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Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare
Le Grand-Duché de Saint Lazare (http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=3875)

Head of State: His Serene Highness The Grand Duke of Saint Lazare Albert Roumillet
Chef d'État: Son Altesse Sereine [SAS] Le Grand-Duc de Saint Lazare Albert Roumillet

Age: 48
DOB: 1958 March 14
Ascension: 2006 June 20

La Grand Duchesse: N/A

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Population: 50,000

Area: 5.05 sq km

Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers

Terrain: hilly, rugged, rocky

Land use:
arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
permanent pastures: 0%
forests and woodland: 0%
other: 100% (urban area)

Languages: French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque

History: The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare shares much of its history with the The Great House of Huahin, having declared their independence recently. Under the reign of Huahin, the principate was known as Monaco, with its capital set at Monte Carlo. However, for reasons still undisclosed, Huahin unilaterally offered independence to the people of Monaco, who promptly elected Albert Roumillet as first Grand Duke of the State. To signify the change in state, Albert Roumillet had the entire state change its name to honor the Saint Lazarus, from the Biblical parable of the poor beggar who earned his share in Heaven for his sufferings on Earth. And despite having just separated from Huahin, the population is still considerably favorable to their former rulers.

The city of Saint Lazare [formerly Monte Carlo] covers nearly the entire sprawling area of the Duchy, which makes it quite impossible to cultivate any land for agriculture or any serious industry. The one railline running through the country to its sole neighbor - The Fourth Reich is the only land connection, while the port of Saint Lazare and Fontvielle serve as primary naval connections. Despite being so small, the land is teeming with commercial resources, with numerous banking and entertainment facilities.

The greatest challenge for the Grand Duchy is to make a lasting impression in international trade and politics while maintaining its sovereignity amidst powerul nations.


Government: "Enlightened Despotic" Monarchy

Chef d'Etat - Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

Chef de Gouvernement - Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

Ministre des Affaires Domestiques - Monsieur Jean-Lucien Beauharnais
Ministre des Affaires Etrangères - Monsieur Babar Chamoun
Ministre de Defence - Maréchal Charles de Rocquefort
Ministre d'Economie et d'Industrie - Georges Bienargent
Ministre de Justice - Monsieur Jacques Verrie
Ministre de l'Instruction - Monsieur Docteur Guy Nouffour
Ministre de l'Information - Monsieur Dénis Beautemps
Ministre du Gouvernement - Monsieur Charles d'Auvergne


Building List for Saint Lazare Principality:
1 USB Embassy
2 RomeW Embassy
3 Cotland Embassy
4 Dweladelfia Prime Embassy
5 Soviet Bbloc Embassy
6 Hawdawg Embassy
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32 UER Embassy
33 Layarteb Embassy

34 Centre des Etats Internationaux
35 Saint Lazare Grand Casino
36 Parlement
37 Cathédrale Nationale
38 Centre de la Défense Nationale
39 National Hospital
40 Civic Centre [Centre aux Affaires Publiques]
41 Stade Olympique
42 Grande Gare Centrale
43 Saint Lazare National Naval Customs Center
44 L'Opéra de Saint Lazare
45 L'Hôtel de Paris
46 Radio Monaco [HQ of Radio Monaco]
47 Club Monaco [HQ for Saint Lazare Club Sports]
48 Lycée International de Monaco [IB school]
49 Bank of Saint Lazare
50 Harbormaster for L'Isle Internationale
51 Saint Lazare Hebdomadaire
52 Saint Lazare Heliport
53 Sundassala Corporation - Corporate HQ Saint Lazare

Its a news and development thread, like our history or factbook threads.

the really wide "===================" are screwing up your post, can you tone it down a bit?

The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare has the following relations:

Allies:
Dweladelfia Prime [Treaty (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11200372&postcount=88)]
Cotland [Treaty (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11536220&postcount=15844)]

Recognized:
United States of Brink
Layarteb
Pantheaa
Bjornoya
Cymrea
RomeW
United Eastasian Republics
Hawdawg

AT WAR:
None

Embassies and Ambassadors:

Embassy #1 - United States of Brink
Embassy #2 - RomeW
Embassy #3 - Cotland
Embassy #4 - Dweladelfia Prime
Embassy #5 - Soviet Bloc
Embassy #6 - Hawdawg [Dr. Mary Tyre]
Embassy #32 - United Eastasian Republics
Embassy #33 - Layarteb

The Current Status of the Military Forces of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare:

The military has not yet formed, and while it might seem to be a good idea invade this country, there's nothing to gain from it but a big, bad headache, so if you're in that kind of mood, go ahead... otherwise, leave me alone :)


Chef des Forces Militaire: Maréchal du Grand Duché, Compte de Fontvielle et Ministre de Défence, Charles de Rocquefort

L'Armée de Terre-
5000 in arms

1er Bataillon d'Infanterie
2ème Bataillon d'Infanterie
1er Bataillon Blindé
*20 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)


La Marine Nationale -
2000 in arms

TBD

L'Armée de l'Air -
500 in arms

Although currently without aircraft, the Air Force is expected to make preparations for combat flights once the equipment is provided [and likewise when the Marshal decides to get an air force].

La Gendarmerie Nationale -
5000 in arms

1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie
2ème Bataillon de Gendarmerie
1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie Blindé
*10 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie de Gendarmerie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)

Equipment:

L'Armée de Terre-
Purchased from Layarteb:
20 Leclerc MBT
Purchased from Cotland:
6000 L18A1
6000 L4A2
1000 L42
5000 L22A2
5000 L11A1

La Marine Nationale -
Purchased from Cotland's Laksevag Naval Shipyards:
5 Devil FPB
1 Armada FFG
1 Bergen AFFG
1 Devlin DD [opt. Flight II]
1 Nightingale AHV
Purchased from Cotland:
2500 L18A1
2500 L4A2

L'Armée de l'Air -
Purchased from Cotland:
500 L18A1
500 L4A2
5 H-23A Merlin
10 H-23B Merlin
3 VH-23C Merlin

La Gendarmerie Nationale -
Purchased from Layarteb:
10 Leclerc MBT
Purchased from Cotland:
6000 L18A1
6000L4A2
1000 L42
5000 L11A1

Order of Battle:

L'Armée du Grand Duché de Saint Lazare - Grand Duc Albert Roumillet

Le Chef des Forces Militaire et Maréchal du Grand Duché - Maréchal Charles de Rocquefort

Huahin would like to offer St Lazare a free trade agreement, and would like an embassy exchange.

Dweladelfia Prime would also like to have an embassy exchange. And would like to give you some equipment to start your military up.

Economical Statistics of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare

GDP: $800bil [NS estimate]

currency: franc (F)

Industries: Tourism, Construction, Small-scale Industrial and Consumer Products

Imports: N/A

Import Partners: N/A

Import Wealth: N/A

Exports: Services, Banking, Fish

Export Partners: N/A

Export Wealth: N/A


Corporations and Current Wealth:

Bank of Saint Lazare - N/A


Trade Status:

Free Trade:
United States of Brink
Pantheaa
Cymrea


Trade:


Embargo:

Huahin would like to offer St Lazare a free trade agreement, and would like an embassy exchange.

Most delighted to both proposals


Dweladelfia Prime would also like to have an embassy exchange. And would like to give you some equipment to start your military up.

We are pleased with both provisions, but we will forgo the military upstart for the moment, since we wish to establish a stable and operating government now.

Don't forget to post here:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=485633

So are you ready for that Arms handover?

So are you ready for that Arms handover?

I am now...but since I've already capped my population at 30,000 [I can't fit more than that], I think I'll be looking out for a good friend as well :)

What exactly constitutes this "arms" handover?

Well I'll just give you some planes, guns, Ships. Say like this:

10 F-13X Comets
2 378-foot High Endurance Cutters
1 Iorn Cross Class Distroyer
100 FXZ-45X Assault Rifles
100 Flare FCX Body Armour
100 Flare DS Deasert Eagels
500 MK3A2 concussion offensive hand grenade

Just to get you started. And I'd be glad to portect you.

Well I'll just give you some planes, guns, Ships. Say like this:

10 F-13X Comets
2 378-foot High Endurance Cutters
1 Iorn Cross Class Distroyer
100 FXZ-45X Assault Rifles
100 Flare FCX Body Armour
100 Flare DS Deasert Eagels
500 MK3A2 concussion offensive hand grenade

Just to get you started. And I'd be glad to portect you.

:eek:

And I don't supposedly have an airport...

At least I have some good harbors and docks...

We'll be glad to take the small arms and basic armaments.

Maybe I need to build an artificial island off the coast...? Would it be permissible? DAMN I HATE/LOVE THIS COUNTRY

We also accept your conditions for protection.

BUt my final question: how much is this gonna cost?

I said I was giving it to you to get started its not really. that much. If you need more you can buy it from me. Im sure you could proboly build land of the coast.

OOC: Remember this is Nation States and EII at that. You do not have to stick to RL rules to a T. You may have 7 million people within your country. As long as your budget in NSThridGeek is ok than you can say you have 100 airports. I have alot of South Africa which in RL is mostly desert and backward tribemens but in EII it's a thriving democracy full of buslting cities and the likes.

OOC: Remember this is Nation States and EII at that. You do not have to stick to RL rules to a T. You may have 7 million people within your country. As long as your budget in NSThridGeek is ok than you can say you have 100 airports. I have alot of South Africa which in RL is mostly desert and backward tribemens but in EII it's a thriving democracy full of buslting cities and the likes.

On that note, I want to make as genuine and real a place as conceivably possible...but thanx for the thought :)

I said I was giving it to you to get started its not really. that much. If you need more you can buy it from me. Im sure you could proboly build land of the coast.

I really don't need more...

I'll be happy with less actually [not the arms]

If you have a frigate vessel, I'll take that and perhaps only 3 helicopters. Until I figure out how I can make realism work well in a place that's totally not real, I'll stick with that.

