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Region: The Region That Has No Big Banks
IC: All of the nations of the People's Omniist Democracy of the Liberate Powers wish to assist all nations within TRTHNBB, as well as to build a stronger alliance between the two regions.
-Stans, Yodle, Moonfalls
IC: The Centroamericano government has taken offence to the Tlanextli claims on land bordering Centroamerica, stating it infringes on their border claims which were already defined,
IC: The Western Behrezvian government sides with Medio Centroamerica, stating their borders must not be infringed upon by a weaker, newer power. They agree to provide military support if conflict arises.
IC: Tlanextli states they will not back down, and that their border claims were previously defined as the cultural borders of Tlanextli, and justified.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia states they will stand with Tlanextli in defending their cultural border claims.
IC: It is the solemn duty of the Diplomatic Service of the Celestial Empire to inform the international community of the fact that a nuclear device equivalent to twenty tons of TNT has destroyed the Celestial Palace, with the entire Celestial Court, including the Celestial Emperior and his immediate progeny, and the Ministers caught in the crossfire. As such, there has been a breakdown of central government control over our sovereign territory. The main factions attempting to fill the power vacuum are a nationalist authoritarian organization of the more radical ethnic Shangyanians, and a republican movement comprised of residents of foreign descent, neither of which enjoy substantial support from the population at large. The Generals, lacking any authority to command them, have variously holed up in their bases, disbanded their armies, set up primary sector extractive fiefdoms, or, most rarely, joined one of the two factions.
The nationalists, resenting foreign interference in their culture and their ethnic impurity, have taken to involuntarily sacrificing foreign-born residents in their areas of control. The republicans have taken to the arbitrary execution of any considered to be inadequately enthusiastic towards their cause.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia is only involving itself to legitimize its revisionist ambitions against Western Behrezvia.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia has announced it's intention to send soldiers to defend the Shangyanian government, and has already begun sending a half-dozen ships carrying 5,000 soldiers.
IC: It would be misleading to suggest that there is an intact central government to defend.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia still intends on trying to help the remnants of the government stabilize.
OOC: Question; has any nation achieved spaceflight or landed on the moon yet?
OOC: I imagine so.
OOC: Hm, anyone know for sure?
IC : believing that this event could hurt the fragiles libertarian and socialists movements of Shamgyan, the Sarrepontian confederate assembly took contact with the rare Shangyanese anarchists and autonomists cells.
Two options were counsidered :
-help the anarchists to fly away from the country,
-use them as a vanguard in order to create a true revolutionnary movement in Shangyan.
We believe that the anarchists international brigades could be deployed in some precises Shangyanese regions, at least in order to protect the population and the minorities that are threatened by the conflict, but we wait for Primera Republica De Cantabria and Ursus Island to give their opinions on the usefulness of such military intervention.
Also the Confederate Communes of Sarrepont open their borders to all Shangyanese immigrants flying the civil war, and swear to protect them.
IC: At 8:40 AM today a platoon of former Civil Guards allied with several parties of varying political positions (between the far right and the centre-wing) stormed the Assembly of Foreign Affairs only a few minutes before its vote on the AAIB's options. Attempts to resist made by several MPs from radical leftist parties and two C.N.T. representatives were crushed with a death toll of 17. The platoon leader, Sergeant Major Antonia Tejero came up to the speaker, Frederick Lundholm and while aiming a pistol at his head demanded the parliament to pass a vote to repeal the constitution. It passed almost unanimously except for the dissenting vote casted by the President and Vice President along with a few loyal MPs. These were arrested and most are on their way to the firing squad. Effective control of Cantabria rests on the hands of Antonia Tejero although she has made it clear that she's going to transfer power to the people as soon as "impurities" are removed.
The Confederation of Cantabria is no more, and fears of a rebellion and a Fourth Civil War run high. Meanwhile attempts at strikes made by moderate trade unions have also been crushed although with less lethal force. Smoke can be seen rising out of most chimneys in the country even though it is June and this smoke almost certainly comes from people burning their party documents.
