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The Griffincrest Corporation

Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 00:13
The Griffincrest Corporation
Improving life since 1926

Griffincrest Oil Inc was founded in 1926, in Paradise City, Exponent, by a small time business man named Julius Griffincrest. The small company soon flourished, and became one of the lead oil companies in all of Exponent. He thought of a great idea to keep families together, and in 1929, build the first town on the grounds of his factories, so that his employees would always be close to their families. In 1978, Julius passed the corporation on to his son, Claudius.

Under Claudius, Griffincrest Oil saw a massive increase in both sales, and power. When the plague struck Exponent, Claudius put the lives of his employees first. He ordered his security forces to quarantine all of his factories, thus saving thousands of lives. After the plague settled, Griffincrest emerged as one of the most powerful organizations in all of the new Blackhelm Confederacy

Today, the Griffincrest Corporation employs nearly 10% of the Blackhelm Confederacy, and maintains a security force of nearly 500,000 men, as well as almost 1000 fighter planes, to ensure that people on any Griffincrest Oil rig are kept safe, no matter what problems are happening outside the gates.

On average, the Griffincrest Corporation pumps out about 12.4 million barrels of oil per day from its holdings across the world, a number almost equal to Saudi Arabia and Iraq combined.

We are also pleased to announce that we are selling our first native built LBT, the Mercury. Details are available on page three.

Factbook (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12585546&postcount=78)
Security Forces (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12639714&postcount=79)
Assets (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12732926&postcount=80)
Communist Rule
15-06-2006, 00:16
OOC: Production figures...?
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 00:34
The Corporation is willing to sell stock in order to further its mission. stocks will go for 125,000$ each. Each stock is worth .05% of Griffincrest profit.

Stock Sold Out
Communist Rule
15-06-2006, 00:39
Yukos/MOil Joint Oil Conglomerate will buy $250 million dollars worth of stock.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 00:47
We are sorry, but we are only selling a maximum of 20% profit
Communist Rule
15-06-2006, 00:48
YMJOC is then interested in buying Griffencrest Oil Co. for the sum of 450 million USD.
Alcona and Hubris
15-06-2006, 00:55
Quincy Mining Corporation will purchase a 20% stake in the company, however we will one pay $130,000 per share. For a total of 52 million USD. We also propose that Quincy Mining will develop a plan with Griffencrest to develop an independent security force, allowing the Confederacy to deploy its resources elsewhere.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 03:57
Quincy Mining Corporation will purchase a 20% stake in the company, however we will one pay $130,000 per share. For a total of 52 million USD. We also propose that Quincy Mining will develop a plan with Griffencrest to develop an independent security force, allowing the Confederacy to deploy its resources elsewhere.

The Griffincrest Corporation accepts your idea, and looks forward to increasing its security force.
Kubra
15-06-2006, 04:44
OOC: Are you an Exponent puppet?
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 04:47
OOC: same guy, switched names.
Kubra
15-06-2006, 04:51
OOC: same guy, switched names. OOC: Ok, thanks. it eliminates confusion.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 05:18
OOC: glad I could help.
Siap
15-06-2006, 05:20
The Aspen Investment Group would be interested in purchasing a 5% stake in Griffencrest Oil if possible. If this is impossible, we would be interested in perhaps undertaking several business ventures together.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 05:23
The Griffincrest Corporation must unfortuantly decline your offer of stock purchases, seeing as the stock has already been purchased by another firm. We would, however be very interested in taking up a join business venture. Please contact Claudius Griffincrest for any further plans about a joint venture.
Sochatopia
15-06-2006, 05:25
sochatopia would like to buy 20% stake in the company ill go with 130,000 per stock since im to lazy to figure it out so 52 million.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 05:27
Stocks are no longer being sold. Only 20% was on sale, and they have beem sold to another firm
Sochatopia
15-06-2006, 05:31
weight so do i get mine or not.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 05:32
Unfortunatly not, but we would be willing to make business deals in the future.
Sochatopia
15-06-2006, 05:55
you are fighting seviral wars right so could i propose a deal maby i would let you recruit in sochatopia for the Griffincrestion corpitation lets just say some of our citicens would be in a situation that it would benifit them to die in a war. The Price would be 100,000 dollars per 10 soldiers recruted soldiers comes with a assalt rifle 5 clips of ammo 2 hand grandes.they are not slaves so you will have to pay them as well but this will let you recruite in another nation.


Our estimates would be you could recruite about 120,000 soliders thats about 12 billon USD for 120,000 soliders.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 05:59
The Griffincrest Corporation does not wage war. We do not know what you are talking about. We are a peaceful, happy corporation that is strictly business. We would however, like to hire these men that you mentioned as a security force for oil rigs in far off places. Thank You.
Alcona and Hubris
15-06-2006, 13:28
The Griffincrest Corporation accepts your idea, and looks forward to increasing its security force.

The money has been forwarded to your account...

We will be sending a review team to access the present situation and what improvements could easily be made.
Blackhelm Confederacy
15-06-2006, 19:00
The Griffincrest Corporation is currently looking to purchase oil fields in other countries.
Blackhelm Confederacy
19-06-2006, 07:06
Griffincrest is willing to pay well for foreign oil fields.
Me li
19-06-2006, 08:47
The Dominion of Me Li
To: Griffincrest Corporation

The Dominions has limited oil. Moreover, our long-term plans are to shift away from these sources and to achieve sustainable and renewable energy systems. Until we achieve substainable Energy via our Projects, however, would your Corporation be interested in helping Me Li develop our Natural Gas Deposits? Our Geological Survey has located several promising sites of Natural Gas.
Siap
19-06-2006, 15:25
One of our clients in The Community wishes to rid himself of a small platinum-mining firm. We have audited it several times over and have all the records on file. Under his management, it began to turn a profit for the first time in its two years of existance. Last year, it generated $2 million profit for our client, and it is expected to generate more this coming year. Our client will sell it to you for $20 million. Please contact us if interested.

~Aspen Investment group
Blackhelm Confederacy
19-06-2006, 17:42
To both offers, the Griffincrest Corporation accepts. The Twenty Million dollars will be wired to your account. We are not big in the platinum mining industry, but we are alwats looking to expand.
Blackhelm Confederacy
20-06-2006, 00:13
We are still accepting offers for oil fields, as well as looking to increase the capability of our security forces, currently deplyed around the globe
Blackhelm Confederacy
21-06-2006, 05:14
We are looking to boost our influence in the world. To do this, we require unmanned war machines. Large contracts will be awarded to any company which can supply us.
Blackhelm Confederacy
21-06-2006, 23:20
bump
Leafanistan
21-06-2006, 23:36
OOC: The Griffincrest Corporation is being armed by the Leafanistani Red Mafia, and trust me, they are extremely well armed. Though a detective agency may have discovered their operations in Siap and sold them out.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-06-2006, 19:41
The Griffincrest Corporation is pleased to announce the creation of its first native built armored vehicle, the Mercury class LBT. The Mercury is meant to accel at fast desert warfare, and we have created it to defend our oil fields around the globe, as the environments around them are becoming increasingly more and more violent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:LAV25-1.jpg

Combat Weight - 36,000 lb
Length - 275 inches
Height - over Hull 77 inches
Width - 105 inches

Armament
Armament Primary: 30 mm autocannon
Secondary: C6/M240 7.62 mm machine gun mounted coaxially to the main gun
Supplementary: C9/M249 5.56 mm machine gun pintle mounted
Ancillary Weapon: Two 76 mm Smoke and Fragmentation Grenade Launchers
Ammunition (Ready): 210 rounds 25 mm
Ammunition (Ready): 440 rounds 7.62 mm
Ammunition (Ready): 8 Smoke Grenades 76 mm
Ammunition (Stowed): 210 rounds 25 mm
Ammunition (Stowed): 1320 rounds 7.62 mm
Ammunition (Stowed): 3200 rounds 5.56 mm
Ammunition (Stowed): 8 Smoke Grenades 76 mm

Export cost
3.4 million dollars
Alcona and Hubris
22-06-2006, 19:52
Quincy Mining,
Not a bad little unit for minimally trained personel. I am assuming that your 30mm gun is only sight aimed? (which would explain the coaxial mounted machine gun for targeting)

Quincy may be willing to supply you with a fairly simple infra-red targeting system for the unit if you need one.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-06-2006, 19:54
The Griffincrest Corporation is very interested in purchasing your infared system. We feel that it would greatly increase the capability of the Mercury.
Sochatopia
22-06-2006, 20:59
Dear Griffincrest Corporation I know we have been enemys in the past but i wish to engage in trade with your company heres a list of what i have and what i want. I have a lot of rubber Used for everything Iron that can be used to make Steel. Lead that can be used to make bullets. Urainium Used to make nuclear weapons,We also have a surplus of Coal and copper if you want to make a trade.

