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The Empire of Kraknokistan Foreign Ministry has announced that Kraknokistan is encouraging any and all interested nations to participate in an embassy exchange. Kraknokistan may also allow foreign countries to set up a military base under certain conditions.

Embassies: All embassies in Kraknokistan are of Greek Revisionist design, with two floors(the lower floor is a workplace, the upper floor contains living quarters) and a basement(for storage). Any nations wishing a different design should contract the Foreign Ministry immediately.

Reception and Personal Assistants: All foreign ambassadors to Kraknokistan will be met upon arrival by their Personal Assistant. The Personal Assistant is assigned to them by the Kraknokistani government and has the job of introducing the Ambassador to Kraknokistani culture and government. In addition, the Personal Assistant is given the task of protecting the Ambassador. Once an Ambassador arrives and is met by his or her Personal Assistant, he or she is taken to an official reception hosted by the Emperor.

Background Checks: The Empire of Kraknokistan submits foreign diplomats to three different background checks: one from the Department of Completely Uninteresting Happenings, one from the Ministry of Law and Order, and one from the Department of Counter-Terrorism Operations. In addition, it is asked(but not required) that foreign diplomats submit their luggage to X-ray scanning. If the foreign diplomat refuses, s/he will recieve what is jokingly reffered to in the Kraknokistani Intelligence community as a "little buddy". That is, s/he will always have one or more tails from Counterintelligence following him or her. We do not object to similar background checks and luggage searches being performed on our diplomats.

Extra-territoriality: The Empire of Kraknokistan recognizes the extra-territoriality and diplomatic immunity of foreign diplomats. However, either the Parliament or three members of the Supreme Court can declare a foreign diplomat persona non grata (giving him or her six hours to leave Kraknokistani soil before his or her diplomatic immunity is revoked and a detain-on-sight order is issued) for one of two reasons:
1. The foreign diplomat has terrorist affiliations
2. The foreign diplomat is found to be "obstructing the peace"

Military Base Exchanges: All nations wishing to conduct a military base exchange with Kraknokistan must first have an embassy in Kraknokistan. If a nation that has an embassy in Kraknokistan wishes to conduct a base exchange, they should submit a request here listing:
1. Your population at time of submittal.
2. The Kraknokistani city you want the base to be in (See Guide to Cities below).
3. The type of base you want(air, land, or naval)
4. Some cities in your nation Kraknokistan could establish bases in, and the type of bases they would be suitable for(air, land, or naval).
5. A summary of your nuclear policy
The request should be titled "Request For Military Base Exchange"
Please note that any nation requesting a base exchange will undergo extensive research and observation by Kraknokistani Intelligence. Also, only one military base per nation and two foreign military bases per Kraknokistani city will be permitted.

Guide to Cities: This is a listing of Kraknokistan's ten largest cities (Compiled to help nations fill out military base exchange requests). All cities are suitable for air or land military bases. Only Kraknokicity, Port Kraknok, Krakago, and Kraknokistanbul are suitable for naval bases. Any important information is listed next to the city in parentheses. Nations with military bases in the city are listed next to the city after a double dash.
1. Kraknokicity(Capital) -- Camewot
2. Kraknokibad(often called the "cultural capital" of Kraknokistan) --
3. Port Kraknok --
4. Kraklanta(There is often violence simmering just beneath the surface between the atheists and the anti-atheists in Kraklanta) --
5. Krakago --
6. Lake Nok --
7. Kraknin(Kraknin and Bergnok are often called the "Twin Cities") --
8. San Ankraknio --
9. Bergnok(Kraknin and Bergnok are often called the "Twin Cities") --
10. Kraknokistanbul --

The Federation of Morathania would like to open an embassy in your country.

Kraknokistan welcomes Morathania and would like to know when their diplomats will arrive and what method they will arrive by (train, ship, or plane) so that a proper reception can be arranged. In addition, Kraknokistan would like to open an embassy in Morathania.

To: The Empire of Kraknokistan
From: J. W. Gibbs, Consul-General of Weyr
Re: Diplomatic Exchange

The Kingdom of Weyr is interested in creating diplomatic ties with the Empire of Kraknokistan. A delegation of:

1 Ambassador
1 Diplomatic attaché
1 Commercial attaché
1 Cultural attaché
10 Secretarial staff
16 High Guard
1 Alchemist

are standing by for your approval. They will be arriving 24 hours after approval, via airplane. If possible, we would like to rent or purchase a building/office space to act as our embassy. Barring that, we can also construct our own structure.

