Post by Central Ruska on Mar 30, 2016 16:19:37 GMT -5
Sergei's face quickly flashed a surprised look, his head moving back slightly, caught off guard by the boy's expression. He cleared his throat drinking the last that remained in his cup before he spoke, "You both still haven't answered my question. It's nice that you're willing to do whatever, whenever... But we'll need a solid answer." He interjected.
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Post by Dominion of Compassion on Mar 30, 2016 20:50:46 GMT -5
Augustus cocked his head to the side. "At the conclusion of the war, after Miras is free and the Personian presence smashed, the Compassian air and naval force will lend several hundred fighter jets and three naval fleets to Miras. We will of course, also maintain our military presence on the island itself using the troops we volunteered to your usage."
Post by Globexanter on Mar 31, 2016 11:53:59 GMT -5
Leonid perked up at the figures, leaning onto the table as he turned his attention towards Augustus. "Are you planning an invasion? Because that's what everyone is going to think when they see half of your armed forces turning up." he queried.
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Post by Dominion of Compassion on Mar 31, 2016 13:40:38 GMT -5
Augustus laughed. "Invasion, no. Making certain that this island stays free and is no longer an issue, absolutely. I refuse to put a price or numbers on peace of mind and security."
Post by Central Ruska on Mar 31, 2016 20:41:46 GMT -5
"You can't be serious?!" Sergei exclaimed, leaning back into his chair, pausing for a moment as he placed his hand over his face. "I know you're ready to prove the Dominions worth to the pact, but committing what is probably the entirety of your naval and air forces for a simple peacekeeping operation is absurd! Hell, you'd probably be putting more men around those islands than you currently have stationed there now!"
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Post by Dominion of Compassion on Jun 2, 2016 12:21:28 GMT -5
Augustus smiled. "Perhaps you are correct. Miras is not worth locking down so many of my people; not when we can be busy elsewhere. Speaking of my air force and naval fleets, I hear from my sources that both of you have excellent potential craft that you may be able to export." He motioned for Cyril to hand him the file, which he did, a cleverly crafted false-smile adorning his face. "Yes, I see the recommendation is glowing. So, shall we begin bargaining?"
Post by Central Ruska on Jun 2, 2016 17:25:05 GMT -5
"No!" Sergei shouted, slamming his fist on the table. "This isn't the time to talk about bargaining, we've got a war to win and an island to police after all this has blown over. So, we need to know how the Dominion plans to assist in the aftermath of this. In solid figures."
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Post by Dominion of Compassion on Jun 2, 2016 17:44:02 GMT -5
Augustus' smile brightened even more, in direct proportion to the unbridled rage that had sprung up inside him. "Well, currently I have sunk 15,000 of my men in Miras, all of whom to my knowledge have yet to be used. As for the aftermath of this affair, it seems as though you and the Globexanterian government have it covered incredibly well. Adding anything from my land would be superfluous." Augustus was still smiling warmly. Note to self, he thinks silently, execute three people upon my return to the Dominion for the annoyance I'm feeling.
Post by Central Ruska on Jun 2, 2016 18:26:16 GMT -5
"If you want to authorise a military invasion of a heavily defended island, via an amphibious landing, by all means go ahead. It'll be one of the greatest military humiliations that the world has ever known." He said, sighing. "Look, I know that you want to prove your worthiness to the pact, but complaining that your troops have yet to see active combat is absurd, it's not all about glory through gunfights. You'll be helping us just about as much as you can by assisting Miras in the clean-up and future protection than through a headstrong attack against a well entrenched force."
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Post by Dominion of Compassion on Jun 3, 2016 10:33:39 GMT -5
Augustus cocked his head to the side. "We would be more than willing to assist with the cleanup and whatever else comes from the aftermath, but we need to know exactly what is needed from us. From our perspective, many of the bases have been covered. So, is there any specific area that we will need to assist in?"
Post by Globexanter on Jun 5, 2016 15:08:17 GMT -5
"We're not so much worried of about a future military intervention by opposing forces in the short term," answered Leonid, "our main issue will be providing Miras with a military force and motivation that will render them capable of holding their ground more effectively and proficiently than before. This can only be achieved through training, and this will be the foundation of our operations in the area. Training camps and facilities are what shall be required in Miras more than anything else."
The Globexanterian Premier quickly glanced at his notes before turning his attention back to Augustus: "I don't know why you're talking about bargaining, the last time I checked the trade deals we had issued were already being introduced with the total grand payment, in time of-" he paused, quickly checking a piece of paper, "-over 19 billion USD. There is still the price of the aircraft carrier to be sorted though."
Post by Central Ruska on Jun 8, 2016 18:59:55 GMT -5
"I agree with Leonid," Sergei piped up, "We've got plenty time to talk trade, that comes later. We've got the greater threat from the Personian state right now. And personally speaking, the only way we're going to stop that from becoming an issue is to rebuild Miras to be a strategic point in the Magnus so they cannot go unchecked in the region."
He raised his hand, rubbing the bridge of his nose. "It's going to be years before they'll be able to protect themselves from outside threats, this is going to be one big investment."
Post by Globexanter on Jun 19, 2016 11:11:06 GMT -5
"The strategic position of the island renders placing a port an advantage in that area. A deep-sea dock capable of receiving transport ships from around the world would provide direct competition to one of the Personian state's largest sources of income as we've already noted but, as well, would provide us with a vital staging area for any future conflict in the area." continued Leonid. "Of course, we're talking of a multi-billion dollar equivalent investment here, but it's an investment that would revitalize the island's economy and provide us with a rather important tactical advantage. One of the estimates and plans drawn up so far-" the Globexanterian official paused for a short moment as he signaled for an aide to distribute the small dossiers "-involves a budget between four to six billion USD for a port capable of handling over ten million TEUs, 50 million tonnes of petrol per annum and 42 million tonnes of various ore, all on a 5000 hectare area."
"It's big, slightly expensive, but there is a plus size to this. A port of this size will also provide the capacity of being able to unload vast quantities of cargo at one time. Effectively, by maintaining operational plans to be able to launch a quick-reaction force from a port, Miras would have the capacity of unloading a vast military force in a very small amount of time, avoiding the issue of limited berthing space and slow cargo unloading speeds. This would mean that the necessity of keeping a large force on the island as an active defence would be rendered useless: it could be reduced in favour of a force capable of holding back an invasion long enough for the reinforcements to arrive en masse." he finished, smiling slightly.
Post by Central Ruska on Jun 19, 2016 15:48:17 GMT -5
"Whilst I like the idea Leonid, It's not just going to fund itself, If we do this we'll be putting three economies at risk just for a project that we won't even be a reality for decades. What about making the Personians pay for this? After all, they did wreck the country, it's the least they could do!" Sergei chuckled.
Post by Globexanter on Jun 22, 2016 16:29:45 GMT -5
"Of course, it's only fair in this situation. I suppose, as was planned, there shall be compensations for human losses, human injuries and material losses, including infrastructure damage in the latter section. Might be worth including a clause demanding that all damages be paid off in terms of infrastructure affected during the war, regardless of whom caused it." added the Globexanterian Premier, moving another file over to himself, "Preliminary estimations would put the total cost, per injured soldier, in order to compensate for his loss of economic and physical ability and the necessary re-education at slightly over two million USD over their lifetime, while the necessary compensation of a deceased one would be approximately over three hundred and fifty-thousand. Sound correct?" asked Leonid, looking up around the table.