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The whitewashed steps of the Parliament Building in downtown Dar Al Haq were broad and followed a gradual slope up to the slender, Arabesque pillars, white and off-tan plaster fringed with gold paint lining the building's facade in an old Roman style, characteristic of the city's Islamic and Western influences. Capping the squarish edifice was an onion-shaped dome of burnished gold, flashing in an afternoon sun, a currently unadorned flag pole emerging smoothly from its peak.

The stately structure, built by British Imperials at the start of the first World War, was dwarfed by many of the city's more modern buildings. The glass office buildings of the city center in particular towered in place of mountains, absent from a hazy desert horizon. Beneath the cool steel and glass peaks flowed distinguished white walls of older buildings, the old and new intermingling freely in the city. Looking in the distance, one could see what had once been the city's walls in medieval times, crumbling sun-dried stone lined with open-topped towers marking every facet. A gleaming and modern railroad now ran directly through an old archway in the wall, the city long since grown out from its old walls.

However, the attentions of every man, woman and child in the city were on those unadorned, dusty steps today. Someone had set up a wooden podium at their foot, and behind it in a long, darkbrown suitcoat and checkhered ghutra, Fahad Rumi addressed the public.

He was the hereditary Emir of Dar Al Haq, and so the House of Rumi had been for three generations now, from the end of Ottoman domination. Young, barely thirty, he was a strong-figured, good looking man who usually hid his piercing eyes behind a pair of trademark John Lennon-style sunglasses. Today though, he bared them to the crowd and addressed them with the voice of a trumpeteer.

"People of Dar Al Haq, Peace be Upon You and good afternoon. I am pleased to announce the Parliament has just adjourned its final meeting. A new constitution for our city has been drafted, and it is my privelage to announce the beginning of this new age." He smiled he smile that had graced the cover of so many magazines and earned the sneer of leading Imams who branded him a "playboy." Rumi suddenly shot up his right hand and extended two fingers in the sign of Victory. "Our City of Dar Al Haq is independant, a nation of its own, as of today!"

The crowd before him, level with their Emir, was a throng in the tens of thousands, stretching back through avenues and streets in a great bobbing ocean of humanity. The roar that followed this announcement threatened to crack the walls of that august establishment. The mob rocked back and forth as men embraced, waved their hands and hollered, a chorus of car horns wailed over a hundred city blocks. A thousand more citizens, watching TV in their apartments, listening to the radio in their cars, hearing the news shouted through the doors of their clubhouse, stood up and cheered.

When his city had quieted, Emir Rumi wiped his brow and the twelve august men, draped in black thobes and the wound turbans of Parliamentary ministers, the burly suited bodyguards flanking their assembly in two lines, all politely applauded.

"Our labor is ended, and our kingdom is born. Let this be a day of celebration, a holiday to unite all the people in our city! I declare this new Kingdom, Badr Al Ummah---Moon of our Land, beautiful as our city is beautiful. Let the celebrations begin!"

*

It was eleven PM that night. In his fourth-story office, Fahad Rumi could still hear the roars of celebration in distant, unseen streets below. They would continue throughout the week as citizens feasted, parades marched, and Bacchus reigned throughout Dar Al Haq.

The Emir--who would be officially changing his title to King once the proper forms were signed and ratified--had attended the bare minimum of festivities required by propriety and then slipped back into his almost-abandoned Royal Office.

Now he sat in a black leather chair, a scoop-shaped piece of modern deco furniture behind a desk of amber wood with coarse, black grain. Its sleek finish mirrored the polished floor, grey marble with black spots. The office was shaped like a long hall, with solid black walls sliding up together into a curving archway, the foot of the wall naked slate carved with flowing calligraphy in stylized Arabic.

The whole thing led up to a raised platform that lifted off like an offer behind Rumi's desk, narrow steps of grey stoned with swooping steel rails to either side, leading up six feet to a platform big enough for two men to stand comfortable. A mini-bar stuck out of the wall, withcabinets in coal-black ebon wood beneath its grey marble countertop, set into which was a steel sink. Over that, out of the black wall, was cut a long and thin window resembling the archer slit of an old castle, an arabesque peak capping the frame. During the day, sunlight would flow in through this sole opening and frame the Emir at his post in a corona of gold.

