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Gilbraltar

Real Statistics:
Official Legal Name: The State of Gilbaltar
Official Conventional Name: Gilbraltar
Languages: Spanish, Portugese
Government: Republic
Geography: Spain, Portugal
Capital City: Gilbraltar (Barcelona)
Major Cities: Gilbraltar, Lisbon, Granderson (RL Madrid), Guillen (RL Valencia)
Census: 48,436,500
Demonym: Gilmanger
Religions: Catholics (under loose authority from the Pope in Rome)
Formation: 1st January 1965
Legal System: Republic
Head of State: President Thomas Vanek

Details:

Traits: Scientists, Warriors
Religion: Catholics, under loose authority from the Pope
Commander: Hero

Data:

NHP (national happiness percentage): 70% (+5% for Scientific)
NFP (national food percentage): 74%
TYI (three year income): $6,500,000,000,000
NLP (national loyalty percentage): 38%

Finances:

Current Money:

Military

In Military:

1 Aircraft Carrier-the SOG Gibraltar
150,000 Infantry
One Bomber
One Destroyer-the SOG Granderson
10 Fighters
10 Helicopters
One Submarine-the SOG Lisbon
30 Tanks
Transport Aircraft
Transport

Chief Commander

Type: Hero (great at winning pivotal or decisive battles)
Name: Commander Ryan Getzlaf

Spy Network

There are spies in every nation in Europe and Africa, as well as in all of the player nations. They are watching you.

Budget: $10,000,000

Investments

Education:

$10,000,000 per year

Diplomacy

Allies
Almost Allies
Friendly
Neutral
Suspicious
Aggressive Negotiations
At War

Current DEFCON Level: 4-On close alert, troops activated (due to Morocco)COLOR]

DEFCON Levels:1-5

Nations in The World:

[color="maroon"]Antigonal

New Brittonia
Angaor
Cyrmea

Tynlandia
Sel Appa
Ebedron
Honako
Uaegoslavia
Kansiov
Weccanfield
The Scandinavians
Ghassan



Embassies:
Antigonal

New Brittonia
Angaor
Cyrmea

Free Trade Agreements:
Antigonal

New Brittonia
Angaor
Cyrmea

Concerning the Strait of Gilbraltar

The Strait of Gilbraltar is one of the most important waterways in the world. However, it is owned by the Republic of Gilbraltar. Hence, a tax shall be placed upon every vessel weighing more than 10 tons. Also, the Republic of Gilbraltar shall have the right to confiscate any/all cargo that is found to be prohibited in the majority of nations in the World.

The Tax placed on all vessels weighing more than 10 tons shall be accorded as follows:

One ton= $600 of tax owed.

Current List of Prohibited Substances:

All Drugs that are known to have a negative effect on the mind and body
All Nuclear Substances

All countries that have a Free Trade Agreement with the State of Gilbraltar shall have their taxes lowered to $100 per ton. The countries are: the Republic of Caucausia and the Henan Empire.

Note: The United Arab States is allowed to have ships pass for free, due to the making of the Coalition of the Mediterranean.

The United Arab States wishes to establish diplomatic relations with the glorious nation of Gibralter. Seeing as both are nations control the only access points to the the Mediterranean Sea, it seems a natural relationship.

Muhammad al-Malik
President of the United Arab States

The State of Gilbraltar agrees to the establishment of relationships with the glorious nation of the United Arab States. We would like in particular to consider a free trade agreement within our nations. Such Free Trade Agreement could allow Arabian ships to pass through the Strait of Gilbraltar freely without tax. Also, an embassy exchange could be beneficial between our nations.

The United Arab States would be glad to host a Gibraltian embassy. We would also be more than happy with exchanging free "passes" through each others' important waterways. However, we were suggesting perhaps a joint tax increase on all foriegn ships using the Straits of Gibralter or the Suez Canal might benifit us both.

