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**Triple Bumpos**

Where the ???? is Sarz?

To: Portland Iron Works
From: The Peoples Freedom High Command.

We would like to purchase two multi-purpose fleets along with two Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship, for a total of 1.350 trillion dollars. We would also like to inquire on production rights Z-41 LBT

Respctfully,
Lord General Brittant Colawys

OOC: Most orders are confirmed; however, the order for 150 Archon class SDs will not be. That's just going too far...

I'm very sorry about the delays. I started a new job last month and I've been dealing with family medical dramas so I haven't had nearly as much time for NS as I would like to have.

The other orders are confirmed and are considered worked on as of one RL hour after the order was made. Thus, the only orders that would be outstanding would be The PeoplesFreedom's and Bazalonia's latest (though that will be finished in three NS years (3 RL days) from the time this message posts.

OCC: So, it okay for the production rights for the tank, because I need to add one how much it would be.

[OOC: How about my Styx DPR and the allowment of a domestic Z-34 refit/variant Sarzonia?]

Dear Sirs,
Although you were probably not aware of it, The Armed Republic of Mer des Ennuis has been conducting naval hearings to upgrade its fleet. The Nation of Southeast Asia presented several of your designs, many of which have been chosen. However, we must express concern that we are unable to find information on the Endeavour in your catalogue, though Southeastasia provided detailed information. If you could, please point us to the page about the Endeavour. With that being said, here is our order:

Ship-----Number-----Cost Per-----Cost Total
Relentless Class SSGN-----30-----$3,750,000,000-----$112,500,000,000.00
Endeavour Class Large Combat Transport Ship-----40-----$2,500,000,000-----$100,000,000,000.00

This comes to a total of $212,500,000,000.00. Thank you.

[OOC: Sigh, not again. It's Southeast Asia, MDE, not Southeastasia....change it please, I'm not in the mood to explain why I prefer the former name.]

OOC: SE A, thanks for the mention in you're previous thread.
Sarz, I know this is superdreads, but I thought I might as well buy them now, rather than wait forever. I'm going to keep this one short, as you've been busy lately. I'm going to buy 5 of the new SD's later, when you've added them to your cataloge.

IC:

To: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: James TrickerHead of Navies, Northford
Subject: Flagships.

The Commonwealth of Northford wishes to make the following purchases, in mind of the fact it's defence budget has just reached 4 Trillion Universal Standard Dollars (USD):

2 Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship 2 x355
5 Independence-class Trimaran pocket superdreadnaught (refit version) 5x210

Total Cost:1.76 Trillion

Funds will be wired upon confirmation.

(OOC: I was considering doing a long post like my one on the previous page, buh I thought against it. If you want to know how I can financially justify this, just ask me for a TG. Also, are you bringing back the seminole? Also, I havn't done the usual 2.5% discount thing... so knock of 35 or so billion.)

[OOC: TPF, yes you have production rights for the Z-34.

And SEA, you have the DPR for the Styx and you have permission for the domestic variant of the Z-34.]

To: James Tricker
Head of Navies, Northford
From: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for two Vigilant class Trimaran command battleships and five Independence class pocket superdreadnoughts. Since you are a frequent customer of the Portland Iron Works, you are entitled to a five percent discount on subsequent orders with us. For this order, we have decided to give you a discount of $76 billion, thus bringing your order total to $1 trillion.

Work will begin immediately on your order and we expect to have it completed within eight NS years [8 RL days... which means you'll have them four RL days from now], following the completion of sea trials. We hope these new ships serve your navy with the distinction their class mates have shown ours in the past.

We thank you once again for choosing the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

------

To: Mer des Ennuis
From: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

First of all, please allow me to express my delight that the personnel from the fine nation of Southeast Asia has demonstrated our products for your naval review and we are equally pleased to confirm your order for 30 Relentless class SSGN and 40 Endeavour class large combat transport ships in the total amount of $212.5 billion.

Any information about current, future, and former ship classes not listed here in our current catalogue can also be found here (http://s14.invisionfree.com/PIW). If there is further information than what we have provided there, please inform us and we shall strive to provide it for you promptly.

Work will begin immediately on your order and we expect to have it completed within seven NS years (7 RL days ... OOC, since your order was placed on 21 June, you can consider the order delivered as of now) following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your navy well and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

**Money wired**

If you're bring it down to 1 Trill, it's a 760 discount, not a 76 discount :S..

To: PIW
From: The Peoples Freedom High Command

Thank you for accepting.
*money wired*

To: PIW
From: The Peoples Freedom High Command

We would like to purchase four General Purpose fleets for a grand total of 1.280 trillion USD.

From: Free Shepmagans
To:PIW
Encryption:none

We wish to order 5 Minuteman-class SSKs for a total price of $2,875,000,000. How soon can they be delivered?

To: Portland Iron Works
From: Louis Riel, Minister of Defence, Commonwealth of Saint Fedski
Re: Submarines, Destroyers, Support Vessels
Date: Five NS years ago.

The Commonwealth of Saint Fedski would like to congratulate Portland Iron Works on their continued success. PIW has an excellent reputation as a leading supplier of naval forces to many great nations, the Commonwealth included. It is for the quality and service that we return with a large order.

Over the next seven years, the Commonwealth of Saint Fedski will make payments of equal amount for these vessels. Our order follows:

8x Pasteur Class medical ship - $10 billion
16x Curie Class light medical vessel - $10.8 billion
388x Johnston Class destroyer - $485 billion
100x Loch Ness class heavy SSGN - $975 billion
150x Endeavour Class transport ships - $375 billion

Subtotal - $1 855 800 000 000
Payments - $266 billion/year

Thank you for your continued service.

Your's truly,

Louis Riel
Minister of Defence
Commonwealth of Saint Fedski

[ooc: I don't recall if I was granted production rights to the Endeavour class when I requested it, if I do, scratch the order]

[OOC: Sarzonia, are you going to be working on a new generation of general-purpose destroyers since you retired the ancient Evermore-class Flight II?]

[OOC: I'm writing all the blurb as you're about the only person who I buy things from who has a rough idea of my naval strategy, and I thought it might be nice if I kept you *in the loop*, if you like, on what I'm doing.

To cut a long story short, whereas before I wanted to aquire multiple bluewater combat fleets, as a massive force projection element, I'm not switching that to two Taskforces (One reserve force, one for actual force projection), and a Large escort force for commercial shipping.... the reasons for this are pretty wide in breadth, but to keep it short, it allows me to accurately explain IC-ly where I've got a core of battle hardened commanders from, while also giving me a good solution to the upcoming war I will no doubt be fighting in with a bunch of commercial nations...

....anyway, to the order]

To: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: James TrickerHead of Navies, Northford
Subject: Escort craft, and a change in scenery for the NNS

Greetings friend!

It seems to have been a long time since I last wrote a letter to yourselves at the PIW, placing an order. To long, some would say! How goes things?

While we have not been talking, many things have happened in the Northfordian Naval Service.... many great, great things. Things which, if the world follows our plans, will greatly enhance the relationship between the Portland Iron Works, and ourselves.

While I cannot go into great detail, let me outline what these changes are, and what they mean to our relationship.

Firstly and foremostly, there is a general shift in the Northfordian Naval Doctrine to developing an escort force, with battlefleets as an auxillary force, rather than the other way round. I cannot discuss the details, but it is sufficent to say that while we may have been sourcing our ships from places other than the PIW recently, as our new doctrine becomes more mature in it's development, we will be using your ships and services again to a much greater degree.

Anyway, on with the present orders.

Our first taskforce is nearing completion in it's composition. There are many things which we still lack, namely battleships, cruisers, and an underwater presence, but as it stands we have fully developed our flagships, their escorts and some of their logistical tail.

As the present force of ships lends itself well to defence exercises we would like to make our next purchase a number of escort ships, not because they have any great effect on our aquisition policy, but because they would be indefinately more useful in the present time.

To that end, I am authorised by the Northfordian Government to allot funds to the amount of $152 billion, to purchase 10 Oceania-class large escort vessel.

We will wire funds upon confirmation of order.

Regards,

James Tricker,
Northford.

Dear Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.),
After looking through your catalogue, we are still unable to find indepth information on the Endeavour Class Large Combat Transport Ship. Can you provide us with specific information?

Dear Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.),
After looking through your catalogue, we are still unable to find indepth information on the Endeavour Class Large Combat Transport Ship. Can you provide us with specific information?
[OOC: The write-up of the Endeavour-class large combat transport ship is located in the 2.0 version of the PIW storefront (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=404832), and in particular, this post (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9912960&postcount=388).]

To - Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN - ret)
From - Oliver Gantz, Minister for Defence Procurements, Colony of Ollieland

Following our governments decision to build an extensive static coastal defence network we would like to enquire whther the following weapons systems can be adapted to be fired from fixed emplacements.

- GWS.41 Loon Anti Submarine Missile
- GWS.50 Pigeon Anti Radar Missile
- GWS.52 Pelican Anti Ship Missile
- SarzTorp Lightweight ASW Torpedo
- Silver Anti Ship & ASW Torpedo
- Broadsword Ultra Heavy Torpedo

We look forward to hearing from our friends and allies in Sarzonia

TO: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.), Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Daniel Chan, Chief of the Southeast Asian Navy, USNSEA
SUJBECT: Benatar-class purchase

Dear Commodore Wilson (ISN-Ret.),

The Benatar-class trimaran heavy fleet aircraft carrier has made it past the Upper House of Parliament to provide Southeast Asia with a heavy fleet aircraft carrier which it lacks in. It is a worthy competitor to the Royal Shipyards' own Union-class trimaran heavy fleet aircraft carrier, and I have no doubt that the Benatar shall succeed the said marvellous design in its role in the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy.

As a representative of my nation, the United Sovereign Nations wishes to purchase five Benatar-class trimaran heavy fleet aircraft carriers in the interests of our modernization program and in order to retire some of our older, smaller aircraft carriers. The cost of 375,000,000,000 USD (Universal Standard Dollars) shall be wired to your esteemed corporation's primary bank account upon the confirmation of the order.

May relations between the Incorporated States and the United Sovereign Nations eternally endure and prosper!

Yours Sincerely,
Admiral Daniel Chan
Chief of the Southeast Asian Navy
United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia

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Hotdogs2 would like to purchase the following fleet packages:

1x General Purpose Fleet $320 billion each
2x Multi-Role Naval Fleet $85 billion each
5x Light Invasion Force $8.5 billion each 532.5
x5 Task Force $30 billion each
x5 Submarine Kill Squadron $20 billion each

Total: $782.5 Billion USD

Money will be wired upon confirmation of the order.

Yours Sincerly,
Vice-Admiral Lance McKinson MCGE, H2 assets department.

The Armed Republic, in a consolidation and strengthing of its navy, has deemd it necessary that the following ships be purchased.

Endeavour Class Large Combat Transport Ship-----40-----$100,000,000,000.00
Relentless Class SSGN-----90-----$337,500,000,000.00

The total cost of $437,500,000,000.00 will be wired as the ships become available.

Can't subscribe, so tag.

Is this dead or is someone going to take it over?

Is this dead or is someone going to take it over?
[OOC: Sarzonia said in his indefinite period of self-imposed exile from NS, that all reasonable orders (i.e. that can be realistic financially and that won't be too much of a logistical nightmare for the procuring party) shall be confirmed automatically. But keep in mind that Sarzonia's indefinite period of retirement, remains to be seen whether or not it remains permanent or temporary, so keep your fingers crossed!]

[OOC: Sarzonia said in his indefinite period of self-imposed exile from NS, that all reasonable orders (i.e. that can be realistic financially and that won't be too much of a logistical nightmare for the procuring party) shall be confirmed automatically. But keep in mind that Sarzonia's indefinite period of retirement, remains to be seen whether or not it remains permanent or temporary, so keep your fingers crossed!]

If thats the case then i can take it that an order of say 1/6th of my defence budget(i dunno, $4trillion maybe) would be automatically accepted?

If thats the case then i can take it that an order of say 1/6th of my defence budget(i dunno, $4trillion maybe) would be automatically accepted?

OOC:

I expect that such would qualify as a logistical nightmare.

In any case, it's good to know I won't have to rework my entire Royal Navy.

~ Romandeos.

***Incoming messgae recieved***
***Level: Urgent***
***Subject: Naval Fleet Order***

Hail Sarzonia,
Greetings from Kakin,

The lack of a decent navy has become a pressing matter as of late, and so therefore Kakin MoD wishes to purchase a Multi-Role Naval Fleet. This is vital to the proctection of our nation, since it is an island. We have the money ready and will wire it to you on confirmation of our order.

Thank you,
Kakin MoD,
Naval Division.

[OOC: Northford, congratulations, you got your wish - Sarzonia has allowed me to temporarily administrate this storefront till he returns. Please do assume all orders within realistic budget time frames to be confirmed, next time, when I can think of some thing here and there with regards to this.]

***Incoming messgae recieved***
***Level: Urgent***
***Subject: Naval Fleet Order***

Hail Sarzonia,
Greetings from Kakin,

The lack of a decent navy has become a pressing matter as of late, and so therefore Kakin MoD wishes to purchase a Multi-Role Naval Fleet. This is vital to the proctection of our nation, since it is an island. We have the money ready and will wire it to you on confirmation of our order.

Thank you,
Kakin MoD,
Naval Division.
OOC: Noting that you are in AO, you get the AO discount as listed at the begining of this thread.

*BUMP!*

*bump again*

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[OOC: Didn't Sarz quit NS?]

[OOC: Didn't Sarz quit NS?]
[OOC: Yes. But he allowed me to administrate PIW till he returned....if he does return. But do feel free to order any product of your desire, Cotland.]

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[OOC- SEA, can I assume that an order has been placed for refit of a large amount of my navy? What that amounts to is me buying the newest versions of my ship classes from PIW (since my navy is mostly PIW-equipped). And seeing as I need to try to figure out what are the newest classes, it may take awhile.

Can you consider the order....ordered? Rest assured, I can pay for it. And I'll list the order when I figure out all the things that need to be rodered. Assume that the smaller ship classes are started on first, so time can be used most effectively.]

OOC: I know Sarz left NS, but IC this is still directed at PIW.

IC:

OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC COMMUNIQUE

To the CEO of Portland Iron Works:

You, sir, are currently in charge of one of the most successful companies in history. Felicitations. We are confident your economic prowess is next to none; what more could be expected from a company based in Sarzonia, home of the Panic of 2006? Such a heritage encourages all investors in the Portland Iron Works, we are sure.

The reason we condescend to communicate with you at all is that we have become aware that your nation has published a blacklist, if you will, of nations that are forbidden from purchasing products of the Portland Iron Works. To our great shock, we were not on that list. Our brothers in the Borman Empire, the Generic Empire, and the Imperium Doomanum were, but the Kregaian Imperium was denied this honor. Imagine our puzzlement; we are known to you. Your nation was one of those 'allies' of Czardas that were all too tardy, yet all too arrogant at the Czarna Conference. We are certainly what you would call an 'oppressive regime', not to mention our borderline tolerance of homosexual relationships; finally, we may thank the gods that our nation and Sarzonia are enemies.

And so, we demand that you recognize these facts. Blacklist us. Refuse us the right to purchase products from your tidy little corporation. If you want, the Imperium can commit another 'atrocity' to change your minds; in that case, we suggest you pay close attention to Kahanistan, which is very likely to be the target of the Imperial war machine literally within a matter of days. Respond quickly, infidels, one way or the other. We have populations to oppress and same-sex relations to frown upon. *wink*

(OOC: This message is sent around the time that the Imperial fleet leaves for Southeast Asia. Just to fit everything into the All-Encompassing Timeline of the Imperium. ;) )

Signed, Darian Aurelius, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[OOC- SEA, can I assume that an order has been placed for refit of a large amount of my navy? What that amounts to is me buying the newest versions of my ship classes from PIW (since my navy is mostly PIW-equipped). And seeing as I need to try to figure out what are the newest classes, it may take awhile.

Can you consider the order....ordered? Rest assured, I can pay for it. And I'll list the order when I figure out all the things that need to be rodered. Assume that the smaller ship classes are started on first, so time can be used most effectively.]
[OOC: Sure. But I'm not sure whether all have been given new Flights, or the status of their warships has remained static, or whether some have been replaced with new classes.]
OOC: I know Sarz left NS, but IC this is still directed at PIW.

IC:

OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC COMMUNIQUE

To the CEO of Portland Iron Works:

You, sir, are currently in charge of one of the most successful companies in history. Felicitations. We are confident your economic prowess is next to none; what more could be expected from a company based in Sarzonia, home of the Panic of 2006? Such a heritage encourages all investors in the Portland Iron Works, we are sure.