It was certainly an unconventional office, and the Emir had designed it himself. A modern office, spartan yet stylish, the perfect symbol for the energetic young leader.

Right now, though, he felt neither energetic nor young. There was no computer on Rumi's desk--the Emir despised them, and most modern technologies. A single sheet of notebook paper was pinned under one elbow, his chin in his hand. The King-to-be had removed his heavy overcoat and was wearing only a white collared shirt, loosened and more than a little ruffled, over his tan slacks. His longish, raven-black hair, usually the epitome of gelled perfection, was dissheveled.

He considered the paper, touching the tip of a pencil to his lips. And finally, he signed it, a last few scratches marking the beginning of a new era for his city---his kingdom. He'd have his secretary type it up and distribute it soon.

*

"Dear [Your Title] [Your Name] of Great [Your Nation],

"I address this letter to you to declare the birth of a new kingdom, Badr Al Ummah, writing as its King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi, formerly Emir of Dar Al Haq. I implore you and your allies to give our new nation recognition as a peer in the international community and accept our entreaties of brotherhood and friendship.

"I feel that your nation in particular stands to benefit from partnerships, economic, social and political, with our own. I want to work for the benefit of every citizen in my Kingdom, and to let that prosperity spill over into our brother nations as well. I am a great proponent of internationalism and feel myself a brother to all nations who believe in the value of humanity and the moral duty of government--Islamic or secular, kingdom or democracy.

"If you choose to establish an Embassy in our kingdom and allow us to place one in your nation, I promise you will never once doubt the wisdom of the decision. We are ready to be steady friends in times of prosperity and times of hardship alike. An attitude of international friendliness, cooperation and charity will characterize the kingdom of Badr Al Ummah. We pledge charity in the Islamic tradition to disadvantaged nations and to aid those who temper their power with righteousness.

"I and our peoples await your reply, Honored [your title]. Our offer of friendship and brotherhood will stay extended if you wish to take time to consider, and by all means let this opening of doors extend to any business or trade relationships you wish to begin.

"Humbly Yours,

H.R.M Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi,
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficient"

OOC: What this is, is an open invitation to any nations who wish to open diplomatic relations with Badr Al Ummah. It is a young nation, but I intend to be active. To see if your nation would "blend well" with ours (although I welcome diversity and will recognize just about any partner whatever their cultural setup), here is a brief rundown on the Kingdom.

-It is an Islamic city-state that uses Shariah law as the basis of its constitution.

-It is a Monarchy with a Parliement of Representatives elected by the citizens. The Parliement proposes, drafts and approves laws, but the King can countermand them at anytime, and it is the King's perogative to appoint judges (most of whom are Islamic clerics.)

-Freedom of speech is outlawed, but human rights are very good. Most people are employed and crime is low. (Don't believe me? Check my profile.)

-There is no military except a small Honor Guard which serves ceremonial functions.

-Major productions are in handicrafts, although the Kingdom currently has no trade ties they are self-sufficient. The Kingdom's territory extends outwards many miles into open desert, which is populated by Bedouin bands who live in the centuries-old nomadic way.

http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/fc/characters/images/chara_wong_a.gif
^--Portrait of His Royal Highness, voted several times the Arab Peninsula's handsomest politico.

Anyone who feels like replying is free to do so. Just assume the letter you read was directed towards you. Thanks in advance to all who wish to participate. :cool:

"Dear King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi of The Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah,

It is with pleasure I respond to your letter of earlier. First, I would like to congraulate Badr al Ummah in it's independence, and to welecome you to the international stage. I trust, that although you are fairly young at this point, that you will be of a great contriution tthe world as a whole.

