NationStates Jolt Archive

[Hu Tian Di Territorial Waters]
The HTDS Yu was a government reaserch vessal used to analyze the sea floor. It was sent to this remote strech of Water to investigate anomalous readings taken after a major earth quake in another part of the world. It now sat with its numerous thrusters keeping it over one area of water. Its sides were mostly white but numerous areas showed signs of age inthe form of rust. On the deck numerous sailors attended to their activity. No one expected anything to come out of this little exursion but still people worked, after all it was a job from their employer the Government of HuTianDi.

The main control center of the operation was in the center of the Ship. It had numerous computers all showing various readouts from the instruments on the ship. One sole person sat in this room. He sat quietly over the instruments and looked out in bordem. However, soon one of these instruments caught his avid attention and he put aside the rest of his work to see this single readout. As he looked his eyes widened in disbelief.

[Announcement by the HuTianDi Government]
Our geologists have recently discovered a great amount of crude oil under the ocean. It is within our territorial waters. This deposit is believed to have around 200 billion barrels of oil that has yet to be tapped. Our nation however, lacking any real previous oil deposits has almost no experience with oil, especially that under the ocean. As such we would like to extend an offer to other nations to help develop this oil deposite. We would like to achieve a daily oil production of around 11,000,000 barrels. Thus to compensate for our lack of development ability we would like to open this field. We have divided up the region into 11 portions and would like each to achieve a 1,000,000 bb/d production of oil.
[end message]

OOC:
Plot information:
Size: N/A (based on amount of oil in the area)
Target production: 1,000,000 bb/d
Max allowed production 1,250,000 bb/d
tax: 20% of recovered oil
additional information: HuTianDi has large refining capibilities, should any of the applying companies wish to have a close refinery those located in HuTianDi are always a valid option.

Tag for Interest

The Colonial Empire of The Royal Code

The CERC wishes to inquire if the 200 billion barrel estimate has been confirmed. A nation such as our own has a thirst well beyond what a mere 200 billion could provide. In spite of this, the CERC would like to be the first to offer our assistance in this drill operation. We await your response eagerly.

-The State Department, Foreign Ministry Office, CERC

OOC: This is generaly a bad Idea. There is a certain player that has a reputation for using force to take over other nations oil fields. coughblackhelmcough

OOC: he hasn't been on recently though I don't think.
though there are plenty of nations who would be glad to pick up the slack

((OOC: That is a risk.... but I already posted so its really too late to turn back... I do wonder how NS does support its great billions of oil hungry car drivers with its lack of oil discoveries))

The Colonial Empire of The Royal Code

The CERC wishes to inquire if the 200 billion barrel estimate has been confirmed. A nation such as our own has a thirst well beyond what a mere 200 billion could provide. In spite of this, the CERC would like to be the first to offer our assistance in this drill operation. We await your response eagerly.

-The State Department, Foreign Ministry Office, CERC

Message to The CERC:
From: Government of HuTianDi

The 200 Billion Barrel estimate is one of the lower ones determined by our geologists. However, barring any real experience in oil scouting, and especially not underwater oil scouting we cannot confirm this estimate without further tests and time.

You are welcome to develop one of these plots of land and may be allowed to expand if no other nations or companies express interest in a several year period. We only request that you employ local people to alleviate the growing problem of unemployment in our fast growing population.

----Government of HuTianDi (more specifically Ministry of Commerce)

Encrypted Transmission from the General Resources Conglomerate

Recently we have received a massive oil contract due to one of our client nations engaging in a large war, and we were wondering whether you would accept a close-out bid.

The General Resources Conglomerate wishes to offer you $500 billion USD for the rights to help you drill that deposit. We also wish to help your country build schools and set up housing because we will have to take care of our new brothers and sisters in Hu Tian Di.

[END]

[OOC:Blackhelm did threaten to take over one of my Allie's oil fields lately, but our alliance would of beaten him back.]

Encrypted Transmission from the General Resources Conglomerate

Recently we have received a massive oil contract due to one of our client nations engaging in a large war, and we were wondering whether you would accept a close-out bid.

The General Resources Conglomerate wishes to offer you $500 billion USD for the rights to help you drill that deposit. We also wish to help your country build schools and set up housing because we will have to take care of our new brothers and sisters in Hu Tian Di.

[END]
(( before I reply could you clarify a little... do you wish to buy the whole thing (in which case thats a no) or do you just want a plot (which is free but subject to taxes) ))

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Greetings to you,


The Prussian Empire congratulates you on your newly discovered fortunes, and applauds your decision to sell them to the outside world. We will gladly strike a deal with you to purchase and assist in refining this crude as you will. Name your price. However, we know from personal experiance that more sinister forces, such as the infamous Griffincrest Corporation and its Corporate Alliance cronies will attempt to replace your Government in hopes of seizing the oil more efficiently.

