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Welcome to the Steam and Steel diplomacy thread.

Rules

1. You may not post in this thread until you've submitted a nation description and been allotted resources. You do not need to have finished your Order of Battle, however.

2. No shootin', this is for talking only.

3. This is a good time to arrange early trades, seeing as the first thing everyone will be doing at game start is declare their first run of construction- lacking resources to make the construction you desire would be a shame. Any trade agreement made now is assumed to be in effect in time for the first run of construction to start.

Have fun!

Crossroadias Manifest Doctrine

As a Corporate minded nation, Crossroadia seeks, above all, friendly business treaties with any and all nations that wish to enter into a mutually beneficial arrangement of trade of goods.

The ruling class of Crossroadia, The Executive Aristocracy, hopes never to engage in war outside of Economic measures. However they will fearless defend the borders and seas surrounding Crossroadia should they be encroached.

While trade of goods and products are welcomed, Culture is less so. Any citizen visiting from another nation found to practicing missionary work or distributing anti Crossroadia material will be harshly dealt with.

Current Trade agreements involve large sums of Coal being traded to the Nation Valua in exchange for Sulfer. Further a Passenger system has been established to allow Citizens of Crossroadia to visit and attend the Universities of Valua.

Nations seeking their own Navies are invited to visit the large shipyards of Crossroadia and view vessels that may be sold to protect the troubled waters of the far East.

The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives invites trade partners.

We are seeking precious metals to establish a stronger treasury as well wishing to contract a nation to build ships for our navy, in exchange we are happy to trade coal, iron and opium. We can also trade for any number of rare spices should nations wish to experience the wonderful blend of the Raj, Asia and Africa that our glorious islands offer.

The Batavian Conglomerate welcomes trade partners of all nations. Its harbours are open.

The Habsburg Teritory welcomes all peaceful visitors.

Potential settlers will be interviewed by our immigration officials before given permission to become permanent residents.

We are always interested in aquiring or trading goods like coal, rare metals or sulfur and iron.

Our rainforest is investigated by our scientists together with native inhabitants to find commercially interesting plant or animal specimens.
Coal and sulfur mines are constanty upgraded and the latest improvements added, this is also true for our cotton plantations and spice and silk production facilities.

Railroad networks reduce the travel time within the islands considerably, although bulky goods are still transported by coastal ships. Shipbuilding is ongoing in our dockyards, with the main shipyards at the capital city, Miramare, undergoing a reconstruction process to be able to build even the largest ships, either trade or naval vessels.

Our arms manunfacturer produces heavy and light weapons the best Skoda designer can think of.
The company als has experience in building ships, railroad and other steam engines

But intruders beware, our fleet and army are our shield and sword and will deal with disturbances swiftly and ruthlessly

The Grand Duchy of Valua is willing and able to trade Food and Iron to suitable, stable partners and our universities are always open to those willing to learn.

We have existing trading contracts with Crossrodia and have recently signed a mutually beneficial deal with Tsarist New Guinea, trading our excess silk with their cotton.

Skoda Ironworks would be very interested in producing ships for the glorious Grand Sultanate of the Maldives, if it can aquire coal in turn

[how is such a trade handled by game mechanics ?]

Raesene wrote:Skoda Ironworks would be very interested in producing ships for the glorious Grand Sultanate of the Maldives, if it can aquire coal in turn :)

[how is such a trade handled by game mechanics ?]

Such an offer will be considered.

weemadando wrote:The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives invites trade partners.

We are seeking precious metals to establish a stronger treasury as well wishing to contract a nation to build ships for our navy, in exchange we are happy to trade coal, iron and opium. We can also trade for any number of rare spices should nations wish to experience the wonderful blend of the Raj, Asia and Africa that our glorious islands offer.

J. I. Thornycroft and Co is quite capable of building ships up to 15,000 tons. Armaments of your choice, though we recommend usage of the Nordenfelt Arms Co. due to integration concerns.

