[b]The Imperial Palace, Primus[/b] Kaiser Gabriel stood, observing the damage.that had been done to the palace. A tall man, the blond hair and blue eyes stood out as they did on any Lancian. He wore his royal regalia, deep gray mixed with stripes of black, with a few ornate golden stripes to top it off. While it was perhaps not the most beautiful combination of colors, gray and black was amongst the most common colors used in Lancian designs, and as such he had dictated the regalia should be composed of it. While the wing that had been damaged was not of great importance, Gabriel was still mad over it’s lost. It had been a memorial wing commissioned by him to his his mother and the first ruler of the united Lancian state, Kaiserin Alena. As he had been known as the Great Conqueror for expanding Lancia’s border northwards, so his mother was known as the Great Uniter for bringing the divided Lancian Kingdoms, duchies, and city-states into one big Empire. She had died a mere two years after having formed the Empire, being so old after a long life of political games had made her weary of life. Gabriel was fond of her as she was actually the one to train Gabriel in the ways of politics, diplomacy, and governance. His father was too busy leading the military to pay much attention to his son. Chancellor Ignatz, Gabriel’s most trusted adviser and life-long friend stood surveying the damage. He used to be a General, but long since had retired. His hair greyed and his eyes sunk, he wore much the same attire as Kaiser Gabriel, but it lacked the ornate Golden stripes and the crown. In his age he had grown to be a portly man, going from leading the great Lancian Armies in battle to merely studying writings and helping the Kaiser keep the Empire’s affairs organized. He was busying making preparations for the investigation, which was to be carried out immediately as ordered by the Kaiser. “Damage reports Chancellor?” asked the Kaiser, in a tone that made it clear he was the Emperor of 64 million souls, and a proud and famous man. “The wing and it support’s are totally destroyed, and the entire wing will need to be constructed. A majority of the writings and paintings of Kaiser Alena were destroyed in the blast, and only a few were recovered. The statue sent to us by the United Empire of Corustaria to commemorate the Treaty of Hantan was also destroyed in the blast.” responded the Chancellor, still focused on organizing the investigation. “[i]Dammit[/i]” swore the Kaiser under his breath, looking to the ashes of the destroyed wing. He once again turned and faced the Chancellor, with another question. “The man who came, is he imprisoned?” “Yes he is alright in the dungeons awaiting your sentencing Kaiser. Normally he would have already been tried by the courts the Parliament setup, but considering the circumstances they felt it best you personally decide on the matter.” commented the Chancellor Ignatz. The Kaiser thought about what to do, making his final decisions and orders. “I want an investigation conducted immediately. You currently have a total of 100 million in funds for the investigation Ignatz, and more can be provided if necessary, I just want everyone involved found as soon as possible. As for the prisoner, officially announce he his receiving a lifetime in jail for breaking and entering into Imperial Property. However, I actually want him sent down to our boys at Alkanas Prison on the Islands of Biel. See what they can get out of him. I also want my latest Imperial Order with the news laws enacted as soon as possible, I shall not let this slow down my plans for Lancia.” ordered the Kaiser. “Yes your Majesty!” saluted the Chancellor and several of the surrounding soldiers. The Kaiser walked off, disappearing into the main hall of the Palace. [b]Near the Oldenburg Border, Train Car[/b] The Lancian Crown Prince Erich sighed, looking out the window of the train. He had wished to stay at Primus after the incident at the Palace, but his father had not let him and ordered him on another diplomatic mission to Corustaria. Ever since the Kaiser came privy to the little nugget of information that was his relationship with Princess Lilian of Corustaria, the Kaiser had ordered Erich on more and more trips to Corustaria. While he was always glad to go see Lillian and serve the fatherland in whatever way he could, he wanted to be in his precious Lancia if anything went wrong. Erich was a handsome man, a stunning image of a prince. His hair was short and blonde and combed back. His blue eyes shone, and even in his slumped down position in his seat he was clearly tall. Rather than royal regalia he wore his old black