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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
I don't think so. But certain things I have trouble with make me think I may have a mild form of dyspraxia. It's a development disorder which impairs coordination and movement. For example, I find it difficult to perform simple tasks like tying my shoelaces. I may not have this, though, I could just be dumb. :P
Russkov Soviet, Spanelsko
I would have personally expected it to be "we bleed for the motherland" but with a literal meaning :]
Russkov Soviet
i unfortunately know how that feels somewhat, as my syndrome has that too :p
its overall motor skills but its very similar overall.
Nuremgard
That's more of a battle cry. ^_^
Spanelsko
The Issue
After a close shave with a rabid tiger, a small group of apparatchiks in grey suits have gathered round the hospital bed in which you are recuperating to discuss the delicate issue of the succession.
I got assaulted by a mutated Tiger again, and also forced to rest in hospital.... again.....
after 1 minister and both my brother who wants to be a new absolute monarch and my sister who wants return of democracy this:
You know what I think? declares Samus van Straaten, your chief of security. All this talk of replacing you is treason, pure and simple! You must eliminate anyone who has even mentioned the succession at once, before they usurp you!
A truly loyal chief of security, if i die he will lead us forward, death to all traitors!
Even death need not be the end! shouts one of your more fervent acolytes before being taken away for a nice lie down in a darkened room. Why not declare yourself leader in perpetuity? Then well never be without your divine guidance! Think about it. The Great Supreme Lord Khan... forever!
I will do as the fanatic says, but in my absent in the afterlife the Chief Samus van Straaten will continue on my legacy.
The Talking Point
The Great Supreme Lord Khan has been declared supreme ruler for all eternity.
Russkov Soviet
I agree that this isnt likely to ever happen again, says Catherine Gratwick, the leader of a neighbouring nation. But cutting down on safety is just a bad idea. If your government is in need of the cash then how about you let my nation outsource our power plants to you? Its simple: we pay you money to run power plants under our supervision in your nation that will power my country. Itll lower your unemployment rates, itll boost your economy, it will truly show that your nation is part of modern times. Think about it for a moment.
2 days and 2 new wars have started one over us killing civilians and the other just because a nuclear reactor nearly exploded and my pride being attacked by this suggestion of being part of the modern times, because i am the future itself!
-Delusional Supreme Nearly Dead Khan of Iberia.
Russkov Soviet
Question to you all:
Is raw minced pork meat eaten where you live? In Germany we eat that.
Tschingtau
Greetings from The Versutian Federation! We share an embassy and recently, I submitted a GA proposal titled "On Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes". If you all could take a look and ask your delegate to give an approval, I would appreciate that!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_view_proposal/id=cosmosplosion_1550508255?submission=ok
Russkov Soviet, Mercunova
In Ireland we don't eat raw meat of any kind.
Penguania And Antarctica
Well shoot.... Hopefully you'll recover quickly. I know from experience how dangerous those tigers can be. And glad to see the people are utterly fanatical. ^_^ Long Live the Khan!
Another day, another war.
Spanelsko
Do you mean regularly as in a dish? Or is it not frowned upon to eat raw pork meat by society? In Sweden when we are making meatballs (no joke intended), or cooking tacos or whatever there are some, myself included, who eat raw beef mince, but I would say that this practice is frowned upon and something everyone does.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
No, a real dish. Raw minced pork spiced with salt and pepper spread on a bread roll and garnished with onions.
https://static.tonight.de/thumbs/img/News/38/96/99/p/p_pano/a48-autofahrer-auf-autobahn-mit-mettbroetchen-beworfen-999638.jpg
Tschingtau
Nope we dont have anything like that. Closest you'd get is kaviar I guess? Which is a spreadable paste of fisheggs rather than the fisheggs themselves.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Egg_sandwich.jpg
Penguania And Antarctica
On another note I congratulate you for your successful assimilation into this community. :)
Nuremgard, Spanelsko
I wonder if tomorrow another war starts, i mean really the NS nations seem to be dumb if they can't understand how easy it is for them to force me into full scale retaliation.
Hopefully indeed, also you have met my giant 15 Meters tall tigers before? I thought that you saw them only on pictures..... or is that related to why also were sent to hospital after your visit here?
