NationStates Jolt Archive

"Fellow national leaders, I, Baron Henry Sygmir, welcome any who wish to enter into alliance with my meager nation. I am not afraid to say it. We are small and weak in comparison to other, nearby powers. Now, I wouldn't call this a cry for help exactly, but the truth is that without trade and treaties with other nations, my land will become stagnant and sink once again into the past, unmarked and unmourned. I have won victories for my people. These were ancient rivalries, going back centuries.
"I have no such intentions for those outside this category. I do not dream of conquest, but peace. My legacy will be fine drink and good food for my people, not grand estates and vast armies. If you agree with this, then please, fill this form that we might join our nations."

The Ambassadors will be housed in the Castle Sygmir, which has undergone extensions and refurbishments for many years now, or in various hotels throughout the main city. Parties will be assigned quarters upon arrival, according to party size, special preference, etcetera. The Embassy tower is nearing completion, and will be comprised of seventy five floors, each of which will be assigned to one or two Ambassador parties, depending on the size of each.

On the matter of city and castle security, the Provost's Guard patrols the city day and night. Each Guard is armed a nine millimeter Beretta M-9 semi-automatic pistol(Plus an optional, personal choice weapon), twelve gauge shotgun, nightstick and bulletproof armor.
Hammerdown squads (or just H-teams.) carry with them at all times: Twelve gauge shotguns or M4 Tactical Rifles depending on preference, battle armor, and are sometimes equipped with Armored Personnel Carriers. H-teams are only deployed in the case of a riot, attack by outlaws, or raids by neighboring malcontents (of which there are many since the Baron Sygmir defeated all nearby rivals).

Full Name of Nation:
Ambassador/Emissary name:
UN Category:
Civil Rights:
Political Freedoms:
Number and type of Vehicles:
Total Number of Personnel: (Max 25)
Total Number of Security Forces: (Max 30)
Weapons list: (Small handguns to light, single fire rifles.)
Special Requests:


When your application has been received and accepted by Constable Palmer, you will be assigned quarters according to size and prestige of party. Current Ambassadors are:

Ixania, Zeta Kardhes.

The Republic of Zinaire, Sir Kyle Field.

Kiravian Empire, Diplomatic Officer Darius Rockpine.

The Republic of Ruccola, Paola Borghese.

Allied States of Eagleia, Ty Garo.

Bump.

OOC: Bump again. Why is no one even reading this?

OOC: It's kind of unclear what it is. I assume it's an embassy exchange but it's lacking detail and is pretty vague.

OOC FYI it the WA as the Real UN say no to using them in this Game

OOC: Uh, what, Imperial isa? That sentence made absolutely no sense whatsoever. What does the Real UN prohibit? And Zinaire, I don't see how it's vague really. He explains quite clearly what he needs, which is alliance and trade with other nations. If you could elaborate on how it is vague, I can change it.

Full Name of Nation: The Empire of Ixania (OOC: ICly I am to be known as Ixania)
Ambassador/Emissary name: Zeta Kardhes
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy (OOC: We are really an absolute monarchy with limited democracy)
Civil Rights: Good
Political Freedoms: Some
Number and type of Vehicles: 1 Diplomatic (Armored) Limosuine, 1 Armored Security Vehicle
Total Number of Personnel: 25
Total Number of Security Forces: 25
Weapons list: Assualt Rifles and Handguns
Special Requests: Permission to bring husband and daughter to the embassy with her.

OOC just change UN to WA
http://www.nationstates.net/page=news

From Baron Symir,
To Zeta Kardhes:

If you could submit the caliber and model of weaponry you will be bringing, your party will be cleared. There is no reason you should not be able to bring your family members, as long as you remember that the entire party will follow the Baron's Law. Diplomatic immunity only goes so far in Fief Sygmir, and those who break the Baron's Law are quickly imprisoned, or deported in your case.

This is not a threat, or an accusation. It is simply the message all who enter our lands receive.

