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ZMW ROYALE

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The Royale 8P in Charcoal. Art by Burtilana.

ZMW's flagship product, the Royale, sets a new standard for luxury SUVs. With a myriad of features, both road-tested and innovative, the Royale is the perfect luxury vehicle for both on and off-road travel. It incorporates high-tech driver aids, fine-tuned mechanics and excellent build quality and attention to detail.

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MODELS

Royale 6P

The Royale 6P is standard length (five meters) and holds five passengers. It uses a 3.0 liter V6 petrol engine burning E85 part ethanol fuel. E85 has a higher octane rating than standard fossil fuel and therefore gives the 6P more power at fuel consumption similar to what one would see on a conventionally-fueled vehicle.

Price: $88,000

Royale 6D

The Royale 6D is identical to the 6P in every way except one– it uses a diesel rather than petrol engine. The more traditional diesel fuel is perfect for export to nations where E85 is rare in addition to offering improved fuel consumption (although with slightly less power output).

Price: $88,000

Royale 8P

The 8P is a more powerful version of the 6P. In fact, its V8 engine running E85 fuel is so powerful, that the maximum speed has been electronically governed at 240 km/h.

Price: $100,000

Royale 8D

The Royale 8D is the diesel version of the 8P. It offers the same benefits as the 6D but with increased power and performance.

Price: $100,000

Royale S8P

The Royale S8P is a stretched version of the powerful 8P capable of carrying a total of seven passengers (up from five) in total comfort with no compromises in speed and only insignificant compromises in overall performance.

Price: $105,000

Royale S8D

The S8D is the diesel seven-seater in the Royale line. Despite carrying two more passengers than the 8D, its performance and efficiency suffer only minimally.

Price: $105,000

ENGINE

All Royales feature one of four engine choices: V6 petrol, V6 diesel, V8 petrol or V8 diesel. Petrol engines are modified to use environmentally conscious E85 part ethanol fuel. As an added bonus, the higher octane rating of E85 allows more power to be extracted from it, resulting in better speed and performance in petrol vehicles.

Royale engines have two primary fuel-saving features, both of which can be disabled from the front row touchscreen when desired.

Automatic Start-Stop with Impulse Oil Storage

When it detects that you've stopped at a traffic light or are stuck in traffic, the Royale's engine automatically shuts itself down to preserve fuel by as much as 5%. As soon as you lift your foot from the brake pedal, the engine starts back up and thanks to hydraulic impulse oil storage, the transmission receives the oil it needs to start faster, cutting startup time by more than 50%.

Automatic Cylinder Shutoff

The Royale's engine can also detect when not all of its cylinders (six or eight, depending on the model) are being used and it can shut off all but four. Once the engine detects that its full power is once again needed, it powers up the additional cylinders. The driver can also power down and start up cylinders manually.

TRANSMISSION

All Royale models use a seven speed automatic transmission. Seven speeds mean better efficiency and impulse oil storage means another increase in fuel economy. Because the Royale's transmission is automatic, even a beginner (or codger) can drive one with ease.

SUSPENSION

The Royale comes standard with multilink suspension coupled with air springs. The multilink system provides an unrivaled combination of comfort and precision handling while also allowing the vehicle enough flexibility to be perfect for off-roading.

The Royale's air springs, the same system used in top-of-the-line vehicles such as the Rolls-Royce, add to its outstanding ride quality.

WHEELS & TIRES

The Royale is equipped with four-wheel drive which can detect a loss of traction and activate itself automatically or it can be controlled by the driver.

17" wheels come standard on the Royale as their smaller size increases off-road capabilities and on-road comfort. However, larger 19" wheels are available as an option for buyers with aesthetics as a top priority.

The Royale also features run-flat tires standard. When punctured, these tires self-seal, allowing you to continue to the nearest mechanic for a replacement without having to change the tire. These tires also add security and eliminate the need for a spare tire.

SAFETY

The Royale features a myriad of systems designed for the safety of you and your passengers.

Brakes

All four of the Royale's wheels are equipped with anti-lock disk brakes. Additionally, the vehicle monitors brake performance to increase or decrease brake pressure to prevent loss of control or to reduce stopping time.

Instead of a large, inconvenient mechanical parking brake, the Royale uses a compact, simple electronic parking brake that can be activated with the flick of a switch.

Stability

The Royale uses an electronic stability control system which have been found to reduce accidents by almost 70%.

Also standard in all versions of the Royale is an active sway bar– a new technology that improves both safety and ride comfort.

Lighting

The Royale features bi-xenon adaptive headlamps that follow the angle of the wheels allowing for better vision around corners and turns.

Additionally, the Royale uses all-LED rear lighting for reduced energy consumption and better performance.

Security

The Royale's double-locking doors prevent your vehicle from being opened without the key from either inside or out. Not only is this an important feature for those with children, but it also prevents theft.

A rear backup camera and rear proximity alerts also come standard, making sure nothing sneaks up on you.

SEATING

Non-stretched versions of the Royale have seating for five while stretched versions have seating for seven. In all versions, the front row consists of twin bucket seats while the back row (the second in non-stretched versions and third in stretched) consists of a bench capable of seating three. The second row in the stretched version is also comprised of twin bucket seats.

