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The new Resish government building roared with activity. Various officials, young and old bustled about the marble and mohogany building, carrying with them briefcases and large manilla folders. They jammed fingers in their ears, adjusting newly issued earpeices. Mobile phones buzzed and sang the pop charts all day long, as Resland and it's new managing staff prepared for the most important of closeups.

In a back office, Michael Parks fiddled with his tie and ignored a very important looking aide.
"And if they ask you about..." The young woman started to say
"If they ask me anything about anything, I'll make sure I stand you up there." He said, jokingly.
"Mr. Prime Minister, this is very importnat, the whole nation is on display." She said, the slightest amount of fear present in her voice.
"So then I'd better not say that bit about my trousers, then?"
"Mr.." She started to say
He gave her the slightest of winks and grabbed a folder off of his desk.

Before anyone could come and get him, he was ready. He walked importantly out of his office and down the numerous halls of 1 Resland Place, he looked up at the faces of dead generals and past diplomats and exhaled deeply. He was ready, and hoped the world coudl say the same.

He walked into a room infested with reporters and as soon as the door opened the flashbulbs clicked and clicked. He tooked his position and purposely looked at the the cameras.

"Today is the day that we move on. We move on from the shadow of the past, the horrors of a long civil war. We move on with a new nation in mind, free of disputes and full of hope. Today we stand on history's pages, and thoughtfully rewrite them. Today will be the day that will be remembered forever, but it is our duty to determine by who. Will it be remembered by a nation of fantatics or citizens too afraid to leave their homes? Will it be remembered by an opressed people that protest in the street daily for change? Or will it be remembered by the free and fearless, the strong and healthy. We will do our best to realize the dream of a new nation, borne of blood and violence, but living in peace and serenity. So let it be here and now that the country of Resland utters it's first breath, speaks it's first words. Let the world recieve us as we would recieve them, with open and undescriminant arms. We tell the world now that we are open for anything, and we proudly ask for recognition and acceptance into the international community, thank you."

ooc: very good start ... i`d reply but I switched from MT to FT....keep it up

Republic of Marric
Dept. External Affairs

To: Government of Resland

We, The People and Government of Marric welcome you to the world stage. We ourselves hold freedom high and would gladly extend the hand of friendship to a likeminded nation. We understand the difficulty of reorganizing a government after strife and will gladly provide any assistance that you might need.
We hope that, with some trust, we may each become close friends and partners. The Republic awaits your reply.

Praetor Allan Orford

Encrypted e-mail sent to the personal address of Mr. Parks

We congradulate you on your recent events, addressing the international community is tricky business. That is why we offer you our services, to help quite down protesters in your nation or persuade invaders to rethink their plans. You'll find in difficult situations, people like us are good to have around.

Regards,

Shadow
Head of the Arcanii

(OOC: Just to clerify, I'm not a nation, I'm an organization of assassins and I know how hard it is for new nations who have to deal with imperalistic nations who want to enslave your people. If you ever need our services, please TG me, and I'll join the thread and take care of it.)

Hello, I'm Natasha Ambrose, and you're watching RBC News. On the top of the headlines today, Newly selected Prime Minister Michael Parks gave his first speech as holder of the office. He touched on the region's troubled past, and hopes for the future.

In other news, this is now the seventh day that protestors have filled the capital square, asking for reunification with the former Resish Union. Attempts to keep the crowd in check soon escalated into violence. Head Police Chief Wilmington had this to say;
"You never know now, these days. That's the thing that we're most afraid of. We know the past of the region, and we know that things can get out of hand quickly."

Fourteen people, including three police officers were treated at First Lexington Hospital for their injuries.

