World Cup 80 • EqueStar • Sponsorships Thread (IC)

by **Starblaydia** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:49 am

Sponsorships

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Ahead of the 80th World Cup, EqueStar offers companies from around the multiverse the chance to acquire sponsorship packages for the longest-running and most prestigious international sporting competition in history. The reach and engagement of the World Cup is almost beyond measurement, as trillions upon trillions of football fans from the casual to the fanatical will have their attention on the product for anywhere between some and all of the tournament from the opening steps of the first Qualifying Matchday, all the way down the path of glory to the one and only World Cup Final itself, held in the multiverse-famous Stadii Di Bradini in Jhanna, Starblaydia.

This unique branding opportunity is open to all nations in the multiverse, not just the one hundred and fifty-two (slightly less than 0.1% of all nations in existence) who have national football teams vying for the right to call themselves the Champions of the 80th World Cup.

For this tournament, the EqueStar World Cup 80 Hosting Committee have organised three individual packages for companies to be placed into. There are no bounds on industry that can be associated with EqueStar, supporting companies, charities, individuals, organisations and corporations in every field to communicate on the deepest possible level with their user base. The three package Tiers, divided simply for ease of understanding and clarity of branding are as follows:

• Platinum Tier: EqueStar Partners
EqueStar Partners have the highest level of association with the World Cup events as well as playing a wider role in supporting the development of football across the multiverse, from grassroots right up to the top level of the World Cup Finals. this allows EqueStar and its Partners to form true partnerships, adding great value to the engagement for all sides. EqueStar Partners will have their brand attached to individual matchdays throughout the World Cup Finals.

EqueStar Partners are granted the rights to promote themselves as "Official Partner of EqueStar World Cup 80"

• Gold Tier: World Cup 80 Sponsors
World Cup 80 Sponsors have the rights to associate with EqueStar on a global basis. Sponsors at this level enjoy a strong brand association with this global tournament, the use of selected marketing assets and media exposure, as well as ticketing and hospitality offers for the event. World Cup 80 Sponsors will have their brand attached to individual matchdays throughout the World Cup Qualifiers.

World Cup 80 Sponsors are granted the rights to promote themselves as "Sponsors of World Cup 80"

• Silver Tier: National Supporters
Of the near 200,000 nations in existence, and the millions who have vanished from existence, there are companies of every sort who aim to promote an association with the EqueStar World Cup in their domestic markets. To ensure every national entity or equivalent is able to benefit from the multiversal pull of the World Cup, National Supporters has been created.

National supporters are granted the rights to promote themselves as "Supporting World Cup 80 in <nation of origin>"

To apply, simply lodge your application in the space below by hitting Reply.

The OOC Part:
Quite simply, '<Nation> Industries would like to sponsor the Cup' is not what were looking for. Just like with our RPs and Rosters, we know that the players of NS love to build worlds around their nations, and companies are exactly the opportunity to do that. What we will value the most is the ability for other players to interact with your companies; wear the kits, drink the drinks, weave references into RPs that you hadn't thought of before, all because there's a company available to fit the situation you're RPing about. Just like the Referees thread, this is to bring extra bits of background flavour by dropping names that other people can pick up on and, hopefully, run with, to make the RP thread a wonderful place of interactions flying between our participants.

For your application? Give us your company names, their reach, their history, their logos, the ways they're associated with football, sports, or nothing at all in your nation, their famous employees, detractors, marketing stunts and Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability strategies. Sports, Finance, Food and/or Beverages, Travel, Technology, Charities... literally everything. There's no limit to the industry, and if you fancy trying to be the Official Orbital Weapons of Mass Destruction Partner, the Official Abandoned Bunny Rescue Centre or even the Official Video Game for World Cup 80... well, then we're ~~not going to stop~~ actively encourage you trying to do so. The more you put into it, the more we'll love it and the more likely we are to use/mention your company and thereby give a platform for invitation to RP further with the rest of the Cup entrants.

This is also why the National Supporter Tier exists: even if your offer isn't chosen for one of the big prizes, you can still claim that your company is officially sponsoring the Cup in your own nation. One hypothetical example for this would be in the former participant nation of Gregoryisgodistan, where a hypothetical 'Lord Gregory Exultation & Slave Punishment Company' would fit perfectly, but perhaps not quite be placed in our EqueStar Partner Tier. Starblaydi and Equestrian companies may be used to fill out any remaining slots (for instance, Starblaydia's company Ediraf will not have the crown of official sportswear partner, which we expect to be hotly contested), but this is primarily about your roleplaying, not ours.

Want to discuss rather than apply? That'll be the WCDT you're looking for.

by **Optima Consortium** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:06 pm

Hello. We are the Optima Consortium. You will find your WCC-issue brown envelope taped under the table.

The Consortium is based in the time-ravaged wastes, in the northern tip of Esportiva's northwestern continent, Andorica. Perhaps some part of your mind is tugging at you. No, that can't be right - Nephara's there, isn't it? But Nephara is in southeast Rushmore. Nephara has always been in southeast Rushmore. It is certainly nonsense to suggest that the whole nation shifted its borders and location, slammed down into a 'spare' slot in the Terranean wastelands, leaving behind a desolate, screaming hellscape filled with all manner of horrors and possibly literal daemons, in which an upwardly mobile company like ourselves might hide away in the ruins of Old Sabrefell guarded by a hundred and twenty mercenaries as we search desperately for the data that might just allow us to rebuild our own 'Shadow Nephara', as it were, and instantly become a major player in meatspace.

We would encourage whatever point of view helps you sleep at night.

Down to brass tacks, then. What do we do, you might ask? What do we do. To most outsiders, our work will be... imperceptible. They will laugh. They will claim this is an elaborate money-laundering operation, which is of course nonsense - we already have far more sensible ways to launder our money, such as the classic laundromats, small restaurants, and rich children's birthday parties. They have probably heard our work. The legends of the Dreaming Realm, the necessity for time or space travel to reach certain away matches, the logistics of playing in a nation with no history that has 'ceased to exist', the concept of aging in 'real time'.

We would relish the opportunity to use our highly experienced scientists, unencumbered by such concepts as 'morality', to help... grease the wheels, to ensure that these matches are played. We will help facilitate movement across planets and planes, round up twenty-three of our stable of captu- ah, gainfully employed lost footballers from 'ceased' nations without history to contest any fixtures that require them (perhaps, if this is amenable to the WCC, even having an 'official' roster to copy out and send to nations facing such nations with no rank, official roster or discernable present location, ensuring journalists no longer need to hedge match reports with mentions of 'their guy in the number 9 shirt'), and in general make certain that the fixture list decided upon in qualifying is seen through.

We have a proud history of involvement in football. The company's forebears were the Goodlock betting company that sponsored the Augustinople Saints in their short-lived Multiverse Premier League stint, and the ones that were baselessly accused of direct involvement in the Pravennan match-fixing scandals that preceded it. We simply profited from the corruption that was already endemic. Most obviously, the Optima Consortium competed in the 19th and 20th Campionati Esportiva, in order to get the fresh... 'RP air', if you understand my meaning, to accomplish our nefarious goals. And now, we seek more of it. Allow us, and our trademark indigo diamond, to become the official sponsors of Interplanar Logistics.

by **Union of Socialist Alpine Republics** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:12 pm

GOLDEN GOAL SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

Golden Goal Sports Bar & Grill is a sports bar offering cuisine typical to sports bars :
Grilling, Burgers, Pizzas, Pastas and Sandwiches.
Our mission is to offer happiness to sports fans with 3 ingredients : beer, food and sports.
All of our restaurants offers around 100 seating places and a few HD screens, including two giant ones.

Golden Goal Sports Bar & Grill was founded by Nicolas Kardashian in Pointe-aux-Chiens, Southern Democratic States
on january 2016. The franchise is now established in the Union of Socialist Alpine Republics and 7 other nations, including Ethane.
Nicolas Kardashian has just stepped down as the CEO and the new CEO is Zofia Kolakowska.

Golden Goal Sports Bar & Grill wishes to become an official EqueStar partner.
Link to storefront: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=341510

THE ROONEY-CHARLTON

The Rooney-Charlton Hotel Company, LLC is an Alpine company that operates the luxury chain known as The Rooney-Charlton.

The story of the Rooney-Charlton begins with Briton hotelier Dwayne Rooney, who was well known in the hotel industry as the "king of hoteliers and hotelier to kings". Rooney redefined luxury hotels in North Eurasia with his management of The Rooney in Linlithgow, Caledonia and the Charlton Hotel in Twyford, Britannia.

The Rooney-Charlton Hotel Company was established by John Montana, who bought and franchised the name in the Southern Democratic States. The first Rooney-Charlton in the S.D.S. opened in Oglethorpe in 1937. In early 1960s, the Rooney-Charlton chain consisted of 8 hotels. Today in 2021, the Rooney-Charlton chain operates 36 hotels in the Union of Socialist Alpine Republics and our current CEO is Mr. Angel Pujols.

Our mission is to offer a luxurious and welcoming ambiance where guests needs are our priority.