From Baron Symir,
To Zeta Kardhes:

If you could submit the caliber and model of weaponry you will be bringing, your party will be cleared. There is no reason you should not be able to bring your family members, as long as you remember that the entire party will follow the Baron's Law. Diplomatic immunity only goes so far in Fief Sygmir, and those who break the Baron's Law are quickly imprisoned, or deported in your case.

This is not a threat, or an accusation. It is simply the message all who enter our lands receive.

From Zeta Kardhes,
to Baron Symir:

We will be carrying a modernized version of the TT pistol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TT-33) along with simple assualt rifles; both of which are simple and light but yet provide us with much protection. All of my party and my family will respect the Baron's Law and we thank you for allowing me to take my family to the embassy with me as I do not want to deprive my daughter of motherly love and care. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

From Constable William Palmer,
To Zeta Kardher:

I must again request that you enter the model of assault rifle, which is far more important than that of the handguns. We do this for the protection of our people. If the caliber is too large, or the rifle fully automatic, we simply cannot allow it to enter the Castle Sygmir, where you will be staying unless you request otherwise.

However, if you are to stay anywhere other than the Castle, you will generally be unable to carry anything larger than a small handgun, due mainly to the personal preference of most hotels in the Fief. And anywhere that does allow that type of weapon would in all likely hood be unsuitable for an Ambassador to stay in.

OOC: Bump

OOC: The main thing is that until you edited it, the word "embassy" never appeared in your post. That, coupled with the fact that ambassadors would be staying in hotels, could lead one to believe that you were hosting a finite diplomatic event rather than long-term diplomatic missions.

OOC: Aha, I see. Well, as you may have noticed I edited my orginal post to explain that the actual Embassy is still under construction, and so I would start out by using alternate arangements, such as castle apartments. Which is where the most prestigious visitors will be housed anyway. I also posted new police force information, in case people got ideas about attempting to break (heheheh, I chuckle at my own term.) the Baron's Law...The full extent of which is yet to be posted. Also, staving off any questions as to why H-teams may be needed, remember that part of the main reason Baron Sygmir is entering in negotiations at all is that he just ended a war with his neighbors, who attempted to take over, by rolling over them with the newly assembled military. H-teams are just in case old rivals get ideas.

I know that none of this has been posted, and that's on purpose. This isn't common knowledge outside Fief Sygmir, as compared to the rest of the world, the war that nearly destroyed the Fief looked like a border dispute.

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Zinairian Foreign Authority
Department of Diplomatic Affairs
14 National Plaza, Zinaire City

Full Name of Nation: The Republic of Zinaire
Ambassador/Emissary name: Sir Kyle Field
WA Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Very Good
Political Freedoms: Average
Number and type of Vehicles: 5 ZMW Royale Class SUVs
Total Number of Personnel: 15
Total Number of Security Forces: 25
Weapons list: 25 Five-Seven pistols, 25 P90 PDWs (if not acceptable, just the Five-Sevens)
Special Requests: Please establish an embassy in Zinaire (see signature).

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Sir Jackson Miller
Chancellor of Diplomatic Affairs

From Constable William Palmer,
To Sir Kyle Field:

Unfortunately, we cannot allow any diplomatic party to carry fully automatic weapons. The Five-SeveN handguns will be fine, and at your request a squad of Provost Guardsmen can be assigned to you.

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Zinairian Foreign Authority
Department of Diplomatic Affairs
14 National Plaza, Zinaire City

In anticipation of this, we assigned five more soldiers than we normally would, so we feel no need for additional protection. Thank you for the offer.

OOC: Check your TGs.

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Sir Jackson Miller
Chancellor of Diplomatic Affairs

Full Name of Nation: Kiravian Empire (There is no "the")
Ambassador/Emissary name: Diplomatic Officer Darius Rockpine
WA Category: Civil Rights Lovefest (Actual government is a Supra-National federal colonial republican empire with social libertarianism)
Civil Rights: Ridiculously good
Political Freedoms: Vary by class of citizenry.
Number and type of Vehicles: 1 SmartCar
Total Number of Personnel: (Max 25) 5
Total Number of Security Forces: (Max 30) 2
Weapons list: (Small handguns to light, single fire rifles.) 4 handguns, 7 tasers, 3 swords
Special Requests: None, thank you.

