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The Most Serene Republic of Istikitalinia has recently bought the rights to all tesla energy weapon technology from The Colony of Morrose Monk Attourneys after a rather unfortunate accident involvong the Council of Five (the Leadership panel of the MMA) and a freak tesla battle-suit testing accident in which the five members were psychically linked into one central hive mind with essentially 5 different bodies or "appendages." The MSRI have now begun development of a defence grid consisting of many "Tesla Towers" running the entirety of the Istikitalinian border area. This grid, although not perfect, is a formidable defense against any ground assaut, although it has severe drawbacks in the Air-defence end of things. Basically, each tower consists of its own hydrogen fueled, Wankel engine driven generator which runs a current through a series of amplifiers and conductors into a central emmitter at the peak of the tower. this emitter can be targeted at any ground target, and certain low-flying air-targets. However, each tower takes aproximately one minute thirty seconds to charge a 4 second arc. To compensate, the tower fires in one-second bursts, and are usually grouped in twos, and each group is spaced about 100 feet apart (the arc-range is aproximately 200 ft.). These arcs can kill ground troops, and dissable all electrical control systems within vehicles. These arcs will not destroy said vehicles, but may cause substantial damage.

(OOC: what do you guys think? i'm kind of proud of it myself...)

Frenzberrie already has technology to counter telsa technology. We call it "shelling the border". Its quite fun actually.

Besides that, Frenzberrie would like to work with Istikitalinia with its telsa technology. Our scientists are bored and our linguists cannot pronounce your countries fine name.

to stop any higher flying aircraft place sam batteries behind the towers for mid hight station a small garrison of soldiers in the towers to maintain them and also set up AA guns on the tops of the towers. also get the longest ranged artillery peices you have set them just outside of range of normal artillery and if and when an attck comes casualties on the attacking side will be far greater. I like the idea may I purchase the tesla tech?

it's still in development. Our researchers are trying to master tesla technology and hone it into an art before we release anything as yet. we are still working on cost effectiveness, and efficiency in order to streamline the technology. Istikitalinia has not yet herself implemented this technology.

Frenzberrie, we would like to work with you in developing the technology, as well as improving on your "shielding the border" prototypes. The exchange in information will result in , say a free fully operational system for each country. You give us an STB system, and we'll give you a functional tesla defense grid.

to stop any higher flying aircraft place sam batteries behind the towers for mid hight station a small garrison of soldiers in the towers to maintain them and also set up AA guns on the tops of the towers. also get the longest ranged artillery peices you have set them just outside of range of normal artillery and if and when an attck comes casualties on the attacking side will be far greater. I like the idea may I purchase the tesla tech?

What about fast moving armored troops? Fast enought to dodge artillery fire, only vurnable to telsa at 200ft. If they where using Frenzberrian LIAV's (Light Infantry assalt vehicles), they would be able to take out the telsa's with minnimal casualties, then more on the remove the artillary and SAM's. In the end, the best defense is a good offence.

it's still in development. Our researchers are trying to master tesla technology and hone it into an art before we release anything as yet. we are still working on cost effectiveness, and efficiency in order to streamline the technology. Istikitalinia has not yet herself implemented this technology.

Frenzberrie, we would like to work with you in developing the technology, as well as improving on your "shielding the border" prototypes. The exchange in information will result in , say a free fully operational system for each country. You give us an STB system, and we'll give you a functional tesla defense grid.

You have misunderstood. The problem I have seen with your telsa technology is that the range is too short. This can best be countered by fast moving troops to assalt long-range weapons, and SAM's, to counter high-flying aircraft.

The Empire suggests combining the tesla defenses with other obstacles to stop an infantry rush. for example, extensive minefields, machine gun nests, trenches, 'tank traps', and even walls would provide a convenient way to delay an infantry assault long enough for your tesla grid to prove effective in severely crippling the rush.

Of course the technology would not eliminate the need for border guard, but it would be a SUBSTANTIAL suplement. Since my announcement, All nations in the Ornot Atalia region have begun working together in attempt to speed up the release of this technology, now with the help of Frenzberrie, and Varasa the first model will be available by the end of the week at the latest. Although, we are still working out a reasonable price on the design. Rough estimates are at about 175k per tower at the current stages, but this price may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of our current research.

I've just received word from varasa that they will be developing relay towers to be run in tandem with the tesla grid. These will be sold separately as a product of varasa and will increase the range to about 300 foot total range. Anything further at this point becomes highly unstable and can actually cause more harm than good. Verve Noreno I of Varasa will post any further details on the relay towers.