The Rooney-Charlton Hotel Company, LLC will be the official partner of the Alpine Football Association (AFA) during the World Cup 80 and visiting teams will stay at a Rooney-Charlton Hotel. The Rooney-Charlton aims to become an official EqueStar partner.
Link to storefront: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=440332

KUOKKASTENKOSKIAN TYRES GROUP

Logo coming soon

The Kuokkastenkoskian Tyres Group, headquartered in Kuokkastenkoski, Botten was founded in 1946 and produced tyres for cars, trucks and buses until 1978 when the company started producing rubber chicken exclusively. The Kuokkastenkoskian Tyres Group is now the largest rubber chicken producer in North Eurasia and our biggest customer is The Holy Church of Margaret which buys billions of rubber chickens monthly.

The Kuokkastenkoskian Tyres Group would like to become an official EqueStar partner. No storefront for now.

by **Northwest Kalactin** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:08 am

Boi that was my idea to make a video game for World Cup.
First one is a gold tier World Cup 81 sponser.

Company name: megaverse sports
History: Megaverse Sports was a video game company started in 2005 by Bruce Mcculers. Their reason for founding was because Bruce wanted to play sporting games on his counsel without going to a video game store and buying a regular game that was popular throughout the world. Bruce started with a simple game it was called super hockey the game was simple and easy to make and it turned out to be very popular. Then because of Super Hockey’s success in 2006 he made a game called World Baseball Classic unfortunately he had to close it down a week later because he didn’t get permission from the world baseball classic. But then a rival company came into the game, that company was called Electronic Sports mega. Their hockey game was more popular than Super Hockey. Megaverse sports started to lose money And they figured out something Bruce’s code for Super hockey was different from when he originally made it. A few investigators looked at this and found out the awnser they had hacked Bruce’s code. Megaverse filed a court case a successful one. Super hockey became popular again nand super baseball, super football and super soccer followed and many more came later, now Bruce will be creating a official World Cup 81 video game!

Famous employees: one employee had a cousin that was a 3rd cousin of a Simone Di Bradini

Way associated with soccer: they made a video game called super soccer

More apps to come later

by **Tobiasia** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:56 am

Hermes Automobiles - EqueStar Partners

Since 1924, our founding date, Hermes Automobiles has been involved in football. We are a large company active in 37 nations, with our HQ in Tobiasia City.

We are currently proud sponsors of Premier League team Tobiasia City FC and Bronze Division team Waymouth Wanderers. We have invested in our teams heavily over the past 30 years of our sponsorship, donating millions, especially in youth development. In fact Harry Lithgow, one of the national squad heading to the World Cup this year, started his career with help from Hermes Youth Sponsorship. We have also funded another 200 players developments, as well as building 2 state of the art pitch complexes for Tobiasia City and Waymouth’s youth. Tobiasia City has risen the league cup four times so far wearing our name on the centre of their jersey, and Waymouth has come on leaps and bounds.

Our CEO is Lucy Warton, 46, graduated from the Arkford School of Economics with a First, and previously CEO of Traba Dynamics. She runs our company along with an experienced board of 11 directors, and a huge family of 1 million employees worldwide.

Hermes Automobiles would like to become an EqueStar partner for the 80th World Cup, and bring our long football sponsor experience to the best of use, in the worlds greatest sporting competition.

We hope to hear more from you.

Yours, Jasmine Yustdottir, Sponsorship Manager, Hermes Automobiles

by **Mattijana** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:16 am

A Bid to be Official Linguistics and Cultural Awareness Partners of World Cup 80 From MattiSprak

About MattiSprak:

MattiSprak is a leading website for online language tuition in Mattijana with resources now catering for 25 international languages, including the most commonly spoken around the multiverse. The name is a combination of the word 'sprak', meaning speak or language and 'Matti', a prefix used to denote that something is from, involves or has anything vaguely to do with the nation of Mattijana.
MattiSprak was founded 20 years ago with just one purpose: to help Mattijanans learn and therefore be able to use foreign language skills. Specifically targeted were those able to give a steady demand including schools and communities in areas with more than one commonly spoken language where the internet would most likely be the only available resource for mature learners.
The website initially catered only for minority languages spoken within Mattijana. These were German, spoken mainly in the West of the country, Arabic from the South-East and Dansk, a scandinavian-influenced language spoken in the far-north. Resources were especially popular with students between 14 and 18, who having already learnt the basics, were able to use authentic resources to perfect their speaking and listening skills, as well as learning some classic German and Dansk slang for carefully selected use when their teachers weren't listening.

However with the initial surge in excitement for the platform beginning to fade, MattiSprak needed to find a way of regaining the nation's attention. That opportunity was however thrust into the company's hands like some unwanted loose change five years after it had been set up as the country's more outward-facing attitude to international trade, sports and as a result, culture, meant that languages from outside the Mattijanan borders once again became a priority.

Like five years ago, the schools again flooded back as English became integrated into the nation's curriculum. There was another sector with the power to make MattiSprak the fastest growing educational website in the country though and that was big business.

With few other world nations even knowing that Mattijanan existed let alone being proficient enough in it to negotiate a thousand crates of computer hardware rather than a thousand crates of Liquor (Southern Mattijana's fruit liquors being particularly delicious, if thoroughly useless for productivity), work had to be done by employees of Mattijana's biggest companies if they were to make money overseas.

The money from the businesses was more than enough to help MattiSprak flourish and having helped other companies expand their influence into foreign markets, it was time the language specialists also set their sights on those abroad. French and Spanish courses were added to the website and three years ago, Mattisprak introduced courses in Mattijanan aimed at those travelling to the country. This was given a boost by the growth of Mattijana's tourism sector, the most affluent in the nation, but has not yet hit the heights of its foreign courses. That's where the World Cup comes in.

Why Sponsorship?

World Cup Qualifying Groups involve 9 long, arduous and often confusing journeys abroad, and that's without any pre-match trips to the local hostillery. Of course in some cases, this is difficult to avoid as a run-in with some sapient ponies is going to be a bit of a culture shock for anyone unless you yourself also happen to be a sapient pony. However, in many other cases it is simply down to the language barrier and a lack of cultural awareness. MattiSprak therefore recognises the unique opportunity to reach out into the webspace of other nations, particularly those in the same group as Mattijana who will want to know more about the Mattijanan language and culture in order to get by whilst in the country. It is hoped that showing adverts for MattiSprak in the build-up to qualifying and during the tournament itself will encourage people to use the platform to get the language and cultural information they need, both during and even after the hallowed tournament.

Special WC80 Features:

To mark this excellent opportunity, MattiSprak will be introducing a number of special features for the duration of the tournament. Profiles of each country in Mattijana's group as well as the world's top 50 nations will be produced to help visiting fans get to grips with the cultural differences, whilst 'get by in...' courses will be made available for the same nations not already covered by current MattiSprak courses. All of these will be available to use whilst many will be published internationally and on the Mattijanan travel bureau website.*

Why choose us?

Language is often cited as something that can divide us, but we at MattiSprak think otherwise. Creating detailed webpages for all 152 nations may be a little beyond our capabilities, but we aim to unite the nations of World Cup 80 through common curiosity and respect for each other's cultures. With our aid, football fans being arrested in Mattijana for ~~mundane activities~~ heinous crimes such as running the 400m or playing ice hockey will be a thing of the past.

-Johan Wannheiler, MattiSprak founder and chief executive.

*

by **Kita-Hinode** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:53 am

IGACO/Megastar Printing House's joint bid for EqueStar partners

While Hinodejin populace in general remains skeptical of the offer that the 80th World Cup is to be a spectacle that could broaden the importance of the event towards all worlds, two companies from the Hinodejin realm are more than willing to gamble on the event based in historical purposes. IGACO and Megastar Printing House, both mostly known to outsiders as the current holders of the Pokécards license and the production of Pokécards' most current series, including the already announced Pokécards Rivalries, have officially extended an offer to the representative bodies that host this edition of the World Cup to help the tournament with major productions in both the manga and video game markets.

Megastar Printing House, clearly the smaller partner as far as international exposure goes, only has the success of Pokécards' newest content as its' valuable point, although it has been a household name in the numerous Hinodejin Empire for decades, not to mention its' notable bond with fans, which for instance, helped Pokécards regain momentum. Should the offer be accepted, the Printing House plans to release a series that would talk about the entire history of the event in a more humorous, well-spirited tone. It would be thus written by Kimyona Henamono, responsible for Hinodejin hit parody series such as Taishi Fats - Pool Hustler and Admirable Iron Family, both of which are planned to make the jump to this realm very soon.

IGACO's claim to outer realm relevance is their ownership (and current remake and release) of several of former Sunrisian company Snowflake Games' catalogue, which of course include the MMO version of Pokécards. Should the company be accepted as an EqueStar partner, they plan to not only revive the ever so colourful World Cup fighting game from the past but also to finally publish a street football game based on the tournament. A more traditional release, based on the fairly complex engine of Hinodejin Football would also be produced.