From Constable William Palmer

Very well Sir Miller, those arrangements will be just fine. Welcome to the Embassy.

Full Name of Nation: Kiravian Empire (There is no "the")
Ambassador/Emissary name: Diplomatic Officer Darius Rockpine
WA Category: Civil Rights Lovefest (Actual government is a Supra-National federal colonial republican empire with social libertarianism)
Civil Rights: Ridiculously good
Political Freedoms: Vary by class of citizenry.
Number and type of Vehicles: 1 SmartCar
Total Number of Personnel: (Max 25) 5
Total Number of Security Forces: (Max 30) 2
Weapons list: (Small handguns to light, single fire rifles.) 4 handguns, 7 tasers, 3 swords
Special Requests: None, thank you.

Now, Mister Rockpine, we request that you give us the model of weaponry that you are going to bring. It makes no difference whether you bring a pistol or a shotgun if the pistol is a Desert Eagle or a .44 Magnum. Tasers yes, swords yes, but I must ask. Swords?

The two securitymen will be carrying Glock 22 pistols. And yes, swords indeed. You see, swords are not obselete in modern combat, and have many uses, especially in forest or urban combat. KE forces have made used them with amazing results during conflicts in Alfegos, Austoafrica, and the Windward Islands.

On another note, I wish to discuss a possible trade deal and nonagression pact between the Empire and Fief Sygmir.

From Constable William Palmer,
To Kirav Empire:

The two security men will be carrying Glock 22 pistols. And yes, swords indeed. You see, swords are not obsolete in modern combat, and have many uses, especially in forest or urban combat. KE forces have made used them with amazing results during conflicts in Alfegos, Austoafrica, and the Windward Islands.

Ah, I see. I can understand the usefulness of swords, as Fief Sygmir was only too recently unaware of even the most rudimentary of firearms, and made do with such weaponry. Those weapons will be fine, and I am glad to welcome you to the Embassy.


On another note, I wish to discuss a possible trade deal and nonaggression pact between the Empire and Fief Sygmir.

This is excellent news, though I am unaware of your major exports and imports. Fief Sygmir itself it sitting on a large deposit of Uranium, for which we have little to no use. If you require any, please, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
William Palmer, Constable to Baron Henry Sygmir.

From Constable William Palmer,
To Zeta Kardher:

I must again request that you enter the model of assault rifle, which is far more important than that of the handguns. We do this for the protection of our people. If the caliber is too large, or the rifle fully automatic, we simply cannot allow it to enter the Castle Sygmir, where you will be staying unless you request otherwise.

However, if you are to stay anywhere other than the Castle, you will generally be unable to carry anything larger than a small handgun, due mainly to the personal preference of most hotels in the Fief. And anywhere that does allow that type of weapon would in all likely hood be unsuitable for an Ambassador to stay in.

From: Zeta Kardhes
To: Constable William Parker

The model of our assualt rifles is the Vektor CR-21 (http://world.guns.ru/assault/as26-e.htm) and we do not mind staying otherwise if we are unable to have our embassy in your castle. We desire to follow the rules and regulations of your nation and hope that suitable arrangements can be arranged so that we may not have problems affecting the establishment of an Ixanian embassy in your nation.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Ruccola


Full Name of Nation: The Republic of Ruccola
Ambassador/Emissary name: Paola Borghese
WA Category: New York Times Democracy
Civil Rights: Good
Political Freedoms: Excellent
Number and type of Vehicles: 2 Rolls-Royce diplomatic vehicles
Total Number of Personnel: 16
Total Number of Security Forces: 4
Weapons list: Beretta 92 Handguns
Special Requests: We wish to invite the Fiefdom of Sygmir to reciprocate and establish an embassy (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=556027) on Ruccolian soil.

From Constable William Palmer,
To Kirav Empire:

-snip-

This is excellent news, though I am unaware of your major exports and imports. Fief Sygmir itself it sitting on a large deposit of Uranium, for which we have little to no use. If you require any, please, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
William Palmer, Constable to Baron Henry Sygmir.