And once I've figured out my economy, I'll ponder on a repayment plan so that there is no real debt between our two nations [the debt may be greater than money can pay, but I'm going to try to find a value for it still...]

So you dont want the planes? But you'll take the guns and ships. I could get you some apachys.

So you dont want the planes? But you'll take the guns and ships. I could get you some apachys.

that'll be fine :)

molto grazie :)

How big is your port?

How big is your port?

guessitmation: 400m x 400m square is the largest size available...

The port of Fontveille is about 500m long, but 200m wide at its widest - I'd prefer to revert this port into a military harbor.

I could if you want base one of my carriers there for your protection.

I'd prefer to stay low with that kind of stuff, but the offer is sincere and kind. We will pass for the moment.

If it is possible, I'd actually like to get into the business of making business :)

I'd prefer to stay low with that kind of stuff, but the offer is sincere and kind. We will pass for the moment.

If it is possible, I'd actually like to get into the business of making business :)

Ok thats fine.

If it could be possible, I would like have the nominal data of the military arms and provisions that you are sending me, so I could at least have the information detailed in my military profile [not that it's impressive or what, but I like to have some accountability of the items in my duchy :)]

Also, I'm going to invite businesses to invest in the Bank of St. Lazare, and turn my little duchy into something like RL Zurich :).

The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare, in the interest of promoting a healthy economy and increasing our international prestige as a most profitable and influential center of commerce and diplomacy, has announced a new plan to construct an island of the coast of Saint Lazare. We have decided to build an artificial plot of land in the ocean to serve as an international center, with free and ready diplomacy and high wealth.

The island will be about 600 meters off the shore of the mainland and only a kilometer from the Grand Duke's Palace. Its area will be about 20000 meters square, with plenty of available space. At its center will be an international plaza, surrounded by embassies from around the world. The biggest feature will be a planned office tower building, to serve as the primary center of international diplomacy, banking, commerce, and other endeavors.

All nations are welcome to join in the preparation and investment of this project. You may offer funds, construction plans and equipment, manpower, and other means of investment to allow this project to begin.

The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare hereby puts forward an investment of $2bil [for sake of simplicity, using dollars and cents :P] to the completion of this project. At the moment, we expect the project to last 10 years, in construction of the island, with an unexpected date for completing the international center and embassies.

INVESTMENTS FOR THE PROJECT:

Saint Lazare - $2bil over 10 years


--- ooc: yea, so this thing needs money and manpower; anyone interested? ---

Iorn Cross Class Distroyer

Classification: Distroyer
Manufacturer: Flare Weapons Development
Length: 550 Feet
Beam: 66 feet
Draft: 20 feet
Propulsion: 1x Flare Enhanced Ship Nuclear Reactors, 2x Flare ship Water Jet Propulsion
Displacement: 8,200 Tons
Speed in knots: 40 knots
Hull Armor: Flare Depleted Uranium
Aircraft Max: 1 Helacopters
Armament:
1x Flare v676 15" Gun (Expolosive Shells)
4x Torpedo Tubes
4x Flare Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher
6x Flare Firewall Turrets
2x VLS Cells (Flare v678 Long-Range Ship-to-ship Missiles (FLRSSM), FLare EMP Missiles),
Systems:
Flare Enhanced SONAR (FES)
Flare Depleted Uranium Amour. (FDUA)
Flare Marksmen Sharpshooter (FMS)
Flare Anti Missile (FAM)
Flare Naval Cannon Marksmen (FNCM)

Crew: 20 Officers, 150 Crewman

________________________________-

F-13X Comet

Primary Function Multirole fighter
Engine: 1 Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 derivative from F-22 Raptor
Thrust 30,000 pounds
Length 49 feet, 5 inches
Height 17 feet 5 Inches
Wingspan 34 feet, 8 inches
Speed Mach 1.8 (Mach 2.0 at altatude)
Ceiling 60,000 feet
Range 2,500 nm
Armament 2 FLare v555 Sidewinder
4 FLare Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (FLRAAM)
1 Flare 30mm Gatling gun
1 1,000-pound FLare v455 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (FJDAM)
1 Internal Bay for torpedo (Navy Version) or Depcharge (Navy Version), or Extra Fuel tank (Air Force version)

-Carrier based
-Stealth

Systems

Flare Aircraft Countermeasures (FAC)
AN/AAQ-13 LANTIRN NAVIGATION POD
Flare Marksmen Sharpshooter (FMS)
AN/AAQ-20 PATHFINDER NAVIGATION POD
AN/AAS-35 PAVE PENNY LASER SPOT TRACKER POD
Flare Depleted Uranium Amour. (FDUA)
AN/ALQ-178 internal ECM
AN/ALQ-184 ECM POD
Flare Stealth (FS)
Biological Defense System. (BDS)
Vixen Digital Radar Enhanced Reaction (VADER)
Flare First Shot First Kill (FFSK)
Flare v5556 GX-100 Jammer
Flare v56 VVX Night Vision

The F-13 is a mass production fighte
r ment to replace the F-16. It has 2 versions, Navy (F-13N) , and Airforce (F-13A). It can be lanched from a carrier.

[OOC: Eh... a 381mm cannon mounted on a ship no longer than 166 meters? The crew you've listed for the destroyer (not distroyer) would barely be sufficent to man the cannon, let alone the whole ship. I'd hardly call it a usable warship at all!]

The Cottish government had once upon a time called Monaco the best of the Cottish Crown Colonies. Not because of the size or natural resources in the area, because there were none, but because of the massive amounts of wealth in the city state. That had been why the Cottish Marines had taken it in the first place. No one really knew why the Cots had given it up a few years later, but they had. Still, the close ties between Cotland and Monaco still bore its marks. The Cottish government still owned several buildings in Monaco, and it maintained a relatively large network of agents, many of them of Cottish decent, in Monaco. It was one of those agents who silently slipped a letter into the mailbox of a reasonably high-ranking official for the new government under the cover of darkness. When the official would discover the letter the next day, he would find the following message inside the manilla envelope, printed on high-quality paper marked with the Cottish crest.

[Official Communique]

To: Grand Duke Roumillet of Saint Lazare
From: Prime Minister Rothsky, the Realm of Cotland
Subject: Official recognizion

Dear sir,

On the behalf of the King and the whole of the Realm of Cotland, I wish to be the first to officially recognize the Grand Duchy of Saint Laraze as a free, sovereign and independent nation in the world with all the rights and responsibilities therein. I'm sure that you remember the close tie between Cotland and the people of Monaco, and the interests and funds Cotland has invested in what now is Saint Lazare. Therefore, the Realm request permission to establish a diplomatic station in Saint Lazare.

Furthermore, it has come to my understand that you are in need of military hardware. Understanding the size and limitations facing Saint Lazare, I wish to offer the following military equipment to your nation, free of charge.
1x Devlin class DDG
3x Mjelde class FF
6x Devil class PB
6x H-99 Lynx II helicopter
1,200x AG4A3 carbine (chambered in 6.8x43mm)
I hope that you will accept this offer, which is a sign of good will from the Realm of Cotland. Have a nice day.

[OOC: Eh... a 381mm cannon mounted on a ship no longer than 166 meters? The crew you've listed for the destroyer (not distroyer) would barely be sufficent to man the cannon, let alone the whole ship. I'd hardly call it a usable warship at all!]

OOC: While the cannon vs ship size might be unreasonable, the crew is not. 170 peopel are more than enough to man that cannon and the ship, as well as the other weaponry. I have cannons of more than 600mm on my heavier battleships in NS, and there are 4 cannons to the turret. The guns are operated by just a few men, it really dosent take that much.

[OOC: The US Mk.7 16" cannon mounted on among others the Iowa-class BB takes nearly half a hundred men to operate. That's just 1 inch (~2.5 cms) less than your cannon. In addition, you have two nuclear reactors and a lot of other systems to operate. Also, you must keep in mind that the crew is divided into three shifts. That means that you have 56.666 men to man the ship per shift. As I said, barely enough to man the cannon.]

[OOC: Eh... a 381mm cannon mounted on a ship no longer than 166 meters? The crew you've listed for the destroyer (not distroyer) would barely be sufficent to man the cannon, let alone the whole ship. I'd hardly call it a usable warship at all!]

The Cottish government had once upon a time called Monaco the best of the Cottish Crown Colonies. Not because of the size or natural resources in the area, because there were none, but because of the massive amounts of wealth in the city state. That had been why the Cottish Marines had taken it in the first place. No one really knew why the Cots had given it up a few years later, but they had. Still, the close ties between Cotland and Monaco still bore its marks. The Cottish government still owned several buildings in Monaco, and it maintained a relatively large network of agents, many of them of Cottish decent, in Monaco. It was one of those agents who silently slipped a letter into the mailbox of a reasonably high-ranking official for the new government under the cover of darkness. When the official would discover the letter the next day, he would find the following message inside the manilla envelope, printed on high-quality paper marked with the Cottish crest.

[Official Communique]

To: Grand Duke Roumillet of Saint Lazare
From: Prime Minister Rothsky, the Realm of Cotland
Subject: Official recognizion

Dear sir,

On the behalf of the King and the whole of the Realm of Cotland, I wish to be the first to officially recognize the Grand Duchy of Saint Laraze as a free, sovereign and independent nation in the world with all the rights and responsibilities therein. I'm sure that you remember the close tie between Cotland and the people of Monaco, and the interests and funds Cotland has invested in what now is Saint Lazare. Therefore, the Realm request permission to establish a diplomatic station in Saint Lazare.

Furthermore, it has come to my understand that you are in need of military hardware. Understanding the size and limitations facing Saint Lazare, I wish to offer the following military equipment to your nation, free of charge.
1x Devlin class DDG
3x Mjelde class FF
6x Devil class PB
6x H-99 Lynx II helicopter
1,200x AG4A3 carbine (chambered in 6.8x43mm)
I hope that you will accept this offer, which is a sign of good will from the Realm of Cotland. Have a nice day.

