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The Island of Nito, in a small group of island in the South Atlantic:

A tropical storm was advancing over the southern atlantic ocean, bringing torrents of rain to every island in its path. The tropical island of Nito was being battered. Lightning crashed as rain poured down on the island, and the palm trees were being pushed by the wind. Nito was a medium sized island. The sea swelled and crashed against empty beaches. The only light on the island came from a small, portable building that was in the middle of a large plot of durt that was slowly becoming mud. Before this plot, closer to the beach, was a small town that was silent. No lights were on, all of the people were asleep.
The only sound besides the storm was a jeep driving through the dirt plot towards the portable. Inside the Jeep was Magistrate Nevin Bannon. He used to be Chief Nevin, of the Nito people, the Nitans, but the invaders had said being a chief was "uncivilized". Magistrate was a much better word. He pulled up and stopped outside the portable. There were several other vehicles parked out there too. He parked the car and got out, and walked up the steps into the building.
Nevin looked at the 8 other magistrates sitting before him. The 8 other chiefs. They came from the 8 other island, representing the 8 other cultures. They were on Nito, his land, the land of his people. This was first. There was a long table with 9 chairs, all filled except one at the end, the one right in front of the map. The map of the Islands of Estceque. He sat down and looked at the faces around him. He recognized faces from pictures he had seen, but this was the first encounter between this group of people.
Hannah McCrin, "Magistrate of Aipai"
Lucius Hartford "Magistrate of Haipei"
Antony Calloway "Magistrate of Lamino"
Felicity Sethens "Magistrate of Manino"
Abram Toups "Magistrate of Crase"
Nicole Risten "Magistrate of Jatroi"
Rita Granger "Magistrate of Zenow"
Logan Mentalli "Magistrate of Amiko"

They once were all chiefs, leaders of their respective islands and their people. But when the invaders came, they were changed to magistrates, and their job was to be the medium between the people and the invaders. Not that it mattered. The invaders were gone.
The invaders, whose origin was unknown to everyone, had come and built small towns on all of the islands, and taught the people how to be "proper". Many people were given new names. The invaders ruled over the Estcequans for 5 years, then, they left. Left the magistrates to rule. Only part of their ruling compound they left was one portable, which they said was "Their parting gift to the magistrates". The invaders were gone, and the people were calling for reform. This reform meant one thing. Unification. The islands that had been rivals for centuries were finally to be united under one government, a native government, not some interfering invaders.
"Well, let's get started. That charter isn't going to write itself." Nito stated.
"Agreed", said Rita, "Have we all decided that this spot, on Nito, where we now stand, will be the best place for our new capital?"
"Unfortunently," said Abram. "I don't like the idea of Nito having the capital, but it is the most wise place, geographically, to place a capital. This is where the invaders mandated their rule"
"But this land won't be of Nito. As soon as its official, as soon as it is written in the charter, this land will become part of all of the islands. Nito will have no more say over it that any of the other islands"
Nito nodded, and looked at the small laptop that layed in front of him, it was hooked up to a projector, and a Word document was open. "Shall we begin?" he asked as he typed "THE OFFICIAL CHARTER OF THE UNITED ISLANDS IF ESTCEQUE" at the top...


OOC: THis is the founding of a nation....continued.....

The sun rose over the Estcequan Islands. The tropical forests of Nito were bathed in sunlight as all of the animals, and the people, started waking up. The little town on Nito's coast was waking up and activity was stirring. Merchants were setting up their stands in the streets. Parents took their children to school as shop owners turned their signs to "Open" as the fisher men got ready to head out to sea. Everyone in town was doing their job, but the one thing on their minds, and the minds of the people on the other 8 islands, was what was happening with the magistrates, and how the charter to the potential new country was coming along. The magistrates had been up all night starting the charter.

They spent all of the next day working on it too. Only about 8 o'clock that night did they finally reach a potential stopping point.