The Empire's exports include information technology, metals, stone, chemicals, and many other industrial goods. However, our plantation colonies provide us with surpluses of wheat, corn, triticale, various spices, tea, gourds & the like, indigo, cotton, wool, and timber.

As we are very protective of the environment, the Empire has slashed fossil fuel production caps, creating a need for Uranium with which to power our nuclear reactors. We will gladly open our markets to Sygmiran uranium, and can offer our services in extracting it, if you so wish.

Full Name of Nation: Allied States of Eagleia
Ambassador/Emissary name: Ty Garo
WA Category: Iron Fist Consumerists
Civil Rights: Some
Political Freedoms: Rare
Number and type of Vehicles: 2 SmartCars
Total Number of Personnel: 16
Total Number of Security Forces: 4
Weapons list: Beretta 92 Handguns
Special Requests: Root Beer be served in glass bottles.

To Ty Garo:

Mister Garo, I am pleased to inform you that your application has been read and accepted by myself and Baron Sygmir. The Beretta 92's will do fine, and the Butler would like to know if you like your Root Beer chilled or room temperature.

Constable William Palmer.

Bump.

Full Name of Nation: The Republic of Avalic
Ambassador/Emissary name: Jackson Wullpeg
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Below Average
Political Freedoms: Below Average
Number and type of Vehicles: 7 Bulletproof Mercedes
Total Number of Personnel: 10
Total Number of Security Forces: 15
Weapons List: 15 Taurus PT145
Special Requests: Not so much of a request but we ask you if you want to open an embassy in Avalic

Full Name of Nation: The Republic of Avalic
Ambassador/Emissary name: Jackson Wullpeg
UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights: Below Average
Political Freedoms: Below Average
Number and type of Vehicles: 7 Bulletproof Mercedes
Total Number of Personnel: 10
Total Number of Security Forces: 15
Weapons List: 15 Taurus PT145
Special Requests: Not so much of a request but we ask you if you want to open an embassy in Avalic

This will be perfectly acceptable, though the Minister of External Affairs has informed me that the state will not be sending Embassies out for some time.

OOC:Missed this, Syg:
IC:



The Empire's exports include information technology, metals, stone, chemicals, and many other industrial goods. However, our plantation colonies provide us with surpluses of wheat, corn, triticale, various spices, tea, gourds & the like, indigo, cotton, wool, and timber.

As we are very protective of the environment, the Empire has slashed fossil fuel production caps, creating a need for Uranium with which to power our nuclear reactors. We will gladly open our markets to Sygmiran uranium, and can offer our services in extracting it, if you so wish.

OOC:Missed this, Syg:
IC:



The Empire's exports include information technology, metals, stone, chemicals, and many other industrial goods. However, our plantation colonies provide us with surpluses of wheat, corn, triticale, various spices, tea, gourds & the like, indigo, cotton, wool, and timber.

As we are very protective of the environment, the Empire has slashed fossil fuel production caps, creating a need for Uranium with which to power our nuclear reactors. We will gladly open our markets to Sygmiran uranium, and can offer our services in extracting it, if you so wish.

The fact that you export foodstuffs would be extremely helpful to Fief Sygmir as we have had difficulties irrigating and harvesting sufficient amounts of grain and maize this season. Also, as stated before, the deposits of Uranium under Fief Sygmir are completely useless to us except in trade. Any machinery and personnel you send to extract it are welcome, as long as you follow industrial and environmental law.

Constable William Palmer, steward of Hillchapel.

His Majesty, King Marek I, King of Great Majorca, Grand Duke of Parthem, Prince of Whyte, and Supreme Knight of the Order of the Saint Michael humbly submits an application for diplomatic relations with your country. He wishes to extend his best regards to you and your nation.

