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To all corporations in the world!

The Holy Empire of Naktan has been troubled by the recent outbreak of domestic piracy and illicit trade ships in the Imperial waters of the Naktan grounds. His Holy Eminence has commissioned the Ministry of Economic and Industrial Resources, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Dometic Affairs and intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Intelligence to find a contractor to help rebuild our modest fleet of two hundred wooden junks into a small-maritime fleet of some hundred patrol ships and no more than twenty small frigates. Prime Minister Sodryestos Karmala realizes the small nature of this project and has prompted to find the best manufacturer to commit to a small project. Minister Miroin Trumin has therefore promised a $10,000,000 dowry to any corporation that sincerely reviews the specs and builds a prototype. After the prototype is complete, we would then review the ship and send out a commission of ships to be built, and pay the costs for their manufacture. A good job on these matters will lead to a preferential treatment on future contracts.

Please contact the Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission for more detailed information.

To Minister Miroin Trumin of Naktan -
Baltimore Shipyards is interested in assisting you in this project. We have just completed the design of our first cutter, and have experience designing corvettes and frigates. We hereby bid $9 million for the contract; you'll be able to keep $1 million of your 'dowry' if we win the contract. We would like to share export and production rights for any and all completed projects. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Adm. Thad Cochrane (ret.), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Adm. Michael Mullen (ret.), Head of Research at Baltimore Shipyards

TO Baltimore Shipyards:

The Minister of Economic and Industrial Resources is pleased to receive this call. Furthermore, we greatly appreciate the generous of your corporation to assist us in our remodeling.

My name is Gahrdin Nubahlk, and I will be the reference point for these dealings, as the Minister is busy with other affairs, managing the Empire's resources and trade handlings.

From our reports on the navy, our pirates seem to be well-supported. While we would like to get to the root of their support, we first need a fleet to combat them. Their ships are relatively fast, compared to our wooden junk fleet. Therefore, our new patrol ship line must be swift. The firepower of the pirates seem to be wewak compared to conventional weapons, but they still harm our fleet, and while we do not anticipate using these ships in major engagements, we would like to have a moderate firepower and fire range for these ships.

In all, the Council of the Admiralty concluded that we require a patrol with 50 meter length, 10 meter width, capacity to fit a crew of 33 persons, two forward, rotating turrets (to 60 degrees) that fire a 80mm shell at a minimum range of 900 meters, two forward, rotating gun turrets that fire .45mm ammunition, and cruises at about 30 knots with a maximum speed of at least 45 knots.

We believe that these are high enough standards that they might procure some time, and we are hoping that you will take this task. Our relative technology level is rather admittably low, and we require beneficent corporates to help us build our relative strength against these pirates.

If we are satisfied with the results of the prototype, we will begin commissions as we see fit, not to go under $50mil per patrol ship. Furthermore, if we are absolutely satisfied, we will also provide plans for our frigate design, which we hope will be within reason, as our defense budget is not admirably high.

Again, tell us what your architects, engineers and corporate personnel consider this plan. And if these are agreeable, we will pay the $10mil - as promised - upon completion of the prototype.

We thank you for your time in these matters; I will keep Minister Trumin updated on the progress of your work.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

TO: Gahrdin Nubahlk, Administrator, Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission
FROM: USNSEA Minister of Defense Paul David Nettleton
SUJBECT: Naval modernization

Greetings Mr. Nubahlk,

The United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia have yet to produce our own domestic unit, but we have dealings with arms corporations that can help your navy modernize.

The United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland, possesses some of the world's finest shipbuilders. Read their directory of products (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=361894), and perhaps you shall find something of use. If you do not like their products, then perhaps you should talk to one of their students in Sarzonia: Portland Iron Works (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=457777). An (early) number of the Sarzonian designs (though not sold anymore) have had inspiration from their friends in the UKIN. Despite the fact they are now more popular and they outsell the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland, they still look upon them as superior and their old friend, as humble as ever.