"Behold," said Nevin, placing the document on the table. This was the "real" Charter. Another one would be printed that would be much bigger, and it would look more like a document that would found a country. For now, though, the charter was a thick packets held together by a staple. Nevin continued,
"Hard to believe this packets hold the key to these islands' future"

"It is," said Hannah, the Magistrate of Aipai. 'We al realize this thing is proably going to be edited nearly a thousand times before we can create the large version, the ceremonial one.

"Indeed," said Antony. "But for now, the best course of action will be to sign what we have here, then go around the islands and get the people's opinion on it. This is, after all, democracy" Nevin flipped the packet to the last page, where there was a little bit of text at the top, but the page was mostly blank. For signatures. All of the magistrates signed.

"Now...........Funding......." Rita said, "How can we pay for a new gov't? We're going to need a Federal Capital Complex, Island Capitals......... Where are we going to get the money?"

"Borrow. From other nations" Said Lucius.

The other magistrates looked at each other. The nation was just minutes old and it was about to be in debt. But there was no other way.

"Send the telegram" Logan said, and the other nodded. "Let them know what we have to offer."

Lucius started a telegram to the world:

Dear Respected Leaders of the World,

We, the magistrates of the newly formed Allied States of Estceque, are in need of you assistance. We just signed the first draft of our nation's charter, and now we must go and make sure the people of the islands will agree with it before it can be truly official. Our lands have been in control of mysterious invaders who left us with no money to fund our own government. We need you help. We ask for loans to fund our government buildings and events, and start our economy. Nations that lend to us we will favor diplomatically and will be in our gratitude.

All we have to offer is this. Our young nations is a group of islands win the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. If we could have the money to build multiple tradig ports, we would be a great medium for any transatlantic trade. Nations that help us now will have an easier time getting into this free trade agreement. We predict that much of the world's wealth would flow through our ports, which would help our economy along with the economies of nations we have a trade agreement with. We ask for your help, financially. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
The provisional government of Estceque

OOC: This is where the RP starts ;)

To the People of the Government of Estceque,

We are sorry to hear of your circumstances which is why we wan't to help as much as we can. Money, weapons, food, other supplies will be sent to you in the next 48 hours.

Let our relations bloom
God Bless,

Her Majesty,
Mayumi Yummura

To the People of the Government of Estceque,

We are sorry to hear of your circumstances which is why we wan't to help as much as we can. Money, weapons, food, other supplies will be sent to you in the next 48 hours.

Let our relations bloom
God Bless,

Her Majesty,
Mayumi Yummura

Thanks You, Honorable Nations of Mizth-Sonika

HMS Endurance (CG-104)
45 nautical miles NW of Estceque

Alistair Martin, Baron of Dorwin, was rather unhappy at the moment given his rather severe seasickness. Martin was a midlevel official in the Foreign Office and was not fond of sea travel, he much preferred to fly. He stopped to curse his orders once again as the ship lurched as it cut through another large wave. The Commonwealth had gotten word of a newly fromed nation in the South Atlantic and quickly dispatched the cruiser Endurance to make contact. Martin had been flown out by a helo to meet up with the ship en route. His orders were simple to offer the Estecuens loans through the Commonwealth Development Bank, as well as trade and military ties to Tolvan. As the Tolvanic Home Islands were not that far away, in the far eastern portion of Carribbean Sea, the presence of new ally so close could only be a good thing.

Martin stumbled into the bridge and caught the looks of disdain he got from the ship's crew. Desipite his position in the peerage, Martin was not an overly arrogant man, he was however in no mood for such rudeness.

"Captain, you make contact the locals now if you please."

Captain Sir Jason Garcia nodded to the soft little man standing on his bridge. "Of course My Lord," he said turning to lift the radio mic from its holder on the cabin's ceiling. Once on the right channel he activated the mic and spoke, "Attention Government of Estceque, this is the His Majesty's Ship Endurance of the Commonwealth of Tolvan. I am 45 nautical miles NW of your islands and I have aboard a representative of His Majesty's Foreign Office. I request instructions to arrange a meeting. Over."

