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The Golden Witch of Beatrice | With N-Day upon us I figured a faction could be useful! | |||
The You're Nightmare of The Welcome | ||||
The Empire of DaitoTIO | Sorry for the late response, but welcome! | |||
Straight up evil dudes | Hey, y'all. Listen to Statues of Cats, they're a pretty good band. They're the bomb dot com, as you silly people on the interwebs say. | |||
The Empire of DaitoTIO | Seeing as it's been 18 days since the last RP question, allow me to pose you one: History books often speak about leaders who are generally considered "great", but also about leaders who brought ruin to their people. Who is your country's worst leader? For example, in terms of the cost of life in Daito as a result of the war he got the country involved in, it would be a fair assessment to claim that Hisayuki Sonyu, the Prime Minister of Daito from 1937 to 1945, was among the worst. However, where he stands above others is in his efforts to uproot and destroy democracy within the country, imposing a one-party, authoritarian regime upon the country and encouraging rampant xenophobia, all in "the name of the Emperor", when in reality, he was seeking power for himself and to "correct" perceived past wrongs against the "old order". | |||
The Empire of DaitoTIO | I feel I have to say it, but please do not endorse me for being the World Assembly Delegate. That's Ach's role, not mine, nor do I want it. | |||
The Kingdom of Pandect | 郝玉都: The Free Leader of the Wondrous People - socialist revolutionary (and unelected) leader between 1891 and 1935. Since its founding in 1196, Pandect has experienced considerable political and military upheaval but was relatively stable from 1734 with the establishement of the hereditary Szondi Dynasty. However a military coup in 1891 by socialist leader 郝玉都, of the Wondrous People party, sadly led to the decline of the country. Poor political decisions led to a closing of the borders, along with insular policies and curtailing of mercantile freedoms. This struck the economy hard as the industrial revolution took off in other countries, and Pandect was left with little to trade anyway, even if the borders had remained open. Prior to the political revolution the ruling Szondi Dynasty had promoted learning and foreign trade which allowed the nation to become particularly wealthy as a trade centre for the surrounding region. On the first of May 1935 Lazaros Szondi returned to take power with a privately funded army, returning the country to prosperity. Since that time the country has been a benevolent Constitutional Monarchy with a parliamentary system of democracy. Both the armed forces and naval forces still use the previous revolutionary administration's appelations, the Pandectorian Defence League (Army) and The Wondrous People's Navy (Navy); since it was deemed socially disruptive and not cost-effective to rebrand these large established organisations again. | |||
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Straight up evil dudes | S.U.E.D has never ever had a bad leader! (But if you were to take a quick peek through our Dear Leader's copy of The Book of Super Secret Nation Secrets, a book which details every single thing that the nation is keeping secret, it's clear that the worst leader was [CENSORED BY STATE AUTHORITY]. He ran from 1970 to 1971. He tried to do an ad campaign to encourage people to be nicer to the people around them. After being executed by firing squad, all records of him existing were stricken out, erasing this tyrant out of history. [CENSORED BY STATE AUTHORITY] was a scourge upon our great nation, so no one really minds.) | |||
The Kingdom of East Moreland | Now WiFi is restored expect more activity from East Moreland including sending "The Boyz" round to all of you whose nations have ceased to exist......I know where you live!!! Unless your Valen as you've not been added on the map update yet but I know your somewhere..... | |||
The Grand Federation of Smatania | Join my Creative Writing competition! "Create a Story!" is a competition for nations all over the world to write books! Here are the rules: 1.Make the story whatever you want, but not gorey or have sensitive topics. 2. NO copying others. 3. Make your story unique! 4. This is not for bad writers, you have to telegram me about your experience in writing. 5. Max words are 5000. 6. Make a new story from scratch, saves are not allowed. 7. Do not write before I say so, doing so may lead to a disqualification. WARNING! THIS WILL END IN 5 DAYS, SIGN UP NOW! If you want to sign up, telegram me! Contestants: Theroria Waffland X Country Nightralia Vulcravia New Vavlar It will start once there are enough contestants. THE JUDGES: Liberza The Martian Democracy Sector 12 These are the best writers who ever set foot in The Rejected Realms, so I have picked these men to be the official Judges for "Create a Story!". It shall be noted that you story will be scored by your story's Grammar, Creativity and Grip (as in how much it makes people hooked on the story). | |||
via 10000 Islands | The Federal Dual Monarchy of Wille-Harlia | Good day friends and members of Independent Order! We are proud to present the October version of our foreign affairs update, which can be read in full here Tytor, Pandect, and Jabberwocky | ||
The Best Nation in the World of Orcuo | Have you ever felt like taking a pair of bolt cutters and cutting the rope supporting an elevator? Cause I… definitely have not had any thoughts of that. | |||
via 10000 Islands | The Federal Dual Monarchy of Wille-Harlia | I come bearing the emissary report:
Stats of the Month: Date: December 2023| Population: 903 nations| Delegate Endorsement: 229 endorsements The Breaking Wave and Monthly Emissary Report All the latest news from 10000 Islands: December 2023 December 10, 2023 by Jeanine Cutoffs Republic of Pantso XKI Liaison Officer
Discussions over most legislation take place in the Non-Secure Chamber. Chief Executive: Markanite Office Senators Ministers Information about other government officials of 10000 Islands can be found here.
