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The Republican Monarchy of Granate
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Basics

Demographics, Economics, and Geography Basics
Total Population: 136,595,483
Total Area: 797,417 km²
Population Density: 171.3 people/sq. km
Gross Domestic Product: $3,747,560,000,000
GDP Per Capita: $27,435.46
Monetary Unit: Granat (1 Granat = $1.6836)
Unemployment 2.6%

Government Basics
Government Type: Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
King (Leader of Government) Andrei Kleinheart
Prime Minister (Head of State): Terrance Townshend
Division of Powers: Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Capital: Lucianus
National Anthem: Primo Victoria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrJAwCBbnuc)/Attero Dominatus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNlRqyUV4ss&mode=related&search=)

Military Basics
Division of Military: Royal Granatian Army (RGA), Royal Granatian Navy (RGN), Royal Granatian Air Force (RGAF).

People Basics:
Ethnicity: German (49%), Ukrainian (31%), English (10%), Russian (4%), Irish (3%), Other (3%).
National Language/s: Granatian (De Jure), German (De Facto), Ukrainian (De Facto), English (De Facto).
National Religion/s: Agnostic (45%), Roman Catholic (34%), Other (21%).
Literacy Rate: 99.9% For Men. 100.0% for Women.

Economy:
Gross Domestic Product: $3,747,560,000,000
Income Tax Rate: 27.5%
Government Budget: $1,030,579,000,000
Average GDP Increase Per Year: 6.5%
Inflation: 1.7%

Administration: 2.5% $25,764,475,000
Social Welfare: 4.5% $46,376,055,000
Healthcare: 7.5% $77,293,425,000
Education: 11.5% $118,516,585,000
Defence: 9.5% $97,905,005,000
Law & Order: 3.5% $36,070,265,000
Commerce: 20.5% $211,268,695,000
Transportation: 4.5% $46,376,055,000
Enviroment: 5.5% $56,681,845,000
Emergency Fund: .5% $5,152,895,000


Map:
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History

The War of Many Lords

Back before Granate was a unified, there were thousands of tiny Duchies, Kingdoms, Republics that littered it's landscape. Wars between sometimes 10 groups was not uncommon. Beginning in early 1495 one of the Leaders of the Kingdom of Lucianus decided something needed to be done. So this King began to gather with him a vast force. He also worked to find Allies among his neighboring Kingdoms. Working with these kingdoms he was able to unite a large Portion of Granatian Territory. This Kingdom was called Bornsbruck, it is still called this in modern times, but as a province.

The other Lords and Kings were frightened by this one mans power. They began to work together and formed Large Kingdoms of their own. Two of these were Almsbruck and Penerbruck, which still are called this in modern times. Bornsbruck began to feel the pressure of this ever growing force of Enemies. Thus the War of the The Kingdoms began. This would last for 2 years, ending in 1497 with a victory for Bornsbruck. They began what later would be called the Subjugation of the Last Lords or as it is called in Modern Times "The War of Many Lords". In todays time we consider all this to be part of The War of Many of Lords.

The Failed Democratic Rebellion

After the War of Many Lords the Kingdom saw 6 years of unusual peace. During the era of the Lords there was wars that lasted weeks and days. Now that there wasn't any Wars happening, the Provinces saw an unacountable boon in the Harvests and Buildings were built throughout the Kingdom. There just a general feeling a good throughout the Kingdom. But this peace, was not to last. This time came to be know as the Short Peace.

In late 1503 the nation saw a rise in the general Dissenseion among the populace. The Kingdoms officials couldn't locate the source of it. The Goverment was getting a little hot under the collar seeing as this could screw up everything that the Kingdom had worked so hard to achieve. In January 1504 their fears were found to be true. Rebels who called themselves Democrats were leading rebels throughout much of the Kingdom. The problem was that many of the Democrats leaders were Former Lords who still held a large bit of power. These lords outfitted the rebels and even hired Mercenaries to fight for them. The Rebellion would last nearly a year with the signing of a Treaty that ended the rebellion, but forced the goverment to Found a Parliament so that the People's voice could be heard.

The Democratic Union

For the next 200 years there was no political upheaval. Throughout the Kingdom the people were happy and harvests were Bountiful. Life was good, for the Average Citizen. In the Upper Ranks there was much berating, intrique, and death. Individual Families fought each other openly for power, either in the Parliament or in the King's Council. In 1645 the King almost disolved the Council and Parliament due to three deaths by three different families. Things quieted down, mostly because they were using less direct methods. But this reality was rudely shaken to bits come 1703.

In 1703, the Parliament, with help from Military Leaders, overtook the Goverment. A short period of Fighting was seen as Royalist Forces fought back. The Parliament formed a new Goverment Called "The Democratic Union of Granate". This is also where the name Granate came from. For a period of 5 months, there was open Civil war between Royalist Forces and Unionist Forces. Fighting ended after a member of the Royal Signed a treaty handing power over to the Parliament. No Word, to this day, has been revealed who the member was. Rumors are that it was the Bastard Brother of King Richard Kleinhert, Joesf Klein.

For the next 50 years the Country was ruled by the Parliament. During this time many Lords lost there land but gained other things. Among them are money, power in the Parliament, or even other favors. The Country basically functioned the same as it did during the time of the First Monarchy, but without the King's Auto-Law or Veto Power. The Democrats were culling more and more support from the Populace. It would seem that the Kingdom would never return. That is, until Dictatorship Started.

