NationStates Jolt Archive

Baron Skye and Xenith Steele stared at each other over Skye's desk, a long silent stare that showed these two men knew exactly what the other was thinking in both the figurative and literal senses. Entire conversations passed without a word being said. Small talk was exchanged. Weather was discussed. Interior design was mentioned and subsequently scoffed at.

"We need to branch out."

"Like?"

"We're a military and industrial power a league unto our own. Yet hardly anybody even knows of us. I know how this sense of mystery often plays to our advantage, and that the enemy's decidedly non-blissful ignorance of our nature has given us our dominance of the battlefield. But its getting to be less of an advantage nowadays. We've come out too much. People are trying to counter us."

"We keep coming up with new stuff. We might as well just be in an arms race with ourselves. We're the only ones who can keep up with us."

"True, but that proves my point even more. We're not unknown anymore. Anonymity is no longer a tactical advantage. It never really was. We need to branch out."

"How though?"

"Diplomacy, trade Agreements, possible alliances, we need to spread our tendrils as much as possible. Without this influence we're doomed. Sure we have several interesting alliances with Germanische Zustande and the Alliance of Naggeroth, among other things, but more and more it seems to be as much a hindrance as it is a benefit. Many simply see that and refuse contact with us. Get the word out. Tell them who we are. Tell them what we can do for them. DO BUSINESS."

"Why are you telling me, then?" Xenith asked, taking a swig from a bottle of Crimson Dawn and savoring the taste before swallowing. "You're the best at both, and you're 'the boss'. You shouldn't need to ask me anything. Flattered though I may be, you don't need, nor care about I suspect, my permission."

Skye gave a dismissive roll of his eyes. "Hmmph. More like to see if you would go off on some tirade about this. I can only ignore you and Maximillian's griping so much, and when you both put your minds to it you can perform a prodigious amount of it."

"Gee, thanks," Xenith replied before taking another shot. "So where you gonna put 'em?"

"I am thinking Ptolemy. The low gravity tropical world there should provide a wonderful place to hold diplomatic relations."

"Heh, treehouse embassies. Think the natives will mind?"

"The Reglia? I seriously doubt it. They are like monks, and their serene nature only adds to the ambiance. I assume that outside of ten years they will be fully integrated into Godulan culture and we shall see them all throughout our space."

"Meh. Meditative types are the spooky ones, you can never tell when they're mad, and then they show off all these freaky martial moves..."

"You watch Kung-Fu movies too much."

"Not much else to do. So when are you going to start this up?"

"Already am."

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GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS!

In the spirit of further expanding Godulan Diplomatic Relations, Baron Skye has seen fit to allow the exchange of embassies between our nation and any who would seek to establish contacts between us. We are fully willing to discuss alliance arrangements, free-trade agreements, and anything else spanning the general nature of such ambassadorial matters.

Embassies will be placed on the world of Terivine in the Ptolemy sector, with quick access to the Balroggan wormhole network for quick travel and communications between our respective governments. It is a low-gravity tropical jungle world with a native population of very amicable zen-archetype avians known as the Reglia.

All interested parties merely need to provide their nationality, the nature of the relations they wish to establish, and the delegations, if any, they wish to send. We can construct embassies ourselves according to ambassadorial preference, as such construction is bound to be somewhat unique in nature.

Defensive equipment and personnel are to be looked at on a case by case basis, although we hope that such aspects will be regulated in good faith.

We look forward to further communications

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Diplomatic contacts shall be organized as follows:

Nations with embassies exchanged
- CoreWorlds (Same planet occupied by both nations)
- Korgarein
- Hyperspatial Travel
- Deatharon
- Habahus
- The Alteran Ascension

Nations with free-trade agreements
- CoreWorlds
- Hyperspatial Travel
- Habahus
- Korgarein (pending)

Nations with established alliances
- CoreWorlds
- Klington
- Germanische Zustande

~ Secure Transmission ~

To: Godular Representatives
From: Duke Byran Heltoric
Subject: Diplomatic Relations

"Greetings, I am Duke Byran Heltoric, Governor of the planet Vasina within the Korgarein Federal Empire. I have been authorized by my government to persue diplomatic relations with your nation.

The Federal Empire of Korgarein would be willing to undergo the exchange of embassies at this time. If you wish for trade agreements and/or formation of and alliance I have some authorization to discuss these things but would be required to get final conformation from the Grand Chancellory."

We thank you for your time.

