NationStates Jolt Archive

Somewhere in the South Pacific, in international waters... A lone construct can be seen, waves lapping against it. A man stands upon it, a flag in his hand, surveying the vast blueness all around...

Today, the Democratic Republic of Offshore proclaims its existence. Sim Wayg claims sovereignty for a long-abandoned oil rig, making it into an independent land. Wayg is its first citizen. Neither tall nor short, he has palish brown eyes, whose colour match that of his hair and skin. And he has news for the world.

Below, you will find the Act of Proclamation. What it says, in essence, is that you can ask for Offshorian nationality (without rejecting your own nationality), and come to Offshore to DO WHATEVER YOU PLEASE. There are virtually no laws here. You are free to do as you like.


ACT OF PROCLAMATION

ARTICLE 1
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE
Be it hereby proclaimed that the Democratic Republic of Offshore exists as an independent and fully sovereign state. Be it furthermore noted that said sovereignty entails the following.
1a. The founder of the Democratic Republic of Offshore be recognised as First Citizen Sim Wayg.
1b. The National Flag of Offshore be adopted, featuring the national colours of the Democratic Republic of Offshore, red, blue and black.
1c. As a sovereign state, the Republic of Offshore be recognised to possess national waters and national airspace.

ARTICLE 2
CITIZENSHIP
Offshorian citizenship may be obtained with no prejudice as to gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political orientation or nationality, upon simple request. The Democratic Republic of Offshore retains the right to deny or repeal any person's citizenship if extreme circumstances demand it. Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Offshore need only abide by the present Act. Be it furthermore noted that:
2a. Any person obtaining Offshorian nationality and citizenship may retain his, her or its original nationality and citizenship in addition.
2b. Any person not of Offshorian nationality may only enter the Democratic Republic of Offshore once in his, her or its life. Any Offshorian national may reside in the Democratic Republic of Offshore for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours, and may return at will for any number of such periods, provided a delay of at least seven full days is respected between two periods.
2c. Any Offshorian national retains the right to revoke his, her or its own Offshorian nationality and citizenship.

ARTICLE 3
LAW
Be it henceforth recognised that
3a. The present Act constitutes the full legal text governing matters of law in the Democratic Republic of Offshore.
3b. Amendments may be made to this Act. Any Offshorian national will not be bound to comply by any such Amendments if said Amendments are adopted after his, her or its obtention of nationality and citizenship.
3c. Any Offshorian national may act as he, she or it pleases in any way that is not explicitely or implicitely prohibited in this Act.

Do you need any more offshore oil rig?
I got about 10 on Earth that I'm not use.

hmm.........cool

That's an actual country, Sealand.

OOC: Hmmm.... nope. Someone beat ya to this idea. Platform 7 or some name like that. Had 'em packed in their like sardines... I, Crimmond, used it as a tourist trap. lol

Oh, well. His nation died so... have at it buddy.

Someone who actually RP's his nation into existence! That's worth a donut. Here, take it. I only slobbered on it a little.

Just one donut? Here, take some of Melkor's pie. What's left of it, anyway.

Hmm... does this new nation happen to be off the coast of Britain?

I wanna doughnut! (No slobber please...) and some pie! :cry:

Here, have gun emplacements to gaurd yourself. And a nuke. Drop it on something.

OOC: Speaking of Melkor... I now have one more than him in total posts. w00t!

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/memberlist.php?mode=posts&order=DESC&start=40

*does victory dance* Only 42 more people to go before I am the king of the NS geeks!

Wooohooo!

Fascinating, truly fascinating.

What are your policies of foreign corporations operating in your nation?

~Lady Serindë nos Eärendil
Prefect of Trade
Menelmacar

OOC: Speaking of Melkor... I now have one more than him in total posts. w00t!

http://www.nationstates.net/forum/memberlist.php?mode=posts&order=DESC&start=40

*does victory dance* Only 42 more people to go before I am the king of the NS geeks!

Wooohooo!

sweet, I'm 34! IN YOUR FACE, CRIMMOND! JK :P

*ahem*

anyway, I wish your nation a long, peaceful life

*begins to look at a 1:1 map of the earth with a micron-microscope on microfiche...


"That's a country?" Sterling asks.

"Apparently so sir." Responded his intel officer.

"Amazing."

Good luck. Hope an oil tanker doesn't crash into you and... well.. wipe out your civilization.

The Soviet Defence Cheif speaks:
*in broken english*
A nation of your size will be in the market for military guarantee of soveriengty yes? If this is the case, please, don't hesitate to contact the USSSS

OOC: Interesting, very interesting. Nice idea.

The Soviet Defence Cheif speaks:
*in broken english*
A nation of your size will be in the market for military guarantee of soveriengty yes? If this is the case, please, don't hesitate to contact the USSSSMessage to USSSS: Ah, I see English isn't your first language. Хорошо, мой друг, я думаю, что я говорю вашим... :D

Also, I just don't trust Soviets, so watch yourselves...