Although an election seems unlikely, Bernardo Arenales seems like the clear winner with around 77 percent of the vote, this being due to the fact that Socialist, Communist and Anarchist parties and trade unions have been illegalised.
Rumors of the Confederation being replaced by a unitary capitalist democracy seem to strike true as snippets of the Draft Constitution released include the renaming of the nation to the (Fifth) Republic of Spain and the right to Private Property being protected by law enforcement.
This now means that the AAIB will no longer count on Cantabria to continue as a member.
OOC: Nova Africa can not into space. That I know for sure
OOC: Due to the continuous claims of land, a secondary map - for roleplaying nations solely - will be opened up. To join, one must be actively roleplaying. Contact me for details, and to claim land.
Bernie Nation, Yodle, Sarrepont
IC: Ursus Island will fully support all efforts to stabilize world regions and failed governments, especially if it comes in the form of anarchist, Fotopoulosian, or inclusive democracy. However due to the magnitude if recent instability in the world, the collapse of Shangyan, and Cantabria, as well as the threat of That and global warming Ursus Island will be tripling its military presence by the end of the year. We leave it up to Sarrepont to decide whether it is worth it to attempt revolution, but if they decide to do so they will have our military and political support.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia has demanded the Sarrepont Communes do not support the rebels of Shangyan in this time, considering their violent acts, and the prosperous alliance between Eastern Behrezvia and Shangyan.
IC : We will intervene mainly in Primera Republica De Cantabria in order to fight the capitalist coup. But we will also send brigades in Shangyan in order to protect the population. We will send humanitarian end, but we also believe that a revolutionnary vanguard can be created.
The reading of the arrogant behrevzian message created a violent uproar in the Sarrepontian confederate assembly.
The authoritarian and communist regime of Behrezvia has no right to stop us. The fact that Behrevzia support the Shangyanese dictatorship show to the world how this so-called "utopia" is a provocation to all true progressive regimes.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia has denounced Sarrepont, claiming that the Shangyanian government was not a dictatorship, and that the Sarrepont nation is promoting terrorism to further it's agendas, making it the threat to world peace. In the meantime, the Behrezvian forces have arrived at Shangyan, and are preparing to provide assistance to the capital.
Sarrepont
IC : The Sarrepontian Confederate Assembly has denounced eastern Behrevzia, claiming that its warmongering pseudo-communist government was, if not completly fascistized, at least a degenerated workers' state.
The Sarrepontian CA illustrated its point by refering to the ridiculously large Behrevzian army (an army obviously made for offensive wars and imperialism) ; and by indicating that the centralised economy of the country was not true collectivism but state capitalism.
Moreover, the Sarrepontian CA declared that Behrevzia was probably defending Shangyan only because the empire was an important market for Behrevzian exportations.
Behrevzia is acting in order to protect its capitalistic economy. The Sarrepontian CA has therefore decided, as an answer to the Behrevzian slanderous accusations, to close the Behrevzian embassy in New Mbanrada.
About the Shangyanese empire, the Sarrepontian CA declared that it was an asiatic mode of production. Also the Shangyanese institutionnalized eugenics are denounced, as well as its so-called "thearchical" organisation and its possible control over mass destruction weaponry.
The accusation of terrorism are irrelevant ; The Sarrepontian CA did not ordered any terrorist attacks that could have happened on the Behrevzian territory.
The recruitment centers for the Anarchists International Brigades are now open. A large number of new recruits are joining the AIB.
8000 men of the AIB will be send in Cantabria to help against the coup made by the capitalists.
Also, 15.000 brigadiers of the AIB and the 3.000 soldiers of the Sarrepontian self-defense army (The Hussards Rouges) are now disembarking near Fiji in Shangyan. Contacts have been made with the small part of the shangyanese left republican officers, in order to convince them to side with the anarchists forces and to open a third front in the empire.
