NationStates Jolt Archive

An Open Invitation to the Nations of the World

Since the declaration of the Second Republic in 1960, the Republic of Candelaria And Marquez has operated a policy of strict neutrality and political isolationism. However, in these times of war and terrorism and other such paranoid unpleasantness, it is surely necessary for nations committed to the proliferation of liberal democracy, the inarguable civil rights of the individual and the right to sovereign nations' political self-determination; to establish friendly and lasting relations that span the confines of culture and geography.

We are therefore delighted to open our door to extra-regional ambassadors for the first time as an independent nation. If those interested in an embassy exchange could fill out the form below to the best of their ability, and review the attached notes, we'd be most 'umbly grateful.

Full/Official Name of Nation:
Region:
UN Member?:
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:
Name of Proposed Ambassador:
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.)
Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime)
Number of Security Personnel:
Any Special Requests:


Note 1: Ambassadors, their staff and families may be accompanied by a military guard. We would ask, however, that these are unarmed and fulfil only a ceremonial role. We shall supply armed security. In the unlikely event of conflict between our nations, your staff shall be detained without harm to their persons, regardless of the treatment of our own citizens within your territory (if any) at the time.

Note 2: Foreign diplomats are expected to follow local laws at all times outside the confines of their embassy, while offences against C&M citizens committed within embassies shall also be treated as crimes against the Republic. A notable exception regards the importation and exportation of illegal substances, which may be passed through Customs & Excise with the written support of a senior embassy official and used within embassy territory. However, any suggestion of the involvement of C&M civilians in the use of prohibited narcotics supplied by embassy staff shall be treated with the utmost attention and may well result in the expulsion of the relevant staff members.

Note 3: The Republic has an open attitude towards asylum seekers and other political refugees. While all advice on known foreign criminals living on our soil is appreciated, the establishment of an embassy in the Republic is no guarantee of unquestioning cooperation on extradition issues etc., with each case being reviewed individually and on its own merit.

Note 4: At the current time, the membership of our region of Rushmore in the Great Green Federation has no impact in our cordial relations with foreign states. We would hope that your nations’ similar alliances and relationships would also not impinge unduly.

Note 5: The Republic does not recognise the existence of non-human sentient beings. Don't contact us. You're not real.

Note 6: Ideally, an ambassador to C&M would lack a sense of humour. It helps.


Location of embassies:

Much of our population is spread across many miles of evenly-populated suburban sprawl, and as a result the nation's capital and seat of government, Albrecht, is a little on the small side. To accommodate the influx (or gradual trickle, whatever) of extra-regional embassies, buildings will be made available in locations across our four largest urban areas, viz. the aforementioned Albrecht; nearby Bove; the Marquezian capital of Arrigo; and Bass to its north. Diplomats may well be required at times to use public transport, but can rest assured that rail links between the four cities - even those traversing water - are of a world-class standard.

If you have a particular hankering for a certain plot, please state so. Embassies consist of one address unless otherwise stated. Those in red are inhabited.

Albrecht: R.I. Lewis Street Nos. 27, 69, 127
Claude Lenglet Street Nos. 11, 12, 13-14, 67.
Dee Street Nos. 23, 27, 28, 29-30, 40-41, 50-51
(50 and 51 are combined)
Littlewood Street No. 14
Irish Street Nos. 81-95, 109, 127, 140
New Brooks Street Nos. 18-19 (combined)

Arrigo: Avenida de la Orilla Nos. 1-3, 20
Calle de las Embajadas Nos. 1-17, 19-20
Calle de Velasquez Nos. 14-15, 18-19
(both combined plots)
Kingdom House, Calle del Panadero
Queenstreet Park Houses Nos. 14, 20, 56
Calle de Rodrigo Óneil No. 71

Bass: Casa de Williams, Camino Melenudo
Friendship Plaza Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8, 16
Third Street Nos. 12-13, 17, 19, 21

Bove: Brothers Terrace No. 19
Three-Way Terrace Nos. 19-20, 59
Nunian Road No. 14


We look forward to welcoming your representatives to our remarkably dull country, and to the arrival of a C&M diplomatic presence in your own lands. Please provide details on how we can facilitate this in your application.

A pre- NSwikigate list of confirmed nations is available here (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Foreign_relations_of_Candelaria_And_Marquez#The_Wider_World).


Yours in hope more than expectation,

Eric White
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Candelaria And Marquez (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Candelaria_And_Marquez)

The Damaucan Embassy

To the wonderful nation of the Republic of Candelaria and Marquez,

We, the Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus, in honour of your establishing an Embassy in our country, accept your invitation to construct an Embassy in your wonderful country.

Linard Skyre
Emporer, Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus

Full/Official Name of Nation: Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus
Region: Galapagos Islands
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Democratic Socialists; Civil Rights--Average; Political Freedoms--Very Good
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Amber Vale, BIntSt (Adv)
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.) 29yo female, recently graduated top of her class at Triolin University
Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime) 12 Embassy staff + 8 Auxillary staff
Number of Security Personnel: 35
Any Special Requests: Living quarters in or close to the Embassy, special armoured safebox for arms (Walther P99 pistols, 12-guage shotguns (2), katana (2), Falchion) and ammunition, helipad for two choppers (Transverse W9, Chinook), on-ground garage limosine, 2SUVs, 2 army vehicles and 3 personal cars.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=528810

To The Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus -

We would be most pleased to welcome Ms. Vale and her associates to our islands which are, indeed, wonderful. Since you did not specify a location, the Foreign Office has taken the liberty of establishing your embassy in the Casa de Williams, on the Camino Melenudo, Bass; an expansive former manor house vacated by its ancestral owners some years ago and recently fully renovated. While more than large enough to cope with the domestic needs of your entire travelling party, we must protest the surely unnessessary numbers of security guards and ferocity of their equiptment. In the spirit of friendship we shall accomodate your wishes, but be aware we have no wish to allow the establishment of what amount to private armies on C&M soil.

To the Toori -

Many thanks for your correspondance. However, at this time we feel such a terse message is hardly represents an ideal start to diplomatic relations.


Eric White
Etc.

Our appologies for being so vegue, time was of the essence, and we had other responcibilities to tend to. We do wish to establish diplomatic relations with your country, however, we are quite perturbed at your lack of acknowledgement toward non-human sentients. The Armed Republic of the Toori was established by the coalition of three races: some conservative human factions, Lizasaurs, and Protoss, in order to act indipendantly away from our races governments, of which had much conflict within. Due to our governmental stability, and our foundation as a militaristic republic, we are finaly a force to be recognized.

In regards to the possibility of our trade relations, we ask what Candelaria And Marquez offers in exchange for our fine arms manufacturement, and the harvesting of our natural materials, alloys, and ores?

-High Consulate of the Armed Republic of the Toori-

Official Communique
The Pure Democracy of Jarridia

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The Jarridian nation seeks to establish a longlasting and peaceful friendship with the Republic of Candelaria And Marquez. We hope that in this friendship we can coexist in this world and promote the peace, security and prosperity of all.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Pure Democracy of Jarridia
Region: The Westwood Alliance
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:

Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent
Economy: All-Consuming
Political Freedoms: Excellent

Name of Proposed Ambassador: Marianna Mayilyan
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.)
Marianna is 35 yrs of Age, a female and is married with 2 children (both are in college here in Jarridia). She spent 8 years as a Representative in Congress and 4 years as an Assistant Ambassador to the Dar'i'karan Empire.
Number of Embassy Employees: 22
Number of Security Personnel: 155 Marines, 1 General Helicopter, 1 Military Helicopter, 5 Humvees
Any Special Requests: That you also establish an Embassy in Jarridia for trade purposes.

To The Pure Democracy of Jarridia,

We thank you for your most welcome correspondence, which featured blue writing and centering and so forth, and as a result impresses us greatly. We look forward to working towards peace, security and other nice fulffy things with such a hallowed name.

Mrs Mayilyan and her extensive collection of associates will find No. 67 Claude Lenglet Street, Albrecht, prepared for their arrival. Space will be found for her security personel at the first oportunity.