The Batavian Conglomerate seeks out trading partners for coal and rare resources. We can offer food, cotton, iron, sulfur, or opium.

Beowulf wrote:

weemadando wrote:The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives invites trade partners.

We are seeking precious metals to establish a stronger treasury as well wishing to contract a nation to build ships for our navy, in exchange we are happy to trade coal, iron and opium. We can also trade for any number of rare spices should nations wish to experience the wonderful blend of the Raj, Asia and Africa that our glorious islands offer.

J. I. Thornycroft and Co is quite capable of building ships up to 15,000 tons. Armaments of your choice, though we recommend usage of the Nordenfelt Arms Co. due to integration concerns.

Another interesting offer - would you seek payment in currency or look to receive trade rights for your work?

Dahak wrote:The Batavian Conglomerate seeks out trading partners for coal and rare resources. We can offer food, cotton, iron, sulfur, or opium.

Currently All excess Coal is going toward fuelling our new Coporate Navy. However once fuel depots are full and we are at pariety, The Executives of Crossroadia will be interested trading Coal for your Cotton to help increase the standard of living for our citizens.

Germania is currently interested in securing stable food supplies, and we are willing to trade on our extensive coal and rare metals resources. A nearby trading partner is preferred (*nitram*)

Additionally, Germania is willing to offer coaling and portage rights in the greater Germanian islands.

Crossroads Inc. wrote:

Dahak wrote:The Batavian Conglomerate seeks out trading partners for coal and rare resources. We can offer food, cotton, iron, sulfur, or opium.

Currently All excess Coal is going toward fuelling our new Coporate Navy. However once fuel depots are full and we are at pariety, The Executives of Crossroadia will be interested trading Coal for your Cotton to help increase the standard of living for our citizens.

The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives is seeking to trade coal for cotton. And increasing food stockpiles is always in the interests of our nation.

Is Germania interested in trading coal against silk with Habsburg ?

Portage and coaling rights are also of interest to our merchant fleet and navy, and would be reciprocative.

weemadando wrote:The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives is seeking to trade coal for cotton. And increasing food stockpiles is always in the interests of our nation.

For the use of your islands for refuelling, the Grand Duchy of Valua will gladly supply your food needs.

The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives is seeking to trade coal for cotton. And increasing food stockpiles is always in the interests of our nation.

Hebsburg seems to be too late for the coal for cotton deal

weemadando wrote:

Crossroads Inc. wrote:

Dahak wrote:The Batavian Conglomerate seeks out trading partners for coal and rare resources. We can offer food, cotton, iron, sulfur, or opium.

Currently All excess Coal is going toward fuelling our new Coporate Navy. However once fuel depots are full and we are at pariety, The Executives of Crossroadia will be interested trading Coal for your Cotton to help increase the standard of living for our citizens.

The Grand Sultanate of the Maldives is seeking to trade coal for cotton. And increasing food stockpiles is always in the interests of our nation.

If the offer stands, we would of course trade with you.

weemadando wrote:

Beowulf wrote:J. I. Thornycroft and Co is quite capable of building ships up to 15,000 tons. Armaments of your choice, though we recommend usage of the Nordenfelt Arms Co. due to integration concerns.

Another interesting offer - would you seek payment in currency or look to receive trade rights for your work?

Thornycroft normally receives payment in Pounds Sterling, but is amenable to receiving payment in materials. The steel to make the ships has to come from somewhere. Excess can be probably find a buyer somewhere, or be used for other projects.

Dahak wrote:The Batavian Conglomerate seeks out trading partners for coal and rare resources. We can offer food, cotton, iron, sulfur, or opium.

Oz Trade Co is able to trade coal for sulfur.

[EDIT:
The conclusion of trade negotiations with Real Estado do India leaves these offers shelved]

CaptainChewbacca wrote:Germania is currently interested in securing stable food supplies, and we are willing to trade on our extensive coal and rare metals resources. A nearby trading partner is preferred (*nitram*)

The Lumin government is eager to secure an agreement with Germania, for the purposes of preventing food shortages, and of course, continuing our experimentations with exotic metals and gases. If it please the people of Germania, a surveying team will be delivered along with the first grain shipments to map out potential sites for extraction of these materials.