Both companies believe that, with their heritage and quality of current products, there's a good chance they'd win their respective bids.

by **Poggers** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:45 pm

The Royal Wiz has annoused it's partership with Poggers due to the collapse of Ace Pace, but due to the local dependency it will be a sponser for the world cup in Poggers only, the Royal Wiz will Sponcer it's font on team Poggers Jerseys. Basically, the Royal Wiz is supporting World Cup 80 in Poggers.

by **Newmanistan** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:01 pm

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC - World Cup 80 Sponsors

Have you ever wondered what else there is do around here? Eventually, even the craziest football fan wants a little change of pace. Fortunately, we have the World Baseball Classic, an opportunity for your fans to be able to watch athletes do something other then kick a ball around. We’ll even let them use their hands!

The World Baseball Classic, with its headquarters presently located in Pocono City, Newmanistan has a rich history in Equestrian States. Starblaydia? Not as much, but if you’re nation qualifies to play in Equestrian States, you’re bound to run into a pony or two that is also obsessed with baseball. This is why the World Baseball Classic proposes to be an official sponsor of the World Cup. After all, we’re football fans, too!

Be on the lookout for World Baseball Classic 43 signups, coming during qualifying!

OOC: This a little different then the typical company proposal in your thread, but a little cross marketing between competitions certainly makes sense along the lines of a sponsorship.

by **The Macabees** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:17 am

Several Macabéan Companies Look to Sponsor the 80th World Cup

After many years away from the inter-regional sports scene, several key individuals in the Golden Throne have decided to return to the competition in force. The apparently joint effort is entirely coincidental, and each is acting largely independently of the other, but it goes to show the general excitement over the empire's return to international football after many years of being away due to economic and political problems within the region of Greater Dienstad.

The World Cup is, undoubtedly, a new opportunity for Macabéan and other Greater Díenstadi companies to enter international markets and continue building their wealth by expanding their clientele.

The companies looking to sponsor World Cup 80 include,

Díenbank

Founded in 1637 as a small investment bank in Komil Jehora, a city with ancient roots just 230 kilometers north of Macabea, Díenbank has since grown to be one of the largest clearinghouse associations in the empire. Díenbank currently oversees thirty-four different banks with over a hundred thousand branches combined, throughout the Golden Throne and abroad. It has most recently used its massive capital reserves to fund an excursion into international investment banking, offering wholesale credit and acting as an intermediate in the international bond trade.

Díenbank is seeking to become a Platinium Tier EquaStar Partner, looking to make a financial commitment of around Ŗ550 million (~1.1 billion NSD).

The Macabéan financial colossus sees a clear opportunity in enhancing its international brand beyond the traditional markets. Furthermore, Díenbank looks to solidify its presence in the sporting world, as large contracts in Macabéan and Greater Díenstadi football loom. Rumors include speculation of a rebooted DíenKup, a regional football tournament. Establishing its brand in World Cup 80 would be a long step forward toward completing these ambitions.

Although unrelated to its sponsorship bid, Díenbank also hopes to build relationships with local financial institutions. Millions of Macabéan tourists will travel to Starblaydia and Equestrian States this year, bringing with them a demand for financial resources. With their capital tied in the Golden Throne, Díebank is offering partnership opportunities to clear withdrawals between local banks and Macabéan firms.

Greater Díenstad Expo

The Greater Díenstad Expo is a cultural fair to the world over to explore Greater Díenstadi peoples, cultures, and governments. All Díenstadi nations are invited to open booths of various sizes which act as exhibitions to showcase what their nations have nations have contributed in specific areas that are defined by the hosts.

This year, the organization is hosting its very first edition of the event. It is being hosted by the Second Empire of the Golden Throne and the event focuses on national contributions to maritime and aerospace trade. As the host, the imperial Macabéan government has agreed to provide Ŗ200 million (~400 million NSD) to bid for a Gold Tier sponsorship level.

Along with their monetary contribution, the expo organization plans to work with local travel and hospitality partners to offer combined vacation packages for attendees and watchers of the World Cup. These packages will run from Ŗ800 to Ŗ1,000,000, with different combinations of services to satisfied the most varied of appetites. Offers include a minimum of four different service types: international travel, hospitality, food, and internal travel. The most inexpensive option has at least two of four services, with the most expensive option offering the highest standard across all four service areas.

By means of this sponsorship, the expo organization hopes to promote its brand and incite international peoples to visit Fedala, the capital city of the empire and location of the first edition of the Greater Díenstad Expo. With the fair's focus on trade and economic exchange, the influx of an international crowd may help to incite further economic growth a region of the world that is traditionally plagued by wars and internal instabilities.

Visitors will not only be able to explore the fairgrounds, the Gardens of Jendora, but also the city of Fedala and surrounding sights. Only 15 kilometers south of the Gardens are the ruins of ancient Dyalador, which at its height on the dusk of the 2nd century C.E. ruled much of the continent of Hugen. Today, tourists can see the restored Gates and Walls of Namnaten IV. There are thousands of things to do inside and outside of Fedala, with accessible and affordable transportation to other cities throughout the continental empire.

10 percent of all proceeds earned during the first Greater Díenstad Expo will be reserved for the upcoming DíenKup tournament, the rebooted regional football tournament to be hosted by the Golden Throne. The agreement was struck between the expo organization and the government of the Golden Throne in hopes of helping to further the football tradition and restore the sport's prestige in the region of Greater Díenstad.

Accelafeed

Accelafeed (wiki) is a new and fast growing social media company that has taken Greater Díenstad by storm. The expanding tech giants are looking to expand their brand and grow their organic reach to other regions across the world and multi-verse.

Yesterday, the company announced a Ŗ430 million (~860 million NSD) bid to become either gold or platinum tier sponsors.

Accelafeed has pledged a further Ŗ780 million (~1.5 billion NSD) in exchange for exclusive broadcasting rights in the Golden Throne. The social media firm plans to broadcast individual matches over their feed in the first integration of video since the website's founding. Accelafeed said that the video feature will not roll out to the general user base at this time, but that they are exploring the further provision of television services via their platform. This exclusivity would bring them not only viewership with the empire but also throughout the region given Accelafeed's cross-regional user base. It could very well give them the boost needed to break out further into online television.

Navitek

The gigantic Macabéan corporation, almost the definition of predatory capitalism itself — outclassed here perhaps only by the Mokan firm Montana Inc. —, is looking to make another sizeable investment. Adding to their Ŗ250 billion investment in the Jumanota Canal and their Ŗ11.3 billion project to rebuild Datosk Port in Krasnova, Navitek is making a Ŗ170 million (~340 million NSD) bid for a Gold Tier sponsorship. It has asked to sponsor a Macabéan group stage match specifically, most likely hoping to augment their brand internally in order to rebuild their image in the wake of the backlash against their 'corporate imperialism' in Jumanota and their willingness to work for the tyrannical Nazi Ordenite government in Krasnova.

"We're hoping to show the world that we're more than just a faceless corporation spreading its tentacles throughout Greater Díenstad. We're a company made of real people who are looking to leave a positive legacy and to help fellow man by investment is his wellbeing. We want to show the true side of Navitek," said a company spokesman, when asked to comment.

Kríertor Conglomerate

The relatively new kid on the block in armaments exports, Kríertor is the successor to Kriegzimmer, the military arms giant that at one point commanded one of the largest volumes of international military trade in the world. Whereas Kriegzimmer owned much of the arms production, Kríetor is more of a vendor-facing firm that connects independent Macabéan arms manufacturers with outside buyers.

Little known, Kríertor is also a wholesale distributor of firearms throughout the Golden Throne and across the region. This, in fact, is how the company first built the funding it needed to launch its international export business.

In conjunction with a promotional effort targeting new consumer markets opened in Holy Panooly, Indras, New Empire, and elsewhere, Kríertor is making a Ŗ30 million (~60 million NSD) Silver Tier sponsorship commitment.

by **Alasdair I Frosticus** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:52 pm

Dear EqueStar World Cup 80 Hosting Committee,

The Holy Empire Football Association and the Immortal Dread Lords of Fluffy Bunny World (Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail) would like to present for your consideration our new cross-reality incorporated business partnership 'Fluffy Bunnies'.

Fluffy Bunnies is bidding to become Platinum Tier EqueStar Partners as the official provider of murderous bunny merchandise for World Cup 80. Across the multiverse, little bunny rabbits are known for their fearsome thirst for conquest and their inflexible will to win. When you think 'bunny', you naturally think 'all-conquering warrior who leaps from victory to victory leaving fire and blood in his wake'; the merchandise provided by Fluffy Bunnies symbolises this relationship between bunnies and murderous conquest.

Our new corporate logo, which you can see on the corporate letterhead accompanying the present letter, further represents the deep multiversal history of bunny rampages across time.

This World Cup, the Holy Empire - four time World Cup champions and the only active nation to have participated in World Cup 1 - will be represented by some of the minions of the Dread Lords Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail. These generals of the Bunny Legions have enslaved every star system in their own reality, providing a constant stream of blood sacrifices to their 50-foot tall carnivorous and fanged Lords; and now they thirst for new conquest, this time on the field of footballing play (Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail are aware that no defeated teams in the World Cup will be sent to their slaughterhouses unless the defeated team explicitly consents to be eaten; they're comfortable with this condition).

