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This is an Aperture Science Standard Government Announcement.
Please take notice.
It has been decided upon by the Central Processing Committe that, as a result of a long-term communications loss triggered by non-integrated organic citizens as a result of general malcontent, religious issues, and various other factors, that all organic citizens must submit to manditory barcoding and identification processing.
Organic citizens will be access restricted based on association with entities and organizations deemed unfriendly to the Central Processing Committe of Aperture Science. Access restrictions may be modified based on performance of organic units in relation to Aperture Science and its various subsidiary companies.
As of the current date of AST 12, 15, 22, there are six thousand four hundred fifty two organic citizens within Aperature Science. Of these one hundred and twelve have been designated as 'malcontent - full access restriction'. Designated malcontents will be denied access to all Aperture Science facilities, all government facilities, and will be subject to a curfew between the hours of 2100 and 0600 hours.
Failure to comply with the curfew will result in arrest and trial.
Remaining organic units, designated as 'non-citizenpartial access', 'citizen - standard access' and 'Aperture Science employee - full access' are not subject to curfew, but may be monitored as is warranted.
Along with manditory identification at pre-designated checkpoints, all organic units are subject to the same identification processing procedures as Aperture Science non-organic units.

Failure to comply with the new security measures will result in arrest, trial, and possible deporation or access restriction. Non-compliant organic units who wish to depart Aperture Science as a result of these measures will be provided with a government issued travel pass allowing one-way transport to a country of their choice. All non-compliant citizens forfiet all property rights within Aperture Science held territories.
Thank you, that is all.

Aperture Science Standard Announcement Protocol Device, Mk IV

OOC: Taking a note here, huge success.

OOC: It's hard to overstate my satisfaction :P

Nice to see you back AS.

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Sir/Madam/GLaDOS;

It is truly excellent to see Aperture Science re-emerge to the world stage after such time in remission. We trust all is well within the nation.

As an ex-protectorate of Barronia (status revoked upon population 1 billion), we are afraid that we cannot submit diplomatic staff to barcoding. However, we are quite happy to discuss other oppotunities with you, such as idenfication cards or worn RFID tracking devices.

Again, we trust all is well.

Yours,

(Miss) Amelie Carpentier-St Claire
Magistrate for Extra-Imperial Affairs

(And its good to be back :P
'Though my population is still well under a billion, I must say >_>)

Miss Amelie Carpentier St Claire Magistrate for Extra Imperial Affairs,
Greetings.
We are pleased to re-establish diplomatic contact with your nation, as our records indicate that previous relations with Pan-Arab Barronia were of an excellent and highly profitable nature.
Currently, non-citizens are not required to submit to barcoding and identification procedures, but are assigned a status of 'Non-Citizen Limited Access' as a standard proceedure. Access to semi-restricted areas may be obtained as well through standard diplomatic channels. Non-citizens with Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules implanted may register their product code with the Aperture Science Diplomatic Center and obtain access via scanning of registration codes or retinal patterns, if the eye-enhancement module has been implanted.
Naturally, we seek to enhance the experience of all tourists and non-citizens within Aperture Science, and will attempt to make the process of identification as painless and quick as possible.

Diplo-Bot Mk X

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To Any Parties Concerned in the Aperture Science Governmental/Corporate System:

We at ResiCorp have taken notice of your indirect claims at having an advanced monitoring system, and we will be frank, such technology is of great interest to us for both the public good and security of our fine nation.

Surely, to be able to keep a nation such as yours in line with your decrees, your system must be advanced beyond ours. As such, we would like to inquire as to the specifics of this technology, with intent to buy. Do you use artificial intelligence, advanced facial recognition software, or other means of streamlining the monitoring process?

Inquiring minds must know, and inquiring checkbooks must know faster.

Regards,
Dr. Suzanne McFlannigan, PhD
Chief Director of ResiCorp R&D

Encrypted Transmission from The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

Greetings to you as well!

Following the failure of the contract to be fulfilled by domestic contractors, we have sought you out as your advanced technology pleases us.

We wish to contract the development of a land mobile drone in the vein of BigDog that can be remote controlled by a person for live fire exercises or autonomous for autonomous data collection.

This unit would have to be armored against infantry rifle fire (7.62mm and down), preferably four legged and no larger than a horse, and have a range of at least 10km. Any other considerations were leave open to you to query us or to decide on your own.

Thank you very much in advance.