The Dictatorship

In 1752 a man by the name Heinrich Akalein, was elected to the Head of the Parliament. He was seen as a bold, young face in a crowd of doddering old-timers. Many of his early policies were gladly accepted. But underneath, they sowed the path for his rise to the Posistion of Dictator. Heinrich worked with other members of Parliament to increase his individual power and award favors to those who helped him. On June 18th, 1753 he announced his accension of the Posistion of Leader for Life, Dictator to those who knew better. There were many who thought this was outrageous. But there was enough to surpport him and allow the action to go through. 10 days later he did the unthinkable. He disolved the Parliament, jailed members who didn't agree with him, and terrorized their families. Thus began 6 years of Terror.

Over the next 6 years he took away many of the Citizens Rights, rights they had earned under the Monarch and the Union. General dissent grew, but most revolts were quickly and ruthlessly cut down. Heinrich increased the power of the Military, allowing any Ranking leader from Col. up to announce Marshall Law in towns. Quickly, whole towns became play-things for sick and sadistic commanders. Life was hard, crops weren't harvested. Roads fell into disrepair. People went hungery like never before. And all the while Heinrich Akalein sat on his little Chait he called a throne and ate whilst "His" country starved. Open rebellions were crushed, so leaders went underground. The Two most influential leaders formed a pact that, 50 years earlier would be called insane. The leaders were Josef Kleinhert, Member of the Royal Family and Nikolai Grumman, Republican Parliament leader.

Together these two leaders lead their respective forces, Josef with his Royalists, and Nikolai with his Republicans. With their shaky alliance forged, they moved to start undermining the Current Regime. It wasn't hard considering it was nearly Bankrupt. Using money and influence they culled many members of the Military to assist them. Among these who were willing to help was General Alexander Grozjn. He used his forces to help rebel leaders move supplies and men around. Soon the rebels were ready to overthrow the goverment. All they needed was a sign that Heinrich would be open to capture. It came to them in the form of a Parade, in one of the most Rebellious towns in Granate. During the parade the rebels killed Heinrichs guards and took him prisoner. Without him the regime fell and many of it's leaders were taken prisoner. What happened to these prisoners is not known, but Heinrich was sumarily executed by Firing Squad.

The Republic of Granate

After the Dictatorship ended there was much talk among the leadership of the Rebellion. What kind of Goverment would replace the corrupt dictatorship they had fought to get rid of? After much debating, too much in some members eyes, they came to a General Consensus. The New Goverment would be much the same as the Union, but it would be more of a Republic with the Royal family having more power. This was generally well received among the populace. The first few months were rocky, because of the lack of the Parliament. The Parliament was reformed after two more months of the Goverment working without it. During the refounding ceremony there was a grand Parade and many Important figures gave Speeches.

For the next 100 or so years, the Parliament ruled as they did before the Dictatorship. For the first few years it was bumby because of the waryness of the populace to trust the Parliament again. But, thanks to many great members of the Houses, the Parliament enventually regained the Trust of the General Public. Many of the Dictatorship's laws were repealed and new ones were added to help protect the common citizen. Civil Rights flourished under the many administrations. Life was good, but underneath it all there was a general rumbling. Something was on the horizon, and only god knew what.

Return of the Monarchy

In 1853, life seemed to be good. Everything was going well as it had for nearly 100 years. Who would of guessed that during all of this an uprising would occur? Now this was not the rebellions of the past. It would seem that there was still members among the public that wanted the return of the Monarchy. This was a loud, obnoxious bunch, but they weren't rowdy. They preached in front Goverment Buildings about bringing back the Monarchy. Most had forgotten the Kleinherts, since they had basically retreated from the lime life 80 years ago. People at first were confused to who the dissenters were talking about. But soon after a little steam and a push from certain goverment officials the uprising picked up members by the Thousands. Soon it looked like there would be another rebellion.

But this time the transition from Goverment to Goverment was smooth. Careful deliberation among the leading Parliament Members and members of the Royal Family decided that the Monarchy should return, but with the Parliament still retaining a bit of it's power. It wouldn't be like before, they promised themselves this. Then they began to decide what to call the new goverment of the Country, finally after about 50 or so different names they settled on The Republican Monarchy of Granate. When the public was told this there was a general aura of celebration around the Country. 3 weeks later King Robert Kleinhert IV was crowned as Monarch with Queen Victoria Lannister-Kleinhert as his wife. He was Andrei Kleinherts great-great-great Grandfather.

Government and Politics

Government Type: Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
Government Divisions: Political Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch
Capital: Lucianus

Executive Branch Details

King: Andrei Kleinheart
Prime Minister: Terrance Townshend
Political Parties: Republican Party (R), Liberal Party (L), and Nationalist Party (N).
Ruling Party: Liberal
Executive Party: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of War, Ministry of Economics, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Affairs
Cabinet
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Albert Stropka
Minister of War: Vladimir Vasili
Minister of Economics: Johann Klein
Minister of Internal Affairs: Terrance Gladstone
Minister of Security: Oleg Kruznik
Minister of Transportation: Sasha Phillips
Minister of Energy: Wilford Brimely
Minister of Education: Seras Victoria
Minister of Health: Mikail Illyvich
Minister of Agriculture: Sergei Vedenko
Minister of Natural Affairs: Adolf Goering

Legislative Branch Details

Divisions: The Reichstag, The Royal Parliament
Reichstag Majority Leader: Andrei Gorbachov (L)
Reichstag Minority Leader: Germaine Rudolf (N)
Reichstag Count: 120
TRP Count: 360

Judicial Branch Details

Minister of Justice: Olav Kuglov
Federal Court System: 125 Royal District Courts, 25 Royal Courts of Appeal, 12 Royal Courts, 1 Royal Supreme Court
Chief Justice of Supreme Court: Pascha Illyvich
Number of Supreme Court Justices: 7