With high reqards,
Signed: Duke Byran Heltoric

~ End Secure Transmission ~

Coded Transmission-----------------------------------------------------

To: The representatives of Godular.
From: Sub-Fuhrer of Internal affairs, Kabal Sstan

The Inter-Galactic Confederation Of Deatharon would like to establish a diplomatic exchange with your nation. The Fuhrer believes our previous fight with you was one of misunderstanding and could have been resloved with more communication between each other.

We hope you accept our offer of a diplomatic exchange.

From the Fatherland......
Signed Sub-Fuhrer Kabal Sstan.

End Coded Transmission-------------------------------------------------

>Encrypted Transmission<

To: Godulan Representatives, Diplomats, Janitors...
From: Head of Customer Relations and the Diplomacy Department, Lyranar Vergii

We at Gadget Corporation are interested in opening relations with Godulan, and are exceptionally happy to hear that you would also like to open up trade agreements, although we would also welcome diplomatic relations and alliances as well. However, we have never heard of you, except from traded intelligence, and so we would like to visit this Terivene. I personally shall come to this planet, along with several guards and a single technical assistance droid.

Sincerely,
Lyranar Vergii

End Transmission

"My, the Godulans are coming out. We could use another ally, you must admit, we're rather precarious here. If anything, anything goes wrong at this point, we're going to lose it all. Make an alliance, it may not be too long before we need their help..."

"Yessir!"

To - Godulan Diplomatic Ministry
From - League Diplomatic Ministry
Subject - Embassy, Trade, and Alliance

Greetings. As Godular arrives most fully into the galactic scene, we are here, with open arms, to welcome it. We would be most willing to grant you an embassy on Zegenthis (A most secure world, with easy access to the rest of the League), and sign a free trade agreement. Indeed, our trade has been somewhat lackluster in terms of entertainment, and we have no doubt that you have many new things to bring to us.

However, an alliance would suit us most admiralbly. We are perched somewhat precariously between the aggressor Republic, and the, somewhat unstable Chaos-Servants of Chronosia, not to mention the whispers of rebellion near the edge of our empire. A mutual-defense pact, and, perhaps, a military movement agreement, would, I have no doubt, benefit both of us.

[Endmessage. Encoding level 532HHx*.]

Korgarein-

We would be only to happy to accept your offer, and we can discuss free trade agreements when your diplomatic staff is more firmly settled. Diplomacy should not be rushed.

We shall commence construction of the embassy immediately.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Deatharon-

Normally we would embrace your offer, but we find ourselves somewhat cautious with respect to establishing diplomatic relations due to your close ties to the Chronosian Chaos Hordes. Doubtless it would be necessary to point out that the enmity between Godulans and Chronosians runs deep indeed.

While we are not ones to hold grudges against others, we would like assurances that diplomatic treaties will not compromise our security in the event the Chaos hordes should make an attempt upon Godulan territory.

We shall point out right now that this is not an outright dismissal. We merely wish to... cover ourselves.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Gadget Corp-

By all means, come to Terivine whenever you wish. We suspect you will find the atmosphere and environment to be most pleasing.

As for who we are, well, rest assured that if there is a greater master of applied robotics, we have yet to meet them. You will understand this fully when you arrive.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Hyperspatial Travel-

You present us with something of a conundrum. We are very staunchly against Chronosian influence and combat it whenever it strays towards an attempt at one of our allies, and in the latest conflicts you seemed to waver between attacking Republican forces and Chronosian forces alike.

While we are inclined to grant your request to establish diplomatic relations and the possibility of free-trade, we would like a more... concrete gauge of allegiance before we pursue full blown alliance status.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Deatharon-

Normally we would embrace your offer, but we find ourselves somewhat cautious with respect to establishing diplomatic relations due to your close ties to the Chronosian Chaos Hordes. Doubtless it would be necessary to point out that the enmity between Godulans and Chronosians runs deep indeed.

While we are not ones to hold grudges against others, we would like assurances that diplomatic treaties will not compromise our security in the event the Chaos hordes should make an attempt upon Godulan territory.

We shall point out right now that this is not an outright dismissal. We merely wish to... cover ourselves.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Coded Transmission-----------------------------------------------------
To: The representatives of Godular
From: Sub-Fuhrer of Internal Affair, Kabal Sstan

The Inter-Galactic Confederation of Deatharon understands about your concerns but our ties to the Chronosian hordes are hardly strong. We have our own religion we follow not that Chaos stuff they mutter about. Our primary alliegance at the time was to Neo Zeta. I doubt we would risk a war at this point. Thanks to the religious civil war that is currently ravaging our territory.

