1 pixel = 46.75 sq miles. Initial claims may not exceed 663,000 sq miles. When exceeding this limit, size of claims will be weighed against time in the region as well as the nature of the proposed nation; a sparsely populated nation of the appropriate climate may be permitted a greater initial claim. WA members with a good history of cross endorsing may also be permitted more territory. When requesting larger claims and expansions, please give detailed explanations of why you wish for so much territory. Existing claims are grandfathered in and need not worry. When submitting a claim, if you have a particular area in mind, shade it in as you want it. Use the same shade as your nation claim for expansions. Claims may be rejected or reduced at the cartographer's discretion.
See below to see areas of the map which are currently unclaimable.
For Initial Claims, there are two methods.
First method: write a Factbook containing this exact format and telegram the link to Liberto-Ancapistan: "Category:Meta ---> Gameplay Title: Map Claim
[b]Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Time Spent in the Conch Kingdom?:[/b]
[b]What spot/area are you claiming?:[/b] (a rough image of claim is encouraged)
[b]Puppets:[/b]
[b]Nation with WA Status:[/b]
[b]Detailed location of capital city:[/b] (optional)
Second method: DM @LA#3140 on Discord with this exact format:
__**Map Claim**__
**Nation Name:**
**Time Spent in the Conch Kingdom?:**
**What spot/area are you claiming?:**
**Puppets:**
**Nation with WA Status:**
**Detailed location of capital city:** (optional)
You will need to join our Regional Discord Server (here) and become verified to claim a spot. Once you have become verified, post the link to the Map Claim Dispatch in #conch_bay, pinging @LA#3140, also sending it in a DM.
One claim per user, if your nation is a coalition of countries, they may be mapped as such, but the claim limit will still apply. Areas owned by international organisations may be marked as such.
If you wish to expand your existing claim, please use the same process as above.
First method: write a Factbook containing this exact format and telegram the link to Liberto-Ancapistan
[b]Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Time Spent in the Conch Kingdom?:[/b]
[b]Where are you trying to expand your claim to?:[/b]
[b]For what reason do you wish to expand your claim?[/b]
Second method: DM @LA#3140 on Discord with this exact format:
__**Map Claim Expansion**__
**Nation Name:**
**Time Spent in the Conch Kingdom?:**
**Where are you trying to expand your claim to?:**
**For what reason do you wish to expand your claim?**
Expansions will be approved to claimants who have meaningfully contributed to roleplay, if a good reason is provided. This reason must take into consideration the fact that 'unclaimed' land is simply unmentioned, rather than unoccupied, within the world of RP. Expansions may be given out under special circumstances (such as the result of a war, land trade, or if you are well under the maximum limit for a claim.) If you are at the maximum limit for a claim, please provide a very good reason as to why you should be allowed to expand your claim.
Claim Removal If a nation on the map gets ejected/banjected, CTEs, or leaves, there will be a grace period during which their claim will not be removed. This does not apply to nations within unclaimable areas, which will be removed in the next update.
Involvement in RP
Grace Period
None
Seven Days
Minimal
Fourteen Days
Some
Thirty Days
Huge
Sixty Days
Nations which have at least Some involvement in RP may request an additional Grace Period if they know a definitive time they will be away and CTE is likely. Traditional Grace Period will begin after said time lapses.
If you wish to remove your claim on the map for whatever reason, please send a telegram or direct message to Liberto-Ancapistan.
Please note that these claims may be removed and sustained without the aforementioned procedure.
Some areas of the map, marked in red, are currently closed to new claims, expansions, and relocations. These may be unclaimable due to a variety of reasons, such as RP and future reworks. All claims within these areas will be denied without comment.
If an unclaimable area contains claims, it is one which has been selected to be reworked. If your claim is located within one of these areas, your borders will not be changed, unless you give the cartographer permission to do so.
