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Kolyska wrote:Hello!

Welcome to Thalassia!

Monkelandd, Kalderisara

RP

The German government announces the start of Air Germania and asks all nations if they want to have Air Germania go to their airports.

Esslea, Vay Leir Nor Bearkinga

Ayeinc wrote:[spoiler=A lot of RP]Ayeinc would be happy to set up a meeting between Prime Minister Jack Nicholls and President Stephen Adoric-Marrick in the near future. Ayeinc hopes that Hopal will still consider TAN as a beneficial organization to Hopal and its people.

Ayeinc wishes to participate in both programs and is willing to send 15,000 students to each nation participating in both programs (Nations participating in both programs will receive only 15,000 students). Any nation may send their students to Ayeinc to study at any university.

Ayeinc accepts Clarkstan's Foreign Policy and wishes to have good relations between the countries.

Ayeinc wishes to participate in the Multi-lateral Mental Health Arrangement and will send as many doctors as they require. Ayeinc is willing to send 5,000 medical students to study in Selstville.

Ayeinc expresses its interest in the program and is ready to participate.

Ayeinc is offering three new airports within Ayeinc: Jaywind International Airport (JWA), James Alexander Hutchcroft Itopis International Airport (JHI), and Dalia Airport (DAA).

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RP

The Outer Union will gladly exchange 15,000 students with Ayeinc

Ayeinc

Ayeinc wrote:[spoiler=A lot of RP]Ayeinc would be happy to set up a meeting between Prime Minister Jack Nicholls and President Stephen Adoric-Marrick in the near future. Ayeinc hopes that Hopal will still consider TAN as a beneficial organization to Hopal and its people.

Ayeinc wishes to participate in both programs and is willing to send 15,000 students to each nation participating in both programs (Nations participating in both programs will receive only 15,000 students). Any nation may send their students to Ayeinc to study at any university.

Ayeinc accepts Clarkstan's Foreign Policy and wishes to have good relations between the countries.

Ayeinc wishes to participate in the Multi-lateral Mental Health Arrangement and will send as many doctors as they require. Ayeinc is willing to send 5,000 medical students to study in Selstville.

Ayeinc expresses its interest in the program and is ready to participate.

Ayeinc is offering three new airports within Ayeinc: Jaywind International Airport (JWA), James Alexander Hutchcroft Itopis International Airport (JHI), and Dalia Airport (DAA).

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RP

Baltic NRC gladly accepts the nation of Ayeinc into our program

Ayeinc

RP

Apex Inc., Laeden’s leading computer tech company, announced na ambitious project to develop the world’s first Quantum Computer. “The idea is to have a machine so powerful that will exponentially increase our scientific capabilities, enhancing our medical, economical and physical research, as well as supporting other fields of knowledge” explained Blaise Sanclair, the head of the R&D division of the company.

Other sources, however, indicate that the new supercomputer might also be used to further research on Artificial Intelligence, a subject which Apex always displayed keen interest on. The official statement released to the press, however, mentioned no such thing.

In an effort to boost its research, Apex announced that it will offer an internship program for 20 international students to help the research team building the said computer. “Our goal is to unite the world’s brightest minds in the single, most important quest of all: enlightenment” Blaise said. In an effort to enforce what is already been called “Good Neighbor Policy” with Monkelandd, 5 places have been reserved for students from Monkelandd’s colleges. The other 15 places, however, are open for students from other countries.

Any countries interested in sending students as interns to help the development project are invited to speak up.

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, New Khalifa

Laeden wrote: RP

Apex Inc., Laeden’s leading computer tech company, announced na ambitious project to develop the world’s first Quantum Computer. “The idea is to have a machine so powerful that will exponentially increase our scientific capabilities, enhancing our medical, economical and physical research, as well as supporting other fields of knowledge” explained Blaise Sanclair, the head of the R&D division of the company.

Other sources, however, indicate that the new supercomputer might also be used to further research on Artificial Intelligence, a subject which Apex always displayed keen interest on. The official statement released to the press, however, mentioned no such thing.

In an effort to boost its research, Apex announced that it will offer an internship program for 20 international students to help the research team building the said computer. “Our goal is to unite the world’s brightest minds in the single, most important quest of all: enlightenment” Blaise said. In an effort to enforce what is already been called “Good Neighbor Policy” with Monkelandd, 5 places have been reserved for students from Monkelandd’s colleges. The other 15 places, however, are open for students from other countries.

