A forgotten nation returns.

[OOC: For those who detest reading, or those who refuse to sift through my inane drivel, terrible spelling and punctuation, missing words, and half-finished throughts: "Long story short: I'm back."]
[OOC: That said, I do apologize for inane drivel, terrible spelling and punctuation, missing words, and half-finished thoughts. I only skimmed through this before I posted it.]

It was the year 1128 HE, a short 53 years after the unification of the Five Cities that led to the creation of Isis Rakael as a single, unified nation. The enemy they had fought against had been defeated; the bulk of their strength crushed by the Coalition forces during the Siege of Cosic. The end of the war gained the Five Cities their freedom, but it also ushered in an era of peace, an era that John Kosvit, the first president of Isis Rakael, desired to take advantage of. He desired to rebuild his broken and battered nation, which had suffered mightily at the hands of their oppressors, but he also desired expansion and exploration. Sadly, he saw only one goal achieved in his lifetime. Restoration of the Five Cities took nearly a decade to complete, but once they were and the focus was shifted to the cultivation of the lands about, burned and ravaged as they were, things moved quickly and his nation began to flourish. But in 1104 HE, Kosvit, after naming his successor, passed away in his sleep. His second goal would be carried out by Mikael Sordström.

President Mikael Sordström, nearing the end of his life in 1128 HE, issued the order for exploration. Isis Rakael was finally healed of hurt and thriving under the unification. But though all was well, there remained fixed in the mind of Sordström the goals of his predecessor and his own curiosity about what remained beyond the borders of his nation. For so long he and the citizens of Isis Rakael had kept to their own affairs and rarely ventured outside of their territory. He was to change that. He sent out parties of volunteers, both regular citizens and military personnel to the east, west, and south. The north was still inhabited by the savage people of Duhn, who they had fought against for their freedom. Once the expiditions were on their way, there was little he could do but wait.

And wait he did. After three years, the first parties began to return. To the east the lands were empty, but there were few resources to be had. To the south, the lands were already inhabited and the parties were turned away. To the west, no word came for another year. But when it came, it was good. To the west of Isis Rakael lay an ocean, vast and wide, uncharted and deemed dangerous by the vast majority of the population. In fact, only six boats were originally found to attempt to explore it. Upon the return of the party - reduced in size by nearly two-thirds, to which Sordström was sad to see -, he was informed that their journey had taken them west only a little ways before storms and rough sees had forced them to turn south. They sailed for months, finding small islands along the way, but nothing of great value until one day they came upon a new land, named now Caspadius.

The small fleet came to the north of the lands and found them harsh and bitter cold. Grinding ice flowed outwards from a frozen and mountainous terrain and made a landing there impossible. They continued further south. As they continued, they left the grinding ice behind and found calmer seas. There they found what they sought. Upon their landing and exploration, they found the land to be rich and green and vast beyond their reckoning. The west coast was fenced against the ocean by tall mountains that stretched the length of the coast, save for one small vale, which would later be built upon. Further exploration led to the discovery that the land was uninhabited by man. They rejoiced, but then were faced with a hard decision. This land was rich and fertile and free from any enemy they knew, but someone must make the trip back to Isis Rakael. No one wanted the task. They all desired to remain there and start anew, but they couldn't do that without help. Ultimately, two ships and crews were chosen and sent back.

When Sordström had heard this news and learned that the other part of the expedition were still alive, but had remained behind, he was pleased, but ill-pleased at the decisions he now faced. The news seemed good and he trusted the men that he had sent, but could he possibly colonize a land so far south? Would any in Isis Rakael be willing to seek a new home, given all that they had fought to achieve? He could not find an answer, and finally, going from city to city to speak of the new land, he found that many were interested in seeing this new place. While the lands about Isis Rakael were recovering from the centuries of abuse and torment, the prospect of fertile land was enticing. But while many would go, many more would not. Isis Rakael was their home and they fought for their right to make it their own. The president understood this and felt the same, and as a result, never himself made the journey to the new land, but he supported those that did leave and he funded their journeys with tax money collected from the people. He wanted to colonize this new land in the name of Isis Rakael and he would do what he could to see it thrive. It was good for the people. There was a good life to be had.

