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Region: The Confederacy of Free Nations
Greetings, I'm posting this on your region's RMB because you either have embassies with the Union Of Allied States, or are currently constructing one. I assume most of you may not be aware of events that occurred in the region in the past week or so, so I hope you'll read this explanation. Apologies if this causes inconvenience or doesn't fit RMB guidelines, I'm simply trying to get the message out as fast as possible.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1242345
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Well, I encourage people to ask me, the new democratically elected president of UAS, through TG if you wish to know the another side of the story. Thank you!
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
Haello
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
I can't believe it took me this long, but I edited my "Equestrian Nationale" factbook to properly display both languages.
Nuremgard, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
i am sorry for my inactivity, with a friend we are playing payday 2 all heists on Death Sentence (highest diff and its painful :p ) so i wont be much active at all
But i will check in once in a while on my free when not playing :]
Russkov Soviet, Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica
No worries! I'll know when you CTE. xD
Lavan Tiri, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
The Issue
A local brewery provided the Mayor of Tiger City with 120 free kegs of their famous ale: Khans Blood usually a years supply as has been the tradition for many years. However, the current mayor has consumed the lot in just two months and taxpayers are now being asked to replenish the provision.
Our Khans Blood is probably the finest brew in all of Spanelsko, interjects Cortana Fellow, the Commissar at the state-run brewery, as she opens a bottle of the ale with a sickle. Its a pity that only this mayor gets to taste our tantalising tipple. We could supply your office, and even the whole of parliament. As a faithful cadre of your organisation, The Great Supreme Lord Khan, in return, perhaps a senior position in the Party wouldnt go amiss?
The Talking Point
More and more people are signing up for the government party.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
It will take a lot more then my gaming addiction for me to CTE comrade :p
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Oh good... We both chose the same option. ^^;
[[B]The New Mareskov Herald]
Sunday, August 4th, 2019
*[I]Premier Aleksi Coltsov will be heading to Japan to meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to commemorate the 74th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is unknown if American President Donald Trump will be attending as well. Aleksi and family will be departing from Mareskov International Airport this Monday the 5th and will return on Sunday the 11th. As protocol dictates, the Equestrian Union will be at (DEFCON 2) as a precaution.*
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
I wish you all a splendid Sunday. :D
Russkov Soviet, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova, Percyton, Spanelsko
The Issue
While taking a photo with a journalist, you were interrupted by an enthusiastic supporter who promptly fainted in your arms. The journalists article went viral overnight, turning the image of you and your fan into an internet sensation. The next morning, you were greeted by your intern, Sigourney Laine, begging you to take a selfie with her in the same pose. It turns out youve acquired a new fanbase. This raises a question - how can you turn this situation to your advantage?
All my classmates are so jealous that I get to work in your office, squeals your intern, gleefully posting the selfie to her blog. If you started a student organization to help you campaign online, wed be queuing up to join! The best students are the ones who work hard for their futures. Thisd give us another way to start working for yours!
The Talking Point
The Great Supreme Lord Khan's media campaigns take a hiatus around exam week.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
New poll in Zentari, come and vote!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=145668
Percyton
The Issue
The world was shocked by videos of a Bigtopian rebel army massacring a village... using weapons with Made in Spanelsko proudly branded on them.
Another happy customer! declares Guinan de Castro, the manager of a large firearm factory, beaming with pride. Look how pleased that gentleman is at his SXP-7631 battle rifles stopping power. Just as advertised, it is making mincemeat of that mother and baby! Hey, speaking of advertisement, can we use this footage please? I think videos like these are fantastic at showcasing the quality of our awesome products.
The Talking Point
Terrorist videos start by thanking their sponsors.
Our weapons are the pride of our nation, and so are our customers :]
Russkov Soviet
The Talking Point
Police wait behind troop deployments in order to shoot deserters.
Its good for morale to shoot your own from what i have heard according to USSR, so why not do the same?
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Yes and no. We do still hold something of a NKVD unit behind the front line, but we don't shoot our soldiers. Some do decide to try and retreat, but usually will head back after a few hours. (Those that do desert are simply returned to civilian life unless they committed crimes against the State.)
Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
Its obvious that you are too soft younger comrade coltsov, the brutal efficiency of the old times would surely prove more effective for your dictatorial regime, unless you are now going to claim that Supreme Soviet became a republic? :p
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Our military morale is high enough that the only desertion is Reserve troops trying to get into the already full ranks of the Front and Home Guard. But I suppose.... In the event that we do get into a major conflict with someone, don't even try it, we already have the old NKVD practices of the 40's in use. Our nation is a two sided card... On one side, a brutally led military that won't retreat regardless of the odds. On the other side, a population of kindhearted people living in a beautiful nation of harmony. [I know I'm the leader in Corruption, but NS doesn't know what its talking about.]
Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
I mean if the troop morale is high enough that they willingly try to get shot first your soldiers are either suicidal in their loyalty or your army suffers from some major problems.
As for your not retreat policy, we experienced it first hand at Leningrad and near Moscow, but we still consider your soldiers as nothing more then cannon fodder in comparison to the forces of Spanelsko.
Although i do admit that we are getting a bit bored as we lack any competition in the military. I mean seriously our only potential rival is a pacifistic USSR and the other is essentially a Dystopian Hellhole ruled by communists (Nefarious) that is essentially another home for us due to its weird nature. (i always imagined Nefar's nation to be essentially a desert hellscape)
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Got an issue about the PM's personal assistant Charlotte Sweet threatening to tell the newspapers she and he were having an affair if he does not give her money.
I highly doubt anyone would believe her, given the PM is gay.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Spanelsko
I mean... probably not!
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
In my other nation, a bisexual tennis player was asked who their ideal lover would be and he said the King. Gordon, who does happen to be gay as well, took the tennis player up on his offer and romanced him.
Ehrereich, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
As I recall it, wasn't one of the female members royal family or a random noble interested in making a play for the President for Life of Ehrereich?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
I'm not too sure. I don't see any female dynasts of the family wanting to give up their titles for a foreign presidency.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
And this is what i never get about comrade Nurem, your royal family is part of a Constitutional Monarchy yes??? So why the hell are they not interested in having some power over having a title as a reminder that they are powerless and sniper practice targets for new assassins...... ignore the last part.
Like really my friend, if you ever want to conquer the world or at least have some influence in the world using the habsburg strat is the most basic of basics for a monarchy.
-Random thoughts of the Supreme Leader for all Eternity of Iberian Imperial Hordes.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Because Nuremgard is their home. They love their country and they get to live a privileged, comfortable life without the responsibility of governing. If I were to be born a prince, I'd rather be a prince in a constitutional monarchy than a political one.
Also, check the analysis pages. We are one of the most influential countries in the game. Having a non-political royal family helps project our soft power.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
I believe that the term for such people is "parasites" unless i miss-understood what you meant. Cause it sounds like the royals dont have any jobs and dont support the society in any way shape or form.
As for a political or non-political royal, i can't really argue against your point.
And finally i have always personally viewed the influence as an "WA" influence, thus utterly pointless XD
And you know what they say, peace through overwhelming military might, something you lack quite a bit :]
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
The Norsk royals are bound to abide by the three Regal Principles as set out by the Constitution; visibility, duty and functionality. Visibility is being seen by and interacting with their people. Duty is completing their obligations to the state such as representing the nation abroad, taking part in state ceremonies, undertaking royal engagements etc. Functionality is where the royals have a bit more freedom. This is the idea of them making use of their time and money by supporting charitable causes they are passionate about or undertaking jobs that help people (so long as the jobs don't interfere with their other duties.)
They may not have jobs in the practical sense that most people have jobs but their roles in society are unique to the positions they occupy within it. Royals who slack off and don't adhere to the Regal Principles can have their titles and privileges revoked by the government.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
Hellu
I wish you all a splendid Sunday :D
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Percyton
The Talking Point
Spanelsko's first free elections in recent memory have been successfully concluded.
Reclassification
Spanelsko was reclassified from Iron Fist Consumerists to a Moralistic Democracy.
Spanelsko's Political Freedoms rose from Rare to Some.
I am sure no one expected this.
Dont take me wrong, we are far from democratic. We are after all an Authoritarian Confederacy of Iberian Republics (ACIR)
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton
New Poll in Zentari, come and vote!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=145891
Percyton
Literally the first issue i get since Autocracy was abolished.
The Issue
While planning the party convention for your re-election campaign your advisers have come to disagree on what the overall feeling of the event should be. They have turned to their natural means of making a final decision: bothering you about it.