What i need Oil i know you have alot of oil want to trade some of it. Natural Gas we need this to heat our homes. I also need weapons like planes seems alot of them were shot down recently if you would be willing to sell me some it would be greatly appreciated.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-06-2006, 21:21
Sochatopia, we are currently recieving massive shipments of rubber from you as payment from your failed invasion of the Blackhelm Confederacy, and attacks on coporate oil tankers. We will however, sell oil in your nation. We can begin to open Griffincrest gas stations and oil refineries throughout your country for 1.2 billion dollars. I believe that this is reasonable, and we also want to be assured that we are the sole oil retailer in Sochatopia. As for the air force, I believe Griffincrest Gnats were responsible for downing a majority of them. We do not sell fighters, so we cannot restock your airforce.
Sochatopia
22-06-2006, 21:30
1.2 billion annualy and 10% of the profits go the sochatopian goverment and you have a deal. Anything else we still have a surplus of iron copper coal.
Siap
22-06-2006, 21:34
Our sources inform us that you have a hand in the illicit drug trade. While normally this would preclude us from conducting business with you, our client has vast holdings in the cultivation of marijuana and hashish. Contact us if any of this interests you.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-06-2006, 21:37
1.2 billion annualy and 10% of the profits go the sochatopian goverment and you have a deal. Anything else we still have a surplus of iron copper coal.

The deal was 1.2 billion initially, as downpayment. Not annually. You get 10% annually. To Siap, the Griffincrest Corporation denies any involvment in the illegal drug trade.
Sochatopia
22-06-2006, 21:40
As long as were talking 1.2 billion USD you got your self a deal. *signs papers*

you sure nothing else.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-06-2006, 21:44
Griffincrest is not a war making corporation. We have no need for your resources. The only one we needed was rubber, which we now get freely from you. Thank you.
Blackhelm Confederacy
25-06-2006, 21:28
The Mercury LBT is now on sale to the general public.
Maraque
25-06-2006, 21:37
The Secular Empire of Maraque would like to purchase 5 million barrels of oil from your company.
Blackhelm Confederacy
25-06-2006, 21:43
That will come out to a cost of 350 million dollars. Thank you for your business, and I hope we see each other in the future.
Maraque
25-06-2006, 21:50
The money has been wired. Thank you.
Blackhelm Confederacy
30-06-2006, 17:03
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-07-2006, 17:51
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-07-2006, 17:59
Griffincrest does not go to war, so we do not know what these tanks are for, but we will still take them, thank you.
Blackhelm Confederacy
09-07-2006, 18:53
Bump
Toopoxia
09-07-2006, 19:28
The Toopoxican Organisation is willing to sell the North Oil field just outside of Volitaia, we ask however that instead of purchasing it outright that you give Toopoxia 20% of the profits from oil sales each month in the location for 2 years until we can discuss the future of this venture.
Blackhelm Confederacy
10-07-2006, 17:30
Toopoxia, we accept your offer. Thank you. Security forces already on your border will be sent to the field. How much oil would you say this field yields annually.
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-07-2006, 05:34
bump
GruntsandElites
12-07-2006, 05:55
Arena, INC is willing to buy as many stocks as possible in Griffencrest.
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-07-2006, 06:02
We are sorry, but all available stocks were sold to Quincey Mining Company, of Alcona and Hubris
GruntsandElites
12-07-2006, 06:11
We are sorry, though perhaps some business dealing could be arranged, perhaps, something for, advanced technology?
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-07-2006, 17:25
These business deals would be very welcome
Northford
12-07-2006, 18:48
*Note* This is completely ooc, so please act accordingly.

I'm thinking of launching a suprise attack upon the corporation, and possibly the Blackhelm Confederacy in general, although, RP details seem to be pretty scarce.

Do you have a factbook about your nation, or a list of places where you have installations?

I don't mean "Secret IC" stuff, but more the kind of stuff most normal nations would have on their factbooks, if they bothered to produce them.
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-07-2006, 23:32
OOC: I dont have a fact book, but i can give you a map. Hold on, I can't figure out how to get it from paint to here
Northford
15-07-2006, 12:56
When you manage to get the map hosted, do send me the link.

I've been toying with the idea of cleansing you for a while now, and depending on how this crap withg Rosdivan goes I might just do it.
Blackhelm Confederacy
05-08-2006, 00:57
bump. And cleansing, please
Shazbotdom
05-08-2006, 01:18
Today, the Blackhelm Confederacy employs nearly 10% of the Blackhelm Confederacy, and maintains a security force of nearly 500,000 men, as well as almost 1000 fighter planes, to ensure that people on any Griffincrest Oil rig are kept safe, no matter what problems are happening outside the gates.

Blackhelm. I would fix the following BOLDED area's in the OP if i were you.



And for image hosting, i suggest Imagecave.com

They do free image hosting and it is Direct Linking Supported.
Blackhelm Confederacy
05-08-2006, 05:00
OOC: No, its correct. They are not all mercenaries. Most of the employess are regular office workers, oil drillers, shit like that. And as for the 500,000, that is only what it says publicly. There are many, many more.

Edit: Ah, I see the problem..thank you, its been changed.
Wanderjar
05-08-2006, 05:13
*Note* This is completely ooc, so please act accordingly.

I'm thinking of launching a suprise attack upon the corporation, and possibly the Blackhelm Confederacy in general, although, RP details seem to be pretty scarce.

Do you have a factbook about your nation, or a list of places where you have installations?

I don't mean "Secret IC" stuff, but more the kind of stuff most normal nations would have on their factbooks, if they bothered to produce them.


What a coincidence! So was I! I was going to have my Marines storm the mansion.
Wanderjar
05-08-2006, 05:16
Oh yeah, and Black helm, I was crushed by your statement about me.

;) :p
Blackhelm Confederacy
05-08-2006, 05:30
OOC: Lol, which one, the "we all hate you" one? And it would be a very bad time to attack right now, what with all the CA boys mosying around Confederate beaches.
Templa
05-08-2006, 05:34
OOC: I'm a bit confused. Now, I just got back to the states and NS. Reading this, you seem to have alot of equipment fo rnot taking any military action. From what I've gathered you supposedly take other peoples oil fields. Is that true? If it is...I'm trying to revive my nation, though noone seems interested. If you do hostile takeovers, may I direct your attention to me?
Blackhelm Confederacy
05-08-2006, 05:37
gladly.
Templa
05-08-2006, 07:22
Sweet. My thread can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=494911). Basically, the Church is attempting to usurp control of my nation. As people figure it out, there should be large scale riots and if I play things right, maybe even a civil war. In all the confusion, it should be very easy for you to move in. Hell, at least one of the factions might invite you in, exchanging oil for funding.
Blackhelm Confederacy
17-08-2006, 09:25
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
01-09-2006, 02:22
bump. Gotta keep people informed.
Southeastasia
21-09-2006, 02:39
[OOC: Black, out of curiousity, what is the company's public image to the world as of recent?]
Blackhelm Confederacy
21-09-2006, 02:47
Well, we try to portray ourselves as trying to save the world and a friendly family oriented corporation that loves the environment. However, in reality it is a super corrupt, some may say evil band of men who, as many people know (which is bad for business) started an alliance centered on corruption and is in a massive war with the GASN. Did that help?

And thanks, I was actually just going to bump this:D
Rosdivan
21-09-2006, 04:24
What's the merchant fleet like? Ie, how many tankers of what capacity?
Blackhelm Confederacy
27-10-2006, 02:52
Keeping the world informed
Anglad
27-10-2006, 02:55
Wiat...the entire GASN is on this war? Becasue I'd totally love to exercise my nuclear weapons.
Blackhelm Confederacy
02-11-2006, 02:17
bumps
Errikland
02-11-2006, 02:28
Would any current stockholders be willing to sell the stock to an interested Errikan buyer?
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-03-2007, 01:36
Figured I might as well give this a bump.
Blackhelm Confederacy
27-04-2007, 04:17
Factbook:

Griffincrest actually pumps out far more barrels per day than their homepage would tell you. Due to the fact that the vast majority of their oil fields are owned illegally, the oil pumped from these fields is actually much higher, estimates being at around five hundred and forty million barrels per day. The average price of a barrel of Griffincrest oil is around 35$ a barrel. This number, however, is often subject to change depending on where the buyers are located.

The Griffincrest Security Forces are not actually Security Forces, but are actually a massive mercenary army hiring mostly the urban poor found throughout the sprawling slums of the Blackhelm Confederacy, as well as a number of ex-Exponential officers. Still, about a sixth of all Griffincrest mercenaries come from over seas, a problem which is exploitable due to the xenophobic tendencies of the Confederates, and has been known to cause problems in the past. The military is given the name "Security Forces" to attempt to make the corporation look like more of a legitimate business. The Griffincrest Security Forces are divided into four sections. The Griffincrest Aerial Security Forces (GASF) are under the command of Air Marshal Herman Goldring, the Griffincrest Security Navy (GSN) is under the command of Admiral Lucius Ironclaw, and the Griffincrest Security Force (GSF), which would be the ground forces, are under Commander Faustus Bronzehammer. The GSF commander is rarely in command however, as most of the operations are turned over to the Navy. The fourth wing is the more secretive Griffincrest Internal Security Forces (GISF) und Reinhardt Hydraplate. The GISF are the most ruthless section of the Security Forces, often moving in to put down rebellions in a conquered area. The men of the GISF are better trained and better equipped than the rest of the military, and on occasion will assist in the front. The GISF wears a grey uniform as opposed to the black of the rest of the forces.

The Griffincrest Security Naval Forces are made up of ten fleets as well as dozens of escort groups for their oil conoys. Each fleet is lead by a flagship, a Kraken class Dreadnought. The flagships are as follows.

