Ambassador to Neualtenburg appointed.

Politics and governments rarely exist in isolation - and are often characterised by their interaction.

Perhaps the following is merely another dimension to political science experiments on the grid?




I should make a statement of intent in good faith:

I would purchase and extend development of Neualtenburg in it's original themed direction, if I could.


As with Caledon, I see great potential in Neualtenburg.

In many ways it exceeds Caledon: it is more historic, better known, deeply marketed, fairly well designed and has perhaps more "mainstream" appeal.

I envision a similarly themed countryside of many sims around it - a geographically linked neighbour to Caledon, one that could be codeveloped alongside Caledon using Caledon's business model.


I was graciously invited to a "RA" meeting by Neualtenburg's Calderan Gregoire, which might be quite illuminating.

But what with my scrambling to finish up our Port Caledon and other matters, I can barely concentrate as is. Our stewards are on term for only half a month - so I needed someone to keep on top of things and found an ideal candidate.

We have thus appointed Ms Phedre Aquitaine as Ambassador to Neualtenburg from the Independent state of Caledon.

Would the Neualtenburg people ever consider such a possibility as a buyout? Could they act upon one even if they wanted to? There is only one way to find out.

Mister Shang,

Allow me to confess my confusion. Calderan Gregoire is a mamber of the Independent State of Caledon, and has, afaik, no connection to Neualtenburg. Any SL resident may attend a Neualtenburg Representative Assembly meeting as an observer, although only Neualtenburg Citizens may speak.

Claude Desmoulins,
Leader of the Representative Assembly,
Neualtenburg

Gah! Forgive me sir!

I was heavily distracted halfway through posting that, and yes of course - I was looking up the proper spelling of your name from my friends list, took a number of instant messages, and made the most incredible blunder.

This, after spending about six hours in-world preparing Port Caledon, and a glass of really good cabernet.

Of course it was you - my most sincere apologies!

*mutters something about never posting while in-world again*


All the more reason to have an ambassador that isn't as distracted as I am, yes?

- A very apologetic Desmond

Interesting. I might be interested in assuming a Caledonian Ambassador title from Neualtenburg. Do we even recognize these Caledonians?

An understandable error. Happens to the best of us. Neualtenburg looks forward to hearing from your ambassador.

You can all begin by dropping the fake Hollywood-this-is-how-diplomats-speak approach and negotiate like the institutional and corporate executives that you are. Or is that "culture" I'm seeing developing here?

Is it a merger? Or an acquisition of properties and permissions? You decide.

Greetings Mr. Shang, fellow Caledonians, and Neualtenburgers,

My name is Phedre Aquitaine, and I am the new Ambassador between our two nations.

I do hope that any concerns, hopes, wishes or problems might be addressed to me; please be aware that I am nearly always available and very willing to listen. Any issues requiring a higher authority in Caledon shall be addressed to Mr. Shang.

Let us work towards a strong, mutually-advantageous relationship between our two nations.

Thank you,

Phedre Aquitaine
Ambassador to Neualtenburg.

Neualtenburg has a large rebuilding project underway. I'm requesting help from Caledon. As a private citizen and representative assembly member I'd like to request volunteer or other builders IM Sudane Erato in world. Thanks! -Pelanor (DPU-NBRA)

By all means contact our Ambassador. Caledon is awash in talented citizens who are interested in volunteerism (and commerce!).

Ah, in light of recent events I suppose there may be some question as to who Neualtenburg really *is*, but no matter, we are neutral to all parties.

Meaning, I suppose, that we'll sell arms to anyone at this time?

Wah, I got through that without using the phrase 'guest workers'...

Obviously as the City of Neualtenburg, has been shown to be a rouge element formarly within the framework of an overarching Neualtenburg Projekt, you should cease dealing with the city rebels, and enter diplomatic negotiations with the legitimate administration of Port Neualtenburg.

You've never seen me wear rouge, I'm not that kind of boy...

