NationStates Jolt Archive

Statement by KIST members and other governments

In an official announcement, the Allanean government has announced that it has stripped the sum of 100 million Allanean Dollars of its value. These dollars were transferred to the entity of Zero-One in a legal business transaction. After the transaction the aforementioned Allanean government expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the delivered products and simply declared the money worthless. The Allanean government has voluntary signed this agreement and was given every chance to back out of it should the terms not be satisfactory.

Undersigned find it appalling that the Allanean government has displayed such an appalling disrespect for contract law and property rights. Therefore, we call on all governments to condemn the Allanean government. Furthermore, we call on all governments to enact a trade embargo upon the Allanean government and freeze all Allanean assets effective immediately until the following conditions are met:

An immediate revalidation of the 100 million Allanean dollar transfer
A formal apology to Zero-One for any damage caused by this undue act
That appropriate changes be made in Allanean banking laws to prevent this from happening in the future.

Signed:

The Lietuv Republic of Aldonska
The Elven Fiefdom of Anarrima
The Eternal Republic of Barentsburg
The Imperial Union of Cetaganda
The Most Serene Republic of Cica Machka
The Dominion of Dread Lady Nathicana
The Jungle Paradise of El Hefe
The National Zionist Empire of Endless Crimes
The Chosen People of Enyalius
The Liberal Unitary Republic of Goobergunchia
The Imperium of Kajal
The Duchy of Kajal Mars
The Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss and the Knootian Federation
The Free Community of Lithladria
The Corporate Ownership of Monetistan
The Mercenary State of The Falkenberg Legion
The Lietuv Republic of Lietuveska
The Great Aerie Of Mirkai
The Disputed Territories of The NS Multiverse
The Lietuv Republic of Nurvaaks
The Orange-White-Blue Regions of Rejistania
The Federated Commonwealths, Dominions, and Colonies of the Federation of Sentient Peoples
The Lietuv Republic of Sociano
The Libertarian Paradise of Sunset
The Empire of Taurenor
The Protectorate of Zvarinograd


Nations who have joined in with the original boycott:
Sorted by time of joining

The Parliament Funkadelic of Lunatic Retard Robots,
The Republic of Ancient Terra.
The Grand Duchy of Tarasovka and the exclusive economic zone of Dajdbog.
The United Star Empire of Valinon.
The Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala.
The Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar. [also threatening interdiction]
The Ancient Kingdom of Teritora,
The Free Provinces of Copiosa Scotia,
The Greater Ascendancy of Tsaraine,
The Socialist Union of The Island States,
The Holy Empire of the Water Cooler
The Emerald Heights of The SLAGLands
Jereni, Dorni, Yornt, Hernix, and Tegi Corps [refuse Allanean money]
The Dominion of Foolish Pesants
The Techological Kingdom of Tordor
The United Democratic States of The Fedral Union
The Grand Kingdom of Aerion [embargo on government, refuses Allanean currency]
The Co-Prosperity Sphere of Auman

OOC: Relevant Links
Allanean government announcement (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=348603)
Events leading up to the breach of contract (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=340363&page=2)
KIST thread (http://s7.invisionfree.com/KIST/index.php?showtopic=90)

OOC: A note
The nations here are the original boycotting nations. Below are nations who have also decided to join in. They are not yet on the list. I will add nations who posted in this thread soonishly. (When the time is less middle-of-the-nightish.)

OOC: sorry, I'd love to join to rest of KIST on this, but I've ignored Allenea

OOC:
Explanation: these are not just the KIST members listed without their knowledge. KIST works by consensus and many nations listed here are not even signatory to the treaty. These are nations that have given me permission for adding their names. More names can be added if desired.

(And AO... I understand)

Offical Announcement from Omni Anubis, Governor of Dajdbog

"I wish to express our support of the boycott of Allanea. Most recently, Allanea has attempted to build a colony here on Mars, but have belligerently pursued other soverign nations intrests, without seeking diplomatic channels. The nation of Allanea has also shown belligerence in the past and have been reprimanded for their mistakes. The nation of Allanea is a dangerous, explosive nation and should be watched carefully. Even Abu-Dhabi Khristatata condemned the actions of the Allaneans on several occasions. This only goes to prove that this boycott is justified."

The LRR government joins with our friends on Mars in boycotting Allanean goods.

Plus, who would name an aircraft after Ann Coulter? Bleh!

OOC: I would boycott his stuff, were it not for the fact I ignored him a while ago.

The Republic of Ancient Terra will immediately freeze all exports of products to Allanea. Three Allanean freighters delivering arms and medicine to Ancient Terra under the "1 Step Forward" Trade Agreement are being held in Kihiro Port while their cargoes are inspected. 80-odd Coastguard Vessels have deployed, and will deny entry of Allanean vessels to Terran ports.

All Terran Cargo Vessels en route to Allanea have been instructed to stop and await further instructions. We will enforce this economic boycott of Allanea. On Wall Street, in Tellerus, trading has been frozen on all stocks where Allanean citizens control more than 40% of the company's shares.

Emperor Taichi Kamiya, Leader of Ancient Terra
Talus Karn, Prime Minister
Admiral Yamato Ishida, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Offices of the Department for Economical Security and Developement(Economical and Financial Department),
Capital City of Vigvar,
Grand Duchy of Tarasovka,
Sisgardia.

- KIST is boycotting Allanea.
- Alla-whuts?
- You were skipping international news lately, weren't you?
- We have enough shit happening over here to worry about! Heck, with those folks from the Kaskad arresting our chief, how are we supposed to work?
- No idea. Check our trade balance with that Allanea.
- A second... zero... zero... nope, nothing. We don't even trade with them.
- Not a single puny candy store?
- Not a single little candy store... at least not in the Metropoly...
- I guess we can safely boycott them then.
- Yup...
- Well then, pass the recommendation to the Ruling Council. I think we must now report to them directly. And that'll make the windmill builders happy.
- Guess so... hehe...
- What's so funny?
- Dajdbog is already boycotting Allanea.
- Dajdbog? They have the authority to do so?
- They are an exclusive economic zone... so... yeah... as long as they don't declare war or something...
- And what happens if they do 'declare war or something'?
- R triple D.

