AHRP: Yay, imperialism! (CLOSED)

[Neo Arcad]

IF YOU AREN'T IN THE RP GROUP, YOU CAN SOD OFF RIGHT NOW.

To All the Rulers of Europe, Asia, and the Americas,

It has come to my attention that there are problems arising concerning Africa's ownership. Conflicting claims, border skirmishes, tribal conflicts; these are making an African war a very terrifying and real possibility. With this in mind, I wish to convene a conference in New Orleans to divide Africa between the benevolent powers. It is our duty to spread our civilization to all the remote and barbaric corners of the world, and Africa is no exception. This duty has lately been neglected; thus we must redouble our efforts. All of the Great Powers are invited to attend: Ireland, Prussia, Austria-Hungary, Britain, Poland, Russia, the USSR, the Byzantines, the Umayyads, Brazil, Granada, Holland, Denmark, Scandinavia, and Japan. This conference will also deal with Southern Arabia.

May your journey be swift and safe.
Sincerely,
Archduke Bertrand Bonaparte

[Neo Arcad]

ONE MONTH LATER: PRESENT DAY

The Archduke sat at the far end of a long table, upon which was laid a giant map of Africa. At the opposite end, the big double doors were opened to allow the representatives to enter. Plenty of drawing utensils were provided. People had begun to arrive.

[Dilange]

Representative Roy Marjecki walked in with a smile on his face. He saw the archduke and put out his hand.

"How are you today sir?" he said.

[Neo Arcad]

Representative Roy Marjecki walked in with a smile on his face. He saw the archduke and put out his hand.

"How are you today sir?" he said.

"Quite well. And yourself?" said the Archduke. He had met Marjecki before, and warmly returned the handshake. Once you knew Archduke Bertrand, it was possible to dispense with ceremony.

[Dilange]

"Ah good. I grabbed some local cuisine before I got here. I took some notes on the cuisine and spices so we can make some at our country." he said.

He looked at the map.

"So I take it were spliting up Africa? Sorry if it sounds redundant but I never got your letter....all i got was my secreatary saying that you were having a conference in New Orleans" he said.

[The Mapuche People]

At this moment, a third representative arrived. Christian XIII Thorhildur, His Most Gracious Majesty the King of Denmark and of Iceland and the Grand Duke of Greenland and Kanata, strode into the room, bedecked in the furs of the Danish National Costume and with a bejeweled, golden crown balanced precariously on his head. Six rifle-holding guards flanked him and guided him to his seat. Smiling at the two representatives thus arrived and nodding amiably to Marjecki, the King seized the Archduke's hand and shook it firmly. "How nice to see you, Bertrand. I regret having to come on such official rather than casual business. How is the family these days?" After releasing Bonaparte's hand, he sat down and crossed his legs before filling a large ivory pipe with tobacco.

[Neo Arcad]

"Ah good. I grabbed some local cuisine before I got here. I took some notes on the cuisine and spices so we can make some at our country." he said.

He looked at the map.

"So I take it were spliting up Africa? Sorry if it sounds redundant but I never got your letter....all i got was my secreatary saying that you were having a conference in New Orleans" he said.

"Yes, my good man. That is exactly what I am proposing to do." The Archduke spoke British English with a French accent, though he was fluent in the language. "If we are to bring Africa forward into the modern day, we must entitle nations to be the stewards of various parts of the continent. I belive it will keep conflict from forming there if we all agree upon the borders of our protectorates in Africa... and in Southern Arabia. And in the time between the sending of the letter and now, I have thought of another matter: the Carribbean Islands. Indeed, many nations claim the same islands. We may try to sort that out as well."

At that moment, the King of Denmark-Iceland arrived. "Ah, Christian! It's a wonderful thing to see you again. My son has been promoted to Generalmajor; and my wife is in Des Moines, hosting a womens' political gathering." The Archduchess, though only a consort in theory, had a fairly important sway over Bertrand's descisions.

[Sceral]

"Do I interrupt?"said Fernando de Saxe-Coburgh & Orleáns-Braganza, Duke of Rio de Janeiro and brother of the Emperor. He had just entered "My brother seems to have some interest in this partition, and so he sent me. Not that i think it is very important to Brazil... Our country has lots of resources, most of it virtually untouched. But I guess somethig more is always better."

The monarch walked through the room, greeting the others.

[Neo Arcad]

"Do I interrupt?"said Fernando de Saxe-Coburgh & Orleáns-Braganza, Duke of Rio de Janeiro and brother of the Emperor. He had just entered "My brother seems to have some interest in this partition, and so he sent me. Not that i think it is very important to Brazil... Our country has lots of resources, most of it virtually untouched. But I guess somethig more is always better."

