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Convention Centre / Re: Festival of Sail Sign Ups 2023
« on: June 28, 2023, 09:29:40 PM »

To:- His Majesty King David III

I would be delighted if you would permit two vessels from our nation to take part in your Festival of Sail. First we would like the reproduction of the first HIMS Insolent to be set up as a museum ship. As I know you are aware the HIMS Insolent, especially its first incarnation, are a central part of our nations heritage and demonstrates one of Mundus largest anti-slavery operations. Its story is so vital to our nations heritage it even forms part of our national anthem.

The second vessel we would like to send is to compliment the replica. Thecurrent HIMS Insolent is a helicopter cruiser that we would like to feature sailing side by side with its historic namesake. While in East Moreland we would appreciate being able to moor the Insolent in your waters.

If it would please yourself and your family I would also like to invite you to join my family onboard the historic replica one evening for dinner. From our previous meetings I appreciate your love of history and can guarantee you an evening as though stepping back in time.

I look forward to your festival.

Best Wishes

Emperor Benson of Paracambi
Head Hougon of the Vodou Faith.

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To: Empress Shizukesa

The nation of Paracambi is fortunately blessed with plenty on sunshine and surrounding ocean. We believe that this puts us in a successful position regarding sustainable energy production. We shall be sending Prince Marcus and Princess Sophia to represent the nation along with members of the National Grid. We look forward to their report on their return.

Blessings of the Loa
Emperor Benson of Paracambi.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The final coronation of Empress Zuri
« on: March 22, 2023, 10:19:12 PM »
As people chatted a young Zangbetto found a woman approach him and ask about the goat. The bush attired man thought for a minute as he did his best to remember the face of this lady, "The White Witch" his brain said to him. "Well Lady Rhiannon" his voice eminating from within the attire, "The goat meat will be split into thirds. One third will be left in the open for the Loa to take, a third will be used for royal family as they paid for the animal and a third will be used by the community for whatever purpose they see fit." There was around half an hour to mingle and get refreshments before the Emperor addressed the gathering. "I would like to thank each of you for coming to this special day for our nation. This is the first time that we have had two Vodou monarchs in our nations history and I am excited for what that means for the future. I hope you will join with me in welcoming the Empress Zuri I of Paracambi and that you will join us back at the Palace for traditional food, music and entertainment." The Emperor walked over to the Achkaerin delegation, with small children they'd probably like to not be hanging around and so Benson ensured he escorted them to the first of a fleet of waiting cars. The trip to the Palace would be a rather short one. The road was merely 2km down towards the coast. The Palace was backed onto the beach and while there were kabana's set up as well as a steel band playing. Benson had even had a variety of beach games set up for the younger guests. As the Achkaerin delegation set off it would have been clear to Serenity and the others that the crowd was already beginning to fade away, people keen to head home and get their own party on.

As though by the time King Karlis in the middle of the cars was beginning his own shuttle run to the Palace a newer crowd was beginning to form. This new crowd was younger and while the green and gold was still present in their pallette the black had been replaced by red, the Rastafari had arrived and they were upset. Their had been a long standing agreement in the Empire that the male members of the Imperial family would follow the Vodou faith and the female the Rastafari. That arrangement had though died with Benson's first wife and now even his daughter, the 21 year old Sophia, had turned her back on the Rasta faith even going so far as becoming a Zangbeto.

There were two cars left to go to the Palace, the Morelanders and the Emperor and new Empress. It was then that things broke down. As the two cars made the turn out of the Temple a swarm of humanity surged forward. The safety barriers lining the roads were pushed down and stones and rocks were hurled at the convoy. Military vehicles attempted to sweep past but at this one point the road was rather narrow. As the Morelander royals sat in the car a crowd gathered around it trying to peer in through the darkened windows. A few began rocking the car while one young boy aged no more than 14 took out a spray can and in red spray paint daubed "Benson Babylon" the drivers did their best to push through the crowd and several people ended up bouncing off the bonnets of the cars. As the Morelander vehicle made it into open space, thanks in part to aggressive driving and a healthy application of rifle butts by soldiers gathered along the route, the sound of flashbangs and then gunshots as men fired into the air above the heads. The Imperial car was more bogged down as soldiers forced themselves into a protective circle around it. Soon sirens filled the air as more and more security forces flooded into the area. Inside the car Zuri was crying and Benson cursing at the men to just move forward. A cricket bat was hurled from somewhere in the crowd and it hit the toughened glass of the side window and despite not breaking the window had buckled somewhat. It was only when it looked like the soldiers would be overwhelmed that they switched to levelling their rifles at the crowd. In a panic the crowd split and scurried away a rather shocked Benson and weeping Zuri arrived at the Palace a few minutes behind the Morelanders. Benson began bawling at the security detail demanding to make sure his guests were unharmed, meanwhile a concerned looking Sophia made sure her new step mother was taken away and helped by members of the Palace staff.

Prince Marcus, having witnessed his fathers arrival and been informed by his own security detail of what was happening now stepped in as host. "Friends, nothing to worry about. Please lets head to the beach and enjoy some cocktails, fire dancing and some food." he ushered people down the beach path while his father was trying to calm down and apologise to the Morelanders.

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International Organisations / Re: SUN Business - Feb 2022
« on: February 12, 2023, 06:17:27 PM »

INTERNAL MEMO

Having seen the recent comments from Charles Ofdensen it is clear that we can no longer rely on Rokkenjima in any way. It is clear that all levels of Rokkenjiman government can not be trusted if members of their citizenship have given ascent to such a man. With this being the case we shall not willingly share any intelliegence with Rokkenjima. Rest assured we shall undertake to support our friends and as such expect our squadron to join with Cassiopeias in due course.

Emperor Benson

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The final coronation of Empress Zuri
« on: February 12, 2023, 04:51:48 PM »
As aides told Prince Marcus that Wynn Penry had arrived their was a few surprised exchanges. It was good that Preoria had selected today to head into Albion. The Prince headed over and welcomed the diplomat and helped him find a refreshing drink. Meanwhile in the Temple's Lodge over the other side of the gardens Zuri was putting the final preparations to her attire. A white petticoat dress fringed in lace was underneath a brightly coloured dress. The red, yellow and green as vibrant as the islands forest was designed to have an opening to the front and a small train to the back. Around hear head she wore a colour co-ordinated head dress and around her shoulders a shawl designed to show the Castries coat of arms. There was a knock on the door and a young Able Seaman dressed in dress unifrom gave a smart salute. The traditional seahorse badge worn by the rest of the navy was replaced with that of a harp indicating that the boy came from HIMS Insolent. "Good Afternoon Your Majesty" he lowered his salute. "Emperor Benson sends his compliments but we are now to escort you to the Temple." He stood aside to allow her past, she was still not accustomed to intracies of things like this and so she dutifully followed. As she made her way downstairs she saw five others waiting each with a sword resting on their shoulder. The future Empress gathered the Able Seaman who had summouned her drew his own sword and took his position. To one side an officer waited patiently as Zuri took her place in the centre of her guard of honour. At the front was a small female sailor who gripped a snare drum by its sides a small silver crown sat on top and she carefully lifted the two items to keep them level. With barked orders they began the procession towards the Temple.