With the authority of His Majesty and His Majesty's Government, the United Star Empire of Valinon will also join with its allies in the KIST organization and beyond in boycotting the nation of Allanea. Additionally, all ships from Allanea trying to access the Valinor Wormhole Junction and the parts of the Greater Raumreich Wormhole System under Valinor jurdistiction will be halted and ask to leave the area.
Finally, the United Star Empire will not allow any Allanean craft to enter Valinor held systems under penalty of detention. All Allanean economic interests currently within our territory will also be frozen until further notice.

Sincerely,
Lady Diedre Rolt
First Minister for His Majesty's Foreign Affairs

From the Mars boards...

MNN Newsfeed

A huge number of nations from all the political blocks so far have joined in a total economic boycott (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=348716) of the nation of Allanea after the Allanean government declared a transaction with Zero-One worthless (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=348603)

The coalition of states boycotting Allanea are demanding:
An immediate revalidation of the 100 million Allanean dollar transfer
A formal apology to Zero-One for any damage caused by this undue act
That appropriate changes be made in Allanean banking laws to prevent this from happening in the future.
A statement of the Knootian minstry of economic affairs, responsible for organising the boycott together with other nations said that "...The blatant disrespect for contract law and property rights that the Allanean government has displayed is truly astounding. This behaviour is truly unacceptable for any government that wishes to be taken seriously. Credit ratings and money devaluations are not toys to be played with..."

Several nations including Kajal Mars and Knootoss and have disreccomended Allanea as an investment location and discouraged anyone from dealing with their government directly. Some nations no longer accept their currency, the Allanean Dollar.

A diplomatic lobby has begun to get all Martian nations to join in the boycott to make Allanean expansion on the red planet impossible. Knootian representatives are visiting all respective governments and are expected to make an adress before the Duma.

More on this as the story develops.

-<Transmission Type: Official Government Statement>-
-<Sender: Neumann Zane, High Minister for Commerce and Finance, Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala>-
-<Destination: Allanean Embargo Signatories ; Allanean Government>-

As previously stated in our response on the selective devaluation of Allanea's payment to the Queendom of Zero-One, a stalwart Khenalian ally, we hereby declare that any and all trade with the nation of Allanea is to cease, its assets, both public and private, are to be frozen, and its currency no longer accepted by any financial institution in the Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala.

A full and total economic embargo of the United States of Allanea is now in force.

Neumann Zane
High Minister for Commerce and Finance
Imperial Commonwealth of Khenala

Menelmacar will join KIST in the embargo of Allanea. While we have no actual quarrel with them, a contract must be honored. Not to do so is unacceptable, and raises the questions of whether the Allaneans can be trusted in our own dealings. If they do not revalidate their currency soon, we may be forced to place the country under Interdiction.

(OOC: Interdiction is a Menelmacari policy that's a step up from embargo but not quite war - essentially, we bring in fleets and blockade the place, and jam all communications.)

What has Allanea done to deserve this?

(OOC: He bought some drives and some bioweapons, and now effectively refuses to pay for them, and has destroyed the credibility of his own currency in the process.)

(OOC: He bought some drives and some bioweapons, and now effectively refuses to pay for them, and has destroyed the credibility of his own currency in the process.)

What kinds of drives and bioweapons?

What kinds of drives and bioweapons?

{OOC: The drive was a 'nuclear omni-directional thuster' and the other purchase was of something to speed up oil extraction. The thruster, of course, thrusted in all directions with a 10 megaton blast and the biologicals are combusting his oil fields. Always, always, read the fine print and be specific as to what you want.}

{OOC: The drive was a 'nuclear omni-directional thuster' and the other purchase was of something to speed up oil extraction. The thruster, of course, thrusted in all directions with a 10 megaton blast and the biologicals are combusting his oil fields. Always, always, read the fine print and be specific as to what you want.}

OOC: So basically one of his ships went boom and his oil fields are burning? Bah, he should just get over it.

OOC: Perhaps a better solution would be for Allanea to revalidate the money, but have 01 return a portion of it equal to the damage caused by the faulty merchandise?

The products sold by Zero-One performed as advertised. Unfortunately the purchaser did not fully comprehend what was being advertised. A 10mt bomb is an omni-directional thruster, and a bio-weapon designed to break down hydrocarbons will eat your oil fields.

Do not meddle in the affairs of AI's, for they are subtle and quick to reference the liscensing agreement.

OOC: well...it did result in the destruction of Allanea's space station, and probably killed off Allanea's economic base...
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Somewhere in the spire that is Council Hall, a conference room slowly fills with multi-colored smoke as people in charge of things best left alone light their pipes. You can smoke anything in Weyr, which is not always a good thing. The Board of Estimates is known for purchasing strange things.

"Whoosis? Allanea? What's their story?" someone asks amidst the smoke cloud. The voice is that of a woman.

"Hemp," comes the response from across the table, or where there should be a table. "Here try some."

"Careful," someone comments drowsily. "Could've hit me on the nose..."


To: Allanea
From: Board of Estimates
Re: Hemp

We would like to establish a contract to import fine hemp from your fields for use as a recreational product.

Sincerely,
The Board of Estimates

<Communications to the Greater World>
{
<< This is certainly interesting. Zero-One MonoCorporation has already transferred the funds along, but the actions taken by the nation of Allanea makes absolutely no sense... which indicates that 01MC's decision to classify that nation as a M4|2K customer was a good idea. Nevertheless, those responsible in 01MC for the latest transactions have been dealt with.

<< The Allanean government paid a total of eleven billion dollars in its latest transaction with 01MC; ten billion from the purchase of one hundred 80M8 NOTS at one hundred million dollars apiece and Hydrocarbon Reaction Accelerant Mixture #29 for one billion dollars. Canceling less than a single percentage point of that transaction makes no sense to us.

<< It is quite possible they intended to devalue all eleven billion dollars. That would be an extremely unwise decision, just as devaluing even this tiny fraction of that transaction has been.

<< Of course, the Allaneans are known internationally for making unwise decisions, so this is not exactly a surprise. Had they read the EULA associated with their goods and not voided their rights according to this, perhaps they would be better trading partners in the international arena. As such, they have proven to be nearly bullheaded in their constant advances outward, putting practically no thought whatsoever into their international policies or their buying practices.