[ooc: wow, nice stuff... for a small principate :)]


After receiving the message from the Monsieur, Roumillet was quickly to draft a polite and kind reply:


[Communiqué to Realm of Cotland]

Prime Minister Rothsky of the Realm of Cotland,

We are most grateful for your contributions - past, present, and future - to our people, and we look forward to many years of cooperation. We appreciate the swift recognition of our state, and we are willing to establish a new Cotland embassy. We are in the process of beginning a new international project, where we hope to conduct our official diplomacy and business. In the time we will building, we are opening guest residences in the Grand Duke's Palace to ambassadors if they please. We also have plenty of buildings near the government sector that can be easily upgraded into comfortable and classy residences.

As Grand Duke of Saint Lazare, formerly Monaco, we gratefully accept your gifts of defense material. We will hopefully never have to use them, but granted, the world is not as safe as it used to be.

But as we begin our quest for diplomatic and economic harmony, we invite your country to make investments and deal in business with our newly established Bank of Saint Lazare [sort of like RL Zurich :)]. We hope that as new market shares increase, we will have much more to offer in terms of our share in the world. Until then, we remain humble and honorable neighbors to your people.

Most Sincerely,

Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

PS>>> You need not to trouble your operatives in sending messages by covert means. My post office is quite welcome to Cottish people, and we welcome any new messages from your people.

[OOC: The US Mk.7 16" cannon mounted on among others the Iowa-class BB takes nearly half a hundred men to operate. That's just 1 inch (~2.5 cms) less than your cannon. In addition, you have two nuclear reactors and a lot of other systems to operate. Also, you must keep in mind that the crew is divided into three shifts. That means that you have 56.666 men to man the ship per shift. As I said, barely enough to man the cannon.]
The Iowa class (which unfortunately I'm using) is a very old design dating back to WW2, so modern designs would need much less men to man.

Maybe someday when I upgrade to status of empire will I delve deeply into the world of military tech, but for now, I will be content with just my tiny estate on the Mediterranean...

The Empire hereby recognizes The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

The Empire hereby recognizes The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

Grand Duke Roumillet expresses his gratitude to the Empire of Layarteb for this recognition.

Grand Duke Roumillet expresses his gratitude to the Empire of Layarteb for this recognition.

The Emperor would like to invite the Grand Duke Roumillet to Layarteb City for a diplomatic visit when he has the chance.

To- The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare

The Confederacy of Pantheaa officaly recongizes the soverignity of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare, and brings tidings of peace and prosperity to the new nation. We would be willing to to build an embassy in Monaco if the Grand Duke were to permit it as well as the establish of free trade.

The Confederacy has no exchange controls, so Panthean workers maybe interested in seeking empolyment in your country and brining the Monaco'sc currency to Pantheaa. If this is a problem, then we will look to a stronger regulation are totally disallow workers to travel to Monaco if desired by the Duke.

We are currently looking to sell out some of are military gear. However we only have our old MIGs to offer. We also can sell the specs to our offical rifle the SA80A2(L85A2).

Vladmier Davion
President
Confederacy of Pantheaa

To Empire of Layarteb:

While the Grand Duke of Saint Lazare is most enticed by your welcome, pressing matters at home keep him detained, where he is making preparations for the new government, the construction for the new island, and organization of the diplomatic relations of the Duchy. Nonetheless, when the time permits his departure, he will most certainly accept your welcome gestures.

Until then, he wishes many blessings for your Empire and furthermore hopes that your government will consider investments in the International Island Project (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487654).

Ministry of Foreign Relations.


To Confederacy of Pantheaa:

The Grand Duke most gratefully welcomes your tidings of peace and prosperity. Under ordinary circumstances, we would welcome an embassy exchange. However, we are currently making plans for the construction of an offshore island to house our diplomatic and commercial centers. In the meantime, we are glad to offer your ambassador residency in the Duchy while the island is under construction, optinng between a guess house in the Grand Duke's Palace or in a most comfortable residence nearby.

Workers from Pantheaa are welcome to work in the territories of the former Monaco. If it may interest them, they may opt to join the workforce in the construction of the new international island. In any case, our country is open to many economic opportunities for all nations.

In regards to your military offers, we mustt respectfully decline MiG purchases, since we have no viable airport at the moment, even to house commercial airliners. We are welcoming military naval vessels, albeit we are still organizing our armed forces for Ducal defense. Nonetheless, we would be glad to purchase the specs for your rifle, if the time deems it appropriate.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Federation officially recognizes the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare as a sovereign state.

Grand Duke Roumillet appreciates your recognition; it does much to improve our relationship.

To: The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare, Foreign Ministry
Fr: Empire of Layarteb, Foreign Ministry

The Empire regrets that it cannot invest in your island project just yet but does wish you luck on this endeavor of yours.

The Minister of Foreign Relations

Communique to Saint Lazare

The Imperial Roman Dominion of Cymrea officially recognizes the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare as a sovereign and independent state.

Cymrea offers a Trade Agreement to Saint Lazare, to include the availability of some of the more unique indigenous foodstuffs for the restaurants, hotels, and casinos of the city.

In addition, Cymrea offers an investment of $1 billion USD into the International Island Project with the hopes that exhaustive research and planning go into its engineering to ensure its success.

To aid in the protection of certain sensitive areas, such as casino vaults or VIPs, the Cymrean Armed Forces offer the services of the 6th Wraiths (41st Cymrean Light Infantry) and the 6th Azurian Guards (105th Imperial Cymrean Infantry). Both are elite units - the products of the best martial training the Roman Empire can provide, with equipment to match.


Ever in service,

Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones
Praetor Extraterritorialis of Cymrea
14 Iunius MMVI

Communiqué From Visara Co.

The Corporation would like to propose a deal in regards to the planned construction of an artificial island off the coast of St. Lazare.

Visara Corporation, as you know, is the single largest corporation on the planet, selling goods and services ranging from communications, pharmaceuticals, construction, security, and agriculture to apparel, entertainment, advertisement, and gambling services.

We would like to offer a grant of 25 million dollars to help create this artificial island but ask for some simple rights in return including a free-trade agreement, the right for Bjornoyan merchant ships and any Bjornoyan ship in distress to use the port if needed, and the right to 'set-up shop' so to speak in St. Lazare where we would be more than happy to sell the citizens of St. Lazare all the luxuries and service we have to offer, also creating many high paying jobs for the citizens as well.

We await your reply optimistically.

Sincerely,
Visara Co. CEO
Herrgott Wilhelm Kaufmann

The Imperial Roman Dominion of Cymrea officially recognizes the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare as a sovereign and independent state.

Cymrea offers a Trade Agreement to Saint Lazare, to include the availability of some of the more unique indigenous foodstuffs for the restaurants, hotels, and casinos of the city.

In addition, Cymrea offers an investment of $1 billion USD into the International Island Project with the hopes that exhaustive research and planning go into its engineering to ensure its success.

To aid in the protection of certain sensitive areas, such as casino vaults or VIPs, the Cymrean Armed Forces offer the services of the 6th Wraiths (41st Cymrean Light Infantry) and the 6th Azurian Guards (105th Imperial Cymrean Infantry). Both are elite units - the products of the best martial training the Roman Empire can provide, with equipment to match.


Ever in service,

Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones
Praetor Extraterritorialis of Cymrea
14 Iunius MMVI


Most Sincere Praetor Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones [ooc: don't know much about Latin, but shouldn't Praetor become feminine?]

It is with great pleasure that we of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare can cont your nation among those of friends. We are glad to welcome your kind to the Principality. We furthermore welcome your invitation of commerce and business from your country, as it is such the attention that we wish to bring. We hope that you will find Saint Lazare and all of the former Monaco to be a pleasurable location to deal in business and diplomacy.

We accept the Trade Deal, and we likewise accept your conntribution; both are greatly appreciated for the continuing prospoerity of our principate and of the world.

In terms of your offers of defense, I am sorry that we mus at the moment decline, since we are still organizing our military functions. Although we do have a police force available, we would not want to confuse the two. Nonetheless, we hope that you will keep this offer open, as we may accept at a later date.

Most Respectfully,
Grand Duke Albert Roumillet


The Corporation would like to propose a deal in regards to the planned construction of an artificial island off the coast of St. Lazare.

Visara Corporation, as you know, is the single largest corporation on the planet, selling goods and services ranging from communications, pharmaceuticals, construction, security, and agriculture to apparel, entertainment, advertisement, and gambling services.

We would like to offer a grant of 25 million dollars to help create this artificial island but ask for some simple rights in return including a free-trade agreement, the right for Bjornoyan merchant ships and any Bjornoyan ship in distress to use the port if needed, and the right to 'set-up shop' so to speak in St. Lazare where we would be more than happy to sell the citizens of St. Lazare all the luxuries and service we have to offer, also creating many high paying jobs for the citizens as well.

We await your reply optimistically.

Sincerely,
Visara Co. CEO
Herrgott Wilhelm Kaufmann

Sincerest Herrgott Wilhelm Kaufmann [herrgott roughly translates to "man-god", doesn't it?]

We are grateful that you company has decided to a make a wise investment in the Grand Duchy and its current international island project. We gratefully accept your contribution, and we furthermore welcome any businesses that your corporation can offer to the Duchy. So to speak, we are hoping that your company will receive more of itts business from foreign visitors as they passs through our fine halls and gambling resort - which makes your investment all the more valuable and likewise valued.

We look forward to future business dealings with your company.

With Humility and Wisdom,
Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

OOC: Just for future reference, all titles of office and rank are maintained in the masculine form in Cymrea. Even female officers are called 'sir'. Nothing sexist, just a quirk of protocol. ;)

Just for clarification:

The offer of the military units was in response to others gifting you with military equipment. The idea was that the units would be under your direct command and control, leased to you until you had your own in place. Kind of like the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. You could call them mercenaries, I suppose, as that would be technically correct. But the intent was to offer you control of a temporary ground force.