Any countries interested in sending students as interns to help the development project are invited to speak up.

the brightest minds of GEO.corp the top tech company of Baltic NRC have agreed to help work on the super computer in Laeden in hope that it will help advance artificial intelligence and humanity to everyone's benefit.

Nationific, Ayeinc

Baltic Nrc wrote:snip

Please snip long quotes!

Ayeinc

Nationific wrote:Please snip long quotes!

OK thank you for telling me

Nationific

Laeden wrote:Snip

RP

Our top experts in the tech business are interested on the many uses a quantum computer could have... That's why you can count with our help especially from Callista LLC workers

Laeden, Nationific

RP

 The 23rd National Referendum has concluded in Esslea.

[spoiler=Referendum Results]

1. Do you support Esslea's admission into the Thalassian Assembly of Nations?

   Yes  (Y85.4%-N14.6%)

2. Do you support the legalisation of Cannabis?(currently illegal)

   No  (N78.2%-Y21.8%)

3. Do you support the legalisation of Electric Cigarettes?(currently illegal)

   No  (N73.5%-Y22.5%)

4. Do you support the monarchy

   Yes  (Y91.6%-N08.4%)

5. Do you support the proposal of adding a white star in the flag of Esslea,   symbolising unity?

   No   (N64.7%-Y35.3%)

6. Do you support capital punishment?

   Yes   (Y62.5%-N37.5%)

7. Do you support sexual education made mandatory in private schools?

   Yes   (Y87.3%-N13.7%)

8. Do you support increased budget spending on education?

   Yes   (Y79.2%-N20.8%)

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Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Federated Commonwealth Of Selstville, Kolyska

Does this mean Esslea citizens are basically social conservatives and economic liberals?

Nationific, Monkelandd, Kolyska

I'd say my citizens are anarchists. 😂

Portugal And Great Britannia, Kolyska

Hm, should I build an ocean liner service?

Nationific

Kolyska wrote:Hm, should I build an ocean liner service?

If you have your RP stats, sure! If not, check this out:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1327155

Kolyska

Nationific wrote:If you have your RP stats, sure! If not, check this out:

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1327155

Thanks! I appreciate it! Maybe once I join, I'll name my first ocean liner after you!

Nationific

Laeden wrote: RP

Apex Inc., Laeden’s leading computer tech company, announced na ambitious project to develop the world’s first Quantum Computer. “The idea is to have a machine so powerful that will exponentially increase our scientific capabilities, enhancing our medical, economical and physical research, as well as supporting other fields of knowledge” explained Blaise Sanclair, the head of the R&D division of the company.

Other sources, however, indicate that the new supercomputer might also be used to further research on Artificial Intelligence, a subject which Apex always displayed keen interest on. The official statement released to the press, however, mentioned no such thing.

In an effort to boost its research, Apex announced that it will offer an internship program for 20 international students to help the research team building the said computer. “Our goal is to unite the world’s brightest minds in the single, most important quest of all: enlightenment” Blaise said. In an effort to enforce what is already been called “Good Neighbor Policy” with Monkelandd, 5 places have been reserved for students from Monkelandd’s colleges. The other 15 places, however, are open for students from other countries.

Any countries interested in sending students as interns to help the development project are invited to speak up.

RP

Quatum computing

Conklandi would like to send a student to help with it.

Monkelandd

Nationific wrote:I'd say my citizens are anarchists. 😂

Mornicoder wrote:Does this mean Esslea citizens are basically social conservatives and economic liberals?

Clarkstanians are mostly Social Conservatives, we can cooperate with moderately liberal countries, the only thing we completely agree with them are democratic free elections, we reject Social Liberal things.

Monkelandd, Kolyska

RP

Airline stakes

Air Conklandi announces a 2% stake in Air Germania worth $1 million in return for it flying to Conklandi City via Cologne.

The Conklandi government also offers The 3Rd German Republic a place in the Conklandi Fund for all future scientific projects along with Clarkstan.

$1 = 11 Cowries

Clarkstan, Monkelandd, Esslea

Kolyska wrote:snip

That'd be an honour, thank you!

Monkelandd, Kolyska

Clarkstan wrote:Snip

Kalderisara is based on classical Aristocracy, with the best, brightest, most virtuous citizens ruling, lead by a "philosopher king."