Military

Overview
*LATER*

Royal Granatian Army

Overview
*LATER*

Equipment
Small Arms

Heckler & Koch G36—5.56 mm x 45 assault rifle replacing the Heckler & Koch G3 as primary weapon
Version G36K and G36C for several branches including Special Forces
Heckler & Koch MG4—5.56 mm light machine gun, replacing the MG3 in the squad automatic weapon role
MG3—7.62 mm x 51 machine gun
G8—7.62 mm x 51 machine gun, only used by special forces
Heckler & Koch MP7—4.6 mm x 30 submachine gun, replacing the MP2
MP2—9 x 19 mm submachine gun
Heckler & Koch MP5—9 x 19 mm submachine gun, only used by the military police (Feldjäger) and the KSK
Heckler & Koch P8—9 x 19 mm pistol
G22—7.62 mm x 66.5B sniper rifle
G82—sniper rifle
Dynamit Nobel Panzerfaust 3—Rocket propelled grenade
Raytheon Fliegerfaust 2 (FIM-92 Stinger)—infrared homing surface-to-air missile
MILAN—anti-tank guided missile system
Granatpistole 40mm—grenade launcher
HK GMG—grenade autocannon
AG36—grenade launcher
KM2000—172 mm tantō style blade standard combat knife

Armor

Fennek (light wheeled reconnaissance vehicle), replacing some Luchs
Luchs A2 (wheeled reconnaissance vehicle)
Luna X 2000 (reconnaissance drone system)
KZO (reconnaissance drone system)
Aladin (reconnaissance drone system)
MIKADO (mini reconnaissance drone system)
RASIT (radar system), being phased out
BÜR (radar system), replacing RASIT and ABRA
Leopard 2 (Main Battle Tank)
Marder 1 A3/A5 (infantry fighting vehicle)
Puma (IFV) (infantry fighting vehicle), replaces the Marder in the Mechanized Infantry
Wiesel 1/2 (light air-transportable tracked multirole vehicle)
as a reconnaissance vehicle for the airborne troops
with machine gun 20 mm
with TOW
with mortar 120 mm
as a radar vehicle for the light air defence system (LeFlaSys)
as a command vehicle for the LeFlaSys
as an engineer reconnaissance vehicle
with Stinger equipped for the LeFlaSys
as a medical vehicle for the airborne troops
M113 A2 (multirole armoured vehicle), being phased out
GTK Boxer (multirole armoured vehicle), replaces M113 and Fuchs
Jaguar 2 (tank destroyer), being phased out
Dingo 1/2 (armoured wheeled vehicle)
Grizzly (armoured wheeled vehicle)
AGF Serval
Duro 3 (armoured wheeled vehicle)
Mungo ESK (armoured tranport vehicle)
Fuchs 1/2 (multirole armoured vehicle)
BV 206 S (tracked armoured tranport vehicle)

Support

M270 MLRS (270 mm multiple rocket launcher)
PzH 2000 (155 mm self-propelled howitzer), replacing M109
M109 A3 GE A1 (155 mm self-propelled howitzer), upgraded, being phased out and replaced by PzH 2000
ABRA (artillery radar system), being phased out
COBRA (artillery radar system)
ATMAS (artillery weather measure system)
SMA (artillery sound measure system)
Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard 1 A2 (Self propelled anti air gun)
ROLAND (Air defence system), phased out
LeFlaSys (leichtes Flugabwehrraketensystem), based on Wiesel 2
LÜR (radar system), being phased out
BÜR (radar system)

Engineer

Dachs (tracked engineer tank)
Büffel (tracked salvage tank)
Biber (bridge layer)
Panzerschnellbrücke 2 (bridge layer), replacing the Biber
Scorpion (mine system)
Keiler (mine breaker)
M3 (amphibious vehicle)
Medium Girder Bridge (bridge system)
Faltfestbrücke (bridge system)
Faltschwimmbrücke (bridge system)
Pontoon bridge
Faltstraßensystem (mobile roadway system)

Aircraft Inventory

UH-1 Iroquois
Bölkow Bo 105
Eurocopter EC 135
Eurocopter Tiger
NHI NH90
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
Mil Mi-24


Royal Granatian Navy

Overview
*LATER*

Equipment

Frigates

3 Sachsen class anti-air frigates
4 Brandenburg class anti-submarine frigates
8 Bremen class guided missile frigates
2 Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates

Corvettes

5 Braunschweig class corvettes
1 Kaszub class corvette
2 Tarantul I class corvettes

Fast Attack Craft

10 Gepard class fast attack craft

Mine Counter-Measure Vesse

5 Ensdorf class minesweeper, drone guidance
5 Kulmbach class (Type 333) mine hunter
10 Frankenthal class (Type 332) mine hunter
1 M1052 Mühlhausen
18 Seehund ROV

Submarines

4 U212A class, 2 more ordered, replace some U206A class
8 U206A class
1 Kilo class
4 Kobben class

Landing craft

2 Barbe class (Type 520) utility landing craft

Fleet Auxiliary Squadron

2 Berlin class (Type 702) multi-product replenishment ship, one more planned
2 Walchensee class (Type 703) fleet oiler
2 Rhön class (Type 704) fleet oiler
2 Wangerooge class (Type 722B) Seeschlepper (sea-going tug)
1 Helgoland class (Type 720B) large sea-going tug
1 Westerwald (Type 760A) ammunition transport

Naval Base Auxiliary vessels

2 Wustrow class (Type 414) harbour tug
1 Sylt class (Type 724) large harbour tug
6 Lütje Horn class (Type 725) harbour tug
2 Bottsand class (Type 738) oil recovery ship