The United Arab States would be glad to host a Gibraltian embassy. We would also be more than happy with exchanging free "passes" through each others' important waterways. However, we were suggesting perhaps a joint tax increase on all foriegn ships using the Straits of Gibralter or the Suez Canal might benifit us both.

OOC: Intriguing...

IC:

This tax increase mentioned appears to be a good course to take. We will raise our tax to $5 per ton.

However, we are worried of retribution of other nations. We would like to propose a loose alliance, to protect ourselves in case of bombardment due to the taxation of our important waterways. Otherwise, the alliance does not interfere with our foreign policy.

Also, an embassy in the capital city of Gilbraltar (RL Barcelona) shall be prepared for a possible Arabian delegate.

We will consider your offer.

OOC: Intriguing...

IC:

This tax increase mentioned appears to be a good course to take. We will raise our tax to $5 per ton.

However, we are worried of retribution of other nations. We would like to propose a loose alliance, to protect ourselves in case of bombardment due to the taxation of our important waterways. Otherwise, the alliance does not interfere with our foreign policy.

Also, an embassy in the capital city of Gilbraltar (RL Barcelona) shall be prepared for a possible Arabian delegate.

Excellent, and likewise, we will have a Gilbraltian embassy contructed in our capital right away.

$5 a ton? Why not $800 or $1,000? The U.A.S. already charges $600 per ton of usage of the Suez waterway. However, prices do vary for foriegn ships, particularly those of commerical or military importance.

As for an alliance, we would be honored. Together we could control the Mediterranean. How shall this be arranged?

The Republic of Caucausia wishes to establish diplomatic relations with Gibraltar.

Signed,
President of the Republic of Caucausia
Serzh Kapanadze

The Republic of Caucausia wishes to establish diplomatic relations with Gibraltar.

Signed,
President of the Republic of Caucausia
Serzh Kapanadze

Dear Serzh Kapanadze,

There are several ways of going through diplomatic relations with Gilbraltar. This would strengthen diplomatic relations. We would request:

1. Embassy Exchange
2. Possible Consulate Exchange
3. Signing of a Free Trade Agreement

The Free Trade Agreement would entitle all/any Caucasian ships to enter through the Strait of Gilbraltar, paying a tax of $5 towards the tonnage of the craft. However, a customary inspection would still be necessary.

Dear Serzh Kapanadze,

There are several ways of going through diplomatic relations with Gilbraltar. This would strengthen diplomatic relations. We would request:

1. Embassy Exchange
2. Possible Consulate Exchange
3. Signing of a Free Trade Agreement

The Free Trade Agreement would entitle all/any Caucasian ships to enter through the Strait of Gilbraltar, paying a tax of $5 towards the tonnage of the craft. However, a customary inspection would still be necessary.

Thank you, our factbook contains all consulte and embassy information.
The Caucausian economy is wholly deregulated by the government, so becides customs and contraband checks, we have free trade with all nations.

Signed,
President Kapanadze

Excellent, and likewise, we will have a Gilbraltian embassy contructed in our capital right away.

$5 a ton? Why not $800 or $1,000? The U.A.S. already charges $600 per ton of usage of the Suez waterway. However, prices do vary for foriegn ships, particularly those of commerical or military importance.

As for an alliance, we would be honored. Together we could control the Mediterranean. How shall this be arranged?

We have decided to have a tax of $600 per ton. People who sign a FTA (Free Trade Agreement) have it 5/6 off at $100 dollars per ton. And of course it varies, and for UAS ships the tax will be waived.

Proposed details of the coalition:

The United Arab States and the State of Gilbraltar pledge to defend the other against attack from another entity concerning the two important waterways in their respective nations: the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gilbraltar. This shall set a $600 tax per one ton while passing through these important waterways. However, this may be lowered if a Free Trade Agreement is signed with a respective nation, to $100 per ton. Passage through the Suez Canal for Gilmanger ships shall be free, and United Arabian ships shall also be waived of any taxes, however a customary inspection shall be required, as it is with all other vessels, with any other country.

