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OOC: Espionage is not always exciting covert operations, sometimes it is living in a foreign country reading the paper and watching the news just waiting for something to happen.
I was thinking that in the real world intelligence services place agents all over the world especially in countries they have no direct problem with, for the purposes of observation, and if needed interdiction.
SO I am inviting interested parties to have secret agents in place in Skibereen.
Skibereen has an open border policy and accepts many immigrants from many nations, though founded as a Gaelic nation a number of ethinic groups call Skibereen home and many languages are spoken here.
As well among the AOH nations there is a "Soft Border" policy so this would your operatives easier access to nations such :Erinin, Bedou, FallschrimmmJager,Temujin, and MetroDetroit.
The catch is, that you have to allow me, to have the option of having agents in your nation.
You might have agents in my nation for any number of reasons that could have no bearing on relations with me.

Skibereen is also a hot bed of civil unrest, and warring paramilitary factions(think Iraq, Afghan, pre-Ghengis mongols,you get the idea.)
The thread isnt an RP it is to establish for future use an intelligence service connection to a region and a nation.
Rules.
You have to be 3 months old, with marked and recorded RP skills.

You have to be creative!!!!
Have a guy be a fish market worker for watching shipyards(Skib shipyards are in Romania, so that is just an example).
I hope at least someone sees what I am going for here.
Meh RP here with little updates on your Intelligence service abroad or agenbt rotation, blah blah, you get the idea.

BUMP-Come on this is not a bad idea.

THis is actually a terrific idea. Chardonay would LOVE to participate in a legitimate espionioge RP.

Of course, this means I'd also need an embassy in your nation for my controlers to work out of, and as an easy way to transmit information.

Both the O-Branch of the Ministry of Justice and MilInt will have agents in your nation, with your permission.

O-Branch wouldn't mind controling a mid-level police officer (who's upset at the lack of recognition for his services. He began by simply accepting bribes from petty criminals and shopclerks, and eventually graduated to actual espionoge for several crime syndicates. We purchased him, but we're worried his loyalty might be bought back. He gives us information via a dead-drop in a park, he puts it in a sandwitch wrapper and drops it on the ground. A derilict comes by and picks it up, moves it to the building he lives outside of. A secretary for the embassy (Chardonayan papers) lives there, and brings in the information.

O-Branch also would like 2 midlevelscivil servents, and a low level intelligence analyst. The curator of an art museum would also be terrific. They'll also be motivated partly by idiology (Chardonay is an odd kind of socialist) and by money.

O-Branch's main controller in the area will be Petar Velikov, an enormous, friendly, bear of a man who seems like a stupid drunk, albeit a cultured one, but is actually very smart. He will be Assistant Cultural Attache for the embassy. Once I know exactly where these people are situated, I'll come up with local controllers too.

MilInt would like 4 dockyard workers in two major naval ports... note, not in the naval bases, just in the ports. I'll work out motivation later. A senior secretary in a large petrolium company would be great, along with as many military personel as you see fit. The MilInt controller will be Major Anna Segal Ret., head of a CHardonayan Humanitarian mission to Skibereen (again, with your permission.)

My appologies... I may be assuming the existance of institutions that are no longer functional considering the internal termoil... I will willingly trade the police and military contacts for contacts in the various factions, we may even end up giving clandistine aid the the least vile of them. A doctor at a hospital would also be lovely.

As for installing agents in chardonay, you're welcome to try. Our internal security is ferocious (the crime syndacates are actually controlled and taxed by the government). On the other hand, we have very high immigration rates due to our high standard of living, egalitarian policies, and high levels of civil liberaties, so you shouldn't have too much trouble getting agents in. It's keeping them alive after they begin passing out information that might be the problem.

See Chard, You dont need an Embassy(I will happy to RP you one) but an Embassy would actually make you more observed and not less.
What is the main ethinic group of your nation?
Religion, maybe you recruit one of your black market arms dealers who sells arms to one of the para factions in Skibereen.
The genuine purpose of the RP is for nations to begin setting real intelligence networks.
Skibereen is basically the Crime Capital of the Ancient Order of Hibernian Alliance.
We out source prisons to FallCorp, who in turn rehabilitates prisoners and gives them the option of renouncing their citizenship and becoming citizens of Fallschrimjager)Which has a physical soft border with Erinin, Erinin is the founding nation of the AOH who has just joined our nation with the TBA, and is seeking NATO enlistment,
We maintain open borders with Bedou(A nomadic nation who is not unified by anything other then life style, they even claim a relativly small amount of land).
So within these six nations you have a access to dozens,
So RPing any Espionage becomes more realistic.
I am trying to comprise a list of "interchanges" so NS can have a clandestine network, like in the cold war(Which NS is in a Constant state) during the Cold War there mere many instances when a Nation KNew their were spies and who they were, espionage was rarely a reason for war.
I have seen you post around and know you can RP well.
SO give me some stats on your nation(and who borders you) I will tell some stats on Skib and who borders me.
But cool,
CHardonnay is the First to have a Clandestine Service Operation On going in Skibereen.
Tag me with more details.

The newly established Sixth Reich Intelligence Agency (RIA) would love to have a "Clandestine Service Operation" in Skibereen. The RIA will send two agents to Skibereen, one will work as a bartender in a small bar near a major naval base, the other will be assigned to intelligence gathering and will met in the bar to exchange information with the bartender in a special code in a special sound-proof room in the basement. We are perfectly aware that you have the option of having agents operating in our country.

The intelligence gathering agent will also try to gain information by talking informally to sailors and bribing some low-level officals.

Chardonay origionally consisted of three major ethnic groups (Chardonayans, Merlottians, and Rkatsiteli), but distictions have been diluted by a century of intermarriage. Physically, Chardonayans run the gammut from Eastern European to Arabic, depending on the region. We also have a large influx of refugees and immigrants, so in fact native 'Chardonayans' are becoming a minority... not that anyone cares except the right wing ultra nationalists.

All religions are practiced in Chardonay, but worship is discouraged in public places and religious institutions are treated just like any other organization. Religious schools are illegal, though afterschool programs do exist.

We would prefer to operate out of an embassy. All our spymasters and controllers will actually be Chardonayan citizens under the protection of our embassy, which allows for quick egresses, and the more important ones will have limited diplomatic immunity. We understand that the embassy staff will be under surveilence, that's only natural, which is why we'll use couriers and deaddrops to transmit information. The information gathering and transmission will be left to Skibereenian natives..

While we certainly will have relations with several black market dealers, we won't actively try to 'recruit' them. A waste of time and money, expecially since it's unlikely they'll stay bought. Infiltrating their organizations from the bottom, however, will likely to be profitable, and I wouldn't mind some contacts there. Same with the various factions... I doubt we would be able to sway them with idiological nonsence or religious claptrap, so we'll focus on money and sex.

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I'm newish, but I'm interested... Doreyvania is in the 'Amazing Land of W00t', and no-one from our region has really ventured into the rest of nation-states yet, but you should check out our thread - 'The W00t Chronicles'...

Doreyvania is in a bit of a state right now - an attempted coup has just been staged, which will soon end with the secession of half the country, setting up a theocratic communist state known as the Dominion of Doreytopia.

But Doreyvania will soon re-energise, and look to moving a little more away from its traditional left-wing stance. This will lead to it looking outward to the rest of the world, and trying to ensure its safety in such a weakened state.

I haven't thought about particulars, but Doreyvania is socialist and quite religious, though they manage to stay away from fundamentalism because of a high emphasis on freedom and compassion. Doreytopia, with its goal of 'liberating the world from capitalism and corruption', may actually have more reason to have agents in other countries, and may actually be a little more aggressive...

Get back to me with any ideas...

I'm not really skilled in RP but I would like to join anyway. Is that OK? I am over a year old.

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For the record Doreyvania / Doreytopia are pseudo-eastern european style countries, but also pretty westernised... Think russian revolution now, against capitalistic democracy rather than monarchy... Dominant religion is Christianity, fundamentalist in beliefs (no abortion, gay marriage, etc) but, at least in Doreyvania's case, moderate in action...

Doreytopia would definitely want to further their cause - freedom from government corruption and crime - in other countries, which could make for interesting possibilities in crime-syndicate-run Skiberdeen...

Tag

OCC: I think I am interested in this. Though I'll have to launch my mind back into its creativity since I just got back from vacation.

OOC:
Chard
I will edit and place a link in this post, to the IC thread, we can use this for OOC.
I will do you an Embassy.
I had my site shut down with backgraund on the many factions in Skib, so I will re-write it(it will not be as good since I wrote it the first time with no RP in mind, just straight imagination), for a little info, The Oder Of Saint Patrick(The Order) Is one of the largest factions in Skib, Started by Irish monks it grew to a quasi-nationalist Catholic movement, very seperate from the understood "modern" Church that bends its knee to Rome, The Order hold great sway in Skib, as the official religion is Catholism and it is an understood fact that in some way all the clergy are involved. A very Cold relationship with the Current GOvernment.

The O'Muchadha Clan, seized O'Murchadha city, their groupings are as it would appear based on family ties, though there is more then one family involved. Many rumors abound that the O'Murchadhas can field vast amounts of men(though is can not be confirmed and they go out of their way to disguise there true numbers. The O'Murchadhas are mainly peaceful and are using force to maintain order and peace in there region of the country which they feel the current government incapable of doing. A working relationship with the current government, No current willingness to defer to it, however.

I will give you details on some more those are just the largest, resistance groups, there also factions supporting the Government.
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Doreyvania, I dont know from around. So I am reserving the right to "bounce" if you get all n00B on me.
Skib, criminality is not so much Sydicate, as Somali-Warlord.The main difference is that many factions in Skib control large para forces.
It could relate to nation in weapons trade, religious fanatics, yadda yadda, but dont think "Mafia" or you will be disappointed, the SKib people all love their country, they just have differing opions on politics, religion, and profit, and are completely willing to kill over it.
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Jjuulliiaann, I must assume that you have seen other RPs if you have been here a year.
If not Read around, remember there is no such thing as a "winner", we are all actors in an improv play. However since your are unsure about your abilities to "pretend" i am reserving the right to "bounce" you if you get all n00B on me. That said, I would pleased if you cut and sharpened you RP teeth on one of my threads.
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Sino, nice to see your looking out.
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Canad a, glad to have you.

I would enjoy being in on this.

I would also like to have an embassy in Skibereen. George Ross, Scientific Attache, would be Chief of Station in Skibereen. Another agent would be Harry Seeler, who operates the Skibereen office of J & S Cargo-Mercantile, a New Jersey shipping company. Finally, there is Mary Howe, a waitress in a bar near Skibereen government buildings(If you have such a thing)

FYI, New Jersey is compromised mainly of English, Irish, German, Italian, etc. immigrants,(Like RL U.S.). The main religion is Christianity, particularly, Roman Catholism.

Thank you.

OCC:

The United States of Canada is unlike the nation of Canada in real life. The United States of Canada consists of Western Canada; Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the North West Territories. Recently there has been threats of terrorism within the borders of the USC. The United States of Canada is made up of many people and cultures, East Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Irish, Scottish, German and many, many others.

The nation state of the United States of Canada has two government services that deal with intelligence gathering, espionage, sabotage and assassination of foreign heads of states or leaders of prominent anti-Canadan groups. The two services are, the Canadan National Intelligence Agency (CNIA) and the Canadan National Security Taskforce (CNSTF).

Both of these government services will be opening their own operations within the nation of Skibereen. CNIA Operation will be entitled, Operation: Chequ (OCC: needed to make up a word... it has no meaning) the CNSTF Operation will be known as Operation: THEMIS - Themis is the Greek titan goddess of law and order.

A CNIA Operative will be based in the Governmental Building of Skibereen as an aide to a Secretary, Minister or President himself. Another CNIA Operative will be a photo journalist for the Skibereen Times Magazine. Two more CNIA Operatives will be placed on assignment to Skibereen. However at this time, two is okay for now.

A CNSTF Operative will be a Criminal Lawyer who has been assigned to be the Prosecuter in a case against a alleged war lord of a paramilitary faction with in Skibereen boundaries. This leader is known to have anti-Canadan feelings and within his group. The USC has recieved threats. Another three CNSTF Operatives will be placed as Law Enforcement Officers that will crack down on hostile factions with in the nation of Skibereen in different cities, municipalities, districts and towns.

Information on the Canadan National Security Taskforce:

The Canadan National Security Taskforce is considered to be apart of the Canadan Military. However the elitist of the elite are chosen on all branches of the military - the Airforce, the Army, the Marines and the Navy. The CNSTF are the Canadan Secret Police Internal and Externally. Internally they protect politicans, foreign politicans, very important people, and crack down on the illict drug trade. Externally, they are known to protect Canadan Politicans and Ambassadors over seas and other Heads of States that are very close allies to the USC. Other information is held in classified.