No worries, the offer will remain open for the forseeable future. :)

Stats for the equipment I'm giving

Devil class fast patrol boat (http://www.maritim-modellklubb.no/Images/Fotos/Hauk/CRW_1527-01.jpg)

Length: 36.5 meters
Beam: 6.2 meters
Draught: 2 meters
Displacement: 158 metric tons

Power Plant: 2x Admiral Electric MTU-300 diesel engines (11 000 shp / 8.2 MW), 2x shafts, 2x propellers
Max Speed: 38 knots
Endurance: 100 nautical miles @ 20 knots
Crew: 4 officers, 12 enlisted (16 crewmembers total)
Aviation: None

Armament:
GUNS 1x Mk-28 40mm/60 caliber automatic cannon
MISSILES 6x Mk-171 single missile launchers, 1x RIM-210C Starstreak HVM launcher
TORPEDOES 2x Mk-35 torpedo tubes on deck
SELF-DEFENSE 4x FIM-210D Starstreak MANPADs
Armor:
Combat Systems:

Maintenance Cost: $3M (per annum)


Mjelde class frigate (http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5057/fregatt021al.jpg)

Length: 125 meters
Beam: 14.5 meters
Draught: 5 meters
Displacement: 3,900 metric tons

Power Plant: 2x Admiral Electric R4H63 gas turbine engines (49 000 shp / 36.5 MW); 2x shafts, 2x propellers
Max Speed: 38 knots
Endurance: 4,000 nautical miles @ 20 knots
Crew: 7 officers, 97 enlisted (104 crewmembers)
Aviation: 1x SH-60R Seahawk

Armament:
GUNS 1x Mk-45 3"/59 caliber cannon
MISSILES 32x Mark-51 VLS cells, 1x Mk-141 quad launcher
TORPEDOES 4x 533 mm (21") torpedo tubes below waterline (24 torpedoes)
SELF-DEFENSE 2x Mark-15 20 mm CIWS (12,000 rounds per CIWS), 1x Mk-31 RAM launcher (31x RIM-116C RAM missiles)
Armor: 5 centimeters TKCS around hull, 8 centimeters around magazines, VLS, CIC, bridge, reactors and deck
Combat Systems: AN/SPS-73 surface search radar, AN/SPS-49 air search radar, SQS-78 hull-mounted sonar, towed sonar array, LAMPS-III, Prarie/Masker, AN/SLQ-25 Nixie

Maintenance Cost: $80M (per annum)


Devlin class destroyer (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/ddg-89_050413-n-5526m-018.jpg)

Length: 200 meters
Beam: 14 meters
Draught: 6.6 meters
Displacement: 10,000 metric tons

Power Plant: 4x LM3000 General Electric Marine Gas turbines (170 000 shp / 126.7 MW), 3x Allison 3000 KW Gas Turbine Generators, 2x Shafts, 2x CRP Propellers, 2x Rudders
Max Speed: 42 knots
Endurance: 5,000 nautical miles @ 26 knots
Crew: 11 officers, 127 enlisted (138 crewmembers)
Aviation: None

Armament:
GUNS 1X Mk-75 5"/54 caliber cannon
MISSILES 204x Mark-51 VLS cells [Flight I]; 128x Mark-51 VLS cells [Flight II]
SELF-DEFENSE 2x Mark-15 20 mm CIWS (12,000 shells per CIWS), 2x Mk-31 RAM launchers (42x RIM-116 RAM missiles)
Armor: 10 centimeter TKCS around hull, 14 centimeters around magazines, VLS, CIC, bridge, deck
Combat Systems: AN/SPY-2G radar array, SQQ-73 Sonar, Mk33 Weapon Direction System, Mk104 Missile Fire Control Systems, Mk106 Gun Fire Control System, SLQ-25 NIXIE, SLQ-32 EW system

Maintenance Cost: $200M (per annum)

AG4A3 Assault Carbine
http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/Graphics/Nation-States/Cotland/ag4.jpg

Caliber: 6.8x43mm
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Fire Mode: Semi-automatic, 2-round burst, or automatic
Overall Length: 500mm [folded]; 718mm
Barrel Length: 228mm
Weight: 2.8 kgs [empty]; 3.1 kgs [loaded]
Magazine: 30 rounds [standard]; 100 rounds
[u]Rate of Fire: 750 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 440 meters
Muzzle Velocity: 920 meters per second
Underwater Shoot: Yes
Chamber Pressure: 54,400 psi
Equipment Availabilities: Suppressor, Scope Optics, Front Handle, Grenade Launcher, Laser, Flashlight
Cost: $1,000
Service Life: 60,000 rounds

[b]H-99 Lynx II
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/images/4701.gif

Role: Multirole helicopter
Length: 13.33 meters
Width: 2.94 meters
Height: 3.25 meters
Rotor Diameter: 12.80 meters [main rotor]; 2.36 meters [tail rotor]
Cabin: 4.85 m³ (up to 9 passengers)
Weight: 5,440 kgs [empty]; 7.700 kgs [max take-off]
Engines: 2 LHTEC CTS800-5N engines
Speed: 146 knots [max]; 139 [cruise]
Range: 600 nautical miles [w/ aux. fuel]
Ceiling: 25,000 feet
Fuel: 800 kgs [standard] + 700 kgs [auxiliary]
Payload: 2,260 kgs
Armament: One of these options, if any
2 M2HB 12.7x99mm HMG [400 rounds ea.]
2 M134A2 Minigun [1,800 rounds ea.]
Hydra-70 rocket pods [19 70mm rockets ea.]
4 Missiles [Maverick, Hellfire, Penguin, etc]
4 Torpedoes [Mk.50 LWT]
Survivability/countermeasures: 80 Chaff, 80 Flares
Avionics: Same as UH-60M Black Hawk
Crew: 2 (1 pilot, 1 co-pilot/observer)
Maintenance Cost: $8 million (per annum)
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[herrgott roughly translates to "man-god", doesn't it?]

ooc: yes, or 'Lord' in German. There are 4 Bjornoyan 'Herrgotts' ('Fraugott' for Lucy Rand) who will most likely always be running the country. Wihelm is in charge of business matters. I shall have a post in the island thread momentarily.

OOC: I suppose with all of this assistance that I'm getting, I'll need to organize my military faster...

PIC: [Public, not private]


Today, Grand Duke Albert Roumillet stood at the Palace with a number of spectators as he christened the new Marshal of the Grand Duchy [Maréchal du Grand Duché] Charles de Rocquefort. With an extensive study in military science under the previous Huahin regime, Grand Duke Roumillet has tasked the Marshal to complete the reorganization of the armed forces and coordinate the military aid from friendly nations to the proper storage and positions. The former town of Fontvielle has been converted into a military town, to house all branches of the military. Those residents who formerly livevd in Fontvielle have been adequately repayed for their losses and granted likewise new housing in the main city of Saint Lazare.

In his address, Grand Duke Albert Roumillet expressed much gratitude to the friendly states that have yet recognized the Duchy and furthermrore established trade agreements and contributed to the wealth and progress of the state.

The new Marshal de Rocquefort is considered head of the Ministry of Defense, and likewise bears that title [Maréchal du Grand Duché, Compte de Fontvielle et Ministre de Défence]. He has already begun recruiting a minimal force of 1000 able citizens from civilian population to start the foundations of the armed forces.

Stats for the equipment I'm giving


OOC: thank you for not offering any planes - the only person who probably knows that Monaco does not have an airport... :P

Why don't you build one :p
EDIT - A floating one that is.

Why don't you build one :p
EDIT - A floating one that is.


:eek:

the thought had occured, but you know... I'll wait for that one...

Why don't you build one :p
EDIT - A floating one that is.

Better yet, an Island Airport like my 'Tokyo International Airport'.

That could be your next project. One in which I'm again willing to invest.

I'm already planning one island as an international city...

of course, I could expand the project to include an airport, but that just might make the project a little longer than normal... maybe 15 years working on the island itself...

I'm still in the drafting mode too, trying to make a nice little island...

Hey, I can offer you a great deal on my old armament of Japanese Type 90 Tanks.

CREW 3
MAX WEIGHT About 50t
LENGTH OVERALL About 9.80m
WIDTH OVERALL About 3.40m (skirt attaching)
HEIGHT OVERALL About 2.30m
GRADIENT 60%
MAX SPEED About 70km/h
ENGINE Liquid-cooled two-stroke 10-cylindered diesel engine
Max power 1,500PS/2,400rpm

ARMAMENT
1 - 120mm smooth bore gun
1 - 12.7mm (Cal. 50) heavy machine gun
1 - Type 74 7.62mm mounted machine gun

Good to have atleast a few, ya'know. Not too expensive either. I could set up a deal with ya if you want.

No, he doesn't have enough land for those, but I know who does want them.

What, he can't fit atleast 3 or so? They are good to modify for Police Purposes. Replace the barrel with a ram, or hell...use them to launch tear gas.

http://www.ersdac.or.jp/ASTERimage3/Image/Japan/KIX_Kansai.jpg

And Island airport like that wouldn't take long. 3...6 years.

God know the last thing Monaco needs is armor...

I'll pass for the moment [make that a long moment...]

What, he can't fit atleast 3 or so? They are good to modify for Police Purposes. Replace the barrel with a ram, or hell...use them to launch tear gas.

http://www.ersdac.or.jp/ASTERimage3/Image/Japan/KIX_Kansai.jpg

And Island airport like that wouldn't take long. 3...6 years.

Japan took 10 years to build theirs and they have a larger workforce.

I'm considering how many people would be working on this project, because I'm not shipping my entire city out to build me an island... NO ... although it would be amusing to crack out the whip, but NO...

and it's not just an airport island either - it's an island with a moderately sized town and international airport...

And money goes well for funding the project, but it ain't gonna help build it [unless your money magically turns into nice workers who'll build me that island, but then that would be some weird, distorted form of slavery...]