Russkov Soviet
NS will definitely rue the day the Hordes come. And we actually have a couple in the New Mareskov Zoo. I managed to capture some during a raid in the war. They draw a lot of visitors.
Spanelsko
Just revived my first ever nation on NS that I made almost 8 years ago out of curiosity. It was the same password I use for Nurem.
I checked its stats and then remembered why I abandoned it in the first place lol. I had spent years building it up as the ideal democratic nation with a wonderful welfare state and fabulous public services. Then I answered one issue wrong and totally destroyed it.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko
Ouch. I know the feeling, aside from the length of time.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
This game pisses me off lol
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko
Are you a masochist? :P
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Mercunova, Spanelsko
I think so. :p
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko
Guys! I got the issue! I finally cut my taxes! Oh, God, the stats are beautiful.
Taxes have gone from 97% to 56%. Employment has jumped 16% and average disposable income has went from 7,000 to 118,000. This is why the people voted Conservative. The Prime Minister has finally delivered on his cornerstone manifesto pledge. More tax cuts to come!
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko, Tschingtau
Is your faith in the game restored? :)
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Spanelsko
Only slightly hehe. Still need to keep cutting. 57% is still too high.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko, Tschingtau
The results are in! A very well balanced poll with all contestants receiving at least 2 votes, until a last minute voter!
LICHTENSTEIN is the CoFN's most favoured Micro/City state in Europe with 3 votes.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Tschingtau
new poll, new poll, new poll :D
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Lex Caledonia
Am on it.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
New poll! Your favourite state with limited recognition! Get your wikipedia links ready, some of these bois are obscure.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
I choose Taiwan because I hope it gains independence from China.
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
I mean it IS independent. THICC China just doesn't want you/anybody to think that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNJ2kIWvfms
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Interesting, did any accidents happen? We can send you more animals, be it water or air based.... or also other land animals.
It seems that RNGesus has smiled upon you, praised be thy name of RNG.
Among other things:
The Issue
Its time for the government to allocate spending for the coming year, and as always, special interest groups are keen to have their say.
We wont have a future unless we improve police numbers and rebuild the military, says General Sayid Hill. Oh, its all well and good to have your fancy education and your nice cars, until some tinpot dictatorship decides to invade. And dont pretend like there arent any of them in our region. Our number one priority has to be security.
i see a lot of irony in that statement.
The Talking Point
Military spending recently hit a new high.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Kosovo because EU military mission is there and there won't be one if it wouldn't exist.
Nuremgard
ROC because of its economy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Asian_Tigers
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
"Tschingtau was reclassified from a Father Knows Best State to an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy." Doesn't get more mediocre or bland than that. Im like Switzerland during the Second World War 'I can see the bad and the good sides'.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
My aunts from Taiwan so Ive always quite liked the place.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
No accidents happened, aside from a few scratches here and there. I will, however, look into possibility bringing some other creatures over. I need to laugh at your advisors though.
Spanelsko
The Issue
In an ongoing war that Spanelsko is embroiled in, your navy managed to capture something interesting: a huge but ageing battleship. You are now the arbiter of her fate.
This old girl may not be battleworthy, but shes still a piece of naval history, gushes navy recruiter Penny Mendeleev. As a museum ship in harbour, this awe-inspiring battleship will amaze folk from far and wide. It will remind us of our history as a proud military power, show people how outmatched our foolish enemies were, and encourage young people to feel the patriotic call of duty.
The Talking Point
A rusted hulk in Askana harbour has been voted the worst eyesore in The Confederacy of Free Nations.
Just because we decorated the ship with the remains of its now dead crew doesn't mean that its an eyesore.... also 3 days in a row and war related stuff keeps on coming.
Russkov Soviet
Thats... quite the capture. Thankfully it isn't one of mine considering my navy still has a few WWI and WWII ships still in service, but that goes to show how desperate some nations are. ^_^ And I guess NS likes watching your troops fight.
Spanelsko
Switzerland during WWII: There are some very fine people on both sides.
Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko, Tschingtau
You have a really cool family. Your aunt is from Taiwan and didn't you say your dad worked a lot abroad?
