NationStates Jolt Archive

(OOC: Okay, I've been reading around on the forums a bit, and am going to try to jump into the International Incidents RP. If I make any sort of mistake, or if you have any suggestions for me, please let me know. Anyways, here goes a whole lot of nothing...)

Edwinn Barnand sat at his new desk, just a day after he was elected to lead his people. And what a nice desk it was. Edwinn tried not to think of all the past, great leaders that had sat here, people he had been brought up to admire, and to strive to be like. How could he, years back a simple, though statistically highly intelligent and skilled, miner, hope to achieve anything near as grand as they. Instead of dwelling on such thoughts, he touched a button, recessed into the desk.

"Pelena, I need you in my office to transcribe a message."

"Yes, sir."

Great leaders didn't write for themselves, he had been told. He wasn't so sure.

Edwinn leaned back in his chair, and considered resting his feet on the desk. He wouldn't want to scuff up such a nice desk, but there would certainly be someone in the building more than happy to wipe it off for him.

The door opened, Pelena entered, and sat down at a table near a window.

"Ready, sir."

"Right," Edwinn sat back up and leaned his elbows on the desk instead. " 'From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.' New line, 'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World-' "

"Sir?"

"Please trust me, Pelena. New paragraph. 'After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.' New paragraph. 'Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.' Last paragraph. 'The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.' "

Edwinn looked up as Pelena was scribbling out the last 'l' of his invitation.

"Now, get this to the radio operators, and have them broadcast this message. I want as many people to hear this as possible."

"Sir, our people have lived in, as you said, self-imposed isolation for as long as our people remember. Do you think it wise to do such a thing, especially as your first act while in rule?"

"Yes, I think it wise, that is why I had it done! Now, get this message out there. To the world. And though the people may disagree," Edwinn looked out the window, onto a sprawling city, "They will learn that I did it with the best of intentions, for them."


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The message reads as follows:

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.

Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.

The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.

Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.

The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.

To: Edwinn A. Barnand, Reticulating Spline
From: The Errikan Empire

Greetings, newly available nation!

The Empire would like to formally welcome you to onto the world stage! As such, we would like to accept your invitation and send a delegation to your diplomatic meeting.

IC: "Hmm... I don't think I need the parlament's consent for this." said Duncan Clairk, king of Sentient Beongs. His 10 year term was coming to a close and he needed something that would raise the people's opinion of him. This might be just the thing. He turned back to his intellegence Beong. "I would like to draft a reply right now" he said, the Beong pulled out a piece paper and a pen. " The king of Sentient Beongs, the Hounorable Duncan Clairk will attend this meeting and leave all outside squabbles outside, provided I am alloud to keep my personal bodyguard of 50 armed men with me at all times." he said, "send it now please."

Greetings, we too are also a fairly new nation in the world. We look forward to interactions with you.

Welcome to the World, please start relations with AHSCA

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.

Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.

The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.

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The message had arrived at the Lamonian Foreign Ministry, where it went up the ladder to President Stinson, who was currently in his guest room at the royal palace of Monavia. As expected, a reply was made.

To: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand
From: President Stinson, Lamoni

Greetings good sir, we have received your message, and we can send a representative to the meeting that you have requested. The Free Republic is always interested in establishing good diplomatic ties with the rest of the world, and we are therefore pleased that your nation is releasing itself from centuries of self-imposed isolation.

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.

Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.

The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.


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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INTERIM MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
MR. KENNITH G. TERRANCE
To Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand
Whilst no one from the Shazbotdom Empire can attend this meeting directly. We offer you a hand in diplomacy. We offer you the chance to set up an Embasy in the Shazbotdom Empire. Please follow this Link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=533758) to our Embasy Exchange Program thread. We hope to hear from you soon.

(ooc: I'm new as well. Just make sure you designate out of character (ooc) and in character (ic). It's pretty hard to mess up a roleplay scenario. Check out this thread...looking for additional players. http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=547423
The thread is what my "security" statement was referencing.)

From: DJ_Enduro (PM Tom Hebert)
To: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
Re: Festivities surrounding a new nation on the world stage.
Message Reads: The great nation of DJ_Enduro is currently involved in in issue that has caused us to heighten security. Because of the aforementioned issue I am unable to leave the country at this time. We hope that you have a most successful clebration. If the turmoil in which we are currently engaged subsides before the date of the ceremonies then we will notify you most expeditiously.