Other Auxiliary Vessels

6 Elbe class (Type 404) tender
3 Oste class (Type 423) electronic surveillance ship
1 Gorch Fock tall ship (Type 441) sail training ship
1 Eisvogel class (Type 721) icebreaker
1 Planet class (Type 752) research ship (SWATH vessel)
1 Alliance class (Type 753) research ship

Aircraft Inventory

Breguet Atlantic
Dornier Do 228
Lockheed P-3 Orion
Westland Lynx
Westland Sea King


Royal Granatian Air Force

Overview

Aircraft Inventory

Airbus A310
UH-1 Iroquois
Bombardier Challenger 600
Cessna T-37
Eurocopter Cougar
Eurofighter Typhoon
Grob G-120
McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Northrop T-38 Talon
Panavia Tornado
Transall C-160
Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Saab JAS-39 Gripen

Projects

1) Economic Revival of out Regions: The Outer regions of Argyll (Czech Republic), New Volga (Poland), and Essen (Slovakia) will be receiving large amounts of Government Funds to increase their industrial capicity and to increase the standard of living throughout the regions. Although Argyll is higher then both New Volga and Essen, it is still way behind the other regions in terms of GDP Per Capita.

The Economic Revival calls for increasing Infrastructure throughout the region as well giving businesses loans. Numerous other economic revival policies will be instigated to ensure that these regions increase in terms of their economies. The estimated cost of the entire project is at $75 Billion USD over the course of 10 years.

2) Upgrades to the Leopard 2A4-A6: The Leopard 2 is considered one of the world's best Main Battle Tanks, with only the M1A2 Abrams being considered in the same light. This project calls for all current Leopard 2s in the Granatian Military to be upgraded further to a new status called the A7 status. This status will increase the Leopard 2's armor all around and make it more suited for Urban Combat. The project is estimated to cost roughly 10 to 20 Billion over the course of 5 years.

Diplomacy

Relations:

Allied
Strong
Good
Neutral
Poor
Bad
At War

Nations:

Dweladelfia Prime
H-Town Tejas
Pan-Arab Barronia
Kampfers
Waldenburg 2
Aurum Domus
Shakal
Gataway
Carloginias
Ambrose Douglas
Gründer Industries
Die Zweiten Reich
Futuris
Ok-La-Ho-Ma
Maldorians
Kanisov
Wanderjar
Corbournne
Honako
Lachenburg
Kopparbergs
Vicisse
Donaghadee Golf Club

Embassies:

Ready for Diplomacy

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As one of our closest (if not the closest) neighbours, we feel that a friendship between our nations is something that should be strived towards.

We therefore wish for you to establish an Embassy in either London or Brussels, and a Consulate in the one not hosting the embassy.

In return, we should like to establish an embassy within your capital.

I look forward to further favourable relations with your great nation.

Yours,

Rt Hon Camille Lafayet

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As one of our closest (if not the closest) neighbours, we feel that a friendship between our nations is something that should be strived towards.

We therefore wish for you to establish an Embassy in either London or Brussels, and a Consulate in the one not hosting the embassy.

In return, we should like to establish an embassy within your capital.

I look forward to further favourable relations with your great nation.

Yours,

Rt Hon Camille Lafayet

To: Anglo-Belgian Barronia
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to your exchange of Embassies. We would like ours in London and don't worry about the consulate. Your embassy will in Lucianus, like all other embassies.

Sincerely
Republican Monarchy Foreign Affairs.

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We would like to declare interest in upgrading our Challenger 2 tanks.

It is widely known that the Challenger 2 has two major flaws - one, the lack of penetrative ability, and two, speed.

Whilst we will be contracting internal design engineers for engine upgrades, we feel that the Leopard 2A6 tank, with it's L55 120mm smoothbore turret, would be ideal for our aims.

We would therefore, if possible, like to procure 10 of these turrets for research and testing purposes. We await your reply with great anticipation.

Yours,

Camille Lafayette
International Affairs Secretary

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We would like to declare interest in upgrading our Challenger 2 tanks.

It is widely known that the Challenger 2 has two major flaws - one, the lack of penetrative ability, and two, speed.

Whilst we will be contracting internal design engineers for engine upgrades, we feel that the Leopard 2A6 tank, with it's L55 120mm smoothbore turret, would be ideal for our aims.

We would therefore, if possible, like to procure 10 of these turrets for research and testing purposes. We await your reply with great anticipation.

Yours,

Camille Lafayette
International Affairs Secretary

The L55 cannon is a marvel of German Engineering. Yes we can provide you with 10 of them of course. The price will roughly 10 Million USD, or 1 Million USD for each Cannon.

Official Diplomatic Message

We in the Naashan Canadian Union feel strongly that diplomatic ties with Europe are a must and that an embassy exchange will be the first step in establishing these. We hereby invite you to establish an embassy in Ottawa and respectfully request one of our own in Lucianus.

Furthermore, we would be interested in procuring seventy (70) Leopard 2 MBT's of the most modern available variant in order to replace the remainder of our Leopard C2's.

I look forward to your response,
Jonathan Wellt
Prime Minister
Naashan Canadian Union.

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To Andrei Kleinheart,

In this world it seems some major powers are already trying to make it polarized. The Socialist Republic of Honakon will not have this, though wishes to form friendships with nations that can last and not be superficial like others that have been formed. The world has been divided into two sides, and we wish that to change with a third party consisting of three nations we believe our similar in viewpoints and opinions. Therefore, firstly we wish to exchange embassies, and secondly we wish to discuss the possibility of an agreement of military and cultural co-operation and mutual defence. It is your choice whether this is done by diplomatic correspondents or in person.

Signed,
Commissioner Modesto Vega

Official Diplomatic Message

We in the Naashan Canadian Union feel strongly that diplomatic ties with Europe are a must and that an embassy exchange will be the first step in establishing these. We hereby invite you to establish an embassy in Ottawa and respectfully request one of our own in Lucianus.