Sincerely,
Gary Rhys
Prime Minister, Great Majorca

Full Name of Nation: The Blessed & Divine Kingdom of Great Majorca
Ambassador/Emissary name: Lord Thyr Ortiz
UN Category:Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:Some
Political Freedoms:Few
Number and type of Vehicles:10 armored Lincoln Navigators
Total Number of Personnel: (Max 25)25
Total Number of Security Forces: (Max 30)10
Weapons list: (Small handguns to light, single fire rifles.)40 Glock 31 handguns, 30 M-17 assault rifles
Special Requests:

-- Dispatch from Monte Verde, Jimanistan--

Greetings, foreign friends. The newly established Socialist Republic of Jimanistan, having thrown off the chains of our tyranical Communist regime, would like to extend our hands in friendship to the International community.
- Comrade Rusty Shakelford

Full Name of Nation: Socialist Republic of Jimanistan
Ambassador/Emissary name: General Brown
UN Category: Left-leaning College State, in transition to Socialist bliss (hopefully)
Civil Rights: Excellent
Political Freedoms: Good
Number and type of Vehicles: 1 armor plated VW type-A (Bug)
Total Number of Personnel: 10 aides, 3 interns, and a folk singer tag-along
Total Number of Security Forces: 10 elite Military guardsmen, each armed only with a stun-baton and a service pistol (9mm)
Weapons list: weapons listed above, ten (10) of each
Special Requests: None, though we wish to encourage trade. Jimanistan's economy is recovering, and our only major exports are corn and iron.

I must ask why you require three pistols for every security officer, and another such quantity of rifles. Which, by the way, I require specs of for them to enter the Embassy.

-- Dispatch from Monte Verde, Jimanistan--

Greetings, foreign friends. The newly established Socialist Republic of Jimanistan, having thrown off the chains of our tyranical Communist regime, would like to extend our hands in friendship to the International community.
- Comrade Rusty Shakelford

Full Name of Nation: Socialist Republic of Jimanistan
Ambassador/Emissary name: General Brown
UN Category: Left-leaning College State, in transition to Socialist bliss (hopefully)
Civil Rights: Excellent
Political Freedoms: Good
Number and type of Vehicles: 1 armor plated VW type-A (Bug)
Total Number of Personnel: 10 aides, 3 interns, and a folk singer tag-along
Total Number of Security Forces: 10 elite Military guardsmen, each armed only with a stun-baton and a service pistol (9mm)
Weapons list: weapons listed above, ten (10) of each
Special Requests: None, though we wish to encourage trade. Jimanistan's economy is recovering, and our only major exports are corn and iron.

This is wonderful news, as Baron Sygmir is always looking to foster new allies, and assist fellow developing nations. We would be happy to buy your surplus maize supplies, as failing grain and maize crops in both Fief Sygmir and the Sygmirite colony in the New Caribbean have led to food shortages.

Your weaponry choices are the most reasonable yet, and we are perfectly willing to allow these to be carried at all times. However, there appears to be discrepancy in your application;
How are you going to fit twenty four people into one Volkswagen? There are several rental companies in Fief Sygmir that would be perfectly willing to supply you with civilian cars, and the Embassy has a fleet of armoured transport, made for your comfort, if need be.

Constable William Palmer, steward of Hillchapel.

I must ask why you require three pistols for every security officer, and another such quantity of rifles. Which, by the way, I require specs of for them to enter the Embassy.

I am assuming this is directed to my nation. Since our diplomatic mission is in a nation that is yet to be proven safe, free of terrorists, and able to maintain a stable government, a well stocked armory is necessary to protect our ambassador and the citizen of Great Majorca within the walls of it's embassy. His Majesty is willing to amend the number of weapons to 35 GLOCK sidearms and 15 M-17 assault rifles. Should this be acceptable to your nation in the processing of our application then so be it. Warmest Regards!

Gary Rhys
Prime Minister, Great Majorca

From the desk of Anders Tiran, Minister of the War Department:
To all nations considering sending Embassies to our lands.


I grow weary of reminding the parties of Ambassadors that automatic rifles are not allowed inside the Embassy, and for that matter, not in Fief Sygmir. I will now explain the reason; though we do our best to keep it under wraps, the lands of Fief Sygmir are in turmoil. Far in our past, our fore-fathers we crusading knights and their retainers, and their troops. Though their origin still remains a mystery, recent archeology research has proven to have results, which are classified at this time.

