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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
Daaaaymn. CC has no designs on the sovereign territory of any other nation, but if it did Tserra would be at the bottom of the list.
Tserra, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
I don't think Fusion, limitless energy, is a small leap, but I see your point :D
Its kinda the one aspect of my nation which I am the most proud of. Most of our nations have some sort of quirk, well Tserra's is that it is very martial minded. I like to think of Tserra as reminiscent of Sparta, war is our profession.
Jaslandia, Continental Commonwealths
Boop
Penguania And Antarctica, Tserra
Beep
Andromitus, Penguania And Antarctica
Eh, I'd say that for RP purposes, so long as it is a very new, not widespread advancement without godly output, it is comparably small to most leaps.
Besides, I've seen much, much worse.
Andromitus
Toot 🐧
Percyton
Noot noot?
Penguania And Antarctica
Well, I believe modern tech to slightly PMT is the general tech level, but it can vary on the level of RP.
We won't force people to not state that they're FT, but it's fine to politely comment on the gear.
Stats don't really describe tech, either.
And yeah, underwater plasma is really weird.
Andromitus
Yes, that too. Just a different dialect. :)
*blows whistle* Toot toot!
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Percy, you are the most adorable and loveable person I know. It's really an honour to have you in our region. :)
Percyton
I'm mainly looking at it from a fairness and overall enjoyability stand point, but yea, I can agree with that :D
Phwaamp
And I completely agree with that
Whirrrrrrrrrrrrr ✈️
*ding dong*
We will be landing soon. Flight attendants will be coming through the cabin to pick up any trash. Please fasten your seat belts and keep them fastened until the captain has brought the aircraft to a complete stop.
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Thank you so much! And I'm really happy to be here with such great people!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
*grabs microphone*
If Digiorno isn't deliver then how does it get to the store?! Deliver us the truth!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
*delivery. God, can't even rip off a tumblr post properly.
Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Or that.
Tserra
Everyone in Baxten is required to be in the military at least two years. We have a high military budget of our massive economy (number one in active nations, I believe). Education and Industry is also highly spent on.
Oh, my colonial children are so similar
Continental Commonwealths
Basically Tserra is a nation of soldiers. Industry wise we pretty much to nothing but make weapons, and I dont mean design them, but in the sense that we make the parts. Assemble them into the guns. Then ship them to your front door. :P Out of those of us who are on the map/take part in rp's, I have the largest arms manufacturing industry, which is an NS stat, but its one I have embraced it for RP, since it is kinda what we do anyways.
Dammit, Merkel. I understand the pressure you're facing, both from within your party and from a more polarized electorate. But dammit, I used to respect you so much.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Blue Bloods Club Messenger
The glorious nation of Markotovia has cte'd 3 hours ago but it's good that it keeps alive in the form of [nation=short]Turina[/nation].
[nation=short]Turina[/nation] is no monarchy and therefore can't take the place of Markotovia within the Blue Bloods Club.
Thank you for your attention.
-Peng- 🐧
Founder of the Blue Bloods Club
Jaslandia, Baxten, Vista Major, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Oh, what happened ?
Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
*le gasp*
Jaslandia, Vista Major
Proposing to ban the burka "where that is legally possible".
Penguania And Antarctica
Well, I agree with her that covering of the face shouldn't be allowed in courts, during police checks, or at place where it is necessary to prove one's identiy.
At other place everyone should be dressed like they want.
Blue Bloods Club Messenger
I can happily announce that [nation=short]Percyton[/nation] already reached more than 2/3 of approval of all members of the club. Therefore he shall be granted membership in the Blue Bloods Club.
I welcome Percy whole-hearted within our club and look forward to good co-operation.
-Peng- 🐧
Founder of the Blue Bloods Club
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Percyton
*cries*
I recognize that, for the purpose of security and proper legal identification, there are circumstances where removing one's veil may be necessary to properly identify the wearer. In the circumstance of a court appearance, for instance, it should be enough that an officer of the court identifies the wearer in a way that is hopefully as culturally sensitive as possible.