In short, the opinions of the common people are irrelevant. Those who matter tend to more socially liberal than the general populace (due to their extensive education). Economically, the government is primarily concerned with efficiency, freely nationalizing and privatizing industries as the needs of the public and the state direct. However, recent reforms have restricted this power significantly.

Nationific

Kalderisara wrote:snip

Basically a technocracy?

Nationific

RP

The Government of Esslea wishes to ask the Governments of Veaetmar and Zeneslav if they would be interested in a railroad connection with Esslea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is always welcomes good relations with other nations.

Nationific, Monkelandd

World Assembly - Security Council - Commend 9003

Vote: For

9003 has been an influential and kind person in the cards community and the military community, producing many helpful tools, being generous, and obtaining a gigantic amount of cards. They have most certainly made an impact that should be recognized. For these reasons, I recommend voting for this resolution.

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Portugal And Great Britannia, Tirr Savattstra, Grey County

There is a dispatch about Clarkstanian people

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1224191

Nationific, Yaldian Territories, Ayeinc, Monkelandd

Mornicoder wrote:Basically a technocracy?

Essentially, yes.

Nationific

Esslea wrote:The Government of Esslea wishes to ask the Governments of Veaetmar and Zeneslav if they would be interested in a railroad connection with Esslea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs always welcomes good relations with other nations.

RP

If Veaetmar, Laeden, Zeneslav and Esslea agree, Monkelandd would like to create a rail link on our island between Monkelandd an Esslea.

Laeden, Nationific, Zentata, Esslea

Esslea wrote:snip

[RP]

The Zenesk government is completely on board with railroad programs to help bring tourists and materials into the country, as well as to help export them.

Nationific, Zentata, Monkelandd, Esslea

Zeneslav wrote:The Zenesk government is completely on board with railroad programs to help bring tourists and materials into the country, as well as to help export them.

RP tags please!

Nationific, Ayeinc, Zeneslav

Zentata wrote:RP tags please!

Ah, I forgot. Sorry.

Nationific, Portugal And Great Britannia

Monkelandd wrote:RP

If Veaetmar, Laeden, Zeneslav and Esslea agree, Monkelandd would like to create a rail link on our island between Monkelandd an Esslea.

RP

Laeden strongly supports this idea. All other interested countries should speak up so we can make a continent-wide railway connection.

Nationific, Monkelandd, Esslea

Laeden wrote:RP

Laeden strongly supports this idea. All other interested countries should speak up so we can make a continent-wide railway connection.

RP

Hellaflylandia is interested in creating a rail link

Nationific, Monkelandd, Esslea

The Colony Of The Holy Land Of Germania wrote:Hello how are things?

Fantastic!

And, RP

Nationific is interested in creating a Thalassia-wide railroad.

Esslea

RP

The Conklandi government would announce that they too would like to have a rail link and it would like to buy a 2% stake in the Thalassian Rail Network Company (or TRNC) in order to partially fund it.

This will lead to the Conklandi Fund to appreciate to $32 million by the end of the year.

$1 = c30.

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Esslea

Man, Conklandi is rolling in money!

Monkelandd

Nationific wrote:Man, Conklandi is rolling in money!

Transport industries for the win!

Nationific, Monkelandd

Eh?

Nationific, Zentata

Hello I used to be @Lapents which some of the older members might remember but due to unfortunate circumstances I had to stop being involved. I am starting a new nation and am glad to be back.

Nationific, Zentata, Monkelandd

Grey County wrote:Hello I used to be @Lapents which some of the older members might remember but due to unfortunate circumstances I had to stop being involved. I am starting a new nation and am glad to be back.

I remember you! Glad to see you back!

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd

Zentata wrote:I remember you! Glad to see you back!

Thanks

Nationific

I don't remember you but it may be due to the fact that the RMB didn't use to attract me much for the most of last year. But anyway, welcome(back)! Grey County

Monkelandd

Nationific wrote:I don't remember you but it may be due to the fact that the RMB didn't use to attract me much for the most of last year. But anyway, welcome(back)! Grey County

thanks

Nationific

Grey County, why did you not refound your old nation?

Monkelandd wrote:Grey County, why did you not refound your old nation?

I forgot my old password

Grey County wrote:Hello I used to be @Lapents which some of the older members might remember but due to unfortunate circumstances I had to stop being involved. I am starting a new nation and am glad to be back.

Yeah, I remember Lapents! Good to see you back!

