C O M M U N I Q U É
TRIUMVIRI COLONIAE DEDUCENDAE
THE GLORIOUS BORDERLANDS OF SWITH WITHERWARD
TITLE 532 - REINSTATEMENT OF THE SWITH WITHERWARD EMBASSY PROGRAM
§532.4(C) CONVOCATION PROTOCOL
AUTHORIZED BY THESE OFFICES 25 JUNE 2014
TRIUMVIRI COLONIAE DEDUCENDAE
THE GLORIOUS BORDERLANDS OF SWITH WITHERWARD
TITLE 532 - REINSTATEMENT OF THE SWITH WITHERWARD EMBASSY PROGRAM
§532.4(C) CONVOCATION PROTOCOL
AUTHORIZED BY THESE OFFICES 25 JUNE 2014
From: Madam Fiona Gualtier, Ministre Plénipotentiaire, Triumvir Diplomaticum. Subject: Reinstatement of the Swith Witherward Embassy Program Date: 25 June, 2014 Encryption: None To All Nations of this world and beyond, |
The Glorious Borderlands of Swith Witherward, commonly called Swith Witherward, is an island nation in the Northern Hemisphere. Swith Witherward covers 7,692,024 square kilomters (2,969,907 square miles) and has has an estimated population of 29,378,000 (as of 2013).
Tourism is one of Swith Witherward's major industries and is a famous destination due to its large, lush forests and pristine beaches. It boasts crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains. Visitors must read an extensive fact book prior to leaving the customs offices - the indigenous flora and fauna are not at all tame, and the non-human inhabitants do not take kindly to being poked, prodded or treated like non-sentient beings.
It's second biggest industry is biotechnology. Many visitors come to the Witherward to seek medical treatment for rare disorders or for comprehensive genetic screening. The Nifidium Genome Research Project is headquartered in Swith Witherward as well.
Swith Witherward remains one of the world's most prosperous countries. The colony performs well in several metrics of national performance, including freedom of the press, economic freedom and civil liberties. Swith Witherward former a member of the World Assembly. The nation is a founding member of the International Red Cross & Peace Corps of Nation States (IRCPC) and registered as a Human Rights Haven.
Tourism is one of Swith Witherward's major industries and is a famous destination due to its large, lush forests and pristine beaches. It boasts crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains. Visitors must read an extensive fact book prior to leaving the customs offices - the indigenous flora and fauna are not at all tame, and the non-human inhabitants do not take kindly to being poked, prodded or treated like non-sentient beings.
It's second biggest industry is biotechnology. Many visitors come to the Witherward to seek medical treatment for rare disorders or for comprehensive genetic screening. The Nifidium Genome Research Project is headquartered in Swith Witherward as well.
Swith Witherward remains one of the world's most prosperous countries. The colony performs well in several metrics of national performance, including freedom of the press, economic freedom and civil liberties. Swith Witherward former a member of the World Assembly. The nation is a founding member of the International Red Cross & Peace Corps of Nation States (IRCPC) and registered as a Human Rights Haven.
Swith Witherward's terraformed landmass of 7,617,930 square kilometres (2,941,300 sq mi)[136] is on the Walthran Plate. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, it is separated from Europe by the North Atlantic Ocean. The world's smallest continent and seventh largest country by total area, Swith Witherward is, much like Australia, often dubbed an "island continent". Swith Witherward has several satellite islands and a smattering of tiny islands in the south. The highest point is Mt Aberbray, which reaches 4,302 m (14,114 ft.) above sea level.
There are a variety of landscapes to be found on the mainland. The interior contains a mountain range which serves to divide the western and eastern portions. A small desert rests in the west and subtropical rainforests grace the north-east. The mainland is a rolling continent with a few flat areas which were set in place through careful terraforming. The soil is rich in nutrients and properly maintained through careful environmental governance programs.
The northeast is prone to heavy rains and torrential flooding during the monsoon season. The majority of the population are clustered around the bays found in the southern portion of the mainland. Swith Witherward experiences heavy snowfall at higher elevations.
The ecology is varied due to its size and is comprised of many native Nifidium species. Swith Witherward is hosts of various bionomes to include boreal and temperate forests and seasonal tropical rainforests. There are subtropical and temperate deserts and large areas of woodland and shrub land. These provide Swith Witherward with a vast variety of flora and fauna.