dress military uniform, the legendary Iron Cross reward pinned onto it, in addition to a slew of other medals. A saber in it’s sheath also sat next to Erich, the symbol of the Wilhelm dynasty emblazoned on it. He was reading over the various diplomatic proposals he had been given, all addressed to Corustaria. He set them down, not really caring. He did however open his suitcase, and pull out a small black leather case. He had ordered specially through a merchant company in Numburg. As he cracked it open for what seemed like the millionth time to him, it contained a golden ring with a beautiful sapphire embedded on the top. Erich looked at it, it had cost him quite a bit, but that was of no concern to the Prince. He wondered if Lillian would say yes. It had been what, a year now? The two had never been able to see each other much, despite Erich’s frequent visit to Corustaria. Yet their love still growed stronger. The only real issue he had with the whole relationship was the Empress and his father treating more like a political move than an actual relationship. Erich settled down as he prepared for the rest of the train ride, having been informed that payment had been sent ahead to Oldenburg to contract out a Corustarian ship for the journey to the Isles, as well as request for one or two Corustrian Naval ships as a escort. He napped off, thinking about the future. [b]Laws, Treaties, messages, and other diplomatic stuff[/b] [hider=Imperial Order 52 and the Lancian Free Enterprise and Monopolies Prevention Act] By order of his majesty Kaiser Gabriel the 2nd hereby enacts into Lancian Law Imperial Order 52, which calls for the passage into Lancian law the Lancian Free Enterprise and Monopolies Prevention act. [u]The Lancian Free Enterprise and Monopolies Prevention Act[/u] Article I:This act provides for the creation of Special Economic Zones, hereby known as SEZes in this act. In these zones private businesses may be operated with little to no government interference -Sub-Article I:The SEZes as of the passing of this act are the ports cities and 10 miles of land in each direction of these port cities are Randkan in the Statial Territory of Hantan, and Chenin in the Imperial Territory of Pomtin. -Sub-Article II:These SEZes are still subject to any tariffs. -Sub-Article III:Foreigners are allowed to invest, but may be subject to special terms. Article II:Prices on machinery and raw materials from Lancian Government owned companies will be lowered for start up companies to make building new factories and mines easier. -Sub Article I:These lowered prices are not provided to foreign investors, and they have to either purchase Lancian machinery at standard prices or find them from a different source. Article III:Companies may only own up to 10% of the total of any given type of industry, with the exception of ones owned by the government. Companies from foreign nations sharing a land border with Lancia may purchase up to 5% of the total of any type of industry, while companies from nation without borders may only purchase up to 3% [/hider] [hider=Message and Treaty to Iradik(You need to read this Gowia)] From the office of Kaiser Gabriel, I have long since found myself past the old independence war. While many Lancians would like to see the return of Iradik as a colonial territory, I do not. Rather I think you could make a much more valuable ally for Lancia, so as to assist you and prove we are trustworthy, I enclose the following treaty. [u]The Lancian-Iradikian Treaty of 1900[/u] Article I:Lancia shall provide an estimated one billion in factory machinery and mining machines. Iradik is in no way shape or form obligated to pay this back if the machinery is misused Article II:If Lancia feels satisfactory with the way the machinery was used, a additional 500 million in railroad and telegraph parts will be provided to expand Iradik’s infrastructure, with no obligation from Iradik to pay it back. Article III:Lancia and Iradik both agree to never enact any tariffs on any goods from the other , creating a free trade agreement between the two. All current tariffs or restrictions on goods shall be dropped. Article VIII:Lancia and Iradik shall enter into a mutual defense pact. While either is obligated to come to the other’s aid if war is declared on the other, if one starts a war the other is not obligated to come their aid. [/hider] [hider=Order Summary] 100 Million towards a investigation on the assassination attempt and the start of a investigation. Enactment of Imperial Order 54 and the The Lancian Free Enterprise and Monopolies Prevention Act, and the sending of a treaty and message to Iradik. [/hider]