Raffenberg Embassy Program

[Raffenberg]

The Grand Duchy of Raffenberg, located on the continent of Atlantia, seeks to establish diplomatic relations with all nations. Grand-Duke Peter V. has initiated an embassy-establishment program, setting aside 27 exquisite representative buildings in prime locations in the newly-designated Embassy District in the capital, Raffenberg City.

Nations wishing to enter into diplomatic relations with Raffenberg are encouraged to answer the following brief questionnaire:

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full:
Country Name (short/informal):
Continent/Region:
Form of Government:
Head of Government:
Head of State or Foreign Minister:
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of:
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n)
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador:
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)?
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n)
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n)
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n)
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n)
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n)
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n)
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n)

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic):
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence):
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative):
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n)
Special facilities you will require (please be specific):
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total):
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally:
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.)
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail.
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail.
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail.

Embassy Site/Location

Raffenberg Embassy District

Raffenberg's initial program contains 27 beautiful Embassies chosen by HRH Grand-Duke Peter V. personally. Photos of the embassies, seen below, correspond to the map numbers. When submitting your application, please indicate which Embassy number is the desired location for your country's mission to Raffenberg.

Embassy 1	Embassy 2	Embassy 3	Embassy 4
Embassy 5	Embassy 6	Embassy 7	Embassy 8
Embassy 8	Embassy 9	Embassy 10	Embassy 11
Embassy12	Embassy 13	Embassy 14	Embassy 15
Embassy 16	Embassy 17	Embassy 18	Embassy 19
Embassy 20	Embassy 21	Embassy 22	Embassy 23
Embassy24	Embassy 25	Embassy 26	Embassy 28

Please copy and paste this information into a reply posting in this thread. A reply from the Raffenberg Foreign Ministry, Department of Consular Affairs, will be forthcoming. We thank you for your interest in establishing diplomatic relations with our country.

[Tutlingburg]

To: Grand Duchy of Raffenberg
Subject: Embassy application

***Message Encrypted-Level 2***

The government of the Allied States of Tutlingburg formally requests permission to open an embassy in Grand Duchy of Raffenberg.We enclose our application. On a side note, our vehicles are powered by hydrogen fuel-cell and therefore require an appropriate refueling site. If this is not possible locally, we can construct one on site. With your permission, of course.


Country Name in full: The Allied States of Tutlingburg
Country Name (short/informal): Tutlingburg
Continent/Region: The Wallbard Union
Form of Government: Federal Democracy
Head of Government: Prime Minster Robert Browning
Foreign Minister: Juliana Harris
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Army, Air Force, Navy. Strengths are classified.
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Heather M. Lindsey

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 30
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 5
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 20
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Hydrogen fuel-cell refueling site.
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 4
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 2 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor-H(Armored), 2 Ford Explorer-H(Armored)
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? 15 TASER hand-held pistols, 15 USP.45 pistols, 15 TAR-21 rifles(Kept under lock in security office)
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

Embassy Site/Location

Embassy 6


Juliana Harris
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Allied States of Tutlingburg

[Trescott]

To: Grand Duchy of Raffenberg
From: Minister of State Richard Shallman

The Royal Commonwealth of Trescott is seeking to expand its knowledge of foreign countries. By orders of his majesty, King James Ernheart II, we would like to establish an embassy in your nation. We have enclosed in this letter the required application form.



Country Name in full: the Royal Commonwealth of Trescott
Country Name (short/informal): Trescott
Continent/Region: Europe
Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy (with a monarch)
Head of Government: Prime Minster Horatio Fremont
Foreign Minister: Richard Shallman
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: The Coalition of Nation States
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Army, Navy, Airforce (part of the Navy), Strengths are N/A
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Sir Donald M. Rafayet

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes, but we are a neutral nation, so such a pact would be irrelevant
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes, but our embassy locations are still being plotted.
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 12
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 8
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 20
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): A small greenhouse for the cultivation of plants (the ambassador is a florist)
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 3
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 2 Armored BMW Sedans, 1 Armored Suburban SUV
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? 8 Beretta Tomcats, 1 Rapier worn by the ambassador as an adorment
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

Embassy Site/Location

Embassy 11


Sincerely,
Richard Shallman
Minister of State
Royal Commonwealth of Trescott

[San Pellegrino Romana]

Reserve Embassy 23 for us. (OOC: I g2g but I'll fill out app later tonight).