It's the Democratic Republic of Neualtenburg (aka, the City) requesting building assistance. We have a townhall tomorrow at 9am SLT. Thanks for your response Desmond, I'll IM your ambassador. -Pel

Port Neualtenburg, as the official home of The Neualtenburg Projekt, will be only too happy to extend an invitation to Caledon, and has no issues with their relationship with the people of the Sim/City which erroneously calls itself Neualtenburg.


Please do come visit
Port Neualtenburg

Going live June 14th! But feel free for an early sneak peek at it anytime.

In light of recent developments, and the clear, facts-on-the-ground split resulting from the disputes in historic Neualtenburg (2005 - Jun 2006):

The ambassadorship of Phedre Aquitaine is now assigned to Port Neualtenburg.




Once there is definitive resolution over the basics, such as what *name* the remaining Democratic Republic takes on, there will be a separate ambassadorship to said Republic.


Have, ah, any of you settled on a flag after all this?

Not a big deal, but our admiralty wanted to properly represent your ships on a model of a grid map that they made.

We are currently building a Caledonian Embassy on our soil in Port Neualtenburg, and have presented our ambassador with the gift of our flag.

We are currently deciding on who our ambassador to Caledon is, though we are leaning towards Ulrika Zugzwang for that office.

We should also like a Caledonian flag and some pizza. no anchovies.

The people of Port Neualtenburg have taken to referring to that other place as simply "The Walled City".

I accept, however by engaging with me politically, I will hold Celadon to the absolute highest standards. If interactions fall short of expectations, it will be well documented and widely known. So, no role playing, no doublespeak, no double standards.

Let's do this thing.

~Ulrika~

I'm sure Caledon, not Celadon, which is another place entirely, will be everything you could wish for. Just because Desmond is an old friend of mine does not mean you have anything to fear. Caldeon's impartiality in the handling of the two states is admirable.

Well, we were going to get around to giving Newfie a cake but we haven't got around to it yet. I'm thinking of pulling out all the stops, and doing the barbeque really big. I'm hoping he has 16 sq. meters somewhere that we can recognise officially...


We are amenable to gifting a pizza (mumbles... where to get a Pizza of all dishes?), although you have to wonder: would you really WANT a pizza from Victorian Caledon? Fish and chips might be the better choice! Now if we were a Roman sim, hmmm... but no. Not Going There...


As for the flag, that's easy! http://westtrade.250free.com/caledonflag512x384.jpg

Freshly uploaded too. It's our state flag, though you might see, ah... colonial versions and a Caledon Jack on some of our vessels someday.

"Celadon"? *grin* No roleplaying? Very strong statements of position already! We'll consider. As for doublespeak, that would be double plus ungood!

I'm embarrassed to say, even with Caledon having in the ballpark of 1/3 of a million square meters, I can't return the gracious gesture of an on-grid embassy - I have a waiting list of people who would (rightfully) scream bloody murder if I expropriated any land whatsoever for such things. (I've already had to deny our Relay for Life efforts and our SL 3rd birthay celebration activities any land usage for the same reasons). Perhaps hold off for now? I wouldn't want to take undue advantage.

Our Capital City is due about 3 sims from now (already in planning stages) - perhaps an Embassy Row for all interested parties would be quite fitting there.

I would, however, have to set something like that up in a manner that Caledon's own citizens find acceptable. Your comment about double standards, particularly with regard to land, rights, and so forth is important to us domestically as well.

Anyway, anything Caledon does with any external parties will be positive, fun and good business for all; failing that, it simply won't continue.

Actually, Desmond, I am going to take stock and see about offering my second story as an embassy office.

Point taken. Fish and Chips then.

But will you take as condiment catsup... or MALT VINEGAR?

...Or mayo?

These are important state choices, mind you...

Malt Vinegar. The people of Port Neualtenburg aren't barbarians you know.

We in turn shall provde the people of Caledon with spaetzle.

Awesome.