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[Alex Humva]

OOCThat's... kinda thick. The Soleil just said that they were under their jurisdiction, and your peeps respond with 'but there wasn't anyone there'. America owns the Hawaiian islands, but not all of them are inhabited. Doesn't mean Japan can go and claim them or something.

Edited February 11, 2012 by Sweetroll Thief Alex Humva

[Kothra]

IC: "The islands we speak of are those on coordinates L21 and L23, Harushima and Akishima. An agreement may be made over Akishima, but we will accept no less than a full withdrawal from Harushima."

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: He means the small unihabites ones. The refueling bases.Which is which?IC: "Fair enough. We will accept your terms, provided we receive some compensation for our efforts and construction there."

Edited February 11, 2012 by Toast of Awesomeness

[Kothra]

OOC: Harushima is L21, Akishima is L23.IC: "You will recieve compensation only if you completely withdraw from Akishima. Your withdrawal from Harushima is unconditional. The most compensation that we can offer is the opening of our markets to eachother. Do you like seafood?"

[Lara White]

IC: The Aquileon Ambassador to Seasgate was intstructed to suggest an alliance between the two nations.~+~The Anitalian mission (who had, by now, receieved their own embassy) were offered an alliance.~+~Communication was established with the Slacians.~+~Meanwhile, the Aquileon government began construction of a facility to house diplomats from all over the world, where they could bring their grievances against each other in a court of their peers. The official title would be "The Forum of Nations."OOC: UN construction undertaken. 25 IP for 1 week..

Edited February 11, 2012 by Lloyd: the White Wolf

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: Koth, they wouldn't have even known about those islands until the storms cleared. What gives them jurisdiction?IC: "Friends, please understand. We have put our resources into the construction of outposts on these islands. If we leave, you have caused a waste of our resources.""What of this- you receive the island you need, unconditionally, while we keep the more distant one. We gain equally in this. However, should you accept, if you wish to keep representatives on the island we would keep, it would be perfectly acceptable."IC: The scout ships had reached the large peninsula of the mainland, and were inspecting sites for colonization.IC: The Aquiloneons were sent a reply."The sultan would be delighted to here your proposal, in person, if you'll send a delegation to Konstantiniyye."IC: Research into genetic engineering begun, 25 IP set aside.

Edited February 11, 2012 by Toast of Awesomeness

[Lara White]

IC: The Aquileon government was more than pleased to send an embassy mission to Konstantinyye. Once they were there, the Ambassador made his proposal: the establishment of a mutual defense alliance between Antialia, Seasgate, and Aquileon.

[Kothra]

OOC: Because it's right on their doorstep. That's why.IC: "We will accept a join ownership of Akishima, but we will still have your withdrawal from Harushima."OOC: NOTE TO EVERYBODY I HAVEN'T MET YET: MY SHIPS THAT I HAVE SENT AROUND WOULD HAVE REACHED YOU BY NOW. SO IF YOU WANT TO RP CONTACT, DO SO (not that I find it very interesting, as it's pretty much the same every time).

[Toast of Awesomeness]

IC: "We accept, provided we receive most of Akishima. We did reach it first. Our forces will be withdrawing from your island within the week."IC: The young sultan scratched his short beard, turban sitting on his head. He was wearing his ornate ceremonial robes of white, gold, navy, and maroon.He looked to his side, and began conferring with his two advisors who were present- the Vizier of foreign affairs, newly appoints, and the Vizier of defense."This could draw us into an unwanted conflict," cautioned Eyüp Vügsule, the Vizier in command of the armed forces.Cesare Igliotto, the Vizier of foreign affairs, shook his head. The Italoan began to speak, gesturing with his hands."We have no idea of the strength of the other nations we may encounter. Friends and allies will give us a measure of protection in the new world this has become. The Anitalians can no longer be conquerors, unless we are sure of our success."The sultan nodded."For now, I believe it would be better to accept the proposal. If needed, we will make sure we're able to withdraw."The two advisors nodded."This seems reasonable enough, Sultan. Be careful though. You will be counted among the greatest and most important Sultans in our history, or the man who brought us to ruin. You must play this game carefully," said Vizier Vügsule.The sultan nodded."I know, my friend."With that, the three turned back to the ambassadors. The entire conversation had been whispered, so the foreigners wouldn't have heard it, even if fluent in Türkiye.The Sultan sat down upon his "throne", a padded, ornate mat upon the floor in his throne room. It was raised up on a series of steps, allowing him to look down at the ambassardors while he sat, cross-legged."Your proposal is accepted. The leaders of your two nations are invited for a feast here in my palace upon the treaty's signing."

