Posts from Actaea

A particularly bad spate of bombings, hijackings, and snake attacks aboard airline flights has crippled the air travel industry in Shaylion. The government has convened to discuss possible ways of improving airport security. The Debate 1. "It's a no-brainer," says Emily Barry, frisking you as you enter the meeting. "Put police officers on every flight, armed and ready to deal with those blasted sky pirates! It's deterrence and protection wrapped up in one. If anyone so much as says the word 'bomb,' they'd better watch out!" 2. "You want to put people with GUNS on aeroplanes?!" asks Jacob Eliot, a security guard at Renee Dimitrov International Airport. "And at the taxpayers' expense to boot? For the love of Violet, keep the police out of this! Airport security should remain in private hands! Think realistically for a moment: government priorities change all the time, but companies are in it for profit. Bombings are BAD for business! We don't LET them happen! So just... butt out, will you? I'm not losing my job to a flatfoot!" 3. "We don't need no copper protectin' us! We can look after our own hides!" laughs Buffy Golden, president of the Shaylion City Rifle and Revolver Association. "Air flight passengers should be allowed to carry concealed weapons. If one of them terrorists thinks he's gonna walk all over Shaylion like he owns the place, then he's got another thing coming, ha!" 4. "I only wanted to tour Actaea for a few w-weeks," wails Roger Wong, recovering from a particularly vigorous strip search. "I have a right not to be probed and prodded at the whim of some wand-waving monkey with a high school education! For a whole HOUR, I might add! They treat us like cattle! In the name of DECENCY, I request, nay DEMAND an end to the disgrace that is airport security! I mean, really, it's like they don't trust me or something!" 5. "Let's just ban all planes!" shouts Hillary Chen, prodding you angrily in the chest. "Bombings and terrorist attacks aren't the only problems these things cause! The aeroplane is one of the worst pollutants mankind has ever created! They're loud, they're ugly, and they burn fuel like there's no tomorrow! There are more environment-friendly ways to travel than by plane, even if they are slower! Much slower. But cleaner!" So many answer options... Has anyone encountered something similar? Added 1 minute ago I think the 3rd option is interesting, but I sense some kind of catch.

If you're not an environmental activist or someone who advocates for "complete freedom," then only the first one is good, or maybe the second, although it's not as good.

In short, I had a good time today and did what Kosha suggested – I saved the images and descriptions of all the banners I found on both sites. Maybe someone will find it interesting...
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Thanks to Revan for helping with the editing!

I can suggest some, I haven't seen some of them on your list.

The "Decor" Castle, located in the green zone of Ventorum, served as the meeting place for delegates from all over Actaea. Security personnel escorted guests and their entourages to the conference room, disarming them beforehand (if necessary; such measures were required to prevent undesirable incidents during negotiations). The seats for representatives were marked with flags of the respective states and arranged in a semicircle, with the seat of the Federal Republic of Rex Ventorum in the center, which was represented by four people. The first thing that might catch your eye is the youthfulness of three of them, especially the consul; he was in his mid-twenties, tall and slender, with neat facial features, light eyes and hair, and pale skin created a noticeable contrast against the dark blue business suit. As it turned out later, the other two were the commander-in-chief of the armed forces – a thirty-year-old man of large build dressed in an officer's uniform – and the secretary of state – a girl who was obviously of Shaillonian descent.
After a brief greeting, the representatives of Rex Ventorum explained the reasons for the need for a security council and its immediate goals. To summarize what they said, one can highlight the main purpose of this organization: maintaining stability and prosperity in the region.

First of all, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Rex Ventorum expressed his opinion and concerns regarding the impending military conflict caused by the activities of the Kittypink Dominion. As a solution to the problem, he called on members of the Security Council to join a new alliance whose goal would be to maintain peace in Actaea. The Consul, in turn, stated that he understood that some countries may not want such close cooperation, so today's summit will also consider the non-military organization AFTA.
Main objectives of the organization

• Creation of an international free trade zone
• Economic growth and prosperity of all member states
• Development of small and large businesses
• Job creation

Additional non-trade cooperation within AFTA

• Research agreements
• Joint space exploration research
• Student and cultural exchange programs
• [Any proposals from association members]

In this case, the first part (goals) is the foundation of the treaty, while the second (additional cooperation) are additional opportunities adopted by members of the organization individually at their own discretion.

KOSAP is a military-political bloc whose main goal is to maintain stability and peace in Actaea.

Main goals

• Maintaining peace and security in Actaea.
• Mutual protection against aggression towards the territory of any KOSAP member.
• Expansion of the area for the deployment of strategic missile defense systems to protect against nuclear threats.
• Support for the current regime of participating countries against internal enemies.

