DIPLO: Vox Contact Thread

[Cort Haus]

I searched all the way back to the beginning of time and couldn't find one of these, so here we go...

[Cort Haus]

We needed to open channels with Vox, so ...

Hi Beta,

I understand there's some ND 'pelago terrain that you, erm aspire to. Am I right? If so, why don't you mosey on over and take it?

We've got ND tied up in blowing their GA on a meatgrinder war that they can never win, so in the long term, it's yours

btw - we'd be interested in seeing an up-to-date map of Bob. Do you have one that you'd perhaps be interested in coming to an arangement over?

May your great leader continue to bless your glorious Civ.

Regards,

Cort Haus.

and the reply...

Thank you for your note, Cort Haus.

I will take this up with the Voxian senate immediately and will get back to you.

Regards - Beta.

[Theseus]

Excellent.

[Cort Haus]

PM to Beta

Hail The One!

Greetings, noble Voxians.

In a recent message I drew your attention to an island that was once ND's. I see it is now under control of GoW.

We mentioned it before, because we are concerned about the spread of Yellow Fundamentalism in the world - and particularly on Bob. We are still slightly unsure why your good friends the Legonians have seen fit to assist ND, to ensure that they become the strongest power in the world.

If our efforts to contain them fail, they will next eat up GoW, then Lego - perhaps even pausing to take your own rugged but beautuiful land in New Estonia.

What are your feelings, wise Voxians, on this rising power? We at GS would warmly welcome your thoughts on a matter that must concern us all greatly.

May the Voice be with you,

Cort Haus,
Gathering Storm

[Cort Haus]

Greetings, noble Voxians.

It's been too long since our Civs have shared news. Tell us, is there anything we can do for you? Any trade in science or resources that you may be interested in?

Also, do you have a view on the Yellow Stain that now dominates Bob, and which threatens all of us? Specifically would you have any objection to a change of the balance of forces in the world that sought to eliminate this threat?

May the Voice be with you,

Cort Haus,
Gathering Storm

[asleepathewheel]

another pm to vox for possible trades

Greetings Rhothaerill of Vox Controli

It has been many years since our peoples have spoken. How are our brothers doing? As you know, we have been engaged in a long and draining war in defense of Spain, which might be winding itself down, we shall see. Thankfully, no Voxian blood has been spilled, for which I'm sure your people appreciate your neutrality in the conflict.

We have found ourselves with an over-abundance of assorted wares and were wondering if you had any interest in them. Perhaps the women of Vox Controli would be blown away by the breathtaking aroma of the Incense of Whirlwind. Or perhaps they would enjoy wearing the comfortable yet stylish furs of Sandstorm-Guaranteed to protect against any harsh weather, be it a rain, snow or even sand. These furs maintain their warm temperature well below zero degrees, perfect for climbing the mountains of New Vox. We also have the following knowledge that we would enjoy sharing with you: the knowledge of invention and the knowledge of Chivalry. Each would serve the people of Vox well, train your citizens to become knights and establish jousting competitions for the peasantry. Use the art of invention to make knick knacks like tops and other toys for the children. Also, our alchemists are using these inventions and (please keep this a secret) might be on the verge of some new devices, we shall see how that pans out.

Anyway, if you are interested in anything we possess, please let us know and we can continue the conversation. And please don't forget about your former neighbors to the South, the Gathering Storm.

Sincerely,
Asleepathewheel, Esq.

[Theseus]

WHAT? Somebody's actually having a little fun??

[asleepathewheel]

response to trade talks

Greetings to asleepathewheel and the many fine people of Gathering Storm,

It has been many years since our nations have spoken. We, the people at Vox Controli, have maintained a policy of non-intervention since our Voxodus from the shores of Estonia oh so many years ago.

We now live in a harsh land. The rock known as Voxtavia is an unforgiving land mass and only our beaches and great fishing industry have sustained us. But the people of Voxtavia are hardy. We survive and now thrive. However, our newfound hardiness has come at the expense of fine things. We have known no luxury these many years and have come to realize that we do not need such things at this moment. In the future perhaps, as our nation continues to take shape in our new homeland, our people will once again crave the luxuries we once knew.

However, we have been working on a project that might interest the people of Stormia. By necessity, much of our population consists of fishermen and mountain men, but a new generation of us have begun to study the few books we were able to bring with us. The desire for wider distribution of these books is leading us to develop a process of printing on a special press. No longer will our few scribes be forced to work day and night to produce our books. Perhaps in a few more years, once we have perfected the process we would be able to share our printing press techniques with the people of Stormia in exchange for knowledge we do not possess.

Best regards to the nation of Stormia and may peace reign throughout the land.

Rhoth.

P.S. in simple terms, we will have printing press in several more turns and would be willing to trade it with you then for tech. If you would like to make an offer I will discuss it with the rest of my team. Thanks.

[asleepathewheel]

reply to vox

Thank you for the fast response.

We would be more than willing to discuss this "printing press" thing with you. A mystery to our Science ministery, how can you "invent" a printing press without invention? Ah, one of those little conundrums of our world. Anyway, we will be in touch with you later to negotiate a possible deal. If you could, could you give us a rough estimate on the eta? nothing necessarily specific, as things change from time to time, but so that GS would know when to start bothering you again

Sincerely,

Asleepathewheel

[asleepathewheel]

We should have printing press in roughly 12 turns from 380ad. Thanks for the thoughts and Vox once again looks forward to trading with Gathering Storm.

Regards,

Rhoth

[asleepathewheel]

Let me discuss it with my teammates and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Don't hold up the turn for us though if that's the case. We won't need the tech this turn.

Regards,

Rhoth

[asleepathewheel]

GS-Vox tech deal
Good news. We at Vox Controli are fully in favor of the deal we had discussed a few days ago. A formal agreement signed by myself is attached for your perusal and we request that if it is to your liking that one of your team members send it back signed. Pleasure doing business with you again.


The nation of Vox Controli agrees to send the technology of printing press-unaccepted, upon completion of research around 500ad, to the nation of Gathering Storm. Upon receipt of printing press, Gathering Storm will send the technology of invention-accepted to Vox Controli and Vox Controli will accept the deal for completion of this technology deal.

If Gathering Storm does wish to send invention to Vox Controli before Vox Controli completes research of printing press then Vox Controli will send printing press-accepted to Gathering Storm upon completion of research.

If either team gains one of the involved techs through another means, the rest of the trade shall still go through.

Signed by Rhothaerill on behalf of Vox Controli

[vmxa1]

Sounds good to me.

[asleepathewheel]

The nation of Vox Controli agrees to send the technology of printing press-unaccepted, upon completion of research around 500ad, to the nation of Gathering Storm. Upon receipt of printing press, Gathering Storm will send the technology of invention-accepted to Vox Controli and Vox Controli will accept the deal for completion of this technology deal.

If Gathering Storm does wish to send invention to Vox Controli before Vox Controli completes research of printing press then Vox Controli will send printing press-accepted to Gathering Storm upon completion of research.

If either team gains one of the involved techs through another means, the rest of the trade shall still go through.

Signed by Rhothaerill on behalf of Vox Controli

Signed by Asleepathewheel on behalf of Gathering Storm

[asleepathewheel]

Hey Rhoth-

We (GS) were wondering what the timetable on printing press was, according to your timetable, it should be completed in 3 or so turns. Do you have a more definite time on that yet?

Thanks

-aatw