NationStates Jolt Archive

The ASoGM announces that it has finished its expansion with the creation of 5 long artificial islands. With the completion of these islands, the ASoGM looks, from space, to resemble a hand with 5 fingers. These islands are separated from the mainland by approximately 2 miles each, and have long 10 lane bridges connecting them. While these islands were designed primarily for shipping to and from the ASoGM, there is enough room for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as residential property. International businesses are welcome, and there is enough room for later expansion of the islands if need be.

OOC: These islands are more than just my international shipping centers, they are a potential choke point for any invasion of my nation. As such, the bridges to my nation were secretly built with an explosive charge in the supports, so that if necessary, the bridges could be destroyed to slow an invasion.

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Nachtblume Industries
Office of CEO Jacob Scheider


Nachtblume Industries, the leading producer of textiles in the Holy Empire of Zaheran, wishes to establish itself in the ASoGM. Therefore, we are interested in purchasing land on one of the artificial islands created by the ASoGM, as well as space in the port areas. The factories we are planning will initially provide jobs for approximately 700 ASoGM citizens as factory workers, as well as 200 storage, maintenance and security jobs. Nachtblume Industries will accept all ASoGM laws, including, but not limited to, minimum wages and safety regulations. The ethics of Nactblume Industries are to provide a good environment for our employees and to cooperate with worker's unions.

Regards,

Jacob Scheider
CEO

Alfegos Aeronautics wishes to use one island for the construction of a large manufacturing zone on one of these artificial islands. This would consist of the following:

- Central Administration and Distribution offices.
- Engine manufacturing centre
- Civilian Arms manufacturing centre
- Metal foundries
- Plastics factory
- Light aircraft assembly factory
- Airship construction zone
- Liquid air distillation centre
- Hydrogen plant
- Site nuclear power station
- Warehouses (Total: 680 000 m^2 space)
- Research labs & Wind tunnel
- Grade A-rated aerodrome
- Ship unloading zone

This development would be very large, and bring massive profits into the nation. If given permission, we also wish to construct the following:

- Military small-arms construction facility
- Missile construction facility
- Explosives synthesis and manufacturing facility

Official Diplomatic Telegram:
To: Allied States of Gun Manufacturers
From: The Free Commonwealth of the Vanteland
The Free Commonwealth of the Vanteland would like to inquire about the creation of a trade post and rest point for International Trade, particularily Vantanian, particularily to and from ASoGM. The trade post, preferably a whole island, woud be under the administration and ownership of the Vanteland, but ASoGM would hold eviction rights and ultimate dominion over the trading post. We are willing to pay quite a bit for the post.

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The nation of Orbath has several businesses which would like to purchase space on your islands, these businesses include;

Saudar Automotives who would like to construct a manufacturing plant and a dealership,

Quickbite who would like to establish restaurants throughout the islands. Quickbite provides quickly made, healthy food.

Peace & Paradise resorts who would like to construct a resort.

The ASoGM thanks all the interested businesses and nations, but would like to ask that when submitting an application for one of the islands, that you also include the total plot size for your business.

To Jacob Scheider, CEO Nachtblume Industries, we look forward to the possibility of your business having a location inside the ASoGM. As stated above, we will need to know the size of the business you plan to build here, so we can give an accurate price to you, based on current commercial land values.

To Alfegos Aeronautics, we are eager to have a branch of your company in the ASoGM. We do need to know the total land size you will require, and need to know if you plan on constructing all the various facilities yourself, or if you will need to hire a construction crew. We would also require you to follow all laws regarding weapons, especially destructive devices such as missiles and explosives, in the ASoGM.

To The Free Commonwealth of the Vanteland, while we look forward to opening of your trade post, we cannot at this time devote an entire island to your trading post, due to some plots being pre-sold on every island. We would be willing to set aside approximately half of one island, however. Due to the vast size of the land plot we are talking about, we would like to hear your offer for that amount.

To the nation of Orbath, we are glad that several of your companies are interested in expanding into the ASoGM. However, we will need to know how much land is required for each of these businesses. Also, we will need to know if Peace & Paradise resorts is interested in ocean-front property.