WHAT?! bellows your Secretary of Defense, Zeus Reid. Millions of good, decent Spanelskoans are fearful. They face the perils of globalism and an uncertain world order. Nows our chance to show Spanelsko what a REAL leader does in a time of crisis. Ride into the convention atop a tank, at the spearhead of a full armored vehicle convoy. Mount a three-story tall podium draped in a giant Spanelskoan flag, and promise our people the world! He pauses for a moment as a vaulting grin creeps up his face. Literally!
The Talking Point
The Great Supreme Lord Khan has taken to wearing medal-adorned military uniform in all public appearances.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Theres no time for half-measures! declares wide-eyed celebrity architect Harriet Merkel, laying out a rather large floor plan on your desk. I have plans to install a grand circular skylight above the assembly while expanding the visitor gallery to three full floors. Underneath it all, thered be no seats, only an unbridled tide of legislators flowing over concentric circles of colour. What better way to illustrate the complexity and beauty of politics unbound?
The Talking Point
The prevalence of circular logic frequently renders parliamentary observers dizzy.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Not bad... But it depends on what kind of uniform. Fancy dress uniform, combat tunic, or a ragged combat-worn fatigues. ^^;
Penguania And Antarctica, Percyton, Spanelsko
Trench Coat, Gas Mask (for obvious reason's then just for style) officer uniform inspired by the WW1 (german one's that is) armband, sword, silver knife, 2 eagles (one on the officer hat and the other on the trench coat) black boots and black gloves with as a last detail crimson red night vision installed into the gas mask, cause why not? That last part isn't really about being practical as in more of a style choice and you never know when you need to see at night..... mainly in Iberia.
And what about style comrade young coltsov?
Russkov Soviet
Nice, nice. And are you asking about *my* style?
Percyton, Spanelsko
Of course, i mean I do imagine some form of a red army officer uniform for a talking horse, tell me if i am wrong tho.
Russkov Soviet, Percyton
Your pretty much spot on. We haven't changed the officers uniform since 1950.
Percyton
"I am constant as the northern star,
Of whose true-fix'd and resting quality
There is no fellow in the firmament."
~Julius Caesar (III, i, 60 62)
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Percyton
Hello, all! I've been gone longer than I expected, but I'm still around! I'm dropping by to not only say 'hello' to you all, but also to express my condolences on the passing of Mr. Peter Fonda. You may know him from a lot of different movies, but to me and all the other engines on Sodor, he'll always be remembered for playing Burnett Stone in our only theatrical movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad. While it likely wasn't Fonda's favorite role, since it got pretty bad reviews and was what Gordon called a "box office bomb" (I hope they were able to fix all those box offices after our movie bombed them; sorry about that movie theaters!), his performance has been mocked a lot (see the Nostalgia Critic's review of our movie), and the movie as a whole has some mixed feelings among us engines, we were happy with Fonda and his performance in the movie overall. I never got to know Mr. Fonda well, and he didn't spend as much time on Sodor compared to some of the other stars, but from what we saw of him, he seemed like a nice man who had a real passion for movies. We wish the Fonda family all the best, and godspeed Burnett!
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
In honor of Peter Fonda: https://youtu.be/bZiyzg8_w94
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
That's very kind of you, Percy. I'm sure Peter Fonda would appreciate it. Magic Railroad wasn't his best performance, but when you consider what his character's gone through it makes more sense, and it probably would have worked better in the director's cut of the movie.
So how are you, Percy?
Heyo!
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Hello. Welcome back :)
Jaslandia, Hyderbourg
Hey Percy. Good to see you are still around. :)
Jaslandia
Hello Percy! Good to see you again! Terribly sorry to hear that Mr. Fonda has passed away. Condolences to the Fonda family from the entire Union.
Hyder! Welcome back old pal!
Jaslandia, Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica
Evening all.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Good evening. How are you?
Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Ah just another day. You?
Penguania And Antarctica
Same really. My summer has just been a blur. Cant believe I'm back to my final year of uni in 4 weeks.
Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Congrats on that. That is pretty cool. What are you studying if you don't mind me asking?
Nuremgard, Jaslandia
Welcome back, Hyderbourg! How are you?
Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica
Hello all, great to see some old faces.
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
familiar* :P
Penguania And Antarctica
Ey Hand!
It isn't wrong. ^^;
Although some of those you knew may have moved regions or had leaders pass away.
