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Matt: /* Selection */

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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.

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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 ~~Winter Solstice 385YE~~.		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.
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	\| [[Ambassador to Asavea]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Asavea_occupant}} \|\| [[Asavean Archipelago]] \|\| [[Sarvos]], Cigno \|\| Year, Summer		\| [[Ambassador to Asavea]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Asavea_occupant}} \|\| [[Asavean Archipelago]] \|\| [[Sarvos]], Cigno \|\| Year, Summer
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	\| [[Ambassador to Axos]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Axos_occupant}} \|\| [[Axos]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, ~~Winter~~		\| [[Ambassador to Axos]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Axos_occupant}} \|\| [[Axos]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Commonwealth]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Commonwealth_occupant}} \|\| [[Commonwealth]] \|\| [[~~Madruga~~]], ~~Siroc Plains (Destroyed)~~ \|\| 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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	\| [[Ambassador to Faraden]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Faraden_occupant}} \|\| [[Faraden]] \|\| [[Segura]], Anduzjasse \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to Faraden]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Faraden_occupant}} \|\| [[Faraden]] \|\| [[Segura]], Anduzjasse \|\| Year, Spring
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Grendel_occupant}} \|\| [[Grendel]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, ~~Winter~~		\| [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Grendel_occupant}} \|\| [[Grendel]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Iron_Confederacy_occupant}} \|\| [[Iron Confederacy]] \|\| [[Sarvos]], Cigno \|\| Year, ~~Autumn~~		\| [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Iron_Confederacy_occupant}} \|\| [[Iron Confederacy]] \|\| [[Sarvos]], Cigno \|\| Year, Winter
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Otkodov_occupant}} \|\| [[Thule]] \|\| [[Miekarova]], Mieriada \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Otkodov_occupant}} \|\| [[Thule]] \|\| [[Miekarova]], Mieriada \|\| Year, Spring
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ambassador to Jarm]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Jarm_occupant}} \|\| [[Principalities of Jarm]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, ~~Autumn~~		\| [[Ambassador to Jarm]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Jarm_occupant}} \|\| [[Principalities of Jarm]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Winter
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sarcophan_Delves_occupant}} \|\| [[Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn		\| [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sarcophan_Delves_occupant}} \|\| [[Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
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	\| [[Imperial Consul]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Imperial_Consul_occupant}} \|\| [[Druj]], [[Jotun]] and [[Skoura]] \|\| [[Tassato]], Tassato Regario \|\| Year, Summer		\| [[Imperial Consul]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Imperial_Consul_occupant}} \|\| [[Druj]], [[Jotun]] and [[Skoura]] \|\| [[Tassato]], Tassato Regario \|\| Year, Summer
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	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:Foreign Nations]]		[[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] has the power to [[commission]] an [[embassy]] to handle negotiations with a foreign nation or power. The Empire can open embassies with distant foreigners such as [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]] and the [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]]. These foreign powers are empires in their own right and have a similar level of might and influence to the Empire, but are far away over the seas and have many concerns of their own. The Empire can also open embassies to nearby foreigners such as the [[Axos]], the [[Faraden]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]]. These nations possess power equivalent to one or more Imperial nations, but they are much closer to the Empire and their concerns are much more likely to be aligned with Imperial concerns.		The [[Senate]] has the power to [[commission]] an [[embassy]] to handle negotiations with a foreign nation or power. The Empire can open embassies with distant foreigners such as [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavea]], [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarm]] and the [[Commonwealth\|Commonwealth]]. These foreign powers are empires in their own right and have a similar level of might and influence to the Empire, but are far away over the seas and have many concerns of their own. The Empire can also open embassies to nearby foreigners such as the [[Axos]], the [[Faraden]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]]. These nations possess power equivalent to one or more Imperial nations, but they are much closer to the Empire and their concerns are much more likely to be aligned with Imperial concerns.

	Each embassy is overseen by an ambassador - a new title is automatically created when a new embassy is created. The power to oversee relations with other nations is vested in the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] but in practice it is logistically impossible for the Senate as a body to carry out detailed negotiations with a foreign power. As a result, appointing an ambassador automatically grants a citizen the authority to negotiate on their behalf.		Each embassy is overseen by an ambassador - a new title is automatically created when a new embassy is created. The power to oversee relations with other nations is vested in the [[Senate]] but in practice it is logistically impossible for the Senate as a body to carry out detailed negotiations with a foreign power. As a result, appointing an ambassador automatically grants a citizen the authority to negotiate on their behalf.