Space for your delegation is available within Embassy Tower, where all foreign embassies within Weyr are located. Floors 40-42 and 48-67 are available at this time. The Diplomatic Service provides security, basic services, and secure telecommunications. Furniture, electronics, special services, and any other amenities are provided upon request. The Diplomatic Service pays for all services. It should be noted that security and safety of any foreign delegates is not guaranteed outside of Embassy Tower unless those delegates are accompanies by Diplomatic Service staff.

Embassy Tower is located in our capital city of Wye, a city of approximately 200 million built on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Weyr. We recommend that foreign delegations arrive via Wye International Skyport, where Diplomatic Service officials can meet them. Barring that, foreign delegations can alse be met at Southport, located at the mouth of the River Wye, if they arrive via seaship.

The Kingdom of Weyr has no restrictions on trade, and permits nations to freely buy and sell all goods and substances within its borders. This includes, but is not limited to: weapons, toxic substances, motor vehicles, WMDs, foodstuffs, raw materials, and finished goods. This cannot be restricted or expanded upon by any treaties.

The Kingdom of Weyr does not recognize extraterritoriality. Weyr’s courts will try any foreign delegates or visitors in accordance with Weyrean law.

This includes:
- Trial by an elected jury within seven days of arrest
- A free lawyer, to be given upon request
- Communication with any party, after arrest, via a monitored link
- The ability to sue for personal damages incurred while under arrest

However, foreign delegates are permitted to have their home nation pay for the court fines. It should be noted that Weyrean courts issue sentences that are monetary in nature.

Weyrean law has only three crimes: murder, theft, and malicious manipulation.

Weyr is not interested in military alliances at this time. However, Weyr holds a policy of non-aggression towards all nations.

Sincerely,
Consul-General J. W. Gibbs

Kraknokistan approves Weyr's diplomats. No purchase of office space is necessary, any desired office space will be given to Weyr at no charge. Kraknokistan will pay for all services. Kraknokistan's delegation should arrive in about 22 hours at Wye International Skyport. They request floors 41 and 42 due to the size of the delegation. The Emperor looks forward to meeting the Weyrian ambassador.

The Empire of Kraknokistan has announced that all countries with an embassy in Kraknokistan will:

1.Be treated under a military non-aggression policy by Kraknokistan
2.Recieve benefits from any trade deals with Kraknokistan
3.Automatically have their official standing with Kraknokistan updated to Very Good, which usually results in quite a few benefits.

To: The Empire of Kraknokistan
From: J. W. Gibbs, Consul-General of Weyr
Re: Diplomatic Exchange

Diplomatic mission dispatched.

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<somewhere in the Empire of Kraknokistan>

The GA-331 skyplane's tires screeched as they touched down on the runway of the Empire of Kraknokistan's airport. On its azure-gray composite skin, just behind the nose, were painted the words Weyrean Airlines. Beneath them a tiny script read Diplomatic Service

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<Wye Int'l Skyport>

"So, where are they?" Lary Hopkins asked, holding in his hand a sign that said "The Empire of Kraknokistan Diplomatic Mission".
"Matter, it does not," Lerris Nu responded, meanwhile filling the space around him with acrid green smoke.

The instability zone of Microphobias is also interested in opening diplomatic channels with Kraknokistan. Diplomats will be arriving shortly.

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<Wye Int'l Skyport>

"So, where are they?" Lary Hopkins asked, holding in his hand a sign that said "The Empire of Kraknokistan Diplomatic Mission".
"Matter, it does not," Lerris Nu responded, meanwhile filling the space around him with acrid green smoke.

John Smith was so engrossed in his work he didn't hear the pilot warn the passengers to buckle their seatbelts as they made their final descent, which resulted in a large bump on his head when they did land. He got on the tail end of the large delegation filing out of the airplane. Smith worked at the Department of Completely Uninteresting Happenings, where everything completely interesting in Kraknokistan happened and where everyone seemed to be named John Smith, Jack Smith, Jonathan Smith, J. Smith, Jaqueline Smith, or some other variation. Smith noticed that Dan Cooper, the Ambassador, was talking to someone holding a "The Empire of Kraknokistan Diplomatic Mission" sign. Smith hurried over to a column of green smoke. "You're Lerris Nu, I presume."

* * *
At the Kraknokicity International Airport, the band started playing the Weyrean national anthem as soon as the GA-331's door opened. The band moved on to the Kraknokistan national anthem, "Kraknokistan Doodle Dandy" as Jacqueline Smith, Special Assistant to the Weyrean Ambassador, waited for her charge to emerge.

