NationStates Jolt Archive

President Flint had spent the last several years pulling Orbath away from destruction. He had spent many hours and long nights without sleep pouring over everything from economic research to proposals sent from all over Orbath from people just as desperate as him to fix the economy before it was too late. Luckily Flint was able to do so, he managed to pull save Orbath before violence or famine swept across the nation. His policies had been considered radical by many, however soon after they began to work, the people's outlook changed. No longer was he labeled as a fool but a ''new age, outside of the box thinker.'' It was no surprise then that as the nation's economic wheels began to turn again, he became a public favorite, almost a god to some.

Flint ate up the publicity and fame quickly jumping from politician to celebrity to politician, back and forth. He was the first President to ever appear on Orbath's longest running late night show and the first to ever act in an Orbathian made movie during Presidency. Despite being rather older, many younger people supported him making him one of the most supported Presidents of all time. Throughout all this he had a deep secret. He knew that his policies would only work short term, he knew they weren't out of the woods yet. He also knew how to fix that problem. He started by claiming a plot of resource rich land in a newly discovered place known as Giscardia. He would be able to supply Orbath with many newly created jobs and new sources of resources. All this was useful, but he still knew that establishing ties with some of Orbath's former friends and making new ones was essential if he wanted the nation to rise again.

Flint decided to hold on conference, inviting national leaders from all over, especially those who had ties with Orbath in the past. He also invited former President of Orbath and Count of Throppe James Andrews. Andrews had close ties with nations which were once Orbath's strongest allies. Flint believed that having Andrews' there would help break the ice, smooth over negotiations and help reestablish broken bonds.

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For too long Orbath has remained in a state of near isolation. For too long Orbath has not seen the true light that is the international community. For too long Orbath has not seen it's true friends. That ends now. I, President William Flint would like to request the presence of representatives or leaders from any nation that wishes to establish or reestablish ties, negotiate trade, exchanges or anything you can think of or would like to simply reminisce. In one weeks time, My colleague, His Excellency The Count Of Throppe, James Andrews and I will be holding a conference at the newly renovated International Building in downtown Orbath. I ask that you RSVP soon. It is also required that no more than four bodyguards accompany you. Your protection team cannot be armed with any type of assault rifle or heavy machine gun or explosives. The conference will be protected by local police forces and the combined efforts of the Orbathian Army and Air Force, the Royal Orbathian Foreign Legion and the Royal Throppe Colonial Defense Forces.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Stoklomolvi Federation
7656 Hegemony Drive, Administrative Compound, Office Complex 7C, Hallway 52L, Room 89
Vladistov, Stoklomolvi Federation

Encryption Level 5, Maximum Encryption
1 Government Drive, Orbath
People's Republic of Orbath
To: William Flint
Subject: End of isolation

Let Stoklomolvi be the first to welcome Orbath back to participation in the international community. Comrades, our country has recently undergone a civil war, and the liberals gained decisive victory after victory, leaving nearly a billion people dead and making Stoklomolvi a federation. Is possible, Commissar Alexei Aleksandrovich Stuyonovich, now retired, would like to visit Orbath with his son, Mikhail. They would be greatly pleased if Orbath granted them this permission, with four guards armed with SC-1 Pistols.

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Official Message

To William Flint,

I wish to congratulate you on your position, and will be attending this conference. There are a few sticking points, however. First, will there be stairs? At this time, I am using crutches, and that makes climbing stairs a little difficult, ramps would be more acceptable, however, I can accept stairs if there are no other options. Secondly, I wish to request that I be allowed to bring a doctor along with me. At this time, I am recovering from injuries suffered, while leading my troops against the elders, and my doctors tell me, that complications could develop, and that it would be best if I travel with a doctor for the time being. I would prefer my own doctor, as he is already familiar with the case. I hope this is acceptable, and that things may go well at the meeting.

Signed,
His Excellency, the Great and Mighty,
President Devin Jamison Fogarty
The Beatus

Official Government Message
President of Orbath - William Flint
1 Government Drive, Orbath City, Orbath

To: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Stoklomolvi Federation
The retired Commissar Alexei Aleksandrovich Stuyonovich and his son, Mikhail are welcomed. His Excellency is especially pleased to have you attend and has passed on his well wishes and a request that you have a safe flight.

To: His Excellency, the Great and Mighty,
President Devin Jamison Fogarty
The Beatus
You are of course welcomed and to put you at ease, there are several stairs leading to the main doorways, I have seen to it that a ramp is added to allow you much easier access. Your doctor will also be permitted to accompany you. We will also have several well trained medical personnel on hand, including an ambulance, should you require medical care.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Stoklomolvi Federation
7656 Hegemony Drive, Administrative Compound, Office Complex 7C, Hallway 52L, Room 89
Vladistov, Stoklomolvi Federation

Encryption Level 5, Maximum Encryption
1 Government Drive, Orbath
People's Republic of Orbath
To: William Flint
Subject: End of isolation

Stoklomolvi thanks Orbath for allowing us to come.

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Alexei and Mikhail flew across the barren Stoklomolvi landscape, eventually landing in Orbath. They drove over to the International Building in downtown Orbath in a chartered limousine, and then toured the city on foot for several hours before finally returning to the building.

OOC: I'm going to wait for a few more to join before I get this going.

To President William Flint

I wish to congratulate you one the wonderful transformation with your country, to have brought the nation from the abyss of economic ruination to such prosperity is truly remarkable.

I would very much like to attend the conference if I may, If so I will be attending with my National security Advisor Admiral Ney.

In deepest regards

Duke Blaise.

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I thank you for your praise and you are indeed welcomed. I look forward to meeting with faces that are new to Orbath and establishing new friendships.