Now we are joined in the studio by Brian Cramer, a political analyst at The University of Lexington. Mr. Cramer, let's jump right into to it, how did you think the speech went today.
"Well I have to say that it was a bit problematic for me, I don't think the Prime Minister did enough to quell the fears of some of the citizens."
How do you mean?
"Well you've got shares that are in the toilet, we've got protestors out in the streets attacking police officers, and the Prime Minister wants to explain it all away with big words with no plans. That's simply not how you start a government, and not how you manage a country."
Harsh words there, especially for a man who is just trying to find his legs in a new environment.
"They're true words, and that's the heart of it. You can't expect to make anything better with a simple, fluffy speech. Looking at him I didn't know if he was trying to lead me as a citizen or muster my nerve for a football match."
But isn't it safe to say , professor, that the speech he gave was exactly what the Resish citizenry needed to hear?
"How do you mean, Ms. Ambrose?"
Well, he's coming into a new situation and has had really no time to put his feet on the ground. Thde Resish Union fell apart violently and rapidly and all of the sudden within a few weeks, they had picked Michael Parks to run this part of the former union and thrust the reigns to a runaway carriage to him. He can't have made too many plans, having had so little time. Did you want him to simpy say "I have nothing, and do a jig?"
"No, no, but at least he could have had some outlines prepared, talked about where the nation was heading and not given us some speech he probably wrote up in five minutes."
I heard it was ten, professor. That's the bell and that means that we'll be taking a commercial break, we'll have more head news after the jump.

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And welcome back, more head news coming your way. Resish Union Reunification leader, Stephan Brewer vowed today to not stop fhis inspired protests and threats of violence until Resland signs an agreement saying it will join back with the union.

And a late breaking story, Prime Minister Parks said today that he would be open to new possibilities with another nation;

"Yes, I've recieved correspondance from the Republic of Marric, they sent their best wishes and remain open for new possibilities. I will be sending them back that we are open to a possible embassy exchange or alliance options. It's a funny thing, because we're sending correspondance back and forth like school children, it's kind of like, do you want an embassay exchange circle yes or no and meet me by the lunchroom. We will, of course, be setting up an official line of communications at 1 Resland Place, I'll be happy to get my personal inbox back."

Stay with RBC News as we'll have sports, weather and entertainment news coming your way, I'm Natasha Ambrose, and you're staying with RBC through the night.

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-President Jason Garner


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Republic of Marric
Dept. of External Affairs

We are sorry for the delay, but our nation tends to be slow to make decisions. We have approved the exchange of embassies and await your contingent. We will be sending and experienced diplomat in Questor Jonathan Whelp, his immediate supervisor, to whom you should send all classified information will be Caroline Trotter. We are also willing to share information regarding criminal activities and terrorism.
We would appreciate information on your objects of trade and diplomacy with us are. We are unable to join an alliance at the moment, due to levels of trust and the apparent lack of advantages to the Republic at this moment.
We look forward to a growing relationship with Resland, and hope that our friendship grows with it.

Praetor Allan Orford

Resland,

We know how troublesome such protests can be, and not only send our deepest condolences but the offer of several hundred Riot Police ready to be dispatched almost immediately. Should this situation escalate, feel free to contact us about this. Rest assured, it will be free of charge on the condition that we have close talks concerning the future of our nations.

Sub-Minister of Coug City
Concremo

Official Imperial Statement-

The Empire looks favorably on the rise of Resland as a sovereign state, and extends congratulations to Prime Minister Parks on assuming his position at the head of the nation. The great and wise Emperor Antonius the Magnificent has stated his desire and intention to open further relations with Resland, hopefully ushering in a period of peace and friendship between Generia and the new nation.

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Official Imperial Communique-

Sender: Lord Varus Tiberius Alexei
To: Prime Minister Michael Parks

As has been made clear by the Imperial government, Generia is highly interested in beginning a working diplomatic relationship with your nation, and asks permission to establish an Imperial embassy in your capital city. We of the Imperial government will extend a similar offer for your nation to set up diplomatic facilities in one of the diplomatic buildings in Generia City set aside for such purposes. The Empire also notes with dismay the situation involving civil unrest in your nation, and noticing your recent rise from the ashes of collapse and civil war, Emperor Antonius further offers to deploy elements of the Imperial regular army to serve as peacekeepers, thus freeing up units of your own military and civil police to take care of other pressing matters.

