Long Way from Home (Austria-Victoria Diplomacy)

[Markus Wilding]

A message was sent to the Victorian foreign ministry, requesting a high-level meeting with Victorian officials in Dar es Salaam as soon as possible to discuss a matter of "grave importance" regarding the situation in Central Europe.

[Sabriel]

The Austrians were invited to Dar es Salaam and brought to a meeting room with Grace al Ramogi, the Foreign Minister.

[Markus Wilding]

After the usual diplomatic niceties were attended to, the Austrian diplomat gave Grace al Ramogi a dossier which outlined the activities of the Czech state. "The Czech government is actively undermining Austria's sovereignty by supporting dangerous terrorists within our borders, and we have strong evidence the Czech state plans to invade Austria. This shows our reconnaissance which shows large troop formations on the border, as well as documents which clearly outline invasion plans. We would much rather avoid having Victorian planes flying over Vienna and destroying us, which is why we have sought Victoria's blessing in pursuing this conflict before our armies move. In the unfathomable thought that Czech troops cross the border, of course, we hope that Victoria will defend us with all her might and power."

[Sabriel]

The Victorian Foreign Minister, wearing a golden smiling mask, assessed the information given to her. "Victoria cannot endorse any military action at this time. Give us time to review what you've given to us, and Queen Catharine will send me with an answer." The meeting was ended, and of course Grace al Ramogi did what she needed to, having the intelligence vetted by the RIP, before going to the Queen for a decision.

After some time the Austrians were called back to the meeting room, and the Foreign Minister greeted them. "Queen Catharine acknowledges the threat presented to your nation. So long as you contain yourselves to the following regions, and objectives, she deems this a justified war. And if the Czech's do cross your borders, Victoria will ensure that no occupation is allowed."

She passed off a thick folder with detailed information on Victoria's views of a justified war, which largely required that Austria limit itself to only attacking military targets, and stipulated that no land would be occupied by Austrian forces after the primary military threat was defeated. A return to pre-war borders was required.

[Markus Wilding]

Austria indicated it would return to prewar borders upon the completion of its mission and would limit itself only to engaging confirmed military targets, while also profusely thanking Victoria for its time and permission.