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Question of the Day

What are your thoughts on space travel in general, is it something that nations should pursue to further their own military and/or economic interests, or is it largely something that's a waste of time and are our resources better spent on improving the earth, or maybe somewhere in between?

Evinagioni, Catgirlboss, Alkithri

Alkithri

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Alkithri

Korintheya

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Unike, Korintheya

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What are your thoughts on space travel in general, is it something that nations should pursue to further their own military and/or economic interests, or is it largely something that's a waste of time and are our resources better spent on improving the earth, or maybe somewhere in between?

Sooner or later Earth will run out of resources or the conditions for life will not be there anymore due to climate change. If we want to survive we have to look for other planets to live on. Plus the idea of exploring space fascinates me, I want to know if there's intelligent life beyond ours.

Unike

Evinagioni wrote:Korintheya

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Thx! Just submitted my application!

Unike, Evinagioni

Korintheya wrote:Thx! Just submitted my application!

Wonderful! It shouldn't take long for your application to be accepted. In the meantime if you can you should consider joining the World Assembly and endorsing our delegate Koronic and joining our regional roleplay.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1902505

Also to get further involved in the region and the regional government, participate in events and giveaways you should consider joining our discord server: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX

Unike

Korintheya wrote:Thx! Just submitted my application!

Welcome!

Korintheya

Even though I banned alcohol im still getting beer ads.

Unike

Mungaermen wrote:Even though I banned alcohol im still getting beer ads.

Teehee

Unike

Suprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

With the interim presidency over, Kolev has announced that he will be stepping down before his term limit ends, in according to the wishes of parliament, as he has recently fallen out of favor for his controversial statements made recently, and also dozens of allegations of abusing presidential authority to jail political opponents. Thus, Magdonia has to have a snap election. After months of campaigning, the day finally came where elections happened. Aleksei Barkov (Revanchist Party, Bogoslav Kutuzov (Children of God Party), and Mikhail Menshikov (Federal Progress Party, ruling.) Slogged it out on election day. In surprising ending, Kutuzov and the Children of God won a majority of the votes, with its left-leaning theological message speaking to voters both young and old. The Archpontifex of the church, Leonid Volkin celebrated the victory as a victory of the church, and in a rather shocking turn, Kuzutov's first act, after being sworn in at the Church of the Mother of Mothers, was to officially dissolve the labor camp system of Magdonia, change its name, and its flag to match the theological aesthetic of the nation. This has shocked the more conservative political spectrum, and failed to make a cohesive response to their loss, but the leftist Coalition rejoiced at the victory and the celebrated change. Bogoslav also hinted at reconciliation between Magdonia and TIDAL in his first public appearance since his victory, stating the following,

"Olivian, Magdonian, Communist, Capitalist, Homosexual, Heterosexual, Transgender, Cisgender, Reds, Whites. We are all God's children. He did not paint us in different colors, and he loves us all equally."

Unike, Olivio

The First Stinspansion

Current Day: April 7th, 2035

Expedition Start: March 5th, 2035

Under the guidance of Princeps Navigiorum Abudius Cotta, who, for all intents and purposes through his subversion of the Stinnish elected authority of the Consuls and Senate, and with the private backing of two prominent Aediles, Libertius Patiens and Gallius Auxilius. With the funding for the invasion coming from two politicians, and from the subversion of the Senate, a small armada was formed to start the colonization and expansion of the Stinnish territory. Abdius Cotta authorized Prefect Fonteius Lovernianus and aided by three very wealthy farm tycoons; Hedusius Pacuvianus, Sineleius Farus, and Stlammius Valerius. These three tycoons would supply and fund the civilian population used in the colonization process, while Prefect Lovernianus took operational command in its entirely. The force taken to colonize the coast of South Westwellia was comprised of the following number:

x1 RSS Stin Amphibious Assault Ships and its complement

x13 RSS Palpellius Zeno Class Destroyers and their complements

x2 RSS Maromago Class Amphibious Transport Docks with their complements in addition to 700 Stinnish Infantry and 14 AAVP-7A1 Amphibious Landing Vehicles each