First Fleet - GNF Luxuria
Second Fleet - GNF Gula
Third Fleet - GNF Avarita
Fourth Fleet - GNF Acedia
Fifth Fleet - GNF Ira
Sixth Fleet - GNF Invidia
Seventh Fleet - GNF Superbia
Eighth Fleet - GNF Thievery
Ninth Fleet - GNF Vengeance
Tenth Fleet - GNF Retribution

The rest of the fleets are made up of a variety of ships purchased from firms around the planet. The ships range from carriers and battleships right down to tiny assault ships, but together they form the powerful force that is the Griffincrest Security Naval Forces. The ships are as follows:

Forrestal Class Carrier (USA) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrestal_class_carrier)
Homeland Classs Battleship (Leafanistan) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12581351&postcount=550)
Chieftain Class Pocket Battleship (DMG) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10242797&postcount=1658)
Neptune Class Cruiser (Griffincrest) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12129565&postcount=1)
Rajput Class Destroyer (India) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput_Class_destroyers)
Charon Class Frigate(Griffincrest) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12123521&postcount=1)
Tarantul Class Missile Corvette (Russia) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantul_class_corvette)
Um al Maradim Class Fast Assault Ship (Kuwait) (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/combattante/)
Diesel Attack Submarine Type A (Macabees) (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2558)
Akula Class SSN (Russia) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akula_class_submarine)
Catamaran Landing Craft (Macabees) (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=3480)

Arguably, the most important vessel of the Griffincrest fleet is not any of the ships listed above, but is instead the ships of the Griffincrest Rapid Reaction Forces. The GRRF (Pronounced as "grif") maintains a massive fleet of stealth ships across the globe. These ships are sent to areas deemed by the Corporation to be potential trouble spots, and normally are swaped out every three months. Each vessel is equipped with an arsenal of twelve Tomahawk missiles, and are always the first Griffincrest forces on scene, causing damage within minutes of a declaration of war.

Gor information on the Griffincrest Aerial Security Forces, see here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12341323&postcount=16).

The rest of the Griffincrest Corporation follows the following breakdown:

Claudius Griffincrest (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imckellen460wj4.jpg)- CEO
Tiberius Griffincrest (http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bradvflt2.jpg) - Chief of Illegal Operations
Maximus Redstone (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hummelba7.jpg) - Chief of Security
Lucius Ironclaw (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blood300080131040138517rq9.jpg) - Chief of Ocean Going Commerce
Cornelius Blueblood - Top Aide to Claudius Griffincrest
Jack Phoenixclaw (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2444058568_8ef4e5ca0f.jpg) - Chairman of Board of Investors
Marcus Fireblade (http://s5.tinypic.com/205wl74.jpg) - President of Acquisitions

Campaign Commanders

Lucius Ironclaw (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blood300080131040138517rq9.jpg)- Grand Admiral of the GSF Naval Forces
Reinhardt Hydraplate - Commander, Griffincrest Internal Security Forces
Faustus Bronzehammer - Commander, GSF Ground Forces, Vice President of Acquisitions
Marcus Fireblade (http://s5.tinypic.com/205wl74.jpg) - Rear Admiral, GSF Naval Forces
Herman Goldring (http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3637/150pxffviipresidentshinti2.jpg)- Commander, GAF (Air Wing)

Other important people

Valentius Redhammer - Admiral, GNF
Albertius Spearman (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=karlstrombergbycurtjc3bym0.jpg) - Griffincrest Chief Architect
Marcus Bloodaxe (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=250pxgiladpellaeonex0.jpg) - Griffincrest Medical Chief
Baron Liontooth - Propaganda Chief
Fritz Cloudfire (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walterdonovan1ma3.jpg) - Chief of Prisoners, GISF
Julius Stryker (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=250pxtigellinusrw5.jpg) - Conscript Labor Czar, GISF

Division Insignia

1st Security Division (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sealrv2.gif) - With God as Protector
2nd Security Division (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sealpd6.gif) - While We Live We Serve
3rd Security Division (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sealvj0.gif) - Where The Fates Bear Us To
4th Air Security Division (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sealgq9.gif) - God Wills It
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-05-2007, 17:07
The military breakdown of the Griffincrest Corporate Security Forces, although it undergoes several different phases as it progresses from fleet to fire team, is all a very simple process. The main component of the Griffincrest force is the Fleet. This is because of two reasons. Reason one is that the primary focus of Griffincrests operations are all overseas, and since the Confederacy is an island, and Griffincrest controls territory across the globe, keeping the armies with an assigned fleet seemed logical. The second reason is that the original purpose of these mercenaries was to make sure that the valuable oil shipments did not fall prey to pirates or other marauders. The breakdown is as follows.

Fleet - Admiral (200,000)
Army - General (100,000)
Section - Commander (50,000)
Division - Colonel (10,000)
Brigade - Manager (5,000)
Platoon - Coordinator (1,000)
Team - Captain (50)
Squad - Lieutenant (10)
Fireteam - Field Mercenary (2)

The interaction is as follows

1x Fleet = 2x Armies, 4x Sections, 20x Divisions, 40x Brigades, 200x Platoons, 40,00x Teams, 20,000x Squads, 100,000x Fireteams

1x Army = 2x Sections, 10x Divisions, 20x Brigades, 100x Platoons, 2,000x Teams, 10,000x Squads, 50,000x Fireteams

1x Section = 5x Divisions, 10x Brigades, 50x Platoons, 1,000x Teams, 5,000x Squads, 25,000x Fireteams

1x Division = 2x Brigades, 10x Platoons, 200x Teams, 1000x Squads, 5,000x Fireteams

1x Brigade = 5x Platoons, 100x Teams, 500x Squads, 2,500 Fireteams

1x Platoon = 20x Teams, 100x Squads, 500x Fireteams

1x Team = 5x Squads, 25x Fireteams

1x Squad = 5x Fireteams

1x Fireteam = 2x Mercenaries

The Griffincrest Security Force is also augmented by mercenaries from firms taken from around the world. These men perform primarily second line duty, and are listed in the "Contracts" section.

The firm Second Shadow Security, based out of Londim, was contacted to provide assistance for several duties. The contract called for three thousand members of Second Shadow Security to provide several duties, such as manning checkpoints, staffing supply depots, and performing a variety of minor police actions. By contracting these men, more Griffincrest forces would be able to see front line actions, as they are no longer needed to perform the minor duties now filled by Second Shadow Security. The total cost of the contract was a mere twelve million dollars per year, a very good deal for the Corporation.

The Order of Calatrava, out of Castilla y Belmonte, was offered a contract to defend the valuable supply lines during Griffincrest campaigns. They accepted the contract, and soon, the 1º Bandera was in service with Griffincrest. 1º Bandera consisted of one thousand Castillian mercenaries, and came with a rather strict contract, detailing the work hours, and vacation time of the men. Staying in line with the contract, Griffincrest deploys the Castillians in thirty groups of ten spread out along a supply line, ensuring its safety from bandits or any other forces that would attempt to threaten the vital supplies of the Griffincrest Corporation. This means that at any given time, there are three hundred mercenaries along the line. These three hundred men are swapped out every eight hours,, meaning that nine hundred Castillians work each day. Every day, another one hundred Castillians are off, ensuring that the vacation time as required by contract is granted. The cost of the contract with the Order of Calatrava cost the Corporation three hundred and fifty million dollars per year.

The medical business Fego Dim'osa Private Health Care signed a 300 million dollar contract with the Griffincrest Corporation, giving them unlimited access to doctors and medical supplies from that company. Fego Dim'osa Private Health Care doctors will also serve as rear line medical staff, allowing for more Griffincrest medics to go to the front to deal with those wounded on the front, and their skill and medical experience will hopefully decrease the mortality rate in Griffincrest campaigns, as now a real group of doctors are operating the battlefield hospitals, instead of the hastily trained Griffincrest supplied doctors.

Equipment

The standard issue load out of a Griffincrest mercenary is as follows:

1 x G36E with 2x Red-dot sight (http://world.guns.ru/assault/as14-e.htm)
1 x AG36 Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl17-e.htm)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol with flashlight
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
3 x Underbarrel Grenades
1 x Flashbang Grenade
1 x Smoke grenade
2 x GG-90 fragmentating grenades (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2897)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)

Elite soldiers, special forces, and all mercenaries on Claudius Griffincrest's home island carry the following load out:

1 x M26 Assault Rifle (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12306988&postcount=542)
1 x SP-45 Service Pistol with flashlight (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12833079&postcount=3)
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x Flashbang Grenade
1 x Smoke grenade
3 x GG-90 fragmentating grenades (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2897)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)

Second line mercenaries and Griffincrest friendly forces in occupied territory are issued the following loadout:

1 x AR-550 Assault Rifle (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11575172&postcount=466)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x Flashbang Grenade
1 x Smoke grenade
1 x GG-90 fragmentating grenade (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2897)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)


Second line anti-tank units will enter the battle equipped with:

1 x FGM-148 Javelin man-portable ATGM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin_anti-tank_missile)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)


Standard Griffincrest anti-tank soldiers and other specialist will be given the following loadout:

1x Spiculum Multi-Purpose Recoilless Gun System (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12859027&postcount=142)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)


Machine Gunners of the Griffincrest Corporation will be equipped with the following:

1 x M32 Light Machine Gun (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12004541&postcount=12)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x Smoke grenade
2 x GG-90 fragmentating grenades (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2897)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)


Officers carry a very different loadout as compared to regular mercenaries. Their equipment is as follows:

1 x M26 Assault Rifle (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12306988&postcount=542)
1 x .50 calibre pistol (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11541801&postcount=452)
1 x Type 103 Officier's Katana (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11515834&postcount=447)
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)