Nationific, Ayeinc

Liruslau wrote:Yeah, I remember Lapents! Good to see you back!

thank you!!!

Grey County wrote:I forgot my old password

Oof.

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Nationific, Ayeinc, Hopal Ii, New Khalifa, Grey County

Monkelandd wrote:Oof.

This episode was sponsored by Dashlane. Never lose your passwords again. Use the code "RICKROLL" to get 10% off.

hahahaha

Monkelandd, Hopal Ii

Welcome back Grey County!

Monkelandd

Conklandi wrote:Welcome back Grey County!

thank you

Monkelandd

Hey I think that the ministers should each choose a deputy minister. What do I do to get this thing to a vote.

Grey County wrote:Hey I think that the ministers should each choose a deputy minister. What do I do to get this thing to a vote.

Please try not to double post. Use the edit button.

In terms of the deputies, please refer to the Welcome- Ministers already choose deputies.

Monkelandd

Hey When was the last electiona and when are the next ones

Monkelandd

I found my pass code for Lapents I'm just gonna use Lapents one for fun.

Nationific, Portugal And Great Britannia

The combination of "notable for frequent executions" and "crime is totally unknown" makes me sound so sinister. I thought I was signing an anti-nuke thing and ended up with capital punishment. *shrug* hopefully there's an issue on the way that abolishes it again. There are no executions going on here.

Nationific, Zentata, Monkelandd, Grey County

Tirr Savattstra wrote:The combination of "notable for frequent executions" and "crime is totally unknown" makes me sound so sinister. I thought I was signing an anti-nuke thing and ended up with capital punishment. *shrug* hopefully there's an issue on the way that abolishes it again. There are no executions going on here.

Don't worry, there's a policy repeal issue for everything! Except for potentially abolishing the upper house, they might still be looking for one, idk.

Nationific, Tirr Savattstra

One thing in the NS that is realistic is that compulsory military service reduces youth crime.

Anyway I added factions in the description of the ruling party.

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1274272

Nationific, Yaldian Territories, Monkelandd, Tirr Savattstra, New Khalifa, Grey County

Grey County wrote:Hey When was the last electiona and when are the next ones

Both the election for WA Delegate and the election for Prime Minister were in April. The next Prime Ministerial election will be July 13th and the next WA Delegate election will be September 3rd, provided there are no resignations prior to those dates.

Nationific, Monkelandd, Grey County

Sho wrote:Both the election for WA Delegate and the election for Prime Minister were in April. The next Prime Ministerial election will be July 13th and the next WA Delegate election will be September 3rd, provided there are no resignations prior to those dates.

thanks

Nationific, Sho

Hey everyone I just joined a ministry. Everyone should do that if they have the time. It helps thalassia and is a good thing to do.

Nationific, Lapents

RP

surprising news in that delta.corp just past geo.corp as the leading information business in Baltic NRC. they send a request to all nations in thalassia asking if any would like to help them with there secret project code-name "frostbite" more information will be revealed later about what the project is.

Nationific, Monkelandd

Baltic Nrc wrote:RP

surprising news in that delta.corp just past geo.corp as the leading information business in Baltic NRC. they send a request to all nations in thalassia asking if any would like to help them with there secret project code-name "frostbite" more information will be revealed later about what the project is.

RP

It would be a pleasure for New Khalifa

Baltic Nrc wrote:RP

surprising news in that delta.corp just past geo.corp as the leading information business in Baltic NRC. they send a request to all nations in thalassia asking if any would like to help them with there secret project code-name "frostbite" more information will be revealed later about what the project is.

RP

The 3rd German Republic would like to help on your project.

Hey I want to put forward something for a vote. If a minister is inactive for more than ten days they are placed under leave of absence and an acting minister should be appointed. How do I propose this

RP

Prime Minister Jack Nicholls has said goodbye to the Prime Minister of Monkelandd and has set off for Conklandi.

Ayeinc, Monkelandd

Hopal Ii wrote:RP

Prime Minister Jack Nicholls has said goodbye to the Prime Minister of Monkelandd and has set off for Conklandi.