The reason we condescend to communicate with you at all is that we have become aware that your nation has published a blacklist, if you will, of nations that are forbidden from purchasing products of the Portland Iron Works. To our great shock, we were not on that list. Our brothers in the Borman Empire, the Generic Empire, and the Imperium Doomanum were, but the Kregaian Imperium was denied this honor. Imagine our puzzlement; we are known to you. Your nation was one of those 'allies' of Czardas that were all too tardy, yet all too arrogant at the Czarna Conference. We are certainly what you would call an 'oppressive regime', not to mention our borderline tolerance of homosexual relationships; finally, we may thank the gods that our nation and Sarzonia are enemies.

And so, we demand that you recognize these facts. Blacklist us. Refuse us the right to purchase products from your tidy little corporation. If you want, the Imperium can commit another 'atrocity' to change your minds; in that case, we suggest you pay close attention to Kahanistan, which is very likely to be the target of the Imperial war machine literally within a matter of days. Respond quickly, infidels, one way or the other. We have populations to oppress and same-sex relations to frown upon. *wink*

(OOC: This message is sent around the time that the Imperial fleet leaves for Southeast Asia. Just to fit everything into the All-Encompassing Timeline of the Imperium. ;) )

Signed, Darian Aurelius, Minister of Foreign Affairs
[OOC: Nice post Kregaia/The Warmaster, purely IC I assume? Too bad Sarz isn't here, it isn't as fun without him.....]

[OOC: Sure. But I'm not sure whether all have been given new Flights, or the status of their warships has remained static, or whether some have been replaced with new classes.]

[OOC: Nice post Kregaia/The Warmaster, purely IC I assume? Too bad Sarz isn't here, it isn't as fun without him.....]

OOC: Heh, yeah it's OOC. I wonder what he would've made of it...but I saw this thread, saw that right-wing nations couldn't buy here, saw the blacklist...and I had to do it. :)

So, then, is this storefront still open thanks to the dedication of SEA? If so, is my government tolerant enough (under Sarz's guidelines) to be allowed any purchases? I'd like to get a hold of a super-dreadnought (and other, smaller ships) if so...

So, then, is this storefront still open thanks to the dedication of SEA? If so, is my government tolerant enough (under Sarz's guidelines) to be allowed any purchases? I'd like to get a hold of a super-dreadnought (and other, smaller ships) if so...
[OOC: Yes it is still open. And I'm not sure about PIW selling to you thanks to your civil liberties and political freedoms. Keep in mind that it's purely In-Character a view, and I have nothing against you OOC.]

*bump*

OOC:

I've always been able to get Sarzonia to sell to me, so I'm hoping I'll have no problems here. I'm going to write up some things to put here, and purchase a little, provided those presently in charge have no problems with that.

~ Romandeos.

OOC:

I've always been able to get Sarzonia to sell to me, so I'm hoping I'll have no problems here. I'm going to write up some things to put here, and purchase a little, provided those presently in charge have no problems with that.

~ Romandeos.
[OOC: Sure, got no problems with ya....go right ahead man.]

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To Portland Iron Works
From Admiral Nicholas Crawford, Blackwood Republican Navy
On behalf of Blackwood National Armed Forces and President Thomas Stewern
subject Acquirement of battleships
Dear sirs of the Portland Iron Works, I am writing to you on a matter of great importance to my nation. President Thomas Stewern has ordered the Republican Navy to increase its power projection capabilities and its ability to successfully engage an enemy on the high seas, and Congress have given full authorization for this project.
After due consideration, the Department of National Armed Forces of Blackwood therefore wishes to place an order of six (6) Kearsarge trimaran battleships to serve in the Republican Navy for a total cost of sixty-nine billion (69 000 000 000) USD, to be paid upon delivery.

signed
Admiral Nicholas Crawford of the Republican Navy
on behalf of the Department of National Armed Forces of Blackwood

Also signed
President Thomas Stewern
Jack Crawford, Chairman Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Republican Admiralty and Minister of National Armed Forces
Harry Penningsworth, Minister of Trade, Economy and Finance
Jean Robertson, Minister of Intelligence and Foreign Affairs
Jack Harryson, Chairman of Congress
Nicholas Gruber, Treasurer of Congress

To Portland Iron Works
From Admiral Nicholas Crawford, Blackwood Republican Navy
On behalf of Blackwood National Armed Forces and President Thomas Stewern
subject Acquirement of battleships
Dear sirs of the Portland Iron Works, I am writing to you on a matter of great importance to my nation. President Thomas Stewern has ordered the Republican Navy to increase its power projection capabilities and its ability to successfully engage an enemy on the high seas, and Congress have given full authorization for this project.
After due consideration, the Department of National Armed Forces of Blackwood therefore wishes to place an order of six (6) Kearsarge trimaran battleships to serve in the Republican Navy for a total cost of sixty-nine billion (69 000 000 000) USD, to be paid upon delivery.

signed
Admiral Nicholas Crawford of the Republican Navy
on behalf of the Department of National Armed Forces of Blackwood

Also signed
President Thomas Stewern
Jack Crawford, Chairman Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Republican Admiralty and Minister of National Armed Forces
Harry Penningsworth, Minister of Trade, Economy and Finance
Jean Robertson, Minister of Intelligence and Foreign Affairs
Jack Harryson, Chairman of Congress
Nicholas Gruber, Treasurer of Congress
To: Admiral Nicholas Crawford, Blackwood Republican Navy
From: Head of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia, USNSA
Subject: Re: Acquirement of battleships

Dear Admiral Nicholas Crawford,

The retired Incorporated Sarzonian Navy Admiral, Barbara Tucker, and Chief Executive Officer of this corporation, would have been most honored to know that the National Armed Forces of Blackwood have chosen the Portland Iron Works' Kearsarge-class battleship for service in your country's navy. However, as the Incorporated States have had some concerns of their own to attend to, its premier firm, the Portland Iron Works have relocated its headquarters from Portland, Sarzonia to a state in the Union of Southeast Asian Nations in order to help our corporation survive and thrive.

Judging from your economic background and financial spending (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Relative+Liberty), we deem that the sovereign country of Blackwood is capable of procuring and affording the (6) specified units requested. Construction shall begin immediately on your order and we expect to have it completed within 6 [OOC: NS] years [OOC: 6 RL days] following the completion of the seaworthiness trials for each Kearsarge-class warship.

Yours Sincerely,
The Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

[OOC: And there, my first confirmed order on Portland Iron Works! Yay for me and Sarz!]

To Portland Iron Works
From Admiral Nicholas Crawford, Blackwood Reoublican Navy
On bhealf of Blackwood National Armed Forces and President Thomas Stewern
Subject Purchase

Dear sirs of the Portland Iron Works
Having received the Kearsarges previously ordered, and being thoroughly satisfied and impressed with their performance, the Admiralty wishes to purchase an additional twelve (12) of the fine vessels. The price of 11 500 000 000 USD per vessel, a grand total of 138 000 000 000 USD, willl be paid upon delivery.

Signed
Admiral Nicholas Crawford of the Republican Navy
on behalf of the Department of National Armed Forces of Blackwood

Also signed
President Thomas Stewern
Jack Crawford, Chairman Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Republican Admiralty and Minister of National Armed Forces
Harry Penningsworth, Minister of Trade, Economy and Finance
Jean Robertson, Minister of Intelligence and Foreign Affairs
Jack Harryson, Chairman of Congress
Nicholas Gruber, Treasurer of Congress

To: Admiral Nicholas Crawford, Blackwood Republican Navy
From: Head of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia, USNSA
Subject: Re: Purchase

Dear Admiral Nicholas Crawford,

Yet again, we in the Portland Iron Works (at the moment based in a state of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia) are most honored by the Republican Navy of the Blackwoodian States's choice: our Kearsarge-class nuclear-powered battleships. As our intelligence of your nation's economic reports indicate, the Republican Navy has the capacity to afford the purchase of twelve Kearsarge-class battleships and maintain them.

Construction of the twelve Kearsarge-class battleships shall commence immediately at our shipyards. Estimated time arrival for the Kearsarge-class battleships ordered is within twelve [OOC: NS] years [OOC: 12 RL days], following the seaworthiness trials of each battleship. We most eagerly await for the payment of 138,000,000,000 Universal Standard Dollars to arrive once the ships have been sent to Blackwood.

Thank you for chosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Sincerely,
The Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy.
REGARDING: Purchasing vessels.

It has been decided by Her Excellency the Regent that the Royal Romandeosian Navy has lived with the same basic equipment long enough. Being the Head of the Procurement Office, it is my duty to deal with this problem.

