Ponderosa Embassy Program

[Ponderosa]

Introduction to Ponderosa
Founded in 1848 after the Mexican-American War, Ponderosa is a federal republic located in southwestern North America. It has a population of around 195 million people, spread out over 1.135 million square miles of land. Its government, headquartered in Santa Fe, is founded on the ideals of classical liberalism, with a great deal of personal freedom and a large, healthy market economy. Ponderosa's major industries include technological development, automobile manufacturing, mining, and livestock. Ponderosans enjoy high standards of living and a GDP per capita of $42,630.

Ponderosa is largely neutral in foreign conflicts, but it is a member of the World Assembly.

Embassy Request Conditions
Embassy applications that do not satisfy these conditions will be denied.
1) Applicant nations must have at least 1.5 billion actual population (as opposed to RP).
2) Applicant nations must not permit slavery, death camps, forced-labor camps, genocide, or other crimes against humanity.
3) Applications must be in legible English.
4) Applications cannot be made by robots. To make sure you are not a robot, do the robot test below.

Embassy Restrictions
1) A maximum staff of 50 personal is allowed, including a maximum of 25 security personal. Diplomatic staff and security personal may be subject to a background check.
2) A maximum of five vehicles is permitted. Vehicles may be armored, but not armed. One helicopter is permitted, but must be kept at a common landing area shared by all embassies. This landing area is open to diplomatic staff all the time, year-round.
3) No automatic rifles will be permitted for use by security forces. Semi-automatic rifles and inferior weapons are permitted. Concealed and open carry of weapons does not require a permit. Security staff may be subject to weapons background checks.
4) Diplomatic staff must be human.

Some restrictions may be waived in special circumstances.

Diplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic staff and security personal found to be in violation of Ponderosa law may be detained, arrested, and given a fair trial in a Ponderosa court of law. Staff found to be guilty of a crime may be fined or deported. Ambassadors in found to be involved in criminal activity will not be subject to trial or arrest; however, they may be deported. Any diplomatic staff found to be involved in a plot to wage war on Ponderosa, or to assist the enemies of Ponderosa, may be imprisoned and tried by a military court.

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[b]National Information[/b]
- Full Name of Nation:
- Government Type:
- Economic System:
- Head of State:
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent:
- Citizen Demonym:
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom?
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa?

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name:
- Ambassador's Family (if any):
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff:
- # Security Staff:
- # Service Staff:
- Number and Type of Weapons:
- Number and Type of Vehicles:

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests?
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted).
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa).
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement?
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions?
- Is there any additional information we should know?

List of Embassies in Ponderosa

[Hyfling]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Double State of Hyfling
- Government Type: Democratic-Corporatocracy
- Economic System: Capitalist
- Head of State: Taegan Smith
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Marcel Grey
- Citizen Demonym: Hyfingian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Joseph Lee
- Ambassador's Family (if any):
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 15
- # Service Staff: 15
- Number and Type of Weapons: 10 Batons, 10 pistols, 5 assault rifles
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 HM humvees (unarmed), 1 ST limousine

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). No
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Yes, we would like if your government could construct an embassy in Hyfling, please follow this link: hyflinginternational/embassy.gov.hyf
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

[Ponderosa]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Double State of Hyfling
- Government Type: Democratic-Corporatocracy
- Economic System: Capitalist
- Head of State: Taegan Smith
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Marcel Grey
- Citizen Demonym: Hyfingian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Joseph Lee
- Ambassador's Family (if any):
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 15
- # Service Staff: 15
- Number and Type of Weapons: 10 Batons, 10 pistols, 5 assault rifles
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 HM humvees (unarmed), 1 ST limousine

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). No
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Yes, we would like if your government could construct an embassy in Hyfling, please follow this link: hyflinginternational/embassy.gov.hyf
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

Your application is currently denied, on the grounds of not reaching the population threshold of 1.5 billion. Your application will be accepted when that requirement is fulfilled.