The monarch walked to greet the others.

"I'm honored to meet you gentleman."

"Delighted, I'm sure." said the Archduke, cordially inclining his head as the Duke bowed. "It is good to see other nations of the Americas who take interest in this affair."

[The Mapuche People]

At that moment, the King of Denmark-Iceland arrived. "Ah, Christian! It's a wonderful thing to see you again. My son has been promoted to Generalmajor; and my wife is in Des Moines, hosting a womens' political gathering." The Archduchess, though only a consort in theory, had a fairly important sway over Bertrand's descisions.

"Ah, those women, always meddling in political affairs!" The King laughed expansively: it was well-known that his own wife, Alexandra, had a significant say in Denmark-Iceland's politics. As the Brazilian representative arrived, Christian nodded to him and proffered his own hand as soon as he was finished shaking hands with the Archduke. "King Christian XIII of Denmark-Iceland, at your service. Your brother is a fine man, and a good monarch, if I may say so. I am sure you are the same."

[Inkarzikan]

Sir William Hughes walked in, taking the British seat.
"Good day Archduke, I am the representative from the British Royal Federation."

[Sceral]

"It is, indeed, dear Bertrand" the Duke sit "it is time these europeans learn that the Americas are as powerful as the Old World. Besides, like they brought civilization to our beloved continent, we wish to do so in Africa."

Then suddenly talking to Christian, the King of Denmark-Iceland, he said.

"Hello Christian, it has been some time since we last met. I must say, your sister is the most beautiful Empress we ever had." It was a great and important event when Pedro III of Brazil and Astrid, Princess of Denmark-Iceland married, some ten years ago. "Not meaning to disrespect our austrian Empresses, they were lovely too."

[Premislyd]

OOC: My apologies about the shortness of the post

At that moment, Obersfeldwebel Mikael Sturm (Senior Ambassador to the Americas), walked in, dressed in a finely tailored suit while his military officers' cap was held tightly in his right hand. He walked briskly into the room and decided to hover behind a chair that was near the middle.
"Your majesties" Mikael said, gently bowing in the direction of Christian and the Archduke

[The Mapuche People]

He grinned at the Duke. "She is beautiful, is she not? Truly the jewel in our kingdom's crown--only surpassed by my wife, of course." He leaned in towards the Duke, lowering his voice. "Out of simple curiosity, what lands do you seek to gain at this conference? I am hoping to take some of fertile western Africa, a naval base in Arabia, and a slice of the Sudani lands. They are filled with oil, you know."

Looking for a moment towards Sturm, Christian bowed his head in greeting. "It has been a while, Obersfeldwebel Sturm. Do you remember last year's conference in Aalborg on relations? You were quite an excellent negotiator."

[Sceral]

OOC: My apologies about the shortness of the post

At that moment, Obersfeldwebel Mikael Sturm (Senior Ambassador to the Americas), walked in, dressed in a finely tailored suit while his military officers' cap was held tightly in his right hand. He walked briskly into the room and decided to hover behind a chair that was near the middle.
"Your majesties" Mikael said, gently bowing in the direction of Christian and the Archduke

"It seems my comment regarding our austrian Empresses did offend someone." Fernando was outraged "I'm the Duke of Rio de Janeiro, brother of His Imperial Majesty Dom Pedro III, the Great. And as so i demand respect!"

[Neo Arcad]

"Excellent. It seems that more than a few of the guests have arrived." said the Archduke to himself. Speaking up, he made an announcement: "Attention, gentlemen; take your seats, if you please. I believe it is a good time to begin looking at the map, and discussing which regions each of our nations have an interest in. For a start, I should like to place the Louisiana-Quebec flag in the Niger Delta; we have many missionaries there, and the local chiefs all speak French as a result. This has drawn some of our other interests to the area. Anyone else?"

[Inkarzikan]

OOC: My apologies about the shortness of the post

At that moment, Obersfeldwebel Mikael Sturm (Senior Ambassador to the Americas), walked in, dressed in a finely tailored suit while his military officers' cap was held tightly in his right hand. He walked briskly into the room and decided to hover behind a chair that was near the middle.
"Your majesties" Mikael said, gently bowing in the direction of Christian and the Archduke

"It seems my comment regarding our austrian Empresses did offend someone." Fernando was outraged "I'm the Duke of Rio de Janeiro, brother of His Imperial Majesty Dom Pedro III, the Great. And as so i demand respect!"

OOC: What?
IC: "Hello, Everyone, I am William Hughes, From The British Empire."

