Mediaman Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Her Royal Highness, Queen Jessica Livingston Williams the third, with a vote of confidence from Parliament, has renewed the charter for the establishment of new diplomatic missions on Mediaman soil. Applications will be reviewed and approved by Madeline Brooks, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Mediama is home to around 360 million people, spanning from the Atlantic, to the Pacific of the Arctic region of North America, above the United States. It is a constitutional monarchy, with Her Majesty, Queen Jessica Livingston Williams, the third ruling as her sovereign monarch for a tenure of ten years until re-election. The Parliament is a bicameral organization with a National Assembly comprising of representatives proportional to population of all ten provinces for two years before reelection, and the Senate comprising of two representatives per each province serving for six years. From its recognition as a sovereign country in the wake of decolonization in 1955, Mediama has built itself up and has major industries the technological, publishing, retail, and tourism fields. Mediama is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, NATO, NAFTA, and the WA, and continues to seek new relations with new nations. Additional information can be found here.
Obligations
1. Staffing: Her Majesty would like to kindly reiterate that the maximum number of staff is as follows, 20 diplomatic staff, 25 service staff, and 25 security staff.
2. Armaments: In light of modern threats that the United Kingdom of Mediama faces, pistols, semi-automatic rifles, non-lethal stun weapons (I.E. tasers, stun beams, etc.), batons, bayonets, ceremonial swords and ceremonial armor are the only armaments authorized for security personnel. This also applies to magic, and thus magic for general use is authorized under close supervision, barring lethal/manipulative spells that encourage espionage and/or death. In the event of special circumstances (I.E. not technologically advanced enough to be armed with anything but Swords, bows, and arrows, etc.) Requests and their explanations should be explained in the application under 'Any special requests?' under 'Miscellaneous'.
3. Vehicles: Embassies are limited to two diplomatic vehicles, four escort vehicles, and six service vehicles. Carriages, luxury cars, short limousines, vans, and commercially available vehicles are authorized. Alterations such as bulletproof glass, armored chassis, and internal communications are authorized for diplomatic vehicles, and minimal internal armories authorized for security vehicles. If noted, appropriate facilities will be provided for horses once they are vetted through for diseases and inoculations.
4. Contraband: As implied above, pets and animals are allowed provided they are inspected by customs and again, vetted for diseases and proper inoculations. Weapons are authorized under strict supervision from the proper authorities. All illegal substances barring alcohol and tobacco are prohibited. Please noted that alcohol and tobacco will still need to be vetted through customs. Prescription drugs are authorized provided that the person(s) in possession of said substances has written prescription from a medical doctor and will be under strict supervision. Plants are also authorized provided they are vetted through by customs. It is also ecouraged for the sake of national security that any technoligies past 21st century tech or proven to have supernatural properties should be kept under close supervision.
Diplomatic Immunities
Subject | May be arrested or detained | Residence may be entered subject to ordinary procedures | May be issued traffic ticket | May be subpoenaed as witness | May be prosecuted |
Ambassador or equivalent | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy administrative or technical staff | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy service staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Career consular officers | Yes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant. | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case. | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Honorary consular officers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Consular employees | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Embassy Districts
Illustrantia
Illustrantia is the capital city of Mediama. Located at the end of the La Forge river not too far from La Fontaine, a major trading city, it has seen its share of prosperity with eastward trade. The city itself is home to several rustic French architecture clashing with British Victorian homes. Since revitalization in the 1930's, art deco and more contemporary styles of architecture have popped up around the city. With a population topping off at around 1 million, the Mediaman Royal Constabulary, though stretched, has been able to pacify local criminal elements with assistance of urban programs to help the less fortunate. In conjunction with MI-5 and the Mediaman Royal Army and Navy, ample security has been made for both the royal family, and for key political figures residing in the area. With a rich blend of both French and British culture, aptly seen in its cafes, its theatres, and its museums, there is little time, and ample options to take while in the capital city.
New Williamsburg
New Williamsburg was formed by British Loyalists who escaped to Mediama after the American War of Independence. Housing around 800,000 people, it is the largest city in the Province of St. George and is also the Provincial Capital. A city in the middle of farmland, the surrounding suburbs have more cleaner air than Illustrantia's city limits. Connected by four rivers, but located on flat land, the city is known to have floods in spring. The city has seen occasional growth, but stagnated in the inter war period. Post World War II saw a housing boom matching that to the United States. Currently it has seen a boom in business for cooperate start up companies. Perfect for ambassadors who are more inclined to a mix of urban and rural life. However, it is quite a distance away from the nation's capital, though easily connected through highways.
New London
Large and vibrant, two words describing the largest city in Mediama, with a population clocking in at around 2,000,000 people. Sitting at the shore of the Great Lakes, New London is home to massive immigration throughout the decades, and thus, city culture has thrived, with many options in cuisine to choose from. Arts from different countries is showcased in its museums, its theatres, and its cafes. New London is also home of the famous New London Cosmic Needle, the tallest free standing building in the Americas, and is considered one of the Seven Great Wonders of the world. It's the provincial capital of New Albion, and was a candidate for the nation's capital, right next to La Fontaine, both lost to Illustrantia due to its natural location as the center.