Best Wishes,

PM Tom Hebert

Message from the enlightened and ever powerful King Dashie

I, supreme leader of the emerging and fearsome nation of Dashie, gladly accept your invitation. I, as well as my Prime Minister and Defense Minister will be happy to attend.

May our enemies be crushed under the treds of my fierce army.

"Pelena, two more messages, both with the standard header."

"Yes, sir."

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Messages read as follows:

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

Thank you for taking interest in this great event for our people. As this is our first contact with outside sources, our main goal at this time is the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and formal introductions to other leaders and their representatives.

Hopefully, much will be achieved, and the groundwork will be lain for lasting foreign relationships.

Addendum to message to Duncan Clairk, King of Sentient Beongs:

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Duncan Clairk, King of Sentient Beongs.

While I, as a leader of men, understand your request of such a large entourage, I regret to inform you that it would be quite impractical, not the least of the reasons why being that my administration building (where the meeting will be held) was not designed for such large groups of people at all times.

It would, however, be more than feasible for your men to accompany you, but for only a few to stay with you at all times. You may be averse to this, but I can personally assure you that your safety is guaranteed while within Reticulating Spline territories. As said before, the full 50 men may accompany you, and housing will be provided for them.


(OOC Stuff: Just to let everyone know, the approximate tech-level of Reticulating Spline is late- or post- industrial age, but right before the information age.

Also, is there a specific forum or post I can go to to ask questions about RP? I haven't seen any yet.)

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Duncan Clairk, King of Sentient Beongs.

While I, as a leader of men, understand your request of such a large entourage, I regret to inform you that it would be quite impractical, not the least of the reasons why being that my administration building (where the meeting will be held) was not designed for such large groups of people at all times.

It would, however, be more than feasible for your men to accompany you, but for only a few to stay with you at all times. You may be averse to this, but I can personally assure you that your safety is guaranteed while within Reticulating Spline territories. As said before, the full 50 men may accompany you, and housing will be provided for them.



Agreed, I will keep 4 men with me at all times.
OOC: 4 works, right, I like 4

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From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Duncan Clairk, King of Sentient Beongs.

We have reached an agreement, then. I thank you for being so cooperative.

General message:

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Esteemed leaders of the World.

The invitation to join me in ushering Reticulating Spline into a new era of its life is still open. I hope to see as many leaders or representatives as possible.

Transmission from Eiflegard Department of International Justice:

Eiflegard acknowledges Reticulating Spline and its desire to be in the international spotlight. As such, a private organization will be contracted to provide a representative to spread the message in hopes of connecting Reticulating Spline's economy with its own network of economies.

The Republic Of Colstream welcomes Reticulating Spline onto the world stage and hopes that it grows in strength. We hope to help you gain a strong economy by helping you to aquire up to date technology and buying goods for your people to use.

Welcome to the world, the Allied States of Burgundians accepts your invitation and is sending our secretary of state Peter Kuvangksy to your meeting to represent our nation. May our two peoples live together in peace.

Daniel Epsilon, president of
the Allied States of Burgundians

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
'To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

After centuries of self-imposed isolation, I, as leader of the great nation Reticulating Spline, offer and request that a meeting will be held, as a way to introduce ourselves to the world stage, and to learn what peoples lie outside our humble boundaries.

Any and all nations are invited to attend, though I request that all disagreements and squabbling be left at the door; this is to be a meeting of more enlightened sorts.

The meeting will be held fourteen days hence, and all interested parties are asked to provide acknowledgment and interest of this assembly prior to arrival.


Sakura Yamamoto, the Neo Kirisuban Space Federation to the NSUN read this carefully and replied writing the message by hand. She worked from the office that was assigned to her by Captain Sato. The NKS 'Empress Midori' was a good place to work and relax in after all.

Yes even an future tech nation could use paper and ink when they wanted to. Sakura prefered this especially when dealing with modern tech nations.


to: The impeccable Lord Edwinn A. Barnand
from: Ms Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Space Federation ambassador to the NSUN
re: a grand meeting

We would be honoured to attend this meeting which will celebrate the opening up of your great nation. We may not be Earth bound but she like meeting new nations and seeing new cultures. Our starfleet seeks out new life and civilisations and it is also the duty of my NSUN team as well.

If you can supply a time and location I will attend along with my Lt. Commander Hoshiko Sato my starfleet aide.

I look forward to hearing from you.