Setting sail, they arrived on the west coast of South Westwellia by 18:57 March 6th 2035, and boots were firmly planted on an island off of the coast within 30 minutes of 'officially' claiming the land in the name of the Republic. This small excursion to shore swiftly returned in time for sleep, and any official landing did not occur until the following day. By 9:00 on March 7th of 2035, there was an official beach landing of numerous AAVP-7A1's from the Maromago Class Ship RSS Capena. In total, the 775th Engineering Battalion under command of Lieutenant Colonel Rubrenus Spartacus had landed on the temperate jungle environment. They moved eastward onto the island before finding a natural clearing on a relatively level piece of land. Work was needed to get done to cover the area into an airfield to begin shipping in troops, supplies, and the eventual colonists who would soon be coming to this new continent. Starting at early afternoon the engineering battalion utilizing their Amphibious tractors began expanding the clearing and overturning sections of the grass. By the end of the day on March 7th , about 300 meters worth of total airfield had been constructed, which is only .05% of the desired size of 3,000m by 200m. Although next to the planned construction area the battalion has set up a sleeping section, now nothing but primitive foxholes, hammocks, and a few stick shacks. The weather at night was pleasant, a light misting for a few hours but nothing terrible.

By the next morning the other infantry battalion had been deployed as well to assist in the construction of the airfield, and the 1,400 men together with 34 tractors got much of the work done, especially with a full days time worth of work the airfield had been almost fully completed. Work was continuously done on the airfield for a following week before the commanders of the expedition were satisfied with it enough to begin accepting military shipments from the C-17's across the ocean. While the construction on the airfield was being completed, two more RSS Maromago Class were brought across the ocean travelling to the mainland instead, with them as well was a converted Civilian Passenger Liner. These three ships together accomplished in a mere two days what had occurred on the island. An airfield of the same size was completed, as well as the start of a small town for the large civilian contingent that was preparing to start off the colonies of Stin.

Following both locations being set up, every 6 hours a C-17 Globemaster III would land at each airport, done so that every 3 hours from Airforce Base Centumecallai one would be lifting off. Each C-17 would contain various trucks, crates with food and building supplies, as well as any personnel deemed necessary to the expansion of the colonies. Along the coast of South Westwellia was founded the city of Augustobonum, the new capital for Colonia Sertor, the provincial name for the territories along the coast. As a month passed, the colony would expand slowly. The two airfields were maintained and run by the military, but they expanded to allow in more aircraft and various other companies to land at them. Augustobonum would expand slowly, with the city only have a population in the few thousands.

The locals that were encountered on the coast were 'assimilated' into the Republic of Stin. Under the assumption that most didn't speak, in the city of Augustobonum was established a University for Colonial Skills, were the natives were brought, and educated about the language, value, motives, and strength of the Republic and its people. Currently no class has yet to graduate, but it is anticipated that upon leaving they will be successful assimilated within the colonies established.

The development of the colony was critical to its success, as private individuals were granted land, money, and farming equipment and training as they signed onto the expedition. These colonists were placed across the coast and the island, establishing plantations for the growing of sugar cane, tobacco, different types of peppers, cocoa, and potatoes. On top of this, the various products from it were prepared to be produced, centered within the city of Augustobonum. The city, as the capital of the colony, was given priority. The start of naval drydocks capable of holding the Amphibious Assault Ships and other cargo liners, a self-sufficient port, and large industrial sector was allocated both funding and resources. Centered in the city was the construction of a train system, connecting the various colonial exclaves with each other and the city.

Current Population: 156,442 Colonists, ~4,500,000 Natives

Unike, Arcesius, Jobi, United In Majesty, Compagne

welp, I'm sure I missed a lot more of these, but I'm too lazy to search for them ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[spoiler=damn, this is a lot of text!]

Unike wrote:Bonus Question of the Day

What is your favorite TV show/Movie you’ve watched in the past month?

Toy Story 4 :3

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What's your all-time favorite comfort food and why does it hold a special place in your heart?