Charlotte
The Provincial Capital of Victoria Island, home of famous author Julianne Bennett, writer of the Rise to Womanhood series of books, detailing a young orphan's growth to womanhood. It's no wonder that the surrounding island is a Mecca for writers, quite, and seemingly desolate, yet close enough to the mainland. The city is home to 36,000 people, the most sparsely populated option for an embassy. Historic sites and the Historical downtown area are the main attractions, while fishing and boating are also available, it is equally surrounded by agriculture as New Williamsburg.
Consulate Districts
Aside from New London, Illustrantia, and New Williamsburg, there are additional locations available as locations for consulates.
La Fontaine
Located within the crossroads of rivers going in three directions, La Fontaine has been the center for trade between Mediama, and The United States. Though its wealth has been surpassed by New London since the 1970's, La Fontaine remains a key trading city for bringing materials in, and shipping products out to either deeper into Mediama, or down south to the United States to be shipped globally. With a population of over a million, it is the most populous city in the Province of Milieu, though its Provisional capital is Beaumont. It has been the host of several expositions, expressing new ideas and new technologies to North America, and to some extent, the world.
Redford and Blueford
Redford
Blueford
Redford is one of the many major trading cities inland. Known for its rail and trucking. With over 900,000 people, it is the Provincial Capital of Centurial. The city has a large industrial base along with rail in automotive manufacturing, and steel manufacturing. The city is also well known for its feud with its sister city, Blueford, only a literal highway south from Redford. Both cities initially started out a cities set up by friends turned rivals Redmond and Blueman who competed for the mining of coal and eventually oil in the area. There have been talks of producing green energy plants in both cities to provide efficient power in the area, and many smaller business have moved to the area to avoid staggering taxes in the cities.
Anastasia
Named in honor of the Russian Imperial Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, it is known as a resort city with steep, snowy mountain slopes, some comparable to the alps. As such in addition to the 631,000 people living in the city, many skiers and daring winter sportsmen travel here each year to conquer the slopes, or die trying. It is close to the island city of Nelson, Provincial Capital to Boreal. And with lakeside views and fishing, and surreal views, it is one of the most desired places to both film and travel. There are also museums, tours, and various historical and tourist attractions to keep the non suicidal entertained.
Brendan
A key fishing port on Victoria Island. The town is known for its fishing industry and shipping industry. In addition it is also well known for the Brendan Explosion of 1917, when two cargo ships collided and sparked the largest explosion known to man up until the introduction of nuclear weapons. Recently it has become a hotspot for marine scientists studying the affects of climate change. In addition, several environmental engineers have developed plans to produce a wind farm off of Victoria's coast, and intend for it to at least power the entire province, and at most, power the north eastern seaboard. Aside from advancement however, it is also known for its nautical themed museums, hotels and other attractions such as boating. The Mediaman Navy also posts part of its Atlantic fleet in Brendan to keep an eye on Iceland since the Cod Wars.
Embassy Application
- Code: Select all
National Information:
- Full Name of Nation:
- Government Type:
- Head of State:
- Head of Government:
- Minister of Foreign Affairs or Equivalent:
Ambassadorial Information:
- Ambassador's Name:
- Ambassador's Family (if any):
- Are there any health or security issues local authorities should be alerted of?:
Locational Information (Embassy):
Please place any special requests in the "Second Choice Location" field and justify them in the field directly below it. Please make only realistic requests and be prepared to pay any fees associated with the design, construction or maintenance of special requests.
- First Choice Location:
- Second Choice Location:
- If making a special request, why do you feel this is necessary?
Locational Information (Consulate):
Please place any special requests in the "Second & Third Choice Location" field and justify them in the field directly below it. Please make only realistic requests and be prepared to pay any fees associated with the design, construction or maintenance of special requests.
- First Choice Location:
- Second Choice Location:
- Third Choice Location:
- If making a special request, why do you feel this is necessary?:
Staff and Equipment Information:
Please remember, armed/military vehicles, machine guns, explosives, riot gear and armor-piercing weapons are prohibited. We ask that you limit employment based on the guidelines above.
- Diplomatic Staff:
- Security Staff:
- Service Staff:
- Will you be hiring locally?
- Number and Type of Weapons:
- Number and Type of Vehicles:
Miscellaneous:
- Would you like us to establish an embassy in your nation?:
- Do you have any special requests?:
- Would you like to enter into trade/treaty talks?:
- Is there any additional information we should know?:
- Please declare any drugs, alcohol, animals or plants you are bringing into the country.:
Diplomatic Network
Ambassador Name | Represented Nation | Embassy District | Consulate Districts |
Princess Zieda Ojeras-Williams | Charlotte | New London, New Williamsburg, Anastasia | |
H.E. Greta Ester Röthke | Charlotte | New London (Honorary) | |
Takamura Masatada | Illustrantia | La Fontaine, Redford, Blueford, Brendan | |
Dame Helena Harper | Illustrantia | La Fontaine, Anastasia, Brendan | |
Felicia Chrysophilia | Illustrantia | Anastasia, Redford, Blueford, La Fontaine | |
Francisco de Cyrne | New London | N/A | |
Milady Felicia Aoire of Tribe Fermanagh | Illustrantia | N/A | |
Sir Alexander Morgenthau | New Williamsburg | Illustrantia, Anastasia, Brendan | |
Olivia Rothchar | Illustrantia | New London, Anastasia, La Fontaine | |
Silas Hawley | Illustrantia | New London, Anastasia |
OOC: Please note that I am a nation armed with Present Day Tech.
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