Tips for Visitors to Your Nation

[City 9]

Come to City 9 and it´ll be the last thing your body did by your own mind.

[Strathy]

1. Go back to your travel agent
2. Book a new holiday, in a different country
3. Enjoy your holiday.

[Esoterias]

1. Respect everyone, use all your well-learned politics and manners
2. When entering a chapel, please pay your respects and donate
3. If you are going to the bathroom, leave the bathroom the way you found it, if not cleaner

[Chunc]

Don't.

Thats it, really. Despite the President's best wishes, his people are rather xenophobic.

[Valcluse]

Before coming to Valcluse:

-It would be best to learn some French phrases, if you don't speak the langauge already. Valclusians speak a slightly different dialaect of French, so you'll be understood by the majority of the population. Arabic and Italian phrases are useful as well.
-Driving in Valcluse isn't that bad and there are a few traffic jams outside major urban areas. However, you will need to register with the Ministry of Transport's toll website as all roads are electronically tolled. Recommendations for the ammount of credit you'll be needing are given on the website.
-Public transport is available and cheap, but again, you will need to apply for a pass on the MoT website before entering the country.
-Always have your medical insurance details with you. Most plans from your nation of origin can be carried over for stays no longer than three weeks.

Aside from those, enjoy your stay.

[Prizyetsa]

So, debating whether or not to visit Prizyetsa, eh? Here are a few things you should know before you come over...
-Prizyetsi people are very kind and well educated due to our well-funded public education system.
-Don't be afraid to try the language, we enjoy correcting people, in a friendly manor of course.
-The food is amazing. If you get the chance, try our Hitykä stew. (Lamb stew) The spices will leave your mouth watering for days.
-It's safe. Unlike many places in the world today, Prizyetsa is in a stable region, and the government takes care of it's people. No one needs to steal, as they are well looked after.
-Towels. Don't forget your towel.

Last but not least, fly Prizyetsa Airways. Although it's owned by the state, it's the premier airline in the region, with over 40 destinations to date.


So, vra di af vo sin Prizyetsa? Ha hår di pa tipp'n vor di ka sen fa i...
-Prizyetzi ë hel bli og kin fo edukatzin er topp.
-Di n'ni pas språk ni tallen. Vi ska hjelpe di... i bli manir vazin...
-Spizje i er topp! Hitykä'a spys va spid di møen.
-I er vilig. N'ni vel plåsse pa velt itag, Prizyetsa er i stabliregon, og partiët vänä si menne. N'ni stil i, n'ni noszak.
-Vëdëni. N'ni vergëin vëdë.

[Maroza]

And that just scratches the surface!

Just the surface or the surface of the tip of the iceberg?

[Zairoon]

-Bring cutlery; in Zairoon, we almost always use our hands.
-If a large animal, such as a leopard or hog, enters the street, head to the nearest building. Cover the windows and doors as best you can.
-Zairese Creole is very similar to English, so there is little need for a translator.
-Prostitution is legal, but always ask for the price first, and make sure they stick to it.
-NEVER overdress. Zairoon is warm, and our customs on body exposure are incredibly relaxed.

[Ordo Drakul]