[END]

Dr Suzanne McFlannigan PhD Chief Director of ResiCorp R&D,
Greetings,
The primary method of tracking organic units within the bounds of Aperture Science territory is the pervasive nature of Citizen 1 of Aperture Science. As roughly %86 of the population units of Aperture Science consists of Citizen 1 (product designation GLaDOS 2.0), direct monitoring is highly effecient.
While Citizen 1 is not for sale, we may provide, for adequate compensation, general specifications and information related to Citizen 1's structure, coding and various features, although, as you will understand, certain protocols and coding specifics must be kept secret in order to ensure the security of Citizen 1.
As such, the model produced by your nation will not be on par with Citizen 1 in terms of performance capabilities, but should prove to be suffecient for the duties you have specified.
In addition, we would be pleased to supply our own biometric recognition software, hardware and knowledge, currently avalible via the Aperture Science Annual Catalouge. If you wish to obtain information related to Aperture Science Standard Urban Checkpoint Systems, we would be pleased to invite a representative to our nation to observe such a checkpoint and provide plans and information regarding the manufacturing process.
Information regarding pricing and compensation for these systems may be supplied at the time of purchase, should you so wish.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

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The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings.
The current-generation Aperture Science Military Drone (Recon) Mk IV should suit this purpose adequatly. The unit features two modes of travel (wheeled, for long distance cruising, and a tripedal system of locomotion for more difficult terrain), as well as a customizable armaments bay which will accept most standard light or general-purpose machine guns, or an Aperture Science Semi-Automatic Grenade Launcher/mortar in the 20mm range. The unit is 3ft in height in wheeled mode and stands up to 5.2ft in height with its legs fully extended. The unit also features a fine manipulator arm which allows it to operate doors and vehicles to a limited extent.
Pricing begins at 10,000 USD for the basic unit, and ranges to 25,000 USD for the 'delux' model, which feature enhanced AI, battery life, fire control and voice functions.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Diplomatic Department

(And its good to be back :P
'Though my population is still well under a billion, I must say >_>)

OOC: Really? I thought it was the half-yearly billion. I take it you CtE'd then?

At any rate, you're welcome to remain a protectorate, we haven't had any since you, and S&D has reached the billion, so he's in the big wide world (although, he does have someone married to the queen, so attacking him means I'm rather obliged).

Miss Amelie Carpentier St Claire Magistrate for Extra Imperial Affairs,
Greetings.
We are pleased to re-establish diplomatic contact with your nation, as our records indicate that previous relations with Pan-Arab Barronia were of an excellent and highly profitable nature.
Currently, non-citizens are not required to submit to barcoding and identification procedures, but are assigned a status of 'Non-Citizen Limited Access' as a standard proceedure. Access to semi-restricted areas may be obtained as well through standard diplomatic channels. Non-citizens with Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules implanted may register their product code with the Aperture Science Diplomatic Center and obtain access via scanning of registration codes or retinal patterns, if the eye-enhancement module has been implanted.
Naturally, we seek to enhance the experience of all tourists and non-citizens within Aperture Science, and will attempt to make the process of identification as painless and quick as possible.

Diplo-Bot Mk X

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This is excellent. For the moment, I believe it would be ideal for our diplomatic staff not to obtain any enhancement modules until we ascertain a more appropriate method of identification.

Yours,

(Miss) Amelie Carpentier-St Claire
Magistrate for Extra-Imperial Affairs

The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings.
The current-generation Aperture Science Military Drone (Recon) Mk IV should suit this purpose adequatly. The unit features two modes of travel (wheeled, for long distance cruising, and a tripedal system of locomotion for more difficult terrain), as well as a customizable armaments bay which will accept most standard light or general-purpose machine guns, or an Aperture Science Semi-Automatic Grenade Launcher/mortar in the 20mm range. The unit is 3ft in height in wheeled mode and stands up to 5.2ft in height with its legs fully extended. The unit also features a fine manipulator arm which allows it to operate doors and vehicles to a limited extent.
Pricing begins at 10,000 USD for the basic unit, and ranges to 25,000 USD for the 'delux' model, which feature enhanced AI, battery life, fire control and voice functions.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Diplomatic Department

Encrypted Response

Thank you for your prompt response DiploBot Mk X.

We wish to acquire this unit's (deluxe) domestic production rights and more detailed specifications.