HMS Endurance (CG-104)
45 nautical miles NW of Estceque

Alistair Martin, Baron of Dorwin, was rather unhappy at the moment given his rather severe seasickness. Martin was a midlevel official in the Foreign Office and was not fond of sea travel, he much preferred to fly. He stopped to curse his orders once again as the ship lurched as it cut through another large wave. The Commonwealth had gotten word of a newly fromed nation in the South Atlantic and quickly dispatched the cruiser Endurance to make contact. Martin had been flown out by a helo to meet up with the ship en route. His orders were simple to offer the Estecuens loans through the Commonwealth Development Bank, as well as trade and military ties to Tolvan. As the Tolvanic Home Islands were not that far away, in the far eastern portion of Carribbean Sea, the presence of new ally so close could only be a good thing.

Martin stumbled into the bridge and caught the looks of disdain he got from the ship's crew. Desipite his position in the peerage, Martin was not an overly arrogant man, he was however in no mood for such rudeness.

"Captain, you make contact the locals now if you please."

Captain Sir Jason Garcia nodded to the soft little man standing on his bridge. "Of course My Lord," he said turning to lift the radio mic from its holder on the cabin's ceiling. Once on the right channel he activated the mic and spoke, "Attention Government of Estceque, this is the His Majesty's Ship Endurance of the Commonwealth of Tolvan. I am 45 nautical miles NW of your islands and I have aboard a representative of His Majesty's Foreign Office. I request instructions to arrange a meeting. Over."

The Estcequan Magistrates were excited to hear replies so soon.

"He said he was North West of Us, right?"

"Correct"

"Tell him to find the island of Hapei. There is a town of the NW coast called Saint Feren. Tell him to land there." said Lucius. He's going to land on my island, so I will get a plane." he said as he drove away to the sleepy town to the north, to get a small plane to fly him home.

The others sent the message

HMS Grenadier

The small steamer made it's way to the small islands. "We are representatives for the Conservative Monarchy of Mizth-Sonika, requesting permission to dock in your nation. We bring supplies as promised. "

HMS Endurance
Approaching the Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

It hadn't take long to find the town on the satellite phots provided to the ship, once that was done it only took a matter of minutes to change course and send the big cruiser heading for the island. Normally, they'd have flown out on a helo, but it decided that anchoring the massive Type 54 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13274357&postcount=37) cruiser within sight of the island's would better convey the power of the Commonwealth, and drive home just how much benefit an alliance with Tolvan would bring.

HMS Grenadier

The small steamer made it's way to the small islands. "We are representatives for the Conservative Monarchy of Mizth-Sonika, requesting permission to dock in your nation. We bring supplies as promised. "

"Please state you position in relation to the islands so we can so where you are so we can tell you where to go. Over"

HMS Endurance
Approaching the Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

It hadn't take long to find the town on the satellite phots provided to the ship, once that was done it only took a matter of minutes to change course and send the big cruiser heading for the island. Normally, they'd have flown out on a helo, but it decided that anchoring the massive Type 54 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13274357&postcount=37) cruiser within sight of the island's would better convey the power of the Commonwealth, and drive home just how much benefit an alliance with Tolvan would bring.

Lucius just got off the plane. It was nice to be back on his Island. He had a car take him through Saint Feren. He planed to make this town the capital of Haipei. He saw the huge cruiser off the coast. He radioed over "Do you need a boat to come from the shore?"

a small fleet made of one Fox (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/FoxMissileBattlecruiser-1.jpg) Missile Battlecruiser ,one Grey (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/GreyFoxMissileFrigate-1.jpg) Fox Missile Frigate and one Jackal (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/JackalMissileDestroyer-1.jpg) Missile Destroyer was passing by when the messgae was picked up were order to change course and to send up a UAV to recon the area,before any message was sent to the new nation

"Please state you position in relation to the islands so we can so where you are so we can tell you where to go. Over"



Lucius just got off the plane. It was nice to be back on his Island. He had a car take him through Saint Feren. He planed to make this town the capital of Haipei. He saw the huge cruiser off the coast. He radioed over "Do you need a boat to come from the shore?"