However, what can be revealed is that during this time, the force that became Fief Sygmir was surrounded by their enemies and fought to a stalemate. The lines were drawn, and these eventually turned into borders, for after a while, the task force settled, using their considerable strength of arms and the mountainous geography of the surrounding area to hold off the attackers. The crusaders fell forgotten into the pages of history.

Then, fifteen years ago, the four countries bordering our state attacked simultaneously, nearly destroying us. At this point, Fief Sygmir was so entirely cut off by our enemies that we still thought the arquebus was the most advanced firearm around, while our enemies rode in warmachines like demons from Hell, and used weapons that spat bullets faster than the eye could see. All seemed lost, until another nation stepped in to stop the slaughter. Foreign armies took our enemies by surprise, hitting them in the flanks, routing them into the mountains surrounding Fief Sygmir. Then the nations supplied us with weapons and armor, trained our leaders in modern strategy and tactics, our soldiers in combat and firearms.

However, to this day, the nations that set upon us are still out there, and they have rebuilt considerably. They have begun probing us, raiding and burning outlying settlements. Therefore, anyone with arms that are too powerful and too dangerous are regarded not only with suspicion but also fear. And that is a powerful thing. Sygmirites travel armed, with concealed and unconcealed guns. So, for your safety and ours, do not bring fully automatic weapons into our country, or weapons that are so large as to be readily noticeable.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important notice.

From the desk of Anders Tiran, Minister of the War Department:
To all nations considering sending Embassies to our lands.


I grow weary of reminding the parties of Ambassadors that automatic rifles are not allowed inside the Embassy, and for that matter, not in Fief Sygmir. I will now explain the reason; though we do our best to keep it under wraps, the lands of Fief Sygmir are in turmoil. Far in our past, our fore-fathers we crusading knights and their retainers, and their troops. Though their origin still remains a mystery, recent archeology research has proven to have results, which are classified at this time.

However, what can be revealed is that during this time, the force that became Fief Sygmir was surrounded by their enemies and fought to a stalemate. The lines were drawn, and these eventually turned into borders, for after a while, the task force settled, using their considerable strength of arms and the mountainous geography of the surrounding area to hold off the attackers. The crusaders fell forgotten into the pages of history.

Then, fifteen years ago, the four countries bordering our state attacked simultaneously, nearly destroying us. At this point, Fief Sygmir was so entirely cut off by our enemies that we still thought the arquebus was the most advanced firearm around, while our enemies rode in warmachines like demons from Hell, and used weapons that spat bullets faster than the eye could see. All seemed lost, until another nation stepped in to stop the slaughter. Foreign armies took our enemies by surprise, hitting them in the flanks, routing them into the mountains surrounding Fief Sygmir. Then the nations supplied us with weapons and armor, trained our leaders in modern strategy and tactics, our soldiers in combat and firearms.

However, to this day, the nations that set upon us are still out there, and they have rebuilt considerably. They have begun probing us, raiding and burning outlying settlements. Therefore, anyone with arms that are too powerful and too dangerous are regarded not only with suspicion but also fear. And that is a powerful thing. Sygmirites travel armed, with concealed and unconcealed guns. So, for your safety and ours, do not bring fully automatic weapons into our country, or weapons that are so large as to be readily noticeable.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important notice.

His Majesty, King Marek I has informed me that we are officially withdrawing our application for diplomatic relations with your nation. Perhaps as such time as your government and region are more stable His Majesty will reconsider his granting you a diplomatic mission in your nation. Until that time His Majesty has decreed the application for an embassy null and void.

Best Regards,

Gary Rhys
Prime Minister, Great Majorca

From Baron Henry Sygmir,
To Gary Rhys, Prime Minister of Great Majorca:

I'm not sure I exactly understand why the application has been withdrawn. I understand your desire to carry weapons, and yes, we do have problems with terrorists on the outskirts of our nation, but nothing so close to the capital. It is under these conditions reasonable to go armed. On the other hand, when seven cars roll up main street, and fifteen men get out carrying thirty rifles automatic rifles, what does that look like to you? I don't mean to seem hostile, but that just looks like a little much.

Bump.