[Prichardstan]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Constitutional Monarchy of Prichardstan
- Government Type: Republic
- Economic System: capitalism
- Head of State: Jason Carry
- Head of Government (if different): Jason Carry
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Tom Richardson
- Citizen Demonym: North American.
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? no
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? no

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: John Lochner
- Ambassador's Family (if any): none
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? no

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 20
- # Security Staff: 20
- # Service Staff: 15
- Number and Type of Weapons: 100 machine guns, 2 armored vehicles
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 10 automobiles, 2 armored vehicles, 3 trucks

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? Want to share economical information
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). no
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). yes, and none duties
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? no
- Is there any additional information we should know? no

[Walosia]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Empire of Walosia
- Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy with a semi technocratic presidential parliament
- Economic System: Mixed economy
- Head of State: Emperor David I
- Head of Government (if different): President Mark Galigan
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Secretary of State, Roberto Menendez
- Citizen Demonym: Walosian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No, last war ended with peace in 2012 (Walosia is currently in the year 2016)
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Francisca Blanco
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Boyfriend and their dog, a 3 year old Welsh Corgi
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? N/A

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 10
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: 10X Desert Eagle type 2 with non lethal incendiary ammunition
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 3X Tesla Model XL

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? 3 Tesla chargers in the garage of the embassy
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). That depends, TG me if you are interested (or if your are a Latin speaking country, see the signature)
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Research agreement and an agreement which gives the people from your nation and the people from my nation to travel freely from nation to nation.
- Is there any additional information we should know? N/A

[Anollasia]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Peaceful Republic of Anollasia
- Government Type: Social Democracy
- Economic System: Socialist
- Head of State: Prime Minister Selim Atacan
- Head of Government (if different): Assistant David Montgomery
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: David Waters, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Citizen Demonym: Anollasian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Alp Karatekin
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Dilara (wife), Efe (son)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 25
- # Security Staff: 10
- # Service Staff: 15
- Number and Type of Weapons: 10 pistols
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 1 bulletproof Volkswagen Passat, 1 bulletproof Toyota Tundra

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). Doesn't matter.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes.
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? We invite you to our embassy program (link in sig).
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

[Smoya]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The United Democratic Republic of Smoya
- Government Type: Democracy; republic
- Economic System: Capitalism
- Head of State: President Justin Thomas
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Pete Robinson
- Citizen Demonym: Smoyan
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom?: Somelion pirates, who commit a terrorist attack our nation recently.
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No.

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Jennifer Ryan
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Husband
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No.

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 5
- # Security Staff: 8
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: Pistols, tazers, and pepper spray for each guard
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 3 bulletproof Cherokee jeeps

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). Yes.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes.
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No.
- Is there any additional information we should know? No.

[Alyska]

OFFICIAL APPLICATION:

On behalf of Her Imperial Majesty Tsarista Maria Dimitrinovna Romanova, By the Grace of God Lord of the North Slope, Duchess of the Yukon and the Aleutian Islands, Protector of the Inside Passage, Defender of the Faith, Tsarista and Autocrat of all Alyska, the Minister of State for Foreign Relations of the Tsardom of Alyska submits the following application:

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Tsardom of Alyska
- Government Type: Constitutional monarcy/parliamentary democracy
- Economic System: Free market capitalism with moderate regulation
- Head of State: (de Jour): Her Imperial Majesty Tsarista Maria Dimitrinovna Romanova (inactive due to ill health); (de Facto): Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mariana Alexandrovna Romanova (acting as Regent for Her Imperial Majesty)
- Head of Government (if different): Prime Minister Yuri Gregorivich Ivonov
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Foreign Minister Svetlana Ivanova Andropov
- Citizen Demonym: Alyskan
- Is your nation currently at war? No If so, against whom? n/a
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? None Known

