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Nathan IV
Emperor of Ghant, King of the Ghantar, Lord of Ghish and Protector of the Realm
To: Elijah IV, King of New Edom
CC: Prince Amenmar Ugulin, Prince Enoch Tubal-Cain
From: Nathan IV, Emperor of Ghant
Subject: Concerning current relations
Encryption: Medium
Your Grace,
Oftentimes during the course of our service as Heads of State, special cares must be given in order to ensure the proper maintenance of relations between allied nations. While the ties between Ghant and New Edom are young, they are strong, already tested by tribulation, and tempered by blood. Yet, I would be remiss had I not expressed some degree of dissatisfaction with my own personal conduct as it pertains to the alliance.
I would first like to apologize to you for my conduct during the Midsummer Ball. The course of such an evening can often get the better of me, especially when there is a combination of good drink and pleasant company. All the same, I conducted myself in such a way that is unbefitting of a man of my station, and the offense I have given to our allies of New Edom totally unacceptable. While I am sorry for this, I believe wholeheartedly that offering apologizes and excuses would ultimately be of little to no consequence. What I intend to do is to address the problem at its roots, and resolve it with some care taken to ensure that such incidents are not like to happen again.
The first thing I intend to do is to appoint a personal staff that will help see to the day-to-day affairs of my life as Emperor, with these appointments being made after review by the Empress, Ambassador Prince Amenmar and Prince Enoch Tubal-Cain. I intend to meet with them to discuss appointing this personal staff, and I also fully intend to attend meetings of state regularly with this personal staff in tow, to demonstrate that I take my duties as Emperor seriously.
I also intend on publishing a press release supporting the alliance more openly, and announcing the northern development project, in addition to praising the conduct of General Shinhusar at Landstrider AFB. In it I will also name recipients of Ghantish chivalric and military honors, for those of your countrymen that have distinguished themselves here in Ghant. For your benefit, here is the list of the Edomite recipients:[/align]Order of the Golden Dragon
Captain Rosa Sharon, Teman Rangers
Order of the Direwolf
(Those Edomite soldiers who were involved with my extraction from Jehenna)
Lieutenant Lucius Capel, 16th Mounted Light Infantry, New Edomite Army
Captain Dario Avare, 16th Mounted Light Infantry, New Edomite Army
Lieutenant Marietta Ludi, New Edomite Army Hospital Corps
Order of the Imperial Eagle
General David Shinhusar
Prince Amenmar Ugulin
Order of Zeal
Major Joseph Hashoreth, National Air Force Search and Rescue
Count Jonas Mangrim
It has also come to my attention that there is talk of a possible match between my cousin, Prince Alexander, and your sister Ava. I am willing to vouch for my cousin, who has an impeccable character and represents our Imperial House and country well. While he is stepping down in his capacity as Ambassador to New Edom, it is likely that his successor shall be Lord Alan Aldapa.
Lastly I accept your invitation to join you at your northern Bara hunting lodge eagerly with and with excitement. I would also suggest that my cousin Alexander accompany me with your approval, in the event that you would strongly consider such a match as previously mentioned.
Again, I apologize sincerely for the insults imparted upon you and my wife by my personal conduct at the Midsummer Ball, and that myself, and the Empress are both taking proactive measures to provide me with stronger council and guidance moving forward, with Edomite help.
Sincerely,
Emperor of Ghant
Ghantish Imperial Press Release
To the people of Ghant,
I am excited to announce a prosperous arrangement with the Allied States of New Edom concerning economic development in northern Ghant. The Northern Ghantish Development Project will produce jobs, generate wealth and precipitate infrastructure growth in areas of the country that could benefit immensely from sustained investment. If our alliance with New Edom has taught us anything, it is that New Edom is a nation of honor that rewards its friends, and no nation makes a better friend that Ghant.
