Placing the Shuey Baw Monastery under FF guard

[Ciata]

A weary and rather cautious Reana Stormwake comes to the podium to make a motion.

"Hello fellow representatives, I am here before you today to ask you all to preserve a great monument of culture, advancement, and ideals. The Shuey Baw Monastery has been the center point for culture and ideas for over one and a half millenia in the region of Ciata. The records and knowledge stored there is a priceless asset to all nations of the Furry Federation and it is currently in threat of being destroyed by warring forces within our own borders. The current civil war that is being waged now stands centered around the control of Shuey Baw Monastery as it is the center point for great and influental minds and figures."

Reana takes a moment to compose herself.

"Though knowledge of this civil war has been limited in the international community, the Siege of the Raja Borah's base has ended with the old defenders of our country being scattered or killed and battle currently is being waged over the High Citadel, the capital of our country. However, after the reported death of Raja Borah leader Kratos, and the past demise of our beloved Diacanos Opalance Calaminion, the mantle of control of the old country has fallen to Kohen Lucias, who along with the Prophet Isaiah, has taken refuge in the Monastery, which was always in the past a safe haven for anyone fleing persacution. However these old traditions are not held by the new movement which looks to take control of Clan of Ciata. Forces are currently moving to seige and likely destroy the Monastery and those within it. Our entire society and history, the combined knowledge and being of our Clan's past one and a half thousand years lies within those ancient walls along with some 500 of the greatest and experianced minds our nation has."

Despite her best efforts, a tear falls on the podium.

"This is my, and our clan's last request to you, to save our history and a tiny remainder of our old way of life. As all the Raja Borah are being killed by the new movement's forces, one way or the other I will likely die along with my mate. Please consider this, as it is all we have left of what we once held so dear, thank you."

[gbwt]

GBWT's representatives take notes and quietly convers as Stormwake finishes her plee. After a few short phone calls and some review of paper work and records, an orangatang stands and removes his reading glasses. "The nation of The Great Big Wet Thing recognises Ciata's situation, and is prepared to assist in the defense of the Monastery. We are also prepared to begin evacuation of all Ciata's citizens that are being puresued by rebel forces and grant them refugee status within our boarders. We still have facilities that can deal with such an influx of furs from T3h Furry incident. Evacuations can begin in under 24 hours. The exact paramiters of your status and the like shall be worked out after word, but right now the most important thing is getting your people to safty."
The oranagtan is handed a new document, and after scanning it, he says, "The exact method of extraction will remain top secret untill the operation is underway. We can garentee a small contingent of troops to provide ground suport, as well as our satilites providing close space suport. We humbly request that other nations of the federation assist us in preserving the lives of these people, as well as posably the oldest monuments within the federation."

[The Union of Tinis]

Shortly after GBWT's representative finishes his remarks, the representative from Tinis takes the floor. "Seeing that representative Reana Stormwake represents the recognized government of the Clan of Ciata, and seeing as Tinisian capabilities are ready willing and able to assist our ally at this point in time, Tinis would like to offer its assistance in the evacuation efforts and in defending the historic sites from the violence that is current afflicting the Chatan homelands.

"I have here an agreement of the rules of engagement that my government is proposing for this endeavor. I states:..."

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[content of proposed agreement]

I, representative Reana Stormwake, acting as representative for the Clan of Ciata, do here by grant the Union of Tinis the following rights and responsibilities.

1. The Union of Tinis will be allowed to send military personnel and equipment into the territory of the Clan of Ciata.

2. The military personnel of the Union of Tinis will proceed with all speed to the region in northern central Ciata that contains the Shuey Baw Monastery, where upon they will assist in any evacuations of Ciata friendly individuals who may be residing inside the monastery.

3. After assisting in the evacuation, the military personnel of the Union of Tinis will operate to secure and defend the Shuey Baw Monastery from attackers, bombings, and other threats to the structure and its grounds safety.