The Federal Republic of Rex Ventorum is ready to accept as an equal ally into KOSAP any current member of the Security Council.

These are banners from Pink Coat, which are not present on the Sylvan sheet. Sylvan, please add them where necessary. I'll look through the main one later; there's a lot there.
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Arconia wishes to join both organizations and actively participate in them. In the case of AFTA, the agreement concerns the main objectives of the organization, including the consideration of research agreements (including space-related ones).

Richard Lazenhedge listened attentively to the Consul and the other participants at the summit, and then decided to take the floor. In his speech, he emphasized the necessity and correctness of the ideas expressed by the speaker and noted that the situation on the continent was indeed extremely tense and unstable, and that relative calm could be disrupted at any moment. Therefore, in his opinion, all those present at the summit should jointly agree to maintain peace by all possible means, including diplomatic settlement of possible disagreements between the participating countries. The advisor also reminded everyone that the main thing was not so much the presence of a dangerous enemy in the south of the continent, but the very purpose of creating such trade and military-political blocs. In today's world of high technology and deadly weapons, war would be absolutely unprofitable for everyone and would affect every country. In addition to all of the above, Richard proudly accepted the powers entrusted to him as a representative and full member of the security council from Quasardastan. He briefly reminded everyone that this country had maintained strict neutrality towards the other states of Actaea throughout its history and had never been involved in military conflicts. With regret, the assistant pointed out the fact that recently the situation on the continent has been escalating, which cannot but be a cause for concern. Therefore, representing a peace-loving state in this regard, which does not even have regular permanent armed forces, he was forced to appeal to the leadership of the Federated Republic of Rex Ventorum with a request to accept Quasardastan into KOSAP. As for AFTA, Richard stated that cooperation with such organizations would be mutually beneficial and made it clear to everyone present that Quasardastan was always ready to trade with absolutely any state in Actaea. Quasardastan is ready to provide humanitarian and financial assistance, vehicles, weapons (on condition of joining KOSAP), natural resources, oil, coal and gas, precious metals and ores, other raw materials, timber, furniture, and much more (Retail, Insurance, Book Publishing) to underdeveloped countries, states experiencing a serious crisis, and all interested trade partners. "War is an absolutely unnecessary and meaningless occupation, gentlemen. I think that in the very near future, a civilized society will come to understand this, and such a way of spending time will be put an end to once and for all," Richard concluded his speech.

•Creation of an international free trade zone
•Economic growth and prosperity of all participating countries
•Development of small and large businesses
•Creation of jobs
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•Research agreements
•Joint research of outer space

•Maintaining peace and security in Actaea.
•Mutual protection against aggression against the territory of any member of KOSAP.
•Expansion of the area for the deployment of a strategic missile defense system to protect against nuclear threats.
•Support for the current regime of the participating countries against internal enemies.

Etorar discussed everything he had heard with the two diplomats who had been assigned to assist him. They spoke in an ancient dialect of the Saenkresee language, which students at Saenkresee universities could learn if they wished. Meanwhile, in everyday life, most people used the international language of Actaea (or whatever we have).
It could be said with certainty that Saenkresee had no intention of joining any trade associations with the capitalist east. However, non-trade cooperation was quite possible.
Etorar was skeptical of KOSAP and doubted that the organization was capable of maintaining peace in Actaea, but the Security Council could very well agree to join the organization. Of course, only if Agar and Greytwater made a similar decision.
After Etorar finished the discussion, he briefly stated his position.

...but first, I'd like to ask... How do the citizens of your kingdom feel about representatives of other cultures? The council is planning to make you an offer for a student exchange program, as well as sign a number of mutually beneficial agreements.

Well... I wouldn't say that our citizens are very fond of them. We even have a law prohibiting (for migrants) living in the country without knowledge of the culture and language.
Of course, we will carefully consider any of your proposals.

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Another issue of top-notch quality.
1. Provide treatment for alcoholics using state funds.
2. Allow the death penalty to be applied to drunk drivers who cause accidents and kill people.
3. Completely ban alcohol.

None of these options seem suitable.

They cloned some ancient, extinct species of rat and brought it back to life.
1. Option - Approval.
2. Option - Condemnation for religious reasons.
3. Option - Caution and control of such research.

stupid foreign cars.
they suggest raising tariffs
raise tariffs and abolish the law on minimum wage
do nothing and let the industry die. I've been through this before and won't choose it again).

Those foreign cars are ridiculous.

Whose automotive industry is more developed, theirs or ours?