I believe, as does my Office, that not only could positive relations with your nation be benificial to us, but we could do greatly to benifiet you. This possibility intrigues me, as it does my Office, for we so rarely hold interest in improving foreign relations to the outside world. As such, we believe we have much to offer you directly, including the trade and export of both material and skills.

I would, as normally, be interested in an exchange of embassys with your Kingdom. We could discuss this further.

Once again I would like to congragulate you on your postsion as King, and to congragulate your nation in its emergence.

Dictator of the Republic of Sumer,
Feild Marshal Puabi Ninatuma
Ale Namenashira Nameshbarkingdu Kalamake"

OOC: Welecome, nice intro thread!
Since you were so kind as to give OOC info of your nation breifly, I shal do the same.
To start, despite the account name of Dostanuot Loj, I RP as The Dictorial Republic of Sumer, based off that ancient civilization of the same name. Geograpically I occupy the middle east, parts of Europe and Africa, and parts of the Americas, but as NS Earth has unlimited continents, this is little more then a refrence guide. And that our two nations would have simmilar climate and geography I think.
The Dictorial Republic is simmilar to a Constitutional Monarchy in some ways, but has many differences. Despite this, there are elections, and freedoms of many kinds, including freedom of speech. The major religion, by a wide margin, is the polytheistic Sumerian religion. Some other religions are represented in minority, including Islam (Probably the largest minority). And last but not least, it is a militant, nationalist country that is fairly isolationist most of the time.
Once again, welecome.

<< OOC: Going to walk out on a limb here and assume that you're RP'ing modern tech, yes? If so I can't help you out, I'm afraid. Future tech here. >>

The Community officially recognizes the kingdom of Badr Al Ummah as a sovereign nation with King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi as its legitimate head-of-state.

We cordially wish to open economic relations with your nation. Our nation has a near constant need for raw materials as well as food items, for which we can provide a myriad of manufactured goods and advanced technology.

I look forward to hearing from you
~Alex Connor
Speaker of The Community of Siap

A tape arrives at the Desk of the King in Badr Al Ummah, it shows a still image of an hispanic looking man holding a cigar, he too is young, around 30 and has a warm inviting smile. The Tape begins...

"Are we rolling? Good.

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi of The Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah, we bid you greetings from the far off shores of the People's Republic of Cuba del Shark.

We wish to discuss with you the opportunity to set up embassies as a fellow new country. Unlike you we have a military consisting of around 30,000 with a potential 2 million militia being able to be raised. Our nation however should not be viewed as an oppresive nation. It is filled with the laughter of a thousand thousand children playing, the giggles of lovers as they walk down our platinum beaches not to mention the enchanting sounds of both our Tango Dance halls, and our Rainforests. We bid you and your family welcome to our beautiful nation, and hope that this message will be the first of many that will allow us to become closer as bright new stars in a dark international sky.

Yours with all freindship ~ President Jose Maria Saragoza"

OOC: You have an estimated ammount for conscription of about .25 Million, bro. There's no way in hell a nation of Six Million can field Two million troops.

<< OOC: Going to walk out on a limb here and assume that you're RP'ing modern tech, yes? If so I can't help you out, I'm afraid. Future tech here. >>

OOC the same

Official Statement from the Foreign Office of the Imperium

The Conniferus Imperium formerly recognises the International Legal Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah, and wishes to establish diplomatic ties with this nation. Although being a country based on Roman Catholic Christianity, the Imperium recognises the need for international understanding and ties between nations of differing faiths in order to spread tolerance and moderation for the betterment of mutual national interests. His Most Imperium Highness, Emperor Charles Conniferus VI personally welcomes King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi and his dynasty to the international stage and formerly recognises this bloodline as legitmately Royal in nature.

We would like to further enquire as to the ability for Imperium private and state companies to invest in the Kingdom for the betterment of both our countries.

Foreign Office Statement
Directed from the Office of His Most Imperium Highness, Emperor Charles Conniferus VI

OOC: You have an estimated ammount for conscription of about .25 Million, bro. There's no way in hell a nation of Six Million can field Two million troops.