4. Military actions of Tinis will be limited as such:
a. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to strike targets beyond the scope of the mission to defend the Shey Baw Monastery.
b. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to kill or fire upon individuals inside the Shuey Baw Monastery except in the case where an individual inside the Shey Bas Monastery assaults the personnel of the military of the Union of Tinis, in which case the military of the Union of Tinis will be allowed to apprehend, fire upon, or kill the individual who has assaulted the military of the Union of Tinis.
c. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to damage the Shuey Baw Monastery or its grounds except in the saving of the life or lives of individuals taking residence inside the monastery or attempting to prevent larger damage to the monastery.
d. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to fire upon or kill unarmed individuals entering or leaving the monastery; for the situation, individuals with heaven stones or other physical enhancing bio-devices are considered armed.

5. The Union of Tinis will respect the dignity and traditions of those taking refuge in the monastery as well as the dignity and traditions of Ciata as a whole.

6. The Union of Tinis will not intervene beyond the protection of the monastery unless a further agreement is made my the recognized government of Ciata.

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As he nears the end, Waldo's voice begins to sound disappointed. "That is the agreement that my government has instructed me to offer you. If the representative of Ciata, Reana Stormwake, signs this agreement, Tinisian forces can be at the monastery within five hours. I would like to personally apologize for the current lack of more support. I could make an excuse about our forces being needed in Shimandu, but it is pretty obvious at the moment that the only need for them there is the siege of Shimandu City and patrolling the boarders. But though I am acting first speaker of Tinis while First Speaker Izixs recovers, I have little sway over my countries military deployments. For not being able to offer more, I would like to apologize."

[Ciata]

"Sir, there are just two problems with your kind proposal. One, I can assure you that the people of the Monastery will not leave their station. Many of them have lived and devoted their entire life to that place and view themselves as one with it and will likely tell you they would rather suffere the same fate or defend it rather than run away. Second, on the matter of people with heaven stones being considered armed, while that is true, you must remember and make it clear that those I am trying to protect and save, the Raja Borah, may also be seeking refuge there, and are also being hunted by the army that seeks to take the Monastery. There are also reports of many civilian and local public servants being killed because of possesing heaven stones due to their office, simple people like medical personel and even elders. So I ask you, if you give the order out to your soldiers that Ciatan possesing heaven stones are considered armed, and some come fleing to the Monastery, that you realize that most, if not all mean no harm but are simply trying to find a place of safety."

[Baradun]

The representative for the Dominion of Baradun, a middle-aged timber-wolf with graying muzzle and a small amount of paunch, rises and clears his throat softly, takes a deep breath and begins in a steady, measured tone.

"My government has authorized me to propose an offer of armed assistance for the purposes of defending your monastery and it's civilian population.

"While we recognize that other members of this council consider those with heaven-stones to not be civilians we are inclined to see them differently as they are untrained or prepared for combat.

He sighs heavily and continues. "We're also aware of the great historical and spiritual importance of the works that are held within the monastery and though we are not necessarily ones to out-and-out support religion we view the destruction of this place and it's works and staff as a crime against all sentients, even if only from a historical standpoint.

"As such the Dominion of Baradun would like to extend an offer of assistance in the form of two stars of Assault 'Mechs as well as two Galaxy Class dropships and support staff, including medics, to assist in the defense of the structure and its inhabitants. We will also offer medical supplies as well as food aid to the defenders.

"This would be a total of ten mechs and two dropships along with four medics and eight garrison warriors with powered armour. While presumably the Monastery is quite extensive the number and quality of mechs alone should be sufficient to ward off any direct assault along with the dropships, which are also armoured."

He looks down and draws a finger-pad over a palmtop laying on the council-chamber's desk and looks up again.

"I have also been informed that the dropships Ghost Wolf and Blackhammer are ready for immediate deployment. Also, should it be necessary these will be able to evacuate civilian personnel and any important documents to the closest friendly nation, or Baradun, if you feel that would be the best option. We fully understand that your warriors would not be willing to abandon their posts and will do our best to defend the monastery.

"We also realize that having mechs around this historically sensitive building might not be entirely desirable so we are proposing to create our own defensive perimeter around the complex. The dropships, unfortunately, would have to remain inside the compound in case of a catastrophic collapse of the perimeter so that the best chance of survival can be given to any refugees which would be evacuated."

He sighs, ears laid back and looks up again.