AxeCapital and Keswickholt apparently have some big plans to rejuvenate the Houses and RP communities. While the details are currently a closely-guarded secret, AxeCapital campaigned on the promise of a “mega event”, saying “We're gonna skyrocket activity all across XKI, believe me. It's gonna be super-duper, the best you've ever seen”. We look forward to seeing what these two experienced Senators have in store for us. We reached out to Ugtaui for comment about their recent election to the Council and received this response via Telegram: “One of my main goals is for more in game connection outside the forum. I feel like the rmb should involve more rp (ik we have rp servers, but I feel like people should be able to roleplay anywhere). I also want to establish a economic council or smth along those lines.” Sounds like the freshman Senator has lofty goals already. Good luck!
If you love dogs, or your fellow Islanders, or just need to get on Santa’s good side this month, please send your love to Pyr Isle’s dog Brodie (pictured above), who was diagnosed with bone cancer last month and had his right foreleg amputated at the shoulder in an effort to prolong his life. Brodie is a Great Pyrenees, and while small for his breed he still checks in at over 80lbs (~36kgs). This poses some unique challenges as dogs put most of their weight on their front paws and Brodie is much too large to be carried for long. Nevertheless, he is stubborn, strong, and apparently unconcerned about his disability. Brodie started chemotherapy late in November and the prognosis is good. After seeing him already walking about on three legs, his physical therapist said “Don’t bother with rehab; he clearly doesn’t need it.” Please join me in wishing Brodie a speedy recovery and a happy life filled with treats, ear rubs, long walks, and lots of love.
Pantso, of House of the Sword, has accepted a new role as Ambassador to The League. This position has been unfilled for some months, but after some discussion with XKI Delegate Astrobolt, he agreed to take up the position. Upon accepting, Pantso issued the following statement: “I will endeavor to serve with honor and grace; and failing that at least with wit and good humor.” Pantso has also been named as the newest Executive Officer of TITO! Parsend(Lenlyvit), of House of the Defenders, has been appointed Regional Reserve Chair, filling in for Paffnia who has stepped down. The Regional Reserve Chair has many responsibilities related to XKI’s regional economy and financial matters, including overseeing the Mortimer Reports, NS Stock Market, wills, and shop purchases.. TITO Medal Day was December 6, where XKI recognizes those nations whose service to the Islands goes above and beyond the call of duty. Chief Executive Markanite has awarded the following medals to TITO members: Paffnia: the Legion of Merit, which is given for exemplary service to 10,000 Islands and NS as a whole. In addition, the following nations have been awarded the Steadfast Badge for displaying the core qualities of TITO: Loyalty, Honesty, Friendship, and Steadfast Commitment: And the TITO Quick Reaction Force Combat Pin has been given to these nations for demonstrating a consistent, dependable presence during updates: Join TITO Today!
Senator for Himes West, AxeCapital, has recently been dropping hints about a major RP event. Rumor has it that this ambitious plan will give new RP players a chance to grab important positions and valuable territory previously unavailable. Set your passive scanners to maximum resolution and pay attention; more news will follow.
For her efforts and contributions to TITO Wordy was granted some of XKI’s most prestigious awards, including the prestigious Anime Daisuke Cross and a Legion of Merit. The full list of her commendations is lengthy, but at an impressive 15 medals she is one of the most decorated TITO Knights of all time. The first day of December is set aside to honor and respect Wordy and the example she set for all Islanders.