Decades passed and presidents came and went, but all of whom continued to lend aid and support to the new land, which had been named Ornai, and any who chose to go there. It was prosperous for both Isis Rakael and Ornai, for trade occured between them, though due to the distance, it was slow. But despite the difficulties and distance, money and resources flowed between the two lands and both grew. The first city to be established in Ornai was Enköping, built near the Krystallglas River (named because the water was as clear as crystal) that divided Ornai into two halves. Enköping thrived due to trade and to the land about the city itself, which grew crops exceptionally well.

More decades passed and the city of Nyköping was founded south of Enköping. This city, though south of the Krystallglas River or any major body of water, still found itself reaping plentiful harvests and found it could sustain itself on that, though trade began to occur between the two cities, which helped to develop both. But despite the prosperity of Ornai, Isis Rakael was fairing even better, having opened up more trade routes with surrounding nations.

Time continued to pass and while the stream of people sailing to Ornai was steady, the population of Isis Rakael was becoming vast. People from the south were flocking to the cities of Cosic, Durmar, and Alon and in the north, the city of Rin grew ever larger as tensions between Isis Rakael and the savages northward began to ease and travel was open to both sides. All the while, money flowed ever outward toward Ornai, though as the years went by, the amount grew larger and larger. As Ornai grew, it required more and more funds to keep operational. While the cities of Ornai were self-sustaining to a point, its own growing population, bolstered by steady numbers coming Isis Rakael itself, was becoming burdensome. Most of those who traveled to Ornai had good intentions, but there were those who did not. Those who found a new place where they were unknown and could work their schemes unhindered. Local militias did their part, but as the numbers of the trouble makers grew, they called upon Isis Rakael to assist. They did. The president ordered the construction of a fortress, named Rendir, to be made amidst the towering mountains on the west side of Ornai. There, military personnel could give aid to the militias while protecting the only weak area on the western coast.

In the year 1368 HE, trouble struck the Isis Rakael mainland. The population was growing faster than the government could keep up. Resources were beginning to run out and the money being poured into Ornai was beginning to take its toll. Building up two separate nations was becoming too much. It was then that President Anders Längsson issued an order that would change the fate of Isis Rakael. He was moving... the nation? Ornai had long been funded and developed by taxpayer money. They had the space and the resources to deal with the population. He understood that such a move would take a vast amount of time, however. Already the population of Isis Rakael was in the hundreds of millions and not all of them would be willing to relocate. He began to offer incentives to those that would be willing and to his surprise (but due mostly to their own dislike of the overcrowding situation and the lack of work to be found), he found that a great part of the population was willing to go south. Ornai, who was still thriving, welcomed the newcomers and the established more cities. Toras Nym, Göetterping, Noräli, and Edstrom.

Alleviated by the departure of so many, Isis Rakael settled down once more and things returned to normal. Ornai was becoming self-sufficient, and though still under the rule of Isis Rakael, no longer required the amount of governmental assistance once necessary for its development.

For a time, things were calm, but in the year 1496 HE, disaster struck once more. For decades, Isis Rakael had remained closed off from the outside world, refusing to give any indication of the health of its nation or its people, weaving a web of lies that created a false image of a populous and growing nation. The government was intent on keeping both nations alive. But while those on the outside looked at Isis Rakael as a massively-populated nation, the truth of the matter was, nearly three-fourths of the population was living in Ornai. The IRSC did its best to conceal this fact, unwilling to make known the existence of Ornai to the world. To do so would be devastating to her development. The Rakaelian government weaved illusion after illusion and lie after lie to give the impression that all was well within the Rakaelian mainland. But the North Sea Conflict began the downfall of the mainland. Allied to the Nexians via the IR-NX401 Accords, the IRSC had to honor its treaty and defend the Nexians from the nation of Rasvidi. Unknown to the world, the bulk of the Rakaelian military was already in Ornai, watching over the nearly 750 million Rakaelians that resided there. Taking a terrible risk, but one aimed at the continued concealments of hidden truths, the IRSC deployed almost 90% of its entire remaining military force to the defense of the Nexian border and the liberation of the oil fields. This was done as an illusion - to show the world that Isis Rakael had numbers greater and stronger than they had ever seen before. And they did, but not on the mainland any longer.