All seats are made of rich, full-grain leather with integrated heating and cooling. Bucket seats also include omnidirectional electronic controls with the ability to memorize the preferred settings for up to three occupants.

In addition to screen for the rear seat entertainment system, first (and second) row seats also have folding tray tables set into their backs. They compact tables are perfect for games, food, laptops or writing.

Second (and third) row seats can fold flat for additional cargo area when needed.

INFORMATION & NAVIGATION

Built-in navigation systems are hardly an uncommon feature these days, but the Royale's front seat information and navigation screen brings it to a whole new level.

Information

Information about everything from fuel consumption to tire inflation to oil life is available literally at your fingertips with the touchscreen information portal easily within the driver or front passenger's reach. Diagnostic information as well as crucial warnings are always easily available.

Navigation

Using information compiled from Navteq and other reliable sources of directional information, the Royale has a comprehensive knowledge of the area. Data is stored on an integrated 30 GB solid state drive. This means that even over the roughest terrain, your navigation system will never fail you.

The navigation system ties into the information system to provide directions tailored to the state of your vehicle. When low fuel is reported, the navigation system will display all local petrol stations, even eliminating those which do not carry the correct kind of fuel. The Royale can also guide you to a service station in the event of a mechanical malfunction or tire puncture.

Voice Commands

Experienced drivers know that it isn't safe to take your hands off the wheel while driving. That's why we've included voice commands into the Royale. Simply push a single button on the steering wheel and ask the Royale to give you directions, play a song or give you vehicle information. Your vehicle can even respond with an advanced synthesized voice so you never have to take your eyes off the road.

DRIVER CONVENIENCE

The most important occupant of a vehicle is always the driver, so we've integrated features that make driving the Royale an incredibly pleasurable experience.

Adjustability

In addition to the power adjustable seats standard throughout the vehicle, the driver benefits from both a power adjustable pedals and a power adjustable steering column. Best of all, the settings for up to three drivers can be saved so at a push of a button, the vehicle is configured perfectly to your body.

Smart Key

A high-tech smart key is both convenient and an excellent feature for safety-minded drivers. The smart key contains a special chip that emits radio waves signaling the vehicle to start or unlock. Without this chip present, the car will not start even if it is hot-wired.

Not only do smart keys add unparalleled security, they also make even the most basic parts of automobile operation extremely convenient. Your smart key never even has to leave your pocket– motion-detectors in the door handles of the Royale detect when you go to open the door and signals from the smart key automatically unlock your vehicle. Even starting the engine can be done with the key securely in your pocket or bag. A push-button ignition makes starting your Royale as easy as possible. For those that prefer to start their vehicle traditionally, the button can be removed, revealing a keyhole.

Using the smart key, you can also remotely unlock or even start the royal with the push of a button.

Mobile Phone Integration

Bluetooth-enabled phones can be easily paired with the Royale's phone integration system which allows you to make hands-free calls using buttons mounted on the steering wheel and voice commands.

Automatic Parking

Parallel parking is every driver's nightmare, that's why the Royale includes an automatic parking system. Simply line up your vehicle and the system does the rest.* Easy as that.

"The rest" may include colliding with the curb, trees, other vehicles and pedestrians. In rare cases, use of the automatic parking system may result in a successful maneuver. Under no circumstances would be advise the use of this system. Zinairian Motor Works cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by using the automatic parking system.

Electrical Outlets

The Royale has a number of integrated electrical outlets throughout the cabin and cargo area. An outlet in the center console as well as one in the rear cargo area have a built-in adapter, allowing you to charge your laptop, phone, or other device without any additional components. There are two additional 12-volt outlets in each rear row in addition to one in the rear cargo area.

CLIMATE CONTROL

The Royale incorporates a state of the art climate control system that is guaranteed to keep its cool in even the hottest weather.

Multi-Zone Controls

Featuring individual climate zones for the driver, front passenger and each of the subsequent rows (one or two, depending on model) means that every passenger can configure their local climate to match their individual preferences. Temperature can be controlled from a conventional dial or, for more specific control, from the touchscreens located in all rows.

Air Filtering

Whenever air is drawn through the Royale's climate control system, it also passed through a charcoal filter that removes pollen and other impurities from the air in your car.

Auto-Shutoff

In order to conserve power, the Royale's climate control can detect when the temperature in each individual zone has reached the optimal temperature range (as set by the occupant) and shut itself off. Climate control also shuts off when a window is open. Both of these features have manual overrides.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Royale features a state-of-the-art entertainment system for second and third row passengers.

Video

High resolution 7" (18 cm) screens fitted into the back of first, and, in stretched versions, second, row seats provide one of the largest, clearest images currently available. These screens use the same advanced touchscreen technology present in best-selling devices such as the Apple iPhone to deliver a touchscreen experience that is smoother and more responsive than in any other vehicle. The entertainment system can also be controlled with a wireless remote control or by the driver.

Passengers can play DVDs or link their in-seat entertainment system with handheld game systems and portable media players.

True backseat drivers can also tap into the vehicle's information and navigation system to the extent specified by the driver.