I hope my nation was of service!

Yours Truly,
His Excellency,
USNSEA Minister of Defense
Paul David Nettleton

Would 76.2mm and .50" guns be acceptable in replacement for the 80mm and .45" guns? Further, we'd advise putting two 324mm (12.75") torpedo tubes on the ship.

Our first draft:
PG-1 Hampton Roads
Abstract: Named after the site of the battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor, this inexpensive patrol craft is meant for anti-pirate operations. Its speed and armament make it a perfect weapon to ambush pirate nests, while its small size and crew requirement makes it ideal for navies on a budget.

Length: 50 meters
Beam: 10 meters
Draft: 5 meters
Displacement: 500 tons
Speed:
Cruising - 30 knots
Max - 45 knots
Propulsion: Two diesel engines; two shafts, 2,400 shp
Range: 800 nm
Armament: two 76mm guns (forward-mounted; traverse of 60 degrees), two 0.5" machine guns, two 12.75" (324mm) torpedo tubes
Electronics: one AN/SPS-54 Surface Search Radar
Crew: 33
Price: $10 million

Sincerely,
Adm. Michael Mullen (ret.), Head of Research at Baltimore Shipyards

TO USNSEA Minister of Defense Paul David Nettleton:

The Minister of Economic and Industrial Resources greatly appreciates the offer, and has indeed listed it in his contacts for potential readings. We have already begun our research into such an initiative. We appreciate any further assistance that you can give in these matters, in finding good partners. Our priests keep your people in our prayers for your gracious beneficence.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

PG-1 Hampton Roads
Abstract: Named after the site of the battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor, this inexpensive patrol craft is meant for anti-pirate operations. Its speed and armament make it a perfect weapon to ambush pirate nests, while its small size and crew requirement makes it ideal for navies on a budget.

Length: 50 meters
Beam: 10 meters
Draft: 5 meters
Displacement: 500 tons
Speed:
Cruising - 30 knots
Max - 45 knots
Propulsion: Two diesel engines; two shafts, 2,400 shp
Range: 800 nm
Armament: two 76mm guns (forward-mounted; traverse of 60 degrees), two 0.5" machine guns, two 12.75" (324mm) torpedo tubes
Electronics: one AN/SPS-54 Surface Search Radar
Crew: 33


These plans are absolutely wonderful. The Minister of Economic and Industrial Resources was so pleased that he has received approval from PM Karmala to increase the dowry to $15mil. Furthermore, we are offering $100mil for the first ten ships (totaling $1bil for all ten ships) to be made. Following the success of these ships in combat, we will report to you on the future contracts for these ships. At the moment, ten will suffice. If you believe that this is not enough, please offer us your opinions on the price. Additionally, PM Karmala and Minister Trumin would like to know when the first ship is set for her maiden voyage, that they may be present at the christening ceremony. And furthermore as a request from His Holy Eminence, we would also request the the first name of the PG-1 Hampton Roads class ships be "HHS [His Holiness's Ship] Taiarai".

We await your proposals in this matter.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

We direct to the Phoenix Dynamix Shipyard page here (http://phoenixdynamix.proboards38.com/index.cgi?board=ships&action=display&thread=1099411739) for all your needs.

TO Phoenix Dynamix Shipyard:

We greatly appreciate the offers and likewise the review of your manufactures. We will put into consideration for your products in the future, seeing as the Holy Empire of Naktan does not wish to begin such heay preparations for a small fleet. Our priests keep your people in our prayers in a minor show of our great gratitude for your generosity.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

To Gahrdin Nubahlk, Administrator, Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission -

We are pricing the PG-1 at $10 million per unit, and therefore are returning the $900 million in additional funds sent to us, along with $1 million from the 'dowry,' per the terms of our bid. The ships will be done in one year's time; you may name them as you see fit. We are pleased by the success of this project, and look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Adm. Thad Cochrane (ret.), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Adm. David Jeremiah (ret.), CFO of Baltimore Shipyards

Your ships will arrive in one RL day. The PG-1 is a modernized PT boat; as such, its cost can't really go any higher than $10-15 million. We appreciate the offered funds, but we aren't going to rob you of your money. Finally, we're interested in helping you with the frigate.