Laur-en-tia // Laurentian The name for two twin continents, which were once one in the distant past. They are called North Laurentia and South Laurentia. Echˇorˇis // Echorisian Taˇkaˇriˇa // Takarian Naˇruˇshia // Narushian Puˇkam // Pukamian Antˇarˇticˇa // Antartican Eˇlisˇia // Elisian A supercontinent. Some think that it is two continents: West Elisia and East Elisia. The sea contained inside is commonly called Lake Okchon. Maˇliˇdia // Malidian Evˇrosˇia // Evrosian Tagˇrae // Tagraeian 'Iorˇaˇna // 'Ioranaian
More information may be added at a future point. The Solar System is under the jurisdiction of the Space Cartographer, Liberto-Ancapistan.
Volkar - Volkar is a volcanic planet, facing extreme temperatures due to its proximity to Lumina Alpha. Its volcanoes spew sulfur up to 150 kilometres into the air. Suls - A small, hot moon known only for its deep red colour. Telrova - Telrova is in that Goldilocks zone, where the star gives the right anount of heat to sustain life. Marax - What we think of when we think "moon". Kilameir - A volcanic moon with a viscous rocky surface. Eurypa - Eurypa is an uninteresting planet, slightly cold and slightly sad-looking. Your average space rock. Welkun - An extremely cold and icy planet. Etiam Belt - An asteroid belt that intersects the middle of the Lumina system. [Unknown] - ???
Introduction , Hello Conch Kingdom. I am Liberto-Ancapistan, best known for being the person that updates the map. I am running for Congress, in the hopes of making Conch Kingdom an even better region than it already is.
I joined Conch Kingdom with my current nation in January 2020, and joined the regional AA discord in April of that year. Since then, I've been consistently active within the region. I'm an active participant in Conch Kingdom RP and became Cartographer in June, and ran for PM in July (wining 1/4 of the vote).
What can you expect?
While I have not yet served in the more 'political' parts of the government, I do have the valuable experience of being part of it; you'll be able to trust me with knowing how it all works. I'm also active on both Discord and the RMB, something which I believe is vital for any member of the government. As a Congressman, I will pay attention to every part of our region, and act according to it's culture. Here are my attitudes to legislation:
I believe that Conch Kingdom is already a great region with a well-developed system of laws. I won't pursue radical legislation for the sake of change, and would instead only do so in circumstances where it is clearly needed.
I'm skeptical of new legislation, but open-minded. Bills need to justify their superiority over what's already in place, and if they can do that, they will have my support.
Recognising the fact that good government is essential to Conch Kingdom's continued success, I will not hesitate to initiate or support the impeachment of clearly incompetent members of Congress.
What about the other candidates?
Whether I gain a seat in Congress or not, it's makeup is very important to this region. Here are my recommendations on voting:
First Choice: Liberto-Ancapistan. They seem to agree with me on practically everything.
Second and Third Choices: Gibraltarica and Free Azell (in that order). As these nations are running together, they will be ranked together. Gibraltarica and Free Azell are the most experienced nations aiming to enter Congress, and it would be a great shame if either of them did not get in. Their presence in Congress would, I believe, allow it to start more smoothly and allow less experienced nations to get to know procedure.
Fourth Choice: Kursibar. Being placed so low on this ranking is a disservice to Kursibar, but (un?)fortunately the three candidates above are excellent. As far as I have seen Kursibar has the maturity and insight to be a good member of Congress.
Fifth Choice: Aelandi. Aelandi is dependable, active and informed enough to be a good legislator. If they weren't already in the government, they could well be higher in this ranking.
Sixth Choice: Hubdova. Hubdova is the newest nation that would enter Congress under my ranking. I have not seen any problems with them other than that lack of experience and little discord activity (which would probably change if they were elected).
Seventh Choice: Reverya. Reverya is all-but inactive on the RMB, somewhere where I think community outreach is very important.