Audio

Fourteen speakers provide crisp surround sound and because of the Royale's acoustic windows, your music doesn't have to battle traffic noise for dominance. Users can also listen to music or video with the included sound-canceling wireless headphones.

Both the Royale's main audio system and rear seat entertainment systems are compatible with a range of audio formats and devices. The Royale also has satellite and, naturally, AM/FM radio capabilities.

COLORS & OPTIONS

Exterior Color

The Royale is available in a number of colors including black (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-ni3mkcdn5y68kaj1rh49bwdnru.png), charcoal (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-qkq8cyx8mrhj687m6wcw8smy7.png), sage (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-qu5dd38765mf5ehymkkh59h8wf.png), sky (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-kt7rgi2h5yk78g47hpgtn2jhyb.png), navy (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-bgxjpm755shg17tmg8abpgfs9m.png), maroon (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-tfrjji12kine7y9km6xc74ikmu.png) and snow (http://img.skitch.com/20081226-1nk2nbx13ei8f1pytcbweamyf.png). We are happy to accommodate your custom color requests. Please inquire for details on custom coloring.

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Interior Color

Interior upholstery is available in one and two-tone leather in all models. All color combinations are available for all exterior colors. Seats are available in single-tone black or pebble leather or in dual-tone pebble/black leather and mocha/black. All seats have contrasting piping. Leather dashboard elements match seating upholstery.

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Options

• 19" 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels: $4,000
• Sliding Moonroof: $5,000

ARMORED SALES

The Royale already makes a perfect vehicle for the transport of officials, executives and celebrities (it's already the choice of many famous Zinairian figures, including the prime minister himself). However, with added armor, the Royale is capable of resisting a number of threats that can endanger public figures. The Royale is available with a number of armoring solutions, please enquire for further details.

Armored sales can only be made with an export license from the Zinairian Commercial Authority. A statement of intent is required upon the order of armored vehicles and by submitting such an order, the purchaser acknowledges that any omissions or false statements may result in prosecution by the Zinairian authorities.

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OOC: Finally, a big 'thank you' to Van Luxemburg, the proprietor of the VLT Automotive Storefront (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=540064) and rightful claimant of the title "Automobile Nation No. 1". Without him, this endeavor would not have been possible, etc. And remember, if ZMW doesn't sell it, VLT (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=540064) probably does.

Also, another big thanks to Burtilana who did all the lineart for the Royale (and was willing to put up with my finickiness).

Finally, I am more than willing to take constructive criticism on the design of write-up. If you see any problems with the vehicle, please let me know.

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The Royale Cayenne Limited Edition is a luxurious special edition of the ZMW Royale 8P luxury SUV. Only one hundred of these vehicles will be made. In addition to the signature paint job and Cayenne-branded detailing, all Royale Cayennes include black/mocha dual-tone leather, 19” seven-spoke allow wheels and a power sliding moonroof.

ZMW Royale Cayenne: $116,000
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ZINAIRIAN MOTOR WORKS

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Sales Department
Zinairian Motor Works

Sir/Madame,

The Commonwealth is extremely interested in procuring a more modern, effective vehicle for state visits where current horse-drawn carriages (as per tradition) are either not needed or unavailable.

Your new vehicle immediately struck us as one that can fill this role - providing effective transport where needed to locations that may otherwise be out-of-the-way or hard to reach.

As such, we wish to be among the first to procure five (5) Zinairian Motor Works Royale Cayenne, at $116,000 per.

These vehicles, if purchase is confirmed, will have the rare distinction of being among the few plate-less vehicles used in Adenia - signifying use by the Royal Family and Prime Minister alone. If possible, we would like to alter the specification to have the vehicles in matte black - we are prepared to allocate an extra $2,000 per vehicle for this purpose - if this option is unavailable, we are prepared to accept the vehicle as it is.

Total funds to be transferred: $590,000

Yours,

Uriah Kowlen
Secretary for Procurement
Office of Home Affairs

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We are most honored by your order. However, we feel that given your stated purpose and specifications, the Cayenne, while an unquestionable status symbol, may not be the best choice.

Since you intend to paint the vehicles black (seeing as how orange is hardly an appropriate color for a state vehicle), we would suggest purchasing a standard Royale 8P or 8D with the options included in the Cayenne (larger tires and a moonroof). Not only would this be cheaper, but it would allow you a number of options including a different tire size (keeping the 17" tires included with the Royale will improve off-road performance), forgoing the moonroof, changing the color of the interior upholstery, or adding armor.

It is also worth noting that the Cayenne is available only with an engine that burns E85 ethanol fuel. If this type of fuel is not readily available in your nation, we would advise purchasing a diesel variant.

Finally, the black paint we generally use has a pearlescent quality to it. If this is not acceptable, matte black is possible with a small additional fee for each vehicle.

We hope that this has helped you select the perfect Royale model, and whichever type you eventually chose, we're sure it will serve your the royal family and the prime minister extremely well..

From: Dr. Jules Hodz (jhodz@gov.aki)
To: ZMW
Re: Royale Cayenne LE and other issues

Greetings.

I would like to personally purchase one (1) ZMW Royale Cayenne LE for $116,000 plus appropriate shipping and handling. Details can be arranged with my personal accountant.

