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Region: Refugia
See all of you out here like "300cm Mantis Shrimp" but none of you have considered -- shrimp cooks really well with fire. Elmo has a lot of that.
Chacapoya, Araine, Portmanteau, Szalyland, Tiralta, Waywards Edge, Amiyoka
okay, but elmo is also flammable.
this means that elmo has to use its powers when the Size Large Mantis Shrimp when it's far away. Even if the Size Large Mantis Shrimp is set on fire, it could rush elmo, leading to both losing, however, since elmo is significantly smaller, it's more likely that the shrimp would win, since the shrimp has more mass.
Chacapoya, Portmanteau, Jazur, Geoffistan, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
Vote mantis shrimp! The bottom has always been winning and it would be amazing if that continued!
Sylh Alanor, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Geoffistan, Amiyoka
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=the_merinos/detail=factbook/id=1840866
I want to know your thoughts on this.
Portmanteau, Szalyland, Tiralta, Jazur
It's cool!
It's always nice when we are on the same team! Pyromanical Elmo!!
Chacapoya, Araine, Portmanteau
I vote against Mantis Shrimp because metric. I love feet.
Araine, Portmanteau, Szalyland, Tiralta, Jazur, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
looks cool, well information
(is it me or the border looks like Germany btw?)
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Eldriland
I voted for Elmo because the shrimp is very nearly twice is tall as I am and I find that intimidating, especially having interacted with a person who is 6Â’10 (208cm) before. I canÂ’t imagine encountering something even taller, even more especially if that thing is something IÂ’d normally be eating for dinner.
Therefore IÂ’d like Elmo to simply cook and eat the intimidating seafood.
Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Chong Qing, Lycanjeskai, Eldriland
<s>Finished, accidentally made a dictatorial policy.What should I do?</s>
Another neck and neck match 😈
Tiralta, Falafelandia
sup guys
Portmanteau, Tiralta
Pretty spiffy, so far. That's a nice looking map. And I hope to see a flag for each province!
The spoiler labeled 'Ad Fines Intragated' has a nested spoiler within it, and that appears to be broken. In fact, I'm not sure you can actually do a spoiler-within-a-spoiler...
Tiralta
Hey!
The shrimp is twice as tall as me. I would like to offer to make this match less neck and neck by offering the shrimp a free height reduction surgery. My very free and very reputable height surgery is guaranteed to save you from a life of knee pain!
(Vote Elmo! For arson and free height surgery!)
Araine, Portmanteau, Jazur, Lovoreus Magnus, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
rip accidently added no leaving as a policy
speedrun any% get rid of policy
Tiralta, Jazur, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
Go read the Inheritance Cycle. By the time you're done, you'll have another set of issues.
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Waywards Edge, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
Never heard of it, I'll check it out.
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The longest factbook i've ever made (so many spoilers)
next up, ground forces (pain)
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=waywards_edge/detail=factbook/id=1822495
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur
Please vote mantis shrimp. Mantis shrimp has water. Cna put out elmos fires.
Mantis shrimp likes political freedom too! Mantis shrimp can and will bring political freedom to everyone!!!! If you want!! Mantis shrimp is also respectful meanwhile pyromaniacal elmo lights things on fire without thought as to why. Mantis shrimp will respect if you do not want political freedom. Also *cough cough* Im sick 🥺
Sylh Alanor, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur
i VOTE FOR ELMO. LET THE WORLD BURN!!!! Refuge Isle
Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Lycanjeskai, Koliland
That shrimps only 9.8 ft tall elmo will burn it down
Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta
I hope this missive finds you well. We, the collective humans, flits, and shadow gribblies of Chacapoya hereby cast our collective vote for the 9 foot tall mantis shrimp that stalks our nightmares. Let it win, and appease our sleepless young, lest it go on a rampage in loss.
xoxo
Typica, Sylh Alanor, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
You should vote for the mantis shrimp. The average mantis shrimp is only 10 cm long, but their punch is so strong that they are able to win in fights against octopuses, knock the arms off of crabs, and shatter the shells of snails! That is becase they punch FASTER THAN A BULLET. Just imagine what one could do to Elmo if it was 9 feet tall!