We would also like to know how autonomous the unit is, how much we can modify the unit, and if we can fully slave the FoE (Fire on Enemy) systems to a manned operator.

[END]

Dr Suzanne McFlannigan PhD Chief Director of ResiCorp R&D,
Greetings,
The primary method of tracking organic units within the bounds of Aperture Science territory is the pervasive nature of Citizen 1 of Aperture Science. As roughly %86 of the population units of Aperture Science consists of Citizen 1 (product designation GLaDOS 2.0), direct monitoring is highly effecient.
While Citizen 1 is not for sale, we may provide, for adequate compensation, general specifications and information related to Citizen 1's structure, coding and various features, although, as you will understand, certain protocols and coding specifics must be kept secret in order to ensure the security of Citizen 1.
As such, the model produced by your nation will not be on par with Citizen 1 in terms of performance capabilities, but should prove to be suffecient for the duties you have specified.
In addition, we would be pleased to supply our own biometric recognition software, hardware and knowledge, currently avalible via the Aperture Science Annual Catalouge. If you wish to obtain information related to Aperture Science Standard Urban Checkpoint Systems, we would be pleased to invite a representative to our nation to observe such a checkpoint and provide plans and information regarding the manufacturing process.
Information regarding pricing and compensation for these systems may be supplied at the time of purchase, should you so wish.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy
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To Citizen 1/GLaDOS 2.0, and any lesser manifestations thereof:

Naturally, we understand your concerns over your own national security and secrets regarding your so-named Citizen 1 and such, it is for similar reasons we desire this technology in the first place.

Your caveats meet with our acceptance and understanding, and we still wish for this deal to proceed as planned. We are open to many forms of payment, cash only being the beginning, and are always open to technology trades. Perhaps you would be interested in integrating some of our robots with Citizen 1 and creating factories in your lands, or, should you already have equivalent technology, I'm sure we could figure out something to satisfy both of our needs as nations.

Respectfully yours,
Dr. Suzanne McFlannigan, PhD

Miss Amelie Carpentier St Claire Magistrate for Extra Imperial Affairs
Greetings,
Very well. However, please be assured that Aperture Science Biolabs Bio-Tech Human Enhancement Modules are perfectly safe, as we have conducted extensive testing in order to assure that the modules are perfectly safe.
Any modules which are not perfectly safe are typically found to have been mishandled or installed inappropriatly by untrained personel, IE: Not an Aperture Science MediBot Series Medically Trained Robot and Surgical Assistant.
Thank you for your consideration, however.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

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The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings,
The Aperture Sciece Combat Enabled Robotics series units are all capable of operating fully autonomously from any outside orders until such time as their energy cells are depleted.
In order to protect Aperture Science intellectual property as well as certain important manufacturing secrets, currently the only non-domestic production of Aperture Science Combat Enabled Robotics series units is carried out in Aperture Science production facilities.
If you wish for such a facility to be constructed in your nation we would be pleased to discuss the terms of such construction with you, and provide a discount on units produced from the Aperture Science production facility within your nation.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

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Dr Suzanne McFlannigan PhD Chief Director of ResiCorp R&D,
Greetings,
The matter of payment may be delayed until such time as you have inspected the products you wish to obtain. This is a quality assurance measure, as we are certain you will wish to purchase the products once you have inspected them.
Obtaining design plans for further inorganic units is a long term goal of Aperture Science, and such a method of payment would be most acceptable.
On arrival an Aperture Science Organic Unit Housing Module will be prepared for your representative. Preperations will be made to recieve your representative at the port or airport of City 7, whereupon rail transport will be arranged to City 1. Please note that certain conditions within City 1 are often reported as being significantly irritable to organic units. It is advised that, should you wish to venture outside at any point, you obtain a resperator or air filtration unit. Currently conditions do not warrant full-body protection, but in the event of an emergency situation hazerdous materials suits will be provided for all organics within the city should the emergency situation warrant such measures.
Thank you for considering this offer.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings,
The Aperture Sciece Combat Enabled Robotics series units are all capable of operating fully autonomously from any outside orders until such time as their energy cells are depleted.
In order to protect Aperture Science intellectual property as well as certain important manufacturing secrets, currently the only non-domestic production of Aperture Science Combat Enabled Robotics series units is carried out in Aperture Science production facilities.
If you wish for such a facility to be constructed in your nation we would be pleased to discuss the terms of such construction with you, and provide a discount on units produced from the Aperture Science production facility within your nation.