Thank you, our factbook contains all consulte and embassy information.
The Caucausian economy is wholly deregulated by the government, so becides customs and contraband checks, we have free trade with all nations.

Signed,
President Kapanadze

Dear President Kapanadze,

The offer has been welcomed. You are being assigned an embassy and consulate spot in Gilbraltar (RL Barcelona), and all ships with Caucausian identification received $500 off per ton. Thank you!

Signed,

President Vanek

We have decided to have a tax of $600 per ton. People who sign a FTA (Free Trade Agreement) have it 5/6 off at $100 dollars per ton. And of course it varies, and for UAS ships the tax will be waived.

Proposed details of the coalition:

The United Arab States and the State of Gilbraltar pledge to defend the other against attack from another entity concerning the two important waterways in their respective nations: the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gilbraltar. This shall set a $600 tax per one ton while passing through these important waterways. However, this may be lowered if a Free Trade Agreement is signed with a respective nation, to $100 per ton. Passage through the Suez Canal for Gilmanger ships shall be free, and United Arabian ships shall also be waived of any taxes, however a customary inspection shall be required, as it is with all other vessels, with any other country.

Agreed. However we must add we the UAS does not plan to extend a Free Trade Agreement to nations who wish to use the Suez Canal.

OOC: You can raise your TYI $650,000,000 big ones for this VDB.

OOC: Sweet.

IC:

That is acceptable. The State of Gilbraltar did not see you using that option anyway.

~ Official Communique - United Kingdom of England ~

The United Kingdom of England is wishing to begin diplomatic relationships with the VDB. I hope we can continue in good diplomatic relatioships, throughout the next few years.

Signed,
Lord Charles Goodrich

Dear Lord Charles Goodrich,

We here in the State of Gilbraltar wish to send to the United Kingdom of England an offer. This would strengthen diplomatic relations. The details are below:

1. Embassy Exchange
2. Possible Consulate Exchange
3. Signing of a Free Trade Agreement

The Free Trade Agreement would entitle all/any English ships to enter through the Strait of Gilbraltar, paying a tax of $100 per ton. This is a discount off of the original tax-$600. However, a customary inspection would still be necessary.

OCC: Don't you know signing too many free trade agreements is bad for your Nation? Basically your giving them free passage through Gilbraltar, and your ports don't earn from them.

OOC: Anyone who names his Chief Commander Ryan Getlaf has to be a hockey fan. Personally, I've missed Hockey Night in Canada since moving to Oregon...*sigh*

IC:

President Thomas Vanek, and your Government:

On behalf of Her Majesty Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina, Queen of Cascadia, I am proud to express the desire for the development of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Cascadia and the State of Gilbraltar. We are honoured to offer the following:

- An exchange of embassies; we propose a site in your capital of Gilbraltar and offer a choice of site in exchange.

- A Trade Agreement with nominal access to Cascadian ports for Gilmanger merchants, and reciprocal access to Gilmanger ports for Cascadian merchants.

It is our hope that this proposal will meet with your approval and that this will be the first step in a long journey of peace, prosperity, and friendship between our two realms.

Ever in service,

Right Honourable Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones,
Praetor Extraterritorialis,
Royal Cascadian Senate,
for Her Majesty the Queen.

OCC: Don't you know signing too many free trade agreements is bad for your Nation? Basically your giving them free passage through Gilbraltar, and your ports don't earn from them.

OOC: It's not exactly, I modified that.

OOC: Anyone who names his Chief Commander Ryan Getlaf has to be a hockey fan. Personally, I've missed Hockey Night in Canada since moving to Oregon...*sigh*

IC:

President Thomas Vanek, and your Government:

On behalf of Her Majesty Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina, Queen of Cascadia, I am proud to express the desire for the development of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Cascadia and the State of Gilbraltar. We are honoured to offer the following:

- An exchange of embassies; we propose a site in your capital of Gilbraltar and offer a choice of site in exchange.

