Emperor Darius was a very old man, who had led his nation through many wars with both India and Persia. The Russian border was, in actuality, a recent development, part of the 17th century territorial explosion of their nation--something that very few spectators in the world could have predicted, and Darius was one of the few men who remained to have witnessed it.
Emperor Darius I was quite an old man, as it has already been stated. He was born in May of 1765, the first heir to the throne, son of Xerxes III, along with a younger brother and two sisters. He arose to the throne in the revolution of 1783, whereafter a humiliating defeat to the Babylonians which cost Persia most of it's Persian Gulf coast and the subsequent scuttling of the navy by treaty the civilians rose in revolt against the implied economy collapse forseen by much of the Persian higher-ups.
However, after promising to grant new freedoms to the people after his father was sent to exile in Delhi, India (he would die there at age 61 in 1789), he had come down hard on the Persian people and turning the old Monarchy into an even more authoritarian Despotism. Despite his ruddy political hands, his shrewd and surprisingly left-wing economic policies were extremely successful, creating many corporations to the ruling families' names and implementing a highly popular "trickle down" policy. Standard of living rose up to the levels of those in Western Europe, and while heavy industry and military were comparatively low, merchants and salespeople soon returned to the streets of Persepolis and Susa, the two greatest cities in the Persian Empire.
Years had ravaged Darius grim face much like it does stone. His once hardened figures now sagged with creases that looked as though they had been filled with sand simply from the amount of time he had lived. He had a slim nose, a slim face, and a slim physique, and the deepest part of him was that which no one could escape. His black eyes set back in his head like glittering Onyx against the back wall of a cave, which seemed to never show expression except for the simple sadness that came with old age and having long since seen his children grow up. He spoke in an eloquent tongue, and had a train of thought that was often hard to follow, however such details were often rewarded in his excellent domestic policies, which had returned Persia to a much greater state and would hopefully continue to elevate her stature.
Darius now turned his weary eyes to the new world of foreign policy, including many negotiations with Europeans whom retained imperialist designs...
To: Gajarupta of India
From: Grand Emperor Darius I of Persia
Subj.: Re: MPP
While our nations have had many a conflict in the past, I believe it is time that you and I made peace and laid our woes to rest. We hope to establish a constructive and friendly relationship with the great Indian leadership, and look forward to the execution of such designs.
To: President Giovannopulos Oinos
From: Grand Emperor Darius I of Persia
Subj.: Babylon
Nothing seems to give the economy a kick like a successful war, wouldn't you agree, Mr. President? I believe that the ancient state of Babylon is long since due for its departure from our world, and similarly, wouldn't you agree, Mr. President?
My nation is anxious to reacquire the rather large strip of land that was stolen from my nation 63 years ago, and I know that many Greek citizens reside in the forcible held region of Anatolia.
Both of us have much to gain and little to lose in such a venture. Would you agree to help me?
To: Czar Nicholas Lakitov of Russia
From: Grand Emperor Darius I of Persia
Subj.: Nation status
While our nations having to develop a relationship may be a recent development in itself, I believe that our nations should pursue such a relationship in the context of friendship and cooperation.
We have incense for trade and would like to propose an NAP along with a cash exchange for our aforementioned luxury.