As Marcus finished his chat with the Preorian delegate he saw aides signal the time was close at hand. "Friends could we all file inside" he suggested and acted as a kind of sweeper to usher everyone in breaking up the conversations between Sabrina, Đurađ and Karlis. They could resume once the important business of the day was done. As everyone filed in he made sure a now uncostumed Zangbeto ensured Princess Serenity and her party were put at the end of a row and with a pillar blocking the view from TV camera and nearby door. If the Zangbeto did their job right then no one watching on TV would even notice the discreet "toilet trip". As everyone began to take their place the sound of music got louder and louder and as the last of them got settled a marching steel band entered just after four Zambetto with brooms entered sweeping the floor before them symbolically removing the evil from the Temple. As the band filtered to their seats a second group of Zambetto arrived sprinkling rum and flowers before them as gifts for the spirits known as Loa who would bless the day. Next there was a switch of religion, as the Empire included a significant minority of the Rastafarian faith a group of three red, yellow and green clad men with long dreadlocks entered to represent that group. Behind them came Benson, unlike what many would expect he was not dressed in a smart suit, robes or military attire, he wore a simple knee lenth white linen shirt and black trousers, a small leather belt at his waist from which a long curved knife hung. He took a few moments to come over and embrace those from the S.U.N nations before assuming his own place in a large wooden throne at the front next to which a slightly smaller one was arranged. Once his children joined him by standing either side of his throne a nod was given, the band silenced and the smart click clack of feet marching on marble as the drum weilding bands-woman entered carrying the Empresses crown. To the eagle eyed the silver crown had a front piece of which five golden emblems were set with space for one more. A choir began to sing the National Anthem and Zuri entered. She stopped at the foot of the steps that lead to the alter and her husband. A cushion was placed and she knelt as her husband rose to his feet.

"Great  Bondye, we are all gathered here today to witness our lands once more have an Empress. We call upon you to send your Loa to help us welcome her as the mother of the nation." Benson said proudly standing at the top of the stairs. He gave a signal and one of the representatives of the Rastafarian faith came to stand beside the Emperor.

"Jah today we hope that you will bless an Empress with the blessings only you can give. Let her lead us to Zion and a long life. Amen" Giles Mulagen, a leading Rasta scholar and good friend of the family ensured both faiths had been represented. Benson and Giles shook hands and Giles moved off to one side to allow Benson to address the crowd.

"Today after a time with only a father of the Empire the family will once again have a matriach. Empress Zuri shall guide our nation alongside me and with divine guidance we shall ensure the Empire moves from strength to strength. Zuri as the lead of the Vodou faith it falls to me to ask you to take oaths to the Loa." There were three steps that lead up to the alter. "Stand before the Loa" Benson instructed and his wife did as instructed. "To walk the path to be Empress you must swear to three promises. First to rule justly and with compassion, always placing the needs and well-being of the people first. If you will do this take a step" Zuri took the first step and waited.

"Next you must promise to uphold the laws and traditions of the land, and to always act with integrity, wisdom, and courage in the discharge of your duties as Empress." Benson waited as Zuri took the next step.

"Finally" Benson gave a slight glance over to where the Pharoah and the Heryan's were sat, "defend the realm against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, and to maintain peace and stability within the borders of the empire never resting while men are in chains." Dutifully Zuri took the final step and Benson turned her to face the crowd. "Zuri, first Empress of her name, has agreed to all that is required. Before she can take the Imperial crown though she must take the crown of Alemba."

A young man in his mid thirties stood up from the front row and carried a small crown towards the Empress. Ellington Jackson was the Governor of the Island, elected just six months ago, his role was largely to manage the day to day matters on the island but today he would be front and centre of the world for at least a few seconds. He bowed to Zuri and then waiting for her to lower her head began, "Jah I ask you to give Zuri wisdom, strength and grace. Let her lead this island to greater things." He carefully placed the small crown on her head making her Queen of Alemba before bowing to her. "As the representative of Alemba I present the Emperor with this" He took a box from his pocket and handed from it a small gold emblem of a parrott, the islands symbolic animal. Benson accepted it and handing it to the naval musician keeping the drum and crown under watch she carefully added it to the silver Imperial crown thus completing the collection on its front plate. It was now Benson waited a moment as a Zambetto gave Serenity a nudge giving her chance to extracate the children. A goat was brought down the aisle of the Temple still chewing away at grass it had been nibbling outside unaware of what was to happen. The goat walked down the aisle without a care in the world, a little curious about the new sights and smells. Three uniformed Zambetto gathered around it and nodded their approval having quickly inspected it to determine whether the Loa would accept the gift. The backup goat outside was lead away as Benson tied the rope around the goats neck to a post built into the Temple's floor. At this point the floor sloped into a small pit with a grate affixed just for occasions such as this. Benson drew the long knife. "Anaisa Pye, Ayida-Weddo and Belie Belcan. Zuri asks that you take special care of her. Accept her gift of blood and meat as a sign of her love and respect." With a swift forceful blow the Emperor severed the head of the goat from its neck and watched as the blood began to flow down the drain. The carcass of the goat was carried out by the Zambetto while Benson, his white shirt now splattered with blood cleaned the knife on the white petticoat of his wife before sheathing it in his belt. With some of the blood he annointed the head of Zuri before retrieving the crown of the Empire. It was designed to fit over the other provincial crowns and now with the three selected Loa watching carefully he placed the crown on the head. "Empress Zuri the First of the Empire of Paracambi take the throne." With that the Empress did as instructed and now all the Paracambians, including Benson took a knee and followed their Emperor. "We thank the divine for sending you to us, we shall help you keep your promises and at all times show our loyalty to you."

It took some time for the groups to file out. The guests were taken back to the gardens while Benson and Zuri quickly changed from their blood stained attire. There would be a brief moment to allow the military to move some of the crowds off the roads and allow them to return to the Palace.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The final coronation of Empress Zuri
« on: January 15, 2023, 09:44:29 PM »
Marcus was slightly taken back by just how many had arrived, he'd also not expected East Moreland after the issues between his father and King David over the Cobble Field issue. The Prince though was keen to be as friendly as possible and shook everyone's hand with a smile, especially after the Governor of Elysium's attempt at the local dialect. "My father is sure to be delighted so many of you turned up. Old friends and new." He held a hand up and with just two fingers motioned to a blue jacketed military type stood some way off. The man obediently tucked his pace stick under his left arm and snapped a salute with the others, Marcus returned it with a graceful nod of his head. "Sergeant I'd like you to begin helping our guests make their way to the ceremony please."

"Yes Your Highness." He took two small steps backwards, saluted and preformed a neat salute and strode off yelling at a group of similarly attired men who stood in front of a row of cars. The drivers extinguished cigarettes and scurried into their drivers seat. The cars had been used by the Imperial Family for a while and it was likely each of the guests had much grander vehicles back home but the Prince was hoping the quirky nature of the roof would be something the guests would enjoy. Castries after all was a beautiful island with lush green forests, sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters. This time of year colour was still filling the forest and the drive would showcase much of the islands beauty.