Having a head of government state publicly that she intends to have it banned in all places legally possible, however, is divisive and plays into the rhetoric used to incite radicalization.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Well, I think it was just a awkward move to gain voters or approval from the right-wing populistst by using their rhetorics. I doubt that this worked well.
Continental Commonwealths
We certainly agree there.
John Key resigns and Angela Merkel goes hard right all in the same week?! I introduce a motion to immediately conclude the year 2016 and all its terribleness.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
But we still have Christmas--*ahem*--holidays to get through!
What of the black Santa and ending the slavery of the "jolly" North Pole elves!?
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Don't forget Trump, Brexit, Castro and all those celebrities that died, like Leonard Cohen, Gene Wilder, Kenny Baker, Anton Yelchin, Muhammad Ali, Prince, Alan Rickman, David Bowie and many more.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
Jesus, Peng. Is there an opposite to a dose of antidepressants because that post is basically it.
Not that I'm shedding any tears over the departure of dear old Casto from this Earth. Despite the position of my oh so grounded Right Honourable Prime Minister.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
*hands a penguin soft toy* It gets better.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Continental Commonwealths
*takes toy* If Peng says so, hopefully it will.
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Welcome to the club, Percy! Congrats!
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Y'know, I really like the Exorcist on FOX. It's a good show. Like it.
Lavan Tiri
Thank you! I'm so honored to be a part of the club! I'm looking forward to being a proud participant in the Blue Bloods Club.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Well, if it doesn't help you can get free hugs as well. :)
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Percyton
VIVE LE REVOLUTION!
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Oelesa, Penguania And Antarctica
Good day pals.
[spoiler=Today are:]
Today are:
- Armed Forces Flag Day (India)
- Eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Colombia)
- Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan, Italy)
- International Civil Aviation Day
- National Heroes Day (East Timor)
- National Cotton Candy Day (United States)
- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (United States)
- Spitak Remembrance Day (Armenia)
- Student Day (Iran)
- Western Province Day (Solomon Islands)
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[spoiler=This day in history:]
This day in history:
- 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated.
- 574 - Byzantine Emperor Justin II retires due to recurring seizures of insanity. He abdicates the throne in favor of his general Tiberius, proclaiming him Caesar.
- 1703 - The Great Storm of 1703, the greatest windstorm ever recorded in the southern part of Great Britain, makes landfall. Winds gust up to 120 mph, and 9,000 people die
- 1732 - The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England.
- 1776 - Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
- 1787 - Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.
- 1869 - American outlaw Jesse James commits his first confirmed bank robbery in Gallatin, Missouri.
- 1917 - World War I: The United States declares war on Austria-Hungary.
- 1941 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - The Imperial Japanese Navy carries out a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet and its defending Army and Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (For Japan's near-simultaneous attacks on Eastern Hemisphere targets, see December 8.)
- 1962 - Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his power to advisory and legislative councils.
- 1963 - Instant replay makes its debut during the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 1965 - Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously revoke mutual excommunications that had been in place since 1054.
- 1972 - Imelda Marcos survives an assassination attempt using a bolo knife against her.
- 1972 - Apollo 17, the last Apollo moon mission, is launched. The crew takes the photograph known as The Blue Marble as they leave the Earth.
- 1982 - In Texas, Charles Brooks, Jr., becomes the first person to be executed by lethal injection in the United States.
- 1993 - 1993 Long Island Rail Road shooting: Passenger Colin Ferguson murders six people and injures 19 others on the LIRR in Nassau County, New York.
- 1995 - The Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter, a little more than six years after it was launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis during Mission STS-34.
- 1999 - A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc.: The Recording Industry Association of America sues the peer-to-peer file-sharing service Napster, alleging copyright infringement.
- 2003 - The Conservative Party of Canada is officially registered, following the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
- 2015 - The JAXA probe Akatsuki successfully enters orbit around Venus five years after the first attempt.
