NationStates Jolt Archive

National Media Corporation, Rednalyn, Nikhcevo
1700 hours

“You’ve informed all the networks, sir?” The CEO started down at his director of communications.

“Yes. All the ones we could find, internationally, have the chance to receive our feed of the Lord’s speech.”

“Excellent. Now about that soccer championship…”

Lord Palace, Rednalyn, Nikhcevo
2100 hours

The Lord Lewis Barrichello sat, crunched over a desk, trying to finish the papers before the great unveiling toward the world, set for midday tomorrow. It will be such a great opportunity… international trade, diplomacy, relations – the history of Nikhcevo will no longer be a footnote in a future set of fifty volumes describing this century. We will be IN it. He signed the last paper on his desk and fell back onto his chair with a sigh. Barrichello had almost been overthrown in a coup d'état last month because of his new radical idea. Lewis planned to have the first elections in hundreds of years, next month. The people were to have a crown republic – a dictator elected to a two-year term, but restrained by the new constitution to be instated.

Lord Palace Press Room, Rednalyn, Nikhcevo
1200 hours

The room fell silent as the Lord Lewis Barrichello came in, and walked to the podium. Millions of people across the nation were tuned in to watch this program. An estimated three hundred million USD was just coming in to the networks in ad revenue alone. This was the definition of an address to the nation.

“Great people of these Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo,” began the Lord, “I have come to talk to you today in order to officially announce that, for the first time in six hundred and fifty years, since the inset of that deadly disease, the Black plague, I will personally release Nikhcevo from the state of isolationism that it has been in since that time. Riches will now pour into our ports from foreign markets, and we will gain the knowledge of advanced cultures from around the world. Ladies and gentlemen, we are in a new Golden Age.” He stopped for a moment to collect his thoughts.

“As well, next month – to be exact, May 2nd – we will hold the first real elections held in these Fiefdoms for the last thousand years. The old aristocracy will be gone, but the new age of the people has begun!” He let the note ring out to the heavens, and then turned around and headed toward his private quarters.

Meanwhile, across the world, governments were being mailed a copy of the Lord’s speech, as well as a twenty-page informational pamphlet on the Fiefdoms, including the history of the region – from the first civilizations of the Phage to the primitive democracy of the Desa, and modern day – plus the main sectors of the economy, largely green technology and automobiles, and the customs of the people, not to be offended. This made up the large part of the pamphlet, detailing how to treat the minor and major Lords, as well as your fellow common man. At the end of the document was the Lord Barrichello’s contact information.

OOC: You don't have 300 million citizens, so I guess it's also being transmitted abroad.

The leader of the Birkanian goverment, High General Viktor Yulianov, read his copy, that had recently arrived to his desk. he read the speech, and gave a quick look at the long pamphlet. While he didn't care much for the mannerisms across the world, at least it was something else to read than reports of protests, field reports from the ongoing expansion and financial notes.
Finding nothing else to do, he started to record his response, which would be later broadcasted directly to the Nikhcevian goverment.

"Good evening, Lord Lewis Barrichello. I am High General Viktor Yulianov. I am the head of the Birkanian Goverment... President, of the Birkanian heart." He said with a caring, charismatic tone, hiding a ruthless and militaristic consumerist cabal that called itself the goverment behind him. "In the name of our glorious nation, I would like to welcome you and your people to the international community, and we sincerely hope that this opening will give you nothing but prosperity. We would like to be the first to stretch our hands to your nation, the first to witness this important moment of your history... and the first to help you enter the international community.
Right now, I would personally like the Birkanian industries, the Birkanian people to fully cooperate with your nation. In a few days, we will negotiate commercial deals; which I would like to be the first step towards a closer relationship.
Please accept our humble offer, as a sign of friendship, Lord Barrichello. I will personally contact you again soonly. For now... I must part. Until we meet again, this is Viktor Yulianov, leader of the Birkanian people." He concluded

occ: can i role play some one in your new nation

occ: can i role play some one in your new nation

OOC: Depends who.

OOC: You don't have 300 million citizens, so I guess it's also being transmitted abroad.