Not even one? Not even your leader would like to have one as a souvenir? :-P

Just for clarification:

The offer of the military units was in response to others gifting you with military equipment. The idea was that the units would be under your direct command and control, leased to you until you had your own in place. Kind of like the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. You could call them mercenaries, I suppose, as that would be technically correct. But the intent was to offer you control of a temporary ground force.

No worries, the offer will remain open for the forseeable future. :)

Seeing as the Saint Lazare military is now recruiting, we would be glad to accept your units on loan, to help establish the Lazare Armed Forces. Once we have a set force, we will return them in better shape than when they came [albeit addicted to gambling and money]

Could I atleast offer you some new Police Cars? The Monaco Police Car you have is sucky >>.

http://www.teaching-in-japan.com/images/japanese-police-car.jpg - Japanese Police Car

[OOC: The US Mk.7 16" cannon mounted on among others the Iowa-class BB takes nearly half a hundred men to operate. That's just 1 inch (~2.5 cms) less than your cannon. In addition, you have two nuclear reactors and a lot of other systems to operate. Also, you must keep in mind that the crew is divided into three shifts. That means that you have 56.666 men to man the ship per shift. As I said, barely enough to man the cannon.]
OOC: One, the Iowa is old and dosent have as good techonology, two, I have thousands of sailors and marines on board my ship.

Not even one? Not even your leader would like to have one as a souvenir? :-P

Bah, if my people suddenly needed riot control, I'd clamp my iron fist upon their feeble cheeks! :D

But seriously, we won't have a need for tanks. APCs are welcome though...

Japan took 10 years to build theirs and they have a larger workforce.

I'm considering how many people would be working on this project, because I'm not shipping my entire city out to build me an island... NO ... although it would be amusing to crack out the whip, but NO...

and it's not just an airport island either - it's an island with a moderately sized town and international airport...

And money goes well for funding the project, but it ain't gonna help build it [unless your money magically turns into nice workers who'll build me that island, but then that would be some weird, distorted form of slavery...]

Sorry, I missed this response.

I was offering a joint Japo-Lazare project, actually. Also, the airport you are thinking of is the one I think was built in Kobe or Tokyo. That specific Island Air Port was actually about 5 years. But, oh well. Not as if I could offer you an Air Craft Carrier to use as your Airport for a moderately sized Air Force, but again I don't think you want an Air Force unless I read wrong. Also, why the...attitude? Meh, oh well.

OOC: One, the Iowa is old and dosent have as good techonology, two, I have thousands of sailors and marines on board my ship.

BTW, I'm not taking battleships...

too big...

too worrisome...

too militant...

I'll be glad with a small fleet of patrols, corvettes, and frigates...

Bah, if my people suddenly needed riot control, I'd clamp my iron fist upon their feeble cheeks! :D

But seriously, we won't have a need for tanks. APCs are welcome though...

Sure.

How about Armored Cars as well? *I mean like SUVs/Sedans, for Personal useage by a leader or someone of Political/Gambling Importance? :-P...Gambling...*

Sorry, I missed this response.

I was offering a joint Japo-Lazare project, actually. Also, the airport you are thinking of is the one I think was built in Kobe or Tokyo. That specific Island Air Port was actually about 5 years. But, oh well. Not as if I could offer you an Air Craft Carrier to use as your Airport for a moderately sized Air Force, but again I don't think you want an Air Force unless I read wrong. Also, why the...attitude? Meh, oh well.

the attitude is very contagious... I believe it is called "humour" unless I heard wrong... :D

I would love to have airplanes inn my country

planes = tourists

tourists = moulah!

of course, a light carrier would nice for military aircraft, but I'm trying to see how much I'm going to be in debt if I take all of these nice gifts...

Sure.

How about Armored Cars as well? *I mean like SUVs/Sedans, for Personal useage by a leader or someone of Political/Gambling Importance? :-P...Gambling...*

nice police cars will be in order, and armored cars too.

I could loan you it, and you could slowly pay me back. Or, I could build you one slowly over time as you pay me. Either way. You also should have looked to me for Frigates/Destroyers, I have a shitload from the JSDF era :-P. All small sized too.

I could loan you it, and you could slowly pay me back. Or, I could build you one slowly over time as you pay me. Either way. You also should have looked to me for Frigates/Destroyers, I have a shitload from the JSDF era :-P. All small sized too.

I'd love to know what you're offering to loan/build for my payment before I concede...


ALSO!!!

It's been a thought and I'm now polling people of all ages and denominations and blah:

In construction of the new island - the one for the international city - should I also include plans to build an international airport as well? I was planning on doing this separately, but it might be easier to make it one project - albeit more expensive and more time-exhausting -

do you need destroyers? or is that too much for your island nation?
(oh wait, im landlocked, for now)

maybe you need APCs?

Encourage more Gambling...>>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force

Take your pick.

Those are all the JSDF Ships, I still use some. But mostly, I have a larger and newer navy.

do you need destroyers? or is that too much for your island nation?
(oh wait, im landlocked, for now)

maybe you need APCs?

I'm not an island for one :D i'm building one :D:D:D

APCs are welcome, but I'm putting all military offers on hold until I actually calculate the costs of buying all this stuff...

Encourage more Gambling...>>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_M...-Defense_Force

Take your pick.

Those are all the JSDF Ships, I still use some. But mostly, I have a larger and newer navy.

I'll look at it when I get the time...[RL and NS]

Seeing as the Saint Lazare military is now recruiting, we would be glad to accept your units on loan, to help establish the Lazare Armed Forces. Once we have a set force, we will return them in better shape than when they came [albeit addicted to gambling and money]

Consider those two forces under your direct and sovereign command for a lease period of twenty-four months. (Enough time to train your initial land forces and protect what needs securing). I will post their training and equipment shortly.

When the lease is up, we can either negotiate a new one or you can simply return my hopelessly addicted units. :)

6th Wraiths Regiment (41st Cymrean Light Infantry)

Personnel: 1020 - 5 combat centuries, 1 support century
Commander: Colonel William Decimus Atkinson

Equipment:
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP - sidearm
- CM8 Light Assault Rifle w/M320 grenade launcher - fully adjustable rifle: baseline, compact, sharpshooter, and automatic w/tripod (XM-8)
- CYDPAT (CYmrean Distruptive PATtern) IR-defeating uniforms - arctic, desert, woodland, and urban
- Cymrean Aegis Light Infantry Gear (CymrAIG-L)

Support Vehicles:
160 x HMMWV (Hummers)

Relevant Included Training:
Terrain Schools: Arctic, Boreal, Desert, Jungle, Mountain, and Urban
Special Schools: Airborne, HALO/HAHO, Sniper, Wraith


6th Azurian Guards Regiment(105th Imperial Cymrean Infantry)

Personnel: 1020 - 5 combat centuries, 1 support century
Commander: Colonel Christopher Scorpius Appius

Equipment:
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP - sidearm
- CM8 Carbine w/M320 grenade launcher - Man-level rifle (XM-8 carbine)
- M249 SAW - Section-level rifle (1 per section = 4 per platoon)
- M240 MMG - Platoon-level rifle (1 per platoon)
- CYDPAT (CYmrean Distruptive PATtern) IR-defeating uniforms - arctic, desert, woodland, and urban
- Cymrean Aegis Infantry Gear (CymrAIG)

Support Vehicles:
80 x HMMWV (Hummers)
160 x MLD.III Testudo III Infantry Fighting Vehicle
20 x FV105 Sultan

Relevant Included Training:
Terrain Schools: Arctic, Boreal, Desert, Jungle, Mountain, and Urban
Special Schools: Airborne, HALO/HAHO, Sniper, Guards


If you need any more information, just let me know.

We thank you for this loan. We hope that the training, support, and command that these units will provide will set our armed forces to prepare against the threats that will likely plague our Duchy. We will make good use of these units and their supporting equipment, insuring their safe return home. [ooc: lest they should desire it :D]

Sincerely,

Maréchal du Grand Duché, Compte de Fontvielle et Ministre de Défence Charles de Rocquefort

Bit of an error in the above post. The specs I gave you were for a century (company), not the full regiment. It has been edited accordingly, giving you basically five times the combat personnel, plus support. This was my original intent.

Bit of an error in the above post. The specs I gave you were for a century (company), not the full regiment. It has been edited accordingly, giving you basically five times the combat personnel, plus support. This was my original intent.

The century was perfectly alright, although the regiment will do fine as well :)

After consulting the chief architects [ooc: and flipping a coin], the Grand Duchy has decided to economize the international island project and expand its role as a center of business and diplomacy to include an adequately serviced airport, hoping to elicit more support and likewise increase the profitability of the project in general.

Chef de Génie Général du Projet Pour la Construction de l'Isle Internationale Laurence Chaquetout

The Project is now complete!!!

Please review here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11195799&postcount=36)for the map.

And post in this thread [i.e. the one you're currently in] to apply for embassy residency. Post the number of the building and the ambassador below.

As the ally of Alif Laam Miim. We would like to have embassy #34.

As the ally of Alif Laam Miim. We would like to have embassy #34.

OOC: It's crappy for now, but I guarantee that the map will get better. And the numbers on the buildings are for a key that I will make onnce people start applying for embassies on the island. Building 34 is NOT an embassy, so no one can apply for residency there. And just because there's white space on the mainland doesn't mean that the mainland has enough space for your embassies - I just haven't filled it with its proper allotment. And for those of you who care to ponder, the casino is the building near the middle of the map, in the middle of the three buildings, so play on!

Please make another selection for an embassy in the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

Please make another selection for an embassy in the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

lol, sry I'm Blind.

I'll take 4 then.

Dweladlefia PRime would also like an allience with Grand Duchy of Saint Laza.