<< It is not the Queendom of Zero-One's responsibility to protect others from their own inexcusable choice to 'scream and leap.' As such, given their current actions, we do not demand payment for the value of the devalued currency because it is obvious from the willful negligence, utter disregard for international policy in both trade and boundary disputes, and attempts at crude vengeance once they must have known that their money had already changed hands--indicating that they do not care who they harm--that the Allanean government is utterly fraudulent in its trade dealings and as such its currency cannot be considered validly backed.

<< It is my duty to all other nations and corporations of the multiverse to inform them that the Allanean Government, the Allanean Arms Corporation, and all other major corporations of the United States of Allanea are fraudulent in payment. If you render goods or services to them, they cannot be trusted to pay as agreed in legally binding contracts. While we cannot prevent anyone from trading with Allanea, we do not recommend it; all we can do is advise all buyers and sellers beware when dealing with the United States of Allanea and the tendency towards breach of contract that is pandemic there.
}

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S.H.O.D.A.N. v3.0 : MCP, Q01
Cetagandan Duchess of Marilac

In light of these events and the actions of the Allanean governmentTeritora will join this boycott by its fellow KIST members, Teritora's nobility can hardly conduct business with people that carry out such dishonorable conduct in business.

King Alern Tor Asha

The Imperial Empire of Belem gives its full backing to Allenea and offers Allenea greater trading oppurtunities on all products and systems.

The Imperial Empire of Belem gives its full backing to Allenea and offers Allenea greater trading oppurtunities on all products and systems.

That is, of course, your right as a sovereign nation. However, don't be surprised when they refuse to pay you as well.

First Speaker Lord Theodore Alton
State Directorate, Imperial Union of Cetaganda

That is, of course, your right as a sovereign nation. However, don't be surprised when they refuse to pay you as well.

First Speaker Lord Theodore Alton
State Directorate, Imperial Union of Cetaganda

Well they should know better then to refuse payment to the Empire because our means of collection are a bit heavy handed.

"Copiosa Scotia supports fully the embargo against Allanea."

- Matthew Griffith, Treasurer-Secretary of Commerce

The Imperial Empire of Belem gives its full backing to Allenea and offers Allenea greater trading oppurtunities on all products and systems.
I'm not sure they'd be interested in trading with someone who can't even spell the name of their country. I know I wouldn't be.

Well they should know better then to refuse payment to the Empire because our means of collection are a bit heavy handed.
Threats rarely entice customers either.

I'm not sure they'd be interested in trading with someone who can't even spell the name of their country. I know I wouldn't be.


Threats rarely entice customers either.


OOC: I don't think Allanea is in a position to be picky at the moment.

Fellow KIST Members,

We, the CoFedCo, do not support this boycott, as it would be a failure of our free market to impose uneccessary political restrictions on trade. Should one of Santa Barbara's many business entities wish to foolishly deal with the Allaneans, that is their choice, and the Corporate Federal Conglomerate does not exist to prevent even poor business decisions. Moreover, we really have nothing to do with your petty political struggles and raw dealings.

Sincerely,

TNE Representative Ida Vanil

Personally this has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with making sure everyone know that they are, at this point, dealing with a criminal government. It is in many ways similar to putting up a wanted poster in a post office - it is informing the business community that the entity that they deal with might just jack them up and take their shit.

Allanea was not a nation with which Tsaraine bothered itself often; when the reports started coming in about massive economic action against it, Ksravi Ekina had to look it up.

The reports on the nation told her that Allanea was a nation with a ludicrously free market, a ludicrously libertarian government, and a ludicrously coarse manner in international affairs; the Arikhenikh Communion's reports on their escapades (Or should that be ice-capades, Ksravi wondered) at the Northern Martian polar cap were red-flagged with contact unadvised signs.

And now the poor fools had failed to read the schematics of some kind of drive system - from what she gathered (and Ksravi was, unlike the Arkhora, not immediately conversant with space matters), it appeared to be some kind of nuclear device. Because of that, their ships had gone up in flashes of hard radiation, and they'd devalued some small part of what they'd paid the Queendom of Zero-One for them.

It was this last that the international community was objecting to; Allanea, like Eurusea, could detonate as many nuclear devices in it's backyard as it wished, but attempting to blame the person who'd sold you them was just silly.

After checking the volume of Allanean trade in the Ascendancy (zero), the level of diplomatic contact with Allanea (also zero) and the international status of Allanea (low, and currently falling), Ksravi checked with Arkhora Seingult, and decided to get Tsaraine on the bandwagon.


Message To: All Nations Involved (Also hosted on neutral fileservers for further access by the international community)
Message Fr: Offices of the Exterior, the Greater Ascendancy of Tsaraine
Message Re: The Allanean Situation

The Allanean government has in the past shown itself to be somewhat crude in it's international dealings, but until this matter rose to my attentions I had not believed it to be capable of such rash disrespect.

Unfortunately, the current situation has shown otherwise. Lest the Greater Ascendancy be harmed by the foolishness of this capitalist democracy, I have no choice to bar Allanean corporations, individuals, or the Allanean government from trading with Tsaraine, and the Greater Ascendancy will no longer accept the Allanean dollar.

This state of affairs shall remain until such time as the Ascendancy reviews the Allanean case; I hope that by that time the United States of Allanea has reformed it's political and economic system to one more beneficial to it's people and the international community.

~ Arkhreifane Ksravi Ekina
Arkhreifane of the Exterior

There is always a risk in business, and one must not rely on either posters or national-level boycotts but one's own judgement to assess that risk. We will continue to guarantee Santa Barbarans the right to use their own judgement.

Although, we understand your viewpoint and are naturally grateful for your... concerns for others.

Ida Varnil

re: 100 million dollars.

Typo. Edited.

The Island States, as a member of KIST, will also boycott Allanean goods and services, as well as voiding the value of any Allanean currency in our banks, on The National Bank of The Island States National Bank Information Network [NBTISIN] (a seperate network used by financial institutions in The Island States that is not directly connected to the Internet for security reasons), and that in possible circulation amongst public and private individuals.