First the Prince motioned for the car to stop in front of the East Morelanders. "The coronations have been good. The people have been celebrating, I think in some cases a little too much, they've been some sore heads as we've left each province but I think tonight the Imperial Family may even join in, the hectic travel can stop for a while. I know my father intends to take a few days off to recover." He helped Stasya into the car and waved them off. Next he deposited the Kermah delegation in their vehicle happy that Tebogo had come. He'd meet him twice now and always enjoyed his company. The Prince did his best to seem amused by Sabrina but in truth failed to see the funny side. He was a grown man with a step-mother he hardly knew who was younger than him, in truth it was rather embarassing but Marcus waved Sabrina off in her car. He turned as the next car arrived. "Thank you Emperor Eijirō and I am sure they'll be an oppurtunity for the two of you to talk later and you can pass them on yourself. I hope you enjoy your time here." He bowed as he waited for them to get settled and then drive away.

Marcus motioned for the next car to come further. Karlis and his grand-daughter couldn't be expected to wait as long as they had been and Marcus should have insisted that the old man go first. "Your Majesty I'm sure we can find some time to enjoy a fancy umbrella drink on the beach, but please for all that is Holy leave the Speedos." He smiled at the old mans humour and hoped he was half as cheerful when he reached that age. Perhaps it was the fact that these two nations were members of SUN that he felt more at ease or perhaps it was as he'd got into the swing of this now. Infact he spotted Queen Atalanta travelling on her own and having greeted her got her into the same vehicle as the Chistopolians, it would no doubt be a good image for those in the media to see the SUN monarchs arrive together. Sadly King Đurađ and his rather ill attired wife wouldn't fit with the other three and so had their own car.

As the Achkaerin delegation arrived Marcus thought now an appropriate moment to mention something, having greeted them all he took Serenity a little to one side. "While I know your children will be more than welcome I think I must warn you." He turned and checked the children were out of ear shot. "The ceremony will feature elements of both the Rastafarian and Vodou faiths. Just before the element of the ceremony where the new Empress is crowned a Hougon will make a sacrifice of a goat, it will be beheaded, I am not sure your children will want to see this. I would recommend perhaps a toilet break or something once the Rastafarian prayers end. I'll have a member of our Zangbeto put your party at the end of a row so you can, if you choose, make a discreet exit for that part of the ceremony. Just give him a nod and he'll take care of it." He hoped Serenity was not offended by the conversation and happily waved at the girls as their car pulled off.

Finally "Fulljoy di trip an hab ah gud day." Marcus shook the hand of the Heyran as they set off.

OOC - If anyone else wants to still join in assume you've arrived and been packed off.



The vehicles had deliberatly been spaced out and police motorbikes acted as outriders as they made the trip from the airport to the temple. The trip was along the coast road, sugar cane farms dominated the low lands and then the road peeled away through the forests, occasional flashes of colour could be seen in the trees. Sometimes it was a parrot or other colourful bird swooping across the road, others it was one of the brightly painted wooden homes that people who worked the forest lived in. The road snaked back to the coast and through the islands capital Mount Andrew. The city was nothing much more than a collection of 15,000 people in pretty white wooden homes. The streets were full though of people preparing long tables for a street party and only the main road was open. The more observant would have seen group gathering in green, red and gold wrapped flags heading up the hill towards the Temple where the ceremony would take place. A large cordon had been created around the Temple and its sacred tree clearing. Large video screens made ready to broadcast it to the waiting crowds. The guests were whisked inside the cordon and lead to the gardens of the temple. A shady tree canopy kept them out the intense sun and large pitchers of iced water, orange juice and pineapple juice sat waiting with slices of mango, melon and papaya for those wanting a snack. Before they could enjoy themselves to much though two large walking haystacks entered with bells being shaken. Behind them was Princess Sophia who quickly stepped past them. "Accept my apology. We are a little behind schedule" She blushed, "These are my fellow Zangbeto." She began to explain, "Each year every town, city, even villages elect Zangbeto, in the ancient days they were the Police, today though we are best described as a spiritual police. It is our duty to make sure rituals are conducted correctly, sacrifices done correctly, even to check in the markets that those selling animals for sacrifice are not cheating their customers. These two" she gestured to the two haystacks now dancing, throwing rum and singing, forgot to clense this place before you arrived and rather than waiting for me to warn you thought they'd just start." The two walked the perimeter somehow navigating their way around the guests and doing their best not to throw anything on them. Once satisfied they began to leave and Sophia ordered them back and whispered to them. The closest hay stack opened and a man in his early twenties stepped out, he was wearing just a pair of shorts and flip flops and looked most out of place. Sophia stood to one side. "As Zangbeto at ceremonies we are expected to wear outfits to scare off the evil spirits when on duty." The group could see the inside of the costume had a kind of rucksack strapping system and several metalic hoops to maintain its shape. "This is Pieter, he is one of ten Zangbeto for Castries."

The man stopped and suddenly conscious of his state of dress stood rigid and bowed. "Your Majesties, Highnesses, honoured guests." He dipped with each group he mentioned, "My apology but we had a ceremony to perform and sometimes we get a little to eager" He only now realised what he had been moving around, he had known people were there but thought they were just ground staff preparing his visibility reduced. "I hope we didn't worry you." He smiled at the two small Princesses from Achkaerin. "We take our sacred duty seriously and today is a very special day." He beamed as Sophia told him he could get on with his duties. Like a magician entering a magic box Pieter disappeared back into his haystack and with a jingle of bells was off again.

"You will see several of them during the day, next time they will not be in costume. They will be in their Agbada uniform." Having had a phone call from Marcus she used her phone to show the guests what that looked like making doubly sure Serenity saw it. She herself would be wearing hers but in yellow as a mark of her royal rank while the others wore purple. "We have half an hour before anything happens so please relax and enjoy the refreshments, safe in the knowledge the evil spirits have been chased away."



Zuri was in the Temple's lodge, a place reserved usually for visiting Hougon or Mambo. Today several servants busied themselves with final preparations. The Yellow robes with a small black stripe. The robe at the first coronation had been the reverse and at each subsequent one the yellow had become more dominant. She was nervous as it still seemed unreal knowing that another coronation would be needed each day, until today. In just a few hours the farm girl from Kermah would be an Empress, she was sure Disney would make a film about this perhaps. She had gotten to know Benson better each day and learned he was a kind caring man but also a man who could be ruthless. He had brushed aside his children's concerns with little worry regarding their marriage and while that helped Zuri feel loved it worried her that Benson seemed so laser focused once he had made a decision. She had been able to see all the cars pull up and was nervous about the day now that the guests had arrived. In just an hours time though she would be an Empress and be committed to a life time of helping her adopted nation.