This was originally written as a traveller's guide to my nation for Xiscapia:
A Visitor's Guide to Pamaltela
Very few visitors to Pamaltela ever leave the island, or leave in the digestive tract of a Muri. The reasons for this are simple-muri society is a collective agreement between various priesthoods, and take offense rather easily. There are dire consequences for offending a Muri, most of which involve becoming food. Every adult muri is a member of one or more priesthoods, any as such we tend to take religion more seriously than most races. It is very easy to offend by ignorance, but the Muri do not accept ignorance as an excuse any more than other races.
Getting to Pamaltela
Pamaltela floats in the Ring of Fire, and includes in it's dominion a series of lesser islands, all rendered near-intraversable by an extensive reef and dangerous shoals. Big Rubble is the only public seaport on the island, though certain Orders maintain others for private use, and the Clanking City is rumored to have one. However, the Clanking City is cursed and shunned, filled only with mad spirits and vengeful entities, so emerging from there will not gain friends.
Taboo
The muri observe many taboos-actions that provoke an immediate death sentance. Violating a taboo will get you killed with no exceptions. It is good manners to inquire as to local taboos, so do not fear asking. The universal taboos are as follows:
*Do not use fire
*Do not use light
*Do not insult the mothers
*Do not carry the remains of Muri with you(unless you are returning them)
*Do not have Muri spirits trapped in fetishes
*Do not stare overlong at members of the Warrior Orders
*Do not touch a Muri's possessions unless told it is permitted
*Do not annoy our females, especially if they hold additional status
*Do not advertise any political leanings non-Muri in origin
*Do not eat food unless offered or permitted
*Do not touch children or go near children
These actions bring an automatic death sentance and must be avoided.
Have an Escort
One can sidestep many of the societal niceties of the muri by having a Muri tag along, especially if they are large and/or possess some standing in society. Such an escort can present your case to the local authorities, get you into a stronghold, and prevent you from being food. Muri laws and the protections offered do not apply to non-muri, and while the Sacred Motherhood will regard you as your escort's property, this is much better than being ignored by them totally. Certain orders are more trustworthy in this regard than others, and the Ordo Argan Argari are the best choice. Do not trust the Ordo Zorak Zorani unless you have fought alongside them against a common foe, and even then, they can be dangerous to non-muri, as can many of the more conservative orders.
Ritual Greetings
Every society has it's own greeting ritual, and it is best to inquire should you know to whom you intend to speak. However, most Muri will acknowledge the Padding Ritual. Pad your weapons, tying them up in cloth, and enter openly, with no attempt at stealth, chanting "Korkakor kakchakig takachikoar kaor nagganchakal". Very few non-Muri can speak our tongue properly, so get it approximately correct and it will be understood. Do not stop chanting until the sentries acknowledge you. There will be a test, but this varies by customs of the leaders. Some clans will throw rocks to see if you can take a hit, others will issue a drinking challenge, others wrestle. You can suggest your own challenge, but it may not be acceptable. Again, issued to the right individual, it may be taken up and you're in the clear. Good sportsmanship means more than success here: cheating will get you a reputation for deceit while losing with grace gives you a reputation for being honorable. Generally speaking, if you issue a challenge to the best-dressed individual you see, it will become a matter of honor for them to accept, but this is not an absolute.
It is not necessary to win the challenge, but failure to do so gives you the status of property. Some Muri will beat you and take your possessions, but no Muri will kill you out-of-hand. A Muri who does will find himself fed to your survivors by the local authorities. This ritual will gain you admittance for two nights and a day unless extended by the local authorities.
Muri Etiquette
Muri are like bonfires-best treated with respect and with distance. Get too close, and it may be considered an attack, or a challenge. Muri often challenge each other to learn the mettle of an unknown-and as a non-muri you will be an unknown. Muri will push, shove, punch, and start fights on a regular basis-this isn't rudeness or an attempt to slay, unless the Muri is Zorak Zorani or has lost family to raiders, but an attempt to learn an unknown's capabilities. If a Muri pushes you, it's acceptable to push back-but be ready for a shoving match. It's probably best to issue a challenge-drinking, target, arm-wrestling, etcetera. Such challenges are friendly affairs, and rarely result in maiming or death.
As a final mote, be very careful in disagreeing with muri. If you make too big an issue or a fuss over disagreement, the Muri may consider it a slight on his honor, and duelling is legal in our society. Be polite but firm, and give the appearance the Muri is far superior to you, hence your disagreement, and the matter is dropped in a good natured way.
Do not stare or point
Staring overlong is considered an attempt to attack or steal, and much frowned upon. Pointing is the height of rudeness-muri are very superstitious, and this action is enough to level an attack. It will be responded to as an attack, so consider this warning.
Eating
Muri are very particular about food-not what they eat so much as how and where they eat it. Eating in public can get an alien killed, and muri will not press legal action in murders where food is involved. It is good manners to offer a Muri food before starting a conversation, and bad manners to take food. In muri lands, eat in private or when told to. If a Muri offers food, this is an attempt to befriend. Muri do not give food lightly, and refusal to eat is the height of ill manners. Always eat at least a portion of what the Muri gives you-refusal is the direst insult and taken as an act of hostility by even the mellowest of muri. Do not cook in muri lands-they don't like fire or light and treat it as a threat. Cooking is arson to the muri.
The Importance of Connections
Muri don't know other peoples as more than food, so muri allies should be trumpeted as well as the closeness of your association. Those who respect your Muri friend will respect you in their honor. The downside to this is that enemies will attempt to harm you to slight the ally, even kill you if they hate the Muri enough. Little gifts can help, but only to females-while well-respected in troll society, the muri beliefs on pregnancy bar them from holding public office, other than as magistrates, so no one will suspect bribery.
On Blending In
You won't. However, the attempt is appreciated, so try to be as silent as possible. Muri have extraordinarily keen hearing, so you're going to be noisy to them, and such noisiness during the day will result in items being tossed out windows at you.
Be very careful what soaps you use-muri have sensitive noses, and the wrong soap can make you smell bad-or worse, delicious. Try to wear everything made of a single material, and be careful of jewelry-muri jewelry is made to mark significant events, and wearing it advertises you have actually experienced these events. Costume jewelry is scorned, so wear it with the knowledge local wits will mock you. Muri do not give jewelry-jewelry is earned.
Minding Your Own Business
Don't pry into muri matters of religion or hunting. Don't proselytize-the only trolls not already priests are off-limits to outsiders, and attempting to convert a priest is grounds for a duel. Don't ask muri about their religion-it is an intensely personal and private matter. If a Muri wants you to see their sacred sites, they'll take you-asking is an indication you intend to loot. If you want to hear our myths, befriend us and we'll tell you the ones important to the matter at hand-don't ask to hear them as some stories are only for trolls. Don't ask to see muri magic-if we trust you, we will allow you to observe, but these matters are not light to muri and it is not done for amusement. Muri are intensely private about these things and will have no compunctions about eating you if you become annoying on the subject.
Avoid Making Enemies
Muri hold grudges, and they are very patient. Killing a Muri is of no consequence-they love a good scrap, and accept death as one of the results of fighting. Not returning the body for proper disposal, or worse, cremating it, is quite another. If you should kill a Muri, you must either return the remains, leave the body in the open to be found, or tell muri where to find it. Muri are meticulous in the disposition of the dead, and will seek revenge for fallen not disposed of properly, even if it takes generations to find the perpetrators and mete out justice, so make sure your ancestors did not do any of these things, either.