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The total area of land required will be 6 kilometers and yes Peace & Paradise resorts would like ocean front property.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

The Lyran Governmental Trade Department wishes to acquire as much land in this area as possible for the establishment of warship-grade shipyards able to produce the largest of vessels.
To that end, we have a long list of requirements, but most of which we will provide ourselves, subsequent to confirmation. As pertains to your remuneration, we are open to negotiation. We do intend, at this point, to acquire territories up to one half of one island.

Should there be issues to discuss, as we anticipate there will be, please let us know.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

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The total area of land required will be 6 kilometers and yes Peace & Paradise resorts would like ocean front property.

Six square kilometers? That would be 1,482.6 acres. At a current market price of $2,700,000/acre, that would total $4,003,020,000.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

The Lyran Governmental Trade Department wishes to acquire as much land in this area as possible for the establishment of warship-grade shipyards able to produce the largest of vessels.
To that end, we have a long list of requirements, but most of which we will provide ourselves, subsequent to confirmation. As pertains to your remuneration, we are open to negotiation. We do intend, at this point, to acquire territories up to one half of one island.

Should there be issues to discuss, as we anticipate there will be, please let us know.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

We would look forward to your shipyards in our nation. We can provide up to one half of one of the islands, or approximately 15,000 acres for your needs. Will you be building these shipyards yourself, or will you be needing to hire construction crews? And will these shipyards be able to handle civilian as well as military ships? If so, we may be willing to work out a deal with you separate from this one.

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On behalf of the three corporations, this purchase is confirmed.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

Our own construction units will build the facilities, however access will, by necessity, have to be through your airports/airfields, at least initially, and local materials will have to be sourced for use.

On the balance, it is estimated that at least 10% of the purchase cost of Lyran vessels produced from the shipyards here will go to your coffers.

Also, by definition any facility capable of putting out warships will be capable of manufacturing civilian craft. In this we are more than happy to co-operate in production.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

To The Free Commonwealth of the Vanteland, while we look forward to opening of your trade post, we cannot at this time devote an entire island to your trading post, due to some plots being pre-sold on every island. We would be willing to set aside approximately half of one island, however. Due to the vast size of the land plot we are talking about, we would like to hear your offer for that amount.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply. Had to do something.

IC:

The Free Commonwealth would be more than willing to purchase half the island. Would five hundred Universal Standard Dollars be sufficient?

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The amount of land we would need to purchase is about 8 900 000 m^2. All construction activities here will be performed by Alfegan contractors, using locally-hired workers for the building projects. Materials will be flown in via airship.
We remind you that safety is of our highest concern, and as such site security and safety procedures will be as high levels as are possible. In this case, we will be patrolling the site with private mercenary forces, armed to high degree for the protection of the site.

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Nachtblume Industries
Office of CEO Jacob Scheider



We need 1500 acres, as well as four warehouses and a maritime container terminal for shipping in and out goods and necessary materials.

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On behalf of the three corporations, this purchase is confirmed.

The deeds to these properties will be waiting for your companies when they arrive. Thank you, and it's been a pleasure doing business with you.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

Our own construction units will build the facilities, however access will, by necessity, have to be through your airports/airfields, at least initially, and local materials will have to be sourced for use.

On the balance, it is estimated that at least 10% of the purchase cost of Lyran vessels produced from the shipyards here will go to your coffers.

Also, by definition any facility capable of putting out warships will be capable of manufacturing civilian craft. In this we are more than happy to co-operate in production.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

The plot is set aside. Using standard industrial land rates, this works out to $60,000,000,000. Construction materials will be available for purchase as needed, and if needed, we can set aside at least one terminal at our airport for anything you need to import.

If there is anything else, don't hesitate to ask.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply. Had to do something.

IC:

The Free Commonwealth would be more than willing to purchase half the island. Would five hundred Universal Standard Dollars be sufficient?

OOC: What amount is that equivalent to, IRL?

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The amount of land we would need to purchase is about 8 900 000 m^2. All construction activities here will be performed by Alfegan contractors, using locally-hired workers for the building projects. Materials will be flown in via airship.
We remind you that safety is of our highest concern, and as such site security and safety procedures will be as high levels as are possible. In this case, we will be patrolling the site with private mercenary forces, armed to high degree for the protection of the site.