- A Trade Agreement with nominal access to Cascadian ports for Gilmanger merchants, and reciprocal access to Gilmanger ports for Cascadian merchants.

It is our hope that this proposal will meet with your approval and that this will be the first step in a long journey of peace, prosperity, and friendship between our two realms.

Ever in service,

Right Honourable Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones,
Praetor Extraterritorialis,
Royal Cascadian Senate,
for Her Majesty the Queen

OOC: You are the second person to EVER realize that they are hockey players. Have a prize. :p

IC:

Dear Right Honourable Meredith Aurelia Rhys-Jones of Cascadia,

The offer you have extended to us representing Queen Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina is welcomed, and accepted. Hopefully this will be the first in a long journey of peace and friendship.

Signed,

President Thomas Vanek

OOC: I'm originally from Edmonton and continue to love my Oilers whenever I can actually get coverage here in Oregon.

IC:

President Thomas Vanek and your Government:

On behalf of Her Majesty Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina, Queen of Cascadia, I am pleased to announce my imminent arrival with Cascadia's very first diplomatic assignment to the city of Gilbraltar, assigned as Cascadian Ambassador to Gilbraltar.

We eagerly await the arrival of your embassy and look forward to preparing a suitable venue for your chosen representatives. We wish to inquire as to where you would like your embassy to be.

We are pleased to begin directing our corporate ships toward Gilmanger ports and you have Her Majesty's solemn word that contraband items will not be among their lawful cargo. All Cascadian ships are required by Royal Law to submit and cooperate with any foreign customs; please be advised that the same holds true for foreign vessels in Cascadian ports. Her Majesty does not tolerate piracy and smuggling, nor will Cascadia allow it to be perpetrated by our ships in friendly ports.

Ever in service,

His Excellency Tyler Richardson,
Legatus Extraterritorialis to the State of Gilbraltar,
for Her Majesty the Queen.

OOC: I'm originally from Edmonton and continue to love my Oilers whenever I can actually get coverage here in Oregon.

IC:

President Thomas Vanek and your Government:

On behalf of Her Majesty Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina, Queen of Cascadia, I am pleased to announce my imminent arrival with Cascadia's very first diplomatic assignment to the city of Gilbraltar, assigned as Cascadian Ambassador to Gilbraltar.

We eagerly await the arrival of your embassy and look forward to preparing a suitable venue for your chosen representatives. We wish to inquire as to where you would like your embassy to be.

We are pleased to begin directing our corporate ships toward Gilmanger ports and you have Her Majesty's solemn word that contraband items will not be among their lawful cargo. All Cascadian ships are required by Royal Law to submit and cooperate with any foreign customs; please be advised that the same holds true for foreign vessels in Cascadian ports. Her Majesty does not tolerate piracy and smuggling, nor will Cascadia allow it to be perpetrated by our ships in friendly ports.

Ever in service,

His Excellency Tyler Richardson,
Legatus Extraterritorialis to the State of Gilbraltar,
for Her Majesty the Queen.

OOC: *nods* I rooted for Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Finals. But, now, alas, they have lost most of their best players. I am personally a Capitals fan (now that our 06 first round pick Backstrom from the Swedist Elite League is with us), and used to be a Sabres fan. I am also obliged by my family to be a Maple Leafs fan. Basically, I just jump onto bandwagons!

IC:

Dear His Excellency Tyler Richardson, representing Her Majesty Rhiannon o Corvidae Regina, Queen of Cascadia,

We agree to your customs. The State of Gilbraltar was meant to be built on honesty. That policy shall not be changed. We are sending our representative to Cascadia-Jean-Sebastien (J-S) Giguere (OOC: The Ducks goalie, *nods*). We hope this is mutually beneficial.