Edited February 11, 2012 by Toast of Awesomeness

[Kothra]

OOC: Also going to use "Kiserran" instead of "Kiserrais" because we're speaking English, not French. xPIC: "Very well, we shall accept those terms. A Kiserran legion will be dispatched to Harushima to ensure that you keep your word and withdraw."Movement: Deuxième Legion de Kiserre dispatched to the island of Harushima in L21. Legion to establish makeshift base and airfield upon arrival.

[HeavyMetalSunshineSister]

OOC: I will not be RPing contact unless the arrival of a boat is posted IC. I will also not be acting as though my people have any knowledge of another culture unless they have met them in IC.IC: The soldiers on the patrol boat appeared more nervous than anything else, and while several of them carried rifles of some sort, none of them appeared to be taking aim at the Waalrusaan ship. On the bridge of the patrol boat, the captain stood with a pair of binoculars, watching the foreign vessel with a frown. The foreigners were too clean to be pirates, but their clothes and their ship were completely unfamiliar.As the patrol boat drew up alongside the Waalrusaan ship, she stepped out onto the deck and called over to the Waalrusaans, pointing towards the shore to emphasize the meaning of her words."You will follow us into the port. Any hostile moves will result in the sinking of your ship."

[Lara White]

IC: The ambassador bowed deeply. "Thank you for your friendship, honored Sultan." he said. "I will relay your words to our President with all speed."

[Toast of Awesomeness]

IC: The sultan smiled."May God shine brightly upon you, friend. I look forward to meeting your president."IC: The island claimed by the Kisserans was being abandoned. There hadn't been time to build a high-quality base yet, so most of what they were losing was simply concrete. A fair enough price for friendship.In the meantime, Akishima, which would be known as Rhodos, was being prepared to accept the men from Hakishima.

[Lord Kini Hawkeye]

IC:Nearly a month after the arrival of the various foreign delegates, Limited communication was available to them all. While the Aquileoneese Ambassadors proposed their alliance in secret, each of the nations who had arrived - the Aquileon, The Stans, and the Kiserre, were all invited into the Emporers palace for talks with the Emporer himself regarding two things.Peace, and trade.It was decided that any nation who agreed to peace would recieve a large trade presence with Syressa, while anyone who only agreed to trade would have that presence slightly diminished. The chief exports would be the variety of rare spices that the island was full of, and the various types of Syressan cuisine. In return, the other nations would be allowed to trade their own exports, Use Syressa as a port for their ships during storms, and use the Empires hopeful trade agreements to spread their technology even to those they may not have trade agreements with.In return, each nation who's goods were bought by other nations were promised one third of the profit - non negotiable.While the terms of the meeting were laid out on the table, the Syressans became restless - they wanted to see the new world around them, and being sailors by trade and birth, their inability to leave the islands outer reaches was making them extremely restless. However, the empire was determined to not cause a war by going somewhere they weren't supposed to, and as such, they would wait for nations to come to them.At least, in most cases.~~~Build Order-3 Xifos Class Frigates (Completion: February 19th)-1 Sfodroús Anémous Class Cruiser (Completion: March 8th)-Chain Development (Completed February 17th)~~~OOC: As i've been lazy in looking through the topic, anyone i missed who came to Seasgate is in the meeting, i've just forgotten you, so remind me and i'll edit the post, or you can have your guys show up late

[Alex Humva]

OOCLloyd: The UN building itself is pretty cheap, but it's the effort to bring the nations together, to bring skilled linguists to translate all of their ramblings, and in general other expense that bring it up and make it special so... 25 IP for one week sounds about right.ToA: I hope you aren't expecting to do much besides make some cool plants. Genetic engineering of anything above Kingdom Plantae is offlimits until the 00s, regardless of whether or not you pump a ton of R&D into it. Now, if you have been doing a bunch of R&D you get lots of nice toys in the 00s, so feel free to keep doing it.IC incoming in a moment.

Edited February 11, 2012 by Sweetroll Thief Alex Humva

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: I'll keep it going, then.Kini, am I at Seasgate?

[Lord Kini Hawkeye]

OOC:I'm not sure, but i can add you in if you like.

