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League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations

Vontanas
04-11-2007, 17:53
Forums Here (http://z3.invisionfree.com/LION_Home/index.php?act=idx)

Preamble
For sailors, be they naval or commercial, there is a common respect for the sea, as it secures our values, economy, and lifestyle. Historically, seafaring nations have been pitted against one another for their dominance of the sea, ruling it, notably Athens, the British Empire, and most recently Questers. But we, the League of Imperial Ocean-Faring Nations, have united for peace and dominance of the ocean so that trade may flourish and a new Golden Age start. Let the eternal light of the sea guide us through all conflicts, our trifles, our victories, and to glory for us all.

Military Pact
Defensive
Section 1.
The League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations (LION) serves primarily to defend its members, and as such the LION Rapid Response Force (LION RRF), which shall be comprised of multinational forces, is established to uphold this.

The LION RRF is to be an independently controlled force created and maintained by the League, not under the control of any individual nation. This force is to be controlled by the Commander, elected and held accountable by the Council. All members shall be required to have at least fifty thousand men and eighty ships in the LION RRF at all times, or to pay an increased tribute (see economic section). In addition, member nations must also have at least one military base in their nation devoted to the LION RRF for defensive purposes.

Section 2.
All member nations are required to aid all other member nations in the event of foreign invasion, indiscriminate of reason. However, if decided by the Council, such assistance will not be required, such as if multinational forces would be detrimental to the defense. Any nation not aiding another in defense is subject to sanctions/removal from LION.

Section 3.
In the case of attack on a member nation or LION itself the LION RRF shall be deployed in order to ward off the foe. After said attack is repelled, all captured equipment and funds shall be confiscated by the LION Treasury. All funding for the LION RRF shall come from the LION Treasury.

Section 4.
No two members are to engage in hostilities against one another. Should this happen, the aggressor nation shall immediately be expelled and treated as an enemy of the Alliance, unless deemed otherwise by the Council.

Section 5.
If any member nation ever faces a domestic forced change in government, the LION RRF shall restore the former government. However, if the Council deems otherwise, this can be avoided. If any nation wishes to withdraw from LION, sufficient reason must be presented. Any rebellion the current government of a LION nation is unable to control will be handled by the LION RRF, the regime best suited for ruling the country shall be chosen by the Council.

Section 6.
The League will have an International Police Force (Interpol) to insure that the laws of LION are obeyed primarily, and capture international criminals and terrorists as proposed by the member states secondarily. Interpol will be a separate branch of the LION RRF, and shall share the resources of the LION RRF.

Section 7.
In order to insure that the member states are as safe as possible from the attacks by Weapons of Mass Destruction, an Alliance SkyNet shall be established, consisting of antiballistic missile sites and a satellite network will be established to destroy said weapons they can activate. The SkyNet will be maintained by the LION RRF.

Offensive
Section 1.
The invasion of a foreign nation is allowed, unless deemed otherwise by the Council or the charter. If the invasion is severe enough the aggressor may be expelled from the League. Such wars should not be waged using nuclear weaponry. If nuclear weaponry is used, the amount of five billion USD’s must be wired to the LION Treasury for every nuclear weapon fired, and use of over one hundred kilotons will result in the case of the nation being brought to the Council to determine further punishment. Upon victory, all enemy prisoners of war must be returned to the nation the prisoners fought for.

Section 2.
If so desired, an attacking member may call for LION RRF involvement, presenting their case before the Council or hiring the LION RRF. The LION RRF shall send forces to aid in the attack, and participate until the mission is complete, or the Council recalls it. The forces will be commanded by the elected Commander of the LION RRF, selected by the Council.

Part 2. After victory is established, the LION Treasury is to confiscate thirty-five percent of all military equipment and monetary gains, and twenty-five percent of any conquered land. This land can be purchased from a League nation for twenty thousand USD's per square mile, or from a non-League nation for fifty thousand USD’s per square mile, adjustable based on land value.