Morathanian diplomats embassy workers and guards will arrive in one week [OOC: One RL day] to your capital. Please have everything ready by then.

OOC: you . . . played [url=http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/fmalchemist/undo.htm]UNDO[/url, the current Weyrean anthem that was chosed directly by the people . . . *is scared*
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"Ahh . . . yes. we've been expecting you," Lerris nodded, blowing out a big stream of smoke.

"Lerris, either stop using copyrighted game lines, or get a shoe rammed up your a5s," Lary Hopkins muttered, pausing from his conversation with the Imperial ambassador Dan Cooper.

"Heh," Larris grinned, "yes, I'm Lerris Nu. This your entire delegation?" he asked John Smith. Lary was asking the same question of the ambassador just half a meter away. The Diplomatic Service was the most unorthodox agency in Weyr, right after the Board of Estimates. On the other hand, they had never gotten anyone killed or seriously injured just yet, so perhaps they were on to something . . .
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Jacqueline Smith, Special Assistant to the Weyrean Ambassador, waited for her charge to emerge.

Ambassador Jo Torrin was the first to leave the craft, followed by the alchemist, the attaches, the High Guard, and the secretarial staff. They had plenty of time to get ready during the flight, and to read up on whatever material was available on Kraknokistan.

"I must say that this is the best reception I've seen thus far," alchemist Jerand Smythe commented. Weyrean embassies in most nations consisted of a ramshackle building or apartment on the edge of the capital. Of course, nations who kept a low profile in most matters generally got the least preferential treatment.

"Jacqueline Smith, I assume," the ambassador bowed, coming up to the Special Assistant to the Weyrean Ambassador

"Yes, that's the whole delegation for the moment." Smith said. "Anyway, shall we get a drink?"

* * *
"Yes, I am. You must be Jo Torrin." Jacqueline Smith said. "Well, it's my job to show you around and answer any questions you might have. If you'd like, we can go to a good pub before we attend the official welcome. The Emperor seems particularly enthusiastic about the Weyr delegation. He's given you the embassy building closest to the Palace. Your embassy is pretty nice. It's Greek Revisionist with offices on the lower floors and living quarters on the upper floors. So shall we find a pub?"

Kraknokistan looks forward to the arrival of the Morathanian and Microphobiasian diplomats.

[[two persons in the delegation, yes?]]
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"Drink," Lerris Nu thought for a moment. "Well, why not. There's nothing else to do, and I gotta explain everything you haven't been briefed on anyway," he finally shrugged, putting on his shades and exhaling another cloud of acrid smoke. "Who else is coming, and, subway or car?"

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"All right, I hope you don't mind if the rest of the delegation comes along."

"There's gonna be about forty people total, they'll come in by subway. We wanted to train the rest of the delegation in the culture before they come over," Smith explained, trying not to inhale the smoke.

* * *
"Sure, they can come." Jacqueline Smith turned to the rest of the diplomats and yelled, " Everybody get into a limo, we're gonna take you to a pub and buy you drinks!" A loud collection of cheers arose from the diplomats, who all ran to the nearest limo. "Torrin and Smythe, come with me. You two get the armored limo." As soon as they were in Smith told the driver to go to "The Dirty Mug". Seeing the look on Torrin and Smythe's faces at the name she smiled, producing three glasses. "Don't worry, we'll use our own mugs."

"Good choice," Lerris commented, turning to lead the delegation towards the terminal's exit. "The li'Illorin are gonna go off in a few hours, and it won't be pretty."

"Start from the beginning," Hopkins said once they were outside and in the 110F(40C) heat of the average Weyrean day.

Wye Skyport was built on the lowest slopes of Mt. Weyr. The city of Wye rose above and to the north, a massive megopolis of Neotokyo proportions. Massive glass and steel buildings rose all the way up the mountainside, reaching into the clouds, conencted by walkways, smaller buildings, skyways, and every other means available. Wye held nearly a third of Weyr's population,it needed all the mass transportation it could get to keep its 200 million plus inhabitants content and working.

"Right, this is the subway line," he indicated the meter-deep trench that ran only a few meters in front of the skyport 'arrivals' bulding. "It's fully maglev, so don't worry about getting shocked." Just then, the train (http://www.trainweb.org/subwaymark/transit/US%20East/new%20york/NY%20Subway/ny-hr-irt082601-6-02.jpg) hummed its way over the trench, halting in front of the arrivals building. it was a regular subway train, with a composite metallic skin that glinted in the sun. The MTA logo, was emblazoned on on a shield in blue lettering at the front and rear of each side.