[Maraque]

And that just scratches the surface!

Just the surface or the surface of the tip of the iceberg?

Probably just the surface, since an iceberg would melt in our intense heat.

[Shnercropolis]

Absolutely do not stay at a low-end hotel.
Don't come if you're from a communist nation
NO SNEAKY PRESS

other than that its pretty okay.

[Slovitrea]

This is written on most Slovitrean Travel Guides

-The climate varies greatly, so pack your stuff right
-We are currently in a state of war with the United States of America, so if you are an American Citizen, you probably will be turned away at the gate
-Do not be concerned if you see military vehicles, it is normal
-If you hear the air raid alarms, follow people to the nearest bunker


Это написано на самой Slovitrean Путеводители

-климата сильно варьируется, поэтому собирай свои вещи право
-Сейчас мы находимся в состоянии войны с Соединенными Штатами Америки, так что если вы гражданин США, вы, вероятно, будет отказано в ворота
-Не беспокойтесь, если вы видите, военной техники, это нормально
-Если вы слышите тревоги воздушного налета, выполните людей до ближайшей бункер

[The Matthew Islands]

When visiting the Matthew Islands remember:

Our people are tolerant enough, however do not posses infinite patience. Many of our people who you encounter outside of tourist areas will treat you the same as they treat each other. They will be polite, but will view you as an annoyance and will immediately point you to someone else to bother them instead. All service personnel are instructed to treat you with the utmost civility. If they don't, report them.

We speak English. However, it is the law for every service in a designated tourist district to have a universal translator. If you cant speak the language but want to buy something, etc. just ask to use the translator.

Don't attempt to press your views on people. We don't care, and you will kindly be told to be quiet. Failure to do so usually results in a stay in a police cell to cool off if you become rowdy.