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Overlord Var'chak
The Dominion of Baggera

OOC: No comments about my leader bieng a Russian in RL please. lol

OOC: Baggera, Walter Koenig isn't Russian, his father's Lithuanian (that's where the Chekov accent comes from, his father). :roll:

IC: National Security Advisor, Doctor Aireserkeiel looks up from the latest reports. "A nation founded solely on an oil rig? Do they have enough life jackets? Send a few million as a gesture of our goodwill towards new nations."

Here have . . . . . . a nuke. Drop it on something.

But not your toe!

<b>Baggera</b>
ooc: Da, vu pravu, hotya u menya netu russky alfavyt, i tak netu bukvu. Ugadai kotoruyu

OOC: Baggera, Walter Koenig isn't Russian, his father's Lithuanian (that's where the Chekov accent comes from, his father). :roll:

IC: National Security Advisor, Doctor Aireserkeiel looks up from the latest reports. "A nation founded solely on an oil rig? Do they have enough life jackets? Send a few million as a gesture of our goodwill towards new nations."OOC: It was still the USSR. That's makes it Soviet. Sorry for not know what part he came from.

Soviet dude: :?: I.. uh... :oops: used an online traslator. I got no clue what you just said.

Thank you, all, for your kind gifts and encouragement. Lifejackets are always welcome. As are doughnuts.

To answer your questions, we don't need nukes, but military protection would be nice... if there's something we can give you in exchange, without compromising our sovereignty?

All foreign corporations are welcome to establish themselves in Offshore. You can build extensions to our territory to houses yourselves, if you like. Just be sure to respect our (minimalist) laws.

We can provide military protection to you. We have a well trained military.

I can provide military protection

Langham, Barbarosea, that's very kind of you. What obligations would it entail for us?

Langham, Barbarosea, that's very kind of you. What obligations would it entail for us?
I would provide protection for any attack, all i ask is a office in your rig, and the water around it + 1% of your budget.

All foreign corporations are welcome to establish themselves in Offshore. You can build extensions to our territory to houses yourselves, if you like. Just be sure to respect our (minimalist) laws.
Excellent. We too will provide protection, especially since we will have economic interests. Would it be possible for Menelmacari to receive a special exemption to the one 24-hour period per week rule for Offshorian nationals, to better serve your native population? We'd be willing to have our workers acquire Offshorian nationality, since it would not interfere with Menelmacari citizenship. And I assume that companies can provide their own security force.

~Lady Serindë nos Eärendil
Prefect of Trade

To the esteemed people of the Democratice Republic of Offshore,

The Freeland of Clintovia extend our warmest regards and most heartfelt best wishes.

We would be most humbly honored to have you welcome as our representative the Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo, Deputy Minister of Information Technologies Commerce.

Please, accept at this time our invitation to any Offshore official as your ambassador to our fair nation.

It is our desire that we may establish a relationship in trade that will flourish to our mutual benefit and satisfaction.

The Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs
First Citizen of The Freeland of Clintovia

To the Respectable Leaders of Offshore:

I, the Governing Artificially Intelligent Mind Network, as First Speaker, send you the pleasantest of greetings, upon the behalf of the people of Freebodnik V.

It is good to see that a new, unique nation, with the beginnings of a culture, a government, and a society, develop on its own in such a refreshing manner. Know that Freebodnik V, as part of its duty to the world as communists and humanitarians, promises to stand fast in helping your nation thrive and prosper upon this earth. Should you require medical, scientific, or technical assistance, please be consoled by the fact that Freebodnik V stands with you, as a friend, whatever your economic system.

Again, steadfast and hearty welcomes. We look forward to future good relations!

Sincerely yours,

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The Governing Artificially Intelligent Mind Network,
First Speaker and MCP for the Community of Freebodnik V
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."- Albert Einstein
Please enter, Comrade, The Revolution Betrayed by Leon Trotsky (http://www.marxists.org/archive/trotsky/works/1936-rev/index.htm)

The RPA would like to extend an offer of assistance, Military and Economic to the People of Offshore. For this assistance we ask for nothing more than a humble cubical for our Ambassador.

Please feel free to contact our offices. Operators are standing by.

Sincerly,

Niloc Llewop
State Department
RPA

Langham, Barbarosea, that's very kind of you. What obligations would it entail for us?
I would provide protection for any attack, all i ask is a office in your rig, and the water around it + 1% of your budget.

We can provide you with an office; however, due to limited space, use of that office would be on a rotational base. Your official would be entitled to use it once every eight days. We trust you will understand this; please refer to our legal text for details.

We are uncertain as to what precisely you mean by your claim on a part of our territorial waters. Could you be more explicit?

Finally, a share of our national budget is acceptable.

Again, many thanks, and we hope we can come to an agreement.

