Secession by Aer-ki Jyr

Author:Aer-ki Jyr [Jyr, Aer-ki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-11-06T16:00:00+00:00

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June 17, 2109

“Director,” the German Ambassador greeted as he entered Davis’s office. “Ambassador.”

His Indian counterpart returned his greeting as the man sat down on the opposite end of the desk. “Mr. Ackerman.”

“What can I do for you, gentlemen,” Davis asked, referring to their mutual request for this meeting.

Ackerman spoke first. “We understand that your troops have now seized five of our territories,” the slightly overweight man said, including the Indian Ambassador in his statement. “We would like to know your terms for reacquiring them.”

Davis sat up a bit straighter in his chair. “As you probably know, we reached an agreement with the South Africans that allowed them to retain a portion of their Lunar territories. If you’re willing to end your participation in the war we can discuss similar terms, but the territories you’re referencing are not on the table, the reason being that those colonies have declared their independence and Star Force has already acknowledged that fact. If you wish to pursue reunification you’ll have to take it up with them diplomatically.”

“The only reason they have their independence,” Ackerman stated with a tired anger, “is because you forcefully removed our troops in those territories.”

“You stole them from us,” Rao said, more to the point.

“They made the request,” Davis answered, suppressing a smile. “And the longer the situation dragged on the more their supplies would have diminished, so we chose to take the most expedient course.”

“Do you really mean to take everything from us?” Ackerman accused, his face beginning to turn red.

“Yes,” Davis said bluntly, a bit perturbed about having to have repeat discussions. “If you continue this war we will whittle your assets down until you have nothing left. I’m surprised you haven’t noticed the trend until now.”

What normal color in Ackerman’s face disappeared, but Rao cut him off before he could blow his top.

“I would assume that arguing you have no right to do this would be immaterial at this point, and given that you’ve already laid down client bans on our countries you’re not beholden to our sales to maintain your revenue stream. It would seem that we have very little leverage at present, so state your terms for India’s surrender.”

Davis glanced at Ackerman then turned his chair to directly face Ambassador Rao.

“If immediately occurring, a 40 year ban on services, forfeiture of all but 1 Lunar territory, a permanent ban on any activity in the Mars micro-system, and total disarmament, with all weaponry and warships being turned over to Star Force.”

“Five territories,” Rao bartered.

Davis shook his head. “These terms aren’t negotiable, and the longer this war goes on the harsher they get.”

“You leave us with a token territory to disguise the fact that you’re conquering our territories through diplomacy?”

“If we have to do it militarily we’ll leave you with nothing at all,” Davis warned. “After Luna, we start confiscating orbital stations and your civilian fleet.”

Rao didn’t say anything for a moment, weighing what options his nation had. “How long will the military ban be in effect?”

“Permanently, same as the Chinese, South Africans, and West Africans.

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