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
[B]The Issue
Blackacre, a nation historically opposed to Russkov Soviet, has declared that their submarine Violet November has gone missing, and are keen to scour the area where it was last spotted just off the edge of the Russian continental shelf.
I'm sorry.... What are you idiots thinking? You "lost" a submarine in OUR waters... and you want us to let you search? Fine... What are my options?
(Issue Option 1 Result)
"Enemy navies sail within bombardment range of major coastal cities with impunity."
(Issue Option 2 Result)
"The military refers to helpless combatants offering surrender as 'sitting ducks'."
Yeah.... I'm going with the second option. They'll still be allowed to surrender and be taken prisoner, but they are indeed "sitting ducks".
Spanelsko
She's married into my mum's side of the family, to my ex-army uncle who is the most ardent rangers fan/protestant :L both of them lived in Taiwan for a while, now they jump between Prague and Glasgow, the lucky buggers. Yeah Dad used to go around a lot, now he's localised in Ireland, old age and all that :L
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
Damnit, who do i have to choose a state with limited recognition? They're all so great! (except perhaps northern cyprus, seeing as they're trying to reunify and all)
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
Oh, God lol. Is your uncle a mad Orangeman?
In another time, I bet your daddy would have been one of those Scots who'd have got sent away to administrate a far-flung dominion of the empire. :P
Lex Caledonia
You'd think so but nope, he's a big indy supporter and a member of Veterans for Scottish Independence. He hates bullies, so much so he got kicked out of the army for punching a superior who was just that :L nah my dad would never work a government job, especially a UK one, he's got too much Irish in him.
Nuremgard
I'm surprised. Guess you cant judge a book by its cover. I have an uncle who is ex-para but he's Orange and a total British nationalist.
Penguania And Antarctica
Howdy!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Tschingtau
Hello there. Newcomer?
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Hello and welcome. :)
Nuremgard, Mercunova
I was here like 9 months ago but left for a theme specific rp region
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Tschingtau
What brings you back?
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
The Issue
Due to the recent capture of a foreign terrorist in Spanelsko, high-level military officials want the government to authorize torture to extract information about other terrorist activities.
First of all we do torture all the time, probably some new high level military officials, anyway Coltsov, does this terrorist action have something to do with you?
Russkov Soviet
Its possible, btw did you know that i actually wanted to invade Blackacre yesterday if nothing happened? Well now i have justification of defending my sort of ally (you) as they have crossed your water borders, so thanks
also
The Issue
Teen pop-sensation Justyn is dead, and the police investigation into his brutal murder-by-decapitation has revealed that it was a contract killing, organised through a highly professional dark web assassination firm.
Bonjour! interjects Victor Reno, a dignified-looking gent who you thought was just a cleaner, as he places a handgun on your desk with its barrel pointing towards you. OneClickDeath Industries sends its greetings. We would like you to legalise and nationalise our little project, so we can move from the dark web and into the light of state-sanctioned slaughter, Marxism-motivated murder and anti-capitalist decapitations. We would gladly operate from a centrally-administered target list, in return for favoured positions within the Peoples Communist Party. Just think on it. He departs, leaving the handgun on the table.
The Talking Point
The state conscripts sociopathic orphan girls to train as professional assassins.
Reclassification
Spanelsko's Civil Rights rose from Few to Some.
Russkov Soviet
Honestly? No. If I even think about attacking anyone, it's going to be conventional warfare. Check some of the other nations. Maybe Blackacre or Brasilistan are up to something.
Spanelsko
I was also considering TCADs but we are selling them nukes every week, so i doubt it would be, either way we will begin investigating your suggestions and probably Nurem as well as Peng.
Russkov Soviet
I didn't know, but by all means... attack them. I'm still investigating the submarine, so I won't act.
Spanelsko
I mean if you helped me it would be boring for my troops, i mean really me invading Blackacre is already an overkill and i have millions of soldiers who want to commit war crimes, you would literally just get in the way XD
I also just noticed that we have a rather large book publishing, which i do find weird considering that our 3 best sellers and most popular books at least here in Spanelsko are:
How to Commit War Crime by Supreme Leader
Racial Theories of 21st Century
Ideology of the Totalist Party of Spanelsko.
Russkov Soviet
Post self-deleted by Nuremgard.