Given the prominent role that cute, anthropomorphic, bloodthirsty bunnies will be playing in World Cup 80, a corporate partnership with Fluffy Bunnies presents you, the hosts of World Cup 80, with the perfect opportunity to cash in on the forthcoming adorable murderous bunny craze before it gets underway.

We have already prepared a range of super-cute axe-wielding stuffed bunny toys that have been pre-programmed with appropriate blood-curdling battle cries in a range of languages (samples are included with the current letter), but other possibilities to maximise your income from the proposed Platinum Tier EqueStar Partnership with Fluffy Bunnies include:

- the forthcoming launch of Fluffy Bunny World Themepark!
- Fluffy Bunny beer for kids!
- Fluffy Bunny Records official bunny-themed songs for every World Cup finalist!
- the Fluffy Bunny How to Cook Humanoids recipe book!

.. but the possibilities are literally endless.

We look forward to your reply, and the opportunity to build a close working relationship between Fluffy Bunnies, Inc. and the EqueStar World Cup 80 Hosting Committee.

Sincerely Yours,

The Holy Empire Football Association
The Fluffy Bunny World Department of Further Conquest
Fluffy Bunnies, Inc.

by **Banija** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:34 pm

Regional Transit Corporation Bid to be a Platinum Tier Sponsor of the 80th edition of the World Cup Finals

Dear (Member of the EqueStar World Cup Committee),

I am writing to you, here from my offices in Rosaria, the capitol city of Eshan. After the wonderful opportunity that our marketing heard about for this unique possibility of sponsoring the World Cup Finals, the Regional Transit Corporation wanted to officially throw our own hat into the ring. To be an official partner of the most historic competition in sport would be not only a great honor and tremendous opportunity for the Regional Transit Corporation, but a tremendous opportunity for Starblaydia, for the Equestrian States, for the World Cup Finals in general, and for both nations long-term.

We want to become not only a sponsor, but a true partner of the World Cup Finals. We believe that our unique array of products, and of services, put us in a unique position to become a tremendous partner in your efforts to put on a successful World Cup tournament. We are located right here within the region, in Atlantian Oceania, and yet, we are an international company- we are a business created by Banijans, ran by Banijans, but are located all over the multiverse. That is why our application is multifaceted, and each part should be considered on its own merits- team transportation, public transit during the World Cup Finals, and long-term investment into both countries afterwards.

As we will highlight throughout this bid, there will be a number of benefits that we will be able to provide to cities throughout the Equestrian States and Starblaydia, that will be mutually beneficial to all involved for a long time after the World Cup Finals end. I hope you enjoy reading through this bid, and please, send any questions to my good friend, Biru Abate, the Executive Vice President of International Marketing.

s/ Teodros Yideg
Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Transit Corporation

Part I- Team Transportation

As you have seen, we are a public transportation company. We specialize in transferring people across busy city centers, around rural areas, across the country, etc... We specialize in moving around human capital. That is why, as part of our bid to become a partner for the World Cup Finals, we will provide ground transportation for teams and teams-designated personnel that play in the World Cup Finals. That means, of course, that we will not be in the business of flying teams around the Equestrian States and Starblaydia. However, since we do not imagine games are to be played at airports, we will take care of all other transportation.

We have a fleet of busses that we build and manufacture ourselves, and we can work with both of your governments to make sure that the busses are in line with regulations for cars within your own nations- fuel economy, type of build, etc... We provide, proudly, union jobs to all the people who will be involved. This means, of course, we will be able to train and hire local bus drivers to transport teams and their stuff when they are on the ground.

This is an important part of the logistics of the World Cup Finals, that takes a lot of time and energy from the hosts to coordinate- but that manpower will not have to be used by the Committee. Now, of course, the Regional Transit Corporation will take care of this, leaving the EqueStar committee to focus on other things. Once a team lands in an airport, their transportation everywhere will be our responsibility. We will drive them from the airport to practice facilities, to their hotels, to their games, to wherever they need to go while they are in that city. And, of course, we will transport them back to the airport.

We have the ability to do this- as we have been doing this with all tournaments hosted in Banija, including World Bowl XXXIV, the current Baptism of Fire, and the International Basketball Championships, just to name a few tournaments. We would ask to be the exclusive on ground team transportation partner of the EqueStar World Cup Committee- not because we abhor competition, but because the way to make sure that this is run the most smoothly and efficiently is to make sure schedules, don't mix up, and the way to do that is to make sure there is one body covering on ground transportation for the World Cup Finals, in both countries.

Part 2. Public Transportation during the World Cup Finals

There are millions of fans that flock to the host countries for the largest tournament in all of sports- the World Cup Finals. There are estimates that between one and two million people can visit for the single month alone that the World Cup Finals takes part of, and of course, this will mean increased tourism after the World Cup. People will want to naturally visit these countries, after seeing them on their television sets. Now, these people are going to show up to your cities, without cars, without a way of getting around besides on foot. The EqueStar public transportation systems will be heavily stressed.

That is where the Regional Transit Corporation steps in. We understand that the public transportation systems of your countries will be overstressed, will be in serious trouble. How do we guarantee that this tournament goes smoothly? That the Equestrian States and Starblaydia are able to handle the massive influx of visitors? That is simple- we must ensure that public transportation is in the hands of this company. Now, don't get me wrong. We know both countries have hosted the World Cup Finals in the past.

However, think of the opportunities that are possible if the Regional Transit Corporation invests into, and begins to operate, public transit systems in each city that will host a World Cup Match. The possibilities for everybody involved, are endless. The local governments have a major issue that they do not have to worry about, and can focus on things like policing and security, rather than transporation. We will be in the business of providing transportation, and by starting this now, we are capable of investment into public transit in all the World Cup host cities to ensure that they are at a capacity to handle the crowds you will see for the World Cup Finals.

Because remember, not only ticketed fans show up- plenty of people show up just to be around the action. You will have scores of people coming from across Atlantian Oceania just to be part of the scenes, even if they watch games in bars and on beachfronts. That is how you can get so many tourists attending a World Cup Finals. The best way to be prepared, is to trust the Regional Transit Corpration. This is our specialty, our core in what we do, and our involvement here will be mutually beneficial for all involved.

Part 3. Long-Term Investment

The Regional Transit Corporation typically looks for long-term commitments from its clients. We understand this is a... Special situation, but with the way our business operates, especially with the large startup costs that are possible, we believe that long-term investment is best for our business model, and best for the communities we serve. Consistency in our public transit systems operations will be a good thing for the communities that we serve.

The Regional Transit Corporation believes in that business model, and we want to carry that forward to our long-term investments. We believe that a long-term investment by the RTC in both Starblaydia and the Equestrian States will be beneficial for everybody long-term. We offer a variety of products that will be of interest to all involved- operation of public transit systems, school district bussing, university campus bussing, etc... our full product offering is here.

We believe that we can use this opportunity not only to market abroad, but to market right here. The long-term operation of public transit systems throughout Starblaydia and Equestrian States, even in cities that do not host the World Cup Finals, is something that we are very interested in. To do that on a long-term basis, an opportunity begotten by the World Cup Finals, both countries will have the opportunity to tell their populations how the entire country has benefitted from hosting a World Cup- something that is always key.

Ultimately, we believe that we have an extremely strong offering to be an official partner of the World Cup Finals. This is an opportunity that goes beyond a simple sponsorship- it can provide business opportunities for our company, jobs and economic growth to your cities, and efficiently meeting the transportation needs of both Starblaydia and the Equestrian States, especially during the World Cup Finals, but also for the long-term. We hope that your countries feel the same way, and look forward to hearing back from you.

s/ Biru Abate
Executive Vice President of International Marketing

by **Zwangzug** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:13 am

Spiream announces its willingness to support the 80th World Cup in the production and distribution of paper products. A leader in Zwangzug's [s]thriving[/s] extant Book Publishing industry, we pride ourselves on our record of environmental stewardship, enabling sustainable forest management. Even in a digital age, there is still a demand for paper products, and we would be pleased to supply the raw materials for producing programs, etc. for World Cup matches (except in the nations that do not have a literate enough population to support that, but hopefully those days are over and done with). Spiream has experience in the field of sports sponsorship, partnering with a domestic cycling team that has produced an Olympic medalist in road racing.

World Cup 81/82/83/84

In the interests of our renewed commitment to the development of soccer within the Commonwealth of Baker Park, Baker International Corporation--the nation's largest business enterprise as well as the largest employer and largest taxpaying entity--submit to the World Cup Organizers of EqueStar WC 80 bids for sponsorship of the competition as partners, for the benefit of all participants.

Baker International is among the multiverse's top 25 largest conglomerate corporations, with projected net profits of between £950 million-1.1 billion ($830-962 million NS) based on annual revenues of close to £1.35 billion ($1.18 billion NS); incorporated in Belle Haven in 1924 as the successor holding company to George W Baker & Sons, Ltd. and reorganized in 1935 as The Baker Intercontinental Company (later reorganized under it's current name in 1948), a publicly traded listing on the NYSE, each incarnation has been at the forefront of the development of the Commonwealth since it's founding.