Thank you,
Francesco Lombardi,
Secretary of State

[Solvio]

Official Application from the Incorporated States of Solvio Foreign Relations Department

The Incorporated States of Solvio would like to file an application for an embassy in Raffenburg; we hope this lays the groundwork for amiable relations for years to come.

Country Name in full: The Incorporated States of Solvio
Country Name (short/informal): The Incorporated States, Solvio, the ISS
Continent/Region: North Pacific (subject to change)
Form of Government: Confederation (with elements of a republic)
Head of Government: Governor Benjamin Carver
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Same Head of State; Foreign Minister is Ricardo Lopez
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? No
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):

ARMY - 143,000 personnel
NAVY- 82,105 personnel
AIR FORCE- 60,895 personnel

Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Ambassador Richard Beldeen


Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)?
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n)
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n)
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n)
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n)
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n)
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n)
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n)

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): Twenty
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): Ten
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): Fourty
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n)
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Assurance of secure telephone lines
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): Four, all imported
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: Importing two bulletproof limousines, four armored vans
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.) Ten pistols; fifteen TASERS
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. One slip; one hospital naval ship
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No.

Reserve Embassy 24 for the ISS please.

[Platinea]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: United Republic of the River Plate
Country Name (short/informal): Platinea
Continent/Region: South America
Form of Government: Unitary Parliamentary Democracy
Head of Government: Jefe de Cabildo Marilena Rosas-Lopez
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Minister of Foreign Affairs Juan O'Reilly
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None - we are a neutral state.
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n). No - we are a neutral state.
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Ejército - 75000; Armada - 15000; Armada Aéreo - 5000
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Professor Juan Heinrici
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? No - it would be irrelevant, as we are a neutral state.
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n). Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n). Yes.
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n). Yes.
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n). Yes, we agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in domestic and political issues in Raffenberg.
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n). Yes, we agree to discourage attempts to negatively influence the media of Raffenberg.
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n). No
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n). No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n). No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n). No.

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg: Our embassy will represent the interests of Platinea in Raffenberg, and will provide assistance to Platanos in Raffenberg. We have selected embassy #9, with its neoclassical- and modernist-influenced architecture, for our chancery.
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 10
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): none
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 18
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes.
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): None
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): We will purchase 6 sedans locally
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: See above
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.). None - we request that you provide security for the embassy, or put us in contact with a local security firm.
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. No.
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No.
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No.

Special requests: We request that you set up a complementary embassy in Montevideo, our capital, and that you inform your Chamber of Commerce that both Artigas Airport in Montevideo and Serena International Airport in Solyhniya (operated by Aerolineas Platineas) are accepting applications for businesses to operate there.

[Raffenberg]

To: Grand Duchy of Raffenberg
Subject: Embassy application

***Message Encrypted-Level 2***

The government of the Allied States of Tutlingburg formally requests permission to open an embassy in Grand Duchy of Raffenberg.We enclose our application. On a side note, our vehicles are powered by hydrogen fuel-cell and therefore require an appropriate refueling site. If this is not possible locally, we can construct one on site. With your permission, of course.


Country Name in full: The Allied States of Tutlingburg
Country Name (short/informal): Tutlingburg
Continent/Region: The Wallbard Union
Form of Government: Federal Democracy
Head of Government: Prime Minster Robert Browning
Foreign Minister: Juliana Harris
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Army, Air Force, Navy. Strengths are classified.
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Heather M. Lindsey

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 30
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 5
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 20
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Hydrogen fuel-cell refueling site.
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 4
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 2 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor-H(Armored), 2 Ford Explorer-H(Armored)
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? 15 TASER hand-held pistols, 15 USP.45 pistols, 15 TAR-21 rifles(Kept under lock in security office)
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

Embassy Site/Location

Embassy 6


Juliana Harris
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Allied States of Tutlingburg

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., I am delighted to accept the Tutlingburgian application to establish diplomatic relations. Your request for Embassy No. 6 has been granted. We will be updating our posting reflecting this fact shortly. Please accept our apologies for the late response; we were busy with moving Raffenberg when Atlantia began to sink.

