TheShammySocialist Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 [quote][b]To: Charlotte de Nouvelle-Châteaudun, Directeur generale de la Compagnie du Commerce et des Colonies Vicidaliénnes CC: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: People's Union of Sweden - Commissariat of International Affairs and Trade - Strategic Division (CIAT-SD) Subject: RE: RE: RE:Trading Ships[/b] [i]Salutations Again,[/i] Karlskrona AB has processed your order, and are beginning the procurement process of your ships, given they are standardized hulls that Karlskrona builds on a regular basis and is tooled for, the time for construction is greatly reduced versus vessels constructed for usually unique military hulls. That being said, Karlskrona AB has projected that the build times for this full order to be completed, will be a year and a half, given the number of vessels requested. The ships will be outfitted, and be ready in batches of five every six months, if you would like for the vessels to be completed in a certain order, Karlskrona AB is prepared to do so. On the matter of accepting a berth in Port of Gothenberg, current leasing fees for a berth at this bustling seaport are currently running at 175 Million SEK or about $25 Million annually at this time. [i]Best Regards, Timofey Lewenhaupt Deputy Commissar CIAT-SD[/i][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Anovilis Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 [quote][b]To: People's Union of Sweden - Commissariat of International Affairs and Trade - Strategic Division (CIAT-SD) From: Charlotte de Nouvelle-Châteaudun, Directeur generale de la Compagnie du Commerce et des Colonies Vicidaliénnes Subject: Trading Ships[/b] Monsieurs, Madames We would then like to lease said shop and we will tell our bank to send you $630,000,000 for all 15 ships and the fee for the first year. As for an order of the construction, it would be best if the first patch would be 2 container ships, 2 tankers and 1 ore/cargo carrier, the second patch 2 tankers, 1 container ship and 2 ore/cargo carriers and the last patch the rest. We are looking forward to our trade then. With Regards, [i]Charlotte de Nouvelle-Châteaudun[/i] [b]Directeur-general de la CCCV[/b][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 [quote][b]To: Charlotte de Nouvelle-Châteaudun, Directeur generale de la Compagnie du Commerce et des Colonies Vicidaliénnes CC: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: People's Union of Sweden - Commissariat of International Affairs and Trade - Strategic Division (CIAT-SD) Subject: RE: RE: RE:Trading Ships[/b] Madame, we can confirm the transaction of your bank with that of the Swedish National Bank, we thank you again for doing business with Sweden, and look forward to furthering trade relations with you as you secure your new berth at the Port of Gothenberg. Security personnel from the Commissariat of Internal Affairs are currently being selected and processed for multi-lingual skills, and will be assigned once you arrive. Karlskrona AB has acknowledged that it is prepared to build the ships in the expressed order of construction, and is currently laying down the hulls and beginning general manufacture as I relay this message to you. [i]Best Regards, Timofey Lewenhaupt Deputy Commissar CIAT-SD[/i][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 [quote][b][size="4"]Basic Services Restored to Svalbard; SOPCO Granted Exploration Licensing[/size][/b] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Toisa_Perseus%26Discoverer_Enterprise.jpg/320px-Toisa_Perseus%26Discoverer_Enterprise.jpg[/IMG] [i]The exploratory drillship [b]Norwegian Scout[/b] and an offshore support vessel were viewed in the port of Longyearbyen whilst Swedish troops were continuing a counterinsurgency campaign.[/i] [b]Longyearbyn, SVL[/b] - The Swedish People's Defense Forces announced after nearly a month of conducting a coordinated and joint-service counterinsurgency campaign, that basic services including electricity, potable water, and communications, were restored to ninety-five percent of Svalbard citizens. Many citizens are still living in government-funded shelters, with many residences and businesses destroyed or damaged. The government has said that at least forty percent of the population are currently in shelters, and will remain so, "for at least the next three months". The insurgency campaign that started as the Federation of Arctic Regions government collapsed was continued in force against Swedish forces, which accrued one hundred and twenty six casualties over the past month, including the loss of a number of vehicles and as many as ten aircraft, mostly transports and helicopters. While the citizens of Svalbard continue to remain realistic about their futures, many have said that Swedish intervention, in the long term, will be a good thing, and most were indifferent over the annexation and incorporation of Svalbard into the People's Union of Sweden. "Personally, the last government collapsed, if anything, you've restored order and there is no more gunfire, and I don't have to fear for my life or my family's life outside of normal everyday hazards. Who else can I thank but Sweden