We no longer recognise Allanean currency as having any value so that The Island States' National Industries will not have the ability, either legally or illegally, to enter into an agreement with Allanea that involves currency trade (as they would be essentially buying worthless paper at that point).

May it also be known, that the above and the next following lines make up the basics of the new "Allanean Currency Act" Executive Order being signed by President Newman tonight.

May it also be known that any Allanean precious metals, stamped with Allanean symbols/serial codes/etc. are also deemed to be worthless when compared to our currency. Attempts to remark Allanean precious metal ingots to get around the Allanean Currency Act will be met with stiff punishment (10-15 years imprisonment with the possibility of parole).

OOC: For Allanea's attention (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=348763)...and anyone else who wants to watch the spinnoff (if it can takeoff).

The Lietuv government would like to officially announce that the entire URHP has agreed to boycott Allanea. The actions it has committed are absolutely wrong and will not go unpunished. It is hoped that Allanean trade will be hurt severely by this embargo that the Dutch Democratic Republic has spurred. For too long, Allanea has gotten away with many atrocities, and finally they are being punished for each of them.

.::Lietuv Foreign Affairs Ministry::.

"Never thought I'd agree with Santa Barbara..."

Encryption: None (Open)
TO: The World As A Whole
ATTN: WBO, KIST
FR: Ambassador Jessica Hawthorne, Hack Delegate to the WBO
RE: Allanea "Situation"

The Hack finds itself taking a similar stance to this situation as Santa Barbara takes, specifically that it is up to individual corporations to decide if they wish to trade with the United States of Allanea or not. Our government, on the other hand, has no current contracts with Allanea, we will no be seeking any in the foreseeable future. The Allanean currency has been valued at roughly the same level as the World Dollar, which is to say, worthless. Corporations who wish to trade with Allanea would be wise to seek payment in other currencies, or even precious metals.

This caveat applies to external corporations who trade with both Allanea and the Hack as well.

It should be noted that the Hack is not a signatory of KIST, and that our opinion does not necessarily represent the views of the WBO as a whole, nor the views of the Greater Federation. Our Mercurial colony, however, is bound by this decision, however I don't imagine that they have any business with Allanea.

Should the government of Allanea reassess this poorly thought out plan, we will re-examine our stance, however I don't forsee their currency rising even to the level of the Totally Inflated Yen, let alone to the value of a thimblefull of luke-warm camel spit.

Again, this devaluation affects only government contracts. Corporations are free to waste their money in Allanean markets if they so chose.

- Ambassador Jessica Hawthorne, Delegate to the WBO
The Semi-Autonomous Technocratic Oligarchy of the Most Glorious Hack
End Message

We add our support to this Embargo.

Signed, CounterSigned, Sealed, CounterSealed,

The Holy Empire of the Water Cooler.

OOC:
Updated list of nations boycotting Allanea. Response to Jessica Hawthorne forthcoming.

The Emerald Heights of The SLAGLands has set forth no legal precedent toward an outright embargo on Allanea; however, nearly all SLAGLandic businesses have withdrawn their interests in Allanea, including LeetGames Unlimited, Ribbot Technologies, and Granny Slag's Homestyle Confections.

Since our business dealings in Allanea have been entirely apolitical, the Ministry of Commerce sees no need to establish a political standard now. Rather, we will likely summarily reject all future business decisions with Allanea as they are presented to us and let the private sector bail out wisely at this time.

Maria Denada Elsington
Minister of Commerce
The Emerald Heights of The SLAGLands

The President of The Island States, with approval of TIS's USR delegates, hereby signs the embargo officially, countersigned by the Minister of Diplomacy, Chairman of The Island States Communist Party, and the Chairman of The Treasury of The Island States. It has been sealed with the Seal of The Island States and submitted to KIST and The National Archive of The Island States.

The native based Mega Corporations of Jereni, Dorni, Yornt, Hernix, and Tegi Corps have agreed to refuse to take any Allanean money for business deals, insisting that all transactions will have to be paid in sound currency like the Zerni or Menelmacari credit. It is unknown what the Foreign Mega Corporations of Geran Corp, Resi Corp, Wuzzonoa Corp and Mishima Conglomera Corp that control the rest of the Zerni economy will do.

We no longer recognise Allanean currency as having any value so that The Island States' National Industries will not have the ability, either legally or illegally, to enter into an agreement with Allanea that involves currency trade (as they would be essentially buying worthless paper at that point).

Does this include the Aissurian golden dollar? (which is literally golden)?

The Governemnt of Foolish Pesants will join with the Economic boycott of Allanea. Whilst we cannot and will not stop our works in the tourism industry with the country of Allanea, we will cease all other trading with this country. Indeed, the idea of trading with a country whose main commerce is in abject stupidity offends even our most base ideals. We can only hope that this movement will take hold to the extent it will not be nations speaking up to cease trading, but nations speaking up to trade with Allanea.

Reilock Coratha
High Commander of Foolish Pesants

The Government of Tordor will hereby join in the boycott and concider seizing all Allanean goods and property within Tordor.

The Government of Tordor will hereby join in the boycott and concider seizing all Allanean goods and property within Tordor.

OOC: Isn't it "a bit" ridiculous that nations where I don't even have an embassy with to seize goods? :)

OOC:It sounds good to the masses, that theres no goods to seize is inmateral. Parliment and the Prime Minster is trying to make the Kingdom's Mega Corporation happy.

From an editorial in the Tiga Burung Tribune:

STATE CAPITALISM SWEEPS WORLD

Reports of a market-based "invisible hand" movement gaining power in several countries appear to be exagerated. Far from giving free reign to their corporations to follow the path of enlightened economic self-interest, a number of governments are stomping down on freedom of commerce.

Signatories of the KIST economic bloc and other states have imposed a blanket boycott on their companies doing buisiness with the rogue republic of Allanea, in protest against a breach of contract by the Allanean government. The breach shows Allanea, in contrast to its claims, to be a state-capitalist regime where the government ultimately calls the shots. By their responses, KIST members show that they too are state capitalists, where the free market is allowed to function normally until a time when it becomes inconvenient to their governments. Only in states like Santa Barbara do words match actions: there, the idea of unfettered invisible-hand capitalism is alive and well.