Section 3.
If the Council sees a mission as so important to the continued existence of the League that it must be completed, the Council can suggest a mandatory war. Majority of all Council members are needed in order to call such a vote into order, the General Assembly itself voting to call such a war. All LION RRF forces are to be directed into this objective, as well as all available forces from each member states. The standard amount of land, money, and equipment shall be seized by the LION Treasury during the operation.

Administrative Pact
Section 1.
This Section creates the Council of LION. Every member nation is to send one representative to serve in the General Assembly, which will nominate and vote for the five members of the Council, using preferential voting in case of ties. The Council shall be the supreme legislature and judicial of LION. The representatives shall nominate and elect one of their number to serve as President of LION, the official executive of the Alliance and it's territories. He shall be tie breaker in the Council voting, and if the Council decrees may become supreme leader of the League during desperate times. The following positions will be filled by a vote of the Council.

1. Chief Treasurer
2. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
3. Lord High Governor
4. Commander of the LION RRF
5. Secretary of Intellectual Advancement
6. President of LION

Section 2.
This Section permits the nomination of governors for conquered and donated territories, voted in by the inhabitants of said territory. The Governors shall all gather in the House of Governors to determine policy throughout the LION territory, and the leader of the House of Governors shall be the Lord High Governor, ruler of the Capital of LION, the Maze Isles.

Economic Pact
Section 1.
No nation may hold more than a five percent tariff against any member nation.

Section 2.
If the Council sets a tariff or embargo on any foreign power or coalition of powers, it is to be recognized and adopted by all member states.

Section 3.
All nations are required to send two hundred billion USD’s, or one percent of the government budget, to the LION Treasury. All nations are also required to supply three hundred ships to the LION RRF, or increase their tribute by fifty billion USD’s, or point five percent. The LION Treasury will be headed by the Chief Treasurer, and will pay for military campaigns first, help nations prosper economically second, and fund humanitarian causes third. Also, nations wishing to join the League without a preexisting nomination must pay a five hundred million USD entry fee.

Section 4.
All nations are to respect all trade laws of other member states, such as copyright laws.

Section 5.
All nations are expected to maintain some sort of trade with other nations.

Section 6.
The League will help nations who are in economic recessions.

Requirements
A. A population over the size of 200 Million
B. Capabilities of paying standard tribute or military tribute, as well as having a League military base in their nation and fifty thousand men in the LION RRF
C. Reasonable RP’ing skills and frequent presence on the forums
D. A five hundred million USD entry fee.

Members
Great Vantania: Catherine Queen
Zoingo: Claton Saclon
The Vuhifellian States: Arnold Gee-In
Orzio: Mystery X. Unknown
Maldorians: The Mandalore
Risban: Vincent de Castro
Binaria: Rep. Geogre Hansen
Faxanavia: George Albernaqui

National Assets
Great Vantania: Ulyssia Freehold, Riverrod Province
Zoingo: Fort Alcatran, Port Royal Providence
The Vuhifellian States: Jonestown Air-Naval Base
Orzio: Stods Naval-Air Station
Maldorians: Ordo Military Installation
Risban: Port Rexana
Binaria: Ft. Tocantra, Port Selom
Faxanavia: Prudence Air/Naval Base

Military Assets
75,000 Great Vantanian Marines; 100 Ships
55,000 Zoingan Marines; 75 Ships
40,000 Vuhifellian Marines, 90,000 Vuhellifian Soldiers; 80 Ships
50,000 Orzion Soldiers; 80 Ships
50,000 Mandalorian Brutes; ~100 Ships
125,000 Risbanian Soldiers; ~300 Ships
60,000 Members of Binarian Army; 300 Ships
50,000 Faxanavian Light Naval Infantry; 100 Ships
Cazelia
04-11-2007, 18:09
*Cough*CAP/EVIL*cough*
Vontanas
04-11-2007, 18:53
*Cough*Pre-approved by AMF*Cough*
Zoingo
04-11-2007, 18:58
*Cough*CAP/EVIL*cough*

occ: who said it was?

