Kalistani Major History

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Emperor Welcomes Luthori back to Kalistan
Agreements to advise on maglev tech in place
Sulari, Duchy of Suldanor
September 8, 5542


Royal Party travels on original Stretch of RailSul between Sulari and Dana

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick II Ananto welcomed the Emperor and Empress to Kalistan in an official state visit. The visit was primarily a social event for the royals, aimed at renewing the relationship established by Empress Nicolette II Ananto. In the course of the visit, the royals. Most of the stay in Ananto was at Wilson House in Kaliburg, but after several days, the party flew to Sulari to take a ride on the Maglev. The party travelled the 85 mile distance in less than 15 minutes.

One of the main reasons for the trip was for the Luthorians to secure technical assistance and investment as they begin to update their infrastructure. "Kalistan has one of Terra's pre-eminent high speed national passenger rail systems," said His Imperial Majesty's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Red Collins. "We are proud to show it off, and Luthori appears that they would like to adopt our model, so we're happy to share it." During the Royal visits, Kalistani Ministers were in talks with their Luthorian counterparts, who secured a multi billion dollar investment and advisement deal to help Luthori improve their rail network using MagLev technology. "We've been able to give them workable estimates," said Collins, "and are happy to give them technical assistance to help them make their rail system the best in Artania!"

Kalistan and Luthori also discussed security matters. "The Defense Ministers are just talking at the moment," said Minister Collins. "To my knowledge, nothing solid has come of the discussions. Luthori seems to be looking for a security Partner in Kalistan, but nothing that interests Kalistan so far has really been put on the table yet." Kalistan said they were most interested in surface to surface missiles and ASW technology to combat international submarines around Kalistan. "As the years go by, people are beginning to lean more heavily on the tactics that Kalistan has long used in defense," said Collins. "The Defense Minister is looking to see if Luthori has better technology to help our crews hunt down and destroy foreign submarines operating in the Anantonese Ocean and ensure Kalistani domination under the seas."

The official visit in the books, Luthori's visit marks the first visit by a foreign head of state to Kalistan since the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor. "Speaking as a member of His Impeial Majesty's Government," said Minister Collins, "a visit to Kalistan often smooths the road for diplomacy. It makes it far easier for us to do business with them." The preliminary work on Luthori's Rail infrastructure is expected to begin before Fall, with startup funds guaranteed by the Bank of Suldanor in Sulari.