Signed,

President Thomas Vanek

OOC: I presume you'll want your embassy in my capital of Portland?

OOC: Sure. Editing diplomacy post....processing....processing.

First: How do you have over $100 billion dollars!?

Second: Since you've given so many countries that deal where they only have to pay 1/6 of the cost to use the Straits of Gilbralter, you should lower your TYI -$450,000,000. You aren't actually losing money remember, when we first signed our pact your TYI went up to $650,000,000.

First: How do you have over $100 billion dollars!?

Second: Since you've given so many countries that deal where they only have to pay 1/6 of the cost to use the Straits of Gilbralter, you should lower your TYI -$450,000,000. You aren't actually losing money remember, when we first signed our pact your TYI went up to $650,000,000.

OOC: I thought that we got 100 billion to start out with. :eek: Darn, I'm in huge debt aren't I?

How much do I start out with? It looks like I have to completely redo my finances.

(Invasion of Morocco)


Strait of Gilbraltar

The man had passed the Strait of Gilbraltar yesterday, after being briefed by no less than the President. However, his name was unmeaningful. His jetski blasted across the 8 miles separating Africa and Europe. He was unseen, as he landed onto Africa and let his jetski float away. It would be picked up later by Gilmanger forces.

The man then walked to the nearest town. He then hopped onto a bus and went to the capital of Morroco. Rabat. He took out a sleeping bag from his backpack and fell asleep.

Morning in Rabat

The man woke up. He went to the nearest convenience store and bought some breakfast. He was parked on a big avenue, where the King of Morocco was due to pass by-in a parade.

Eventually the time came. The King had to keep up his image with parades. So here he was.

He walked along on a horse. Security guards were with him. But they were so inefficient.

The man was on the rooftop of a 2-story building, with a sniper rifle and silencer, from Libya. If he was captured, he would just simply assume to be from Libya.

His mom would be so proud of him, he thought. Bringing together Morocco and Gilbraltar-one happy future. He primed his gun. He possibly held the future of that part of Africa in his hands. No wonder his role model was Gavrillo Princip.

The King was drawing near. His heart was covered by crosshairs. By the time the Morocco authorites found out that is was an assasination, the man would be gone. A shadow. And the government would be in disarray. It was so simple.

The man tensed, lying down on the roof. His target was completely oblivious to him, to the bullet that was fired towards his heart. The King fell.

Pandemonium ensued. The man’s mission was complete.

OOC: If you're gonna respond to this, I would like to point out that the man is SIC. The death is not.

Back to IC:

"Mr. President."

"Yes, Jim."

"Well, our man succeeded in Rabat. Shall we begin Part ll?"

"Proceed."

Outside of Morocco

Military ships started to swarm as the President of Gilbraltar was coming to visit Morocco, through an arranged meeting. They surrounded Morocco and accompanied the President inside the country.

Rabat-the Palace

Three men stood in a beautiful conference room. Then one snapped to attention.

"OK, listen, honorable Moroccans," President Vanek said. "Why don't we accept you as a semi-autonomous part of the State of Gilbraltar? We can iron out the details later. We are sorry about your King, and are worried for your country's safety. We can protect you."

Lots of Spanish and Portugese people outside of the Palace started to protest, w. It had been all arranged-protest while the President is inside. Then maybe they'd rejoin the Motherland.

"Well, let us consider that." said the Regent of Morocco, one of the other two men in the room.

"You know, sir, that it could be good for us." His secretary whispered to him. Of course, he was of Portugese stock. "Wait a second-look outside!" The Regent looked out the window and saw all of the protesting people. Jeez, I'm in a bind.... he thought.

Israeli traders have alerted the Dominion government of your actions. As long as it does not effect commerce in the Med, Israel will not get involved in your actions.

OOC: I thought that we got 100 billion to start out with. :eek: Darn, I'm in huge debt aren't I?