COFFEE

you see, it may not make that much sense for coffee to be a comfort food... sorry, comfort drink, but for most of my life I either had water or coffee to drink because my family doesn't like to "waste money", we only got something different when we got pizza 🍕, so coffee was my go to drink for when i was feeling a tad bit depressed or for when i had some not-so-good thoughts about the afterlife, especially cappuccino, love cappuccino

New Shadow Imperium wrote:Question of the Day - December 27, 2023

What is one thing you wish could be improved about the World

climate

it's so damn hot here-

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

Do you prefer to travel by car, train, plane or boat? As well as why

ALL OF THEM (except boat)

car because I love to listen to the radio and sing along

train because it's fast and safe, most of the time :/

plane because it's even faster and comfy, plus I get free earbuds :3

I don't prefer to travel by boat... because I've never done so, lol

Unike wrote:BONUS Question of the Day

What was the second language you learned how to speak, or if you are monolingual what is the language you most want to learn how to speak?

I'll disregard english because I've learned it very early on in my life, so my "second" language I learned how to speak is Japanese 🎌

Unike wrote:RP Prompt of the Day

Does your nation have a space program, if so what is the current state of said program and if not are you planning to start one?

ofc it does! the KSA has been doing moon missions ever since I created it lol, except the only one that actually happened was the moon rover mission, because I never got enough inspiration to keep making more posts or continue drafts

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What are your thoughts on space travel in general, is it something that nations should pursue to further their own military and/or economic interests, or is it largely something that's a waste of time and are our resources better spent on improving the earth, or maybe somewhere in between?

economically speaking... that's a damn loooong investment

let's say we're going to space for the near limitless amounts of resources.. well, that's the only other economic interest besides tourism... anyway, you'd 100% go for the asteroid belt, and guess what? that takes a lot of money! guess what again? setting up a proper off-planet mining operation takes even more money!! but in the end (that probably being a whole century or two later) it will be worth it

[/spoiler]

bah

Unike, United In Majesty

How's everyone doing today :3

Jobi

Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Korintheya, New Shadow Imperium, Jobi, Rosartemis

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Pig

Unike

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

rabit

Unike

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Unike

Unike, Crazychap

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Cat, obviously

Unike

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Dog 🐶

Unike, Arcesius

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Steppe Eagle

Unike, Arcesius

Can I post for rp without a map spot yet?

Jobi

Korintheya wrote:Can I post for rp without a map spot yet?

Did you submit an application to Unike? If you have, you should be added to the map soon (probably today) and in that case you may make a post now but it will be valid only once your application gets officially accepted (i.e. your name is added to this dispatch):

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1969719

Worldbuilding posts (aka posts describing your nation) are particularly welcome even without a map spot, so that the others may know more about your nation before it's officially added to the map. To roleplay with others you need to be on map.

Unike, Korintheya

Jobi wrote:Did you submit an application to Unike? If you have, you should be added to the map soon (probably today) and in that case you may make a post now but it will be valid only once your application gets officially accepted (i.e. your name is added to this dispatch):

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1969719

Worldbuilding posts (aka posts describing your nation) are particularly welcome even without a map spot, so that the others may know more about your nation before it's officially added to the map. To roleplay with others you need to be on map.

I submitted it, thx!

Arcesius, Jobi

Korintheya wrote:I submitted it, thx!

Also it'd help if you join the discord :3

Unike, Korintheya, Arcesius

Korintheya wrote:Can I post for rp without a map spot yet?

Welcome to Astoria's RP!

Also how's everyone doing today?

Korintheya, Yunora

Unike wrote:Welcome to Astoria's RP!

Also how's everyone doing today?

Doing well today! How are doing?

Yunora wrote:Doing well today! How are doing?

Good to hear! Also welcome to the RP to you as well!

Question of the Day

What is your most proud moment of 2023?

Evinagioni, Rosartemis

Amon-Ra

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Amon-Ra

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your most proud moment of 2023?

When I got the highest grade in my class in the math test :>

Unike, Yunora

Evinagioni wrote:When I got the highest grade in my class in the math test :>

That’s a good accomplishment!

Korintheya

A New Dawn

As the sun rises over the Imperial and Royal Winter Palace, the emperor walks the length of the balcony watching the sun rise, despite the bitter cold. There have been many troubles of late, mostly in concern to representation of the various ethnic minorities of the empire that are seeking greater representation among the various institutions of the empire. As of now, it is a dual monarchy, but however much time it will take for that to change is unknown.