Baker International has been the source of the livelihood of approximately 1 in 2 citizens of the country since 1892, a fact reflected in the still current usage of widespread reference to "The Company" by citizens to this day; a divestment initiative undertaken in the 1980's and 90's has seen the reduction of complete or majority control of many major companies that were previously the sole provider of goods and services to the Commonwealth's citizens.

Many of the country's leading business concerns have their roots as subsidiaries of Baker International, but have thrived since they been spun off as independent publicly traded corporations. Baker International would like to present bids on behalf of three such businesses that the Corporation has retained a minority shareholding in.

BCEL Beverage Corporation

BCEL is the Commonwealth's largest producer of beer and fermented alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
It was formed in 2001 as a consolidation of the Brewery Company of Ezra Inc., East Liverpool Distilled Spirits Company and the Sachsen Braueri Brewers Inc. Of note, it is one of the few shareholdings of Baker International that the company had no previous ownership interest. It has recently entered into an agreement to secure the naming rights to The Kingdom of Banija's newest stadium development in Jinja City, to be known as the BCEL Stadium. It distributes it's products in 32 countries worldwide and produces under license 16 international beverage brands for sale in the Commonwealth of Baker Park.

BCEL has been the official sponsor of the National Soccer League for 12 seasons and also official sponsor of the Montieth Shield domestic rugby competiton for 16 seasons. It is the title sponsor of the FAC Trophy competiton, and has sponsorships with professional teams in all of Baker Park's major sports leagues.
The company brands presented as possible sponsorship partners are as follows:

Old Vic Export Ale--5.4% ABV, a multi-hop derivative of the popular Old Vic Lager Ale.
Hartley's Gold Label Brown Bitter--6.3% ABV, a brown premium bitter ale

Chappy Cola/Chappy Cola Light--the Commonwealth's most popular carbonated soda. All-natural ingredients in regular and low calorie formulas. Also Pareve for Kosher dietary restrictions.
Chappy NoCaf Cola/Chappy NoCaf Light--non-caffeinated formula of Chappy Cola
Chappy Ginger Ale--all natural ingredients.
Chappy Grape Soda--all natural ingredients

HBA Farm & Food Company

HBA Food & Farm is the Commonwealth's largest consumer food producer; it is a consolidation of four major providers of food products, with Baker International giving up control of it's majority shareholding in the Witmer-Laur Dairy Products Company in exchange for a limited holding in the larger public merger. It is committed to locally sourced, all natural agricultural products and free range and non-GMO farming methods. It currently exports products to 11 countries and provides direct corporate support to farmers and producers in 6 foreign nations.
The company brands presented as possible sponsorship partners are as follows:

Family Farms Brand Luncheon Meats and Cold Cuts, Frozen Vegetables & Fruits and Frozen Potato Varieties

Witmer Road Cheese Products
Laur's All Natural Ice Cream
Bucket Maid Butter

JSB Heavy Machinery Company Ltd.

JSB Heavy Machinery is a majority owned, publicly traded company; manufacturers of farming and construction equipment marketed primarily for sale in developing nations and constructed with locally sourced components and materials. It employs 22,000 workers in 7 nations.

The Commonwealth of Baker Park and Baker International have been at the forefront of fair trade and mutually beneficial commercial and economic policies throughout it's history; it supports the rights of disadvantaged workers, minority business development and open markets.

by **Ceni** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:23 pm

To whom it may concern,

My name is Xina Iesan, and I am proud to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Air Terranea, one of the world's largest airlines. We serve more than 450 destinations across the globe, including 165 throughout the main sporting regions and 18 throughout Atlantian Oceania, including destinations in Audioslavia, Cosumar, Krytenia, Qasden, and the Royal Kingdom of Quebec, to name a few. I am writing this letter as part of our organization's campaign to become a Platinum Tier sponsor, an EqueStar partner as you would call it. In particular, we are looking to become the competition's Official Airline, and, indeed, we are surprised no company has stepped forward thus far to claim that mantle.

As a brief history of our company, Air Terranea was founded in 2015 as the result of a merger between Ceniana and Air Electrum, the flag carriers of Ceni and Electrum respectively. With a base of operations in the Terranean region of Rushmore, Air Terranea has expanded its markets outward to focus on the business of the three major sporting regions, as well as the region of Astyria with our subsidiary airline Global Wings. If you would like to peruse more about our company's history, services, destination network, and mission statement, those items are all located on our company website. www.airterranea.com.cen¹. Our company has reaches throughout both the sporting world and the world of Global Economics and Trade, winning numerous accolades in both venues.

We believe that our sponsorship will present numerous benefits to both of our organizations. For World Cup 80, our wide destination network allows for fans from a wide variety of nations to quickly and easily travel to your event with a minimum of transfers or layovers, meaning that your event will be able to sell more tickets and reap more tourism revenue from overseas tourists. Our network within the sporting regions of course means that these fans will be able to capitalize on this important sporting event, and our network in other regions means that the game can reach more people beyond the usual suspects. Of the companies that are likely to apply for this sponsorship, no other company boasts both the breadth of destinations outside of Rushmore, Atlantian Oceania, and Esportiva and the depth of destinations within those regions, combined. For us, this sponsorship would provide us with advertising across the sporting world, revenue for ticket sales to the Cup itself, and new destinations within Starblaydia and Equestrian States. We are also able to provide logistics for national teams travelling between home and away ties and between their home nations and Equestrian States and Starblaydia, if they so desire.

In short, I believe that our company is the best candidate to become the Official Airline of World Cup 80: EqueStar. We thank you for considering our proposal and for extending this wonderful opportunity to companies across the globe, as we believe interaction with sport can increase the welfare of citizens of all countries.

Sincerely,
Xina Iesan
Chief Executive Officer, Air Terranea

OOC
1: This is a link to the company's actual storefront. It looks nice, if I do say so myself, so please click it.

by **Alasdair I Frosticus** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:01 am

Dear EqueStar World Cup 80 Hosting Committee,

Further to our last letter, imperial assistant manager Mr Di Bradini has recently explained this 'money' thing to us.

Apparently you might be expecting some specifics over the projected profit margins that might result from this proposed sponsorship partnership.

Fluffy Bunnies' accountants have run through some projected figures, and sent these through to the Imperial Secretariat for the Purple Inkwell, and we believe that - on a conservative estimate, you can expect to benefit by at least 40,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Vataxian qualuus, which is, of course, roughly 912 barrables (the latter remaining the only currency we know of which relies on a trading standard of the dried and shrunken heads of deceased gods). This assumes that your share of the profits are 10% (gross, not net).

Your prophet margins will, of course, depend on the number of religious mystics you choose to engage for the World Cup, and should be calculated separately.

Sincerely Yours,

The Holy Empire Football Association
The Fluffy Bunny World Department of Further Conquest
Fluffy Bunnies, Inc.

by **Ashkam** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:20 pm

Do you think that putting on a multiverse wide show like the World Cup is an easy task? It isn’t! Stadiums have to be built or upgraded, cities are expected to look their best when visitors from every nation stream in for the event, and everything should be in top shape. It’s a strain on the host nation, even if the end result is worth it. Are you trying to host a large competition like the World Cup or Olympics but you just don’t have the infrastructure? Is your city too dirty to show off to foreign fans? Do your own citizens want nothing to do with the hard labor that’s required to set up for an event like this, or are you just trying to get a construction project done quickly?

Ashkam Labor is there for you. Just contract the company for whatever job you need to complete, and a team of dedicated Ashkamite laborers will be flown to your country. They won’t strike because of low wages, attempt to scam you out of your money by not working the full day that you’re paying them for, or quit because the work is difficult. Ashkamite workers are tough, dedicated, driven, and now they’re available for your own projects. How has Ashkam lasted through the years despite being closed off to the rest of the world? Through having enough hustle and grit to survive on its own! And now you can have that grit for your own construction project, for a fair price.

Whether you’re constructing a large stadium or a simple apartment, Ashkam Labor is there for you and ready to help. That’s why the government of Ashkam, and Ashkam Labor, are bidding to be a sponsor of the 80th World Cup.

by **North Prarie** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:54 am

Prariean Airlines' Bid to become a EqueStar World Cup 80 Partner.

Dear EqueStar World Cup 80 Committee,

I, Micheal Stetzel, the CEO of Prariean Airlines, is writing to you for the reason that many in the multiverse have heard about. We are vying to become an official partner of World Cup 80. We would be overjoyed if we were selected to be a partner of not only the biggest competition in the world, but a landmark one at that. The Equestrian States and Starblaydia are historic soccer nations, and it would be an honor to be at the highest level of partnership between the countries.

You probably haven't heard of us. That's because we come from North Prarie, a country known across the South Pacific but not as much the world. However, us Prarieans are getting into the world of sport fast, as we vy to become a large sporting nation, just like the nations that are hosting this tournament.
We're the flag carriers of North Prarie, and are tremendously proud of our country. Even though we are the best and most documented carrier in the Prarie, we provide exceptional and luxurious service to customers around the world. We currently operate service to many nations around the Multiverse, but are always striving to provide exceptional customer service wherever it may be.

