NationStates Jolt Archive

President Nathan and Prime Minister Lee awaited the arrival of the Australian Prime Minister in the Istana, Singapore's Presidential Mansion. A stately colonial manse, it once housed British governors. Now, it housed the President of a thriving, heck, ridiciously wealthy metropolis in one of the strategic waterways of the world.

About now, a Changing of the Guard would occur, giving the Aussie Minister a show. The locals loved the Changing, perhaps it would also show the Aussies that Singapore, should they gaze upon it as a potential colony, was not going to be like the Somalis.

But that was a what if. They didn't expect anything bad to come out of this. Indeed, as they went out front, they waited for the Australian PM, a Japanese man named Aramaki, to come...they felt good.

OOC: You can RP the greeting, I wanted to skip a motorcade and get to business.

[FYI: me no think Aussie is japanese...me think he esperanto...]

Prime Minister Aramaki showed up with his aide Alex. The came to the front door and knocked politely, waiting for the guards to escort them inside the mansion. Already having no trouble gettin past the main gate.


Aramaki
http://freeweb.siol.net/petra11/GITS/Slike/Osebe/aramaki.jpg

Alex:
http://www.manganimation.net/hellfreak/images/fanwork/cosplay/anderson/alex.jpg

The Prime Minister and the President walked up to Aramaki and his aide, and bowing, then extended their hands in greeting. PM Lee then said, "Good day, Mr. Aramaki. It is good to see you made it to Singapore. How was your trip?"

"It was uneventful." said Aramaki. "Shall we proceed to the room and start the conference Lee?"

"It was uneventful." said Aramaki. "Shall we proceed to the room and start the conference Lee?"

Lee then nodded and said, "Yes, we shall."

The President motioned for them to follow him to the meeting room-this was the Presidential Mansion, after all. They got there, and then sat down in a room with a view of the Changing of the Guard outside. They could hear, softly, the commands of the captain as he had the men march and change their positions....

Lee then said, "Ah yes...so, would you like something to drink?"

Aramaki politely refused while his aide asked for a strong drink.

"No thanks, I am quite content, the plane's spring water has quenched my thirst for the moment. Thank you Lee." Aramaki had said, while Lee spoke proudly, "I'll have whatever strong drink you like, whiskey..vodka, all of it is great."

After the pleasantries Aramaki looked to Lee and asked, "What is Singapore's plans for the trade channels, now that Singapore effectively holds the entire territory down?"

Aramaki politely refused while his aide asked for a strong drink.

"No thanks, I am quite content, the plane's spring water has quenched my thirst for the moment. Thank you Lee." Aramaki had said, while Lee spoke proudly, "I'll have whatever strong drink you like, whiskey..vodka, all of it is great."

After the pleasantries Aramaki looked to Lee and asked, "What is Singapore's plans for the trade channels, now that Singapore effectively holds the entire territory down?"

The waiter brought back a strong drink for his aide (some whiskey), and then, the meeting commenced.

Lee began with: "Singapore is currently working to eliminate piracy from the Straits. We have sent a detachment of 185 Squadron, part of our Navy, to help the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force units in the area with this task. As for territory, I wish we held it down. As it is, it's trouble getting water and resources from the Malaysians. However, assuredly, we will not put any toll or restraint on transport through the Straits-it is international waters."

OOC: My territories are still in negotiation with the mods....

Aramaki nodded, "Very well, as long as they stay open."

After a long pause the aide whispered to Aramaki, and they conversed quietly for almost a full five minutes before Aramaki spoke again to Lee, "Australia is currently entering a militaristic era, our economic situation is booming and we are in labor pact with South Africa. We possess Somalia and both Bangladesh and Vietnam are under our control. Though we may seem violent, Australia has to accept her destiny to control the southern hemisphere and evict the crude governments from the world. Do you wish to enter into a non-aggression pact with Australia, we could also enhance economic cooperation and if needed defend Singapore with our combined forces should Malaysia rebel."

Aramaki nodded, "Very well, as long as they stay open."

After a long pause the aide whispered to Aramaki, and they conversed quietly for almost a full five minutes before Aramaki spoke again to Lee, "Australia is currently entering a militaristic era, our economic situation is booming and we are in labor pact with South Africa. We possess Somalia and both Bangladesh and Vietnam are under our control. Though we may seem violent, Australia has to accept her destiny to control the southern hemisphere and evict the crude governments from the world. Do you wish to enter into a non-aggression pact with Australia, we could also enhance economic cooperation and if needed defend Singapore with our combined forces should Malaysia rebel."

Lee then said, "A trade pact would be nice. As I have stated to the Straits Times before the conference, Australia and Singapore are linked by ties in our history and backgrounds. And some security in the disputes with Malaysia would be nice.