OOC: Naktan, did you view Isselmere's and Sarzonia's storefronts?

Sincerest Adm. Thad Cochrane (ret.) and Adm. David Jeremiah (ret.),

I am PM Karmala, and as the Imperial Advisor to His Holy Eminence, we are willing to formalize diplomatic relations to your country add your country's name to my embassy list :P . We are extremely pleased with the nature that your corporation hass coopereated with our Defense and Economic and Industrial Resources Ministers. We greatly appreciate the honesty in dealing with our business. Our people have been around for a long time, but it is our first time in the modern world, and we are very fortunate to meet nations and companies as yours. As PM, I can assure you of our future businesses in defense and other markets.
Our arms industry is developing, and although I do not expect our people to make such a great leap in technological advances, we do desire some assistance in developing programs, and seeing as your corporation may serve as a valuable source of knowledge, I proposing in the Imperial Assembly a program to offer your corporatioin $20mil for minor development progress per year for ten years. The people in the Assembly have yet to approve, but I will again send this offer when the people have voiced their decision.
As for the moment, I hope to meet with you and your respective national leaders when I make a trip to your land for the construction of these ships.
Our priests keep your company, your country, and your people in our prayers for a blessed future and continued prosperity for your kind.

Most Respectfully,
Prime Minister Sodryesto Karmala
Imperial Advisor of the Holy Empire of Naktan to His Holy Eminence

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As you may have seen, our leader was very, very pleased with your business and as a result, he has approved of continuing to our second project on designing a good frigate for our fleet. Our admirals say that a good frigate must have a good firepower and fire range above all. Likewise, the armor for this ship should be stronger than most conventional ships for its size and payload (although there is no need to stress this point completely). They have listed the specs below:

100 meters length;
20 meters beam;
Displacement not to exceed 5000tons;
Twin shafts and two gas engines at min. 50000hsp;
Speed to exceed 30 knots and preferable cruise at 20 knots;
Crew Capacity at 243, with distinct quarters in starboard stern;
7 torpedo ports (3 at bow, 4 at stern);
2 gun turrets with twin barrels at 50 caliber ammunition at port;
2 gun turrets with twin barrels at 50 caliber ammunition at stern;
2 turrets at 76mm ammunition with 90 degree periphery;
1 Standard missile system (with six missile capacity);
1 anti-air weapon at 90mm ammunition;
Range of 2000nm;
Desalination capacity at 3000 gallons per minute;
Standard radar system; and
weathering capabilities at sea state 7.

We hope that these are easily done, and we greatly appreciate the business. We will pay the same 15mil dowry upon completion of this prototype,

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

OOC: Naktan, did you view Isselmere's and Sarzonia's storefronts?

yes, i did...none of the ships were within reasonable prices or were too big for the purposes of this exercise...but still thanks for the offer!

To Gahrdin Nubahlk, Administrator, Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission -

Here is our design for the frigate:

FFG-29 Kent Island -
Abstract: Named for the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay, this ship is meant for navies on a budget. It is a small but effective frigate, and, with 16 VLS cells, it can fit the ASW, anti-ship, and AD roles. We can fit it with one UAV in place of the stern torpedo tubes if desired; we will provide the RQ-1E Predator UCAV.