for stepping in so quickly?" stated one father of four, from Longyearbyen. Longyearbyen saw some of the most heaviest of fighting, and much of the city was destroyed in the insurgency, Swedish forces quickly restored order and began using the city as a base of operations to move against insurgents who moved into the extensive wilds and tundra of Svalbard. "The People's Defense Force still has to clear some outlying islands, and conduct further operations, but most of the archipelago is safe, we are here to stay, and we will make sure that our new brother and sister citizens feel safe again," stated one of the battalion commanders from a Guards Airborne Brigade. Svalbard was also a hot topic in the High Commissariat today, as well as the economic market, when a hearing to allow for a new oil and natural gas drilling license to be issued for Swedish Oil and Petroleum Company, also known as SOPCO. There were tensions at the meeting yesterday when the Commissar of Internal Affairs, Dannika Mannerheim, questioned SOPCO representatives heavily on the conduct of their business in Sweden. SOPCO was accused of intentionally selling crude oil prices during the winter months at "exorbitant" amounts of money, and the Nyquist government fined the company for ethics violations. SOPCO received a new chief executive officer, and has since been trying to improve with a marketing campaign and a pledge to provide lower income families with fuel oil at discount prices during cold months. Some economic analysts say that Mannerheim's heavy questioning of the firms representatives were two-sided, they were to remind them that the government was still watching them, and that the government was not going to let the company have any slack, which was a skeleton in the closet of the Ericsson government, when the oil procurement community was not as heavily regulated. Whatever the case, after a short deliberation today, SOPCO was granted exploratory drilling rights for oil and natural gas in Sweden's EEZ around Svalbard, and it is hitting the ground running. The exploratory drilling ship [i]Norwegian Scout[/i] was already in Svalbard about a week ago, and it has been plying the waters since. SOPCO has said that it will begin to start the exploration of these regions within the next twenty-four hours. The High Commissariat, while keeping any misgivings it has about SOPCO quiet, has said it is "anxious" and "excited" to know about the composition of possible oil or natural gas resources in the region.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 [quote][size="4"][b]Surprise Government Reformation Seeks to Eliminate Partisan Political Monikers[/b][/size] [IMG]http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa325/VictorDeltaRomeo/jude-law-1067241147.jpg[/IMG] [i]As Secretary General, Christian Nyquist has been working for a substantial amount of time to promote the elimination of partisan political elements of governance, in an effort to promote a homogenous political community to Sweden, the newest reformation is a new push to this cause.[/i] [b]Stockholm, SWE[/b] - In a surprise push in the People's High Commissariat last night, Christian Nyquist enacted, with the approval of the High Commissariat, a government reformation that is part of a growing effort by Sweden's politicians to promote a politically homogenous society. In effect, the newest reform by Nyquist effectively eliminates the current Swedish government's association with leftist politics. Instead of promoting the country as one that has been known for its leftist policies internationally, it promotes a homogenous idea of politics that the current government is calling "Nordic Social Neutrality", partly to acknowledge the fact that the government has agglomerated itself and does not recognize itself as a leftist state, but also to acknowledge that no political parties now exist in Sweden. The government reformation also will see another further name change to the People's Union of Sweden, which will now only be known as the "Union of Sweden". Further changes have also been spelled out in the reformation, including the dropping of the use of Commissariat and Commissar, and instead will use Commission and Commissioner. The government is due to vote on a new flag design to eliminate the red star and its associated logo from the center of the Swedish flag, until the new flag design is approved, the government acknowledged that the nation's old flag will be flown outside Tre Kronor and all other government facilities. Foreign and political analysts were, to say the least, a little stunned by Nyquist's new political venture, which they believe is an effort by the government to promote the nation as a unitary political edifice, rather than one that has swung far left, and promote Sweden's image abroad. Indeed; many leftist circles of thought in Sweden have acknowledged that the government, despite its apparent leftist tendencies, was willing to accept former Falkenberg Order members of parliament back into the government as Municipal representatives in the Swedish General Commissariat. Many political analysts agree that the move was part of Nyquist's possible obsession with the elimination of Swedish partisan politics, which resulted in the death of his brother at the hands of right-wing militant gunmen, and led to the current affairs of state in Sweden. [IMG]http://theroyalcorrespondent.