-Lord Varus Tiberius Alexei,
Chief Imperial Advisor,
Loyal Servant to Emperor Antonius the Magnificent

Department of Forreign Affairs
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

It is with great humility and respect that we recieve your nation's correspondance. The very fact that you would recieve us, a young upstart nation, with the treatment of an equal speaks volumes on the kindness and respect afforded in the international community. We appreciate your willingness to interact and to bestow trust upon us in the very fragile practice of international relations. We hold you in the highest regard and pledge to you that you will not regret your decision.

On the subject of trade, Resland boasts a very strong Industrial sector producing automobiles of the highest quality. We also are blessed with a very small amount of oil, and would be very willing to export it to you. Having land such as ours does not afford us very many farming opportunities but we have vast interests in grapes and olives, with a certain flair for winemaking. As our relationship grows we would also be welcome to invite certain peoples of interest into our community of fine companies. Even in our youth, Resland has proved a bustling business centre.

On the subject of our diplomatic dealings we assure you that your diplomatic staff will be greeted and treated with the respect and reverence appropriate for the situation. While the deatils are finalized we would of course offer Questor Whelp a stay at 1 Resland Place, he would have a security detail and would be removed from our government dealings. If this is not satisfactory, we of course will pay for his lodgings in Lexington's finest hotel.

Again we thank you for your cooperation and respect, ours is a friendship that will prove lucrative in the future. As we grow, we will never forget who first outstretched the hand of diplomacy to us, if we have inherited anything from the old union, it is that we never forget.

Yours In Partnership,
Lucious Lehman
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

OOC: If I wasn't FT I'd be kidnapping you to work for me, as it stands I'm sorely tempted, that is quite possibly one of the best introductions I have ever seen.

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland


It humbles Resland that the Generic Empire would allocate such attention to us with little prior contact. Before the necesities of business fall upon our nations I would like to thank you for such a trusting gesture of cooperation. Is is with a humble demeanour that Resland responds to you, and we strive further to know more about your empire. We hope that a future friendship will provide steps in the right direction for both our great nations.

In response to your request for embassy exchange we gladly accept and we would ask you to send diplomatic staff to Lexington to understand more of what makes Resland run. They will of course be afforded top notch lodgings, be that in our very own 1 Resland Place or in one of Lexington's many fine hotels. In return we wil also send diplomatic personnel to Generia city. In Resland we pride outselves on our commitment to humanize procedures like this. Recieve our diplomats not only as compensated personnel, but as representatives of Resish culture and values.

On the matter of your generous offer of security personnel I must, sadly, decline. The gesture is highly respectable, but it's ramifications would be astronomical. As of now, Resland struggles to step out of the shadows of the former union. We continuously work to find our on way, our own national identity. To bring in foreigners to quell our problems would be a misstep from the department of the Prime Minister. I'm more than certain you know of showing strength in times of turmoil. I cannot, at this time, show any weakness in the face of our problems. it is my job to guide our people safely from danger and into prosperity.

Your support and your generosity will be remembered. The Resish people never leave debts unpaid, and in our maturity we will remember the strength and respect you bestowed upon us. If ever your mighty empire be in the slightest of turmoils you only need to look to us, our response will be swift and it will be strong. Thank you.

Yours In Cooperation,
Michael Parks
Prime Mister of Resland

OOC: Thank you Mini Meihm. It's nice to be recognized by the older guys. Feel free to kidnap me anytime

In sports, all of Lexington was abuzz with the final preparations for the Resish Grand Prix, which has been set to go on even after the split of the former union.

Lexington United looks to make a bid for striking sensation Bruce Gregory, the superclub are reportedly looking to take him off of current holders, Bremen for a reported price of 28 million pounds. When asked about the benefits, Lexington United manager Eric Weller had this to say;

"When you are given an oppertunity such as this one, to acquire a player, such as this one, it would be a disservice to your club not to jump on it with all available resources. I think he will be a great addition up front, as we've had some issues finishing as of late."

Gregory shined in a sparkling run in the Union cup with Bremen.

We'll be back with head news after the jump, I'm Natasha Ambrose and you're waking up with RBC News.

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Hello, I'm Natasha Ambrose and this is your head news.