Well, let's draft a treaty :) Post your alliance provisions and we'll get this into format :)

Here's what I'd say in the treaty:


TREATY OF ALLIANCE BETWEEN DWELADELFIA PRIME AND SAINT LAZARE

We, the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare and Dweladelfia Prime [hereafter mentioned as "Saint Lazare" and "DP" respectively], to promote friendly relations between our two nations, agree to the following contracts regarding a state of alliancec between our two nations:

1. DP and Saint Lazare resolve to maintain friendly and profitable relationships through any circumstance regarding the two states;

2. When in a state of defense, DP and Saint Lazare resolve to aid the other as is needed to support the other, regardless of the threat presently facing them, except in the following conditions:

a) when either DP or Sainit Lazare commit to an attack that is not mutually defensive,

b) when DP or Saint Lazare are bound to honor the alliance of other friendly nattions, in which case, both DP and Saint Lazare resolve not to engage in hostilities when or if conflict should erupt, or

c) when DP or Saint Lazare cannot honor the alliance due to circumstances involving the survival of that state, whereas if either DP or Saint Lazare would lose sovereignty over its respective nation in providing assistance to the other;

3. In times of peace, DP and Saint Lazare resolve to diplomatically resolve conflicts that should come in the time;

4. In times of peace, DP and Saint Lazare resolve not to use aggressivev tactics in coercing the other nation into commitments that are not in the interests of that sovereign nation;

5. In times of war, where neither party can directly come to the assistance of the other, DP and Saint Lazare resolve to maintain open ports and facilities for the merchant fleet and other civilian vessels of strategic importance; where there exists a hostile state between nations allied to either party, the neutral party shall maintain free and peaceful acts of interchange between the one party and the hostile party;

6. Both DP and Saint Lazare resolve to maintain the precepts of this treaty - upon signatuve - to maintain positive interests that work for the mutual benefit of both parties in any circumstance;

7. In conclusion, DP and Saint Lazare resolve to review this treaty after a period of 5 years or thereafter to decide whether this treaty should remain in place - at such a time, either party may decline and peacefully withdraw.

This day, 20 June 2006, we afix our seals to the treaty, hereby binding our honor and our nations to cooperative and beneificial progress.

THE GRAND DUCHY OF SAINT LAZARE


[ooc: if you agree to this, just reply with your name beneath mine in quote]

We agree to the trems and conditions.

[Signed]

The High Command of Dweladlefia Prime

This alliance has been confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

I'll take 4 then.

To Dweladelfia Prime,

We are pleased to say that your application for embassy residency at #4 has been approved and will be granted upon final construction on the island. We ask you to be patient as construction is due to begin soon.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

delete, delete, delete!!!

Embassy Location 1 or 2 are ideal locations. We would be honored if one of the two be alloted to the United States of Brink.

Embassy Location 1 or 2 are ideal locations. We would be honored if one of the two be alloted to the United States of Brink.

USB has been granted residency in Embassy block 1. We thank you for your application and ask only for your patience as the construction continues.

6th Wraiths Regiment (41st Cymrean Light Infantry)

Personnel: 1020 - 5 combat centuries, 1 support century
Commander: Colonel William Decimus Atkinson

Equipment:
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP - sidearm
- CM8 Light Assault Rifle w/M320 grenade launcher - fully adjustable rifle: baseline, compact, sharpshooter, and automatic w/tripod (XM-8)
- CYDPAT (CYmrean Distruptive PATtern) IR-defeating uniforms - arctic, desert, woodland, and urban
- Cymrean Aegis Light Infantry Gear (CymrAIG-L)

Support Vehicles:
160 x HMMWV (Hummers)

Relevant Included Training:
Terrain Schools: Arctic, Boreal, Desert, Jungle, Mountain, and Urban
Special Schools: Airborne, HALO/HAHO, Sniper, Wraith


6th Azurian Guards Regiment(105th Imperial Cymrean Infantry)

Personnel: 1020 - 5 combat centuries, 1 support century
Commander: Colonel Christopher Scorpius Appius

Equipment:
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP - sidearm
- CM8 Carbine w/M320 grenade launcher - Man-level rifle (XM-8 carbine)
- M249 SAW - Section-level rifle (1 per section = 4 per platoon)
- M240 MMG - Platoon-level rifle (1 per platoon)
- CYDPAT (CYmrean Distruptive PATtern) IR-defeating uniforms - arctic, desert, woodland, and urban
- Cymrean Aegis Infantry Gear (CymrAIG)

Support Vehicles:
80 x HMMWV (Hummers)
160 x MLD.III Testudo III Infantry Fighting Vehicle
20 x FV105 Sultan

Relevant Included Training:
Terrain Schools: Arctic, Boreal, Desert, Jungle, Mountain, and Urban
Special Schools: Airborne, HALO/HAHO, Sniper, Guards


If you need any more information, just let me know.

To His Imperial Majesty of the Dominion of Cymrea, Prefect Septimus Azurius Cambrius:

We, the humble Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare greatly appreciate your generous loan of two of your prized regiments. They have done their job well, and we are glad to see the results that they have effected into our current military training. Whereas we are grateful for the loan, we must rightfully return these units to their homes, as it has been a long time since their departure.

Along with the units you have sent, we are offering a payment of $50mil for their expenses, in their travels from and to home, their mobilization and subsequent demobilization. We once again thank you for your generosity and we furthermore hope to see this as an example to future proceedings in our dear friendship.


Most Respectfully,

Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

With the military under organization, the Marshal of the Grand Duchy is seeking a corporate partner, with which he can arrange to satisfy the needs of the Grand Duke's Armed Forces. He is currently seeking small arms manufacturers, light APC manufacturers, aviation cavalry manufacturers, naval manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, and defense research manufacturers. He is also welcoming foreign nations, willing to submit Lazare officers to their respective military education academies. Iff you or you know someone interested, please post here!

Diplomatic Communique to Grand Duke Albert Roumillet

Your Grace:

While I am flattered by your honorifics, I am merely the prefect of the Roman Dominion of Cymrea. Prefect, or Consul, or merely Sir are sufficient forms of address, and I thank you.

Cymrea welcomes her troops home with open arms and celebration. By all accounts, the contract with Saint Lazare was successfully completed to the staisfaction and advantage of everyone involved. We look forward to any further opportunities to strengthen our bond.

In addressing your current military requirements, I invite you to court Ravendyne Defence Industries, the premier arms manufacturer in Cymrea. You may expect a letter from their Vice President of Sales within the next day or two.


Ever in service,

Septimus Azurius Cambrius,
Prefect of Cymrea.

ooc: to all who thinks that this dude is a asskisser, my Grand Duke is merely a humble and trying man who believes that he who should give respect is most likely to receive respect in return. He could just as easily call you "Most Gracious Majesty of Blahblahland" or he could turn around - once instigated - to lambaste you with some of the worrst obscenities available in his dictionary...

In other news...

We appreciate your gratitude and furthermore, we appreciate your government's willingness to provide links to profitable ventures that will likely cement a stong friendship between our two nations. We look forward to future dealings with your people.

The Realm is most interested in participating in the buildup of the Lazare Armed Forces. We will make contact with the companies involved to get you a copy of their product listing.

[signed]
The Realm of Cotland

[OOC: Do you have an IM such as AIM or MSN?]

TO: Grand Duke Albert Roumillet,
Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare

FR: Portia Jade Kendall,
Vice President of Sales, Ravendyne Defence Industries


Your Grace,

Ravendyne Defence Industries is Cymrea's primary manufacturer of military vessels and vehicles, encompassing all branches of service. Our main manufactories are in the province of Cambria, with subsidiary facilities all over Roman Columbia and in Cymrean Sri Lanka.

The following is a brief list, selected from our catalogue that may be of interest to Your Grace:

Army
CM8 Light Assault Rifle w/M320 grenade launcher – fully adjustable rifle
CM8 Carbine
M249 SAW
M240 MMG
Challenger 2E Main Battle Tank
Sabre Armoured Fighting Vehicle
FV102 Striker Anti-tank Vehicle
FV103 Spartan Infantry Fighting Vehicle
FV105 Sultan Command Vehicle
FV107 Scimitar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
HMMWV (Hummer)
227mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System)
AS90 Self-propelled Gun
Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)
105mm Light Gun – ammo: HE, illuminating, smoke, marking
CLAWS (Complimentary Low Altitude Weapon System)
HUMRAAM (Hummer-launched AMRAAM)
GLAMRAAM (Ground-launched AMRAAM)
FIM-92 Stinger (IR-guided SAM)
Chapparal (Ground-launched Sparrow AIM)

Air Force
F/A-18 Hornet - A, B, and D models
B-2 Spirit
AH-64D Apache Longbow
AH-66 Comanche
UH-60 Black Hawk
SR-60R Seahawk ASW
AS-565 Panther Eurocopter
Globalhawk UAV
E-3 AWACS

Navy
Albion-class Landing Platform Dock
Type-23 Frigate
Type 42 Destroyer
Hunt-class Minehunter


Ravendyne also deals in exclusive contracts with the United States of Brink, the Realm of Cotland, The Imperium of Doomanum, and Portland Iron Works in the Incorporated States of Sarzonia, to provide Cymrea with assets under copyright. We heartily endorse the military products of these manufacturers and encourage Your Grace to supplement any Ravendyne contracts with them.

Discounts can, of course, be applied to volume orders. We at Ravendyne look forward to any potential contracts from Saint Lazare.


Sincerely,

[signed]

[OOC: Do you have an IM such as AIM or MSN?]

AIM - a12363278

To Realm of Cotland,

We would be glad to begin discussions on military suppliers. Granting the small state of our country and likewise of our armed forces, it is only necessary to make few modifications to our current force.

Marshal Charles de Rocquefort

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To Portia Jade Kendall of Ravendyne Defence Industries ,

We appreciate the welcome business with your company. It is very kind that you shouldd provide a listing of armaments available to the Grand Duchy for our defense. While we will certainly not need all of the said items on the list provided [and perhaps we will find a need of those that are not on the list], we hope that your corporation would find business in Saint Lazare to be most pleasurable and profitable to both our necessities.