There are a variety of landscapes to be found on the mainland. The interior contains a mountain range which serves to divide the western and eastern portions. A small desert rests in the west and subtropical rainforests grace the north-east. The mainland is a rolling continent with a few flat areas which were set in place through careful terraforming. The soil is rich in nutrients and properly maintained through careful environmental governance programs.
The northeast is prone to heavy rains and torrential flooding during the monsoon season. The majority of the population are clustered around the bays found in the southern portion of the mainland. Swith Witherward experiences heavy snowfall at higher elevations.
The ecology is varied due to its size and is comprised of many native Nifidium species. Swith Witherward is hosts of various bionomes to include boreal and temperate forests and seasonal tropical rainforests. There are subtropical and temperate deserts and large areas of woodland and shrub land. These provide Swith Witherward with a vast variety of flora and fauna.
Several languages are recognized within Swith Witherward. The predominant government language is Nifendaer, spoken only by the Triumivratus, Wreavers, higher constructs and the secretarial pool which ministers to the Triumviratus. The common tongue is English although Latin, French, Italian and German are taught in schools.
Diplomatic Immunity:
Even though diplomats are protected from prosecution, they're not untouchable if they commit a crime. Swith Witherward retains the right to request a home state to waive that immunity if we have a substantial case against the offender. If your government does so, we can prosecute them like any other person. If immunity is not waived, we will declare the offender a persona non grata and expel them from the country.
Geopolitics:
Swith Witherward will not involve itself with any outside body of governments to include the World Assembly, NATO, the Council of Europe, or the OSCE. It withdrew from the World Assembly in 2013.
Armed Forces
The armed forces of Swith Witherard consist of two professional service branches: Classis (naval forces) and Tagmata (equivelent to a ground forces-based army). The forces are governed by the Proelium.
The Classis and Tagmata are charged with protecting the witherward. Nifidium witherwards do not delve into international peacekeeping efforts nor will it allow itself be held to treaties put forth by any world governemnt or governing body such as the World Assembly, NATO or other worldwide coalition operations.
The Classis operates a large operational fleet of ships within space but also serves in suborbital and atmospheric roles, tasked with the same responsibilities as a contemporary air force as well as patrolling and protecting the Swithwardian Space Station.
Even though diplomats are protected from prosecution, they're not untouchable if they commit a crime. Swith Witherward retains the right to request a home state to waive that immunity if we have a substantial case against the offender. If your government does so, we can prosecute them like any other person. If immunity is not waived, we will declare the offender a persona non grata and expel them from the country.
Subject | May be arrested or detained | Residence may be entered subject to ordinary procedures | May be issued traffic ticket | May be subpoenaed as witness | May be prosecuted |
Ambassador or equivalent | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy administrative or technical staff | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy service staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Career consular officers | Yes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant. | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case. | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Honorary consular officers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Consular employees | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Geopolitics:
Swith Witherward will not involve itself with any outside body of governments to include the World Assembly, NATO, the Council of Europe, or the OSCE. It withdrew from the World Assembly in 2013.
Armed Forces
The armed forces of Swith Witherard consist of two professional service branches: Classis (naval forces) and Tagmata (equivelent to a ground forces-based army). The forces are governed by the Proelium.
The Classis and Tagmata are charged with protecting the witherward. Nifidium witherwards do not delve into international peacekeeping efforts nor will it allow itself be held to treaties put forth by any world governemnt or governing body such as the World Assembly, NATO or other worldwide coalition operations.
The Classis operates a large operational fleet of ships within space but also serves in suborbital and atmospheric roles, tasked with the same responsibilities as a contemporary air force as well as patrolling and protecting the Swithwardian Space Station.
We humbly request that all visitors, diplomats, foreign contractors or dignitaries abide by our laws. These laws are in place to preserve our environment, protect our citizenry, and keep visitors from harm.
- Embassies will be considered territory of the nation it belongs to, and therefore is held under your laws and customs rather than ours, and we shall respect that and adhere to your customs. We ask that ambassadors do the same when outside of their embassies. Be advised that you must still abide by all Swithwardian laws pertaining to the indigenous plants and animals (both sapient and non-sapient) brought into your embassy.