Can I join? I think I've got a Preamble

For us Ocean loving nations, merchants, and seafarers alike, we adore our nations on the sea, as it secures our values, economy, and way of life. Because of this, ocean nations have been pitted against one another for their dominance of the sea, ruling it and trying to control it. But we, of the League of Imperial Ocean-Faring Nations, have decided that ocean nations everywhere should ban together, and unite for peace and dominance of the ocean that we have have been so ucustomed to. Let the eternal lite of the sea guide us through all conflicts, our trifles, our victories, and through glory, for us all.
Vontanas
04-11-2007, 19:10
Name of representative, amount and type of troops/fleet specifications, membership fee, base name, and membership fee payment?

For now, the preamble will be this, but I'm still open to suggestions.
Zoingo
04-11-2007, 19:43
Name of representative: Claton Saclon
fleet specifications: 20 battleships, 5 super battleships, 35 destroyers 15 submarines 55,000 marines
membership fee: Standard
base name: Fort Alcatran, Port Royal Providence

300 ships????? a bit much there...
Clandonia Prime
04-11-2007, 20:48
His Majesty's Government is interested in this alliance, we enquire about the fleet size would this entail a League contribution or the general size of the Clandonian Royal Navy?

Current Royal Navy figures are roughly 4500+ surface vessels, 1920 submarines, 2 million Royal Marines, 120,000 aircraft of varying size.
The Vuhifellian States
04-11-2007, 21:18
The Imperial Government would request that you review this submission for admittance into LION:

Name of Representative: Dr. Arnold Gee-In
Military Contributions:

* 40,000 Marines
* 90,000 Soldiers
* 22nd Imperial Aurelian Fleet (80 vessels)
- 1 Carrier
- 2 Electronic Warfare Ships
- 1 Intelligence Vessel
- 4 Battleships
- 14 Battlecruisers
- 2 Heavy Cruisers
- 19 Frigates
- 7 Destroyers
- 6 Corvettes
- 1 Hospital Ship
- 23 Support Ships

Base Name: Jonestown Air-Naval Base
Membership Fee: Standard 500 Million USD entree fee; annual 2 Billion USD
Payment: USD Wire Transfers from Bank of Vuhifell
Vontanas
04-11-2007, 22:10
OOC: Noted. I'll lower the amount of ships required to seventy-five. Feel free to change your numbers if you wish, or keep them the same.

Also, this is based on the Delian League of the Peloponnesian War, along with EVIL.

CP, did you apply? I wasn't sure.

IC:

"It is with great pride that I announce that all of the nations who have applied for entry in the League are accepted. May this bring an era of great power to our peoples!" announced Catherine Queen in front of a variety of newsmen.
Orzio
04-11-2007, 22:36
The Kingdom of Orzio wishes to apply for membership into this alliance.

Military Base: Stods Naval-Air Station
Soldier commitment: 50,000 soldiers
Ship commitment: 3rd Fleet (80 ships)
*1 Whirlwind Class Supercarrier
*2 Nimitz-class carriers
*5 Iowa-class Battleships
*10 Ticonderoga-class Cruisers
*16 Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers
*16 Oliver Perry-class Frigates
*10 Los Angeles-class subs
*20 T-AFS 1 Mars-class replenishment ships
Monetary: $500 million USD entry fee; annual $2 billion USD.
Vontanas
04-11-2007, 22:40
OOC: Orzio, looks good, but can I have a few samples of your RP'ing quality? If you don't feel like linking, post something about the preperations before a battle of some sort.
Orzio
04-11-2007, 22:44
ooc: Sure. Check out this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=541216) as its basically the only big thread I've been in so far. I've been in a practice war so far, but other than that nothing major or big. I'm a returning nation, used to play under the name Isolationist People a few years ago, case anyone remembers it.
Maldorians
04-11-2007, 23:07
Official Mandalorian Message

The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire requests entry into the League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations.