Information on the Canadan National Intelligence Agency:

The Canadan National Intelligence Agency recruits civilians, or former members of the CNSTF and/or the foreign service, and active and retired military personnel who have or who are holding military intelligence poistions. Internally they work along with the Canadan National Security Taskforce and gathering intelligence on foreign leaders visiting, and keep close watch on foreign embassies for terrorists wishing to get quickly back to their motherland without being caught by Canadan Authorities. Externally, they are active in espionage, sabotage and assasination attempts.



That good enough? :-p

OOC: (of course)

The Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire, information can be found here (http://eropid.kuattech.com/ha/) would like to send some operatives into Skibereen.

Intelligence Services:
Royal Army Intelligence Service (RAIS): While a part of the Royal Army, over the past 50 years it has established itself as the de facto military intellgence organization of the Royal Armed Forces of Hamptonshire.

Covert Services Directorate (CSD): Barely known to most members of the government, the CSD insures that where ever Hamptonshire's interests lay, agents will be on the ground.

Section Forty-Two: Under the direct command of the Justice Minister and Grand Duke, Section Forty-Two is the invisible hand of Hamptonian Foreign and Military Policy. If something happens that needs to be changed, Section Forty-Two "changes" what needs to be changed.



Assignments:
RAIS: Total of 4 operatives. One operative will pose as a Catholic Deacon in "The Order Of Saint Patrick". Two operatives will pose as Security Forces Officers in O'Murchadha City infultrating the O'Muchadha Clan. One operative will work as an assistant to a Harbor Master in Skibereen's largest port.

CSD: Total of 2 agents. One will work in the largest bank in Skibereen as an mid-level accountant. The other will pose as an small time arms dealer.

Section Forty-Two: Three 'Specialists'. One should be a secretary to the Defense Minister of the Government. One will become a house servant to the leader of the Government (President, Prime Minister, etc.). The remaining 'Specialist' will pose as a technician in Skibereen's largest broadcasting company.



Establishing a Presence in Hamptonshire:
Due to the xenophobic and security paranoid nature of Hamptonians and the Government, establish a presence in Hamptonshire "Proper" would be exceedingly difficult. The best chances to get some agents into some 'nice' areas of Hamptonshire would to place them in the relatively open boarded Oltremare Province of Hamptonshire (located several thousand miles southwest of Hamptonshire Proper) or in a WorldTech Industries/Royal Navy Facility in Truitt or Majesto.



Hope that's good enough.

OOC: Sorry still working on the thread to start, however I just want to make sure one last time we are all on the same page here.
The title of this thread is Secret Agent 'EXCHANGE', so if you have beef with a reasonble clandestine service in your nation as well, back out now.
I am happy to see so many people interested in a non-war RP.
If you have desires of this leading into a war--I will ignore you, unless it is done very well.
Get your sies Ideas together, character designs. all that.
I will link what I have for my fact book.
Also one other thing for IC purposes.
Most nations are discouraged from opening their own embassies for security reasons(the bad guys in Skib, are on equal par with the military).
Nations are encouraged to have offices in the Capital Building.
Attractive for a spy in one way/ and very unattrative in another.
Anywho I thought I would throw this in.
SO far you all have spies in Skib, I will start taging people to find out what areas of Skib they would like covered, and ...the areas my spies in all of your respective nations will be attempting infilitration.
Remember, I am trying to make a network, not just a start and finish RP, but a NS clandestine web.(I think highly of myself dont I). Where nations trade secrets, lie, cheat, and smile at each other the whole time.

CHardonay will decide exactly where to recriut agents from once we have more information on the different factions, the strength of government institutions, and major businesses, but we will be recruiting agents from both the Order of Saint Patrick and the O'Muchadha Clan. While we won't be having close overt relations with the OSP, we may actually have O-Branch operatives make contact with O'Muchada leadership.

The Chardonayan Embassy will be more of a fort than anything else... think of American the embassy in Lebannon. It will be a 5 story building with sandbagged observation posts on the roof, cement blocks preventing easy access to the embassy, and draconian security checks for the underground parking. We will as well, with your permission, station a company of infantry in a barracks under the embassy. If this is not acceptable, we are willing to hire Skibereen mercenaries

Chardonay would also like to establish a humanitarian mission in Skibereen. While no troops will be directly involved, many of the personnel will be former military (and intelligence, of course) and will operate out of a modified Ar-7 Medical Zeppelin. Their presence is meant to be completely non threatening and entirely humanitarian, delivering medical support and food to parts of the country that are in conflict (and therefore also need observation by O-Branch and MilInt).

Both the embassy and the humanitarian mission, though completely ligitimate and entirely subject to your approval, will conceil chardonayan intelligence officers who will make contact with and subvert natives.

(Note... it's extremely hard to insert an agent into a country, and most RL countries don't attempt to. You recruit people FROM the country, and control them with intelligence officers from your own nation)

The newly established Sixth Reich Intelligence Agency (RIA) would love to have a "Clandestine Service Operation" in Skibereen. The RIA will send two agents to Skibereen, one will work as a bartender in a small bar near a major naval base, the other will be assigned to intelligence gathering and will met in the bar to exchange information with the bartender in a special code in a special sound-proof room in the basement. We are perfectly aware that you have the option of having agents operating in our country.

The intelligence gathering agent will also try to gain information by talking informally to sailors and bribing some low-level officals.

Well? Any reply?

OCC: Hamptonshire, I feel like you read mine and liked it since you sort of copied? Can ya think of something else? Like Security is like Law Enforcement? And having someone living in the Head of State's housing is sorta like an aide. If ya want to do it, ya can.

More information Skibereen. For spies coming into the USC, there isnt no problem however, since internal intelligence is high. Your Agents will have to watch their every move and don't look suspcious.

OCC: Hamptonshire, I feel like you read mine and liked it since you sort of copied? Can ya think of something else? Like Security is like Law Enforcement? And having someone living in the Head of State's housing is sorta like an aide. If ya want to do it, ya can.

More information Skibereen. For spies coming into the USC, there isnt no problem however, since internal intelligence is high. Your Agents will have to watch their every move and don't look suspcious.

OOC: I may have loosely copied the format of your post. A servant, most hopefully a butler, is in quite a different position than an aide.

Yeah, I'm checking out the other RPs. So I'm in?

CHardonay will decide exactly where to recriut agents from once we have more information on the different factions, the strength of government institutions, and major businesses, but we will be recruiting agents from both the Order of Saint Patrick and the O'Muchadha Clan. While we won't be having close overt relations with the OSP, we may actually have O-Branch operatives make contact with O'Muchada leadership.

The Chardonayan Embassy will be more of a fort than anything else... think of American the embassy in Lebannon. It will be a 5 story building with sandbagged observation posts on the roof, cement blocks preventing easy access to the embassy, and draconian security checks for the underground parking. We will as well, with your permission, station a company of infantry in a barracks under the embassy. If this is not acceptable, we are willing to hire Skibereen mercenaries

Chardonay would also like to establish a humanitarian mission in Skibereen. While no troops will be directly involved, many of the personnel will be former military (and intelligence, of course) and will operate out of a modified Ar-7 Medical Zeppelin. Their presence is meant to be completely non threatening and entirely humanitarian, delivering medical support and food to parts of the country that are in conflict (and therefore also need observation by O-Branch and MilInt).

Both the embassy and the humanitarian mission, though completely ligitimate and entirely subject to your approval, will conceil chardonayan intelligence officers who will make contact with and subvert natives.

(Note... it's extremely hard to insert an agent into a country, and most RL countries don't attempt to. You recruit people FROM the country, and control them with intelligence officers from your own nation)
First, your emabssy, just what it would take for good security(expensive, so you see why some nations opt out.) Your INfantry, is accpetable, Skibereen has one of the heaviest anti-air defense screens, so travel by armoured convoy is suggested(while we will not allow tanks,APC are acceptable).
For Operatives in Chard, I was thinking Clergy-- Common to study abroad- sympathetic to the Catholicc regime of Skibereen(and yet loyalties are torn between the proper authorities, the congregation, and The Order) Alos Clergy can be useful in getting people to give up information because of Church loyalty or simply confession.

Embassy defences will be only the minimum for good security in a conflicted area. I imagine they could hold off a seige for a week (though all bets are off if artillery's used).

Chardonayan infantry units don't use tanks, only APCs, and those are minimally armed and wheeled, so I don't see there being a problem there.

While you can certainly send clergymembers into Chardonay, they'll only have limited effect. Chardonay is quite athiest/agnostic in general, and hostile to the Catholic Church. In fact, Chardonay's intelligence agencies have been infiltrated at the highest level by a anti-Catholic organization. While you might be able to get some christian fundimentalists on your side, they likely won't be in positions of power. Religion just isn't that important to the majority of Chardonayans, and the level of tolerence makes it difficult to rile up one group against another.

I see. New Jersey could have just an office in the Capital building, as you suggested.

I changed my mind. I'm out now.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=358859
A brief start, sorry I have a job.
I will expand on it-it will be peripheral-to give you leads as to where you might wish to have agents examine SKib.
I will remind everyone again-EXCHANGE.
Skibereen-A large Nigerian population, Irish(obviously),Arab(do to close assciation with Bedou), German(close association with FallCorp).
Recently joined TBA(and will be expanding relations with TBA members in hopes to get some of them to join in).
Skibereenian factions:
The Band of the Red Hand(Governing Faction-Internationally recognized, first faction to install any type of Democratic process). They can be known by the Redhand PAtch on the right shoulder.
BlackEyes, a well organized group of bandits and assassins that the Red Hand utilized in the unification of Skibereen, the BalckEyes are a Loyalist Group. The ties that bind them are economics, they are good at what they do, the BlackEyes respect marksmenship, the ability to know when to flee, and where to profit. The BlackEyes are recognized by black scarfs worn about the face.
The Order of Saint Patrick
Originally a monastic order, who many generations ago added in the founding of Skibereen. The priests orginized by old Irish customs. The Order disappeared, poping occasionally as Skibereen grew as a nation.The true numbers and actual influence have not been measured, it is worth noting however that many members of other faction also claim membership in The Order. The current incarnation of The Order appears driven to turning Skibereen into a Catholic theocracy. The Order tend to remain hidden, however in combat they use the pipes, and most are adorned with some type of purple(this is believed to be because of the colors worn at funeral Mass).
The O'Murchadha Clan
The O'Murchadhas or(Murphys) are an un checked rural mafia of sorts.
Unified families upon families linked by marriage or claims of shared ancestors bind these loose groups to each other form a large whole. They control the City that bear their name. Unlike many factions the O'Murchadhas do not attempt to differentiate themselves from civilians, at least it not any currently recorded fashion. The number is completely unknown(though more then sufficient to hold a city) and the New Dublin government is at its end with attempt to discover what the Murphys want? Or even if they are Loyalists sepratist, religious fanatics or common thieves.
The People of the Dana
The Dana control the region around the City of Dana(though not the City itself). They claim to be holding the City until Boru is returned from captivity.
They do not recognize the current government without Boru at its head.
They are relatively small compared to the Factions mentioned above, however the Dana are excellent at Guerilla Warfare and do not stray far from the lands they know. Like the O'Muchadhas the Dana have known distinguishing markers.
The Ghurks
Non-Irish, this faction is a group of zealots descended from the original Ghurkas who accompanied the Priests of the OSP as guardians.
They fragmented and intermingled with many locals-however they maintained the fierceness of their name sakes. Appearence various from East INdian to near Black African. The carry large Ghurka blades, and are ferocious fighters, though not Catholic or even Christian, they maintain the century old tradition of protecting the priests of the OSP.

Previous to the Capture of President Brian Boru, he under went a dangerous but successful plan of unting the warring factions by trusting them to defend the nation. LArge weapons purchases were made and distributed to the people. Vast amounts of shoulder fired stinger rockets, AA guns, surplus AK-47s. Small Mobile SAM sites were placed across the country side in the CHarge of Locals. It was once calculated that every .35 kilometers in Skibereen there were anti-air defenses. Now this remains true, however the people in charge of the defenses are more varied then the defenses them selves. During the Ferussian war many armoured vehicles were stolen.
As well as the disappearence of other far more sophisticated weapons.
Skibereen is an effective training ground for Terrorist and Special Forces alike.
Because of the nearly hundred years of internal strife the populace has developed an effcient styel of assymetrical warfare passed from father to son and honed against internal and external threats alike. The Government of Erinin is believed to send Spec Op troops in to the SKib interior on "exercises" so that their men may be able to make the claim "combat proven".
Reguardless of what side your politics may land you, Skibereen is an extremely dangerous nation to enter.

