[center][h2]Rostock, Germany, The Greater European Confederation[/h2][/center]
In the bowels of the massive building housing the center of the Greater European Confederation- if not physically, then in spirit-people bustled, rushing to and fro, attempting to remain informed as to the developing situations across the globe. The Confederations push for economic independence did not equate to a cessation of relationships with other states in the world. Relationships were the reason for the bustle at this time of morning, intelligence and military personnel mingling with politicians and accountants, each a small part in the greater game of politics.

In the Chancellors' Chambers, eighteen people met to discuss the escalation of the conflict spawned by the Third Mexican Empire and the United South Asian Empire, each an important figure in the Confederated state. At the moment all sat in silence, staring at the display screen mounted on the wall.

"Are you sure they're moving towards the Caliphate?" queried Andrej Dusan, one of the two Chancellors of the Confederation. A slight man with thinning hair, his bespectacled face appeared haggard, wearied of late by the strain required to manage a nation combined with a new situation unseen in the past twenty-ish years.

"Positive, mein herr," replied General Gernot Bocker. "Our intelligence sources confirm that both Mexican and Unified Territories of America ships left Pacific ports yesterday. While the intent of the American vessels is unknown, the destination of the Mexican fleet can be assumed to be the Caliphate. Our intelligence lines do not stretch far or deep enough to know of their exact position, but there are those more knowledged in these matters than I am."

The second Chancellor, Karen Årud, sighed heavily, her body and mind as tired as that of Andrej. "The world slips closer to devastation each day. We cannot let this pass. As was discussed earlier, a proposition for escalation of readiness should be put forth to parliament, in addition to a redeployment of some of our Mediterranean elements. I fear that we do not currently have enough nations confirming to attend the conference to make a difference. A list of candidates has been assembled. Time is of the essence, my friends. God speed."

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Hours later, after little deliberation, the alert level of the Greater European Confederation was raised by two increments, placing the nation on medium-high alert. One of the Confederation's Mediterranean-based carriers departed for the Caliphate with it's escort of three destroyers, two cruisers, and four submarines.

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[hider=To the Kingdom of the Hellenes and the Republic of Nigeria]
We gladly welcome our fellow nations in the pursuit for peace. The conference shall begin when a sufficient number of independent states have confirmed their attendance. Thank you for your patience.
-The Greater European Confederation[/hider]

[hider=To the United States of Africa and the Soviet Empire of Greater Russia]
The Greater European Confederation invites the two aforementioned states to a conference in the city of Hamburg, Germany in order to discuss the developing situation in regards to the Caliphate of Istanbul, the Third Mexican Empire, and the United Empire of South Asia and attempt to formulate a solution acceptable to all people involved.[/hider]

[hider=To the Caliphate of Istanbul]
Intelligence has informed us of fleet movements in the pacific by the Mexican Empire and the Unified Territories of America. The Greater European Confederation Mediterranean Fleet Command requests permission to utilize the Suez Canal to allow speedy access towards the Indian Ocean.[/hider]