Military Base: Ordo Military Installation
50,000 Mandalorian Brutes
2nd Mandalorian Defensive Fleet, ~100 ships
Monetary: $500 million USD entry fee; annual $1.5 billion USD.
Vontanas
04-11-2007, 23:12
The Democratic Empire welcomes Maldorians and Orzio into the League.
Risban
05-11-2007, 01:05
~Imperial Request of Admittance~
From the Office of the Foreign Ministry

The Grand Imperium of Risban hereby requests to join the Leage of Ocean-faring Nations to further the advancement of peace on the seas. Our island-continent has long been known for maintaining a powerful navy, and we would now like it to assist in assuring tranquility throughout the waters of the world.
The following information is hereby submitted for this application:

Minister to the LION: Vice-Admiral Vincent de Castro, Second Sea Lord of the Grand Imperium
Troop Commitment: 125,000 soldiers
Monetary Commitment: $500 Million Entrance Fee; $2.5 Billion annual payment
Naval Commitment: ~300 Naval Vessels
Military Base: Port Rexania

The Grand Imperium focuses the majority of its funding on naval and intelligence services, so naturally the Risban Imperial Navy is a healthy size. Should there ever be an emergency and more vessels be needed to assist, we have fleets ready to help.

Pax Risbania. Imperium et Libertas.

Signed,

~Alexander Perkins~
Imperial High Minister for Foreign Affairs

~Grand Admiral Eric Tarda~
First Sea Lord, Minister for Naval Affairs, and Commander of the Navies

~Lucius Thrantir~
Minister for Trade

~Lord Justinian Fowl~
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Vontanas
05-11-2007, 01:59
The Grand Imperium of Risban is accepted into the folds of the League.
Orzio
05-11-2007, 03:36
Also of note, Adm. William Kane will be the Orzi liason officer to LION, for the record.
Vontanas
05-11-2007, 05:25
Orzio: Noted.

Everyone Else: If someone would be willing to make a LION forum somewhere, else we'll just use this thread and secret related things will be via telegram. On the plus side, using this thread bumps it up.
Vontanas
05-11-2007, 23:26
OOC: El bumpo
Nova Pictavia
05-11-2007, 23:29
OOC: Vontanas, just out of interest, are you still RP'ing as southern Spain in the expansionist thread?

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*****

Official Communiqué

Open Deceleration:

The Pictish Imperium, being of both ocean-faring and Imperial sound, is intrigued by this alliance. We do. however, fail to understand the importance of the 'Ocean-faring' aspect, and what benefits joining this alliance would have to nations of this persuasion. Should these points be explained understood, then application will be placed under serious review by Parliament.

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Regards,
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Gaius Kadesh, Consul of the Pictish Imperium
High Commander of the Pictish Armed Forces
Warlord of the Utopian Crusades
Clandonia Prime
06-11-2007, 01:02
OOC: Noted. I'll lower the amount of ships required to seventy-five. Feel free to change your numbers if you wish, or keep them the same.

Also, this is based on the Delian League of the Peloponnesian War, along with EVIL.

CP, did you apply? I wasn't sure.

IC:

"It is with great pride that I announce that all of the nations who have applied for entry in the League are accepted. May this bring an era of great power to our peoples!" announced Catherine Queen in front of a variety of newsmen.

OOC: No I was wondering do we list our entire fleet size or a force that would be donated for alliance and organisational duties at a given time?
Maldorians
06-11-2007, 01:11
OOC: Sorry for not clarifying but my leader is The Mandalore. So I guess he was be in the 'unknown' position. Sorry about the mistake.
Vontanas
06-11-2007, 01:20
OOC: NP: Unfortunately, no. LION, applying for Haven, and RL all are quite demanding.

Clanny: You would only have to list the force donated to the League.

IC:

Mrs. Queen read slowly over the document. There were a multitude of answers, such as "It makes the acronym better.", or "We want to overshadow the Questarian Navy." However, neither of these were completly true, and as she started typing up a response on an ancient typewriter, a relic of the House of Ironclad.