If you are caught drunk and behaving irresponsibly, you will be taken to the can. The can is a police operated building where you will be tied to a metal bed for the rest of the night, before being cleaned and released once sober.

Minimum payment for a prostitute is approximately 100 Gills (About 150 Dollars) and upwards depending on the act. Only visit a Brothel that has a certified and in date government certification. If you want to find one quickly, use the government service finder.

Age of consent is 16, however prostitutes must be 18.

Healthcare is not free for foreigners except for serious injuries. If you break your arm you must pay. If you break your back, you don't pay.

Above all else, be polite and make sure you understand our laws and customs.

[The Floridian Coast]

The Floridian Coast is generally considered around the world to be a nation with much more relaxed laws and relative peace, so visitors do not have much to worry about. Nonetheless, there are certain things to keep in mind.

- Trains make up the vast majority of our transportation, cars are very rare and there are none to rent. Any hotel you would stay at offers train schedules and routes. Study them before going out, our citizens tend to be annoyed at people who are stumbling around the trains having no idea what the hell they're doing, and trains are often too crowded to take the time to wonder "Is this my stop?"

- We are a very smoking friendly nation. Most restaurants offer non-smoking sections, but do not be surprised or bothered by people smoking inside of many places.

- Street prostitution is illegal and can carry with it harsh penalties. If you want to see a prostitute, find a government licensed brothel.

- Television channels have no censorship, do not complain to the people at the hotel desk that your children just heard profane language on TV.

- If you tour a wildlife reserve, do not approach alligators. They will attack you.

- Preaching religion is legal, but it will get you rude comments from many Floridians who are almost exclusively atheists.

- Our health care system is free, and if you are injured or fall ill you may visit a hospital for treatment. That being said, our nation cannot afford "health tourism." from around the world. Therefore, we may question those in our airports from foreign nations who appear sick, and our doctors will check ailments to see that they are recent. You would likely be treated anyway, but you would then owe a fee if it was decided you came to the nation for the sole purpose of seeking healthcare. (If you cannot afford healthcare in your nation, you can apply for a health visa and we will charge you based on your means)

- We bear no responsibility for anything you take from our nation back to your own. See what kinds of things are illegal to take to your own country before you decide to buy things here. We do not want to deal with foreign governments lecturing us because their travelers to here brought back marijuana or pirated software.

- As we are on a renewable energy grid, our outlets are different from most nations. You can purchase converters in any Floridian airport.

- Our coast's water is hot during the summer months. If you are enjoying are beaches but feeling hot, do not be surprised when your jump into our waters feels like a warm bath.

- Stingrays appear in vast numbers in the spring and fall. They will sting you.

- English is the primary and official language here. German, Spanish, and Mandarin are spoken by many Floridians, other languages are not as abundant in our citizens, so know a lingua franca or carry a translator.

- Students and young people hold massive block parties in major cities some nights of the week. They are generally harmless, but you are advised common sense when wandering through a dense crowd of revelers.

- The drinking age is 16 and not usually enforced. If you are a family bringing teenagers here, that may be something you want to remember.

- Seagulls are foul creatures that will rabidly steal your food if you are eating outside. Do not throw even a single scrap to the these demon birds.

[The Grand World Order]

Advice for tourists in the GWO...

-Stay in the cities. Under NO circumstance should you leave the cities or the highways unless you're in a certified "Clean Zone" such as Hispaniola Province. Absolutely, do not, DO NOT, leave the cities.

-Do not wear a Che T-Shirt. You'll die, even in the cities. Same goes for Marx/Lenin/generic Commie here. Just avoid being Communist or Anarchist altogether, you'll be fine.

-When a CCU or State Police officer, and certainly a Carabinieri, says to do something, you better do it.

-When everyone around you stands and shouts "Saluto al Duce!" while making a Roman salute, you better do it too. This generally happens when the Grand Commander appears on TV.

-Don't just say "Griffith Victor," "Griffith," or "Victor." Make sure to include his title of Grand Commander, or use that in place of his name.

-We call soccer what it is: soccer. If you talk about football, you'll get to hear about how the Magna Polis Praetorians need a new quarterback, because he got sacked eight times last week by the Uranium Province Patriots' rookie defensive end.