There not 2 million troops, its 2 million farmers, sugar cane farmers, lumberjacks, teachers, doctors and nurses, not to mention bus coinductors and train ticket inspectors, as well as te more skilled Postal Workers that all own guns. They may not be very skilled nor well equiped, but they will fight if we are invaded, surely you saw the Bay of Pigs incident (195?)

OOC: Mind if I go to war? I mean it's just an idea at this point. No quarenteed going to happen, but just wondering. Well, in NationStates the most high allowed ammout of your populace allowed to fight is .05, not to mention logistics train which are about 1.5 a numeraous as your troops.

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi,

We would be most interested in opening relations with your flourishing nation, if there is to be an official crowning then I beg you would inform me so I might attend. Between keeping the people happy and the malcontents at bay its pleasant to attend such ceremonies. If it would be inappropriate to have me attend then I beg we can meet under other circumstances, but at present this is not urgent.

I've somewhat receeded from the international community as of late and as such would very much like to establish an embassy and accept one of your own, I hope that in the future we can look back and be glad that we met.

Signed,
Emperor Tyrus the First of Serragonia.

Official Statement of The Island of Rose

We, in the Republic, would like to open relations with you. But, due to the fact that you're a city-state and that fact that you're a Kingdom, we only wish to open a small Consulate with only 10 soldiers as security. We are not sure if you can handle an Embassy due to you being a city- state and we also wish to make sure that this Kingdom is not... to be frank, mentally insane.

Now, you must wondering why hm? Well... you'll know in the future. Again do not be offended; if your country proves itself as competant then you shall get an Embassy and trade rights with the Republic.

If you have any criticisms, send them directly to me please. Again, do not be offended, it is just a matter of security.

Alexander Roska
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Island of Rose

P.S. As a gift of peace we send you a rose from one of our finest rose gardens, we hope you quite enjoy it; we'd send a bouqet but the drummer died of a bizarre gardenning accident.

(Welcome to NS! If you have any troubles or stuff, TG me, and stuff.)

Deep within the marble walls of the Foreign Office in downtown Imperium, Howard Winchester sat alone in an office, quietly eating his ham sandwich away from the pressures of politics. Prepared by his wife, the sandwich symbolised hearth and home, a welcome reminder for any caught in the ruthless and red-in-claw nature of Oceanian politics. Those politics had, of course, descended from the days of British rule for the now United Kingdom of Oceania had itself once been a proper colony and dominion of Great Britain and its own Parliament and Government had inherited their politics from London.

As Winchester nibbled on the wheat bread crust, however, his mind thought not of the fact that long ago had the new United Kingdom outstripped its parent in power and prestige and politics. He thought not of the ever-growing, insatiable appetite of Oceanian businesses always looking for new markets and new labour pools with which to produce goods and services. Instead, his mind thought back to the previous night’s disastrous showing for the Imperium cricket team, which had lost rather pitifully to their rivals down the New Thames in Thamesport.

Finally, however, Winchester finished his meal and with thoughts of sports now in the back of his mind, worked his way up to his real office, where upon his desk he found a simple letter forwarded by the receiving department of the Foreign Office, through which all foreign correspondence to the Prime Minister and King George were officially routed. “What is this?” he asked nobody in particular, pushing back a rogue strand of his hair back with the rest of the mess.

He opened the correspondence, apparently from some Arabic emirate that Winchester had never heard of before. Unfolding the carefully typeset letter, Winchester found his seat and called his secretary to bring in a cup of afternoon tea, Oceanian-grown red tea no less. He worked his way through the emir’s letter and when complete found the silver platter of tea and tea sandwiches waiting for him at the corner of his desk.

Taking the small china cup in his fingers, he dug with his free hand through the clutter in the desk drawers until he came upon a small stamp and an inkpad. He opened the inkpad and pushed the stamp hard to soak up some of the India ink only to place a small mark on the envelope: Forward to the Foreign Secretary.