Prime Minister Parks has been hard at work, recieving his first round of diplomatic negotiations. He has reportedly started the early stages of embassy exchanges with the Generic Empire, and the Republic of Marric. The Prime Minister is hopeful about the diplomatic future of the nation, and said this on the situation;

"When you are in a position such as ours, you take it. Obviously, these are bigger and more lucrative nations and we look to see strong bonds develop in the international community. These are the foundations of strong, healthy diplomatic relationships that may, in the future, produce alliances or partnerships."

In other news, Secretary to Prime Minister Parks was arrested today after reportedly sending confidential documents to the Resish Union Reunification syndacate. Mary Clarke was arrested, and a search of her office revealed several copies of classified documents that relayed information about arms manufacturing.

In Business news, Chief Executive Wilmington Furrows of NetPlace, the communications giant, anounced that it would be putting in a bid to takeover upstart company BroadNet, a frequent rival with the company. Netplace stock saw a rise at this information, while BroadNet suffered the slightest dip, ending their four week string of signifigant increases.

And of course now we are joined in the studio, by Stephan Brewer, leader of RUR. Hello, Stephan.

"Hello, Natasha, always a pleasure."

let's get right into it, Mr. Brewer, what are your aims, and what are you willing to do to get them.

"My aims are simple, complete and swift reunification with the Resish Union, and I will do anything within reason to accomplish this."

And, is destroying a supermarket full of innocent citizens within reason, then?

"I had nothing to do with that, that act was barbaric and wa scertainly not sanctioned or carried out by RUR."

The men who claimed responsibility demanded reunification and claimed to be in line with RUR

"There are a lot of people in resland who want the same thing. It seems to be a current trend of this government to ignore the voice of the many for the wishes of the few."

Why do you believe that Resland should reunite the union?

"Economic strength, diplomatic power, military might. It was a foolish move by Resland to disband the union. RUR is trying to save this nation from it's corrupt and ignorant leaders. they would be the death of us all, leaving a strong and powerful union for the poverty of a democracy."

So you're saying that you support the old totalitarian state of Resland?

"With my life's blood I support the old government, It led us through numerous wars and brought us light when all other lights went out. Our government cared for us, and not morality, sometimes what's moral isn't always right, what's right isn't always moral."

So the killing of women and children kept our nation strong?

"Who am I to argue with the ways of a successful and strong nation?"

In a recent independent poll, fifty seven perecent of Resish people said they prefer the new government to the old, what does that tell you on public opinion?

"It tells me that supporters are afraid to vote, in fear of being branded a terrorist, as this nation is so quick to brand them."

Anything else to add, Mr. Brewer?

"I would tell the people of this nation to stand up and speak out. Do not let this foolish minority speak for you. You are not a terrorist, your words are not bombs, your opinions are not bullets. If these pigs want democracy then stand in the streets! Protest with all you have, let them know that you do not agree with them and that their little democratic experience will leave us in ruins! It will bring the invaders to circle like vultures. We are weak! We are prawn to the sharks of the world! Let us not be driven into darkness by the blind! For we can see, we can think, and we see the turn of the tables, we see the enemies of the great Resish Union encircling us and soon nothing will be left of us! We walk in darkness now, but if the circumstances become any more desperate, we will make our own light."

I'm Natasha Ambrose and you're waking up with RBC News, your weather is next.

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Kari Alhoun, Czardaian Foreign Minister, turns off the news and walks over to his old computer which has been the start of so many diplomatic missions. He types a brief generic greetings message and prepares to send it, watching the screen.

Sending: 32%...50%...87%...Done
Transmission completed
Type: Diplomatic
Reason: Greetings
<Text>
<<Communication>>
From: The Libertarian Concordance of Czardas
To: The Constitutional Monarchy of Resland

The Concordance extends its greetings to Resland, and offers any aid that might be necessary or possible. Sadly our full resources are not available at this juncture, as we are currently engaged in a war, but when we are next able we will be happy to engage in international trade with your nation. Please respond when you have received this communication

~Kari Alhoun, Czardaian Foreign Minister
<<End Communication>>
<End Text>
End Transmission

He presses the confirmation button, and waits.