In addition, I would like to announce the recipients of Ghantish chivalric and military awards, given to Edomites and Ghantar that have demonstrated exemplary service over the past year. Congratulations to the following:Order of the Golden Dragon
Captain Rosa Sharon, Teman Rangers
Order of the Direwolf
(Those Edomite soldiers who extracted the Emperor from Jehenna)
Lieutenant Lucius Capel, 16th Mounted Light Infantry, New Edomite Army
Captain Dario Avare, 16th Mounted Light Infantry, New Edomite Army
Lieutenant Marietta Ludi, New Edomite Army Hospital Corps
Order of the Imperial Eagle
General David Shinhusar
Prince Amenmar Ugulin
Order of Ghant
King Jori of Jehenna
Perun Penagarikano
Lord Deziel Kondan
Lord Alaric Dain
Prince Olyvar of Thule
Lord Alan Aldapa
Lord Benedar Zama
Princess Christopher of Ghant
Lord Ardo Anaba
Lord Maron Masudi
Lord John Tograma
Lord Michael Kedarra
Order of the Charge
Lord Desmond Hyla
Ser Rolli Ahateremu
Ser Lyl Bogardan
Lord Marcus Haro
Argider Lozoya
Lord Bogar Dyn
Lord Daryn Esku
Order of Zeal
Major Joseph Hashoreth, National Air Force Search and Rescue
Count Jonas Mangrim
Order of the Laurel
Gaudentia Ovida
Princess Kristen of Vorindun
Princess Josephine of Jehenna
Princess Jessica of Jehenna
Princess Jana of Jehenna
Order of the Sash
Princess Cassandra of Ghant
Congratulations to the recipients of these awards, and I look forward to bestowing them at Inperiala Palace during a ceremony coming soon.
Thank you,
Emperor of Ghant, King of the Ghantar, Lord of Ghish and Protector of the Realm
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by Ghant » Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:17 am
To: Amenmar
From: Sophia
RE: Meeting at the Embassy
Thank you Amenmar for your advice, it is greatly appreciated. The Emperor and I have spoken and we are available to meet with you at the embassy at the earliest available opportunity.
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by Ghant » Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:38 pm
The Nature Foundation of Ghant
About Us
The Nature Foundation Ghant: Protecting Lands, Protecting Lives, Protecting Our Ghant
Our mission
To support traditional people of Ghant’s wilds in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights.
Our philosophy
We believe that nature protection and human rights are interconnected. We recognize that traditional peoples all over Ghant are currently living sustainably in what are considered the most “pristine” lands. This is not a coincidence. The people who depend on nature for their livelihoods, culture, and spirituality are careful in their use of the land. There are no better stewards of the land. We believe that the most effective way to protect the untouched lands of Ghant is to ensure that the traditional communities who have historically managed and protected those areas have secure and long term rights to their lands and resources.
Our Approach
We work in partnership with traditional groups and local grassroots organizations in northern Ghant to:
- Secure rights to their lands
- Influence laws and policies to protect their resources
- Build strong and sustainable community leadership
Environmental Effects of Oil Drilling:
Oil drilling has many harmful ecological and environmental effects. The process of drilling and extracting oil is complex and leaves many opportunities for error or accidents, the likes of which NFG team members have witnessed firsthand. The piping used to transport and extract oil is made of metals, which can corrode. This corrosion causes pipes to rupture, and contaminates the land and waters which surround it. If the pipes do not rupture, contamination is still eminent via the large waste pits, often left unlined and open. Dust particles left from drilling may coat the surrounding areas, and flames from burning the natural gas found in oil fields cause air pollution. Lastly, oil spills, accidents, and illegal dumping of oil barrels and produced water lead to devastating ecological and health consequences that can last for decades. Many of these chemicals are detrimental or deadly to animals. Entire ecosystems can dissolve as a result of oil contamination.
Health Effects on Indigenous Communities:
“There's a stream where we always go to fish, we catch fish there and eat them. The fish drink the water, and since we eat them, the water must be clean,” a member of a traditional community located near a speculated oil site explained (from an interview with Ghantish Public Radio). As a result of toxic ingestion, many people suffer from skin rashes which require daily injections to prevent swelling, and chronic headaches. Fainting spells, vomiting, chronic diarrhea, headaches and unknown skin infections are common symptoms for those impacted by oil extraction. Long term health effects include: lung disease, liver and kidney damage, damage to the nervous system, malformation, brain damage, miscarriages and many other devastating chronic conditions.
What makes oil so dangerous?
Water produced by oil drilling, or “produced water”, contains arsenic, as well as cadmium, mercury, lead, zinc and copper. These heavy metals are toxic to humans and animals, even in proportionally miniscule concentrations. In the some foreign mining regions, heavy metal concentrations were critically above safe levels. These chemicals and metals are not only toxic to humans, but to animals as well. This is important not only when questioning the survival of hundreds of species who may come into contact with contaminated water, air or land, but also in the question of human health.