"Everyone in," Lerris said, as the doors slid open, accompanied by an average subway chime.

The glasses were returned to them full of alcohol and considerably more dirty than they had previously been. Torrin and Smythe drank while Jacqueline Smith gave them pointers about Kraknokistani culture, most of which they already knew from their briefing papers on the flight in. When she finally finished talking about Kraknokistanis' mortal fear of frogs, Torrin asked, "When's the official reception?" Smith was silent for a moment, then swore violently. "Half an hour ago!," she said, looking at her watch. Smith turned to the nearest security agent. "John, get these diplomats to the Palace ASAP, then get a MedEvac 'copter down here!"
"Is there a medical emergency?"
"Yeah," Smith said, "I'm in shock!"

<Wye>
Around three hours and no accidents later, the entire Kraknokistani delegation was sitting in the Hanged Man Bar, which was currently filled with Diplomatic Service workers who had nothing better to do whan watch WN3 and CNN while quaffing whatever drink they preffered. Most of the ride was spent explaining the various customs and such to Smith and his companions.

Whatever the bar was, it did not look like someting that should have been part of the Council Hall building, whcih it was.

"So, you go into Wye, you'll probably get shot, or hanged, or drowned, or burned, or have something else that's painful and nasty happen to you. The li'Illorin will just plain ignore you, the Clowns will axe you at the knees, the Hanged will see you dangling from the nearest lamp post . . . Anyway, I suggest you get sign a will, or get a good weapon, or both. Oh, yeah, that's the King," he pointed at a young woman sitting in the corner, behind a large mug of steaming coffee.

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<Kraknokistan>

"Well," Torrin chuckled, that's not good.

The Morathanian diplomats have arrived and are beginning to set up the embassy.

<Kraknokicity>
"You're here an hour late and you come in, of all things, a -medical- helicopter?" Security Director John Smith wasn't yelling, but his tone was much worse. "Yes, sir," Jacueline Smith said. The Director went on, "And now I've got some hospital puke asking me to pay the bill. This is coming right out of your paycheck." "My paycheck's not that big sir." "Yeah, that's true," Director Smith said, "but we'll figure it out somehow. The Prime Minister left, you know." Jacueline Smith remarked, "Isn't that a good thing?" "Yeah, I guess it is. Old man's boring as heck, and not that important anyway." The Director walked off to chat with the Morathanian diplomats. Director Smith was usually an amiable man, until something went wrong. Jacueline Smith returned to Torrin and Smythe. "Well, what did he say?" Smythe asked. Smith responded, "He said the Emperor wants to meet you. Just follow me." All the dim speeches had already been given, and now people were milling about the ballroom, trading gossip and getting drinks. The Emperor was located in the approximate center, surrounded by security guards and his three sons. Torrin could immediately tell who the Emperor was by the way he held himself. "Ah," The Emperor said, noticing him, "you're Ambassador Torrin." "Yes, I am, your Majesty," Torrin said. "Listen, Ambassador, could we talk alone for a moment?" The Emperor asked. "Sure." The Emperor led Torrin away from the crowd. "You see that man over there who was standing next to me? The one with the cigar?" Torrin nodded. "That's my oldest son," the Emperor told him. "He has lung cancer. He's not expected to live." Torrin nodded again, then asked, "What can I do, your Majesty?" The Emperor told him, "I'd like you and the High King to attend his funeral. Your country has been very friendly to us. Will you do this for me?"

A military service vehicle begins circling Kraknokistan.

"Roger, What's our ETA?" Mark Atkinson said as looked longingly at the city beneath him from his tiny seat holding piles of diplomatic papers

"Just a few more minutes."
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As Mark and the other nine diplomats disembarked from the C-140, he wondered what he was supposed to look for. It was his first time out of the country on a diplomatic assignment.

Alex, the senior on the mission noticed Mark’s obvious discomfort. “Hey kid, just follow me.”

<Kraknokicity International Airport>
"You the Microphobiasian delegation?" J. Smith asked. "Yes, we are."
"Alright, let's go. We don't want to be late to the reception like the Weyreans were. Man, the look on Jacqueline's face... That was classic! You're Alex, right? I'm your Special Assistant. Just follow me."

The Commonwealth Government would like to open an Embassy in Kraknokistan. We will send the following 1 Ambassador, 10 Assistants, and 20 Cultural Attache via plane.

Speaking on behalf of the Archduke and of all the citizens of the Grand Duchy of Monte Ozarka, I would much like to extend the hand of friendship to Kraknokistan.