For this purpose, I wish to arrange the following purchases.

1. Three whole Task Force Packages
2. Three whole Surface Strike Packages

In the past, we have been allowed to make the payments for purchases in installments, and we ask that this be allowed this time as well, as a lump sum would be possible, but difficult.

More purchase requests will be filed later, but at the moment this is all I have the funding in place for, as recent international events have weakened Romandeos economically.


~ Romandeos.

OOC:

Normally, I wouldn't be doing this, but...bump. Let's all hope Southeastasia is watching this.

~ Romandeos.

OOC:

Normally, I wouldn't be doing this, but...bump. Let's all hope Southeastasia is watching this.

~ Romandeos.
[OOC: I am. Just that I had RL the other day to deal with. Your order has been confirmed as of one NS hour you made and will be arriving in five NS days.]

[OOC: I am. Just that I had RL the other day to deal with. Your order has been confirmed as of one NS hour you made and will be arriving in five NS days.]

OOC:

Excellent. Thanks, and I hope you got that RL dealt with alright. I'll probably be posting in here again soon.

~ Romandeos.

OOC:

Excellent. Thanks, and I hope you got that RL dealt with alright. I'll probably be posting in here again soon.

~ Romandeos.
[OOC: I had mock GCSEs. And Romandeos, one more thing: ICly and OOCly, it's supposed to be "Southeast Asia" and "Southeast Asian", not "Southeastasia" and "Southeastasian". Remember that please, don't wanna explain.]

[OOC: I had mock GCSEs. And Romandeos, one more thing: ICly and OOCly, it's supposed to be "Southeast Asia" and "Southeast Asian", not "Southeastasia" and "Southeastasian". Remember that please, don't wanna explain.]

OOC:

I gotcha'. My apologies.

~ Romandeos.

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To, Portland Iron Works
From: Minstry of Defense, Acquisitions Office

4,000 x Landshark - 8 Billion
8,000 x Hunley - 28 Billion
16,000 x Regus - 120 Billion
8,000 x Cheetah - 36 Billion
4,000 x Pit Bull - 18 Billion
2,000 x Groundhog - 5.5 Billion
8,000 x Raptor - 26 Billion
16,000 x Calder - 112 Billion
2,000 x Jaguar - 25 Billion
2,000 x Bonham - 55 Billion

As we are an ally of Sarzonia through the Strategic Defense League, the order limits on the tanks do not apply, in addition we are claiming a 7.5% discount due to this status as well.

Sub Total: 433.5 Billion
Discount: 32.5125 Billion

Total: 400.9875 Billion

Money will be wired as soon as confirmation is received.

Thank you.

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
REGARDING: Purchasing vessels

Hello again,

My superiors have reviewed the first purchases I arranged, and have decided that I should keep arranging my purchases with the Portland Iron Works. Having said this, I would like to set up the following purchases, if at all possible.

1. A single General Purpose Fleet Packages
2. A single Home Defense Fleet Package
3. A single Quick Strike Package

Like before, an installment payment plan would be appreciated.

In addition, we would like to request a series of Production Rights Agreements, regarding land warfare platforms, such as APCs, IFVs and also MBTs.

OOC:

I’m going to be proposing a large, complex, and initially highly secretive arrangement the likes of which you…have most likely seen before. If you have an MSN address, Southeast Asia, it would be best explained in a real-time discussion.

~ Romandeos.

To: Ministry of Defense, Acquisitions Office of Bazalonia
From: Office of the Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Order of military equipment

To Whom It May Concern:

Your order has been confirmed, and construction is commencing immediately on Your Excellency's products of desire. Estimated time arrival is within three to five NS years. Thank you for chosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Truly,
The Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

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To: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
From: Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Purchasing vessels

Dear Admiral Emily Rakowski,

I thank you for chosing the Portland Iron Works again. As expected, your order has been confirmed and is being done in process. Estimated time of arrival is within 15 NS years. Thank you once again for chosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Truly,
The Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

[OOC: Romandeos, please do telegram me what's up, and your MSN address. Is it a design or something? If it is, I recommend heading to The NS Draftroom (http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?) for help.]

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
REGARDING: Unusual Proposal

Hello again,

My nation is planning a mammoth strategic military buildup across the board, and wishes it be kept as secret as possible, because it is intended to prepare us for an invasion in to an incredibly powerful hostile nation which has in the past attacked us, deliberately targeting innocent civilian populations with bio weapons. Should this nation get wind early that we intend to attack, the consequences could be most severe.

I have been instructed to negotiate open-ended production contracts on numerous systems listed as vital to the strategic goals of my nation.

I am authorized to meet almost any term to ensure this proposal is accepted by yourselves in short order, and I hope you will accept it.

I have gathered a detailed list showing those systems we wish to have permission to build in these production agreements. It is as follows:


Military Vehicles
1. The Z-29 ‘Hunley’ MD/CV
2. The Z-41 ‘Regus’ LBT
3. The Z-30 ‘Cheetah’ LST
4. The Z-35 ‘Landshark’ APC
5. The Z-36 ‘Groundhog’ IFV
6. The Z-37 ‘Raptor’ AAV
7. The Z-42 ‘Calder’ MT
8. The Z-33 ‘Jaguar’ MBT

Military Anti-Vehicle Weapons
1. The S-20 ‘Porcupine’ SAM
2. The Z-38 ‘Panther’ 155mm SPA
3. The Z-40 ‘T-Rex’ 280mm SPA

Individual Munitions
1. The S-40 Boar .40 pistol
2. The S-120 Q&C .40 SMG
3. The M-32 Quinn Assault Rifle

I realize I am asking a great deal from you, and remind you that my nation’s need is great in this situation. Please authorize these contracts. Without them, we can not hope to bring my nation’s enemies to justice. In exchange for these proposals being authorized, we shall not seek production contracts on aircraft and ships during the planned conflict, but shall instead continue to purchase them directly from yourselves.

~ Romandeos.

To: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
From: Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Unusual proposal

Dear Admiral Emily Rakowski,

After careful consideration and review about your proposal, both within this division of Portland Iron Works in the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia and the upper echelons of this Sarzonian-founded and originally headquartered corporation in the Incorporated States, and the government of Southeast Asia, we have come to a conclusion.

All requested items desired have been confirmed. However, as you should know from our terms and conditions with regards to the issue of production rights (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10045323&postcount=5), allies of the Incorporated States may have production rights, but a restricted amount on them....your letter to us did not cover the quantity of products you would like to construct for non-commercial purposes in your homeland. State the quantity, then we shall give you a final response.

Yours Sincerely,
The Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
REGARDING: Exact production numbers

Hello,

I have been instructed to request the following numbers in the production rights contracts.

Exactly five thousand of each of the following:

1. The Z-29 ‘Hunley’ MD/CV
2. The Z-41 ‘Regus’ LBT
3. The Z-30 ‘Cheetah’ LST
4. The Z-35 ‘Landshark’ APC
5. The Z-36 ‘Groundhog’ IFV
6. The Z-37 ‘Raptor’ AAV
7. The Z-42 ‘Calder’ MT
8. The Z-33 ‘Jaguar’ MBT
9. The S-20 ‘Porcupine’ SAM
10. The Z-38 ‘Panther’ 155mm SPA
11. The Z-40 ‘T-Rex’ 280mm SPA

Numbers on the individual munitions are unclear, but we will get back to you in the shortest possible time period.

~ Romandeos.

[OOC: Assume order confirmed for those, the contract is half-done.....now, I need the other munitions, I'm a bit too tired and lazy to do an In-Character post.]

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
REGARDING: Final Numbers

Hello,

I have discussed with my superiors, and have been authorized to request these numbers in regards to the individual munitions. I trust you will find these figures acceptable.

1. The S-40 Boar .40 pistol – 10 million
2. The S-120 Q&C .40 SMG – 8 million
3. The M-32 Quinn Assault Rifle – 8 million

~ Romandeos.

[OOC: We discussed me fluid-time purchasing some stuff before (dated just before I left beforE). If this a problem, bitch to me over IRC :P]

Greetings friends,

Once more the Commonwealth of Northford is pleased to go to the Portland Iron Works for its defensive wares.

In this purchase we wish to aquire a large amount of freight carrying ships. Thus, our order follows:


2 Pasteur-class hospital ships
35 Curie-class light medical vessels
1 Einstein-class scientific research vessel
300 Hatchett-class Ultra Large Container Ships
75 McIntosh-class Very Large Cargo Carrier
15 Abin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel
60 Flansburgh-class AOR

The Total for this order comes to 67.125 Universal Standard Dollars, which will be wired upon confirmation of purchase.

