56 French Embargo on Morocco
In response France had instead decided to use their navy and political influence to embargo Morocco and block some of their ports.
Morocco had a relatively small and out of date navy that could in no way contend with the French Navy. Even the entire UAN combined was no threat to the to French Navy. While the members of the UAN were receiving military training by Arcadia, they still didn't have the technology to fight against the European powers.
Jarvis had not reason to get involved so he didn't get involved in the matter leaving Morocco to face major economical problems because of the Naval Blockade.
After a few weeks the French Navy had even started to target shipping containers bearing the Moroccan flag. Until one day they mistakenly shot at and sunk an Moroccan shipping container bearing the Arcadian Flag. Luckily the crew survived and was able to get to escape boats avoiding any deaths.
The reason the ship had the Arcadian Flag was because of the trade deals between the Arcadian Empire and the Moroccan Government which stated that materials shipped directly from Arcadia shall have the flag of the Arcadian Government on it and shall be considered part of the Arcadian Department of military transportation and supply.
As such once Jarvis found out about this he was a little bit upset at the fact that French had sunk the ship which carried Millions of dollars worth of cargo.
But since nobody severely injured or died he wasn't going to directly destroy their entire navy in the region just yet. Instead he sent a Medium sized fleet of 50 ships which would be split up into various task forces, in order to ensure the security and safe transportation of goods in the region.
The fleet's instructions were to safeguard all cargo ships in the area including Moroccan cargo ships, and they have permission to engage the French ships should they fire in their general direction.
The fleet, under the command of Admiral Yorke, a seasoned veteran of Arcadia's seafaring military, was swift and strategic in their navigation. The ships, outfitted with the latest Arcadian technology left for Morocco in a show of quiet strength.
Everybody in the world knows how advanced Arcadian Technology is especially in the military sector. So once the news of Arcadian ships getting deployed to the Mediterranean got out, the French Embassy located in Arcadia was the first to contact the Palace to ask about the reasoning behind this.
The response from the Arcadian Palace was succinct and clear, communicated by Jarvis himself: "Protection of Arcadian interests and allies in the region". The French ambassador, caught off guard by this pointed response, passed on the message to his home government. The French authorities were thrown into a flurry of diplomatic meetings to discuss their further course of action.
Because any engagement with the Arcadian Military at this point in time would just be suicide and they would not win. Plus they would not receive help from their allies in NATO since they were the ones to attack Arcadia first and nobody else would want to be dragged into a war with them.
Using advanced detection systems and strategic placements, the Arcadian Navy provided an impenetrable shell around Moroccan cargo ships. Any French naval ship daring to come too close would be met with a warning shot from one of the Arcadian vessels.
News of this show of strength by Arcadia sparked international headlines. The French's attempts at sabotaging Moroccan trade were effectively nullified. It sent across a strong signal to European powers, underlining that any aggression on Arcadian transport ships would not be tolerated.
The success of the Arcadian fleet's operations in the Mediterranean had a sweeping impact on the morale of the Moroccan people. They were awed by the technological prowess of their protectors and grateful for the swift response. The Moroccan king, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Jarvis and promised to strengthen ties even further.
Back in Paris, the French government found themselves cornered. Any rash move against Arcadia or Morocco could trigger catastrophic retaliation. They were forced to reconsider their strategy and soften their approach towards Morocco. The public too, began to question the wisdom of their government's aggressive stance, adding further pressure on an already fraught situation.
They sent an envoy to Arcadia, requesting peace talks and emphasizing their desire for a diplomatic resolution. Jarvis agreed to host these talks at the Palace, on one condition - that aid would be provided to Morocco to recover from the economic damage caused by the French blockade.
With stern faces and grumbling resentment, the French diplomats agreed to the terms. And so, the peace talks began in earnest. Jarvis was not one to take such matters lightly. He demanded justice for the wrongs done and ensured that every fine detail was addressed. The negotiations were long and tedious, filled with taut nerves and heated exchanges.
Meanwhile, at sea, Admiral Yorke continued his patrol along the Moroccan coast. Despite the ongoing peace talks, he was warily watchful, ready to defend at a moment's notice. His fleet stood as an iron wall against any who might seek to disturb the precarious peace.
Back in France, public opinion shifted dramatically. After weeks of tension and uncertainty, now there were protests in Paris and Marseilles. The citizens demanded their government to stop their antagonistic behavior towards Morocco. It became clear that not only international but internal pressure was weighing heavily on the French authorities.
Finally, after weeks of intense negotiations, a resolution was reached. France agreed to lift the naval blockade on Morocco and to compensate for the economic loss they had incurred. In addition, they promised to respect the sovereignty of Moroccan waters and refrain from any further military aggression. The Arcadian military, in exchange, would withdraw their fleet from the region but promised a swift return if the agreement was violated.
There was a collective sigh of relief as the news of the agreement reached the ears of those involved. In Morocco, grand celebrations were held to mark this victory, with praises sung for Jarvis and his firm resolve. The Moroccan King publicly thanked the Arcadian Empire and expressed hope for continued cooperation and stronger ties between their nations.