The leader of the Birkanian goverment, High General Viktor Yulianov, read his copy, that had recently arrived to his desk. he read the speech, and gave a quick look at the long pamphlet. While he didn't care much for the mannerisms across the world, at least it was something else to read than reports of protests, field reports from the ongoing expansion and financial notes.
Finding nothing else to do, he started to record his response, which would be later broadcasted directly to the Nikhcevian goverment.

"Good evening, Lord Lewis Barrichello. I am High General Viktor Yulianov. I am the head of the Birkanian Goverment... President, of the Birkanian heart." He said with a caring, charismatic tone, hiding a ruthless and militaristic consumerist cabal that called itself the goverment behind him. "In the name of our glorious nation, I would like to welcome you and your people to the international community, and we sincerely hope that this opening will give you nothing but prosperity. We would like to be the first to stretch our hands to your nation, the first to witness this important moment of your history... and the first to help you enter the international community.
Right now, I would personally like the Birkanian industries, the Birkanian people to fully cooperate with your nation. In a few days, we will negotiate commercial deals; which I would like to be the first step towards a closer relationship.
Please accept our humble offer, as a sign of friendship, Lord Barrichello. I will personally contact you again soonly. For now... I must part. Until we meet again, this is Viktor Yulianov, leader of the Birkanian people." He concluded

Hmmm... our first message... Barrichello turned to face his closest advisor, the Marquis Aric Almirola. "What do you think? Seems a little ruthless, but we can use anything we can get in the international community - any handhold to catapult us. Besides, economic co-operation can't be bad, at least."

"Well, Lord, I don't trust him. You might as well send a considerate message back, but be very wary. Very."

"I hope you're right, Aric. We can use all the help we can get."

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: High General Viktor Yulianov, Bikaine

We have received your message regarding possible commericial ties and also a message of goodwill. We thank you for your message and wish to inform you that we believe economical ties will greatly benefit our two nations. I hope we will keep in touch.

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello

To: Lord Lewis Barrichello, Nikhcevo
From: Office of Foreign Relations, Takaram

Allow us to welcome your nation on to the international community. We would like to extend a hand of friendship to your people. In order to strengthen our relationship, I would recommend that you contact us about establishing an Embassy.

Cynthia Rose, Chief Foreign Relations Officer

ooc: link to my embassy thread http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=585409

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To: Lord Lewis Barrichello

On behalf of the Executive Council of Zinaire, I would like to welcome Nikhcevo to the world stage. Coming out of isolation will, no doubt, be a challenge and an adventure for your government and your people. We wish you the best of luck and we hope that the same good fortunes will befall you that have graced many fledgling democracies in the past.

We hope you will consider establishing an embassy in Zinaire (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=555943) to initiate diplomatic relations. Also, upon reviewing the literature you provided about your economy, we feel a multi-party dialogue between our two nations may be beneficial as it appears that we have many industries in common.

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Gregory Bishop
Chief Executive of Zinaire

"Good evening, Birkaine. This is Viktor Yulianov. President of Berzuprechny Birkania, president of the people, president... of your heart" The general said in his usual radio broadcasts across the nation, and also being directly transmitted to Nikhcevo. "As you might have heard, the nation of Nikhcevo has entered a new era in their history. Some of you might as well remember when we did. Fresh off a twenty year-long civil war, we were the only ones with enough willpower to rise up over the chaos that ensues after the old goverment collapsed. It has been a hard way for us since then. We were on our own, deprived of any external help... but look, Birkaine. Look at where we are now, look at what we have built." He continued in a solemn tone "Willpower, and willpower alone allowed us to return this great nation to its former glory! Just as we were before the war: Whole, Beautiful!... Powerful. We rebuilt Birkaine as it was.... As it was meant to be." He paused for a few seconds, then continued speaking about Birkanian customs and a bit of history. The leaders of Nikhcevo interpreted this as an answer to the pamphlet from an overly patriotic country overseas.

"Finally, Birkaine, I should tell you about our relationships with this new country, as you might be wondering... well, I will only say that we will give them the help that we were negated in our great reconstruction. Countries, just like individuals, are compensated for their actions and punished for their misdoings. Good night, Birkaine." The radio then started to play patriotic Birkanian tunes.