Excellent. We too will provide protection, especially since we will have economic interests. Would it be possible for Menelmacari to receive a special exemption to the one 24-hour period per week rule for Offshorian nationals, to better serve your native population? We'd be willing to have our workers acquire Offshorian nationality, since it would not interfere with Menelmacari citizenship. And I assume that companies can provide their own security force.

~Lady Serindë nos Eärendil
Prefect of Trade

Companies may indeed provide their own security force. If you are willing to build an extension of our territory to accomodate your workers, they will receive an exemption from the 24 hour restriction. Your workers will of course immediately be granted Offshorian nationality. You have our gratitude, and we hope our two nations can enjoy friendly and profitable relations.

To the esteemed people of the Democratice Republic of Offshore,

The Freeland of Clintovia extend our warmest regards and most heartfelt best wishes.

We would be most humbly honored to have you welcome as our representative the Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo, Deputy Minister of Information Technologies Commerce.

Please, accept at this time our invitation to any Offshore official as your ambassador to our fair nation.

It is our desire that we may establish a relationship in trade that will flourish to our mutual benefit and satisfaction.

The Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs
First Citizen of The Freeland of Clintovia

The Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo is most welcome to Offshore, and we share your desire for fruitful and amicable relations.

We assume the Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo is aware of our legal text? Would your government be willing to house his Excellency the Clintovian Ambassador to Offshore on Clintovian soil seven out of eight days? We apologise for this inconveniance, which is borne from a shortage of space on our national territory, and is not meant as a slight against the people of the freeland of Clintovia.

Regarding the establishing of an Offshorian ambassador to the fair land of Clintovia, would any of your officials be willing to assume that position? Any of your citizens may obtain Offshorian citizenship without reneging his or her Clintovian citizenship, and become our ambassador. We would be honoured indeed.

To the Respectable Leaders of Offshore:

I, the Governing Artificially Intelligent Mind Network, as First Speaker, send you the pleasantest of greetings, upon the behalf of the people of Freebodnik V.

It is good to see that a new, unique nation, with the beginnings of a culture, a government, and a society, develop on its own in such a refreshing manner. Know that Freebodnik V, as part of its duty to the world as communists and humanitarians, promises to stand fast in helping your nation thrive and prosper upon this earth. Should you require medical, scientific, or technical assistance, please be consoled by the fact that Freebodnik V stands with you, as a friend, whatever your economic system.

Again, steadfast and hearty welcomes. We look forward to future good relations!

Sincerely yours,

The Governing Artificially Intelligent Mind Network,
First Speaker and MCP for the Community of Freebodnik V


The Democratic Republic of Offshore thanks you warmly for your kind words. It is good to see such a spirit of friendship and goodwill. We too look forward to good diplomatic relations.

OOC: Props to Offshore!

IC: Two Wazziuans sitting at home after a long days work.

Wazzuian 1: "So where do they fit those 5 million people?"

Wazzuian 2: "Don't ya know? Creative packaging."

The RPA would like to extend an offer of assistance, Military and Economic to the People of Offshore. For this assistance we ask for nothing more than a humble cubical for our Ambassador.

Please feel free to contact our offices. Operators are standing by.

Sincerly,

Niloc Llewop
State Department
RPA

We are grateful for your offer, and return to you the same reply as to the esteemed leaders of Barabarosea. Your ambassador is most welcome (if it is feasible for him to reside in the RPA seven out of eight days), and we would be honoured if any of your citizens should chose to assume the function of Offshorian ambassador to your gracious land.

OOC: Props to Offshore!

IC: Two Wazziuans sitting at home after a long days work.

Wazzuian 1: "So where do they fit those 5 million people?"

Wazzuian 2: "Don't ya know? Creative packaging."

Actually, all but a small number of our people have dual nationality and live abroad. Few have even set foot in Offshore.

Langham, Barbarosea, that's very kind of you. What obligations would it entail for us?
I would provide protection for any attack, all i ask is a office in your rig, and the water around it + 1% of your budget.

We can provide you with an office; however, due to limited space, use of that office would be on a rotational base. Your official would be entitled to use it once every eight days. We trust you will understand this; please refer to our legal text for details.

We are uncertain as to what precisely you mean by your claim on a part of our territorial waters. Could you be more explicit?

Finally, a share of our national budget is acceptable.

Again, many thanks, and we hope we can come to an agreement.
1.That is fine

2.I mean use of the water for ships to come to, and possibably refuel at your oil rig.

3.Alright

Хорошо, мой друг, я думаю, что я говорю вашим...
I find that highly offensive!!!

1.That is fine

2.I mean use of the water for ships to come to, and possibably refuel at your oil rig.

3.Alright

Of course you may enter our territorial waters to reach our nation.

That is what I figured, just some ppl are picky :wink:

Danneland Corp wellcomes Offshore to the world, and we have noticed your growing problem with not enough space.
And Danneland Corp has the solution to this problem.

Danneland Corp will for FREE build extentions to your oil rig as long as your population continues to increese. If we are givven the soul right to your metal resources under water.