With your approval, Ms. Amanda Bevan will arrive in Regence shortly as the C&M Ambassador to the Jarridian state. Mandy is 52 and has served for the country abroad for many decades including a stint as C&M's Counsellor to the Rushmori Regional Defense Organisation, and the Deputy Head of Mission to The Democratic Republic of Harold Steptoe. (Don't ask. Very tricky brief.)

She is married to Nicholas with one son (born 1987), and will be accompianed by 21 staff and four security personel. Proper good ones, mind. Kill you as soon as look at you, they would.

To High Consulate of the Armed Republic of the Toori,

We find you unnerving. 'A force to be recognised' or not, your insistence on the existence of non-human intelligence suggests now is not the time for further discussions between our governments.

The Free Land of Tweetonia
From the office of: Department of Foreign Guys Councilman Richard Barakov

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Free Land of Tweetonia

Region: Gatesville
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:
- Category: Left-Leaning College State
- Civili Rights: Superb
- Political Freedoms: Average

Name of Proposed Ambassador: Mikhail Dalecky-Mitkevich
Brief Bio: Aged 32, Mikhail has served in the Department of Foreign Guys since its conception several months ago. Prior to this, he has performed clerical duties for Councilman Richard Barakov, current head of DoFG, who in return mentored him in the finer arts of diplomacy and foreign affairs. This makes Mikhail exceptionally well suited to be the head of our first formal embassy. Mikhail's official marital status lists him as unwed.

Number of Embassy Employees: 25 embassy staff, 7 auxiliary staff. We do realize that this number teeters on the limit, but seeing as how this is first official foreign embassy, we also wish for it to serve as an example and "test run" of sorts for other such endeavors in the future.
Number of Security Personnel: 15 (3 assigned to the Ambassador). This number will, in all likelihood be lowered if the Ambassador finds the security measures already in place to be sufficient.

Any Special Requests: We humbly request that the Ambassador will be allowed to bring his personal escort vehicles with him.

1 (one) Official black 70-inch Lincoln Ambassadorial Escort Limousine, fitted with titanium plating, bullet-proof windows, puncture-proof tires and other security measures.

2 (two) Official black Cadillac Escalade Ambassadorial Escort SUVs, fitted with similar security measures.

I realize that the next request will conflict with one of the rules, but I hope for your understanding. Considering the nature of the Ambassador's escort vehicles, we ask that he be allowed to be followed by three escorts, as opposed to one, to pilot said vehicles. In addition, we kindly ask that said escorts are allowed to carry small sidearms.

3 (three) standard issue Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power handguns, 6 (six) auxillary clips of 9mm FMJ ammunition.

Your government officials will, of course, be allowed to inspect the vehicles and, if applicable, weaponry of the escorts, as well as the papers listing the training and background of said escorts.

If you find the details of this proposal to your satisfaction, we will immediately facilitate efforts to prepare an embassy for your ambassador. Details can be discussed upon finalization of this agreement.

If any details of the proposal are not to your satisfaction, please let me know, and we will try our best to find a compromise. We are flexible.

Yours truly,
Richard Barakov
Councilman of the Department of Foreign Guys

Mr Barakov,

First may I apologise for the unacceptable delay in responding to your ebassy request. Be aware that will shall be reviewing our trust in the 'Watch Thread' function as a result.

Having reviewed your application, the Foreign Office finds your extra requests perfectly acceptable and would be delighted to welcome Mr. Dalecky-Mitkevich to Albrecht, where No. 23, Dee Street has been suitably fitted for the arrival of his party. With your further concent, we should be further inanely overjoyed to send our representative to Elysium, and await details on how to facilitate this.

Yours,
Eric etc.

(OOC: Is facilitation a sex act?)

The Commonwealth would be honored to exchange Embassies.
We live by the code "Trust is Earned".

Full/Official Name of Nation: The CommonWealth of Ok-La-Ho-Ma
Region: Democracy of Soveriegn States
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:New york times Democracy, Very Good and World Benchmark
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Otter- By the River
Brief Bio: age 50 ---- Ok Foreign Service
Number of Embassy Employees: 20
Number of Security Personnel: 3rd Platoon/2nd Guards Btn. (36 troopers ak-47,M1991A1 Pistol) 2 SUV 2 DOZOR-B truck
Any Special Requests: None

The Republic would in turn be honoured to respond to your application. Although we spell 'honoured' with a U. This could cause problems in the future, if someone's feelings particularly angsty.

Mr.. (um).. Otter will find 27 Dee Street, Albrecht, ready for his use.

With your agreement, Mr. David Lance Philips will take up the role of C&M Ambassador to the Commonwealth. Lance is a former linquistics student and solicitor who has held a varity of posistions in the Foreign Office and Overseas Trade Services since 1977. His expertise in the latter recommends him for this role, where he will hopefully kick-start and fruitful trading relationship between our peoples.

Lance is married to Emily with two adult children. His enjoys concert going and cycling.

He would be accompianied by 20 staff, 4 security personel with standard CAS87-1 5.56mm assault rifles, and a nice big important-lookings limo.

Yours,

E etc.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Constitutional Monarchy of Latin Byzantines
Region: the Pacific
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Tyranny by Majority
Civil Rights: Some
Economy: Developing
Political Freedoms: Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Robert Courtenay
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.) 25, Male, Graduated with honors from the University of New Constantinople
Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime): 25 employees
Number of Security Personnel: 15 security personnel
Any Special Requests:
If possible, can the embassy accomodate his family of two (his wife, Margaret and daughter Elizabeth)?

Official Governmental Communique from Descartesland Central Control

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Full/Official Name of Nation: The Dominion of Descartesland
Region: Gatesville
UN Member: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:

UN Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights:Unheard Of
Political Freedoms:Outlawed

Name of Proposed Ambassador: Dr. James Bavtrykevich
Brief Bio:
Age: 49
Former Appointments: Assistant to the Ambassador to Vantanas
Familial Status: Married with 1 child, his son will be staying in Descartesland
Number of Embassy Employees: 20
Number of Security Personnel: 15 Descartian NDF Troopers, armed with ceremonial sabers but with an armory stocked with Military Assault Rifles and sidearms in case of an emergency. These weapons will never be taken off of embassy grounds.
Any Special Requests: Dr. Bavtrykevich is an avid angler. He requests a berthing for his fishing vessel so that he may attend his hobby in his free time

The Dominion of Descartesland would also like to extend an invitation to The Republic of Candelaria And Marquez to have an embassy on our soil.

Officially Signed:
The Honorable Ms. Aiden O'Doherty
Head of Foreign Ministry
Descartesland


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Latinia: His Excellency Robert Courtenay, his employees and family will find the extensive complex officially adressed 19, Brothers Terrace in the city of Bove (a smattering of miles to the north of Albrecht) ready and waiting for their attendence.

His Excellency the Ambassador of Descartesland, Doctor. James Bavtrykevich: While my government is honour-bound to express concerns over the current civil situation in the Dominion, we nonetheless feel comfortable aceeding to Ms. O'Doherty's request, particularly in light of your perpetuatly neutral outlook.

Partially in light of your further special request, No. 17, Third Street, in the port city of Bass has been made available for your party.

We are certainly happy to accept your reciprocal invitation. To this end we will be sending Mr. John Cooper, a fifty-seven year-old former navel officer who has later served as C&M Ambassdor to two now-deceased local nations. He has been a prominant member of the country's Gypsy community, and is unmarried. In attendence alongside 20 staff and a small armed guard.

I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration,
Your Excellency's obidient servant,
Eric White
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Etc.

Official Governmental Communique from Descartesland Central Control

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While your concerns about our citizens are noted, you should know they are happy and have chosen to live in the way they do.

Ambassador Cooper has been accepted into Descartesland with open arms. Your embassy at 3 Diplomats row in the Governmental Complex in our capitol of Erringore is absolutely stunning. President Adair was quite impressed with Mr. Cooper and chose to attend his first embassy dinner, something he never does.