Regards,

James Trickre, Head of Northfordian Navy

FOR: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
REGARDING: Final Numbers

Hello,

I have discussed with my superiors, and have been authorized to request these numbers in regards to the individual munitions. I trust you will find these figures acceptable.

1. The S-40 Boar .40 pistol – 10 million
2. The S-120 Q&C .40 SMG – 8 million
3. The M-32 Quinn Assault Rifle – 8 million

~ Romandeos.
Encrypted Transmission
To: Admiral Emily Rakowski, Royal Romandeosian Navy
From: Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Final Numbers

Dear Admiral Emily Rakowski,

The production rights contract for eight million units of the M-32 "Quinn" Assault Rifle, the S-120 Q&C .40 sub-machine gun eight million units and the ten million units of the S-40 .40 pistol have been confirmed. Please do note that our superiors in Portland, Sarzonia, are authorizing this confirmation and transfering of blueprints to the nation of Romandeos. The Incorporated Sarzonian Government authorities in Woodstock have likely approved of it as well. Estimated time to arrival of transfer plans being done via encrypted satellite is within one [OOC: NS] week's time. The Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government heavily affirms a stance of neutrality in the Otagia-Romandeos War, and hopes that peace can come quickly and swiftly as possible with as minimal damage to both sides. Lastly, thank you for choosing Portland Iron Works as your defense contractor, and we look forward to future dealings.

Yours Sincerely,
The Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

[OOC: Sarzonia, there, hope you don't mind meddling things a bit!][OOC: We discussed me fluid-time purchasing some stuff before (dated just before I left beforE). If this a problem, bitch to me over IRC :P]

Greetings friends,

Once more the Commonwealth of Northford is pleased to go to the Portland Iron Works for its defensive wares.

In this purchase we wish to aquire a large amount of freight carrying ships. Thus, our order follows:


2 Pasteur-class hospital ships
35 Curie-class light medical vessels
1 Einstein-class scientific research vessel
300 Hatchett-class Ultra Large Container Ships
75 McIntosh-class Very Large Cargo Carrier
15 Abin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel
60 Flansburgh-class AOR

The Total for this order comes to 67.125 Universal Standard Dollars, which will be wired upon confirmation of purchase.

Regards,

James Trickre, Head of Northfordian Navy
To: James Trickeri, Head of the Northfordian Navy
From: Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Northfordian defense contract

Dear James Tricker,

It is good to see a long-time customer of ours return to our corporation. As such, your order of logistics and civilian vessels has been confirmed. The vessels shall arrive in an ETA of five [OOC: NS] years after sea trials and combat trials have been confirmed. Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Sincerely,
The Office of the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

*bump*

*bump*

For: Portland Iron Works Management
From: RADM Dorsey Bradford, USLN Materiel Procurements Office
Regarding: Modern Naval Ships

Greetings,

My commander-in-chief, President Emmett Abrams has decided that this nation’s navy is in an inexcusably sorry condition. To remedy this problem, he has secured from Congress large-scale funding to purchase new vessels and equipment.

Having studied what you have for sale, I have submitted a plan to purchase the following items to President Abrams, and he has approved it.

• 6 Hogsingrad-class Trimaran command battlecruisers (Improved)
• 1 Navy Starter Pak

I possess sufficient funding to pay the bill in full.

Respectfully,
RADM Dorsey Bradford

For: Portland Iron Works Management
From: RADM Dorsey Bradford, USLN Materiel Procurements Office
Regarding: Modern Naval Ships

Greetings,

My commander-in-chief, President Emmett Abrams has decided that this nation’s navy is in an inexcusably sorry condition. To remedy this problem, he has secured from Congress large-scale funding to purchase new vessels and equipment.

Having studied what you have for sale, I have submitted a plant to purchase the following items to President Abrams, and he has approved it.

• 6 Hogsingrad-class Trimaran command battlecruisers (Improved)
• 1 Navy Starter Pak

I possess sufficient funding to pay the bill in full.

Respectfully,
RADM Dorsey Bradford
To: Dorsey Bradford, USLN Materiel Procurements Office
From: Board of Directors Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Modern Naval Ships

Dear Mr. Dorsey Bradford,

We are honored by your country's selection of our firm to protect your state and your people. After reviewing the economic profile of Luslyvania (http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?nation=luslyvania), we feel that your country can afford it. However, we sense that if you wire the full cost for the products you desire, that several other departments in your country's government may be in a deficit of government expenditure. So in light of this, we are concerned for your people...however, we are a business of course, we are flexible as well.

We strongly recommend that you wire the funds in pieces, and are of course more than willing to arrange a payment transfer plan with you. However, do keep in mind that this is not mandatory nor are we trying to dictate how your government manages its nation and its affairs, but rather, giving advice. We do hope that this does not discourage you from procuring from the Portland Iron Works, Mr. Bradford.

Yours Sincerely,
Board of Directors of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

[OOC: Nothing personal against you Lusylvania, just trying to incorporate some economic realism into my IC response. As stated IC, I'm indeed agreeable to payment plan arrangements.]

For: Board of Directors Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
From: RADM Dorsey Bradford, USLN Materiel Procurements Office
Regarding: Modern Naval Ships

Greetings again,

Having reviewed the situation, it has been decided that a payment plan would indeed be a wise decision.

Respectfully,
RADM Dorsey Bradford

OOC:

No offense taken, Southeast Asia. I obviously didn't pay as close attention to the prices as I might have. Won't happen again.

OOC:

May I assume that Admiral Bradford's request purchases are approved? I hope they are, because this place looks good.

IC:

For: Board of Directors Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Land Warfare Platforms

Hello,

I have been instructed that this firm offers exceptionally good land warfare platforms, and is also known for good pricing.

My superiors have been ordered by the President to begin a long-term modernization plan immediately, to make my nation's army a dynamic deterrence force. As the USLN has purchased its equipment at the PIW to date, the Army shall do the same.

For the time being, we wish only to purchase the following, for trial purposes, and, if what is purchased meets my nation's requirements, as I am sure it will, we shall deal with you again.

• 150 Z-33 ‘Jaguar’ MBTs
• 300 M-32 Quinn Assault Rifles

I hope these purchase requests will meet with approval.

Respectfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA

OOC:

May I assume that Admiral Bradford's request purchases are approved? I hope they are, because this place looks good.

IC:

For: Board of Directors Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
From: MGEN Benjamin Broke, USLA Equipment Management
Regarding: Land Warfare Platforms

Hello,

I have been instructed that this firm offers exceptionally good land warfare platforms, and is also known for good pricing.

My superiors have been ordered by the President to begin a long-term modernization plan immediately, to make my nation's army a dynamic deterrence force. As the USLN has purchased its equipment at the PIW to date, the Army shall do the same.

For the time being, we wish only to purchase the following, for trial purposes, and, if what is purchased meets my nation's requirements, as I am sure it will, we shall deal with you again.

• 150 Z-33 ‘Jaguar’ MBTs
• 300 M-32 Quinn Assault Rifles

I hope these purchase requests will meet with approval.

Respectfully,
Major-General Benjamin Broke, USLA
[OOC: Yes. Consider them approved over a payment plan...how many batches of dough and over what period of time, however? I'll later get down to writing a response post to this once I ain't so lazy...]

[OOC: Yes. Consider them approved over a payment plan...how many batches of dough and over what period of time, however? I'll later get down to writing a response post to this once I ain't so lazy...]

OOC:

I'm agreeable to anything you want that's reasonable, to be honest. If necessary, I'd have no problem leaving the exact numbers unspoken and assuming something was worked out, but of course, if such does not suit you, I can understand that.

Official Announcement from the Free Havenic Republic of Kahanistan
Ministry of Defense

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/kahanistan.jpg

The Government of Kahanistan is interested in rebuilding its ground forces with the finest artillery and armor that our own industries cannot produce or design.

Toward that end, we have decided to turn to Portland Iron Works for the first time in recent memory. We would like to obtain the following equipment:

Z-41 Regus x 10,000 (75 billion USD)
Smasher ATGM x 500,000 (40 billion USD)
S-20 Porcupine (vehicle) x 3,500 (24.5 billion USD)
S-20 Porcupine (launcher) x 3,500 (42 billion USD)
Z-38 Panther II 155mm SPG x 12,000 (78 billion USD)
Z-40 T-Rex 280mm SPG x 2,000 (15.5 billion USD)
S-40 Boar x 40,000,000 (30 billion USD)
S-200 Quinn & Collins x 10,000,000 (12 billion USD)
Total: 317 billion USD

Also, I am interested in knowing which weapons domestic production rights are available for. The DPR for any item on our list would be most appreciated.