Prariean Airlines is dedicated to growing the game of soccer in North Prarie. As the official jersey sponsor of North Prarie's most historic club, Durham City FC, we sponsor soccer camps and activities to grow the game in the Durham metro area. But that's not all! We partner with leagues, camps, and organizations to give kids a great soccer experience.
Finally, we at Prariean have a program with Prarie Premier, North Prarie's 1st tier soccer league, called Just 1 Game. What this does is we give tickets to lower income families who love soccer but can't afford to go. And these are great tickets, and they will end up meeting the players of their favorite club at the end.

As you can see, we at Prariean have all that it needs to become an official partner of EqueStar World Cup 80. We sincerely hope you accept our application.
Best,
Micheal

by **Nusalia** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:29 pm

to whom it may concern,

Good morning!, I am Mr. Halim Sudana, CEO of Perdana Aero Industry an Aircraft manufacturer from Nusalia. the market of aircraft products we makes seriously with advanced technology continues to grow. we are very interesting to become official partner of World Cup 80. Thank you.

sincerely,

Perdana Aero Industry
Republik Nusalia

by **Dream Games** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:41 am

EqueStar World Cup LXXX Sponsorships
Application for status of EqueStar Partner

A joint venture by Gloriax and Electrum Diplomatic Offices

To
EqueStar,
The World Cup Hosts,
World Cup 80

Dream Games was established after the merger of two different gaming companies - both of which based in Gloriax - those were D-Link Gaming Stores and Gloriax Game Dev. However, after the Electrum Chamber of Commerce, bought 51% stake in each of the companies, it was decided that the two companies would merge into a singular gaming conglomerate called 'Dream Games,' giving this company a unique position in being allowed to do all of the developing, distributing and selling of gaming products from start to finish. The result is a large gaming company, suited to all of your nation's needs in all things gaming - whether it be stores, game development or seat-back airplane entertainment - we cover it all.

D-Link Gaming was created in 1992, amid the rise in all things gaming, and after the video game crash by Gloriaxian Kevin Keys who just wanted to fill a gap in the Gloriax market. Since then, it has grown in size to become a juggernaut in Gloriax, being the largest game retailer in all of Gloriax. The company has always been in the black ever since, and has grown and nurtured a generation of gamers. The company only hires passionate gamers who really know their stuff, and are always happy to help with whatever gaming concerns you may have, from console problems, to general tips and walkthroughs about any game.

Gloriax Game Dev was formed in 1980, and survived the video game crash, after an emergency capital injection by Electrum, ever since then, the company has been indebted to Electrum, and have focused on both Electrumite and Gloriax gaming audiences to create the highest quality and innovative gaming products. They are famous for being the first console maker to include motion control, three dimensional screens, touch screens and other consoles. They are also a game maker, being successful in launching several franchises, including the Airline Simulator series, as well as the Tycoon series.

Rated 5-star by the GE&T Accreditation Agency, do visit the Dream Games storefront!

Why soccer/association football?

The erstwhile Gloriax Game Dev company under the passionate Kevin Keys had focused on creating games for the sport-lovers ever since it's inception - creating basic arcade games which captured the imagination of thousands of local fans but with time have been long forgotten. The first major breakthrough for the new cash-pumped company re-christened as Dream Games came in the form of Multiverse Pro Soccer 1, which was the official licensed product of the LigAnaia, the V-League and the national league of the current World Cup hosts, Equestrian States! It features dozens of leagues, including, but not limited to, Eura, Vilita, Sarian-Yttribia and more. The football game was known for it's real football physics, AI intelligence and an intricate network of managerial duties including rostering and transfers.

Multiverse Pro Soccer 1

The game enjoyed widespread popularity when released on the Dream Epic all over the multiverse, and made a huge mark on the international market for Dream Games as one of the leading companies in the business; which is incentive enough for the brand to look to increase it's solid foothold in the digital world of the beautiful game! The company is willing to look into the prospect of future games in the genre, with Multiverse pro Soccer 2 in the works, to be targeted at the audience who would wish to play for their country, trying to make it to the Finals of the WC80 in a Road to the World Cup 80: EqueStar campaign mode, and possibly even winning the title. The possibilities are endless...

The Dream Epic

Why the EqueStar World Cup 80?

After the United States of Gloriax mysteriously imploded into itself due to varying geo-political reasons (which also barred the country from entry into the 80th World Cup Qualifiers), Gloriax's game industry has faced a difficult time: yet, with the wide range of internationally recruited personnel available to the company, and immense sales of already established games, Gloriax is dreaming through Dream Games: for Multiverse Pro Soccer 2 is sure to be propelling the gaming industry into a new wave of gaming frenzy! As is the case with Electrum, with he gaming industry heavily depending upon Dream Games' continuity, and the immense cash once pumped into the company is now looking to the brightest of the brighter sides.

Dream Games has also been working for Gloriaxian football at the grassroots level with Project +90 at a point in time, and then the Gloriax FA, thus showing immense dedication and love towards the game of football in true sense. They have helped spread interest about the game through video gaming sessions in schools and encouraged the children to play the beautiful game, while also supporting various noble causes through football, thus spreading the message of harmony and coexistence through the game which the multiverse loves most.

It is for this reason we at Dream Games wish to be EqueStar partner of the World Cup LXXX, or the greatest extravaganza in the multiverse of sports: this edition of which will forever be immortalised with it's logo on the MPS2 and the game being it's official licensed product. We at Dream Games believe games are never outdated, for fans keep returning to vintage games, and in turn the event attains the state of eternal glory. Do kindly consider our application to partner with you in making this World Cup the greatest of all time, and please do visit our storefront for more details.

May all your games be good ones!

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
Alex Kline
CEO, Dream Games

by **Burgburgh** » Sat May 12, 2018 11:41 pm

BURGMEISTER is proud to announce that we are the first Burgeoisie company looking to spread internationally, bringing our nation's unparalleled quality of beef products to the wider world. Through both our position as a popular gathering place for sports fans, as well as our location in one of the "Big Three" sporting regions, the chance of sponsoring an event like the World Cup is too good to pass by.

So, you might be wondering: What is it that we bring to the table? Of course, we bring the burgs. Specifically, we focus on producing minimalist burgs of maximum quality while keeping costs sensible. There's no need for distracting and expensive toppings when the patties themselves are overflowingly juicy and grilled to perfection; if meaty nirvana is something you're interested in, look no further. Add in a wide variety of the best beers we could find from across the (relatively local) multiverse on tap, and there's no better way to take in a match short of being on the sideline. In preparation for our move abroad, an enormous R&D effort was put in to find the most flavor-preserving preservation methods possible; and while it's true you can never fully match a truly fresh burg straight off the ranch, we've gotten damn close with our secret variant of flash-freezing. These burgs can take a trip across the ocean and still provide an unparalleled oral experience.

But what can we provide YOU, EqueStar? If we could be graced with GOLD partnership, our patented InstaPub^TM technology would be a delicious revolution in the catering business. Prop them up in stadium upper decks to save dedicated fans the long walk, expand food courts to ease the ruinous lines that come with sold out events, and--an opportunity we're especially excited for--setting up in the blocks around stadiums and outdoor viewing events, where there's usually an excess of hungry fans and a relative dearth of quality dining options. You can even stick one by the dugouts so players can refuel at halftime!

But wait, you might say, GOLD partners should have a vested interest in expanding the virtues of sporting! What have we to provide in that department? Quite a lot, actually! Naturally, high-profile sports games are important pieces of our business plan. We've already partnered with the local Burgball Commission with the goal of making their season a big deal in Burgburgh, and a higher quality of play is vital to the goal--and that's an initiative we'd be more than willing to spread to any nation we set up franchises in. Highlights of the program include advanced athletic dietary sciences and even pitch maintenance--all our beef is internally ranched, so we know a thing or two about affordably managing grassy fields. Exercising that expertise directly produces effects like reducing injury rates among professional players and improving youth development!

There are so many great things that can come from a partnership between BURGMEISTER and EqueStar--I eagerly await your response!

Kindest Regards,
Ronald Burgundy

by **Turori** » Mon May 14, 2018 11:22 pm

• Platinum Tier: EqueStar Partners

:: Cocoa-Bo Eatery

Cocoa-bo, an establishment taking its name directly from the beloved national animal of Turori, started as a small dessert shop in Kionao. However, it was only after they added cocoa topped drinks to their menu that their popularity started to soar. As more and more patrons scooped up their cocoa flavored pick-me-ups, demand for the Cocoa-bo product skyrocketed and soon new franchised locations were popping up all throughout Turori, becoming the premier delectables shop in the Island Emirate. Shifting to more of a social 'hang-out' then just a casual place to drop in, get a dessert, and leave, the new locations started adding small foods such as Bagels for the morning, Soups and Sandwiches for Lunch or Dinner and Salads for the entire day.