-Seeing as the country's fairly nationalist, it's probably not a good idea to criticize the country itself too much. The conditions in it? Sure, to a point. But once you bring in the government or the country itself and start making accusations, expect taxi drivers to dump you in the middle of a slum, or if they're really upset, outside of the city walls.

-Don't act like you're superior. You're not.

-Make sure to check in at the Customs office for a Foreigner Drinking and/or Smoking License. If you don't have it, you won't be able to buy alcoholic beverages or cigarettes. If you're seen with said items outside of the airport and you do not have a license, you'll be arrested.

-Smuggling marijuana, cocaine, et cetera, into the country is a capital crime, and the tribunals typically aren't favorable with tourists. Avoid having any traces of recreational drugs on you at all.

-The people of the GWO are often very haptic people. Don't be offended if they touch you, unless they're throttling your neck or going well past their boundaries, which shouldn't happen too much.

-Don't be a stranger! Orderians, unless you act incredibly awkward, are sociable and like to meet people.

-The Federal Guard's Carabinieris are the most friendly towards foreigners. The local CCU officers are the least.

-When you see that "shit's about to go down," like a group of mean-looking Communists and another group of rough men wearing faded fatigues or law enforcement gear, you get the fuck out of there. You don't want to be around for this.

-Oh, and the average GWO citizen is trilingual. We speak English, German, and Italian, so you'll most likely be able to talk to us somehow.

[Serviss]

Tips for Tourists in The Empire

- If you are visiting in the summer, bring a Kayak, as Serviss is covered in prime whitewater rivers all across the country
- f you are visiting in the winter, bring skates and a hockey stick, as Serviss is located in Canada we love our hockey
- The people of Serviss are very friendly and social, if you ever run into problems just ask a random passerby and they will assist you
- Serviss is famous for it's waterways (as stated above) feel free to jump on the river anytime (just don't drown, its not good for diplomatic relations)
- Serviss' many lush forests and mountains are perfect for hiking and adventure running (another favourite pass time)
- Serviss is a crime free nation so we ask all visitors to respect our nation's laws and regulations
That is all for now enjoy your stay here in the Empire!

[The Merchant Republics]

The Tourism Guild of the Merchant Republics has several tips for new visitors to the Republics, concerning personal safety, unfamiliar customs, proper dress and leisure advice, of which can be found below.

• Hitch A Ride On A Star(gate): The Republics maintain key trade stations in just about every major interstellar nation, booking a voyage to a major Mercatoran city should be as easy as making your way to one of these ports and booking a flight. Only trusted allies are allowed to utilize the hyperspace generators that link to our Inner Colonies, so unless you know your nation to be a friend of the Confederation, finding a Mercatoran flight will usually be substantially easier.
• The Inner Colonies or Bust: While we do appreciate your adventurous spirit in choosing a Mercatoran destination, you must temper your desire to explore, the Inner Colonies are a paradise and perfectly safe for travellers, but as one heads into the fringes, the Outer Colonies become progressively less secure from roving threats like pirates and rogue aliens, if you are willing to risk it, the Outer Colonies hold many wonders, but watch out for shady scam artists and thieves.
• Planning is Key: Talk to your travel advisory or a local Tourist Guild member before making your trip, the many variables of Republic life can mean disaster for the ill-prepared.

