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Vice Autarch Aldric Konstantin Vidar sent prior notice that he would be attending, and flew out from Welthaupstadt Tiflis after ensuring all of his affairs were in order. He ultimately arrived at the party fashionably late, along with his military adviser General Henrik Gebhard, personal friend Lieutenant General Bastian Jochem, who had fled to the GNED after the fall of his home nation of Rhodes, and his primary political adviser Maximilian Anselm. Aldric would be garbed in a simple black suit with a white shirt and red tie, and Maximilian was similarly dressed, but with a blue shirt and black tie; Henrik and Bastian both wore their uniforms. Bastian had elected to pin his old Rhodean insignias to his. Each were armed with a 9mm handgun under their jackets. If they were confiscated at the gate, they would reluctantly hand them over, but Aldric would take the ammunition out of it, telling the guard that he would shoot himself in the foot otherwise. They boarded the relatively empty ferry on the mainland to reach the island. Bastian and Henrik entered an animated conversation on artillery tactics, while Aldric and Maximilian leaned over the side and watched the island near. "Politics," Aldric said quietly, derisively. "What's that, sir?" Maximilian asked, looking over at him. "I preferred working in the shadows," Aldric replied, turning around and propping his elbows up on the railing. "Away from the prying eyes of the world's political elite, influencing and not being influenced, controlling others and not having to control myself. It was freedom, Maximilian, one that I no longer have." "Then why'd you accept the Autarch's offer, sir?" his adviser asked. Aldric snorted. "What choice did I have? I'd been bribing and puppeteering his governors. It was either acceptance or a bullet, and I prefer not having a 9mm lodged in my brain." "But you've done a mighty fine job as VA, sir," Maximilian offered. The vice autarch glanced at him. "Max, I swear to God, if you don't stop calling me 'sir' before we reach the shore, I will knock you on your ass in front of every leader you can name." "Sorry," Maximilian muttered. "What may I call you, then?" "I do have a name, you realize." Maximilian frowned. "Okay...Aldric?" "There you go," Aldric grinned, standing up straight as the ferry reached its destination. "Come on." He walked briskly between Bastian and Henrik, saying, "Tea party's over, generals, let's go." Aldric jumped onto the dock, retinue in tow, and walked toward the welcome party, a smile on his face. "Good evening," he said. "Prime Minister Whittaker, I presume? I am Aldric Vidar, vice autarch of the GNED. Mr. Visari sends his regrets that he may not attend personally." The last statement was crap; Aldric doubted Visari gave a damn about meaningless soirees like this.