As for the boycotting governments' actions: It's a departure from ideological claims, certainly. But good for them. Managed capitalism is exactly what this newspaper has long argued for, in opposition to the nostrums of our own government. Time, though, for a lot of governments to call a spade a spade. To KIST and the other managed capitalist regimes, we say: Congratulations on takign the first step. Now, come out of the closet and call yourself what you are: State Capitalists, and proud of it.

OFFICIAL RESPONSE OF THE ALLANEAN GOVERNMENT TO THE TANAH BURUNG TRIBUNE

We have not breached any contract; it is, in fact, Zero One that has.

*Sighs* im going to have to join the boy cott if any one would mind it seems i cant afford to keep Allanea as an allie

WBO letter from TMGH:

Encryption: None (Open)
TO: The World As A Whole
ATTN: WBO, KIST
FR: Ambassador Jessica Hawthorne, Hack Delegate to the WBO
RE: Allanea "Situation"

The Hack finds itself taking a similar stance to this situation as Santa Barbara takes, specifically that it is up to individual corporations to decide if they wish to trade with the United States of Allanea or not. Our government, on the other hand, has no current contracts with Allanea, we will no be seeking any in the foreseeable future. The Allanean currency has been valued at roughly the same level as the World Dollar, which is to say, worthless. Corporations who wish to trade with Allanea would be wise to seek payment in other currencies, or even precious metals.

This caveat applies to external corporations who trade with both Allanea and the Hack as well.

It should be noted that the Hack is not a signatory of KIST, and that our opinion does not necessarily represent the views of the WBO as a whole, nor the views of the Greater Federation. Our Mercurial colony, however, is bound by this decision, however I don't imagine that they have any business with Allanea.

Should the government of Allanea reassess this poorly thought out plan, we will re-examine our stance, however I don't forsee their currency rising even to the level of the Totally Inflated Yen, let alone to the value of a thimblefull of luke-warm camel spit.

Again, this devaluation affects only government contracts. Corporations are free to waste their money in Allanean markets if they so chose.

- Ambassador Jessica Hawthorne, Delegate to the WBO
The Semi-Autonomous Technocratic Oligarchy of the Most Glorious Hack
End Message


Excerpts from the Knootian response to aforementioned letter, also subtly dealing with the international response:
(read: Tanah Burungs article above)


To: WBO members, KIST signatories. [Status: Public.]
From: Ambassador de Vries, representative of Knootoss in the WBO
Subject: Allanean boycott, WBO stance and world public opinion.

[...]

“The Hack, as a WBO member, and Santa Barbara as a KIST signatory have so far taken the positions of leaving the question of trade with the United States of Allanea up to individual corporations. Both TNE Representative Vaniland and WBO delegate Hawthorne have branded trade with the United States of Allanea as foolish and have in no uncertain terms reinforced our recommendation of not investing in them. Materially, this means that even in the absence of a boycott they are not promoting themselves as alternative trade partners.

The Knootian government has instead elected to stand firm with Zero-One on this matter; to take the harshest action possible in order to reach the quickest result possible. Our desire has never to boycott the United States indefinitely out of malice or for geopolitical reasons, but instead to make sure that contract law is enforced even on the international scene. The position of the government is clear in this matter: Economic warfare and contract breach by governments in international transactions unacceptably hurt faith in the Market and in the international trading system.”

[…]

“It should also be clear to the world that the Knootian government, together with many of its friends and allies, sees it as its duty to protect the international trust placed in contracts and in the Market. It is not afraid to use economic and diplomatic muscle to protect the global faith of citizens and governments in these important institutions.

We do not use these tools lightly, however, as they often cause more problems then they solve. The DDR will welcome Allanea back into the fold of civilised nations as soon as they are willing to shed their current status of pariah. They need only comply with the demands we set out from the beginning.”

An undated and unmarked letter sent to Prime Minister Galadriël nos Círdan

Dear friend,

First of all, we are proud of having you where you are. So far you are doing quite well. Soon, we will be successful in Tanah Burung. You, too, shall reap the rewards of the Market as shall they fall down like ripe apples from a tree.

There are, however, other worries. We admire your recent crusade to preserve faith in the Market. However you must always remember that Market can only be Market itself; faith in the Market is but a result of Market itself. The Order cannot condone disruptions in the Free Market process, nor can it embrace them as part of its teachings.

Disruption of Market is also having more immediate effects: your friends are being hurt by your actions. Some of us have ties with those whom you seek to persuade. And in your quest to protect contracts, contracts are being lost. Profit disappears into the void of non-Market. We ask you, reconsider. Or at least provide bandages to ease the pain.

Your Friends


KNN Newsflash
THE HAGUE - The Ministry of Economic Affairs announces that it is instituting a fund to compensate businesses and individuals for loss of profit and loss of potential profit due to the recent embargo on the United States of Allanea. Businesses can apply for compensation by calling a telephone number instituted for this purpose.

Aerion Headline News

The Lord High Treasurer's Office Issued the following statement today concerning the United States of Allanea,

"As of today, the Grand Kingdom of Aerion has officially embargoed any transactions with the government of Allanea. Citizens, and corporations of Aerion dealing with corporations within Allanea NOT affiliated with the Allanean government are required to request payment in currency other than the Allanean currency, or in gold. This embargoe will be in effect until the terms are met."

Official Statement from the Lord High Treasurer

"We have deemed that it is imprudent to deal with the government of Allanea due to their past record, and this gross violation of international trade standards. Therefore, His Majesty has authorized me to officially place an embargoe upon the government of Allanea. As of right now, the currency of Allanea is invalid within Aerion. Corporations dealing with corporations or institutions within Allanea shall request that another currency be used, or the transactions be backed by gold."

The Rt. Hon Lakroe Delanra
His Majesty's Lord High Treasurer

OOC: This would go to all Martian nations on the Duma, plus Knootoss. Valinon's Proposal Before the Duma regarding this matter (http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_Planet_Mars/index.php?showtopic=308&st=0&#last)

"The Aumanii government shall henceforth acknowledge the boycott upon the Allanean people and support it. No Allanean goods shall be shipped to the glorious nation of Auman under any circumstances and Allanean funds will be considered worthless. Such a disgusting and disrespectful act will not be tolerated by the nations of the galaxy."