The trade concessions and offering where overwhelming. People started to get suspicious that this wasn't just international charity, but it could be imperialistic capitalism instead.

"Good Evening, Lord Barrichello. I am Prime Minister Mark Davis of the Republic of The Marktoria State. I, personaly, am happy for your nation to be holding democratic elections after such a long time. The people of Marktoria welcome you into the free world. May our peoples live in peace for the many days to come."

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Official Government Communication

'Lord Barrichello,'

'It is with great pleasure that I put forward my country's greetings and salutations to the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo and its government, and welcome it to the international stage.'

'As with our our country, which has recently engaged diplomatic relations with the outside world, we understand the anxieties, hopes and desires that I'm sure your government share with my own in helping to build a better place for our citizens.'

'Please accept my offer of governmental diplomatic recognition and my own compliments at moving your nation towards a more democratic system of government, helping ensure the ability of the people's wishes to be respected.'


General Vladimir Qing-Bashir
President of the Republic of Free Bigtopia

Duke Blaise had just returned to Malmaison Palace having undertaken a tour of the rather troublesome Kunesdorf Province.

He was met by his Security Advisor Admiral Jochiam Ney in the Foyer of the palace.

"How did the tour go Sire"?

"Very well Jochiam, very well indeed. I think we may have seen the last of the troublesome elements in the province, and not too soon"

Admiral Ney doubted they had heard the last of the rebellious province, but he decided to let it go for the moment.

The Duke noticing the files under Admiral Ney said

"Walk with me Jochiam, tell me whats been happening in my absence".

They started to climb the stairs leading to the Dukes office.

"Very little happening in the world sire, we seem to have a spate of new Nations surfacing, I have sent the usual, welcome to the world letters and the usual offer of aid".

"Then Jochiam you have everything under control, why the long face"?

"No long face Sire, though we have just received word of yet another nation, its called Nikhcevo".

"What do we know of this Nikhcevo"?

"Very little Sire, except it has a population of 8 million, so its small"

"Good god Jochiam, 8 million would fit in most of our cities, how do these tiny nations survive".

"I don't know I'm sure" Admiral Ney replied.

"Well where in the world is this Nikhcevo" asked the Duke?

" Ahhh well I'm not even sure of that Sire"

"So Jochiam we have a nation that is declaring its independence, no one knows who they are or where they are"?

"Exactly Sire"

"Then Jochiam I guess we have some questions to ask"

"Yes Sire, indeed, i will get on to it immediately".

The Duke smiled at his Security Advisor and then entered his office, meanwhile Admiral Ney made his way to his own suite to send a message.

To Lord Lewis Barrichello

We have recently received your announcement that your Nation is moving towards democracy after a long time under a harsh rule.
On behalf of the Duchy of Rechburg may I send our congratulations.
We would be pleased to receive a ambassador from your nation, so that we may increase the relationship between our nations.

Signed
Duke Blaise.

The Admiral then sent the message via the network for his Duke to approve and sign.

OCC
Where in the RL world would your Nation likely be.

From: Lord Yuelnor Sha'rua, Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To: Nikhcevo

The Empire of the Elven People welcome you and the following of you.
We would also like to meet and discuss future relations between our nations. We hope to meet to discuss the following.

1. The establishment of embassies between our two nations.
2. Formal Offical recognition of your nation by our Empire.
3. The establishment of trade between our two nations.
We also welcome any concerns your representatives may have.

Sincerely
Lord Yuelnor Sha'rua,
Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Empire of the Elven People

To: Lord Lewis Barrichello, Nikhcevo
From: Office of Foreign Relations, Takaram

Allow us to welcome your nation on to the international community. We would like to extend a hand of friendship to your people. In order to strengthen our relationship, I would recommend that you contact us about establishing an Embassy.

Cynthia Rose, Chief Foreign Relations Officer

ooc: link to my embassy thread

"Shoot! Embassies! Those things for conducting business-stuff..." Barrichello stopped as he looked toward Aric. "We have better get used to this international thing. You want to be my international secretary, to help me sort all this out?"