From: Sub-Fuhrer Kabal Sstan.

Ended Coded Transmission-----------------------------------------------

Korgarein-

We would be only to happy to accept your offer, and we can discuss free trade agreements when your diplomatic staff is more firmly settled. Diplomacy should not be rushed.

We shall commence construction of the embassy immediately.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations
~ Secure Transmission ~

To: Godular Representatives
From: Duke Byran Heltoric
Subject: (Re): Diplomatic Relations

"We more then understand and completely agree. We will await your word for the finishing of the Embassy. We shall also prepair an Embassy possition for your Diplomats in our foreign sector for when they are ready."

Again We thank you for your time.

With high reqards,
Signed: Duke Byran Heltoric

~ End Secure Transmission ~

"Master, the Godulans are opening to diplomatic exchanges!"

"Hmm..." Ugu Viu of Almohed pondered this. "This could be our chance to step up onto the inter-galactic stage. Not many know of us, due to our location, but this could be our one chance." He stroked his beard. "Send them a transmission, make sure it is secure, reveal to them our interests in diplomatic relations to them."

The man bowed to the Ugu. "As you wish Master."

~Encrypted Transmission~

To: Godular Government Officials
From: Office of Lord Dai
Subject: Diplomatic & Trade Relations

"Greetings. His Majesty, the Dark Lord of Almohed is quite interested in opening diplomatic relations with Godular. With the recent overthrow of the former Almodite government, His Majesty's new regime is eager to enter diplomatic relations with foreign nations.

The Dark Lord is also interested in economic and technological gains for both sides of the equation. More may be discussed at a later time if you so wish."

Sincerest Regards,
Lord Dai, Knight of the Order of Xil-Ar.

~Encrypted Transmission Ended~

Lucas Ao, commonly referred to as Lord Dai, entered the Dark Lord's offices. "Master, the transmission has been sent, as you requested."

"Very good....very good."

--Secure Databurst on Universal Frequency: 143768.4324...--
-----Uplink initialized with Godulan Deep Space Network...-----

The Eshirian Sovereignty is always glad to see another nation follow the path of "Universalization", and attempt expansion through peaceful means. Our President, and reveared leader, Ki' Menoshi has expressed interest in taking up your offer of diplomatic relations and would like to outline our stance as simply as possible. As such...

Our requests and conditions are as follows:
-We ask for only a basic embassy exchange with Godular.
-We request that our own embassy be monitored by our own security forces consisting of only one Ultra-light escort carrier (1-12 fighters max onboard.) and basic security personnel.
-Any embassy that you construct will be set on our established "Embassy World" merely two sectors away from our homeworld.

Should you find any of these minimal requests unacceptable, we would be willing to modify or eliminate a few. The Sovereignty congratulates you on pursuing a peaceful rise, and wishes you well in your efforts.

--End Transmission--

Sub-Space transmission

To: Baron Skye of Godulan Empire
From: Supreme Empress Ayeka (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ayeka_Jurai) of the Planet Jurai (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/The_Planet_Jurai)

Acknowledging the great assistance you provided to our forces during the conflict in Vrone’s former system, we wish to officialize diplomatic relations between our nations by forming a defense alliance.

To improve communication and cultural exchange between our nations we invite you to open an embassy on the third planet of Alkor system, one of Jurai’s central systems, which should be safe despite the border conflicts we are currently involved in. Alkor 3 is a small low-gravity planet, mostly covered with water but has several archipelagoes, mostly used as a residence by officials from Alkor 5. Depending upon your wishes, we can either prepare a building for your arrival, or provide you with land to construct a building on your own.

Our own representative, Lady Flavie Yaseiko, will be ready to depart for Godulan Empire along with retainers wthin a few days. Technically, we can build our embassy ourselves, but since it will take a couple of weeks, we would appreciate it if Lady Flavie will be provide with a building for an embassy upon her arrival.

Also, while our primary concern at the moment is to ensure our safety, we may be interested in technological exchange and joint research in the future. We are particularly in personal weapons and shields your infantry is using as well as your quick repair systems. We believe that you may be interested in some of our technological achievements as well, like structure and armor of Jurai Battleships and some of our weapon systems, namely Blackthorn system. However, we would prefer to wait with technological exchange until the time our borders are safe.

With best regards,
Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai

Deatharon-

Ah so. We find ourselves suspicious of Neo Zeta as well, as they seem to embrace turncoat mannerisms rather frequently. However, as long as Neo Zeta does not directly threaten us or Coreworlds, there shall be no issue with enabling diplomatic ties with related nations.