We however, will not allow this. The Wanderjarian Government offers full protection to your oil fields, and in exchange for allowing us to build a base in your nation, we shall station one Combat Regiment from our 1st Ausländische PanzerKavallerienteilung (First Foreign Armoured Cavalry Division) completely at our own expense. This is a highly trained and elite unit within our military comprised of Foreign Volunteers as a part of our Foreign Legion. We do request that you allow these men the right to travel freely about your country on leave, thus giving a new source of industry in these soldiers. There will be approximately two thousand such men, and more coming if the necessity arises. This will allow for a free policing force for your oilfields, and our interests, as well as additional security within your nation. If at any time you wish to revoke the priviledge, do feel free. As a point of reference, the Corporate Alliance was created solely as a result of our Government's actions in fighting and thwarting the Griffincrest Corporation's actions throughout the world with much success.

Refusal of this offer is perfectly acceptable. We are simply extending our hand to assist your fledgling new industry.


~Mr. Bohrdin, Minister of the Economy

Greetings to you,


The Prussian Empire congratulates you on your newly discovered fortunes, and applauds your decision to sell them to the outside world. We will gladly strike a deal with you to purchase and assist in refining this crude as you will. Name your price. However, we know from personal experiance that more sinister forces, such as the infamous Griffincrest Corporation and its Corporate Alliance cronies will attempt to replace your Government in hopes of seizing the oil more efficiently.

We however, will not allow this. The Wanderjarian Government offers full protection to your oil fields, and in exchange for allowing us to build a base in your nation, we shall station one Combat Regiment from our 1st Ausländische PanzerKavallerienteilung (First Foreign Armoured Cavalry Division) completely at our own expense. This is a highly trained and elite unit within our military comprised of Foreign Volunteers as a part of our Foreign Legion. We do request that you allow these men the right to travel freely about your country on leave, thus giving a new source of industry in these soldiers. There will be approximately two thousand such men, and more coming if the necessity arises. This will allow for a free policing force for your oilfields, and our interests, as well as additional security within your nation. If at any time you wish to revoke the priviledge, do feel free. As a point of reference, the Corporate Alliance was created solely as a result of our Government's actions in fighting and thwarting the Griffincrest Corporation's actions throughout the world with much success.

Refusal of this offer is perfectly acceptable. We are simply extending our hand to assist your fledgling new industry.


~Mr. Bohrdin, Minister of the Economy

Message to the Prussian Empire from the Government of Hu Tian Di:

your offer to use one of these oil fields is approved. Please be aware that this is a free lease given by the Hu TIan Di government for a 10% tax on all recovered oil. We do not believe in making the companies pay for any initial cost other than the cost of the paperwork for making such an agreement possible. However, we do wish that you and all other companies and nations interested pay the tax which we have imposed.

your request for a military base is also approved. However, please be aware that since we are an island nation space is at a premium and travel is also relatively expensive between the islands. We would thus like to place the following actions on your forces:

your forces are limited to mmilitary actions withing the special ecconomic zone around the oil and the island which the base is located on
the base may in no way be used for offensive engagements without the prior agreement of the HuTianDi government
any cime which the soldiers commit will be held against them and your forces are expected to cooperate and not hide any violators of the law within your base premisis
the base is expected to conform to enviromental regulations for military bases R-3314 (which is fairly lax and really not worth mensioning)
other than the above your base will be treated as extra territorial land and your government may set laws on it as such


Should you conform to the above we have to quarrel with your forces.
---Government of HuTianDi

((OOC: How on earth did I get 1,000+ views)

To The Current Hold of the Hutian Oil Feilds,

We wish to purchase a large some of the recently founded oil feilds. A number of about how ever much is in two of the said plots. We wish to calim to of the said plots and drill there until all of the known oil supplies have been drilled out. We will pay what ever you think is necesary for this proposal.

President and Brigader John Batther

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From the desk of Cdr. Ian B. Roberts; Sun International CEO, on behalf of the
Sun International Security Consulting sector;

To Whom It May Concern,

Sun International contractors are available for asset protection and maritime patrol.

Our men are highly-trained and well-equipped. Our company operates several classes of fast attack craft as well as patrol boats, stealth corvettes, and missile ships. In the event of a hostile takeover, our assets may prove invaluable to your oil field's security. Sun already defends North Point's SAN LUCAS and ST. GEORGE oil fields.