~Sheikh Navarrone, Aumanii foreign minister.

OOC: I would boycott too, but I'm in the same boat as our good friends in Iuthia and AO. Cheerio!

Hey look..it's something that y'all should read!

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6791968#post6791968

New ArAreBeen Administrative Board report, as read by handsome, Adonis-of-a-leader, Vandir Chaug'nir. Let's give him a hand folks!

Crowd: WOOOOO!

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"The pseudoconfederation of independent dominions known as New ArAreBee, in a debate at the Administration Board, that any embargo will merely cause further disruption to an already chaotic Market. Allanean currency and goods will still be accepted. Further more, we do not approve of any attempts at coercion upon the Allanean Administration. They are already reaping the subjective rewards of their decision. We would also like to inform the fine line between currency credit and currency value. While both DO interact with each other, several nations seem to be letting them interact in excess, letting their agenda skew reason."

"In addition, we are excited to announce a reduction in the majority of NRRB port fees for Allanean goods that are to be exported."

In other news, several ads following this theme have begun to appear on various channels throughout the world (mostly in nations that have declared embargo).

A endless meadow appears on the screen, various butterflies and birds are seen fluttering past.

"The Allanean quilt, made in an old fashioned mill by hands, the heritage just seeps out of it, doesn't it?" comments the narrator, a quilt spread out under a tree.

"But no, these wonderful items won't be available for long. Forces beyond your control have taken them from you...but worry not. Allanean Barn is here to bring you great Allanean goods for a reasonable price, straight from a legal trade route from Allanea. Each item can come with a certificate of authenticity for a mere service charge. Don't let them win, take home the Heritage before it disapears forever."

"Allanean Barn can be visited at http://www.allaneanbarn.mrs.nrb.biz/ for online orders. Be sure to support your local Allanean Barn before the Heritage is gone forever."

An UPDATE (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6791641&posted=1#post6791641) for those interested. We personally are still shaking our heads in amazement over it here at the offices of PR, Finance and Trade.

--Evangelista Ravanelli, Dominion Minister of Public Relations

((OOC: Updated list in the first post. Going to bed. Siri has a telegram.))

Knoot, the currency has been acknowledged...

In other news, several ads following this theme have begun to appear on various channels throughout the world (mostly in nations that have declared embargo).

It was, altogether, likely rather expected that the ads were broadcast over with those from Kajal Mars companies.

After all, the loudspeakers in the streets continue to tell the masses that they are "happy people."

Knoot, the currency has been acknowledged...
That means you've *gasp* given in? How nice. ICness later.

And an end to this affair:
Joint statement by the Allanean, Knootian and Menelmacari governments
Jointly filed by the appropriate ministries and sent to KIST-signatories, WBO members as well as press agencies

The Allanean government hereby formally announces that all money transacted to the Queendom of Zero-One in its recent business deals is completely valid and that it will be accepted by Allanean bankers as well as internationally in exchange for the new Allanean dollar.

All governments involved ascribe the need for governments to behave in a manner consistent with contract law and property rights, especially concerning international transactions with foreign governments and businesses. All governments furthermore confirms that they accepts the transaction between Zero-One and Allanea itself as valid and will see to it that international contract law will be honoured.

The Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar and the Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss accept this revalidation as a sign of goodwill by Allanea. Furthermore they are pleased that the Allanean government has taken measures to prevent unfortunate incidents such as these from happening in the future.

Therefore the Dutch Democratic Republic and the Eternal Noldorin Empire agree to end their full economic embargo against the United States of Allanea and unfreeze all Allanean assets effective immediately. They also agree to call on all the signatories to the Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty (KIST) and on other governments who have so far joined in the boycott of the United States to do likewise.

OOC: thanks go out to Myrth for changing the thread title.

The Island States will reinstate Allanean currency and precious metals to the exchange rates before we signed the embargo.

Article, for your amusement

‘Zero-One contract boycott. The aftermath’
An Analysis of the repercussions.

The boycott was over almost as soon as it begun. It started as a Knootian initiative, carried by the Dominion and many others but remarkably enough not fully endorsed by the aggrieved party itself –the Queendom of Zero-One. Still, the case saw the world remarkably united on a single issue with most major power blocks joining in. (Logical exceptions being the isolated CACE and the Ali’staan accord might not have joined in but certainly failed to take any countermeasures in support of their member.) In this short article, I will strive to point out some of the short term results as well as analyse some of the more long-term effects.

Short-term ruins
The short-term economic effects are most obvious, first of all. There have been countless statements denouncing the Allanean governments integrity and trustworthiness, leaving their overall credibility as a trading partner in tatters, if not totally ruined for the short-to-medium term. A change of leadership in government might be the only real solution to this problem, as the current administration have left a nasty aftertaste imprint of ‘economic warfare’ on the international community. It is interesting that the Allaneans have elected to change their currency over the crisis, since the doubt expressed by the world was never really about if the USA could pay its bills, but rather about if it would pay its bills. The faith in Allanean institutions may come back slowly over time, but difficult economic times lay ahead for the nation. The change of currency alone is bound to bring difficulties along, and they will have to fight these new difficulties alongside a new wave of investor distrust and the loss of potential trade partners who –regardless of embargo- have branded trade with them as foolish and undesirable, thus perhaps doing more damage to the Allanean economy in the long term then any boycott would.

The Allaneans have also taken a small hurdle in foreign policy too: for the first time in recent history they have actually conceded something in a high-profile diplomatic matter. Still, as with their economy, it is expected that their future diplomatic relations will be strained. That their region members and major trade partners showed no restraint whatsoever in siding against them suggests a lack of depth in these relations. This is still dangerous for them.