8,900,000 square meters works out to approximately 2,200 acres. Using standard industrial land rates, that works out to $8,800,000,000. We have no problem with you having a private mercenary force as your security, but you must make sure they follow all the laws of the ASoGM.

If there is anything you need during construction, do not hesitate to ask.

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Nachtblume Industries
Office of CEO Jacob Scheider



We need 1500 acres, as well as four warehouses and a maritime container terminal for shipping in and out goods and necessary materials.

We have set aside the land, and at current industrial rates, comes to $6,000,000,000. Will you be constructing your factories yourself, or will you need to hire construction crews?

(OOC: Just a question - How big are these islands?)

(OOC: Just a question - How big are these islands?)

OOC: These islands are about 30,000 acres each. I took the Palm Deira's original overall dimensions (before they re-designed it smaller) as a basis.

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Nachtblume Industries
Office of CEO Jacob Scheider



The money has been wired. We will be hiring locally.

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Nachtblume Industries
Office of CEO Jacob Scheider



The money has been wired. We will be hiring locally.

The deed to this property will be waiting for your company when it arrives here in the ASoGM. Thank you, and it's been a pleasure doing business with you.

OOC: What amount is that equivalent to, IRL?

OOC: Two things:

1. I meant to say "five hundred million Universal Standard Dollars"
2. 1 Universal Standard Dollar = 1 United States Dollar
3. If the price is unacceptable, I'll go with the six billion you seem to be giving everyone else.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

The price detailed is sufficient. We are, we must admit, interested in your offer of use of your airport. Would it be possible to elaborate?

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

OOC: Two things:

1. I meant to say "five hundred million Universal Standard Dollars"
2. 1 Universal Standard Dollar = 1 United States Dollar
3. If the price is unacceptable, I'll go with the six billion you seem to be giving everyone else.

OOC:
1: Ah, I see
2: See above. :)
3: Your plot would be the same size as Lyras, which costs $60 billion, as it's 15,000 acres at $4,000,000 per acre.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

The price detailed is sufficient. We are, we must admit, interested in your offer of use of your airport. Would it be possible to elaborate?

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

TO: Lyran Governmental Trade Department
FROM: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM

We would be willing to set aside a minimum of one terminal for you, for quicker loading and unloading of any aircraft, workers, equipment, or materials you need in construction of your facilities. Unfortunately, we would only be able to do this while your facilities are under construction.

The Free Commonwealth, unfortunately, is only willing to pay thirty billion USD's for the trading post, and is only willing to purchase half of the island, no less. Take it, or we're gone.

The Free Commonwealth, unfortunately, is only willing to pay thirty billion USD's for the trading post, and is only willing to purchase half of the island, no less. Take it, or we're gone.

The ASoGM must decline the Free Commonwealth's offer at this time. $4 million per acre is a fair deal for such a large commercial/industrial zoned parcel of land, especially considering it's an island. We cannot lower the price per acre to $ 2 million per acre, especially since a lot of the same size has already been purchased for the asking price of $60,000,000,000 by another company.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

We acknowledge your position with regards to the airport, and accept the provisions.

Further, we note the offer made by the Vanteland Free Commonwealth has fallen through. The Lyran Governmental Trade Department, actiing on behalf of the Protectorate, has no such shortage of funds, but we do have a shortage of land suitable for industrial development.

We are, thus, interested in purchasing the land that had been slated for purchase by Vanteland.

Please advise as to whether negotiations on this point are possible.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

We acknowledge your position with regards to the airport, and accept the provisions.

Further, we note the offer made by the Vanteland Free Commonwealth has fallen through. The Lyran Governmental Trade Department, actiing on behalf of the Protectorate, has no such shortage of funds, but we do have a shortage of land suitable for industrial development.

We are, thus, interested in purchasing the land that had been slated for purchase by Vanteland.

Please advise as to whether negotiations on this point are possible.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

TO: Lyran Governmental Trade Department
FROM: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM

The deal may not be completely dead yet. We are hoping that the Vanteland Free Commonwealth changes their minds on the price we are asking. However, if they do not change their minds, the land would go back on the market again. Would this be for the shipyard, or other industrial ventures? Because the land in question is not on the same island as the land the shipyard will be located on.