Chacapoya, Sylh Alanor, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
HELLO THERE HUMAN MEAT PUPPETS. BOW DOwn to thE poTA ToES
Chacapoya, Refuge Isle, Tiralta, Jazur, Basiltown
Vote for Elmo!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1841103
Chacapoya, Typica, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Falafelandia
I WILL VOTE FOR WHO I WHANT
Chacapoya, Refuge Isle, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur
Geez, this round is intense.
Chacapoya, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, A Million Dreams, Falafelandia, Koliland
ELMO
Chacapoya, Araine, Portmanteau, A Million Dreams, Falafelandia
IM SORRY MY CAPS LOCK IS BROKEN
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Szalyland, Tiralta, A Million Dreams, Falafelandia, Jazur, The Blue Fire
A blind mantis shrimp is a far weaker opponent, as mantis shrimp rely heavily on their eyesight when hunting. Elmo would easily be able to light the shrimpÂ’s eyes on fire, giving him a strategic advantage.
Chacapoya, Portmanteau, Tiralta, A Million Dreams, Falafelandia, Koliland
Ah, but consider! The shrimpÂ’s natural habitat is underwater, the natural enemy of fire.
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire, Koliland
Chacapoya, Portmanteau, Tiralta
Are the BOAT battlegrounds underwater?
Chacapoya, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Duneraven, The Blue Fire, Koliland
Which puts the shrimp at a disadvantage on land or a boat, which is where every battle so far has been held.
Chacapoya, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Duneraven, Jazur, The Blue Fire, Koliland
oops, i created slavery
Consider how the mantis shrimp got so tall in the first place. Probably mutation. Probably from radioactive mutagenic toxic slime. And it goes without saying that a mutant shrimp has mutant powers. So they likely have some sort of extra-sensory perception or heat vision or something. Also they would have sweet ninja skills.
Chacapoya, Sylh Alanor, Tiralta, Istastioner, Jazur, Amiyoka, The Blue Fire, Koliland
Portmanteau, The Blue Fire
Given my nation's theming, I kinda have to vote for the mantis shrimp. It's like, a requirement or something.
Sylh Alanor, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Nashfilla
Oh my. Just looked this individual up, and it's quite remarkable. Really difficult to believe that those photographs are real...
That said, I have it on good authority that this particular shrimp has radioactive super powers.
Sylh Alanor, The Blue Fire, Koliland
What are we doing regarding N-Day?
Hm... this might be a tie. Should we get ready to launch Waywardia out of a cannon?
The Blue Fire
I'll have you all know that im working on an essay as to why you should vote mantis shrimp
Sylh Alanor, Araine
Ah yes another vote tie
Reminds me of that State of Ohio
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Jazur
Vote Mantis Shrimp!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1841224
Chacapoya, Sylh Alanor, Tiralta, Jazur
Vault 41 is open
Tiralta, Jazur, Amiyoka
Good morning! I wanted to get a bit of discussion going about the upcoming GA proposal, Regulating Medical Genetic Modification.
Proposal: https://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_view_proposal/id=walfo_1675087225
Forum thread: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=526260
This is a measure meant to provide oversight and standards for procedures which modify genetic material, meaning DNA, RNA, etc. I've been mulling this one over for the last couple of days and I'm torn on it. On one hand, it's clearly well researched and went through a lot of drafting, and I like that it's providing regulation. On the other hand, is it covering all its bases? Does 2(c) provide an out for procedures which are too risky? Will 2(d) permit the correct people to perform non-invasive modifications such as vaccines? I'm really not sure what to make of this, so I'm hoping to hear some extra opinions ahead of it going to vote. What do you all think?
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Tiralta, Jazur, Amiyoka, The Blue Fire
Hm... should I join N-Day?
howdy i joined for the gay
Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
I'll bring him out
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire, Lovej0Y
Mantis shrimp live for, on average, 3-6 years, but one species, the peacock mantis shrimp, can live for up to twenty. Since the mantis shrimp is 24, its old age would be just as much of a disadvantage as ElmoÂ’s youth.
Tiralta
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So... what goes on around these parts?
Welcome to Refugia!