Furthermore, we would be interested in procuring seventy (70) Leopard 2 MBT's of the most modern available variant in order to replace the remainder of our Leopard C2's.

I look forward to your response,
Jonathan Wellt
Prime Minister
Naashan Canadian Union.

To: The Naashan Canadian Union
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to your exchange of embassies.

The Current Export Model of the Leopard 2 is the Leopard 2A4 model. It has the L55 cannon like all the rest of the Leopard 2s, it just doesn't have as much of the advanced Equipment in it as the A6 or even upcoming A7, but from what we've seen you do with the original Leopard 1 we beleive you can make this work.

The cost per Leopard 2A4 is 4.1 Million USD. For 70 of them the cost is $287,000,000 USD. As an added bonus, we will be shipping along an extra A4 Turret and spare parts.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs

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To Andrei Kleinheart,

In this world it seems some major powers are already trying to make it polarized. The Socialist Republic of Honakon will not have this, though wishes to form friendships with nations that can last and not be superficial like others that have been formed. The world has been divided into two sides, and we wish that to change with a third party consisting of three nations we believe our similar in viewpoints and opinions. Therefore, firstly we wish to exchange embassies, and secondly we wish to discuss the possibility of an agreement of military and cultural co-operation and mutual defence. It is your choice whether this is done by diplomatic correspondents or in person.

Signed,
Commissioner Modesto Vega

OOC: Granate isn't socialist.

To: The Socialist Republic of Honakon
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to your exchange of embassies and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship between out two great nations.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

To: The Naashan Canadian Union
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to your exchange of embassies.

The Current Export Model of the Leopard 2 is the Leopard 2A4 model. It has the L55 cannon like all the rest of the Leopard 2s, it just doesn't have as much of the advanced Equipment in it as the A6 or even upcoming A7, but from what we've seen you do with the original Leopard 1 we beleive you can make this work.

The cost per Leopard 2A4 is 4.1 Million USD. For 70 of them the cost is $287,000,000 USD. As an added bonus, we will be shipping along an extra A4 Turret and spare parts.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs

Official Response

Thank you for your acceptance of our embassy exchange.

We will be taking delivery of the tanks and transferring from C2's to 2A4's squadron by squadron. The Leopard C2 tanks will be placed in reserve for reactivation in the event of a war. The transfer of funds has been authorised by our treasury and awaits only your confirmation of delivery dates.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Wellt,
Prime Minister
Naashan Canadian Union

Official Response

Thank you for your acceptance of our embassy exchange.

We will be taking delivery of the tanks and transferring from C2's to 2A4's squadron by squadron. The Leopard C2 tanks will be placed in reserve for reactivation in the event of a war. The transfer of funds has been authorised by our treasury and awaits only your confirmation of delivery dates.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Wellt,
Prime Minister
Naashan Canadian Union

To: The Naashan Canadian Union
From: The Republican Monarchy

Delivery will be quite quick since they will be taken from our Current Stock. Productions will be restarted for the Leopard 2A6 and we will be fine on that front.

Expect the first tanks in 4 months.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

The Armed Republics of Skibereen Afrikaans seeks most open and friendly diplomatic accords with Great Deutsche Republikanische Monarchie.

It is considered that along the Lachenburg Embassy the Embassy of the Republican Monarchy should also be established not in Iceland but in Austria.

We would also seek to establish a "Fast Pass" system for subjects of the Monarchy who travel into Austria and also for Republikaans who travel into the Monarchy. Details of course can be discussed at a later time.

Signed
With Repsect
Gen Thomas O'Donnelly rtd.
President of the Skibereen Afrikaan Republics

The Armed Republics of Skibereen Afrikaans seeks most open and friendly diplomatic accords with Great Deutsche Republikanische Monarchie.

It is considered that along the Lachenburg Embassy the Embassy of the Republican Monarchy should also be established not in Iceland but in Austria.

We would also seek to establish a "Fast Pass" system for subjects of the Monarchy who travel into Austria and also for Republikaans who travel into the Monarchy. Details of course can be discussed at a later time.

Signed
With Repsect
Gen Thomas O'Donnelly rtd.
President of the Skibereen Afrikaan Republics

To: The Armed Republics of Skibereen Afrikaans
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to your exchange of embassies and look forward to fruitful relations between out two nations.

We also agree to your Fast Pass System.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

To whom it may concern within the Republican Monarchy of Granate;

We wish to inquire about the purchase of cruise ships for a new company, Federation Cruise Lines. Since you own the Meyer Werft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyer_Werft) shipyards, we would like to inquire as to how much these ships may cost. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Internal Finance
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

The L55 cannon is a marvel of German Engineering. Yes we can provide you with 10 of them of course. The price will roughly 10 Million USD, or 1 Million USD for each Cannon.

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Most excellent. We will send crews to procure the turrets immediately, and the money shall be wired forthwith.

We look forward to further business with you, and we are confident the trials will prove the worth of the turrets.

Offical Diplomatic Communique

The Kingdom of Donaghadee requests an exchange of embassies with your great nation. This will no doubt be of great use to relations between our Governents.

Kingdom of Donaghadee Foreign Office

To whom it may concern within the Republican Monarchy of Granate;

We wish to inquire about the purchase of cruise ships for a new company, Federation Cruise Lines. Since you own the Meyer Werft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyer_Werft) shipyards, we would like to inquire as to how much these ships may cost. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Internal Finance
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

To: Yugsev Wadl, Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Each Cruise Liner can cost anywhere from 500 Million USD to 750 Million USD, depending on what you want and the size of the Vessel. Please tell us what kind of Vessel you want so we can give you an estimate on the cost.