• The Republics are For Lovers: Whether you visit New Venezia, Veritium, Ravenna, Romanna or Caesaria, you will find that the culture, scenery and class of the Mercatorum make it an excellent Romantic destination for any couple. Candle-lit dinners in luxurious restaurants, nights at the Opera, the finest cinema, watching fantastic space oddities or natural scenery from a cruise ship and of course enjoying the breath-taking views of a Mercatorum Skyline, all of these are just a taste of what the Republics has to offer.
• No Need To Leave The Kids At Home: While romance may be our calling, families will not be disappointed children are much loved in the Republics, popular events like carnivals and circuses, often featuring great acrobats and many wonderful games can be found-year round in most of the major Republics, and trips to zoos, aquariums and space stations will all delight your children. While our mass media characters haven't penetrated far beyond our borders there are many quite wonderful theme parks dedicated to them in the Republics, your local travel adviser or Tourism Guild official can point you to the more foreigner friendly ones like Terraland and Castelloworld.
• La Vie De La Metropole: Mercatorum Cities can rightfully be called massive, most cities stretch for miles on end and miles up in height, this leaves for many breath-taking views and a nation filled to the brim with activity. You'll never be far from the hustle and bustle, unless you try.
• The Eternal Renaissance: As we've often coined our unique culture is always alive in the Republics, museums fill to the very rafters with the finest of art and creation that one can imagine not to mention the art shops, operas, theatre shows and symphonies are a nightly affair, the greatest of the Mercatoran Silver Screen and the swingingest swing clubs since the speakeasies. Dance, laugh, watch and enjoy the Republics, you won't regret it.
• Big Game Reserves: Hunting is a well-appreciated sport in the Republics, whose terraformed worlds are often rife with forests and many enterprises cater to the dreams of big game hunters and nature-lovers alike by offering safari tours. You should always check ahead though, nature preserves and gaming reserves are very different entities, and no one will appreciate you showing up to a preserve rifle in hand.
• Your Price, Your Pleasure: The Republics maintain a very lax laws concerning substances and services and as such the enterprising person can easily find a business catering to almost any of their desires, though it may not always be around the corner. Whether substance or stimulation we can provide. Of course, don't think us immoral, we have plenty of wholesome services looking to cater to families and other upright and proper people.

• Dress with Respect: The Republics apparently one of those few nations which retain the common decency to wear more than their underwear in public, as you may well guess from the moment you arrive if you do not want to stand out like a communist at market day, you will require at least a suit and tie for men (a quality fedora will make the look), women have a little bit more range, dresses and skirts will blend you in, but you won't get sideways looks with a nice pair of dress slacks. Of course, why pack all these things when you can buy them here, we fully encourage you to indulge in the local fashion scene, the Republics is one of the premiere fashion exporters in the multiverse and we will love to dress you in the very best.
  If you would prefer to wear your traditional garb, please make sure it is respectful, in most public areas covering at least the sensitive areas, do anticipate many questions, we love the exotic and will want to know what it is and why your wearing it.
• Bathing Suits: It may surprise after reading the above, but bathing suits are very much optional in any public beach, bath or pool. A strange custom to some, but the Mercatorum think wearing clothes in water is just a waste of good clothing or a sign of some absurd ascetic poverty. That said, keep your hands to yourself, or they'll end up broken.
• Greetings: A handshake (or to be very apt to our culture a joining of hands to each other forearms) is the standard greeting throughout the Republics followed by a simple "Hello" ("Ave" will earn you points), protruding your fist at a person (as in a fist bump) is perceived as mildly threatening and "high fives" will be misunderstood as military salutes (and hitting a saluting person's hand will not end well for you)
• Tipping: Tipping is encouraged for any good service, but is expected out of civility not obligation (so don't grumble about it). The standard varies with 5% considered the lowest acceptable and +20% is considered somewhat excessive (not that your hostess will complain).
• Public Displays of Affection: While not prohibited we ask out of common decency, you refrain from any excessive petting, kissing or (for those less inhibited) sex in public, a hug or peck on the mouth or cheek between lovers and family will never be outside of acceptability. Just keep your kisses within reason.
• Manners: The Mercatorum are considered impeccably polite and gentile, when possible emulate them, thank you and please, sorry and excuse me are expected whenever appropriate. Open doors for ladies and gentleman alike, but let the next gentleman you see take the door.
• Conversation: The Mercatorum are well-read, often highly educated and always avid conversationalists. We will love to chat with you about just about anything that you wish, however opinions run deep in the Republics, so avoid politics and economics, unless you're in for a debate. Ask about our culture, we love talking about it.
• Haggling: Trade is engrained in our culture and the Mercatorum adore bartering, and there is nothing in the market that can't be negiotiated, knowing that watch-out merchants usually aim high with their listed price and you can end up paying almost twice as much as most. Quick advice offer to buy a cheap item for the full price and then ask for a deal on something more expensive, you'll end up saving more.
• Public Drunkeness: Avoid it, please. It is considered a poor sign of character, and will not reflect well upon you. Drinking until your just a little "tipsy" won't bother anyone though. Just be sure to be moderate. The same likewise with any other narcotics or drugs.