Tank crews and pilots are issued the following:

1 x G4 Submachine Gun (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11219173&postcount=1)
1 x Black BDU
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight

Anti-aircraft mercenaries are given the following equipment:

1 x AAT.X Acer Man-Portable Air Defense System (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13248337&postcount=258)
1 x M9 9mm Beretta Pistol
1 x Black BDU
1 x 'Dauntless' Ballistic Armour (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13691710&postcount=1)
1 x Spectra Helmet (Black) with tactical goggles
1 x All-purpose "Schnoz" Mk II Gas Mask (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13310835&postcount=28)
1 x X-One Walkie-Talkie
1 x LED flashlight
2 x Blacktalon Combat Gloves (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842204#post13842204)
2 x Mamba Tactical Boots (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13842227#post13842227)
1 x Lycos Combatant Machete (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14092486#post14092486)
1 x 'Badger' Trench Axe (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14442071#post14442071)


Armor

Chariot MBT (http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?showtopic=2985)
Mars LBT (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11963610&postcount=1)
Mercury APC (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13288770&postcount=1)
High Mobility Armored Car HIM-TAC (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2548)

Mines

ATG-44 Shaped Anti-Tank Mine (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9730509&postcount=587)
Blackhelm Confederacy
04-06-2007, 19:25
Legal Assets

Hydac - 2,000,000 a day
Toopoxia - Eight fields, 80% of Volitaia Oil Field
Sochatopia - 30% of National Rubber Production
Siap - Platinum Mine
Me Li - Natural Gas Reserves
Helexeo - 10% of National Reserve
Merando - Four fields
British Londium - Drilling rights to 200 billion barrels
Zamper - 20% pf national oil production, roughy 200 billion barrels
Londim - 20% of oil produced by Wild Dusk Incorporated
Ryu Black Islands - 30% of oil produced by Sharktooth Oil Incorporated
Razorl - Four fields yielding a total of 30,200 barrels a day
Astater - Orange Islands fields containing 1,000,000,000,000 barrels
The Edes - 82% of National Oil Reserve
Miroxia - Five rigs off southern coast
Fungi - 30% of National Oil Reserve
Egyptiansstan - Total Monopoly yielding over 12,000,000 barrels a day
Blackhelm Confederacy - Total Monopoly yielding 7,000,000 barrels a day
Griffincrest Claim in the Adreani Islands - Total Monopoly yielding 10,000,000 barrels a day

OOC: Other assets are illegal and are not mentioned.

Contracts

Afterburner Mercenary Cooperation - Aerial Supply Delivery
Intercontinental Shipping Company - Shipping of 600 Million Tons of Oil Yearly
Second Shadow Security - Checkpoint Manning, Supply Staff, Minor Police Duty
Order of Calatrava - Supply Line Defense
Alfegos Logistics and Travel Consortium - Shipping of 50 Million Barrels of Oil Yearly
Fego Dim'osa Private Health Care - Rear Line Medical Duty
The Scandinvans
04-06-2007, 22:54
Imperial Ministry of Resources Notice

We wish to inform the Griffincrest corporation that your oil fields that lie within the boundaries of the Scandinvan Empire have now entirely run dry and as due to Imperial law we offer you an estimated 30,000,000,000 dollars for the return of your land back to Scandinvan control and though we now this sudden and the offer possibly unexpected we wish to state that we wish to redevelop the lands at our own expense in such a manner as to best suit our own interests and needs.

Signed,
Imperial Resources Minister
Lord Lawrence Franklinton
Greal
05-06-2007, 10:03
Griffincrest is willing to pay well for foreign oil fields.



There is a huge oil field in Greal untouched because Greal had other oil fields, the oil field also expands into the coast, the oil covers a area about the size of Delware.
The Scandinvans
07-06-2007, 19:23
Imperial Ministry of Resources Notice

We wish to inform the Griffincrest corporation that your oil fields that lie within the boundaries of the Scandinvan Empire have now entirely run dry and as due to Imperial law we offer you an estimated 30,000,000,000 dollars for the return of your land back to Scandinvan control and though we now this sudden and the offer possibly unexpected we wish to state that we wish to redevelop the lands at our own expense in such a manner as to best suit our own interests and needs.

Signed,
Imperial Resources Minister
Lord Lawrence FranklintonOOC: Question is this offer bad or something?
Blackhelm Confederacy
18-06-2007, 08:30
Imperial Ministry of Resources Notice

We wish to inform the Griffincrest corporation that your oil fields that lie within the boundaries of the Scandinvan Empire have now entirely run dry and as due to Imperial law we offer you an estimated 30,000,000,000 dollars for the return of your land back to Scandinvan control and though we now this sudden and the offer possibly unexpected we wish to state that we wish to redevelop the lands at our own expense in such a manner as to best suit our own interests and needs.

Signed,
Imperial Resources Minister
Lord Lawrence Franklinton

Hm..I suppose it is a deal
Blackhelm Confederacy
18-06-2007, 09:05
bump for division insignia..not done yet
The Scandinvans
20-06-2007, 19:43
Hm..I suppose it is a dealAlright the thirty billion dollars have now been wired to you and we hope that you keep your end to the bargain which shall offically end all your corporations influnces in my nation.

Signed,
Imperial Stweard Erida
Blackhelm Confederacy
04-07-2007, 06:58
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-07-2007, 22:48
bump I suppose
Londim
22-07-2007, 22:49
Legal Assets

Hydac - 2,000,000 a day
Toopoxia - Eight fields
Siap - Platinum Mine
Helexeo - 10% of National Reserve
British Londium - Drilling rights to 200 billion barrels
Egyptiansstan - Total Monopoly yielding over 12,000,000 barrels a day
Blackhelm Confederacy - Total Monopoly yielding 7,000,000 barrels a day

OOC: Other assets are illegal and are not mentioned.



You forgot Wild Dusk PLC. I believe it was a 20% stake in the company.
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-07-2007, 22:57
You forgot Wild Dusk PLC. I believe it was a 20% stake in the company.

You're right, damn. If I forgot any others, people please tell me.
Rastorian Syndicate
23-07-2007, 04:29
Well, we try to portray ourselves as trying to save the world and a friendly family oriented corporation that loves the environment. However, in reality it is a super corrupt, some may say evil band of men who, as many people know (which is bad for business) started an alliance centered on corruption and is in a massive war with the GASN. Did that help?

And thanks, I was actually just going to bump this:D


That must be true, You even allowed an organized crime syndicate to join your alliance! I suppose officially the CA and Griffincrest probably deny any claims to being allied with organized crime?
Blackhelm Confederacy
23-07-2007, 18:27
That must be true, You even allowed an organized crime syndicate to join your alliance! I suppose officially the CA and Griffincrest probably deny any claims to being allied with organized crime?

Correct.

Officially, The CA does not exist.
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-12-2007, 18:36
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
10-12-2007, 17:36
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
11-04-2008, 08:05
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
13-04-2008, 08:52
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
27-04-2008, 00:03
figured I'd bump this
Gesford
27-04-2008, 00:24
OOC: Dammit, you messed up the clean "bump...bump...bump" pattern.

First, I'd like an updated stock valuation, with figures based on the dividend(zero and constant growth models) valuation model, the free cash flow valuation model, the company liquidation model, and the price/earnings multiples model. Secondly, we'd like a third party audited copy of the 2007 annual report. Our investors are interested in purchasing both debt and available equity from GC, but we don't know enough about you yet.
Vanteland
27-04-2008, 01:02
SIC:

Official Corporate Telegram:
To: Claudius Griffincrest, the Griffincrest Corporation
From: Tucker Boot, the Buy & Sell Corporation
Greetings. You may or may not have heard of me, Tucker Boot. I am but a humble imperialistic capitalist, and I run a vast industrial empire. For a long time I have purchased oil from you; however, recent dillemas have forced me to increase the amount of oil I purchase from your Corporation. Also, a little birdie in the market place tells me that anti-Griffincrest sentiment is rising, with pirates attacking your overseas possessions. As a result, I propose a simple plan: Guns-for-Oil. We have access, legally or not, to the designs for many a weapon, and plenty of arms factories. Indeed, with proper approval, we'd be willing to open these factories in the Blackhelm Confederacy herself. We hope you accept our offer, which includes munitions.
Vetalia
27-04-2008, 01:13
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First, I'd like an updated stock valuation, with figures based on the dividend(zero and constant growth models) valuation model, the free cash flow valuation model, the company liquidation model, and the price/earnings multiples model. Secondly, we'd like a third party audited copy of the 2007 annual report. Our investors are interested in purchasing both debt and available equity from GC, but we don't know enough about you yet.

OOC: Rather ironically, I'm covering those very topics right now...
Gesford
27-04-2008, 01:19
OOC: Yeah, we did that stuff earlier this year. Very interesting, if you're into it. What textbook are you using? I've got got Gitman's Principles of Managerial Finance.
Gesford
28-04-2008, 19:34
OOC: Griffencrest, still waiting for your response to my post.
Wanderjar
28-04-2008, 19:45
courtesy bump for teh lulz


Oh and Gesford, Blackhelm isn't able to be on much anymore due to collegiate...studies....(lol *cough drinking/partying cough*)

I'll try to get in touch with him for you though. :)
Gesford
28-04-2008, 19:56
OOC: Ah yes, I understand now. Thank you, that would be most appreciated.
Blackhelm Confederacy
01-05-2008, 08:28
Sorry for taking so long guys.