As such, we would gladly exchange embassies. We welcome a representative of Kraknokistan to set up an embassy in our capital city Reisz. If you are to accept the only restrictions placed on this embassy are:
1) It shall not harbor any sort of large ordnance. ("Large ordnance" shall include WMD's, surface-to-surface missiles, smart bombs, bombs of yield greater than 5 tons, fighter/bomber/strike aircraft, MBT's, and field or mobile artillery.)
2) The total guard detail must not exceed the number of 75.
3) No permanent weapon emplacement with a direct line of fire into territory not within the embassy shall be erected within 100 feet of any street.

If you are to accept these terms, we will immediately dispatch an ambassadorial contingent to your country to commence diplomatic ties.

Welcome onto the world stage,
--ROBERT WERTER, Count of Viscosia, Foreign Minister for the Archduke Philip IV

Kraknokistan accepts Boa Vista and Monte Ozarka. Kraknokistani Ambassador D.B. Cooper and his staff will arrive in Monte Ozarka in about twenty-three hours. The Foreign Minister would like to know when the Monte Ozarka and Boa Vista delegations will arrive so a proper welcome can be prepared and would like to ask Boa Vista if a Kraknokistani embassy could be established in their country.

"About the embassy, we would like to know when you would like to set it up and when any diplomats might be arriving. Talk to Markus here when you have made a decision, he will be handling the communications back to our government." Alex said in the direction of Smith. "Ok, I will have the soon."

"So when do we get to the reception? I'm starving." asked Mark.

Alex kicked him in the leg.

"Oww. What?"

"You new at this?" John Smith asked Mark. "Yeah, pretty obvious, isn't it?"
Smith led the delegation to three limousines. Mark and Alex got in the lead limo with Smith. "We're going to the reception right now," Smith told them, "Emperor Castlen will be there."

60s America would like to exchange embassies with Kraknokistan.

Kraknokistan accepts 60s America.

"So Smith, what is the goverment like here? And is there anything our delegation should be aware of if we were, say, walking in the streets?"
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Amanova region of Microphobias
Amanova Intercontinental Airport


"So, Eric, do you have any idea when theese guys will show up here?"

<Wye>
"Let's cut to the chase," John Smith told Lerris Nu, "one of the many reasons I am here is to attempt to obtain certain resources from your government," he continued, picking his words carefully. Lerris Nu asked,"What kinds of resources?" Smith said, "Emperor Castlen is interested in starting a nuclear program. Now, we already have the uranium, but we were hoping your government could sell us tritium. If you agree, we would also like to contract the services of some of your scientists and technicians, particularly mathematicians, physicists, and people who make eyeglasses." "Why that last one?" Lerris Nu asked him. "They're perfect for building bombs. Their proffesion requires steady hands." Smith gave Nu a card, "If you decide to agree, call the number on this card. And please be discreet. We would like to keep this secret as long as possible."
* * *
In Kraknokicity, a different John Smith was explaining Kraknokistan's government to Mark Atkinson. "So the Parliament has no real power. They vote on the laws, but they always vote the way the Emperor wants them to."
Mark asked, "Why's that?" Smith told him, "Because if they don't they might just disappear. Also, the Emperor can use all of Parliament's powers during a national crisis." "Who decides what a national crisis is?" Mark asked him. "The kicker is, the Emperor himself does." The limo slowed to a stop. "Looks like we're here. Don't worry about the Emperor. He's mostly benevolent. Mostly."
* * *
<Amanova Intercontinental Airport>
"Looks like we're here," Jack Clark, Ambassador to Microphobias, said to the other three diplomats.

<Wye>

"Well, here's the chase, bub," Lerris responded after a moment, taking the offered card. With that, he got up and shouted. "Oy! Alicia! Get yer arse over here," and sat back down.

Alicia, Weyr's High King, materialized a few moments later.

"What?" she asked, getting onto a just-vacated barstool. She was an unimpoing your woman, with long raven hair and somewhat tanned skin.

"They want a nuclear program," Lerris inclined his head, taking another pull on his pipe.

"Fine," Alicia shrugged, apparently not noticing the gathering acrid smoke that seemed to also be corrosive. She waved a bartender over for a drink, then continued, turning towards Smith. "We'll give you tritium for free, because we have too much of it. I'll talk to Ramakhis about getting some Questors to help you with production. Honestly, it's a waste, but to each his own. Now, any more 'discrete' questions?" she asked.