"I am sorry to hear of this situation, and I would wish we could to more but we are inexperienced with such matters and it would be folly to place so far untested units in anything more than defensive positions. We are sorry for your losses and hope to prevent any more by this action."

The wolf nods slightly and sits down, frowning to himself as he fidgets with the palmtop display then looks up.

"I would like to add that our mechs and dropships are all equipped with anti-missile technology, which should be able to stop any aerial attacks. Artillery, however, would be a different story, as well as any threat posed by a non-corporeal force."

[gbwt]

The Orangatang as well as sevral other more informed representatives of GBWT glance over at the baradun reps. as they reveal their level of tecnoloy and use of mechs. NOt saying anything, they continue to re-review reports and figure out exactly how much they can suport.

[The Union of Tinis]

After representative Stormwake's comments, the Tinisian gray raccoon begins to hurrily scribble on the proposed agreement. As Baradun's representative completes his remarks, Waldo hands the document to one of his aids who quickly rushes off with it.

Waldo rises and says, "Though I'll probably get in trouble for my boldness, I have modified the agreement. Such an action is seen as out of order back home, but this is an emergency and I can't stand by and let this attrocity occur. With in a few minutes the revised agreement will be typed up by my aid and ready for your review representative Stormwake." He takes his seat.

[The Union of Tinis]

The aid finally returns with a new document.

Waldo takes the floor. "Representative Stormwake, I have here a much more reasonable document. It goes as follows:"

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<content of updated document>

I, representative Reana Stormwake, acting as representative for the Clan of Ciata, do here by grant the Union of Tinis the following rights and responsibilities.

1. The Union of Tinis will be allowed to send military personnel and equipment into the territory of the Clan of Ciata for the purposes of defending the Shuey Baw Monastery and all friendly occupants within.

2. The military personnel of the Union of Tinis will proceed with all speed to the region in northern central Ciata that contains the Shuey Baw Monastery.

3. If any friendly individual wishes assistance in fleeing the Shuey Baw Monastery or other wise being evacuated, Tinis must assist them in such endevors. However, friendly individuals inside the monastery are in no way required to leave and shall not be compelled to do so.

4. The military personnel of the Union of Tinis will operate to secure and defend the Shuey Baw Monastery from attackers, bombings, and other threats to the structure and the safety of its grounds; as well as to defend and protect the personal safety of all who take refuge inside.

5. Military actions of Tinis will be limited as such:
a. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to strike targets beyond the scope of the mission to defend the Shey Baw Monastery and its occupants.
b. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to kill or fire upon individuals inside the Shuey Baw Monastery except in the case where an individual inside the Shey Bas Monastery assaults the personnel of the military of the Union of Tinis, in which case the military of the Union of Tinis will be allowed to apprehend, fire upon, or kill the individual who has assaulted the military of the Union of Tinis and no others.
c. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to damage the Shuey Baw Monastery or its grounds except in the saving of the life or lives of individuals taking residence inside or in the act of attempting to prevent larger damage to the monastery. Any damage done unnecissarily to the monastery by Tinisian military personel or equipement shall be the solely the responsibility of Tinis.
d. The Union of Tinis will not be allowed to fire upon or kill unarmed individuals entering or leaving the monastery; for the situation, individuals with heaven stones or other physical enhancing bio-devices are considered armed.
e. If an individual approches the perimiter who is armed but who either makes it obvious their peaceful intentions or who annonces their approche will not be fired up and will be treated with dignity and respect. If this idividual is armed with any other weapon or device other than a heaven stone or similiar physicallying enhancing bio-device, they will be required to leave their weapons in the hands of the recognied Ciatan head of the monastery. The head of the monastery has the option of returning the weapon, handing it over to Tinisian personnel, destroying it, or keeping it in their care. Individuals with heaven stones and similar devices will be allowed into the monastery with the exception of known terrorists such as the individual known as Sicarii.
f. The Union of Tinis shall post no less than 500 yards from the perimiter around the Suey Baw Monastery notices of their protection of the Shuey Baw Monastery and the complete text of this agreement.

6. The Union of Tinis will respect the dignity and traditions of those taking refuge in the monastery as well as the dignity and traditions of Ciata as a whole.