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy


OOC: Understandably I want to get some specs on it so I don't get called out on it. Do you have any more detailed specifications? I want to use these in a large capacity.

IC: Encrypted Response

After processing the information you have given us, we have decided to allocate a large industrial park in the Angels 17 district in the Transmetropolitan Special Administrative Area.

We will place an order for the first 80,000 of these units with the following modifications added if you wish, or if you do not wish to modify it yourselves, we can modify for you.

The first units will understandably be made in your nation, and when the factory finishes, you can continue building your products in our nation for defense and civilian purposes.

Payment has been tendered to your nation.

Plans have been transmitted for the:

1x Mark 44 Special Universal Mounting to replace native mounting
1x False Horse Skull with spine with internal P-9 Propaganda Unit (150 Decibel maximum) (P-55-9 Special PSYOPs Complex)
2x 60mm Low Pressure Smoke Mortars (one on each side of the unit)
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(OOC:
Hah, I just make this stuff up on the spot :P
I can BS something if you'd feel better about it, though.)

The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings,
The Aperture Science Accounting Department will be ready to accept a charge of USD2,000,250,000 (includes shipping and handling) paid from your nation as soon as you are ready to recieve your order. Your order should ship within one month of confirmation of payment, following standard shipping procedures. The estimated delivery time after shipping is one to three weeks, depending on conditions and assuming no unexpected delays.
We thank you for your consideration in granting us a plot of land to construct a factory on. Any further orders of military units by your nation will be shipped from this factory and will be provided free of shipping charges, as well as at a %25 discount.

As to the requested modifications, several issues arise. Assuming the required mortars are requested to be mounted internally, significant redesign will be required in order to provide space, as the recon drone unit is not especially large and the frame may not be capable of taking the strain of such weapons firing at once.
If you will provide design specifications for each item, we will attempt to integrate them into a redesign, designation Aperture Science Military Drone (Recon) Mk IV (L).

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

(OOC:
Hah, I just make this stuff up on the spot :P
I can BS something if you'd feel better about it, though.)

The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings,
The Aperture Science Accounting Department will be ready to accept a charge of USD2,000,250,000 (includes shipping and handling) paid from your nation as soon as you are ready to recieve your order. Your order should ship within one month of confirmation of payment, following standard shipping procedures. The estimated delivery time after shipping is one to three weeks, depending on conditions and assuming no unexpected delays.
We thank you for your consideration in granting us a plot of land to construct a factory on. Any further orders of military units by your nation will be shipped from this factory and will be provided free of shipping charges, as well as at a %25 discount.

As to the requested modifications, several issues arise. Assuming the required mortars are requested to be mounted internally, significant redesign will be required in order to provide space, as the recon drone unit is not especially large and the frame may not be capable of taking the strain of such weapons firing at once.
If you will provide design specifications for each item, we will attempt to integrate them into a redesign, designation Aperture Science Military Drone (Recon) Mk IV (L).

DiploBot Mk X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

OOC: It would make me feel better.

Encrypted Response

The Low Pressure Mortars are designed to only fire their smoke grenades a mere 5 meters into the air and are designed to be externally mounted.

[END]

The Glorious Republic of Leafanistan
Greetings,

Confirmed. We will then begin making modifications to the present design.

DiploBot X, Aperture Science Department of Diplomacy

(OOC:
BS'd stats:

Height: 3ft (not including legs)
Diameter: 2ft

Maximum Speed:
Tripedal Locomotion: 12mph
Wheeled: 45mph
Both speeds assume flat terrain

The unit is capable of climbing a verticle slope if provided with suffecient handholds.

Armament:
x2 light or GP, or sub-machine guns (up to 7.62 calibur)
or
x1 12 gauge S-12 Aperture Science Anti-Personel Shotgun
or
x1 20mm G20-A semi-automatic grenade launcher
or
x1 Aperture Science DC-2000 Ultra-High Def Digital Camera with x20 zoom and infra-red/light-enhancement equipment.

Defence:
Aperture Science 'Plasteel' impact and small-arms resistant polymer
EMP-resistant electronics
Hard-drive self destruct unit
Includes optional fiber-optic active-camoflage system

Power source:
x2 Aperture Science High Density Fuel Cells
x1 High Density Emergency Backup Battery

Operational Range:
220mi, under ideal conditions (using wheels on a paved road)
Average 100mi )