	It is possible to appoint an ambassador to another nation without constructing an embassy - however most foreign nations will only take an ambassador seriously if an appropriate embassy is constructed to house them and the civil servants required to support them. When a title with authority is created, it is essential to clearly delineate which nation or power the title is being given authority to negotiate with. It is not possible to grant authority to negotiate with a non-Imperial group unless they are clearly a nation, major power or the equivalent. For example it is possible to grant an ambassador authority to negotiate with the Sarcophan Delves - but not authority to negotiate with a prominent Sarcophan family or trading house.		It is possible to appoint an ambassador to another nation without constructing an embassy - however most foreign nations will only take an ambassador seriously if an appropriate embassy is constructed to house them and the civil servants required to support them. When a title with authority is created, it is essential to clearly delineate which nation or power the title is being given authority to negotiate with. It is not possible to grant authority to negotiate with a non-Imperial group unless they are clearly a nation, major power or the equivalent. For example it is possible to grant an ambassador authority to negotiate with the Sarcophan Delves - but not authority to negotiate with a prominent Sarcophan family or trading house.
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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 [[~~Imperial~~ 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 motion of [[Appointment_by_the_Senate\| Appointment.]]

	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.

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	The [[New_Imperial_titles#Well_Worn_Paths\|well worn path]] for choosing an ambassador is via appointment through the [[Imperial 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 [[Imperial Senate]]. This is done by a motion of [[Appointment_by_the_Senate\| Appointment.]]

	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 [[~~Imperial~~ 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.

	==Removal==		==Removal==

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	\| [[Ambassador to Faraden]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Faraden_occupant}} \|\| [[Faraden]] \|\| [[Segura]], Anduzjasse \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to Faraden]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Faraden_occupant}} \|\| [[Faraden]] \|\| [[Segura]], Anduzjasse \|\| Year, Spring
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Grendel_occupant}} \|\| [[Grendel]] \|\| Redoubt, Limus \|\| Year, Winter		\| [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Grendel_occupant}} \|\| [[Grendel]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Winter
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Iron_Confederacy_occupant}} \|\| [[Iron Confederacy]] \|\| Sarvos, Cigno \|\| Year, Autumn		\| [[Ambassador to the Iron Confederacy]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Iron_Confederacy_occupant}} \|\| [[Iron Confederacy]] \|\| [[Sarvos]], Cigno \|\| Year, Autumn
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	\| [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Otkodov_occupant}} \|\| [[Thule]] \|\| [[Miekarova]], Mieriada \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to Otkodov]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Otkodov_occupant}} \|\| [[Thule]] \|\| [[Miekarova]], Mieriada \|\| Year, Spring
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	\| [[Ambassador to Jarm]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Jarm_occupant}} \|\| [[Principalities of Jarm]] \|\| Redoubt, Limus \|\| Year, Autumn		\| [[Ambassador to Jarm]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_Jarm_occupant}} \|\| [[Principalities of Jarm]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
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	\| [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sarcophan_Delves_occupant}} \|\| [[Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| Redoubt, Limus \|\| Year, Autumn		\| [[Ambassador to the Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sarcophan_Delves_occupant}} \|\| [[Sarcophan Delves]] \|\| [[Redoubt]], Limus \|\| Year, Autumn
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic_occupant}} \|\| [[Sumaah Republic]] \|\| [[Necropolis]], Coursmouth \|\| Year, Spring		\| [[Ambassador to the Sumaah Republic]] \|\| {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Ambassador_to_the_Sumaah_Republic_occupant}} \|\| [[Sumaah Republic]] \|\| [[Necropolis]], Coursmouth \|\| Year, Spring

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	Any attempt to submit a treaty for ratification that is not negotiated with authorised representatives of that nation by the Imperial citizen with the appropriate authority would be breaking Imperial law by [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subverting the agencies of state]]. Any deals which require Senate authorisation that are made with foreigners who are representing their own interests rather than their nation must be submitted as distinct Senate motions as usual.		Any attempt to submit a treaty for ratification that is not negotiated with authorised representatives of that nation by the Imperial citizen with the appropriate authority would be breaking Imperial law by [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subverting the agencies of state]]. Any deals which require Senate authorisation that are made with foreigners who are representing their own interests rather than their nation must be submitted as distinct Senate motions as usual.