"Sure, sir."

"Looks like I'll be staying up all night. Again."

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: Chief Foreign Relations Officer Cynthia Rose, Takaram

Thank you very much for your message. We are very much interested in an embassy in your country, and wish to also talk about economic trade.

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello



To: Lord Lewis Barrichello

On behalf of the Executive Council of Zinaire, I would like to welcome Nikhcevo to the world stage. Coming out of isolation will, no doubt, be a challenge and an adventure for your government and your people. We wish you the best of luck and we hope that the same good fortunes will befall you that have graced many fledgling democracies in the past.

We hope you will consider establishing an embassy in Zinaire to initiate diplomatic relations. Also, upon reviewing the literature you provided about your economy, we feel a multi-party dialogue between our two nations may be beneficial as it appears that we have many industries in common.

Gregory Bishop
Chief Executive of Zinaire

"Zinaire?" Aric stood stunned. "Even in our isolated state, we have heard of Zinaire. Wow. And economic talks?"

Barrichello leaned back in his chair. "So, let's go for it."

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: Chief Executive Gregory Bishop, Zinaire

Thank you very much for your message. Your offer of such a conference to pave the way for economic co-operation has us, well, tickled pink. As well, we thank you for your blessings toward our elections on May 2.Once we have recovered from the onslaught of diplomatic dispatches, we will be sure to thoroughly investigate your embassy programme and enroll. Thank you once again!

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello

"Good evening, Birkaine. This is Viktor Yulianov. President of Berzuprechny Birkania, president of the people, president... of your heart" The general said in his usual radio broadcasts across the nation, and also being directly transmitted to Nikhcevo. "As you might have heard, the nation of Nikhcevo has entered a new era in their history. Some of you might as well remember when we did. Fresh off a twenty year-long civil war, we were the only ones with enough willpower to rise up over the chaos that ensues after the old goverment collapsed. It has been a hard way for us since then. We were on our own, deprived of any external help... but look, Birkaine. Look at where we are now, look at what we have built." He continued in a solemn tone "Willpower, and willpower alone allowed us to return this great nation to its former glory! Just as we were before the war: Whole, Beautiful!... Powerful. We rebuilt Birkaine as it was.... As it was meant to be." He paused for a few seconds, then continued speaking about Birkanian customs and a bit of history. The leaders of Nikhcevo interpreted this as an answer to the pamphlet from an overly patriotic country overseas.

"Finally, Birkaine, I should tell you about our relationships with this new country, as you might be wondering... well, I will only say that we will give them the help that we were negated in our great reconstruction. Countries, just like individuals, are compensated for their actions and punished for their misdoings. Good night, Birkaine." The radio then started to play patriotic Birkanian tunes.

The trade concessions and offering where overwhelming. People started to get suspicious that this wasn't just international charity, but it could be imperialistic capitalism instead.

"Wow!" Barrichello returned to his seat after hearing Yulianov's address, put specially straight through. "Looks like we have ourselves an early ally. They are really being too kind. Plus, their nation is a rather lot like ours..."

Aric responded, "I'll answer positive to their trade requests and such then, milord?"

"Of course. We can use all the help we can get for this great nation of ours." Barrichello let out a snigger.

"Good Evening, Lord Barrichello. I am Prime Minister Mark Davis of the Republic of The Marktoria State. I, personaly, am happy for your nation to be holding democratic elections after such a long time. The people of Marktoria welcome you into the free world. May our peoples live in peace for the many days to come."

"Should we try out the new video-conferencing software?" Aric straighted his tie and bent over his brand-new government-issue Nikhware desktop computer. "Say cheese!"

Barrichello straightened his jacket, and prepared to talk. "Thank you very much for your response. We are glad to see that there are many more friendly nations out in the world than unfriendly. I hope we will stay friends for many years in this international community."


Official Government Communication

'Lord Barrichello,'

'It is with great pleasure that I put forward my country's greetings and salutations to the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo and its government, and welcome it to the international stage.'