Menelmacari irritations
Another interesting phenomenon, aside from the Allanean dilemma, is that Menelmacar was invited as one of the three signatories to the joint statement that effectively ended the crisis. It was as If this was done as a subtle message of unity between the Menelmacari and the Knootians. However despite this nice symbolism it was, in fact, Menelmacar who first ended the boycott of Allanea before a “formal” agreement was even reached in negotiations with the others. A diplomatic slip up? Perhaps an insignificant one in retrospect, but Menelmacari impatience in this case irritated several leaders in the capitals of the nations who were first to start the campaign. That some of these irritations were openly voiced by politicians here is perhaps another subtle sign of the hyperpowers slowly declining diplomatic stance compared to its absolute zenith during the WBO/SATO days.

Long term changes
Perhaps this flashpoint in economic relations can give us some insight in changes in the way the system works. First of all, this crisis seems to have proven the rapid-reaction potential of the framework the Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty provides. Especially for the DDR this should prove an advantage.

The Tiga Burung Tribune heralded this boycott as a step towards state capitalism “where the free market is allowed to function normally until a time when it becomes inconvenient to their governments.” The short duration of this boycott and the chaotic way in which it was implemented would suggest that this claim is a bit exaggerated: this was a rushed political decision to solve things quickly through overwhelming force rather then an attempt to push economic policy to one side or the other. However, the Tiga Burung Tribune is correct when it calls the use of the tools ‘state capitalism.’ Extending the sanctions to ‘innocent’ Allanean businesses and citizens in addition to boycotting the ‘criminal’ government shows a distinct lack of dedication to free-market principles. For the many state-oriented KIST members such as the Dominion this is not surprising, but it is unexpected coming from a supposedly ‘neoliberal’ ministry of economic affairs.

Instead of presuming that the Knootian Ministry of Economic Affairs is falling from its professed faith in the Market it seems far more likely that this is simply part of a new and far more aggressive ‘economic foreign policy’ doctrine that is reminiscent of the Vogels II days. Perhaps the ministry of Economic Affairs is more confrontational because two conditions are again fulfulled: a liberal-conservative coalition of market-friendly but economically aggressive leaders (present in both Vogels governments and the nos Cirdan administration) combined with a faith in the strength in its own economic relations with exiting partners. (which was really only present at the WBO heydays under Vogels II and is now returning with the success of KIST) Under Vogels II, this attitude lead to a cold war with the CACE and Knootian meddling in places like New Jigoku. What it might – ultimately- lead to under the Galadriël administration is a question for the future, but if the signs of the Zero-One contract boycott are any indication there are few things this coalition thinks it cannot do.

~Trouw analysis

It is good to see that the Allanean's have seen the light - even if it is tinged with yellow. We have withdrawn our boycott of Allanean products and buyers.

Senator Wilson,
Senate Trade Division,
Sunset

From an editorial in the Tiga Burung Tribune

WHEN ONE INVISIBLE HAND DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THE OTHER IS DOING

The wise heads at Trouw have consented to notice a contradiction in their government's economic policies. Like the other members of the state-capitalist KIST bloc, the Knootian regime has turned to government interference in the market to pursue foreign policy goals. A weak reed indeed, this Market, if it must turn its face to the Prime Ministerial skirts when threatened. The corporations that squealed for government aid, it appears, are the same as the the big-stick officials in the Economics Ministry: state capitalists to the core, insisting that others live by the principles of the unfettered market while they themselves call on the state for aid.

The objective observers of the United Nations, indeed, have recognized the reality behind KIST pro-market rhetoric, noting that in Knootoss, the holy shrine of KIST Marketism, the wealthy and those who engage in business are viewed with suspicion. Quite so: this is a capitalism that lacks the courage of its convictions. Those convictions being a rather chilling form of neo-liberalism stripped of its human face, that's all to the good. In fact, we submit that the differences between Knootoss and some of its rivals are slim indeed: they lie in the realm of rabid rhetoric, rather than the realm of reality. Rrrr!

Were we of a more mischievous frame of mind, we might suggest that the State Capitalism of many KIST members and the State Capitalism of some leading members of the CACE are not such different systems after all.

To: All nations participating in the boycott
From: Vrak Economic Affairs Division
Subject: Boycott

We believe that the first step that should have been taken to resolve this dispute would have been to bring the case before some sort of neutral arbitrator. Secondly, we support the stance of our good friend Santa Barbara. Finally, we condemn the actions of Menelmacar for threatening interdiction. Apparently, some of the nations that have managed to dupe others that they are "good" are too eager to spill blood.

Teritora is an not Free Market nation like the Zerni, most of our businesses and we have no problems stating it, most of our business are either under the control of the King or the 8,547 great nobles houses and an host of minor noble houses. We will end the Boycott as the situtation has been resolved for the moment. We don't care however if we are concidered state capitalist or anything else people want to call us.

King Alern Tor Asha

Tordor will end its boycott of Allanean goods however the Mega Corporation, Geran Corp. has stated that it will will only take the new Allanean Money in tranactions after an probationary period that will prove its stability, until then take Zerni and Menelmacari credits, Tordoran Harpies, Teritoran Plati and other stable currencies.

To: All nations participating in the boycott
From: Vrak Economic Affairs Division
Subject: Boycott <snip>
(OOC: Way to hop on the boat after it's already reached its destination. ;) )

We are simply glad to see that the situation was resolved without either side resorting to the more unsavory tactics available to economic powers. Hopefully this indicates a new period where the Allanean government is more willing to show... solidarity with the rest of the world.

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/jack_kerrigan.gifLegislator Jack Kerrigan
Chairman, People's Money Committee
Acting Advisor, International Trade Section
Federated Segments of Scolopendra

Jereni, Dorni, Yornt, Hernix, and Tegi Corps have stated that they will follow their rival's Geran Corp. lead and will not take the new Allanean currency until an probationary period has pasted. This means that six of the nine Mega Corporations that operate in the Free Market Empire won't take Allanean money in any business transations until an probationary period passes.

(OOC: Way to hop on the boat after it's already reached its destination. ;) )

We are simply glad to see that the situation was resolved without either side resorting to the more unsavory tactics available to economic powers. Hopefully this indicates a new period where the Allanean government is more willing to show... solidarity with the rest of the world.

http://www.weirdozone.0catch.com/projects/nationstates/scolopendra/jack_kerrigan.gifLegislator Jack Kerrigan
Chairman, People's Money Committee
Acting Advisor, International Trade Section
Federated Segments of Scolopendra

OOC: I can't read every single damn thread and make a comment about it. Sorry. :)

IC:

To: Scolopendra Diplomats
From: Vrak Economic Affairs Division
Subject: boycott

The behaviour exhibited by some nations within KIST cause us some concern. As well, when we joined, we didn't think the KIST would take such an active role such as boycott nor even consider interdiction. As well, is it really KIST's role to demand banking changes towards a sovereign nation?