Dr. Bavtrykevich informed us that your nation is "quite charming" and that "the fishing is excellent". In all, we are quite pleased with this embassy exchange.


Officially Signed:
The Honorable Ms. Aiden O'Doherty
Head of Foreign Ministry
Descartesland


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For the attention of the Rt. Hon. Ms. Aiden O’Doherty,

Dear Ms. Minister,

I write on behalf of the government of the Republic concerning a proposition that may seem unduly presumptuous. I would hope, however, that it would be given due consideration.

While few would deny the long-term commitment of successive governments of Candelaria & Marquez to scientific endeavour, it remains a regrettable truth that we yet lag behind many similar nations in key areas, regularly loosing noted scientists to the employ of more prestigious universities, etc., abroad. Particularly distressing remains our lack of a significant space programme, with all satellites – commercial or otherwise – being launched in conjunction with neighbouring nations.

While major multi-national exploratory space programmes are available, President Anderson remains concerned at the minor role the Republic would be expected to play in such an organisation, as well as the likely involvement of military aspirations.

Following on from our cordial exchange of embassies, therefore, we would ask you to consider the possibility of a joint space program(me) between Descartesland and C&M, operating out of Korolyov City. As well as sharing the often crippling cost of such an endeavour, such an arraignment would allow the particular, unique, strengths of our individual outputs – both industrial and human – to combine to make a force considerably stronger than the separate parts.

In the long-term, such an arrangement could extend to other ‘emergent’ (ie. small, newly established or traditionally isolationist) nations, particularly those following a policy of armed neutrality, to allow smaller powers from across the world to gain a significant foothold in space. Clearly such a set-up could provide great diplomatic leverage, as well as the potential scientific, environmental, social, and economic benefits.

While we would fully understand your reticence to engage in such close ties, given the Dominion’s national security concerns, I strongly support President Anderson in his assertion that the long-term benefits to both our peoples could well be immeasurable.

Yours most sincerely,
HE John Cooper
The Republic of Candelaria And Marquez Ambassador to Descartesland

Official Governmental Communique from Descartesland Central Control

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Mr. Cooper,

I have referred the matter on to our President and he is currently debating the issue with his advisers. He will be contacting you personally on this matter within the hour

Officially Signed:
Ms. Aiden O'Doherty
Head of Foreign Ministry
Descartesland

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OOC: I TG'd you

OOC: As have I

*attempts to justify post*

Minister for Presidential Affairs, Fallon Said, read his dear leader’s memo with an increasingly furrowed brow. He was suddenly, horribly, aware that the comfortingly camp manner and indeterminate ethnicity that had propelled him to the higher echelons of the Unionist Party, the House of Representatives, and the corridors of power; would be little help when it came to what appeared to amount to a full state visit. Encouraging the landlubbing Candelarias Air Defence to supply armed support for the long journey was bad enough, but assembling a posse of large afro-Caribbean gentlemen with dark glasses and tubes in their ears? Extra snipers and food tasters and whatnot to protect the First Lady and First Twins? A presidential motorcade? What was motorcade anyway? Said had a vague impression it was some sort of local anaesthetic.

The minister slumped into his swivelly chair, and quietly wept.

OOC: poor fallon, he'll have a stroke. A state visit in two days >_<

Figure we'll start a new thread for the actual visit

IC.

Half a world away, Minister Said had a sympathizer. Head of Foreign Visits Jimmy Leberov had his head in his hands at his desk. President Adair's memo stated that this visit was of the utmost importance and all considerations had to be taken. "Two days!" Jimmy thought, "How the hell am I to do this in two days?"

He began working, writing memos and passing on responsibilities to other departments that were more specialized. Given some luck, they could just pull this off.

"Tuesday," Jimmy said aloud, "We'll be ready and we'll knock this one out of the park."

President James Anderson loosened his Homer Simpson-themed tie in the glare from his laptop. From across the dining room table, the First Lady looked on with amused concern.
“You’re awfully nervous about this, aren’t you?”
Anderson pffted unenthusiastically. “It’s a just state visit, pum’kin. Hardly rates that high on the list of awfulness I’ve had to deal with.”
“Really? I remember the last one…”
“Mm…” Anderson hummed, thoughtfully, “I don’t”. This was partially true. The last officially state visit outside of the usual suspects had been to Susxk.. Supskai.. Some unpronounceable place that appeared to consist entirely of what the President politely thought of as ‘backwater’. Candelaria, Marquez and indeed the various assorted islands all had their areas of the beaten track you kept the tourists away from, o’cource, but that place was summin’ else. The first evening had been spent addressing a bunch a yokels who, with the best will in the world, only averaged ten fingers each thanks to all the threshing accidents. Dungarees were high fashion. And that was just the government. Anderson couldn’t remember the rest of the trip, except that it involved cider, pitchforks and a quick exit. “They’re not like the last lot, dear” Anderson assured her, unconvincingly. “They’ve got inside loos an’ everything”. He paused thoughtfully, staring at the screen. “Why’s there a sheep on my laptop?”
“Hmm? Oh, Con stuck it on there. It’s a sort of screensaver, I think.”
“Constantine has access to my private computer?”
“Only since he worked out your password. Don’t fret; he won’t leak national security details to the boy next door.”
“I should hope not. His dad’s Finance Minister. I don’t trust him as far as I can throw him. Don’t look at me like that; I’m not trying to change the subject. It’s the flying, more than anything else. What’re the papers saying about it all?”
Vanessa tried to be diplomatic. “Not all that much… Morton did a foreign policy speech yesterday, they’re all cooing over that… There’s photos of Descartesland’s leaders. Handsome fella, I thought.”
“Sweaty, I thought. Funny eyes. His missus’s a fox, mind. The foreign secretary.”
“She looks like thingy, doesn’t she? The one who murdered Phil the builder on Holy Road.”
“I thought it was the african vicar, in the end?”
“No, that’s what everyone assumed. Got life for it. The guy’s contract was up, hardly a surprise.”
“Even so, a nice comment on the scapegoating of immigrant groups in C&M society.”
“And the continued repetition of the meme that all intelligent, sexy women are all inherently evil…”
Anderson viewed his wife fondly. “You all are, hon. Um… about that, are you sure you all need to go?” Vanessa glanced up from removing bubblegum from Rafaella’s hair to give him a disapproving look.
“Nanny’s coming too. And the twins’ tutor. He thinks it’ll be educational.”
“And profitable. Oh, come on,” he said in response to her expression, “Descartesland’s just come out of years of war, cities have been reduced to ruins, and you just happen to be a world-renowned city-planner. And the missus of a foreign head of state. You’ll make a killing.”
“…where did you have it last? Well, look there then.” Vanessa turned back to her husband. “Who else is coming then? Who do I get to sit next to on the flight?”
“Um… Eric, obviously, Beck Vardanyan, Ru-“
“What’s he?”
“Minister for Foreign Investment. Russett Menechella’s Science Minister…”
“Uh, I think you dumped her in ‘Citizenship’ after she knocked off that fireman, dear.”
“Did I? Who the hell’s Science minister, then? Anyway, um, Fallon, obviously…”
“You two are joined at the hip lately, if you don’t mind me saying. What’s he travelling for?”
“Oh, I have plans for him.”
“What, if the natives want to do a virgin sacrifice to seal the deal?”
“Don’t be cruel, ‘Nessa.” James rubbed his eyes and cracked his fingers. “Don’t mock all this, m’dear. ‘Sall for the good of the country, isn’t it?”
“Yeah…” Vanessa kissed him quickly on the forehead. “Keep telling yourself that, and you might just pull this off…”

Ooc: That exchange just made me giggle.

Started the visit thread at http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=530452

And now to justify this post...

IC:

All flights into Erringore International had been redirected for the day. The airspace was patrolled by GZ-104 Makofighters and every inch of the grounds had been inspected by NDF Troopers. The location was secure, the stage was set...now all the players had to arrive.