Here are some suggestions on how the extentions might look.
If none of these siut you, we are able to bring new suggestions to the table.


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Suggestion 1

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Suggestion 2

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Suggestion 3

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Suggestion 4

Do you need any more offshore oil rig?
I got about 10 on Earth that I'm not use.


Sending my 10 offshore oil rig to you.

Can i migrate some people there, and establish an embassy?

That's an actual country, Sealand.

If you're being picky, Sealand was an artillery platform, not an oil rig.

GMC just barely beat me to that nit pick :? Nice idea anyways.

To the esteemed people of the Democratice Republic of Offshore,

The Freeland of Clintovia extend our warmest regards and most heartfelt best wishes.

We would be most humbly honored to have you welcome as our representative the Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo, Deputy Minister of Information Technologies Commerce.

Please, accept at this time our invitation to any Offshore official as your ambassador to our fair nation.

It is our desire that we may establish a relationship in trade that will flourish to our mutual benefit and satisfaction.

The Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs
First Citizen of The Freeland of Clintovia

The Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo is most welcome to Offshore, and we share your desire for fruitful and amicable relations.

We assume the Right Honorable Michael Pan Pharo is aware of our legal text? Would your government be willing to house his Excellency the Clintovian Ambassador to Offshore on Clintovian soil seven out of eight days? We apologise for this inconveniance, which is borne from a shortage of space on our national territory, and is not meant as a slight against the people of the freeland of Clintovia.

Regarding the establishing of an Offshorian ambassador to the fair land of Clintovia, would any of your officials be willing to assume that position? Any of your citizens may obtain Offshorian citizenship without reneging his or her Clintovian citizenship, and become our ambassador. We would be honoured indeed.

The Right honorable Michael Pan Pharo is indeed aware of the fine legal text of The Democratic Republic of Offshore. And, in adherence to such will be most satisfied to both commute in rotation of said residence as well as serve in the dual capacity of Ambassador to and from your nation.

The Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs
First Citizen of The Freeland of Clintovia

We thank the Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs for his understanding, and look forward to welcoming the Right honorable Ambassador Michael Pan Pharo.

In response to offers of additional space, we are not presently in need of such. Our legal text provides for the issue of population growth. However, concerning exploitation of metal ressources within our territorial waters, any Offshorian citizen may undertake such exploitation, in the understanding that he or she is operating within
Offshorian territory and legislation.

Can i migrate some people there, and establish an embassy?

Any Kanasian national wishing to obtain dual Kanasian / Offshorian nationality will be most welcome. For a more detailed reply to your question, please refer to our legal text.

We would gladly welcome an ambassaor from your nation. Please understand, however, that he or she would only be able to reside in Offshore one day every eight days. We hope this causes no offence; none is intended.

Would your ambassador also be interested in being Offshore's ambassador to Kanasia?

So, do you want the military protection

We thank the Hon. Bartholemew Tibbs for his understanding, and look forward to welcoming the Right honorable Ambassador Michael Pan Pharo.

In response to offers of additional space, we are not presently in need of such. Our legal text provides for the issue of population growth. However, concerning exploitation of metal ressources within our territorial waters, any Offshorian citizen may undertake such exploitation, in the understanding that he or she is operating within
Offshorian territory and legislation.


Still, do you want help with expansion? The exploitation was just an suggestion if you can't afford to buy the expansion.

Re: Barbarosea

Yes, I believe we've come to an agreement. How will this be organised?

Re: Danneland

You are most kind, but we are not truly interested in expanding our territory. If you wish to base an economic activity on our territory, however, you may build an extension to house your workers.

Re: Barbarosea

Yes, I believe we've come to an agreement. How will this be organised?


Well, I would need a full-time office, I'll build it on, it won't be bigger than 20x22. There I will put comm stuff along with a Military control board. Then, whenever you get attacked, my military should be halfway there

Re: Barbarosea

Yes, I believe we've come to an agreement. How will this be organised?


Well, I would need a full-time office, I'll build it on, it won't be bigger than 20x22. There I will put comm stuff along with a Military control board. Then, whenever you get attacked, my military should be halfway there

Excellent. Again we thank you, and trust our two nations will enjoy long and amicable relations.

yes, and, forgot to mention, there will be SAM missile sites set up around your rig

Re: Barbarosea

Yes, I believe we've come to an agreement. How will this be organised?

Re: Danneland

You are most kind, but we are not truly interested in expanding our territory. If you wish to base an economic activity on our territory, however, you may build an extension to house your workers.


The suggestion was not about expanding your territory. It was about creating housing for your citizents, and for those who wish to visit you.


And, are Danneland Corp able to purchase all rights on minerals in your territory?

Suddenly a few missiles streak past the oil rig. 2 Accidentaly hit.

Back at General Satlon's building, General Satlon asks his aide, " Did the training process succeed?"

"Yes sir."

"Very good"

"Except that...2 of our missiles accidentaly impacted an oil rig, which is apparently a country..."