Tiralta, Jazur
Thanks! So, what goes on around these parts?
Araine, Tiralta, Jazur
Shenanigans, mayhem, and assorted brands of chaos
Melenavenia, Araine, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
Are any recommended factions to join related to this n-day thing?
Araine, Tiralta, Jazur, Duerrenberg
Refugia is in the potato a'iance
Typica, Araine, Tiralta, Weirtopia, The Blue Fire
WeÂ’re currently having a fun event called the Battle of All Things (BOAT). People entered various characters and now WA nations get to vote on which one wins a hypothetical battle. The current match is between Pyromaniacal Elmo and a 300 cm tall mantis shrimp.
Refugia is just one part of a wider community (CalRef) and we have a discord server. Within Refugia we have regular elections for the regional council positions and an active RMB, as well as fun events like BOAT and random chaotic discussions about topics like everyoneÂ’s favorite fruit.
Tiralta, Jazur
Oh cool! I'm on the 3m tall shrimp's side.
Araine, Amiyoka
Thanks!
Jazur
what is N-day?
N-Day is a nuclear themed mini game within NationStates, where you can join a faction and nuke others or shield your teammates. It doesn't have any longterm effects on your nation so it's just some fun! It runs for 24 hours, the start time in your timezone can be found on the news page.
Here is an overview of how it works:
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=874170
In my opinion, a big part of the fun is being part of the discord servers if you can on N-Day, there's a good sense of comradery and it can be a nice way to get to know people outside our region too.
As Jazur said, we are aligned with The Potato Alliance again this year.
Typica, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Istastioner, Jazur, The Blue Fire
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How do i join?
Tiralta
If there is an N-Day for nukes, why isn't there any C-Day for cards?
Tiralta, Jazur, Lycanjeskai
N-DAY IS HERE AGAIN
and its bi-annual now
potato
Araine, Tiralta, Jazur, Quelidriquaqnas, The Blue Fire
The age too, may grow without hindering the ability of the shrimp just as its size did. Plus, 24 is my lucky number. And its.
Sylh Alanor, The Blue Fire
chicky nuggy
There was one, but there was only one(The April Fools it was introduced)
Tiralta, Lycanjeskai
What would we do for C-Day?
Tiralta, Lycanjeskai
mail everybody in Cal Ref Discord cookies
Cookie Day!
Narwhal, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Huliunov, Lycanjeskai
i approve ngl
Tiralta
I am a centrest nation, may I stay?
only real problem is we need to buy all the cookies, then find out where to put all the cookies
We have no restrictions on what kind of nation can be here, so long as the player controlling it isn't a jerk.
Araine, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, The Blue Fire, Basiltown
You've already received an automated telegram from me, but let me in my human person form welcome you to our region~
Refugia is part of a larger community, Calamity Refuge. If you want to hang out with us, check out our Discord server: https://calref.ca/chat/. In the meantime, feel free to hang out with us in Refugia, there's lots to do on NationStates. Become a Member State by joining the World Assembly and hanging around for a week. YouÂ’ll be able to get a spot on the map of Refugia, as well as vote in elections and referendums or run for Council positions.
Once you've signed up for the World Assembly, you can endorse other nations and build your regional influence. This is easy with our custom tool, Tart.Calref: https://tart.calref.ca/
If thereÂ’s anything else youÂ’re interested in learning about our region or NationStates, feel free to ask!
Also welcome back Szalyland, it's been a while.
Typica, Narwhal, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Szalyland, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
It seems like the 300cm mantis shrimp is pulling ahead! A reminder that the mantis shrimp can punch faster than any other animal, and do so while maintaining their very cool colorful exterior! Pyromaniacal elmo is just a three year old wth a couple of matches.
(Also, those who oppose the mantis shrimp have been known to... disappear...)