The gamble nearly failed for the IRSC, as the Rasvidi resistance on the Nexian borders and the naval battles at the oil fields proved fiercer than expected. But while Isis Rakael had the advantage in numbers, they still could not afford to take such heavy losses. Should Rasvidi invade the Rakaelian mainland, it would fall. There were not now enough to defend it.

The destruction of cities of Cosic and Durmar was both a blessing and a curse to Isis Rakael. While it destroyed two of the more historic cities in the nation's history, it gave the IRSC the "out" they had sought. The nuclear warhead that destroyed Kazan was fired for the preservation of secrets by the ending of the war. It worked, for a time. The war ended shortly after the destruction of Kazan, but there was unrest in the Isis Rakael.

But the centuries of existence on the mainland had stripped it of resources and the stores found in annexed territories were quickly depleted. The Isis Rakael mainland had run out of resources and money. The vast part of its budget was funding Ornai. It was at this point that the IRSC issued a communications black-out. Isis Rakael went dark. It was time to finish the move. During the next two years, with as much stealth as possible, the remaining Rakaelian people began going south.

The world began to notice something was amiss, however. The IRSC, mute, but not deaf, began to hear reports about the collapse the Rakaelian government and the ensuing anarchy and riots. These were mostly lies spread about quietly by the IRSC itself, making sure that no one discovered that they were behind it.

1498 HE dawned, and the world was plunged into war again. The forces of the Elite Union were battling the GWA. Isis Rakael was not involved, however. In fact, what was once a great empire that the world had feared was now a shadow and ruins. Those few who refused to go south eventually went their own ways, north and east, but they said nothing of the final move, deeming it foolish and an abandonment of everything they had fought for during the first years of the Unification.

Isis Rakael was gone. The world recognized it no longer, seeing the mainland now as a barren and uninhabited wasteland, stripped of resources by an overzealous and greedy nation.

But the world was wrong. In the south, on the continent of Caspadius, Ornai (now renamed Isis Rakael) was thriving still. The city of Noräli was renamed Ornai in honor of the original name of the land, but the city of Edstrom was renamed Kiral, in honor of the great fortress that had served so pivotal a role throughout Rakaelian history. They had the land they needed to hold their population and an abundance of natural resources. They were safe... for now. They were hidden away from the continent of Hiborea, and free from their troubles and the wars between the factions. There they remained silent for a time...

[OOC: Not god-modding. I asked Oscal if I could use him for this post.]

Until just a day ago, when an Oscalantine UAV, during a test run, espied in international waters two vessels: One was a passenger boat, moving away southward. The other, shadowing the first as an escort and gliding slowly but smoothly through the sea, was a warship, sleek and gray, brimming with an arsenal of weaponry, and flying a forgotten, but once familiar flag. The operator piloting the UAV followed the boats at a distance. But when the UAV passed too closely, suddenly there was a flash of a cannon from the warship. The UAV went dead, but not before catching ever so briefly a glimpse of the flag it flew so proudly. The video feed was already working its way through the network. Five stars. There were five stars.

Isis Rakael had returned to the world, and from the last images of the warship captured by the video feed, its military was as strong as ever.

[OOC: The destruction of the UAV was not meant as an act of war against the nation of Oscalantine. That's the last thing this region needs or I want. It was merely the attempt to preserve the secrecy of IR's continued existence. For the record, the warship was escorting the last and final boat traveling from the former IR mainland to Ornai. It was a risk, but they thought they were far enough into international waters to avoid being seen.]

[I will read this tomorrow; I swear.]

[[for all intents and purposes, I reserve this post to say that I read and will reply to this.]]

[[oh, and FYI for those that are still skeptical... Yes, he did indeed ask me and I said yes. I had no idea that ras said yes, though]]



Indeed, the news was troubling.

For awhile, Oscalantine has been developing their newest UAVS, the AutomatonReconXX-B, or ARXX-B. This prototype is a stepping stone that they will need for AutomatonReconXXI, which will have all the advantage of spy satellite without needing expensive launch to space. Several ARXXI working together will create a network whenever there is necessity during the field of battle, and through it, it will not only allow access to all battlefield data at all times, but also allow for swifter WIFI access in the battlefield, and thus freeing up potential for UCVs in combat. And as ARXXI is a must step for newer lines of Automaton series… namely those that are being innovated to replace the main battle tanks and light artillery support of tomorrow… to be useful in combat, Oscalantine has been spending majority of its cash into the product.