"What?!I thought that oil rig was abandoned!"

"It...was, but now it is a country,sir."

"FUCK! Send out a peace and sorry message, WE CANT LET THIS GET OUT!"

"Sir yes sir!"

Actually, all but a small number of our people have dual nationality and live abroad. Few have even set foot in Offshore.

To promote diplomacy between our two nations, the Holy Emperor of Falastur has expressed his wish to apply for dual-nationality, with your country. If you would accept this, a number of Falasturian companies have expressed their interest in Offshore, and would very much like to set up offices, with a secondary benefit of giving Offshore a boost to its economy.

Thank you...

Suddenly a few missiles streak past the oil rig. 2 Accidentaly hit.

Back at General Satlon's building, General Satlon asks his aide, " Did the training process succeed?"

"Yes sir."

"Very good"

"Except that...2 of our missiles accidentaly impacted an oil rig, which is apparently a country..."

"What?!I thought that oil rig was abandoned!"



"It...was, but now it is a country,sir."

"f---! Send out a peace and sorry message, WE CANT LET THIS GET OUT!"

"Sir yes sir!"

You do know that there were 2 Patroit Missiles systems there, so, they probably would have shot down atleast 2 missiles. Or you can go to war with me, if offshore wants.

The suggestion was not about expanding your territory. It was about creating housing for your citizents, and for those who wish to visit you.

You are most kind, but we have adequate facilities to house visiting citizens in accordance with our laws. Very few people ever come here, you know. Most Offshorians have never set foot in Offshore.


And, are Danneland Corp able to purchase all rights on minerals in your territory?

Not all rights, no. Minerals on Offshorian territory remain the property of Offshore. However, foreign companies working in Offshore (and whose workers and management have therefore obtained Offshorian citizenship) may exploit these ressources - though none may claim monopoly.

Actually, all but a small number of our people have dual nationality and live abroad. Few have even set foot in Offshore.

To promote diplomacy between our two nations, the Holy Emperor of Falastur has expressed his wish to apply for dual-nationality, with your country. If you would accept this, a number of Falasturian companies have expressed their interest in Offshore, and would very much like to set up offices, with a secondary benefit of giving Offshore a boost to its economy.

Thank you...

We would be delighted and honoured to grant the Holy Emperor of Falastur Offshorian nationality, and to welcome Falasturian companies to our small nation. Would you like to use existing offices, in which case the rotational eight-day rule would apply, or would you prefer to begin construction of an extension to house your workers and facilities?

You do know that there were 2 Patroit Missiles systems there, so, they probably would have shot down atleast 2 missiles. Or you can go to war with me, if offshore wants.

OOC:

Before I answer IC... were the missiles intercepted, then, or did they actually hit?

Welcome, Democratic Republic of Offshore. We welcome you to this planet. We would also like to begin negotiations with Offshore for an Embassy and a possible military alliance, seeing as you were recently hit by two missiles. Thank you.

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J. Revanin
Prime Minister of Firen

Welcome, Democratic Republic of Offshore. We welcome you to this planet. We would also like to begin negotiations with Offshore for an Embassy and a possible military alliance, seeing as you were recently hit by two missiles. Thank you.

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J. Revanin
Prime Minister of Firen

OOC: I'm waiting to know whether the missiles hit or not, but...

IC:
We thank you for your welcome. We would be pleased to establish diplomatic relations with your nation. If you would like to appoint an ambassador who could be both Firen's ambassador to Offshore and Offshore's ambassador to Firen, that would be perfect.

You do know that there were 2 Patroit Missiles systems there, so, they probably would have shot down atleast 2 missiles. Or you can go to war with me, if offshore wants.

OOC:

Before I answer IC... were the missiles intercepted, then, or did they actually hit?
OOC: I'm not gonna be a bad rp'er any say if they were or not, i awaite Jaratia's responce

The suggestion was not about expanding your territory. It was about creating housing for your citizents, and for those who wish to visit you.

You are most kind, but we have adequate facilities to house visiting citizens in accordance with our laws. Very few people ever come here, you know. Most Offshorians have never set foot in Offshore.


And, are Danneland Corp able to purchase all rights on minerals in your territory?

Not all rights, no. Minerals on Offshorian territory remain the property of Offshore. However, foreign companies working in Offshore (and whose workers and management have therefore obtained Offshorian citizenship) may exploit these ressources - though none may claim monopoly.


1. Exactly, most Offshorians have never set foot in Offshore, that is why you need to build more housing for your growing population. So that those citizents actually can live inside their own boarders.

2. So, Danneland Corp is allowed to establish mining facilities as long as our workers gain Offshorian citizentship? Sounds good to us.

1. Exactly, most Offshorians have never set foot in Offshore, that is why you need to build more housing for your growing population. So that those citizents actually can live inside their own boarders.


No, thank you. Besides, there are now several million people with Offshorian nationality. We could never hope to house them all. And remember, most of them lead perfectly content lives in their own homelands.