RP

Alexandero Nassino thanked Mr Nicholls for his visit and his endorsement of the SDM

Hopal Ii

Grey County wrote:Hey I want to put forward something for a vote. If a minister is inactive for more than ten days they are placed under leave of absence and an acting minister should be appointed. How do I propose this

Hey I didnt get an answer and I dont want this to disapear can someone provide some info on this

Grey County wrote:Hey I didnt get an answer and I dont want this to disapear can someone provide some info on this

Well, there is procedure in place regarding that. A minister is unlikely to CTE, but it is possible. If a minister was on a leave of absence, then their deputy minister would become acting minister.

Zentata

Ayeinc wrote:Well, there is procedure in place regarding that. A minister is unlikely to CTE, but it is possible. If a minister was on a leave of absence, then their deputy minister would become an acting minister.

Yes but I was suggesting putting a 10 day limit on nonactivness before a mandatory leave of absence is instated

EDIT I was in the wrong account. THis was from Grey County

Zentata

Lapents wrote:Yes but I was suggesting putting a 10 day limit on nonactivness before a mandatory leave of absence is instated

EDIT I was in the wrong account. THis was from Grey County

In general a minister will not go randomly inactive for 10 days. If they did the deputy would take over naturally instead, no legislation required.

Grey County

Zentata wrote:In general a minister will not go randomly inactive for 10 days. If they did the deputy would take over naturally instead, no legislation required.

ok

RP

A zoo has opened in Germania and the nation hopes that it will attract tourists.

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Esslea, Tirr Savattstra, Hellaflylandia, Federated Commonwealth Of Selstville

RP

Her Excellency the Prime Minister of Esslea, Marie Lugett will be inaugurated on June 12th, by His Most Esslean Majesty King William I of Esslea. The Government invites all foreign Heads of Government/State who would like to attend. This will be the first inauguration of a Prime Minister in Esslea's new capital of Essleya, and will be held at Esslea Palace.

Baltic Nrc wrote:RP

Surprising news in that delta.corp just past geo.corp as the leading information business in Baltic NRC. they send a request to all nations in Thalassia asking if any would like to help them with there secret project code-name "frostbite" more information will be revealed later about what the project is.

The Ministry of Intelligence would be interested to help with the project, as long as it dosen't break any laws.

The Ministry of Transportation is delighted to hear of a proposal for a Thalassian Rail Network. Here are some facts about the Esslean Railways in case they are relevant:

[spoiler=Esslea Railways][list]

[*]The Esslean Railway network is managed by the Department of Railway Transportation, MOT

[*]It is run buy Esslea Railways, a state owned company, and is commonly known as ER or the railway

[*]Rail transportation is the most convenient form of transportation in Esslea

[*]Lines reach all provinces, major cities, cities and most towns

[*]The railway has a good safety record, with no fatal accidents since 1957

[*]Cost is cheap

[/list]

A high speed rail (Esslea High Speed Rail Transit, EHSRT) network operates between Paronpon, Essleya, Kyensani, Port Wilhelmina, Fort Adelaide and Saxonia. There are plans to extend this network. The top speed is 370 km/h

[/spoiler]

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd

Hey everyone my family is being a foster home for a puppy this summer and it arrives today so I wont be on much.

Laeden, Nationific, Monkelandd, Maxilains, Grey County

Esslea wrote:RP

snip

RP

The Federal Government of Selstville would like to congratulate Her Excellency Marie Lugett on her inauguration as Prime Minister of Esslea. The Government shall send The Leader of Government in the Senate Senator William Bung to attend the ceremony.

Monkelandd, Esslea

Esslea wrote:RP

Her Excellency the Prime Minister of Esslea, Marie Lugett will be inaugurated on June 12th, by His Most Esslean Majesty King William I of Esslea. The Government invites all foreign Heads of Government/State who would like to attend. This will be the first inauguration of a Prime Minister in Esslea's new capital of Essleya, and will be held at Esslea Palace.

RP

Ruperto Singh, Foreign and WA affairs minister, would like to attend the ceremony.

Baltic Nrc wrote:surprising news in that delta.corp just past geo.corp as the leading information business in Baltic NRC. they send a request to all nations in Thalassia asking if any would like to help them with there secret project code-name "frostbite" more information will be revealed later about what the project is.

Monkelandd will consider membership if the nature of the project is disclosed privately or publicly to the monkeish government.

Laeden, Esslea

Esslea wrote:RP

Her Excellency the Prime Minister of Esslea, Marie Lugett will be inaugurated on June 12th, by His Most Esslean Majesty King William I of Esslea. The Government invites all foreign Heads of Government/State who would like to attend. This will be the first inauguration of a Prime Minister in Esslea's new capital of Essleya, and will be held at Esslea Palace.