Honored Prime Minister of Resland,

His Majesty’s Government has come to the decision that it might be most profitable if the Kingdom of Romandeos and the newly formed Constitutional Monarchy of Resland were involved in a mutual diplomatic exchange. If this is acceptable, we would like to establish in your country a Royal Embassy, and in return permit the establishment of such facilities in our country as well. We will await your reply.

~ Jamie Bladen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Romandeos.

Department of Foreign Affairs
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

Thank you for your friendly greetings. We regret your current status and hope for a speedy, and if possible, peaceful end to your current conflict. We of course will be open to any international trade with your powerful nation. Our Industrial sector produces quality automobiles and we also have interests in winemaking. If in the future you are still interested in a trade relationship, we would be excited to recieve representatives for a tour of signifigant sites. We like to incorporate as much of a human element as we can in international dealings. We look forward to a lucrative and long lasting relationship with Czardas.


Yours With Respect,
Luscious Lehman
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

To the Honored Prime Minister of Resland,

The people of Novikov have been all too familiar with the ravages of war and civil strife in these past decades, and we offer Resland and its inhabitants our most sincere hopes that peace and stability will soon find your land, as we hope it will find Novikov once more. It was formerly the policy of the Novikovian people to offer diplomatic and economic support to fledgling nations – if only through gifts of a few thousand Euros. However, our current political situation has left the entirety of Novikov’s bureaucracy with only local administrative powers, and we are thus unable to offer anything more than this letter until our situation within the United Kingdom becomes more clear.

In the sincere hopes of progress for both our nations,

- [signed] Temporary Prime Minister Alexi Gerhinkov,
on behalf of the Novikovian Parliament.

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

It is with the deepest respect that we recieve and accept your inquiry into diplomatic proceedings. Your nation will not regret it's cooperation with Resland, with out word and honour we pledge to remember your kindness.

Here at 1 Resland Place we have wonderful diplomatic buildings. We would be very please to recieve diplomats to inspect our premises in order to judge it's fitness for an embassy. We in return will look into an embassy in your kingdom. Your diplomats are welcome to take lodgings at 1 Resland Place or stay in one of Lexington's fine hotels at the expense of our government. We understand the fragility of such proceedings and will do everything within our power to ease any tensions you may feel. It is the least we feel we can do after you have given us such trust.

Also we of course would inquire about a possible trade relationship with your Kingdom. Here in Resland we pride ourselves on our automobiles and our fine wines. we also have a small reserve of oil we would be more than happy to export. We look forward to a reply on the matter from the appropriate channels. We look forward to a lucrative and long lasting relationship between our nations.

Yours In friendship,
Michael Parks
Prime Minister of Resland

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland


We understand the generosity behind your gesture and we recieve it with great humility. There is no price in any currency in this world that could give us what your simple correspondance has. To understand that another nation knows what we have been through and comes to us with nothing but friendship means a tremendous amount not only to this government, but to this nation. We have been blessed with recognition from larger and more powerful nations and we continue to feel blessed with your correspondance. We appreciate your sincerity and we shall remember it in the future, never will there be a time when you have to go through anything alone. It is my honest belief that our ordeals bring us to a bond that few can understand. It is with the deepest regret and sadness that I hear of your situation. It is with the greatest hope that I want to see your nation rejuvinate itself. Thank you for your friendship, it will never be forgotten.

Yours With Hope,
Michael Parks,
Prime Minister of Resland

[OOC: I must say you're probably the best 10-post nation I've seen on these forums in a very long while. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity, and in n00bs.]

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Prime Minster of Resland,
My nation, Spadi, also had a recent change in it's government and we hope your country finds stability. We are also hoping to become allies with Resland, and we would apperciate if you would let us know if you are interested in becoming allies with Spadi.

Thank you, and best wishes for your country.