Furthermore, I would invite ZMW to expand into Akimonad, where ZMW's vehicles will likely be a big hit. Contact to the Division of Commerce to make this possible.

Lastly, pending appropriate bureaucratic nonsense, my government will likely contact ZMW soon about procuring several Royales for personal and diplomatic service as well as some possible modifications.

~Dr. Jules Hodz

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We are extremely honored by your order, your lordship. We are quite certain that you will enjoy driving the same vehicle that graces the personal collections of numerous influential Zinairians, including the Prime Minister himself.

However, we must remind you that the Cayenne LE, being based off the Royale 8P, runs on E85 ethanol fuel. If this type of fuel has not yet gained a foothold in your fine nation, we would be happy to discuss other options with you.

We are also honored by your invitation to expand into Akimonad as well as the news that various entities within your government will be purchasing the Royale. We can assure you that it has performed admirably with Zinairian diplomatic missions and we have no doubt it will enjoy the same success in service to your government. We will contact the Division of Commerce in the near future.

Your vehicle will be shipped immediately upon confirmation that an E85 vehicle is acceptable and we will contact your accountant with the total cost of the vehicle, including its shipping..

OOC: Bump

To: ZMW Motorworks
From: Prime Minister Vladimir Kazyenko
Subject: SUV

I would like to inquire about the possibility of acquiring one of the limited edition Royal Cayenne vehicles for my own personal use at the requested $116,000.

I would also like to know whether we could arrange some sort of deal to allow ZMW to expand it's operations into Falkasia. We are always in need of new competition to our existing companies.

Sincerely,
Vladimir Kazyenko

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Thank you for your order, Prime Minister Kazyenko. We are certain that your Royale Cayenne will serve you just as well as our Prime Minister's serves him.

Your vehicle will be shipped immediately and should arrive within the month.

Finally, which agency within your government should we consult regarding our expansion into your fine nation?.

From: Dr. Jules Hodz (jhodz@gov.aki)
To: ZMW
Re: Royale Cayenne LE

While E85 is hard to find given the pervasiveness of regular unleaded gasoline in Akimonad, it shouldn't be an issue for someone such as myself.

On another note, I'd also like to purchase a Royale 8D with Navy exterior and Pebble interior colours as well as the 7-spoke alloy wheels and moonroof.

~Dr. Jules Hodz

[OOC: Now if only ZMW made an Aston Martin-style grand tourer... :P ]

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We are glad that you will be able to locate the appropriate fuel.

Both vehicles will be shipped immediately and an invoice will be sent to your accountant. Thank you for choosing ZMW and we hope that the Royale will serve you well. If any problems arise, please contact us immediatly.

OOC: Nothing of that sort in the works. However a more utilitarian SUV and a luxury saloon/sedan are planned..

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Thank you for your order, Prime Minister Kazyenko. We are certain that your Royale Cayenne will serve you just as well as our Prime Minister's serves him.

Your vehicle will be shipped immediately and should arrive within the month.

Finally, which agency within your government should we consult regarding our expansion into your fine nation?.

Most likely the Ministry of Commerce. They handle all internal company and business requests, not to mention free accounting services.

To: ZMW
From:
Grey 479,000 (ZMW Orders)
Under the authority of
Grey 473,500 (Department of Transport) Ground Transport Vehicle Import Orders
Operating under Grey 471,000 Director of the Department of Transport
At the bequest of 25th Speaker Jacob Burns Speaker of the lower Forum

Subject: ZMW Royale added to the Personal vehicle permission form

We are pleased to inform you that due its high quality the ZMW Royale 2009 has been added to the Department of Transport's "Personal vehicle permission form" the form that any Dominion of Sarrowquand department, bureau or citizen wishing to operate a GTV must fill out. This places the ZMW in the monoploistic position of being among less then a score of GTVs that can legaly be requested in Sarrowquand.

Permission requests filled out by various agencies indicate that the DoT is to import a total of: 50,576 ZMW Royales into the Dominion of Sarrowquand. Given that the DoT has currently issued only 1,000,000 personal vehicle permissions, the Royale will represent 5% of all GTVs (including ambulances) on our roads vehicles on our roads. A breakdown of our order follows.

ZMW: Royale
by model
Royale 6P= 30,005+ 2,000 (A)= $2,816,440,000
Royale 8P= 4,600+70 (A)= $467,000,000
Royale S8P= 9,900+ 4,000 (A)= $1,459,500,000
Royale Cayenne =1 (or an additional Royale 6P)=$116,000

By colour
Royale 6P charcoal with pebble interior= 21,005
Royale 6P in silver with mocha interior= 5,000
Royale 6P in sage with mocha interior= 2,000
Royale 6P in sage with black interior= 2,000
Royale 6P(A) in cayenne with mocha interior= 2,000
Royale Cayenne =1 (or Royale 6P in maroon with black interior= 1)

Royale 8P in sky with mocha interior= 3,500
Royale 8P in black with black interior= 1,000
Royale 8P in black with black interior= 70 (A)

Royale S8P in charcoal with pebble interior= 8,000
Royale S8P(A) in black with black interior= 4,000
Royale S8P in sky with mocha interior= 1,400
Royale S8P in forest with pebble interior= 500

Who will be using your cars? Most of the orders are for departments of the Grey Bureaucracy, in addition a number of scientists and military officers as well as several industrialists will be using the Royale. The Royale has also been chosen by Speaker Jacob Burns, who placed the request that the Royale be added to the GTV permission form.