Eighth Choice: Weeturds. Weeturds should drop out. Nations in Congress (unofficially) need to be on the AA's discord, because that's where debates and votes happen. Weeturds did join the server, but they are not verified and so cannot actually see or use it.
The Augustin Alliance Joint Task Force, or JTF, is the military and diplomatic branch of the Alliance, with contributing nations from all four member regions. It is headed by the Director, followed by the appointed Lt Directors.
Unlike traditional raiding and defending organizations, the JTF is neutral (sometimes labeled "independent"). It serves to further the interests of Alliance member regions in foreign lands through the use of force and negotiation. It may raid or defend, conduct diplomacy missions, or assist developing regions, depending on the needs of the Alliance and the discretion of the command.
The JTF is a gameplay organization, which means it is completely separate from roleplay. In other words, it is not affected by any nation's statistics, factbooks, or forum posts. Instead, military gameplay centers around regions, and is the closest thing to a war feature that NationStates offers players. For information, see this guide to military gameplay, or send a telegram to an officer.
PAST OPERATIONS
For a list of operations the Joint Task Force has conducted in the past, please see this history page.
ENLIST TODAY
Enlisting in the Active Division: 1. Join our Discord server here if you have not already. If you cannot access Discord, please consider the Reserve Squadron instead.
2. Use the command >jtf apply, then wait for the Command Staff to review your application and respond.
Enlisting in the Reserve Squadron: 1. Fill out the form below and send it via telegram to the Reserve Squadron Commander (RSC).
2. After being cleared for enlistment and added to the roster, await orders. Genuine orders will always come from an officer via telegram.
1. What is your nation name?
Response:
2. Do you have any prior military gameplay experience?
Response:
3. If so, with what organization?
Response:
4. Do you currently hold a rank in any other military organization?
Response:
5. Are you available for updates (0000 - 0130 and 1200 - 1300 ET)?
Response:
6. Are you able to access discord.com?
Response:
7. Do you have any outstanding WA bans as a player, or on a specific nation?
Response:
8. Are you able to follow simple directions?
Response:
If you do not know the answer to a question, please say so in your response, rather than guessing.
While you wait, read the regulations, especially §3. Membership.
Enlisted (highest to lowest): 5. Chief Petty Officer CPO 4. Petty Officer First Class PO1 3. Petty Officer Second Class PO2 2. Petty Officer Third Class PO3 1. Cadet CDT
1. Founder Responsibilities: Approve operations, oversee organization Rank: Not applicable Eligibility: Unavailable Details: Permanently-held position
2. Director DIR Responsibilities: Command all branches of the organization, appoint subordinate officers Rank: Commander CDR Eligibility: Founder appointment Details: May be held by Founder
3. Lt Director, Active Division ADC Responsibilities: Command the Active Division Rank: Lieutenant Commander LCDR Eligibility: Established merit, DIR appointment Details: Expected to update and lead operations
4. Lt Director, Diplomatic Division DDC Responsibilities: Command the Diplomatic Division Rank: Lieutenant Commander LCDR Eligibility: Established merit, DIR appointment Details: Only command staff role in the Diplomatic Division; handles all diplomatic administration
5. Reserve Squadron Commander RSC Responsibilities: Command the Reserve Squadron Rank: Lieutenant LT Eligibility: DIR appointment Details: Not expected to update or command operations.
6. Training Officer TO Responsibilities: Train new members (CDTs) Rank: Ensign ENS or Lieutenant LT Eligibility: ADC appointment Details:
Hey everyone, reminder that Congressional Elections are based on ranked voting. As such, I'd like to release my personally advised rankings for Congressional Elections: 1. Free Azell 2. Gibraltarica 3. Liberto-Ancapistan 4. Kursibar 5. Aelandi 6. Hubdova
If you want to see a long list of WA members go to the top of the Conch Kingdom page, look right and under the flag there will be a square with a medal in it and if you click on it there is a list! (it goes to page 18 btw).