Official League Telegram:
To: Gaius Kadesh; Pictish Imperium
From: Catherine Queen; League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations
In the course of civilization, the ruler of the seas has always been a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected by their comrades. In the Classical Age of Greece, Athens and Sparta were the two Greek superpowers, Athens through their navy and Sparta through their army. Yet which one became the birthplace of Western Civilization? Later, the British Empire, a small island off Europe, established colonies far and wide, using their navy to usher the world into an era of British Peace. Most recently, Questers policed the world with their massive navy, and shook the foundations of one of the strongest regions in the world. Power lies on the seas, and the control of them. Having the power of Neptune on your sides gives you unbelievable dominance, with commerce flowing into your nation and power to ruin nations. I hope this has helped influence the decision making process.
Eternally Yours,
Catherine Queen
Vontanas
06-11-2007, 23:16
OOC: Bumpinazi
Nova Pictavia
07-11-2007, 01:05
Official League Telegram:
To: Gaius Kadesh; Pictish Imperium
From: Catherine Queen; League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations
In the course of civilization, the ruler of the seas has always been a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected by their comrades. In the Classical Age of Greece, Athens and Sparta were the two Greek superpowers, Athens through their navy and Sparta through their army. Yet which one became the birthplace of Western Civilization? Later, the British Empire, a small island off Europe, established colonies far and wide, using their navy to usher the world into an era of British Peace. Most recently, Questers policed the world with their massive navy, and shook the foundations of one of the strongest regions in the world. Power lies on the seas, and the control of them. Having the power of Neptune on your sides gives you unbelievable dominance, with commerce flowing into your nation and power to ruin nations. I hope this has helped influence the decision making process.
Eternally Yours,
Catherine Queen

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*****

Official Communiqué

Open Declaration:
As a aggressively sea-faring colonial power ourselves, your argument hit home. Were it an alternate reality there is perhaps truth in the statement that the Pictish Imperium would be honorable incorporated into this alliance. However, our allegiances lie first and foremost to our most tried and tested of allies, The Kiravian Empire and the Echoese Confederation, and that is simply the way it will remain. Joining this fine alliance would undoubtedly usher tension between Pictavia and certain other members who wish to see the day when a Utopian ally is grind into the earth. Maldorians has recently been at war with Echo for example, and where would our allegiances lie should the conflict resurface?

Thus, we sadly offer no application.

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Regards,
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Gaius Kadesh, Consul of the Pictish Imperium
High Commander of the Pictish Armed Forces
Warlord of the Utopian Crusades
Vontanas
07-11-2007, 01:29
Official State Telegram:
To: Gaius Kadesh; Pictish Imperium
From: Catherine Queen; League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations
Your words sadden me. Greatly. I have one final proposal. Partial membership. You pay a reduced tribute, and be exempt from military obligations selected by you. And pay for more ink for this typewriter.
Eternally Yours,
Catherine Queen
Nova Pictavia
07-11-2007, 02:27
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*****

Official Communiqué

Open Declaration:
I apologies that it has to be this way, as it is indubitable that LION has great potential. What I feel I can offer, however, is the prospect of a non-aggression pact between LION and the UC, of course this would still pend affirmation by the High Council. If LION indeed would be interested, it shall be put to vote.

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Regards,
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Gaius Kadesh, Consul of the Pictish Imperium
High Commander of the Pictish Armed Forces
Warlord of the Utopian Crusades
Vontanas
07-11-2007, 02:59
OOC: Does anyone want to volunteer to make a forum? Anyone at all?

IC:

Official League Telegram:
To: Gaius Kadesh; Pictish Imperium
From: Catherine Queen; League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations
We will not give a definitive answer at this point.
Eternally Yours,
Catherine Queen
Orzio
07-11-2007, 05:23
ooc: Sure, I can make one. TG me with any specific things you'd like it to have, or ideas you have.
Vontanas
07-11-2007, 23:20
OOC: Thank you Orzio. I've sent you the specifications. When you finish, would you be so kind as to post a link, and I'll add it to the charter.
East Ying
07-11-2007, 23:35
From The East Ying Department Of Naval Operations
Official Message:
The E.Y.D.O.N.O. and East Ying ask to be certified for admittance into L.I.O.N.S. for peaceful, defensive, and offensive purposes, regarding international and domestic naval affairs. We would be pleased to join, and do any service we can to those who want it or need it,
Thank you,
Min Woo Kim, department director of E.Y.D.O.N.O.