[b]SIC:[/b] Vice Autarch Aldric Vidar spent the first weeks after his appointment inspecting the defenses of the Caucasus and declared that they were great, but improvable, and he held a philosophy of 'if it can be made better, make it better,' he funneled spending into coastal defenses along the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. An order was put in for construction. 2,000x missile launch platform 5,000x RIM-703 LRBM 2,500x RIM-702 ULRSA 2,500x RIM-701 LRSA 1,000x RIM-700 MRSA 200x Goliath Fixed Heavy Artillery Platform 1,000x Flak-10 AA 1,500x Shark Anti-Personnel/Anti-Armor Turret 2,000x Jaws Torpedo/Mine System 2,500x ST-2 Anti-Shipping Missile 300x V-3B ASBM Missile Platforms: Built along the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov coast, with 1,800 of those systems deployed there, clustered around the port cities of Batumi, Kobuleti, Poti, Anaklia, Pichori, Ochamchira, Gulripsh, Sukhumi, Pitsunda, Gagra, Sochi, Tuapse, Gelendzhik, Novorossiysk, Anapa, and Temryuk. 100 were deployed along the west coast of the Caspian Sea around Astara, Baku, Sumqayit, Xacmaz, Makhachkala, Astrakhan, and Atyrau. 100 were centered around both sides of the Strait of Kerch, defending shipping lanes through the Trans-Caucasus Canal. Goliath Artillery Platforms: Deployed at strategic points near and between cities along the Black, Azov, and Caspian coasts. 40 deployed along the Black coast; 30 deployed along the Azov coast; 30 deployed along the Caspian coast; 100 deployed along the UK border. Positioned to defend harbors, ports, shipping lanes, and land routes to the cities. Flak-10 AA systems: 200 Flak-10s deployed along the Black coast; 50 deployed along the Azov coast; 200 along the Caspian coast, 300 along the Nordic-UK border, 150 along the eastern Crimean peninsula, 100 along the Trans-Caucasus Canal located in Nordic territory. Deployed to defend against air raids on strategic cities and military positions. Jaws Torpedo/Mine systems: 250 deployed around the waters and harbors of the Black coast; 200 around and in the Strait of Kurch and Sea of Azov; 300 around the Caspian Sea coasts and harbors Shark turrets: 750 deployed in and around the major ports and roads along the Black coast; 450 deployed along the Sea of Azov coasts; 300 along the Caspian coast; 1,250 along the UK border. Positioned to defend against an amphibious or ground assault, particularly infantry and armor. V-3B ASBMs: 100 deployed around the Sea of Azov; 100 deployed around the Caspian Sea; 100 deployed on the Black coast. Positioned to protect shipping lanes and the shores of Caucasia 250,000x XE-101 Combat Infantry Uniform 250,000x Sta-12 Assault Rifle 250,000x H&K P2000 handguns 1,000,000x HE Hand Grenade 50,000x TA-100 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher 1,100x Arca IV MBT 1,100x BMP-5 APC 550x M-200 MRLS 275x SdKfz 124 howitzer 275x G17 mortar 90x Lu-65 90x Lu-67 90x GLI-133 90x The Blitz Central Asian Military District: Newly integrated militia units numbering 136,000 have been undergoing the advanced training of the Nordic Army, with about 30,000 on active duty while the rest completed training. Sta-12 rifles (with five 50-round helical mags), P2000 pistols (with three 13-round mags), four HE grenades, and XE-101 combat uniforms were issued to the soldiers toward the end of training, and the surplus went into storage. 1,100 Arca IV MBTs and 1,100 BMP-5 APCs have been constructed and are on standby. 550 Smersk M-2000 MRLSs, 275 SdKfz 124 howitzers, and 275 G17 mortars were also built and deployed in army bases around the district until the entire army district was fully trained and organized. Fifteen squadrons each of Lu-65s, Lu-67s, GLI-133s, and Blitzes constructed and deployed in airbases at Tbilisi, Baku, Yerevan, Batumi, Kerch, and Makhachkala. Vidar also ordered the construction of caches throughout the Caucasus Mountains, wherein he would store stockpiles of combat armor, ammunition, weaponry, artillery, and armor. Billions of rounds of ammunition and hundreds of thousands of artillery shells were manufactured and stashed in these caches. Each cache would be guarded by laser-eye scanners and explosive triggers. The explosives would trigger if an incorrect eye scan or forced entry are detected, and destroy anything in the doorway without disturbing anything beyond the heavy steel doors.

"The Greater Nordic Empire of Dalmatia recognizes the existence of the Free State of Torun." -Vice Autarch Aldric Vidar

Please mark Rhodes as part of the Athenian Federation again.