We suggest that to prevent such problems from arising that simple things as background checks and initial trade dealings involving far smaller transactions (so that both sides can establish good will and a credit record) would be prudent.

By Imperial Decree the boycott has now been ended. We, once again, shall encourage trade with the fine nation of Allanea, now and forever more.

May the Cooler Guide us.

The Copiosa Scotian Department of Commerce has removed Allanea from the Level Two Trade Advisory list.

The Republic of Ancient Terra will resume trade with Allanea under the controversial "One Step Forward" trade agreement. The three Allanean freighters that have been held in Kihiro Port will be allowed to return to their home country, pending the offloading of the goods they were delivering when the boycott was imposed. A four mile-long line of Terran and Allanean Freighters now waits outside of Kihiro Port, where they had been prevented from entering by the Terran Coast Guard. Kihiro Port is the only coastal Terran city where Allanean freighters are allowed to offload.

Trade has resumed on Wall Street. Buying and selling is now allowed for those listings who were frozen, and their values have been restored to the price they were at 24 hours prior to the freeze.

~Terran Foreign Ministry~

Offices of the Department for Economic Security and Developement(Economic and Financial Department),
Capital City of Vigvar,
Taraskovyan Federation,
Sisgardia.

- Looks like the KIST has stopped boycotting Allanea.
- Good. Should we stop, too?
- Why not.
- Good, I'll send the recommendation to the Ruling Council.
- We'll have to shoot a message to Dajdbog to tell them to end the boycott, too.
- Yes, do that. Anything else?
- Not really... except that we are ordered by the Ruling Council to check the tax payments of all our national corporations and companies and control their assets.
- Wow, that'll take us a lifetime. Under the Grand Dukes, the corporations enjoyed great freedom. It'll take an eternity to bring them to order.
- We have the support of the Space Fleet.
- Ah, okay...

To: All nations participating in the boycott
From: Vrak Economic Affairs Division
Subject: Boycott

We believe that the first step that should have been taken to resolve this dispute would have been to bring the case before some sort of neutral arbitrator. Secondly, we support the stance of our good friend Santa Barbara. Finally, we condemn the actions of Menelmacar for threatening interdiction. Apparently, some of the nations that have managed to dupe others that they are "good" are too eager to spill blood.

To: KIST Nations
From: Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague
Status: government-level only

The Knootian government would like to publicly reaffirm that the threat to interdict Allanean trade was solely a unilateral initiative by the Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar. At no point has the Eternal Noldorin Empire requested KIST signatories assistance or support for interdiction. In general, the DDR does not support interdiction in but the most extreme of circumstances.

Hvittsted Chronicle
A branch of the Lietuv News Agency

KIST Ends Embargo, URHP Maintains
HVITTSTED (Aug. 19) -- In a shocking move today, the Allanean government, under fire and an embargo for recent actions, agreed to terms set forth by the KIST-sponsored boycott. The Dutch Democratic Republic of Knootoss and the Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar issued a joint statement praising Allanea for its decision to accept the terms of the embargo. Itarildë Eledhwen, Personal Advisor to the Premier, voiced the official government opinion on the situation. "While Knootoss and Menelmacar have our full support, we feel that the Allaneans have not proven themselves to be trustworthy as of yet. Therefore, the United Republics will continue the embargo placed upon the United States of Allanea."

The statement offered by Itarildë was met with shock by the Lietuv populace. Growing used to a government that rewarded nations that did as they were told, the Lietuv people were surprised when they learned that the government would remain stubborn on this position. "It is, of course, the right course to take. I mean, come on, like Allanea could keep another promise. The only reason they did this time is because the world was against them," quipped a blue-collar mother of three. The opinion voiced by this regular Lietuv seems to be the same of most of the nation, and Kasparov will likely see a small increase in his job approval rating. Noted economists say that the action taken today will do little to harm either economy, because trade with Allanea was practically nonexistant before. "However, on a political scale, the effects will likely be astounding. We will definately suffer in relations with the Allanean government, and the Menelmacari may take our actions as an insult to their judgement." Some argue that the Menelmacari "may fret all they like, but it was not us who broke a contract," according to Professor of Economics at Hvittsted College, Renauld Giporre. "If the Menelmacari were to get angry, it would only show a high level of hypocrisy." When asked about the Blått Hus's position on the elven empire, Itarildë offered little comment. "Relations with the Eternal Noldorin Empire will not be too damaged by said actions, or so we hope." The statement offered little insight as what direction the URHP will take in the future.

However, what is known is that the URHP will take no further efforts to improve relations with Allanea at this point. The Blått Hus will continue to uphold a no-contact status with the United States of Allanea, until “such time that we have been shown that the Allaneans are serious about being integrated into the world of peace, maturity, and stability,” said Itarildë Eledhwen.

Official Press Release from the Government of Foolish Pesants

The Government of Foolish Pesants would like to congratulate all the members of KIST for there great work. This we feel, was a monumental new strategem in global warfare and we were glad to have played a part in this new way. However, we cannot endorse a cease to this embargo. Indeed we now must move to an all out ban on ALL Allanean Interests moving through our country. This includes all metal and agricultural exports that are inherent to our land. You may be asking yourself as to why we feel the need to do such a thing, indeed we have ourselves. This is in light of the recent "land grab" on Mars. The fact that no one lives there is not an admission that it isn't someones territory. The only time that we can think of when such a thing was seen as cochoure' was when the the Spanish dealt with the Aztecs. Such gratuitous acts have no place in the modern world. The Martian forces are more than capable of dealing with this aggression, though we feel it only right that we show our support.

We trust that this situation will be dealt with the upmost allacrity.

Reilock Coratha
High Commander of Foolish Pesants

((Seeing as we are sending a taskforce too... it depends on how it plays out.))