Joukai - Xyraeli Peace talks

[Joukai]

Ultimatums had been delivered from both sides, Joukai wanted the colony but did not want a nuclear war. For this reason, Taisho Yamabushi was forced to deliver a letter to the enemy allow for surrender of the Islands. Should he receive a favorable response his men would stop and the invasion would be over. Chairman Mori contacted the enemy commander also his words were "We only want the Islands, take your forces and leave. We will assist your full withdrawal."

He also contacted the Xyraeli government with the intentions of them forcing their field commander to surrender. He would await a response.

[Joukai]

Xyrael, post peace talks here.

[Xyrael]

The Xyraeli SNLF teams, in an effort mostly to stall the advance of the Joukai forces on the Nuclear Watch base, agreed to discuss terms of a ceasefire, though they would not give the base outright. Taisho Sato's martial government, though outranked by the SNLF officer by default, was not currently spoken for. The SNLF were speaking for Atai Island, and the Nuclear Watch base, specifically.

The SNLF vows never to surrender the Nuclear Watch Station under unfavourable conditions. The terms set by your Confederate Forces are unfavourable, and we will not withdraw.

However, it is in the Illuminates best interest to find reasonable terms and propose a ceasefire. The control of Confederate forces over the Illuminate colony is undeniable. The SNLF offers the following proposal:

Joukai Confederate soldiers will be allowed to occupy the colonial mainland until a proper diplomatic delegation can resolve the dispute. All Joukai forces will accept prisoners of war, and transfer them to the Xyrael proper with the promise that they will not be returned to combat. All colonial citizens will be given the option of returning to Xyrael proper. All Joukai forces will stand down from engaging 14th Nuclear Watch. Should the Confederacy agree, all Illuminate forces will be withdrawn to urban areas until this dispute is resolved, and are banned from engaging in offensive manuevers.

[Joukai]

Taisho Yamabushi knew the conditions to be favorable, but did not want it to seem that the Xyraelies were dictating terms. He, with the approval of the chairman sent a letter back to the commander of the watch base.

The Confederacy shall destroy enemy facilities before accepting terms from another force in retreat.

Your terms are agreeable to a certain extent, and you are wise to recognize the situation in its reality. Confederate forces have overrun most of your defenses with the notable exception of Atai Island, likely due to the valiant defense of SNLF forces. We respect your skill and thus we shall offer agreeable terms. For the next 15 Minutes confederate forces in the field have been stalled, though our artillery and bombers shall continue to engage all targets that threaten our deployed forces.

Confederate forces will occupy the colony mainland and surrounding colonies, after such time the Xyraeli government may recognize our official occupation. Prisoners of War shall be taken and held until the military situation between the Confederacy and Xyrael has settled. Colonials will be allowed to leave for a reparation fee for the use of Confederate utilities. Confederate forces shall be barred from capturing the Nuclear Watch base, and the 14th shall be allowed to remain, we expect any weapons within to be removed or disarmed within the next week. Should the Illuminate agree to these more favorable terms, confederate forces shall halt further bombardments and escort Illuminate forces near coastal facilities where eventual return of the troops shall occur.

(I know we discussed the base, but I can't have nukes so close to my territory still armed. Any attempt at launching nukes will result in the destruction of the base. The base will be watched by satellites and UAVs with our own missiles prepared to fire on the base at any moment with fighters capable of dropping a bomb precisely on spot in an instant at all times.)

[Xyrael]

The SNLF agree to your terms, with one reservation of note:

No Illuminate citizen will pay for reparations of any sort. This war was not of our doing, and damages incurred to the Confederacy are the sole responsibility of the Confederate government. All Illuminate citizens will be withdrawn to Lucca courtesy of unarmed naval transports using rightful Illuminate ports prior to any secession of property. Should citizens choose to forego this opportunity, then they will be subject to Confederate laws where they apply.

This reservation having been stated, the SNLF commander has issued statements to all soldiers to forfeit arms and surrender themselves to Joukai forces. Cease firing upon Illuminate positions immediately. Should any man be killed within the next fifteen minutes while surrendering, the proper measures will be taken ensure justice is done, Light will it.

Taisho Sato, your forces are hereby ordered to stand down from all aggressive actions. Further continuation of armed conflict will result in your summary execution, as stated in the Officer's Code.

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Taisho Sato groaned as she listened to the radio, her clenched fist slamming into the oak desk, flinging a drawer to the floor. "This is bullshit!" she shouted at no one in particular. A soldier snapped into her office with a sharp salute.

"Ma'am! 12th Brigade pledges itself to you! Surrender is dishonor, our lives are with you!" the soldier stood firmly at attention, his boots cleanly pressed together at the heel.

Izumi, stunned, looked to the man. "Do you believe the Emperor wrong, soldier?"

"No, ma'am. I believe the SNLF Chusa to have a mind of taint. We can not surrender to those dogs."

"Soldier, you're right," Izumi looked to a captain milling about the office. "Mikuru! Come here, I need you to dictate something for me."

Within minutes the captain quickly left the office, heading directly for a communcations towers.

The Uichi Ryan XGSDF is ordered to disregard the SNLF order, and continue the fight. The people beg you, save their homes, save their children, fight on my brothers and sisters! The Emperor wills it, for we can not leave this land, our home land, our promised land. This is His land, and in His name we shall continue the fight!

[Joukai]

Taisho Yamabushi was enraged when a report came in that troops sent to retrieve surrendered arms were fired upon. He immediately contacted the SNLF commander with whom he was speaking with.

"You underhanded dogs! Fight like men, not cowards! Your attempt at making my forces lower our guard shall cost you the lives of all in greater Uichi Ryu. ICBMs are being armed and are prepared to fire on every major settlement in Uichi Ryu. The life of every Confederate solider killed by your childish plot to take more of our lives will be met with equal retaliation by our missiles. I assume you act under orders from your government, and for that you will die. Prepare yourselves for hell."

(Missiles have not been fired yet, I am expecting you will respond immediately with our previously designed plan.)

When reports came in that most areas had submitted to surrender Yamabushi became confused and sent another message.

"What in the nine hells is happening? Scores of your men surrender to my troops as promised, yet others choose to fight on! If your men cannot follow simple orders, I doubt the ability on your side to uphold our agreement. Confederate missiles have been stayed since you seem to be attempting to follow our agreement."

[Xyrael]

This is Chusa Nomura, do not seek to commence with large scale nuclear exchanges, for not all is as it seems. We have confirmations of multiple forces willing to lay down arms, including Higashijima. (area 4, also under SNLF command)

The reasons for these attacks are clearly due to Taisho Sato, she has taken several thousand men and chosen to continue the fight. The men may continue to fight, so you must sever the serpents head from it's body. Strike Kinjo, with brutal force, and show her followers the error of their ways. You have my permission to execute any man found in contempt of my previous orders to stand down.