Cocoa-bo has expanded outside of Vilita & Turori. Their first regional location was opened in Andossa Se Mitrin Vega and Cocoa-bo has opened temporary locations during major internationstatal events such as the World Cup Finals with past locations appearing in Drawkland and Cosumar. Cocoa-bo has opened a new permanent presence in South Covello and is currently studying permanent expansions to Starblaydia and the Equestrian States. The company continues to further increase its image by partnering with Motorsport teams and expanding the company footprint across Atlantian Oceania and beyond. Cocoa-bo are also the kit sponsor for Mliona-Lpaka AFC in the Vilitan League.

Cocoa-bo would like to set up pop-up locations at each World Cup 80 venue with a view to permanent establishments in both Starblaydia and the Equestrian States. Cocoa-bo have been exploring expansion to Starblaydia and the Equestrian States since the World Cup 79 Qualifiers. Cocoa-bo will strive to provide a welcoming environment where fans of all nations can set aside their differences on the pitch to share their love of delicious delectables.

:: Cocoabo Preservation Society

The Cocoabo Preservation Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness about Turori's native and endangered Cocoabo species, as well as collecting donations and raising funds to help protect, care for and breed Turorian Cocoabo. The Cocoabo Preservation Society has partnered with Tropicorp to develop to Cocoabo Forest just north of Turori.

The CPS does not pay to associate itself with major sporting events or venues however commercial relationships sometimes arise through market sharing arrangements or donations. Examples include donations directly to the Cocoabo Preservation Society but earmarked as only to be used for marketing purposes as there are certain selections a donor can choose; a Donor who may directly donate to an entity and ask to remain anonymous, but instead request that the CPS logo be displayed; Proceeds sharing arrangements where the CPS logo is used on merchandise with a portion of the proceeds going to the CPS and the remaining portion used to cover the costs associated with the Marketing or Sponsorship. The most prominent example has existed with Vilita & Turori Motorsports who have in the past displayed the CPS logo on the vehicles to increase awareness for the Cocoabo Preservation Society but also sells special CPS merchandise with a portion of the proceeds going towards Cocoabo Conservation. The CPS typically are open to all donor or market sharing relationships so long as the --- official Cocoabo Preservation Society Neutral Color Logo Template --- is used to ensure a consistent image. The Cocoabo Preservation Society has a close relationship with the Kionao Locals of the Vilitan League including primary kit sponsorship where a portion of all Kit Sales go back into the preservation efforts.

The CPS also offers special donation packages including exclusive corporate tours of Cocoabo Park and the Preservation Society headquarters for selected donors.

• Gold Tier: World Cup 80 Sponsors

:: Cocoabo Park

Cocoabo Park is the publically accessible portion of the Cocoabo Forest, itself a joint venture between the Cocoabo Preservation Society, Tropicorp and the Island Emirate of Turori to Preserve, Study, Highlight and in some cases improve the existence and appreciation of Turori's Native Cocoabo.

While the Cocoabo Forest itself is a vast land where Cocoabo flocks are allowed to roam free, at Cocoabo Park visitors from around the multiverse are treated to intimate tours, close encounters and educational experiences all with the Cocoabo at the center. With limited on site lodging and a fully equipped village at the entrance area to the Park, visitors could spend days at Cocoabo Park without even venturing on one of the Park's tours into its different Cocoabo training enclosures or even further into the Cocoabo Forest.

In addition to the commercially driven aspect of the Park, and as a critical part of the relationship with the Cocoabo Preservation Society, the Park also serves as a hub for the team of Scientists and Researchers from both the Cocoabo Preservation Society and Tropicorp many of whom reside full time at the park. While the Cocoabo Preservation Society led efforts are more focused on passive studying and preservation, the Tropicorp team lead the CEEP - the Cocoabo Enrichment & Enhancement Project out of the Park. Beyond just researching and understanding the Cocoabo Genome, the CEEP team are tasked with focused training and enrichment activities to hyper-focus Cocoabo to hone their talents and skills and bring them to the forefront. One of the most popular enclosures on a tour of Cocoabo Park is the CEEP's sporting enclosure where Cocoabo can be found participating in activities such as Footsport and even on a lucky day, Motorsport.

Turori's National Cocoabo Squad can trace its origins to the CEEP project at Cocoabo Park and are still based and trained out of Cocoabo Park when not on the road representing Turori in competition.

:: CoCoCo Entities

Stood up after the fall of the reign of Lord Gregory, Turorian company CoCoCo established a footprint inside South Covello and established itself as a primary supplier of core goods and services. Internally the goods were used to provide essential raw materials and goods to Turorian shops such as Cocoa-bo that had opened a presence in country. Soon after, however, central public distribution locations were also established.

One of the most prominent is Coco-mart, the big box store primarily found in South Covello. Coco-marts were sood up throughout South Covello to serve as an interface between CocCoCo and the public offering excess goods to the citizens of South Covello and somewhat reasonable prices compared with what it would have taken for a citizen to acquire similar goods during the reign of Lord Gregory.

The CoCoCo have established themselves on a collection of Islands off the coast of South Covello where raw goods are imported, sorted and redistributed to the mainland. Other major public-facing CoCoCo entities stood up in South Covello include Cocogas and CoCoLectric.

The CoCoCo may increase or decrease its level of commitment depending on whether South Covello qualify for the World Cup Finals. If the Covellans are present at EqueStar, CoCoCo would likely push for sponsorship agreements across its brand pool.

• Silver Tier: National Supporters

:: Turori National

The Turori National is the primary outward facing and internal source of factual news content. The Turori National has always had a robust sports section and strong relationships with sporting entities including their sponsorship of the former Vilitan Stellar Division and UICA Globe Cup champions Cednia Beach AFC.

Like its Vilitan counterpart, an affiliate organization, The Turori National is primarily delivered via digital content and is prohbited by charter from accepting content without relevance or noteworthy merit including advertisement based articles or deceptive headlining techniques.

:: twii.tur

twii.tur is a short message communication service based in Turori allowing users to exchange content of 140 characters or less. The service originated as a way to allow officials to receive alerts and key information such as incoming weather notifications, major events and the ability to stay coordinated during a time of crisis but was under-utilized and doubts were raised as to whether the overhead of the infrastructure was worthwhile to maintain.

As capabilities of interconnected and handheld communication devices improved, the Turorian Weather & Information Interchange (Twii) was adapted into a public facing service where users could sign up to create their own twii nodes where users would sign up to a twii group to receive all the twii messages delivered by members of that group.

Ultimately, as demand grew, a fully public release of twii came at the connected location twii.tur where all users can participate in the public twii, selecting which messages to receive by adding individual users, groups or topics to their twii.tur feed.

by **Vilita** » Tue May 15, 2018 12:13 am

Vilitan Corporations, Entities & Groups interested in EqueStar partner or sponsor status are shown below along with their prospective Tier level. Companies may be persuaded to move up a tier, or may be willing to bump down a tier depending on final negotiations with the EqueStar committee.

• Platinum Tier: EqueStar Partners

:: Arcticala Electrical

The Arcticala Electrical company is the main supplier of power in the Vilitan Cove region. Arcticala Electrical harnesses energy from many sources and prides in its renewable Wind, Hydro and Solar efforts. The company also runs a small scale Nuclear generation facility inside the Sorthern fallout zone. The facility is fully staffed by Robo-things and provides emergency power to the Vilitan Government and major cities. The pride of the Arcticala Electrical company are its advances in Solar Power which are on display prominently at the Arcticala Electrical Stadium.

Outside of the Vilitan Cove region Arcticala Electrical is a leading supplier of all things electrical from the big - Grid level equipment like the hybrid Solar, Wind and Hydro system, to the power enthusiast with their line of fully mounted Solar Panels and their transportable Solar Kits and Wind Tubes allowing individual users to harness the renewable energy sources - and all the way down to the individual home user and the simplest of units; their do-it-yourself Electrical Outlets.

Arcticala Electrical are kicking off a new marketing and outreach program including a Road Show that would be brought to the Equestrian States and Starblaydia. Arcticala Electrical's large Plasma Balls are always a hit with the kids and while professionals often cite the on location expertise of the Arcticala Electrical staff as their favorite part of the events, deep down most secretly prefer Arcticala Electrical's 'spin and win' zone where random prizes including universal power adapters, sunglasses, light up key chains and sometimes even a portable solar rechargeable power brick are on offer.

As an EqueStar partner, Arcticala Electrical would be offering its Custom designed Solar/Wind hybrid sourced Stadium Lighting solutions to an unlit stadium from two selected World Cup 80 participant nations. Eligible stadiums could range from the Professional level to the School or Junior level so long as they would benefit prominently from a self-sustained stand-alone Stadium or Field lighting solution. Arcticala Electrical is committed to lighting fields so Footsport doesn't have to stop when the sun goes down. The winning sites would be selected during the World Cup 80 knockout rounds with one winner being decided by popular vote in a partnership with twii.tur and the second winner being chosen by a committee of Arcticalan Electricians.