Prime Minister Jack Nicholls would love to attend as part of his trip of Thalassia and hopes to persue good relations with Esslea.

Prime Minister Jack Nicholls has also landed in Conklandi.

Laeden, Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Esslea

RP

Nation Guy is most willing to attend the inauguration of Her Excellency the Prime Minister of Esslea. He hopes that it will help in further improving relationships between Esslea and Nationific. The President sends his best regards to Miss Lugett.

Ooc: Nation Guy is the President.

Ayeinc, Monkelandd, Esslea

World Assembly - General Assembly - Proper Hygiene For Medical Instruments

Vote: For

This is the replacement resolution for the needle hygiene bill, and solves the issues with wording in that bill quite well. This is an issue that deserves legislation, and I reccomend voting for.

Nationific, Ayeinc, Monkelandd

RP – The Laedenian Herald

Change of tides in the sea of politics

[spoiler]

The nation is surprised by the sudden dismissal of Adm. Eudes d’Annac, Minister of Defense. Hot information indicates that the Minister had been having problems with the Consul, Gaspard d’Albignac, in the last few months, due to what was perceived as an “excessive investment in military assets during peacetime”. Adm. d’Annac is a well known proponent of a deterrence strategy that relies in superior weaponry and combat readiness as a means to prevent enemy nations from attacking.

Despite the merits of such line of thought, the government is displeased for the lack of “timing” of the Admiral’s doctrine. The Consul, an energetic young man interested in economy and science, has spent his time working on deals with other nations in order to elevate the country in the international stage, as well as to contribute to Laeden’s continued economic growth. His successful policies earned him the affectionate nickname of “Petit Dauphin” in the Senate, where his political support grows steadily.

Unwilling to spend more public resources in buying military hardware or hiring additional personnel, the Consul manifested his displeasure with Admiral’s d’Annac policy a few times before it was finally decided that it would be better if the Admiral offered his letter of resignation.

The newly appointed Minister of Defense, Admiral Maurice Galland, is a 64 year old sailor with combat experience and excellent recomendations. Former head of the High Command of Laeden’s Armed Forces, the Admiral is famous for being extremely popular among the troops and a talented leader. His old, father like figure is likely to exert a good influence on d’Albignac, and whispers in the Senate indicate that d’Albignac intends to make Galland his personal adviser, informally of course, in matters of international strategy and politics.

The dismissal of d’Annac, in conclusion, indicates that the government will definetely lean towards a more progressive and dynamic posture, with less influence from the military and more focus on economic development, international partnerships and scientific research.

[/spoiler]

Counting birds and Spelling Bees

[spoiler]

As the mid-year vacations approaches, both the National Mathematics Olympics (NMO) and the Laeden’s Literature Contest (LLC) come to an end. Surprisingly, Lynesse’s Ladies Institute won the NMO, the first time in its history, while also achieving the second place in the LLC, in which it has a large tradition. The Ostus Central School, in Laeden, won the LLC for the first time in its history. The School, funded by the nation-wide famous Ostus Company, is remarkable by its focus on hard sciences such as math, physics and chemistry.

As usual, the winning story, called “The comings and goings of the wind men”, a fiction tale about travellers in medieval Laeden, will be published as a book, with all royalties being given to the winner. The NMO winner, on the other hand, will be allowed to attend to a highly prestigious summer course at the École Polythecnic, Laeden’s foremost center of engineer education, also located in Lynesse. Needless to say, both winners are almost guaranteed to have a place in the nation’s top universities, if they so choose.

In the ceremony, the Minister of Education, Émilien Vasseur, praised the students high academic achievement, giving them, himself, their justly deserved trophies. He also declared that he’s in contact with the government of Monkelandd, as he means to invite their students to participate in Laeden’s contests. “This type of integration” the Minister said “is precisely what we need to forge a friendly relation with our neighbors, as well as allowing their talents to compete with ours in even terms”.

[/spoiler]

The Supercomputer

[spoiler]

Executives of the Apex Inc are excited about the massive foreign interest on the development of the supercomputer. Foreign students, technicians and even companies have volunteered to assist on the research.

The company, located in the city of Volyngrad, has already started the studies and researches on the subject, after adequately receiving all the foreign partners and assigning them their positions in the project. It is expected that, in a few months, a prototype will be ready for testings.