With best regards,

Count Ernst von Pfurzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Raffenberg]

To: Grand Duchy of Raffenberg
From: Minister of State Richard Shallman

The Royal Commonwealth of Trescott is seeking to expand its knowledge of foreign countries. By orders of his majesty, King James Ernheart II, we would like to establish an embassy in your nation. We have enclosed in this letter the required application form.



Country Name in full: the Royal Commonwealth of Trescott
Country Name (short/informal): Trescott
Continent/Region: Europe
Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy (with a monarch)
Head of Government: Prime Minster Horatio Fremont
Foreign Minister: Richard Shallman
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: The Coalition of Nation States
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Army, Navy, Airforce (part of the Navy), Strengths are N/A
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Sir Donald M. Rafayet

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes, but we are a neutral nation, so such a pact would be irrelevant
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes, but our embassy locations are still being plotted.
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 12
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 8
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 20
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): A small greenhouse for the cultivation of plants (the ambassador is a florist)
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 3
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 2 Armored BMW Sedans, 1 Armored Suburban SUV
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? 8 Beretta Tomcats, 1 Rapier worn by the ambassador as an adorment
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

Embassy Site/Location

Embassy 11


Sincerely,
Richard Shallman
Minister of State
Royal Commonwealth of Trescott

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., I am delighted to accept the Trescott application to establish diplomatic relations. Your request for Embassy No. 11 has been granted. We will be updating our posting reflecting this fact shortly. Please accept our apologies for the late response; we were busy with moving Raffenberg when Atlantia began to sink.

With best regards,

Count Ernst von Pfurzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Raffenberg]

Official Application from the Incorporated States of Solvio Foreign Relations Department

The Incorporated States of Solvio would like to file an application for an embassy in Raffenburg; we hope this lays the groundwork for amiable relations for years to come.

Country Name in full: The Incorporated States of Solvio
Country Name (short/informal): The Incorporated States, Solvio, the ISS
Continent/Region: North Pacific (subject to change)
Form of Government: Confederation (with elements of a republic)
Head of Government: Governor Benjamin Carver
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Same Head of State; Foreign Minister is Ricardo Lopez
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? No
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):

ARMY - 143,000 personnel
NAVY- 82,105 personnel
AIR FORCE- 60,895 personnel

Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Ambassador Richard Beldeen


Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)?
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n)
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n)
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n)
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n)
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n)
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n)
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n)

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): Twenty
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): Ten
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): Fourty
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n)
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Assurance of secure telephone lines
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): Four, all imported
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: Importing two bulletproof limousines, four armored vans
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.) Ten pistols; fifteen TASERS
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. One slip; one hospital naval ship
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No.

Reserve Embassy 24 for the ISS please.

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., I am delighted to accept the ISS application to establish diplomatic relations. Your request for Embassy No. 24 has been granted. We will be updating our posting reflecting this fact shortly. Please accept our apologies for the late response; we were busy with moving Raffenberg when Atlantia began to sink.

With best regards,

Count Ernst von Pfurzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Raffenberg]

Reserve Embassy 23 for us. (OOC: I g2g but I'll fill out app later tonight).

Thank you,
Francesco Lombardi,
Secretary of State

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., I am delighted to accept the San Pellegrinian application to establish diplomatic relations. Your request for Embassy No. 23 has been granted. We will be updating our posting reflecting this fact shortly. Please accept our apologies for the late response; we were busy with moving Raffenberg when Atlantia began to sink.

With best regards,

Count Ernst von Pfurzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Raffenberg]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: United Republic of the River Plate
Country Name (short/informal): Platinea
Continent/Region: South America
Form of Government: Unitary Parliamentary Democracy
Head of Government: Jefe de Cabildo Marilena Rosas-Lopez
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Minister of Foreign Affairs Juan O'Reilly
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None - we are a neutral state.
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n). No - we are a neutral state.
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Ejército - 75000; Armada - 15000; Armada Aéreo - 5000
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Professor Juan Heinrici
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? No - it would be irrelevant, as we are a neutral state.
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n). Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n). Yes.
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n). Yes.
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n). Yes, we agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in domestic and political issues in Raffenberg.
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n). Yes, we agree to discourage attempts to negatively influence the media of Raffenberg.
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n). No
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n). No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n). No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n). No.