How much do I start out with? It looks like I have to completely redo my finances.

Every three years (three Mondays) you get your TYI. Yours is
$6,500,000,000. I'm sorry but you're in massive dept :(.

Maybe the world's wealthiest country (the proud UAS ;)) could help...

(Invasion of Morocco)


Strait of Gilbraltar

The man had passed the Strait of Gilbraltar yesterday, after being briefed by no less than the President. However, his name was unmeaningful. His jetski blasted across the 8 miles separating Africa and Europe. He was unseen, as he landed onto Africa and let his jetski float away. It would be picked up later by Gilmanger forces.

The man then walked to the nearest town. He then hopped onto a bus and went to the capital of Morroco. Rabat. He took out a sleeping bag from his backpack and fell asleep.

Morning in Rabat

The man woke up. He went to the nearest convenience store and bought some breakfast. He was parked on a big avenue, where the King of Morocco was due to pass by-in a parade.

Eventually the time came. The King had to keep up his image with parades. So here he was.

He walked along on a horse. Security guards were with him. But they were so inefficient.

The man was on the rooftop of a 2-story building, with a sniper rifle and silencer, from Libya. If he was captured, he would just simply assume to be from Libya.

His mom would be so proud of him, he thought. Bringing together Morocco and Gilbraltar-one happy future. He primed his gun. He possibly held the future of that part of Africa in his hands. No wonder his role model was Gavrillo Princip.

The King was drawing near. His heart was covered by crosshairs. By the time the Morocco authorites found out that is was an assasination, the man would be gone. A shadow. And the government would be in disarray. It was so simple.

The man tensed, lying down on the roof. His target was completely oblivious to him, to the bullet that was fired towards his heart. The King fell.

Pandemonium ensued. The man’s mission was complete.

OOC: If you're gonna respond to this, I would like to point out that the man is SIC. The death is not.

Back to IC:

"Mr. President."

"Yes, Jim."

"Well, our man succeeded in Rabat. Shall we begin Part ll?"

"Proceed."

Outside of Morocco

Military ships started to swarm as the President of Gilbraltar was coming to visit Morocco, through an arranged meeting. They surrounded Morocco and accompanied the President inside the country.

Rabat-the Palace

Three men stood in a beautiful conference room. Then one snapped to attention.

"OK, listen, honorable Moroccans," President Vanek said. "Why don't we accept you as a semi-autonomous part of the State of Gilbraltar? We can iron out the details later. We are sorry about your King, and are worried for your country's safety. We can protect you."

Lots of Spanish and Portugese people outside of the Palace started to protest, w. It had been all arranged-protest while the President is inside. Then maybe they'd rejoin the Motherland.

"Well, let us consider that." said the Regent of Morocco, one of the other two men in the room.

"You know, sir, that it could be good for us." His secretary whispered to him. Of course, he was of Portugese stock. "Wait a second-look outside!" The Regent looked out the window and saw all of the protesting people. Jeez, I'm in a bind.... he thought.

This tactic has always bothered me a bit. Take out the leader, the government crumbles, then fight a small battle against the remaining resistance. It seems unfair. If you wanna do this it's fine, just be prepared to fight a war, whether or not the government signs itself over to you. Also, I didn't know you were conquering all of Morrocco. This is gonna take a bigger invasion than I thought...

Every three years (three Mondays) you get your TYI. Yours is
$6,500,000,000. I'm sorry but you're in massive dept :(.

Maybe the world's wealthiest country (the proud UAS ;)) could help...

OK....

OK....

Well we have a surplus of over a billion dollars, would that help (we can actually RP this later)?

Sure.

Sure.

How much do you need?

How much money do I start out with? My total expenitures so far are: 5,068,000,000.

You start with whatever your original TYI was, I think yours was $5,200,000,000. So minus your expenses you have $132,000,000 currently. We have a little over a week until our next "payday." How much do you need to last you a week. Remember, you are at war.