Fiction talk:French Sixth Republic



"A talented diplomat has many masks. He is a peacemaker, warmonger, truthseeker, liar, good samaritan, and thief wrapped up into one."

- Prince of Ballatay

The Foreign Policy of France in recent years has often been described as that of an opportunist nation, forging relationships and taking diplomatic action based not on ideology or religion, but on its own interests. In that way, the French state has been honed as an astute practitioner of Realpolitik under the government of Laurene Maxime, which might explain its meteoric rise on the Gigaquadrantic stage. Additionally, the state has been known to act in accordance with the realist theory of international relations, deeply influencing its foreign policy and the manner in which it deals with other nations.

As with most human cultures, the French taken written and spoken agreements very seriously and hold other nations to the same standards. If such an agreement is broken or otherwise violated, the French will ensure that there will be consequences, usually in the form of worsening relations. Trust is paramount to the French in building relationships with other Gigaquadrantic entities. Diplomatic immunity is also a highly-valued right granted by law to diplomats and their families in France. In practice, such rights are sometimes discarded with a nation that harms French citizens or members of France's diplomatic corps.

France maintains a very large and versatile diplomatic corps composed of diplomats, negotiators, and ambassadors of many races, backgrounds, and specialities, the vast majority of whom have special training in the fields of political science, economics, and xenosociology.

Allies
Draconid Imperium= State of relations: Very friendly Relations Established: 2600's Embassies: Both members of: Previously loose allies with common interests, the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts have turned warming relations between France and the Draconid Imperium into one of the strongest alliances these two powers have ever had. In an effort to defeat the Delpha Coalition of Planets, the two have shared battlefields, losses, technology, and means of production in their long war. Culturally, the two find many similarities, especially in their appreciation for fine wine. Economically, their interests are intertwined, bound at the hip through GITO. TIAF= State of relations: Very friendly Relations Established: 2796 Embassies: Both members of: France's first true extragalactic ally, the Tybusen Intergalactic Allied Federation has proven time and again to be a loyal friend. Their relationship began tentatively at the end of the Dominatus War with the Franco-Tybusen Accords, in which the TIAF granted France access to their intergalactic hyperspace routes. Half a decade later, France has not forgotten to whom it owes its burgeoning colonial empire. The two powers have since then grown even closer as founders of GITO and the Xonexi Allies. Greater Hal'Sk Empire= State of relations: Very friendly Relations Established: 2720's Embassies: Both members of: The Greater Hal'Sk Empire was once considered to be a French protectorate in all but name, as the politically backwards and technologically stagnant nation owed a great deal of its scientific, economic, and military power to French guidance and assistance. The narrative––though often exaggerated for political reasons––has since then changed from that of a mentor and pupil to that of two equals braving the unknown together. While France still owns a greater colonial empire, military, and sphere of influence, the Hal'Sk represent one of their strongest alliances in the Gigaquadrant. Drodo Empire= State of relations: Very friendly Relations Established: 2797 Embassies: Both members of: Though their first meeting in the Quadrants resulted in a brief war, relations between the Drodo Empire and France cannot be stronger. Through their involvement in such organizations as GITO, the NZTO, and the Orion League, they were allies in all but name until it became official with the signing of the Franco-Katarian Alliance in 2801. Mardvaeli= State of relations: Friendly Relations Established: 2798 Embassies: Both members of: One of many nations on the fence during the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts, France invited the Mardvaeli Republic––with which it had shared warm relations in the past through its colonies––into the Xonexi Allies in 2801 by offering it a bilateral military alliance. Mardvaeli––having sought such an offer for a while––accepted readily, leading to greater cooperation and friendship between the two nations as conflict loomed ahead. Farengeto Trade Coalition= State of relations: Very friendly Relations Established: 2797 Embassies: Both members of: An ally to the Drodo Empire, the Farengeto were very quickly accepted by the French as potential allies. They have since then joined the NZTO, the Orion League, and GITO, marking their interests as firmly in alignment with that of the French. This led to their becoming allies in 2801. Despite the Farengeto's disadvantage in size and technology, France hopes that the seed they planted in the form of several technological donations will grow into a powerful ally. Corsica= State of relations: Friendly Relations Established: 2305 Embassies: Both members of: An outgrowth of French interstellar colonial empire of the 2200's, Corsica was reluctantly recognized as an independent nation in 2305. Since then, the small one-planet nation has become a large and industrious entity with a few colonies in other galaxies. While it does not come close to rivaling French power, its economic influence is disproportionately large for its size, making it a critical French trade partner. Recently, with a sudden rise in nationalism, Corsica has abandoned its traditional commitment to neutrality and began to forge an empire for itself. A secret alliance was signed between France and Corscia in 2801, officially binding the two nations at the hip for the duration of the Great Xonexian Schism. Eldarisian Empire= State of relations: Friendly Relations Established: 2799 Embassies: Both members of: A friendly and staunchly religious nation, the Eldarisian Empire first made contact with French Bunsen in 2799. It later drew the attention France proper through its membership of the Mou'Cyran Accords, a potential threat in the confusion of the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts. In dialogue with the Eldarisian High King, Foreign Minister Ballatay insinuated that the Eldarisians would find friends within the Xonexi Allies should they ever leave the Accords. After the Accords committed a grievous diplomatic misstep in talks with the Xonexi Allies, the Eldarisians left the organization in outrage and gratefully accepted an offer of alliance from France soon afterwards. The nation has since then benefitted from France's protection, loans of technology, and access to its commercial infrastructure. Heer Stekeveel Confederation= State of relations: Cautious Relations Established: 2800 Embassies: Both members of: A French protectorate established in the aftermath of the Invasion of Heer Stekeveel Space, the uneasy Heer Stekeveel Confederation is held together by the military might of the Lacrimosae tribe. While previously a backwater with little infrastructure or central government, the young nation is modernizing quickly and is proving to be a hotbed for low-risk, high-return economic ventures thanks to its low-cost manual labor and nonexistent government regulation. While the Lacrimosae are loyal to French interests for the moment, their military is quickly becoming one of the strongest in the Neutrality Zone, and could pose a sizable threat in the future. Milla Empire= State of relations: Friendly Relations Established: 2800 Embassies: Both members of: Brand new to the Andromedan galactic stage, the Milla Empire caught France's attention when they became allies of the Draconid Imperium. France followed suit and offered its friendship to the nascent interstellar power, having nothing to lose in the transaction and hoping that it might one day grow into a powerful and dependable ally.
 * Alcanti Triad Alliance (2800)
 * Trade agreements
 * Allied in war
 * Strong cultural ties
 * DIFlag New.png Alcanti
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Alcanti Triad Alliance (2800)
 * Franco-Tybusen Accords (2796)
 * Trade agreements
 * Allied in war
 * Strong cultural ties
 * TIAF Flag.png Tropicana
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Franco-Hal'Sk Alliance (2774)
 * Trade agreements
 * Very strong economic ties
 * Lasting friendship
 * Flag of Hal'Sk.png Hilsa
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Franco-Katarian Alliance (2801)
 * Trade agreements
 * Colonial ties
 * Drodo Empire Flag.png Coron 4
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * French Quadrant Colonies.png Galactica
 * Drodo Colonial Flag.png New Arcadia
 * Military Alliance (2801)
 * Trade agreements
 * Colonial ties
 * CometFlagV2.png Marvalia
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Franco-Katarian Alliance (2801)
 * Trade agreements
 * Colonial ties
 * FTC Symbol.png Farengeto
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Treaty of New Corsica (2801)
 * Trade agreements
 * Open borders
 * Flag of Corsica.png New Corsica
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Flag of Corsica.png Fulviano
 * French Quadrant Colonies.png Galactica
 * Franco-Eldarisian Alliance (2801)
 * Colonial trade agreements
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Eldarisian Flag.png Cyloia
 * Peace treaty (2800)
 * Military alliance (2800)
 * Trade agreements which favor the French
 * Heer Stekeveel Confederation.png Ludicius
 * Flag of France.png Paris
 * Declaration of Friendship (2802)
 * None yet