Embassies have a lot more than 25 people plus guards. The British embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1107295248750) has two more than that many staff chiefs.

Twitchy nitpick here, but at least it's not restricted to like ten people, as I think I recall someplace.

Considering the fact that the population of London is probably bigger than my whole country, not that bad actually.

From Baron Henry Sygmir,
To Gary Rhys, Prime Minister of Great Majorca:

I'm not sure I exactly understand why the application has been withdrawn. I understand your desire to carry weapons, and yes, we do have problems with terrorists on the outskirts of our nation, but nothing so close to the capital. It is under these conditions reasonable to go armed. On the other hand, when seven cars roll up main street, and fifteen men get out carrying thirty rifles automatic rifles, what does that look like to you? I don't mean to seem hostile, but that just looks like a little much.

Dear Sir,

Well I am unsure how you think an embassy operates. The assault rifles would be used in the embassy compund proper. Any visits to outside of the embassy would be done with sidearms only. His Majesty has reconsidered the application and feels that he would be putting Lord Ortiz as well as the other staff in harms way by opening a embassy at this time. Dangerous times call for defensive posture. However His Majesty feels that the 'look' you want for an embassy is that of a happy go lucky bake sale. When your nation is in a more stable position His Majesty will reconsider his position.

Warmest Regards,

Gary Rhys
Prime Minister, Great Majorca

From Baron Henry Sygmir,
To Gray Rhys, Prime Minister of Great Majorca:

As has been stated by the Minister of War, a group of heavily armed people could incite a panic. Rumors will spread that a hit team has entered the castle, or that a hostile takeover is in effect, or a coup, or a sneak attack. No, I do not want a happy go lucky bake sale, though you are correct in thinking that I am unsure as how to run an Embassy. You are quite right in thinking that I am as an infant to your Nation's diplomacy. However, I know my people, and I know what this could incite, and what it could incite is the death of a diplomatic mission, so asking you not to march up to my castle carrying more weapons than your entire party isn't too much, eh? But I suppose you've made up your mind that mine is a backwater state, incapable of more than the most floundering attempts at diplomacy.

Fine, it's your decision, have a good day.

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Full Name of Nation:
The Constitutional Federal Republic of ViZion

Ambassador/Emissary name:
Pily Rinco

Civil Rights:
World Benchmark

Political Freedoms:
World Benchmark

Number and type of Vehicles:
Five armored Ando-Trephin Mediterraneans, one armored Ando-Trephin Chief, twelve various armored fighting vehicles.

Total Number of Personnel:
25

Total Number of Security Forces:
30

Weapons list:
Mixed handguns and rifles

Special Requests:
Best view of the mountains

This is wonderful news, as Baron Sygmir is always looking to foster new allies, and assist fellow developing nations. We would be happy to buy your surplus maize supplies, as failing grain and maize crops in both Fief Sygmir and the Sygmirite colony in the New Caribbean have led to food shortages.

Your weaponry choices are the most reasonable yet, and we are perfectly willing to allow these to be carried at all times. However, there appears to be discrepancy in your application;
How are you going to fit twenty four people into one Volkswagen? There are several rental companies in Fief Sygmir that would be perfectly willing to supply you with civilian cars, and the Embassy has a fleet of armoured transport, made for your comfort, if need be.

Constable William Palmer, steward of Hillchapel.

The General, shall we say, has an unhealthly attachment to his car... Any arrangements for transit should be fine...
Many thanks,
Director of Dplomacy, Comrade Notea

The fact that you export foodstuffs would be extremely helpful to Fief Sygmir as we have had difficulties irrigating and harvesting sufficient amounts of grain and maize this season. Also, as stated before, the deposits of Uranium under Fief Sygmir are completely useless to us except in trade. Any machinery and personnel you send to extract it are welcome, as long as you follow industrial and environmental law.

Constable William Palmer, steward of Hillchapel.

Thank you. The Secriats of Commerce and Agriculture have been duly informed, and shipments shall begin within 3 months.

The mining company Petra Ultima Inc. has been contracted to begin extracting your Uranium, and have assured us that they will be in full compliance with local law.