~Stella Kay
Dept. of External Affairs

Official Statement From Red Tide Goverment
"We welcome the nation of Resland to the world stage and extend a hand of friendship. We propose not only an exchange of embassies, but the opening of new trade relationships. With your consent we will advise our corporations to take advantage of new trade routes."
End Message

Official Message From Tech-Com Corporation
"We notice you are a major automobile manufacturer. Now we all know that these automobiles require steel to be manufactured. We have a good excess of steel production that can be sold to you for a reasonable price. As to your needs for luxury items, our Vineries have had a better harvest then usual and therefore we have a goodly amount of grapes sitting in our warehouses waiting to be shipped to wineries. We can divert 50% of these grapes to be sold to your nation at market price."
End Message

Official Imperial Communique-

Sender: Lord Varus Tiberius Alexei
To: Prime Minister Michael Parks

The Empire will dispatch her diplomatic team immediately. Emperor Antonius has selected one Sergei Dmitriev to serve as the Generian ambassador to Resland, and we are certain he will be well received along with his complement of staff and security personnel. Likewise, the Imperial government has taken measures to prepare an embassy suite in one of the Generia City diplomatic complexes until construction of the Resland embassy building can be completed.

With regard to your declining our offer to deploy additional security personnel, we understand your situation and accept your decision, however we shall leave the offer standing should you choose to reconsider. The Empire sincerely hopes that the internal problems racking your nation at the moment come to a swift conclusion that your new nation may be allowed to flourish in peace.

Yours in sincerity,
Lord Varus Tiberius Alexei

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

It is with a great respect and honour that we recieve your communique, and it is also with such respect and honour that we will welcome your staff of diplomats. Mr. Dimitriev and his compliment of staff will be welcomed from Grandia International airport in Lexington, and will be immediately allowed to view our plans for the embassy. In return we will also be sending one Thomas Howell to meet our diplomatic requirements in Generia city. Contruction will begin on your embassy within the week and by then we should have more details on when the completion date will be. If in these final stages to our diplomatic proceedings you can think of any way in which we can make you more comfortable, you need only ask, and we shall be swift and responsive.

In regards to the unpleasantness, I'm afraid it is always darkest before the dawn. Due to a security leak, rebels were able to recieve secret documents on arms manufacturing in Lexington, our nation is now in the highest state of alert. We deeply thank you for your offer and will be considering it as our ordeal worsesns. Thank you.

Yours In Partnership,
Michael Parks
Prime Minister of Resland

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

We gladly take your hand in friendship, and we would also gladly open up new trade routes. Business is very important to Resland, as we are looking for ways to bring our great people back to the prosperity they once enjoyed. However, while the old union dealt in blood, with threats and violence we hope through fairness and the relationships that international kindness brings, we can breathe life back into Resland. We are more than happy to open ourselves up for trade to the world, and we know that the world will not regret our fine products in the market.

In regards to your more than generous offer, we gladly accept. As we produce these things in somewhat of an abundance ourselves, we have no real want of them. However, as new friends and trade partners, I must look on this oppertunity as the further extension of your hand in friendship. We shall arrange for delivery of a very small amount of steel and grapes, as we wish not to take away from your citizens what they are likely more than entitled to. So let us raise our glasses to the future of our nations, united now in commerce, but united forever by friendship. Thank you.

Yours With Gratitude,
Michael Parks
Prime Minister of Resland

Official Statement from President John Holtz of Holy Paradise:
"As your nation grows anew out of the ashes of strife, death, and war, we congratulate you on becoming a part of the great world known as NationStates. We shall be sending you a gift that few ever receive. It is a hand-crafted pistol only leaders of a country may use. We shall send you free ammo if the need arises."

Office of the Prime Minister
1 Resland Place
Lexington, Resland

It is with great respect that I recieve this glorious and honourable gift. To be accepted with such a gesture is a high honour not only for me, but for this nation. Your recognition and friendship is a great honour for this government and is is our word that it will not be forgotten.

Sadly, I must decline to use or even carry your gift at this stage of our problems. It is simply not a message that i can send to my people this one that your gift implies. I have to show strength without fear, and sew the seeds of peace with the olive branch and not the sword. Your gift will be respectfully recieved, and so will your gesture of friendship. Thank you

Yours With Respect,
Michael Parks
Prime Minister of Resland