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Vladimir Pushkin
- Ambassador's Family (if any): 3 grown children (wife is deceased)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 6 (1 Ambassador, 1 Assistant Ambassador, 1 Military Attaché, 2 Trade Representatives, 1 Cultural Attaché)
- # Security Staff: 20
- # Service Staff: 24
- Number and Type of Weapons: One Glock pistol issued to each member of the security staff
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 armored Range Rovers, 3 Armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class autos, 1 helicopter

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? We would like to build an artificial ice rink on the embassy grounds for the use of our embassy staff
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). Not at this time
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). We would be open to discussing it.
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? We would be open to discussing cultural exchanges between our nations. We would also like to negotiate an extradition treaty.
- Is there any additional information we should know? No.

[The new united britsh empire]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Constitutional Monarchy of The New United British Empire
- Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
- Economic System: Free Market Dirigirisime Capitalism
- Head of State: HRH King Toby Wright the First
- Head of Government (if different): The Rt Hon. Duncan Stephen Fry _{KG OBE MP}
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: The Rt Hon. Theresa May _MP
- Citizen Demonym: British, Jewish or a British Jew
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? Not in the traditional sense
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? My nation is not only an Dirigirisime Empire but also a Monarchy, both of which are prone to criticism; we expect protests from time to time hence the large security presence.

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Knight Commander John Petersfield _{KG IS MM PC}
- Ambassador's Family (if any): None coming with him
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? John currently is a member of the Order of Garter which is the highest level of nobility within the Empire, the obvious security issues apply.

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 15
- # Security Staff: 25
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: SA80A2:-25|BE-9's:-50
- Number and Type of Vehicles: L7:-1|Armored Utility Vehicle mark III:-2|Hotelicopter Diplomatic Model:-1

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). Yes however I would like to discuss this before rejection
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Extradition Agreement
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

[The empire of north]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Empire of North.
- Government Type: Semi-Stratocracy.
- Economic System:Mixed.
- Head of State: LtGen.Annette Pouchard
- Head of Government ^
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Richard barkman.
- Citizen Demonym: Imperialian.
- Is your nation currently at war: No.
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa: No.

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Jacob Anderson.
- Ambassador's Family (if any): N/A.
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of: No.

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 5.
- # Security Staff:25.
- # Service Staff: 20.
- Number and Type of Weapons: 50. (CR-17 Rifle's, M10A4 Personal Defense Pistol.)
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 4. (1 Helicopter.) 3 Armored SUV's.

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests: No.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted): No.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement:Yes. (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa).
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement:No.
- Is there any additional information we should know: nO.

[Novo Wagondia]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Constitutional Empire of Wagondia
- Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
- Economic System: Social Market Capitalism
- Head of State: HSM Emperor Edward I
- Head of Government (if different): Lady Prime Minister Eavan Macumber
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Mr. Cipriano Milanesi
- Citizen Demonym: Wagain
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Basma Aamina
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Husband [Latif], daughter [Samara]
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 7
- # Security Staff: 15
- # Service Staff: 25
- Number and Type of Weapons: One Beretta Modello 12 to each of the guards
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 5 armored Range Rovers, one helicopter

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? Not particularly
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? We would like to sign a non-agression pact
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

[New Hayesalia]

OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC COMMUNICATION
COMPATIENS, LIBERA, ET CONTUMAX
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – EMBASSY APPLICATIONS SERVICE

In line with New Hayesalian diplomatic interests in expanding our services abroad and creating cooperative spirit internationally, the Greater Island Kingdom is interested in opening a new embassy in the Free Republic. Attached is our application form. Thank you for your time.

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Greater Island Kingdom of New Hayesalia
- Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
- Economic System: Mixed-market capitalism
- Head of State: PM Edwin Bolt
- Head of Government (if different): as above
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Lauretta Meinke MP
- Citizen Demonym: New Hayesalian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Tony Rotto, 38
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Husband, Ian, 35
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 20
- # Service Staff: 20
- Number and Type of Weapons:
25x Enforcer Shockmace
25x X26 Taser
25x Canisters of OC spray
25x Model 9 Defender .45ACP pistol (for use only with a risen threat level)

- Number and Type of Vehicles:
An exemption is requested due to the highly mobile needs of the Embassy.