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg: Our embassy will represent the interests of Platinea in Raffenberg, and will provide assistance to Platanos in Raffenberg. We have selected embassy #9, with its neoclassical- and modernist-influenced architecture, for our chancery.
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 10
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): none
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 18
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes.
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): None
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): We will purchase 6 sedans locally
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: See above
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.). None - we request that you provide security for the embassy, or put us in contact with a local security firm.
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. No.
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No.
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No.

Special requests: We request that you set up a complementary embassy in Montevideo, our capital, and that you inform your Chamber of Commerce that both Artigas Airport in Montevideo and Serena International Airport in Solyhniya (operated by Aerolineas Platineas) are accepting applications for businesses to operate there.

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., I am delighted to accept the Tutlingburgian application to establish diplomatic relations. We will be updating our posting reflecting this fact shortly. Please accept our apologies for the late response; we were busy with moving Raffenberg when Atlantia began to sink.
Please choose an Embassy location as soon as convenient, noting that Nos. 6, 11, 23 and 24 are no longer available. We will establish a reciprocal legation in Platinea as soon as possible and thank and welcome you!

With best regards,

Count Ernst von Pfurzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Vesser]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: The Confederacy of Vesser
Country Name (short/informal): Vesser
Continent/Region: International Defense Organization
Form of Government: Federal Constitutional Republic
Head of Government: Congressman Łukasz Czarnecki
Head of State or Foreign Minister: President Augustyn Kwiatkowski
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: International Defense Organization
Is your country a World Assembly member? Y
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):
Vesski Armia

24,602 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 50,000 predicted)
50 T-72 Tanks
248 UH-1 Iroquois Helicopters
500 GAZ-2975 Tigr jeeps
500 BMP-1s
5 Warhammer Self Propelled Howitzers
5 Warhammer Self Propelled Howitzer Resupply Vehicles

Vesski Wojenna

5,275 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 7,500 predicted)
12 California-class cruisers (7 in service, 5 awaiting crew)
20 Zodiac fast-attack crafts
25 CH-46 Sea Knights

Vesski Morski Armia

4,125 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 7,500 predicted)

Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Sławomira Walczak
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg Y?
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? Y
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? Y (Click in my signature below)
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? Y
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? Y
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? Y
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? N
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? Y
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? N
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? N

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 17
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 20
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 40
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? N
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Daycare
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 7
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 4 GAZ-2975 Tigr jeeps (without turrets), 3 Rolls Royce Phantoms
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.)

20 SUB-2000 Carbines
20 Glock 17 Pistols

Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? None
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft?None
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? None.

[Hornopolis]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full:The Federal Commonwealth of Hornopolis
Country Name (short/informal):Federal Commonwealth
Planet: Costov
Region:Joint Systems Alliance
Form of Government:Left-Leaning College State
Head of Government:Sky Marshal Randolph Dienes
Head of State or Foreign Minister:Councillor Jack Powers
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of:The Joint Systems Alliance (Still a member)
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n)Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador:Governor Millerd Dodge
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg? (y/n)No
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n)Yes
4. Do you ever that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n)Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n)N
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n)Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n)No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n)No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:Embassy Row in Geneva, Switzerland
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic):30

Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence):20
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative):10
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n)No
Special facilities you will require (please be specific):None
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total):3
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally:2 solar powered SUVs 1 solar powered Limo
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.):20 Morita Assault Rifle (my military doesn't have pistols)
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No

[Raffenberg]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: The Confederacy of Vesser
Country Name (short/informal): Vesser
Continent/Region: International Defense Organization
Form of Government: Federal Constitutional Republic
Head of Government: Congressman Łukasz Czarnecki
Head of State or Foreign Minister: President Augustyn Kwiatkowski
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: International Defense Organization
Is your country a World Assembly member? Y
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):
Vesski Armia

24,602 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 50,000 predicted)
50 T-72 Tanks
248 UH-1 Iroquois Helicopters
500 GAZ-2975 Tigr jeeps
500 BMP-1s
5 Warhammer Self Propelled Howitzers
5 Warhammer Self Propelled Howitzer Resupply Vehicles