IC: The Diplomatic Service of the Celestial Empire is pleased to announce that the highest ranking living member of the Celestial Government, the General Director of Research, Prince Vaselahr, brother of the late Celestial Emperor, has attained control of the Shangyanian Capital, and intends to restore order to the whole of the nation. The General Director has requested that foreign aid be restricted exclusively to humanitarian aid for the population regardless of what faction presently controls their territory, and the provision of military supplies to his own forces, as he believes that excessive direct interference by foreign powers could strengthen xenophobic sentiment and make the task of unification more difficult.
Sarrepont
IC: The Most Nihilistic Republic of Ansuriel will gladly help to Prince Vaselahr with the supplies requested, and will refrain from actively send personnel on Shangyanian soil. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance, under permission of the government, will provide financial support to the cause of the Prince either with currency, gold or both, with an interest rate close to zero.
Regarding the current crisis going on in Cantabria and between Sarrepont and Eastern Behrezvia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed neutrality towards the latest events, rhetorically asking if doing something "would even it matter?". On the other hand, the Ministry of Tourism and International Mobility has expressed an optimistic forecast for the future, due to the growth of graveyards and memorials expected in the region.
Sarrepont
OOC: As it has been said before, we are making a map for RPers only. Since Eastern Behrezvia will be unavailable for a couple of days, please feel free to contact me to join the RP Map and claim land. Thanks for your attention!
Sarrepont
IC: Eastern Behrezvia demands that Sarrepont forces do not aid anti-government rebels. The Eastern Behrezvian soldiers have reached the capital and are now helping civilians and repairing damaged areas.
Sarrepont
I can't believe Uncle Phil is dead
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that Session IX of Parliament has started! Here's the link: https://goo.gl/forms/SyhriX9HvOg3uTCw2
So we have a Constitutional Amendment in there, granting the President the power of Executive Orders. This is something [nation=short]Yodle[/nation] and I intented to put in the Constitution in the beginning, but neglected to do. The Checks and Balances are in there, but make sure to read the bill anyways!
We're also voting on some Regional Stuff using the Borda Count method. I want to make this clear, we are RANKING each choice. So there's a single 1, a single 2, and so on. Make sure you get that right!
If there's any questions, feel free to ask!
In solidarity,
Bernie Nation
President of TRTHNBB
-Stans, Yodle, Sarrepont, United States Of Nova Africa
Residents,
I am proud to announce the first anniversary of TRTHNBB! This time last year, our region was in terrible turmoil following the raid by [region=HYDRA Command], but we pushed through it and have become a very successfully community and region, boasting a 201 nation populace! I would have never imagined we would've gotten to this point a year ago, but with the great work of our Regional Government, as well as through the work of our great residents, we were able to overcome and blossom into the region we are today.
I have a lot of things in store for the upcoming days, but for right now I would like to announce that we finally updated our regional history factbook! :D Despite over 200 days of procrastination, we have finally managed to get around to doing it, notably through the work of [nation=short]Ansuriel[/nation] and [nation=short]America the Greater[/nation]! Here's the link to the factbook: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=yodle/detail=factbook/id=655963
Enjoy! More to come soon ;)
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Founder/Minister of Domestic Affairs
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans, Sarrepont, United States Of Nova Africa
IC: The Science Dir. has passed a resolution in order to help the newly formed Shangyanian government, the Director minister of Foreign affairs also expressed concern on the recent events of the political internetional scenario: "we are experiencing the worst of economical crisis, for a lot of underdevelopped countries famine is a possibility and climate change is the harsh reality of the next years, would we stand together or continue our little scaramouches? I am displeased by the behaviour of some nations."
As this words are pronounced Melon Tusk, the most prominent Oldmanian engineer and inventor, announced to the press that a manned mission to the Moon is tasked for Saturday.