Assignments:
RAIS: Total of 4 operatives. One operative will pose as a Catholic Deacon in "The Order Of Saint Patrick". Two operatives will pose as Security Forces Officers in O'Murchadha City infultrating the O'Muchadha Clan. One operative will work as an assistant to a Harbor Master in Skibereen's largest port.

Deacon-No, think more like foreign insurgent seeking AL Quida training- a foreign Clergymen would be little likly trusted. But a Loyal Catholic seeing a need for a true Catholic State....

CSD: Total of 2 agents. One will work in the largest bank in Skibereen as an mid-level accountant. The other will pose as an small time arms dealer.

Bank worker...Sure-you want a work VISA or is your agent going to attempt to bluff up a fake identity against the BAck ground check of a nations largest Financial institution(now a fake foreign background is much harder to catch).
Small times arms dealer...Ok, but if you dont have Arms to deal your agents life will be short...if you do...do it well or, your agnets life will be short.

Section Forty-Two: Three 'Specialists'. One should be a secretary to the Defense Minister of the Government. One will become a house servant to the leader of the Government (President, Prime Minister, etc.). The remaining 'Specialist' will pose as a technician in Skibereen's largest broadcasting company.
Secretary to Defense Minister...Not a chance in Hell, the country grows terrorists like weeds, Government Officials are on thier toes.
Servant to he PResident....see above--think smaller on that one.
Televison Station technician...I love it, absolutely love it.
Great choice.



Establishing a Presence in Hamptonshire:
Due to the xenophobic and security paranoid nature of Hamptonians and the Government, establish a presence in Hamptonshire "Proper" would be exceedingly difficult. The best chances to get some agents into some 'nice' areas of Hamptonshire would to place them in the relatively open boarded Oltremare Province of Hamptonshire (located several thousand miles southwest of Hamptonshire Proper) or in a WorldTech Industries/Royal Navy Facility in Truitt or Majesto.
Hope that's good enough.
A Skibereenian.....(I assuming by the name of WorldTech Industries/Royal Navy Facility) they are merchants or design specialists?

Well? Any reply?
BArtender near Naval Base good, Watch which ships move out to sea, hear loose chatter, very intelligent.
Sound proof room-no, not because I want you to be overheard, but because a sound proof room in the basement of a Bar is suspicious. Why not have your Bar tender write it on a napkin in code like sports teams as ship names, or whatever.
Sound proof room is too....Maxwell Smart.
I will get back to you on agents in GSR.
Your are in place.
Oh, one more thing, our only Naval BAse is in Romania(Just south of our border we are lnad locked and lease the port.

I see. New Jersey could have just an office in the Capital building, as you suggested.
OK, you do realize however that Surveillence inside the Capitol building itself will be high, so think well.

O-Branch wouldn't mind controling a mid-level police officer (who's upset at the lack of recognition for his services. He began by simply accepting bribes from petty criminals and shopclerks, and eventually graduated to actual espionoge for several crime syndicates. We purchased him, but we're worried his loyalty might be bought back. He gives us information via a dead-drop in a park, he puts it in a sandwitch wrapper and drops it on the ground. A derilict comes by and picks it up, moves it to the building he lives outside of. A secretary for the embassy (Chardonayan papers) lives there, and brings in the information.

I like it, but Skibereen doesnt have police, it has soldiers. The crime sydicates dont bribe, they mortar.

O-Branch also would like 2 midlevelscivil servents, and a low level intelligence analyst. The curator of an art museum would also be terrific. They'll also be motivated partly by idiology (Chardonay is an odd kind of socialist) and by money.
Civil servants....not in New Dublin, but in another city(or I can split them).
Money would be motivator, Ideology is not in Skiberen what it is everywhere else.
Art Museum Curator, I will go with this out of curiosty, however, they Art Museum Curator can not know he is helping A Foreign agent-dupe him.

O-Branch's main controller in the area will be Petar Velikov, an enormous, friendly, bear of a man who seems like a stupid drunk, albeit a cultured one, but is actually very smart. He will be Assistant Cultural Attache for the embassy. Once I know exactly where these people are situated, I'll come up with local controllers too.
Intelligent Drunks are always welcome in Skibereen.

MilInt would like 4 dockyard workers in two major naval ports... note, not in the naval bases, just in the ports. I'll work out motivation later. A senior secretary in a large petrolium company would be great, along with as many military personel as you see fit. The MilInt controller will be Major Anna Segal Ret., head of a CHardonayan Humanitarian mission to Skibereen (again, with your permission.)
Only got one port. Import Petrolium.
I suppose, a refinery.
Military personell?? you gonna start blowing shit up on me?
How about two for color.

Ok, the midlevel soldier will be from The Band of the Red Hand with contacts in the Black Eyes.

It would be best if the civil sevants were in different cities. Preferably different factions.

The curator... ah, pity. I was hoping he would be cultured and want to bring chardonayan sophistication to skibereen, but if not that's fine. If he were homosexual, we could arrange a lover for him, and the relationship would be a way to blackmail him (skibereen is catholic, so I'm assuming homophobic) but that would be steriotypical. But we can dupe him, sure, we're going to be using him as a source of social gossip and a way to get high level contacts.

We'll want the dockyard workers in that port then, and the senior secritary in a import/export business that handles a lot of petrolium

And the military personnel we want scattered throughout the factions... we won't start blowing stuff up, we want to know if you plan on blowing stuff up.

OOC:

SKIBEREEN!!

Sorry for cluttering you thread, but I sent you a telegram. Great to see you! If you don't mind, I might join in on this RP as well.

Should we still RP as though we are neighboring? It looks like you're still using Moldova so it should still work out, and it'd make a lot of sense for Ferrussia to have interests in Skibereen... we'll have to work a lot of it out and perhaps reopen the negotiations thread, but this could be awesome. Let me know what you think!

Wohoo! :D

OOC: I love this idea. If you accept my joining in I'd like to place two "spys" in your nation. One working as a baggage handler and router at a civilian airport to keep tabs on and compile statistics on who is coming and going from your country and which nations are generating the most travel into and out of your country (for example, a sudden large influx of Afghani tourists might cause some to raise their eyebrows or vice-versa). The second agent would work as an IT and computer tech. wizard for a computer company in your country with the idea that as his company is called in to work on systems, upgrade systems, create databases, etc. for corporations and possibility military units he would be in the position to obtain information needed to "hack" into senstive private, government and military databases and computer systems in order to gather information. His goal would NOT be the enabling of sabotage or e-attacks, but rather the enable unnoticed and unobtusive information gathering via electronic means.

You, of course, would be free to plant 2 spys in my country. Just tell me where you want them. I wouldn't agree to a spy that has full time access to a military installation, base, etc. but one that has occasional access to some military information, such as my civilian computer spy above, would be fine.

Ok, the midlevel soldier will be from The Band of the Red Hand with contacts in the Black Eyes.
Low level(Low level Being anything from an e-1 to an e-9 equivilent, I will have my duaghter pick a number, you RP him well he gets promoted, foreigners are common in Skibereenian military) and he is a BlackEye(RedHand soldiers are Fanatics, BlackEyes are profiteers.)

It would be best if the civil sevants were in different cities. Preferably different factions. more then lily they will be factionless unless Iend up with them in a Faction controled city. There are the factions then just ordinary civilians who do their jobs, or subvert the Internal security of the Nation.

The curator... ah, pity. I was hoping he would be cultured and want to bring chardonayan sophistication to skibereen, but if not that's fine.
Art in Skibereen is a stew of Anglo/Irish/African/Arab-post modern cacophony Skibs veiw most other nations art as bland and Homogenized, remember unlike you we have soft borders.
If he were homosexual, we could arrange a lover for him, and the relationship would be a way to blackmail him (skibereen is catholic, so I'm assuming homophobic) but that would be steriotypical. But we can dupe him, sure, we're going to be using him as a source of social gossip and a way to get high level contacts. He can be Homosexual, Homosexuality is not socially frowned upon, it is not however protect like in the states.(Were the Order to Assume power it would be far less tolerable).
Give nthe multi-cultural state of Skibereen it is accepted as much as anything else. However the Homosexual underground is agood place for someone to be, a Chardonnayin man who "Kept" by the older Art Curator would find himself in a naturally covert world among those in Skibereen who prefer privacy and secrets breed secrets.

We'll want the dockyard workers in that port then,
Like I said above to GSR the Port is leased in Romania, many live in Romania for ease of getting to work.
and the senior secritary in a import/export business that handles a lot of petroliumThat falls under FallCorp(my alliance mate) his nation has the contracts to deliver and mange the petroleum to refinerys, I can rock you middle management at a rifenery.

And the military personnel we want scattered throughout the factions... we won't start blowing stuff up, we want to know if you plan on blowing stuff up.
Like I said, two, for color.One OSP, one ...Dana.
Good?

OOC:

SKIBEREEN!!

Sorry for cluttering you thread, but I sent you a telegram. Great to see you! If you don't mind, I might join in on this RP as well.

Should we still RP as though we are neighboring? It looks like you're still using Moldova so it should still work out, and it'd make a lot of sense for Ferrussia to have interests in Skibereen... we'll have to work a lot of it out and perhaps reopen the negotiations thread, but this could be awesome. Let me know what you think!

Wohoo! :D
Shweet.
This so much better, you hold my President POW still, we had a war, you are a neighbor.
Of course you can join Ferrussia you have a vested interest in watching my nation-we after all almost successfully nuked you with box trucks :rolleyes: .
And currently your military are the only ones who know about.....those other missing sophisticated weapons.
You are more then welcome.

OOC: I love this idea. If you accept my joining in I'd like to place two "spys" in your nation. One working as a baggage handler and router at a civilian airport to keep tabs on and compile statistics on who is coming and going from your country and which nations are generating the most travel into and out of your country (for example, a sudden large influx of Afghani tourists might cause some to raise their eyebrows or vice-versa). Yeah, ok, the current Airport being used is in New Dublin(no other Airports air safe to fly into) I suggest work VISA with forged Mauiwowee BAckground, easier for you to do then try to create a false Skib background.
The second agent would work as an IT and computer tech. wizard for a computer company in your country with the idea that as his company is called in to work on systems, upgrade systems, create databases, etc. for corporations and possibility military units he would be in the position to obtain information needed to "hack" into senstive private, government and military databases and computer systems in order to gather information. His goal would NOT be the enabling of sabotage or e-attacks, but rather the enable unnoticed and unobtusive information gathering via electronic means. I have to get permission from some of my Alliance mates for this, FallCorp and BEdou supply a vast amount of Hardware and Software(respectfully) to SKibereen, so much of the systems you will be "bugging" will be theirs, and the Military in Skib(RedHand) share a common communications system with the other AOH members.
You IT guy,(again I suggest the foreign VISA thing)
However to start he will not be in GOvernment or Military Facilites, until I get an OK from the rest of my mates that such an activity is cool(see I am going for continuity-one thing effects another, eventually I want all my RP stuff to relate back itself.)

You, of course, would be free to plant 2 spys in my country. Just tell me where you want them. I wouldn't agree to a spy that has full time access to a military installation, base, etc. but one that has occasional access to some military information, such as my civilian computer spy above, would be fine.
I will have to think of how I do that later, my baby is crying now, later on.

BArtender near Naval Base good, Watch which ships move out to sea, hear loose chatter, very intelligent.
Sound proof room-no, not because I want you to be overheard, but because a sound proof room in the basement of a Bar is suspicious. Why not have your Bar tender write it on a napkin in code like sports teams as ship names, or whatever.
Sound proof room is too....Maxwell Smart.
I will get back to you on agents in GSR.
Your are in place.
Oh, one more thing, our only Naval BAse is in Romania(Just south of our border we are lnad locked and lease the port.

:) "Get Smart" is one of favorite shows...

Now to the point.

My agent will use a special code. He will communicate by tapping on his glass in that code. Is that better?

:) "Get Smart" is one of favorite shows...

Now to the point.

My agent will use a special code. He will communicate by tapping on his glass in that code. Is that better?
Any code you wish, you will note that when Chard suggests things like that he mixes them up, whne i get the IC thread rolling, detail what you are doing then.
A tapping, a note, whatever may be at your disposal.
Just RP it.
And yeah I loved Maxwell Smart too, but no Cone of Silence.