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[spoiler=Famous Birthdays:]
Famous Birthdays:
- 1302 - Azzone Visconti, Italian ruler, founded Milan
- 1545 - Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, English-Scottish husband of Mary, Queen of Scots
- 1598 - Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and painter
- 1701 - Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician
- 1801 - Johann Nestroy, Austrian actor and playwright
- 1810 - Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and biologist
- 1905 - Gerard Kuiper, Dutch-American astronomer and academic
- 1915 - Eli Wallach, American actor
- 1928 - Noam Chomsky, American linguist and philosopher
- 1932 - Ellen Burstyn, American actress
- 1949 - Tom Waits, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
- 1956 - Larry Bird, American basketball player and coach
- 1972 - Hermann Maier, Austrian skier
- 1980 - John Terry, English footballer
- 1984 - Robert Kubica, Polish race car driver
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Quote of the day
Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it.
- Bernard Meltzer -
Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Greater Banitia, Vista Major, Tserra, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
As an American, 'Progressive Conservative' seems like a contradiction; over here, it's mostly liberals who have adopted the 'progressive' label. I guess things are different in Canada?
Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
They were hardly 'progressive'. In Ontario, the conservative party is still called the "Progressive Conservatives", but they push for the exact same policies of any old right wing groups.
And yes, it is most definitely a contradiction.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
Hey now! The federal PCs were indeed the more centre-leaning of Canada's right wing parties. However, it was Canada's only major right wing party for most of our existence, although it was called just the Conservative Party prior to the 1940s.
The Reform Party, which later became known as the Canadian Alliance, rose as a dissident faction of the PCs in the 1980s in protest to Prime Minister Mulroney. Mulroney was not the most traditionally conservative, having introduced a federal sales tax and (temporarily) expanded the size of our unelected upper chamber by using an obscure section of our constitution- definitely not the populist, low tax, small government type of conservative. The Reform Party, which were all three of these things, broke from the PCs and became the more right wing of the two. By splitting the right, they led to 10 years of Liberal governments. 13 in reality, but for the latter three years there was a united right party after they once again merged and titled themselves the Conservative Party.
I would also argue against the claim that the Ontario PCs aren't progressive. Especially now, where so-cons seem to be villified by public and party alike. I mean, the PC leader just recently whipped his party so that they would unanimously support the adoption of LGBT parents as being fully recognized under provincial law (Cole's notes summary). A no-brainer amongst progressives, but definitely a progressive move for a party that had previously had so-con elements.
As for the term Progressive Conservative being oxymoronic, I blame the Liberals who are indeed not liberal in the traditional sense at all and would be better associated with Labour Parties from other Commonwealth nations. So long as it's irrational for Conservatives to be called the Progressive Classical Liberal Party due to imitation, Progressive Conservative will have to do.
Although, if the Ontario PCs knew what was good for them, they'd take a creative page out of Saskatchewan's book. I mean, the Saskatchewan Party? Let's see voters try to vote against that! :P
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major
And before you mention He Who Should Not Be Named (Sam Oosterhoff- yeah, I said it) that was a riding association decision and not the Party's. It would be entirely unpopulist and, dare I say, undemocratic for the PC leader to have intervened to stop that punk so-con from being nominated or elected. How Patrick Brown chooses to deal with Oosterhoff in Caucus will define if the PCs are indeed progressive.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Turina
How is everyone?
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri, Vista Major, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Meh.
Lavan Tiri
I'm good, Peng. How are you?
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
I'm fine. Exhausted tho.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Jaslandia, Lavan Tiri
Weekly reminder: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
GO STEELERS!!!
Even though they suck this year
Penguania And Antarctica
I was literally going to bring up fetus Pence.
Continental Commonwealths
Ahaha. A suitable name for him, for sure.
Turina
Too bad. Raised in a religious home, schooled there, and never made open to other views.
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Jaslandia
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Jaslandia, Andromitus
Today is a sad day in Baxtonian history. Recently, the Keizer was diagnosed with end-stage cancer. By the time it was detected, it was too late. There is no cure to the cancer he had, and so the inevitable was bound to happen. The Keizer had consistently secluded himself rather than making public speeches like he usually would. Today, the Hero of the Noble Revolution has passed on from this world, leaving behind Prince Peter and Keizerin Sabine. A royal funeral is to be held on December 11, attended by all the viceroys and many foreign dignitaries. Prince Peter will take the throne after his coronation, which is to be held in around a month. The Keizer was 50 years old.