Signed,
General Iosif Malakov,
Deputy Defense Minister

[OOC: Confirmed. I'll get an IC response when I can be bothered and when I can properly afford the time for more detailed posts...]

OOC:
Prepare for a rather large naval purchase.....I'm doing the math and will get back to you friday afternoon after I get off of work.

Although about the Special Operations Boats and Submarines, what ships currently in your catalog could carry those for transport around the globe?

http://usera.imagecave.com/CaptainDeath/VariousShazbotdom/Government-Seal.gif
FROM THE OFFICE OF MINISTER OF THE MILITARY
GRAND ADMIRAL JAMES E. ROCKENBACH
After careful consideration. We have rung up the following order for imediate purchase. We have set aside roughly One Fourth of our military budget to purchase this at this time. If you wish two payment installments to ensure that our nation doesn't run out of military funding then we can give you Half this budget year, the Half next budget year. Whichever payment plan you prefer is alright by us. The Total Price comes to $9,931,960,000,000. If we have done our math incorrectly, please notify us as soon as possible and I will fire our accountant. We appreciate doing business with you at this time.

10 x Archon-class Super Dreadnaught
_____$2,200,000,000,000
10 x Gavin Newsom-class HyperCarrier
_____$1,250,000,000,000
20 x Adamant-class Battleship
_____$2,000,000,000,000
40 x Hogsingrad-class Battlecruiser
_____$3,600,000,000,000
40 x General Dent-class Cruiser
_____$280,000,000,000
60 x Samuel B. Roberts-class Destroyer
_____$135,000,000,000
60 x Hastings-class Frigate
_____$45,900,000,000
50 x Tiger-class Gunboat
_____$100,000,000,000
20 x Ossipee-class Special Operations Boat
_____$1,060,000,000
40 x Relentless-class SSBN/SSGN
_____$150,000,000,000
40 x Poseidon-class SSAN
_____$160,000,000,000
10 x Insurgent-class Special Operations Submarine
_____$10,000,000,000

OOC:Private IC to the Portland company

To:Whom it may concern at Portland Industries
From:Boris Hatchet, Minister of defence, New Truronia.
Subject: Major military contract & Production

Greetings and salutations from the nation of New Truronia. Having looked around we have decided that Portland should be our one and only stop to get New Truronias Military up to modern standards from the pitiful state it is now.

First things first. Here is our current military budget and the breakdown of how we plan to spend it at this time:


New Truronia Miltary Budget Breakdown:
Total Military Budget: $941,827,495,624
Total Spending allowance(33%): $310,803,073,561
Total support allowance(66%): $631,024,422,063

Spending Allowance Breakdown:
Total Army spending allowance: $155,401,536,780
Total Naval spending allowance: $77,700,768,390
Total Airforce spending allowance: $77,700,768,390

Support Allowance Breakdown:
Total Army support allowance: $252,409,768,825
(includes: wages,food,uniforms,ammo,fuel,upkeep,logistics)
Total Naval support allowance: $126,204,844,412
(includes: wages,food,uniforms,ammo,fuel,upkeep,logistics)
Total Airforce support allowance: $126,204,844,412
(includes: wages,food,uniforms,ammo,fuel,upkeep,logistics)
Other amenities allowance: $126,204,844,412
(includes WMD's, missile defence systems, border guard posts, customs, bomb shelters, naval/air/army bases, AA emplacements)

Grand total:$941,827,375,648 (10% error margin)

The above calculations were based on our economic report that can be found HERE (http://nsdossier.texasregion.net/main.aspx)


Now to the tricky part, the negotiation of a contract to purchase the following:

New Truronia Army purchases:

400 x Z-30 'Cheetah' Light Tank
- $1,800,000,000
200 x Z-41 / IPO-41 Regus Light Battle Tank
- $1,200,000,000
100 x Z-33 'Jaguar' MBT
- $1,250,000,000
50 x Z-34 Bonham Main Battle Tank
- $1,375,000,000
1000 x Z-37 'Raptor' fully tracked amphibious vehicle
- $3,250,000,000
250 x Z-36 'Groundhog' IFV
- $2,750,000,000
500 x Z-35 'Landshark' APC
- $1,000,000,000
500 x Z-39 'Pit Bull' CCV (300 x Combat variant, 200 x APC variant)
- $2,250,000,000
200 x Z-38 'Panther' 155mm Self Propeled Artillery Unit
- $1,300,000,000
100 x Z-40 'T-Rex' 280mm self propeled Artillery Unit
- $1,500,000,000
250 x SZ-17 'Galaxy' Heavy Cargo/Transport plane
- $4,000,000,000
500 x SZ-15 Dragon Transport helicopters
- $10,000,000,000
1000 x SZ-14 'Scorpion' multi role attack hellicopter
- $25,000,000,000
400,000 X S-40 'Boar' standard side arm
- $280,000,000
20,000 x S-120 'Quinn & Collins' .40 calibre SMG
- $18,000,000
360,000 x M-32 Quinn assult rifle (Iron sighted)
- $288,000,000
15,000 X M-32 Quinn assult rifle (scoped)
- $18,000,000
5000 x M-32 Quinn assult rifle (dedicated marksman)
- $7,500,000
GRAND TOTAL ARMY: $56,461,500,000

New Truronia Airforce Purchases:
100 x SZ-2 'The Albatross' air-air fighter
- $3,500,000,000
100 x SZ-11 'Twin Tail' air-air fighter
- $5,500,000,000
100 x SZ-30 'Howler' air superiority fighter
- $9,000,000,000
100 x SZ-22 'Olympic advanced long rang bomber
- $22,500,000,000 [we are aware that this purchase may not be avaliable to us at this time and will respect your decision)
GRAND TOTAL AIRFORCE: $40,500,000,000

New Truronia Naval Purchases:
1 x Navy Starter Pack (40 ships)
1 Victory-class fleet carrier (CVN)
1 Swiftsure-class light carrier (CVL)
1 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleship (BBGN)
2 Agrippa-class heavy cruisers (CA)
4 Shield-Bearer-class light cruisers (CL)
5 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers (DD)
10 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
10 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
5 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
- $45,000,000,000

2 X Coastal Patrol Squadron (9 ships)
1 McDonough-class frigate (FF)
4 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
4 Minuteman-class littoral defense submarines (SSKs)
- $7,000,000

1 x Science/Medical Squadron
1 Pasteur-class hospital ship
4 Curie-class light medical vessels
4 Einstein-class science vessels
2 Discovery-class research submarines
- $18,000,000,000

Grand Total Navy: $70,000,000,000

PRODUCTION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

By signing this agreement, the nation of New Truronia agrees to this contract for the amount of $15.8 billion whereby the purchaser may produce not more than 600 units of 'Cheetah' Light Tank, 300 units of Regus LBT's, 150 units of 'Jaguar MBT's, 50 units of Bonham MBT's, 300 units of 'Panther' SPAU's and 150 units of 'T-Rex' SPAU's for use in the active or ready reserve military of New Truronia only. Further units may be purchased from the Portland Iron Works or the contract may be renewed at the consent of the company. Any modernisation of the original product will be forwarded to New Truronia via secure data connections.

New Truronia may not disclose information normally considered classified to another country without the explicit consent of the Incorporated Sarzonian Government.

New Truronia is expressly prohibited from reverse engineering or from producing or selling any variants of all of the above designs. This contract does not cover the right to distribute units, which the Company shall maintain. Failure to adhere to the terms outlined in this contract shall result in the direct forfeiture of the right of production of further units and may result in legal action. Any amendments to this contract shall have been discussed and agreed to before this contract is signed.

The ministry of defence here in New Truronia respect the fact that Portland may not allow us the production rights to so many designs but we are willing to pay over the hilt for the permission to produce the number of the specified designs above. This is hopefully shown by the price we are offering.

The grand total of this tranzaction works out to:
$182,261,000,000

We can wire the money immediately upon confirmation of the above.

End transmission.

[OOC: Unit procurement yes, DPR no. Recommended to pay in pieces...sorry for the late confirmation, but RL takes place over NS.]