Aldric Konstantin Vidar was a political leader in the Greater Nordic Empire, but unlike the typical Nordic politician. Vidar tended to revile public office, preferring to implement his policies from the shadows, through puppets in the local government. The Nordic provinces of Georgien, Armenien, Aserbaidschan, and Caucasian Russland each had a Moff appointed to it, and Vidar had seen to it that each was swung over to his favor; they, like he, remained loyal to Visari and the Empire, but their governance was strongly influenced by Vidar's ideas and purse. Under his shadow-rule, the four provinces that formed the heartland of what had once been the Kingdom of Caucasia had prospered, and grown even more loyal to the Autarch and the empire. Enforcement of educational policies was strengthened, a series of legislation on local healthcare had been passed, and outright resentment towards the empire had been all but removed. A series of local militias had been established, numbering just over 90,000 volunteers, with rudimentary training, armor and artillery, though their equipment was outdated due to a lack of central government support. With the GNED's extensive security agencies, it was inevitable that Vidar's ring would be discovered, especially with the seat of government, Welthaupstadt Tiflis, still referred to as Tbilisi in many parts of the area, located in the area, but it was an inevitability that he delayed to the extent of his pocketbook, hiring professionals and criminals to keep his shady dealings in the dark. He rarely made an appearance in public, and if he did, he remained as low-key as possible. Ultimately, Autarch Visari was made aware of Vidar's toying with his officials, and when Nordic soldiers knocked on his doorstep late one night, Vidar was sure that his life had come to an end. When he answered the door, he was told, to his complete shock, that the autarch wished to see him, and was led respectfully to a limousine with darkened windows, and taken from his home in Baku to the international airport, where he boarded a government-owned jet and was flown to Welthaupstadt Tiflis. Upon arrival, Vidar was loaded up into another darkened limo, and taken on a shorter ride through the empire's crown jewel to Visari Palace. He was led inside under armed guard, and taken before Autarch Michael Visari, who, instead of executing Vidar, recognized his potential and skill, and offered him the position of Vice Autarch, with a degree of autonomy over the old Caucasian heartland. Completely taken aback, and with really no room to negotiate, Vidar accepted the offer. Vidar returned to Baku, and named the city the capital of the Greater Nordic State of Caucasia, which would be the official name for the four provinces in the Caucasus region. In his first acts as Vice Autarch, Vidar incorporated the provincial militias into the Greater Nordic Imperial Army, giving them the standard training and equipment of the rest of the military, and established the Caucasian Military Command as a subordinate branch of the Nordic military command structure.

Bout damn time. o/ TriCom o/ Legacy o/ caek

*SIC* Chairman Drake read the various reports coming in about the 'Hanse', and determined he didn't give a damn. *Public* "Meh."

[quote][center][img]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g281/xalphazero/Treaties-1.png[/img][img]http://i38.servimg.com/u/f38/15/48/80/08/31110.png[/img] [size="6"][b]Of Triangles and Ukrainians Pact[/b][/size][/center] Preamble The Trilateral Commission and Kievan Rus, hereon out referred to as TriCom and KR respectively, to solidify and confirm their friendship in the spirit if Black Sphere unity, hereby agree to this treaty of peace, intelligence, and aid. Article I. Non-Aggression It is understood that this treaty is signed for the full prosperity of both signatory alliances and, as such, neither TriCom nor KR shall engage in any acts of aggression towards each other. If such an individual act of aggression was to occur by either signatory alliance reparations will be paid to the full amount of the damage made. Article II. Sovereignty It is understood that TriCom and KR remain separate from one another in government and affiliation. Article III. Financial Assistance In any case where any of the above mentioned signatories suffers from an attack, be it a rogue attack or an attack by a hostile alliance, the attacked signatory may request financial assistance. Although not obligated to give such aid, it is highly encouraged for both signatories to provide aid to the aggrieved party. Any aid received shall be a sign of goodwill and is not to be paid back, unless an agreement is reached in which the aid is paid back in some fashion. Not giving aid when it is requested is not a valid reason for nullification. IV. Intelligence Neither signatory alliance shall withhold evidence or information that constitute a direct threat to the security and well being of the other signatory alliance. Both signatories shall strive for the well being of each other and the prosperity of both. V. Termination Termination of this pact requires 48 hours notice. This notice must first be given through private channels. Any intentional or planned violations of the articles within this treaty will result in the treaty being considered immediately void, unless otherwise agreed upon by the leadership of both signatories. Signed for the Trilateral Commission, Drakedeath, Chairman GrimReaper, Chief Executive Officer VinceSixx, Director Arch3004, Director Signed for Kievan Rus, Karolina, Velykyy̆ Monarkh Kyïv Wilhelm, Velykyy̆ Knyazʹ Kyïvsʹkyy̆ Georg von Hindenburg, Monarkh Viy̆ny Felix II, Monarkh Hroshey̆ variable, Monarkh Tekhnolohi[/quote]

