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I am somewhat surprised at the issue “A chemical reactionary”:

“In the process of [NATION]’s glorious and inexorable people’s revolution, several thousand of [NATION]’s former elite are slated for execution, with many having already fallen under the blade. The revolutionary courts have scheduled Vanna Ross, your nation’s most revered chemist and a former plantation owner, for execution tomorrow. Several scientists have made a last-minute appeal to save her head”.

It is plainly assumed that every single socialist republic will behave exactly like the USSR under Stalin or China under the infamous “Cultural Revolution”. And the only choice that’s not abhorrent (setting the scientist free) results in a rise in your corruption levels (!). Some (less biased) common sense would be nice, wouldn’t it?

Sierra Brava wrote:

I am somewhat surprised at the issue “A chemical reactionary”:

“In the process of [NATION]’s glorious and inexorable people’s revolution, several thousand of [NATION]’s former elite are slated for execution, with many having already fallen under the blade. The revolutionary courts have scheduled Vanna Ross, your nation’s most revered chemist and a former plantation owner, for execution tomorrow. Several scientists have made a last-minute appeal to save her head”.

It is plainly assumed that every single socialist republic will behave exactly like the USSR under Stalin or China under the infamous “Cultural Revolution”. And the only choice that’s not abhorrent (setting the scientist free) results in a rise in your corruption levels (!). Some (less biased) common sense would be nice, wouldn’t it?

What was that thing that those revolutionaries said again..? Oh right...

"Questioning the party now are we? How shameful of you. I'm afraid we'll be taking your head, for enemies of the revolution such as yourself can not continue to exist, no matter how useful you try to make yourself appear."

Of course, about the time he finished that last sentence my men showed up and together we put an end to their little 'revolution', though it would be a while before I would be able to assert control over For Sque as there were plenty of enemies that still had to be fought and beaten.

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Anyway, out of Mafia Character for a minute, lookin at the issues full text I'm guessing the main reason the courts (and a lot of folks who worked under 'em) want the scientist's head is due to the plantation owner part. How bad exactly was the plant and its working conditions (Is it closer to Russian Serfs, or general Western Factories?) isn't directly said.
All NS Issues have some bias due to their writers, as all writers (and for the matter, humans) tend to have biases directed one way or another. Tis a great thing to have a dismiss button.

You are right about that, I should have dismissed it! I would never allow such a disgrace to fall upon my beloved Sierra Brava… Now, where are those writers? The revolutionary court has a few friendly questions for them.

Minor flag update, I attempted to go for an eclipse, though I am not certain if it makes the green too overwhelming.

Democratic Republic of Cacusia wrote:

Minor flag update, I attempted to go for an eclipse, though I am not certain if it makes the green too overwhelming.

I think it looks pretty good! I'm looking forwards to adding your S5 card to my Nordic Crosses collection. :)

Magna-Parva wrote:

I think it looks pretty good! I'm looking forwards to adding your S5 card to my Nordic Crosses collection. :)

Wait, do you think that there will ever be a fifth season?

Infinitta wrote:

Wait, do you think that there will ever be a fifth season?

No reason to think that there will not be a fifth season… unless you know something

Infinitta wrote:

Wait, do you think that there will ever be a fifth season?

Safiloa wrote:

No reason to think that there will not be a fifth season… unless you know something

Looking at the stuff I'm guessing that'll probably be some time early next year, though personally I wouldn't mind waiting a year or two extra, since these cards are quite nice, def so when compared to those S2 Cards back when I started.

PS: Oooh 5 Years since founding! Nice!

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well!

After the currency exchange rate thread, I had the idea for an international organization for the solidarity-based trade of commodities. I'd like to have others' opinions and suggestions if you find it interesting. Here is the thread. Obviously, I'd like you to join the previous thread too.

Thank you!

Good morning/afternoon/evening Forest! I would like to inform you that I have been elected as the new Delegate of 10000 Islands. You can find out some information about me and the elections in this Dispatch:

44th Delegate-Elect of the 10000 Islands

by The Union of Free Provinces of Juiulia

A Shelter from the Storm!

Greetings, Islanders and the rest of the World!

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As of 17/09/2026 at 05:50 UTC, I, Juiulia have become the official Delegate-Elect of 10000 Islands. It is admittedly something I never foresaw in my time here at XKI. When I first joined, my impression of a Delegate was similar to the one felt when thinking of the serving President or head of state whilst being an average citizen. Now, I not only get to bear that title as soon as the transition is over, but I also get to carry the responsibilities it comes adorned with.

Whether you cast your vote in my favor or not, I want to thank you for your initiative to take part in the political aspect of XKI. I'll try and do my best to deliver as much as it is expected of me.

I joined XKI back in 2019, and have been blinking in and out of activity since then. I joined TITO in 2021 because I believed that every region had the right to self-determination, safe from the hands of those ill-intentioned who wish to conquer and take them as trophies. In 2023, Chief Executive Markanite called upon my name to be included in the Hall of Heroes as the 135th Knight of TITO. In late 2025, I was elected for my first term as Senator for Blue Canaria North, and was re-elected once in 2026. As part of the Special Elections held this very month, I had cast my candidacy to eventually win uncontested. I choose to believe that I won because of the genuine will of having me in office rather than because there was no-one else to vote for.

Please make sure to endorse both Pantso and Juiulia during this transition period!

Why I'm here

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I have stated in my campaign post right here that it is my intention to focus mainly on two issues that have gradually undermined our region: Inactivity and the Population Decline. Although I may have other goals in mind, these two are the principal issues that I believe we should all work together, as a region, to solve. It is not my intention to discredit the efforts of our very hard-working officials, be it serving in office or not; these problems are infinitely more structural than they are anyone's failure.
I will address these affairs soon enough, and with the help of anyone who expresses their initiative. For now, anyone is welcome to suggest courses of action that we could begin to discuss.

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Due gratitude

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Please join me in thanking Pantso for his tenure as Delegate from July 2025, and as Senator for 2 years before that. His term has shown a great deal of excellence, and set the bar perhaps too high for me. Also, another round of thanks is due to all XKI officials for keeping the region alive and kicking. Without their efforts, we would have been long gone.

Thank you Delegate Pantso!

Thank you Chief Executive The United Royal Islands of Euramathania!

... and a thank you to every Islander, whether in office or not!

A message to the rest of the world

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Whether you are an Islander reading this or the citizen of a foreign region, I wish to extend my willingness to take part in peaceful cooperation. However, there are some principles that I believe should not be ignored. Whatever political alignment I might consider myself a part of, it is crucial that the will of our Islanders is respected. 10000 Islands has historically refrained from taking sides (when it doesn't come to Gameplay, of course), often being considered a neutral region in terms of ideologies. This is mainly because most of those serving in the government of XKI believed that every opinion matters regardless what they personally believe in. While I would gladly take a certain position, it may not be what most Islanders feel inclined towards. It would not be the course established by our history. This applies the other way around, too. It is true that you cannot satisfy everyone at once, and that is why I place all my bets on proportional representation. On the outside, XKI seems neutral; but on the inside, there are many citizens with diverse opinions, all of whom deserve theirs to be respected.

If you're interested in reaching out to discuss matters pertaining to the World Assembly, please contact me via NS Telegram or Discord.
If you seek to establish an embassy between our regions, you are welcome to do so by following the steps, if you meet the requirements, found here.

I will also designate a Foreign Affairs Secretary to aid me in all relevant matters. This designation will be announced in a dispatch as well.

Thank you for your attention! - Juiulia

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