The Armed Republic has upgraded several battlegroups, and wishes to procure several battlecarriers. We have also determined that our existing fleet of Endevour-Class ships have aged beyond overhaul, and thus need to order a new set. Payment will take the form of bullion and conflict diamonds, if possible.

Pubulius Class Battlecarrier-48-$1,440,000,000,000.00
Endeavour Class Large Combat Transport Ship-396-$990,000,000,000.00
Total-$2,430,000,000,000.00

To: Department of Defense of the Armed Republic of Mer des Ennuis
From: Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works Southeast Asia
Subject: Mer des Ennuis defense contract

To Whom It May Concern,

The Portland Iron Works are glad to see an old face return for military procurement. The Publius-class battlecarrier is a homage to a Praetonian politician, and a reminder of more positive days with the Praetonian-Sarzonian special relationship. It's good to see that we have a product you desire, and the Endeavour-class large combat transport ship proves it's worth as an amphibious support vessel and deliverer of an armored division itself. Your order is confirmed. Please send payment to our primary corporate bank account in order to commence naval construction. Your ships shall arrive to a port of your choice in five [OOC: NS] years. Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Truly,
Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

The Republic of Greston would like to buy the following:

Naval
Coastal Patrol Squadron
Navy Starter Pak
Multi Role Naval Fleet
General Purpose Fleet
Cost:$453.75 billion

Thank you.

OOC: very nice thread, it's the most organized storefront I've seen

The Republic of Greston would like to buy the following:

Naval
Coastal Patrol Squadron
Navy Starter Pak
Multi Role Naval Fleet
General Purpose Fleet
Cost:$453.75 billion

Thank you.

OOC: very nice thread, it's the most organized storefront I've seen
[OOC: Compliments appreciated, but that goes to Sarzonia. I'm simply the Interim Administrator until he gives the official word that he's completely un-retired from NS. Also, what calculator do you use? If not, do you use a spreadsheet?]

To: Government of the Republic of Greston
From: Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
Subject: Greston fleet package contract

To Whom It May Concern,

The Portland Iron Works is glad to see a new face, and a potential business partner in the making. While we are certain that the Republic of Greston can afford it, according to this profile (http://nsdossier.texasregion.net/main.aspx) we see little to no defense budget. Unless of course your law enforcement services are merged with the armed forces. And judging from the size of the order, I would recommend to pay in parts over a due period of time as not to completely strain it, but that is your decision not mine. The construction and trials of your product shall begin upon confirmation of the order and wiring of funds to our corporate bank account.

Yours Truly,
Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

Official Allanean Response

We request the following equipment:

20 Surface Strike Battlegroups

For the sum of 300 billion USD.

To: Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
From: The Government of The Republic of Greston
Subject: Re: Greston Fleet Package

To Whom it May Concern,
The Republic of Greston is a large group of nations and whenever we go into a storefront it is our combined defence budget that pays for it. As you said the law enforcers are part of the armed forces which solves the problem. We will have the funds wired on Monday. We will pay in a 18 month time interval.

OOC: That is in Ns time the actual payment will come every week on Saturday, and I do my math without a calculator to improve my math skills and from the way your saying it I think I did some miscalculations.

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TO: Portland Iron Works, Sales Division
FROM: Pan-Arab Barronian Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Pan-Arab Barronian Council for Defense and Warfare

Subject: Purchases

We should like to purchase the following:

5 Multi-Role Naval Fleets
10 Science/Medical Squadrons
1 General-Purpose Fleet
2 Submarine Kill Squadrons
3 Submarine Attack Packs
7 Coastal Patrol Squadrons
5 Littoral Warfare Squadrons
1 Neptune Class Trimaran Superdreadnought

Total Cost: $1.22775 Trillion

This amounts to a little over one-third of our Defense Budget - however, this is an effective replacement of our navy, and money will be made from the sales of the majority of our ships. Therefore, we ask some leniency in determining the order.

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Federated Union of Democratic Colonies
Official International Communique
From the Office of Sir Bruce Davison, Secretary of Defense, Federated Union of Democratic Colonies
To the Office of Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.), Acting Managing Director, Portland Iron Works

The people of the Democratic Colonies extend to you their warmest greetings. The 118 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12499323#post12499323) Pavanne Class Battleships currently in service with the Federated Navy have performed most admirably in their duties in the years since our fleet acquired them from your fair shipyards, and so today the Federated Navy looks once more to Portland Iron Works and the Pavanne Class Battleship as it seeks to radically transform itself for the better.

The Federated Union of Democratic Colonies would like to register an order for 118 Pavanne Class Trimaran Battleships for a total order sum of $767,000,000,000.

Should there be any issues or concerns regarding the placement of this order, please do not hesitate to contact my office for consultation or clarification.

Yours respectfully and sincerely,
Sir Bruce Davison, Secretary of Defense,
Federated Union of Democratic Colonies

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From the Office of Naval Aquisitions, Northford.....

Greetings, Friends.

Once again, the Commonwealth of Northford calls upon it's friends in the Portland Iron Works to provide them the wares which to wage war with.

This time, however, the Commonwealth, rather than buying vessals, is hoping to purchase Unlimited Domestic Production rights to the Hatchett-class Ultra Large Container Ship, with an aim to re-enforce its merchant marine.

The Commonwealth of Northford is firm in it's desire to aquire this DPR, regardless of the price (OOC: Don'ttake the piss)

Regards,

Jerry Cleary,

Deputy of Naval Aquisitions,

Northford

FOR: PIW Management
FROM: Admiral Emily Rakowski, RRN
RE: Fleet Enlargement

Hello,

My superiors have directed me to arrange the following purchases.

• 3 General Purpose Fleet Packages

In keeping with my nation’s standard policy, I ask that the payment be spread out so as to lessen potential economic stress.

Regards,
Admiral Emily Rakowski, RRN

[OOC: Lazy to answer to all formally...Northford, you can have LDPR, but I'd like to see how many units you want to produce. All other orders are confirmed, except for Allanea's and Barronia's. The former because I don't want to risk and possible OOC conflict with you and Sarzonia, and the latter thanks to corporate policy.]

Hmm...

Time to bring this place back up again, so in order for the Portland Iron Works t survive, I must attract more sales, so please post, people!

BUMP!

There's no listing on the S-200 Battle Rifle for domestic production rights, and the sheer size of the Peacekeepers means to buy the units individually would be more than a little unwieldy. The usual rate for DPRs is one million times the price of an individual unit, making the theoretical cost US$1.2 billion. Is this acceptable to you?

[OOC: Do keep aware that it varies, but that's often the case. And you also need to be an ally of Sarzonia, which you are not. Sorry, no can do.]

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To: Portland Iron Works
From: The Republic Navy of Brydog

Dear Sir or Madam,

We wish to acquire 5 vessels of Vigilant-class for our fleets. The cost will come to $1,775,000,000.

Signed,
Paul F. Handstand,
Admiral of the Fleets

To: Portland Iron Works
From: The Republic Navy of Brydog

Dear Sir or Madam,

We wish to acquire 5 vessels of Vigilant-class for our fleets. The cost will come to $1,775,000,000.

Signed,
Paul F. Handstand,
Admiral of the Fleets
To: Admiral Paul F. Handstand, Republic Navy of Brydog, Liberal Democratic Republic of Brydog
From: Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
Subject: Republic Navy of Brydog Contract

Dear Admiral Paul F. Handstand,

The Portland Iron Works is humbled by the Republic Navy of Brydog's choice for a heavy command battleship, to use Isselmere-Nielander nomenclature for super dreadnaughts. Construction of the five Vigilant-class trimaran command battleships shall commence once the procurement price of $1,775,000,000 Universal Standard Dollars is wired to our primary corporate bank account. Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works.

Yours Sincerely,
Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia

The United Kingdom of Tristan Providence would like to order, 150 SuF-5 Lion Multi-Role Fighters. The total price comes to 11.4 Billion USDs.

The Imperial Ezaltian Navy would like to make the following purchases:

102x Agrippa-class Guided Missile Cruiser- 765 billion USD
78x General Dent-class Large Cruiser- 546 billion USD
130x Shark-class ASW Frigate- 130 billion USD
88x Samuel B. Roberts-class AA Destroyer- 198 billion USD
92x Poseidon-class Attack Submarine- 368 billion USD

The total comes to 2.007 trillion USD, which shall be paid upon confirmation of order. A pleasure doing business with you.