ARXX-B was one of fifteen steps that Oscalantine would need to achieve ARXXI. This particular test flight included automated coordination and tracking of enemies that they determined of highest threat. This will allow future AR series to transmit the priority targets’ locations to ally UCVs without the need of crew members validating every unit. The SI (Superior Intelligence… a quasi-AI tech that makes computers remember the output and execute the decisions based on the “memory” that the computer has. In other words, a machine that remembers and interprets data based on that memory) technology necessary for this technology, however, has been rather disturbing. It constantly flukes up, and the technology is completely unstable. There are rumors that ARXX-B should be scrapped for all its worth and its system left to the Cyber Division crew until sufficient technology is developed in the field of SI, which is still in its baby steps phase.

This was supposed to be the last test flight of ARXX-B before the plane was to be scrapped and put into museum of sort. And as usual, ARXX-B failed to lock onto the target of more importance within the test field… a submarine with capacity to bear nuclear arms. Ah, the simple machine simply flew past them all and into some unknown area.

The test crew still had faith, however. The SI that was installed into the ARXX-B, called Fantine, was a prototype with enough memory capacity to, when its entire bank was brimmed with conversation patterns, speak semi-fluently with a person in a casual conversation… slangs included. To think that this SI was capable of errors this astronomical was beyond reasoning, so the crew let the UAV fly, thinking that there was some kind of stray Rasvidi warship that was floating in the nearby sea.

What the crew did not expect, however, was a powerful battleship. The image transmitted to the crew was troubling… there was only one nation that had a naval power that could surpass Oscalantine’s SeaByte… The long-gone nation of Isis Rakael… in its former glory.

The crew allowed ARXX-B to investigate further, hastily took control of the UAV, and flew the plane closer to the warship. Because ARXX-B was purposed to one particular activity to complete the whole ARXXI, it lacked ARXX’s ability to see clearly from afar as well as high-altitude flying. Not remembering any of this, the crew steered the doomed plane closer to the warship to identify the five-star flag.

The plane was shot down, but not before the crew gasping in horror. She bore five stars.

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Being interlocked in the meeting, Executor Nate was only aware of the situation via footage sent directly from General Judiciary. Executor was well-aware of the fact that Isis Rakael’s citizens has been acting rather strange. In fact, Thomas Lindback has been rejecting his calls lately… and Nate himself was getting impatient getting the blueprints for the new fighter design. The only reason why Lindback Corporation was being reluctant to serve Oscalantine meant that they have found a better benefactor… but the Executor couldn’t have surmised this outcome.

The Executor’s call was brief but decisive: the Incorporated States of Oscalantine mobilized the entire Cyber Warfare Faction to hunt for the signs of Isis Rakael… wherever they may be. They were to crack into all and any evidence that they can find. Executor stated to find whatever they could starting from message archives of Lindback Corporation. Oscalantine has also mobilized five thousand of its Corporate Army members to gather information. Nearly every ARXX planes were also given orders to search for the lost country all across the globe… no matter the cost.

The news was as exciting as it was disturbing. Oscalantine did not know what to expect from Isis Rakael, as it disappeared from the world just before Oscalantine’s birth. None of the archives of USI suggest that USI has any significant diplomatic dealings with Isis. However, even a gentle Titan is still a Titan… and even an economic giant should tread carefully to prevent being stepped on the creature that dwarfed all others by comparison.

At the same time, Nexus Incorporated was getting excited. The potential of finding a massive market for taking was too good to be true. Nexus Inc’s stock jumped up several points this day, while the media not knowing ANYTHING about this issue, as Oscalantine really did not reveal this secret to anyone else… in fact, the Executor, Cyber Warfare Faction, the Corporate Army, and General Judiciary are the only ones that know of this news in the Oscalantine fully… others are just being psyched up about a rumor that a large market is planning on opening for Nexus Incorporated. The Executor Nate himself… being CEO of Nexus Inc… was quite fascinated by the prospect as a businessman. If a new nation was indeed bearing the legitimacy of Isis Rakael… or perhaps an old nation simply moved… such a place will have dire need of new technology. New cities will probably demand better telecommunication that Nexus Inc can provide… cell phones, smart phones, computers, softwares… games, websites… there were so much market for a country of billion with high standard of living. Oscalantine… but more importantly, Nexus Inc… must know the bottom of this issue… they needed to figure out whether the greatest market in the world is still available for taking… or not.