Alright, I will set to work with an opening IC post over the next few days, but I imagine Ferrussia would have a substantial intel network within Skibereen. A lot of it would have been difficult, especially given Skibereen's culture, but what I'm thinking of at the moment:

-A bit of actual low-level governmental penetration, a few office jobs (perhaps cryptographers who went to Ferrussian universities and the like, maybe a secretary or two)

-One or two high-up contacts who are not actual assets, but will leak things from time to time (not even necessarily reliable, as they could be leaking false info)

-A few people who live in the country, but stay out of the way and try to keep an eye on the major factions. Given the nature of the factions, I imagine we've lost a good deal of similar contacts in the past through violent means, and I'd imagine that we've also tried direct infiltration into the faction which would also have gotten some blood on our hands.

-A corporation that much of the information is filtered through (probably Ferrussian-owned, and part of a chain-like system to get information safely out of the country)

-A few people working on or near military bases, keeping tabs on the local units' movements and activities.

I would think, given Ferrussia's history and culture, that we would have tried more direct methods than prudent before, more geared towards cold-war spy wars and the like, and only recently have we been wisening up and getting some real work done.

Glad to see you're still hanging around!

OOC:

Firstly Skibereen I’d like to apologize for that RP that got half started and never went anywhere. I guess I got burned a little bit taking a chance on a promising RPer. Either way your national dynamics intrigue me and I wish to become more involved.

Situation (Or as I remember it, open for corrections.)

I have a fairly heavy embassy in your country in the midst of New Dublin. Its armed contains quite a few guards and has the unique aspect of a vertical steam catapult to avoid the locals taking pot shots at my embassy staff coming in and out. (This way by the time I’m showing profile I’m climbing vertically at several hundred kilometers and hour.)

Some time ago I lost some of my embassy staff while they were out of the embassy grounds. (As per the set up for the RP that never was.)

Noviet Objectives in Skibereen

1) To investigate the loss of Noviet life in the area. I realize that you didn’t actually do this but I figure it’d be a good way to stir the pot and force interactions between the informants of the other characters. You could have it that the other player did it and there’s no one at fault in you nation, which requires a learning process. Or you could have it that one of the factions was hired to bump off my embassy worker, in which case there would be a whole new can of worms as I’d need to deal with that person.
2) In an effort to cement relations with The Red Hand Noviet officials have authorized clandestine operations in Skibereen in the hopes of learning more about the O’Murchadha Clan. The operation will not be cleared with the Red Hand in advance but our findings, after review, will be handed over to them. This is pretty much a smoozola operation on the part of my government. I don’t have very many allies, your big, the obvious soft borders with your neighbours can’t be over looked :D
3) Asses the local market for outsourcing of Noviet companies. Private corporations with government connections have expressed interest in gaining a foothold in the regional market. Seeing Skibereen as a relatively lax area in corporate regulation we’ve taken it upon ourselves to recon the atmosphere and, supposing a green light, commence the ‘ground breaking operations’. This would give me reason to start a dialogue with all the factions in your country and if I did get a foot in the door, corporately speaking, It would allow me to have a constant flow of information from your country, it’d also give me an in to infiltrate your allies (WHICH I DON’T ASSUME WILL HAPPEN, THAT WOULD BE BETWEEN ME AND THEM.)

Wanted Contacts

Nothing.

Let me explain. I’d like some very, very low level contacts, people with no loyalty to me (but at the same time no ill will.) Reason being is that I’d try to pick up my contacts as I went, RPing the acquisition of each one. This of course assumes that you’d be up for something like this, if not I’ll adjust.

Infiltration of Nova Hope

I can understand that while I might want to RP the collection of contacts in Skibereen you might not want to RP the collection of contacts in Nova Hope, more than fair.

I think that you should ask what you want and we can barter from that point, I’ll be generous. Notes to keep in mind.
- I have an open immigration policy with all my regional neighbors.
-To become a citizen in Nova Hope you need merely to ask. (You’ll then be barcoded and implanted.)
- The following is an example of a tourism brochure I whipped up for another RP:


Airport Security

Airport Security

With the rise of tourists and visitors to our fair country having more and more of a problem coming off the planes and going through airport security this new section has been included to let foreigners know what to expect.

When disembarking from your flight your luggage is spread out before you on a carousal of conveyer belts. You select your cases and those left behind are forfeit.

Taking your luggage with you when you leave the embarkation area you will be shuffled into one of the following lines. Noviet Citizens, frequent business persons, trusted visitors, newcomers.

Noviet Citizens – You’ll be required to present your chip. You’ll be scanned and if you have no criminal record you will be waived through.

Frequent Business Persons – You’ll be required to present your government issued card and if your of good standing you’ll be waived through.

Trusted Visitors – These are people coming from countries that are on good terms with Nova Hope. You’ll be isolated in a room, washed in an EMP bath that is not harmful to humans (Note: Some nausea may occur). You’ll be x-rayed as well as given a mild does of gamma radiation to check both your luggage and yourself for contraband. While this is done you’ll be asked about the purpose of your stay, the process shouldn’t exceed 20 minutes.

Newcomers. – Should you be arriving from a country that is, for what ever reason, on a certain list in Nova Hope you’ll be taken into a certain room in the security section and the above process will be completed, as well as an interview and full cavity search.

That’s the basics you’ll need. The following is excess information that will make the process easier but isn’t mandatory to read. (I say that because it’s long)

Nova Hope is a very multi cultural society, though it can be argued we’re more of a melting pot.
Japanese: 18.5%
Chinese: 13.5%
Korean: 10.5%
Dutch: 14.5%
English: 20%
American: 15.5%
French: 7.5%

While very religiously open Nova Hope makes no allowances for religion in the government. While enjoying no tax break for being a religious institution a church may claim its operating expenses and charitable deeds against its taxes, as any corporation can. While this might seem unfair it does not, apparently, stop people from practicing their freedom of conscience.
Shinto: 6.3%
Buddhist: 3.6%
Baptist: 5.5%
Anglican: 8.5%
Presbyterian: 4.7%
Roman Catholic: 18.2%
Islam: 12%
Taoist: 4.3%
None: 13.5%
Jewish: 0.12%
Asatru: 2.95%
Druidism: 5.82%
Wicca: 10.94%
Goddess Worship: 4.7%
Satanism: .87%
(For any of the obscure ones I can elaborate)

Rather than forcing the divergent cultures to conform to a single language Nova Hope has encouraged multi-lingualism, so much so that the government makes no language requirement on a citizen, leaving the onus to the government to provide translations. (Very confusing to read certain cereal boxes)
English
Japanese
French*
Korean
Dutch
Mandarin
Cantonese
*An attempted revitalization program is being attempted for French. It is currently an academic and not a conversational language.

With so much political freedom offered to Noviets and no real way for one party to monopolize the ballot a wide spectrum of political parties has arisen. The following are those with seats at the federal level

The Green Party- Advocates a reduced pollution and pro environment
NHCB (Nova Hope Communist Bloc) – Advocates a communal co-operative society to absolve the rich-poor divide at the expense of personal economic freedom.
Loyalist Party – Promotes a return to the feudal empire that once dominated the continent
Neo-Liberal Party – Promotes a hands off economic style of government that would leave only defense and highways in government hands.
Noviet National Party – Advocates the betterment of the state and encourages the individual to give up for the communal better
Noviet Socialist party – Advocates a ‘watered down’ form of communism. Mainly serves to split the communist vote.
Traditionalist Party – Advocates economic freedom while curtailing personal freedoms to protect what they see as the ‘right way’. Has a heavy basis in Catholicism.
NHUWFABT (Nova Hope Union of Workers for a better tomorrow) – Advocates the increase of the minimum wage, increased healthcare etc
The Noviet Fourth Reich – Preaches a master race philosophy, although diverging chapters argue as to the nationality of the master race.
NHBA (Nova Hope Business Associates) – Preaches corporate welfare and a trickle down economy, you must have 10 million in liquid assets to join this party.
The Scholars’ Party – Promotes free education and knowledge above all else
The Gun Club – Promotes the military period.

NOTE: The current President has not spoken as to his political inclination.
Congress is referred to as the unaligned congress because with the number of congressmen from so many walks of life it’s impossible for any one party to take a real influence, as well as the finical handicap for belonging to a political party while holding a congressional vote.
The current Prime Minister is a member of the NNP and currently holds a majority of the house.
(There are three administrative branches The President, The congress, and the House of Commons (lead by a Prime Minister))

Nova Hope is one large land mass with several satellites (as one as one massive colony in another RP but the logistics for that are staggering.) Born of city states the urbanization of Nova Hope is in its most extreme stages (ex. Nova Hope City, the largest city, has a population of 472,781,600.) The satellite islands are less populous and have better retained their unique cultures.

As for requiting, recruiting from the NNAO (the CIA equivalent), would be next to impossible because of the blah blah blah (I’m sure you’ve heard it all before). Acquiring a military informant would be easier. A low level informant in peace time is easy enough to get, should I enter a state of open war with some one (hasn’t happened yet) he’d likely be forfeit to increased security. Civil servants, congressmen, etc are all fair game, exceptions being some one who working inside the capital building. (equivalent of the white house.) But should you buy off a congressmen that’d be an exception. A lot (not all) of these people would be helping you out of self interest ($$$) under the impression that Nova Hope is too powerful to truly injure.
The following is a good rule of thumb
Title - Point Rating We’d have to debate the starting points (possibly on a per faction basis)
Low income – 1
Middle class – 2
Uppermiddle class – 3
Lowerupper class – 4
Upperclass – 5
EMS or ERS - 5
Low Level Civil Servant/Policeman/Media Person – 6
Custodian in a defense contractor - 7
Private Sector, Low Security Clearance – 8
Private Sector, Med Security Clearance – 9
Private Sector, High Security Clearance – 10
Armed Forces Grunt – 11
Armed Forces Low Ranked Officer – 12
Low Ranking Elected Official (State Level) – 13
Member of Parliament – 14
Congressman – 15
Armed Forces Commander – 16
Attaché to a governor - 17
High Ranking Elected Official (State level) – 18
Judge – 19
State Governor – 20
Nationally Acclaimed Media Person (Think Wolf Blitzen or Dan Rather) – 21
Famous TV Actor/Rock star – 21
Famous Movie Actor – 22
Television Superstar – 23
Movie Superstar- 24
Economic Elite – 25

No comments for mine?

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[QUOTE=Canad a]
A CNIA Operative will be based in the Governmental Building of Skibereen as an aide to a Secretary, Minister or President himself.
NO, country Filled with Terrorists, no way you would get next to the President.
Another CNIA Operative will be a photo journalist for the Skibereen Times Magazine. Why not make them PhotoJournalist for the Canada Times Magazine? I have relativly relaxed border restrictions, and while a Skib could not claim ignorance about certain things a foreigner could.
Two more CNIA Operatives will be placed on assignment to Skibereen. However at this time, two is okay for now. Just RP it.

A CNSTF Operative will be a Criminal Lawyer who has been assigned to be the Prosecuter in a case against a alleged war lord of a paramilitary faction with in Skibereen boundaries. Warlords if caught do not go to trial in Skibereen-they dont even make it past the soldier doing the shooting...capturing. Another three CNSTF Operatives will be placed as Law Enforcement Officers that will crack down on hostile factions with in the nation of Skibereen in different cities, municipalities, districts and towns. Dont have Police I have soldiers. As I have stated earlier it is not uncommon for Foreign immigrants to Join a branch.

Information on the Canadan National Security Taskforce:

The Canadan National Security Taskforce is considered to be apart of the Canadan Military. However the elitist of the elite are chosen on all branches of the military - the Airforce, the Army, the Marines and the Navy. The CNSTF are the Canadan Secret Police Internal and Externally. Internally they protect politicans, foreign politicans, very important people, and crack down on the illict drug trade. Externally, they are known to protect Canadan Politicans and Ambassadors over seas and other Heads of States that are very close allies to the USC. Other information is held in classified.

Information on the Canadan National Intelligence Agency:

The Canadan National Intelligence Agency recruits civilians, or former members of the CNSTF and/or the foreign service, and active and retired military personnel who have or who are holding military intelligence poistions. Internally they work along with the Canadan National Security Taskforce and gathering intelligence on foreign leaders visiting, and keep close watch on foreign embassies for terrorists wishing to get quickly back to their motherland without being caught by Canadan Authorities. Externally, they are active in espionage, sabotage and assasination attempts.



That good enough? :-p

Nova
Since you are not making special requests about spies then, I really have no objections or suggestions.
Once it gets rolling I will figure out what if any I want in your nation.
SO cool.
I am sorry for the Delay I will begin a A good concise thread for everyone to RP this in today, for certain TODAY.

Alright, I will set to work with an opening IC post over the next few days, but I imagine Ferrussia would have a substantial intel network within Skibereen. A lot of it would have been difficult, especially given Skibereen's culture, but what I'm thinking of at the moment:
I will start a combined thread.
And yes I agree you should have a fairly extensive network in Skibereen.
If you run into Goth-Franc invite him as well.