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FROM THE OFFICE OF MINISTER OF THE MILITARY
GRAND ADMIRAL JAMES E. ROCKENBACH
After being thoroughly pleased with the performance of the naval vessels that were bought from your company by the Shazbotdom Imperial Navy, we are willing to buy the following naval vessels again. The Total Price comes to $40,363,920,000,000. If it is possible, we would like to pay in two installments and recieve the items in two installments. The first will be with a portion of this years Defence Budget, and the second would be with a portion of next years Defence Budget. Would this be acceptable?

We appreciate doing business with you at this time.

20 x Archon-class Super Dreadnaught
_____$4,400,000,000,000
20 x Gavin Newsom-class HyperCarrier
_____$2,500,000,000,000
20 x Adamant-class Battleship
_____$2,000,000,000,000
80 x Hogsingrad-class Battlecruiser
_____$7,200,000,000,000
80 x General Dent-class Cruiser
_____$560,000,000,000
120 x Samuel B. Roberts-class Destroyer
_____$270,000,000,000
120 x Hastings-class Frigate
_____$91,800,000,000
100 x Tiger-class Gunboat
_____$200,000,000,000
40 x Ossipee-class Special Operations Boat
_____$2,120,000,000
80 x Relentless-class SSBN/SSGN
_____$300,000,000,000
80 x Poseidon-class SSAN
_____$320,000,000,000
20 x Insurgent-class Special Operations Submarine
_____$20,000,000,000

To: Portland Iron Works
From: Naval Service General Staff Headquarters
Subject: An Order
Greetings from the Greater Irish Republic of Atruria. We have recently begun a program for the modernization of our Navy. Accordingly, we have placed a substantial offer, which is as follows:

14 x Coastal Patrol Squadrons ($52.2 Billion)
14 x Home Defense Fleets ($630 Billion)
6 x Littoral Warfare squadrons ($24 Billion)
16 x Light Invasion Forces ($136 Billion)
12 x Submarine Kill Squadrons ($240 Billion)

As you can see, this comes to a total of $1.0822 trillion, well inside our defense budget of $7.34 trillion (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=atruria). We thank you in advance and hope to do business again soon.

For: Office of the Head of Portland Iron Works - Southeast Asia
From: Commodore Douglas Hale, GDRN Procurement Command
Re: Warship Purchase Negotiations

Sir/Madam,

I am reliably informed the ships you provide are among the best in the world, and I would like to inquire as to the possibility of purchasing the following vessels.

• 6 Hogsingrad-class Trimaran command battlecruisers (Improved)
• 12 Montgomery-class Trimaran AA cruisers
• 12 Sea-class nuclear-powered guided missile battlecruisers
• 24 Shark-class ASW frigates
• 12 Navarre-class attack submarines
• 12 Smith-class fuel and munitions transport ships

I ask that all ships capable of holding them be fitted with full aircraft complements.

Respectfully,
Commodore Hale, GDRN

The Republic Of Oily Prata would like to purchase
Submarine Kill Squadron (12 ships)X3
1 Relentless-class SSBN
1 Relentless-class SSGN
8 Navarre-class SSN
2 Minuteman-class SSK
Cost: $60 billion
Budget:$1.962 Trillion
We would also like to enquire about what Portland Iron works recommends and a medium patrol ship with moderate range( At least from Norway to around the English Channel)
Thank you

To: Portland Iron Works
From: The Federation of The Atreidond Islands, Department of Defence, Navy
Re: Naval Purchases

The Federation of The Atreidond Islands would like to place and order for:

One (1) Mahan-class xebec- 1.7 billion dollars ($1,700,000,000)

All owed money will be wired upon completion of the order. Thank you.

To: Portland Iron Works
From: Arroza Ministry of the Navy

We have finished the plans for the rebuilding of the currently outdated Arrozan Navy, and as a neighbor in Atlantic Oceania and a trading partner of Arroza, we would like to give you the first choice of whether to accept or deny our request for an updated Naval Defense Fleet. Enclosed are the proposals for the fleet that we would like built, with some changes made. Of course the changes desired are noted at the important parts. The total bill for this fleet, according to our calculations would be approximately 360 Billion Dollars, which should be well within Arroza's military budget.

Order:

The Arrozan Open Sea Fleets Order is as follows:

1 – General Purpose Fleet (253 Ships – 320 Billion)

However, as the Arrozan people despise nuclear weaponry, and the ability to deliver the weaponry we would like to remove the ten Relentless – class ballistic missile submarines and replace them with a more needed littoral and coastal defense package. Looking through the catalog, we would suggest that we replace the ten submarines with a package of slightly lesser value. Therefore, instead of the submarines we request the addition of four[4] Littoral Warfare Squadrons, and five[5] Coastal Patrol Squadrons.

Total Ships in package:

1 Independence-class pocket SD (BBGN)
1 Benatar-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
4 Victory-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Swiftsure-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 General Dent-class large cruisers (BC)
10 Agrippa-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Samuel B. Roberts-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
5 McDonough-class frigates (FF)
50 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
4 Perseus-class river monitors
12 Maidstone-class river gunboats
24 Stills-class assault support patrol boats
25 Ossippee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
20 Minuteman-class littoral defense submarines (SSKs)
8 Bulldog-class land attack submarines
8 Insurgent-class attack submarine variants
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels

As many of the following ships have a aerial component not included in the prices, we would also like to make a complimentary order for a set of planes to fully stock the Open Sea Fleet. The following are the naval Aircraft required, with an itemized bill for each aircraft type.

Naval-Based Aircraft:
[good lord this adds up quick]

110 SZ-15 Dragon ASW/Transport Helicopter – 2.2 Billion Dollars
30 SZ-16 Catamount Attack Helicopters - .6 Billion Dollars
10 SZ-18 Hurricane Attack Helicopters – .3 Billion Dollars
115 SZ-5 Lion Strike Fighters – 8.740 Billion Dollars
40 SZ-1 Vulture – 1.8 Billion Dollars
40 SZ-11 Twintail - 1.8 Billion Dollars
40 SZ-10 Seahound Carrier Defense – 2 Billion Dollars
10-SZ-23 Aurora Patrol/Scout Planes - .8 Billion Dollars
10 SZ-6 Pegasus SAR Helicopters - .45 Billion Dollars
20 SZ-7 Maritime Recon Planes - .8 Billion Dollars

Pending Approval of the Sarzonian Government, as these planes are shown to be dangerous when in the wrong hands, we would also like to order the following planes. If the offer is rejected, please let us know immediately so we can negotiate with other countries for advanced planes.

25 F-150 Ebonhawk Strike Fighters – 4.375 Billion Dollars
25 F-150-A Seahawk Air Superiority Fighters – 4.375 Billion Dollars
80 SZ-21 Coronet Air Superiority Fighters – 10 Billion Dollars
155 SZ-20 Valkrie Strike Fighters – 20.925 Billion Dollars

Bill [Proposed]:

Fleet Cost: $320,000,000,000
Attached Air Wings: 59,165,000,000
Sub-Total: $379,165,000,000
-5% Atlantic Oceania Discount: -$18,958,250,000

Total: $360,205,750,000

To: Arrozan Ministry of the Navy
From: Commodore Matt Brantley
Deputy Director for Acquisitions
Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of Order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order as amended for a General Purpose Fleet with attendant aircraft. Work shall begin immediately and will be completed in 12 NS years [OOC: 12 RL days].

The Portland Iron Works thanks you for your order and we look forward to further positive relations between our nations.

[OOC:] Is this Storefront active? I don't much frequent II since most of my RP's occur on the Haven boards, but if you're still selling...

The Republic Of the Battlehawk
Department Of Defense

The Republic would like to purchase
5 Gavin Newsom-class Trimaran hypercarrier at the prise of 625 Billion USD

SIGNED
SECDEF

Wolverine Defence Corporations/ Heavy Industries
Official Wolf Hold Military Defence Contractor
Acquisition Department

To whom it may concern

Wolverine Heavy Industries wishes to make several purchases as to increase the sizes and standard of equipment in The Wolf Hold's naval and land based arsenals.

To this effect we wish to purchase:

2x Archon-class super dreadnaughts : $440,000,000,000
3x Gavin Newsom-class Trimaran hyper carriers: $375,000,000,000
10x Pasteur-class hospital ships: $125,000,000,000

And for our armoured reserves:
250x Z-34 Bonham Main Battle Tank: $6,875,000,000

This makes a grand total of: $ 946,875,000,000

We wish to spread this payment out over four Ns years for a total payment of $236,718,750,000 a year.

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Funds to be wired upon confrimation
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We thank you in advance for your services