As of now, the country is divided into three parts. As of now Imperial Verhianreich which encompasses about 60% of the population and around 50% of the landmass of the country. Standing opposite is the Royal Kingdom of Ragyik which encompasses the other 40% and 50%. These two regions have been a source of tensions for the crown and government in exasperated levels for some time now. While the emperor holds final authority within the country, there are two parliaments, two prime ministers, and a superior minister of state who checks his authority. So far both of these bodies had caused him considerable stress as minorities in both had expressed desires to be better represented with their parliament.

Even though this troubled him, what was worse was the increase in political polarization that was taking place between multiple parties that he feared would spiral into civil war. While the Centrist parties and the Imperial Nationalists party along with the Royalist Federal party had each won overwhelming victories collectively occupying over 70% of each legislature, things still weren’t looking up. Libertarian and Communist militias were effectively beginning to form alongside ethnic militias that were growing in size and boldness.

As he walks back towards his rooms, he sees his aid rushing to him with a telegram, he outstretches his arm to take the telegram and opens it to read it. He smiles. My good friend the supreme minister is either overly ambitious or plainly too energetic. Looking at him curiously, the aid asks what is the matter, he replies that his new minister will be making his first appointment with him today at 7:00 am, two hours from now.

Unike, Girtaltor, Compagne, Yunora

Well it looks like I have a new neighbor to my south. Greetings, I am the Holy Republic of Magdonia, your northern neighbour.

Korintheya

Well I'm neither of your neighbors

Korintheya

Compagne wrote:Well it looks like I have a new neighbor to my south. Greetings, I am the Holy Republic of Magdonia, your northern neighbour.

Greetings, neighbor, will you be there like State Farm?

Girtaltor wrote:Well I'm neither of your neighbors

Wholly unacceptable

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your most proud moment of 2023?

I volunteered at a local soup kitchen!

Unike, Korintheya

Geistland

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Korintheya wrote:Greetings, neighbor, will you be there like State Farm?

Wholly unacceptable

Uh yes. And I see you're having a bit of political stability issues. So I was wondering if we could hold diplomatic relations and hopefully I can help you with these problems!

POTE Expansion

The leaders of the Pact of the East met today in Beiyo, Uadidasi to vote on expanding the alliance to their northern neighbor of Yunora, and the Uadi government is pleased to note that the vote was indeed successful, formally bringing Yunora into the Pact of the East. This will help facilitate greater economic opportunities among all members as well as increase security in the region!

Catgirlboss Sateru Koronic Yunora

Catgirlboss, Yunora

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

No clue

Unike, Korintheya

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Bird 🐓🦃🦅🦜🪿🦚🐦‍⬛🦢🦆🦩🦤

Unike

Choosing Sides

On this day, the imperial council is convened to discuss the place of the state within the world and its affairs, specifically alliances of military and commercial value. As the meeting progressed, the topic of an invitation from the Holy Orthodox League of Etheloria came up, with a degree of contention among the various ministers. Despite the matter being somewhat contentious, the only ones to vote against this or voice any opinions were the Commander of the Tourkopoli and the Minister of the Imperial Interior. However, these less embracing replies were more reactions as they are Turaki and Tengrist and are fiercely protective on the issue of freedom of religion to a notable degree. While it is likely that this may exacerbate some tensions within the state further as this means closer ties to Christian religious ideals and the state, which is constitutionally separated from religion, it is unlikely to open any new wounds.

Unike, Compagne

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

cats and seagulls lol

Unike

The Republic of Stin (Girtaltor), The Holy Republic of Magdonia (Compagne), The Autonomous Republic of Hyland, The Monarchy of Korintheya (Korintheya), The Kingdom of Unikea, and The Federal Republic of Uadidasi (Unike)

May 5th, 2035

On this day, representatives from six separate nations, united in their believes of Orthodox Christianity, met in the temperate city of Maromago in the Republic of Stin. Those in attendance included many political and religious leaders from the six nations. The guest list of the meeting is as follows:

Representatives from Magdonia

-Father Kutuzov

-Archpontifex Leonid Volkin

Representative from Uadidasi

-Li Suminoe

Representatives from Stin

-Paterecclesias Nonus Scetanus Cosmas

-Pater Appius Urbicius Prilidianus

-Pater Paullus Galerius Uticensis

Representatives from Unikea

-Queen Aura Supinoe

Representatives from Hyland

-Bishop Alric

-Father Bohieur

Representatives from Korintheya

-Archbishop Gerard

-Bishop of the Church Miklos

In total the eleven representatives met in Maromago for a week long worth of discussions, with little to no downtime asides from Sunday of course. Meals and lodging were provided by the Eparchy of Stin, the largest Orthodox Catholic branch within the nation, holding the namesake of the Republic. The first few days of the meeting were mostly political, with the various political advisors, ambassadors, and delegates from the recognized nations convening in order to finalize the league's political ties. Each of the nations of the league would guarantee and support the independence and global recognition of each other as sovereign nations. No military support was required of each other for the other signatories so long as the nations sovereignty was in jeopardy. Economically speaking the trade between all of the nations was up to the individual, the Holy League would not have any regulation as far as that with the exception of Orthodox Catholic religious texts. Of these texts they were to be completely unregulated and encouraged to be shared, taught, and discussed.

The Orthodox League as well would go on to come to conclusions about problems facing the faith. Protestantism in all forms, settled by the council, was encouraged to be completely outlawed in all of the constituent nations. The religious leaders of the League agreed to push for the dismantling of large religious structures that disagreed or went against the believes of the church. The council also spoke out against the construction of Protestant and Neo-Catholic Mega Churches, the legality and legitimacy of said organizations, and the genre of religious music in its entirely. By the end of the 3rd day altogether the Pater's from Stin had begun drafting up an Encyclical targeting so called 'Catholic Rock' for being rooted in mysticism. As well as publishing a short manifesto attacking smaller un-affiliated religious cults and independents sects. A fully published encyclical is expected to be published by the start of 2036.

The League as well solidified objectives and beliefs that had already been previously stated amongst the Orthodox Catholic communities, but must be reiterated for the sake of integrity.

-) The absolute and complete rejection of any form of Papal authority, legitimacy, and infallibility. The Catholic Church of any form, while being recognized as Christian, is deemed a wayward sect that must be brought into the folds of Orthodoxy.

-) The recognization of the Pentarchy between the Stinnish Orthodox Catholic Church, Magdonian Orthodox Catholic Church, Uadidasi Orthodox Catholic Church, Unikean Orthodox Catholic Church, and the Korintheyan Orthodox Catholic Church. Each of these Churches with its head of the Church is equal to each other and must recognize and accept the Ecumenial properties of each, and reject any other Church (aside from the Pentarchy and its subdivisions).

-) The Stinnish Orthodox Catholic Church will be referred to as the SOCC, the Magdonian as the MOCC, the Uadidasi as the UAOCC, the Unikean as the UOCC, and the Korintheyan as the KOCC.

-) At the behest of the MOCC, the Pentarchy will agree that Olivers, elected president and disputed dictator of the Federation of Olivio will be recognized as an agent of the Anti-Christ.

And with this, the formation of the Holy Catholic Orthodox League of Astoria is formed, and the recognition of the Pentarchy as the true faith is signed as the nations enter together as the alliance of The Holy Orthodox Catholic League of Astoria.

Unike, Compagne

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis arrived from NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis departed this region for NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis arrived from NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis departed this region for NATO 2022 frontier 2.

"can't decide which region to stay in?"

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Me

Mungaermen wrote:Even though I banned alcohol im still getting beer ads.

NS stats don't change ads. Now unban alcohol.

Unike wrote:How's everyone doing today :3

Evil!

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your most proud moment of 2023?

Refounding BallsMoment

Unike

Post self-deleted by Mungaermen.

You guys get ads on NS?

Crazychap wrote:3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis arrived from NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis departed this region for NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis arrived from NATO 2022 frontier 2.

3 hours ago: The Matriarchy of Rosartemis departed this region for NATO 2022 frontier 2.

"can't decide which region to stay in?"

Me

NS stats don't change ads. Now unban alcohol.

Evil!

Refounding BallsMoment

I know it doesn't change the ads. I was joking.

Girtaltor wrote:You guys get ads on NS?

Either you bought Supporter or you have an ad blocker.

Post self-deleted by New Shadow Imperium.

Mungaermen wrote:Either you bought Supporter or you have an ad blocker.