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/1-2360581ts1299744220004_slot100slotwide75articlefull.jpg[/IMG] [i]Speaker of the High Commissariat, the latter commission now known as the Swedish General Assembly, Caroline Bernadotte, has wholeheartedly been promoting the ideas of political homogeneity in Sweden since the ideas began to take shape about two months ago in a meeting between a number of key government leaders, as well as political academics, theorists, and key municipal leaders.[/i] "I mean, what's in a name? Apparently a lot of things, it's been long known that we've worked, albeit successfully with former members of the Order of Falkenberg in the General Assembly, why kid ourselves and the people of the world with a government that is neutral in its political stance when we use leftist monikers?" said Caroline Bernadotte, speaking to one of Sweden Broadcasting Corporations' leading evening news anchors, Natalie Uecker. "The political concerns of citizens of this nation vary, yes, we all have differing opinions over what is right and what is wrong, but we have proven that we can form a government around such political concerns, and we will listen to those who have a right to be heard. Why promote a system of partisan politics when this country has seen enough political discord in its lifetime? It has shaken even the life of our Head of State to its core, people understand political partisanship in this nation, they only see it stained with the blood of fellow citizens, of family members, of friends."[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanis777 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) [quote] To: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California Subject: Icebreaker [i]Greetings,[/i] Our company is inquiring in the construction of an icebreaker or an icebreaker you already have constructed and have for sale. Our laboratory is seeking one or two icebreakers for a polar expeditions for scientific learning. Please respond at your earliest convenience on the options available to us. Cave Johnson CEO of Aperture Science Laboratories [/quote] Edited January 6, 2012 by Tanis777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) [quote]To: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California From: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division Subject: RE:Icebreaker [i]Greetings Mr. Johnson,[/i] Currently, Karlskrona is developing an icebreaker or two and a class of offshore arctic patrol vessels for the Swedish National Navy, what size of icebreaker are you currently looking into requiring for your scientific ventures? And what kind of facilities are you looking for this icebreaker to have, such as aviation facilities and the like? Look forward to hearing from you again, and we are confident we will be able to match your specifications for such a vessel. [i]Best Regards, Anna Stollberg Assistant Executive Officer Karlskrona AB - Civilian Procurement Division[/i][/quote] Edited January 6, 2012 by TheShammySocialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 [quote][size="4"][b]Government unveils Reforms to Consumer Protection Commission; SOPCO Preliminary Exploration 'Promising'[/b][/size] [IMG]http://www.offshoreenergytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/56470_NpAdvHover.jpg[/IMG] [i]Offshore exploration drillships, like the one pictured above, have been plying the waters for about the last two weeks near the Svalbard Archipelago.[/i] [b]Stockholm, SWE[/b] - In an expected move yesterday, the Swedish General Assembly announced that it has approved tougher consumer protection laws and judicial procedures, after the Swedish High Court announced that, in their opinion, the new law and legal procedures are "completely compatible" with Sweden's legal system. The new consumer protection act has been called by legal experts at Gothenberg University, as one of the most "comprehensive in economic law" documents that has been produced. The new consumer protection commission has been granted further powers to enforce and prosecute infractions, and the reforms are expected to streamline investigations between the Commission of Internal Affairs, the Attorney General of Sweden's Office, and other judicial or commercial related commissions and government organizations. Put straightly, the reforms introduce a number of key reforms and legalize many municipal and provincial legal procedures, making them infractions of national law, rather than local or regional law, ensuring stricter fines and punishments. [list] [*] [b]Contract Simplification Procedure[/b] - Requires investment groups, banks, private financial institutions, employers, government financial institutions, et cetera to standardize and simplify paperwork and contracts to assist with understanding and streamlining process. The act cracks down on contracts that are deemed "too technical" or "require post-secondary education or professional training" to understand, to reduce numbers of misunderstandings