4x Tesla Model S for high-level use, two armoured variants.
1x Tesla Model X for high level use
10x Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for use by security team
13x 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedan for other official use.

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? The following embassy design plan as well as the vehicle exemption: http://ad009cdnb.archdaily.net/wp-conte ... 2762_o.jpg
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). No
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No
- Is there any additional information we should know? An exchange of emabssies is appreciated- see signature

Official Message of the Greater Island Kingdom of New Hayesalia
Compatiens, Libera, et Contumax

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Building 4,
New Hayesalian Parliament Complex,
Revnami,
1604 1000 0000

Prime Ministers Office:

PO Box 1,
New Hayesalian Parliament Complex,
Revnami,
1600 1000 0016

[The Oan Isles]

www.info.gov.oa | info@nfac.gov.oa

127 Market Street, Central Business District (CBD)
La Rochelle, The Oan Isles
12-7519

P.O. Box 780010
Postal Service Corporation
La Rochelle, The Oan Isles
12-7519

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From: The National Foreign Affairs Council of The Oan Isles
To: The Secretary of State of Ponderosa
Encryption: None
Urgency: Low

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The need to work with other countries and people beyond ones own has been understood since the founding of civilised society although never has it been more urgent, as ideas travel and people become more intertwined.

In pursuit of our own interests, we must concede to those of a larger goal in the faith that our own can and will be met. Therefore we wish to established an embassy whereby the relationship between our countries can be established and even grow. Contained herein is background information about our country and an application.

All the comparative information (e.g. education, eco friendliness etc.) is aligned/according to WA statistics
The Republic of The Oan Isles is a direct democratic unitary republic island state located in The East Pacific. A geographically and culturally diverse nation, it has a population of approximately 120,000,000 and an area of approximately 850,000km². The free market government regulated economy is one of the largest and fastest growing in the world, attributed to one of the most educated, cultured, tolerant and liberal populations and eco-friendly business environments in the world. Its currency is the Oan Dollar and capital is La Rochelle.

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Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Republic of the Oan Isles
- Government Type: New York Times Democracy
- Economic System: Socio-capitalist
- Head of State: None
- Head of Government (if different): None
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Locklyn Le Roy, Chairman of the National Foreign Affairs Council
- Citizen Demonym: Oan
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Carlos Rodriguez
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Lusoa Uluwela-Rodriguez (wife), Masoa-Miranda Rodriguez (daughter), Oaluoa-Tiago Rodriguez (son)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? None

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 45
- # Security Staff: 10
- # Service Staff: 5
- Number and Type of Weapons: Semi-automatic rifles (5), non-automatic sub machine gun (2), pistols (10)
- Number and Type of Vehicles: Minitruck (2), Minivan (1), Helicopter (1), Limousine (1),

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? We request that we could consolidate to the weapons, vehicles and staff we are planning on sending in the future.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). A formal request will be an indication of interest
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). A formal request will be an indication of interest
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? A formal request will be an indication of interest
- Is there any additional information we should know?None

Sincerely
Le Roy, Locklyn
Chairman of the National Foreign Affairs Council

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[Bari]