When you have the time, please provide us with an address [i.e. link, unless it's in sig...] so we can properly send our representatives to scout out the area for wonderful new arms for the Lazare Armed Forces.

Marshal Charles de Rocquefort

As the government begins to finally settle into place, with thousands of former Monegasque citizens returning to their heritage, Grand Duke Roumillet revealed the poetry of François Tanbeige, and has thus proclaimed his ode to be the new anthem of the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare.

The anthem was written to be sung to the trio of the Grand Duke's march, ideally at a slower pace than played for the march. In writing the piece, Tanbiege hoped to capture the joy of a new land that all righteous citizens would defend and likewise pray for the best wishes. Touched by this inspiration, Grand Duke Roumillet arranged to present this anthem - in original French [with loosely translated English following] - while on tour of the Principate. After the poet tearfully read the poem in front of nearly 5000 specators from around the country and those abroad, the Grand Duke's Choir and Band performed the piece in full orchestration as the Grand Duke presented Tanbiege with an honorary decoration, for achievements in the order of artistry and culture: L'Ordre du Mérite Culturel

http://www.palais.mc/wwwpal.nsf/0/dabb699db0a67de1c1256ba7002eb448/Body/0.A9A6?OpenElement&FieldElemFormat=jpg


Belle patrie - combien Dieu vous regarde -
Rien qui fait mal, rien qui veut le faire!
Et pour la paix, pour le pays, nous suivrons votre garde
Et toujours préparons mais prions jamais pour la guerre -
En vie ou morte, longue vive ma belle patrie!
En vie ou morte, longue vive ma belle patrie!

Saint Lazare - combien Dieu te bénit -
Toujours bon temps, toujours beau soleil!
Mais comme l'auteur maintenant assoie et l'histoire écrit
Les sorts de ma patrie, pour meilleur ou pas, sont donc fait -
En vie ou morte, longue vive mon Saint Lazare!
En vie ou morte, longue vive mon Saint Lazare!

Beautiful country - how God watches over you -
Nothing does you ill, nothing wishes you ill!
And for peace, for country, we follow your guard
And always prepare but pray never for war -
In life or death, long live my land!
In life or death, long live my land!

Saint Lazare - how God blesses you -
Always good times, always fair weather!
Yet as the author now sits and the history writes
The Fates of my country, for better or worse, are thus done -
In life or death, long live my Saint Lazare!
In life or death, long live my Saint Lazare!

To Portia Jade Kendall of Ravendyne Defence Industries ,

We appreciate the welcome business with your company. It is very kind that you shouldd provide a listing of armaments available to the Grand Duchy for our defense. While we will certainly not need all of the said items on the list provided [and perhaps we will find a need of those that are not on the list], we hope that your corporation would find business in Saint Lazare to be most pleasurable and profitable to both our necessities.

When you have the time, please provide us with an address [i.e. link, unless it's in sig...] so we can properly send our representatives to scout out the area for wonderful new arms for the Lazare Armed Forces.

Marshal Charles de Rocquefort


OOC:
I don't have a storefront to link to, as such. Most of the list is real-life hardware that can be researched online. Some is from other E2 nations. Let me give you an edited list, so that you can do what research you want into the specifications of Ravendyne's stock.

Army
CM8 Light Assault Rifle w/M320 grenade launcher – fully adjustable rifle
CM8 Carbine
*These are based on the XM-8, a RL rifle still in development.

M249 SAW
M240 MMG} American medium and heavy machineguns.

Challenger 2E Main Battle Tank
Sabre Armoured Fighting Vehicle
FV102 Striker Anti-tank Vehicle
FV103 Spartan Infantry Fighting Vehicle
FV105 Sultan Command Vehicle
FV107 Scimitar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
*Can be found at the British Army website.

HMMWV (Hummer)
227mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System)
AS90 Self-propelled Gun
Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)
105mm Light Gun – ammo: HE, illuminating, smoke, marking
CLAWS (Complimentary Low Altitude Weapon System)
HUMRAAM (Hummer-launched AMRAAM)
GLAMRAAM (Ground-launched AMRAAM)
FIM-92 Stinger (IR-guided SAM)
Chapparal (Ground-launched Sparrow AIM)
*All RL artillery that can be found at either the British Army website or elsewhere online.


Air Force
F/A-18 Hornet - A, B, and D models
B-2 Spirit
AH-64D Apache Longbow
AH-66 Comanche
UH-60 Black Hawk
SR-60R Seahawk ASW
AS-565 Panther Eurocopter
Globalhawk UAV
E-3 AWACS
*All RL aircraft that can be found online.

Navy
Albion-class Landing Platform Dock
Type-23 Frigate
Type 42 Destroyer
Hunt-class Minehunter
*RL boats that can be found at the Royal Navy website.


You could also RP your research as a tour of Ravendyne's main facilities in Port Azuria...:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/Chancellor_Rune/Nationstates/RavendyneLogo.jpg

OOC:
I don't have a storefront to link to, as such. Most of the list is real-life hardware that can be researched online. Some is from other E2 nations. Let me give you an edited list, so that you can do what research you want into the specifications of Ravendyne's stock.

ooc: it has come to my knowledge that you have not made any embassy selection on the new island. If you want to have an embassy trade, just look at the map on this thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487654)and tell me which number you would like to have [number 34 is NOT an embassy, and 1,3,&4 are already taken]

=== Saint Lazare Triumphs 3-2 Over Soviet Bloc ===


Results and Summary from the game - Reprinted with permission.

PORT ELIZABETH, SA, USB - It was a spectacular game, with both teams playing seriously and aggressively. But in the end, it was the Red and White who carried the victory. Leading 3-2 at the end, Saint Lazare has won its first international match and - more importantly - its first World Cup finals match. It was a hard-fought win, with the Soviet Bloc nearly coming back to steal away the win.

As it stands now, Saint Lazare leads Group A, with 3 points on the board and a GD of 1 point. However, this may change, pending the results from the Doomingsland-Hawdawg match; a win from either team by two or more points would put Saint Lazare in second place, whereas a tie or a win by one point will tie the winners at the top. But regardless of the results, Chef d'Equippe Maximilien Beaumont is relishing the victory. "It's important that we win as many as we can, because they all make a difference when it comes to the Group Standings and ultimately whether we progress to the elimination round," he commented, following the match.

The game started well for Saint Lazare, as Charles Pinçon [13] pinned an early goal in the second minute, leading straight through the SB defense for a hard kick to the upper-corner of the net. It was a tough game from then on, as the SB defense clamped hard on the SL offense, while the defenders in the back field kept the goal dry. After the early goal, SB began a more aggressivev push and unfortunately booked its first yellow card in the 14th minute, a serious tackel to back as Diton manuevered to knock the ball forward. The SB continued its hard play and booked another yellow card in the 31st minute; as Zakouri [03] attempted to cross the ball to the 18-yard box, an SB player slid forward too late and rammed into Zakouri's ankle. No injury was reported on the play, and the ensuing free kick ended with SB's goalkeeper making a fantastic save. However, it was one that could have made a difference if not for SL's surprise dash on the right side, where Pinçon made a beautiful cross to Zakouri, who headed the ball into the top of the net, for the second goal and his first in the 39th minute.

Half-time came after two minutes of stoppage time. After the brief rest, the players came back on and the SB players continued their rough paly style, resulting in a third ellow card in the 47th minute.. It was quite apparent that the SB coach was furious, as he made two substitions to replace some players. However, SL came back with a stunning attack, as Pinçon netted his second goal of the match, a light tip to the far corner, coming off a pass from Alain de Rocquefort [18]. The game was set at 3-mil in the 54th minute, when the SB team suddenly changed the game's tempo. They made their first shot on goal in the 56th minute, sending a shock into the SL defense for the first time. SB continued their attacks, resulting in a fabulous goal, netted in the 70th minute. At kick-off, SL lost the ball and Saul Escallon [04] made a fool-hardy attempt to recover the ball, tackling the SB player with excessive force. For this, he was booked in the 71st minute, as the SB player was tended for a minor lip bust, that was quickly taped up. Undaunted, SB made another dash into SL territory, setting in a goal off a corner kick in the 74th minute. At that, Beaumont made hiss first substitution of the game, replacing Pinotte [17] with Guillambart [06]. Although SB made many more attempts on goal, none of them were successful. The game ended as both teams tired from marvelous footwork and numerous attempts on goal, along with fantastic saves on both sides. Although the 3-point lead was impressive, Saint Lazare still held to the game and managed a good victory, 3-2.

In the post-match conference, Maximilien Beaumont had only praise for his players:

"They were all doing their part and they had excellent cooperative plays. I was glad to see them playing the ball early on and getting pressure on the opponent's defense. I was somewhat disturbed when our defense began to leak, and I had to fix it quickly. But reflecting on it, they all did well in keeping the game with us. In the end, they did their best job, and the reward is clearly present. However, I do have to give praise to Soviet Bloc's team, as they were an honorable opponent, despite numerous disciplinary marks. We had a good match, and the results prove that their team is likewise a running force in this World Cup. I only ask that we never play again in this tournament." *smiles* "...And while the celebrating drink of champagne is due, we still have a game against Doomingsland, and they are certainly an impressive team. We will be watching their game against Hawdawg, which is currently ranked among the higher teams in the World Cup. Hopefully, we will also a game then, and yet another victory to add to our belt."


Along with our congratulations and our thanks, we also wish M. Beaumont a wonderful 46th birthday, as he leads the Saint Lazare team into the World Cup.

- Marie Kaboussie, journalist for the Saint Lazare Weekly - also available in original French


Provided below are statistics for the game and the Group, for our readers who wish to continue in the know of how the Saint Lazare team is doing.