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<Kraknokicity>
"We there yet," the Weyrean ambassador asked

<Wye>
"No more discrete questions," Smith assured them, "High King li'Wye, my country is now in your debt. Kraknokistan will do any favor you ask as long as it is within our power. Whenever you need us to return your favor, call the number on that card. It's the office number of the Minister of Defense." Smith's mind was racing as he said this. He had not expected to get the tritium for free, which made him suspicious. Surely Weyr had some reason other than having too much of it. There was always an angle. Maybe there really was too much tritium, and it cost too much to store. Maybe. He would have to try to find out what the angle was. "Pleasure to meet you, King li'Wye. Mr. Nu, if you could take me and Ambassador Cooper to the embassy, I would be grateful."

The reason Weyr was liquidating its nuclear weapons capabilities was actually quite simple, unless you wanted to get at the heart of the matter. The southern religious movement was trying to make a nuclear weapon, and it was probably using Weyrean stockpiles to do it. For Alicia, it didn't matter what happened to the materials as long as it as out of the hands of the movement. But Alicia wasn't about to go into details.

"Try not to kill them," Alicia said, as Lerris escorted the ambassador and Smith out of the pub.

The sun was already hidden behind the tall buildings of Wye. It took perhaps ten minutes of walking to reach the highest tier of Wye, where the government buildings and offices were located. Through Centre Park, which had all too many names and was flanked by the three massive structures that were Council Hall, Tower of Kings, and High Guard Court, and into a wide avenue that led directly to embassy Tower, a 72-story spire.

"New delegation?" the single woman manning the reception desk asked. It was an unimposing lobby, painted in sedate colors, with numerous elevators behidn the reception desk.

"Kraknokistan," Lerris nodded.

"Right. We were wondering when you'd show up. Floors fory-one and forty-two are ready; full package," the receptionist pulled out three identical magnetic cards. "You swipe these at the elevator to take you up, and at the floor entrance. Decide who gets what card, and choose your PIN numbers," she shrugged.

PIN numbers taken care of, the delegation ascended to the forty-first floor.

"The entire two floors are yours," Lerris said as the elevator stopped, and its doors opened into a short corridor that terminated in a pair of closed metal sliding doors that were flanked by four members of the High Guard. "You swipe the card, then enter your personal PIN number. You have private stairs and elevators to go between the two embassy floors. There's a sheet with phone numbers on the front desk. Everything beyond this point is officially Kraknokistani soil. Now, is there anything I can help you with?

< Embassy Tower, Floor 41, Kraknokistani soil>
"Yeah, if you could get us a lot of whiskey and some maps of Weyr, that would be great," Smith told Lerris. As soon as Nu was gone, Smith broke out into a violent coughing fit. He could stand most cigar smoke, but whatever brand Nu was smoking had to be a medium-grade chemical weapon. Smith, throat burning, went to his office and started researching Weyr. When he had found what he needed, he picked up the phone and dialed a number he had memorized before leaving for Weyr. It was the number of the Emperor's chief of staff, Robert Anderson. As soon as Anderson picked up the other end, Smith said, "It's a go. We're even getting the tritium free." When the chief of staff asked why, Smith told him, "I just researched that. Looks like they're afraid of a religious movement using it." Anderson told him to keep an eye out for anything suspicious, just in case. After the call ended, Smith lit a hand-rolled Kraknokibad while he filled out contact reports on King Alicia and Lerris Nu.

The United Socialist States of Temme would like to request an embassy exchange.

The United Socialist States of Temme would like to request an embassy exchange.
Accepted. Our diplomats will arrive in about 24 hours.

As will ours.

<Embassy Tower, Wye>
Lerris sighed as he stepped out of the elevator and into the marble-faced lobby.

"Bad day?" the receptionist asked.

"Not really. Kraknokistan wants lots of whiskey and local maps," Lerris responded, refilling his pipe as he walked past the desk. These new nations always wore him out. Weapons programs, giant public works, new ideas. Weyr had been like that once, but not anymore. The southern 'incident' was as sure a sign of that as any.

"Gotcha," the receptionist grinned. "Moon and star."

"Yep, moon and star."

Approximately ten minutes later two Diplomatic Service staff rode the elevator up to the forty-first floor with several kegs of fine whiskey, two atlas tomes, and eight DVD-ROMs that could display any part of Weyr in exacting detail.

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<Wye>

In his small apartment, located over a seedy shop that sold suspicious leather goods, Lerris activated his console terminal and began writing up his general log. It helped him keep track of thoughts and events. The apartment was permeated with the smoke from Lerris's pipe, which he used out of habit, and because it made people uncomfortable. Burglars didn't bother breaking into apartments that exhumed such fumes -- you never knew who you'd pop in on.