Archontate of Bari Letter from: The Rt. Hon. Sophronius Merula, Minister for the Dicastery of State. Dated: Sun., 4 Jan. 2015. To: The Secretary of State. In re: The establishment of a Barisan diplomatic mission in Ponderosa. Sir: I have the honor to convey the wish of His Catholic Majesty Hiram I to institute a Barisan diplomatic mission in the Free Republic of Ponderosa. In the light of recent events in Bari, the need to exchange missions with select nations has come into being. Therefore, His Majesty's Government wishes to send a completely developed mission to Ponderosa, comprising all necessary personnel, desiring to reinforce bilateral relations and to represent Bari in your most noble State. That having been said, should this application be deemed agreeable by your Government, I shall, by the power vested in me, appoint Mr Theophilus de Cruce as the Head of the Mission to the Free Republic of Ponderosa; he shall thenceforth enjoy the appropriate style for someone of his status, being referred to as His Excellency Ambassador Theophilus de Cruce. He shall discharge his duties well and maintain favorable and enduring relations with your Government as a representative of His Majesty. Additionally, His Majesty's Government invites your esteemed State to send forth a mission to Bari, which has its own active embassy program. If your Government would want to dispatch a diplomatic mission to Bari, it shall find our Embassy Program to be the most appropriate channel therefor. This missive comprehends the complete application for the institution of the Barisan Mission. Should the application or any components thereof cause a matter of concern to arise, please apprise me of the issue, at your convenience, that it might be rectified. I should be obliged if you would inform me whether the application is accepted. While wishing that the coming years may witness a burgeoning and cordial relationship between our two States, please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. I am, Sir, yours faithfully, Sophronius Merula. Application National Information - Full Name of Nation: Archontate of Bari - Government Type: Monarchy - Economic System: Strong, planned - Head of State: HM Hiram I - Head of Government (if different): HM Hiram I - Secretary of State or Equivalent: The Rt. Hon. Sophronius Merula - Citizen Demonym: Barisan - Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No. - Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No. Ambassadorial Information: - Ambassador's Name: HE Mr Theophilus de Cruce - Ambassador's Family (if any): One wife - Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No. Staff and Equipment Information: - # Diplomatic Staff: 15 - # Security Staff: 15 - # Service Staff: 15 - Number and Type of Weapons: 15 pistols and batons. 2 assault rifles. - Number and Type of Vehicles: 4 SUVs and 2 sedans. Miscellaneous: - Do you have any special requests? Please establish an embassy with us, which can be done here. - Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? Yes. - Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? No. - Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No. - Is there any additional information we should know? The personnel will require access to a Roman Catholic church.

[Ponderosa]

All embassies of existing nations have been approved.

[The New Byzantine]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: People's Democratic Republic of The New Byzantine
- Government Type: Marxist-Leninist democratic state
- Economic System: Soviet-type economy
- Head of State: Premier Julius Al-Adab
- Head of Government (if different): Premier Julius Al-Adab
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Do you mean, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? If yes, his name is Thanasis Anaketos, if not then a typical Marxist-Leninist state don't have a Secretary of State.
- Citizen Denonym: New Byzantine
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? None but the New Byzantine troops has been deployed in the nation of Asmana during the unrest and communist revolution in Asmana which we have a right to intervene and help our communist comrades.
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No.

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Neofit Mikhailov (Bulgarian male)
- Ambassador's Family (if any): None
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? None

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 8
- # Service Staff: 6
- Number and Type of Weapons: 8 AK-74u, 8 Glock-18
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 6 Mercedes Benz

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? None.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? No, we don't even know you yet but soon if we really know each other.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? Ofcourse, although our relationship will be isolated because we don't know each other yet OR we don't talk each other.
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? I hope our isolated relationship will be vanquished on my international/multiversal relationship with you.
- Is there any additional information we should know? Built your embassy to my nation, please, if you want, I didn't force you, lol, Here's the link.

[Ponderosa]

New Byzantine's application has been accepted.

[Europe Coalition]

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: League of Europe Coalition (officialy full term: Commonwealth in League of Europe Coalition)
- Government Type: Reformist Commonwealth of States
- Economic System: Reformist way (want 50/50% nation/private sector, social government, promarket, non-planed economy in national sector)
- Heads of State: Julius Werner Maranov (President) , George Livey Hall (Chancellor), Jan Leonov Pragil (Prime Minister)
- Head of Government (if different): Jan Leonov Pragil
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: ? Non exist function.
- Citizen Denonym: Coalitians
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? - Now no, but we was and now we are a member of peacekeeping mission at The Old Prussia, in case of stabilization in nation.
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No.