She then handed the letter to the said Lt Sato to transport to the Impeccable Lords office. She was sure his secretary would get the shock of her life when the letter appeared on her desk as if by magic.

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General Message:
From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Esteemed Leaders of the World

While preparations are underway, I though it prudent to inform those who are interested about the specifics of this upcoming meeting. The meeting itself will be held at Reticulating Spline's Main Administration office, a short distance from the capitol, in the scenic mountainside. Housing for attendees an their personnel will be in the same building.

I request that all parties arrive through the Capitol's main airport, as all regular air-traffic will be redirected to other airports. Our air-traffic controllers will inform your pilots of the particulars as you enter Reticulating Spline airspace.

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While supervising the general hustle in the Administration building, Edwinn heard a cry of alarm from the floor above, from, if his guess was right, his office. Signaling to the nearest guard, he raced for the stairs after pulling someone out of the crown and informing them to put the medical staff on alert status. Leading the guard up the steps and down the hall, he stepped aside as one of them opened the door and the team cleared the room.

Upon entering, he saw Pelena clutching a letter, half collapsed into a chair. He walked over, and she handed it to him, saying, "It practically appeared in my hands, out of thin air!"

Skimming the letter, certain words leapt out at Edwinn. Not Earth bound? Starfleet? What is this?

"Straight out of the old shows, isn't it?" Said Pelena with a still-shaken smile

"I'll need you to write a reply, immediately."

"Of course, sir." Pelena reached over to the desk to grab some paper and a pen.

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Wide-band transmission intended for Ms Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Space Federation ambassador to the NSUN

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Ms Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Space Federation ambassador to the NSUN

You certainly must understand the disbelief, but also great opportunity, implied by your message (and its means of transport!). Though we may not have much in the way of technology to give you, anything, knowledge or material, you could offer would be of a great benefit to my people.

I ask that, in whatever way is appropriate to your customs, channels are opened between our two nations to facilitate trade of goods and information.

OOC: I would just like to say that if you are completely new to International Incidents in Nationstates then you are doing a really good job mate! Keep it up!

OOC: can we start RPing our arrival?

(OOC: I was kinda going to hold out for more people, but that doesn't look too likely, so sure. Better to get this thing off the ground then sit around waiting...)

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Official Government Communique of Dun Eideann

I, Khaled Al-Asad, supreme ruler of Dun Eideann, welcome the Reticulating Spline to the international stage, and congratulate Edwinn A. Barnand, founder of this new nation. I hope that our nations may establish diplomatic relations and I wish for your prosperity in the future.

-Khaled Al-Asad

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Wide-band transmission intended for Ms Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Space Federation ambassador to the NSUN

From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To: Ms Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Space Federation ambassador to the NSUN

You certainly must understand the disbelief, but also great opportunity, implied by your message (and its means of transport!). Though we may not have much in the way of technology to give you, anything, knowledge or material, you could offer would be of a great benefit to my people.

I ask that, in whatever way is appropriate to your customs, channels are opened between our two nations to facilitate trade of goods and information.

From : Miss Sakura Yamamoto, Neo Kirisuban Federation ambassador
to : Nations father, the impeccable Lord, Edwinn A Barnand

My people are peaceful explorers and it is our mission in life to meet new people and cultures. We keep a starship in orbit as our diplomatic base when we aren't in the NSUN general assembly.

We are closest to the old Earth Japanese Samurai culture and we eat mainly rice, noodles and vegetarian dishes. Fish is our prefered meat but we can handle any alcohol.

Our main trade while on Earth would be technology since I'm sure you have enough trout already. However I am sure we both have something to trade.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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And this letter appeared exactly the same way as the last one.

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Official Government Communique of Dun Eideann

I, Khaled Al-Asad, supreme ruler of Dun Eideann, welcome the Reticulating Spline to the international stage, and congratulate Edwinn A. Barnand, founder of this new nation. I hope that our nations may establish diplomatic relations and I wish for your prosperity in the future.

-Khaled Al-Asad

OOC: darn someone I have issues with :mad: I'm just gonna assume that you have an embassy and transportation for each of us.

IC: Duncan Clairk, current king of Sentient Beongs stepped out into the terminal, proceeded and followed by 25 guards and occompianied by his secretary, Ryan Delaney and captain of the guard Ryan Knight. They walked calmly out of the building to the transportation given to them. in each limo was a driver. Although a little put of at not getting to see this Edwinn A. Barnand he understood, considering it was 3:00 am here, compared to 6:00 am in Sentient Beongs he hated changing time zones. oh well, at least his guards would be alert at night. in an hour he had reached the emmbassy assighed to him, unable to sleep, considering he would be heading to work right now he set about preparing for the meeting.