Vesski Wojenna

5,275 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 7,500 predicted)
12 California-class cruisers (7 in service, 5 awaiting crew)
20 Zodiac fast-attack crafts
25 CH-46 Sea Knights

Vesski Morski Armia

4,125 enlisted personnel (Gradual Increase to 7,500 predicted)

Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Sławomira Walczak
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg Y?
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? Y
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? Y (Click in my signature below)
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? Y
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? Y
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? Y
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? N
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? Y
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? N
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? N

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 17
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 20
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 40
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? N
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Daycare
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 7
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 4 GAZ-2975 Tigr jeeps (without turrets), 3 Rolls Royce Phantoms
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.)

20 SUB-2000 Carbines
20 Glock 17 Pistols

Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? None
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft?None
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? None.

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., we welcome Vesser to establish a legation in our capital, Raffenberg City. Please indicate your choice of remaining embassy buildings from the photo wall at the top of the thread.

As our nation is currently rebuilding after having had to move from Alpinia which sank into the Atlantic Ocean suddenly and recently, we will require a bit of extra time to establish a reciprocal legation in your country.

Welcome, again. Please don't forget to select your embassy!

With best regards,

Paul von Furzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[Raffenberg]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full:The Federal Commonwealth of Hornopolis
Country Name (short/informal):Federal Commonwealth
Planet: Costov
Region:Joint Systems Alliance
Form of Government:Left-Leaning College State
Head of Government:Sky Marshal Randolph Dienes
Head of State or Foreign Minister:Councillor Jack Powers
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of:The Joint Systems Alliance (Still a member)
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n)Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador:Governor Millerd Dodge
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg? (y/n)No
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n)Yes
4. Do you ever that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n)Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n)N
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n)Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n)No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n)No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) No

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:Embassy Row in Geneva, Switzerland
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic):30

Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence):20
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative):10
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n)No
Special facilities you will require (please be specific):None
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total):3
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally:2 solar powered SUVs 1 solar powered Limo
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.):20 Morita Assault Rifle (my military doesn't have pistols)
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. No

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., we welcome Hornopolis to establish a legation in our capital, Raffenberg City. Please indicate your choice of remaining embassy buildings from the photo wall at the top of the thread.

As our nation is currently rebuilding after having had to move from Alpinia which sank into the Atlantic Ocean suddenly and recently, we will require a bit of extra time to establish a reciprocal legation in your country.

Welcome, again. Please don't forget to select your embassy!

With best regards,

Paul von Furzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

[The Black Plains]

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: The Free Land of the Black Plains
Country Name (short/informal): The Black Plains
Continent/Region: Anarchy Rebellion
Form of Government: Anarchy
Head of Government: Joseph Mansor, Capitalist Prime
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Peter Cantrell
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Mercenaries are hired to fight. Because of the innate competitive nature of mercenary companies to compete, we are assured only the best soldiers.
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Petra Cantrell
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes.
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n)Yes. We have a lot of Uranium. Want some Uranium? We can trade that.
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes.
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n)Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Of course.
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) No. Sorry we promote the utmost freedom in our country.
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No.
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) I would be willing were one sought.
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) Perhaps.

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg: Preferably a presentable one.
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): (5) One ambassador, one page, one operative (researches, writes speeches etc.) and one secretary
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): Fifteen mercenaries
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): Three janitors, a driver, an IT guy, and an all-purpose camera/video man
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) No, I hire based on skill. It could be 100% it could be 0%. I can't promise anything.
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): Seeing as Petra Mansor is actually our leader's sister we would like her to be secure.
Vehicles: An armored town car (a favorite of our department) a sedan and a white van.

What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.) We would like 15 submachine guns because of the importance of the ambassador.
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. One luxury boat-house.
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. No.
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail It is flu season in our country. So yes, the Black Plains Flu. It's harmless though whether or not you have been exposed to it. It's just a cold. In fact it's milder than the regular flu, it just comes around in spring as opposed to fall.

[Genyria]

Secretariat for Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State: Rt. Hon. Vyacheslav Molotov MC

To whom it may concern, Greetings.