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Diplomacy and Events / The final coronation of Empress Zuri
« on: January 07, 2023, 11:24:28 PM »

It is with the utmost delight that you are invited to the final of the coronations of Empress Zuri. It is tradition within the Empire of Paracambi that the Empress is coronated in each provience and as well as claiming the title of Empress she receives a local based title. The final coronation will take place on the island of Castries. The island is often known as the "Smoking Island" due to its volcanic past. The island is also the stronghold of Rastafarianism within the Empire with 75% of the islands population being members of the faith. We look forward to welcoming you to meet our new Emperor.

Blessings of the Loa

Emperor Benson of Paracambi



It had been a whirlwind few weeks for both Benson and his new wife Zuri. There had been something at the back of Bensons mind the moment he laid eyes on her and having consulted with some of his spiritual advisers he had been reliably informed that the feeling was infact the Loa known as Erzulie telling him that she had created Zuri just for him. The Loa of love couldn't be wrong and so just a few days after meeting in his wife's native Kermah the pair were married. There had been no time for media notices and the like, Benson just wanted to please the Loa and do their bidding. It had annoyed his family and even some of the Empire. His son Crown Prince Marcus had been upset that his father hadn't even introduced him to his step-mother before the marriage and became even more annoyed when he found out she was two years younger than himself. Princess Sophia had likewise been angry. There had long been a tradition in Paracambi that Emperors were followers of the Vodou faith and their Empresses Rastafarians however Benson had declared the nation the homeland of the Vodou faith and as such was no determined that they should have a Vodou Empress too. She had considered opposing the coronation briefly but then realised it was just likely to make the family break apart and for how much she was annoyed at her father now she suspected it would pass.

Zuri meanwhile had been loving the change in her life. It had obviously been a gamble to accept the proposal but life back in Kermah would have been one where she would have ended up working on the land, all be it having helped her family improve their standard of farming having been studying Agricultural Sciences at University. It would be a course she would continue in Paracambi and her marriage would ensure her family would be taken care of for life. Benson had been very kind to her and it was clear he seemed to be in love with her even if she was not totally in love with him but for now she was confident that in time that would come. She though had barely been able to have her feet touch the ground.

The round of six coronations had begun on Monday. First they'd gone to the ancestoral homelands of Benson's family, the province of Alua, the capital. There she had been paraded through the streets of Aluhampton in a small float of a ship before climbing the steps to the old city gatehouse known as the Mistral Gate, there at the top she was crowned by her new husband. As the new Queen of Alua she had been driven to Roseau, there in Rosenberg the new Empress had been taken by horse drawn cart down the beach front where she was crowned on the pier as the Duchess of Rosenberg. That night a huge beach party had been thrown in her honour. She had really enjoyed that evening and the locals had made their new Duchess feel so welcome. In the province of Amalie they had a Temple in the forest where in a clearing where they could hear monkeys chattering she had become the Princess of Amalie. The mainland provinces had been completed by Wednesday evening and an overnight flight to Alemba had meant she arrived at sunrise to find the island out in force. Benson may have been from Alua but he had been born on Alemba and spent a lot of his youth there and so the locals considered him an adopted son, now they would extend that to their new Empress and their Vodou Priestess had taken great delight at naming Zuri the Duchess of Basseton. Thursday saw her flown to Gustavia an island famed for its metal mines. There they had presented her with a fine collar of gold and silver before naming her the Duchess of Gold. Zuri and Benson were getting rather exhausted by the time they'd reached the final stop of Castries. The Emperor and Empress had been taken to the islands Royal Palace, a place where it had been a long time since a royal had actually stayed. Meanwhile Crown Prince Marcus waited at the islands airfield for the guests arriving via the mainland and quite likely a smaller plane than they were usually used to.

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: December 26, 2022, 08:59:05 PM »




EMPEROR SHOCKS EMPIRE WITH NEW EMPRESS

Emperor Benson has returned from Kermah, where he had been visiting a small Vodou worshipping community, with a new bride. The Emperor spent time visiting the Uhmlang festival held by the Mombaka tribe. The Emperor was invited to visit the tribe as their King, Tebogo Opeyemi, believes their folk religion and the Vodou faith share many similarities. The Uhmland festival see's the KIng's female subjects paraded and selections made to serve the royal family. The King often invites leaders of other tribes, or in this case nations, to select a girl to enter their service in order to further polticalconnections. On this occasion the Emperor was invited on day two of his week long journey and selected 22 year old Zuri Kolisi to serve the Imperial Family for a year. Surprisingly on the final day of the visit the Emperor agreed a bride price of 100 head of cattle, three tractors and ten years supply of seeds with her father who is a minor landowner in the Kingdom of Mombaka which is part of the Federation of Kermah. The couple were married in a traditional Vodou ceremony. The new Empress has yet to be formally crowned and no details have yet to be released on the matter. Very little is known about the new Empress apart from the fact that she had been a student at University studying Agricultural Sciences it ha also been confirmed that while raised in the Kingdoms folk faith the Emperor confirms that followers of that faith follow many of the rituals of Vodou and that the now Empress Zuri has fully embraced the faith.

The large age gap between the Emperor, who is 50 years old, has been highlighted as this marriage potentially being about creating further children. The Emperor already has two children, Prince Marcus who is 23 years old and Princess Sophia who is 20. They are the children of deceased Empress Madeline, a Rastafarian, who was assassinated in 2019. It has lead some to believe that this marriage is as much about creating a generation of royals brought up soley in the Vodou faith of which the Emperor is the head of. So far neither Prince Marcus or Princess Sophia have meet their new step-mother or commented on the news. Some commentators believe the choice of bride was one driven by trying to form strong links with Kermah.

It is expected that a formal coronation will take place in the coming weeks with the Emperor and new Empress touring the Empire soon after.

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Convention Centre / Re: Festival of Sail Sign Ups
« on: July 11, 2022, 01:30:57 PM »
Please expect a replica of the HIMS Insolent that is a central part of our nations folklore and its modern day namesake to attend the Festival.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The SUN - Lijiang BBQ
« on: July 11, 2022, 01:27:21 PM »
"Likewise we would agree to the sale of the Zarptica, sadly I think our option on tanks is not a viable one for you as we lack the numbers to supply you."

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: June 02, 2022, 10:24:29 AM »




EMPEROR PLEASED WITH COBBLE FIELD

Following the announcement that East Moreland have completed operations from the island in the Alucard now known as Cobble-Field Emperor Benson has issued a statement. "I am pleased that the forces opposed to Leopold Hamsik have been successful. While I may not approve of the manner in which an island in international water was utilised in our region with minimal contact with the TUNA nations I am pleased that our neighbours and friends in Lodja have been able to restore order. At the height of this situation I meet with representatives of King David who suggested an arrangement that once East Moreland's Air Force had finished with the island it be handed over to TUNA as a base of operations for a variety of tasks. True to his word that has now happened. Not only has the island been handed over to TUNA this week but also various important pieces of infastructure have been left for our use. This gesture is a sign that East Moreland supports the work TUNA are doing in an attempt to clean up the Alucard. In the coming weeks a permanent facility will be established that will allow vessels that have collected various bits of plastic from the ocean to offload their damaging cargo for collection by a mothership, thus allowing them to spend more time cleaning and less time arranging meet ups at sea. In addition we will be working with TUNA in the coming days to ensure there is a permanent search and rescue prescence in the region. We can also begin looking at other uses for the island."