[Lara White]

IC: The Aquileonese ambassador accepted the trade agreement. His representative concerning the military alliance, however, was still waiting.

[Alex Humva]

IC [standast]A larger cruise ship like vessel was sent out, filled with diplomats and corporation negotiators. Many companies were represented, and when the ship reached the Seasgate Empire, multiple offered their services; notably, Real Dreams, PVC Inc -not the most creative of names but it got the idea across-, and Aerospace Industries. Civilian recreation, plumbing, and planes. An effective bundle to say the least.

[Toast of Awesomeness]

IC: An Anitalian ship sailed into Seasgate's harbor, the imperial flag waving proudly from the mast. Greetings were called out as the representatives of the corporations on board readied their presentations, while several diplomats prepared to travel to the embassy.OOC: In case anyone was wondering, here's my flag:

[Wyrd Bid Ful Araed]

IC: The Waalrusaan seemed to get the gist of what the Varangians were saying and the exploratory boat started following the patrol boats to the harbour. "I don't like the looks of those weapons," said the first mate Dietersaal."We're hardly unarmed ourselves," pointed out the captain, "But we're here to make friends not start a war."OOC: Oh, btw, what sort of base could I construct on that island in T24 and how much would it cost?

[Alex Humva]

OOCYou can build a military base on it with no cost besides putting some troops there. ToA managed to claim three at once without any IP costs, so I think you can grab one with ease. As for maturing time, there's not really a set thing, so use common sense. 1 real day=30 Strith days.

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: Who haven't I contacted yet?IC: Suitable locations for a colony on the mainland had been found by the ships. A settlement would be founded in a few months, if a went well.

[Wyrd Bid Ful Araed]

OOC: That simple, eh? Might have to snap up that one in Q23 while I'm at it then. Once I find it, obviously :PIC: While the civilian ship was engaged meeting the Varangians, a military-commandeered vessel had reached a tiny little speck of an island way further off-shore. Deciding this would be as good an outpost as any, the Fleishkarls decided to ship a few troops there, build a military outpost to secure their sea-lines

[Veeci]

Civilization Form:Name: Saaristo (derived adjective: Saarii)History: The earliest know record of the Saarii people dates back some seven millennia ago and ever since they've been growing and prospering, thriving off their northern homeland.The chain of islands that make up Saaristo are home to two prominent biomes, the north consisting mostly of mountainous fjords and glaciers, the south dominated by rolling fields and grassy knolls. The shores of Saaristo conjoin to the polar ice-sheet, demanding ice-breakers for travel by sea.Saaristo hasn't had a large war for several centuries; the lack of any true military is a clear testament to that. However, with the clearing of the storms plans are being formulated to construct a force for self-defence.For about seventy years Saaristo has been governed as a technocratic diarchy. The current two heads of state are a pair of mid-age twins, Vasen and Oikein Kaksi. The duo of brothers have led to an economic boom and are nearly universally approved.A combination of scientific discovery and theophobia from various religious wars of the past have resulted in a society where the concept of religion is foreign and its only emergences is in the occasional untrusted, new-age cult.The race of people that inhabit the Saaristo archipelago have naturally low pigmintation levels, a condition akin to albanism, but not nearly to the same extreme. This results in most people having slate eyes, pale skin, and greyish-white hair. As a result it has become a common social trend to dye one's hair a vibrant shade.Pääkenttä, the capital and center of development, lies in the midst of the great rolling plains of southern Saaristo, the great Joki river spliting the metropolis down the center. The city is an eccentric, cultural melting pot; street-performers, merchants, and artists are abundant around it's many cobbled-sidewalks, sqaures, and subway tunnels. The smell of freshly baked breads and sizzling, sautéed meats fill the crisp, hyperborean air. Dozens of glimmering zeppelins dominant the city's skyline, serving as an inter-city transit system, as mobile labs, cargo-transports, and as toys for the adventurous and wealthy. The progression of Saaristo's culture and deveopment is illuminated within Pääkenttä's architecture, a mix of older, stone and mortar buildings with the new, whimsical, organic, steel and glass constructs.Cultural traits: Generally Saarii people are technologicaly and scientifically minded. Saarii society is very libreal, though quite meritocratic, focusing on effectively and efficiently acomplishing tasks without much attention to the actual methods used. Enviormental consiousness is prominent throughout their culture; over 80% of the energy demand is fufilled by massive wind turbines spralled across the grassy plains.Location: Continent 8