Your Nation's Information

Country Name in full: Commonwealth of Genyria
Country Name (short/informal): Genyria
Continent/Region: Colchester
Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy (at the moment)*
Head of Government: Rt. Hon. Alexander SERGEANT MC, Chairman of the General Council
Foreign Minister: Rt. Hon. Vyacheslav MOLOTOV MC
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None.
Is your country a World Assembly member? Yes.
Military strength: Unsure*
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: His Excellency Sir Paul OTTERBURY KGM

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg? Yes.
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? Yes.
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? Yes (there are several embassy areas in Cambridge).
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? Yes.
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? Yes.
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? Yes, except the media part, since freedom of the press is dearly held in Genyria.
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? Yes.
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? No.
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? No.
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? No.

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 20
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 20
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 10
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? Yes. 100%, if possible.
Special facilities you will require (please be specific):
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): We will bring 12 vehicles, unless it is possible to acquire them locally.
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 1 x Aston Martin One77; 1 x Lincoln Town Car limousine; 10 x Mark II Mini
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? Just pistols for the security staff.*
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Yes. One fairly large private yacht will be used.*
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No.
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No.

Embassy Site/Location: Embassy 2.

* - The office of head-of-state rotates between the members of the Council of Prefects, which consists of the people who would have been head-of-state of the constituent empires. The Council of Prefects has eight members: the Emperor of Athens; the Emperor of Cambridge; the King of France; the two Magalasy consuls (under whom the Commonwealth is a republic); the Emperor of Par; the Empress of Sparta (current Prefect-President); the Empress of Trelaw.

We look forward to cordial relationships with you.

Cordially yours,

Paul Quinn MC
Undersecretary of State for the Ambassadorial Service

OOC: * - I haven't given military strength or which weapons/vessels I intend to use, since I'm not really into military RP and am not particularly versed in weaponry or marine vehicles.

[Churchilland]

Country Name in full: Kingdom of Churchilland
Country Name (short/informal): Churchilland
Continent/Region: Europe
Form of Government: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Head of Government: King Winston, Prime Minister Randolph O'Leary
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Minister Harold Thomasons
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Compulsory Military Service for 1 Year
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Lord Edgar Smith
Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg? Yes
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? Yes
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? No
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? Yes
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? No

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg: Embassy 2
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 10
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 10
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 5
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? Yes
Special facilities you will require: 1 Lift, 1 wheelchair ramp (per enterance / exit)
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: Import 2, Purchase Locally 8
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: Saloon Cars
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? 2 Coat of arms with decorative swords, Security staff will have (Per Person) 1 Handgun, 1 Can of Pepperspray and 1 Truncheon
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? 1, for Lord Smith's Family Yacht (Family Heirloom, 50 yrs old)
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport? Yes a Small private Jet so that staff can fly to / from Churchilland Easily
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

[Inkarzikan]

Country Name in full: The Republic of Inkarzikan
Country Name (short/informal): Inkarzikan
Continent/Region: Pie equals happiness
Form of Government: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Head of Government: President Jeff DiNozzo
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Secretary Bob Sovereign
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: n/a
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n) y
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: John Robe

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:

1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Y
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Y
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Y
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n) Y
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Y
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) N
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Y
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) N
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) N
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) N

Your Embassy's Needs

Describe the proposed embassy of your country in Raffenberg:
Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 25
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 30
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 20
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) N
Special facilities you will require (please be specific): n/a
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 19
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: Cadillac Escalade
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use? (Please itemize. Also, please note that Raffenberg does not permit importation of arms other than protective small arms and decorative/ceremonial arms such as swords, sabers, muskets, etc. Heavy armaments may not be imported into the country under any circumstances.) Pistols
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? Describe the number and types of vessels you propose to station there in detail. 2
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? If so, for how many aircraft of what type? Please describe the aircraft type(s) and capacity in detail. Yes, 2 Boeing 747
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? If yes, describe it/them in detail. no

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[Vesser]

On behalf of HRH Grand-Duke Peter V., we welcome Vesser to establish a legation in our capital, Raffenberg City. Please indicate your choice of remaining embassy buildings from the photo wall at the top of the thread.