I can't see how it would be directed... unless you used a laser to ionize a path to the target.

(OOC: Good call... :) )

Our researchers have already addressed this issue( ;) ) and have taken the needed measures to implement this technology into the design of our grid, and the relay towers.

== Official Press Release ==

The Coordinated Regional Defense System (CRDS) Research Labs at Varasa have completed the design and testing phase of development of the Tesla Relay Towers proposed by Istikitalinia's team. The devices will be sent into production by the end of the week, with small orders being fulfilled by the start of next week (Jan 24th).

The market cost per tower will be $35,000, including the cost of installation and the training of a small support crew to perform setup and regular maintenance procedures. Orders may be placed via telegram.

Each relay tower has the capacity to extend the effective range of the network by up to 100 feet. However it should be noted that by using the towers to extend the range, one must pay a tradeoff of either reducing the power of the original beam, increasing the charge time, or both. Further, each installed relay tower may be turned on or off on a shot by shot basis to adjust to the varying demands of range and power as needed.

It should also be noted that by placing an order with us, we are only obligated to install the necessary equipment and personnel related to the operation of Relay Towers. Tesla Tower production, installation, training, and maintanence rights belong exclusively to Istikitalinia. Any questions regarding those matters should be directed at them, as we will not respond.

Regards,

Sir Thomas Margowitz
Department of Foreign Affairs

on behalf of

Praetor Lkkt Verve Noreno I the Magnificent, Elect
and the
People of Varasa

Anyone willing to trade defense systems for tesla grids will be honored in their request, especially considering our lack of actual budget this early on in the game. We have just enough money to begin the tesla program, and begin selling/trading due to grants from varasa, and the Morrose Monk Atourneys. Unfortunately, our need for defense is not bound by our budget, so we will need other defense systems to run alongside the towers. The towers and relays will be ready for sale by friday, for the following base prices(other fees/discounts may apply)

Tesla Tower: $175,000
Relay Tower (Varasa): $35,000

Training fees for operators, maintenance crews, and engineers are included in the price. Also, we will be including a large supply of Hydrogen for initial fueling of the towers.

What about fast moving armored troops? Fast enought to dodge artillery fire, only vurnable to telsa at 200ft. If they where using Frenzberrian LIAV's (Light Infantry assalt vehicles), they would be able to take out the telsa's with minnimal casualties, then more on the remove the artillary and SAM's. In the end, the best defense is a good offence.

OOC: Now, I might not be an expert: but lighting moves very VERY fast. I'm pretty electricity could easily out-run a LIAV.

That is, unless, they can fire from a distance of more than 200 feet (which is quite likely, since 200 ft really isn't that much).

200 foot range? Sad. Unless you are defending against a WWII Russian platoon (No weapons or basic supplies), those towers are doomed. Nicolai Tesla already created one anyway. Of course it wasn't for military purposes. You play Command + Conquer too much.

The Technocracy of Sharina is interested in this promising technology.

In the era of genetic modified soldiers, multi-million man armies, and oversized military hardware, a solid defense is needed.

I am willing to donate $1 trillion towards this project, along with the option for additional funding and / or material. In addition, I am interested in opening diplomatic relations, trade arrangements, and an friendship or alliance treaty with you.

I eagerly await a response.

Live well,
~President Rand Veristek.

(OOC: sorry about the range...i was trying not to god-mod, and i guess i went a little too crazy with it...what do you guys think would be reasonable?)

Istikitalinia accepts the agreement, and in return you will receive a fully operational version of the grid, and all upgrades when available. Also, i would like for you to consider relations with varasa, since until now they were the foremost funders of this product. (how would we go about these transactions? i don't really know much since my 2nd post was the begining of this thread...)

(OOC: sorry about the range...i was trying not to god-mod, and i guess i went a little too crazy with it...what do you guys think would be reasonable?)

Istikitalinia accepts the agreement, and in return you will receive a fully operational version of the grid, and all upgrades when available. Also, i would like for you to consider relations with varasa, since until now they were the foremost funders of this product. (how would we go about these transactions? i don't really know much since my 2nd post was the begining of this thread...)

Basically, it's RP'ed out. Look at storefronts for examples of money transcations.

Or some serious RP'ers can RP detailed diplomacy to transfer the money. Its up to preference. :)