2. So, Danneland Corp is allowed to establish mining facilities as long as our workers gain Offshorian citizentship? Sounds good to us.

In essence, yes.

We the great empire of Christoniac will ALWAYS keep four submarines around the nation of offshore to guard your nation from attack.Or attack it if we get in a war with you.

Map room of the Command Carrier, CSS Arbiter

"Er, Commander, our course appears to take us through territorial waters."
"What, where."
"There sir?"
"That's just a ring in the ocean, whose is it?"

The junior officer tapped a few keys uplinking to the Confederate Beureau of Cartography.

"Democratic Republic of Offshore, Ma'am. Based on that old oil rig." He pointed.
"That's a new one. Adjust our course by twelve degrees to starboard when we hit *Gridreference* and then take us back onto our original course when we've gotten past it."

________

Numerous Confederate Shipbuilders offer liner designs for construction to Offshore, as they are sure such a nation could use them.

I speak for jaratia.


Hmm...No,lets just say the were intercepted,ok? :D

We the great empire of Christoniac will ALWAYS keep four submarines around the nation of offshore to guard your nation from attack.Or attack it if we get in a war with you.

Uh, thank you... I think...

Numerous Confederate Shipbuilders offer liner designs for construction to Offshore, as they are sure such a nation could use them.

That is most generous. Our thanks to you.

I speak for jaratia.


Hmm...No,lets just say the were intercepted,ok? :D

OOC: That's fine with me. :)

IC:
The sound of yelling brought Sim Wayg rushing out of his office, in time to see a dissipating sprinkle of golden ash in the air above Offshore's territorial waters.

"We're under attack!" someone shouted.

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...

I speak for jaratia.


Hmm...No,lets just say the were intercepted,ok? :D

OOC: That's fine with me. :)

IC:
The sound of yelling brought Sim Wayg rushing out of his office, in time to see a dissipating sprinkle of golden ash in the air above Offshore's territorial waters.

"We're under attack!" someone shouted.

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...
yes?

We the great empire of Christoniac will ALWAYS keep four submarines around the nation of offshore to guard your nation from attack.Or attack it if we get in a war with you.

Uh, thank you... I think...
:twisted: watch those supports :twisted: :shock:

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...
yes?

Uh, have we just come under attack?

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...
yes?

Uh, have we just come under attack?
technically yes, but the missiles were intercepted, so nothing was damaged. What is your action?

We would be delighted and honoured to grant the Holy Emperor of Falastur Offshorian nationality, and to welcome Falasturian companies to our small nation. Would you like to use existing offices, in which case the rotational eight-day rule would apply, or would you prefer to begin construction of an extension to house your workers and facilities?

We would most probably make our own offices, using a Falasturian construction company among those interested to join you...however....it seems with the recent missile attacks, perhaps we should wait for the conflict-of-sorts to end, before we move in....

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...
yes?

Uh, have we just come under attack?
technically yes, but the missiles were intercepted, so nothing was damaged. What is your action?

Barborosea are you the one who is attacking him if so since your a member of G.D.O.D.A.D im inclined to support you.

Wayg blinked. Something had definitely happened. Shaking his head, he returned to his office; he had to talk to the Barbaroseans...
yes?

Uh, have we just come under attack?
technically yes, but the missiles were intercepted, so nothing was damaged. What is your action?

Barborosea are you the one who is attacking him if so since your a member of The Dominion im inclined to support you.
No, some other guy sent missiles at him, I intercepted them, he's debating on what to do

2. So, Danneland Corp is allowed to establish mining facilities as long as our workers gain Offshorian citizentship? Sounds good to us.

In essence, yes.



Well, that is good. Now, we are intrested in starting mining allready within three years. That means that we would require citizentship for about 15.000 to 20.000 workers in that time period. To build up housing and start preparations for the mining.
Is that a problem?

Lord Saruman of Orthanc recognizes and respects the existence of Offshore as an independant nation and also recognizes a circle of 100 Nautical Miles in diameter around the rig as Offshore's sphere of Influence.
Lord Saruman the White also offers Offshore the opportunity to join the Orthanc Alliance, here is a link for more information.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67273
Thus has spoken the voice of Saruman

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Saruman the White
Lord and Keeper of the Tower of Orthanc and the Ring of Isengard


The Dark Fiefdom of Lord Saruman the White (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=Lord%20Saruman%20the%20White)

Lord Saruman of Orthanc recognizes and respects the existence of Offshore as an independant nation and also recognizes a circle of 100 Nautical Miles in diameter around the rig as Offshore's sphere of Influence.
Lord Saruman the White also offers Offshore the opportunity to join the Orthanc Alliance, here is a link for more information.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67273
Thus has spoken the voice of Saruman

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Saruman the White
Lord and Keeper of the Tower of Orthanc and the Ring of Isengard


The Dark Fiefdom of Lord Saruman the White (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=Lord%20Saruman%20the%20White)