The jig was up. There was nothing that could be done. It was not the fault of the naval commander or his crew. It was the result of circumstances beyond anyone's control. No one could have known. The destruction of the Oscalantine UAV was the right call by the commander of the warship, but the fact that imagery was captured before it was shot down was distressing to the say the least. Secretary of State Mark Lautens would have his hands full with that one. But now other decisions had to be made by both the Congress and President Iroh. Were they willing to reveal themselves completely to the rest of the world or would they do their best to remain hidden? Oscalantine wasn't known for ignoring opportunities like this... perhaps the Rakaelian government could give them that opportunity... in exchange for their silence until all was prepared and the rest of the world could know of Isis Rakael's existence. This was assuming that the video footage had not yet leaked any further than Oscalantine already. Thomas Lindback didn't think so. He had enough dealings with Executor Kwon to know that information like this wasn't readily available to anyone. Lindback was a figure of growing importance in Isis Rakael, particularly for his connections with the Melcoba Alliance. The Rakaelian government found itself relying on Lindback heavily in this matter, and it was because of that the decision was made to contact the Executor. Perhaps an exchange could be made. Trades routes in exchange for silence. Trading between the two nations would be beneficial to both sides, everyone knew. It was decided then. The companies of Isis Rakael were released from the rules forbidding outside contact. Emails and messages began to flow out toward Oscalantine for various products and proposals. But using Lindback as a liason, a few more important messages were sent to the Executor and to the Rhombiom Corporation.

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To: Executor Nathaniel Kwon
From: Mark Lautens

Dear Executor Kwon,

I hope this message finds you well. The recent war that has ravaged Hiborea was a terrible ordeal. It is a pity that it occured and that any such state of affairs should ever occur. Sadly, however, it is simply a result of the world that we live in.

I write to you this evening to discuss with you a few possibilities. We are both aware of the incident involving our warship and your UAV. The destruction of your property was most unfortunate and the Rakaelian government expresses its deep regret that the situation occured. I hope that this incident will not damage relations between our two great nations.

Executor, you no doubt are wondering greatly at this message. As far as the world was concerned, the government of Isis Rakael collapsed and the nation was thrown into chaos. This is not far from the truth, but we were not conquered by it. Our government was reshaped, our economy boosted, and our military power strengthened. We are in a better position today than we ever have been. However, all of it as risk. You hold in your hand information that puts our national security at risk. We have relied on our ability to remain hidden from Hiborea to grow our nation in peace. You can threaten that. That would not only put us at risk, but all nations. I urge you, Executor, to think long and hard about what to do with that information.

I understand that you have dealings with the Lindback Corporation in regards to the development of fighters and a new model of UAV. I understand also that Lindback Corporation has made get strides to gain a fair amount of standing within your nation, as well. That's very pleasant for us to hear, and I hope pleasant for you. Due to your discovery of our existence and the mutually beneficial arrangement that could be established with your nation, the government of Isis Rakael would like to open trading with your nation and the companies therein. We do hope, however, that you understand our need to use an off-site location for the exchange of any goods.

We hope that this gesture of faith and goodwill will serve to strengthen relations between our nations and put a stop to any unfortunate releases of information.

Sincerely,

Mark Lautens
Secretary of State
Isis Rakael

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To: The Leadership of the Rhombiom Corporation
From: Petter Strand

Greetings and good day,

My name is Petter Strand. I am the Chief Executive Officer of Ellisse, Incorporated. My company deals in heavy machinery. I have received your recommendation by Thomas Lindback of the Lindback Corporation. He assures me that your company will be able to provide everything that we need.

Ellisse, Inc is currently partnered with Adcalmahr Mining, a company focused solely on mining work. We provide the equipment, they provide the manpower and know-how to extract and process ores. As a result, our machines are in constant use. While we pride ourselves on the quality of our machines, we recognize that our mining technology is not where it should be. We understand that Rhombiom Corporation specializes in mining equipment, as well as other heavy machinery. We would love to work with you to get the technology that we need, as well as work with you to develop safer and more stable equipment for the miners to use.