Length: 328.08 feet (100 meters)
Beam: 32.81 feet (10 meters)
Draft: 32.81 feet (10 meters)
Displacement: 4,200 tons
Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines; two shafts, 50,000 shp
Speed:
Max - 32 knots
Cruising - 28 knots
Range: 2000 nm
Crew: 243
Armament: 7 533mm (21") torpedo tubes (three forward, four stern), two Mk. 32 324mm triple torpedo tube mounts with six Mk. 46 ASW torpedoes, four twin 0.5" (12.7mm) machine gun mounts (two port, two starboard), two Mk. 75 3"/62 caliber (76.2mm) guns, one octuple launcher for Standard SM-1MR SAMs, one 16-cell VL system, one 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS
Electronics: 1 AN/SPS-49 Air Search Radar, 1 AN/SPS-55 Surface Search Radar, 1 Mk92 Fire Control System, 1 AN/SLY-2 Electronics Warfare System, 1 AN/SQS-56 Sonar, 1 Mk36 SRBOC Decoy System, 1 AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar System, 1 AN/SQQ-89 ASW Integration System
Aircraft: (none) [one UAV in place of stern torpedo tubes]
Armor: 0.5" (12.7mm) Steel-Titanium compound (equivalent to 1" (25.4mm) RHA steel)
Price: $200 million (add $24 million for RQ-1E in place of stern torpedo tubes)

We've tested a scale model at Carderock, and found that it can handle up to Sea State 8, although effectiveness drops in wind speeds greater than 40 knots. Desalinization capability is included, as in all of our designs larger than corvettes; this ship can handle 3000 gallons/minute. We hope this is satisfactory.

Sincerely,
Adm. Thad Cochrane (ret.), CEO
Adm. Michael Mullen (ret.), Head of Research

The 76.2mm guns work well enough for AD, and a CIWS would probably be a bit more effective than a 90mm gun. I hope this isn't too expensive for your budget; if need be, buy in stages (one per NS year (RL day)). Beam (width) should be, unless you're working with a small boat or with multiple hulls, one-tenth the length of a ship, to ensure stability.

To PM Sodryesto Karmala, Imperial Advisor of the Holy Empire of Naktan to His Holy Eminence -

Your flight to Thurgood Marshall BWI airport has been arranged, as has been the limo taking you to our shipyards for your visit to your new ships. We appreciate your offer of research funds, and, upon its approval by your nation's government, will accept that offer gladly. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Admiral Thad Cochrane (retired), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Admiral David Jeremiah (retired), CFO of Baltimore Shipyards

To the Foreign Minister of Naktan -
We have been advised of your offer of formal diplomatic ties with your nation, and appreciate your offer. We would like to build a 20,000 square foot embassy in your capital. We hereby present the credentials of Ambassador Ellen Moyer, who, along with her family, fifteen staff, and fifteen guards armed with MP-5 submachine guns, will live and work in the embassy. We would like the embassy to include a helipad for two VH-75 helicopters (which we will provide) and a garage for four armored Chevy Suburban vans. Please reply to this offer here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=464604). Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mark Warner, Foreign Minister of The Beltway

FFG-29 Kent Island -
Abstract: Named for the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay, this ship is meant for navies on a budget. It is a small but effective frigate, and, with 16 VLS cells, it can fit the ASW, anti-ship, and AD roles. We can fit it with one UAV in place of the stern torpedo tubes if desired; we will provide the RQ-1E Predator UCAV.

Length: 328.08 feet (100 meters)
Beam: 32.81 feet (10 meters)
Draft: 32.81 feet (10 meters)
Displacement: 4,200 tons
Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines; two shafts, 50,000 shp
Speed:
Max - 32 knots
Cruising - 28 knots
Range: 2000 nm
Crew: 243
Armament: 7 533mm (21") torpedo tubes (three forward, four stern), two Mk. 32 324mm triple torpedo tube mounts with six Mk. 46 ASW torpedoes, four twin 0.5" (12.7mm) machine gun mounts (two port, two starboard), two Mk. 75 3"/62 caliber (76.2mm) guns, one octuple launcher for Standard SM-1MR SAMs, one 16-cell VL system, one 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS
Electronics: 1 AN/SPS-49 Air Search Radar, 1 AN/SPS-55 Surface Search Radar, 1 Mk92 Fire Control System, 1 AN/SLY-2 Electronics Warfare System, 1 AN/SQS-56 Sonar, 1 Mk36 SRBOC Decoy System, 1 AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar System, 1 AN/SQQ-89 ASW Integration System
Aircraft: (none) [one UAV in place of stern torpedo tubes]
Armor: 0.5" (12.7mm) Steel-Titanium compound (equivalent to 1" (25.4mm) RHA steel)
Price: $200 million (add $24 million for RQ-1E in place of stern torpedo tubes)