Dear Generalissimo, It has come to my attention that you're vaguely considering alliances to join. When this reached my attention, I began contemplating the effects of Generalissimo, Generalissimo of Procinctia, on the Trilateral Commission, and vice versa, and came to the conclusion that it could only be good. TriCom is a growing alliance, with active leadership, and a number of roleplayers within the community. I'd be willing to answer any questions you have. Sincerely, Chairman Drake of the [url="http://tricom.cz.cc/forum/"]Trilateral Commission[/url]

"The USR supports our German friends. Too long, Denmark has been a major antagonist against efforts for European peace and cooperation. Their actions have always contradicted their words." -Chairman James Drake

"The Union of Slavic Republics recognizes the United Federation of the East and confirms that the Sino-Slavic alliance will transfer to it." -Chairman James Drake

I like Triyun's aircraft idea, and I think that the naval idea has potential. By putting in just 5% more effort, you can make your RP experience infinitely more creative and entertaining for all involved. For those that think this is complex or hate change, think of this: when sound-movies came out, many fans of the old silent films didn't think these 'talkies' would last, and that silent films were better. Now look at the TV and decide if you like [i]NCIS[/i] better with or without sound. It might be hard to adjust at first, but it'll be worth it.

"War is hell. Any beliefs otherwise are foolish and unfounded. Even those who do not actively partake in a war, be they a soldier or a nation, are drained by the effort. "Furthermore, all powers that have spheres of influence over the area in question are either defunct or rebuilding. Scotland has collapsed, France is rebuilding from war, Taeunas is...rather unresponsive, and Athens has already made a stand. All other regional powers are too weak to stand a chance against J Andres; if they declared war, they would only be opening themselves up as new colonies for the Americans. "As for the other powers, they have their own reasons, as well. Germany, as above stated, does not view the Iberian Peninsula and British Isles as part of their sphere of influence, and is also rebuilding from a massive war that destroyed a large part of their economic sectors. The USR is allied to J Andres, and I'll be damned if I put land before a friend. Slavorussia is preoccupied in Finland, and had previously committed large numbers of their military to the Franco-German War. The Baltic states were tied down by the fact that Denmark once closed their straits to military vessels, making large-scale troop or naval transfers nigh impossible. And I'm not even aware of every states internal affairs at the time. I do not presume to be aware, and I suggest that you do likewise. "Don't speak when you have no real understanding of the situation. You know only the surface of Europe's current state of affairs. By claiming to know what you don't, you only succeed in making yourself look ignorant." -Chairman James Drake

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' timestamp='1282703955' post='2430304'] "Of course." Claire said getting up from her chair and walking over to the small shelf to pour two glasses of wine for herself and for Drake. Setting them down, she took a sip to wet her lips and continued on with the conversation and upon his offering of one of the cigars, she took one from the case. "Thank you, very much Monsieur." She said lighting it after finishing her cigarette and enjoying the flavor of the tobacco from the first puff. "In truth I'm not a big smoker, but this is very good, at least one thing we have in common then." She chuckled and placed it between her fingers.[/quote] James nodded his thanks and smiled as he accepted the glass of wine from Claire. "And I'm not a big drinker," he replied. "Any alcohol I have in my refrigerator is promptly mooched by one of my guests. That's a technical term, by the way." He took a sip of wine and took his time before replying. "Exquisite," he said. "Pinot Noir is one of the few wines I can tolerate." [quote]"Well like I said, if there is anything I can do to alleviate the tension between the USR, Isara, and Vauleyo-Buryatia I would be happy to lend my services. Most wars unfortunately today cause much more death than they do in the past, or worse, start the ball into leading into World War. Both of which I would like to prevent for France and the World. Other than that, I would imagine the Franco-Slavic friendship will be one that can build over time, through general European and Mediterranean politics. We have always been friendly with Athens and are starting to build relations with the Rebel Army. So perhaps it is just the destiny of our two states to come closer together from our already established alliances." She raised her glass. "And a slowly built friendship, tested over time, is much better than one rushed to be signed on a piece of paper." [/quote] James raised his glass in return. "Gods willing, that will soon be a reality and not just possibility."