I have neither

Mungaermen wrote:I know it doesn't change the ads. I was joking.

I wasn't.

Yes, I know that I'm literally the Joker, but I wasn't joking. Unban it. Your citizens are thirsty.

Girtaltor wrote:I have neither

Or the country you live in blocks ads

Mungaermen wrote:Or the country you live in blocks ads

The US?

Girtaltor wrote:The US?

Or you have an internet admin.

Mungaermen wrote:Or you have an internet admin.

My mom?

Girtaltor wrote:My mom?

Yes.

Mungaermen

Lovely Kash Land

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

The Republic of Stin joins the G.D.C.

Following minimal deliberation within the upper echelons of Stinnish government, the Republic through a vote of all three chambers of congress of the Republic has almost unanimously voted to accept the invitation from the Holy Republic of Magdonia into the Global Defense Council, essentially extending the range of operations for such an organization to almost world wide. Following this, the Republic would immediately reserve land along sections of its Ethelorian and South Westwellian coast for military bases for other members of the alliance system, while moving a force consisting of one RSS Stin Amphibious Assault Ships, one Maromago Class Landing Helicopter Dock, and four RSS Paplpellius Zeno Class Destroyers, in addition to 24 M-346 Multirole Fighters to an undisclosed military base in Magdonia. Supporting this formation are 5,000 Stinnish infantrymen and an undisclosed amount of military vehicles.

Unike

Question of the Day

What are your resolutions for 2024?

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What are your resolutions for 2024?

Kill

Crazychap

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What are your resolutions for 2024?

Keep upholding that cats are equal to dogs

Sateru wrote:Keep upholding that cats are equal to dogs

It’s time to vote for cats in the poll Sat :3

[///<Shadow Imperium - An Attempt At Getting Out of a Depression and to Take Back Full Control>\\\]

Empress Setara has begun to notice the increasing depression in the Imperium. She knows she'll have to do something about this or her country, which is already slightly under foreign control via Olivio, will not be able to recover. She notices many things she could do to reform and make the country better. All of these changes would have been taken in effect over the past few months.

[list][list][<Looking through the country>][/list][/list]

Setara would start the plan of reforming the country by having a committee go around the country and find stuff to be improved upon. After all this is done and the results are back, she would start drafting her plan to reform the country.

She would decide to improve on these problems for now:

[list][*]Agriculture

[*]Business

[*]Research

[*]Taking over infrastructure

[*]Tourism

[*]Fixing the currency

[*]Unemployment

[/list]

[list][list][<Unemployment>]

[spoiler]Unemployment has been an issue in the Imperium. So in order to solve this, Setara would open up jobs in all the committees and administrations that she would form. This would actually work given the fact that the Department of Propaganda (DoP) would put posters and advertisements to all who are eligible to work in the committees. Successfully lowering the high unemployment rate. Not only that, anyone that would be working in the committees would be paid low, but they would also be paid a 50 Imperialite Mark bonus that would be sent to their families back home for the families to use so as to not risk them gambling or uselessly spending their money on stuff like alcohol. The government is really trying to fix the country and make it a stable one too.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Fixing Agriculture>]

[spoiler]In order to fix the agricultural problem, Empress Setara would form a committee called the Agricultural Rejuvenation Administration (AMA). The goal for the AMA is to reform and restore agriculture in the Imperium, they go all over the country and evaluate the land for ideal agricultural spots. Given that they are in the far north of the planet, there aren't very many spots to grow anything in large amounts. Despite this they use said spots to grow crops like carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and anything else that can grow well in the arctic country. Another action the AMA would do is buy crops from farmers that own their own farms and resell the crops that the AMA bought at a cheaper price or give the crops to businesses for them to sell themselves.

To compensate for the lack of spots to grow, the AMA requests for the Empress to gather a colonization force to colonize somewhere on the planet warmer, have more farming area, and be more fertile. Setara, wanting the nation to actually have good food, would approve this request and begin setting up a colonization force. This colonization force would consist of citizen volunteers, members of the AMA, and a few researchers and cartographers who will map the land and relay the info back to the capital. The colonization force will be sent after every other issue has been dealt with.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Fixing Business>]

[spoiler]Businesses in the imperium have been failing as of recently, with barely anyone having money to even buy the basic needs for just one person, mainly due to people making their goods overpriced. So to fix this, Setara forms the Affordable Goods Committee (AGC). The AGC would search businesses for affordable goods prices, marking the stores that have them with a government seal. The AGC would use radio and other ways of communication to tell the population that the businesses that have the government seal are to be trusted. A side note is stated that any business that puts any fraudulent seal on their business will be fined or shut down. This would help kickstart the businesses.