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Georgys Noren Tabarolev (Male, 68 years old)
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Helen Warana Tabarolev (Female, 20 years old, daughter)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? None

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 20
- # Security Staff: 25
- # Service Staff: 5
- Number and Type of Weapons: 25 Glock-18, 25 FN FAL semi-automatic rifle, 10 AA-12 semi-automatic shotgun, 15 HK MP7
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 limusine, 2 armored limusine, 1 transport helicopter with a diplomatic designation (logo, colours, flag,...)

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? - None.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliances? - Yes, we would like it.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? - Yes, we would like to export Hydrogen fuel, Energy power or/and Steel, and import a food and information/comunication tech ...
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? - Maybe Free Trade agreement will be nice, what you say?
- Is there any additional information we should know? - No.

[Oceania Oriental]

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Imperial Kingdom of Oceania Oriental
- Government Type: Absolute monarchy (conservative authoritarian)
- Economic System: Regulated entrepreneurial capitalism
- Head of State: King Arturo el Paz
- Head of Government (if different): Imperial Queen Arabela la Tigre
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Katarina DeVerdad
- Citizen Demonym: Oceani
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? Nope
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No, unless there's a large anti-Oceani sentiment in Ponderosa

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Miguel Ano de Austria (64)
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Wife, Angelica (60)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 3
- # Security Staff: 10
- # Service Staff: 17
- Number and Type of Weapons: 7 machine guns, 21 semi-automatic guns, 35 handguns and 49 miscellaneous (knives, firearms, tear gas, taser guns,pepper spray etc)
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 3 armored cars, 1 bus and 5 official diplomatic cars

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? The ambassador's wife will require one Ponderosan accountant to manage the personal finances of herself and the diplomatic staff
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). Yes
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions? No
- Is there any additional information we should know? We like to let our cats and dogs roam about the embassy during the quieter hours

[Tolmakia]

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To: Whom it may concern
From: Tolmakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TMFA)

Good day,

The Republican State of Tolmakia would like to establish a diplomatic office within your good nation. As part of our international program (the FRIEND, or Foreign Relations Improvement Endeavor National Decree), we hope to improve or create amiable relations or ties with other nations, including yours (regardless of ideology, race, or religion) in the name of genuine peace, harmony, and prosperity.

The TMFA has applied, and posted the filled in form below. We eagerly await your response.

Regards,
Agnes Mcanborough
Tolmakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TMFA)

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Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: Republican State of Tolmakia
- Government Type: Parliamentary constitutional republic
- Economic System: Mixed system
- Head of State: Prime Minister Madd Daneili
- Head of Government (if different): See above
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Minister Agnes Mcanborough
- Citizen Demonym: Tolmakian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Hadock F. Portlivers
- Ambassador's Family (if any): None
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 5
- # Security Staff: 5
- # Service Staff: 5
- Number and Type of Weapons: 5 self-defence batons
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 SUVs

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Yes, a nonaggression pact
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions? No
- Is there any additional information we should know? None, at present

[Amerika I]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Union of German Democratic Republics of Amerika
- Government Type: Confederate Republic
- Economic System: Hybrid (35% government, 45% state, 20% private)
- Head of State: Chancellor Ferdinand Klastfeld von Ostburg
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Matthias Wedekind, Minister of Foriegn Affairs
- Citizen Demonym: Amerikan
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom?
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa?