Sincerely
The Republican Monarchy of Granate

OOC: Are you sure about the numbers? I don't mean to doubt you because you're usually pretty accurate, but I know the QE2 cost just over 29,000,000 pounds (so around or under $50,000,000 USD) and she was a 77,000 tonnage ship... how big are the ones you're building?

OOC: Are you sure about the numbers? I don't mean to doubt you because you're usually pretty accurate, but I know the QE2 cost just over 29,000,000 pounds (so around or under $50,000,000 USD) and she was a 77,000 tonnage ship... how big are the ones you're building?

OOC: I am guessing.

To whom it may concern within the Republican Monarchy of Granate;

We wish to inquire about the purchase of cruise ships for a new company, Federation Cruise Lines. Since you own the Meyer Werft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyer_Werft) shipyards, we would like to inquire as to how much these ships may cost. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Yugsev Wadl
Director of Internal Finance
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

To: Yugsev Wadl, Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Each Cruise Liner can cost anywhere from 50 Million USD to 75 Million USD, depending on what you want and the size of the Vessel. Please tell us what kind of Vessel you want so we can give you an estimate on the cost.

Sincerely
The Republican Monarchy of Granate

To: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Hello, I was asked by my nation to contact you on two regards.

The first notice I am to contact you about is for the establishing of an embassy exchange between our two nations. The Union of Jaredcohenia always enjoys exchanging embassies, and creating new friends in the world seems like a good idea-especially for a nation in South America to Europe.

On the second note, I was asked on behalf of my Defense Department to contact you regarding the Rheinmetall 120mm gun that you use on a few of your tanks. My nation and our southern neighbor, Franberry, wish to develop a tank of our own. However, to do this we need parts from all around the world. We have turned to you, Granate, to provide us with the 120mm, L44 gun that was used on the Leopard 2 tank before the A5 and A6. We wish to have some sort of production right to the L44 120mm gun, please respond with a price.

Thank you,

José Salazar
Foreign Minister
The Union of Jaredcohenia

To: Yugsev Wadl, Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Each Cruise Liner can cost anywhere from 50 Million USD to 75 Million USD, depending on what you want and the size of the Vessel. Please tell us what kind of Vessel you want so we can give you an estimate on the cost.

Sincerely
The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We wish to purchase a cruise ship that is ultra-plush, one that would satisfy the wealthiest of the wealthy. We would like her tonnage to be around 110,000 tons, if this is possible. We will pay extra, of course, for nicer accommodations. An example ship can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Freedom).

We would also like to purchase a smaller cruise ship, one totaling around 50,000 tons. This would be more of an economy size, middle-class transporting ship, but we would still like our passengers to feel as if they are sailing in the lap of luxury. An example ship can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_%28ship%29).

We hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

To: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Hello, I was asked by my nation to contact you on two regards.

The first notice I am to contact you about is for the establishing of an embassy exchange between our two nations. The Union of Jaredcohenia always enjoys exchanging embassies, and creating new friends in the world seems like a good idea-especially for a nation in South America to Europe.

On the second note, I was asked on behalf of my Defense Department to contact you regarding the Rheinmetall 120mm gun that you use on a few of your tanks. My nation and our southern neighbor, Franberry, wish to develop a tank of our own. However, to do this we need parts from all around the world. We have turned to you, Granate, to provide us with the 120mm, L44 gun that was used on the Leopard 2 tank before the A5 and A6. We wish to have some sort of production right to the L44 120mm gun, please respond with a price.

Thank you,

José Salazar
Foreign Minister
The Union of Jaredcohenia

To: José Salazar
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We agree to exchange embassies with you and your most glorious nation. May this be the beginning of a fruitful relationship between out two nations.

The L44 is quite the cannon. Used for the longest time on the Leopard 2 and it is currently the basis for which the M256 Cannon for the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava Gun. Although we don't currently use the weapon, it is quite potent and can sometimes equal the power of the L55.

Full Production rights for the L44 can be acquired at 250 Million USD. This is the only offer. Take it or leave it.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

We wish to purchase a cruise ship that is ultra-plush, one that would satisfy the wealthiest of the wealthy. We would like her tonnage to be around 110,000 tons, if this is possible. We will pay extra, of course, for nicer accommodations. An example ship can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Freedom).

We would also like to purchase a smaller cruise ship, one totaling around 50,000 tons. This would be more of an economy size, middle-class transporting ship, but we would still like our passengers to feel as if they are sailing in the lap of luxury. An example ship can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_%28ship%29).

We hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

To: Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Such a vessel would require quite a bit of money. An estimate of the cost would probably come out to 75 Million USD, but in all probability it will end up being 80 or 85 Million USD. We will take 10 Million USD for the Security Deposit and then we will bill you the rest of the cost, which can be payed over time.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

To: Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

Payment will be sent as soon as possible, thank you.

We hope this is the start of fruitful relations.

José Salazar
Foreign Ministry
The Union of Jaredcohenia

[B]To: Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Such a vessel would require quite a bit of money. An estimate of the cost would probably come out to 75 Million USD, but in all probability it will end up being 80 or 85 Million USD. We will take 10 Million USD for the Security Deposit and then we will bill you the rest of the cost, which can be payed over time.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

We will gladly wire the $10 million to you as a security deposit. Do you have an estimate on the smaller vessel? We are trying to build the Federation into a prime tourist attraction, you understand. Of course, all members of the Granatian government will be offered a free vacation on one of our cruise ships should this deal go through.

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

We will gladly wire the $10 million to you as a security deposit. Do you have an estimate on the smaller vessel? We are trying to build the Federation into a prime tourist attraction, you understand. Of course, all members of the Granatian government will be offered a free vacation on one of our cruise ships should this deal go through.