Well, the region I left for fell apart, then I settled in another that broke down politically, then another built by folks trying to save the RP from the one that broke down.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
This last one pulled me off the map because I was busy at work for 3 weeks and unable to post. Also, nearly 2 years had passed in RP while I was offline which just spoke further to how broken their system was.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Well I hope you can find your new, permanent home here. We're a friendly bunch. I don't rp personally but I do love a good chat/debate either here on the RMB or in telegrams.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Wyoming Peoples Front, Tschingtau
I'm a Factbook whore and I like a nice casual map based RP.
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
I like writing factbooks too. I've worked on Nurem for years with the help of a very dear friend, Mercunova
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, The Wyoming Peoples Front, Tschingtau
Welcome Wyoming! My nation may be small but I got great big plans coming.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Wyoming Peoples Front
I put Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic for the poll, as I think Western Sahara should get independence, and I find the current status of Western Sahara to be interesting.
Welcome back, Wyoming! I remember you from the first time you were here. Good to see you again!
Penguania And Antarctica, The Wyoming Peoples Front
The Issue
The progressive nation of Skandilund is threatening to place trade sanctions on your nation due to their strong stance against interrogative torture.
this = death sentence
Ouch, sly - thats an ultimatum, your aide whispers, as the Skandilunder leaves. If theyre too soft and touchy to be associated with us, then we should forget about them. Maybe we push for trading more with morally flexible nations like Maxtopia? At least theyre not snobs, like these preachy liberal forest hippies.
The Talking Point
International trade can be a pain to deal with.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
cool, where is your nation located?
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
i remember you as well! its good to see some familiar people here still
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
The Dominion of Tschingtau claims the Shandong and Liaoning provinces of China, as well as Jeju Island. I suppose you call a greater Wyoming area, home?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
The Issue
After stepping off the path in Askana Park to take a picture of a tiger, a Bigtopian tourist was subject to Spanelsko Defense Regulations Volume 4, Bylaw 8-A, Chapter 23, Section G-17-5, Paragraph 4b and was subsequently obliterated by a full battalion of Spanelskos finest
I forgot, am i at war with Bigtopia or not? either way another day another war XD
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia
The Talking Point
Heavily-armed commandos play rock-paper-scissors over whether to execute criminals and foreign visitors.
I not even surprised
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia
IF IT IS AVAILABLE ON THHE MAP THEN I AM LOKING TO CLAIM IT, YES.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
On the old one? NO. On the remake I'm trying to work on? Yes.
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
The Issue
A highly publicized data leak from Maxtopia has revealed classified military projects studying ESP, astral projection, mind-reading and other psychic-related phenomena.
The Debate
Just look at the things Maxtopia was experimenting with! exclaims General Baldwin fiddling with a tinfoil projection cap. Theres mind-reading devices, brain-expansion exercises, this Dream Twister secret project, and so much more! I mean, just imagine the potential strategic advantages on the battlefield, or in intelligence operations! Even if it comes to nothing, can you risk letting them get ahead of us? We should also be funding open-minded research into the paranormal, just to see what we find.
Research alone is not taking this far enough! proclaims purportedly psychokinetic guru Nelson Goff, offering you a copy of his self-help book Moving Forward. The full potential of the human mind is an infinite power beyond this puny material world! A psychic soldier could stop their enemys heart with a thought, and smash tanks with a wave of the hand. Set aside all conventional arms, and train your army to fight purely with psychic force.
The Talking Point
The military is researching proton packs and PK-meters to combat "unseen enemy forces".
Russkov Soviet
The Issue
Prospecting company Nukes4U has uncovered a large uranium deposit in Spanelskos south-west.
The Debate
This is a terrific find! claims Nukes4U CEO Francine James. Look, we know that as a private company we werent really meant to be prospecting in communist Spanelsko, but this could provide an enormous stimulus to your economy and create thousands of new jobs! Its win-win! Perhaps we could mine on behalf of the state, under a public service contract? All we need from you is permission to bulldoze the rainforest thats on top of the deposit.
Me: Looks behind on a large map of Nazi Germany in the year 1943
obviously we are commies..... wtf NS?
Russkov Soviet
My original region was raided again :p
Westphalia
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
aye, keep us updated.
