First Contact Officer Declaration #1

[Athelois]

From the desk of the First Contact Officer, Grand Marshal Duke Vallavaan de Azcoissia
27th of November, 309AC

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I. Preamble​

The First Contact Officer would like to thank the group that attended the first of many meetings to gather representatives of cultures that live within the Empire's glorious capitol. There are still many cultures and many more languages we are in need of for representation. As such, the First Contact Officer has opened their mailbox for applications and requests for meetings.

II. On Applications for Representation​

Applicants should be well versed, with a preference for born representatives and native speakers, in both culture and languages tied to their cultures. Applicants should also be versed in the art of diplomacy and, if not already trained, undergo training for etiquette regarding foreign dignitaries. It is suggested applicants speak with Foreign Minister Archducess Cadieux or Lady Genevieve Howlester for such training, as the First Contact Officer has the utmost confidence in both upstanding women of the Peerage to supply sufficient teachings on the subject.

III. On Proto-Velheim of Valadia / Sunnan​

Following the Lord Chancellor's decree officially marking the Proto-Velheim as Protected, the First Contact Officer has held the first series of interviews necessary to make official, prolonged contact. The following decisions have been made:

• Jarless Sivrid Sorenvik is to lead a team of no more than five members on an expedition for first contact with the Protected People.
• Contact with the Proto-Velheim People are to follow the guidelines marked below.

IV. On the Peoples of Justinia​

The First Contact Officer has declared the Peoples of Justinia as hereby Protected. Any who wish to make contact with these people must speak with the First Contact Officer before any excursions.

V. On Guidelines for First Contact​

• Teams of no more than five may attempt excursions to meet with Protected Peoples.
• All team members must be approved by the First Contact Officer prior to embarking.
• Teams should include the following:
  • Multiple culturally knowledgeable, where applicable and known.
  • At least one linguist with knowledge of the language, where applicable and known.
  • Two medical professionals.
  • At least one trained Diplomat.
  • At least one religiously knowledgeable, where applicable and known.
  • At least one Occult knowledgeable, where applicable, known, and appropriate.
  • No less than two trained fighters.
• Teams wishing to meet with Protected Peoples must be screened for potential infectious disease by Surgeon Inspector Baron Jocelyn von Duerr, Occult Minister Doctor Ashvarya Syflina, or any other medical officer of high repute.
• Under absolutely no circumstances are afflicted to be allowed onto a team. Sanguine and Cahal will immediately be seized upon meeting and the team, if knowingly hiring the afflicted, will be disbanded, denied opportunity, and face legal repercussions.
• Team members with criminal history may be subject to rejection.
• Kathar and Slizzar may not join teams on expeditions unless under extenuating circumstances and only with the First Contact Officer's explicit permission.
• Protected Peoples' cultures are to be respected at all times.
• Teams interacting with Protected Peoples must observe the cultural norms of the subjects and make an effort to preserve said cultural norms during their visit.
• Teams should seek not to interrupt the Protected Peoples' day-to-day, but rather interface and learn as much as possible in a respectable manner.
• Teams are to extend a welcoming hand for a visit to Regalia, where applicable, able, and appropriate.
• Before their return to Regalia, teams are to ensure that they leave nothing that might disrupt or damage cultures of the Protected Peoples or the land they occupy.
• Upon their return to Regalia, teams are to write a comprehensive report for both First Contact Officer and Foreign Minister to determine future endeavours.

OOC Tags & Notes:
@Bellarmina @Dekuras @canaaa @SpunSugar @MrsCripple​

 

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((Due to OOC confusion that the declaration was written from an IC perspective without System Requirements in mind, this post has been edited to reflect the five member max for the progression system.))