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' timestamp='1282701584' post='2430244'] "Well she might not have been a responsible governor." Claire said softly. "But she was a good person, if you can believe it, she gave her life so that war would end. Perhaps she realized the foolishness of her actions before it was too late, I don't really know. But I was her friend and I was there when she died, and I restored the republic as her last wishes." She took a drag of her cigarette and looked back up at the Chairman, it was starting to darken outside and so she leaned over and adjusted a small lamp to give them both more light to talk over.[/quote] "Good person or bad person, she caused the death and displacement of millions," James said, bluntly. "She may have ended the war, but she also started it. I suppose we can be glad she came to her senses before artillery fired upon Paris." He finished his cigar and ground it out in the ashtray. He was aware what he'd just said could be viewed as 'mean,' but he was a man who spoke his mind. [quote]"As to your neighbors, Vaulyo-Buryatia has always been one of France's closest allies though nothing I have seen shows any signs of anti-Slavic movement. But perhaps if the situation would become worsened, I would be able to talk to the Imperator about relations, he is actually a very enlightened individual. I met him when he came to Versailles a few years ago. As to Isara, I spoke with a General Ivanovich only a few days ago, she said that there was tension between your nation and her own, though getting both sides of the story makes the situation much easier to understand. If any problems would arise between your people and Isara in the future, France would be happy to mediate and I think the involvement in Eastern European and Central Asian Politics would do good for the Republic."[/quote] "For an enlightened individual, the Imperator seems content to ignore much of the world. Where he could have loyal, strong allies, he instead chooses to place a near-blanket ban on relations with Europeans. Enlightened is not an accurate description for him, with those policies, no offense intended. As for the Isarans...war will only break out if they deliberately provoke it. They seem to be trying to poke at us. Our satellites and intelligence picked up a recent missile test, far too close to the Caspian coast for our comfort. I'd rather not have other nations firing missiles at that sea. Many Slavs depend on it for their income. There's a rather lucrative caviar trade located there, and military tests even nearby could decrease their income substantially." [quote] His referral as France as a time-bomb hurt her for a moment, but there was no reason to get defensive. Drake was right and his perspective of the Empire from on the other side of Europe could not have been more true. "Well I think friendly all comes down to how well leaders can discuss issues with each other. I would consider us friendly and both of respectful to ourselves and our respected countries. These things I know full well take time, but I am more than willing to spend the time so long as my counterpart in this conversation, you Monsieur is willing to return it." She smiled. "Could I also interest you in a glass of Pinot Noir, I enjoy it when I smoke, perhaps the same for you Monsieur Drake?" [/quote] "Perhaps," James said. "And yes, I suppose I could use a drink." He opened the cigar case and took another cigar out. "If I may, I'd recommend you try one of these. Cigarettes are much more processed, they don't allow the flavor of the tobacco to surface. But I suppose this is an acquired taste."

[quote name='Executive Minister' timestamp='1282614619' post='2428486'] Would the Chairman be so kind as to 'pet' us, perhaps feed us with his little airplanes and soldiers? We assure you, being the cute regional power that we are, surely no consequence could befall you. [/quote] "We would, if we were an aggressive nation, or if we had strategic interests in Sudan, but we aren't and we don't, therefore we'll leave your feeding to a nearer nation. Maybe that oh-so-weak Rebel Army? Who knows?" -Chairman Drake

