[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/tjM2v7u.jpg[/img][/center] [center][h2]The Empire of Gilbradia[/h2][/center][hr][hr] [center][i]Turn: 3 / Year: 1815[/i][/center] [h3]On the Assassination of Kaiser Conrad[/h3][hr] With the assassination of Kaiser James Conrad by Pavlonian dissidents, the Empire of Gilbradia issues formal condolences to the Zeelian Empire and extends a hand of friendship to Kaiser Regent Zachary Conrad and his interim government council in hopes of progressing Zeelian-Gilbradian relations. [h3]The Seljuk Correspondence[/h3][hr] [i]To Ambassador Pavasha Muhmet, His Majesty King Richard Stuart II sends well-wishes and salutations to the honorable and magnanimous Sultan Ahmid Kaffa IV, and his subjects, may they live long and healthy lives, (roughly translated) The Empire and his Majesty, King Richard Stuart, views the Taverkian rebels as enemies of the righteous and just rule of a Sovereign Nation and do not take such incidents lightly. The conflict is unfortunate and the Empire will provide 1 dozen military advisors accompanied by 1 regiment (2,600 soldiers, +2 cannon) to aid in resolving the Takervian problem. His majesty also agrees to your terms, save for allowing trade to commence [b]immediately[/b]. The Royal Navy will dispatch an expeditionary fleet to protect the Royal Advisors, Regiment and inspect the Seljuk port-of-call. It would be benificial for all that a Gilbradia Embassy be established in his majesties capital city in order for our two great Empires to further increase relations. His majesty also hopes that the Takervian dilemma will be resolved quickly that his most auspicious and enlightened leader may continue his divine reign. Many blessings, Signed Lord Aidyn Bowers, Foreign Minister of the Empire of Gilbradia [/i] [hr][hr] ORDERS FORM - [b]Action 1[/b] Increase Relations with the Sultanate of the Seljuk (+3) - [b]Action 2[/b] Increase Relations with the Zeelian Empire (+3) - [b]Action 3[/b] Military Exercises [i](144,000+33,000+26,000=200,000 / 1000 = -200econ)[/i] - [b]Naval Ship Assignment[/b] Home Fleet ; 11 First Rate ; 26 Second Rate ; 26 Frigate ; 26 Sloop (Protecting Gilbradia) Colonial Fleet ; 4 First Rate ; 10 Second Rate ; 26 Frigate ; 2 Sloop (Protecting colonies) Seljuk Fleet ; 3 First Rate ; 8 Second Rate ; 4 Frigate (Heading to Seljuk Waters) - [[b]Demobilization[/b]] - [Mobilization] - [b]Research Priorities[/b] - Army / Low (0) - Navy / Normal (-1) - Industry / High (-3) - Social Thought / NONE (+2) - Economics / High (-3)