Meanwhile, in a secure hanger in the Korolyov Cosmodrome, a mysterious space craft different from the standard Cothroms was being readied. The light glinted off its wings and revealed in red lettering "DSF-X01 Morev".

Full/Official Name of Nation: Republic of Central Prestonia
Region: Zaxia Prime, may change in the near future
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:Scandinavian Liberal Paradise
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Cvil Rights: Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Mr. Zach Box
Brief Bio: Age 32, former Senate member, graduated with honors from Hudson University.
Number of Embassy Employees: 20
Number of Security Personnel: 15
Any Special Requests: Mr. Box will be traveling with his Gerrman Shepard. Are there any embassies available with a large yard?

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Emirate of South Thasland
Region: Darkohm Basin
UN Member: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms-
UN Catagory: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Excellent
Political Freedoms: Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Vera Siaz
Brief Bio: 47 years old, wife of Admiral Siaz of the South Thasland Navy, former PR chief
Number of Embassy Employees: 12
Number of Security Personnel: 10
Any Special Requests: Calle de Velasquez Nos. 14-15, please

The Armed Republic of Koenwitz
Official Diplomatic Transmission

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Armed Republic of Koenwitz.
Region: Europe
UN Member?: No, and we have no plans to become one.
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: The UN classifies us as "Iron Fist Consumerists" with "Few" Civil Rights and "Outlawed" Political Freedoms. We, of course, view these issues in a different manner.
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Major Hans Ludendorff
Brief Bio: Major Ludendorff was born in Koenburg in 1966 and joined what was then the Royal Army of Koenwitz aged just 16. Served in the 1st Armoured Division throughout the war, earning the Iron Cross for his actions during the Third Battle of Karentan in 1990. After the war studied politics and English at the National University, and then went on to serve in the Foreign Department. Is married without children.
Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime): 10.
Number of Security Personnel: 5
Any Special Requests: While we accept C&A's provision of an armed guard, we would like to request that the Ambassador and his security personnel are permitted to carry their standard-issue sidearms in the event of an emergency as is common in Koenwitz. If this is a problem and you wish all members of the diplomatic team to be disarmed, we will readily comply with your wishes.

Ideally the Koenwitzian embassy team would like to be installed at 14 Littlewood Street, Albrecht.

We look forward to strengthening the ties between our two countries.

Respectfully,

Major-General Kurt Ertz
Chief Of Staff,
Foreign Department of the Armed Republic of Koenitz

Respected sirs,

The Foreign Office of Candelaria And Marquez thanks you for your responces, and will confirm each individually.

Yours,
Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

Central Prestonia: Mr. Box and his staff have been assigned nos. 18-19, Calle de Velasquez, Arrigo. These buildings come attached with a comfortable amount of land, though I must counsel that there are considerable quarenteen laws requarding certain animals, especially dogs. Hopefully, extensive and earlier vetinary checks will eliminate any potential difficulties.

South Thasland: Mrs. Siaz and her party will find the requested houses ready and waiting for her use.

Major-General Ertz, of Koenwitz: Major Ludendorff will find the requested plot ready for his use. We feel your arms-related request in acceptable, given the small size of your security contigent.

You may be plased to know that I myself attented the Owls' first, sell-out gig in Onwere last night, being somthing of a fan of their local support-group, Patagonian Mezasoic Reptiles. It was a most pleasent evening.

Full/Official Name of Nation: Liberal Imperium of Kirav OR the Kiravian Empire
Region: Reykjavik in Iceland(founder)
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Superb/Excellent. We are socially libertarian.
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Ambassadorial Officer Almar Redleaf
Brief Bio:
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Born in the Kiravian Colony of Aeonara. Attended Sardson University, earned degree in International Relations and Political Science. Negotiated cession of the Okraha Territory to Kirav from Mance, served as ambassador to Mejoriti for 2 years.
Number of Embassy Employees: 35 Total
1 ambassador
5 support personnel
5 operations personnel
5 technicians and specialists
5 residential support personnel
5 cultural/geographical research personnel, to study C & M, and to open intellectual contact.
5 other personnel
3 civillians
1 supply manager
Number of Security Personnel: 5
Any Special Requests: None

Full/Official Name of Nation: Liberal Imperium of Kirav OR the Kiravian Empire
Region: Reykjavik in Iceland(founder)
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Superb/Excellent. We are socially libertarian.
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Ambassadorial Officer Almar Redleaf
Brief Bio:
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Born in the Kiravian Colony of Aeonara. Attended Sardson University, earned degree in International Relations and Political Science. Negotiated cession of the Okraha Territory to Kirav from Mance, served as ambassador to Mejoriti for 2 years.
Number of Embassy Employees: 35 Total
1 ambassador
5 support personnel
5 operations personnel
5 technicians and specialists
5 residential support personnel
5 cultural/geographical research personnel, to study C & M, and to open intellectual contact.
5 other personnel
3 civillians
1 supply manager
Number of Security Personnel: 5
Any Special Requests: None

His Excellency Mr. Redleaf and his staff have duly been assigned Nos. 50 and 51, Dee Street, Albrecht.

Only the once, mind.

Thank you for accepting our Embassy. We apologize about the double-post, there is some strange tendncy of ours to do so.

The Republic of Ullriah

The Republic of Ullriah would be pleased to open up diplomatic relations with Candelaria And Marquez. Although currently a small nation, we hope that this partnership can become beneficial to both our countries.

Here is the Republic of Ullriah's application:
Full/Official Name of Nation: The Republic of Ullriah
Region: Absolution
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Left Leaning College State
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Cvil Rights: Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Dame Dr. Amanda Troúcon
Brief Bio: 58 years old, former magnate in the Chamber of Magnates (upper house), member of the Democratic Socialist Party, Doctorate in political theory from Otson University.
Number of Embassy Employees: 15
Number of Security Personnel: 3

Yours,
Frederick Rostenberg, MC
Foreign Secretary of the Republic of Ullriah by appointment of the President.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Allied States of Vanek Drury Brieres
Region: Stornoway
UN Member?: Yes.
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Good Civil Rights, Fair Economy, Average Political Freedoms.
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Jean-Sebastien (J-S) Giguere
Brief Bio: J-S Giguere is married with a family of four. He was formerly UnderSecretary to the Head of Diplomatic Affairs. He is 25 and male.
Number of Embassy Employees: 15
Number of Security Personnel: 15
Any Special Requests: Next door to lake, Briereians luuuurrrrvvvveeeee tubing and water-skiing.

At the Foreign Office, a bored young servant fishes a sheet of A4 off the ground and frowns at it.
"Dave...? Did anyone acknowledge the embassy application from Ullriah? Dame Amanda... somthing... French?"
"Ah... Now you come to mention it, that was probably supposed to be my job..."
"You mean to say that the poor woman's been sitting at customs for over a week...?"
"Oh... god. Right, if there's a diplomatic incident over this... I'm on holiday in... um... somewhere hot."

The Republic of Ullriah's request is affirmed, and we will be sending Mr. Makepeace W. Simpson and his staff on similar terms.

Vanek Drury Brieres: M. Giguere and his staff have been assigned to Queenstreet Park Houses No. 14, in the habour-city of Arrigo. Thank you for your interest,

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Greetings!