-A bit of actual low-level governmental penetration, a few office jobs (perhaps cryptographers who went to Ferrussian universities and the like, maybe a secretary or two) Secretary do-able, Cryptographer...would be wanted(for working with Ferrussian signals) however given their nationality they would fall under very close observation, I think it would be unrealistic. External Security of a Government building would be reasonble.

-One or two high-up contacts who are not actual assets, but will leak things from time to time (not even necessarily reliable, as they could be leaking false info) Old man, young lover-Addict, pusher- Gambler , Bookie-type relationships yeah yeah, good to go.

-A few people who live in the country, but stay out of the way and try to keep an eye on the major factions. Given the nature of the factions, I imagine we've lost a good deal of similar contacts in the past through violent means, and I'd imagine that we've also tried direct infiltration into the faction which would also have gotten some blood on our hands. Open Intelligence, the best intelligence I might add. No problem.

-A corporation that much of the information is filtered through (probably Ferrussian-owned, and part of a chain-like system to get information safely out of the country) Sounds reasoble, given me a list of industries I will pick one.

-A few people working on or near military bases, keeping tabs on the local units' movements and activities. it will have to be near, BAses on locked down-SInce most troops are off base and in the cities.

I would think, given Ferrussia's history and culture, that we would have tried more direct methods than prudent before, more geared towards cold-war spy wars and the like, and only recently have we been wisening up and getting some real work done. I dig the Cold War spy stuff, so crack at that too.

Glad to see you're still hanging around!
Glad to see you around, you have one of the largest exposures to my nation(that thread was what 32 pages, and the last 15 were just me you and GF?).
I checked out your region. by the by.

I am sorry for the Delay I will begin a A good concise thread for everyone to RP this in today, for certain TODAY.

Nova
Since you are not making special requests about spies then, I really have no objections or suggestions.
Once it gets rolling I will figure out what if any I want in your nation.
SO cool.
I am sorry for the Delay I will begin a A good concise thread for everyone to RP this in today, for certain TODAY.

Goog enough. I figure I need to initiate the interaction between our two, my agents talking to the local faction to see what is known about the crime. So can I start at anytime or do you want me to let you get some momentum?

Arhhhhhhhhhhhg. it ate my post. I type for an hour going back and checking who had what--so stupid shouldve posted one at a time.....
NOva, in my sig is link go there and start anytime you want.
You are correct you need to start given you have an embassy and no requests(other then I recognize an RP you asked me to recognize and participate in a month ago-so cool).

This isnt fair to make you guys wait.
I am less interested in the moment in placing spies.
So here is the link, to the IC thread I got started but I dont Have one sit down minute for all of you so you each get rolling.
WIth your cats, I will RP back with the important intelligence they have gathered.
But get it started for all of is just to hard.
So get out there and spy on me.
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=358859

Well, posted up IC wise, waiting on you,...

Can you give me some common knowledge on the O'Murchadha Clan as well as the route to their city?

Is their security?
Raids?
Tarrifs?
Duty?
etc

Also what ever information can be garnered from satalite observation. I didn't make an IC post about it but there is now an extra satalite in stationary orbit above your Capital and another specifically above O'Murchadha. (If you have the means to be monitering space that specifically then you know know IC.)

One thing that would be nice is any traits about the city that makes it unique, so I could claim ignorant tourist or journalist. (something)

Once I have that I'll start my parralell plot

Nova, a satellite in Geo-syncronous orbit above my Capital is...Flattering I suppose.
I will find that link to my factbook I am building, it has a map.
I didnt include roads.
Think some freeways, mostly surface roads.
I RP that that Skibereen had 100years of civil war-then about 20 years ago General Brian Boru unified several of the Factions and forced peace.
HE elected president for life by the people(Think Geogre Washington).
Ferrussia actually has him as a prisoner of War right now which is way Skibereen is quickly slidding back into the denegraded state is in before. I will get the rest of wanted.

Nova, a satellite in Geo-syncronous orbit above my Capital is...Flattering I suppose.
I will find that link to my factbook I am building, it has a map.
I didnt include roads.
Think some freeways, mostly surface roads.
I RP that that Skibereen had 100years of civil war-then about 20 years ago General Brian Boru unified several of the Factions and forced peace.
HE elected president for life by the people(Think Geogre Washington).
Ferrussia actually has him as a prisoner of War right now which is way Skibereen is quickly slidding back into the denegraded state is in before. I will get the rest of wanted.

k I'll wait on that before I start with the Murphy handshaking ;)

O'Murchadha(The City) named for the high incident of that family name in the region. The city was there before the Para faction O'Murchadha was there.
The O'Murchadha do "Tax" unknowns incoming in to the city. This is not a regular tax, it is robbery. The O'Muchadha(the Clan) seem to be by all acounts...thugs...bandits...nairdowells...hooligans you get the idea.
However it is more correct to call them a very disorganized militia.
They are well armed(like just about everyone else).
They use typical Skibereenian battle tactics, traps, ambush, mines, IEDs, and especialy retreat.
Great effort has gone to disguise their numbers, even there visible movements to the eyes in the sky.
There is one major highway into the City of O'Murchadha from NewDublin, though many smaller lanes lead all about the country side,that can be used to enter the city.
The whole of Skibereen is such.
One major highway system and the lesser roads for the rest.
Satellite imagery has confirmed that the O'Murchadha are in posession of at least one Erinin built HAAD unit(High Altitude Air Defense) able to fire on targets up to approx. 65k ft. There are several HAADs throughout the nation as Erinin is the official Skibereenian weapons contractor along with Crookfur.
The stressing of Air Defense by the Skibereenians is a clear indicator of thier awareness ofthe complete in hospitability ofthere nation at this current time.
The air defense systems in place make a land entry the only feasible military insertion.
The City of O'Murchadha is essentially bullringed by Murphys(O'Murchadha Clan members). It has been documented that the "Murphys" use pre-teens and young teens as police with in the city so that the defense of it can wholly attened to by the trained men.
Though the "Murphys" hold sway over the city of O'Muchadha by sheer force, the City itself is for the most part fully functional and in good condition.
The "Murphys" attempt to maintain basic services just as the government would.
Suspicion is a hallmark of any Skibereenian, it is their mantra.
The O'Murchadha Clan is no different, and like the rest of Skibereen reguardless of how suspicious they are it goes completely against custom to turn people away, or treat in an unfriendly manner any traveler(who cannot be PROVEN to be operating with alerior motives to harm the one whose hospitality they were to enjoy).

IS this still open? It sounds like a great idea. Ybronneb is very intel-gathering oriented, so it would work perfectly. If this is still open, I'll post sometime tomorrow.

Tag.

So...is it still open?

Ybronneb, it is open try to keep it un-crazy.
Follow the link in my sig and your jake.

hey, before I post can you confirm my hunch. (As I would have the ppl who know this regardless of my own knowledge.) This looks like the break down of VX gas, or the none lethal components of it anyway. Is this the case or am I out to lunch?

Vastiva is rather interested in getting involved in this "ongoing relatively peaceful RP".

TG sent for review.

Okay...I'll post ICly tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime, a little info on Ybronneb to help your placement of spies.

Capital: Calamar (This is named after the dictator, Edwin Do'Calamar. Every national figure has "Do'" in front of their last name)
It is also underground, except for the airport and some apartments and such. The rest is underground to protect against bombing and infiltration by large armies. Earthquakes cause many problems though.
Terrain (This is above ground; below is just rock and some underground lakes): Grassy and forested for the most part, some desert and mountains.
Major Inteligence Agencies:
YSA (Ybronnebian Security Agency)
YIA (Ybronnebian Intelligence Agency)
SPECTRE Unit (This is an active intel gathering/Black ops organization. This will be what infiltrates you)
Coast: Yes
Air Defense: Not much; most cities are underground so it is not a priority.
Coastal Defense: Some...still not much
Land Defense: A lot. Land is routinely patrolled.
Factions:
Ghost's Hand
Classification: Rebellion
Size: 500-600 members
Members: Former Spec Ops soldiers
Objective: To overthrow the dictator and restore Ybronneb to what it once was
Formidible?: Yes; uses highly sofisticated contacts and has a network throughout Ybronneb.
Base: Unknown
Blood Knives
Classification: Gang
Size: 200-300 members
Members: Teens
Objective: Seemingly to just cause havok
Formidible?: No; Very primitive.
Base: None; roams

I'll finish this tomorrow...I have to go now. I'll post more factions within Ybronneb, etc.,etc.

Ybronneb, I am going to be honest.
It will be awhile before I can place spies in your country (trying to organize all the spies in my country).

hey, before I post can you confirm my hunch. (As I would have the ppl who know this regardless of my own knowledge.) This looks like the break down of VX gas, or the none lethal components of it anyway. Is this the case or am I out to lunch?
You are correct Kojack. :D
Also the chemical used to clean it off clothing.
The chemical are the remains of broken down VX.
This was in Skib before you, I figured it could be interesting to throw in.

You are correct Kojack. :D
Also the chemical used to clean it off clothing.
The chemical are the remains of broken down VX.
This was in Skib before you, I figured it could be interesting to throw in.

I was wondering why Lye was there :D

This is going to get me into trouble with my snooping isn't it?

A Skibereenian.....(I assuming by the name of WorldTech Industries/Royal Navy Facility) they are merchants or design specialists?


Sorry about not getting back on this sooner-
You could get a few people in as mechanists, a mid-level manager, and if you're really good you might be able to get someone in as a longshoreman.

As for what you've given me for agents in the other thread, it's perfect.

Still working on post and an explanation of what can be placed in Vastiva - without giving away too much to Nova Hope.

That, and life is really busy and this thread needs well thought out work. So please forgive the delay.

I was wondering why Lye was there :D

This is going to get me into trouble with my snooping isn't it?
I believe in mutual exchange- since I am not currently prepared to organize intelligence in other countries it must be organized here.
Your investigation might lead to a larger more globally signifigant issue.
The girl did not die from VX exposure, but she was exposed to it, and to someone who knows Lye- is a military suggested neutralizer.
I want realisim but too much realism would be watching diplomats bang 22 year old call girls, and booze it up all night then pretend to run the country-boring. So yuor intelligence agent has a mystery on his hands :eek: jinkies!!!

Still working on post and an explanation of what can be placed in Vastiva - without giving away too much to Nova Hope.

That, and life is really busy and this thread needs well thought out work. So please forgive the delay.
Take your time, if everyone shows up who signed up I wont be able to RP in another thread.

Alright, posting a "scene setter", a Skib corporation which gives something of a backdrop for everyone to work with to a point.

Note - Vastiva doesn't own it, nor should any foreign power be able to control it to any extent. It's a tool which makes a useable connection.

If I had inly read you OOC post I would say 'No'.
I dont really want everyone to have some direct commonality.
However, I read your IC post first.
Very good post considering the lack of experience you have with my nation and the limited knowledge you have of it.
I am going to ask my ally to stand as co-owner(he RPs an apathetic coprate state.)
I like a company everyone in the country would use-and hate-but still use.
Nice,
If I may, I will use it?
Cool?

Go for it - like I said, it's a backdrop, an instrument, something to have show up now and again.

As I thought about it, a loose connection of merchants (drayers, carriers and the like) during the beginning of the 100 year civil war could have mutated into this "alliance of blind corporations" called SSL. As in, there are a set of rules, and some movement back and forth, but there is no centricity to it. Much like the internet, in form.

Or you can leave it undefined, and have it roam as you will. It's your ball park, after all. :)

Argh! Homework is death! Can't post 'till tomorrow. Sorry. I may end up just pulling out of this, but I hope that won't be necessary. This was a great idea by the way.

Argh! Homework is death! Can't post 'till tomorrow. Sorry. I may end up just pulling out of this, but I hope that won't be necessary. This was a great idea by the way.
Yb this is not really a group RP.
You have tag in, i said OK.
When ever you want to rp a little of your spy work go to the IC thread.
You cant be left behind because the stories though connected are not dependent upon each other.
The beauty of everyone being secretive is that no one is holding anyone up(cept for me, sorry guys).

As the Noviets are armored – and Vastiva is aware of that armor, how it looks and what is usually inside, I’d say the HSI can now positively identify the convoy as Noviet.

Perhaps I wasn't the clearest in my description of the armor, so allow me to be here.

It's skin tight giving the wearer no more than a few extra inches in height and girth.

The reason for the hissing, whrring, and clicking is because its a self contained enviroment.

For combat purposes its a polymer refined for protection. The external armor has two types, a soft malable substance for the joints and hard plates for imobile areas (think shins, pecs, thighs, forearms, upperarms etc)

The joints can repulse most melee strikes such as knives, clubs, etc, while still being vunderable to a DIRECT shot with any ballistic weapon (including sidearms.)