The Emperor had concerns that the island would become some kind of CNN outpost however this has not been the case. With Lodja and Ui Cenneslaig also being members of TUNA however many believe that this is an unfounded concern. With the situation in Lodja now under control and a new Queen on the throne Emperor Benson has spoken of his desire to strengthen relations with the Alucard Queendom.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The SUN - Lijiang BBQ
« on: June 02, 2022, 10:02:18 AM »
Orlando Mitchum knew that the Benson hadn't really invested in much outside the Empire of Paracambi for quiet some time, in truth the ambassador couldn't recall the last time such foreign investments had taken place. While people had been discussing the ins and outs and their own nations stances he had been on the phone with his boss and now returned just as the Drenovian finished speaking. "I have spoken with Emperor Benson and I am pleased to say that we will make the money avaliable for the project on the conditions we've just discussed. I think this could be an excellent project for all involved."

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The SUN - Lijiang BBQ
« on: February 22, 2022, 08:47:15 PM »
Orlando Mitchum had thought his time in Cassiopeia had been fairly straight forward. He'd turn up to meetings every now and again, share progress reports on the joint fighter project and occasionally complete the odd bit of paper work. Even today when it was clear he was expected to do something diplomatic a BBQ was hardly a hardship. As such he arrived armed with a crate of the finest dark rum from the islands and big bowl of rice and pea his wife had made. He was looking forward to meeting whoever attended from Lijiang as he'd heard a great deal of their Empire and of course it seemed a rather interesting place.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: February 16, 2022, 11:32:29 PM »
"A good days work indeed" Benson shook Malachi's hand and then enjoyed having a wander around the Palace before it was time for the media event. He first posed for the required media photos and then as Malachi spoke did his best to look regal alongside him. As his host handed him the pen he quickly added his name. "Now two Empires, connected by a strange history I'm eager to learn more about, will be walking a path side by side. I'm excited about what the future holds and look forward to working closely with Emperor Malachi." He handed the Emperor his pen back, shook his hand once more and then waved to the press for the final few pictures pleased with what they'd got done. 

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The call of "democracy" has many different meanings on Mundus. On paper many nations call themselves democratic but in truth are not. While we applaud any nation allowing greater representation in government we do not think a simple mention of the word is sufficient to claim to be a saviour. While we do not entirely trust the current Pharoah of Clysperis it is clear that a shift is taking place within Clysperis. We shall watch this with care and urge the rest of the world to bring unparalleled scrutiny on Clysperis over the next few months. We urge nations to not support further disruption within Clysperis and give these reforms a chance. The people of Clysperis have just recently recovered from a civil war and further conflict will do nothing to benefit anyone. We wish the freed slaves of Clysperis well and remind them any feeling that they require a new start are welcome to become citizens of Paracambi and shall be welcomed with open arms.

Signed

Emperor Benson of Paracambi


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OOC- I don't intend to wait six months, however I also think it seems really odd ICly to just jump straight to being buddies or even talking.



With respect we have yet to see any of the long term impacts that your policies are to have. Commitment to them is vital and as such reports from nations like Tytor will need to be considered before we can make a decision about opening up diplomacy with your nation. In addition while the nation is citing oppurtunities will be given we must be confident that these are not just dangled like a carrot but are successful.

For now we shall maintain a watch over the situation but wish it luck.

Regards

Emperor Benson of Paracambi

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: February 09, 2022, 10:25:06 PM »
"I think the treaty is good, it ensures things remain just between us two. The safeguards are solid and I think this forms a good basis for future endeavours between us. I'd be happy to put my name to this as it is. On my side I struggle to think of anything else at this point between us. Unless of course you have further ideas you wish to add?"

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Convention Centre / Re: Ostlake Movie Awards 2022
« on: February 09, 2022, 08:39:37 PM »
Name of Film - Cool Runnings
Genre - Sporting Comedy
Nation - Paracambi
Brief Outline

Just months before the Summer Games three outstanding Paracambian athletes see themselves fail to qualify. Desperate for sporting greatness one of them leads a seemingly impossible attempt to qualify for the Winter Games, despite none of them having ever seen snow. Recruiting sprinters from across the Empire a team is formed and unorthadox training takes place before the team qualify against all odds. As misfits from a tropical paradise they begin as outsiders to the Games family but soon their pride in their nation and heritage see them win friends and respect. Based on the true story of the first Paracambian Winter Games athletes the feel good tale recreates the prejudice they faced and their heroic journey.

Link to the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BqngFzt-cU




Name of Artist :- Jimmy Cliff
Nation Nominating:- Paracambi
Song - I Can See Clearly Now
From the Film - Cool Runnings
YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=730mv8cVsCM&list=PLJK04Gk9vAyLiukTTJrGHtVrCSs0VmEb7&index=3

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: February 09, 2022, 07:45:41 PM »




EMPEROR CLARIFIES CLYSPERIS STATEMENT

In a rather bizarre twist following Emperor Benson's statement on postponing talks with Clysperis and their relationship with Achkaerin the twitter account of Evanthe of Rokkenjima issued what could be described as a veiled threat towards Paracambi. The Rokkenjiman diplomat posted that the Emperor should "Tread Carefully." Today the Emperor sat down and discussed the matter with Island News.

"The fact that when we speak out against slavery anyone things we need to tread carefully boggles my mind. Slavery is something that needs to be called out wherever it is found and in any form it is found. Whether it is slavery, indentured servitude or forced child labour all are a stain to Mundus. I'm proud to hail from a nation where our navy shed blood for hundreds of years trying to save slaves wherever we could. Our national identity is steeped in the campaigns we fought. At the centre of this issue is Clysperis. We welcome the announcement that they are ending all forms of slavery and we wish all those who have won their freedom well. Anyone who can prove they were a former slave or indentured servant and wishing for a complete new start will be welcome in Paracambi. I am however skeptical. To see a nation, especially one so closely tied throughout its history change so quickly is something I'm sceptical of. 

In November 2019 Tamora, a nation in which slavery has existed for 1000 years or more and one insistent slavery will still exist there in 1000 more years, sent around 5,000 soldiers to Clysperis. Tamora are a nation that also invested $1billion in Setri and a further $1billion in infastructure projects. A sum of $2billion granted from slavers has helped create the economic marvel that Clysperis hopes to become. The consturction also began at a time when the Clysperis government still owned indentured servants, the last of those under the Pharoahs own control were released as recently as August 22nd 2021. The world must therefore ask questions before it invests, how much slave blood has been shed to allow this economic hub to be created? If since giving the orders for it to be built this change of heart from the Pharoah is genuine more must be done by her government than simply giving them freedom. Anyone freed from slavery is effectively born again and enters this world with nothing, no money, no property and must be given these. If Clysperis has truly seen a $10billion trade surplus and the error of its former ways the vast surplus must be used to pay reparations and equip those former slaves for the future. Now if this is happening I applaud the steps but to date I have only seen pride in their recovery not their reformation.