In order to strengthen bilateral relations between our countries, we hereby submit our application:

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Full/Official Name of Nation: The United Kingdom of Brutland and Norden (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Brutland_and_Norden)
Region: The South Pacific (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/The_South_Pacific)
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Liberal Democratic Socialists [Civil Rights: Excellent; Economy: Very Strong; Political Freedoms: World Benchmark]
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Nilo Sigonella (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Nilo_Sigonella)
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.) Here (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Nilo_Sigonella)
Number of Embassy Employees: 9
Number of Security Personnel: 3
Any Special Requests: None.
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Thank you very much.
Bricco di Sint'Brullizio
Finisterretto per Alfari Ellena
(Minister for Foreign Affairs)
MP, Sceicce

Application to establish an embassy with The Republic of Candelaria And Marquez. Approved by the Lord Marshal of the Imperial Diplomats King Conrad III King of North Braxon

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Blouman Empire (aka Bloumany)
Region: Bloumany
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: N/A (see note)
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Lt Gen. Margrave Christopher Predgrove Margrave of Predgrove JC CPP DSO(Ret.)
Brief Bio: Male 67 years old retired officer of the Promdranian army made Deputy Commander of the North Division of the Bloumany Armed Forces recently retired from being Lord Constable of the Promdranian government
Number of Embassy Employees: 31 (exculding famillies)
Number of Security Personnel: 8
Any Special Requests: We would like to be able to have some proper guards not just these members of the empire police force however the laws of the Imperial Army state that members must have the side arms equipped at all times while on duty can you please allow us to be able to have them.
Location request: We would like to be located at 18-19 New Brooks Street

We currently have no place for an embassy to be built as this has not been an issue in the past and previous emperors have not bothered about it location and rules are still being debated amongst members of the royal council this should be finalised at the next royal council meeting (we will let you know ASAP) you may send an ambassador but at this point in time only a small staff will be allowed about 5 and no armed security personnel will be permitted (if sent they must register as bodyguards and be approved by the relevant departments)

Note: The Blouman empire located in the region of Bloumany is a collection of 12 different states that form together on most major and international issues the leaders make their own rules and apply only to that country except those made passed by the emperor which overrides any other laws and as such rankings are on an idividual level and do not reflect the entire empire as a whole (eg. one country may have worldbenchmark rating in Civil rights and another may have an unheard of rating)

Chloe Na-!X-Jones hears an unfamiliar beeping some metres away down the pod. Suddenly curious after many decades of half-sleeps heshe unhooks itself and allows hisher body to drift silently, occasionally propelling itself along by grabbing at one of the hooks lining the wall with one of the hands of hisher four armlike appendages (hisher species, whatever they called themselves now, had long since lost the need for specialised legs). Heshe peers at the flashing panel and lets hisher augmented brain translate from the Old Voice into speech heshe could recognise. Heshe raises an eyebrow. "Candelaria And Marquez" are not words heshe has heard for thousands of years, though they are instantly recognisable. Impossible eons have gone by since her Candelariasian ancestors had launched themselves out into the galaxy. They were the stuff of legend, of children's stories. Deep down, heshe had held doubts that they had even ever existed.

"A message..." heshe muses. "After all this time." But it means nothing to himher. Perhaps the Timesvolk would have more of a clue.

Heshe duly fires off a multispace message himherillusionofselfhood; and watches with mild interest as a small, slightly off-white paradox forms in front of himher, ferreting the telegram from Brutland and Norden to a more appropriate timedestination.

Heshe sighs, looks out of the window at the big, empty universe; and masturbates for a bit.

***

My Right Honourable Friend Bricco di Sint'Brullizio,

We would be delighted to finally acknowledge our embassy exchange. Signor Sigonella and his staff will be welcomed to 109, Irish Street, Albrecht.

Yours etcetera,

Eric White
Etctera.

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To the Lord Marshal of the Imperial Diplomats,

Sir,

We would be most pleased to begin relations with the Empire, and welcome Lt. Gen. Predgrove Margrave to your requested digs in the capital.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The People's Republic of Alfegos
Region: Nova
UN Member?: Delegate
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Very good, Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Tym Jack'soi
Brief Bio: male, 24, ATLH, ASLM Diplomacy and Foreign studies
Number of Embassy Employees: 26
Number of Security Personnel: 15
Any Special Requests: Helipad

We also invite you to set up an embassy in our nation (see the link in my signature)

A message from His Excellency Lt Gen. Margrave Christopher Predgrove ambassador to Candelaria & Marquez

To Summer Qasem-George,

On behalf of the Blouman Empire we wish to thsnk you for allowing us t open diplomatic relations with you and trust that this will bring benefit and joy to our two great nations. i hope that you consider our proposal to allow us to have armed guards inside our embassy as it is important to us and we have these arrangements with other nations and have not been the cause of any trouble. Once again we are happy to be residing within your nation

From

His Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen. Margrave Christopher Predgrove Margrave of Predgrove JC CPP DSO(Ret.)

For the attention of His Excellency Gen. Margrave Christopher Predgrove Margrave of Predgrove The Ambassador of Bloumany

Excellency,

As we have done with several other nations, we find your intentions honourable and are thus willing to accede to your request for extra security.

Yours truly,

Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

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To the representative of the People's Republic of Alfegos,

Your request is confirmed in the positive. Mr. Jack’soi and his staff are welcome to 14 Nunian Road, in the heart of Media City, Bove.

Yours respectfully,

Etcetera.

"What's this now?"

"It's an embassy exchange program."

"And we're interested why?"

"It's Candelaria And Marquez."

"Shouldn't it be "They're"? If there's two of them?"

"The ones with all that "pleasent" business."

"Oh. Them."

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Rookdom of Zwangzug
Region: Starways Congress
UN Member?: no
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Liberal Democratic Socialists, Very Good, Superb
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Frank Gleason
Brief Bio: Age 43, male. A loyal member of the National Socialist Grammarian Writers' Party. Currently employed in the Getting Esoteric Stuff Tactfully Accomplished People's Office.
Number of Embassy Employees: 2 counting Frank
Number of Security Personnel: 0
Any Special Requests: no

To establish an embassy in Zwangzug, simply send an ambassador to our capital (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Constantinople), find a building that looks like it won't give out on you, and move in. Should the second step prove impossible, contact a bureaucrat who may or may not get a carpenter to build something for you.

Sirs,

On behalf of President Anderson I would be delighted to welcome His Excellency Frank Gleason and his associate to the Republic. A spot in the capital has been provided for your party, being; Flat 4, above Mehmet & Sarigiannidis Finest All-Candelarian Kebabs, 17 Bower Street, in the heart of the bustling district of Songstress in the northern part of downtown Albrecht.

His Excellency Donald Adcock reports that he arrived in Constantinople early this morning and has set up an office in what he believes may have been a brothel. He expects to contact me tomorrow to confirm whether it still is. Mr. Adcock is an experienced part of the Foreign Office, having formerly constituted the Department of Odd Nations; and looks forward to his time with our Zwangzugian friends.

Yours truly,

Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for the Embassy Exchange Programme

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Unified Democratic Republic of Kura-Pelland
Region: Atlantian Oceania
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Capitalist Paradise; Excellent/Very Good
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Brian Sharpley
Brief Bio: Male, 46, former fund manager turned philanthropist and politician. Believed to be a significant force behind the change in the National Democratic Party's reform programme from 'authoritarian-right paranoia' to 'libertarian-left non-interventionism'.
Number of Embassy Employees: 19
Number of Security Personnel: 12
Any Special Requests: Preference for a location in the capital city, though this is by no means binding.

An embassy for Candelaria And Marquez in the Kura-Pellandi capital Trilan will be arranged. And our media will abandon their catchy-but-wrong 'Candelasarian' at some point eventually :D

Sir,

We are rubbing our thighs in a Vic Reeves stylie in anticipation of HE Brian Sharpley's arrival. Space has been made available at No. 14 Claude Lenglet Street in the centre of Albrecht.

The Foreign Office has confirmed the new appointment of Elizabeth Williams, 40, as the Republic's Ambassador to the Unified Democratic Republic. We agknowledge that Dr Williams' apointment will be somewhat controversial; as a former member of the House of Representatives for the Humanist Party who was forced to resign late last year owing to her failure to disclose her involvement in what has been described as a "descendent worshipping cult" in the 90s. However, I am personally prepared to give Libby my full backing, and believe strongly that she will prove a very able voice for the Candelariasian (or, indeed, Candelasarian) state in Kura-Pelland.

Yours slightly,

Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for the Embassy Exchange Programme

Since the declaration of the Second Republic in 1960, the Republic of Candelaria And Marquez has operated a policy of strict neutrality and political isolationism. However, in these times of war and terrorism and other such paranoid unpleasantness, it is surely necessary for nations committed to the proliferation of liberal democracy, the inarguable civil rights of the individual and the right to sovereign nations' political self-determination; to establish friendly and lasting relations that span the confines of culture and geography.