As our nation is currently rebuilding after having had to move from Alpinia which sank into the Atlantic Ocean suddenly and recently, we will require a bit of extra time to establish a reciprocal legation in your country.

Welcome, again. Please don't forget to select your embassy!

With best regards,

Paul von Furzknochen
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg

In order of preference:
Embassy No.20, Embassy No.25, Embassy No.12

[Farwynd]

To:His Grand Ducal Highness,Grand Duke Peter V
From:His Grace,Lord Earl Theodore Drumm

Country Name in full:The Great Earldom of Farwynd
Country Name (short/informal):Farwynd
Continent/Region:The League of Nobility
Form of Government:Absolute Monarchy with feudal earldoms
Head of Government:Lord Earl Theodore Drumm,first of the name
Head of State or Foreign Minister:Head of State:Lord Earl Theodore Drumm
Foreign Minister:Lord Isaac Loftus

Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of:None
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n)N
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths):Mainly ceremonial but lethal sword and axemen,sometimes mounted on giant boars
1.The Grudgebearers
2.Oathkkeepers
3.Mighty Freemen
4.The Lord Earl Regiments 1-34
5.The Lord Earls Regiments 34-76
6.The Lord Earls Regiments 76-111
7.Minor Earls Regiments
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador:Sir Benjamin Webb,Esquire

Special Requirement:http:That you apply for the Farwyndian Embassy
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[Daliusia]

Country Name in full: Principality of Daliusia
Country Name (short/informal): Daliusia
Continent/Region: Europe
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of Government: Chancellor William Harlos
Head of State or Foreign Minister: Prince Jullian VI (Figurehead Head of State) Maria Verletzt (Minister for Foreign Affairs)
Alliances your Nation is a formal Member of: None
Is your country a World Assembly member? (y/n): Yes
Military strength (please list all branches of service and their individual strengths): His Highness' Army: 2000, His Highness' Navy: 2000, His Highness' Air Force: 800
Name and Title of your Proposed Ambassador: Jame Kredua, Lord Bulon

Describe your country's political stance towards Raffenberg by answering the following questions:
1. Is your country willing to enter into an irrevocable non-aggression pact with Raffenberg (y/n)? Yes
2. Do you seek to establish diplomatic relations for peaceful exchange of cultural, economical and industrial goods, services and knowledge? (y/n) Yes
3. If your application is accepted, will you permit an Embassy of Raffenberg to be established in your capital city in a prime location in that city's Embassy Row area? (y/n) Yes
4. Do you aver that your intent to establish diplomatic relations with Raffenberg is entirely non-aggressive, peaceful and without any intent of secret infiltration or effort to undermine and/or overthrow or in any way harm the existing government of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
5. Do you agree to remain neutral and uninvolved in any domestic political issues of the sovereign nation of the Grand-Duchy of Raffenberg and not in any way try to influence political office-holders or the citizenry thereof? (y/n) Yes
6. Do you agree to discourage any attempts by members of your country's media or corporations of your country to purchase, bring under their control, or in any negative way influence the media of Raffenberg? (y/n) Yes
7. Is your nation a member of the World Assembly? (y/n) Yes
8. Would your nation be willing to relocate to the Continent of Atlantia? (y/n) No
9. Do you seek a military alliance with Raffenberg? (y/n) No
10. Would you consider entering into a future economic and currency union with Raffenberg and other allies? (y/n) Yes

Your Embassy's Needs

Proposed number of staff (diplomatic): 15
Proposed number of staff (military/intelligence): 7
Proposed number of staff (support/administrative): 9
Do you agree to hire a minimum of 50% of your support and administrative personnel locally? (y/n) Yes
Special facilities you will require (please be specific):
No. of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally (in total): 1 (Imported)
Describe the type of vehicles you will require/import/purchase locally: 1 Jaguar XJ
What types of armaments/weapons do you propose to bring into Raffenberg for your Embassy's use?: Pistols
Will you require (a) slip(s) in Raffenberg's principal harbor for a diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) vessel? No
Will you require hangar space at Grand Duchess Elizabeth I International Airport for diplomatic (non-aggressive/unarmed) aircraft? No
Are there any contagious endemic diseases of a chronic nature that afflict more than 25% of your nation's population? No

Prefered Embassy Location: Embassy 16