06-12-2018, 01:04 AM
Libertas Omnium Maximus
Maximusian minister of defense, Paul Maclynn, is sitting at his desk. Sweat pours down his neck as he reads the brief just handed to him by his secretary. Suddenly, Maclynn looks up as another man, the president of Libertas Omnium Maximus, Lucas Brown, enters the office in a rush.
Brown: What do you propose we do Paul? We legally can't give support to the Catholics, but their ideals are far more similar to ours than Gonhog. In addition, it seems that Gonhog is the aggressor. I am at a loss.
Maclynn: The way I see it, we have two options. We can send peacekeepers to both Gonhog and SIC. That at least should keep some citizens safe. However it would be costly and we could very well loose Maximusian peacekeepers in the process. Option two is to take a stance of neutrality. This would certainly make the Catholics mad but it might be the only way to avoid loosing money and men.
Brown: I don't care about the money. That is why taxpayers were invented. You know that. I say we send peacekeepers.
Maclynn: I would strongly advise against that sir. I thought you wanted my advice?
Brown: I did. Now I know what to do.
Maclynn: Send the peacekeepers.
Brown: You are agreeing with me?
Maclynn: No, I have had another Idea. Suppose we send peacekeepers. Under the pretense of "aiding the SIC government in evacuating civilians from active war zones." But we station our people in places were they are likely to be attacked by the Gonhog army. The second one of our people dies we can call it an act of aggression and go to war.
Brown: Wait? You are suggesting that I offer our men up as bait.
Maclynn: Well... when you put it that way...
Maclynn suddenly smirks and allows himself to sink into his chair.
Maclynn: You do realize. That it would make you look good.
Brown: How exactly would allowing my soldiers to be killed make me look good.
Maclynn: Beacause, if one of our troops are killed, we will look like the good guys. The people will see you as a good guy. We could market you as the "Defender" in your upcoming election-
Brown: I was just re-elected.
Maclynn: Well... this war may take a while.
Brown: I feel terrible, but let's do it! Call in the Troops. Prepare a public statement. Get ready for war- er, rather, "peacekeeping."
Maclynn smiles menacingly as Brown leaves the office.
Maximusian minister of defense, Paul Maclynn, is sitting at his desk. Sweat pours down his neck as he reads the brief just handed to him by his secretary. Suddenly, Maclynn looks up as another man, the president of Libertas Omnium Maximus, Lucas Brown, enters the office in a rush.
Brown: What do you propose we do Paul? We legally can't give support to the Catholics, but their ideals are far more similar to ours than Gonhog. In addition, it seems that Gonhog is the aggressor. I am at a loss.
Maclynn: The way I see it, we have two options. We can send peacekeepers to both Gonhog and SIC. That at least should keep some citizens safe. However it would be costly and we could very well loose Maximusian peacekeepers in the process. Option two is to take a stance of neutrality. This would certainly make the Catholics mad but it might be the only way to avoid loosing money and men.
Brown: I don't care about the money. That is why taxpayers were invented. You know that. I say we send peacekeepers.
Maclynn: I would strongly advise against that sir. I thought you wanted my advice?
Brown: I did. Now I know what to do.
Maclynn: Send the peacekeepers.
Brown: You are agreeing with me?
Maclynn: No, I have had another Idea. Suppose we send peacekeepers. Under the pretense of "aiding the SIC government in evacuating civilians from active war zones." But we station our people in places were they are likely to be attacked by the Gonhog army. The second one of our people dies we can call it an act of aggression and go to war.
Brown: Wait? You are suggesting that I offer our men up as bait.
Maclynn: Well... when you put it that way...
Maclynn suddenly smirks and allows himself to sink into his chair.
Maclynn: You do realize. That it would make you look good.
Brown: How exactly would allowing my soldiers to be killed make me look good.
Maclynn: Beacause, if one of our troops are killed, we will look like the good guys. The people will see you as a good guy. We could market you as the "Defender" in your upcoming election-
Brown: I was just re-elected.
Maclynn: Well... this war may take a while.
Brown: I feel terrible, but let's do it! Call in the Troops. Prepare a public statement. Get ready for war- er, rather, "peacekeeping."
Maclynn smiles menacingly as Brown leaves the office.