The Laedenian government decided to invest D$50.000.000,00 in the project. The government’s funds will greatly assist the company to purchase all the equipment required to construct the coveted computer.

Laeden’s Central Government, however, didn’t invest just out of curiosity. Despite the Consul’s interest on the matter, driven mostly out of his delight in science, the prognostics are that the Quantum Computer will have a massive impact in areas such as medical research, space exploration, cybersecurity and warfare. Certainly, the laedenian authorities will want to secure any discovery that will potentially help the country in the long run.

[/spoiler]

A little trip abroad

[spoiler]

The High Consul of Laeden, Gaspard d’Albignac, declared his interest in going to Esslea to attend to the inauguration of the nation’s new Prime-Minister.

Followed by some of his escorts, the Consul will be departing to Esslea tomorrow, as he insisted in arriving a couple of days in advance so he can get familiar with the country and explore it’s capital city.

While he had been advised against it, since he is, as a nation leader, a high value target, the Consul insisted in touring around Essleya. The Republican Guard’s men assigned to his safety already contacted the local authorities in Esslea, alerting them about the Consul’s proclivity to escapades, humbling asking for the authorities to assist the guardsmen in securing Laeden’s head of government.

[/spoiler]

Monkelandd, Esslea

Laeden wrote:snip

Ah. Long RP posts. How I miss those days when almost everyone wrote novels in a single post and I wrote embarrassingly short ones(I still do, lol).

Laeden, Ayeinc, Zentata, Monkelandd

Post self-deleted by Monkelandd.

Monkelandd wrote:Just proposed a commendation for Sho on the SC. She truly deserves it!

While sho's contributions to ns are large, I'm not sure if what you have written exhibits enough evidence to commend. I'd recommend drafting on the forums, talking to sho in order to find out what she's done and if she wants a commendation, etc.

Nationific, Monkelandd

Zentata wrote:While sho's contributions to ns are large, I'm not sure if what you have written exhibits enough evidence to commend. I'd recommend drafting on the forums, talking to sho in order to find out what she's done and if she wants a commendation, etc.

Ok sorry, I didn't think about it. I will remove the proposal.

Nationific

Monkelandd wrote:Ok sorry, I didn't think about it. I will remove the proposal.

That sounds kind of funny, no offense. But yeah, I'd also like to think about it before doing it. The problem is, if I were to do it, I'd procrastinate till the day we wipe ourselves off the planet, lol

Monkelandd

Monkelandd wrote:Ok sorry, I didn't think about it. I will remove the proposal.

I think that you might want to get a more experienced person to co author with you

Monkelandd

RP - New Babylon

As the Consul travels abroad, the Senate of Laeden is concerned with the activities of a website called “New Babylon”. After a three-months investigation by the cybercrimes division of the Republic Guard, in cooperation with the Republic’s Prosecutors, it was found out that the website mentioned above works at a hidden sector of the internet called “Dark Web”.

The site is a haven for criminals, serving as a online market of sources, but selling products that range from illegal drugs and arms to live humans, hitman services and snuff videos.

“Those rascals” Senator Acastus from Caledonia said, between his teeth. “They’ve been exploiting our weaknesses, dealing in the shadows where we can’t see. For years they’ve done that, and we did nothing, nothing to stop them. This ought to end”.

“Indeed” Senator Idas, also from Caledonia, agreed. “The failure of our government to tackle this issue is shameful. Even more shameful is the fact that it’ve been happening for so long and we barely knew about it. We must wait no longer: we must strike down those who abuse their liberties and make the internet, a place that was supposed to be a shrine for free speech, as their own pirate lair”.

“It is precisely because the internet is supposed to be a shrine of free speech that we shouldn’t be so hasty” Senator Hilas, from Alva, pondered. “The legislation on internet affairs are few, at least in our countries. And legislation granting us power to actively censor or disrupt it, partially or wholly, is non existant. This is a dangerous precedent that we’re setting here.”

“Are you suggesting we sit around and do nothing?” Senator Acastus asked, visibly upset. “That’s not it. I’m simply stating that we must not act out of emotion. We have to discuss the subject with the seriousness that it deserves, not as drunkards and hooligans!”. A small brawl ensued, before it was interrupted by a commanding voice.