-Inter-Departmental Transport=(40,000)-20,000 R6P in charcoal with pebble interior
-Technocracy=(25,000)- 5,000 R6P in silver with mocha interior
-Bureau of Foreign Affairs= (10,000)- 5,000 RS8P in charcoal with pebble interior
-DAaMU=(8,000)- 3,000 R8P in sky with mocha interior
-YJC=(6,000)- 2,000 R6P in cayenne with mocha interior (A)
-Bureau of Internal Management=(5,000)- 4,000 RS8P in black with black interior (A)
-DSRA=(4,000)- 1,000 RS8P in sky with mocha interior
-Corporate= (4,000)- 2,000 R6P in sage with mocha interior
-Bureau of Education=(6,000)- 3,000 RS8P in charcoal with pebble interior
-Bureau of Health=(3,000)- 1,000 R6P in charcoal with pebble interior
-DAFI=(2,500)- 500 R8P in sky with mocha interior
-Bureau of Commerce= (2,000)- 2,000 R6P in sage with black interior
-Bureau of Observation= (1,500)- 1,000 R8P in black with black interior
-Coast Guard=(1,000)- 400 RS8P in sky with mocha interior
-Bureau of Cartography= (600)- 300 RS8P in forest with pebble interior
-Bureau of Research= (500)- 200 RS8P in forest with pebble interior
-Department of Ocean Management=(70)- 70 R8P in black with black interior(A)
-Bureau of Bureaucracy=(30)- 5 R6P in charcoal with pebble interior
-Lower Forum Council of Speakers=(8)-1 Royale Cayenne (Or if unavailable 1 R6P in maroon with black interior)

(Bracketed numbers represent the total number of GTV permissions that a department has to offer, allowing ZMW a chance to calculate the % of which Royales are being used by each department (please note though that not all departments that can order are placing an order))
For Security reasons orders marked in bold will have their electronics replaced upon arriving in Sarrowquand

(It should also be noted that the DoT is currently looking for a rough and ready low maintenance, low polution jeep for use in at our warden stations, should ZMW produce such a vehicle that in the future could meet our warden's needs then the DoT would almost certainly be able to garuntee 100,000 orders as the old GTVs are phased out.)

Total Cost= $4,743,056,000

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To: Grey 479,000

First, allow us to sincerely thank you for your massive order– the largest single order of the Royale in ZMW's history.

Firstly, we would like to insure that Sarrowquand has a steady supply of E85 fuel. I'm sure you can imagine the trouble it would cause if these 50,000-some vehicles arrived and you didn't have the fuel necessary to run them.

Secondly, we presume that the "(A)" that appears next to multiple vehicles indicates that you would like those vehicles armored. We will be more than happy to discuss armoring options with you. However, bear in mind that armoring will increase the cost of the vehicle substantially and the added weight will impact the vehicle's performance. You will also be required to submit a statement of intent which we will forward to the Commercial Authority in order to gain an export license. Considering your nation's good standing with Zinaire, this should not be a problem.

We also presume that you are aware that vehicles are not available with solid mocha upholstery. However, black leather seats with a mocha center panel are available.

We regret to inform you that cayenne is not available as a color on vehicles besides the Royale Cayenne LE. You could chose an alternate color from our options, or request a custom color at some additional cost.

This order far exceeds our current inventory, and, as I'm sure you can imagine, the quality and complexity of the Royale, in addition to our attention to detail, means that production is relatively slow. The ZMW plant in Grise, one of the largest factories in Zinaire, employes almost 10,000 workers and several hundred robots, together, they produce over 1,000 vehicles of various types each day, the average vehicle taking between thirty-five and forty hours to complete. At this rate, it could easily take several months to complete your order. If this timeframe is unacceptable, we are willing to discuss alternatives.

Finally, regarding the warden jeep, ZMW will soon be releasing the Chariot SUV for international sale. It is not so much a jeep as a high-performance SUV. It incorporates all the features that make the Royale an incredible off and on-road vehicle while eliminating many of the luxury features for the sake of cost. In Zinaire, the Chariot has found a place both as a consumer SUV and as a high-performing law enforcement vehicle.

To: ZMW
Having contacted the Departmet of Transport Sub-Director responsible for fuel management within the Dominion I have recieved assurances that there is currently enough E85 in the country to operate these vehicles for the time being and that distributing fuel to the areas that these vehicles will be operating in has been taken up by her department. She did mention that the Dominion would be looking to switch import routes in the near future, realising that The Republic Zinaire may be interested in this unclassified information I thought to pass it along channels with which I am aquainted.

You are indeed right to assume that the bracketed A's were a request for armour. I admit that I forgot to translate the permission form's tick box when I drafted the email to you, a similar administrative error seems to have occured with the upholestry and we are quite happy to accept black leather seats with a mocha center panel, as for the other error sky is an acceptable second choice for the cars that are not available in cayenne.

