NationStates Jolt Archive

Official Government Message
The nation of Orbath currently has three active battleships and a further nine decommissioned battleships which we are looking to sell. The battleships are modernized Iowa Classes (http://www.battleship.org/html/Articles/IowaClass/Statistics.htm) which have been in use with the Orbathian Navy for about 25 years. Of the 12, only three have actually seen battle and none have taken any damage. Although old, they have been well kept. They would make a good addition to a starting nation that wishes to project power. Alternatively, they could be melted down, or used as targets to test new anti shipping missiles.

Price - $2 Billion Each or 9 for $16 Billion

Ships Left - 0

The Republic Of Colstream wishes to buy 3 for $6 Billion for use as targets for new Anti Ship Missiles and Torpedoes. After that they will be sunk as underwater reefs and diving places.

The Skyland Mt. Ministry of Defense may consider buying one or two. However, 2 Billion is a considerable expenditure for one old ship, so we'll have to wait until higher-priority equipment has been purchased before making a final decision.

Official Government Message
To: The Republic Of Colstream
It is a pleasure to do business with you. As soon as the $6 Billion is wired, we will sail the ships to you.

To:The Skyland Mt. Ministry of Defense
We would like to assure you that though older, they have been well kept and outfitted with the most modern systems to keep them formidable threat.

OOC: Bump

We'll take all 9 remaining battleships as training vessels if you don't mind.

The final cost should be $16 billion.

The Exetonian Navy will be most pleased if they could be delivered as soon as possible.

Official Government Message
To: Exetoniarpaccount
Your purchase has been noted and they will be delivered as soon as possible.

To Orbath:

The $6 Billion has been wired to your embassy in our Capital Ashland.