The ASoGM must decline the Free Commonwealth's offer at this time. $4 million per acre is a fair deal for such a large commercial/industrial zoned parcel of land, especially considering it's an island. We cannot lower the price per acre to $ 2 million per acre, especially since a lot of the same size has already been purchased for the asking price of $60,000,000,000 by another company.

If such is the case, we're afraid we will not purchase any land on these islands. (OOC: Send me a TG if you change your mind.)

If such is the case, we're afraid we will not purchase any land on these islands. (OOC: Send me a TG if you change your mind.)

We understand. Please feel free to contact us if there is anything else we can do.


TO: Lyran Governmental Trade Department
FROM: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM

The Vanteland Free Commonwealth has declined the deal in full, so the land that had previously been put aside for them is now available. Are you still interested?

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

We are indeed still interested, and wish to know if there are surveyors reports/maps that may detail the relative positions of the area. Obviously the nearer the better, although we acknowledge that they are not on the same island.

Should the land be on opposite sides of the same piece of water, for instance, the proportional inconvenience would be minor.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

We are indeed still interested, and wish to know if there are surveyors reports/maps that may detail the relative positions of the area. Obviously the nearer the better, although we acknowledge that they are not on the same island.

Should the land be on opposite sides of the same piece of water, for instance, the proportional inconvenience would be minor.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

The land does indeed mirror the land you already have purchased.

The ASoGM's leading commercial farm group announced today that they will be purchasing land on one of the islands, for the purpose of producing food for export and for the rest of the island. Their plot is 7500 acres in size, which is about one quarter of one of the islands. The business conglomerate that owns the farm group suggested that they may also consider purchasing property for the purpose of residential development.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

Given the proximity to our prior purchase, we do hereby seek to acquire the indicated land. Our offer, at present, stands in parallel to our prior purchase.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

Griffincrest would like to set up an oil refinery, and a port for our vessels to stop and refuel. State your price.

TO: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM
FROM: Lyran Governmental Trade Department

Given the proximity to our prior purchase, we do hereby seek to acquire the indicated land. Our offer, at present, stands in parallel to our prior purchase.

Regards

Lieutenant-General Aleksandr
Director
Lyran Governmental Trade Department
Bredubar
Protectorate of Lyras

TO: Lyran Governmental Trade Department
FROM: Five Fingers Island Management Department, ASoGM

We accept your offer of $60 billion for the second parcel of 15,000 acres, and will hold the deed to the land until you arrive. Thank you again for your business.

Griffincrest would like to set up an oil refinery, and a port for our vessels to stop and refuel. State your price.

The ASoGM will need to know what size parcel you will require for your facilities. Also, will you be constructing your facilities yourself, or will you need to hire construction crews. Finally, do you need materials for your facilities, or will you be importing them?

We need one square kilometer, and will require local construction crews. The material, however, we plan on importing.

We need one square kilometer, and will require local construction crews. The material, however, we plan on importing.

The total for the parcel in question, which we figure to be 248 acres (rounded up) will be $992,000,000. For figuring out the cost of the refinery's construction, we will need to know more about the plans, such as what the refinery's capacity per day will be.

Today, the oil company ASoil purchased 1,000 acres for the purpose of setting up an experimental vertical algae farm. This algae farm will hopefully help to boost the companies profits, while making more oil available for use. The algae farm should be completed in one NS year, and will hopefully produce an average of 100,000 barrels of oil per acre per year.

Large tracts of land on every island were purchased by a real estate mogul, who quickly began designing everything from low cost apartments for the industrial and commercial workers, to middle class homes, to villas for the rich people of the world. The villas all had an ocean view, while the homes and apartments were situated more towards the center of the purchased lands. The real estate mogul announced prices for the villas would be starting at $2,000,000 each, the homes would be starting off at $150,000 each, and apartments would be in the $600-$800 per month range. In his announcement, the mogul encouraged people to purchase or rent early, to make sure they would be guaranteed a place in line.