The following day, the envelope and its letter found itself no longer in the Foreign Office but the halls of the Citadel, the colonial fortress that had once housed the British garrison and the colonial government, but now was home to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister. The letter was in the hands of Geoffrey Blaine, personal assistant to the Prime Minister, who when Blaine entered the room was sitting with the chiefs of staff of the Royal Armed Services—but of course the letter knew not the words being spoken about strategies and outcomes.

Instead, it waited patiently until the officers were dismissed and the Prime Minister picked up the letter, carefully—though quickly given his busy schedule—reading through the contents. He picked up his phone that connected him to his staff and asked the Office of Communications to draft a response; he then handed the letter back to Blaine before removing his suit coat from the back of his chair on his way back to the House of Lords for the afternoon session of Parliament.

Several hours later, the Prime Minister returned to his well-appointed office, though the sun that had once been streaming in through the glass windows had long ago set. He readjusted the titanium frames of his glasses that constantly sat upon his face and settled down to read the response.

**

Your Majesty King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi,

I thank you for your news regarding the birth of your new nation and on the behalf of His Majesty King George wish yourself, your government, and your people the best. I am pleased to inform you that this afternoon the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Oceania passed a bill recognising Badr Al Ummah as a friend and fellow sovereign state to the United Kingdom.

It is to the benefit of both nations that relations between Badr Al Ummah and the United Kingdom should be opened forthwith. There is no doubt much your nascent kingdom can offer the UK; and I assure you that Oceanian businesses are ready to invest in Badr Al Ummah for your state offers a stable and fundamentally sound opportunity for a flourishing growth in trade ties.

As per the specifications of reciprocal exchanges of embassies and diplomatic personnel, I am certain that within the coming months suitable locations may be found both here in Imperium, the capital of the United Kingdom, and in Badr Al Ummah where our ambassadors may reside in full knowledge of a growing friendship between two states and two peoples that, though of different cultures, are fully willing to let their differences become strengths binding the friendship ever stronger.

Sincerely,

Alistair Tetley
Marquess of Salisbury
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

OOC: Where is your nation?

Londinian Diplomatic Communiqué
Kensington Palace, 201 Bond Street, Kensington

Your Majesty King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi,

British Londinium embraces the creation of your nation with open arms. It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Parliament has voted to both recognise your great nation as well as to open up diplomatic channels between our nations.

The Royale Group, plc. wishes to open up an embassy in your nation forthwith to help strengthen our ties. Furthermore, it would be most appreciated if an embassy was created in our capital of Kensington as a reciprocal act.

Sincerely,

James Batra
President of the Britannic Commonwealth of British Londinium

"Dear Marshal Ninatuma, Dictator of the great Republic of Sumer, Peace be Upon You and sincerest thanks for your response. It is a great honor to our kingdom that your nation has broken its longstanding tenure of isolation and reached out to Badr Al Ummah.

"We are prepared to be energetic partners with your nation. If you are willing to discuss, please offer terms of trade. You will find that our Kingdom is justly famed for our artisans' skill in crafting fine furnishments and other goods. The first diplomatic envoy can be sent to your country in as short as a few days, and likewise we would welcome any visiting officials from the Republic and make their tenure here as comfortable as possible.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi of The Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah
In the name of God, the merciful, the beneficient.

~*~

"Dear Honored Speaker of Siap,

"We are thankful for your prompt response and recognition of Badr Al Ummah. Our kingdom will be happy to facilitate any trade desires, and recieve a diplomatic mission in the finest quarters our Palace District can offer. Embassadors from the Kingdom may arrive in your capital as shortly as a few days.

"I strongly believe that although our nation is small, we have much to offer your Community. We are justly famed for our skill in making finely crafted furnishings from the highest quality woods and leathers, with rugs and other decorations available made in centuries-old techniques.

"As for your interest in raw minerals, we can facilitate this as well. We possess natural reserves of iron ore, copper and gold if these are what the Community needs.

"We look forward to doing business with you and helping both our nations grow in peace and prosperity.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi of The Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficient."