We are therefore delighted to open our door to extra-regional ambassadors for the first time as an independent nation. If those interested in an embassy exchange could fill out the form below to the best of their ability, and review the attached notes, we'd be most 'umbly grateful.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Kingdom of Pinguinum
Region: Nova
UN Member?: Nope
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Variable
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Lord Gordon Bill
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.)
between 50 and 60 yo, male
Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime) 10
Number of Security Personnel: 10
Any Special Requests: no


Note 1: Ambassadors, their staff and families may be accompanied by a military guard. We would ask, however, that these are unarmed and fulfil only a ceremonial role. We shall supply armed security. In the unlikely event of conflict between our nations, your staff shall be detained without harm to their persons, regardless of the treatment of our own citizens within your territory (if any) at the time.
We have the same arrangment.
Note 2: Foreign diplomats are expected to follow local laws at all times outside the confines of their embassy, while offences against C&M citizens committed within embassies shall also be treated as crimes against the Republic. A notable exception regards the importation and exportation of illegal substances, which may be passed through Customs & Excise with the written support of a senior embassy official and used within embassy territory. However, any suggestion of the involvement of C&M civilians in the use of prohibited narcotics supplied by embassy staff shall be treated with the utmost attention and may well result in the expulsion of the relevant staff members.
We have the same arrangment.
Note 3: The Republic has an open attitude towards asylum seekers and other political refugees. While all advice on known foreign criminals living on our soil is appreciated, the establishment of an embassy in the Republic is no guarantee of unquestioning cooperation on extradition issues etc., with each case being reviewed individually and on its own merit.
We have a policy regarding immigration. It is strictly controlled.
Note 4: At the current time, the membership of our region of Rushmore in the Great Green Federation has no impact in our cordial relations with foreign states. We would hope that your nations’ similar alliances and relationships would also not impinge unduly.
I'm sure the FWA will not affect you if you are friendly towards it.
Note 5: The Republic does not recognise the existence of non-human sentient beings. Don't contact us. You're not real.
We're definitely human despite rather bizarre news reports suggesting we are all penguins.
Note 6: Ideally, an ambassador to C&M would lack a sense of humour. It helps.
We have attempted to find one that was on the miserable side.

Official communication from the Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni

Full/Official Name of Nation: Free Republic of Lamoni
Region: Atlantian Oceania
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms:
Very Good/ Excellent "Inoffensive Centrist Democracy"
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Daniel Avery
Brief Bio: Daniel is fifty years old, and has been in Lamonian diplomatic posts in Psipronia, Bazalonia, Khazaron, and Bettia in lesser positions; this will be his 'sunset' assignment.
Number of Embassy Employees: 35
Number of Security Personnel: 10
Any Special Requests: Placement at Kingdom House, Calle del Panadero in Arrigo. A diplomatic limo for the Ambassador. At least one helipad at/near the embassy grounds. Ten Vector CR-21 assault rifles for emergency use (we are aware that this violates a rule); said weapons to never leave the embassy grounds except for repair/replacement in Lamoni.

If Candelaria And Marquez desires an embassy in the Free Republic, send me a telegram with the same information; with the same rules in effect. Thank you.

My Dear Mr. Fin,

I thank you for your interest on behalf of the nation and am delighted to accept your request. My government has been following Pinguinium’s rapid progress in the international sphere with great interest, particularly following the establishment of IBIS; an organisation we hope to finally take our place in in a relatively short time.

Lord Gordon and his staff have been assigned to 12, Claude Lenglet Street: the main street of the capital, Albrecht.

Yours truly,

Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for the Embassy Exchange Programme

The Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni: We are always happy to open relations with Atlantian Oceanian nations of good standing, and will be applying for an embassy in the Free Republic post haste.

My Dear Mr. Fin,

I thank you for your interest on behalf of the nation and am delighted to accept your request. My government has been following Pinguinium’s rapid progress in the international sphere with great interest, particularly following the establishment of IBIS; an organisation we hope to finally take our place in in a relatively short time.

Lord Gordon and his staff have been assigned to 12, Claude Lenglet Street: the main street of the capital, Albrecht.

Yours truly,

Summer Qasem-George
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for the Embassy Exchange Programme

The Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni: We are always happy to open relations with Atlantian Oceanian nations of good standing, and will be applying for an embassy in the Free Republic post haste.

Dear Summer Qasem-George,

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you and would like to mnetion that we have noted your interest in IBIS on behalf of the president, Mr Keith Wetfoot. He will bring it to the attention of the committee at the next general meeting. You can find out more at: www.ibis.og.pg (http://uk.geocities.com/ibisociety/home.html)

Sincerely,

Rt. Hon. Ray Fin MPP

Following the establishment of an Candelaria And Marquez embassy in Sorthern Northland and the invitation for Sorthern Northland to establish one in C&M, we have drawn together a crack squad of diplomats and present to you the following application form:

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Eastern Westlands of Sorthern Northland
Region: Atlantian Oceania
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: UN Category: Father Knows Best State, Civil Rights: Very Good, Political Freedoms: Few
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Donngal Ó Maoilbhreanainn
Brief Bio: Donngal is a thirty five year old male born in the Irish speaking region of Corcaigh to parents from Candelaria And Marquez who are of Irish descent. His main aim in life is to keep the relationship between his nation of birth and his parents nation good. Formally the president of the SOB (Society of Beer), he is a keen beer drinker and has been to foreign lands just to sample the local beers. He is also a huge football fan as well as a keen amateur rugby player. He has a wife and four children.
Number of Embassy Employees: 15
Number of Security Personnel: 5
Any Special Requests: Would it be possible to run a small pub in the embassy? Also if possible we like the embassy to be based in Irish Street, Albrecht, due to the area's relatively high Sorthern Northlandish population.

<Snip>

Sir,

We would be delighted to welcome HE Mr. Ó Maoilbhreanainn and his staff to 127, Irish Street and will be bullying several locals into explaining how on earth it is pronounced prior to his arrival. We personally usually avoid assigning full Ambassadors to nations with which they have a personal connection, for fear they might decide to transfer their loyalties entirely; but we joyfully welcome a son of our soil – albeit a generation hence – back to the Candelarias under the banner of his new people.

On the matter of the proposed public house: If said building is to be incorporated entirely into sovereign Sorthern territory on Embassy grounds then there are no issues. If you plan to serve locals there are issues with the strict licensing laws; but between you and me, Minister, in a district made up of Irish-Candelariasians, Sortherners, West Indians, students and bohemian artists, the local authorities and constabulary tend to turn a blind eye to excessive intoxication.

May your larder be full with provisions for the New Year,

Summer Qasem-George MP

Full/Official Name of Nation: Kelssek
Region: The East Pacific
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Civil Rights Lovefest, Superb, Superb.

Name of Proposed Ambassador: Lawrence Peel
Brief Bio: Born July 30, 1956 in Saint-Remy, Beaulac. Previously consul-general in Faramount (Free Pacific States). Graduated from Desjardins University with a BA in sociology. Worked as an analyst in the foreign ministry before entering the diplomatic corps.

Number of Embassy Employees: 25. This number includes the ambassador, a political attache, and a cultural attache, as well as people to run a tourism office. This may increase if the mission becomes more important. Locals will also be employed.

Number of Security Personnel: will vary depending on circumstances, but normally 10. Local contractors may be engaged to provide security as well.