Yours,

Petter Strand
Chief Executive Officer
Ellisse, Inc.

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To: Executor Nathaniel Kwon, Nexus Incorporated
From: Kazuya Yukimura

To Executor Kwon and Nexus Incorporated,

I represent Subbach Innes, an organization devoted to the preservation of Isis Rakael and her allies. Where the Lindback Corporation deals primarily with standard military hardware, we specialize in cutting-edge, state-of-the-art weaponry and technologies designed to give our military force the greatest advantage on the field. We deal with personal body armor to radar/sonar technology to UAVs and prototype EMP weaponry. We are one of Isis Rakael's most advanced and powerful companies. We have remained silent thus far, but we see the potential for great things should we work together. We are interested in your thermal laser technology, for which we have blueprints and plans thanks to the Lindback Corporation, but we would like to work closely with you to further develop it and make improvements.

We look forward to your reply.

Kazuya Yukimura
Chief Executive Officer
Subbach Innes, Inc.

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To: Executor Nathaniel Kwon, Nexus Incorporated
From: James Scott

Executor Kwon and leading members of Nexus Incorporated,

Good evening. My name is James Scott, founder and CEO of Triton Dynamics. By the request of the government of Isis Rakael, I contact you in the hopes of establishing a long and fruitship relationship for the purpose of the mutual benefit of both Isis Rakael and Oscalantine. The world is in turmoil. War rages incessantly. Millions lie dead and dying. The most recent conflicts have ended, but how long until something else flares up and Hiborea finds itself in the same predicament? Tritan Dynamics aims to meet that threat head-on.

Tritan Dynamics is Isis Rakael's leading fighter aircraft research and developer. We are the leaders of stealth technology and aircraft design wtihin Isis Rakael. With our help, the skies of Isis Rakael remain free of enemy threats. We can strike anywhere at any time and with precision unlike anything you've seen before.

We understand that you have been working with the Lindback Corporation on the development of a new fighter. Our three companies share information, Executor, so please excuse Mr. Lindback for sharing what you may perceive as classified information. We share information for the purpose of ensuring that our technologies are even better. Safer, securer, and capable of defending our borders and our troops. With your permission, we will aid in the development of this fighter in exchange for your advanced fighter engine technology.

We believe that our collaberation will serve to aid and protect both of our nations.

James Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Tritan Dynamics, Inc.

As the times passed, business heads of Nexus Incorporated came to know that there was a nation that Oscalantine was secretly dealing with. This went same for Rhombiom Corporation and other companies. It wasn’t enough to spark any suspicion that Isis Rakael was back, but it was enough to be vexing on the sides of Executor, who wanted this secret to remain somewhat hidden. Therefore, he agreed on an interview with NNN in order to prevent any potential rumor from hitting gold.

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“Thank you, Executor Nate, for seeing us in our show.” The show host, Giddy Johnson, greeted the Executor as he sat with applause of the crowd.

The show that the Executor chose was a show called Convenience Network, a network program that had monopoly of nearly 100% of the viewer coverage in Oscalantine during the competitive night time. The ten to thirty minute show covers many of the nation’s political celebrities in casual conversations, in which the host digs into the most uncomfortable conversations with the politicians to have them spew out their secrets. Most of times CN is more effective at making politicians spill their guts than police. Of course, the CN covers anywhere from common man to criminals, so the viewers are always excited to see who will participate next. And since CN never reveals next day’s guest, the viewers are always excited to see who will participate next. Therefore, crowd was so excited that the Executor, who does not come into these talk shows often, showed up.

“The pleasure is all mine. I hope this talk will be more… civil than my last visit.” The Executor said as he took his seat.

“Speaking of threat, you have been rather reclusive since our first meeting. There has been a lot of talks of you chickening out the producer’s invites, is that true?” Giddy asked.

“You know, Giddy,” the Executor said, “there is a saying in the political world that all your questions are better off ignored. I came to validate that truth.”

“Oh so you are going to ignore me now? Well, I guess you are here to spread some lies, then.” Giddy responded.

“Oh we shall see.”

“Very well, let us hear your political maneuvering and propaganda. But do keep in mind that millions of us are watching this as we speak.” Giddy threatened.