The matter for us gets even more complex. With Clysperis effectively having a governmental system where Akasha is currently the final word on all matters of importance, whether they be domestic or foreign in nature, then all it takes is for her to once more have a change of heart and the institutions of slavery can return to Clysperis. We have seen nothing that assures that for example her descendants wouldn't return slavery to the people of Clysperis with a single word. Documents such as the MCUR, nations having a constitution with checks and balances on power or pure democracy are the only ways to ensure slavery can never return. Even then my trust in treaties such as the MCUR are not strong as they are largely virtue signalling attempts at taking away a nations sovereignty.

With these facts on the table it is clear why I wish to wait and see what the future holds for Clysperis. If they continue on this path of reform I would have in the future great delight in saying to the Pharoah I was wrong and thanking her for giving these people freedom. But now is not the time to begin slapping her on the back.

Meanwhile I raised concerns about the actions of Achkaerin. To those outside private meeting rooms and conference calls there should be concern about decisions made. First we have the fact that we now have the visible metric of Achkaerin forces sharing common cause with slavers. At the time of Achkaerin dispatching support the Tamorans had less than a month earlier announced their financial package for Clysperis. Add to that the fact that neither Clysperis or Tamora had signed the Uppsala Convention and we could have been seeing one of the nations who has tried so much to hold that Convention as a pinnacle of international law standing alongside war criminals. There could also have been a troubling precident. Until this year the Pharoah still held the right to take foreign POW's as slaves, now if the word of the Pharoah is law she could easily have given this up during the conflict but she didn't. When New Derusima offered help to the rebels we could have seen their troops or airmen taken prisoner and end up as slaves. I would ask what safeguards were in place to ensure this would not have happened as Akasha had not used her supreme authority to outline the practice nor had she signed the Uppsala convention preventing the practice. Since the war has ended it is my understanding Achkaerin have given significant aid to Clysperis. No doubt this has helped build Setri, helped repair the damage of the war and contributed to an impressive trade surplus. These facts give nations the right to ask questions such as I am about to. If Tamora have billions invested in Setri it would be right to think businesses that in their homeland support and own slaves have invested in Setri, what is Achakerin doing to see those businesses expelled from Setri? What steps did Achkaerin take to ensure foreign POW's would not end up slaves? What assurances of an end of slavery did they have prior to committing soldiers to fight for a nation that permitted slavery? These are legitimate questions that now the dust has settled Emperor Peter may choose to answer. I do not doubt his good intentions but from someone sat in my position these facts I have outlined muddy waters. Now if Evanthe has problems with someone stating facts and asking questions of a nation that has a prominent role in the international community then it is perhaps for the best Adrianna is assuming the reigns of Rokkenjima. The young Empress has spoken on a number of moral issues such as human genetic manipulation and I like her passion on these matters, she seems to have a strong moral compass and I would hope that if she was in my situation she would be asking the hard questions. If your response to hard questions is threats via social media then perhaps the answers are not ones to be proud of."

The Emperor had returned to Aluhampton from visiting Castries and has instructed the Paracambian Embassy in Clysperis to ensure any former slaves or indentured slaves wishing to relocate to Paracambi are given every aid.

New Derusmian intervention - what assurance was given that any POW's wouldn't be used as slaves?

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: February 08, 2022, 09:12:06 PM »




"WATCHING BRIEF" ON CLYSPERIS

The Imperial Press Office today confirmed that Emperor Benson had received an invite from the Pharoah of Clysperis. The Emperor was visiting Castries to witness the final dismantling of the biological weapons lab discovered there in 2019. The facility had been built in the 1950's as part of a top secret weapons programme as an alternative to developing nuclear weapons. The project was halted in the early 1980's and the facility effectively mothballed should future Emperors deem it required. The knowledge of the facility was kept secret from both Emperor Benson and his father Emperor Samuel IV however a problem with the facility in 2019 led to several people on the island becoming ill and the facility was rediscovered. The lab has since been undergoing a significant amount of work to ensure no traces of biological material remain and that no one can be injured by the facility. The Emperor was said to be pleased with how effective the clean up has been. "It has taken our military and the University of Castries some time to ensure that nothing of danger remains. Castries is a beautiful island and now once again we can be assured that its a safe one. We've had many tourists coming here throughout the last few years but we've had to keep a good eye on the site to ensure all things are safe but now the island can get back to full capacity."

The Emperor was then asked about the invite from Clysperis and replied with. "The history of our Empire is steeped in standing against slavery. Clysperis sadly have a past that has utilised it in major ways and while we are pleased they have now passed laws making such barbarously illegal. We though hold reservations about the reasons why this was done. It is our hope that perhaps the input of Achkaerin during the civil war had an impact however we still hold concerns that a nation signing the MCUR would for nearly two years support a nation that had laws permitting slavery. We will watch Clysperis with interest. Should they do what is right to ensure this economic growth of theirs is used to compensate those exploited over the past decades and centuries then down the road I will gladly shake the hand of the Pharoah, for now though I would find such a gesture a difficult one. We wish those now enjoying their freedom the best and hope the Pharoah has success in doing what is right."

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At present the Empire of Paracambi can not consider talks with yourself. There are several reasons for this.

1) The nation of Clypseris has only legally ended slavery less than a month ago and we are not entirely satisfied that moral reasons lie at the heart of this. The rapid economic growth of Setri requires now foreign investment and rightly so no nation worthy of respect would permit slavery or deal with a nation that does. With much of the construction of Setri completed before the ending of slavery in all forms and the practice of indentured servitude it would be fare to suggest that the city of Setri is built upon a foundation of human exploitation.

2) Your own family sit on a huge wealth and you yourself live in Palaces. While it is encouraging that you have a fund to compensate those you once held in servitude it is only four months ago that you divert funds away from those who profitted from the practice. You stand in a position to compensate everyone impacted by slavery. Going back decades, if not centuries, your people's actions have imposed a future of misery on generation after generation. Much of this misery was inflicted by the Pharoahs of the past and it now falls upon you to put this right. Only when we have seen details of more than generous compensation for each person whose family were forced to give up their freedom for Clysperis benefit can we consider meeting.

3) Setri is a city growing rapidly and becoming a regional hub for business. Those businesses based there from within your nation are benefitting from the toil of the unpaid throughout your nations history. While we are aware of you passing laws for ownership of shares by workers we believe that these should be distributed for free among those who once served as slaves, indentured servants or had ancestors forced to work for these companies. We furthermore believe that these companies should be not 50/50 owned by workers and owners but at least 51% owned by the workers.

4) You are currently the daughter-in-law of the worlds largest slavers. While it is reported that you have experienced difficulties with the Tamorans we can not in good conscience agree to meet with the family of slave owners. Your husband has directly benefited in his life from slavery. We would require visible reassurances that this relationship between Tamora and Clysperis is over.

We therefore at present can not accept this invitation. We are though a nation that will review constantly our interactions with other nations. We therefore would have no issue revisiting this decision in six months time to see whether progress in properly making amends has continued.