"we will do this because we believe Humanity must dream big to achieve its next step."
Update on the HAEPHESTUS project: the scaffolds for the working on the three platforms are layed, hirings for personnel are opened for all nations, shipments of ashes from [nation=short]Ansuriel[/nation] are already being stored in enrichment chambers.
Yodle
OCC: Errata Corrige: Hephaestus not Haephestus, thanks [nation=short]Shangyan[/nation]
OCC: iirc It's happened a while ago :-?
IC: The Community of Moirava has declared military neutrality on the Cantabrian and Shangyan conflicts, although some small humanitarian aid will be granted to affected populaces, especially towards repressed minorities.
The Military High Command has also taken the opportunity to dismiss the rumours that it has been seeking military cooperation with Sarrepont and highlighted that the "photographic evidence" of Moiravan militias being transported along the Sarrepontian army are clearly just edited images that are being spread to sow dissent among it's nationalist movements.
Lastly, Moirava declares that while not publicly supporting it, volunteers for the AIB have been allowed to fight and will receive the regular veteran subsidies once they return home.
Yodle, Ursus Island, Sarrepont
IC : The actual and democraticaly elected spokeswoman of the AIB's headquarter, Kzarina Polykhat, declared, as an answer to the demands of Eastern Behrevzia, that "the Anarchist International Brigades will be ready to fight along the republican forces against the imperial army and the Behrevzian expeditionary troops if needed", in order to "put an end to the Shangyanese dictatorship".
"The AIB, now controling a small part of the southern coastline of Shangyan, are working with the most radical fringe of the republican leaders ; we intend to install a libertarian and democratic regime in Shangyan.".
Already workers are spontaneously organizing themselves in cities and the countryside of the southern coastline controlled by the AIB ; our watchword is simple : All the power to the workers' councils !.
The AIB will try to enlist and train Shangyanese voluntaries in order to create a small and well organized self-defence army for the republican faction.
Weza Nyambe, general of the Sarrepontian "Patrice Lumumba Battalion", summed up the actual demands of the AIB by posting on its personnal twitter account this message : "We will not negociate with the actual government of Shangyan, unless Prince Vaselarh accepts to resign and lets democratic elections take place. #Sad #TheyShallNotPass #Covfefe".
Moirava
IC: The Diplomatic Service of the Celestial Empire is pleased to announce that the General Director's forces have successfully restored order to the central region of the Celestial Empire, and are presently in the process of crushing the Fascistic insurgent forces.
In the southern territories, occupied by foreign-supported insurgents, the citizens of the Celestial Empire itself have organized themselves into militias, and are in the process of fighting off the so-called "Worker's Councils" that falsely claim to represent the will of the Shangyanian people, but truly, and evidently to any Shangyanian, instead intend to culturally imperialize the Celestial Empire with foreign ideologies. Reports indicate that only a tiny minority of Shangyanian residents, most of whom are resident foreigners, support the radical southern Anarchists, and will soon be overwhelmed by popular resistance.
Sarrepont
OOC: Apologies, Sarrepont, I forgot to quote or mention you in the previous post.
Hello!
-Stans
Hello and welcome. I recommend you join the Regional Discord, telegram Eastern Behrezvia for a space on the map, and register as a member of Parliament. It's easiest to answer questions on the regional Discord server, so I again highly recommend you join that.
Post self-deleted by United States Of Nova Africa.
Post self-deleted by United States Of Nova Africa.
The Indigenous Nova Africans
IC: The Eastern Behrezvian army has stated they will not attack Sarrepontian forces, unless fired upon first, or if they attack the Imperial forces or civilians. As well, a fleet of 12 ships, among them a carrier with a dozen fighters, two helicopters, and four bombers, accompanied by 5,000 soldiers, and 10 tanks, are being sent to to Sarrepont coast.
Sarrepont
IC : The brigadiers will fire on the pro-governmental forces if they penetrate the territory controled by the AIB.