Embassy construction should be completed by the time your delegation arrives.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Almohed-

As you remain an effective unknown at this point, we find no issue in denying diplomatic ties or the potential of free trade. However, technological issues remain in strict confidence, and we are reluctant to share even our less prized secrets.

There will, however, be a sizeable discount when purchasing items at GR&M

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Kyanges-

We are only too happy to allow the establishment of diplomatic ties between our respective nations. With respect to the listed conditions are the following responses:

Point one: Accepted

Point two: Denied, we are hesitant to have non-allied military craft in our space. Rest assured we are not so barbaric as to attempt to capture and torture diplomatic delegations, and as long as ground-based security measures are reasonable, we will find no issue with them. Ruling negotiable.

Point three: As Terivine is not our capitol world, we can hardly complain about our embassy not being on yours. Accepted.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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The Planet Jurai-

We would only be to happy to allow and facilitate the establishment of diplomatic contacts between our respective nations. A proper embassy should be fully constructed before the ambassador's arrival. In converse, we will defer to your judgement on proper construction codes with respect to an embassy on 'Alkor 3'.

With respect to the potential of technological cooperation, we are reluctant to divulge our secrets to those whome we do not consider our most trusted of allies. Even full allies do not receive the benefit of our technologies, so do not be offended. Our Coredian and Balroggan brothers are the only ones who we would even consider such a thing with, and being allowed to 'trade information' with us is an honor to aspire to indeed. Note that this is not an absolute dismissal. Just an initial one.

As for the defensive alliance, we feel that due to previous contacts, we are inclined to facilitate this request. Baron Skye favors a yes vote, and that is really all we need.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

--- TRANSMISSION BEGINS ---

"Good evening, people of Godular! We are here in terms of an embassy exchange. We hope that you accept opening of diplomatic relations, it would be honor to our small empire. We also are interested in trade, so if you want weapons, we can sell it for you. "

Starlord Kukku, God Emperor of Habahus

Habahus-

We would be pleased to establish diplomatic contacts with your nation, and construction of a proper embassy should be completed by the time your delegation arrives.

We are also willing to start up a free trade agreement, though it is important to note that we have no real need for weapons, though raw materials are always welcome.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

>Encrypted Transmission<

To: Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations for Godular
From: Head of Customer Relations and the Diplomacy Department, Lyranar Vergii

We are glad to have your affirmation at us coming to visit this world in hopes of diplomatic arrangements. I am leaving just as I send this message, and should arrive within the designated coordinates within half a Terran-Standard day or so, give or take the Traffic entering and exiting Headquarters.

Sincerely,
Lyranar Vergii

End Transmission

A comms officer in the Terra Atlantus facility sat on the chair, viewing the flow of messages through his mind. He saw a message adressed to everyone, and opened it.

"Commander! We have a diplomatic message. We should inform Atlantis."

"Good."

>Open Message fom Atlantis, currently in transit between Atlantia and Earth

Greetings. I am the commander of the Alteran city-ship, Atlantis. On behalf of the Council of Atlantis, I offer you our hand of friendship. It has been thousands of years since our people left this plain of existence to ascend, an now we have returned, things are verydifferent. It is obvious to us we need allies, and we would very much like to commence a diplomatic exchange with you.

Gadget Corp-

And we shall await your arrival. We will have one of our representatives waiting for you, as you can undoubtedly guess, I am somewhat preoccupied with the sudden flurry of activity.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

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Alteran Ascension-

We would be pleased to exchange diplomatic contacts between our respective nations, and a proper embassy should be constructed by the time your delegation arrives.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

--Secure Databurst on Universal Frequency: 143768.4324...--
-----Uplink initialized with Godulan Deep Space Network...-----

The Eshirian Sovereignty has deliberated over your rejection of our second turn, and we have found your decision perfectly understandable, and acceptable. We thank you for your fair and balanced consideration of our terms, and look forward to beginning full diplomatic relations in the near future.

We also would like to inquire if it would be acceptable to place a standard stargate in our facility, as well as a list of the types of our vessels allowed into your space.

--End Transmission--

Due to the Ptolemy system's connection to Balrogga's wormhole network, it will not be necessary to establish any fast travel gates. Further, as we have some knowledge to the working of Stargates, the volatile nature of their construction material forces us to insist that if you intend to construct one, that it utilize heavy containment measures, including alarms that will notify both you and us if and when somebody attempts to access the stargate without proper authorization.

