Statement from the Cabinet of the South Pacific

The Cabinet of the South Pacific is aware of the situation that has transpired in our close ally, The North Pacific. We find the actions that were taken by Ravania, a UDL Lieutenant and NPA Private, despicable. We further applaud the actions of Eluvatar in exposing the illegal release of confidential information by Ravania to the North Pacific Army Leadership. The Cabinet further applauds the steps Acting Delegate Blue Wolf has taken with the closure of the in-game Embassy of the UDL and the discharge of Ravania from the North Pacific Army.

The Cabinet notes that the South Pacific has also, over the last year and a few months, had strained relations with the United Defenders League. A pattern of behavior we believe to be unacceptable has developed within the UDL, that has seen them repeatedly act inappropriately towards fellow GCR regions and then fail to take proper action in response to them. Previously, and based upon assurances that such incidents would not reoccur, we have been willing to trust the UDL and continue working with them. That trust has run out, and will have to be re-earned. We are greatly displeased that the actions taken by the United Defenders League in response to the leak in the NPA are so limited. It is the belief of the Cabinet that these action condone such behavior. We believe that only removing the title of Lieutenant from Ravania, and then only for two weeks, is a slap on the wrist. Unibot himself stated that Ravania ran all minor update operations before obtaining the ceremonial title to begin with. We see no reason to believe that this demotion is anything more than nominal. We do not believe that anything will change in the UDL's institutional pattern of behavior whilst trivial punishments are levied for grievous offenses committed against their nominal partners. It is only when the UDL comes to realize that their behavior is unacceptable and not in keeping with friendly diplomatic relations that they will change.

Therefore, having taken full note of the responses of the UDL in the North Pacific and of our prior strained history with the organization, the Cabinet hereby orders the immediate closure of our in-game and forum Embassies with the UDL, and the total cessation of diplomatic relations. The events that occurred with the leak in the North Pacific, the following actions by Unibot, and the punishments that have been levied are unacceptable. Whilst the UDL has an unquestionable right to manage its own internal affairs as it sees fit, it must expect to be judged accordingly. We can no longer support the actions of a group utterly incapable of either maintaining appropriate behavior among its senior members or adequately responding to said behavior. From this point forward the Coalition of the South Pacific and all its entities will be barred from participating in any foreign relations or military operations with the United Defenders League. Joint citizens and members of the United Defenders League will not be treated any different than they previously were.

Thank You,
The Cabinet of the South Pacific

A powerful statement from our friends in the South Pacific. I don't speak for the government, but personally I appreciate the strong support from TSP of our Government's recent actions..

This was inevitable and I applaud the Cabinet for making the right choice. It's unfortunate that this had to happen, but I think it's become pretty clear to all of us that a working diplomatic relationship with the UDL simply isn't plausible anymore.

B&N works in a hospital and therefore has bizarre shifts, but the embassy will be closed in-game as soon as he is available.

As the current head of the NPA, I would like to formally thank TSP for the sentiment.

It's thoroughly refreshing to see a fellow Pacific standing in solidarity with us. This regional assemblyman would like to see others follow the example our brothers to the South have set.