of contracts. [*] [b]Fraudulent Activities via Communications Reform[/b] - Requires communications providers, including internet and phone providers, to provide the government with information for investigations of internet and phone fraud, and cancel any fees that were levied against individuals who were scammed or victims of fraud. Any fees that are not waived will be subject to prosecution by the government on the behalf of victims of communications fraudulence. [*] [b]Deceptive Advertising and Information Reform[/b] - Requires all manufacturers and product services providers to accurately advertise any potential hazards or defects with products after a thorough testing period, products must be given testing with consumer protection commission personnel present. This reform builds on the grocery ingredient reforms of the early 90s, where all products were required to list all ingredients of their composition, down to the smallest of compounds. [*] [b]Internal Trading Reform[/b] - Levies punishable legal charges on individuals or organizations that partake in, or are the beneficiary of, insider trading, this reform was much called for after many members of parliament in the Ericsson government were proven to have contacts in the stock market that allowed them to make better investment decisions than average everyday investors. The internal trading reform also prohibits members of the general assembly from partaking in investments of government-contracted corporations, to disallow the active lobbying of these corporations for personal benefit. [/list] Many other major reforms were passed in this consumer protection package, which included economic misrepresentation reforms, privacy rights, product liability, credit and loan reforms, active price gouging reforms, utility turnoffs, and foreclosure reforms. In other positive economic news for the nation, which was already causing a hype on the stock market for investors, was the "promising" first returns of data from SOPCO, which has been actively engaging in petroleum exploration in the Northern Norwegian Sea around the Svalbard archipelago. SOPCO's stock increased exponentially with the release of the new data, and many energy analysts are saying that predictions are proving to be true. Although it is too early to say how much in the way of oil or gas reserves may be in the region, SOPCO believes the amount to be "substantial". The Commission of International Affairs and Trade lauded the initial exploratory results as "welcome news" and the Commission of Commerce and Internal Economic Development has been saying that it is also "pleased" at the new reports. The Office of Ethical Environmental Practices has confirmed that it has staff on board the exploratory drilling vessels, and has been adhering to the strict regulations that the industry is held to.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanis777 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote] Quote To: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California Subject: RE: RE: Icebreaker Greetings, Aperture Laboratories seeks icebreakers of the following: [spoiler][img]http://lazerone.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/sweden-ib-oden.png?w=740[/img] [b]Or:[/b] [img]http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9805/dibujont9.png[/img][/spoiler] We request that the icebreakers have one helipad build for them for possible aerial surveys and exploration. We wish to accommodate at least 50 to 100 scientists on these voyages. These are basic blueprints, so the ship maybe lengthened to accommodate our requests. The ships must be able break 5 ft of ice at 3 knots continuously or up to 8 ft of ice via ramming at -50°C conditions. Propulsion will be provided with diesel-electric engine with auxiliary generators. One of the ships will have a spacious interior to perform various laboratory work while the other will mainly function as a following logistics/storage ship. Cave Johnson CEO of Aperture Science Laboratories[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote][b]To: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California From: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division Subject: RE: RE: RE:Icebreaker[/b] [i]Salutations,[/i] We can equip the larger icebreaker with scientific research facilities and aviation facilities, we expect the larger vessel to be able to perform with one-hundred and twenty-five individuals, including seventy-five scientific staff. Currently, the Karlskrona AB Home Division can be put to work on these vessels, as the yard there has a limited capacity to build surface vessels and is usually contracted for submarines. We expect this order to take nine months to complete, given the specialization that is required to construct these vessels. This specialization taken into account, the larger icebreaker you presented, will cost around the range of 2.45 Billion SEK, and the smaller will cost around 1.05 Billion SEK (OOC: $350 Million and $150 Million respectively). We are willing to finance a long-term financial plan to fund these vessels in installments over five years, with the first down-payment counting for the first yearly