7. The Union of Tinis will not intervene beyond the protection of the monastery unless a further agreement is made my the recognized government of Ciata.

8. The Union of Tinis will withdraw all forces from Ciata at the request of Reana Stormwake or Ciata's recognized representative to the Furry Federation and no other.

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"Its still not perfect, but its the best I could do on such short notice. It removes the assumption that everyone is to be evacuated and I've added a rule to handle accepting of Raja Borah and others with the stones. I hope it will meet with your approval." Waldo takes his seat.

[Ciata]

"Yes, thank you. More is at risk here than our own culture and people and it is imperative that it be guarded from the wrong hands."

She goes to sign the document,

"I also need to note that there are certain areas inside the Monastery that will be off limits as only people of the order may enter there. They are the three halls that contain all the knowledge that has been aquired of the last 1,500 years, the hall of strength, the hall of knowledge, and the hall of inlightenment. The writtings within those places are what the people of the monastery guard and add to with their lives and contain many great secrets that even I am not aware of."

After signing it,

"Perhaps though, if the defence of it goes well, some of your officials may be granted the honor of walking through the halls, which is something that less than a thousand living people have done, not including even me."

She sighs,

"Well, my duty is done, now I shall wait with Mara to see what shall become of our future.....and pray for Rowan."

[gbwt]

The GBWT representatives are atentitive as rep. Stormwake addresses them. When she finishes, the go back to doing some finishing file checking when a cell phone rings. A lepodess ansswers it.

"Hello, Natasha here."
"We are? They are? Yes, yes. I see."
"very well, i shall inform them at once."

She hangs up the phone and turns back to the Ciata Rep. "I am to inform you that we have been able to move into possition more quickly then expected. Our first troops should be dropping in shortly. We should be able to recive transmitions from our forces as soon as a perimeter is established."

[Baradun]

Answeller Greatfang rises and gives a quick nod.

"You have our word that our troops will remain in the open grounds or outside the monestary walls."

After a couple of taps on the tablet he pulls out a new tablet and hands it to representative Stormwake.

"Please hold your paw in the central plate to imprint the tablet to your control. You may use it to issue orders to the personnel we are sending. The dropships are runnning will arrive within six hours of imprinting at which point they will unload the mechs on the valley floor outside the front gate and proceed to find a convenient landing spot within the walls, if possible. Our non-mechanized personnel will not leave the dropships unless you or a member of your command specifically requests it.

"Please note, however, that our warriors may need supporting fire from the dropships, so they may have to lift off on short notice. Also, our warriors often work best when not directly controlled and may chaff under orthodox battleplans. They know the bounds and will follow them."

He bows slightly.

"We wish you intelligence, Stormwake; we would wish you luck but it runs out much faster than you would think."

[The Union of Tinis]

Once more with the floor shortly after dispatching his aid to inform his government of the go ahead, Waldo takes the floor once more breifly.

"There is something rotten on this continent. It began with a revolution in The Yiffy. Then the chaos spread to Outlandish. A nuclear device stolen from The Yiffy was shortly afterwords detonated in the land of Prismwind. Earlier this year a mass assination occured against the government of the nation of Shimandu. It wasn't long before the battle had spread into Genus Liberalis. Since then other gorvernments have collapsed and a second nuclear device had been detonated, devestating another nation. Finally, there is the strife in Ciata.

"But this trend need not continue.

"Today we stand united as a federation. United in the goal we have put forth in its inception to defend and protect each other. Fighting internal stife was not origionally the cause nor the intent of the federation, and is by no means required by our rules. But the fact that we are pursuing this just goal is an amazing feat of, friendship.

"With luck, the defense of the Shuey Baw Monastery will be the turning point in our battles against the growing chaos. By forming an island of serenity in a world of turmoil, we may yet know victory."

Waldo pauses for a moment. He smiles slightly, the smile of hope.

"Reana Stormwake, I know that peace will once against come to the Chattan and life and prosperity will flurish in your homeland. My countries troops will respect and honor your people and your rich culture and will not enter the forbidden parts of the monastery. They will help you and your fellow citizens retain a bastion of civility and respect. But I still wish I could do more. Thank you and best wishes."