Turtledove Award Letter [NON-CANON]

Supreme Director Compton
101 Imperial Way
Columbia City
Columbia Prime, Columbia

May 15th, 2780

The Inhabitants of
Vacuity Pocket 15442AD

Dear Sirs:

A little birdie told me that, somewhere out there in the multiverse, there is an election of supreme importance to myself and my colleagues. Now my views on democratic process are far from amicable, but if there is anything my colleagues and myself like it is the sweet taste of victory. We would be willing to set aside much in order to attain it, no matter how small. So you fine gentlemen can expect that the governments of the Coalition of Western Republics, Conseil of Workers’ Systems and United Technocracies of Man will be taking this matter very, very seriously.

I have conducted some research on your local universe. I understand that you have just entered the year 2012. I also understand that the year 2011 was quite hectic for you, what with democratic revolutions, the death of tyrants, and the potential unlocking of the secrets of faster-than-light travel. So much hope for the future. You all must be pretty proud of yourselves.

If you do not vote for us in this election, we can put all of that to an end.

By the time you receive this letter, a multinational strike force is preparing to launch an invasion of your little blue marble should you choose unwisely. Fifteen million battle-hardened soldiers from the most elite and loyal military units our galaxy can provide. I understand that your timeline is relatively pacifistic. If we do not win this election, we will introduce you to industrial galactic warfare.

You must think you are all so special, eating your “Doritos” and watching cartoons about talking candy-colored equines (really?). Understand that, in my lifetime, I have fought criminals with more firepower than your entire planet combined. Your most powerful state, this mockery of the American nation, lacks the capability to even conduct manned spaceflight. And have you seriously been reducing your nuclear arsenals? What was the last industrial war you have fought? Do you even have orbital defenses? How many men have you, personally, killed? Have no delusions: you are no challenge.

Don’t be surprised. Yes, we’ve been watching you, all of you, for quite a while now. We know which cities to capture, which to bomb, and which to unleash horrors your primitive minds could never possibly imagine. Understand that your timeline is no special snowflake that will be missed, or that I or my colleagues would have any hesitation in ordering its complete and utter obliteration. I have seen many of like it and I have authorized their destruction without a second thought. Everything and everyone you love can be reduced to dust and ash if I so choose. Fortunately for you, we have an interest in keeping you alive – for now. This election your bargaining chip, and I suggest you don’t waste it.

Sincerely,
Supreme Director Compton