OOC: I may make an RP for the funeral, and all leaders are invited if I do. Same with Peter's coronation
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
[IC]
A public telegram directed towards the Baxtonian Royal Family, People and Government by Acting Director Qurtianis
"On behalf of the Andreallic People I express my sheer condolences. Despite the fact that we were once a colony under Baxten, we still respect our heritage and express our deep sympathy. And to Peter, Future Keizer, we state good luck and to a powerful influence on history.
Baxten, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
On behalf of Jaslandia, King Michael II expresses his deep condolences regarding the passing of the Keizer. He will support the Baxtonian people during this sad period of mourning, but he is also hopeful that Prince Peter will be a wise and able leader.
Baxten, Penguania And Antarctica
Nuremgard sends its deepest condolences to Baxten. Our two Imperial Houses were joined in marriage so we grieve with you. The Tsar and Tsarina will attend the funeral to represent the Commonwealth.
The Emperor is dead. Long live the Emperor.
Jaslandia, Baxten, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Really sorry to hear that. Thomas wanted me to post this:
"As Foreign Minister of Percyton, I would like to express my condolences to the people of Baxten on the passing of their Keizer. Losing a monarch is not always an easy thing, but we are confident Baxten will remain a strong nation despite the loss of its wise ruler. We would also like to congratulate Prince Peter on his ascension to the throne, and we wish him a long and prosperous reign."
Jaslandia, Baxten, Penguania And Antarctica
The King and Queen Consort of Jaslandia, accompanied by Prince Regent Jason, would also be interested in attending the funeral, if the Baxtonians have no objections.
Nuremgard, Baxten, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Ludania express their deepest sympathies at this time of national mourning. Special church services will be said throughout Ludania to commemorate the deceased, and members of the Royal Family would like to pay their respects in person at the funeral.
Jaslandia, Baxten, Greater Banitia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
LETTER FROM THE CROWN, FAMILY, AND ESTATE
THE MONARCH QUEEN SILVIA ADRIENA ROTHAVEN I OF VISTA MAJOR
It pains me to wish my deepest condolences to the family of the Keizer and to all of the people who have looked upon the late royal as a leader and a symbol of national unity. I pray that the Keizer shall rest peacefully in God's kingdom of Heaven, and I pray that the Prince Peter will rule in his capacity as gracefully and peacefully as the Lord God commands.
I shall make it known that myself and my husband Frederick shall be attending the funeral, as well as the Chancellor Amos Baxfield and our Minister of Internal Affairs, Sara Evella.
Words cannot possibly describe the profound pain and sadness that is caused by the grief of losing family. In the name of the Lord, let us extend a tender heart and hand to the Baxtonian people, and the people around the world who are shook by these tragic events. In times like these, we must be open and kind and understanding.
~SAR
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Baxten, Penguania And Antarctica, The United Providences Of Perland, Percyton
*International Affairs
Tis a sad day.
Jaslandia, Baxten, Greater Banitia, Vista Major
Tis a sad day, indeed.
The United Providences Of Perland
Urgent Message From the Perlandian Government
Perlin is currently under siege! Rebel religious extremists are marching upon the capital, and intend to burn the city to the ground, as well as bomb military and government installations. We have gone to DEFCON Three. Martial Law has been declared nationally and the army is mobilizing into Perlin now, along with the air force deploying to strike down rebel battalions. Provincial Governors have called out their Federal Garrisons (national guards) to defend their cities. We are on the break of civil war. Terrorist attacks are everywhere. We are in need of assistance ASAP, in the form of armaments and soldiers. The rebels will arrive in a day or two. Please send help.
Signed,
Dan Wells, President of [nation=short]The United Providences of Perland[/nation]
OOC: I might create an RP on this if anyone is interested.
Vista Major, Andromitus
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SARA MARA EVELLA
The Ministry of International Affairs has been briefed of the situation in Perland, and has sent detailed reports to the Director of the Corps, the Chancellor, and the Congress. Amos Baxfield has ordered the First and Second Units of the National Corps to organize and deploy to Perland to provide humanitarian assistance. Congress shall have an emergency meeting early tomorrow morning before the regular session to discuss further action. Be it advised that National Corps soldiers are constitutionally barred from engaging in combat, however they shall as much as possible assist in fortifications and other non-combat assistance needed. A special band of ambassadors has been assembled to travel to Perland to oversee the National Corps and connect to the governments of the world on Perland's behalf, at the request of the Perlandian government.