GROUP A STANDINGS
--------------------------
W - T - L - GD
Saint Lazare 1 - 0 - 0 - +1
Hawdawg 0 - 0 - 0 - E
Doomingsland 0 - 0 - 0 - E
Soviet Bloc 0 - 0 - 1 - -1


Player Statistics:

Jean Partienne [01] GK
Caps - 1
Goals Allowed - 2

Alexandre Fayel [02] D
Caps - 1

Christian Zakouri [03] F
Caps - 1
Goals Scored - 1

Saul Escallon [04] M
Caps - 1
Booking: YC - 1 | RC - 0

Martin Djoudin [05] F
Caps - 0

Renaud Guillambart [06] D
Caps - 1

Guillaume de Tricout [07] M
Caps - 1

Raul Dicemment [08] F
Caps - 0

Marc-Jacques Toulliien [09] D
Caps - 1

Jean-Martin Diton [10] M
Caps - 1

Gerard Mouchon [11] D
Caps - o

Jean-Marc Louille [12] F
Caps - 0

Charles Pinçon [13] F
Caps - 1
Goals - 2

Etienne Lambart [14] M
Caps - 0

Pierre Don [15] D
Caps - 1

Vincent de Trommant [16] D
Caps - 0

Georges Pinotte [17] D
Caps - 1

Alain de Rocquefort [18] M
Caps - 1
Assists - 1

Jean-Jacques de Timonet [19] M
Caps - 0

Antoine de Moquemart [20] GK
Caps - 0

Georges Haufmann[21] F
Caps - 0

Emil Lancont [22] F
Caps - 0

Didier Michennet [23] GK
Caps - 0

ooc: it has come to my knowledge that you have not made any embassy selection on the new island. If you want to have an embassy trade, just look at the map on this thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487654)and tell me which number you would like to have [number 34 is NOT an embassy, and 1,3,&4 are already taken]


As a dominion of the Roman Empire, there are certain things Cymrea can not do independently. One of those things is establish an embassy. It would be like the state of Florida opening an embassy instead of the United States. I can make trade agreements, though, and buy and sell things. But ultimately, everything I do is as a province/state/dominion of Rome. If he sets up an embassy there, then I could make use of it or send a representative. This is also why I cannot make my own alliances....

With whatever means that are available to us, we are hoping that your status will not forgo any possibility of maintaining good and honest relationships. We will contact Rome, to verify if an embassy is permissible, but otherwise, we could entertain the other agreements with your nation.

Cymrea shall continue to foster good and honest relations with Saint Lazare, regardless of whether or not we maintain a formal embassy. :)

The Empire would like to occupy building 33 for its embassy. We invite the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare to set up an embassy inside Layarteb City as well.

Your offer for residency in Embassy #33 has been accepted. We hope that you enjoy your stay and amenities while in the Grand Duchy.

We likewise will apply for residency in Layarteb City.

=== STATE OF THE DUCHY ===


The Grand Duchy has marked its second anniversary since the start of the construction of the International Island (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=487654). The Grand Duke was pleased as he noted the progress made by all parties in its construction.

Recent acts within the Principate have led to the formation of a cultural elite, following the promotion of Paul Giacetti to Court Musician and Composer. Impressed by his "Grand Duke's March", the Grand Duke has commissioned a new Royal Waltz and other noted compositions for the Duchy.

The biggest news comes from USB, with the completion of the second game. The national team has led out with a 3-2 victory over Soviet Bloc in the first match, and a 2-3 loss to Doomsingland. Amidst pressure and a good conscience, the Grand Duke has appealed to the USB authorities for some justice in the last match.

In other sporting news, the Saint Lazare national teams are henceforth known as the "Monegasque Monks", commemorating the exploits of the Grimaldi clan in the 13th Century. While exceptionally court-savvy, the name is not expecting to make a headway into the national consciousness.

With the years passing, Grand Duke Roumillet has announced plans to institute a constitutional monarchy, to return the voice of the people to where it belongs. Although a time frame has not been yet set, the Grand Duke promised his people a return to Parliament. It is unclear what kind of constitution the Grand Duke intends to implement.

A luxury cruise ship had to make emergency docking at the new Fontvielle Military Installation, due to a severe leak in one of the lower compartments. Despite lacking adequate naval facilities, the Saint Lazare Fleet made a daring salvage operation to recover the ship to safety until working crews could repair the damage. The passengers were granted an alternate cruise ship to enjoy as the other underwent repairs.

The United Eastasian Republic now formally recognises the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare as a sovereign nation, and issues appreciation for the Grand Duke's honest response to certain events within the UER.

The UER would also like to apply for an embassy in either building 26 or 32 on the impressive new island project undertaken by the Grand Duchy. We would also like to invite the Grand Duchy to establish an embassy in Beijing to seal the beginning of what will hopefully be a prosperous relationship.

The United Eastasian Republic's invitation for embasssy exchange is graciously accepted, and we are proud to render Embassy #32. Modifications to the building will be made in due as the buildings enter their final construction stages. You are lucky to catch us at this time, ere else we would have had to give a hollow shell.

Likewise, the Grand Duchy shall make their invitation for an embassy in Beijing very soon.

Ministre de l'Instruction Monsieur Docteur Guy Nouffour has announced the preparations for the institution of L’Université Internationale de Monaco, with programs offered for bachelor arts, master of arts and sciences, and doctoral arts, ranging in fields from ecocnomics to international relations. The organization of the academic institution is expected to be released very soon.

After a historic visit to USB, Grand Duke Albert Roumillet has returned home to Saint Lazare. With a brief speech, detailing his great happiness to find friendly states and friendly leaders in the world, he reasserted the Grand Duchy's commitment to peaceful cooperation in the world.

The Holy Republic of Hawdawg wishes to inquire about location 6 for an embassy. Our candidate for Ambassador is Dr. Mary Tyre. She is the Former Dean of International Studies at Oxford and looks forward to working with the Saint Lazare Government. We expect to employ a staff of 50 Hawdawg citizens along with a security detail of 12 men. We would ask for a small hangar at the international airport to house the Ambassador's Lear Jet. We look forward to hearing your response.

Signed,

Undersecretary Kevin Jewel
Hawdawg State Department

Your request for Embassy #6 has been approved, and furthermore, we are willing to offer a private for security and ease of transportation to your embassy. Construction has already begun to fit the structure to your needs. We are glad to have you with us, and we look forward to many more years of cooperative diplomacy and relations.

We, the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare and the Realm of Cotland, hereafter refered to as "Saint Lazare" and "the Realm" respectively, to promote friendly relations between our two sovereign and independent nations, agree to the following contracts regarding a state of alliance between our two nations:

1.) The Realm and Saint Lazare shall resolve to maintain friendly and profitable relationships through any ciircumstance regarding the two states;

2.) When in a state of defense, the Realm and Saint Lazare resolves to aid the other as is needed to support the other, regardless of the threat presently facing them, except in the following conditions:
a.) when either the Realm or Saint Lazare commit to an attack that is not mutually defensive;
b.) when the Realm or Saint Lazare are bound to honor the alliance of other friendly nattions, in which case, both the Realm and Saint Lazare resolve not to engage in hostilities when or if conflict should erupt, or;
c.) when the Realm or Saint Lazare cannot honor the alliance due to circumstances involving the survival of that state, whereas if either the Realm or Saint Lazare would lose sovereignty over its respective nation in providing assistance to the other;

3.) In times of peace, the Realm and Saint Lazare shall resolve to diplomatically resolve any conflicts that shall come in time;

4.) In times of peace, the Realm and Saint Lazaare shall resolve not to use agressive tactics with the intention of coercing the other nation into committments that are not in the interests of that sovereign nation;

5.) In times of war, where neither party can directly come to the assistance of the other, the Realm and Saint Lazare resolve to maintain open ports and facilities for the merchant fleet and other civilian vessels of strategic importance; where there exists a hostile

state between nations allied to either party, the neutral party shall maintain free and peaceful acts of interchange between the one party and the hostile party;

6.) The Realm and Saint Lazare both resolve to maintain the precepts of this treaty - upon signature of the respective heads of state - to maintain positive interests that work for the mutual benefit of both parties in any circumstance;

7.) The Realm and Saint Lazare shall both resolve to maintain a free and open market for the trade goods and merchandise from the respective sovereign nations in each others nations;

8.) In conclusion, the Realm and Saint Lazare shall resolve to review this treaty after a period of 5 years or thereafter to decide whether this treaty should remain in place - at such a time, either party may decline and peacefully withdraw.

This day, 12 August 2006, we afix our seals to the treaty, hereby binding our honor and our nations to cooperative and beneificial progress.

THE GRAND DUCHY OF SAINT LAZAREKing Haakon VIII

The Realm of Cotland
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/cotland.jpg

here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11536220&postcount=15844)

The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare Ministry of Defense concluded a arms deal with the Realm of Cotland that adds the following armaments to the Grand Ducal Armed Forces:

15000 L18A1
15000 L4A2
2000 L42
5000 L22A2
10000 L11A1
5 H-23A Merlin
10 H-23B Merlin
3 VH-23C Merlin

A week after the deal had been finalized, two C-11B Globemaster IIIs touched down gently on the newly created airport at Saint Lazare, bearing the new smallarms that would arm the Grand Duchy for some time to come. The helicopters were already in the process of being constructed, and would be delivered in a few week when they had been constructed, tested and certified for use. However, these weapons were fresh from the factory, the last weapon having been completed the day prior at the Infantry Weapons Production Facility outside Kongsberg. The two Globemasters, large as they were, were loaded to the ghills with weapons crates. Additional ammunition would arrive on a cargo ship later that week, but each weapon had three loaded magazines until then.

Waiting at the cargo terminal, an official from the newly opened Cottish embassy waited along with a few Lazaran officals. He was responsible for the weapons until the Lazarans accepted the shipment, and he took his task seriously. No sooner had the massive turbojet engines on the Globemasters been disabled before he entered first one of the aircraft, then the other one, getting a copy of the inventory list from both aircraft and talking briefly with the crew of the Globemasters. Everything checked out, and within an hour, the weapons were in the process of being unloaded from the aircraft.