Another action that Setara would take would be forming the Business Promoting Bureau (BPB). The BPB would go to small businesses and give them government funding to help the small businesses get started and stay running, hoping the small businesses will help the Shadow Imperium economy get better along with the other plans. Setara hopes that all the small businesses around the nation will help the economy.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Research>]

[spoiler]There has been a severe lack of intelligence in the research department of the imperium. The Empress, while opening jobs, would accept those she knows would actually produce good quality research in agriculture, weaponry, technology, and many other needed areas. To also help with this she officially forms the Department of Research with several committees dedicated to certain topics of research.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Taking over the Infrastructure>]

[spoiler]The infrastructure of the Imperium is currently in the control of Olivio, so to limit it, Setara would pay for road and construction businesses to start to build roads, and to start to make more ports near the shores to house the newly developing Imperial Navy. More gas and oil pipelines would be made to fuel the vehicles driving on these new roads. Water supply and sewage systems would start to be made. Electrical power grids would be established to provide energy to homes from the nuclear power plants. More Public and social buildings like schools, housing, parks, etc. are being built by another committee called the Social Works Committee. Military bases and other military related infrastructure would also be built. Also to make sure people can see at night when driving on the roads, street lights would be put on the sides of streets and sidewalks installed on the sides of roads inside towns and cities for those that prefer or have to walk to places. Underground transport would start to be under development, with an underground high-speed train being built under the capital. More emergency buildings would be constructed. And to further boost the economy, more banks would be made and a law would be passed to make sure none of the newly built or old banks would fall. This would also start the development of the Imperialite internet, making sure that people all over the Imperium can contact one another or keep in contact with people from other nations. Civilian Airports would also be made to travel across the imperium. A lot more infrastructure would be built across the imperium.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Tourism>]

[spoiler]In order to further boost revenue, the borders of the Imperium are further opened to allow people from other nations to enter the nation for tourism. To entice people to come, the Imperium starts an international baseball league and encourages other nations to join. They also open up many national parks and tourist attractions. There is also a plan to build an amusement park to help attract tourists. Even new cruise liners attempt to draw people to the nation for tourism across the nation by attempting to send advertisements to other nations. Those (if people accept my cruise liners in their country) tourists would help generate more income for the companies.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<The Issue of Currency>]

[spoiler]The currency of the Imperium is currently terrible, Setara would come up with the solution of both making a central bank and replacing the currency with the Imperial Mark. This central bank would help the Imperial Mark gain value and integrate it to turn it into the main currency of the Imperium. This would be the first change to get the country on track to make it better. After a few weeks the Mark is officially integrated as the currency and after all the changes by the committees later down the line, the economy is successfully repaired and in good health.[/spoiler][/list][/list]

[list][list][<Effects>]

[spoiler]The effects of the reforms would be a boost to the GDP per capita, raising it from a pitiful $2,500 to a great improvement of $20,000 and over this period the population would have grown to 5 million people. Government budget would increase drastically due to the gdp and population increase (more people to tax lol) and increase spending on what Setara seems “essential” (will come in a later post)[/spoiler][/list][/list]

Unike, Omnicontrol, Arcesius, Dairyc, Catgirlboss, Compagne

Only one day left until 2024!

Korintheya, Catgirlboss

Total words: 1338

Unike, Dairyc

Neo-German wrote:Only one day left until 2024!

Hype!

Post self-deleted by Omnicontrol.

Thank you for endorsing the delegate, Korintheya and Amon-Ra!