We urge everyone in the international community to remain calm and diligent as the crisis is combated. Justice shall be served, and peace shall prevail.
~SME
Message From the Perlandian Offices of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Domestic Security
Perland has acknowledged and accepted Vista Major's aid , and gladly accepts it. The forty-fifth infantry core will travel with National Corps for defensive purposes, to set up barricades and entrenchments. Perland will be in Vista Majors debt. Bless us all, and more aid is continually welcomed from all nations if possible.
Signed,
Dan Wells, President
Marina Heldz, Officer of Defense
Lauren Telten, Officer of Foreign Affairs
Quin Dales, Officer of Domestic Security
Vista Major
Announcement from the Political Science Subdivision : Diplomatics & Foreign Relations
I am Lucas Viil, Subdivision Head of Diplomatics & Foreign Relations, My department and I are currently trying to patch in to the Perland Government holdout. We have dispatched Trooper Platoons 1a-4a under General Barton. We will advise, they come armed with Non-Lethal weaponry and the Ministry alongside the Directorate to commence further actions. If necessary, I will personally be able to fly via personal VertiCarrier towards a defensible location for further and more diplomatic relations and information.
The deployed platoons will assist with basic humanitarian aid and Civilian Defense and will not openly engage hostiles
Signed
Lucas Viil, Subdivision Head of DFR The Institutional Technocracy Of Andromitus
Message From the Perlandian Government
These troops are greatly appreciated, and will be escorted by the third infantry battalion to render aid and evacuate civilians. The skies are fairly safe, and a diplomatic plane would be escorted by P13 Hornet jets to the Perlin Federal Airfield, then escorted via military convoy to the presidential palace. We thank Andromitus for their aid. Bless us all, and may Perland stand with it's allies!
Signed,
Dan Wells, President
The royal family of Penguania and Antarctica send their deepest condolences to see one of the leading figures of our time pass away. The Blue Bloods Club will keep him always in its mind.
King Elijah II, his wife, and the crown prince will attend the funeral.
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Vista Major
Hello my friends.
[spoiler=Today are:]
Today are:
- Battle Day (Falkland Islands)
- Bodhi Day (Japan)
- CARICOM-Cuba Day (Caribbean Community and Cuba)
- Constitution Day (Northern Mariana Islands)
- Constitution Day (Romania)
- Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)
- Day of Finnish Music (Finland)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Mother Day (Panama)
- National Brownie Day (United States)
- National Youth Day (Albania)
- Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
- Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day (Republic of Macedonia)
- Take it in the Ear Day
- Virgin of Caacupé Day (Paraguay)
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[spoiler=This day in history:]
This day in history:
- 395 - Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe Slope.
- 877 - Louis the Stammerer (son of Charles the Bald) is crowned king of the West Frankish Kingdom at Compiègne.
- 1432 - The first battle between the forces of vitrigaila and Sigismund Kęstutaitis is fought near the town of Oszmiana (Ashmyany), launching the most active phase of the Lithuanian Civil War.
- 1660 - A woman (either Margaret Hughes or Anne Marshall) appears on an English public stage for the first time, in the role of Desdemona in a production of Shakespeare's play Othello.
- 1813 - Premiere of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
- 1854 - In his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus, Pope Pius IX proclaims the dogmatic definition of Immaculate Conception, which holds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin.
- 1907 - King Gustaf V of Sweden accedes to the Swedish throne.
- 1912 - Leaders of the German Empire hold an Imperial War Council to discuss the possibility that war might break out.
- 1914 - World War I: A squadron of Britain's Royal Navy defeats the Imperial German East Asia Squadron in the Battle of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.
- 1922 - Northern Ireland ceases to be part of the Irish Free State.
- 1927 - The Brookings Institution, one of the United States' oldest think tanks, is founded through the merger of three organizations that had been created by philanthropist Robert S. Brookings.