"We are 15 nautical miles north east at 35 degrees, over."

"We are 15 nautical miles north east at 35 degrees, over."

Okay, so they are could either go to Lamino or Jatroi. Where should we send them?

Probably Lamino. There isn't a decent town on Jatroi's northern coast.

Okay, well send them to Zephyr, Lamino.

"Roger that, if you head SW you will see the large island of Lamino. There is a city called Zephyr that you can dock at, over"

Antony was soon on a plane from Nito to Lamino to meet these guests

Okay, so they are could either go to Lamino or Jatroi. Where should we send them?

Probably Lamino. There isn't a decent town on Jatroi's northern coast.

Okay, well send them to Zephyr, Lamino.

"Roger that, if you head SW you will see the large island of Lamino. There is a city called Zephyr that you can dock at, over"

Antony was soon on a plane from Nito to Lamino to meet these guests

"Roger." They turned the ship into the southern course and eventually docked up.

HMS Endurance
One nautical mile north of the Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

Captain Garcia informed the man on the radio that a boat was not necessary as the Endurance carried its own motor launches. Soon two RHIBs were inbound for the shore carrying Captain Garcia, Mr. Martin, two Diplomatic Security Service men, a marine rifle squad, and four aides. As the RHIBs ran up on the shore, a couple Petty Officers jumped out to tie the boats to shore and assist the passengers in unloading. The Captain and the Baron lloked around for someone who appeared to be in charge.

"Roger." They turned the ship into the southern course and eventually docked up.

Antony walked toward the ship as it was docking. He waited for someone to get off so he could greet them.

HMS Endurance
One nautical mile north of the Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

Captain Garcia informed the man on the radio that a boat was not necessary as the Endurance carried its own motor launches. Soon two RHIBs were inbound for the shore carrying Captain Garcia, Mr. Martin, two Diplomatic Security Service men, a marine rifle squad, and four aides. As the RHIBs ran up on the shore, a couple Petty Officers jumped out to tie the boats to shore and assist the passengers in unloading. The Captain and the Baron lloked around for someone who appeared to be in charge.

Lucius walked forward to the captain and baron. "My name is Lucius Hartford. I am the current.." he paused. Was he a magistrate anymore. HE pondered, then decided, "...I am one of the Founders of Estceque. Welcome to Hapei. Now, would you like to stay on the island? We have some space in town. If we had a government building, I would let you stay there, but we don't have one yet. Our capital is a portable temporary building." He smiled.

a small fleet made of one Fox (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/FoxMissileBattlecruiser-1.jpg) Missile Battlecruiser ,one Grey (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/GreyFoxMissileFrigate-1.jpg) Fox Missile Frigate and one Jackal (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/JackalMissileDestroyer-1.jpg) Missile Destroyer was passing by when the messgae was picked up were order to change course and to send up a UAV to recon the area,before any message was sent to the new nation

OOC: Uhh.........does that require a response from me?

OOC: Uhh.........does that require a response from me?

ooc not yet unless you want to say you see top of the mast of the ships

Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

Martin stepped forward, "Hello Mr. Hartford, I am Alistair Martin, Baron of Dorwin, I am a representative of His Majesty's Foreign Office. This is Captain Sir Jason Garcia, commander of the fine vessel that delivered me to your island. I have been instrcuted to meet with whomever holds the authority to enter your nation into an alliance with the Commonwealth."

Garcia spoke up next, "We do not anticipate the need for lodgings ashore at this time sir. If your nation opts to enter into a relationshpi with the Commonwealth I expect we will construct an embassy compound as soon as feasible."

Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

Martin stepped forward, "Hello Mr. Hartford, I am Alistair Martin, Baron of Dorwin, I am a representative of His Majesty's Foreign Office. This is Captain Sir Jason Garcia, commander of the fine vessel that delivered me to your island. I have been instrcuted to meet with whomever holds the authority to enter your nation into an alliance with the Commonwealth."

Garcia spoke up next, "We do not anticipate the need for lodgings ashore at this time sir. If your nation opts to enter into a relationshpi with the Commonwealth I expect we will construct an embassy compound as soon as feasible."

"Well Baron, at the time, only the founders have the power to approve a alliance, which I'm sure they would be happy to," He replied. "Once our country has the funds, we'll have a senate. Since we need to talk to the other founders, if you allow me on your ship, I can guide you to our capital."

the small fleet move closer to the island so that only the tops of the mast could be seen on the horizon as four UAVs (http://images.totalgamingnetwork.com/totalffow/drones/drone1.png) powerd by Micro fusion Cells and controlled AIs took off from the back of the Destroyer heading to recon the island

Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

"Of course, if you wish we can depart now."

Town of Saint Feren
Island of Haipei

"Of course, if you wish we can depart now."

"That would probably be best" he said as he got on the small boat that would take him to the ship. He explained "We're going to go south along Haipei's coast, then cross the channel heading South East."

Antony walked toward the ship as it was docking. He waited for someone to get off so he could greet them.



Lucius walked forward to the captain and baron. "My name is Lucius Hartford. I am the current.." he paused. Was he a magistrate anymore. HE pondered, then decided, "...I am one of the Founders of Estceque. Welcome to Hapei. Now, would you like to stay on the island? We have some space in town. If we had a government building, I would let you stay there, but we don't have one yet. Our capital is a portable temporary building." He smiled.



"Greetings." The captain said. She was a young woman. "I'm Captain Itoh, we've come with our supplies and are ready to help you in anyway needed."

"I'm Hiroshi Morioka, I'll be the Ambassador to your country."

MCA Perseverance
124 Miles South East Nito

Alex Marnius was proud of his command: a Brand New K'ard Corvette, capable of over 40 knots, and a range of 6000 Miles, it was a beautiful ship. Moreover, with torpedo Tubes, anti Air Missiles, two 140 mm cannons, and several hand held missiles, it was a force to be reconned with. Then there were the 24 Marines, and the Mini Sub. And the Stealth Tiger, UAV.

Overall a beautiful ship.

But then something made Alex forget about his ship. A message came through the Voxnet: Immediatly head to the islands of and provide immediate assistance. You will surrender the men and ship to the Estcequian government, and be as helpful as possible. There are no questions needed

Alex was not happy about losing his ship, but orders were orders, and besides, heathen girls were very beautiful....

"Greetings." The captain said. She was a young woman. "I'm Captain Itoh, we've come with our supplies and are ready to help you in anyway needed."

"I'm Hiroshi Morioka, I'll be the Ambassador to your country."

Antony smiled and responded, "Welcome! We are so grateful that your nation is being so kind to us. Unfortunately, we aren't ready to establish embassies yet because we don't even have our own capital or government buildings. We have plans, but we don't have the money to build it. Shall I guide you to our capital to meet with the rest of the provisional government?

MCA Perseverance
124 Miles South East Nito

Alex Marnius was proud of his command: a Brand New K'ard Corvette, capable of over 40 knots, and a range of 6000 Miles, it was a beautiful ship. Moreover, with torpedo Tubes, anti Air Missiles, two 140 mm cannons, and several hand held missiles, it was a force to be reconned with. Then there were the 24 Marines, and the Mini Sub. And the Stealth Tiger, UAV.

Overall a beautiful ship.