You've been rewarded with the Order of Astrea membership for contributing to regional security! Members of the Order are given the rank of "Knight" or "Lady" and are considered a part of Astoria's nobility. They may prefix "Sir" or "Lady" to their names.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1902529

Unike, Korintheya, Amon-Ra

Good morning/afternoon everyone :3

Korintheya, Yakko World, Amon-Ra

Sovereign Zealandia

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

The Shipyards of Ostium

Following a trade deal with the nation of Magdonia, the Stin Iron Steel Works and Shipbuilding company at the city of Ostium, in conjunction with the federal government have come to terms with Magdonia for the construction of an aircraft carrier. The research and development for the Magodnian named Kolev-class Air Craft carrier is estimated to be a total of $3,800,000,000 and will be paid for by the nation of Magdonia over a period of 15 years. The actual construction cost of the carrier sitting at an estimated $980,000,000 will be covered by the Republic of Stin as an act of goodwill towards its new ally in the north.

The Kolev-class construction is set to start on June 3rd, 2035. Sea trials are expected to start one June 15th of 2038, and it will be comissioned into the Magdonian navy at their own discretion.

Compagne, Girtaltor

Unike

HAPPY NEW YEAR ASTORIA!

Unike, Omnicontrol, Amon-Ra

Happy New Year everyone!

Happy New Year!… in a couple of hours

Unike

Frogish wrote:Happy New Year!… in a couple of hours

Happy Early New Year to you too Frogish!

Only 2 hours and 14 minutes left

Frogish wrote:Rip Polls

One is up smh

Unike wrote:One is up smh

Its only 9:58 pm for me so I cant answer

Glimerusa

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Glimerusa, Astra

The January 2024 General Election has started || Candidacy Declarations are Open

Dear Residents,

The January 2024 General Election has officially begun and citizens may declare their candidacy for the offices of Prime Minister, Speaker or Chief Justice

The General Election will be supervised by Monarch Astoreus and will last from January 1st to January 11th. It will take place according to the calendar from the following forum thread:

https://astorians.boards.net/thread/66/january-2024-general-election-calendar

Any citizen may declare their candidacy in the following thread:

https://astorians.boards.net/thread/67/january-general-election-candidacy-declarations

I remind you that only citizens may run in the election. Those who are not yet citizens may apply for citizenship at the following link:

https://astorians.boards.net/thread/10/citizenship-applications

Once they have announced their candidacy, candidates may post their platform at the following link:

https://astorians.boards.net/board/21/campaigning

Once again I encourage all of you to run to shape our great region's future.

I look forward to living this election with you all!

Astoreus

Monarch of the Crowned Republic of Astoria

Unike, Amon-Ra

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your favourite animal?

Bunny 🐰

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is your most proud moment of 2023?

there is none :3

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What are your resolutions for 2024?

suffering

Unike, Korintheya

Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

Korintheya, Catgirlboss, Crazychap, Yunora

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

idk ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Unike

Post self-deleted by Unike.

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

gravy, no contest

Unike

Post self-deleted by Rosartemis.

Kaspovia

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Catgirlboss

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

Poison.

Unike

Post self-deleted by Catgirlboss.

Catgirlboss wrote:Beans. They can go anywhere and on anything. They're especially tasty on, hear me out, TOAST :33

I haven't had it so I technically can't say it's bad :3

Catgirlboss

Chohei

Welcome to Astoria!

Click on the button below to get some information on how to get started in our region:

[spoiler=HOW TO GET STARTED]

[list][*]First of all you should read our guide (if you haven't) because it contains all the essential info about our region and will be a lot of help to you!

[*]We encourage you to endorse our delegate Koronic!

Not only this helps making the region more powerful and secure, it will also grant you membership in the knightly Order of Astraea!

[*]You should join our regional forum at astorians.boards.net and apply for citizenship which will allow you to legislate, vote, run in elections and even get a position in our government!

[*]If you are interested in worldbuilding and developing your nation, you should definitely join our roleplay and claim land on our map!

[*]We also highly encourage you to join the Astorian Royal Cavalry and go on raids with your region mates!

[*]Finally we invite you join our Discord server to better engage with our community. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/DZkKXwCkUX[/list]

If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact our Prime Minister through telegram!

[/spoiler]

Catgirlboss

Post self-deleted by Yunora.

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

Ketchup!

Unike

Unike wrote:Question of the Day

What is the best condiment?

Cholula hot sauce

Unike

Welcome Chohei! :3

Unike, Korintheya

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