Russkov Soviet, Lex Caledonia, The Wyoming Peoples Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N_lJXNk1Ns
Also Soviet Coltsov of the Russkov Soviet another song, sorry if i accidentally posted a same one as few months ago :p
25 secs starts the singing
Russkov Soviet
And I thought Westphalia was known for its peace.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Westphalia
Spanelsko, Tschingtau
what is your challenge with a map?
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Hmm? I don't understand. What do you mean "my challenge"?
Penguania And Antarctica
just that you said you werree trying to work on a neww map, I thought maybe it differed from the old one in some challenging way
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
It kinda does. I'm using a standard world map, but trying to rework the borders a bit. It doesn't help that my work schedule limits my time.
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
I totally understand work interfering witth lfe, lol
what do you do for a living?
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Nothing special. Just a deli manager/delivery driver... and I help my father at his mechanic shop.
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of everything around and in between, young'uns and old'uns. The CoFN Map is now free for claims!
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=lex_caledonia/detail=factbook/id=981935
This map will more of a region map meant for representation currently; with plans to restart the MT RP further down the line. Send me your claims if you want to be represented on the region's official map!
Russkov Soviet, Axeldonia, Penguania And Antarctica, The Wyoming Peoples Front, Tschingtau
New poll in Zentari! Come and vote!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=138022
Penguania And Antarctica
Lex?!? Well.... This is a surprise. -clears throat, chuckles awkwardly- ...... I uh.. Guess I'll make my claim again. ^_^
Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Tschingtau
Drei Mal hoch for Lex Caledonia! May her nation prosper!
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia
So telegram me your claims and I'll get you in.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
Unf is going back on the map
prepare, heathens
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova
OMFG
Russkov Soviet, Spanelsko
-knife in one hand, bottle of vodka in the other-
*hic* Bring it on! *drunken muttering*
Penguania And Antarctica, Tschingtau
it's the pansy Euro-slavs. Come get some real sibero-slav
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
unless i am banned for my.... weird stuff i did in the past i might be interested.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
The Issue
When the police recently used a main battle tank to stop a robbery in downtown Askana, many questioned whether the police should be buying up army surplus.
the crew was here
The tank drives off, ruining the gardens around your office. I cant believe you let amateurs use heavy armor, comments Randy du Pont, a military attaché from Maxtopia. Occupying unruly neighborhoods can reduce unrest, but only if the job is done by professionals. Let the army handle all police work from now on, and you wont have untrained idiots demolishing every street sign in their path. Nothing maintains law and order quite like the barrel of a gun and a proper curfew.
The Talking Point
The nation is under martial law.
Finally, i was waiting for this issue for months.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, The Wyoming Peoples Front, Tschingtau
Pansy? Hardly. Euro-slav? You got me there. ^_^
Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
The Issue
After a tip-off from a local informant, a SWAT team raided Tiger Hill Middle School. Their targets were the students publishing the school newspaper, with the schoolchildren taken into police custody for breaking the states official news monopoly.
no one can stand up to the might of my informants!
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard
The Issue
Top military designers in your secret laboratories have proposed projects to create nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and are looking to you for government support and funding.
This is a necessary step towards the creation of a safer Spanelsko, claims Sierra Cumberbatch, the leading researcher. Yes, it will mean large areas of land will become unusable as a result of the testing, and it will cost billions of Arma 3s, but thats the price we must pay for our national security. Just think of the power we will have if we can turn our enemies into plate glass!
Of course i am going to support this, but we were doing this for a long time already my comrades.
The Talking Point
Citizens live in superstitious fear of the mysterious glowing clouds that float over Spanelsko.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard
Dictators around the world support your decision.
Russkov Soviet, Spanelsko
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/feb/27/britbox-this-bizarre-netflix-rival-will-surely-bomb
I think the license fee should be scrapped. If the BBC is so beloved by so many Britons, let it operate on a commercial basis in competition with other broadcasters, vying for voluntary subscriptions. That way, it's true value will be gauged, rather than just sponging off taxpayer money.
Pro-BBC people love bashing private providers like Sky and Netflix but at least these companies don't threaten to fine or jail me if I don't pay them for their programming.
Russkov Soviet, The British Islands Confederacy, Tschingtau
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