All the best,

-s-
Mr. Ian B. Roberts, Cdr. NPSC
CEO Sun International
Commanding


OOC: Don't worry, I won't screw you over with this if you accept... I just need something to RP about. :P

Message to the Prussian Empire from the Government of Hu Tian Di:

your offer to use one of these oil fields is approved. Please be aware that this is a free lease given by the Hu TIan Di government for a 10% tax on all recovered oil. We do not believe in making the companies pay for any initial cost other than the cost of the paperwork for making such an agreement possible. However, we do wish that you and all other companies and nations interested pay the tax which we have imposed.

your request for a military base is also approved. However, please be aware that since we are an island nation space is at a premium and travel is also relatively expensive between the islands. We would thus like to place the following actions on your forces:

your forces are limited to mmilitary actions withing the special ecconomic zone around the oil and the island which the base is located on
the base may in no way be used for offensive engagements without the prior agreement of the HuTianDi government
any cime which the soldiers commit will be held against them and your forces are expected to cooperate and not hide any violators of the law within your base premisis
the base is expected to conform to enviromental regulations for military bases R-3314 (which is fairly lax and really not worth mensioning)
other than the above your base will be treated as extra territorial land and your government may set laws on it as such


Should you conform to the above we have to quarrel with your forces.
---Government of HuTianDi



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These terms are quite acceptable. We shall begin the construction process immediately. If, by chance, you have a map of your lands which we may utilise for our own intelligence purposes this would be very beneficial.


(OOC: What I'm really asking, which you don't need to ICly answer, is what is the terrain make up of your land so that I can RP my troops within your territory.)

(( before I reply could you clarify a little... do you wish to buy the whole thing (in which case thats a no) or do you just want a plot (which is free but subject to taxes) ))

OOC: I wish to buy out every last piece (available) and make it exclusively owned by General Resources Conglomerate. I will pay taxes, and I will provide my own defense forces.

((OOC: Hu Tian Di is an east-west Archipelago slightly north of tha latitude of sydney it thus has temperate weather year round. Terrain ranges from newly formed volcanic islands to heavily forrested islands to islands almost entirely filled with city.))

Encrypted Transmission from the General Resources Conglomerate

Recently we have received a massive oil contract due to one of our client nations engaging in a large war, and we were wondering whether you would accept a close-out bid.

The General Resources Conglomerate wishes to offer you $500 billion USD for the rights to help you drill that deposit. We also wish to help your country build schools and set up housing because we will have to take care of our new brothers and sisters in Hu Tian Di.

[END]

Message to the General Resources Conglomerate:

Your offer has been denied, however ,we will let you have one of the plots for free provided you pay the associated taxes. However, we would like to commission your company for 10,000,000,000 USD to open a school dedicated to geology and engineering as our schools are lacking in those areas thus leading to the inability for out nation to exploit our own oilfields.

---Government of Hu Tian Di

To The Current Hold of the Hutian Oil Feilds,

We wish to purchase a large some of the recently founded oil feilds. A number of about how ever much is in two of the said plots. We wish to calim to of the said plots and drill there until all of the known oil supplies have been drilled out. We will pay what ever you think is necesary for this proposal.

President and Brigader John Batther

To Greston: ((the proper short from of the nation is Tian Di but no one really cares))
We must reject your offer for the following reasons: 1. The plots are for lease as long as the field remains profitable (thus an infedinate lease) 2. due to the large interest in this we can only allow each nation one plot. Should you agree to these terms you still may lease a plot so long as you pay the taxes. There is no cost other than the cost of paper work (which is something like $1,000) to the leasing of the areas.

government of Hu Tian Di:

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From the desk of Cdr. Ian B. Roberts; Sun International CEO, on behalf of the
Sun International Security Consulting sector;

To Whom It May Concern,

Sun International contractors are available for asset protection and maritime patrol.

Our men are highly-trained and well-equipped. Our company operates several classes of fast attack craft as well as patrol boats, stealth corvettes, and missile ships. In the event of a hostile takeover, our assets may prove invaluable to your oil field's security. Sun already defends North Point's SAN LUCAS and ST. GEORGE oil fields.