OOC: Sorry about the wait on that, was stuck visiting relatives yesterday. I'm working on a "storefront" thread for my kingdom. Bautizar, you can be a far-future nation or a tribe of cavemen, I'll still be happy to trade with you. It's all good in the NS Multiverse =p. Just wait until you see where I plan to take my little kingdom...

OOC: Where is your nation located?

Storefront? Bad idea. If your nation is a city-state, you wouldn't be able to produce much. Secondly, not everyone needs a storefront. Third, the big guys on this forum usually see if the thread is worthy by checking the author's post count ;)

OOC: My storefront is for desks and carpets, c'mon. ¬.¬

And I'm located right on the Ayrab peninsula, close to the west coast. Ostensibly I'd be surrounded by Saudi Arabia, but with NationStates geography who knows....

If anyone's feeling helpful, could they link me to one of the various GDP calculators floating around? I don't even know how much $$ I actually have...

OOC: http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php

OOC: People only buy stuff they need ;)

OOC: Hey, my president needs a new desk...

OOC: *Makes one out of captured AK-47s and RPGs and gives*

Merry Christmas.

OOC: GAH! I didn't even notice until it was hilairiously too late that the thread had reached Page 2. Don't want to snub anyone, so here's the rest of the replies!

IC:

"Dear Sr. Presidente Saragoza, of beautiful Cuba Del Shark,

"The friendship and recognition from your nation moves us greatly. Let us not allow the distance between our nations to stifle sentiments of friendship and brotherhood. We in Dar Al Haq anxiously await the arrival of a diplomatic mission from your Republic. Accomodations are already being set up in our city's Palace District, and I assure your embassadors will enjoy the finest luxuries Badr Al Ummah can offer.

"On the business of trade, I am in fact familiar with the fine woods that stem from the Latin region. Artisans of Badr Al Ummah have a long history of fine woodworks and would relish the opportunity to craft in the exotic species of your beautiful country---ebony, mahoganey, kapok trees, etcedra. (OOC: I'm just assuming you have a similar geography to Cuba here. =p)

"If I may be so forward, Sr. Saragoza, your decision to communicate in video was flattering and warmer than the medium of letters. Perhaps a friendship between leaders would pave the way for a friendship between nations. I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend my coronation, and the after-party, this weekend, a place where we can conduct business in a relaxed atmosphere and enrich ourselves culturally as well as establish bonds to help both our nations grow.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient."


"To His Imperial Highness of the Conniferus Imperium,

"Tolerance and temperance are two hallmarks of what I feel to be the true Islamic character. A faith becomes truly great when it learns to not only coexist, but interact with other beliefs for mutual enrichment. I am moved by your recognition and eagerly preparing to accomodate a diplomatic mission.

"By the same token, our own envoys will be ready to visit the Imperium within a few days' time. If you yourself have time for a state visit, the Kingdom would love to be your host for the official coronation of its first king, an excellent opportunity for us to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and work out what relationships can benefit our countries the greatest.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient."

"Dear Emperor Tyrus, First of Great Serragonia,

"We are honored that you have chosen Badr Al Ummah as a starting point to rebuild your diplomatic initiative. The finest accomodations in Dar Al Haq are being prepared for your embassadors, and our own can arrive in your nation in as little as a few days.

"You guessed correctly that there will be an official coronation, and I would be honored, Emperor, if you chose to attend. It would be a great opportunity for us to get to know each other as leaders and men and find what might be the most fruitful paths for our relationship to take.

"The heads from many other nations shall be in attendance, making this occasion, I humbly suggest, a vital opportunity for you to build yet more links in the international community. I hope the friendship between our nations will continue long and hold many rewards for both our peoples.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient.

"Dear Minister Roska of the Island of Rose,

"Thank you for the beautiful and rare rose. It is aromating my desk as we speak, and I appreciate your elegant gift greatly. I am unsure of what you speak, but if you are even considering establishing diplomatic ties, then I would be honored to receive you at my coronation this weekend. The occasion will be an opportunity for us to interact and establish the bonds of friendship.