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<Embassy Tower, Floor 41, Kraknokistani soil>

Attached to every computer terminal in the embassy was a detailed instruction sheet with numbers of most Weyrean government officials, local restaurants and shops, and 'escort services'. Next to every terminal was a text-book-sized manual on Weyrean culture, language, and information systems. Embassy Tower and Diplomatic Service staff sincerely hoped that at least -someone- would read them.

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<Tower of Kings, High King's Apartment>

Alicia finished notifying the Questorship office as to a new location for sending possible Questors. The Questorship program was designed for university students who did not fit into Weyr's society for whatever reason. They were smart young men and women, with more than enough knowledge to qualify them for Doctorates in their chosen fields of study. The problem came with what they wanted to do with that knowledge.

So, three-dozen Questors would be sent to Kraknokistan along with a large portion of Weyrean Tritium.

Alicia's residence was quite small, in essence a three-bedroom apartment with a nice closet and a large bathroom. Other emperors, presidents, and kings lived in palaces, but Weyreans generally found such things strange. Alicia wandered over to turn on the shower.

Kraknokistan

"Ok, when you say 'He's mostly benevolent.' should we be afraid of something?" asked Mark. "Well that depends." commented Smith. Well, what do you mean?" said Mark. Alex ran next to him and whispered "shut up in his ear. Smith heard and laughed.

Microphobias

"Well, i suppose you are Jack. My name is Earl Higgins and this is Eric." "Hello." said Earl. "I Will be accompanying you around, and Eric here will be handling your driver. "Nice to meat you." said Jack. "We might as well head to the administrative tower now."

OOC: If you want more information on Kraknokistan, go to www.kraknokistan.com
IC: <Kraknokicity, in the Imperial Palace>
The Chief-of-Staff walked into the Emperor's office. The entrance to the Palace was designed to amaze with its size, architecture, and liberal amount of gold, but here, deep inside the Palace, the only concern was to make its occupants comfortable. This office would have been wholly unremarkable were it not for the fact that it was where the most important decisions in Kraknokistan are made every day. "The Questors have just arrived, they're starting the work with our people," he told the Emperor. The Emperor rose from his mahogany desk. "Good. When will we go public?" "We're figuring that out. Could be anywhere between a month from now to a month after they're done," the Chief-of-Staff told him. "And what about the Microphobias delegation?" The Emperor asked. "They're in the Royal Ballroom right now. You should rest a minute. They'll wait." The Emperor sighed, sat down, and asked the question he had been trying to put off, "Any news from the hospital?" He was asking about his oldest son, who had been hospitalized with lung cancer.
The Chief-of-Staff told him, "He's not going to last more than a month. I'm sorry."

The Emirate of New Zambuda would love to exchange diplomats and open a embassy.

Your friend,
Sheik Mon
Prime Minister

Kraknokistan accepts New Zambuda's request. Our diplomats will arrive in about 24 hours.

Our diplomats are on the way.

-Sheik Mon

Dear Kraknokistan,

Our nation of Castillanos would love to begin foreign relationships with your nation. We invite you to tour our nation and discuss diplomatic issue. We await your response...

With Respect,
Prime Minister Andrea Cavalcanti

Dear Castillanos,
Emperor Castlen accepts your invitation. He is available whenever it is most convenient to you. In addition, Charles Castlen would like to invite Camilla Vespuche to tour Kraknokistan.



With Respect,
Karen Davis, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dear Ms. Davis,

At the moment Camila is available, and if Emperor Castlen is available, he could be scheduled to arrive at the Vespuché International Airport in Santaigo, Castillanos and spend the day with Princess Camila Vespuché. We hope this is convenient for you, and if it isn't, we could visit your nation.

With Respect,
Prime Minister Andréa Cavalcanti

Teh limo raced through the congested streets haveing close calls with several other cars

"They obviously have no respect for traffic laws in this country" Jack thought

The limo pulled up to a fortress like building.

"Here we are" said Earl

(OOC: I apologize for the late reply. Beyond my control.)

Dear Prime Minister Cavalcanti,
Emperor Castlen would be delighted to accept your invitation. We only ask that the Emperor and Empress may arrive in their personal plane and bring three senior and several junior cabinet members with them. In addition, the Department of Completely Uninteresting Happenings has expressed interest in helping provide security for the event.