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' timestamp='1282697734' post='2430147'] "Oh not at all." Claire said looking at the cigar. "I like to have a cigarette myself every now and then." She reached down into her desk and pulled out a small glass ashtray and put it between them. She lit her cigarette, took a quick drag and looked back at the Chairman. "I appreciate the comments Monsieur, France I feel has a long way to come from the bad reputation we have no doubt sparked on the world with the various wars in Iberia and against Germany. But aside from Spain's continual decline in any active voice in the world, France will try to maintain a successful and close relationship with all her neighbors in Europe. You have my word on that and if we are warriors who are quick to recover from fights, I don't see why France, Germany, Athens, your United Republics, and Sicily, along with others must constantly compete for such a small continent as Europe. We can be friendly to each other and we should be friendly to each other. It just takes responsibility, responsibility that I regret to say Therese did not have."[/quote] James lit the cigar and puffed on it thoughtfully as Claire spoke. "Aye, competing over a continent is folly. Conflict in general is, but it's a massive part of human society, one that's existed since the start of time, and one that will die only when humanity does. It is for that reason that the USR strives for close relationships with most European states. Our treaties with Athens, Slavorussia, and Sicily, and our paperless friendship with the Germans, are results of our will to use the tongue instead of bullets. Why fight when we have reason?" James paused for another puff on his cigar. "I've always been confused as to why the world paints us as an aggressive state. Currently, we're allied with all but two of our neighbors; Vauleo-Buryatia, which seems to be growing increasingly anti-Slavic, and Isara, who flinches whenever we make a movement within a thousand miles of their border. They seem to think we're hellbent on their destruction." James chuckled at the idea. "In all realities, it is they, with their isolationist policies, who have rebuffed efforts of friendship. I tell you, I've never seen a nation be so rude to those that granted them independence. It's not like we regularly send 'accidental patrols' over their border or anything. The last war we fought aggressively was against UI, and they were led by deranged lunatics. That was a war against their government, not their people, as all wars should be." James blew out some smoke and continued. "I agree, national governments have to be responsible, both for their actions internally and externally. I fear the late Therese, as you said, was not a responsible governor. I lost my respect for her when she sent thousands off to die for a minute peace of land." [quote]She continued. "However, you should know our countries are already technically treated through the Mediterranean Union, or at least I had believed they were. France has always looked at the United Slavic Republics as a friend, perhaps a friendship that neither of us truly understand and one that definitely needs some work. But that is not to say we are complete strangers. Its only natural for you to distrust us, but I would like to know what the USR and France can do to remove that trust and form a bond that European brothers and sisters deserve to have." [/quote] "Perhaps we are. I've not reviewed the USR's treaties in awhile." He chuckled again. "I wish I could say the same. The USR viewed the French Empire as a ticking time bomb. We were just uncertain as to where it would explode; Spain, Germany, England, Italy? Even now, I can't quite call us friendly, but if this meeting does go well, I can walk away with my respect and hope for France returned, and that, Madame Delacour, would be a fine start."