OOC: Dammit, you messed up the clean "bump...bump...bump" pattern.

First, I'd like an updated stock valuation, with figures based on the dividend(zero and constant growth models) valuation model, the free cash flow valuation model, the company liquidation model, and the price/earnings multiples model. Secondly, we'd like a third party audited copy of the 2007 annual report. Our investors are interested in purchasing both debt and available equity from GC, but we don't know enough about you yet.

uh...what? Vet, help me out here?

SIC:

Official Corporate Telegram:
To: Claudius Griffincrest, the Griffincrest Corporation
From: Tucker Boot, the Buy & Sell Corporation
Greetings. You may or may not have heard of me, Tucker Boot. I am but a humble imperialistic capitalist, and I run a vast industrial empire. For a long time I have purchased oil from you; however, recent dillemas have forced me to increase the amount of oil I purchase from your Corporation. Also, a little birdie in the market place tells me that anti-Griffincrest sentiment is rising, with pirates attacking your overseas possessions. As a result, I propose a simple plan: Guns-for-Oil. We have access, legally or not, to the designs for many a weapon, and plenty of arms factories. Indeed, with proper approval, we'd be willing to open these factories in the Blackhelm Confederacy herself. We hope you accept our offer, which includes munitions.

Dear Tucker Boot,

The Griffincrest Corporation has long valued your nations purchases, and views your nation with a "valued customer" status. As such, we are quite open to suggestions from your country, and this idea of guns for oil seems like a great one. We are very much willing to enter into this deal as soon as you see fit, and eagerly await further details pertaining to the equipment you have available.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
Vanteland
02-05-2008, 04:37
Dear Tucker Boot,

The Griffincrest Corporation has long valued your nations purchases, and views your nation with a "valued customer" status. As such, we are quite open to suggestions from your country, and this idea of guns for oil seems like a great one. We are very much willing to enter into this deal as soon as you see fit, and eagerly await further details pertaining to the equipment you have available.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest

Official Corporate Telegram:
To: Claudius Griffincrest, the Griffincrest Corporation
From: Tucker Boot, the Buy & Sell Corporation
Good. You can expect the first shipment, sub-machine guns, to arrive within three months. After that, the shipments will arrive once per month. The catalog is customizable, from humvees and jeeps to glocks and RPG's, and will vary in amount based on the below calculations.

The guns will be calculated by their manufacturing costs in Vantemarks until they're equal to or below the price of two hundred fifty barrels of oil, plus transportation costs. The guns, plus transport cost, will then be transferred for the oil.

To minimize on costs, we suggest using your connections in the Blackhelm Confederacy so that we may manufacture the weapons nearby, and deliver directly to you.

Economically Yours,
Tucker Boot
Blackhelm Confederacy
02-05-2008, 21:57
Official Corporate Telegram:
To: Claudius Griffincrest, the Griffincrest Corporation
From: Tucker Boot, the Buy & Sell Corporation
Good. You can expect the first shipment, sub-machine guns, to arrive within three months. After that, the shipments will arrive once per month. The catalog is customizable, from humvees and jeeps to glocks and RPG's, and will vary in amount based on the below calculations.

The guns will be calculated by their manufacturing costs in Vantemarks until they're equal to or below the price of two hundred fifty barrels of oil, plus transportation costs. The guns, plus transport cost, will then be transferred for the oil.

To minimize on costs, we suggest using your connections in the Blackhelm Confederacy so that we may manufacture the weapons nearby, and deliver directly to you.

Economically Yours,
Tucker Boot

Dear Mr. Boot,

We are able to set you up in several factories in and around the port city of Redemption. It is one of the nations largest and busiest ports, and is also the city where the majority of our oil is exported out of. I am very glad that we have come to this agreement, and I hope for many more in the future.

Thank You,

Claudius Griffincrest
Blackhelm Confederacy
05-05-2008, 08:07
bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
20-07-2008, 22:48
bump for pictures in factbook
Maldorians
20-07-2008, 22:57
Ohshi-, I did NOT envision Claudius as that... : O
Blackhelm Confederacy
20-07-2008, 23:25
:)what did you think he looked like?
Maldorians
20-07-2008, 23:37
:)what did you think he looked like?

Youngerrr.....MUCH younger
Blackhelm Confederacy
20-07-2008, 23:49
Oh no no no, he has a 32 year old son and a 27 year old daughter. He is in his late 60's.
Neo-Erusea
20-07-2008, 23:52
Uhh.... He needs to eat more...
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-07-2008, 18:09
bumpage
Razorl
22-07-2008, 20:32
Greetings Comrade Griffencrest from the Soviet Union of Razorl,
In the past we have had not so friendly connections, i personnally see oppourtunnity in giving you most if not all other oil fields that reside in my nation. I do not want anything besides friendship with the Griffencrest Corporation. Good day to you Claudius Griffencrest,

Jeres Krutev
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-07-2008, 22:56
Dear Mr. Krutev,

We are very very happy with this deal and we will beginb moving into your nation immediately. Thank you very, very much. We must ask, however, how much oil are we recieving?

Thank You Very Much,

Claudius Griffincrest
Razorl
22-07-2008, 23:07
From the office of Jeres Krutev:

i dont have an exact amount at the moment but the best estimate would be about 957 million barrels in a duration of 6 days.

signed,
Jeres Krutev
Blackhelm Confederacy
22-07-2008, 23:14
Thank you, engineers have been sent over.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
Blackhelm Confederacy
23-07-2008, 20:15
keeping the world informed....
Blackhelm Confederacy
29-07-2008, 01:52
anyone want some oil?
Karshkovia
29-07-2008, 15:57
http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/idsmall.jpg

To: The Griffincrest Corporation
From: Vera Blodniek, Head of Official Document Design Bureau

Dear Sirs/Madams;

ID LTD would like you to review the following designed letterheads (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13869694&postcount=33) for the Griffincrest Corporation, created per your request.



http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc.jpg
This design we took middle-eastern griffins and solarized them for a true "Gold" or oil look. We tried black lettering but that was too dark. Gold lettering and type-set lettering took away from the griffins so we settled on light yellow.


http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc1.jpg
This design we took a simplistic approach to. The walking Griffin portrays more of it's lion heritage which is that of a strength, nobility, and security. We extended the wings as if it were about to take off into flight. The slogan "Put a Lion in your Tank" was thought to portray that your company's gasoline products were superior to that of other oil companies; that by using your product the consumer would have more power (power of a lion) in their vehicle. We decided to stay with a plain black as it felt to have more strength in this design than if we went with gold (though you could use gold foil on your products in place of the black.)

We could see a whole advertising line based on this slogan:

Picture a TV commercial where a race car is screaming around a race track near the lead car in a race, the camera catches them thundering by then we are sitting behind the driver. The camera is vibrating and the masculine male voice is stating the facts about the race car driver's winning history. In the pits, the can used to refill the racecar has the Griffincrest logo and the voice-over states the driver's winning history was done using only Griffincrest petroleum products. The race car thunders out of the pits and we follow it out on the track where the race car driver sits behind the lead car; then suddenly the driver shifts his gear and we start to pass into the lead position. As it just starts to pass in front of other car to take the lead the image warps and changes into the driver sitting in his sports car (old muscle car or new mustang...to connect with the average man) on an open road (possibly a convertible with the top down and the wind blowing through his hair or with the windows down on a hard-top). The voice over states that "if Griffincrest is good enough for XXXXX driver's #(whatever his racing number is) XXXXX (brand of car), shouldn't Griffincrest be good enough for your car?" (at this point we could have the driver standing between his racecar and personal car and state "I us Then we are roadside at ground level, looking at three or four Griffincrest petroleum product containers (oil, general lube, engine treatment, and gasoline octane booster). The car passed by on the road behind going off into the horizon and the slogan states, "Griffencrest. Put a Lion in your tank."

Another commercial may have the driver giving a testimonial with scenes of his wins inter-cut with him and possibly his family driving along in their personal vehicle and stating that he uses Griffencrest oil products in his race car and his personal car. "What do you use?" or "I choose the winning performance of Griffincrest. What do you choose?"

http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc2.jpg
This design we decided to go with something more modern/conservative. We went with golden wings but left he contrasting black and white design to add emphasis to the gold wings.

http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc3.jpg
This design was done to show a more stable company. One that had deep roots into the past. This shows that the company is established, strong, long-lived. In turn that tells your consumers that your products are tried, tested and true. The Griffincrest products their fathers and fathers-fathers used are the same as they use today. The products are formulated to work and the company is not a 'flash-in-the-pan' coming out with all kinds of new 'flavor of the month' products.


http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc4.jpg
This design was more art-deco. We decided to go with a clean, duel color design. The Griffin head is very prominate and regal however the chest of the griffin also doubles as a drop of oil. The circle around the griffin represents the wings or the wave spreading away from the oil drop. This design tested well with the 16-28 year old male crowd and we would suggest to use this on your products designed for the youth or extreme motorheads. Perhaps a commercial with young men riding their sports bikes on an open city highway, bright lights of the city illuminating their motorbikes and the slogan,
"I use Griffincrest premium race oil because I need top performance from my engine at all times so it needs a top performing lubricant."


http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc5.jpg
We stepped away from the golden griffin idea because this design seemed to work well in blue, more than gold (though it did look fine in gold). This design tested very very well with women 20-35 years old. If you have a line of products designed to attract the average woman, we would suggest this be your logo on those products. Perhaps some commercials with an eco-friendly message and how Griffincrest is putting XXXX millions/billions into XXX (feeding the hungry, preserving endangered wildlife and keeping the world green, educating the less fortunate, helping disaster victims). Playing off the disaster victims, you could do a commercial based on how after a great disaster, Griffincrest employees were the first to donate their time to help the victims, and Griffincrest had provided xxxx (shelter, food, jobs, monetary relief) for the victims. We did test runs of these commercials and they ranked very high with all age groups and both sexes.

http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc6.jpg
The same design as above, however we added the slogan to make it slightly more masculine. Again, a play off of the first slogan. This slogan suggests that if you use Griffincrest products, you can get better mileage (go farther) from your vehicle. The spreading wing design portrays the Griffin which is about to take flight...it senses the wind and is ready to leap skyward. This is suggesting pend-up energy just waiting to be unleashed into the consumer's vehicle.

http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/playerdoc/gc7.jpg
This was a cross between the 'established' logo, the 'art-deco' logo and the "modernized" logo. We felt black, instead of gold, added real strength to this design.