payment. [i]Best Regards, Anna Stollberg Assistant Executive Officer Karlskrona AB - Civilian Procurement Division [/i][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanis777 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote] [b]To: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California Subject: Icebreaker Contract Approval and Payment Installment[/b] The company is please with your offer and timeline for construction. We accept the five year payment plan and will wire the $100 million installment to Karlskrona AB within the next 24 hours. Cave Johnson CEO of Aperture Science Laboratories[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 [quote][b]Karlskrona AB Malmo Division Begins Employment Listings[/b] [b]Malmo, SWE[/b] - After nearly ten years of sitting stagnant, Kockums' Malmo Division has begun the process of revitalizing its facilities in Malmo, including its huge gantry crane that was recently rebuilt in its original technical splendor. The national shipbuilder of Sweden, Karlskrona AB, better known as "Kockums", has recently seen a huge surge in foreign and domestic contracts that has warranted the reopening of its facilities in Malmo on a reserve status for overflow work. The move is expected to create as many as one thousand new jobs at the shipyard directly, on a temporary basis, and also indirectly support five thousand other regional jobs when the shipyard is at work. Local newspaper and advertisements have been put out to encourage applications, but many at Kockums say the advertisement for jobs was rather moot, seeing as they were already getting a flurry of applications at its local office. Sweden's languishing economy, which was badly mauled by the civil conflict which rocked the country almost a year ago now, appears to almost have vanished with the increased economic activity, including foreign investment in the nation. The country is working on foreign investment for the new Gothenburg port extension, which is expected to directly and indirectly support as many as eight thousand new jobs for Sweden's second city. The economic affairs staff at the Stockholm School of Economics have made a forecast that Sweden's economy, at earliest indicators, despite the civil conflict, grew as much as five percent this year, and estimates are pegged at being even higher next year.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 [quote][b][size="4"]Government Encourages Sustainable Farming and Personal Gardens[/size][/b] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Daempfen.jpg/320px-Daempfen.jpg[/IMG] [i]The government has been slow to respond to languishing agricultural concerns, but the Commission of Domestic Commerce has recently been championing further efforts to localize food production.[/i] [b]Stockholm, SWE[/b] - Speaker of the General Assembly Caroline Bernadotte announced yesterday during a press statement at a local sustainable farm outside Stockholm that after becoming "more familiar" with agricultural practices during her week of touring the nation's various industries, that she encourages further growth in local sustainable farming. The former monarch was apparently very interested in the entire process during her visit to Smiling Hill Farms about twenty miles west of the suburbs of Stockholm. The farm is roughly five acres, but grows a variety of agricultural products year round utilizing greenhouses, as well as supplying products from small livestock. The farming community is self-sustained by five individuals, who work part-time locally for the government, while rotating responsibilities on the farm. "I was rather astounded by the amount of output these hard working individuals have, its amazing how such a small community can have enough food to sell locally. Their techniques are rudimentary, yet common sense, it has a quality all its own, and its all organic!" said Caroline, after having a luncheon with the group of farmers. "It is regrettable that our industries have been getting most of our attention, when agricultural, one of the earliest of humankind's practices, has been shuffled to the back of our focus." Caroline noted that she was going to work with the Commission of Domestic Commerce, which has been working on trying to reinvigorate the agricultural economy in Sweden, and try to put together a government subsidization for farmers or a tax break. Local farmers, rather then commercial farmers, would be more effected by these impacts, in a move that was aimed more at family farms that have managed to hold on to their land. The Speaker also encouraged ordinary suburban Swedes to make an effort to plant gardens and grow their own food, which could save on food prices, as well as support local farmers who provide seeds for these gardens. "You know what, once you have the garden laid out, it'll only require a few minutes of care each day, normally, in the long term, its a worthy investment for those Swedes looking to save money on produce at local markets," said Caroline, who appeared to have given a lot of thought to the idea after speaking with the sustainable farmers at Smiling Hill.