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' timestamp='1282690658' post='2430013'] Entering the room, Claire excused herself from her previous conversations and walked over to Drake, her hands taking his own in greeting. "Monsieur Drake, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. I've heard good things about both you and Monsieur Visari in the handling of the German Rebellion. Unfortunately we found ourselves on different sides of the coin, but without being actively engaged I think there is a great deal of room that we can negotiate further friendships. But first, if there is anything I can get you, coffee, tea, something to eat, please let me know and I will send the maid to the kitchen for it to be made.[/quote] "I had very little to do with the German Civil War, Madame," James humbly replied, taking and kissing Claire's hand. "Chairman Visari dealt with most of the matters on that front. I was busy in the east, ensuring our neighbors in the area wouldn't try to take advantage of the absence of part of our military. Fortunately, that wasn't an issue." [quote]She walked back around to her desk and gestured for Drake to sit down across from her. "Paris has been busy these last few days, the country is really coming alive again. It was so dismal during and after the war, I think this is really a rebirth of France, a returning to the ideals of the Enlightenment. Something beautiful to see. But, you said you were wary of formulating new ties, or any ties at all. I'd like to remedy that, so please, what do you have on your mind?" [/quote] James sat down, fidgeting uncomfortably on the thin cushion and hard wood. He'd grown rather partial to the thick, leather office chair he had in his own office in Tbilisi, and this was a hard switch for him to make, even for just a few hours. He halted his movement after a few seconds, ignoring the discomfort. "Nations rarely prosper in war. Those with large military production companies are the exceptions, and even then, the country seems to die somewhat. Nothing is more exhausting than war, whether you're holding a rifle on the front or clutching an executive decree behind a podium." This came from experience; despite having no active role in the war, James had grown tired over the last year or so, and this was evident in the dark circles forming under his eyes. "I'm pleased to see this land recover, but I can't say I'm too surprised. France has always held resilient people, going back as far as the days of the Gallic tribes. Yet, they always seem to choose equally resilient foes...by which I mean the English and the Germans. It's like duels between the perfect warriors; any edge gained is only temporary. The other warrior will work his way back to equal ground eventually." James reached into his coat and retrieved a box of cigars and a lighter. "Do you mind if I smoke?" he asked, holding a cigar between his lips but not lighting it. He continued, "But I ramble...an unfortunate habit I picked up from my father. I fear you misunderstood what I said. I'm more than willing to establish cordial relations with the French, yet I don't feel that a treaty should be signed. Had things worked out even slightly differently, we may have gone to war, and we may still be at war. Unlike other rulers, I do not so readily dismiss 'if' scenarios, even if they are in the past. I have my reasons for this."

[i]To the Interim President of the French Republic, Claire Delacour From James Drake II, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Union of Slavic Republcs Dear Ms. Delacour... While I am aware of the delicacy of Franco-Slavic relations over the past years, I'd like to be one of those to congratulate you on removing yourselves from the old monarchy in favor of a more peaceful government. Years of tensions make me wary of forging new ties with an old...not quite foe, however, I'd be delighted if you could make yourself available for a meeting sometime in the near future. Belun be with you. Chairman James Drake[/i]

[quote name='PorkPotPie' timestamp='1282677129' post='2429680'] Congrats guys, and welcome back! You going to join NOIR again? [/quote] We're more than likely to apply in the near future.

[quote name='Malatose' timestamp='1282576308' post='2427748'] Michael Visari, son of Scolar Visari and Chairman of the Presidium of Slavic People's Deputies, will attend this meeting. [/quote] Chairman James Drake II, and his father, former King James I, who had served as de facto adviser to President Jason R. Drake during the days of the Drakorian Republic, would tag along with Visari. King James I had been given access to records of Nordlandic assistance in the construction of the Trans-Caucasus Canal, but that was essentially all the interaction he'd had with the Nordlanders.

Chim, I can honestly say you're one of the best guys I've had the pleasure of working with. Thank you for allowing us to have lulz at your expense when you were Emperor. Good luck.

Yay us! This was a long time in the making. Come join us in #tricom or set up an embassy or chill [url="http://tricom.cz.cc/forum/"]here.[/url] o/ TriCom o/ NoR o/ Trowa and Heero

[quote name='Executive Minister' timestamp='1282447921' post='2426274'] [i] "O 'battle hardened China', 'twas folly to place the Rebel Army so high upon your vaunted list, for infact, we sense their powers have diminished since last we met. As we speak, their nation has grown silent- its leadership seemingly ineffectual, or dead. Do not presume to judge us, for any that seeks to 'influence' us against our will shall find our power to be more than a match for theirs. Would no one wish to have our influence or control exerted over them? Mayhap, O China. Or is it that we need not flaunt our power in such an infantile test of will? To whatever end you find the answers reside, know that we have seen your dismissive stance on the Sudanese' sovereignty. Rest assured, if any one of your vaunted 'Super Powers' seek to carry out this not so affable threat... you may soon find yourselves marking the Nation of Nod as a battle hardened state as well."[/i] [/quote] "Aw, wook at the cute wittle regional power, isn't it so precious? " -Chairman Drake

Helping to create The Circle of Icarus. SO MUCH FAIL. Edit: So only has one S