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom
Director of Transportation

To: Hannel Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We estimate that the vessel will cost roughly in the 50 Million USD range. It is probable that it will rise to 57 Million USD, but we are not completely sure. Anyways, a 10 Million USD Security Deposit is needed before we begin construction.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

To: Hannel Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We estimate that the vessel will cost roughly in the 50 Million USD range. It is probable that it will rise to 57 Million USD, but we are not completely sure. Anyways, a 10 Million USD Security Deposit is needed before we begin construction.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs.

The $10 million security fee has been wired to your nation's central bank. Will there be a security deposit needed on the smaller vessel as well?

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom

The $10 million security fee has been wired to your nation's central bank. Will there be a security deposit needed on the smaller vessel as well?

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom

To: Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

They both require a 10 million USD Security Fee.

To: Hannah Folsom
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

They both require a 10 million USD Security Fee.

The other $10 million has been wired to the same account. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. Please let us know when the ships are completed and what we will owe you then.

Sincerely,
Hannah Folsom

To: The Republican Monarchy of Granate
From: The Franberrian Republic

The Franberrian Republic is most interested in acquiring some of your old army stock. We wish to purchase 24 units of the PT-91Es and 6 units of the WZT-4s. We understand that you are charging 2.7 million USD per PT-91Es, but we are uncertain as to the price of your WZT-4s. We hope that this action shall also further our friendship.


Signed,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and International Trade,
Faustino Rawson

Signed,
Minister of Defense,
Teniente General Joaquin Agusto Marceles

To: The Republican Monarchy of Granate
From: The Franberrian Republic

The Franberrian Republic is most interested in acquiring some of your old army stock. We wish to purchase 24 units of the PT-91Es and 6 units of the WZT-4s. We understand that you are charging 2.7 million USD per PT-91Es, but we are uncertain as to the price of your WZT-4s. We hope that this action shall also further our friendship.


Signed,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and International Trade,
Faustino Rawson

Signed,
Minister of Defense,
Teniente General Joaquin Agusto Marceles

To: Faustino Rawson, Teniente General Joaquin Agusto Marceles
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Yes the PT-91, it is a modernized version of the Russian T-72, but it more then holds its own against it. Your order 24 will cost you $64,800,000 USD, plus the cost of the WZT-4s. The cost per WZT-4s is 1.7 Million USD, so the total for four is 6.8 Million USD. The total cost together is 71.6 Million USD.

Sincerely
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs

To: The Republican Monarchy of Granate
From: The Franberrian Republic

We are more than willing to purchase the tanks and armored recovery vehicles at the given price. We find that 71.6 Million USD is quite the bargain, and would like to thank you this opportunity to purchase them.


Signed,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and International Trade,
Faustino Rawson

Signed,
Minister of Defense,
Teniente General Joaquin Agusto Marceles

SIC
To: Granate DoD
From: Animarnia DoD
Greetings; we would like to potential order one Hundred and Twenty (120) Leopard 2A6 Tanks from your nation. The 2A6 is rated as one of the best tanks in the world and we see it as the best choice given current technological trends the A6 is our choice of the crop as it were; Several Tanks were evaluated for there potential including buying more M1's. However the A6 offers more killing power and all round protection for the Animarnia Armed forces needs and as such we are looking for form an additional four armoured regiments though we wonder if our A6's can have extra protection from IED's and Mines Fitted into the tank like the A6M Varient as well as some form of active defence system if avalable..

We are also interesting in purchasing the Mars MLRS and the PZ2000 self-propelled Artillery system however we cannot commit to numbers of these units until a price and willingness to sell these units to us has been stated. We may also be interested in purchasing the HK G-36 Assault Rifle in large quantities perhaps 300,000 such rifles.

Kind Regards; and may this be the beginning of a long friendship between our peoples

Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence

SIC
To: Granate DoD
From: Animarnia DoD
Greetings; we would like to potential order one Hundred and Twenty (120) Leopard 2A6 Tanks from your nation. The 2A6 is rated as one of the best tanks in the world and we see it as the best choice given current technological trends the A6 is our choice of the crop as it were; Several Tanks were evaluated for there potential including buying more M1's. However the A6 offers more killing power and all round protection for the Animarnia Armed forces needs and as such we are looking for form an additional four armoured regiments though we wonder if our A6's can have extra protection from IED's and Mines Fitted into the tank like the A6M Varient as well as some form of active defence system if avalable..

We are also interesting in purchasing the Mars MLRS and the PZ2000 self-propelled Artillery system however we cannot commit to numbers of these units until a price and willingness to sell these units to us has been stated. We may also be interested in purchasing the HK G-36 Assault Rifle in large quantities perhaps 300,000 such rifles.

Kind Regards; and may this be the beginning of a long friendship between our peoples

Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence


To: Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We are sorry to tell you that the current export variant of the Leopard 2 is the Leopard 2A4. This is due to the new procedure involving National Security and the need to keep 2A6s out of our Enemies hands. Should you prove yourself a valuable ally and a good friend to Granate, we will gladly sell you 2A6s. Now if you wish to go through with the purchase of the 2A4s, 120 of them will cost you 3.9 Million USD per Tank. This is $468,000,000 USD total. We also have released an Upgrade Package for the Leopard 2 that can be fitted on any Leopard 2 and certain models of other tanks. It is called the PSO, Peace Support Operations, Upgrade. It is designed to help shield the tank from unorthodox attacks, such as IEDs or snipers. It currently costs 1.2 Million Per Package, but the price is being reduced as more are produced.