:: Vilaye Energy Drink

Vilaye Energy Drink, supposedly made from natural extracts and minimal artificial processing - but always reluctant to reveal the true ingredients - has long been a supporter of Vilitan sporting ventures. Vilaye stepped up their involvement in Vilitan sport after the restart of the Vilitan league by taking a place as sponsors of the seasonal Tropical Trophy matchup as well as kit sponsorships. Vilaye funded much of the development work for the stand up of the Vilita & Turori Motorsports team prior to WGPC 11 and has been a personal services sponsor for Vilitan driver R.L. Cruisin throughout his racing career which has now seen the Vilitan become the World Grand Prix Championship's 'Iron Man' having started more Grands Prix than any other driver in World Grand Prix history. Vilaye also sponsor a footsport field built on the infield of the race track in Rockii Coast.

As an EqueStar sponsor, Vilaye representatives would be on hand at World Cup 80 matches and associated events such as the World Cup 80 Group Draw to hand out free product samples from its traditional product line as well as some of the newest products being produced by Vilaye's parent company, the Vilisorma Beverage Company.

The Vilisorma Beverage Company is a major sponsor of sporting events including major footsport events throughout Vilita. Most recently, Vilisorma Beverage Company paid for the creation and upkeep of a permanent field location in Rockii Coast, Vilita permitting the stand up of a new local level club, Rockii Coast FC.

• Gold Tier: World Cup 80 Sponsors

:: Pirates of the Strait of Champions

The "Pirates" franchise is up to its 20th release with Pirates of the Strait of Champions XX and while excitement for the 20th film is not quite at the same level as that of the first few, there is still a strong following particularly amongst hardcore pirateers. The franchise started with the PIrates of the Vilitan Cove flicks and branches out over time to include Pirates of Atlantian Oceania, Pirates of the Multiverse and the latest incarnation, Pirates of the Strait of Champions.

As with every new "Pirates" release, Cinemas and Theaters throughout the region are re-playing old 'Pirates' flicks so fans can re-experience the thrill of the high-action films in their original intended environment prior to seeing the franchises latest release.

:: Toys '4' All

The leading distributor and retailer of Toys and Games in the Tropics, Toys '4' All prides itself in providing a positive experience for children and adults alike when visiting its stores. Customers enjoy a wide selection of otherwise hard-to-find Toys and Games with Toys '4' All bringing to market toys from independent toy makers and innovators. The future of the Toys '4' All brand likely depends on being able to retain the market share from the independent toy makers using Toys '4' All as a storefront for their goods.

Toys '4' All is open as a kit sponsor to clubs throughout the multiverse due to its presence on the multiwebs. As an official EqueStar sponsor Toys'4'All would release a line of collectible plush toys representing the mascots of each nation participating in World Cup 80 which could be purchased only at Toys'4'All locations or at special kiosks at World Cup 80 venues.

:: Turoki Island Tourism Board

The Turoki Island Tourism Board, through their "Visit TI" campaign, is always looking for new and exciting ways to reach across the multiverse and pull new tourists into Turoki City and to experience the grandeur of Turoki Island itself. From the well preserved Northern Forests and the native villages of Riailia to the Southern Shores and the always-hopping Island Capital of Turoki City, Turoki Island would seemingly 'sell itself'. But with the ongoing development throughout the Vilitan Cove region and new tourist destinations such as Cocoabo Park cropping up, the Turoki Island Tourism board occasionally decide they need to get their name back out in the forefront of the minds of would be tourists before they start planning their next week-long getaway.

• Silver Tier: National Supporters

:: Vilita National

The Vilita National is the primary outward facing and internal source of factual news content. The Vilita National has always had a robust sports section and strong relationships with sporting entities including their sponsorship of the Vilitan Stellar Division and famed Vilitan Club Marine Coast United.

The Vilita National is primarily delivered via digital content but is prohibited by charter from Advertisement based articles or deceptive headlining techniques.

:: DART

The Dart is the best selling personal vehicle transportation in the Tropics of Vilita with options including fully electric, fuel injected and self-piloting available. The Vilitan Dart is also the vehicle of choice for Vilita & Turori Motorsports in the Nationstates Stock Car Racing Association.

The Dart has finally caught up to its initial pre-order numbers and is now being sold for the first time on-demand at special Dart Dealers throughout the Tropics. Electric Darts can be charged free at any Arcticala branded Charging Station through a special agreement between Arcticala Electric and the Dart group..

by **Vilita and Turori** » Wed May 16, 2018 6:57 pm

Vilitan & Turorian Corporations, Entities & Groups interested in EqueStar partner or sponsor status are shown below along with their prospective Tier level. Companies may be persuaded to move up a tier, or may be willing to bump down a tier depending on final negotiations with the EqueStar committee.

• Platinum Tier: EqueStar Partners

:: Tiones Lumber

With its original roots in Turori, the Tiones Lumber corporation opened up a Vilitan base in Yeaddin priding itself in 'renewable lumber operations' - with 100% of its product coming from purpose-operated 'Lumber Farms' ensuring minimal impact on the local habitat. Tiones Lumber had some rough years during the initial standup of Tropicorp due to the influx of Lumber from clearing efforts in Tropicoast. However the Long-time sponsors of the Vilitan Stellar Division's Yeaddin Owls AFC survived the rough patch and worked to take advantage of the influx of raw material to once again be the leading Lumber provider in the region.

Tiones Lumber has recently revamped their famed LumberJack Competition. Instead of just having one or two concurrent 'zones' that fans can test their lumberjack mettle in, there will be five distinct zones where fans will be able to participate in various activities. There will be four 'competitive' zones where participants will be timed and scored for their execution. The fifth zone will be deemed a 'family zone' with events and challenges more suited for children to participate in. After debuting their new format at the Grand Prix of Eelandii, Tiones Lumber will be looking to take its show on the road with a view to bringing different Zones to various venues at the World Cup 80 finals being contested nearby in Starblaydia and the Equestrian States. Tiones Lumber is familiar with footsport involvement as longtime sponsors of the Yeaddin Owls in the Vilitan Stellar Division but have not regularly stretched beyond the immediate Vilitan Cove in their advertising outreach. New partnerships with raw material sources, construction and supply activities on the Calanian mainland in Tropicoast and the Cocoabo Forest, however, have already begun to stretch Tiones Lumbers influence and given the company the first step into becoming a major supplier throughout Calania in the years to come.

• Gold Tier: World Cup 80 Sponsors

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• Silver Tier: National Supporters

:: Vilita? Turori? or Both?

Vilita? Turori? or Both? is a hit game show in the Vilitan Cove posing itself in a trivia format where four contestants test their knowledge of Vilita and Turori against each other. There are always 2 contestants who either reside in or originate from the Tropics of Vilita, as well as 2 who either reside in or originate from the Island Emirate of Turori. One of the contestants on each team is also typically a celebrity contestant while the other is typically a regular civilian contestant.

In each scenario, contestants are presented with a piece of factual information and asked to determine whether that fact applies to Vilita (only), to Turori (only), or to both. There is no scenario where the provided fact will apply to 'none'.

by **Tropicorp** » Wed May 16, 2018 7:25 pm

Application for EqueStar Sponsorship Status

Desired Tier: Platinum Tier: EqueStar Partners
Corporate / Product Names: Tropicorp; Tropicorp Sports; TCp-X1 Special / TCp-X1s
Partner Categories: Sporting Equipment; Official Match Ball

Tropicorp through its Tropicorp Sports group are pleased to present the TCp-X1s as a candidate Official Match Ball for the World Cup 80 finals in Starblaydia and the Equestrian States.

Tropicorp is a quasi-governmental corporation created to conduct Research, Development and Production activities primarily on behalf of the Tropics of Vilita. The Tropicorp campus is located a ferry ride from Vilita's Turoki Island on the Calanian Mainland. Tropicorp's advanced research and development has produced many breakthroughs in both sports and every day life in the Vilitan Cove and beyond.

The legacy of the TCp-X1s begins with its predecessor equipment the TCp-X1. While it was originally just an internal research project by Tropicorp employees, The initial success of the TCp-X1 spurred on the creation of a new department at Tropicorp, Tropicorp Sports, to take focus of product opportunities in the sporting realm. Tropicorp Sports has long since developed in the high-end, technology pushing sporting equipment supplier circles.

If selected as the Official Match Ball of World Cup 80, a fresh sack of TCp-X1s balls will be delivered to World Cup 80 venues prior to each match held at that location. TCp-X1s balls will be provided in quantity such that they will not need to be re-used from match to match. Balls can be marked with the World Cup 80 logo as well as the names of the competing teams and the match venue and a serial number making each match ball unique as well as trackable should any ball come into question or appear later on the secondary market against organizing committee intent. In parallel, Tropicorp will produce non-serial marked EqueStar stylized balls for distribution to youth clubs around the region.

Tropicorp Sports have also designed a line of cutting edge sportswear, sporting equipment and other sporting technologies used in the betterment of the experience for players, officials and fans alike and can supply additional equipment beyond the TCp-X1s if further arrangements are desired between EqueStar and Tropicorp.

Tropicorp look forward to engaging with EqueStar on potential Partner agreements for World Cup 80.

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