"Packaged with this letter is a small statue of black ebon wood, cut in the modern style by one of the carpenters who's furnishments decorate my own palace. The design is abstract, but let it represent the entwining of friendship I hope to establish between our nations.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient."

"To H.H Marquess Tetley, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,

The warmth of your affirmation pleases and moves us greatly. It is a comfort to us to have such a strong economic partner, and Badr Al Ummah looks forward to a long relationship. We will endeavour to accomodate any diplomatic mission you wish to send with the very best quarters available in Dar Al Haq. Our own embassadors can arrive in as little time as a few days. Moreover, I would like to invite you on a state visit to attend my official coronation this weekend, for us to greet each other in a comfortable social setting, and to establish in what ways our nations can be of benefit to each other.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient."
(OOC: I feel doubly guilty giving you a paragraph after your awesome, detailed post.... just know I appreciate it, thanks. XD)

"Dear President Batra of the Britannic Commonwealth,

"Let this be the beginning of a long and fruitful friendship between our nations. Your embassadors will find quarters prepared for them in the Palace District, the very best accomodations Dar Al Haq can provide. Our own mission can arrive in your capital in as shortly as a few days.

"If you would be interested in discussing how our nations might work most effectively to each others' benefit, then perhaps a state visit is in order. I would like to cordially invite you to my official crowning ceremoning this weekend, where you and I shall have the chance to establish friendship and work out what business we can do together. I eagerly await your reply.

Yours,

King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi
Praise be to God the Merciful, the Beneficient."

OOC: I got the idea to do a coronation like, just now, but everyone I've written to is invited. You can take the opportunity to mingle with each other too, heyo.

And wait until you see the desks to decide what you need! Some designs will be very unconventional in the coolest way!

OOC: Mind if I go to war? I mean it's just an idea at this point. No quarenteed going to happen, but just wondering. Well, in NationStates the most high allowed ammout of your populace allowed to fight is .05, not to mention logistics train which are about 1.5 a numeraous as your troops.

Actually I'm going to be doing a war with a friend of mine at some point.... it'll be a mostly open thread though, so you can feel free to join in the festivities if you like. =p

OOC: I'd be interested in your proposed storefront

(Thanks. I'll be sure to go to the coronation as soon as ye post it!)

Dear King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt Al Rumi

I congratulate you upon your newly reached sovereignty, and I also hope for good diplomatic ties in the future.

Your Servant,
Julius Nero

Helicopters set down on the dock (hope you've got one) a smartly dressed officio type takes his sunglasses off as he steps onto the landing pad, there is a smile of freindship upon his face and a breifcase in his hands.

"Your majesty might I present Fernando Guevara, Ambassador of Cuba del Shark to your Majesty's Government."

A note is passed to his majesty that simply says,

"There are three cargo vessels sitting off your national waters, if we may, they will bring Woods and Metals, as well as rare artifacts as trade goods to your government. may these trades be the start of a firm economic trend. let our nations be prosperous."

Your freind and ally,

President Saragoza

Salutations King Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi of The Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah

I thank you for the letter that has been sent earlier. I must congratulate you for the indepedance of your new nation. The Glorious Republic of Neo-Erusea will immediately recognize your kingdom.

As for diplomatic relations I do believe that our nations can have greatly benefit from each other. As you do my nation accepts all forms of religion and government, and we seek peace on the international scale. Surely economic and partnerships would be beneficial to us both. I also wish to have a military alliance with your nation. The military of Neo-Erusea is a formidable fore that willl make other nations think twice before sending their forces to defile your soil.

I wish to set up an embassy in your new kingdom to further our diplomatic relations. It is your choice to open an embassy in my nation.

Please accept this invitation to diplomatic relations and reply as soon as possible.

With best regards,
Premier Marshal David Mondol of the Glorious Republic of Neo-Erusea

-My nation has an extremely large military.
-My nation is capitalist
-No political freedoms
-My nations has decent trade
And as for the picture:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n220/Neo-Erusea/davidmondol.png

OOC: That was a very well written intro. :D

Emperor Drake Yurka III sat back in his chair as he looked over all of the relevant facts about the small middle-eastern nation, along with the translated letter resting in front of him. He was a tall, dark-haired man in his late thirties, but could easily pass for being in his twenties in most circumstances; however, as he looked over the letter, for some reason, his experience and age began to show itself.

Then again... I could always use some new furniture...

"Hmm... a country around that area... Ah well, I suppose theres no harm in responding. We've become isolated once more, and perhaps some ties with foreigners will help show the people just how far we've come..." The Emperor then smiles a bit, as he looks over at his high general, "So, what are your opinions on this Islamic Kingdom?"

The stoic man, partially obscured in the background, just stood there for a moment, "...No idea. You don't think they'll cause problems for our Middle Eastern Colony?"

"I'm sure enough. Well, send the message. We can send a representative to the coronation of their king. Before you ask, I don't think they have that much oil from our intelligence."

"Haha... You know me too well, Karth."

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Yurkan Official Statement to the Kingdom of Badr Al Ummah
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/Kutulmak/Yurka.jpg

Greetings! It is with great pleasure and pure intentions that I respond to your noble communique. It has been too long of a time since we've contacted another foreign entity outside of the Eternal Empire, and we would be more than honored if our two nations could open economic, or perhaps even diplomatic ties!

It just so happens that we have a large lack of luxury goods, along with wooden furniture and other objects. Being that this is your primary export, we would be pleased if we could come up with some sort of agreement. Our primary exports are in Uranium, Information Technology, and Gambling. Though we also have many other niches in our economy which we may be willing to part with.

We patiently wait for your response, and upon hearing about your soon-to-be coronation, would be more than happy to send a representative, if at all possible.

Sincerely yours,
Emperor Drake Yurka III,
Eternal Empire of Yurka


-My nation has an obsenely large military. (Though according to the issue at hand, it might soon be privatised)

-My nation is made up of 4.7 Billion people, who are rabid consumers. On the otherhand, they all pay 100% income tax. So we're a consumer-centric, technically communist government.

-Some Civil Rights, an All-Consuming Economy, and no Political Freedoms.

-We're PMT. Though alot of our things can be classified as MT, our weaponry isn't really that advanced other than the submarines. Most of the PMT is in the cities.

((Anything else can be found out in my factbook, though it is a bit dated, most of the facts are accurate.))

Dear Respected Leader
H.R.M Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi,


Greetings, it's with great pleasure that I accept your invitation for foreign relations with your nation. I understand you are an islamic state, which I have no qualms with but I'm not sure about how you react to female leaders as I know Islam is pretty traditional with the role of woman in society so as to how you would react to me, a ruling female princess I do not know. However I hope you accept my offers of ties, as we'll accept yours.

Yours truley,

Princess Tomoyo Mikanu
The Principality of Kurona

P.S. here are some facts of our country,

We are fairly conservative
Two major religions are: Shintoism and Catholcisim

Most basic rights are granted:

Free Speech, press, religion, fair trial by jury

We are a mixed tech society Modern-Past-esque and we are unlikely to change soon

And here is a photo of me
http://www.lolitron.org/pictures/tsubasa0316.jpg

To:H.R.M Fahad ibn Mahmoud ibn Seidt al Rumi
From: Sultan Suleiman Al Bashir II

The people of Khailfah al Muslimeeen are happy to see another Islamic State take to the world stage. We request to exchange ambassadors to establish means of understanding between our peoples. Also our nation is willing to help improve your nation economy, we have many Islamic Companies that already lining up to invest in your fair nation. Furthermore, our nation state banks are willing to give your nation interest free loans to help you finance your latest projects to improve your nation.

Signed

Sultan Suleiman Al Bashir II


OOC
Welcome to NS

My nation is more or less a successor state to the old Ottoman Khailfah so to speak…but we are completely from the old Ottoman state

Here is my factbook
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=416337