• [*]C-23: Capitol State-----------Pääkenttä (Pa-ken-ta)[*]B-24: Medium State-----------Jääteräs (Ya-Terra-s)[*]B-23: Small State[*]C-24: Small State[*]D-23: Small State

Vehicle Forms:Vehicle Class: Alto Z-23 "Albatross" (Militarized)Vehicle Description: The Alto Albatross is a two-hundred-meter, rigid, helium-lifted airship that, up until recently, has only been used for civilian purposes. Due to many already being in production and the extreme versatility of these craft, they were an obvious choice for quick militarization. Even with kevlar skin the nature of zeppelins make them vunerable, as a result they have been converted into long-range missile platforms.Weaponry: 30 1.5 metic-ton, medium-range, ASM cruise-missiles (250 kilo payload), 30 AAMs (10 kilo payload), and four short-range gatling guns for anti-fighter weapontry. The cargohold has the capablility of holding 160 tons of freight.Upkeep/Build time/Build Cost: 35^IP, 2 Week construction period.

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Ic / Southern Coast of Saaristo:Growing ever fainter, the eternally rumbling and churning wall of clouds and thunder faded away into oblivion. Oikein Kaksi stood, watching as the impenetrable boundaries of his world disolved away into nothingness. Glistering crystals of ice began to sprout on his graying beard, raging winds rippling through his wool-lined, leather trench coat. The man gazed over his shoulder, down towards the shoreline thousands of feet below him. With one final glance at the history-altering moment before him, the diarch sealed the observation hatch and decended down the rungs underneath his feet into the belly of the Triumphant Recollection, the first of only two military airships in the Saarii air-force.The sound of his steel-toed boots reverberated throughout the zeppelin as he crossed the grated gangways of its innards. Entering the bridge, he got on his knee and softly spoke to the ensign manning the radio station. "Send a message back to Pääkenttä. Tell Diarch Vasen that indeed, the meterologists were right, the Oceanic Barrier has disipated. And signal for the icebreaker, the Borealis, to begin Genesis protocols. A team of specialists was gathered aboard when we first heard news of the shifting conditions out at sea."Without awaiting for a response he retired to his personal quarters. Something told him he wouldn't get many opportunities to rest the next few weeks.

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The massive rotors of the Borealis rumbled to life and the cargo-ship churned out of the harbor (C23) heading southwest into the uncharted realms. During several occasions over the last century many things hinted at the existence of other groups of humans elsewhere: A foreign, twelve-second radio transmission intercepted through the static of the storm. Several instances of plastic trash washing ashore, covered with languages that no one on the island had ever seen. And most recently, what appeared to be an artificial probe of sorts seen orbiting over the planet.It was finally time to see who these people were and to solve the mysteries of the unknown world.

Edited February 14, 2012 by Veeci

[Toast of Awesomeness]

IC: The ships had discovered two more islands, O16 and Q18. The military was informed, and it was deemed a good idea to construct bases on them. It would be nice to have a network of islands as other nations began expansion. The flag was planted on each, and ships were sent out, soldiers ready to be deployed.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Toast of Awesomeness

[Lara White]

IC: The existence of a continent to the west had not gone unrecorded--however, it had been decided to hold off on it. However, pressure from the military caused the President to permit the founding of a military base across the channel.OOC: Planting the flag at I-17.

[Alex Humva]

OOCOh joys, military bases on the main continent.I feel I should make this absolutely clear here and now; your military base WILL NOT EFFECT GROWTH TIME WHEN YOU COLONIZE THE PLACE. Yes, it needed all caps and bold. Someone is going to try to pull that if I don't. Your military base will produce no IP and will sap no IP. It is like an island military base; it's there, probably doing something useful, but not particularly game changing.Also, ToA, I hope you realize, if someone attacks your long range island bases you just claimed, then if they leave no survivors and let no one escape, you will have no idea for a while. Until we get satellite communications radio simply won't cut it.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Sweetroll Thief Alex Humva

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: I won't have anything to tell me? Even in the 1980s?On that note:IC: 10 IP set aside for R&D into satellite communications.OOC: And I'm not putting a base there, I'm saying that they're preparing to settle.

[Alex Humva]

OOCThe 1980s had international infrastructure and the American comm satellite network. We don't have that.Also, I saw no post of you making a base on the main continent; my rant was brought about by Lloyd's military basing of the main continent.

