The Inner-workings of the Latino Nation
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Sir, I await your command! Our men are prepared to sail forth and formally strengthen our ties in the Hispanic nations that are affiliated with The Syndicate.
Prime Minister: You mean, affiliated with the Synidicate Political Party.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Yes, sir, you've got it. So, how about it?
Prime Minister: Domestic Advisor, what do our people say?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Prime Minister, I have the results of the latest polls. It is clear which of the Hispanic nations that our people wish to amalgamate into our fold.
Prime Minister: Wonderful.
Narrator: There was silence in the room for several moments.
Prime Minister: Well? May we hear the results of the polls?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Oh, yes, right. Well, it appears that the people would like to incorporate the eastern part of Venezuela, a bit south of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Prime Minister: Ahhh yes, the paradise discovered by none other than Colubus himself, in 1498, during his third voyage to the Americas. Indeed, that territory is a worthy one to claim. What else?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: The capital city of Peru, known as Lima.
Prime Minister: Yes, I know it well. It was once one of the top 5 populated cities in Latin America and home to one of the finest financial hubs in Latin America. I have visited there many times to formalize trading deals. It would be a wise move to formally incorporate them into the Latino Nation and Syndicate Political Party.
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Yes, that's a very nice way of putting it. Also, the people request that we bring liberation the city of Santiago, in Chile.
Prime Minister: I am not too familiar with it. Foreign Advisor, what have you to say on the matter?
Latino Nation's Foreign Advisor: Santiago once boasted the title of one of Latin America's most metropolitan areas, with efficient public transportation, shopping centres, and beautiful high-rise architecture. These days, the city is in relative ruin compared to its once great majesty, but the people there still hold values of creativity and innovation in their hearts and their pride in their work is very strong. The city itself lies in the centre of a large bowl-shaped valley that was once and still is an area with rich, fertile lands. Santiago should definitely be on our "hit list."
Prime Minister: Indeed, although I might suggest that we persuade them to join using incentives, rather than force. Anything else?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Well, I hestitate to suggest it, but...
Prime Minister: I do not fear what the people have to say! Bring it on!
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Alright, if you say so. The people want us to strengthen ties to the lands of Spain.
Prime Minister: (Gasping in surprise) The Motherland! The holiest of holies! Our people surely are quite ambitious... the Motherland... (trails off in thought)
Latino Nation's Foreign Advisor: Ummm, sir, are you still with us?
Prime Minister: Oh yes, yes, boy am I ever. Say, what sort of information do we have on Spain these days, anyway?
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: Prime Minister, our intelligence reports that people over there, too, have ridden out the plague. Most of our trade networks go to their largest city centres, which were once urban metropolises but are now only husks of their former glory. That said, our ancestors are a stalwart people and they, too, have survived and thrived. I believe that they are still in disarray though and would welcome our leadership to come in and guide them through a new era of prosperity.
Prime Minister: What a compelling speach you have given! Too bad your role is one behind the scenes.
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: I am quite comfortable with my job, sir, if you are suggesting...
Prime Minister: No, no, nothing of the sort. Carry on, and thank you. Domestic Advisor, what do the people say? Where in Spain would they like us to strengthen ties?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Well, they seem to want to reform a connection with the Buddhist Holy City.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Just you now here wait a minute! Buddhism was founded in some country with Injuns or something! What's this here tangent all about that you're going off on?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Do not forget that our world is loosely based off of Civ 4. Isabella was surely the founder of Buddhism.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Oh, yes, right. You have a point there.
Prime Minister: Isn't Madrid quite far inland though?
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Yes, well, I am only reporting on the people's wishes, sir, regardless of their practicality.
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: I believe that I have an answer. We shall liberate the people of Huelva in the south-west and those of Barcelona in the east. Later, we can work our way inland towards the mecca of Buddhism.
Prime Minister: Does anyone have any info on these coastal Cities?
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: I am glad that you asked since, in fact, I do. Huelva, situated on the south-west coast, near the border with what was once known as Portugal, has existed as a maritime town seated on estuary of a river and in between two other rivers since around 3000 BC. It is well known for its strength in espionage activities...
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Wait, isn't it a BAD thing if people KNOW about it being good for espionage?
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: Perhaps, but the espionage was practiced by other participating nations and was mostly made known to the public well after its effectiveness was at an end.
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: At an end... or so you say.
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: Like any good spy, I will not reveal the secrets of my trade.
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Touché. How about Barcelona? I have heard of it by name but I am not familiar with its history.
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: It was once a huge mega-centre of sports, commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts.
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: Wow, that's quite a mouthful!
Latino Nation's Head of Intelligence: Barcelona once housed the seat of the now defunct Catalan government and was relatively famous for its 1992 Summer Olypic Games.
Prime Minister: Ahhh, it has been a while since our world held one of those. Perhaps it is time for our world to once again unite in such competitions, where we can showcase the best of our respective peoples, allowing them to rise above these troubled times and show the world what practice and hard effort can achieve.
Latino Nation's Domestic Advisor: You are indeed a dreamer, sir, but I, too, hope to see such a thing come to pass once again.
Prime Minister: So, there you have it, Military Commander! Those are the territories that you must go out and claim in the name of the Latino Nation! Remember, our member territories are not to be oppressed but to be joined as one with our collective fold.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: I understand, sir.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Troops! Move out! Here are the
territories that we will be claiming, marked both on maps and with co-oridinate values, where applicable:
Latino Nation's Military Commander: The co-ordinates in South America are as follows:
60,
89, and
125
Latino Nation's Military Commander: The co-ordinates in Europe will be edited-in when they become available.
Latino Nation's Military Commander: Engineers!
Build us a navy!