All the best,

-s-
Mr. Ian B. Roberts, Cdr. NPSC
CEO Sun International
Commanding



to Sun international:
You offer has been approved. You have been granted the right to occupy a small uninhabited island close to the oil fields you will be subject to the following:
1. your forces are limited to military actions withing the special ecconomic zone around the oil and the island which the base is located on
2. the base may in no way be used for offensive engagements without the prior agreement of the HuTianDi government
3. any cime which the soldiers commit will be held against them and your forces are expected to cooperate and not hide any violators of the law within your base premisis
4. the base is expected to conform to enviromental regulations for military bases R-3314 (which is fairly lax and really not worth mensioning)
5. other than the above your base will be treated as extra territorial land and your government may set laws on it as such

Should you conform to the above you will be granted the right to perform operations in our country.
---Government of Hu Tian Di

to Sun international:
You offer has been approved. You have been granted the right to occupy a small uninhabited island close to the oil fields you will be subject to the following:
1. your forces are limited to military actions withing the special ecconomic zone around the oil and the island which the base is located on
2. the base may in no way be used for offensive engagements without the prior agreement of the HuTianDi government
3. any cime which the soldiers commit will be held against them and your forces are expected to cooperate and not hide any violators of the law within your base premisis
4. the base is expected to conform to enviromental regulations for military bases R-3314 (which is fairly lax and really not worth mensioning)
5. other than the above your base will be treated as extra territorial land and your government may set laws on it as such

Should you conform to the above you will be granted the right to perform operations in our country.
---Government of Hu Tian Di

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From the desk of Cdr. Ian B. Roberts; Sun International CEO, on behalf of the
Sun International Security Consulting sector;

To the government of Hu Tian Di,

I wish to address each point individually.

1. Sun International craft will run regular patrols around the oil fields and assist with search-and-rescue if called upon. This will include defense of the oil fields if attacked by a foreign aggressor, as well as maritime interdiction with regards to piracy.

2. Contracts will specify a purely defensive purpose; no aggressive action will be taken unless the area commander deems it necessary, and, of course, with oversight from Hu Tian Di's government.

3. Sun International will cooperately fully with your government. Background checks are performed on all Sun employees to ensure that no criminals are inducted into our ranks. I can guarantee full operational transparency; Sun will assist Hu Tian Di's police forces and intelligence services in tracking down lawbreakers.

4. Sun International bases are spartan in accomodations and leave little footprint on the environment. North Point's position on the environment is shared by almost all of its citizens (Sun International employs 99% of its contractors from the Principality of North Point), so environmental issues will not be a problem. Again, contractors will cooperate fully with Hu Tian Di's environmental legislation.

5. I see no issues with this guideline. As always, contractors will cooperate with Hu Tian Di's government.

Now, onto the subject of forces required. We will first need a size estimate of the area my company will be patrolling. If you can supply that, Sun can properly allocate a force to be sent.

Regards,

-s-
Mr. Ian B. Roberts, Cdr. NPSC
CEO Sun International
Commanding

(bump)

The General Resources Conglomerate accepts the terms of the agreement.

((sorry, 8 hr drive back from Canada))
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From the desk of Cdr. Ian B. Roberts; Sun International CEO, on behalf of the
Sun International Security Consulting sector;

To the government of Hu Tian Di,

I wish to address each point individually.

1. Sun International craft will run regular patrols around the oil fields and assist with search-and-rescue if called upon. This will include defense of the oil fields if attacked by a foreign aggressor, as well as maritime interdiction with regards to piracy.

2. Contracts will specify a purely defensive purpose; no aggressive action will be taken unless the area commander deems it necessary, and, of course, with oversight from Hu Tian Di's government.

3. Sun International will cooperately fully with your government. Background checks are performed on all Sun employees to ensure that no criminals are inducted into our ranks. I can guarantee full operational transparency; Sun will assist Hu Tian Di's police forces and intelligence services in tracking down lawbreakers.

4. Sun International bases are spartan in accomodations and leave little footprint on the environment. North Point's position on the environment is shared by almost all of its citizens (Sun International employs 99% of its contractors from the Principality of North Point), so environmental issues will not be a problem. Again, contractors will cooperate fully with Hu Tian Di's environmental legislation.

5. I see no issues with this guideline. As always, contractors will cooperate with Hu Tian Di's government.

Now, onto the subject of forces required. We will first need a size estimate of the area my company will be patrolling. If you can supply that, Sun can properly allocate a force to be sent.

Regards,

-s-
Mr. Ian B. Roberts, Cdr. NPSC
CEO Sun International
Commanding

Message from the Hu Tian Di Government:

The size of the area needed to be patrolled is roughly 850 x 450 km. It is mostly water but also has a significant number of islands. This area makes what what the HuTianDi government has made the Special Economic Zone of the tian Di Oil Fields, a conglomeration of three territories making up roughly 1/4th of the area of HuTianDI. (I love NS earth... you can throw numbers around with out incident because its so astronomically large)

We hope you can acomidate the size.
---Government of HuTianDi

((OOC: I am about to enter a war, please no radical interventions, as countries you have relatively little assets here since it takes several years to get the infrastructure going and so I guess full utilization of the oil fields will have to wait... its still open though... I think something like 6 slots left open))

We would like a chance to develop your oil fields we are a massive nation of 6.985 billion people with our second largest industry being Automobile Manufacturing or economy has been in the top 100 of the fastest growing economies in the world and our military has been in the top 500. We are also very technology driven and have more then enough resources to develop your oil filed. Our engineers can teach your engineers we not only have large technology info-structure but our government spends a lot of time on education which makes our contractors highly qualified. we are prepared to negotiate with you over price.