- 1941 - World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares December 7 to be "a date which will live in infamy", after which the U.S. declares war on Japan.
- 1941 - World War II: Japanese forces simultaneously invade Shanghai International Settlement, Malaya, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and the Dutch East Indies.
- 1949 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is established to provide aid to Palestinian refugees who left their homes during the 1948 Palestinian exodus.
- 1953 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his "Atoms for Peace" speech, which leads to an American program to supply equipment and information on nuclear power to schools, hospitals, and research institutions around the world.
- 1955 - The Flag of Europe is adopted by Council of Europe.
- 1962 - Workers at four New York City newspapers (this later increases to nine) go on strike for 114 days.
- 1966 - The Greek ship SS Heraklion sinks in a storm in the Aegean Sea, killing over 200.
- 1972 - United Airlines Flight 553, a Boeing 737, crashes after aborting its landing attempt at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 45. The crash is the first-ever loss of a Boeing 737.
- 1974 - A plebiscite results in the abolition of monarchy in Greece.
- 1980 - John Lennon is murdered by Mark David Chapman in front of The Dakota in New York City.
- 1982 - In Suriname, several opponents of the military government are killed.
- 1985 - South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union in South Asia is established.
- 1987 - The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is signed.
- 1988 - A United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II crashes into an apartment complex in Remscheid, Germany, killing 5 people and injuring 50 others.
- 1991 - The leaders of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine sign an agreement dissolving the Soviet Union and establishing the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- 1991 - The Romanian Constitution is adopted in a referendum.
- 2004 - The Cusco Declaration is signed in Cusco, Peru, establishing the South American Community of Nations.
- 2010 - With the second launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 and the first launch of the SpaceX Dragon, SpaceX becomes the first private company to successfully launch, orbit and recover a spacecraft.
- 2010 - The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km.
- 2013 - Riots break out in Singapore after a fatal accident in Little India.
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[spoiler=Famous Birthdays:]
Famous Birthdays:
- 65 BC - Horace, Roman soldier and poet
- 1542 - Mary, Queen of Scots aka Mary Stuart
- 1708 - Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
- 1815 - Adolph Menzel, German painter and illustrator
- 1832 - Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Norwegian-French author and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate
- 1861 - William C. Durant, American businessman, founded General Motors and Chevrolet
- 1861 - Aristide Maillol, French sculptor and painter
- 1861 - Georges Méliès, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
- 1865 - Jean Sibelius, Finnish violinist and composer
- 1886 - Diego Rivera, Mexican painter and educator
- 1894 - E. C. Segar, American cartoonist, created Popeye
- 1925 - Sammy Davis, Jr., American actor, singer, and dancer
- 1930 - Maximilian Schell, Austrian-Swiss actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
- 1943 - Jim Morrison, American singer-songwriter and poet
- 1953 - Kim Basinger, American actress
- 1953 - Norman Finkelstein, American author, academic, and activist
- 1961 - Ann Coulter, American lawyer, journalist, and author
- 1964 - Richard David Precht, German philosopher and author
- 1966 - Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer-songwriter
- 1978 - Ian Somerhalder, American actor
- 1982 - Nicki Minaj, Trinidadian-American rapper and actress
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Quote of the day
Question everything. Learn something. Answer nothing.
- Euripides -
Note: Penguania_And_Antarctica assumes no responsibility or guarantee for correctness of any given information. Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.
Jaslandia, Vista Major
[IC]
An Official Letter to the Baxtonian Royal Family, from her Imperial Highness Kay'sar Netz Rayus,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of the Keizer. He was perhaps one of the best men I ever knew, not that I knew him long. Or ever officially met him. Regardless, I have ordered the sacrifice of one hundred bulls without blemish in his honor. The blood from these bulls will be collected, and the iron separated from it. This iron shall be used to make an official state monument to the Late Keizer.