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 [quote][b][size="4"]Kiruna Test Range and Government confirms Yesterday's Nuclear Test[/size][/b] [IMG]http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/SEEJ/amchitka/amchitka.jpg[/IMG] [i]The government released an official photo of the process of lowering the weapon into the underground test chamber, military analysts call have called the testing a "normal" procedure, given the current "balanced" state of foreign affairs that Sweden has been enjoying.[/i] [b]Stockholm, SWE[/b] - In a brief statement yesterday, after a few weeks of speculation by locals in the Kiruna area, the government announced that it successfully tested a nuclear weapon in an underground chamber. The Swedish government, in conjunction with the Kiruna Test Range, reported after a series of small seismic events were registered by the Swedish Geological Survey, that the seismic activity was due to a third test of Sweden's nuclear weapons. Residents of Kiruna, Sweden, had reported increased military activity in the region, with large convoys of vehicles being brought into the national testing site for a good number of weeks. The last time these events occurred, the first two nuclear tests of Sweden's nuclear arsenal were undertaken successfully as part of the [i]Northwind[/i] project. Foreign affairs experts at Gothenburg University, as well as military analysts with the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation's News Affiliates say that the test appeared to be standard procedure. "Given the lack of strained relations recently, or the need for Sweden to posture herself in the region, I don't see how these tests would be aimed to send a message. Sweden has only had two nuclear tests in the past, and sometimes, you just need to test your biggest ace card to make sure its still up to snuff," said one analysts on an SBC talk show. The government's official report on the testing was that the yield of the weaponry was "significantly higher" than any of the other tests, and used a clean fusion detonation process, a signature of Sweden's nuclear program. Although scientists and the government have refused comment on how "clean" the blast was, the government said it was "just as clean a shot" as the tests undertaken during the [i]Northwind[/i] testing phase of Sweden's nuclear program. The official reported yield of the test was rated at 2.3 Megatons, which was double the last test shot undertaken during [i]Northwind[/i], which was rated around 1.1 Megatons. Military analysts have hypothesized that the testing was possibly part of a research and development effort to redesign the warheads of Sweden's nuclear force, but there has been no official word from the government on such theories.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 [quote][b][size="4"]SOPCO Unveils Oil Extraction Plans; Norwegian Sea Oil Fields Confirmed[/size][/b] [b]Stockholm, SWE[/b] - In a media statement yesterday evening, SOPCO unveiled its findings from what has only recently become knowledge, a large exploratory drill operation off the Svalbard Archipelago. Experts at SOPCO have theorized that the Svalbard Offshore Oil Field, south of Svalbard, and north of Bear Island currently contains close to 7 Billion Barrels of crude oil in a relatively wide swath that stretches around the archipelago's east and west sides and to its south. Further exploration is needed to confirm these numbers, but the experts are ninety-nine percent sure at least four billion barrels in recoverable reserves have been located. The amount of natural gas also in the region is also unknown, and SOPCO is working on further analysis and drilling to determine these numbers. SOPCO has said that it plans to begin production on these fields soon, and that drilling in the fragile Norwegian Sea will be undertaken, but under strict guidelines that are going to be overseen by the Swedish Government. SOPCO has repeatedly assured environmental activists that its record is "clean", and that the Swedish government is going to oversee safety and environmental procedures are kept while production begins and ramps up. Karlskrona AB has stated that it has already sold SOPCO a number of specially-designed rigs that will allow the production of oil to continue all year round. The rigs utilize wide stabilization floats and cavities, while keeping ice away from the structure by pumping excess heated water, which is brought into the rig by pumping systems. Karlskrona AB is also working on constructing new oil tankers with reinforced icebreaking hulls, which would allow for year-round transit into these waters without the danger of hull fracture. Environmentalists have criticized the government for the allowing of new domestic oil reserves to be tapped, but the Nyquist government has held firm on its decision to tap these resources. But on the other hand, Nyquist has been aspiring to eliminate wasteful energy practices throughout his tenure, including allowing for energy tax credits to be deducted from corporations who show dedicated commitment to reduced energy consumption. The government has also spearheaded an effort to have Volvo and Saab building greener, fuel efficient vehicles, which the companies have begun producing with some good results. Hybrid cars as well as electric cars have all been very popular since their introduction, especially electrics, which were introduced a little over a year and a half ago by Volvo. Even the newer engines for some of Sweden's jet fighter aircraft have seen improvements to engine technology, almost exclusively to help improve fuel consumption. Many economic analysts, although many disparaging the effects of tapping into the oil resources of Sweden, have said that after reviewing SOPCO's extraction plan, the domestic production of oil isn't expected to jump all that much, and the company seems to be preserving its new found gold field for the long term. Analysts say this is the more "responsible" plan of action, and have lauded what they are calling an "intelligent" decision by SOPCO.