[Lara White]

OOC: I have no intentions of anything but dibsing the area. Other people's colonization of the mainland spooked me.

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: Oh, haha. Still, a good idea.... I'll need to start claiming provinces....

[Alex Humva]

OOCJust be careful not to tread too quickly too deeply into the main continent. Great uncharted mysteries await, and if you don't have proper supply lines established... well, let's save the surprise for later.

[Lara White]

OOC: Natives. Oh joy.

[Toast of Awesomeness]

OOC: Still, a coastal base won't hurt. Helps solidify my claim, too.IC: Flag has been planted on the main continent, at G17 and H16. Military bases to follow in the coming weeks. Mapping of the coastline has begun.

[Kothra]

IC: A civilian ship with the markings of the nation of Kiserre drifted off the coast of Varangia, though the crew did not yet know that. The ship's captain stood on the deck, bundled in several layers of clothing to escape the frigid ocean air. He gazed through binoculars at the distant coast. He could make out lights on the coastline—civilization. How could anyone possibly live in this cold? he thought, used to the long hot summers of Kiserre.The ship's translator (the Union government had one assigned to each ship of the exploration fleet in case they came across a new nation) seemingly appeared next to the captain, trying to peer out and see what the captain was seeing. The captain passed over the binoculars."Ah, civilisation," muttered the translator.Several minutes later, the ship stopped its drifting and slowly plowed through the water towards the coastline lights.OOC: Wow, this is like the first decent RP I've written in years. -__-

Edited February 12, 2012 by Kothra: Sweetroll Thief

[Toast of Awesomeness]

IC: Anitalian sailors were used to the warm, coastal, Mediterranean climate of their home. Therefore, when they neared the land of the Waalrusians, they were bundled up and shivering. The ship moved towards the coast, megaphones calling out a friendly greeting in the languages which had been learned by this time.OOC: New-Vehicle Class: S1 KılıçbalığıVehicle Description: Used as a patrol ship, it's light, fast, and fairly cheap. Looks like this, but usually darker.http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Tapageuse-01.jpgWeaponry: 1 40 mm anti-aircraft gun, 1 20 mm autocannon, and two 10 mm HMGs.Upkeep/Build time/Build Cost: 15 IP, 8 days.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Toast of Awesomeness

[Veeci]

Ooc: Dang Koth, I leave midway in writing a post and come back and you've nearly written the exact same thing. Ic / Northeastern coast of Aquileon:Only the faint light from a full moon lit the path of the Borealis. Captain Reynolds stood resolute at the helm of the ship, tirelessly searching for the even the smallest sign of civilization. Scribbling illegible notes into the fibers of his coffee-stained log, he gazed up. Seeing nothing he returned to his papers only to double-take. Snatching his head back up he gazed out off the window of the bridge. There, standing on a pole was a small, white form looking at him, illuminated by the cabin lights. A seabird, but unlike one he had ever seen. Adrenaline spiked through his bloodstream. He flailed for the ship's microphone."Crew, I hate to wake you at this ungodly hour, but I think you ought'a see this."One by one the crew began to trickle into their posts, searching for stray radio signals or signs of land. No more than an hour went by and lights began to be spotted through the dense fog. A single, elogated, bass-note rang from the ship's horn and sliced through the night.

[Lara White]

IC: The fog horn barely fazed the port's denizens, who were used to traffic at all hours of the night. The guards who had been posted, however, reacted quickly, bringing the Borealis into harbor and escorting its diplomatic mission to a greeting hall.

[Veeci]

Ic / Aquileon Greeting Hall:The captain and the three linguists of the expedition stepped into the hall, intrigued by the alien architecture. But they had more important, pressing matters at hand. After establishing names with hand gestures and pointing, the specialists took a seat at the table and got to work exchanging the Saarii syllabary, dictionary, and book on language structure for the Aquileon equivalents. (Ooc: That's fun to say...) Reynolds stood back, watching the process unfold before him. His hand found it's way into his coat pocket, confirming his pistol was there in case something went dreadfully wrong.

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Ooc:

• [*]20 IP for one week towards R&D of photovoltaics. (2-19)[*]20 IP for one week towards further development and implementation of ocean-based energy-turbines. (2-19)

Oh, btw Alex, would you like for us to post weekly industry reports akin to what we did in Starscape? And if we do, can I request we have a standard form?

Edited February 12, 2012 by Veeci