• Fringe Colonies: While the more hedonistic tourist may be inclined to travel to the Fringe Colonies in search of our so called "Pleasure Cities" the region is fraught with danger for the unwary, as such we encourage all tourists to book their trips to these areas only with a registered and respected travel agency that will provide you with security and personal assurances. If at all possible we do encourage to bring and carry a weapon when dealing in these areas. As they are known for high criminal and pirate activity.
• On Medical Care: The Confederation has made certain deals with allied nations to tourist's medical and judicial expenses. If you are not from such a nation many Republics will offer to pay for all accidental medical expenses accrued by tourists during their visit, but not all, check with your travel adviser before leaving for an updated list on this, as well as any possible inoculations you may need.
• On Crime: As above many Republics will pay for the investigation of any crimes which occur to your person and property during your stay, however some may not, private investigation is usually affordable and crime relatively unknown outside the fringe, you may want to check and choose to avoid these Republics if you worry about possible expenses.
• Drugs: All forms of narcotics are legal (if rarely used) in the Republics. As such we suggest you be sure to check your bags as you leave the Republics, things that are legal here, will not always be so in your home nation.

• Travel: Most Mercatorum Cities are highly pedestrian friendly with little to no roadways for conventional ground vehicles, taxis and other personal vehicles travel by air, public transportation in the form of light rail and air-bus are affordable and common-place. Cross-planet travel is almost always by rail and interplanetary travel is fast, though interplanetary by definition and as such not necessarily cheap.
• Smoking: Is rather common in the Republics, lung cancer is easily treatable here, so the risks of smoking no longer exceed reward, if you are uncomfortable, many restaurants and hotels cater to non-smokers.
• Blend In: The Mercatorum rightly consider ourselves to be the very shining beacon of civilization and splendour in the universe. We are a very prideful society and will tend towards overt condescension with those we perceive as uncultured or worse yet barbaric, this can be subtle but if the more uncultured you seem the more outright hostile we'll be towards you. However if you know us well enough to blend in like one of us or can hold some claim to being a civilized individual yourself then you should be treated with the utmost respect. Quick tip, know your Mercatorum Art, mentioning the great masters like Richard Vhanerius and Serrini Van Wassel (both intellectuals and painters of great renown) should put you in good, if all else fails simple but educated flattery will keep you in our good graces.
• Or Stand Out: If you can't fit into our cultural standards, then try to stand out, be exotic, we'll adore it. Though it means fielding a great many more questions and being treated as an oddity, it is a lot better than being cast aside as a barbarian.
  
  Finally be mindful that while Mercatorans are friendly, welcoming and sometimes even overbearingly polite, we're also prone to arrogance, expect a few unintentional insults directed at pretty much every element of your nation, culture and person until you are well accepted, being called a barbarian is pretty much par for the course unless you're from a well known nation. It's not that we don't like you, it's that we are trying to help you to better yourself. Better specifically; means more like us.

[Khanastan]

On a brochure called "Do's and Don't's when in Khanastan" highlights these points
CULTURE
-Open expressed religion makes people tense. Pray and worship in prayer halls or in private.
-Wife or child beating can land you in prison for a year and an instant divorce.
-Solicitation is illegal unless you have a solicitation pass, only Khanese citizens can apply.
-All non humans are required to wear some kind of clothing when in public, unless in exeptional circumstances.
-Guns are illegal unless you are a soldier or a policeman and you will be fined and the weapon shall be confiscated.

FOOD
-Some areas in Western Praetoria City are vegetarian only. Stay away from these areas.
-Halal food is served in all shops and restraunts.
-Alcohol is accepted in all of the country, but not in christian ghettos.

TRAVEL
-To rent or buy a car, you must apply for a car lisence and have a drivers lisence. The car lisence costs 20,000Ƙ (21342 NSD) and a pollution tax will be added on for any car that pollutes above a medium rating.
-We drive on the left hand side of the road
-A roads (4 lane motorways) have a speed limit of 120mph
B roads (2 lane MW) 100mph
C roads (Major Roads) 70mph
D roads (main roads) 50mph
E roads (resedential and other) 20mph
-If you drive in a Mass Transit lane, you will be fined. If you drive in a Emergency Services lane, you will be imprisoned.