“Peace, friends” Senator Alberic of Arandor said, raising his hand. ‘’Peace. Please, let’s not divert from the topic. The crimes have ocurred on the internet. However, the internet is, at is essence, a network that connects machines locates worldwide. Consequently, this problem doesn’t simply concern Laeden, but all other nations as well, since the criminal activities of New Babylon can be traced to several other countries” he pondered, surrounded by the other Senators, that quietly watched him. ‘’Which means that this matter is beyond our reach. We must take this matter to the Thalassian Assembly of Nations , so that other countries might discuss it as well and international measures can be taken to address this problem”.

Demonos Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Monkelandd, Esslea

Monkelandd wrote:RP

Ruperto Singh, Foreign and WA affairs minister, would like to attend the ceremony.

Monkelandd will consider membership if the nature of the project is disclosed privately or publicly to the monkeish government.

RP

we would love to ad you to our project and will tell you and everyone listening right now thatporject frostbite is a cryo-stasis program that we are trying to use for supposed time travel into the future and space exploration we may also research a way to make weapons out of it in the future.

Monkelandd

[quote=esslea;39145924]RP

The Ministry of Intelligence would be interested to help with the project, as long as it dosen't break any laws.

RP

we can assure you it does not break any Baltic NRC-ian laws and as long your okay with mostly human animal testing and an occasionally human test just to make sure might works then welcome aboard.

Esslea

Post self-deleted by Hopal Ii.

Hopal Ii wrote:I am now starting a campaign to make Ayeinc the next Minister of Recruitment if they shall want it.

That's something for Arenado to decide. The PM Picks the ministers, not the people. The people pick the PM. Ayeinc isn't even part of the MoR.

Ayeinc

Zentata wrote:That's something for Arenado to decide. The PM Picks the ministers, not the people. The people pick the PM. Ayeinc isn't even part of the MoR.

Sorry bout' that don't know what happened there

Monkelandd

How has the first week of Pride Month been, Thalassia?

Veaetmar

Candide wrote:How has the first week of Pride Month been, Thalassia?

i dont support the gays but i wont speak out against them ether

Laeden

Candide wrote:How has the first week of Pride Month been, Thalassia?

Pretty rad here. Made some Bi-Pride Cupcakes for funsies and I’m in the process of planning a “family” picnic for friends who don’t have contact or the best relationship with their family post-coming out. Trying to do what I can to help with the more peaceful protests in the area because I feel like the timing just makes sense. Have you done anything special to celebrate?

Baltic Nrc wrote:i dont support the gays but i wont speak out against them ether

I can respect that, and I appreciate that despite not being supportive you’re being respectful of differences.

Demonos Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Liruslau, Nationific, Ayeinc, Veaetmar, Zentata, Monkelandd, Portugal And Great Britannia, Banq, Grey County

Baltic Nrc wrote:We would love to add you to our project and will tell you and everyone listening right now that project frostbite is a cryo-stasis program that we are trying to use for supposed time travel into the future and space exploration we may also research a way to make weapons out of it in the future.

Baltic Nrc wrote:We can assure you it does not break any Baltic NRC-ian laws and as long your okay with mostly animal testing and an occasionally human test just to make sure might works then welcome aboard.

RP

Monkelandd is interested in the concept, however, disagreement over animal testing may impede progress. Monkelandd is completely against animal testing, as it is inhumane.

Laeden, Demonos Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Zentata

hey if anyone wants to look over my draft in the forums. It's in the GA and is titled Regulating the training of service dogs.

Laeden, Monkelandd

We rushed over to thank the Thalassians who supported the Le Port treaty's ratification. Unanimously, no less! We rarely see such unity. The minds in this region are graced in governing skill. Cheers Thalassia.

Baltic Nrc wrote:RP

we would love to ad you to our project and will tell you and everyone listening right now thatporject frostbite is a cryo-stasis program that we are trying to use for supposed time travel into the future and space exploration we may also research a way to make weapons out of it in the future.

RP

The Principality of [nation=noflag]Demonos[/nation] has been working on an interstellar colonial plan for some time now. We do not intend to weaponize space, though. Intestellar navigation must be peaceful without threat of attack because of terrestrial based politics. The political act of war must not be able to penetrate the atmosphere.

Space is the ultimate hazard to navigate alone. To add problems of war out there is unnecessary if not, suicide. There is also no other evidence of intelligent life anywhere else. Is there? So far, we haven't any credible irrefutable evidence. So why worry about something that won't happen?

Nationific, Ayeinc, Tirr Savattstra

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