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Petrol find in British Londinium

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Nearly eight hundred billion barrels worth of petroleum were discovered beneath the tropical waves of the Volar Sea off the Londinian coast.

The oil was discovered three days ago by a Londinian ballistic missile submarine, the LNV Cæcillius, performing routine training manoeuvres.

Crewmen report that the submarine was skimming the seabed, a action rarely performed so close to the Londinian coast, when a sonar 'ping' unveiled a mass of porous rock, indicative of massive oil reserves beneath the Terran crust.

Later analysis from the Ministry of Trade and Industry indicated that there was indeed a massive oil field, in addition to nearly three hundred billion barrels worth of natural gas in the Volar Sea.

Consul Sir Alistair Davidson has indicated that drilling rights are currently available for sale, though "some strings are attached."

"We have had some...less than pleasant experiences with foreign nations in regard to our petro-chemical reserves," the Consul said. "So nations that want to utilize our natural resources need to be aware that by agreeing to drill within our borders, they agree to abide by all Londinian labour laws, in addition to subjecting themselves to the will of this government."

The Londinian government has reserved half of the natural gas and petrol reserves, but the rest remain available for sale.

Story from LBG NEWS:
http://news.lbg.co.rsp/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/finance/2677291.stm

Published:03:53:02 LST

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A fleet of roughly forty ships, all of varying sizes, began to arrive off the coast of British Londinium. These ships flew no flags, and showed no sign of where they had come from. It soon becane obvious, however, what their intention was. The largest of the vessels, a Leafanistani made Homeland class battleship, opened up in a massive barrage as it neared a freighter bound for a British port. The battleship then stopped just before entering Londinian waters. Together with two Neptune cruises and a Kirov, they waited just past the border, and attacked any ships that neared them.

Meanwhile, the rest of the fleet, mosstly small, fast vessels converted to raiders, sped over the border. Many of these ships were so small that they would not even seem to be anything for than a fishing boat on Londindian RADAR. However, soon it would be clear that these vessels were not here for the fish. As the ships neared freighters coming into or out of a British port, they would loose their Silkworm missile from near point blank range, blasting the ship and most certainly sending it to the bottom.

Nearly an hour after the attack several more vessels were seen approaching the blockade. Chairman Jack Phoenixclaw penned a letter out to the Londinian authorities:

To: Londinian authorities
From: Jack Phoenixclaw, Chairman, Griffincrest Board of Investors
RE: Raiders

It has come to my attention that pirates have become a scourge to your shipping, and you seem to be under a blockade. A shame, it really is. I believe, however, that in exchange for oil, we can alleviate this situation in only a few days. Please respond to my offer soon, thank you.

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Official Communiqué

To Griffencrest Corporation:

Would drilling rights to two hundred billion barrels be sufficient to procure your assistance?

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

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Official Communiqué

To Griffencrest Corporation:

Would drilling rights to two hundred billion barrels be sufficient to procure your assistance?

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

To: Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson
From: Jack Phoenixclaw, Chairman, Griffincrest Board of Investors
Re: Raiders

I believe this would be more than enough, thank you very much good sir.

Within hours after the word of the new oil exchange, the raiders were no longer seen anywhere near Londinian waters, and a package was left on the steps of the Londinian Senate containing the money to pay back for any vessel and cargo lost during the pirate blockade.

Vaish Oil

Vaish Oil, hearing about your deal to sell, would like to buy out the fields for 320 billion dollars. We are also willing to negotiate a deal to buy out your other oil fields, so we may sell the oil directly to you at a price of $1.30 per standard gallon at the pump.

Signed,

President and CEO Rajkumar L. Panicker

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Official Communiqué

Vaish Oil:

Three hundred and twenty billion dollars will be sufficient for the remaining two hundred billion barrels available for sale, though the remainder of the oil field (officially the property of this government) cannot and will not be sold.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Consul of British Londinium

Vaish Oil

The Vaish Oil Corporation is grateful that you have accepted our offer to buy the field which have been allotted for sale. We also understand that the fields that are denied for sale are government property. We will keep the offer on the table, by prices are subjected to change. We hope that you will sign our Roman-British Londinium Energy Agreement.

Our Agreement shall define the area where we shall drill and pump. Allots land where we may refine, store, and transport with British Londinium permission. Allows us to place a garrison of guards on the property. Allows foreign workers to work on the fields and are guaranteed insurance and other benefits which are granted to Roman workers. States that we shall follow rules and regulations of British Londinium Law.

We hope we can do further business with your country.

Thank You,

President and CEO Rajkumar L. Panicker.

Ministry of Trade and Industry Reponse to Vaish Oil

Consider the agreement signed.

To: The British Londinium Ministry of Trade and Industry

We would like to thank you for accepting our offer. The Agreement shall be sign by both the Minister of Foreign Affairs and President and CEO of Vaish Oil.

Signed,

Minister Ajay H. Patel
Department of Foreign Affairs

President Rajkumar L. Panicker
President and CEO of Vaish Oil.