The New World: A nation game

[Emperor Demonking]

PSI, Enlightened.

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If you wish. Is their any tech you're interested in? What tech do you have.

[puppyavenger]

PSI, Enlightened.

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If you wish. Is their any tech you're interested in? What tech do you have.

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What breakthroughs have you made?

[Emperor Demonking]

Enlightened

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We have yet to do our research for the year.

[Thelonius]

Sol Corporation

To Educated

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Your offer is rather radical. We need time to consider it.

[Emperor Demonking]

Sol

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Tae all the time you need.

[puppyavenger]

Enlightened

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We have yet to do our research for the year.

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Well, we'll pay you 5 million each for robotics and computer networking

[Sayn]

The Educated

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Our scientists are currently working on Orbital Spaceflight. They have yet to make any breakthroughs, but we remain certain that they will, shortly. We have interests in Computer Networking and Biotechnology.
OOC: We are close to getting Orbital Spaceflight, but not quite there yet. Of course, no one will actually have any technology before next turn.

[pingcode20]

(Oh fine, I'll just dispense with the roleplay for a bit. Omniscient Council Of Vagueness, Go!)

The Educated; ASUI

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The PGA would be interested in comparing notes on Ion Drive designs (Orbital Flight), and would like to negotiate terms on data purchase and possible investment options.

[Emperor Demonking]

Enlightened

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We will, hopefully, come back to you with the two peices of research that you wish. What tech do you have again?

PSI

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At the moment we are not a great fan of Biotechnology. We do expect to give you computer though. Are you interested in buying robotics?

Also, we have a nation asking us about spaceflight. If you can give us 1 million we would be happy to connect you to them.

[King_of_GRiffins]

ASUI

The Enlightened

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Yes, we shall be joining in the Syndacites alliance. WE furtehr do not have a problem with your current explorations. Carry on.

The Educated

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An agreement in the name of science would be an excellent offer. We are more than willing to exchange our knowledge and theories equally with other such breakthroughs or applications.

PGA

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We are currently not researching any sort of efficient space drives at this moment, however, we find ourselves interested in this technology. We would be willing to proceed into negotiations to exchange that knowledge for our advancements in Computer Networking.

[Emperor Demonking]

ASUI

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"Firstly, have you completed your work on computers?" After getting an answer to that. "We at the Educated feel that we should trade completely. Every research you do we give you and everything you worship you give us."

[Sayn]

The Educated

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Our own scientists have almost finished Orbital Spaceflight, and as such we do not need the plans for it. We will, of course, buy Computer Networking from you whenever you get it. And, regarding Robotics, we are most interested in buying that as well.

[Emperor Demonking]

PSI

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We understand that but by the fact that you researched that first you presumbly have an interest in space flight. I might be good for you if you at least spoke with them.

[Sayn]

The Educated

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We have no direct need of gaining that information at this time. Unless you feel like giving it to us in a gesture of good faith?

[Emperor Demonking]

PSI

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Yes, I'll give it to you as a gesture of good faith. Its the PGA.

What do you think of the Syndicate?

[Sayn]

The Educated

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The Syndicate? Well we don't really feel one way or another regarding them. So far they have only been polite, and we do not harbor any ill will toward them.

[puppyavenger]

Educated

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We do not have access to any breakthroughs yet, as we have had an unlucky year with finding new relics.

[Emperor Demonking]

Enlightened

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How unfortunate for you. We wish you luck for next year. Is there anything further you'd like to discuss?"

[Thelonius]

Sol Corporation

To PSI

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Dear Sir/Madam,

We haven’t yet had pleasure of establishing diplomatic contacts with your nation, and wish to take this opportunity to do so.

Sol Corporation is currently attempting to determine the consequences of developing global situation, to establish proper response measures. We would be grateful if you could provide any data about the current political developments from your perspective.

Yours sincerely,
CSP, Samuel Anderson

[Emperor Demonking]

Nod

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Hello, this is The Educated here. We would like to talk to you, after all we are practically neighbours.

[King_of_GRiffins]

ASUI

Educated

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"Firstly, have you completed your work on computers?" After getting an answer to that. "We at the Educated feel that we should trade completely. Every research you do we give you and everything you worship you give us."

As of now, we are near completion of our research. We should be finished within the year. We do intend only equal trades.

[Emperor Demonking]

ASUI

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"Can we confurm that you've almost finished work on computer?" Said the voice. "If you wish to only do equal trades that's fine with us. Better for us in fact because we are the superior researchers. Would you be interested in trading computers for robotics?

[Maldiem]

"Thou Shalt Not Kill", said the Archangel
"But what of those that break the Lord's commandments?" asked the Prophet.
"Well, of course, excepting those who have broken Lord's commandments, Thou Shalt Not Kill", replied the Archangel.
"But what of those who worship false gods?" continued the Prophet.
"Ah, excepting those who have broken the Lord's commandments, and those who have worshiped false gods, Thou Shalt No--"
"And those who have committed unnatural acts?" interrupted the Prophet.
"Alright, beside those who have broken the Lord's commandments, worshiped false gods, and commi--"
"Those who lust after children? Those who reject the Lord and act against him? ", nagged the Prophet.
"Look, I'm going to level with you here. This isn't meant to be taken literally, its more of a metaphor. Really, I'm not even sure why they wanted me to actually appear to you. We had a really simple version cooked up, but we figured you'd be too thick to get it. You'll probably just wake up and swear off the Peyote. These are guidelines. The Lord gave you judgment for a reason. Use it occasionally." And Lo, did the Archangel depart in a most severe sulk.

