(06-26-2013, 07:24 PM)Tel-Aviv Wrote: I wouldn't go that far, economy ( and with zoners eco is stronger then firepower ) can deal a massive blow to them, restricting them from accessing goods, with the helps of the elders for instance.. there are many possibilites but I reckon your arguement, it needs to be flawless but it can't be flawless. You can achieve pretty much anything with diplomacy, if one fails to meet its obligations it'll be punished, united nation sanctions is a good example of a massive none-violent blow that kills them within.
Economy is a double edged sword, don't forget that the Zoners supply mostly exotic/luxury stuff into the houses lorewise- they get crucial and 10% survival relevant stuff from the houses in return. Yes maybe the iridium prices may rise if the Core gets the only supplier( that is actually the only really interesting commodity i can think of) - but if the big companies decide there is no more MOX and H-Fuels out there for the Zoners- then it's game over time....same for food...
Furthermore....not to drag in real life politics...but the UN...really? MAybe as a comparison for a weak figurehead organ....they won't deliver any "deciding blow" against any big house aka nation.
Life is giving and taking, action and reaction and so is rp....you can't strongarm around ignoring obvious weaknesses.....if you want diplomatic successes you have to play it smart not by muscle flexing