I would advise against it

Lord Saruman of Orthanc recognizes and respects the existence of Offshore as an independant nation and also recognizes a circle of 100 Nautical Miles in diameter around the rig as Offshore's sphere of Influence.
Lord Saruman the White also offers Offshore the opportunity to join the Orthanc Alliance, here is a link for more information.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67273
Thus has spoken the voice of Saruman

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Saruman the White
Lord and Keeper of the Tower of Orthanc and the Ring of Isengard


The Dark Fiefdom of Lord Saruman the White (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=Lord%20Saruman%20the%20White)

I would advise against it

Lord Saruman is keen to know the justification for Barbarosea's aversion to our Alliance, so far we are a more viable alternative to Menelmacar and Lord Melkor.
Thus has spoken the voice of Saruman

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Saruman the White
Lord and Keeper of the Tower of Orthanc and the Ring of Isengard


The Dark Fiefdom of Lord Saruman the White (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=Lord%20Saruman%20the%20White)

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I would advise against it

Lord Saruman is keen to know the justification for Barbarosea's aversion to our Alliance, so far we are a more viable alternative to Menelmacar and Lord Melkor.
Thus has spoken the voice of Saruman

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Saruman the White
Lord and Keeper of the Tower of Orthanc and the Ring of Isengard


The Dark Fiefdom of Lord Saruman the White (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=display_nation/nation=Lord%20Saruman%20the%20White)
Nothing against your allience or anything, but for a nation like offshore (small, very people controled) an allience is not the best thing until mabey 200 million

Regarding the missile incident, as it appears to have been unintentional, we will be content with a formal apology. And we thank the Barbarosean forces for their swift intervention.

Lord Saruman, we are pleased and grateful for your recognition. However, for the time being, the Republic of Offshore exists outside all systems of multipartite alliances.

Danneland, your workers will be granted citizenship. However, our territory cannot house 20 000 people - we'd find it difficult to house even a few hundred. If, though, you wish to establish temporary structures adjacent to Offshore and within Offshorian territorial waters, they will be allowed for the duration of your mining.

your welcome

Regarding the missile incident, as it appears to have been unintentional, we will be content with a formal apology. And we thank the Barbarosean forces for their swift intervention.

Lord Saruman, we are pleased and grateful for your recognition. However, for the time being, the Republic of Offshore exists outside all systems of multipartite alliances.

Danneland, your workers will be granted citizenship. However, our territory cannot house 20 000 people - we'd find it difficult to house even a few hundred. If, though, you wish to establish temporary structures adjacent to Offshore and within Offshorian territorial waters, they will be allowed for the duration of your mining.


Ah, well. We will fit just fine within your territorial waters. We can always build down. All of the workers won't come at once. They will come over time. Dont worry.

OOC:
Just a BUMP to keep my nation's birth thread alive. ;)

The Grand Duchy of Hell Bovines officially recognises the existance and sovereignity of the noble Democratic Republic of Offshore. We, as a proud marxist nation, wish that imperialism is defeated in the world and, so, we congratulate you for having found your freedom. We would like to establish diplomatic relations with your noble nation.
As a gift, we send you 100 kalishnikov rifles to defend your recently-adquired liberty and we promise to give you military aid to defend your sovereignity.
Best wishes,

The Duque Mooo IV, Duque of The Grand Duchy of Hell Bovines
Hell Bovines National Anthem (http://www.shagrat.net/Html/cows.htm)
Co-Founder of The Non-Human Union (NHU)
Member of the Third World Union ruling board.

We are touched, and grateful for your support. We would be honoured indeed to establish diplomatic relations with your nation. Given the lack of space on our territory, would it be feasible to establish an embassy in the Grand Duchy of Hell Bovines that would act both as an Offshore embassy to Hell Bovines and as a Hell Bovines embassy to Offshore?

We have received your kind gift. Should you wish to establish any form of industry in our national waters, you may do so on highly preferential terms, as a mark of our gratitude.

We are touched, and grateful for your support. We would be honoured indeed to establish diplomatic relations with your nation. Given the lack of space on our territory, would it be feasible to establish an embassy in the Grand Duchy of Hell Bovines that would act both as an Offshore embassy to Hell Bovines and as a Hell Bovines embassy to Offshore?

We have received your kind gift. Should you wish to establish any form of industry in our national waters, you may do so on highly preferential terms, as a mark of our gratitude.

Of course, comrades, you are invited to establish an embassy on our soil. This embassy will both serve as a hell bovinian embassy to offshore and vice-versa.
We thank you for your offer, but we don't have interest of establishing industries in your nation for the time being, but we can offer you our cigars for export.
We hope the relation between our nations strenghtens with each rise of the sun. Best wishes,

Mooo IV, Duque of Hell Bovines

*Official Response from Crownguard*


The sovereign nation of Crownguard formally recognizes the nation of Offshore. We find it intriguing that such a nation is so conceived, and extend our best wishes to you. We offer to you possible trade agreements, as well as the establishment of an embassy, if you should so wish.