Emperor Benson II of Paracambi
Head Hougon of the Vodou Faith   

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: February 02, 2022, 10:05:40 PM »
Benson was disappointed with Malachai's attitude but it seemed like he was someone who would at least take them future of the environment . "I'd naturally be interested in hearing what your nations plans are." Benson held out hopes that he could perhaps learn something of use, perhaps pick up some new technological master-stroke that would help Paracambi hit the targets that had been set in Wellow.

"If we are to begin swapping technology and know how could we also explore some more business related arrangements. Some arrangement to help companies interested in say perhaps going into cleaning up the environment gather equipment and services from our nation. At the same time opening up some of our markets to you. We would though need to put some specific safeguards in place. We notice you recently signed the Gulf of Araxis agreement. We have no issues with that, however Waddan does have one tribe that still permits slavery. With that being the case we would need to ensure whatever deal is put in place does not give those people a backdoor to Paracambi via the Gulf of Auraxis arrangement. I can think of several ways but obviously if you prefer to not have such things in your trade agreements then we need to consider whether we can have a specific deal. What do you think?"

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: January 13, 2022, 11:00:40 PM »
As they enjoyed the view Benson did his best to explain the Rastafarian faith. "Its believed by a great many of my people that at one point in History people from the Jewish lands of Mundus spread across the world and that in Paracambi eventually morphed into those following Christianity until an individual came along in the early 20th Century who they believed was either the 2nd coming of Jesus or a new prophet. They believe that while across much of Mundus Jesus is shown as a white man, beard, blonde hair and blue eyes that is a ploy to establish a "white" religion. Most Rasta's believe Jesus would have been Black, which is why I suppose it is so instrumental in the appeal to many in Paracambi. I have heard many Rastafarians refer to Christianity as "mental enslavement" but if I am honest the faith is not one I would consider myself an expert in." When Malachi had mentioned a gift to return home Benson smiled in approval but he had no real feelings on it. The Rastafarian faith was one he believed was slightly crazy with how it tried to merge old historical faith with those of the modern day but enough of his subjects loved it that he had little choice than to respect it.

Benson was happy though when talk turned to business. Benson was proud of the work going on in the Alucard. While Benson was naturally bias he believed the islands of Paracambi to be the most beautiful in the world and the idea of plastic washing up on their shores was abhorrent to him. He was happy though that others shared the original TUNA members dreams of cleaning up the ocean. "I would of course be delighted to help. What plastic today floats in the Gulf of Auraxis could next week be bobbing around in the Alucard. The more of this junk that we can get out the seas the better it is for everyone. I'd be happy to have some of your people come over and see how we function there, then perhaps they can bring the technology back to the Gulf and begin the process here." It would also be potentially a nice little earner for some smaller Paracambian businesses. "PerhapsI could ask what your view of the Treaty of Wellow is?"

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: January 13, 2022, 09:03:31 PM »


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ZANGBETO ELECTIONS TAKE PLACE ACROSS THE EMPIRE

The traditional festival which marks the selection of the Zangbeto has taken place today across the various parts of the Empire. The Zangbeto are members of the local community and are often elected by their peers to act as a form of spiritual police force. Each district appoints a number of the guardians determined by the Loa that are connected to their region. The main role of the Zangbeto is to make regular patrols through their allocated area undertaking a variety of rituals and collecting offerings from those unable to personally attend rituals at shrines due to ill-health, old age or other such impediment. In some parts of the Empire an election takes place among those over the age of 18 who wish to fulfil the role while in some smaller areas the leading Mambo and Hougon's appoint the Zangbeto.

The Festival that accompanies the appointments has been huge this year with many more tourists attending the street parties than every before. This year marks the first time that Emperor Benson has appointed a pair of Zangbeto for the Royal Palace. 23 year old Prince Markus and 20 year old Princess Sophie will both serve as the Palace's Zangbeto for the next 12 months. The Emperor explained his decision saying. "The role of a Zangbeto is one of service to their community and the Loa work hard for very little material reward. Markus and Sophie have been fortunate enough to live an easy life compared to many Paracambians. It is only right that they now give back to a community and I expect them to work hard. Be it helping the elderly with their worship, walking through the marketplaces ensuring the stalls selling offerings are selling appropriate ones or even just doing random checks on worship meetings they will be spending long days doing good deeds."

Prince Markus was already spotted walking his "patch" in his woven grass costume. The first day in the job however is the day of celebration which saw him join groups dancing and singing, given gifts and brought food by the people he will be helping. Meanwhile Princess Sophie went to the Vodou Lodge where she helped well wishers sweep the building before joining in traditional games with children and then celebratory food and drink.

In a first for the Empire HIMS Insolent has been designated the Zangbeto of the Fleet. The newest ship in the Navy which bears the most auspicious of names for Paracambians, is set to tour the Empire and its islands. While doing so its crew will be expected to act in accordance with the role of the Zangbeto's. The crew of the ship had their own parade of Zangbeto whose costumes were made from items onboard ship including toilet paper, tin foil and various packaging items. Prizes were given for the best outfit with Able Seamen Fitz Gibbs winning the prize.


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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: December 23, 2021, 12:03:28 AM »
The Royal Palace was an impressive complex. It certainly showed a lot more history than his nation in terms of its structure but his own nation was one with a proud history. It was though a lot more convenient in terms of transport links than his own nation. His first impression of the plaza was that it was magnificent, the marble a masterpiece of craftsmanship. He returned the guards salute after his various translators, advisers and aides had exited the vehicles. As the Emperor approached, his hand outstrecthed, Benson quickly turned away from the soldiers upon hearing his voice. "Emperor Malachi it is me who should give thanks for allowing me into your beautiful home with such a welcome. As for my flight it was how every flight should be, uneventful." Upon the introduction to the Prince and his role the Emperor turned to face him allowing him to get a good shot. "Maybe we should therefore ensure he gets a good series of images." Benson fastened his jacket upon, made a show of brushing off any detritus before once more taking Malachi's hand this time looking straight down the barrel of the lens so to speak. "As for his venture into art its one that I admire, anyone who can be creative is to be admired and art has always been changeable." Benson turned to the Prince. "I look forward to seeing your pictures once we conclude our business.....but please make sure you get my good side." He turned his attention once more back to his host. "I have been asked by some of my subjects to present you with this." He produced a large ornate scroll that took him two arms to hold. "This is a copy of the King Selassie Version Bible followed by the Rastafarian population of my lands. They like you see many connections with Vanora and perceive a shared history. You're people believe you descend from King David if I am correct, where as the Rastafarii of my land believe they descend from King Soloman I believe father and son. While this is a faith I do not follow it will mean a lot to a good fifth of my people if we have good relations on religious grounds. Rest assured though I firmly want good relations too as I believe we share some common outlooks on Mundus."

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International Organisations / Re: SUN - Project Zarptica
« on: December 22, 2021, 08:36:06 PM »
PEARLFIELD COMPLETE SENSOR TESTING

Paracambi based Pearlfield have today successfully completed the testing of what is hoped to be the new sensor suite for the proposed Project Zarptica aircraft. A modified F-20 Loggerhead has completed a number of test exercises using a suite of electronic sensors including targeting systems, terrain following radar, electronic warfare modules and threat analysing systems. The whole package contains several key systems beyond those announced however a spokesman for Pearlfield says the exact nature of these are "classified". The spokesman did however say that the system "performed above that required for the specification and will provide all four militaries a fantastic capability that will last long into the future."