As for protection our navy is top of its class our first fleet can patrol your water and if you like we can even build a military base in your country for your protection.

First fleet:
1st fleet
Aircraft Carriers: U.S. Scott Tree CVN-21 Ford Class Aircraft Carrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_class_aircraft_carrier), Gateway-Nimitiz Ronald Regan Subclass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ronald_Reagan), North Star Nimitiz-Ronald Regan Subclass
Cruisers: 3 Missile Cruiser (CG(X’s)), (http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/gallery/2008-02/meet-navy-future-0)6 Missile Cruiser Ticonderoga Class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Port_Royal_%28CG-73%29) Mark-41 (VLS) Port Royal Subclass
Destroyers: 4 Zumwalt (DDG 1000’s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Zumwalt_%28DDG-1000%29)), 8 Arleigh Burke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Winston_S._Churchill_%28DDG-81%29)Flight IIA Ship 5”/62 Variant
Frigates: 15 Littoral Combat Ship’s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littoral_combat_ship)/Mine Hunter
Mine Hunters: 3 Osprey Class Coastal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey_class_coastal_minehunter)
Submarines: 6 Virginia Class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_class_submarine)6 Seawolf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine)
Amphibious Assault Ships: 3 USS Makin Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LHA%28R%29)(LHD-8) LHA(R)-6 subclass
Landing Platform Docks: 6 San Antonio Amphibious Transport Dock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_class_amphibious_transport_dock)
Landing Ship Docks: 6 Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_class_dock_landing_ship)
Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: 6 Lewis and Clark class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_class)
Fleet Replenishment Oilers: 6 Henr J. Kaier Class Oiler (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Rappahannock_%28T-AO-204%29)all Rappahannock subclass

We look forward to hearing from you.

OOC: You'll designate an entire carrier battle group to guard a fairly insignificant oil field in a foreign country?

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From the desk of Cdr. Ian B. Roberts; Sun International CEO, on behalf of the
Sun International Security Consulting sector;

To the government of Hu Tian Di,

After intercepting a communique from the government of Scott Tree, I must raise the following questions. First of all, why is a potential defense contractor pledging support from amphibious assault ships, landing ship docks, and landing platform docks?

I am also curious as to why Scott Tree would guard an oil field with an entire carrier battle group composed of multiple fleet carriers. Surely, the presence of such a powerful force off Hu Tian Di's shores could be seen as a distasteful display of force and a dangerous imbalance of power in this region.

Please consider my concern.

Regards,

-s-
Mr. Ian B. Roberts, Cdr. NPSC
CEO Sun International
Commanding

We would like a chance to develop your oil fields we are a massive nation of 6.985 billion people with our second largest industry being Automobile Manufacturing or economy has been in the top 100 of the fastest growing economies in the world and our military has been in the top 500. We are also very technology driven and have more then enough resources to develop your oil filed. Our engineers can teach your engineers we not only have large technology info-structure but our government spends a lot of time on education which makes our contractors highly qualified. we are prepared to negotiate with you over price.

As for protection our navy is top of its class our first fleet can patrol your water and if you like we can even build a military base in your country for your protection.

First fleet:
1st fleet
Aircraft Carriers: U.S. Scott Tree CVN-21 Ford Class Aircraft Carrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_class_aircraft_carrier), Gateway-Nimitiz Ronald Regan Subclass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ronald_Reagan), North Star Nimitiz-Ronald Regan Subclass
Cruisers: 3 Missile Cruiser (CG(X’s)), (http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/gallery/2008-02/meet-navy-future-0)6 Missile Cruiser Ticonderoga Class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Port_Royal_%28CG-73%29) Mark-41 (VLS) Port Royal Subclass
Destroyers: 4 Zumwalt (DDG 1000’s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Zumwalt_%28DDG-1000%29)), 8 Arleigh Burke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Winston_S._Churchill_%28DDG-81%29)Flight IIA Ship 5”/62 Variant
Frigates: 15 Littoral Combat Ship’s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littoral_combat_ship)/Mine Hunter
Mine Hunters: 3 Osprey Class Coastal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey_class_coastal_minehunter)
Submarines: 6 Virginia Class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_class_submarine)6 Seawolf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine)
Amphibious Assault Ships: 3 USS Makin Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LHA%28R%29)(LHD-8) LHA(R)-6 subclass
Landing Platform Docks: 6 San Antonio Amphibious Transport Dock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_class_amphibious_transport_dock)
Landing Ship Docks: 6 Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_class_dock_landing_ship)
Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships: 6 Lewis and Clark class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_class)
Fleet Replenishment Oilers: 6 Henr J. Kaier Class Oiler (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Rappahannock_%28T-AO-204%29)all Rappahannock subclass

We look forward to hearing from you.