As for a non-aggression pact, we are somewhat interested. After all, I see no reason to get Singapore involved in an unnecessary conflict with an emerging power. However, some of my Members of Parliament are disturbed by recent Australian actions. Indeed, if they were to hear you speak right now, they would be somewhat nervous. How will we be assured that you will honor this pact?"

"Australia will help develope and increase effectiveness of Sinagpore's military. As a result having the same technology and being able to exploit weaknesses of it alone would make such a actions not effective. Namely, Australia will sell military-application computers with diamond chips which function far more powerfully then their predessors without expensive operating or complex procedures like liquid nitrogen cooling systems. Or perhaps cold plasma systems for your military?"

"Australia will help develope and increase effectiveness of Sinagpore's military. As a result having the same technology and being able to exploit weaknesses of it alone would make such a actions not effective. Namely, Australia will sell military-application computers with diamond chips which function far more powerfully then their predessors without expensive operating or complex procedures like liquid nitrogen cooling systems. Or perhaps cold plasma systems for your military?"

Lee then looked at the President, and then looked at Aramaki, saying, "Diamond chips? I would like to hear a little more about these systems. Singapore has exceptional technologies, but our microchip manufacturers haven't gone that far."

"One of our businesses in Australia has found a way to produce diamond waffers large enough to use to make computer chips out of. Doped with boron they make an electrical ciruit that conducts very well and can take the heat better then silicon chips that would melt under the heat of operation that the diamond chips do. Essentially increasing hard-drive speed, CPU processing power, data storage and the power in which they can be used in. Also this has another effect, the chips are made out of diamond and won't break or be affected by EMP or electrical frying as silicon chips do. They have a higher resistance to heat and magnets."

"As an off-shoot of it, military hardware is sturdier and less prone to damage from heat. Allowing faster spinning drives and able to take far greater stresses then the silicone counterparts. The effectiveness of the chips is over 10x that of their predessors under normal circumstances. Making more of less."

"One of our businesses in Australia has found a way to produce diamond waffers large enough to use to make computer chips out of. Doped with boron they make an electrical ciruit that conducts very well and can take the heat better then silicon chips that would melt under the heat of operation that the diamond chips do. Essentially increasing hard-drive speed, CPU processing power, data storage and the power in which they can be used in. Also this has another effect, the chips are made out of diamond and won't break or be affected by EMP or electrical frying as silicon chips do. They have a higher resistance to heat and magnets."

"As an off-shoot of it, military hardware is sturdier and less prone to damage from heat. Allowing faster spinning drives and able to take far greater stresses then the silicone counterparts. The effectiveness of the chips is over 10x that of their predessors under normal circumstances. Making more of less."

The President then interjected, "If I may say?"

Lee looked at him and said, "Sure."

The President then said, "I think this is an excellent idea. But, what of the expense? Singapore is rich, but the costs for producing these chips must be high, if not astronomical."

"A standard motherboard is going for around $10,000. The technology is still new, the costs will come down as the demand grows. It's a pretty sophisticated operation. Growing the crystals which take weeks until they reach suitable size, then cutting them with a laser and doping them so they can conduct and then allowing wires to be hooked into the circuit to work. The beautiful part is that it can process far more then a standard computer without having to rely on five other interconnected CPU's or harddrives with the same information split up so that it can be accessed at a similar rate. If you want to target an enemy with a missile, you can clearly identify, lock on, trace and monitor the entire situation, predict and control the said missile all at once. It's ability to process so fast and operate its data at a much faster speed allows for superior data usage and callablity."

The aide remarks and tells them how it compares to something even a child would know, "It makes all computers look like 486's or consol game systems look like Atari."

"A standard motherboard is going for around $10,000. The technology is still new, the costs will come down as the demand grows. It's a pretty sophisticated operation. Growing the crystals which take weeks until they reach suitable size, then cutting them with a laser and doping them so they can conduct and then allowing wires to be hooked into the circuit to work. The beautiful part is that it can process far more then a standard computer without having to rely on five other interconnected CPU's or harddrives with the same information split up so that it can be accessed at a similar rate. If you want to target an enemy with a missile, you can clearly identify, lock on, trace and monitor the entire situation, predict and control the said missile all at once. It's ability to process so fast and operate its data at a much faster speed allows for superior data usage and callablity."

The aide remarks and tells them how it compares to something even a child would know, "It makes all computers look like 486's or consol game systems look like Atari."

Lee then said, "Sounds like a wonderful piece of work."

The President nodded, "I am a bit skeptical still. But, our boys can make it useful, for sure."

Lee then nodded, and then said to Aramaki: "We'll take it. Perhaps a few examples and plans can be purchased, and we would be able to license the designs to local firms and universities. How would that plan sound?"