Some questions have come up about tools to make Endoswapping/Endotarting simpler. Endoswapping is the practice of endorsing other nations with the intent to receive an endorsement in return. Since endorsements increase the rate at which nations gain influence, and regions with high influence are harder to raid, swapping endorsements increases regional security. Endotarting is the practice of mass endorsing nations with the same goal. Currently NationStates does not have a good interface to enable these practices, so some regions have come up with tools to help. If you have any input or questions on the subject, feel free to chime in here!
Disbursement of Assets of Parties and Houses, which provides a mechanism to share the assets of a defunct House or Political Party; Amending the Duties of the MoC corrects an oversight in NS-367-2 in order to permit the Minister of Culture to hire staff; Blue Canaria North Senator Responsibilities Act, which directs the BCN Senator to create a single monthly report for both the Islands and its allied and embassy regions. This legislative session also included the rejection of several Embassy requests and the closure of embassies with inactive regions. The XKI Law Archive has links to these bills and the voting record. Classifieds ~Keswickholt is looking for a Deputy Senator for Lyonesse East to help administer the Houses and the sub-board on the forum. ~Astrobolt is hiring an Ambassador to the Union of Democratic States, and embassy partner with XKI, and a Secretary of State to assist with day-to-day operations. ~AxeCapital has an open req for Role Play Commissioner, responsible for enforcing RP rules and orderly behavior in the RP regions. ~Wille-Harlia is seeking Cultural Officers to help plan regional events. Other jobs may be available on the Jobs Bulletin Board. Most jobs pay monthly in Tacos, XKI’s regional currency. About the Emissary Report The 10KI Update is a monthly report about the regional happenings of XKI made by the Blue Canaria North Senator and the Deputy BCN Senator. Stay tuned for any updates! More XKI! Forum: 10000islands.proboards.comDiscord: discord.gg/4uWZbNS Interested in XKI? All of our Foreign Affairs dispatches will be published by 10000 Islands Foreign Affairs, and posted in our embassy thread! | ||
The Kingdom of East Moreland | Come check out the 2024 Cultural Festival. https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=3057.msg28619;topicseen#msg28619 | |||
The Commonwealth of Royal Seleucid | World Cup reaches the Quarter Finals https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=3012.msg28572;boardseen#new | |||
The Empire of Aosta2 | Happy Thursday | |||
The Kingdom of East Moreland | ||||
via 10000 Islands | The Federal Dual Monarchy of Wille-Harlia | Dropping in with the XKI Update. Enjoy!
Stats of the Month: Date: January 2024| Population: 851 nations| Delegate Endorsement: 227 endorsements The Breaking Wave and Monthly Emissary Report All the latest news from 10000 Islands: Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 January 8, 2024 by Jeanine Cutoffs Republic of Pantso XKI Liaison Officer
Discussions over most legislation take place in the Non-Secure Chamber. Chief Executive: Markanite Office Senators Ministers Information about other government officials of 10000 Islands can be found here.
Participants were divided into three teams - Snow Fall, Sleet Squall, and Hail Storm - and were awarded points for attendance to events and winning contests. Team Snow Fall stormed into an early lead due to event participation and contest submissions. By day 6 they had plowed up an impressive 234 points, with far and away the heaviest accumulation . . . until the awards for the “A Winter’s Tale” story contest and Snowflake Art contest were counted. Victories there let Sleet Squall sweep into first with 336 points. Sleet Squall held the lead for two days while Hail Storm and Snow Fall struggled to catch up - and the latter managed to breeze into first place with victories in the Snowy Mafia Mystery game and Snowed in Radio submission. The final tally was Snow Fall (489), Sleet Squall (411), and Hail Storm (295). Most importantly, everyone had a great time in spite of some unfortunately canceled events, and we all look forward to another one next year. See you there!
Minister of Culture Wille-Harlia’s riddles were: “What do you call a reindeer with three eyes?" a “reiiindeer” a cold a stamp Only two nations guessed all three riddles - Az Kron and Macrasetia. Congratulations on their cleverness and we hope they enjoy their generous Taco prizes! The Caroling Contest fortunately did not require singing, only a bit of writing, and the current Poet Laureate (yours truly) submitted the sole entry: Interested in joining the Ministry of Culture to help plan additional games, contests, and other events? Contact Wille-Harlia about the Cultural Officer position!
The new event is tailor-made for nations new to RP or new to the region. It will give you a chance to seize power and territory in a space that has previously been dominated by massive interplanetary empires. We’ll be sending out more information as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime get your backstories and origins down, practice your accent and start running drills on your battlecruisers! The day of reckoning will come sooner than you think . . .