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OOC: Third and final bump before I get started.

President Flint wasn't surprised at the lack of interest, Orbath was no longer a regional ''power'', in the past years, few had payed any attention to the nation at all. After all, very little good came out of it. He had still hoped at least for some contact, especially from former allies, good or bad so at least he knew where they stood.

''Ah well,'' he sighed, shuffling nervously in his seat. This wasn't like most meetings with dignitaries, he half expected someone would jump down his throat the minute he met with them. Truth be told, they did have reason.

''Don't worry Mr. President, your going in the right direction. Nothing will come out of this right away, you must take baby steps like I did.''

Count Andrews sat beside him, intently listening while tapping away on his keyboard, desperately trying to keep up with the affairs in Throppe. In the last few years he had taken a much larger role and with the Viscount away on operation, there was really nobody back home that could do his job. It's not that he didn't trust the Barons, they just simply didn't have even close to the experience.

Flint nodded, thinking at the same time. Although he didn't always seem warm to the Count, he didn't appreciate his advice. The man knew what he was talking about and one of very few people who could understand exactly what he was going through.

''Yes, Your Excellency, I suppose your right. I know you have things to attend to but we are almost there.''

The Count nodded, tucking his laptop in a secure briefcase and looking out the window. He hadn't realized it before but there was quite a number of people lining the street. Upon closer inspection, in addition to the blue, red and gold Orbathian flags, he could he the purple, white and gold flag of Throppe and the red flag of Stoklomolvi.

The limousine rounded a corner and the number of people increased. The limo slowed slightly before being waved through a checkpoint. Beyond this checkpoint the streets had been cleared except for police and military personnel. The limo approached the International Building, lurching to a stop. As the two men climbed out, they were saluted by a group of men all in a line. Andrews and Flint both recognized their uniforms. Their were three representatives from Orbath, an Army Officer, Navy Officer and Air Force Officer. Also present was a Royal Orbathian Legion Officer and an Officer from The Count's Own Rifles, the Count's newly formed ceremonially guard. Currently it was entirely an Orbathian unit but Andrews hoped that one day it would contain more Thropps.

The two men gazed upon the building which now looked very modern, it's old outside walls replaced almost with thick black marble. It was one of the buildings few lavish features. Although most didn't know it, the renovations budget had been made rather cheap because of the economy. The climbed the steps towards the door, stopping to note a newly constructed ramp with a pedestal off to the side at the bottom covered in a white cloth. They both entered the building, looking around the conference room before returning outside to await the arrival of the guests.

When President Fogarty, he was standing, in the open, in the back of a slow moving military jeep. As the jeep approached, it became clear that he was not standing, but leaning on a crutch that was tucked under his right arm. In the front, sat one guard, who was also the driver, and President Fogarty's personal doctor, Doctor Brenner. All three of the men, if they could be called that, were 16 years old. While the doctor was dressed in civilian cloths, the other two were in military fatigues. There was no attempt to hide the fact that the driver was also a body guard, he had a SIG P228 pistol, in a holster on his waist, as did President Fogarty. When the Jeep stopped, at the proper spot, the body guard, got out, as did the doctor, then they both, helped President Fogarty down. The bodyguard left the keys in the ignition, assuming, that at such a gathering, valet parking would be provided. The doctor handed President Fogarty, his other crutch, and then President Fogarty, hopped towards the two men who were waiting, with the doctor following slightly behind him, and to his right, and his body guard, slightly behind him to his left.

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Alexei, an aging man wearing a Russian-style trenchcoat and an ushanka, stood beside his chartered limousine alongside Mikhail, a bespectacled, middle-aged man and Pyotr, long-time friend of Alexei and strong supporter of the previous Stoklomolvi government. Alexei pulled out his pocket watch, and the three stood in front of the International Building for five minutes. Afterwards, Grigor arrived, having ran from the plane. The four awaited for the beginning of the great meeting.

OOC: Can I still join?

Andrews and Flint watched intently as the jeep approached. Both were taken aback as they noticed how very young the men were. They also noticed that two men wore military uniforms. As the men hoped out of the jeep they were approached by Andrews and Flint. Flint was the first to speak, putting a warm smile on his face, his white teeth contrasting with the shiny black suit he wore.

''President Fogarty... President William Flint.''

He extended his hand, shaking the President's. He then motioned to Andrews.

''Mr. President, I'd like you to meet former President of Orbath and current Count of our colony of Throppe. His Excellency, Mr. James Andrews.''

Andrews stepped forward, also shaking Fogarty's hand.

''I've asked him to attend the meeting because of his experiences with the current and former governments of those attending and also to represent our colony.''

He then turned to the doctor.

''You must be the doctor. I've asked the esteemed Doctor Charles Norse to wait inside along with his team. He can provide assistance if necessary. I've also arranged for an ambulance convoy and air ambulance to remain on standby should the President require any form of treatment during his stay.''

As the jeep was taken to the parking lot it was soon replaced as members of the group from Stoklomolvi accumulated. As soon as they had arrived, Flint and Andrews approached them.

Andrews and Flint both went through the usual introductions before ushering the group alongside that from the Beatus. Flint then adressed the group.

''Although not everyone has arrived yet, what I'm about to do doesn't really require the presence of the third nation, it is more of a personal thing.''

He paused, walking over to the covered pedestal. He yanked the cover off, revealing a sparkling golden plaque which read.

This ramp is dedicated to the (blankth) President Devin Jamison Fogarty

''I think you deserve this, seeing as your the reason this ramp was built. I hope to hear more about your service to your nation.''

He paused for a few seconds, looking over the faces of those in the group.

''I hope you don't mind waiting a few minutes, I still have one more guest that should be arriving soon.''

OOC: Yes you can.