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) [quote][b]To: Charlotte de Nouvelle-Châteaudun, Directeur generale de la Compagnie du Commerce et des Colonies Vicidaliénnes CC: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division From: Union of Sweden - Commission of International Affairs and Trade - Strategic Division (CIAT-SD) Subject: Trading Ships - First Batch[/b] [i]Salutations[/i] We are dispatching this letter to you to inform you that your first batch of civilian ships, two container ships, two tankers and one ore/cargo carrier, have been launched and are being fitted. These vessels were transferred during sea trials to Gothenburg to avoid the active combat zone that has been declared in the Baltic. These vessels are ready to receive their crews and begin their final shakedown cruises. We will contact you when the next batch is done, and thank you for your patience and doing business with the Union of Sweden. [i]Best Regards, Timofey Lewenhaupt Deputy Commissioner CIAT-SD[/i][/quote] Edited January 14, 2012 by TheShammySocialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) [quote][size="4"][b]SEF confirms Finnish civilian casualties[/b][/size] [IMG]http://www.afcent.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/110107-F-5751H-194.JPG[/IMG] [i]Medical evacuation units flying from Rovaniemi have been evacuating both Swedish military casualties, as well as large numbers of Finnish civilians injured by a Slavorussian attack on Rovaniemi.[/i] [b]Lulea, SWE[/b] - The Swedish Expeditionary Force (SEF) Command confirmed earlier reports last night that large numbers of Finnish civilians were killed and injured during a Slavorussian ballistic missile bombardment of Rovaniemi, during Sweden's continued campaign to assert authority over Finland. Seven ballistic missiles impacted around the Rovaniemi area, as well as in the city proper, the military confirms that the ballistic missiles were carrying fuel-air explosives. The dangerous explosive mixture is not only very explosive, but can cause significant internal injuries from inhalation of the toxic gasses and the resulting combustion from it. Hundreds of Swedish troops were reported casualties in the subsequent report, along with well over a thousand Finnish civilians. The Swedish Aerial Services has been running a massive evacuation operation to bring injured troops and civilians back to medical facilities in Sweden for treatment, given that the local military medical evacuation facilities were overwhelmed with casualties, and the small city's hospital was extensively damaged by the attack. Finnish civilian emergency responders, or those that were left, were reported as trying to assist in the effort to evacuate casualties. Despite the horror of the attack, no statement of condemnation was leveled against the Slavorussian government by the Swedish Expeditionary Force Command, or the Nyquist government itself. The attack comes as Finnish resistance to the campaign continues to slacken and the offensive run into "appreciable" opposition. Initial gains were not reversed, but progress has slowed down "by a small degree" by Finnish delaying actions north of Oulu, troops engaged elements of two Finnish divisions, leading to a large battle along Highway 4/Route E75. Casualties are, for the moment, not being reported by the Swedish Commission of Defense, who has said that large numbers of enemy forces were "dealt with" including large numbers of aerial opponents, as well as a task force from the Finnish Navy. Despite the slowing-down of Swedish progress, the Swedish Expeditionary Force Command remains "high optimistic" of victory in Finland, despite Slavorussian intervention in the conflict, which was "to be expected". Military analysts have said that the effort to remain mute over casualties, as well as remain tight-lipped instead of condemning Slavorussian authorities for large numbers of civilian casualties, is tantamount to the government accepting that civilian casualties were to be expected. The SEF Command's decision to confirm the deaths of Finnish civilians did not wholeheartedly appear to be a propaganda coup, but to subtly influence the possibility that strategic weaponry not be used against Finnish civilian centers. Correspondents who arrived on scene confirmed that most Swedish troops were not even in Rovaniemi itself, and a Finnish municipal worker said that there were "less than one hundred Swedish military individuals" in Rovaniemi proper. Nevertheless, the Swedish government did not comment nor follow up the SEF's statement, but was open to requests by the Finnish government for lists of those that were confirmed civilian casualties, in a gesture of respect.