We look forward to working with you in the future for any other requests you may have.

Sincerely,

Vera Blodniek
Head of Official Document Design Bureau
International Documents LTD
Republic of Karshkovia


ooc: I hope you like them. I added a few slogans just to spice a few up. Feel free to use any or all of them.
Blackhelm Confederacy
29-07-2008, 22:42
Wow! these are awesome!! wow! how did you make them?? Thanks alot!! I think I can find a place for all of them, thanks alot!
Blackhelm Confederacy
30-07-2008, 19:03
buy oil people!!!
Ralkovia
30-07-2008, 19:22
ooc: Whatever happened to you and Ryanbrum
Blackhelm Confederacy
30-07-2008, 19:39
forgot about that, thanks, I'll be posting there now.
Ralkovia
30-07-2008, 19:44
ooc: Anytime
Atruria
31-07-2008, 10:26
Secret Royal Communique

Dear Mr. Claudius Griffincrest,
The Royal Legion, the primary security apparatus of the High Monarchy, Atruria's rightful government, currently in exile is particularly interested in purchasing your product, the Mercury class LBT, to begin outfitting our Armored Regiment. We would like to purchase twenty-four (24) Mercury-class LBTs, coming to a total price of 81.6 million dollars. After your confirmation of this order, the sum shall be covertly wired from an offshore bank account, in order to prevent any Federal States authorities from uncovering this transaction.

Thanks in advance for your business and your aid in the liberation of my homeland from these so-called "democrats,"

HRM, Thomas II, By the Grace of God, High King of All Atruria
Blackhelm Confederacy
01-08-2008, 01:13
Dear Thomas II,

We thank you for this order, and hope that you will make more in the future. We are sending over the vehicles, and thank you for your purchase. Should you need further assistance of any kind in your struggle, do not hesitate to ask.

Thank You,

Claudius Griffincrest
Blackhelm Confederacy
01-08-2008, 06:03
back to page one!!!
Blackhelm Confederacy
03-08-2008, 06:40
up up and away
Errikland
03-08-2008, 06:49
Should anyone be interested in dispensing with their stock, eager Errikan investors would be likely to give you a noteworthy profit.
Blackhelm Confederacy
03-08-2008, 06:51
Hey pal!!! I haven't seen you in a while, how have you been? If you want, I am releasing 5% of Griffincrest to the market, you want in?
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-08-2008, 17:23
bump for update
Punckeds
10-08-2008, 18:54
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From:"Friend"
To:All Interested in

"Griffincrest is not a war making corporation." is LAY!!!!!!!!!!
They starts many wars for oil:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=562180
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=558541
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=562206
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=561869
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=561853
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=559495
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=559536
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=559065
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=562542

Happy Reading

Your Sciencerly
FRIEND
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Some speciasists said - It could be maked by Punckeds spies...
Blackhelm Confederacy
10-08-2008, 23:27
Wha....

Most of these aren't even wars.....
Miskonia
11-08-2008, 07:04
Michelie Chemlabs & Anti-Matter has developed a process in which to turn biomatter into Crude Oil. Much similar in the process of creating diamonds. We will be willing to work together in monopolizing the world's oil industry.
Gun Manufacturers
11-08-2008, 15:13
Michelie Chemlabs & Anti-Matter has developed a process in which to turn biomatter into Crude Oil. Much similar in the process of creating diamonds. We will be willing to work together in monopolizing the world's oil industry.

OOC: Fat chance of that :p. There's a number of bio-diesel producing nations, some using crops such as corn, sugar cane, rapeseed, etc. There's also a few nations exploring the use of oil producing bacteria. Currently, I am producing bio-crude via algae.
Axis Nova
11-08-2008, 15:22
I think perhaps it might be a nice idea to start sinking every tanker with a Griffincrest logo on it. How's that grab ya?
Blackhelm Confederacy
12-08-2008, 00:40
Michelie Chemlabs & Anti-Matter has developed a process in which to turn biomatter into Crude Oil. Much similar in the process of creating diamonds. We will be willing to work together in monopolizing the world's oil industry.

We are very interested

I think perhaps it might be a nice idea to start sinking every tanker with a Griffincrest logo on it. How's that grab ya?

I would love to see you try
Axis Nova
12-08-2008, 06:22
I would love to see you try

You asked for it, you'll get it. Unlike some nations around here, Axis Nova isn't all talk.
Punckeds
13-08-2008, 14:01
From:Committee of Law at Peolpe's Palace of United People's Republics
To:Claudius Griffincrest (his home address)

You are called to appear for the trial to the address Aveniue Lenin yeah. 55 Leninopolis Punckeds in the connection with the accusation submitted by Great Council of United People's Repubics. You are being accused about:

1.Unlawful menace
2.Intimidating
3.Attempt to extort
4.Attempt to seize the land
5.Attempt to seize raw materials.
6.Military attack

Please recognize this document as binding. All crimes were committed to the disadvantage or/and on territory of United People's Republics of Punckeds and so will be examined by the local court. Failing to appear for trial in the sequence of the week will be disregarded for dodging responsibility.
Salzland
13-08-2008, 14:46
OOC: Under accepted legal tradition, he has absolutely no obligation whatsoever to appear, even if anyone (for even one second) believed that he actually might.

I imagine the only way there'll be a Griffencrest freely appearing in Punckeds would be after an invasion.
Gun Manufacturers
13-08-2008, 14:55
OOC: Under accepted legal tradition, he has absolutely no obligation whatsoever to appear, even if anyone (for even one second) believed that he actually might.

I imagine the only way there'll be a Griffencrest freely appearing in Punckeds would be after an invasion.

OOC: Well, Punckeds could always try him in absentia. Then, if convicted, he could wait, and attempt to get Claudius extradited to Punckeds if Claudius is ever detained outside BC.
Ralkovia
13-08-2008, 15:38
To: Griffincrest
From: The government of Ralkovia, Minister of Trade, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Foreign Relations.

Subject: Contract for you

With gas prices rising to almost 300 dollars a barrel of crude and almost $20 per gallon. Ralkovian Motorist have been rioting and gas companies have begun shutting down. Most oil is now imported from far-off Ralkovian colonies that cost millions to go from the coast of Africa to the Ralkovian mainland. These ships often arrive late at ports causing gas prices to soar. While Ralkovia is currently trying to solve these problems we are beginning to crack under the weight, We need a reliable and at least a bt cheaper source of oil. This is why we have an offer that we believe your company and our country would profit from.

We would like griffincrest to be 1 of the only 2 gasoline companies in Ralkovia. They would have an entire monopoly on prices in Northern Ralkovia, as long as griffincrest can sell the oil at a price lower than $10 per gallon and crude at less $200.

This would benefit both our country and your company. If you are interested
please send us back confirmation, if you would need anything else we are open to negotiate.
Blackhelm Confederacy
13-08-2008, 19:54
To: Government and Ministers of Ralkovia
From: Claudius Griffincrest

We are able to provide your nation with barrels of oil costing only 10% of what you are paying now. Our barrels of crude oil cost only $30 a piece, and we feel that this will greatly help to decrease oil prices in your nation. We will begin setting up in your nation immediately, and we thank you for allowing us the opportunity to begin selling oil within your nation.
Ralkovia
13-08-2008, 21:13
To: Claudius Griffincrest
From: The government of Ralkovia, Minister of Trade, Minister of Foreign Relations, Minister of Foreign Taxation, Minister of State, Minister of Land Management and Enviromental safety.

We would like to repay griffincrest for their kindness. We would like to start by announcing that your company has free use of seaport parking(both in the sea and on land) and will not be charged a penny for any griffincrest ship using these spaces.

Second, we will not tax you on any expenses made in Ralkovia, meaning any griffincrest worker who visits Ralkovia will not be charged taxes for anything he buys.

Also, We would like to give griffincrest Gowaktoa island, which is almost 8000 acres of land, on the ralkovian grand chain islands. This island off the coast of Ralkovia is a great tourist attraction thanks to the volcanoes. The land generated almost $300 million in tourism last year before the oil crisis. The island is yours to build anything as long as it does not affect ralkovia or any of its citizens, this does not include people who say they are enviromentalist, A.K.A tree-huggers, if you believe it might please just notify Ralkovian Land Management and Enviroment Safety and we would be more than happy to tell you.

