NationStates Jolt Archive

The Free Land of Ostkanada has declared independence from the authoritarian power that is the Corporate Authority of Bahbland.

The Corporation has peacefully relinquished it's hold on Ostkanada, in exchange for several billion Bahbers.

If you are looking for a leader, you will not find one. We, the people, are our leaders. We are men who have created a nation of complete freedom; free to do whatever we please (as long as it does not harm another,) and free of a government that taxes and regulates. No safety nets are here to catch you if you fall. Whether you succeed or fail is your decision.

We seek allies and trading partners. Ostkanada sits upon vaste amounts of ores. Ores we would happily barter with.

However, now that the Corporation has retired all but it's economic ties with our Nation, we are but a young bird crying out in a forest of wolves. Our military is primarily outdated Bahbian equipment and civilian vehicles.

(ooc: yes, I'm a Heinlein fan.)

(ooc: Yes, I'm the owner of "Bahbland".)

We wish to know what you are interested in trading for that ore.

The Republic of Verghastinsel would be willing to trade armaments for natural resources. Verghastinsel Armaments, a government-owned company, manufactures modern, high quality weaponry and equipment.

We are interested in large amounts of grain and rubber. It is too cold to grow here.

Weapons wise, we require defense vehicles; SAM's, ECM's and AS missiles. Our air contingent right now is primarily seaplanes (we are a maritime nation,) trainers, and a few Bahbian Air Corps Gripens, among others.

But our real strength lies in the fact that there is a ratio of about 1:1 of guns to people. Invaders would be hard pressed to not come under attack.

We see vehicles that have no purpose other than warfare wasteful. What do you do with them when you are not at war? Our patrol planes, for example, serve as water bombers, transports, and freighters when not on military call.

We would be interested in trading foodstuffs for metallic ores, iron and aluminum prefered. As to the question of military only vehicles, we could provide troop transports that could be doubled as public transportation.

We salute the now free people of Ostkanada and would be more then happy to consider beneficial alliances and trading arrangments with them.
We would like to negiotate low to noneexistant tarrifs on beef in your nation, so that our people may market their meat to yours at exceptionaly low prices.
Once more we salute your freedom, something all nations need.
Seth, President of Letharn

From: Kaimoni A. Sutton, Commander-in-Chief, President, United States of Credonia
To: Leader(s) of Ostkanada
Subject: Alliance
Encryption: NONE

While Credonia is not a nation that takes large amounts of small nations under its protective wing, we can and want to provide your nation with the protection and assistance it needs to survive in this dangerous world. Credonia is a democratic nation, a world renounded protector of civil rights and liberties and a advocate of democracy. We assist ALL nations in their time of need and is the spearhead of the worldwide War on Terror that is currently being fought right now. We would like to take your nation under our protective wing as an ally and provide your nation with everything it needs to thrive as well as introduce you to other government leaders who believe in the same ideals and principles that we Credonian's do. I hope you take my offer to heart. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Kaimoni A. Sutton
Commander-in-Chief
President
United States of Credonia

Request for Trade Contract

Proposed Partner: The Free Land of Ostkanada

Section 1 - The Republic of Total Victory wishes to initiate a trade contract with Ostkanada. The Republic is prepared to offer twenty thousand tons per month of rubber and forty thousand tons per month of Victory Stew (a highly nourishing gelatin-like substance of a slightly sweet-sour flavor manufactured by methods kept closely secret) in exchange for an equal market value worth of iron ore.

Section 2 - If Ostkanada wishes to participate in such an exchange, it shall have to abide by the terms of Total Victory's General Victory Directive (Article I). Ostkanada's designated port for mercantile activity in Total Victory is Port Pierre on Shipyard Two. Ostkanadian merchant vessels may only dock at Shipyard Two or face prosecution for piracy. Crewmembers of these merchant vessels may not leave the designated merchant zones in Port Pierre or face prosecution.

Section 3The Republic also wishes to extend aid in the design and construction of coastal radar stations and SAM batteries, and the sale of short and intermediate range conventional ballistic missiles. This transaction shall be determined by separate negotiation with the Ministry of Peace.

X Wallace Whethers_____
Director of Trade Relations
Ministry of Plenty

First, we'd like to thank every national representative for their support.

We would be happy to conduct trade between all nations. As we speak, courier planes are being sent out with representatives aboard, to close the deal with a handshake.