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Possible sites for your embassy are listed below. For a map, see http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/kelchek/neorvins/neorvins-streetmap-v2-1.png

For some reading, go to http://kelssek.tripod.com/mfa-mae/neorvinsguide.html

DOWNTOWN OFFICE DISTRICTS:

Eight Desjardins Street
Suite 2504
Neorvins, NFT ZZ4 2A7

4 McKay Street
Bay Tower, Suite 3305
Neorvins, NFT ZZ4 2A6

1 avenue St. Siméon
Suite 1603
Neorvins, NFT ZZ3 9B2

1204 rue Kelburn
Tour Erable, Suite 1702
Neorvins, NFT ZZ3 9B2

50 boulevard Geoffrion
Suite 1020
Neorvins, NFT ZZ3 9B4

7 rue Dryden
Suite 1029
Neorvins, NFT ZZ3 8H3

14 Saint-Exupéry Avenue
Suite 305
Neorvins, NFT ZZ4 2A4

Small compounds

910 Critch Street
Neorvins, NFT ZZ2 1N5

EMBASSY DISTRICT:

Medium compounds

61 Coquitlam Avenue
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 6J5

67 Coquitlam Avenue
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 6J5

127 Pearson Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 7J2

216 Douglas Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 1C5

99 Kelburn Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 7J3

8 Burnaby Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 1C2

26 Mackenzie King Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 1C4

684 McAmmond Boulevard
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 1C4

46 Macdonald Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 1C6

Large compounds

7 Maiquetia Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 4B3

7958 Halifax Avenue
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 2D7

22 Innis Street
Halifax, NFT ZZ5 4B3

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Democratic Republic of Java Black's Madness
Region: Political Forum Archipelago
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Civil Rights Lovefest
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Underphilosopher Hugo Bernicius
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.)
Hugo Bernicius is a man's man, about 48, an ex-union steward, able to benchpress a small car. He likes to travel abroad and is quite personable, though sometimes he offends female acquaintences (thus his removal as a union steward... He claims it's because he's just too much man for them).
He's blunt and to the point, often too much so. But he's honest and he will gladly challenge other ambassadors to shots or other drinking games... and probably win.

Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime): 27
Number of Security Personnel:doesn't need 'em
Any Special Requests: a nearby coffee pot, as all Madnessinians are required to have... and he'd like a fully stocked liquor cabinet, but that's up for negotiation. We figure the "19 year-old blonde secretary with nice legs" he requested is off the table, and we wouldn't want to be responsible for the poor woman's mental state... so let's just ignore that one.

The Albrecht Herald Online>Breaking News

Modern Liberal foreign affairs spokesman Ian Cancela MP has strongly criticised the government’s choice of Ambassador to Kelssek, describing the appointment of José Fernando Lopéz de Quintana as a “continuation of the Unionists’ bizarre attempts to get the hooks into foreign nations ahead of an election they know that they’re going to loose.”

The Foreign Office laughed off Cancela’s comments on TTO’s Evening News last night, with Clare Hamilton MP arguing that Señor Lopéz de Quintana had “all the necessary qualifications for this important brief”, adding that he would be supported by a cadre of more experienced diplomats, including the former deputy senator to the Rushmori parliament Carlos González. Hamilton also dismissed accusations of ‘jobs-for-the-boys’ influencing recent foreign appointments, pointing out that no current Unionist Party members are serving in the roles of the republic’s ambassadors abroad.

Questions remain over Lopéz de Quintana’s sudden advancement within the Foreign Office however, particularly following the appointment of Elizabeth Williams as Ambassador to Kura-Pelland. Dr Williams was, like the new man in Neorvins, a former member of the House for a minority party, in her case the controversial Humanist Party, though Williams at least had prior experience in official diplomatic fields before entering politics. Lopéz de Quintana spent his early career as engineer in la Basílica de la Costa’s shipbuilding industry before becoming a local councillor and then MP for the Partido Nacionalista Marquez.

The sixty-four year-old Lopéz de Quintana rose rapidly through the MNP’s ranks as a popular voice among the party’s grassroots first as education spokesman and later holding the finance, foreign affairs and rural affairs portfolios between 1974 and 1984. In early 1984 he narrowly missed out on becoming party leader to Luís Antonio Alonso, a result which guaranteed the party’s direction as a strongly pro-Catholic, right-wing organisation. Though never relaxing his pro-independence views, Lopéz de Quintana remained strongly on the fiscal left of the party and was also a rebel on numerous social issues including abortion and women’s rights – an unnecessary liability in a party with only nine MPs. His positions saw him become increasingly ostracised within the MNP's upper echelons and although he held his parliamentary seat in 1988, and despite being one of only eight party members in the House, he was not given a brief by new leader Raúl Montano.

Listed only 26th on the party’s list under the new electoral system introduced in 1992, Lopéz de Quintana lost his seat but remained a vocal voice in the Hispanic rights movement while also attacking the policies of his former colleagues which he described as amounting to encouraging social apartheid between Latinos and Anglos in Marquez. He declined an offer to join the moderate, socialist Free Marquez party in 1996, and since the turn of the century he has become an increasingly marginalized figure in the media making his sudden return to the spotlight all the more surprising. His most recent spike of press coverage came early last year in an interview with the Herald, in which he praised the Anderson administration and admitted that his once staunch beliefs in the cause of Marquezian independence had ‘long since dissipated’.

Supporters will no doubt stress his great experience as a moderating voice, but Cancela will not be alone in questioning the necessity of this factor in any relationship with Kelssek, a country that successive Candelariasian governments, as well as the majority leftist press and public, have long looked up to; while Lopéz de Quintana’s political views and history appears to jar with that of Kelssek’s new centre-right administration The Unionists under James Anderson have in the past certainly not been averse to ‘stealing’ high-profile current or former members of other parties, most notably the MLP’s Tamara Amoruso (retaining her role of Minister for Regional Affairs which she held under President Clark) and the Social Democratic & Green Party’s Reuben Queseda (who became the Unionists’ home affairs spokesman and later social affairs minister). The appointments of Williams and Lopéz de Quintana however lead to accusations of playing political games with two hugely important international briefs ahead of the May national elections.

The new Ambassador and his staff are set to move in at 46 Macdonald Street later this week, while Foreign Minister Eric White will welcome his new counterpart, HE Lawrence Peel and his employees to 69 R.I. Lewis Street in Central Albrecht, a continuation of the current policy of focusing new extra-regional embassies in the capital. White appeared desperate not to let the row overshadow the exchange on R-One this morning, hailing a historic step in the ‘vital furtherance’ of Candelariasian-Kelssekian relations, and confirming that as has become traditional the arrival of the foreign ambassador will coincidence with a day of Kelssek-based public events across the capital’s schools. The minister was also quick to invoke the Kelsskian community in the Candelarias, though floundered when it was pointed out that this consisted entirely of the Albrecht FC and Kelssek international left-back Francoise St. Louis.

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Democratic Republic of Java Black's Madness
Region: Political Forum Archipelago
UN Member?: Yes
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Civil Rights Lovefest
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Underphilosopher Hugo Bernicius
Brief Bio: (Including age, gender, former appointments of note etc.)
Hugo Bernicius is a man's man, about 48, an ex-union steward, able to benchpress a small car. He likes to travel abroad and is quite personable, though sometimes he offends female acquaintences (thus his removal as a union steward... He claims it's because he's just too much man for them).
He's blunt and to the point, often too much so. But he's honest and he will gladly challenge other ambassadors to shots or other drinking games... and probably win.

Number of Embassy Employees: (Not to exceed 35, please. A joke's a joke, not a ruddy pantomime): 27
Number of Security Personnel:doesn't need 'em
Any Special Requests: a nearby coffee pot, as all Madnessinians are required to have... and he'd like a fully stocked liquor cabinet, but that's up for negotiation. We figure the "19 year-old blonde secretary with nice legs" he requested is off the table, and we wouldn't want to be responsible for the poor woman's mental state... so let's just ignore that one.

The Republic welcomes His Excellency to the Candelarias and considers an address at No. 127 Irish Street, Albrecht, most appropriate to facilitating his various... needs.

We will in turn keep up our end of the exchange in due course, when we can be arsed to.

Yours hoping for many years of quiet indifference between the Madnessinian and Candelariasian states,

Summer Qasem-George MP

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To Whom It May Concern,

It is my honour to submit to you an offer of an ambassador from the United Islands of Ad'ihan to Candelaria And Marquez. You will find attached the form requested and further information.