"That will be acceptable. Do you have anything else to bring to like, questions or concerns Lee?" said Aramaki. His heavy briefcase being put onto the table by his aide and being opened to display a compact system with papers and documents. Apparantly Aramaki knew ahead of time about Lee's concerns and how the conference would go. His years of experience made him a powerful negotiator, allowing him to predict and plan everything to his liking.

"That will be acceptable. Do you have anything else to bring to like, questions or concerns Lee?" said Aramaki. His heavy briefcase being put onto the table by his aide and being opened to display a compact system with papers and documents. Apparantly Aramaki knew ahead of time about Lee's concerns and how the conference would go. His years of experience made him a powerful negotiator, allowing him to predict and plan everything to his liking.

Lee then said, noticing the documents: "You came rather prepared, didn't you?"

He then laughed and said, "Well, I do feel that Singapore has benefited immensely from the transfer of diamond chip technology already. Now, how about formalizing the terms of the Non-Aggression Pact?"

Aramaki smiled and said, "A good man always comes prepared for all contingencies."

His aide pulled out a draft of the Non-Aggression pact:

Australia and Singapore shall not attack each other and are allies unless the following occurs:
--------Either nation takes action against the other.
--------Either nation takes military action or political action against the other.
--------Either nation plots or aids in a nation against each other.

Aramaki smiled and said, "A good man always comes prepared for all contingencies."

His aide pulled out a draft of the Non-Aggression pact:

Australia and Singapore shall not attack each other and are allies unless the following occurs:
--------Either nation takes action against the other.
--------Either nation takes military action or political action against the other.
--------Either nation plots or aids in a nation against each other.

Lee looked at the draft, and handed it to the President, who then said, "Not a bad thing so far. But it seems slightly vague. For example, Singapore is in the middle of acquring new arms to be better able to patrol the Straits, and to provide for modernizing our allies in Brunei. Will there be provisions in this treaty to say, allow for the acquistion of weaponry for defensive and modernizing purposes without breaking Article III?"

Aramaki states very simply, "It does not mean against any nation, but plotting or aiding against Australia for Singapore. As long as you do not plan to attack or sell or help a nation attacking Australia you are fine. Though maybe we should be allies and use our militaries in a combined effort to stop aggressors? Though this will be for defensive purposes only. If you attack a nation and are forced back, if they step foot on your nation or attack it, Australia will protect your land."

Aramaki states very simply, "It does not mean against any nation, but plotting or aiding against Australia for Singapore. As long as you do not plan to attack or sell or help a nation attacking Australia you are fine. Though maybe we should be allies and use our militaries in a combined effort to stop aggressors? Though this will be for defensive purposes only. If you attack a nation and are forced back, if they step foot on your nation or attack it, Australia will protect your land."

The President then said, "Thank you for clarifying."

Lee then said, "A moment to confer with the President, please."

The two then huddled, and Lee whispered, "What do you think about this alliance deal?"

The President then whispered back, "Bloody hell. We have allies in Spain, and possibly Japan too. If we align ourselves with Australia, it will look like we're wishy-washy, or worse."

Lee then whispered in retort, "Look, we get Australia on our good side for now, we buy security and insurance for the future against Malaysia, and against the Aussies murdering us."

The President said, "Fine. But I'll handle it."

They came out of the huddle and the President said, "Mr. Lee and I have come to an agreement on your alliance proposal. We agree with the defensive portions; we would like an alliance that if one of us wages unprovoked aggressive war, the other is not obligated to help, but if one is obligated to help in a defensive war or a situation similar to the Six-Day War, where genuine outside threats demand preemptive action, there shall be joint action."

He then continued: "Having said that, I have some thoughts."

The President then said, "Singapore has a number of diplomatic committments already. How can we ensure these will not conflict with our agreements?"

Aramaki sighed and his Aide looked at him, obviously this is where Alex would learn something important about his teacher.

Aramaki stated quietly and calmly, "If you have diplomatic commitments with our enemies, such as Spain or France we ask that you cut ties to them before war ensues. However any other nation we would gladly extend the same conditions to. However since our enemies exist only in Europe, it would be in your best interest to sever ties to them and form an All Asian Alliance with Australia."

Aramaki sighed and his Aide looked at him, obviously this is where Alex would learn something important about his teacher.

Aramaki stated quietly and calmly, "If you have diplomatic commitments with our enemies, such as Spain or France we ask that you cut ties to them before war ensues. However any other nation we would gladly extend the same conditions to. However since our enemies exist only in Europe, it would be in your best interest to sever ties to them and form an All Asian Alliance with Australia."

Lee then said, leaning in and slightly insistent, "Singapore is a sovereign state. We are brother nations, but brothers can disagree on certain things."

He then sat back and said, "Besides, our foreign arms purchases are for the purposes of ensuring security of the Straits from Piracy and Malaysian Aggression. We intend no harm against you. We couldn't even touch the Australian mainland without showing up like a sore thumb on any sort of scans."