a genocide. And we do not allow them to construct or use interplanetary communication systems or spacecraft." "How about you?"
Th waitresses brought the desert at last. It was a cheese doughnut with fruits a special milk cream, a speciality from Sinaia and one of the King's favourite. He turned towards the whole table.
"My Treecuu friends, this a Sinaia's local speciality. The papanashi, a desert from my ethnicity and amongst my favourite dishes. Although it is sweet it can be quite a challenge to eat it all of it as it is quite a hefty desert. Please enjoy." He then returned to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. "From what I get, you take a more isolationist approach. We would argue that since they have achieved interplanetary flight they have shown an initial worth. We would then evaluate if they can be a worthy ally and start integrating if that were to be true. Though we believe it will be a long process at best. If they show aggressive tendencies then they will be dealt with swiftly. Though we would take a more immediate approach than yourselves." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"We once had an 'emerging planet', as we call it, as an ally. They proved to be unsure of themselves and their place in the universe, and became untrustworthy in matters of security politics. After our war with the Loo-Yee, I think you may have heard of it, we had to pacify and assume control of our former allies' home planet" explained the Foreign Minister.
"Now, you may wonder why we would be willing to accept you. What is different with you is your committent to order and stability. You understand the struggle for survival. And you are strong, and we respect that."
The King ate from his desert while the Foreign Minister spoke. When he heard that the Treecuu had backstabbed an ally, the Stoinians weren't too pleased. Some showed it more than others, but the King and the Crown Prince remained calm.
"Sure we understand the rules as well as you. But now that you have revealed backstabbing tendencies, what guarantee is there that eventually you won't backstab us in the future? Besides, those rules compliment the strongest be it by backstabbing or other means. What guarantee do we have? Sure you are very cooperative and friendly, but looks can be deceiving. You may look at us now as a friendly bunch, most Ryccians tend to have a completely divergent opinion than yours. Well they were subjected to our imagery during the Mardakii and Velutarian Wars, just so to illustrate my point." He took another sip from his drink. "Now was there an agreement on paper with your allies? Is your signature worth anything? Is this the planet that Governor Seect mentioned having terrorist attacks? Do you want to impose order on us?" The King was looking if the Treecuu would cower away now if their new alliance truly meant something for them. By those rules, the Treecuu could want to dominate over the Stoinians, something unacceptable. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
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