The plates are more dense and allow for greater physical trauma to be administered. A pistol wound to a plate area will never happen due to the lack of momentum. SMGs at close range, like in the ambush situation, would shred it nicely, though it may deflect some (in the area of 2-5%). Rifles like the AK-47 would be able to penetrate it from must any distance (with in its optimium range). Should an SMG be fired at the suit from a distance without the aid of an armor piercing round it would MOST LIKELY be rendered ineffectual.

There are a plethora of onboard systems but I don't feel the need to go on at length about them.

You guys have enough basic knowledge about the suits, think storm trooper albeit black and a bit more sleek looking. (And no stupid beak in the helmet) The suits aren't revolutionary in combat but merely follow suit in the Noviet doctrine of minimal losses. (Each suit costs 100,000 in annual upkeep, 120,000 for a heavy but there are no heavies in Skib)

I won't abuse them don't worry, they're merely a trademark of the Noviet milatary.

Actually, Nova, most SMGs fire pistol rounds.
The UZI, INgram MAC 10, TEch9, blah blah all fire pistol rounds.
AK-47s(assault rifle) fires an actual rifle round.
M-16(all varients) fire a round larger then a pistol(then depending on what varient) smaller then a long rifle.
By smaller or larger I mean grain, the amount of propellant, what gives the round its punch.
I have no beef with the armour, I guessed it to be as such.
However walking around in what amounts to fancy black Moto-Cross gear with air tight helmets, will get an odd response from non-military personell(especially 13 year old non-military personell).
As far as whether or not a Vastivian would know exactly what to look for, settle that with him.
Vastiva, as each person is not dependent on the other for this thread, I ask you to please consult with Nova on the matters reguarding his RP, I dont mind cross over(we are all using the same thread) but I want all my intelligence guests to get along, this isnt a contest there are no winners.
I have made arrangements with myallies to include this thread eentually in settling a much larger matter and war further down the line.
So everyone will have a part.
Yes Iveiw it alomst like a play.
Or a story with many writters working to make a good story jointly.
I also want to thank everyone for the obvious hard work they are putting into their posts, it shows.

No problem, Nova and I have been RPing for months.

Oh yes, Nova? The 5.3mm SPI round used by my FNP90 SMG will also shred your armor, as thats what it's designed to use. Same round goes in my assault rifles. Then again, that's neither here nor there, merely me bragging a bit *winks*

Should have another agent post up in a few.

Yeah...I'm gonna have to quit. It shouldn't be a big deal though, as I haven't posted yet. Anyway, this is a great idea...I look forward to reading it.

Anytime you want to come back feel free.

I realize that SMGs fire the same round but part of the armor's strength comes from its reactive properties, displacinf force of impact and all that. A decent SMG on fully automatic will do damage by sheer volume of rounds. (Assuming the person firing puts them all into one area no bigger than one of the plates.)

Quick question before post, is my convoy taking any direct fire?

Since you did not have your men disembark--why would you.
You are a bystander.
IT will be worth noting that the fire does seem to be deliberate however, and not random.
Second Razan(I assume) has been in Skibereen long enough to know that silencers are a rarity and very much not respected.

I realize that SMGs fire the same round but part of the armor's strength comes from its reactive properties, displacinf force of impact and all that. A decent SMG on fully automatic will do damage by sheer volume of rounds. (Assuming the person firing puts them all into one area no bigger than one of the plates.)

Quick question before post, is my convoy taking any direct fire?

Note - it's an assault rifle round, not a pistol round. We play for keeps. ;)

Is the fruit stand taking fire, or can it see any of the action?

Well the fairly expansive fact book does mention it but,

:D

English
Japanese
French*
Korean
Dutch
Mandarin
Cantonese
*An attempted revitalization program is being attempted for French. It is currently an academic and not a conversational language, except within the Island State of Nouveau Quebec.

As for the bastardization of French, think of it more as colloquialisms because the only people who speak “French” are Parisians.

Multilingualism is an enforced policy and with the free education system the average person knows 2-4 languages. The agents of my severally bloated and over funded Intel agency however :D

(The reason for the diversity of the languages is because they were the major players in the pacific. My nation is a federal state that evolved from city states where each of the languages and cultures were concentrated.)

At this point, I'll put what you wrote, Skib, as gotten by my trucker/spy. The janitor would not be involved in such gathering. The QM person is the one who delivered the beer, so that info may also be gotten that way.

As to the other - heh, later.

Oh, and Skib?

Do as you will, don't feel a strong need to reply IC - you can add OOC notes as you like.

As you said in the beginning, espionage is often boring, and my posts are a show of method more then a gathering of intelligence information. Though the info given will be of use in the last post I put up of the series.

Vas, cool.

Well since it appears that you two(VAstiva and Nova ) are the only ones who decided to stick around through my b^llsh!t.
I would like to attempt to place my spies.
Nova Hope---I am thinking a Skibereenian College Professor on exchange to a Nova University as part of a Cultural Exchange--This would give him access to intelectuals (I know I am somehow spelling that wrong, ironic) as well as youths who hold an interst in the SKibereenian Culture. He could teach courses in the Language Blending which has taken place in Skibereen, a course in the History of Guerilla Warfare of Skibereen---yadda yadda.

Vastiva....
Well first things first, I will need to open an embassy.

Vas, cool.

Well since it appears that you two(VAstiva and Nova ) are the only ones who decided to stick around through my b^llsh!t.
I would like to attempt to place my spies.
Nova Hope---I am thinking a Skibereenian College Professor on exchange to a Nova University as part of a Cultural Exchange--This would give him access to intelectuals (I know I am somehow spelling that wrong, ironic) as well as youths who hold an interst in the SKibereenian Culture. He could teach courses in the Language Blending which has taken place in Skibereen, a course in the History of Guerilla Warfare of Skibereen---yadda yadda.

Vastiva....
Well first things first, I will need to open an embassy.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=366388

Knock yourself out. :)

The following are the measures Vastiva requests when exchanging embassies. They are, of course, negotiable.

***

Embassies are extraterritorial. No member of the host nation may enter the grounds without permission of the Ambassador or representative.

Ambassadors have full diplomatic immunity. They may not be held or detained for any alleged crime; they may be restricted to embassy grounds or expelled from the host nation as “persona non grata” (the latter includes expulsion from the embassy itself).

This immunity covers the Ambassador, their direct family, and up to three staff members (and their direct families) selected by the Ambassador.

The remainder of the Embassy staff and personnel has limited immunity, meaning they can only be charged with felonies or greater. At the time of their detention, the Ambassador must be informed. The Ambassador may choose to have them detained in the Embassy. They must be released for trial by the host nation upon request. The Ambassador may petition for Pardon by the host nation. If this is not requested or is denied, the accused may select any member of the justicary for their defense, at the host nation’s expense.

All embassy personnel are considered representatives of their nation; their actions as such reflect upon their nation.

The Embassy may import two vehicles, which will also be considered extraterritorial. Both vehicles must be accepted by the host nation, and may be searched by the host nation prior to their acceptance. The Ambassador may petition the host nation for additional vehicles.

Security staff may consist of no more then thirty troops.
No Chemical, Biological, or Nuclear weapons.
No heavy weapons
No weapons caches.

In the case of conflict between the nations, the embassy staff will be allowed to leave unmolested, unhindered, and under guard from embassy grounds to their transport. Embassy grounds will be sealed by the host nation.

Embassy personnel may not carry weapons outside of Embassy grounds.

Diplomatic Pouch (size of a regulation briefcase) may be exported and imported once in a twenty-four hour period. It may not be searched or molested.
OK, Assuming you have an Embassy already in Skibereen(or not, your call).
30 troops is fine.
Any member of the Envoy may be detained and put to trial should they be reasonbly accused of Espionage--aside from that imunity as stated above is accpetable.
Now that that is settled.
The Embassy I am looking at would be a 1 acre compound, chain link fence, one gate, 24 guards-the AK-47 is pretty standard, dogs, One Limosine(s/p), one unmarked Vastivan black Sedan.
The guards would work in 6 man shifts on an 8 hour rotation.
The Ambassador, his WIfe, two young children---Enrollment in a Vastivan school will need to be expedited.
One Secratary
Two Drivers(Working opposite shifts).
......spy????

OK, Assuming you have an Embassy already in Skibereen(or not, your call).
30 troops is fine.
Any member of the Envoy may be detained and put to trial should they be reasonbly accused of Espionage--aside from that imunity as stated above is accpetable.
Now that that is settled.
The Embassy I am looking at would be a 1 acre compound, chain link fence, one gate, 24 guards-the AK-47 is pretty standard, dogs, One Limosine(s/p), one unmarked Vastivan black Sedan.
The guards would work in 6 man shifts on an 8 hour rotation.
The Ambassador, his WIfe, two young children---Enrollment in a Vastivan school will need to be expedited.
One Secratary
Two Drivers(Working opposite shifts).
......spy????

Embassy row is being upgraded into 10 acre lots, but if you wouldn't mind occupying one of the others while this is going on, we don't mind.

Note, the compound is domed. You can fully manipulate the climate under the dome, and its hardened (200mph winds can fling things rather hard).

Regular cars have no chance in Vastiva (winter wonderland that it is). As such, they'll have to be PolarBears (our local vehicle, six wheeled), or something armed for this sort of climate. Think Bigfoot.

Well, you pick what sort of spies you're looking for, and we can dicker here or in TG.

Vastiva I need to know what your Lady is trained in- was she selected for her racial background?
How much military technical knowledge are we talking about.
On a scale from 1-10
1 being Basically militarily trained.
10 being Deeply educated on Military protocols and procedures both in your country and in mine.
I need to know so I can guage better at what she is "seeing".
It would simply be unfair for me to make you guess.

Oh in your nation the Embassy will use an unmarked Vastiva PolarBear and a Nodwell(I am sure you are familiar since they actually use them in the Antarctic).
As for my spy--I wold like to have a climatologist from the University of New Dublin-Surveying for research. Sound good or no.

Vastiva I need to know what your Lady is trained in- was she selected for her racial background?
How much military technical knowledge are we talking about.
On a scale from 1-10
1 being Basically militarily trained.
10 being Deeply educated on Military protocols and procedures both in your country and in mine.
I need to know so I can guage better at what she is "seeing".
It would simply be unfair for me to make you guess.

Which lady? I've got two there - the janitor and the SSL driver.

Janitor: 3
SSL Driver: 8

The QM person is up to you, as he's been compromised/bribed.

Sorry I have really been addressing your driver.
Since she sees a great deal in her travels.

The trucks are sporting chemical detection arrays.

The QM, would be about a 5 depending on the situation.
He wouldnt spot someone in clandestine affairs, but he would immediately know Government Issue when he sees it, even to the degree of knowing popular GI material from abroad--mechanics know engines ydddayadddaydda.

Oh in your nation the Embassy will use an unmarked Vastiva PolarBear and a Nodwell(I am sure you are familiar since they actually use them in the Antarctic).
As for my spy--I wold like to have a climatologist from the University of New Dublin-Surveying for research. Sound good or no.

Only one? Sounds fine with me. Tibiak University in Kjik'Kjak, or the Eola Sinitii al-Din University Complex in Sisu Vaari? The former is my southernmost port, occasionally landlocked due to ice formation but is also where foodstuffs are passed through. The latter is my capital.

Only one? Sounds fine with me. Tibiak University in Kjik'Kjak, or the Eola Sinitii al-Din University Complex in Sisu Vaari? The former is my southernmost port, occasionally landlocked due to ice formation but is also where foodstuffs are passed through. The latter is my capital.
Yeah, just one.
Since there is no real "hostility"between our nations it is more of having a pair of eyes in the region.
SInce you also have a stable country(unlike me) there is less information that needs to be gathered.
It would be extended research given the field so he would more then likly request to move from region to region back and forth.

Vas, cool.

Well since it appears that you two(VAstiva and Nova ) are the only ones who decided to stick around through my b^llsh!t.
I would like to attempt to place my spies.
Nova Hope---I am thinking a Skibereenian College Professor on exchange to a Nova University as part of a Cultural Exchange--This would give him access to intelectuals (I know I am somehow spelling that wrong, ironic) as well as youths who hold an interst in the SKibereenian Culture. He could teach courses in the Language Blending which has taken place in Skibereen, a course in the History of Guerilla Warfare of Skibereen---yadda yadda.

Vastiva....
Well first things first, I will need to open an embassy.

More than fair, though you need to give me some more information as to what kind of university you were looking at. Big, small? Prestigious, not so much? Et cetera.