The disk like shuttlecraft made a graceful landing even at 3am in the morning.

Out of the 6 woman shuttle stepped the NSUN Ambassador Sakura Yamamoto who was wearing a pale green kimono and looking pretty as usual.

Her companion was Lt Commander Hoshiko Sato, her Starfleet aide who was also wearing a kimono. This one was dark red and it was tied with a gold belt sash where her short sword rested along with a concealed and very compact mark 4 phaser.

They didn't have any guards so both women entered the car which would take them to the meeting. Hoshiko carried a medium sized case of clothes just in case they had to stay and Sakura had a small plastic like briefcase as well.

They were also on their way to the meeting both Kirisuban's looking lovely as usual.

(OOC: Can I still get in this?)

IC:
To: Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
From: The Imperial Palace

The Holy Imperium of Angenteria recognizes and welcomes you to the world stage. As a fellow newcomer, we would like to send a representative to meet with you and the fellow world leaders. We look forward to hearing your response.

Sincerely,
Tiberius Reginus
Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs

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General Message:
From: Nation's Father, The Impeccable Lord, Edwinn A. Barnand.
To:Tiberius Reginus

As dignitaries have already started to arrive, I regret to inform you that your participation in the current meeting is most likely unfeasible. However, at such time as we have the facilities to allow an exchange of embassies, and further interactions with foreign leaders, you will be a welcome acquaintance.
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As the dignitaries arrived at the Administration building, they were greeted by an aide, shown to their rooms, and informed that the meeting would begin shortly after most, if not all, of the interested parties arrived.

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As the dignitaries arrived at the Administration building, they were greeted by an aide, shown to their rooms, and informed that the meeting would begin shortly after most, if not all, of the interested parties arrived.

The plane carrying the Errikan delegation entered Reticulating Splinean airspace, sending out a message informing the airport authorities of their approach.

The aircraft of the Lamonian delegation broadcast it's message just before it entered Reticulating Splinean airspace. After being given permission to enter Reticulating Splinean airspace, the delegation waited until they reached their destination.

Zoingo, Juvlii, Brondance Palace

Recent events had moved the capital deeper into the Commonwealth, although Parliament and the Upper Courts didn't mind the move, the Prime Minister did, he was not used to the old colonial capital, and was eager to get out of the city, it was not that he didn't like the city, but it wasn't quite home for him just yet....

"Mr. Massaquine, I bring a telegram from a nation called Reticulating Spline..." a messenger announced.

"Thank you Jennings," Roland replied, and opened up the message on his desk.

Ah yes! A new figure on the world stage, it looks like im packing my bags for this new nation. he thought.

Roland then went to the royal chamber and presented the information to the king.

"I don't see why not...." the king answered. "Roland, you are free to go."

"Thank you your highness," he bowed, and he wrote out his message.....

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Offical Communique

Zoingo hearby sends its apology for giving this message on such short notice to Reticulating Spline, but I will be attending the meeting. I will be arriving by a updated and modern version of the Concorde, so my travel time will be cut in half and I may at lest get there in a timely manner and before the meeting. It seems that your country has a bright future, and there may well be hope for your continued progress. May your light shine brightly in the future.

Sincerely,

Roland J. Massaquine
Prime Minister of Zoingo

This message is hearby approved of by King Ragnald IV

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Roland was aboard Airjet 003, and was in route to this new nation. As he saw his beloved country disappear over the horizon of the ocean, he wondered what this new place would be like..........

To The Impeccable Lord Edwinn A. Barnand of Reticulating Spline,

Welcome to the word. I may not be the first to welcome you, but I still took the time to talk to you and welcome you. I would love to attend the said meeting, and wereas I will, and I will be accompanied by 20 of my gaurd. They will be armed with an AK-47 and two Colt Desert Eagle Pistols. Wonderful to see a new nation emerge.

--President and Brigader John Batther

didn't U get the memo meetings closed U R 2 late haha now there is only 1 nation I hate uncontrollably.

A national emergency has arisen and the secretary of state, Peter Kuvangksy, will not be able to come. We apologize that he will not be able to attend your meeting.