[Inkarzikan]

"Excellent. It seems that more than a few of the guests have arrived." said the Archduke to himself. Speaking up, he made an announcement: "Attention, gentlemen; take your seats, if you please. I believe it is a good time to begin looking at the map, and discussing which regions each of our nations have an interest in. For a start, I should like to place the Louisiana-Quebec flag in the Niger Delta; we have many missionaries there, and the local chiefs all speak French as a result. This has drawn some of our other interests to the area. Anyone else?"

"If You will excuse me, His Majesty King William has claimed Nigeria and Cameroon for the Crown, as they were former colonies." He said, drinking some coffee.

[The Mapuche People]

"Excellent. It seems that more than a few of the guests have arrived." said the Archduke to himself. Speaking up, he made an announcement: "Attention, gentlemen; take your seats, if you please. I believe it is a good time to begin looking at the map, and discussing which regions each of our nations have an interest in. For a start, I should like to place the Louisiana-Quebec flag in the Niger Delta; we have many missionaries there, and the local chiefs all speak French as a result. This has drawn some of our other interests to the area. Anyone else?"

Ignoring the angry conversation around him, Christian responds, "The Danes would like to renew our claim to two areas of western Africa, encompassing firstly the Gambia river area and regions around it in the north and secondly the Gold Coast in the south. We hold several hundred forts there already, so it would be ludicrous not to allow us to formally incorporate them. Further, we would like to take the port of Aden in southern Arabia." He puffed on his pipe.

[Polska rzczpolspolita]

Tag.

[Premislyd]

Looking for a moment towards Sturm, Christian bowed his head in greeting. "It has been a while, Obersfeldwebel Sturm. Do you remember last year's conference in Aalborg on relations? You were quite an excellent negotiator."

"Was it last year? I must be getting old as I was merely musing with my pilot that it was a few months ago" Sturm joked. He then slowly turned to the Brazillian
"Well that was has quite the temper" Sturm thought to himself but managed a smile towards the Brazilian
"My apologies Herr Duke.... I'm afraid I did not catch you name, but nonetheless" Sturm said, bowing in the direction of the Brazilian

"Excellent. It seems that more than a few of the guests have arrived." said the Archduke to himself. Speaking up, he made an announcement: "Attention, gentlemen; take your seats, if you please. I believe it is a good time to begin looking at the map, and discussing which regions each of our nations have an interest in. For a start, I should like to place the Louisiana-Quebec flag in the Niger Delta; we have many missionaries there, and the local chiefs all speak French as a result. This has drawn some of our other interests to the area. Anyone else?"

"The Kaiserlich und Königlich Monarchy, would like to place it's flag on the mouth of the Kongo" Sturm said, sitting down in the chair.

[Inkarzikan]

"Excellent. It seems that more than a few of the guests have arrived." said the Archduke to himself. Speaking up, he made an announcement: "Attention, gentlemen; take your seats, if you please. I believe it is a good time to begin looking at the map, and discussing which regions each of our nations have an interest in. For a start, I should like to place the Louisiana-Quebec flag in the Niger Delta; we have many missionaries there, and the local chiefs all speak French as a result. This has drawn some of our other interests to the area. Anyone else?"

"If You will excuse me, His Majesty King William has claimed Nigeria and Cameroon for the Crown, as they were former colonies." He said, drinking some coffee.

"In Addition, The Crown would like to place the Union Jack on Eritea, and the Horn. Also, We would like to take the land around the equator, as well."

[Sceral]

"Gentleman, if I may." He took a map from his bag and unrolled it.



"My dear brother gave me carte-blanche to decide. All we want is a small part of the south, which we named Angola, in honor of the ancient kings of Ndongo, an african civilization which existed in this region by the time the portuguese explored this land searching for slaves."

He stteped up.

"It is rich in natural resources, not abusive in terms of size, and it is next to Brazil. It'll be perfect."

[Neo Arcad]

A man in a military uniform came in, and hurriedly handed the Archduke a paper. He unfolded it, and then spoke. "I've just recieved a message from some of my advisors. They reccommend that I take Muscat under our wing; something I am now to do. We will also cede any claim over the Cameroons to Britain."

[Delanshar]

The Korean delegation walked in the front door. Not used to the humidity of New Orleans, many of them were sweating profusely. Wet, hot and wearing ridiculous looking bright green colonial uniforms they looked around at the other delegates in the room and then proceeded to take their seats. After taking off his hat, the head envoy began to speak.

"On behalf of the Korean Confederation and our benevolent leader, Federal Executor Kim Hwang Lee, we would like to help in the process of claiming sections of Africa to civilize and lead the otherwise backward people. As such Korea would like to lay claim to Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania."