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Rafferty: /* Ambassadorial Briefings */

2026-10-05T09:50:08Z

Ambassadorial Briefings

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	A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.		A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.
	===Ambassadorial Briefings===		===Ambassadorial Briefings===
	As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of ~~fortun~~ '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings\|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. Briefings were phased out in 386YE, in favour of public briefings designed to promote transparency and better "institutional memory". It has since become clear that sometimes ''too much'' information can be as detrimental as too little. Many of the details of diplomatic situations are of minimal interest to the average Imperial citizen, for example. With that in mind, for the next year the civil service will resume furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings will be made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire.		As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortune '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings\|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. Briefings were phased out in 386YE, in favour of public briefings designed to promote transparency and better "institutional memory". It has since become clear that sometimes ''too much'' information can be as detrimental as too little. Many of the details of diplomatic situations are of minimal interest to the average Imperial citizen, for example. With that in mind, for the next year the civil service will resume furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings will be made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire.

	Currently the [[Ambassador to Beoraidh]] and the [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] do not have embassies - which crucially means they do not have ''embassy staff''. The civil service has done its best to provide briefings to these two ambassadors for the Autumn Equinox, but going forward they will be unable to continue doing so - not unless the Senate is prepared to make some additional funds available to find premises and supplies for a skeleton staff.		Currently the [[Ambassador to Beoraidh]] and the [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] do not have embassies - which crucially means they do not have ''embassy staff''. The civil service has done its best to provide briefings to these two ambassadors for the Autumn Equinox, but going forward they will be unable to continue doing so - not unless the Senate is prepared to make some additional funds available to find premises and supplies for a skeleton staff.

Rafferty at 09:42, 5 October 2026

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	[[Category:Foreign Nations]]		[[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

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			==Archival Stuff==
			===Mercantile Support===
			If the Empire opts to build an embassy then merchants of both sides who engage in trade between the Empire and the nation in question will visit it to curry favour with the ambassador for various reasons. Commonly they will take a portion of the items they buy and sell and make them available to the ambassador at favourable prices.

			This benefit is usually reflected by the inclusion of a [[ministry]] as part of an embassy. This allows the ambassador to directly purchase raw materials from traders and merchants of the associated nation. For example, the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] embassy allowed the ambassador to purchase [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[orichalcum]], [[iridescent gloaming]], and [[tempest jade]] directly for Imperial [[currency]]. The materials provided may fluctuate, but will be tied to those which the foreign nation has regular surpluses of.-->

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			Ministy is usually built on trade points:
			12+15+12+9 = 48 points
			36 + 45 + 36 + 27 = 144 points
			60 + 75+60+45 = 240 points
			Top level is usually the sum of the middle level + (2x) the bottom level-->

Rafferty: /* Communication */

2026-10-05T09:41:49Z

Communication

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	====Trade Opportunities====		====Trade Opportunities====
	A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.		A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.
	~~<!--~~===~~Mercantile Support~~===		===Ambassadorial Briefings===
	If the ~~Empire opts~~ to ~~build an embassy then merchants~~ of ~~both sides who engage~~ in ~~trade between~~ the ~~Empire~~ and the ~~nation in question~~ will ~~visit it~~ to ~~curry favour with~~ the ~~ambassador for various reasons. Commonly~~ they ~~will take~~ a ~~portion~~ of the ~~items~~ they ~~buy and sell and make them available~~ to the ~~ambassador at favourable prices~~.		As discussed in the 388YE Autumn Equinox wind of fortun '''[[So_little_I_wanted,_so_little_I_got#Ambassadorial_Briefings\|So little I wanted, so little I got]]''', the [[civil service]] have recently reinstituted Ambassadorial briefings. Briefings were phased out in 386YE, in favour of public briefings designed to promote transparency and better "institutional memory". It has since become clear that sometimes ''too much'' information can be as detrimental as too little. Many of the details of diplomatic situations are of minimal interest to the average Imperial citizen, for example. With that in mind, for the next year the civil service will resume furnishing Imperial ambassadors ''who are supported by [[embassy]] staff'' with individual briefings where necessary and appropriate. To maintain transparency and preserve continuity, the briefings will be made available to those who wish to review them ''after'' the summit where they are delivered, in a similar way to which [[historical research]] is made public. Only those elements of a briefing that are specifically personal to the ambassador may be removed, and only where they are clearly not of interest to the Empire.

	~~This benefit is usually reflected by~~ the ~~inclusion of a~~ [[~~ministry~~]] ~~as part of an embassy. This allows the ambassador to directly purchase raw materials from traders~~ and ~~merchants of the associated nation. For example,~~ the [[~~Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean~~]] embassy ~~allowed the ambassador~~ to ~~purchase [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[orichalcum]], [[iridescent gloaming]], and [[tempest jade]] directly~~ for ~~Imperial [[currency]]. The materials provided may fluctuate~~, but will be ~~tied~~ to ~~those which~~ the ~~foreign nation has regular surpluses of~~.~~-->~~		Currently the [[Ambassador to Beoraidh]] and the [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] do not have embassies - which crucially means they do not have ''embassy staff''. The civil service has done its best to provide briefings to these two ambassadors for the Autumn Equinox, but going forward they will be unable to continue doing so - not unless the Senate is prepared to make some additional funds available to find premises and supplies for a skeleton staff.
	~~<!-- Ministy is usually built on trade points:~~
	~~12+15+12+9 = 48 points~~		At the end of the year, this procedure will be reviewed again, to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
	~~36 + 45 + 36 + 27 = 144 points~~
	~~60 + 75+60+45 = 240 points~~
	~~Top level is usually~~ the ~~sum~~ of the ~~middle level + (2x) the bottom level-->~~

	==Imperial Consul==		==Imperial Consul==

Matt: /* Removal */

2026-06-30T09:18:37Z

Removal

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	The method of removal depends on how the title has been selected. If the well-worn path is followed, an ambassador can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of Nine.		The method of removal depends on how the title has been selected. If the well-worn path is followed, an ambassador can be revoked by the General Assembly or the Assembly of Nine.

	An ambassador serves until a new ambassador is appointed. By default, an ambassador serves for one year before the title must be reappointed. It is traditional for an outgoing ambassador to bring their replacement up to speed on any outstanding business~~. The Secretary to the Diplomatic Corps will deliver a briefing to the new ambassador when they are appointed~~.		An ambassador serves until a new ambassador is appointed. By default, an ambassador serves for one year before the title must be reappointed. It is traditional for an outgoing ambassador to bring their replacement up to speed on any outstanding business.

	==Current Ambassadors==		==Current Ambassadors==

Matt: /* Delegation */

2026-06-30T09:18:22Z

Delegation

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	===Delegation===		===Delegation===
	If a foreign delegation is seeking to meet with the ambassador to discuss matters of state, then the ~~Secretary~~ will inform the ambassador of their presence and let them know when the delegation is expected to arrive. The ambassador can choose where to receive the delegation, they may opt to receive them in the Senate if it is free or choose a more informal location if they prefer~~. The secretary will pass on the information to the delegation and may escort them to the agreed location if necessary.~~		If a foreign delegation is seeking to meet with the ambassador to discuss matters of state, then the civil service will inform the ambassador of their presence and let them know when the delegation is expected to arrive. The ambassador can choose where to receive the delegation, they may opt to receive them in the Senate if it is free or choose a more informal location if they prefer.

	Unless instructed otherwise, the Secretary will remain present during any official meeting between an ambassador and a foreign delegation. They can provide help with formulating treaties to ensure that they are legal and binding. Where possible they will consult with the Constitutional Court over the wording of a treaty to minimise the impact of scrutiny and their confirmation is required to submit a treaty to the Senate to guarantee that it is a genuinely negotiated treaty with representatives of the appropriate nation.