Education (post secondary included) is nationalized in Nova Hope. The universities are primarily in huge urban sprawls, some more prestigious than others. The university gets more money the more students it has and more money per student based on testing. There’s also grant to be spent on certain departments specifically. (So each university is given funds balanced on their needs and their proven ability.)

Give me an idea as to what kind of student body your looking for and I’ll match you to a university.

Skibereen would send a professor with exceptional credentials to represent it abroad.
So which ever University would have a program of the sort-student body is unimportant.
You tell me-
PLus there is always the Lecture circut.

FYI, Skib - the Nodwell is allowed in the southern regions, but will tear up my roads in the civilized areas. As the roads are electrically heated and maintained constantly to prevent that sort of thing, you'll be able to use it south of Kjik'Kjak but not in the rest of the nation. And especially not in the inner lands.

As a researcher attached to a University, you can always get ahold of a PolarBear for transport - education is lavishly financed - and don't need to have it as an embassy vehicle. Which gives him the Nodwell, parked in Kjik'Kjak, and a private PolarBear, and the embassy two PolarBears.

OOC: Can I please join? This looks like its exactly my kind of RP.

C'mon in, the water is fine. Read the FAQs at the beginning, and wait until you and Skib dicker a bit to pop into the IC part.

Thanks a lot.

Hey, I'd like to join too! I read this when it started and I thought it was an excellent idea, but I was totally new at that point, so I decided to get a few rp's under my belt first.

My major ones follow:

My best writing to date is probably in the Communist Revolution in Tharra thread, although there wasn't much of it as Tharra wanted to round it off quickly. http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=369420

I have some okay stuff in the Resquiden Embassy Complex thread http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=360934 - although the bit with Decisive Action got slightly out of hand, and totally put me off msn-based rp. Too much opportunity to be hijacked and not enough for writing skills. Incidentally, the character Eugene in that rp would probably be in charge of any covert activity that took place.

If you want to check out my style in others just search for posts by me.

Ya don't have to qualify, you just have to participate.

Incidentally - Skib, do you want your spy stuff in the same threads? or new ones?

FYI, Skib - the Nodwell is allowed in the southern regions, but will tear up my roads in the civilized areas. As the roads are electrically heated and maintained constantly to prevent that sort of thing, you'll be able to use it south of Kjik'Kjak but not in the rest of the nation. And especially not in the inner lands.

As a researcher attached to a University, you can always get ahold of a PolarBear for transport - education is lavishly financed - and don't need to have it as an embassy vehicle. Which gives him the Nodwell, parked in Kjik'Kjak, and a private PolarBear, and the embassy two PolarBears.
Ok, make ita Delta(big tires instead of tracks).

Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the Tag, I hit you back.

Hey, I'd like to join too! I read this when it started and I thought it was an excellent idea, but I was totally new at that point, so I decided to get a few rp's under my belt first.

My major ones follow:

My best writing to date is probably in the Communist Revolution in Tharra thread, although there wasn't much of it as Tharra wanted to round it off quickly. http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=369420

I have some okay stuff in the Resquiden Embassy Complex thread http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=360934 - although the bit with Decisive Action got slightly out of hand, and totally put me off msn-based rp. Too much opportunity to be hijacked and not enough for writing skills. Incidentally, the character Eugene in that rp would probably be in charge of any covert activity that took place.

If you want to check out my style in others just search for posts by me.
Everybody is fecking Tolstoy. ;)
I appreciate you waiting.
You will find that you write better then I do-, dont g-dmod, and umm yeah.
Let me know here kind of what you are shooting for.
Intellignce operations in Skibereen are easily explained as the potential for WMDs getting into terrorist hands and smuggled out of the country is a possibility--if you can prove we have any.
If the GOvernment even knows we have any.
So there is basic justification for your political parties desire to operate inside my borders/ or you can think something else.
One of my alliance mates is planning to retire-so he going to let me lead this SLOWLY into a war-of which any of you may participate(though the outcome has already been predetermined).
There is no genuine destination for this RP and I basically want it take on as much of a life of its own as possible--ergo if any of you players want to exchange operatives this thread is justas good a place as any-keep all your clandestine affairs in one box. Since so far Nova and Vast are good RiPpers I dont have a problem restating that the title isnt "Skibereen's secret agent exchange".

IC thread: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=358859

Well the lecture circuit would put you in a many universities as you’d like to be in. The reason I asked what kind of students you wanted was because each university has a distinct population and if you had a preference then it’d make my job easier :P

I assume you’d want something in the capital for easier access to the other facilities right? There are two universities there. (both massive as the population of NHC, Nova Hope City, is in excess of half a billion people.) You’re a language professor and a guerrilla instructor so your no where near qualified for the Noviet Institute of Scientific Advantages. (NISA is purely a science, math and engineering school.)

Which leaves us with NHCU (Nova Hope City University.) The interesting thing about this university is that it only has a square kilometer for grounds but has thousands of classrooms. :D NHC is massively overcrowded so the university own one sky scraper and leases floors from adjacent ones. There are of course pedways at the main traffic points. The university might cover floors 36-42 in one building but 4-8 in another.

Quick facts to get you situated. (Though I wonder, are you going to RP like Vastiva and myself are doing or where you hoping for more of an information report like you first suggested?) NHC, the metaphor I use to give people an idea of it is this; The crowd of Shanghai, The culture of NYC, the atmosphere of Toronto and the smog of Detroit and LA combined.
- Duel is legal in NH but all duels may be refused. (You might see a couple people killed on campus as they engage in duels)
- As a resident your guaranteed no rights.
- NH is willing to recognize dual citizenship
- To become a citizen you need to but ask, the process is a joke
- The pollution levels in major cities are appalling. There are NO FEDERAL environmental laws, heavy industrialization and overcrowding
- Traffic is a bitch.
- Vertical take off and landing vehicles are common, as are VTOL parking spots.
- The average number of stories for a building in NHC is greater than forty
- There are no suburbs, the sky scrapers stop at the jungle
- There’s almost no wind in the city because your inside or blocked by a building.
- The average daily temperature in NHC is thirty six Celsius, as we are coming into the winter months (I’m a tropical nation)
- There is a heavy prevalence of personal electronics, web terminals and wi-fi

Anything else just ask.

P.S. The average professor’s salary is 75,000USD in NH. (Some get less some get more.)

Ya don't have to qualify, you just have to participate.

Incidentally - Skib, do you want your spy stuff in the same threads? or new ones?
Keep it all together, read what I wrote about thread usage above.
I want this to become a clandestine thread not just MY clandestine thread.

Well the lecture circuit would put you in a many universities as you’d like to be in. The reason I asked what kind of students you wanted was because each university has a distinct population and if you had a preference then it’d make my job easier :P

I assume you’d want something in the capital for easier access to the other facilities right? There are two universities there. (both massive as the population of NHC, Nova Hope City, is in excess of half a billion people.) You’re a language professor and a guerrilla instructor so your no where near qualified for the Noviet Institute of Scientific Advantages. (NISA is purely a science, math and engineering school.)

Which leaves us with NHCU (Nova Hope City University.) The interesting thing about this university is that it only has a square kilometer for grounds but has thousands of classrooms. :D NHC is massively overcrowded so the university own one sky scraper and leases floors from adjacent ones. There are of course pedways at the main traffic points. The university might cover floors 36-42 in one building but 4-8 in another.

Quick facts to get you situated. (Though I wonder, are you going to RP like Vastiva and myself are doing or where you hoping for more of an information report like you first suggested?) NHC, the metaphor I use to give people an idea of it is this; The crowd of Shanghai, The culture of NYC, the atmosphere of Toronto and the smog of Detroit and LA combined.
- Duel is legal in NH but all duels may be refused. (You might see a couple people killed on campus as they engage in duels)
- As a resident your guaranteed no rights.
- NH is willing to recognize dual citizenship
- To become a citizen you need to but ask, the process is a joke
- The pollution levels in major cities are appalling. There are NO FEDERAL environmental laws, heavy industrialization and overcrowding
- Traffic is a bitch.
- Vertical take off and landing vehicles are common, as are VTOL parking spots.
- The average number of stories for a building in NHC is greater than forty
- There are no suburbs, the sky scrapers stop at the jungle
- There’s almost no wind in the city because your inside or blocked by a building.
- The average daily temperature in NHC is thirty six Celsius, as we are coming into the winter months (I’m a tropical nation)
- There is a heavy prevalence of personal electronics, web terminals and wi-fi

Anything else just ask.

P.S. The average professor’s salary is 75,000USD in NH. (Some get less some get more.)
Hey man!!Detroit dont have smog!! :rolleyes: We have poisoned ground water...::CoughGreatLakescough:::...:::coughtragedycough:::...
NHCU is cool.
I was thinking Something like One University sends a Professor/ and in return recieves a Professor--which opens up another line for you.
Um, Information report like I first suggested--I am scatter brained--what did I first suggest? I will change the way you recieve information if you are unhappy or were expecting something different.

ANyway
The Professor...would be one Cultural Exchange, so given Skibereens lax citizenship laws and yours A suppose duel Citizenship would be most resonable.
The Professor will use public transportation.
I will get his ass to it after the two new ones get their stories started--
I am leading Razan to peice of Information by the way-I have a purpose.

Nonono I am quite happy no worries.

I just meant did you want, when you start the proff up, me you give you information as in

“The weather in NHC is 34C today, the student population is up in arms about Nova Hope’s decision to involve themselves with Praetonia. Government troops were spotted doing training exercises north of the city.”

Or did you want to RP it out like myself and Vastiva are doing? (The more fun way but either is good.)

Okay then, here’s the specifics for when you start. Once your guy gets going I’ll put my guy in.

Your apartment is on the eighteenth floor of a mostly residential building. The facilities of this building include:
- Subterranean access to the magline (something like an El-Train and a subway but I like magnetic propulsion)
- A Passioncorps ltd grocery store.
- A Passioncorps ltd pool
- A Patriot™ gym
- A VTOL pad on the roof
- Pedways to other buildings
- A Patriot™ shooting range in the basement
- A Passioncorps food court
- An indie bar
- A Passioncorps night club

Crime is on an upswing right now so you might see some security guard wearing corporate logos strolling around. Not to worry it will go down (lousy issues)

The Professor works at NHCU and teaches and is responsible for the following.

ARTS 1600 ‘Introduction to Skibereen’ – 30 students/25 online students (You will be given one TA for this course)

ARTS 3060 ‘Advanced Language Blending’ – 30 students/45 online students (You will be given one TA for this course)

GAEL 1103 ‘Introductory Gaelic’ – 30 students

MIL 2153 ‘Rural guerrilla warfare’ – 30 students/105 online students (You will be given three TAs for this course)

You’ll also be asked to give a lecture once a month on a subject of your choice.

Now other than a mild case of bronchial inflammation I think your set. (Since you’re a Noviet citizen the government will fork out for most of your meds and any and all of your doctor bills.)

Ok, make ita Delta(big tires instead of tracks).

Boy are you gonna stand out... ok.

Well the lecture circuit would put you in a many universities as you’d like to be in. The reason I asked what kind of students you wanted was because each university has a distinct population and if you had a preference then it’d make my job easier :P

I assume you’d want something in the capital for easier access to the other facilities right? There are two universities there. (both massive as the population of NHC, Nova Hope City, is in excess of half a billion people.) You’re a language professor and a guerrilla instructor so your no where near qualified for the Noviet Institute of Scientific Advantages. (NISA is purely a science, math and engineering school.)

Which leaves us with NHCU (Nova Hope City University.) The interesting thing about this university is that it only has a square kilometer for grounds but has thousands of classrooms. :D NHC is massively overcrowded so the university own one sky scraper and leases floors from adjacent ones. There are of course pedways at the main traffic points. The university might cover floors 36-42 in one building but 4-8 in another.

Quick facts to get you situated. (Though I wonder, are you going to RP like Vastiva and myself are doing or where you hoping for more of an information report like you first suggested?) NHC, the metaphor I use to give people an idea of it is this; The crowd of Shanghai, The culture of NYC, the atmosphere of Toronto and the smog of Detroit and LA combined.
- Duel is legal in NH but all duels may be refused. (You might see a couple people killed on campus as they engage in duels)
- As a resident your guaranteed no rights.
- NH is willing to recognize dual citizenship
- To become a citizen you need to but ask, the process is a joke
- The pollution levels in major cities are appalling. There are NO FEDERAL environmental laws, heavy industrialization and overcrowding
- Traffic is a bitch.
- Vertical take off and landing vehicles are common, as are VTOL parking spots.
- The average number of stories for a building in NHC is greater than forty
- There are no suburbs, the sky scrapers stop at the jungle
- There’s almost no wind in the city because your inside or blocked by a building.
- The average daily temperature in NHC is thirty six Celsius, as we are coming into the winter months (I’m a tropical nation)
- There is a heavy prevalence of personal electronics, web terminals and wi-fi

Anything else just ask.