-The Ishvara, "The Gnostic Contract"

Triumvate Sentenced to Indefinite Expatriation

Gabriel, the commander in charge of the Babel Stormers, in collaboration with one of the Directors in Nod, has removed the Triumvate, the previous oligarchs of Akademia to Nod, where they will be kept under indefinite house arrest. The Triumvirs may continue their research so long as they are supervised and do not contact any Akademian nationals.

@The Educated

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The screen crackles and pops, static obscuring the display. It clears a little bit, and the sound sharpens up. A silhouette of a person is visible, in a darkened chamber with a blast door behind it. A Geiger counter slowly ticks, somewhere in the room. The silhouette speaks, a voice changer obscuring its identity:
"We have yet to contact you because we haven't had anything to talk about. What do you want?"

[Emperor Demonking]

Nod

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we are interested to see if you'd be interested in trading research.

[King_of_GRiffins]

ASUI

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"Can we confirm that you've almost finished work on computer?" Said the voice. "If you wish to only do equal trades that's fine with us. Better for us in fact because we are the superior researchers. Would you be interested in trading computers for robotics?

"We can confirm for you with 100 percent certainty that we are almost finished with our research. We would be pleased with your proposed exchange, and can deliver at the beginning of the next year."

[Emperor Demonking]

ASUI

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That's marvelous, really marvelous.

Are you interested in purchasing plans for room temperature superconductors? I myself am working on this and I think I've worked out the real eureka moment.

[Maldiem]

Following the Fall of Akademia, the Ishvara turned its attention to the international stage. What resulted was the first major multi-faction treaty on Planet, which went a long way toward ensuring the other factions of its desire for peace.

Director Smith, "Herding Cats: International Relations in a Post-Earth Era"

New Sinai Treaty Signed

The leaders of the Cult of Humanity, Sol Corporation, PGA and PSI today signed a treaty that had been in negotiations for several months. The text of the treaty is released to the Planetary public below:

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1. Mutual Defense: An attack, military, espionage or otherwise, on one member nation will be perceived as an attack on all, and responded to in kind.

2. New Member Nations: Potential new members must be approved by all current members.

3. Technological Disclosure: Breakthroughs and Applications researched by member nations must be shared, free of charge, with other member nations. Nations that receive this technology may not trade it to non-member nations without the consent of the researching faction.

4. Shared Intelligence: Member nations will share their data on non-member nations' military forces and WMD stockpiles. Member nations will, where possible, act to defend other member nations against covert aggression.

5. Cooperative colonization: Member nations will, where possible, support other member nations' territorial claims.

Budget, Final

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20 MC - 2 units of Fighters in Nod
10 MC - 1 unit of Tanks in Nod
20 MC - Espionage
10 MC - 1 point of Nuclear weapons
12 MC - Civil in Nod
13 MC - 1 Transport Bomber
15 MC - Military Upkeep

[pingcode20]

Planet Geospatial Administration
"Ready, Max?"

"As ready as I'll ever be, Arthur."

Geoffrey cleared his throat and sat down in front of the camera, as the announcer began speaking.

"Your regular programming has been interrupted for a special announcement by Dr Geoffrey Maxwell, Head Administrator of the Planet Geospatial Administration."

"I am sure you have all heard the rumours, and the announcements about the New Sinai treaty. I am speaking to you today to confirm that I have signed the treaty, and we have entered into an alliance of mutual protection with the Cult, in order to fight the scoundrels of the Syndicate that dare call themselves a nation, and so we may ensure that the Cult will administer to Scientia better than the Triumvirate did. Today marks the day where we begin anew, citizens of planet linking together in friendship. On another note, I'm sure you'll all be pleased to note that our exploration program has resumed."

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Tank moves to Region 23, and spends the turn exploring. If exploring merely requires passage, they pass through to Region 20 as well.

[thevorpalbunny]

Skald

"Got the live broadcast ready, Kvasir?"
"Yes, Wotan. Everything is in order."
"Good, I wouldn't want anyone to be unaware of Sigmund's . . . unfortunate death."
"Live in 5...4...3..."

"Good evening, people of Skald. I regret to inform you that our aged Wotan Sigmund Bannberg has died of some disease, shortly after breakfast this morning. By unanimous vote of the council, I, Frey Henngren, have been appointed Wotan. It is my earnest hope that I and my Council will bring in a new period of prosperity and security. Thank you, and good night."

Budget (Final):

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10mil Espionage
5mil Industrial
5mil Military upkeep

Also, increase my taxes to 40%. Meant to do that before this turn.

Dice:

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Research:
(2d6)[3][6](9)
Espionage:
(3d6)[6][5][5](16)
(5d6)[2][2][3][3][2](12)

[Emperor Demonking]

Cult of Humanity

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"We at The Educated would like to confirm that you're not working with the syndicate."

Budget:

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Millitary upkeep: 2
1 Tank: 10
Social: 9
Espionage; 9
Research: 30

Raising taxes to 80 next year.