- The intent of our Embassy Program is to foster goodwill between nations. We must ask that no excessive forms of security are used.
We ask that you send no more than eight (8) who practice magic or eight (8) who use psionic ability, and that you explain their powers in the given section of the application. Magic used on indigenous plants or animals may not have the intended reaction. Further, and much to the frustration of our own magic users, we have null zones; magic can not be used outside of areas set aside for it. It is highly advised that those with psionic ability do not attempt to commune with our constructs or higher constructs. - Vehicles are not permitted within heavily populated areas. Maybach sedans are provided to all ambassadors. Armored fighting vehicles (to include tanks, APCs, IFEs, battlemechs, etc) are prohibited unless the applicant can validate a reason for having them. Vehicles outside the major cities, or inside Zone 2 and Zone 3, are allowed within reason. Vehicles will remain on established roads or marked trails. Failure to do so in the Wylds can result in serious injury to the occupants.
- Ambassadors and their embassy personnel are expected to respect all of our sapient and non-sapient species. Our nation is one of tolerance, to include tolerance of other species, tolerance of other religions, tolerance of gender identity or sexual orientation, tolerance of race and tolerance of age.
Swith Witherward welcomes those of different faiths and will make all reasonable accommodations for them. There are several beautiful buildings of worship within Tulgey Woods, as well as many meditation gardens. - Weapon use and diplomats: these should be limited to pistols, sub-machine guns and shotguns for security personnel. Ceremonial edged weapons are permitted. Keep in mind, some of our non-sapient beings eat metal, extrude acid, explode, spontaneously combust or produce poisonous vapors – it is in your best interest to refrain from pissing them off. Swith Witherward itself does not permit firearms for anyone not serving on an embassy security detail; arms expos are the exception and these weapons must be transported in appropriate containers and in a broken down state.
- Exporting Native Flora and Fauna: it is against the law to remove any indigenous plants or animals from Swith Witherward. Our main contribution to the world is genetic engineering and genome manipulation. Some of these are represented in the wild.
- Signage/ Posted Warnings: It is recommended that visitors follow all posted warnings for their own safety: “Keep off the Grass” may actually mean that the grass is carnivorous. Don’t put yourself at risk by breaking a law; the laws are in place to protect everyone from bodily harm.
- Technology: Swith Witherward welcomes all tech levels however you may find that some of your equipment will not function properly here. For example, certain non-sapient beings emit a natural electromagnetic pulse thereby shutting down all electronics that are not EMP-hardened. Travel by air can be dicey due to non-winged organisms that live in the atmosphere above our nation. They can pose a problem with navigation and are listed as Class V on the Lethality Index. Please do not deviate from your flight plan: navigate VOR- to-VOR. Pilots are expected to remain in contact with Air Traffic Control at all times and to follow all directions given them.
- FT Weapons: There have been issues reported by FT users: some non-sapient species react… oddly… when certain energy weapons are discharged.
- Sapient vs non-Sapient: Some sapient species do not wear clothing or trinkets. Please do not assume that the velociraptor waving at you is actually sapient. Some non-Sapient species have mastered mimicry and use it to obtain a quick meal.
- There is no law that prohibits a native sapient being from eating you should you make a pest of yourself or venture off the beaten path.
Zones
Zone One: Urban, National Capital, Downtown Tulgey
Ambassadors residing in Zone 1 can expect Old World charm wrapped around modern convenience. Stately row houses line tree-lined, cobblestone streets. Back alley access allows them access to two-car garages, manicured gardens and small swimming pools. Row houses are fully up-to-date, with modern appliances, plumbing and furnaces. There is room for stately entertaining on garden and first story floors while providing a private apartment for the Ambassador and family on the third floor. A staff suite on the second floor allows for up to three live-in staff members.
Block One is minutes away from the market district, which provides a wide range of goods, upscale pubs and two Michelin Star restaurants. Please be aware that vehicles are prohibited within the city, with the exception of ambassadorial vehicles and public taxi. Ambassadors have the option of utilizing our free luxury sedan transportation service.
Ambassdors’ families will enjoy Great Park, a festive gathering place for concert-goers. The Prittling Academy, one of our finest private schools, offers a wide variety of courses for children of all species.