Neutral
Naakjian Confederation= State of relations: Friendly Relations Established: 2797 Embassies: The Naakjian Confederation has proved to be something of a mystery to the French diplomatic corps. As an isolated Andromedan nation with strongly isolationist policies but with close ties to the Cyrandia Cluster, it stubbornly defies classification. Relations between it and France are friendly at best, especially given their common ties to the Mardvaeli Republic. However, the Naakjian's membership to the Mou'Cyran Accords forces France to remain on its guard and remains a persistent impediment to relations.
 * Technological exchanges
 * None yet

At War
Delpha Coalition of Planets= State of relations: At War Declared: 2802 Relations Established: 2500's One of the greatest hyperpowers in the universe, the oppressive and controlling Delpha Coalition of Planets ranks among France's most dangerous geopolitical adversaries. While relations between the two were cordial for most of their existence and they cooperated during the Dominatus War, changes in DCP foreign policy brought about a large amount of resentment among France and its allies in the years preceding the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts. This led to the signing of the Alcanti Triad Alliance and the subsequent creation of the Xonexi Allies to wage war against it.

At war
* only French Andromeda ** only French Quadrantia

France is a part of the Orion League, a replacement for the floundering United Nations it helped found. An active and outspoken member, France's foreign policy has been greatly influenced by its membership. It greatly supports collective effort between humans, but has voiced the fact that it would not give up its sovereignty to an Orion superstate if it were to coagulate, just as it had with the European Union.

France joined the African Economic Alliance in 2796 in response to the developments of the East African Civil War, actively participating in reconstruction after the conflict. Through the alliance, it is allied with the African states and seeks closer economic ties with them.

French Andromeda, though it is de jure a region of France with no sovereignty of its won, is a member of the Andromedan Galactic Commonwealth. The legal relationship between the national government of France, French Andromeda, and the AGC is vague at best, though France proper has quietly taken advantage of the perks its colony enjoys from membership.

In a similar vein, French Quadrantia is a leading member in the Neutrality Zone Treaty Organization, an alliance between extragalactic colonizers in the Quadrant 82 Neutrality Zone born of a trade organization bearing a similar name. This time, the exclusion of the national government was purposeful, allowing the government to opt out of agreements made by its colony.

France also has a seat on the Trade Council of the Farengeto Trade Coalition since 2798 to reflect its growing involvement with that power in multiple galaxies.

Finally, France is a founding member of the Gigaquadrantic Intergalactic Trade Organization, an economic union which enables trade between galaxies through a network of wormholes. was designated the GITO economic capital of the and a wormhole was built nearby, leading to a dramatic increase in trade and a revival of the planet's economy as well as that of the whole nation.