Official Notice Brought Forth By President Lin-Yo Ying:

Fellow nation-states, once again, I address you in utmost respect, concern, and kindness. I stand here today, after signing such an alliance, of worthy sea faring nations, who seek peace. In the great struggle for life on Earth, technology has brought us here. I would like to thank all who have contributed to the land and the fortunes it has brought us. I would also like to thank, the maker of this wonderful of this alliance, treaty, etc. Thank you all, for your respect and listening. Again, yours truly

Lin-Yo Ying, 2cnd president, East Ying
Vontanas
08-11-2007, 00:59
Official League Telegram:
To: President Lin-Lo Ying; East Ying
From: Catherine Queen; Leauge of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations
We regret to inform you that you may not join due to not meeting population requirements.
Eternally Yours,
Catherine Queen
Vontanas
09-11-2007, 03:27
OOC: Just a small update people. The boards are up, and will be operational with soon. Just have to iron out a few kinks...
Vontanas
10-11-2007, 01:48
OOC: Okay, boards are pretty much ironed out. Linky. (http://z3.invisionfree.com/LION_Home/index.php?act=idx)
Orzio
10-11-2007, 22:55
Bump for more recruits!
Vontanas
11-11-2007, 05:36
Bump for more recruits!

And the forums! Elections start monday people!
Vontanas
12-11-2007, 23:35
Bump for elections!
1010102
13-11-2007, 22:58
The Binarian Empire accepts your invation and joins LION.
Vontanas
13-11-2007, 23:25
Name of representative, amount and type of troops/fleet specifications, membership fee, base name, and membership fee payment?
1010102
13-11-2007, 23:34
Rep. Geogre Hansen
60,000 Members of Binarian Army
300 ships
200 billion USD entry fee wired
Ft. Tocantra, Port Selom
Vontanas
13-11-2007, 23:48
We welcome Binaria into the League.
Vetalia
14-11-2007, 00:03
OOC: Will join, just marking this spot for editing in an IC post later.
Vontanas
14-11-2007, 00:19
Right, I think you should be treasurer. I'm carrying that and President, so instead of doubling up I'll let you have it. Feel free to sign up at the forums.
Orzio
17-11-2007, 20:21
BUMP!

Come on people, you know you wanna join! :D

(and those that have joined, make sure you're signed up on the forums!)
Orzio
21-11-2007, 16:54
Bump
Zoingo
21-11-2007, 18:21
Yay for forums! :D
Faxanavia
22-11-2007, 03:15
The Terracratic Union of Faxanavia wishes to apply to become a member of LION. Below is our application information.

Military Base: Prudence Air and Naval Base
Soldier commitment: 50,000 Faxanavian Light Naval Infantry
Ship commitment: 100 Ships
Payments: $500 million entry fee; annual $1 billion payment.
Greal
22-11-2007, 03:36
The imperial Dictatorship of Greal would like to apply to become member of League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nation (LION).

Application information

Military Base: Fort Samson, Womer Port
150,000 Greal troops
250 naval ships
$500 million entry fee, annual $3 billion payment
Vontanas
22-11-2007, 05:11
Faxanavia is welcomed into the League as brothers. (OOC: There is a thread relating to you in Ops Planning)

Greal will have a referandum on it's membership.
Anagonia
22-11-2007, 06:03
Official Reply from the desk of the Chief of Foreign Affairs

Dear LION,

It would be an honor to request membership, however the United Republic of Anagonia does not deem it necessary to do so. With a powerful navy, and a strong presence capable of being deployed anywhere in the world, we abide by the ancient laws of Peaceful Naval Activity and further our Dominance of the Seas in as quiet a manner as possible. While we respect your causes, we do not wish to be constrained by the nations that have approved the cause or joined. We respect all nations sovereign waters, but we do not respect constraint.

No nation as of thus far has stood up to challenge us. We expect that to continue. Unless a group of nations or Nation comes against us and directly assaults our fleets for senseless reasons, we cannot in good faith donate economic and military support away from our own National Activities that so need it more than a certain Alliance itself.