	Priests with the power of witness may attend a formal meeting to observe proceedings but only those given permission by the ambassador may speak. Anyone who attempts to disrupt such a meeting, even speaking without permission, runs the risk of being prosecuted for [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subverting the agencies of state]].		Priests with the power of witness may attend a formal meeting to observe proceedings but only those given permission by the ambassador may speak. Anyone who attempts to disrupt such a meeting, even speaking without permission, runs the risk of being prosecuted for [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subverting the agencies of state]].

Hailmur: /* Communication */

2026-05-31T14:45:08Z

Communication

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	====Trade Opportunities====		====Trade Opportunities====
	A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.		A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.

	<!--===Mercantile Support===		<!--===Mercantile Support===
	If the Empire opts to build an embassy then merchants of both sides who engage in trade between the Empire and the nation in question will visit it to curry favour with the ambassador for various reasons. Commonly they will take a portion of the items they buy and sell and make them available to the ambassador at favourable prices.		If the Empire opts to build an embassy then merchants of both sides who engage in trade between the Empire and the nation in question will visit it to curry favour with the ambassador for various reasons. Commonly they will take a portion of the items they buy and sell and make them available to the ambassador at favourable prices.

Hailmur: /* Communication */

2026-05-31T14:44:56Z

Communication

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	===Communication===		===Communication===
	The ambassador will often want to write to their counterpart in the other nation to engage in direct diplomacy with them. To facilitate this, the ambassador can create a single letter each season which will be sent for them by the civil service. As they have staff to arrange this, the letter can be sent up to a week after the summit ends. ('''OOC Note:''' The ambassador can e-mail the text of their letter to {{plot}} before downtime closes to send a single missive in this way.) This power can only be used to send a letter to [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|their counterparts]] in the foreign nation they are the ambassador to. This letter has the same restrictions on the total number of characters - 2,500 including spaces - as [[Call Winged Messenger]].		The ambassador will often want to write to their counterpart in the other nation to engage in direct diplomacy with them. To facilitate this, the ambassador can create a single letter each season which will be sent for them by the civil service if the ambassador has an [[embassy]]. As they have staff to arrange this, the letter can be sent up to a week after the summit ends. ('''OOC Note:''' The ambassador can e-mail the text of their letter to {{plot}} before downtime closes to send a single missive in this way.) This power can only be used to send a letter to [[Call_Winged_Messenger#Known_Correspondents\|their counterparts]] in the foreign nation they are the ambassador to. This letter has the same restrictions on the total number of characters - 2,500 including spaces - as [[Call Winged Messenger]].

	====Trade Opportunities====		====Trade Opportunities====
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	==Imperial Consul==		==Imperial Consul==
	The default situation under the [[Imperial Constitution]] is that authority for all foreign relations is vested in the Senate. If the Empire chooses to appoint an ambassador (or any other title with authority) then they have authority to handle all treaty negotiations with any representative of the foreign power, without recourse or appeal to ''any'' higher power.		The default situation under the [[Imperial Constitution]] is that authority for all foreign relations is vested in the Senate. If the Empire chooses to appoint an ambassador (or any other title with authority) then they have authority to handle all treaty negotiations with any representative of the foreign power, without recourse or appeal to ''any'' higher power.

Hailmur: /* Current Ambassadors */ added Ambassador to Beoraidh

2026-05-30T19:57:45Z

Current Ambassadors: added Ambassador to Beoraidh

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	==Current Ambassadors==		==Current Ambassadors==
	This table includes all ambassadors which have been appointed in recent times. For a full list of title holders see [[Current Imperial titles\|here]]. This was last updated following the ~~Autumn Equinox~~ 387YE.		This table includes all ambassadors which have been appointed in recent times. For a full list of title holders see [[Current Imperial titles\|here]]. This was last updated following the Winter Solstice 387YE.
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	\| [[Ambassador to Axos]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Axos_occupant}} \|\| [[Axos]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn		\| [[Ambassador to Axos]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Axos_occupant}} \|\| [[Axos]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
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			\| [[Ambassador to Beoraidh]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Beoraidh_occupant}} \|\| [[Mareave#Beoraidh\|Beoraidh]] \|\| \|\| Year, Spring
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth_occupant}} \|\| [[Commonwealth]] \|\| [[Necropolis]], Hedrossan \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth_occupant}} \|\| [[Commonwealth]] \|\| [[Necropolis]], Hedrossan \|\| Year, Spring

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	A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.		A common type of opportunity presented to ambassadors are trade opportunities - the ability to exchange commodities with a foreign nation. To take advantage of an opportunity like this, the ambassador ensures that the materials or money required as payment are in their inventory, and then e-mails {{plot}} before downtime closes. They should include clear details of the trade.