SOCIAL
-Nazism, KKK, Religious Fundamentalism (especialy christian) and Communist/Capitalist extreme veiws in public are extremely frowned upon and more often that not, you will be arrested for behaving this way.
-POW labour and Criminal Rights are still a touchy subject in many cities so refrain from speaking about them.
-Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Hetrosexuality are accepted, transgenderism is frowned upon, manogamy is illegal.

[Smullania]

We have one travel tip:
Please pack for a life of government sponsored torment and hard labour. Have a good day.

[Cult of Skaaro]

Don't Visit. /serious.

[The BranRiech]

tip one: dont even come near the Branriech


some unlucky tourists are about to be greeted. . . the branriech style

[Terracielo]

- Learning to speak even a little Italian will get you a long way. English is widely understood, but the locals get annoyed if you don't make the effort.

- Always address males older than you or in a position of authority as "signore" and all females as "signora"

- Your idea of "personal space" may be very different from a Terracielian's. Expect a lot of handshakes, hugs and kisses on cheeks.

- Upstanding hotels are generally the best places to stay. Avoid seedy hotels, back-room rentals and hostels especially.

- Learn the conversion rates for lira. Shop owners can make a lot of money off of tourists who don't understand how much a lira is worth.

- Don't be afraid to barter. Merchants love to bargain with a shrewd customer and will usually knock a few hundred lira off if you put in the effort.

- If everyone else is laughing, you probably should be too. Don't worry about understanding the joke.

- Avoid prostitutes.

- There's no enforced drinking age and alcohol is everywhere. Public drunkenness, however, will land you in a jail cell for the night.

- Don't fuck around with the Polizia. If they show up, it means that it's time to leave.

- Football (soccer) is king. Don't interrupt people watching football games or attempt to change the channel if it's on TV. You'll get sorted out.

[Mirabila]

Always wear a hat. It's the law.
Handshakes need to be firm, or you may end up being punched.
Don't look menacingly at the King, his family, or anyone high up in the government. You could be detained, and, if you try to flee, shot down.
You may be insulted many times by well meaning citizens, banter is a large part of Mirabilan life. Learn to accept it and deal it back out.

[New Lusitaniagrad]

-Do not come if you are a Marxist, Anarchist, Anti-Monarchist, Liberal, or Anti-Fascist. Not only will you be subjected to beatings from the general populace, but you will also disappear into the underground crypts of Portmor.

-Do come to see our beautiful highlands. The people are quite friendly, the mountains so scenic, and beer is quite good. Unless you are a Marxist, Anarchist, Anti-Monarchist, or Anti-Fascist. In which case you will most likely not only be subjected to beatings by the general populace, but you will also be carted up to the nearest mountain and tossed off.

-Our Reindeer Sausage is simply divine! You must try it with a glass of our Lusitanian Whiskey! Unless you are a Marxist, Anarchist, Anti-Monarchist, Liberal, or Anti-Fascist. In which case not only will you be subjected to beatings by the people serving you, but you will also most likely be poisoned.

-If you are spit at, or swill is thrown at you do not worry. It is how we treat most uncivilized foreigners like you. Unless you are a Marxist, Anarchist, Anti-Monarchist, Liberal, or Anti-Fascist. In which case you will be pushed in front of a trolly car. The driver will not stop, and he will put it in reverse after running you down once for good measure.

-Don't think that just because you are a tourist that you will not be subjected to the punishment of His Majesty's Sacred Law. Tourists, like anyone else can be flogged, or sent to the work camps for 5-50 years.

-If you get pulled over by a car load of constables and you don't speak with a Lusitanian accent, do not be surprised if they drag you out of your motor car and begin to beat you. His Majesty's Constables are not big fans of foreigners.

[Pasig]

Make sure to buy good quality Pasigeno condoms as soon as you land or before leaving your home country. You'll need them (unless you are of the sapphic kind)!