Thread:Zillafire101/@comment-4960835-20160524105213/@comment-4991685-20160811181704

''Note: This is Charles' writing, verbatim. I'm posting it here on his behalf as he's been encountering some difficulties doing so himself.''

Alright, that makes perfect sense. In terms of international pressure, here are some of the steps France will take in response to the build-up ([http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/spore/images/0/0f/French_Mirus_Colonies_map.png/revision/latest?cb=20160315200055 map for reference):
 * The immediate reaction will be a counter-buildup of military forces in and around the Godrine-Bélances region:
 * 1) The nationalization of National Guard units (5 corps total) and their mobilization to the border with the Mendel Pact (this will take time).
 * 2) The deployment of army and fleet units (3 Army Corps, 2 Fleet Corps) along the border. These will entrench themselves as soon as they hit the front.
 * 3) The stocking and repair of fortifications, stations, and bases in and around the border with munitions, fuel, and other supplies.
 * 4) The expansion and resupply of airfields and the immediate redeployment of air assets from their peacetime allocation to airbases throughout French Mirus. These air wings will be composed to a large degree of different generations of French omnirole fighters and their attendant aircraft (ex: Mirage Roi, Hyperfighter Hurricane, Torrent, Super Torrent) tooled primarily for interception. No dedicated bombers yet. France doesn't have large stockpiles of bombing munitions in the galaxy, and what it does have is dispersed throughout the territory. Assembling it will take time, so it won't have the capability to bomb the Mendel Pact in any significant capacity until later in the crisis when supplies from the Milky Way will get there.
 * 5) The raising of the planetary shield around Teindas (will take about a day to reach full power) and the warming up of the planetary shields around Cestérité and Demogorgon Prime.
 * 6) The assembly of a supercarrier battlegroup in the Milky Way for deployment to Mirus (4 Army Corps, 1 Fleet Corps, 2 Light Fleet Corps, 2 Logistics Corps, 1 Air Command, 3 Strategic Strike Corps, 1 Void Hunter Corps). The plans and infrastructure for the gathering and deployment of these forces is already in place, but assembling the battlegroup will take time, as will crossing darkspace to Mirus. Overall, I expect it will take them a few weeks to appear in the Galaxy.
 * 7) The immediate allocation of 1 Void Hunter Corps and 1 Light Naval Corps to two naval bases flanking the Mendel territory. One is near Nihilus, the other in the south is unmarked as of yet. These two elements will deploy to the far side of the Mendel territory, spreading out over that region of space to enact a blockade of the territory in an attempt to interrupt the Mendel deployment. Arriving Mendel elements will be turned around. If they try to force their way through, the Mendel will start the war with a significant amount of their forces out of position (the proportion is up to you). Soon after, the blockade will be reinforced with Mirusian elements of the Draconis Imperial Talon Navy and (probably) the TIAF Assault Armada.
 * At the same time, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be scrambling:
 * 1) Alexandre will get out in front of the cameras calling out the Mendel buildup as a breach of international trust and an act of aggression against France. The buildup of such a large force on the French border cannot possibly be for defense when France keeps only a small peacetime force in Mirus. Alexandre also announced the French response in detail, clearly explaining his reasons for the blockade. Incoming Mendel troops will be turned around. He reiterates that he will not flinch or call off the blockade so long as the Mendel do not call off their deployment. He is acting in self-defense, and intends to resume previous relations with the Pact after they back down, not press for further concessions. He leaves room for compromise.
 * 2) Alexandre's diplomatic officers will make calls (personal if possible, remotely if not) to Covenant leaders and allies, reiterating the French position in private and assuring that France will not fire the first shot. It is acting in self defense, since the Pact is threatening its Mirusian core territories. The French will call Covenant nations to participate in the blockade in order to apply more pressure on the Pact to back down. The DI has confirmed that it will participate.
 * 3) Alexandre calls an emergency meeting of the Covenant of Mirus on Teindas, though does not invite the Pact initially. He personally attends. He will look to put out a resolution condemning the buildup of Mendel troops and the action of the HoR, and another authorizing the blockade by all Covenant members and stating the fact that if the Mendel breach it, they will be at war with the entire Covenant and its members.
 * 4) The Waptoria's stance and support in particular will be solicited, and their concerns will be accommodated.