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, Amiyoka, The Blue Fire, Nashfilla
Have you heard the news? A similarly massive shrimp (3,000 feet, or 950 meters) shrimp just killed my president! He voted for Elmo. I feel inclined to warm every about thisÂ
Narwhal, Portmanteau, Jazur, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
Horrible! And hello to everyone
Portmanteau, Tiralta, The Blue Fire, Nashfilla
Put 'em in missiles and launch those cookies all over Refugia
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire, Nashfilla
Hello, and fantastic flag
Tiralta, The Blue Fire, Magentelane, Nashfilla
Turtles
The Blue Fire, Nashfilla
IÂ’m not reading allat
Heyy! thanks for the welcoming-back, it's been a while since I'm online yeah, nice to meet some of old nation friends lol
Delta Vega Iv, Sylh Alanor, Tiralta, Jazur, The Blue Fire
NUCLEAR WAR APPROACHES
Hello! Every year, or, well, every six months now, nuclear war happens on NationStates. This time, it is happening on Saturday. So what's a Refugi to do? Perish, probably. But in all likelihood, you can become a starchy ally! As per the last <indeterminate number> N-Days, Refugia allies with the Potato Alliance. Here is a dispatch with words in it explaining how to become a Potato: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1760738
Go out there, and let the starch flow through your veins AS YOU RAIN NUCLEAR HELLFIRE DOWN UPON OUR ENEMIES. I mean, ehm, exist like a normal peaceful human.
Chacapoya, Typica, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Liphia, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, Tidelia, Lovoreus Magnus, Chong Qing, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire
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Araine, Tiralta, Lovoreus Magnus
Sometimes I wonder how non-aligned peaceful Refugi aren't absolutely destroyed accidentally in character during the was. Also, it's not Hell, it's Sushi Rice. Also also, wow Phoebe is gonna have a LOT to say about TPA. As for what a Refugi is to do... watch the nuclear fireworks go off?
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Waywards Edge, The Blue Fire
If you wanna play as more anti-WMDs in character but still want to join in with N-Day, shield gang is fun! You can just make loads and loads of shields and use them to protect your faction from incoming nukes.
However, N-Day doesn't have any lasting effects on your nation so if you do want to nuke the sushi rice out of someone, this is your chance (just follow the Potatoey orders so we have the best chance of winning!)
Portmanteau, Geoffistan, Waywards Edge, The Blue Fire, Magentelane
Finally, after 1,024 days of being in Refugia I have gotten the top 10% residency badge!!!
Delta Vega Iv, Sylh Alanor, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Liphia, Portmanteau, Tiralta, Istastioner, Jazur, Waywards Edge, Amiyoka, Lycanjeskai, The Blue Fire, Magentelane
This is a sad day in [nation=Delta Vega IV]. The region of our twin nation [Nation=W Amadeus Mozart], a region which has been my primary home here on NationStates (befofre I discovered Refugia), is facing a Schism. Most of my friends there are leaving to build for themselves a new region.
Small Brother believes he's too old for this kind of domestic politics, so Mozart will most likely CTE (and allow me to focus more on DVIV, as well as my Real-life job and many other hobbies).
I hope the need to leave Refugia never arises for me.
And remember: Small Brother Protects You
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Jazur, Waywards Edge, The Blue Fire
Small brother protects you, but big brother watches.
Delta Vega Iv, Jazur, Lovoreus Magnus
After long last, I have finally completed my Season 2 Spiritus collection! https://www.nationstates.net/page=deck/collection=40070
Sylh Alanor, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Liphia, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, Waywards Edge
Congrats! I know you've been working on that one for a while!
Sylh Alanor, Melenavenia, Araine, Junitaki-Cho, Jazur, Waywards Edge
1/4 of my people are dying of deciding to go into the wilderness
nice
Portmanteau, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, Ansgar, Nashfilla
35% of my people die from "work"
wow
Tiralta, Jazur
13% of my people die because of warfare too, guess live fire exercises aren't the best. Though, my life expectancy is to the 90s, so that means not alotta people are dying.
Tiralta
my goal is to get to 90 by the summer
Tiralta, Jazur
what do you mean? I think your live fire exercises show that your soldiers either have REALLY good aim or horrible aim xD
Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, Waywards Edge, The Blue Fire
hmmm. Yesn't.
St Leone, Tiralta, Falafelandia, Jazur, Amiyoka, The Blue Fire
1/4 of my children are gambling
Nice
Portmanteau, Tiralta
9% of my citizens die from bungee jumping
Not too big but worth mentioning
Portmanteau, Tiralta
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