Message from the HuTianDi Government:

Your request to lease one of these plots of ocean is granted. It is free of cost provided you pay taxes. However, your request to bring military forces into the region is denied. It is overly excessive and will pose a threat both to my nation and to those others patrolling the region should ever I enter a war with you. The use of air support is not nessecary. While, navies take time to travel, air forces do not and this area is well within my air defence sphere. As such the need for air support by any nation will be denied unless it is limited to preserve the air sovereignty of this nation should war ever break out with any of those in the area.

---Government of Hu Tian Di

((war's a coming, with this still being developed its still quite strategically insignificant))

OOC: Going to war soon? Then my corporation is worried and will deploy antisubmarine and antiair units to guard my tankers leaving. We can't stop the flow.

[way may be comming but this is still open, bump]

[OOC: I'll post up a proposition tomorrow, I'm about to die from lack of sleep. :P]

Our nation would like to build economic relations with your country. We would even be willing to open markets for your goods in our country. We see you have Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Woodchip Exports industries we would welcome your companies to compete in our market place. To show our intentions to be your friend's our nation will pay your taxes and would like to offer a $1 billion economic aid package. Our government would also like to offer military advisers to train and equip your military to protect its self. Our defense industry is also willing to lend a hand we have a wide selection of weapons to choose from.

[OOC: Scott Tree, take more time writing your posts because you sound like an idiot.]

Our nation would like to build economic relations with your country. We would even be willing to open markets for your goods in our country. We see you have Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Woodchip Exports industries we would welcome your companies to compete in our market place. To show our intentions to be your friend's our nation will pay your taxes and would like to offer a $1 billion economic aid package. Our government would also like to offer military advisers to train and equip your military to protect its self. Our defense industry is also willing to lend a hand we have a wide selection of weapons to choose from.
OOC: Ahm.... I have a decent army filled with indigionous weapons and i have a powerhouse ecconomy... thus the above is basically illrelevant.... besides you have the rights just take the rights and go

0830 Hours,
Sector ECHO-THREE, Hu Tian Di Oil Fields;

Commander Roberts scanned the area through a powerful set of binoculars. "Damn," he thought, but this sure was a nice place. Warm-ish waters, small sand islets all over the place, and a shit ton of light crude just beneath the seabed. Hu Tian Di would make a killing off these deposits. Good for them, he thought.

"Commander, we're nearing our forward base."

"Alright," the commander said. Hu Tian Di had been generous enough to grant Sun's contractors with an entire island to base the security force out of. An Aerospatiale Dauphin zipped overhead, bearing the familiar dark blue/cyan "camouflage" applied to every Sun International helicopter. Undoubtedly a patrol helicopter running a scan of the Challenger (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFSQahir_Challenger1AU.gif)-class corvette that was showing Commander Roberts the area. After receiving the proper IFF response, the helicopter veered off, and the Commander got a good view of the AGM-119 "Penguin" anti-ship missile that Sun's patrol choppers were armed with. Good, he thought, at least his guys weren't taking any chances. Hu Tian Di had issued several reports of a coming conflict, and all the contractors had been prepared to fight a naval war around the oil fields. As such, Sun's initial scouting team had requested heavier ships and even some light air support.

The Commander retrieved his cellular phone and dialed his company's Logistics department. James T. Clark, the acting CEO of Sun International in Commander Roberts' absence, answered the call.

"This is Clark."

"Hey Jimmy. How you doin'?"

"I'm good, sir. Did you get a chance to preview the oll field?" Clark's accent prevented him from pronouncing "oil" with an "i".

"Yeah. It'll work fine. I tell you though, man, we'll be needing some heavies in here to get the job done right. I'm talking DDGs... our typical surface combatant package isn't going to cut it with these guys. If things go south, we'll need something other than Houstons and Lariats out here. Tell me what we've got available."