“How can I forget?” the Executor nervously replied as he fixed his tie, “Alright, here goes: I am here to start a rumor that Oscalantine came in contact with a country down south: Lazeal Ra.”

“Oh? Was that the reason why we have been seeing so much stock rise in Nexus Inc?”

“Very much so, Giddy. Apparently, this is the prime location for the companies, just as Oscalantine is. Many of the companies that was once in Isis Rakael, a former, dead nation of Hiborea, all resides in this nation. We managed to find this nation only when we found Lindback Corporation trying to sneak its own assets into the country.”

“How will this affect Oscalantine, if I may ask?” Giddy asked.

“Things will change, Giddy. We have projects being planned… and companies are planning on meeting, along with each of our nation’s leaders. All in all, we have found a good nation beyond Hiborea to work with… and I guess I can also happily say that Oscalantine will get out of potential trade deficit that we have been suffering for so long.”

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TO. Mark Lautens
FROM. Executor Nathanial Nestor Kwon
SUBJECT. RE. Nation’s identity.

Hello, Mr. Lautens. I am rather depressed that I have not obtained a note from the president, but I am still happy to receive a message from a nation.

We have been rather fortunate to know a nation such as yours, Mr. Lautens, and we are thrilled to have another trade relations with a nation, especially a nation in southern continent as yours. I am all too eager and willing to start trade relations, but alas, Isis Rakael is dead. I have hard time believing that your nation is the fallen nation that has somehow moved from one location to another. I honestly think that it was a great joke, and we really appreciate that you are willing to go through the lengths to recognize my preference to talk casually. I am glad that there is at least one more person out there that has a sense of humor in this rather dark, cold world of politics.

I would very much like to meet with you face to face… in fact, Rhombiom Corporation, Dazz Group, as well as Nexus Incorporated wishes to meet with your nation’s leading companies. We would very much like to set a location to hold a meeting, but given that your desire for anonymity, we shall hold this in a cruise over the open international waters to ensure that no one can disturb our great meeting. We shall provide with the location to meet up once you have approved this message, and we shall have a grand time drinking taxpayer’s monies away in a luxurious ball. I would like to encourage that your nation to provide half of the naval protection that the cruise will need. This is due not only because majority of our navy is currently locked in combat, but also because as a sign of trust and gesture of peace that we wish nothing but economic relations with your nation.

Thank you so much for contacting our nation in advance, and I and many corporate leaders wish to meet you very soon.


For the Corporation
Executor Nathanial Nestor Kwon,
CEO of Oscalantine,
CEO of Nexus Incorporated

N.B. : Since Lindback Corporation has been cooperating with you, you should know our peculiar mode of message, the TriN, correct? Please keep the adaptor that we have lent to Lindback as a gift and a gesture of peace. Oh and please do use it… as we have the fastest information speed in the world.

(OOC: Thread rendered null and void. Apparently, everyone knows I exist and everyone knows where I am located. Fair enough. Onward to other things.

SoC may lock this thread.)

(OOC: Bah. Let the story continue.)

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To: Executor Nathanial Nestor Kwon[/b]
From: Mark Lautens
Subject: RE: Nation's identity.

Good morning, Executor Kwon.

I was pleased to receive your response and even more pleased to see your willingness to preserve our existence. That is a great show of faith and good will and it will not be forgotten by the Rakaelian government. Unfortunately, however, the time for secrets is over. We will no longer hide ourselves, though we will continue to use third-party locations for all meetings and transactions between our nations. I hope you understand this decision on our part.

I apologize that the President has not personally written to you, but he is a busy man and Isis Rakael has many issues that need his personal attention. Rest assured, had he been able, he would have done so. The President cares deeply for his people and any potential deal with your nation that would benefit ours is certainly foremost in his mind.

In regards to a meeting aboard a cruise ship, I do humbly accept. I would very pleased to finally meet you face to face. We will also provide a naval escort. The IRSC has been itching to get out into that area for survey purposes and this provides a good excuse for them to do so. I will speak to the CEOs of the companies that spoke with you, though I cannot speak for them or their acceptance.

(OOC: Of course they'll come!)

Thank you for the time you have invested into making sure this collaboration between our nations is working smoothly.

Mark Lautens
Secretary of State
Democratic States of Isis Rakael