Full/Official Name of Nation: United Islands of Ad'ihan
Region: The Heartland
UN Member?: No
Current UN Category & Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy/Very Good/Average, although recent moves by various groups in Ad'ihan will see a ban on nudity and guns come into force soon and might see civil rights fall slightly
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Justine Randall
Brief Bio: Justine Randall, 41, is a career politician in Ad'ihan, having represented the Ad'ihan People's Party in the federal Parliament in Liverpool England when Ad'ihan was still a territory of Liventia. She later resigned from the party and joined Green Ad'ihan, the ruling party, when Ad'ihan gained self-governance, and won a seat in the Ad'ihani Senate in the July 2145 elections, before stepping down as a Senator in January 2147 to concentrate on her family. The Senate has, rarely for it, unanimously approved Mrs Randall to the post, and she will be joined by her husband Mark Randall and son Paul, 11. She is a Francophone and her maiden last name is LeFevre, but she speaks perfect English.
Number of Embassy Employees: Mrs Randall will be assisted by an ambassadorial assistant and secretary, as well as a deputy (junior) Ambassador, Michael Perkins, 31, who will be posted to Candelaria And Marquez for two years before returning to Ad'ihan to take on a more senior role. He will be Acting Ambassador should the need arise. A legal assistant and cultural attaché will also accompany the team. Per Ad'ihani policy, any other staff, if required, will be hired from within the host country.
Number of Security Personnel: 13

Candelaria And Marquez is welcome to provide an Ambassador to the United Islands, who may choose between the capital, the City of Ad'ihan, or request an embassy or consulate on Barrier Island in Stanley. Should your representative be a football fan we would recommend sending an other Ambassador to the capital and your football-mad representative as a Consul to Stanley, as the foreign consulates there are within walking distance of the home ground of County Stanley, who play in the Second Division. Then again, in the City of Ad'ihan you're always within a few kilometres of the giant Protectorate Stadium, although due to recent violence involving foreign fans that's currently being rebuilt.

Yours,
Sen. Thomas Desaiye
Senatorial Secretary for Foreign Affairs

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Former Senator approved as Ambassador to C&M

The Senate today unanimously approved former Senator Justine Randall-LeFevre (GR, City of Ad'ihan) as the nation's latest overseas representative, following a thirty-minute debate. It is the first time in two years the Senate has unanimously approved a measure.

Mrs Randall, 41, was appointed ambassador to Candelaria And Marquez. It is her first diplomatic appointment, although she has previously been stationed out of the country when she represented the Parti populaire ad'ihanais in the Liverpool England Federal Parliament.

Her deputy Ambassador has been named as Michael Perkins, 31, a lawyer by training. Mr Perkins will serve as Acting Ambassador to Candelaria And Marquez if necessary, although his term will be for only two years before he returns to the United Islands.

Senator Julien Ressard (PPA, Stanley) welcomed Mrs Randall's appointment, calling it a "great step forward in relations" with the Candelariasian government. The country's Foreign Affairs minister, Senator Thomas Desaiye (GR, Tallyn), told reporters he had also invited the Candelaria And Marquez government to send an envoy to the United Islands.

The two nations have had no prior political links, although Candelaria And Marquez's Minister of Sport, Lyndon Hernández, is a familiar figure in Ad'ihan's former protector, Liventia. The two countries have also met on the football pitch once, in a friendly in Liventia before the recent World Cup qualifying campaign.

Ambassador Randall is expected to take up her posting in Albrecht within the week.

For the attention of Senator Thomas Desaiye,

Sir,

I was most gratified to receive your embassy request and subsequent corresponding invitation, and can affirm that the tasks of establishing the respective offices in Albrecht and the CoA will be utmost in the Foreign Office’s responsibilities over the next few days. It does me great pleasure to institute full diplomatic relations with a sovereign Ad’ihan, and I am certain that this agreement will mark many years of co-operation between our peoples. Although even more years your end, obviously. Isn’t Time a bitch?

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Eric White MP will receive Her Excellency Justine Randall at the first opportunity, which isn’t anywhere near as anatomically dubious as it sounds. She and her staff will find No. 127, R.I. Lewis Street in Albrecht waiting for their use.

We will shortly be confirming the dispatch of Eoin Nelson to Ad’ihan. Mr. Nelson is an extremely experienced, 58-year-old diplomat who first joined the C&M foreign office as a teenager in 1966. Eoin’s voice, generally described as comforting northern camp, and ‘trust me’ mannerisms has seen him through many a difficult brief; including periods as various regional offices throughout the eighties and nineties, and four years spent back in Albrecht and the Head of International Crises Management. He has most recently spent five years as the civilian Deputy Chief of Staff with Candelariasian peacekeeping forces in the Timoniums.

Eoin’s wife Anna, who will act as the Consul & Entry Clearance Manager, will be one of his eight Candelariasian members of staff. They have two adult sons, who will not be among the party but are included here for the sake of colour. Eoin is fond of dogs, and enjoys assembling and painting model trams.

We would also request, though I appreciate and accept any reasons for denial thereof, that Eoin would be permitted to also carry concurrent accreditation as the Republic’s Envoy to Liventia and the Heartland, and to act without interference in a non-residential role in this manner if circumstances so demand it.

Yours greatfully,

Summer Qasem-George MP
Minister for the Embassy Exchange Programme

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Dear Minister Qasem-George,
I regret to inform you that it will not be possible for His Excellency Ambassador Eoin Nelson, whom we have warmly welcomed to his new residency (he enjoys the weather, says it's good for the paint on the trains), to hold simultaneously, along with his current title, the position of Envoy to the Republic of Liventia and the Heartland (conditionally in the latter case).

The reasoning for the former is very simple; Liventia's relations with Ad'ihan are, shall we say, not at their best, probably due to the fact that we have former pro-independence rebels in the Senate as part of our power-sharing deal that earned us full independence and the expansion of Ad'ihan from a small protectorate to incorporate two islands.

I did personally discuss this issue with Liventian Ambassador to Ad'ihan, Cmdr Simon Collins. Cmdr Collins regrettably informed me that this would be out of the question. I'm unsure if your colleague, the Minister for Sport Lyndon Hernández MP, might be able to pull some strings with his connections to some high-ranking sporting figures in Liventia. I'm afraid that that's out of my reach, however.

As for the latter, whilst His Excellency the Ambassador is more than welcome to act as the Republic's Envoy to the region, whether each individual nation within the Heartland recognises Mr Nelson as the Republic's Envoy to them is obviously out of my hands.

Mr Nelson sends his regards.

Yours,
Sen. Thomas Desaiye
Senatorial Secretary (Minister) for Foreign Affairs

The Grand Duchy of West Zirconia, wishes to commence diplomatic relations with Candelaria and Marquez. Our details are as follows:

Full/Official Name of Nation: The Grand Duchy of West Zirconia
Region: Texas
WA Member?: Yes
Current WA Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Rankings on Civil Rights and Political Freedoms: Good, and Very Good respectively
Name of Proposed Ambassador: Adrian Fletcher
Brief Bio: The 48-year old is currently Private Secretary to Foreign Minister Charles Hylton. Prior to this, he was a Member of Parliament (St. Martin Riverside), and before that, secretary to the Archbishop of St. Martin.
Number of Embassy Employees: 10
Number of Security Personnel: 6
Any Special Requests: Two simple requests. Firstly, that our embassy be in Albrecht, although the precise location we shall leave to your judgment. Secondly, if we are accepted, we would like to invite you to open an embassy in West Zirconia: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=560974

On behalf of the Republic, I would be delighted to confirm the establishment of the West Zirconian Embassy and Mr. Fletcher’s presence at 27, R.I. Lewis Street, in the Central District of the capital, and what I personally hope represents the first day of many years of friendship between our peoples.

Yours truly,

Tate Mammoliti
Minister for the Embassy Exchange Programme and Candelaria And Marquez Overseas Trade Service