And of course, in the spirit of promoting peace and goodwill among other enlightened nations, we will be happy to share all civilian technological advancements made possible by this exchange without any of the normal fees.

From: Indepedent Republic of Sulawesi
To: Crossroadia
RE: Purchase of Naval Vessels

The IRS is interested in purchasing two of your Edselon Class Battleships, as well as six of your Tuckera Class Crusiers for the IRS Navy. While the IRS is able to produce ships of medium and light tonnage, we lack the facilitys to build such fine warships as yours. We eagerly await your reply.

Pablo Sanchez wrote:Crossroads Inc.

The Islamic Republic of Oman is willing to discuss trades of sulfur in exchange for opium.

The Gulf between our Nations is wide and vast, such a trade route may be fraught with peril and we would be asking our merchants to embark on a long trip. Nonetheless Sulfar is a product, which we shall be consuming in vast quantities and no doubt will need more of as we grow.

We hope that this offer may remain open in the future.

Agent Fisher wrote:From: Indepedent Republic of Sulawesi
To: Crossroadia
RE: Purchase of Naval Vessels

The IRS is interested in purchasing two of your Edselon Class Battleships, as well as six of your Tuckera Class Crusiers for the IRS Navy. While the IRS is able to produce ships of medium and light tonnage, we lack the facilitys to build such fine warships as yours. We eagerly await your reply.

The Nation of Crossroadia has just built it's first Edselon Battleship with four more in production. Purchase of three of these can be considered, though additional metals and materials would be welcomed to aid in construction.

Consider The six Cruisers to be deliverd upon the Battleships completion.

Cost:
3xBattleships = 840 Points
6xCruisers = 840 Points

Ismail bin Haroun al Katiri, King of Omanis-

In times past, our two great nations have treated each-other with respect. Her Majesty is ever mindful of the sad plight of mussulmen in this battered continent, as evinced by her display of the great Christian virtue of compassion during the course of the sad events which have wracked this land."

She is pleased mightily that the massacres did not extend to your own lands across the sea, but lies awake displaying the very female emotion of worry for your own lands. She has bid me offer the assistance of great Portugal, which even today can call upon the fertile lands of India."

She offers to your august Republic supplies of finest rice and grain, along with good salted meats and even rare delicacies tasted now only by poyltheist Hindoo princes in the deep interior, along with the fruits of Christian industry- raw iron in great quantities."

In exchange, she ask only that you allow Portuguese merchantmen to appropriate quantities of sulfer, which even these fertile coasts lack, along with ammounts of certain uncommon ores and materials which are useful curiosities in the eye of our beloved queen."

I await your reply with great eagerness."

From the desk of Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque, by the Grace of God Prime Minister to Her Majesty Maria Ana Wadiyar de Braganca, Queen of Portugal, Mysore, and Ceilao, sovereign ruler of Macao and Timor."

Crossroads Inc. wrote:

Agent Fisher wrote:From: Indepedent Republic of Sulawesi
To: Crossroadia
RE: Purchase of Naval Vessels

The IRS is interested in purchasing two of your Edselon Class Battleships, as well as six of your Tuckera Class Crusiers for the IRS Navy. While the IRS is able to produce ships of medium and light tonnage, we lack the facilitys to build such fine warships as yours. We eagerly await your reply.

The Nation of Crossroadia has just built it's first Edselon Battleship with four more in production. Purchase of three of these can be considered, though additional metals and materials would be welcomed to aid in construction.

Consider The six Cruisers to be deliverd upon the Battleships completion.

Cost:
3xBattleships = 840 Points
6xCruisers = 840 Points

We Understand, and thank you for consenting to sell to us.


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To All Interested parites, IRS is offering food and cotton for iron or sulfur.