The departments requesting armour as an option for the Royale are: Yellow Jacket Comand, the Bureau of Internal Management and the Department of Ocean Management. The YJC has requested Royales for the purpose of giving greater mobility to select off duty personnel. The official response I got from them was that off-base personnel still require a high level of security. Given that the YJC reputedly asked the Bureau of military management to aquire a batch of Chernobel's spidersilk-kevlar body suits to use for pajamas I think that these Royales are going to be armoured simply from a sense of paranoia rather then for anything special.

Bureau of Internal Management are in charge of policing the Grey Bureaucracy and stated that they wanted a moderatley armoured civilian vehicle that could resist weaponry that Grey bureaucrats sometimes carry. Which includes the Etoile Arcture "Velociraptor” PDW. It should be noted that any operations they carry out will be internal in nature.

The response I got from Grey 88 in the Department of Ocean Management about armoured vehicles consisted of some waffle about manta rays, inland sharks and dislocated squid, I have no idea what they want the cars for, though he did mention something about smugglers operating in the Uranium Flats.

The time frame for the order is acceptable. How should we expect delivery.

Stanley Atoné (Grey 479,000)

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To: Grey 479,000

We are glad to hear that E85 will be available. We have noted your corrections and we will soon begin shipping stock vehicles (those without armor) from our current inventory.

Regarding armor, do you have any sense of the level of protection required? Being a civilian vehicle, the Royale can only support so much additional weight in the form of armor but armor that protects against larger pistol calibers (not to mention the 9mm used in the Velociraptor) will be easily added. In addition to the run-flat tires already standard, are there any security systems, such as intercoms or fire suppression systems, that you would like to request?

The vehicles will arrive by freight ship as they become available. The Cayenne LE and other non-armored vehicles already in our inventory will be the first to arrive.

Thank you again for your business, and a full invoice will be sent once you have come to a decision on armor.

OOC: Bump

OOC: Another bump.

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Sir/Madame,

Your suggestions are duly noted; we will, instead, request an order for 5 Royale 8D's, with Matte Black paint (assuming a charge of $2,000 per), and the sliding moonroof ($5,000 per).

This comes to $107,000 per vehicle, with a total $535,000.

We would also like to enquire as to armouring variants available to us, to be added before the vehicles are shipped.

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Brittanican Security Solutions
Britannia House
Abingdon
St Helena
The Commonwealth of Brittanican Adenia
AD21 5TG

Dear Sir;

We, or more correctly I, was extremely interested in the new Royale Cayenne LE. I require a vehicle conveying status, opulence, and yet one that represents Brittanican Security Solutions as a company that is capable and one desiring to be well-known and highly visible on the world stage.

What better, then, than a Royale Cayenne, with it's unmissable Orange paintwork? The vehicle will serve as my personal transport, both at home and on official business where available - most certainly an advertisement for ZMW as well as my own company.

It is, therefore, with great pleasure I confirm that we wish to purchase 1 (one) ZMW Royale Cayenne LE - at a total cost of $116,000.

We are pleasured to do business with you.

Yours, with best regards,

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Gerald Holliver
Chief Operating Officer
Brittanican Security Solutions

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To: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office

We are glad that our suggestions were helpful. All payments seem to be in order, although, with armoring, the price will increase substantially.

Our armoring options include a number of solutions appropriate for a vehicle of civilian design. Our most popular armor provides protection against most handgun cartridges, up to .44 Magnum.

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To: Gerald Holliver

We are very appreciative of your kind words, and we can assure you that the Royale Cayenne will be everything you expect and more.

The Royale has also found a place with the domestic consultancy Talon Security Services. And we hope that, like Talon, you will consider the Royale, as well as the Chariot, a performance SUV that has found popularity among Zinairian law enforcement and that we will soon be exporting, should your company ever require additional vehicles.

OOC: Bump

OOC: Another bump....

To: ZMW
Subject: Armor
"...armor that protects against larger pistol calibers (not to mention the 9mm used in the Velociraptor) will be easily added"
This level of armour will likely be sufficient for our needs, we recognise that as a civilian vehicle that discretion and mobility are likely better assets then brute force armour.
It is worth noting that another (compartively) commonly encountered weapon is the AK47. We would like to intercoms consider the option for intercoms but it is quite likely that we will be instaling our own units to ensure compatability with the local comnet.

Grey 479,000

OOC: Any word on the status of our embassy aplications.

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To: Grey 479,000

We cannot offer armor resistant to the AK-47 for a number of reasons, including the legality of such an export, and the technical constraints of a civilian vehicle. We would instead advise that in addition to armoring the vehicle as heavily as possible, the vehicle operators wear body armor.

Please come to a decision regarding the intercom systems.

To: ZMW
Subject: Armor

We will accept the previously mentioned levels of armour. We will not require additional systems at this time.

Grey 479,000

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To: Grey 479,000

The armor will be fitted and the armored vehicles will be shipped as soon as possible. A full invoice will follow.