Theao - Magnetite (Iron) and bauxite (Aluminum) for multi-role public transports and foodstuffs. Would you like to trade based on market value?

Letharn - We see no need for tariffs! Beef for ores. Market value?

Credonia - We thank you for this exclusive offer of support, but we must decline help without repayment. If you help us, you will be getting something material in return. Sorry, just the way we are. ;)

Total Victory - Iron ore for foodstuffs and defenses at market value. One thing that we must mention; all of our merchant vessels are armed. Most of the crew are armed too (it depends on that particular company's policy.) If this is a problem, please let us know! We would not like for an incident to stain what could be a great trade alliance.

Negotiations with the Authoritarian Father Bahbland have proved successful; their Mercenary forces will be teaching classes in Ostkanada. The men that can afford these classes will teach more men, who will teach more men.

Again, we thank you for the support.

We would be willing to trade on market value for the minerals for vehicles/foodstuffs.

Excellent! It is a deal. Expect the first shipment this time next week.

--Scott Ulrich, Toschi Elemental.
(Captain; TMV Capital)

Credonia can assure you that your nations friendship and loyalty would be material enough for us and it would pay both of us big dividends in the future.

Iron ore for foodstuffs and defenses at market value. One thing that we must mention; all of our merchant vessels are armed. Most of the crew are armed too (it depends on that particular company's policy.) If this is a problem, please let us know! We would not like for an incident to stain what could be a great trade alliance

Merchant armaments should not arouse trouble unless these persons should choose to resist a boarding or inquiry as outlined in Article I of Total Victory's General Victory Directive. (ooc: see sig)

The Nation of Mondoth is willing to open trade with Ostkanada. Our primary export is oil but we also export grain and computer parts. We also provide a variety of military equipment that can be found in The Nine Military Storefront (link is in sig) We are willing to trade for Money, Aluminum and if possible Palladium. Even if you are not interested in Trading with Mondoth, we would be willing to exchange embassies.

Our embassy detail is;
1 ambassador
137 embassy staff
48 armed Marine Guards (48 G-11 AR, 48 PG-11 side Arm and 2 SG-12 DMR)
1 armed helicopter
2 unarmed Helicopter
2 APCs

can be modified for individual nations policies

Mondoth accepts embassies with the following rules
No more than 50 armed guards
No more than 2 armed helicopters
No more than 4 armed vehicles
No highly explosive weapons (Flash-bangs and similar weapons are allowed) or Main Battle Tanks please

Also, Mondoth invites nations applicable nations to join the Mutual Aid Pact of Less Powerful Nations

The Letharn goverment is overjoyed such a wonderful arangement could be met. We will begin shipping beef as soon as possible. We look forward to a great future of trade with the people of ostkanda.
In the spirit of that friendship we would like to formerly request permission for branches of Letharn buisnesses to operate within Ostkanda. Regardless of your response to that proposition we are happy to work with you.
Sincerly,
Seth, Pres. of Letharn

Letharn - Please do! Would you allow Ostkanadian Companies into your land? We're sure many agricultural companies would love the longer growing season of a warmer nation.

Mondoth - We would be happy to exchange embassies with your nation. Wiring construction information now. We've not really considered the format our embassies should take. We'll be sending four vehicles (30 ambassador volunteers, 2 cars, 2 Unimogs, 10 police, 2 lightly armed transport helicopters.)

Total Victory - We will comply with your trade laws when in your nation's waters. (ooc: aha! got the sig lines activated!)

Credonia - Okay. But we're still sending things in return. "TANSTAAFL" is our other flag.

Letharn would welcome Ostkanada companies, as long as their operators obey or laws when in our land.
We would also like permission to set up a small embassy, ten guards, three ambassadors, and a motorpool of civilian cars. With your permission, there would also be a single lightly armed heliocopter there. This embassy would, of course, be in you capital city.
We would welcome an Ostkanada embassy in our capital if you'd like to return the favor.
Seth, Pres. of Letharn

Your embassy is allowed. Whether vehicles and men are armed or not makes no difference to us. Guns are tools. Big guns are bigger tools. At a typical town meeting, 1/3rd of the attendants are carrying weapons. It makes for a polite society.

Our embassy in your nation will follow the same format as the embassy in Mondoth (provided this is okay with your people.)

Our companies would obey the laws of your land; the contrary is bad for business.