May his soul find rest in Azrakiels void,
Signed,
Kay'sar Netz Rayus, Prince of Anubei, Empress of the Clans of Tserra
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica, Senatus Popolusque Mercunovus
Urgent Message to the Perlandian Government, from her Imperial Majesty Netz Rayus,
I am very sorry to hear about the troubles you and your people are going through. May your rebels be struck down in fire, may their homes be burnt, their menfolk be slaughtered, and their womenfolk enslaved. You bear our greatest sympathy.
With the niceties out of the way however, I wish to inform you that the Tserran Empire, chiefly myself lays claim to the Perlandian Section of the Red Sea Coast. I...we, feel this is Tserran land by birthright. It shall be ours, one way or the other. Therefore you may find that the Tserran Navy is now blockading this portion of your coastline. As well you may find that my Marines sit ready to be deployed over the border, and amphibiously into this territory I now claim.
You have a maximum of 48 hours to cede this territory to me...my Empire, or we shall take it from you by force.
Signed
Kay'sar Netz Rayus, Prince of Anubei, Empress of the Clans of Tserra
P.S. When I said 48 hours, I was lying. An attack could come at any time. Perhaps its even happening now.....no...its not happening now, but it could. Also, please do not think of a pre-emptive strike. You do not have the forces to defend yourself against your own people, seeing as you are asking for aid in this regard. So just do what is best for your people. Cede us this territory.
Vista Major
I must ask of you to not threaten my ally. My military fleet is already on it's way to provide support against the rebellion, and will destroy any support of the resistance, and if it includes foreign nations, so be it.
Vista Major
https://youtu.be/2VXacYLcjGA
The Penguin Council of Happiness condemns all recent international conflicts and threatening. We urge all nations to peaceful cooperation.
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Vista Major
Post self-deleted by Greater Banitia.
And this is how a RP flies into immediate WW3.
Somehow, I don't believe it would be that fast, Tse has quite the military :P
Vista Major, Tserra
The Consuls, Senate and People of Mercunova extend their deepest regards to the people of Baxten in this tough time.
An envoy to the funeral will be annoy canned at a later time.
Jaslandia, Vista Major, Penguania And Antarctica
Post self-deleted by The Cross And Davids Star.
Post self-deleted by The Cross And Davids Star.
True, but i got manpower.
But in all seriousness Tserra, Perland already has one problem on his hands, he absolutely DOES NOT need another one to deal with. C'mon, we're both Christians, I bet that we can work something out.
Greater Banitia
Your absolutely right. He can cede to me the territory I claim, or get rekt. That seems like a fair compromise to me.
For the record, threatening my nation with military action in return, is like offering to take me out to a nice meal, free of charge. We actually like to fight, sorta. We dislike war for our own reasons, but ultimately its war that defines us, and its war that fulfills us. We are Tserran, and war is our profession.
same here, except for being Tserran, but war isn't everything. What you use in war is.
Also, if i may ask, aside from it being supposedly yours, why do you even want the land?
The Continental Commonwealths' Citizens Coalition for Christmas Festivities joins the Penguin Council of Happiness in its condemnation of international conflict and also urges a peaceful resolution.
In an effort to procure this peaceful resolution, shipments of santa hats will be sent to all parties post haste.
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Penguania And Antarctica
Thank you for attempting to resolve this conflict peacefully, but it may not end well.
Honestly the primary motivation is simply an excuse to shed blood. If Perl chooses to not cede the territory, then we will be getting what we wanted anyway. The secondary motivation, is that we kinda want as few nations to have ports into the Red Sea as possible.
So win or lose, fight or no fight, we are getting what we want. So basically, its cede Al Baḥr al Aḥmar, or war. Either is fine with us.
Non liceat ad portum nullo modo erit si sanguinem fuderit, sic, sed ego praeceptis milites ad finem, secundum quod Deus vult.
"Y'all be fighting in Christmas time. Y'all should be ashamed yourselves."
-brought to you by the Sulanian Ministry of Jolliness and North Pole Relations
Jaslandia, Greater Banitia, Penguania And Antarctica
*Looks at Jaslandia's position along the entire eastern side of the Red Sea* Oh sh*t...
Penguania And Antarctica
Not only am I assist Perland in it's time of need, but I'm also protecting nations such as Jaslandia from this siege of Tserra's.
Jaslandia
assisting*
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