Intergalactic Summit

Good evening.

In a recent conversation I said the following.



We were of course referring to the current conflict between the State and the Federation. It would seem my sentiment was ignored.

Those familiar with this conflict well know who did what to whom, when they did it and what whom did to who in response.

I would like to have a serious, sensible dialogue regarding the possibility of an end to this most un-civil of wars, without resorting to the usual recriminations. Acknowledging that I am as guilty as any in this failing.

Is such a dialogue even possible, or is the need to be "right" greater than the desire for peace?

It's not only a matter of being right or wrong, it also has to do with making up for all that was sacrificed, all that was lost, all that could be gained and all that was put in the balance. It has to do with simple things as duty, honor, pride and arrogance. In the end, there is only two ways for a war to end: either one side is victorious, or both are defeated. Death can only be repaid in kind, once it has been summoned on such a scale.

A measured proposal. I thank you Msr. Tuulinen

So only by accepting the aggression can we hope for peace? A high price indeed. Is there nothing the State need do? Or do you hold it innocent in this affair?

Getting the Federation to work for peace is quite easy: The first casualty of war is personal freedom.

Getting the State to work for peace is also quite easy: Dead people make for lousy customers.

To be fair, only one world is the Caldari Homeworld.

I know it sounds like I'm emphasising this a lot but, really, it is the central plank of why we fight.

Since my opinions are simply disregarded as mere rhetoric. I have a simple yet elagent solution, Which will make both sides go up in flames.

Simply divide the planet in half for ten years. One side Gallente and one side Caldari. Who ever has the best population, economics and best structure, like schools hospitals etc, wins the planet .

Yes i know. I'll be called names. I probaly deserve them.

Misha.

Peace can be achieved at great cost to both sides, and not through war.


1.) Total sovereignty, governance, and access to Caldari Prime must be given to the State. That is not negotiable in any manner, but the following part is.

2.) A new corporate force under the direct authority of the Chief Executive Panel will be formed to ensure the security of the Caldari homeworld. This task force will not be a division of the Caldari Navy, as Caldari Navy elements operating within Federation space is risky at best. Using standard Caldari Customs vessels, this task force will operate only to ensure the immediate orbital space around Caldari Prime is kept secure, and will defer to Federal jurisdiction outside the maximum orbital altitude of 60,000km. Federation Navy or Customs vessels trespassing within the 60,000km orbital border would be considered a possible act of war. Negotiation on the details of this section is likely.

3.) Tibus Heth must step down from power, restoring the balance of power among the Eight. His obvious hatred of the Gallente people will only serve to continue this war.


4a.) The Low-Security regions of Placid, Essence, and Verge Vendor will fall under the sovereignty and governance of the Gallente, without 'Caldari Occupation'. All Caldari megacorps operating in these systems will be forced to recognize Gallente law and regulation.

4b.) The Low-Security systems of Black Rise and The Citadel will fall under the sovereignty and governance of the Caldari, without 'Gallente Occupation'. All Gallente corporations and citizens operating/living in those regions will submit to the authority of the Caldari State or face deportation.

I imagine both sides will want more than what's included in this... but peace requires one of three things... Victory, Surrender, or Compromise.

The above is a personal opinion of Katrina Oniseki. It does not necessarily represent the opinions and/or policies of Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive, it's affiliates, or subsidiaries.

I cannot speak for the Federation Msr. Tuulinen, I am a private citizen and not even a military man, so my opinion matters little. But the content, tone and tenor of your response gives me great hope.

Need was a wise choice of phrase indeed. What I, one man, but perhaps representative of some part of the Federal citizenry needs is simple trust.

We need to be able to trust you and you need to be able to trust us. Trust I think that this is where we need to start and what we need to build. Trust.

For what its worth Msr. Tuulinen I understand your need for home.

Ma'dame Oniseki thank you for your suggestions on how peace might be achieved. I appreciate your willingness, considering your status within the State, to participate in this conversation in such a detailed way.

I will answer your points as best I can from the perspective of a private citizen.


As you and Msr. Tuulinen have so ably stated the disposition of Caldari Prime is the crux of the matter. I myself cannot see, short total war, a solution that doesn't leave Luminaire VI itself and a reasonable zone about it in the hands of the State. But as in all things the devil is in the details. Such as numbers of ships allowed and the rights of Federal citizens who were born on Luminaire VI.

I think it would be improper of me to comment on internal State politics. Having said that, as I mentioned in an earlier post trust if vital to success of any eventual settlement.

From my limited understanding of the current territorial composition of the conflict it would seem your asking the Federation to give up a fair bit more that it would gain, irrespective of the question of Caldari Prime. I may be wrong on this point.

I would suggest instead an immediate cessation of all hostilities. That the "border" be fixed along the current "line of control". Federal systems under State control and State systems under Federation control will remain so. I understand this will present a problem to some. The final status of individual systems can be determined on a individual or collective basis.

I've always liked you. Your solutions are even more better then mine.

Misha.