From Baron Henry Sygmir,
To Gray Rhys, Prime Minister of Great Majorca:

As has been stated by the Minister of War, a group of heavily armed people could incite a panic. Rumors will spread that a hit team has entered the castle, or that a hostile takeover is in effect, or a coup, or a sneak attack. No, I do not want a happy go lucky bake sale, though you are correct in thinking that I am unsure as how to run an Embassy. You are quite right in thinking that I am as an infant to your Nation's diplomacy. However, I know my people, and I know what this could incite, and what it could incite is the death of a diplomatic mission, so asking you not to march up to my castle carrying more weapons than your entire party isn't too much, eh? But I suppose you've made up your mind that mine is a backwater state, incapable of more than the most floundering attempts at diplomacy.

Fine, it's your decision, have a good day.

From: Gary Rhys - Prime Minister - Great Majorca
To: Baron Henry Sygmir

His Majesty is deeply troubled at the impression that you feel Great Majorca views your nation as a backwater state. That is not our intention at all. His Majesty had just reconsidered, for safety sake, not to put his ambassador or the embassy staff in harms way. By your own admission you said your nation is in turmoil and safety is an issue. His Majesty is not blind to your plight though. He and the Queen have read of the near famine conditions in your nation and wish to offer humanitarian aid. His Majesty has instructed me to present parliament with a bill that would transfer $CR 84 billion crown royals to your nation ( = $50 billion USD) and relief food and medical supplies. His Majesty hopes that is some small way this will help mend the unintentional rift created between our two nations.

With Sincerity,

Gary Rhys

From Baron Henry Sygmir,
To Gary Rhys, Prime Minister to Great Majorca:

While humanitarian aid would help Sygmir in the short run, in the greater scheme of things, what is causing this famine is the insurgents of those surrounding my state. If Great Majorca truly wishes to help, send military aid, at least in the form of arms and armor, if you cannot send soldiers. If Sygmir wins this war, free trade can be established, embassies finally sent out, and Sygmir can take it's rightful place as a nation. You can contact us here. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13710175#post13710175) Whatever you send to aid us will be greatly appreciated.

OOC: Syg, just want to point out that I posted on the last page and I think you may have missed it...

Full Name of Nation: The Kingdom of Imbrinium
Ambassador/Emissary name: Rosaura Loggia
UN Category: Father knows best state
Civil Rights: very good
Political Freedoms: few
Number and type of Vehicles: 5 up armored 4wd SUV’s
Total Number of Personnel: 25
Total Number of Security Forces: 30
Weapons list: 30 colt 1911 45.cal handguns
Special Requests: that your nation places a embassy in my nation

To Ambassador Rosaura Loggia,

Your Embassy has been pre-approved by the Baron Sygmir, and you are welcome to fly in as soon as the skies are made friendly again, by your countries efforts combined with ours. It is with my greatest thanks that you wish to establish yourself here, in our only recently formed nation. I hope that through continued partnership both in the war, and in future peace, both nations will flourish and prosper.

William Palmer, Minister of the Interior.

OOC: Uh, sorry ViZ. I think you posted right before the next page started, so I missed it.

IC: To all it may concern,

The Embassy Tower in New Caribbean has finished construction and any Ambassadors wishing to rearrange their suites may do so at any time. The majority of the political staff will be relocating there in the next week or so, and in recognition of the possible danger the current conflict poses, we invite any who would feel safer in the no combat zone across the sea, please, do not hesitate to make arrangements. Both Castle and Tower are exquisitely decorated and furnished, and the curtains and bedspreads can be rearranged to match a color of your choice, or your nations national emblems.

To Ambassador Rinco,

Your party has been cleared ahead of time and your party is welcome to land at any time. While your handguns may remain on your person at all times, the rifles must be kept in the Armory unless being used by security personnel assisting in guarding the Embassy Tower.

Also, due to your request to have a view of the mountains, and also the importance of the nation you represent, you may choose either the seventieth floor of the Tower, which I must remind you is across the sea, or the Ambassador's Suite in Castle Sygmir, which is at the top of our tallest tower, which is appraised at nearly fifty floors high.