[/quote] Edited January 22, 2012 by TheShammySocialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 [quote][size="4"][b]SOPCO Pledges portion of profits to Svalbard Archipelago[/b][/size] [b]Longyearbyen, SVA[/b] - In an announcement today in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, SOPCO executives pledged to devote half of their next three years' of profits, to the rebuilding and rehabilitation of Svalbard, which is still being slowly rebuilt after the annexation by Sweden after the Federation of Arctic Regions fell. Many citizens are still living in shelters which were provided by the government, which many citizens have called "cramped". Although many of the citizens of Svalbard are thankful for Sweden intervening in their plight, the government rebuilding process has been slow with the re-allocation of money towards the war effort in Finland. Secretary General Nyquist acknowledged the problems in Svalbard, but maintained that the government was in a conflict, and just did not have the funds needed for Svalbard "without causing significant damage to the Swedish treasury". In place of the government, many private corporations have pledged to provide support to Svalbard, including Swedish Oil and Petrol Company, which is drilling in the oceans off Svalbard, and providing significant boosts to the economy. Many working citizens are employed by SOPCO, or are indirectly involved in the country in the Svalbard Archipelago, and lauded the private industry on taking initiative. "It is glad to see that corporations can pick up the slack that the government has to leave. I mean, its understandable that Sweden's government is strapped for cash in lieu of this war, but its great that other sectors in the nation have the heart to provide rebuilding aid for us," noted Longyearbyen Mayor, Olaf Xavier. Other corporations that have pledged money to the rebuilding effort include Saab Aerospace, Volvo, and Ericsson, many of whom are providing goods and services for the citizens of Svalbard, instead of actual capital. Volvo is funding a project that pays for the use, maintenance, and fuel of heavy construction equipment being used to rebuild housing, for instance, while Ericsson is providing free electronic devices for shelters and citizens who make specific requests.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote][b]Public Alert[/b] "Due to the volatile nature of Southern Europe due to continuing tensions following the surrender of Croatia, as well as events that have transpired in North and East Africa, the Swedish Commission of International Affairs and Trade issues a general travel alert for all of continental Europe. This travel alert also encompasses the Horn of Africa (does not include the Tanzanian Federation), and Northwest Africa, due to recent violence, or the potential for (further) violence in these regions. The Commission recommends that all non-essential travel be cancelled to these regions, and individuals in these regions limit their movements to daylight hours and travel with companions at all times. This general travel alert has been extended from the heightened travel alert already issued for Eastern Europe, following hostilities that are ongoing with the Slavorussian Empire. With this travel alert, Swedish Embassies will be open twenty-four hours to receive citizens should they need to seek emergency assistance from Swedish diplomatic authorities, and the Swedish Aerial Services' Auxiliary Command will provide emergency passenger service in the event that violence or tension increase for any and all Swedish citizenry that need evacuation."[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote][b]To: Aperture Science Laboratories, San Jose, California From: Karlskrona AB - National Shipbuilding Corporation of Sweden - Civilian Procurement Division Subject: Icebreaker Contract Completion[/b] [i]Salutations, Mr. Johnson,[/i] We are happy to report to Aperture Science Labs the completion of their icebreaker contract, comprising two vessels. The vessels have undergone sea trials and have been approved to hand off to your personnel, which we ask you to pick them up in Gothenburg. We would like to offer your personnel the chance to undergo a week-long training with the Swedish Coast Guard personnel, which provide our sea trial staff. This is a standard procedure for specialized vessels, and allows the new crews to grow acquainted with their vessels. During this time, the crews will be able to operate the vessels in the Skargerrak, and will be hosted at the Swedish Coast Guard barracks in Gothenburg as a common courtesy. We thank you for your business and hope you look to Sweden for your shipbuilding needs should any further arise in the future. [i]Best Regards, Anna Stollberg Assistant Executive Officer Karlskrona AB - Civilian Procurement Division[/i][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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