Lastly, Griffincrest is to be given a special trade status which allows Griffincrest ships to be resupplied with food, medicine, and in such cases when needed repair cheaply or even in some cases free. Griffincrest is also welcome to establish a headquarters in Ralkovia.
Blackhelm Confederacy
20-08-2008, 18:08
To: Claudius Griffincrest
From: The government of Ralkovia, Minister of Trade, Minister of Foreign Relations, Minister of Foreign Taxation, Minister of State, Minister of Land Management and Enviromental safety.

We would like to repay griffincrest for their kindness. We would like to start by announcing that your company has free use of seaport parking(both in the sea and on land) and will not be charged a penny for any griffincrest ship using these spaces.

Second, we will not tax you on any expenses made in Ralkovia, meaning any griffincrest worker who visits Ralkovia will not be charged taxes for anything he buys.

Also, We would like to give griffincrest Gowaktoa island, which is almost 8000 acres of land, on the ralkovian grand chain islands. This island off the coast of Ralkovia is a great tourist attraction thanks to the volcanoes. The land generated almost $300 million in tourism last year before the oil crisis. The island is yours to build anything as long as it does not affect ralkovia or any of its citizens, this does not include people who say they are enviromentalist, A.K.A tree-huggers, if you believe it might please just notify Ralkovian Land Management and Enviroment Safety and we would be more than happy to tell you.

Lastly, Griffincrest is to be given a special trade status which allows Griffincrest ships to be resupplied with food, medicine, and in such cases when needed repair cheaply or even in some cases free. Griffincrest is also welcome to establish a headquarters in Ralkovia.

To: Government and Ministers of Ralkovia
From: Claudius Griffincrest

The Griffincrest Corporation is very, very happy with our new business deal with your fine nation. Oil will be shipped over to Ralkovia as quickly as possible, and we will encourage our workers to help boost your economy by vacationing in your country.

We are also making plans to set up an overseas headquarters in your capital, and look forward to hiring an almost all Ralkovian staff. Thank you very much for this opportunity, good sirs.
The Edes
20-08-2008, 19:46
Dear Mister Claudius Griffencrest,
The nation of The Edes is a group of small islands and archipelagos lovated in the Northwest corner of the island region of Schliseria. In 1927, The underwater mining company, Atosia, discovered oil reserves underneath the seas northwest of The Edes (though located in its water territories). In 1947, while part of the Federation of Schliseria, Astosia was dissolved into the supercompany Jazzen-Ara Indusries whic, in 1962, when The Edes broke away from the FOS, took control of most all of The Edes' oil reserves, leaving only 3 companies with a hand in The Edes oil, and Jazzen-Ara Industries controlling 75% of it. Another 7% is held by Magestrate Oils Company, and the remainder by the international super-company Temeki Corporation. Today, with the oil reserves diminished to only a production value of 1.05 Million barrels of oil a day in total, and only 787,500 barrelss a day for Jazzena-Ara Industries and 73,500 barrels a day for Magestrate Oils Company, and an increasingly tough market as of late, Jazzen-Ara Industries and Magestrate Oils would like to hand over all their oil reserves and employyes, the entire companies essentially, to Griffencrest. Meaning, The Edes would like to frmally hand over 82% of its oil reserves to Griffencrest in exchange for a reduced price per barrel for The Edes, which Griffencrest will supply oil to, to avoid a monopoly by Temeki Corporation. Of course, with the oil located within the The Edes, it will be able to be delivered more easily. (Note this does not mean that you must supply all the oil you recover in The Edes, to The Edes. And also it will give you a chance to market to other Schliserian nations as well. I hope you are able to accept this offer.
Signed,
Tomo Deralii, President and CEO of Magestrate Oils Company
Casava Du Lemontournegro, President of Jazzen-Ara Industries
Blackhelm Confederacy
24-08-2008, 22:57
Dear Tomo Deralii, Casava Du Lemontournegro,

The Corporation is thrilled by this news, and would be willing to sell you barrels for twenty five dollars each. We are sending over teams to claim these fields, and would like to extent our protetion to you. Should your nation ever need anything, you may always come to us, and we will do our best to help you.

Thank You,

Claudius Griffincrest
Blackhelm Confederacy
25-08-2008, 20:50
Ooc: Bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
26-08-2008, 22:41
http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/Playerdoc/gc1.jpg
Blackhelm Confederacy
27-08-2008, 22:28
Come on folks, leave me some love!
Blackhelm Confederacy
29-08-2008, 02:44
Nothing??
Hurtful Thoughts
29-08-2008, 04:46
Nothing??

I rams a squadron of Phantoms up your air-bridge, what more could you ask of me?

:thread hijack:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/member.php?u=1099498

U seem to like posting moar than mees.

Anyways, when would you like my to attack one of your rigs off the north coast of DMG?
Blackhelm Confederacy
29-08-2008, 20:42
OOC: I have rigs off DMG??
Hurtful Thoughts
30-08-2008, 03:26
OOC: I have rigs off DMG??
Yeah I think I 'secured' a few for you back when I was fighting for your side of the fence.

And if not, just claim you has the paperworks and that NS would throw a hissy-fit if he doesn't cave.

And if that doesn't work, you can for a temporary truce /w/ me and secure all the resources from DMG and raze his towns to the center of the earth.

Heck, I was one of the gew ppl to find a way to cripple Axis Nova's PAs with nothing but M-16 wielding farmers (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=1756&st=15)... So with that kind of ingenuity, Leaf's resources, and your tech, we can't fail!
Miskonia
02-09-2008, 20:47
To: Griffincrest Corporation


We are sad to inform you of the destruction of Michelie ChemLabs and Anti-Matter. Ms. Michelie assumed control of Miskonia after her assassination of Head of State Artaxerxes Pavonis. Some weeks later, I arrived back from our colony, on the planet now named Lorinex, to find her in His office. After collecting colonists, I ordered the destruction of Miskonia, and all her cities using our Antimatter Missiles. Good day.

Mike Parsons
Executive of Lorinex
The Incorporates States of Miskonia
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-09-2008, 17:28
and here we go....
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-09-2008, 22:55
anybody want to talk business?
Belschaft
06-09-2008, 23:05
Ok, I will. I'm bored and want to do something. Fancy buying a corparation to turn into a division of Griffincrest?
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-09-2008, 23:08
Yes please. Details?
Waldenburg 2
06-09-2008, 23:17
OOC This is something stemming from the below. If you do not have said Rubles as I was lead to believe then never mind. Sorry to but in.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13989455#post13989455

SIC

Dear Sirs:

We have watched over the years as the Corporate Alliance has grown into a powerful and influential arm of world governance, and so at long last we have decided to approach you, with what might be a lucrative proposition, if you are prepared to listen. There is a war coming, one not to be fought on the bridges and beaches but in the banks and exchanges of half a dozen countries worldwide. Allow me to elaborate.

Although I do not, as the nature of this letter would suggest, intend to tell you of the full plan, allow me to suggest the possibilities. Our eyes turn towards the Mediterannica, a region currently in the process of destroying itself, it is perhaps time there was added oil to the fire? Though the destruction of such institutional nations is quite contrary to our point of view there is one small thorn that could be so easily plucked, and a hefty price paid, for such a service.

All that we require for this operation is ten trillion Vetalian Rubles, or indeed however many can be provided by the Griffencrest Corporation. While this may sound like such a very large amount of money, we assure it shall not be so for long. It is our understanding that there are quite large reserves of the Vetalian Ruble within your represented nations. Am I correct? When this war is over, we should like to be on the correct side, and said reserves would go some way to defeating the beast of uncertainty in this matter.

Now what will we give you for this? Let us begin: should there be a war in Vetalia which seems quite apt, with it’s recent annexation of Pasingrad and the various other attacks being made by Vetalian and allied forces, then surely a blockade will be set up around Vetalia it’s sea access cut off indefinitely. What would it mean to you if we could assure that only ships of the Griffencrest or her subsidiaries could supply Vetalia, what if they were the only ones to be allowed to travel without fear of hindrance, if they were the only lifeline on which the great economic empire could rely? Though this is viewed by many within our own little circle as the gift that keeps on giving, however we are aware that mere threats of the sudden devaluation of the Vetalian Ruble by 26.9% within the next month and promises of a future yet to be are no where near enough; we shall continue.

We have, as of late, come to be in the possession of five billion barrels of your much sought after oil. Indeed I do not have to tell you, that should such vast amounts of oil be released onto every stock exchange in which the Corporate Alliance has a foothold, it could prove disastrous, and though we could not sustain this number, in all honesty likely ever again, we would note that we would, out of spite or malice, perhaps end what has been a regulated heaven? Should you oblige us in this we shall offer all our oil, a mix bag of the equivalent eight trillion USD in foreign currencies, sign a contract that states we shall never sell our oil for any price less than those nations protected under the banner of the Corporate Alliance and their subsidiary companies. To further this we shall sell our oil, to Griffencrest specifically at twenty percent less in future, any future, than the timely going rate.

Think of this as only an acquisition order, we need Rubles, and you are a businessman, there is a nature inherent to all of this. And indeed once we are done if you wish your Rubles returned to you, then you must only say the word.