As a token of our esteem, we are willing to send several sea going vessels and several submarines for use of trade, exploration and possible defense.

We are curious as to what Offshore offers in way of services or exhange. we might recommend Offshore becoming a nation similar to Switzerland, a neutral place for banking and negoiations. Otherwise, perhaps a resort or tourism locale?

At any rate, we look forward to your response.

Honorably Yours,

Tercero Xavier Delryn
Third in Command of Crownguard
Head of Military and Foreign Affairs

We thank the sovereign nation of Crownguard and would indeed be happy to establish an embassy in your nation - if possible, a joint embassy.

What we offer is a small territory where the laws of other nations do not apply. If you have Offshorian citizenship, you can come to Offshore and conduct business in any way you please. Our law is very permissive.

Your suggestion on our being an utterly neutral state is interesting; however, we rely on several nations for our defence, so that makes us not entirely neutral.

And I thought you had died, well I am glad I was wrong. :)

The Neverending Dictatorial Land of Barbarosea still will protect and defend Offshore from any invasion or attack that it's enemies might launch.

Greetings! How are things going in Barbarosea? :)

The Republic of Coreworlds officially recognize the nation of Offshore, and offer one of our Jedi diplomats as both ambassador and bodyguard.
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Vice President Bryan Sandler, not a Jedi, but still President John Chris' best friend and fellow swordfighter.
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From the Office of the Prime Minister: Stanley Ipkiss

Greetings to the new nation of Offshore. We welcome you. As per our foreign policy, we ask to send along an ambassedor to your nation.

Oh, we're fine, just in a little war, but that's ok, since we haven't been in one for quite some time.

Greetings! It's my understanding that my father offered to help you; now I'm the new leader of Langham. We'll still help you if we're needed.

Gen. Dante
Leader of Langham

Greetings in return to you all. We would gladly accept diplomatic ties. Any ambassador to Offshore would have to maintain permanent residence in his or her home nation, however, given the lack of space on our territory. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Barbarosea, we wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your conflict.

Well, we asked to join, so I'm not too worried ;)

But I will try, and remember, just hollar if you need anything.

BUMP for preservation, and in case anyone else is interested. ;)

You're back. Need another oil rig to extend your territories?

No, we're quite content with the one, thank you. :) But if you want to set up some kind of industry here, with the benefit of Offshorian law, you can build yourself an extension.

No, we're quite content with the one, thank you. :) But if you want to set up some kind of industry here, with the benefit of Offshorian law, you can build yourself an extension.

We could build a diplomatic office, but have to investigate the costs first.

OOC

835 million on an oil rig? Ant people? :wink:

We could build a diplomatic office, but have to investigate the costs first.


Of course. Let us know when you have come to a decision. Otherwise, an embassy in your nation could serve as embassy to and from Offshore if you wish.


OOC

835 million on an oil rig? Ant people? :wink:

OOC:
lol

No; they're passport-holders. They don't actually live on Offshorian territory.

We could build a diplomatic office, but have to investigate the costs first.


Of course. Let us know when you have come to a decision. Otherwise, an embassy in your nation could serve as embassy to and from Offshore if you wish.


OOC

835 million on an oil rig? Ant people? :wink:

OOC:
lol

No; they're passport-holders. They don't actually live on Offshorian territory.

We'll build an embass/office on our land as Jeruselem citizens are not known for their sea-faring exploits. You'll need the extra space on your oil rig.

Understood. May your people know peace and prosperity, and friendship flourish between our nations.

Offshore now has over one billion passport holders worldwide! This is a time for our nation to celebrate. We have prospered and flourished, and welcomed people of all cultures, beliefs and origins from around the globe.

An electronic counter has been installed in Offshore, near the helipad, displaying the current number of Offshorian citizens:

1 078 106 574

Greetings in return to you all. We would gladly accept diplomatic ties. Any ambassador to Offshore would have to maintain permanent residence in his or her home nation, however, given the lack of space on our territory. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Barbarosea, we wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your conflict.

Ministry for foreign affairs of the three councils, DA

"Certainly convenient."
"Yes... yes it is... Frank will certainly like it. Lazy bastard."
"Well, since he is currently occupied with your secre-"
"WHAT?"

We congratulate Offshore on their achivement of over 1 Billion passport holders, and we can assure that you will continue to grow, as not every Barbarosean has a passport!

All Barbaroseans will of course always be welcome to Offshore.

The Demoractic Republic of Offshore is still flourishing, and now has a population of almost 3.9 billion passport-holders world-wide. We are proud of our achievement, and are thanful to our allies, who have helped make this possible.

Offshore now has an NSwiki article (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Offshore)!

We are also, of course, still open to establishing diplomatic relations with other nations. And we would like to extend our greetings to all our existing allies... as we've been inactive on the world stage for a while. ;)