It is now expected that the F-20 used for the test will fly to Cassiopeia where the system will be integrated into the Zarptica systems being put together there.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Cross Kyne Emperors Get Together
« on: November 19, 2021, 07:55:39 PM »

To:- Emperor Malachi

I am delighted to hear that you view our nation as one that you hope to forge a partnership with. I am intrigued by the fact that out of all nations on Mundus you selected us and look forward what you have to say. I must however warn you that I will be approaching our meeting with some caution. Historically ourselves and your Gulf neighbours Royal Seleucid have not seen eye to eye on many things and so this may be a stumbling block between us having as close a relationship as perhaps you had hoped. I shall arrive in your nation at your convenience.

Ioa Watch Over You

His Imperial Majesty Emperor Benson of Paracambi
Head Hugon of the Vodou Faith.

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: October 22, 2021, 07:58:40 PM »


[

CARTIER ISSUE SHOWS WHY "SUN NEEDED"

This morning it was reported that both Nya Aland and Marseille had withdrawn from the Uppsala Convention before later on in the day re-signing it as a way of protesting against the lack of action over the alleged criminal Cartier from the Marseille conflict. Currently the former commander of forces at the time loyal to the Head of State of Marseille is in the custody of Achkaerin and has been since the conflict ended over five years ago. The officer is currently accused of murder of citizens of Marseille as well as ordering the execution of Nya Aland forces captured during the conflict.

The Emperor gave his support to the actions of Nya Aland and Marseille saying. "It is clear that this man has a case to answer. Achkaerin have today announced that "several legal questions must be resolved before a substantive trial can occur" Now while the case of the crimes Achkaerin are investigating regarding the actions against potential CTOMM members there are no such issues regarding the trial of murdered Marseille citizens or Alander soldiers. Both these nations have fair and open judiciaries. Both these nations have been victims of crimes by Cartier. Infact under military law Cartier was a serving member of the Marseille armed forces and they are trying to bring him to trial for crimes committed while in their service, this means that an Uppsala trial is unneccessary and would in fact undermine the ability of nations to impose Uppsala on their forces. A nation of good standing has in place laws for its military and procedures, a state willing to prosecute its own people for crimes they commit in uniform is one that is doing the right thing. Marseille are being halted from doing this. It is vital that Cartier is returned immediately to Marseille to stand trial for the murders committed there."

The Emperor went on to explain that while Paracambi are not signatory members of the Convention they agree with the majority of the articles. Emperor Benson explained, "As an ex-service man I appreciate what Uppsala tries to do but situations like the one we are seeing are exactly why SUN is needed. We recognise the rights of nations to be given the chance to seek justice and security for their own citizens. That should not be hampered by nations controlling when another nations citizens get justice. Cartier is from Marseille, he committed crimes in Marseille against Marseille citizens and was even arrested in Marseille. It stands to rights he should face trial in that nation under their laws. Once that trial has taken place then Achkaerin or any other nation can ask for his extradition. In my view we have effectively seen Cartier extradited without the consent of the government of Marseille."

The Emperor concluded his statement by inviting both Nya Aland and Marseille to join SUN and "stand together with nations who like the membership believe a nation must be able to protect its own citizens with its own laws and that international intervention should only play a part when absolutely neccessary. Only be standing up to the cartel of big nations such as those who once ran the CTO can we truly have a fair Mundus. We have seen of late East Moreland playing fast and loose with the FSC and no major nation has spoken against them."
 

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International News Networks / Re: News from Paracambi
« on: September 22, 2021, 08:09:14 PM »


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EMPEROR CRITICAL OF MORELANDERS

Emperor Benson has today announced that he has recently had a meeting with the ambassador to East Moreland following discovery by Paracambian military assets that East Moreland had constructed a temporary airfield somewhere within the Central Alucard Islans Chain. The Emperor refused to confirm the airfield's exact location other than saying it was "in international water close to Lodjain controlled seas." It is understood that the Morelanders have convered one of the many uninhabited islands into an airfield capable of handing small numbers of aircraft which they are using to search for vessels siding with "King" Leopold of Lodja. The Emperor addressed the situation by saying. "The Morelanders have changed the nature of the Alucard at their own whim. They are well briefed that TUNA has worked hard to forge co-operation in the region and despite the situation in Lodja I believe this lack of forward thinking on their behalf shows disrespect to those of us who call the Alucard home. While they have CNN allies who live in the Alucard this does not give them special priviledge. I am thankful that the East Moreland ambassador has worked with us to ensure King David is aware of our concerns and displeasure. I am confident that an arrangement that will allow Paracambi some oversight of work at what the Morelanders are calling Cobble Field will hold and that a further agreement that following ending of hostilities in the area the airfield will either be removed or turned over to TUNA for use. I am already working with our TUNA partners to look at non military uses of the airfield that would benefit us all."

It is understood that Paracambian Air Force members will be stationed at the island as will some naval assets that will monitor operations.

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International Organisations / Re: Treaty of Unity for Alucard Nations (TUNA)
« on: September 22, 2021, 07:55:16 PM »

To Our Fellow Members

As some of you are already aware East Moreland have begun utilising an island in the Central Alucard Island Chain as an airfield in the ongoing crisis in Lodja. Our concerns over the use of the island saw us contact the ambassador of East Moreland.

Following our meeting with the ambassador from East Moreland we have learned of the following facts.

1. East Moreland have, with the support of Ui Cenneslaig and Lodja, constructed a makeshift airfield designed for temporary use on an island in the mid Alucard Island Chain. This island had no official name but is current using the name Cobble Field.

2. Cobble Field is being used as a base of operations for East Moreland's Air Force to conduct air patrols in search for the AWOL HMDS Morelander which has been effectively stolen by former King of Lodja, Leopold Hamsik. In addition to air patrols small boat patrols by special forces are also being undertaken.

3. Cobble Field sits in international waters but has effectively been turned into an East Moreland outpost.

4. We have made it clear to East Moreland that the manner in which this operation has taken place is disrespectful to the TUNA nations and should have happened only after consultation with other nations.

5. We have agreed with East Moreland that a Paracambian prescence on Cobble Field and in the waters surrounding it will be in order to observe the actions being taken.

6. East Moreland have agreed that within 48 hours of the HMDS Morelander being neutralised they will cease operations at Cobble Field. Should TUNA nations make arrangements for Cobble Field to be used for non military means they are prepared to leave it in tact. Should TUNA not reach such arrangement they shall dismantle their equipment and remove it within 72 hours of cessation of actions.

It is my belief that the Morelanders will stand by these agreements however we would appreciate any information you have utilising the words Cobble Field shall be passed on to ourselves.

With this in mind I believe this organisation should begin talks about what to do with the facility once East Moreland operations have been completed.

With this in mind I would like to invite the membership to suggest ideas for how we could make use of this island.


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