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Johannes Schmitt
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Maria Schmitt (spouse)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 0
- # Security Staff: 15
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: MAL-15 rifles
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 G78 transport cars, 1 Volkswagen Luxury Car

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests?
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? Nein Danke
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? Ja bitte
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? Nein Danke
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions? Nein
- Is there any additional information we should know? Nein

[Zorbae]

Foreign Affairs
United Imperial Khaganate of Zorbae

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The United Imperial Khaganate of Zorbae
- Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy (Democracy)
- Economic System: Capitalist, mixed-economy
- Head of State: Khagan Daniyyel I
- Head of Government (if different): PM Lamrae Sirfalas
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: PM Lamrae Sirfalas
- Citizen Demonym: Zorbaean
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom?: No, Zorbae is largely pacifist
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa?: We do not believe so

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Ibrahim Al-Zhrurri
- Ambassador's Family (if any): N/A
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?: He has mild asthma

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 5
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: Five batons, one to each security staff
- Number and Type of Vehicles: One 4x4-type vehicle

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests?: The ambassador is a devout Muslim. Access to a Mosque must be available
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted).: No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa).: No
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement?: Not at this present time
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions?: No
- Is there any additional information we should know?

[The Imperial Papal States]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Greater Holy Roman Empire of The Imperial Papal States
- Government Type: Constitutional Theodemocracy. For more information, see Factbook (in signature).
- Economic System: Capitalism
- Head of State: Holy Roman Empress Caroline III
- Head of Government (if different): Chancellor Matthew Cameron
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Minister of Diplomacy
- Citizen Demonym: Vatican
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? Our nation is not at war.
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa?
Not currently

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Richard Jameson
- Ambassador's Family (if any): N/A
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? No

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 5
- # Security Staff: 25
- # Service Staff: 20
- Number and Type of Weapons: all security staff are equipped with a standard AR-15. All personnel are permitted to carry a Glock 19
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 2 armored cars, 4 motorcycles, 1 helicopter.

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests?
Not Currently
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted).
Not currently.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa).
Potentially
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement?
Not currently
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions?
Potentially. Some criminals are forced to do menial tasks (picking up garbage, performing some construction work) as punishment for crime. The Imperial Papal States does not consider this slavery, which is outlawed, but it does wish to alert the Free Republic of Ponderosa to this situation.
- Is there any additional information we should know?
No.

[Dumont]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Great Republic of Dumont
- Government Type: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
- Economic System: Capitalist
- Head of State: President Eric Pallerno
- Head of Government (if different): N/A
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Reina Barnes
- Citizen Demonym: Dumontian
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? N/A
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? no

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Gregor Bartman
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Carolyn Bartman (wife), Daisy Bartman (daughter), Patrick Bartman (son), Yogi (dog)
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? Daisy has mild asthma

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 10
- # Security Staff: 10
- # Service Staff: 15
- Number and Type of Weapons: 10 handguns, 5 rifles
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 7 hummers, 10 armored SUV's

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? That our embassy is situated in Santa Fe, your capital.
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No.
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions? No
- Is there any additional information we should know? No

[Union of Christian States]

Application

National Information
- Full Name of Nation: The Union of Christian States
- Government Type: Presidential Constitutional Republic
- Economic System: Mixed Market
- Head of State: President Geoffrey Willis
- Head of Government (if different):
- Secretary of State or Equivalent: Secretary of State Victoria Wagner
- Citizen Demonym: Unionist
- Is your nation currently at war? If so, against whom? No
- Are there any security risks that the presence of your embassy may bring to Ponderosa? No

Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name: Mason Lowe
- Ambassador's Family (if any): Wife Christine
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of? None

Staff and Equipment Information:
- # Diplomatic Staff: 25
- # Security Staff: 15
- # Service Staff: 10
- Number and Type of Weapons: 15 Glock-17's, 15 Tasers
- Number and Type of Vehicles: 5 Chevy Tahoes

Miscellaneous:
- Do you have any special requests? No
- Do you wish to enter into a military alliance? (Please note that such a request is unlikely to be granted). No
- Do you wish to enter into a trade agreement? (Please note that there are no special duties levied against imported goods in Ponderosa). Yes
- Do you seek any other kind of agreement? No, but we're open to any which your government mayrequest
- Is your nation in conflict with any of the Embassy Request Conditions? No
- Is there any additional information we should know? Not at this time