Zone One: Urban, National Capital, Downtown Tulgey
Ambassadors residing in Zone 1 can expect Old World charm wrapped around modern convenience. Stately row houses line tree-lined, cobblestone streets. Back alley access allows them access to two-car garages, manicured gardens and small swimming pools. Row houses are fully up-to-date, with modern appliances, plumbing and furnaces. There is room for stately entertaining on garden and first story floors while providing a private apartment for the Ambassador and family on the third floor. A staff suite on the second floor allows for up to three live-in staff members.
Block One is minutes away from the market district, which provides a wide range of goods, upscale pubs and two Michelin Star restaurants. Please be aware that vehicles are prohibited within the city, with the exception of ambassadorial vehicles and public taxi. Ambassadors have the option of utilizing our free luxury sedan transportation service.
Ambassdors’ families will enjoy Great Park, a festive gathering place for concert-goers. The Prittling Academy, one of our finest private schools, offers a wide variety of courses for children of all species.
The OOC stuff:
You may include a link to your Ambassador's photograph. Please don't hotlink their photograph in your application.
Ambassadors must be 25 years of age or older.
All tech levels, genre and species are acceptable however
you will encounter magic-nullifying zones and
per Swithwardian law, you won't be carrying around unrealistic weapons and
per my discretion,
you won't be allowed to bring certain craft into the city
nor park your galactic starsucker over the planet Earth (we do have a spaceport to accommodate your shuttles).
All details are published in the Factbook Embassy Program Directory Listing; please specify if there are any details that you do not want published.
The New Guide to Embassies and Consulates can assist you.
A note about Pony or anthropomorphic nations: I tolerate them so long as they aren't used as an excuse for clopping/yiffing in my Nation RPs.
I don't require other nations to embrace them although mutual respect is asked for by me.
You may include a link to your Ambassador's photograph. Please don't hotlink their photograph in your application.
Ambassadors must be 25 years of age or older.
All tech levels, genre and species are acceptable however
you will encounter magic-nullifying zones and
per Swithwardian law, you won't be carrying around unrealistic weapons and
per my discretion,
you won't be allowed to bring certain craft into the city
nor park your galactic starsucker over the planet Earth (we do have a spaceport to accommodate your shuttles).
All details are published in the Factbook Embassy Program Directory Listing; please specify if there are any details that you do not want published.
The New Guide to Embassies and Consulates can assist you.
A note about Pony or anthropomorphic nations: I tolerate them so long as they aren't used as an excuse for clopping/yiffing in my Nation RPs.
I don't require other nations to embrace them although mutual respect is asked for by me.
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[u]Nation Information[/u]
[b]Full Name of Nation:[/b]
[b]Short Name:[/b]
[b]Form of Government:[/b]
[b]Head of State:[/b]
[b]Head of Government:[/b]
[b]Minister of Foreign Affairs or equivalent:[/b]
[u]Ambassador Information[/u]
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Title:[/b]
[b]Species:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Languages spoken:[/b]
[b]Background:[/b]
[b]Will any family members accompany the Ambassador? Please list:[/b]
[b]Criminal record:[/b]
[b]Are there any security/health/dietary issues local authorities should be alerted of?[/b]
[b]Is your Ambassador capable of magic? If so, please describe: [/b]
[u]Staff and Equipment Information[/u]
[b]Total Number of Embassy Staff (Maximum 30):[/b]
[Tab=30][b]Diplomatic Staff:[/b][/Tab]
[Tab=30][b]Security Staff:[/b][/Tab]
[Tab=30][b]Service Staff:[/b][/Tab]
[b]Will you be hiring locally?[/b]
[b]Type and Number of Weapons:[/b]
[b]Number and Type of Vehicles (Limit 2):[/b]
[u]Miscellaneous[/u]
[b] Do you have any issues with an anthropomorphic society or ambassadors from such societies? [/b]
[b] Would you like us to establish an embassy in your nation? (Provide Embassy Program URL, if possible):[/b]
[b]Do you have any special requests?[/b]
[b]Would you like to enter into trade talks?[/b]
[b]Is there any additional information we should know?[/b]
[b]Please declare any drugs, alcohol, animals or plants you are bringing into the country.[/b]