	===Mercantile Support===		<!--===Mercantile Support===
	If the Empire opts to build an embassy then merchants of both sides who engage in trade between the Empire and the nation in question will visit it to curry favour with the ambassador for various reasons. Commonly they will take a portion of the items they buy and sell and make them available to the ambassador at favourable prices.		If the Empire opts to build an embassy then merchants of both sides who engage in trade between the Empire and the nation in question will visit it to curry favour with the ambassador for various reasons. Commonly they will take a portion of the items they buy and sell and make them available to the ambassador at favourable prices.

	This benefit is usually reflected by the inclusion of a [[ministry]] as part of an embassy. This allows the ambassador to directly purchase raw materials from traders and merchants of the associated nation. For example, the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] embassy allowed the ambassador to purchase [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[orichalcum]], [[iridescent gloaming]], and [[tempest jade]] directly for Imperial [[currency]]. The materials provided may fluctuate, but will be tied to those which the foreign nation has regular surpluses of.		This benefit is usually reflected by the inclusion of a [[ministry]] as part of an embassy. This allows the ambassador to directly purchase raw materials from traders and merchants of the associated nation. For example, the [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] embassy allowed the ambassador to purchase [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]], [[orichalcum]], [[iridescent gloaming]], and [[tempest jade]] directly for Imperial [[currency]]. The materials provided may fluctuate, but will be tied to those which the foreign nation has regular surpluses of.-->
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	12+15+12+9 = 48 points		12+15+12+9 = 48 points
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	60 + 75+60+45 = 240 points		60 + 75+60+45 = 240 points
	Top level is usually the sum of the middle level + (2x) the bottom level-->		Top level is usually the sum of the middle level + (2x) the bottom level-->

	==Imperial Consul==		==Imperial Consul==
	The default situation under the [[Imperial Constitution]] is that authority for all foreign relations is vested in the Senate. If the Empire chooses to appoint an ambassador (or any other title with authority) then they have authority to handle all treaty negotiations with any representative of the foreign power, without recourse or appeal to ''any'' higher power.		The default situation under the [[Imperial Constitution]] is that authority for all foreign relations is vested in the Senate. If the Empire chooses to appoint an ambassador (or any other title with authority) then they have authority to handle all treaty negotiations with any representative of the foreign power, without recourse or appeal to ''any'' higher power.

Matt: /* Selection */

2026-03-17T15:38:33Z

Selection

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	==Selection==		==Selection==
	The [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for choosing an ambassador is via appointment through the [[Senate]]. This is done by a motion of [[Appointment_by_the_Senate\| Appointment.]]		The [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for choosing an ambassador is via appointment through the [[Senate]]. This is done by a [[Senate motion]] of [[Appointment_by_the_Senate\|Appointment]]. The appointment can be for any duration up to a year.

			When the position becomes eligible for reappointment, the Senate may pass a motion of appointment at any time during that summit. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	In the past, there have been times when individual ambassadors have been appointed by unanimous decision of the Senators of a chosen nation, by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, and through open auction on the [[Bourse]]. During the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]], a motion was proposed to modify the powers of [[The Throne]] to allow them to appoint the ambassadors. The motion was approved by the Constitutional Court at that time, but did not pass the Senate.		In the past, there have been times when individual ambassadors have been appointed by unanimous decision of the Senators of a chosen nation, by the General Assembly of the Imperial Synod, and through open auction on the [[Bourse]]. During the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]], a motion was proposed to modify the powers of [[The Throne]] to allow them to appoint the ambassadors. The motion was approved by the Constitutional Court at that time, but did not pass the Senate.