This is a most excellent design. We are willing to purchase a fleet of 3 frigates at the said price $200mil (therefore $600mil - the total being $615mil for the prototype completion and the ships). We will test out this design in combat against our pirates and see what comes of it. If the results are satisfactory, we will send out an order for another 6 frigates at that time (with one frigate bearing the UCAV vehicle).

We greatly appreciate this business, and our Minister of Foreign Affairs and Intelligence also sends his regards for communicating our desires to your government. As of the present, the proposal in the Assembly is still being debated, as some of our hardliners are against expanding our international relations with foreigners. However, we are very grateful for our business with you.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

Good! Please share any suggestions you have for the frigate after your combat test of the ships. If you wish to make further requests for our ships, please contact us here (http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showforum=178), with our salespeople at the International Mall, or here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=464764), with our main sales team. We are glad that you are pleased with our work, and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you for your kind words.

Sincerely,
Admiral Thad Cochrane (retired), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Admiral Michael Mullen (retired), Head of Research at Baltimore Shipyards

Good! Please share any suggestions you have for the frigate after your combat test of the ships. If you wish to make further requests for our ships, please contact us here (http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showforum=178), with our salespeople at the International Mall, or here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=464764), with our main sales team. We are glad that you are pleased with our work, and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you for your kind words.

Sincerely,
Admiral Thad Cochrane (retired), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Admiral Michael Mullen (retired), Head of Research at Baltimore Shipyards

We were only wondering about the completion of this project, so that we may prepare the dates for testing.

Gahrdin Nubahlk
Administrator
Office of Imperial Duties and Contracts Commission

Sorry about that; it seems the message regarding completion dates failed to send. Your ships will be completed in 18 months.
Sincerely,
Vice-Admiral Rodney Rempt (ret.), Consumer Affairs Department, Baltimore Shipyards
Admiral Thad Cochrane (retired), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards

Sorry - that slipped my mind. Your ships will arrive in 36 RL hours.

TO Baltimore Shipyards:

The PM has justed called the Office of Imperial Orders and Relations Commission and he requests information on where he is to be situated for the christening of the HHS Taiarai. He understands that there will be a convoy of vehicles to transport him, but he would like to be in know of his whereabouts.

Zenhahar Virduzhe
Administrator
Office of Imperial Orders and Relations Commission

We will escort him to his seat near the front of the slip where the HHS Taiarai will be christened from. We have a nice bottle of Amontillado wine to christen it with; if you would prefer a different bottle, please inform us or bring your own.
Sincerely,
Adm. Thad Cochrane (ret.), CEO of Baltimore Shipyards
Martin O'Malley, Mayor of the city of Baltimore

We will escort him to his seat near the front of the slip where the HHS Taiarai will be christened from. We have a nice bottle of Amontillado wine to christen it with; if you would prefer a different bottle, please inform us or bring your own.


I have informed the PM that he will be headed to Baltimore. Please tell me that I told him the truth, because I would dislike deceiving him. I have also informed him that he didn't need to bring some of the Naktan wine (from the Viroyels country - very aromatic and sweet, with a full, pleasant taste). In that case, he invites you to a toast with your PM and Foreign Minister when he arrives in about 1 hour.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Zenhahar Virduzhe
Administrator
Office of Imperial Orders and Relations Commission

The PM is headed to Baltimore. Sorry for the mix-up.
-Adm. Thad Cochrane, CEO of Baltimore Shipyards