Jaslandia, The Empire Of Handland, Penguania And Antarctica
Hey man. How's it going?
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
Not bad, not bad. Just about to head to bed at this time. ^^;
Jaslandia, The Empire Of Handland, Penguania And Antarctica
Yeah I ought to do the same. Heading to the range in the morning before it gets too hot while shooting.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Welcome back. :)
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, The Empire Of Handland
Hello everybody. I wish you all a wonderful Sunday. :D
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Jaslandia
I was doing politics and history. But I made the mistake of not taking a certain class last year so now I'm just doing a politics degree which requires more work. :(
Russkov Soviet, Jaslandia, Penguania And Antarctica
That sucks you missed the class, but a political degree is still a good degree. That's pretty cool though.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Thanks. Just hope I pass and get a decent mark.
The Empire Of Handland, Penguania And Antarctica
Yeah I've been there before. I'm taking classes here and there and the last one I took I for sure thought I was going to fail because of the paper, but I made it through.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
I was convinced I'd failed my exams before the summer too.
Penguania And Antarctica
Happy Birthday to our beloved Penguania And Antarctica !!!
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Hyderbourg, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Spanelsko
Happy birthday, Penguania And Antarctica!
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova
Happy Birthday Peng :]
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Thank you my friends <3
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova
Aleksi: Happy Birthday my friend! Now then, if you could take the camera to the balcony...
[The cameraman walks out onto the balcony. Down below, in the Red Square, are thousands of Equestrians.]
Crowd: Happy Birthday Peng! -cheering ensues-
Penguania And Antarctica
Thank you. <3
Russkov Soviet, Lex Caledonia
Hello friends. I wish you all a great Sunday. :D
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Lex Caledonia
You too pengu!
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
New poll in Zentari, come and vote!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=146353
Good morning friends. I wish you all a splendid Sunday. :D
Nuremgard, Lex Caledonia, Mercunova
You too pengu!!
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Is it time for another recruitment push?
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Maybe
Russkov Soviet
Hello all, I'm back after a very long break from Nation States and wanted to say I missed it and I am very glad to be back!
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova
Welcome back to the game, my man.
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica, Mercunova, Solla Ultima
Hello everyone. I wish you all a great Sunday. :D
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Solla Ultima
Welcome back. :)
Russkov Soviet, Solla Ultima
Welcome back old friend. Is good to see you.
And I return said wish. ^^; Is football (American) season now, so I can watch something besides the usual shootings on the news.
Penguania And Antarctica
Uhh... hi
Russkov Soviet, Penguania And Antarctica
Hello there. Welcome to this very quiet, very dead region.
Russkov Soviet, Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
It's been a while, but it does look slightly less active than when I was last here.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Unfortunately it has become far less active. I like your flag and nation title. Is the military in charge?
Russkov Soviet, Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
Yeah, I'm trying to make my country be insane as possible (at least I was when I still played regularly).
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
You have some policies enacted that I want to implement in my secondary nation. Although I have some of them, the more conservative I make it, the higher my unemployment gets.
Russkov Soviet, Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
Just find a way to make slavery legal. Jobs for everyone, even if they don't want them.
I think the way I did it was to give as much support to corporations as possible, while just messing with the populace as much as you want.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
I have had slavery be legal in other nations before but it still kept unemployment high. I am trying to favour corporations but the trouble is, I want a nice environment and the government maintains the welfare state in order to retain the loyalty of the masses. The country is basically a Francoist version of Spain and Portugal but I'm thinking of revving/remaking a Muslim nation.
Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
That's the problem with issues. It's mostly just trial and error until you get your nation at a point you like - and then completely mess it up by pressing on the wrong option.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Oh, trust me. I know all about that. I've spent years trying to fix problems in Nuremgard.
Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
It's always a fun experience. Why do I even play this game?
I'm going to hop off now, staying up past midnight on a school night just isn't as fun as it used to be.
Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
I've been asking myself that question for years. Goodnight.
Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
Welcome back bud.
Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
Welcome back, old friend. :)
Aghrabia
New poll in Zentari, come and vote!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=poll/p=146842
Thanks. I hope time has treated you both well.
Russkov Soviet, Nuremgard, Penguania And Antarctica
Shouldn't someone refound the founder nation?
Nuremgard, Aghrabia, Penguania And Antarctica
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