But then something made Alex forget about his ship. A message came through the Voxnet:

Alex was not happy about losing his ship, but orders were orders, and besides, heathen girls were very beautiful....

The magistrates soon heard of the ship a little bit off Nito's coast. They were laready busy with diplomacy. They had ships at Hapei and Lamino who were probably being directed to here, and there was a report about Imperial Isa ships on the edge of their naval territory. They radioed to Avoyan ship:

"This is Estcequan government. If you heard north west and follow Nito's shoreline, you will soon reach our temporary capital. We can meet with you from there."

Antony smiled and responded, "Welcome! We are so grateful that your nation is being so kind to us. Unfortunately, we aren't ready to establish embassies yet because we don't even have our own capital or government buildings. We have plans, but we don't have the money to build it. Shall I guide you to our capital to meet with the rest of the provisional government?



The magistrates soon heard of the ship a little bit off Nito's coast. They were laready busy with diplomacy. They had ships at Hapei and Lamino who were probably being directed to here, and there was a report about Imperial Isa ships on the edge of their naval territory. They radioed to Avoyan ship:

"This is Estcequan government. If you heard north west and follow Nito's shoreline, you will soon reach our temporary capital. We can meet with you from there."


"Ah that's a shame, but we're here to help. If you will please guide us."

ooc they Imperial ship's thank you they have nothing to do with Imperial isa unless this a FT thread

EDIT an you would not know who they belong to

OOC: To speed things a long I'm gonna skip ahead.

HMS Endurance
Nearing Estcequen Temporary Capital

The big cruiser was finally within sight of the small town that was serving as the provisional capital of Estceque. Garcia turned to the Officer of the Deck (OOD), Lieutenant Mitchell Carson, and issued his orders. "Mitch, ring our guest and the Baron and inform them that we are approaching the capital."

"Ah that's a shame, but we're here to help. If you will please guide us."

"It would be my pleasure." Antony said as he got on board, and this ship set sail for Nito, going South.

ooc they Imperial ship's thank you they have nothing to do with Imperial isa unless this a FT thread

EDIT an you would not know who they belong to

OOC Sorry.

OOC: To speed things a long I'm gonna skip ahead.

HMS Endurance
Nearing Estcequen Temporary Capital

The big cruiser was finally within sight of the small town that was serving as the provisional capital of Estceque. Garcia turned to the Officer of the Deck (OOD), Lieutenant Mitchell Carson, and issued his orders. "Mitch, ring our guest and the Baron and inform them that we are approaching the capital."

The people of the provisional capital could see the ship off in the distance, and the people were excited. Bells rang and people cheered not only for one of their first allies, but also for the founders, who were walking though the city down to the dock to wait for the vessel.

HMS Endurance
Nearing Estcequen Temporary Capital

The big cruiser was far too large to dock at the small fishing piers near the town, so the RHIBs were launched yet again to shuttle the Baron, Captain Garcia, and theie entourage to shore. Once they tied off to the pier, Garcia and Martin disembarked and looked for the leaders of the welcoming delegation.

Alex Marneus was amazed at the beauty of the little tropical paradise. No doubt this was better then Avoya!

As per his orders, he walked up to the main council hall(or shack) and threw open the door.

"MCA Perseverance, is at your service lords; She is a gift to you, so that your nation can start building its own navy. Aditionally, the two squads of marines are ready to start a training camp if you would like. Finally, if you want any additional men, they can be sent to you immediatly"

The chiefs looked astonished at this fantastic offer, no doubt due to the fact that Alex had walked into the local Mafia house. But they quickly accepted his offer, before he could realize his mistake....

"It would be my pleasure." Antony said as he got on board, and this ship set sail for Nito, going South.





The people of the provisional capital could see the ship off in the distance, and the people were excited. Bells rang and people cheered not only for one of their first allies, but also for the founders, who were walking though the city down to the dock to wait for the vessel.

The ship sounded off it's horn as it moved south. "Is that the dock?"