As of yet, even the Coalition of Allied Powers has failed to call on us, thus freeing us of any commitment. We enjoy the freedoms involved in CAP, while we lurk silently in the background as other nations do the so-called Dominance routine. While not the most advanced, we are probably next to the most numerous, and capable of swift and decisive action.

With due respect we decline the invitation but extend a hand of greetings and solitude as we so gratefully enjoy the Brotherhood of the Sea with you and your member nations.

Sincerely,
Caster Oblivion
Chief of Foreign Affairs and Activities
Faxanavia
22-11-2007, 15:17
Dear sirs,
We thankyou for the acceptance of our application, and for your kind and generous help in our current matters of civil war. Faxanavia wishes to send George Albernaqui as our representative in the LION.
Vontanas
22-11-2007, 18:22
Faxanavia: You're assistance is on the way, as part of the LION RRF led by the Maldorian Commander of the Rapid Response Force.

Anagonia: We are honored at your consideration, and though you will not join the folds, we hope to see continued brotherhood and cooperation on the seas between the League and the Anagonians. As a sign of our good will, we wish to establish a LION embassy on your grounds, as well as send a lump of lead.
Anagonia
22-11-2007, 19:53
Anagonia: We are honored at your consideration, and though you will not join the folds, we hope to see continued brotherhood and cooperation on the seas between the League and the Anagonians. As a sign of our good will, we wish to establish a LION embassy on your grounds, as well as send a lump of lead.

OOC:

Lol! Hey, I didn't mean it that way....

From the Desk of the Chief of Foreign Affairs, a duly respectable response

Dear LION,

With review of my message and in consideration of my wording, I have seen some faults that may lead to a possible harsh message. I contend to you that it was not meant to be that way. Therefore as a sign of goodwill my Government has placed a port city with your jurisdiction possible. Independence, a port city near most of your members, will be allowed for you to build a port and dockyard so you may use our refitting and repair services and allocate a diplomatic embassy for our two Governments sake.

All LION sea vessels are permitted to dock at any Anagonian Port, either for leave or other matters, and will be permitted to take repairs and supplies during a time of war, or during the graceful time of peace. We extend that Brotherhood of the Seas to you, because we too enjoy the seas. Let us not come to be contenders, rather allies on the High Seas and what Mighty Triton has to offer.

Should any LION sea vessels have any issues, or have any damage during normal operations, feel free to ask us for assistance. We will provide, and we will assist.

As a continued sign of good will we will extend a Diplomatic Offer of a Non-Aggression Pact that will solidify our intentions of Peace, and bring forth a new cooperation under the name of the Brotherhood of the Seas.

Thank you,
Caster Oblivion
Chief of Foreign Affairs and Activities
Vontanas
22-11-2007, 20:52
OOC: The lump of lead is a sign of a pact. You sink it into the ocean to show a truce... It was done at the Isle of Del to form the Delian League which this League is based on...

IC:

Official League Telegram:
To: Anagonia
From: Catherine Queen, President of LION
We fully understood your message, and thank you for your generous offes. We of course thank you for access to the ports, and accept the non-aggression pact. We assure you Independence will flourish with League activity, and construction will begin post-haste. We look forward to continuing Brotherhood of Neptune's Holy Realms.

Let me explain the lump of lead. In Vantanian culture, a lump of lead is a sign of agreement, and both parties sink the lead into the ocean to seal the pact.
-Catherine Queen
Anagonia
22-11-2007, 23:42
OOC: The lump of lead is a sign of a pact. You sink it into the ocean to show a truce... It was done at the Isle of Del to form the Delian League which this League is based on...

IC:

Official League Telegram:
To: Anagonia
From: Catherine Queen, President of LION
We fully understood your message, and thank you for your generous offes. We of course thank you for access to the ports, and accept the non-aggression pact. We assure you Independence will flourish with League activity, and construction will begin post-haste. We look forward to continuing Brotherhood of Neptune's Holy Realms.

Let me explain the lump of lead. In Vantanian culture, a lump of lead is a sign of agreement, and both parties sink the lead into the ocean to seal the pact.
-Catherine Queen

OOC: Ah, lol. Yea, apparently not that educated in history I suppose.