Included in this letter is a secure bank account registered to one Mrs. Felice Putmann, who is unaware of this arrangement. Also included is a registered Post Office box, in the nation of Rodensia, to which you may make any responses to our letters, or indeed renegotiate a price in this matter.

Should a token of our earnestness be requested you need only ask, however as of now the Griffencrest may view all security footage of our holding facilities, at an, of course, undisclosed location.

Signed:
Mönach
Belschaft
06-09-2008, 23:32
Mainly on my computer, and I'm on my laptop right now. Basic Info is-

Name: Northstar Corporation
CEO: Michael Anderson
Shareholders: 14
Main Industries: Mining, Banking, Heavy Manufacturing, Oil
Annual Turnover: ? I'll have to work it out
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-09-2008, 23:32
Dear Monach,

While it is true that the Vetalian ruble is abundant in the Blackhelm Confederacy, we do not own the nation, and even if we did, there is no way even the government would be able to secure such large sums of money as ten trillion rubles. The banks in Paradise City and Redemption which are Vetalian owned are too few to be able to carry amounts that high. We wish to help you, and to secure this deal that you speak of, but we see no way we would be able to come to your terms.

Regretfully,

Claudius Griffincrest

OOC: Sorry, I just really don't think we would have such a huge number of rubles. A lesser amount, like in the billions would be still pushing it.
Waldenburg 2
06-09-2008, 23:35
OOC Oh, from a telegram from Vetalia I was under the impression your currency was pegged against them, in which case it would be very easy to lay hands on. Oh well, thank you.
Blackhelm Confederacy
07-09-2008, 00:07
Mainly on my computer, and I'm on my laptop right now. Basic Info is-

Name: Northstar Corporation
CEO: Michael Anderson
Shareholders: 14
Main Industries: Mining, Banking, Heavy Manufacturing, Oil
Annual Turnover: ? I'll have to work it out

We are very interested...so what is going to happen here am I buying them?
Belschaft
07-09-2008, 00:36
Might as well. I created them for a thread but after it ended I haven't been using them at all, so I figured I'd just sell it off. I'll be on my computer tomorrow and I'll be able to get more info on them then. Do you want me to do an IC post offering the Northstar for sale?
Blackhelm Confederacy
07-09-2008, 16:49
An IC post would be good.
Pan-Arab Barronia
27-09-2008, 22:56
OOC: Seriously, put a graphic image warning on some of those.

From: Friend
To: Claudius Griffecrest and his sidekicks

<snip the grim images>

Is barrel of oil realy cost that much??

Sir,

These (http://www.britishmodelbuses.com/Extra%20large%20Images/Corgi%20OOC/OM46202_Photo_Supersize.jpg) do not run on good intentions, sunshine and dreams.

Yours,

David Michaels
Secretary
Barronian Petroleum Supply Enforcement Association
Ralkovia
27-09-2008, 23:03
OOC: Seriously, put a graphic image warning on some of those.



Sir,

These (http://www.britishmodelbuses.com/Extra%20large%20Images/Corgi%20OOC/OM46202_Photo_Supersize.jpg) do not run on good intentions, sunshine and dreams.

Yours,

David Michaels
Secretary
Barronian Petroleum Supply Enforcement Association

That was an awesome comeback Pan-Arab
Punckeds
27-09-2008, 23:03
From: Friend
To:Claudius Griffencrest and his sidekicks.

Yes - but it could be not run on blood of innocents!
Life of anyone is costless. I'm not against mining and using oil. I'm agains killing anyone. This bus don't worth more than human life!
If you don't see that you are greed idiot without heart!
Is money worth for you more than life?
You just killing for money. But any money will ressurect dead people!
Pan-Arab Barronia
27-09-2008, 23:06
That was an awesome comeback Pan-Arab

OOC: I do my best :D
Ralkovia
27-09-2008, 23:07
To: Friend?
From: Ralkovian Oil Works.

Well before griffincrest oil we used hybrid,

oil+blood= More fuel efficient cars.

ooc: BY the way I am a violent mofo when it comes to war.
Hurtful Thoughts
28-09-2008, 03:54
ooc: BY the way I am a violent mofo when it comes to war.
O RLY now?

Would you like to wager that against my early, mid-term, or late stage military?

Just because some of your officers shot their own grunts doesn't make you dangerously violent.

*Readies teh Griffcannon/Manapult and executes "plan Traitor Simons 11B"*
Theutonia
01-10-2008, 18:35
From: The Grand Master Of Theutonic Order of NationStates Winrich Albrecht Von Altershtauf.
To:Customer Service Department of Griffencrest Corporation.

Our Order will buy your oil.
We could pay you 400000.00 quarts.
Also we open our borders to any your investments.
Blackhelm Confederacy
01-10-2008, 19:27
From: The Grand Master Of Theutonic Order of NationStates Winrich Albrecht Von Altershtauf.
To:Customer Service Department of Griffencrest Corporation.

Our Order will buy your oil.
We could pay you 400000.00 quarts.
Also we open our borders to any your investments.

You have a deal friend. We will begin operations to get you your oil as quickly as possible, and wish to inquire as to what the resources of your natin are.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
Theutonia
01-10-2008, 20:38
From: The Grand Master Of Theutonic Order of NationStates Winrich Albrecht Von Altershtauf.
To: Claudius Griffencerst

Unfortunately - our economy is based mainly on a processing. Forests are our biggest treasure. So we need help from the outside in the form of raw materials which alone we don't have. If however your search units find some raw materials, you are first after the order for unpaid getting them.
We think that Griffencrest Corporation is an honest company which will take care of our businesses and the industry. We can open the land up to construction of an industrial plants. Like also of workers for the employment. Of course there is no speech about rebellion or any opposition. Everything is under the control of Knights of the Order.
Blackhelm Confederacy
06-10-2008, 01:13
Thank you. We will fly over a pair of survey teams immediately.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
Theutonia
06-10-2008, 18:19
(OOC: Small info - my territory with rivers, woods, sea and everythink else (exept cities - Malbork (Marienburg) is preaty bigger because it is my Capital) is based on Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and North East Poland (Warmia & Masuria))
Blackhelm Confederacy
10-12-2008, 02:34
OOC: bump
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 00:07
buy oil!!!
Osea 767
16-12-2008, 00:13
To: The Griffencrest Corporation
From: The Holy Empire of Osea

We wish to negotiate a contract with you to supply us with oil.
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 00:24
How much oil and for how long a time?
Ralkovia
16-12-2008, 00:38
(Hi BC. My countries stabilized now)
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 00:44
(Hi BC. My countries stabilized now)

yay!
Ralkovia
16-12-2008, 00:48
( We found two oil fields, one with a prospected 130 billion barrels and another with a prospected 400 billion barrels[will turn out to be 340 billion] the catch is that it is deeper underground and since I'm playing a country with a downed economy we can probably open up a joint drilling operation. You in?)
Osea 767
16-12-2008, 00:49
We would require the delivery of about 5.2 million barrels per day. If necessary we will aid in the transportation of the oil, for example, through the construction of pipelines.
Ralkovia
16-12-2008, 22:01
(Bump)
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 22:08
( We found two oil fields, one with a prospected 130 billion barrels and another with a prospected 400 billion barrels[will turn out to be 340 billion] the catch is that it is deeper underground and since I'm playing a country with a downed economy we can probably open up a joint drilling operation. You in?)

Yes sir, start up an RP!

We would require the delivery of about 5.2 million barrels per day. If necessary we will aid in the transportation of the oil, for example, through the construction of pipelines.

http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/Playerdoc/gc1.jpg

Thank you for choosing Griffincrest as your source for oil! We can begin shipping you the required oil immediately, at thirty dollars a barrel. Pipelines are not necessary, as we have a vast fleet of tankers already available, and sad to say, the unstable climate of todays world leaves the pipelines open to sabotage, which would prove disatrous both economicaly and environmentally to your nation.

Thank You Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
CEO
Griffincrest Oil Incorporated
Ralkovia
16-12-2008, 22:40
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=14310385#post14310385
kenavt
16-12-2008, 22:44
OOC: Are you ever going to expand into alternative technology?
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 23:12
OOC: Are you ever going to expand into alternative technology?

OOC: Now why would I do that?:p
Madurastan
16-12-2008, 23:20
To: The Griffencrest Corporation
From: Republic Of Madurastan

We wish to negotiate a contract with you to supply the Republic Of Madurastan with oil. We require delivery of 1.2 Million Barrels of oil per day. Will pay any price. Our pipelines are currently out of action due to rebels and our road and rail transport to all of the country will stop if supplies run dry.
Blackhelm Confederacy
16-12-2008, 23:25
http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/Playerdoc/gc1.jpg

Thank you for choosing Griffincrest as your source for oil! We can begin shipping you the required oil immediately, at thirty dollars a barrel. Rest assured, that with Griffincrest, your road and rail systems will never run dry.

Thank You Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
CEO
Griffincrest Oil Incorporated
Blackhelm Confederacy
18-12-2008, 00:01
BUy
More
Petroleum
Madurastan
18-12-2008, 19:43
http://myweb.cableone.net/bschott/Playerdoc/gc1.jpg

Thank you for choosing Griffincrest as your source for oil! We can begin shipping you the required oil immediately, at thirty dollars a barrel. Rest assured, that with Griffincrest, your road and rail systems will never run dry.

Thank You Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest
CEO
Griffincrest Oil Incorporated

To: Griffincrest Oil Incorporated
From: Republic Of Madurastan

Thank you for your generosity.