"Yes, sir." Clark lit up his laptop and opened up the daily report supplied by his colleagues at Sun International Naval Systems detailing the combat readiness of the fleet. Sun operated a small navy, rivaling that of many nation-states, consisting of everything from patrol boats and Boghammars to missile crafts, guided-missile destroyers and cruisers. The report for the day read that eight Endeavour (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPDDGBurke_Endeavour1AU.gif)-class guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) were homeported, with another six working on different contracts and three under construction. The report also showed a large amount of Houston (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFACSaar45_Lariat1AU.gif]Lariat[/url]-class reconnaissance/scout ships and [url="http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFACSaar45_Houston1AU.gif)-class general purpose surface combatants docked at Naval Station Covington Point. All were ready for immediate action. Clark dialed Commander Roberts' cell phone. "Commander?"

"Yeah Jimmy."

"We've got eight DDGs available. How many should we propose to send?"

"Cap it at four. What ships are they?"

"The Voyager, Conqueror, Revenge, the Endeavour herself, Sovereign, Everest, Interceptor, and the Hazard."

"Send out whichever you like."

"Yes, sir."

Clark highlighted their names on the report and checked the "Contract Ready" tickbox, letting their captains know via the internet that they would soon be receiving a contract. He doubted these ships would be needed. Most nations threatened action but never took it. Regardless, the presence of the heavies would give the boys on the smaller ships a sense of security; not to mention the rig workers in the oil fields. Plus, it would convince the Hu Tian Di government that they were being taken seriously; and that was something that mattered a lot, he had learned a long time ago. Clark opened up his pre-formatted letterhead and started pecking at the keys. Damn, he thought, but he had never learned to type.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/Colosseum/SunSC_Letterhead_LOGISTICS.png
From the desk of Mr. James T. Clark; Sun International Security Consulting standing CEO;

To the government of Hu Tian Di,

After reviewing the area my company will be responsible for, we have decided that it would be suitable to send a sizable force. Rest assured, however, that this security task force will not interfere with your operations.

Our proposal:

4 x ENDEAVOUR (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPDDGBurke_Endeavour1AU.gif)-class DDG
5 x CHALLENGER (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFSQahir_Challenger1AU.gif)-class FS
10 x HOUSTON (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFACSaar45_Houston1AU.gif)-class FAC
10 x LARIAT (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFACSaar45_Lariat1AU.gif)-class FAC
15 x ROTARA FAC-118-class PB (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k279/shipbucket/Alternate%20Universe/North%20Point%20by%20Colosseum/NPFAC-118Rotara1AU.gif)

Contractors are equipped with AEROSPATIALE DAUPHIN helicopters for maritime patrol and search and rescue. Helicopters are armed with light anti-ship missiles (AGM-119 PENGUIN). Missile craft are armed with anti-ship missiles RGM-84 HARPOON, NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE, TOMAHAWK SURFACE ATTACK MISSILE, and PENGUIN. Heavy surface combatants are armed with surface to air missiles SM-2 STANDARD and ESSM EVOLVED SEA SPARROW MISSILE (ESSM doubles as point-defense). Most small ships armed with OTO MELARA 76MM SUPER RAPID gun. Heavy surface combatants armed with 5"/54 naval gun.

Contract is valued at $500 million USD.

I hope this arrangement is suitable.

All the best,

-s-
Mr. James T. Clark
Acting CEO Sun International Security Consulting

The Black Gold Company that won the contact had arrived on the site with drill ships and research ships to determine the best place to drill the plot given to Scott Tree. The area full of small 2 to 5 mile islands almost making a circle around it as the ships sailed in. The ships paned out on the command ship Capt. Jon ask for the depth of the water “how deep are we talking here” he said the Station officer replied “ its 1000 feet deep” “well that’s sallow”

Breaking New from Black Gold “we will now take you live to a press convince with CEO Michele Walsh of Black Gold corp.” Wash walked out with a smile on his face “I would like to thank the members of the press for being here to day” “I would like to say we have two completed SPAR platforms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPAR_%28platform%29)and Floating Production Storage and Offloading ships (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_Production_Storage_and_Offloading)constriction had started some time ago and they can be ready go in the next few days” the press leap up “how did you get it so fast” “did you have inside information before the oil find was told to the press” Walsh cleared his thoughts and said “we were just hanging on to them for a special event” smiled waved again and walk of stage.

request to HuTianDi goverment we would like to use one of island to have a navy sub-station. We will only bring in Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Hazard_Perry_class_frigate). We are concerned by the presents of Prussia army and north points navy presents with two spar platforms on the way it would make a temping target for aggressor nations.
Thank you for your time.

1000 Hours
Sector HOTEL EIGHT, Hu Tian Di Oil Fields
Sun International JOC (Joint Operations Center), Crown Island

"Fucking idiots," the Commander cursed under his breath. Holding the iPod Touch in his left hand, he used his right index finger to scroll through a recent report from the government of Scott Tree forwarded to him from Clark back at Sun GHQ. For all the government technology the Principality of North Point tried to force on him, he still preferred the elegant simplicity of Apple's newest little invention. He had the thing connected to the base's WiFi, and he was surprised at its connection speed. The report showed an intercepted transmission from Scott Tree to Hu Tian Di.