The "Mars" MLRS system is not a Granatian Original, as such we are not at liberty to sell it to foreign countries unless they are decommisioned models, and as such none of them have or are being decommisioned. The PzH 2000's current export cost is around 7.8 Million USD per system.

The Current export cost of the Standard G36 Assault Rifle, is $900 USD. Other variants include the G36K, Kurz or short, the G36C, Commando, and MG36, light machine gun. All of these variants do not come with the Standard. They each have their own export cost and slight differences. The G36K costs $1,100 USD, while the G36C costs $1,300 USD. The MG36 itself costs $1,250 USD. Please state which number of each Variant you want, or you may wish to only buy the Standard Variant.

We hope you find what you are looking for in the Granatian Inventory.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

To: Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We are sorry to tell you that the current export variant of the Leopard 2 is the Leopard 2A4. This is due to the new procedure involving National Security and the need to keep 2A6s out of our Enemies hands. Should you prove yourself a valuable ally and a good friend to Granate, we will gladly sell you 2A6s. Now if you wish to go through with the purchase of the 2A4s, 120 of them will cost you 3.9 Million USD per Tank. This is $468,000,000 USD total. We also have released an Upgrade Package for the Leopard 2 that can be fitted on any Leopard 2 and certain models of other tanks. It is called the PSO, Peace Support Operations, Upgrade. It is designed to help shield the tank from unorthodox attacks, such as IEDs or snipers. It currently costs 1.2 Million Per Package, but the price is being reduced as more are produced.

The "Mars" MLRS system is not a Granatian Original, as such we are not at liberty to sell it to foreign countries unless they are decommisioned models, and as such none of them have or are being decommisioned. The PzH 2000's current export cost is around 7.8 Million USD per system.

The Current export cost of the Standard G36 Assault Rifle, is $900 USD. Other variants include the G36K, Kurz or short, the G36C, Commando, and MG36, light machine gun. All of these variants do not come with the Standard. They each have their own export cost and slight differences. The G36K costs $1,100 USD, while the G36C costs $1,300 USD. The MG36 itself costs $1,250 USD. Please state which number of each Variant you want, or you may wish to only buy the Standard Variant.

We hope you find what you are looking for in the Granatian Inventory.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

After carful Consideration We would like to order the following then:

120 Leopard 2A4 W/ PSO Upgrade - for $606 Million USD
110 PzH 2000 Self Propelled Arty - $858 Million USD
300,000 Stadard G36 - $270 Million USD
1000 G36C Commando - 1.3 Million
And an Extra $10 Million for your trouble


This comes to a total of: $1.745 Billion USD; Payment can be wired imediately though we would like to know when our order can be fully delivered. We are still in the market for an MRLS System if you have any surgestions or plans to develop one in the future.

After carful Consideration We would like to order the following then:

120 Leopard 2A4 W/ PSO Upgrade - for $606 Million USD
110 PzH 2000 Self Propelled Arty - $858 Million USD
300,000 Stadard G36 - $270 Million USD
1000 G36C Commando - 1.3 Million
And an Extra $10 Million for your trouble


This comes to a total of: $1.745 Billion USD; Payment can be wired imediately though we would like to know when our order can be fully delivered. We are still in the market for an MRLS System if you have any surgestions or plans to develop one in the future.

To: Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

We thank you for your business. The First deliveries will arrive within the month and the last delivery will arrive before the end of the year.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Air Defense Forces of Skib Africa seek to purchase 12 Typhoons.
At the previously agreed upon price.

The Air Defense Forces of Skib Africa seek to purchase 12 Typhoons.
At the previously agreed upon price.

To: Skibereen
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

The cost for a Eurofighter Typhoon is 44 Million Per Fighter. Twelve fighters comes out to $528,000,000. Deliveries will begin as soon as payment is made.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

To Granate Department of Defence
From: Animarnian DoD

Greetings once again friend; With the speedy quality of service and quality of hardware we would like to purchase 90 Eurofighter Typhoons which we understand are being sold for $44 Million USD a peice; we can pay in advanced for these the sum of $3.96 Billion USD to be wired upon comfirmation to free up funds for the 2009 planned navel upgrade so that even though its likely the new EF's will still be being delivered we know we are all payed up.

Thank you for your time; and as always; Kind Regards

Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence

To Granate Department of Defence
From: Animarnian DoD

Greetings once again friend; With the speedy quality of service and quality of hardware we would like to purchase 90 Eurofighter Typhoons which we understand are being sold for $44 Million USD a peice; we can pay in advanced for these the sum of $3.96 Billion USD to be wired upon comfirmation to free up funds for the 2009 planned navel upgrade so that even though its likely the new EF's will still be being delivered we know we are all payed up.

Thank you for your time; and as always; Kind Regards

Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence

To: Matt Cartright, Minister of Defence
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Your purchase of 90 Eurofighter Typhoons has been confirmed. First delivery will arrive in 3 months time. The last delivery should arrive by the end of next year.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

We wish to purchase 200,000 G36 rifles.

Please give us a price, thank you.

José Salazar
Foreign Minister

We wish to purchase 200,000 G36 rifles.

Please give us a price, thank you.

José Salazar
Foreign Minister

To: José Salazar, Foreign Minister
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

The current export price is $900 USD per Weapon. 200,000 of them comes out to $180,000,000 USD. Deliveries will commence once payment is received.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

May we inquire about paying over a few years?

Thank you,

José Salazar
Foreign Minister

May we inquire about paying over a few years?

Thank you,

José Salazar
Foreign Minister

To: José Salazar
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Not for something so small.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

To: José Salazar
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Not for something so small.

Sincerely
RGFAM
Royal Granatian Foreign Affairs Ministry

That's not what your mom said last night.

But fine, money has been sent. Thank you,

José Salazar
Foreign Minister