Allowed vessels within Ptolemy space are any trader vessels and cargo ships, as well as no more than one frigate class vessel that may dock with the orbital facilities, but not hold station over the planet.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

A fairly generic message was sent to the Godulans. Greetings,
Kazecistan sees fit to open further relations with your nation. We ask for embassy exchange and trade discussion. What say you?

Due to the Ptolemy system's connection to Balrogga's wormhole network, it will not be necessary to establish any fast travel gates. Further, as we have some knowledge to the working of Stargates, the volatile nature of their construction material forces us to insist that if you intend to construct one, that it utilize heavy containment measures, including alarms that will notify both you and us if and when somebody attempts to access the stargate without proper authorization.

Allowed vessels within Ptolemy space are any trader vessels and cargo ships, as well as no more than one frigate class vessel that may dock with the orbital facilities, but not hold station over the planet.

~Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations

--Secure Databurst on Universal Frequency: 143768.4324...--
-----Uplink initialized with Godulan Deep Space Network...-----

We are aware of the proximity of the system to the Balrogga Wormhole Network of which we ourselves are a member of, however, we find that having a smaller stargate on-site is more practical for ferrying small parties to and fro the embassy complex.

We are also understand your desire to limit the number of possible threats within your space, and we would like to outline that we have no intention of bringing any more ships than allowed until you can be sure of our true nature and intentions.

Rest assured we will take any and all measures necessary to ensure the security, and respect the sovereignty of, your star system. Such measures are considered a part of maintaining our own integrity, thus making a secure facility in both of our best interests.

--End Transmission--

Sub-Space transmission

To: Sirzan Aktei, Overseer of International Relations
From: Supreme Empress Ayeka (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ayeka_Jurai) of the Planet Jurai (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/The_Planet_Jurai)

We thank you for accepting our offer of defense alliance. The building for your embassy complete with high-quality apartments for your ambassadorial team will be prepared within sixteen hours and our representatives in Alkor system were informed to greet your ambassadorial team with all due honours upon their arrival.

We can perfectly understand your hesitation in regard of scientific exchange because Jurai actually has similar policy in regard of some of our technologies. However, judging from battlefield reports from Vrone’s former system, we came to believe that two of our nations can archive much if we join our scientific efforts, at least to some degree. Regardless, we leave this matter to your discretion.

As an alternative offer, we wonder if it will be possible to purchase an amount of personal weapons from you? Currently, we are working on improving our infantry forces, which proved to be highly ineffective during the recent border conflict with Neo Zetan and Chronosian forces, and since this is something of a new field for us, any help with improving our infantry forces will be greatly appreciated.

With best regards,
Supreme Empress Ayeka of the Planet Jurai

Secure Frequency 922.008765. From the Planet of Grascos in the Cravian System.

Message From: Reein Sovo Axes Vespeterium, Crevil Archer Sumor Greck. Commanders of Rebel Forces.

Greetings. I am Reein Vespeterium and co-leader of the rebel forces. We have little time before the state breaks our codes, but we would like to offer the possibility of an alliance. The rebels are attempting to break the hold of the Family Vespeterium over the Empire. We would like to offer the possibility of a diplomatic alliance between our nations and the supply of our rebel forces by your nation. This is in the view of establishing a permanent alliance should our forces triumph. We await your reply.

Vespetrium Minor (rebel forces)- SECURE

While we would like nothing more than to assist in your endeavour, we would prefer to keep such assistance 'unofficial' for now. GR&M has been given standing orders to administer an additional ten percent discount on any and all robotic war materiel you should purchase, on top of any other applicable discounts, as well as to maintain strict confidence in such dealings.

Additional robotic forces can be loaned as needed.

~Baron Aeraeon Skye, Primarch, Triad Consortium of Godular

Of course our transactions can be kept secure and unofficial. We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Bump... could always use more

((Uh...Any point in bringing this to a sepreate thread? Or RPing it here or through telegrams I suppose. Or just saying he visited without actually doing anything, or...Eh. Your choice.))

Prolly a separate thread, though I'm not sure if it would be long enough to warrant one. So I guess either/or.

ooc: if you're looking for more, read posts 20 and 22 again. ;)

Bump

---Outbound Transmission---

From: Duke Iurona Firoz

The Empryian Imperial Monarchy would like to possibly extend diplomatic relations with your nation. As our attention has finally turned away from an old war, we are now once again able to seek diplomatic negotiations with other galactic nations.

---End Outbound Transmission---