"request to HuTianDi goverment we would like to use one of island to have a navy sub-station. We will only bring in Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates. We are concerned by the presents of Prussia army and north points navy presents with two spar platforms on the way it would make a temping target for aggressor nations.
Thank you for your time."

He winced at the typist's terrible grammar and lack of punctuation. Was this really how Scott Tree communicated in its diplomatic communiques? Sort of sad, really. He thanked God his country had the facilities to properly educate his two children.

"Who the fuck do they think we are, Blackhelm?" he said aloud. Blackhelm had a bad habit of raiding oil fields. Scott Tree seemed worried about the security of their SPAR platforms, though the Commander knew better. His men understood that there was more money in getting good contracts than raiding the other guy's oil rigs. Hell, all they had to do was spend a few months riding patrol boats around a tropical expanse and making sure no dumbass pirates got in the way.

The Commander pulled his cellular phone out of its leather belt clip. He dialed Clark, swore as he was forced to listen to the irritating "ring-back" tone given by default with Verizon's mobiles (that for whatever reason replaced the typical "ring ring" noise real phones should have), and finally got through.

"Hey Jimmy, it's me again."

"Yes, sir. Did you read that report?"

"Yeah. Do me a favor... send a message to those motherfuckers and let them know we'll be guarding the shit and that there's no benefit to us to come fuck with them."

"Heh, alright, sir." Clark leaned back in his chair and started composing the message.

[OOC: Scott Tree: my guys are there for your defense.]

Sorry I am doing this at the same time I am studying for an international economies test, Accounting and Banking test, mathematics of Economic test, and a 10 page paper on Chinas trade with the European Union and the United States I just a little tired this week. (I am not normally like this) and for that I apologize

[OOC: It's cool man, don't worry about it. This might get somewhere if Hu Tian Di shows up again. -_-]

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From: Colonial Trading Company, Acquisitions devision, Imperial Commonwealth of Mistalinam
To: HuTianDi Government

While the Commonwealth relies mainly on nuclear and renewable energy we still depend on oil for the majority of transportation and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future and as such the CTC wishes to acquire a plot in your oil field to augment the oil fields in the colonies. We hope that we can come to an arrangement that benefits both our nations.

Regards
Samuel Langdon, Area CEO Colonial Trading Company

The SPAR platforms with the escort frigates came close to the plot were Scott Trees was allowed to dill. Scott Trees survey vessel went ahead of them and had decided the best place to get them in was trough a small island chain on the west side of plot.

Inside operation for the project lead Project Manager Gray Stanton a broad shouldered man in his late 40’s and his long time friend Joe Buskin.
“It was going to be tricky” said the lead Projector Manager Gray Stanton to his long time friend Joe Buskin. Buskin looked up from the digital ocean floor map and replied, “We can do it we just need to get out two oil platforms, right were the two drill ships are.” Gary looked over at the map swallowing some of his coffee “you make it sound so easy” with a smile on his face “it always is as long as things don’t get to complicated”

"request to HuTianDi goverment we would like to use one of island to have a navy sub-station. We will only bring in Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates. We are concerned by the presents of Prussia army and north points navy presents with two spar platforms on the way it would make a temping target for aggressor nations.
Thank you for your time."


Message to scott tree:
your request has been granted, please be aware that if you take any hostile action against any of the other forces in the area without proper reaons you will be evicted. Have a nice day
---HTD CM
((sorry... terribly busy... with science fair over i finally have a little time but still busy even on this weekend))

From: Colonial Trading Company, Acquisitions devision, Imperial Commonwealth of Mistalinam
To: HuTianDi Government

While Commonwealth relies mainly on nuclear and renewable energy we still depend on oil for the majority of transportation and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future and as such the CTC wishes to acquire a plot in your oil field to augment the oil fields in the colonies. We hope that we can come to an arrangement that benefits both our nations.

Regards
Samuel Langdon, Area CEO Colonial Trading Company

((sorry missed it))
Message to CTC

Your request for a plot has been granted. We thank you for your interest in our humble nation and hope that for the time being we can help alleviate your thirst for oil.

--HTDCM

The oil rigs were in place and the navy was up and running. The patrol fleet had arrived with one Oliver Perry Adelaide Class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_class) acting as the flag ship of the costal patrol fleet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Deepwater_System_Program). The navy outpost was up and working with the North Point security forces to keep the waters nice and free from danger. They also have brought protectors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protector_USV) to patrol around the oil rigs and the local area.