Oil contains toxic agents such as mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead which bioaccumulate in living organisms. In other words, if consumed over time, the concentration of the chemical increases in comparison to the concentration in the surrounding environment. Mercury, for example, will accumulate in the organism’s tissues faster than it can be excreted. Traditional peoples have been fishing their ancestral lands and rivers for generations. With the proposed oil extraction, the waters will become toxic and the fish they are consuming will be feeding upon other organisms that will be bioaccumulating metals. Thus, the further up the food chain you travel, the higher the metal concentrations. Humans have enjoyed the glory of being at the top of the food chain, but if you were to reside in a region contaminated by oil drilling processes, that enjoyment would not last long. The effects of the toxins intensifies as you travel up the food web. This means that predators and carnivores- often rare and critical to fragile ecosystems- as well as humans, are in danger.
So when traditional people continue to rely on their lands and waterways for sustenance, they risk their lives.
However they have no other option. Traditional groups have been relying upon the land for their survival and livelihoods for thousands of years . Until recently, their ancestral lands have been left largely untouched and unharmed, allowing them to fish and hunt and live in accordance with nature. Now, oil companies have left them with no choice but to fish oil-filled waters and farm toxic lands.
What can you do to help?
Take a look at the support form below. Should you decide to donate, your donation will help protect the incredible biological diversity of Ghant and help traditional peoples defend their livelihoods and cultures.
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[u][b]Support Form[/b][/u]
[b]Nation Name: [/b]
[b]Organization/Individual Name (if national government please state leader’s name and titles):[/b]
[b]Do you believe that traditional people should have the right to remain undisturbed by development projects? (Y/N):[/b]
[b]Do you believe that oil exploration in pristine wild areas is harmful? (Y/N): [/b]
[b]Do you believe in the moral and ethical responsibility of civilization to protect natural areas and peoples? (Y/N):[/b]
[b]If the answer above is yes to all, will you support our cause financially? (Y/N):[/b]
[b]If so, please state the amount of your contributions:[/b]
[b]Thank you, your contributions are valued in the cause of preserving pristine lands in Ghant![/b]
by New Edom » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:39 pm
by New Edom » Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:17 pm
Excerpt from Notes sent to the Embassies from Adiron and Akai, CC’d to the Ghantish Appropriate Ministries of Government (sent as a most secret message to each)
New Edomite geologists from the ikon Company have confirmed their belief that lie up to 15 billion barrels of oil. An additional 11 billion barrels are thought to be buried due east under the Arctic waters north of Ghant. All told, Arctic waters cover about 13 percent of the Region’s undiscovered petroleum, or enough to supply the joint potential partnership nations’ for more than a decade, according to government estimates. There will also be an estimated seven million cubic feet of natural gas to exploit.
Rig Costs
Initial costs of building a rig could be between 60 and 650 Billion per rig. The harshness of the environment and the difficulties of shipping materials there cannot be underestimated. However output is likely to be from 50 to 600 thousand barrels per day, which would be well worth it in the long run.
Infrastructure Costs
This includes land development, building of roads, logging, establishment and maintenance of camps, motor pool, administration, labour, a total of 14 billion NSD>
It is estimated that a pipeline would be the most efficient way of transporting fuels in Ghant, due to the distances and issues with the land itself. While petroleum vessels will be needed to move fuel to the main staging areas, pipeline costs, estimated at 12 billion for crude and natural gas each, should provide efficient transportation of the fuels.
Gas Well Costs
Estimated 25 billion NSD.
Refinery Costs
The National Petroleum Corporation’s Board is recommending building a refinery in northern Ghant, ideally in a city which has a large airport and a port which is free of ice for at least the better part of a year. Building a complex, hydrocracking, hyrdroskimming, catalytic cracking refinery, can cost anywhere between 5-15 billion NSD. The throughput (processing capacity) of this refinery should be between 250-500,000 barrels per day. Oil refining is a difficult business and margins are painfully slim. Economies of scale are critical to maintaining a viable business.
Summation of Estiamtes
In this rough estimate we sum up the report which is being prepared for submission to both parties should there be a negotiated agreement to work as partners. Of course the government of the Allied States is already in negotiations with the Empire of Ghant for the completion of this contract. Further discussion about the locations and other information will be forthcoming following direct talks between the respective
governments.
by Ghant » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:08 pm
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