'As with our our country, which has recently engaged diplomatic relations with the outside world, we understand the anxieties, hopes and desires that I'm sure your government share with my own in helping to build a better place for our citizens.'

'Please accept my offer of governmental diplomatic recognition and my own compliments at moving your nation towards a more democratic system of government, helping ensure the ability of the people's wishes to be respected.'


General Vladimir Qing-Bashir
President of the Republic of Free Bigtopia

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: General and President Vladimir Qing-Bashir, Free Bigtopia

We are most grateful for your diplomatic recognition of our country, and your compliments toward our elections on May 2nd. Our society has traditionally been feudal for over a thousand years, but the people have proclaimed what they want: a new, democratic government. And who are we to go against their wishes?

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello

Duke Blaise had just returned to Malmaison Palace having undertaken a tour of the rather troublesome Kunesdorf Province.

He was met by his Security Advisor Admiral Jochiam Ney in the Foyer of the palace.

"How did the tour go Sire"?

"Very well Jochiam, very well indeed. I think we may have seen the last of the troublesome elements in the province, and not too soon"

Admiral Ney doubted they had heard the last of the rebellious province, but he decided to let it go for the moment.

The Duke noticing the files under Admiral Ney said

"Walk with me Jochiam, tell me whats been happening in my absence".

They started to climb the stairs leading to the Dukes office.

"Very little happening in the world sire, we seem to have a spate of new Nations surfacing, I have sent the usual, welcome to the world letters and the usual offer of aid".

"Then Jochiam you have everything under control, why the long face"?

"No long face Sire, though we have just received word of yet another nation, its called Nikhcevo".

"What do we know of this Nikhcevo"?

"Very little Sire, except it has a population of 8 million, so its small"

"Good god Jochiam, 8 million would fit in most of our cities, how do these tiny nations survive".

"I don't know I'm sure" Admiral Ney replied.

"Well where in the world is this Nikhcevo" asked the Duke?

" Ahhh well I'm not even sure of that Sire"

"So Jochiam we have a nation that is declaring its independence, no one knows who they are or where they are"?

"Exactly Sire"

"Then Jochiam I guess we have some questions to ask"

"Yes Sire, indeed, i will get on to it immediately".

The Duke smiled at his Security Advisor and then entered his office, meanwhile Admiral Ney made his way to his own suite to send a message.

To Lord Lewis Barrichello

We have recently received your announcement that your Nation is moving towards democracy after a long time under a harsh rule.
On behalf of the Duchy of Rechburg may I send our congratulations.
We would be pleased to receive a ambassador from your nation, so that we may increase the relationship between our nations.

Signed
Duke Blaise.

The Admiral then sent the message via the network for his Duke to approve and sign.

OCC
Where in the RL world would your Nation likely be.

OOC: Hungary, except with a berth on the Adriatic Sea where Croatia is.

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: Duke Blaise, Rechburg

We are most interested in sending an ambassador to the Duchy in order to expand our relations, and perhaps persue international trade talks. We also thank you for your congradulations on our elections on May 2nd. We hope to stay in touch.

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello

From: Lord Yuelnor Sha'rua, Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To: Nikhcevo

The Empire of the Elven People welcome you and the following of you.
We would also like to meet and discuss future relations between our nations. We hope to meet to discuss the following.

1. The establishment of embassies between our two nations.
2. Formal Offical recognition of your nation by our Empire.
3. The establishment of trade between our two nations.
We also welcome any concerns your representatives may have.

Sincerely
Lord Yuelnor Sha'rua,
Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Empire of the Elven People

"Formal recognition? But there's no nation we're contesting against, no reason to not have recognition." Barrichello was puzzled as he typed out a response.

Official Missive of the Fiefdoms of Nikhcevo

To: Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lord Yuelnor Sha'rua, Empire of the Elven People

We are most interested in an embassy exchange between our two nations, as well as economic talks to better our peoples. However, we must ask why formal recognition of our nation is a problem. Not to be insolent, but there is no other nation that we are contesting against and should be debating formal recognition.

Sincerely,

The Lord Lewis Barrichello

bump.