With Respect,
Karen Davis, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Dear Karen Davis,

All personel you have requested to come may visit alongside of you when you reach Santiago, our capital city. As for the security, we think it is unneccesary as we will be followed by the Royal Guard. We also ask that you land in Véspuche International Airport, and once off the runway Airport Personnel will guide you towards your Terminal, where you will first meet with Camila.

With Regards,
Prime Minister Andréa Cavalcanti

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I regret to inform you that I cannot accept your offer. However, we would still like to open diplomatic relations with your country.

Karen Davis, Minister of Foreign Affairs


OOC: Castillanos, I got your telegram and I suppose there's just enough reason to make a new thread for the visit. I'll TG you and post the link here when I finish it.

OOC: Kraknokistani Diplomatic Visit To Castillanos


Pretty soon I'm going to update this thread with a list of current embassies & more information on Kraknokistani embassies & possibly an option to have military base exchanges.

The Empire of Kraknokistan Foreign Ministry has announced that Kraknokistan is encouraging any and all interested nations to participate in an embassy exchange. Kraknokistan may also allow foreign countries to set up a military base under certain conditions.

Embassies: All embassies in Kraknokistan are of Greek Revisionist design, with two floors(the lower floor is a workplace, the upper floor contains living quarters) and a basement(for storage). Any nations wishing a different design should contract the Foreign Ministry immediately.

Reception and Personal Assistants: All foreign ambassadors to Kraknokistan will be met upon arrival by their Personal Assistant. The Personal Assistant is assigned to them by the Kraknokistani government and has the job of introducing the Ambassador to Kraknokistani culture and government. In addition, the Personal Assistant is given the task of protecting the Ambassador. Once an Ambassador arrives and is met by his or her Personal Assistant, he or she is taken to an official reception hosted by the Emperor.

Background Checks: The Empire of Kraknokistan submits foreign diplomats to three different background checks: one from the Department of Completely Uninteresting Happenings, one from the Ministry of Law and Order, and one from the Department of Counter-Terrorism Operations. In addition, it is asked(but not required) that foreign diplomats submit their luggage to X-ray scanning. If the foreign diplomat refuses, s/he will recieve what is jokingly reffered to in the Kraknokistani Intelligence community as a "little buddy". That is, s/he will always have one or more tails from Counterintelligence following him or her. We do not object to similar background checks and luggage searches being performed on our diplomats.

Extra-territoriality: The Empire of Kraknokistan recognizes the extra-territoriality and diplomatic immunity of foreign diplomats. However, either the Parliament or three members of the Supreme Court can declare a foreign diplomat persona non grata (giving him or her six hours to leave Kraknokistani soil before his or her diplomatic immunity is revoked and a detain-on-sight order is issued) for one of two reasons:
1. The foreign diplomat has terrorist affiliations
2. The foreign diplomat is found to be "obstructing the peace"

Military Base Exchanges: All nations wishing to conduct a military base exchange with Kraknokistan must first have an embassy in Kraknokistan. If a nation that has an embassy in Kraknokistan wishes to conduct a base exchange, they should submit a request here listing:
1. Your population at time of submittal.
2. The Kraknokistani city you want the base to be in (See Guide to Cities below).
3. The type of base you want(air, land, or naval)
4. Some cities in your nation Kraknokistan could establish bases in, and the type of bases they would be suitable for(air, land, or naval).
5. A summary of your nuclear policy
The request should be titled "Request For Military Base Exchange"
Please note that any nation requesting a base exchange will undergo extensive research and observation by Kraknokistani Intelligence. Also, only one military base per nation and two foreign military bases per Kraknokistani city will be permitted.

Guide to Cities: This is a listing of Kraknokistan's ten largest cities (Compiled to help nations fill out military base exchange requests). All cities are suitable for air or land military bases. Only Kraknokicity, Port Kraknok, Krakago, and Kraknokistanbul are suitable for naval bases. Any important information is listed next to the city in parentheses. Nations with military bases in the city are listed next to the city after a double dash.
1. Kraknokicity(Capital) -- Camewot
2. Kraknokibad(often called the "cultural capital" of Kraknokistan) --
3. Port Kraknok --
4. Kraklanta(There is often violence simmering just beneath the surface between the atheists and the anti-atheists in Kraklanta) --
5. Krakago --
6. Lake Nok --
7. Kraknin(Kraknin and Bergnok are often called the "Twin Cities") --
8. San Ankraknio --
9. Bergnok(Kraknin and Bergnok are often called the "Twin Cities") --
10. Kraknokistanbul --


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The Meritocratic Oligarchy of Kunamonga would be honored to conduct an embassy exchange with Kraknokistan.