The Mortimer Report is a summary of financial activity, including payouts for Islander investments, stocks, and any events that may have impacted these investments. It is released by the Regional Reserve each month and covers the previous month’s activities. The Rich List is a ranking of the most valuable Islander accounts, in Tacos, including both terrestrial and celestial assets. To make the rich list, start earning Tacos by taking a job that pays Tacos, participating in contests, and taking advantage of Taco Islands Charities generous incentives for new nations. Buy properties from the bank, invest in stocks, or start a business in the Marketplace, and watch your pile of Tacos grow! Nations interested learning more about XKI’s economy can learn more in the Regional Reserve Office
Are you ready to join the fight? Apply to join TITO today!
The Legislative Branch is made up of four Senators, with each position named for a famous Islander: Blue Canaria North, Lyonesse East, New Republica South, and Himes West. In addition to writing and voting on legislation, opening and closing embassies, and other matters the Chief Executive brings before the Senators, each has their own individual responsibilities as well. Article V of the Constitution defines the Bill of Rights, establishing the rights of each nation to self-determination and freedom of speech. ~ Jan 25 is Founder’s Day, the 21st anniversary of the founding of the nation of Grub, XKI’s Founder. As the region existed before the “Founder” mechanic was established in NationStates, the name of the true founder, as well as the origins of XKI’s name, is lost to time. Grub was given the position when it was introduced and now has a permanent place in XKI history. More of this ancient history has been recorded in the Historical Archives here. ~ Feb 10 is Delegate Day, where XKI honors past and current UN/WA Delegates. After 20 years XKI has had over 40 delegates, some of who have served more than once. Notable Delegates include: Read more about the history of XKI’s Delegates here in the Great Library! (Why UN? That’s another bit of NationStates history. Originally NS had a “United Nations”, not a “World Assembly”. However, the actual UN took umbrage at the use of its name and logo. After some extremely pleasant correspondence between Max Barry and the United Nations, NationStates ended up with a “World Assembly”. You can read about the saga on his web site.)
In addition, Keswickholt has announced a contest to submit a design for a logo for the XKI Housing Association. Good designs will capture the essence of the Houses. To submit your design either PM it to Keswickholt on NS or Discord, or upload it to the #houses channel on the discord server. ~ The House of the Sword and the House of the Defenders welcome new nations!
Additional discussions, brainstorms, and ideas for Council legislation are always welcome in the Paffnia Rotunda!
Classifieds ~Keswickholt is looking for a Deputy Senator for Lyonesse East to help administer the Houses and the sub-board on the forum. ~Pantso has put out a call for a Deputy Senator for Blue Canaria North to help work on this Monthly Report ~Astrobolt is hiring an Ambassador to the Union of Democratic States, and embassy partner with XKI, and a Secretary of State to assist with day-to-day operations. ~AxeCapital has an open req for Role Play Commissioner, responsible for enforcing RP rules and orderly behavior in the RP regions. ~Wille-Harlia is seeking Cultural Officers to help plan regional events. Other jobs may be available on the Jobs Bulletin Board. Most jobs pay monthly in Tacos, XKI’s regional currency. About the Emissary Report The 10KI Update is a monthly report about the regional happenings of XKI made by the Blue Canaria North Senator and the Deputy BCN Senator. Stay tuned for any updates! More XKI! Forum: 10000islands.proboards.comDiscord: discord.gg/4uWZbNS Interested in XKI? All of our Foreign Affairs dispatches will be published by 10000 Islands Foreign Affairs, and posted in our embassy thread! | ||
The Commonwealth of Royal Seleucid | Hosts out the World Cup Valen 2-1 Abertone | |||
The Grand Federation of Smatania | Who wants to join this New RP by my alt! | |||
The Kingdom of East Moreland | Thanks for the offer. We've a great RP region here and if you're interested feel free to come join use | |||
The Commonwealth of Royal Seleucid | ||||
via 10000 Islands | The Federal Dual Monarchy of Wille-Harlia | Hello all, I come bearing a double issue (because I forgot to deliver the January update, published in early-mid February)! First is the January version of our foreign affairs update which can be read in full here. Second is a special update: our Chief Executive Markanite has announced that he will be stepping down. He has invoked Article 2 of our Constitution and named Lenlyvit (Former Delegate) as his successor. The transition has begun and will conclude by mid-late March. Read Markanite's statement in full here: 10000islands.proboards.com/thread/44793/time-new-chief-executive We hope you have a great day! | ||
The Kingdom of East Moreland | Sign ups for the Rugby World Cup are open. |