	A negotiation does not have to take place face to face. ~~The briefing the ambassador receives~~ will often contain offers and [[opportunity\|opportunities]] presented by a foreign nation that have been negotiated with the civil service ~~who support~~ the ambassador~~. Likewise, any opportunities contained in a wind of fortune that involved a foreign nation represent a similar arrangement~~. A treaty can be used to ratify these opportunities, as they represent agreements that the foreign power has already confirmed.		A negotiation does not have to take place face-to-face. Winds of fortune for foreign diplomacy will often contain offers and [[opportunity\|opportunities]] presented by the foreign nation that have been negotiated with the civil service that supports the ambassador. A treaty can be used to ratify these opportunities, as they represent agreements that the foreign power has already confirmed.

	As a senate motion, a treaty should be [[Motion_wording\|carefully worded]]. It should concise and to the point, clearly laying out the actions to be taken as part of the treaty. Treaties are subject to [[scrutiny]] like any other senate motion. Perhaps more so than other motions, it is sensible to have a treaty scrutinised before it is presented to the Senate.		As a senate motion, a treaty should be [[Motion_wording\|carefully worded]]. It should be concise and to the point, clearly laying out the actions to be taken as part of the treaty. Treaties are subject to [[scrutiny]] like any other senate motion. Perhaps more so than other motions, it is sensible to have a treaty scrutinised before it is presented to the Senate.

	===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 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.

	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 genuinely negotiated treaty with representatives of the appropriate nation.		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]].

	===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 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. 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====
	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~~@profounddecisions.co.uk~~ 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===

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	Although it is only possible for a single citizen to have authority to negotiate treaties with a foreign nation, any citizen can negotiate and agree individual deals with members of other nations and it is possible for the Senate to create other titles that have ''responsibility'' to ensure good relations or similar with certain members of that nation. In most cases the ambassador's responsibilities will be assumed to include such liaison and cooperation with those individuals as is required to ensure effective relations with the nation in question.		Although it is only possible for a single citizen to have authority to negotiate treaties with a foreign nation, any citizen can negotiate and agree individual deals with members of other nations and it is possible for the Senate to create other titles that have ''responsibility'' to ensure good relations or similar with certain members of that nation. In most cases the ambassador's responsibilities will be assumed to include such liaison and cooperation with those individuals as is required to ensure effective relations with the nation in question.

	In addition to the Empire's goals, foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The Asavean Plenum might seek to enlist the Empire in its conflict with the Sumaah Republic, for example. One member of the Plenum might seek to engage Imperial support in a conspiracy against another Plenum family. A high ranking noble might want to employ foreign mercenaries to help put down a slave revolt, or to locate a prized ~~artifact~~. Handling these matters are considered the primary responsibility of the ambassador.		In addition to the Empire's goals, foreign nations have agendas of their own, and may seek to draw the Empire into their intrigues. The Asavean Plenum might seek to enlist the Empire in its conflict with the Sumaah Republic, for example. One member of the Plenum might seek to engage Imperial support in a conspiracy against another Plenum family. A high ranking noble might want to employ foreign mercenaries to help put down a slave revolt, or to locate a prized artefact. Handling these matters are considered the primary responsibility of the ambassador.

	==Powers==		==Powers==

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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. 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 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. 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 total number of characters - 2,500 including spaces - as [[Call Winged Messenger]].

	====Trade Opportunities====		====Trade Opportunities====

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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. 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.		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. 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 total number of characters - 2,500 including spaces - as [[Call Winged Messenger]].

	====Trade Opportunities====		====Trade Opportunities====

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	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 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.

	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 ~~minimize~~ the impact of scrutiny and their confirmation is required to submit a treaty to the Senate to guarantee that it is genuinely negotiated treaty with representatives of the appropriate nation.		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 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]].