Telegram

To Zinairian Motor Works,

We are very interested in becoming a distributer, opening up the nation of Kelnoriem to your vehicle exports. However, the people of Kelnoriem, have special needs, and we wish to know if your vehicles can meet those needs, if not, we would be interested in having you develop a vehicle that does. Basically the issue is, Kelnoriemians, are, well larger than your average person. This becomes an issue when it come to vehicles, as many find smaller ones quite uncomfortable, and the seats to be, constricting. They also find the seatbelts to be far to small. The average Kelnoriemian adult, weights 310 lbs, and has a 46 inch waist. As I am sure you can see, that presents a great challenge when finding suitable automobiles for domestic distribution. We hope very much that some or all, of your vehicles can support such weight, and size issues.

Signed,
Ernesto Rodriguez,
CEO,
Kelnoriem Auto Group

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To: Ernesto Rodriguez

We certainly have no plans for developing a vehicle exclusively for huskier individuals. Zinairians being a traditionally lanky people, our vehicle tend to prioritize leg and headroom over comfort for the more ample-waisted amongst us.

We will certainly sell you vehicles that you can later modify, but at this time, he have no interest in creating or modifying a vehicle with a heavier demographic.

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The Bureau of Foreign affairs has been given the authority to administer embassy aplications within Sarrowquand and would like to recomend the ZMW Royale on our embassy page. Nations will still be free to choose other GTVs but you will be able to advertise the 2009 Royale on the page. We have reserved a space for the advert and will edit the ad in once you provide us with the data. Idealy something that sums up the car as a good choice for diplomats and maybe a picture.

Bureau of Foreign Affairs, Sub-Coordinator for Zinaire: Joseph Longaurd (Grey 47,980)

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To: Grey 47,980

This is indeed a tremendous honor. It would appear that the Royale has been a massive hit in Sarrowquand and we could not be more delighted.

You are certainly correct that the Royale makes an excellent diplomatic vehicle. For your convenience, we have enclosed a list of reasons for this:

1. The Royale provides the kind of luxury that diplomats expect and deserve. Even the highest ranking officials will not be let down.

2. Even without armor, the Royale's height, power and pre-installed run-flat tires make it a safe choice for some of a nation's most valuable assets abroad.

3. With armor fitted, the Royale provides protection against assassinations and other dangers that diplomats may face.

4. The Royale is extremely reliable, but when a part is required, ZMW's extraordinary customer service makes it easy to get a replacement, no matter where you are.

Unfortunately, the photographs were destroyed in a freak darkroom combustion, we are currently working to get replacements. (OOC: I haven't found anyone to draw it yet, if you would be willing to join the search, that would be much appreciated).

The Allies States of New Kereptica would like to purchase two black, armored Royale S&Ds with pebble/black interior upholstery and V8 petrol engines for use in an embassy in your capital city.

OOC: I assume that was rescinded since your application was denied.

OOC: Is the embassy advert ok? I vaguely remember being tired when I wrote it.

OOC: Is the embassy advert ok? I vaguely remember being tired when I wrote it.

OOC: Yeah, it's good.

OOC: Bump. And art is in the works (yay!).

OOC: Sadly, the art isn't happening any more, but sales are still open.

OOC: Ah Zinaire.. the Art is still happening.. I just...Sorta...Forgot... Do you have a link to the thread that we were discussing it in? So I can recap, and finish modifications.

OOC: Ah Zinaire.. the Art is still happening.. I just...Sorta...Forgot... Do you have a link to the thread that we were discussing it in? So I can recap, and finish modifications.

OOC: Oh, that's great news! Here's the thread: http://z13.invisionfree.com/LineartInc/index.php?showtopic=2891&st=0&#last (ignore the bit about you being off the case, obviously).

OOC: Yeah sorry man... Ive had loads of RL crap, then I wiped loads of stuff of PC, and then found the jeep again the other day, and was like "Ah yes... Must finish this!"

OOC: Yeah sorry man... Ive had loads of RL crap, then I wiped loads of stuff of PC, and then found the jeep again the other day, and was like "Ah yes... Must finish this!"

OOC: It's no problem, I'd kind of forgotten about this too.

OOC: Finally! The art is done! A big thanks to Burtilana for doing it all.

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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of
PRESIDENT VLADIMIR BURTE


To: ZMW
From: President Burte
Re: Car sales

I feel I must purchase a couple of these fine vehicles, due to the fact of Burtilanian design, coupled with Zinarian engineering.
I wish to procure 2 Royale 8P, in Maroon, I wish for these also to be up armoured with the highest package you offer, with all luxury extras as well.
Payment shall be made upon confirmation.

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To: President Burte

(ICly, you didn't have anything to do with the design...sorry.)

Congratulations, Mr. President! You have won the ZMW Randopalooza contest! Your vehicles, including up-armoring to resist 7.62mm rounds will be shipped free of charge. Enjoy your new ZMW Royales.

(OOC: hehe okies, thats cool)

OOC: Bump

To: ZMW
From: Smith Armory, C. of DC
Re: investment

We, Smith Armory, an arms manufacturer of some note from the Confederacy of Defense Corporations, would like to invest in you. Specifically, we propose an engine factory be built in Zinaire, run by (and for) both of us. Smith Armory would invest 60% of the money needed for the land purchase and factory construction, and would pay for 30% of factory operations - i.e., we would run and pay for 30% of the factory itself. Any surplus capacity could be leased from us to you for up to 8 months at a time, in exchange for your paying the associated operating costs and a fee derived from the percentage of the factory you would be leasing from us. Naturally, your labor standards would be maintained; we are willing to sacrifice our lower operating costs in exchange for additional sources of supply for the engines that power our artillery vehicles, along with an additional potential source of revenue.
As a further inducement, if this offer is accepted, we would be willing to arrange for you to be a preferred automobile supplier for our own corporate fleet. Dealerships for your automobiles would be established in our company districts in Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Port Moresby, and would be a 'recommended' choice for employees at those locations, with all that implies. Based on how local brands have done, we would expect approximately 28000 automobile purchases and leases annually (15250 in Kuala Lumpur, 10500 in BSB, 2250 in Port Moresby).

