United Nations Security Summit: Solaris & Other Issues

"Then please, do begin." Archibald replied. "After all, you were the individual who summoned us here."

Archibald stood up and cleared his throat, since he wasn't a nation he didn't have a seat on the council, but was present as the individual ultimately responsible for the maintenance and protection of the Solaris Network.

"Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the Security Council, both permanent and temporary. As Supreme Commander of The Anglo-European Defence Pact, one of my objectives is the protection of the aforementioned Solaris Network, as mentioned by President Molchanov, however that's not just from it being meddled with on the physical level. We are also tasked with protecting it on the ideological level. The AEDP was tasked with this since none of the nation states that are members of the AEDP are permitted to have control over the network, lest it become a political football, so to speak. I believe that objective extends to this meeting regarding it in this very room. I am very sure that the permanent members on the council, France and The United Kingdom, would prefer to peruse the evidence that President Molchanov's government have claimed they've collected to prove that this integral part of the infrastructure of the European continent is responsible for the environmental issues that have befallen Russia."

Wang Xi Jintao, after he greeted the already on scene world leaders took his seat. After a while of communicating with his men who came along with him, he noticed that the USA President was present. "Typical American, even too late in there own country," he wispered to the Chinese men right of him who chuckled.

Wang nodded to him nevertheless. And witnessed how the Russian President opened this meeting.
But his face turned in more like a question mark after hearing '...you...' towards the Chinese delegation. Quickly they wispering spoking towards each other and Wang's face came back to rest. 'Nothing to worry, he thought'

But for now he decided to remain calm. It was hard enough waiting for the accusations against Mighty China. Wang was convinced about his statements about that small incident. But first, he heared the European AEDP leader speaking. Wang also noticed that the European country leaders nodded in joy and in favour of Archibald. 'This can be fun,' he said once more to his fellow Chinese men to the right.

Archibald looked at the charts, hand rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

"I see, Mr. President. You have my sympathies, naturally, for the natural disaster that's befallen your nation. It is definitely unheard of to think that Siberia would be subjected to such an uncharacteristic spell from the weather. However, I am left unconvinced, sir." He began politely while approaching Dmitry and the charts. Upon reaching the Russian leader, he took a moment to look into the Presidents eyes inquisitively before turning to the chart.



"Admittedly, you can see the comparison here. The first chart from 2010 is, as you say, a naturally occurring heatwave, but you suggest that Solaris is the cause of this one occurring now. The reason I am unconvinced is because if you look at the 2010 chart, the vast majority of the Siberian region is unscathed. Then, we look at the latest meteorological charts and yes, there is most definitely an increase in temperature." He began. "But there is also an increase in the areas affected in 2010 as well, which you've omitted from your presentation. So, it's perfectly reasonable to suggest that instead of Solaris being capable of causing a countrywide heatwave, it is in fact a naturally occurring one caused by the ever present spectre of global warming. The effects of the weather are constantly being affected by it, causing wildfires in America, floods in The UK and other parts of Europe, droughts as well."

Archibald then took a step back from the board before turning round to face the security council.



"I'm no scientist, I am only qualified at GCSE level in regards to Chemistry, Physics and Biology like any other British citizen, but even I can see that since the increase in temperature is uniform across the board, then it's clear that there's an issue with the claim that Solaris is the cause. Why do I say that? Simple, the satellite currently in space above Russia is in a geostationary orbit. As such, it will remain above the exact same spot over Russia, never deviating from that spot, which means that if it was the cause of your troubles, Mr. President."

The Field Marshal turned towards Dmitry.

"Would you not be here because Siberia is being turned into a lifeless desert? Devoid of life and the ability to sustain it?"

"I may love my country, but Europe's interests must come first, sir." Archibald replied icily. "While you can wholeheartedly support Russia's interests. Until you show definitively that the satellite you reference is the cause of this issue, it will remain in space in its current orbit. Under the terms of the Outer Space Treaty 1967, you are prohibited from attempting to meddle with the relay and any other space-faring object that is not yours. Naturally, once you've proved that the satellite is the cause of your troubles beyond any doubt you'll be compensated, but until then no action will be taken by The AEDP."

"Indeed, it would be wise to allow everyone the opportunity to provide their thoughts, otherwise we could have had this discussion over Skype and save everyone the trip to this location." Archibald remarked. "As for your irate companion, President Molchanov, I would be delighted to see if the proof he'll provide, if any, regarding that statement is as compelling and irrefutable as what your Prime Minister, who you exert so much control over, has given us."

Dmitry was flabbergasted, but impressed. President Kennedy was most certainly no joker when it came to diplomacy, and it reminded him of his research on a prior American President: Theodore Roosevelt, he believed his name was. However, Dmitry was in no mood for putting such an important decision on a trivial game.
"I applaud you for your determination on neutrality, Mr. President, but I would never put the fate of my country, let alone your rag-tag union, on a gambit such as a pick-and-choose game." Dmitry then took a sip of water from his side of the table. "How about we change it up. Instead of deciding who you will immediately go to war with, you merely will ally them in their next conflict, because honestly, I would think you better than to declare war right after a summit on preventing war from occurring." Dmitry continued to lazily keep his chin in his palms and was now swaying his feet back and forth beneath the table.