P.S. The average professor’s salary is 75,000USD in NH. (Some get less some get more.)

Quick facts on Vastiva (outside of this page (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=366388&highlight=Vaari) )

*Vastiva follows Arab basic culture - VERY strong hospitality, polite speech - with overtones of Russian and Germanic patterns - loyalty in clannishness or by military patterns, competitive backstabbers when it comes to business, strong art appreciation (homemade goods and crafts are lusted after as luxury goods, whereas what we would consider luxury (Wedgewood china, for example) is valued less. Mass produced is considered "common", regardless of quality).
*"Nice" is a martial art to these people. Particularly with 'outsiders'.
*Duels are legal. In the southern regions, duels are common.
*Police have the right to shoot you. They also have snipers to shoot those fleeing the scene.
*Cameras are EVERYWHERE. Being "off camera" means you're home with the shades drawn.
*"Vandalism" is legal except where prohibited, and as a result, 'vandals' became artists who rabidly protect their 'turf'.
*Visitors are considered 'guests'; at worst, you'll be treated like an ignorant cousin.
*Citizenship? Well, you can immigrate but the structure of society will prevent inroads for a time. Military service is a good plus here, particularly officer rank or - even better- sergenthood.
*Recycling is manditory. Evergreens are common. Pollution is unknown (vehicles use LNG, not petroleum, except where absolutely necessary)
*Don't even THINK about killing a Tabu Nekku (national animal). The pride in this creature - and superstitions about it - make the attempt lethal. As in "They'll skin you, THEN they'll call the police, THEN you'll be painfully executed and fed to the sharks - if you're lucky".
*Traffic on interstates is sparse - most people use the public transportation (mag-lev trains). Within cities, public trans is most common, some vehicular traffic and some people walking.
*Autogyros and helicopters are common when weather permits. During summer, they're a nuisance as everyone will be using theirs.
*Most buildings are coated in gloss-kote (hydrophobic treatment) or under Weyker domes. Snow falls off.
*Wind? Lots, except in summer and in some areas. Can get up to 200mph during mid-winter.
*Most people wear C-TCODs (think "cell phone" and "PDA" - or look at Finnish modern culture).
*5000 channels on cable. This comes with living here. Everything is on.

More, just ask.

Okay, cool - I was thinking more sort of as practice, because my country's "covert operations" have so far been limited to inside our borders, and they want to get a feel for sending operatvies into other countries. They think Skibereen would be a convenient place to start because there would be something for the agents to see, but not too dangerous (little do they know...)

Anything specific I need to know before I introduce my characters?

Okay, cool - I was thinking more sort of as practice, because my country's "covert operations" have so far been limited to inside our borders, and they want to get a feel for sending operatvies into other countries. They think Skibereen would be a convenient place to start because there would be something for the agents to see, but not too dangerous (little do they know...)

Anything specific I need to know before I introduce my characters?

Work out the exact spies with Skib first.

Work out the exact spies with Skib first.
Umm, yup this pretty much covers it.
And like I said since there are still currently not many of us-you guys could work out...you know....maybe spies in other countries.
Well, not spies, - operatives, agents, chums.

Right then, how's about I send in a militarily trained pair posing as freelance writers (to make it fun, only one of them can actually write) or is that not an intelligent job in your country?

Right then, how's about I send in a militarily trained pair posing as freelance writers (to make it fun, only one of them can actually write) or is that not an intelligent job in your country?
You mean cant write, as in the way if me and Edgar Allen Poe wrote a poem to the girl next door, I cant write---or like my name is Bubba and I spell it M I K E, cant write?
Second, please make sure that attempt to intelligently create a false background, I will be happy to kill poorly thought agents.
A couple of writters is perfectly respectable in Skibereen(remeber mine is a loosley based on old Irish society so poets,writters, singers, teachers, and soldiers are respected) spies, if caught are useless, and swiftly put to death.
Failed stealth in Skibereen is as hated as successful steath and guile are celebrated.
Basically, if you make too many mistakes, and I think you can guess what a mistake might be, I .. punish the agent.
Nova and Vast have done well--though a coupe iof times I considered killing one of Vas's agents-he is a bold writter.
Just please dont RP yourself having a tour of the Captial building(cause there arent any) or I take my wifes photo in front of the flight line on the outside of the fence at the airforce base and we somehow dont get gunned down when the snipers see the camera(cause you would, and if anyone has any doubts , i visit an American Air base everyday, and they make it very clear whatwill happen if drive to close to one particular road, and an interogation is not it).
But go ahead pop in your introducer, and crack it open.
I will post the link.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=358859

Heh, I mean can't write as in completely lacking in either style or creativity. I have some vague plans to do with that. I'll introduce them asap

You mean cant write, as in the way if me and Edgar Allen Poe wrote a poem to the girl next door, I cant write---or like my name is Bubba and I spell it M I K E, cant write?
Second, please make sure that attempt to intelligently create a false background, I will be happy to kill poorly thought agents.
A couple of writters is perfectly respectable in Skibereen(remeber mine is a loosley based on old Irish society so poets,writters, singers, teachers, and soldiers are respected) spies, if caught are useless, and swiftly put to death.
Failed stealth in Skibereen is as hated as successful steath and guile are celebrated.
Basically, if you make too many mistakes, and I think you can guess what a mistake might be, I .. punish the agent.
Nova and Vast have done well--though a coupe iof times I considered killing one of Vas's agents-he is a bold writter.
Just please dont RP yourself having a tour of the Captial building(cause there arent any) or I take my wifes photo in front of the flight line on the outside of the fence at the airforce base and we somehow dont get gunned down when the snipers see the camera(cause you would, and if anyone has any doubts , i visit an American Air base everyday, and they make it very clear whatwill happen if drive to close to one particular road, and an interogation is not it).
But go ahead pop in your introducer, and crack it open.
I will post the link.

I'm curious - which one, as I've only used three?

The beer guy. :)

The beer guy. :)

The QM dude? Eh, even if he bites it, I'll find more of his sort.

Well, now I've told Nova what the HSI is... maybe. ;)

As a take it Nasisri is recieving the collective information of your intelligence efforts.
1. From speaking with locals one of your route drivers(as well as some farmers) are very certain there is a small insurgent force in Skibereen operating inside the Eastern DeadZone sorrounding O'Murchadha City.
2.You QM has returned these anomolies(s/p?) in processing.
A diversion of supply funding from the very needed ground forces-to the very unneeded Naval Forces(Which comprise a very small amount Skibereenian Mlitary, Most Vessels Where Sunk By Ferrussia).
3.All your persons have noted a dramatic decrease not only in Erinin tourism, in Skibs Leaving for Erinin, but also reduced Erinin imports on shelves.

I will send some, but for me I suggest you bribe one of my people to do it. We tend to watch People who are not us with supission, and they can't buy much else but food.

Vastiva
OOC: I decided to go with the Nodwell in the South as you said, I dont trust wheels in extreme cold. I want it bright green instead of orange(as long as that is legal)

Okay, I've posted something you can actually reply to - btw, if you have spies in my country, will that be in the same thread?

Okay, I've posted something you can actually reply to - btw, if you have spies in my country, will that be in the same thread?

Yep.

Vastiva
OOC: I decided to go with the Nodwell in the South as you said, I dont trust wheels in extreme cold. I want it bright green instead of orange(as long as that is legal)

If you're talking lime green, ok; Forest and Dark greens are colors used by the Sultans Guard and particular units of the government… though if you go for an eclectic color scheme, anything goes.

You’re assigned (liberally) to Tibiak University in Kjik'Kjak which is as far south as the “civilized” region goes.

"Big" present in the IC section for you - enjoy. :)

YUp, I meant Lime Green-Like bright Green-Find me I am lost green.

With regards to my most recent post, requesting a description of dr\ug dealers or other criminal elements hanging out in whatever your seedy district is. Sorry about the short posts - still getting used to this.

Relax - the best way to learn to RP is to RP

With regards to my most recent post, requesting a description of dr\ug dealers or other criminal elements hanging out in whatever your seedy district is. Sorry about the short posts - still getting used to this.
You are forbidden to apologize for attempting to avoid making a mistake.
I forgot that rule.ohyean and what Vastiva said as well.
Now let me get that discription......

"A short walk away"
Yup sure are.
See Skibs are in a country full of war. SO the unsavory types are everywhere.
However, it is like being a rough neck in a land of roughnecks, there is a code of rules that supercedes even the law.
Like dope dealers, they try to avoid being to open--not for fear of the Soldiers--for fear of the civilians.
Give me a feel of what you are looking for.
and how you want ot approach it--think of how you try to find information or dope or guns in real life-then try to RP it.
DOnt apologize though.

http://s7.invisionfree.com/AoH_Official_Board/index.php?showtopic=16
go there and choose a city your boys are in.

Skib, I think your head will twirl with the latest.....

I got it.

Well, I forgot to type up the characters, but James is a post-rehab and supposed to be struggling with his habit, thus giving him an excuse to scope out all the drug dealers and things.

Problem here i think is that their assignment i have in mind is too general, it's basically just watching and taking note of everything that happens, and not particularly rpable. Is there a more specific target I could give them?

Anyway, meanwhile, he'll get employed by that random tabloid and use his drug contacts to find out whether any prominent pollies have any covert addictions, and use investigating that as an excuse to generally find out general stuff about the governemnt and people in it. See? Too general.

Res, As far as I know no one has a specific target.
They are just gahering information--I havnt given you any yet.
I RP slow so sorry about that.
DOnt worry abot write them up, just think of who they are in your head and make them grow.
I have no intention of this thread having an actual conclusion.
Take your time they will find a more interesting mission-think of it as you are getting their backgrounds established now.

Donner Sark :
31 year-old berserker student. He has killed often like all good berserker's should have at one point. He has is clinically insane and has blue hair. (Beddy's father yeah the guy sucks but still...)

Opps.

Almost forgot about this topic.

Before I send that one bartender and secret agent over, what's the immigration policy in Skibereen?

Donner Sark :
31 year-old berserker student. He has killed often like all good berserker's should have at one point. He has is clinically insane and has blue hair. (Beddy's father yeah the guy sucks but still...)
Camel, I am trying to keep this some what serious.
So...no, Beddy's Da can not be a secret agent who is clinically insane.

Opps.

Almost forgot about this topic.

Before I send that one bartender and secret agent over, what's the immigration policy in Skibereen?
It helps if you are allied with a Hibernian nation already:
Me,
Erinin
BEdou
Fallschrimmjager
Temujinn
I think that is it.

It after that criminal records are frowned on-but excused if you have an economically viable skill.
Criminal Records can be excused if you agree to two years military service.
Essentially the policy is 1.pay your way.
2.Earn your way.
3.Make burial arrangements.
Skibereen's economy does not suffer from the effeect s of its political turmoil because all the factions want to win the "Hearts and Minds" so which is why you get intense Assymetrical Warfare.
People immigrate for jobs all the time.
Also people come for the casinos and legal gambling and then cant afford to get home-we dont pay your way, you are allowed to get a job.

Res, As far as I know no one has a specific target.
They are just gahering information--I havnt given you any yet.
I RP slow so sorry about that.
DOnt worry abot write them up, just think of who they are in your head and make them grow.
I have no intention of this thread having an actual conclusion.
Take your time they will find a more interesting mission-think of it as you are getting their backgrounds established now.

Okay then, good to have that clarified. They're in New dublin, btw

I have been running very short on time.
I apologize as I started this.
However this was the entire point of my Idea.

I would repectfully ask that while I am unable to be online on a regular basis.
Nova Hope takes charge of the threads.

I will be able to occasionally pop in and add my spin to what you are doing.

However I will abide by what you RP-I trust you not to abuse my badly abused nation.

Since your primary(me) is not going to be around you might want to ask others if they would also enjoy character RPing in the clandestine area and send them here to join the thread--no where in the title does it say only me.

My time will free up after the end od Dec(I have kids and need work and play through the christmas season with them as much as possible. leaving me less free time-less free time means less computer brain rot time)

After Jan 2 I should be back on , on a regular basis-however by then I hope the thread has taken a life of its own.

Everyone awake?

Sorry, my computer has been doing the screwed up thing. Nove Hope, you are supposed to be playing the part of James' guide, you realise?

*bump for copy*

...guys? Um? How LONG ago did this thread die? Can someone summarise, or should we just let sleeping dogs lie?

...guys? Um? How LONG ago did this thread die? Can someone summarise, or should we just let sleeping dogs lie?

I'm all for revitalization - it was fun.