Hello there,
we are interested in buying the license to build this SUV in Astholm, where it will be dual-marketed. It will be sold under an additional brand name too.

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To: Smith Armory, C. of DC

Thank you for your corporation's interest in a joint facility with ZMW. After examining your corporation's public financials, we see no reason not to enter into further talks regarding the factory.

Please call Richard Borner, ZMW CEO, at his private line, +19-555-492-1928, to schedule an appointment.

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To: Astholm

Although we appreciate your interest, ZMW does not license its vehicle designs to other corporations. However, we are willing to export vehicles to your nation.

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To: Smith Armory, C. of DC

Thank you for your corporation's interest in a joint facility with ZMW. After examining your corporation's public financials, we see no reason not to enter into further talks regarding the factory.

Please call Richard Borner, ZMW CEO, at his private line, +19-555-492-1928, to schedule an appointment.



"Hello, you've reached the office of Richard Borner, CEO, ZMW. What is the nature of your call?" the voice on the other end said.

"Hello, I'm calling on behalf of Smith Armory, CEO of Smith Armory. I'd like to arrange an appointment with Mr. Borner about a joint facility with ZMW," Mei Armory, personal secretary of CEO Smith Armory, replied. "Mr. Smith Armory is willing to fly out to Zinaire for the appointment."

The details of Smith Armory and Richard Borner's meeting were hashed out by the two experienced secretaries. None of this was surprising - the true meaning of power being, after all, having other people handle the details. A good CEO isn't a detail man, but rather a charismatic type.

OOC - I'm fine hashing details out OOCly or ICly, or even off-screen. The idea would be that we'd keep our section of the floor separate from yours, would hire an independent architect and independent construction companies to incorporate the designs for the factory floors of our two companies, and would incorporate other protections of industrial secrets as needed. Further, a small company village would be built for Smith Armory, at our expense, to house and provide health care for our employees. What I'd need to know is the site of the factory.

OOC: I'm fine just doing it OOCly. The factory would almost certainly be in Zinaire's largest industrial town/polluted hellhole, Grise.

OOC: Fine by me as well. That sounds pretty good. Industrial, polluted hellhole, you say? We'll hire a manager from a fellow Confederacy member's subsidiary in Shanghai; he'll take to Grise like a native...

Just curious, where is Grise in your country? I'd love it if it were on the Pacific coast; we're out on the Pacific Rim, stretching from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch (East-West) and from the Shackleton Ice Shelf to Hokkaido (North-South).

OOC - See factbook (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=578541) for information about the newly-christened United Engine Factory in Grise, Zinaire!

Just curious, where is Grise in your country? I'd love it if it were on the Pacific coast; we're out on the Pacific Rim, stretching from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch (East-West) and from the Shackleton Ice Shelf to Hokkaido (North-South).

OOC: I haven't worked out the details yet, but my country is in Greater Dienstad, so it's not near any of those places.

OOC - Fair enough. The Vague Map in your signature implied you had a Pacific coast.
Shipping's relatively cheap, even with somewhat-unsafe seas, so having additional production capacity is useful, even if it's kinda far from everything.

OOC - Fair enough. The Vague Map in your signature implied you had a Pacific coast.
Shipping's relatively cheap, even with somewhat-unsafe seas, so having additional production capacity is useful, even if it's kinda far from everything.

OOC: Oh, sorry. The move to GD was just finalized yesterday, so I haven't had time to update all my maps yet.

OOC - no problem. Heck, now I have a tiny presence in GD!
We'll set up dealerships to sell the ZMW Chariot and ZMW Royale 6D, 8D and S8D. Also, are there any Cayennes left for my executives to buy?

OOC: Go ahead and also sell the Noble (luxury sedan) and Mercer (up-market sedan). And yeah, plenty of Cayennes left.

OOC - will do.

To: ZMW
From: Smith Armory
Re: Cayenne

We would like to purchase 10 Royale Cayennes for the personal use of our Board. We will wire $1.16 million on confirmation.

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To: Smith Armory, C. of DC

Thank you for your order. The vehicles will be shipped as soon as we receive funds and should arrive within three weeks. Enjoy your new Royale Cayennes.

To: ZMW
From: Grey 479,000 (ZMW Orders)

Subject: New order

We would like to place an order for fifty (50) new ZMW Royale 6Ps in snow. A DoSNF freighter will be dispatched to pick up our order upon confirmation. $4,400,000 has been wired to your account.


We are happy to state thate the ZMW continues to remain a popular choice amongst those permitted to drive in Sarrowquand.

Stanley Atoné (Grey 479,000)