IC:

Official Reply
To: Catherine Queen, President of LION
From: Caster Oblivion, Chief of Foreign Affairs and Activities

Dear Madam President,

Indeed our city shall thrive, and indeed our pact with Neptune, God of the Sea's, shall bind our two wonderful sea-faring cultures together. The lump of led will be presented to one of our finest Battleships still at port during our time of War. She will then be made way to a location of your choosing to solidify the pact of Seafaring Brotherhood so that we may all know that this day is of Peace and Prosperity for your Alliance and our Nation.

Thank you again, Madam President.
Caster Oblivion
Chief of Foreign Affairs and Activities

EDIT:

P.S.

As an explanation for our misunderstanding it is common in Anagonian History to present a lump of lead as a challenge or a sign of taking offense. This act was used many centuries ago to begin the war that led the Seven Empires in the Anagonian Region to economic and military collapse. Thereafter, of course, was the Unification.

Anyway, that is a rough explanation. We hope this explains a few things.
Vontanas
23-11-2007, 20:45
After a referendum, Greal has been denied entry by a sizable margin. You are not permitted to reapply for membership until 2 February 2008
Maldorians
23-11-2007, 22:32
We request our fellow LION members to allow other members a discount on all state-owned storefronts. The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire feels that this is a nessecary step in tightening our bonds with fellow alliance members.
Faxanavia
23-11-2007, 22:41
We request our fellow LION members to allow other members a discount on all state-owned storefronts. The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire feels that this is a nessecary step in tightening our bonds with fellow alliance members.

Faxanavia is willing to offer a 10% discount to all LION members at our storefront, Aereo-Dumpling Weapons. Inc.
Vontanas
24-11-2007, 01:03
The Democratic Empire agrees and will push legislation to make it mandatory.
Nova Pictavia
28-11-2007, 02:52
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Imperial Communiqué

To The League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations:
On behalf of the Utopian Commonwealth, decided upon by joint consul of its members, the offer of mutual defence and trade is respectfully accepted. This is, however, limited to mutual defence, id est where the alliance in question is assaulted without significant provocation, thus not a pact of aggressive defence. In accordance with the agreement, all trade routes and shipping lanes are hereby open to the membership of LION from the nations of the UC.
Plus Ultra!

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Regards,
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Gaius Kadesh, Consul of the Pictish Imperium
High Commander of the Pictish Armed Forces
Warlord of the Utopian Crusades
Vontanas
28-11-2007, 03:10
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Imperial Communiqué

To The League of Imperial Ocean-faring Nations:
On behalf of the Utopian Commonwealth, decided upon by joint consul of its members, the offer of mutual defence and trade is respectfully accepted. This is, however, limited to mutual defence, id est where the alliance in question is assaulted without significant provocation, thus not a pact of aggressive defence. In accordance with the agreement, all trade routes and shipping lanes are hereby open to the membership of LION from the nations of the UC.
Plus Ultra!

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Regards,
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Gaius Kadesh, Consul of the Pictish Imperium
High Commander of the Pictish Armed Forces
Warlord of the Utopian Crusades

This is, of course, what was meant, as anything less would result in the disturbing fusion of our two alliances into some sort of illformed monstrosity. Agreeing with the terms completely, we sign this bond into existence.
1010102
05-12-2007, 00:54
Is this Alliance dead, or something?
Vontanas
05-12-2007, 01:16
No. Infact, there something large in the works happening on the forums, and I encourage all to participate in it's planning.
Vontanas
20-01-2008, 01:17
OOC: Bump for new members.
Zoingo
20-01-2008, 02:43
Any recent activity that should be noted by LION Vontanas?

Note from me...about to go into economic collapse....
Vontanas
20-01-2008, 02:54
Any recent activity that should be noted by LION Vontanas?

Note from me...about to go into economic collapse....

The LION fleet's been helping me out in the Vante-Kroandon War... Other than that, no.
Zoingo
20-01-2008, 03:07
The LION fleet's been helping me out in the Vante-Kroandon War... Other than that, no.

Kronandon has been a real pain for me too....(refering to Faxinavias Colonization thread)