The 23.000 soldiers deployed oversea by the AIB and Sarrepont do not represent the totality of the anarchist forces. 7.000 brigadiers are already deployed on the Sarrepontian coastline (Though they are underarmed) ; also we still have around 20.000 brigadiers of the AIB kept in reserve in other countries.
IC: The naval forces along the coastline are waiting for the event the Sarrepont forces in Shangyan attack Behrezvian forces.
The 5,000 Behrezvian soldiers in Shangyan have been ordered to advance on the area occupied by Sarrepont. In Behrezvia, a ship carrying 10,000 soldiers, 10 tanks, and 3 bombers are being sent to Shangyan.
IC : After a closed-door meeting between the officers of the AIB, was taken the decision to retreat the most advanced brigades engaged in the Shangyanese theater of operation and to apply a scorched-earth policy, in order to avoid confrontation with the Behrevzian army. This decision, contrasting with the former declarations made by the AIB headquarter to "fight to the end", was not commented on.
Some brigades are already prepared to leave the Shangyanese soil.
Eastern Behrezvia
IC: The Eastern Behrezvian parliament has thanked the Sarrepont people for their co-operation, and has withdrawn troops from the Sarrepont coastline, moving them towards Shangyan.
Meanwhile, the forces in southern Shangyan have come within a few kilometres of the AIB and Republican forces. They are holding position, encircling the forces to keep them enclosed in the coastal area.
Sarrepont
Minister of Domestic Affairs PSA - WA Nation Reminder
Residents,
With a surge of new nations into the region, it's time for a quick reminder for all WA nations currently residing in the region! :3
I ask that all WA nations please endorse our President and WA Delegate [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation]! In order to do this, all you have to do is click on his nation page, scroll all the way down, and click the 'endorse' button!
This is very important for the region's interregional position, since the more endorsements [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation] has, the more powerful our voice is in the WA, and the more powerful of a region we become as a result. If you want to help build up our region's power and reputation, it is imperative that you use your WA ability to endorse [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation] and help put us in a stronger position on the world stage! :D
If you aren't in the WA and want to know how to join it to help out the region, feel free to respond with any questions you may have!
(Please note that all WA nations participating in the Greek Mission are exempt from this telegram since their WA is going to be used for military purposes.)
Thank you,
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Minister of Domestic Affairs
Bernie Nation, Moonfalls
Parliament Results & More!
Fellow Residents and MPs,
I am proud to announce the results for Sessions VIII and IX, as they have been well awaited for the past week or so. Though voter turnout was abnormally low for both, I attribute this to the fact that we haven't been having consistent voting period or sessions, which is going to change starting now. As I promised earlier, I plan on having some kind of vote every week, no matter if it's legislation or not, as this should bolster turnout rates and prepare us for the upcoming Presidential Election coming next month for the region. Without further ado, the results for Session VIII:
GL-1.1: ARA Amendment Bill (http://theplacethathasnobigbanks.org/topic47.html)
Authored by [nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation]
Final Vote Count: 7 Yea - 5 Nay - 1 Abstain | GL-1.1 Passes by a Two Vote Margin, or 53.8% of the Total Vote for Yea - 6/1/17
Cody's bill narrowly passes by two votes, however, depending on if President [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation] decides to veto it will determine if it needs to go back to vote again. Expect a response from the President shortly after this telegram is released. Now, the results for Sessions IX, a very large Session with a lot to look at and review:
CA-9: Executive Orders (http://theplacethathasnobigbanks.org/topic54.html)
Authored by [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation]
Final Vote Count: 8 Yea - 3 Nay - 4 Abstain | CA-9 Passes by a Five Vote Margin, or 53.3% of the Total Vote for Yea - 6/9/17
The new amendment to allow for executive orders also passes with a majority vote, this one sure to be implemented given that [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation] himself was the author. The following are the results for the Regional Suggestions of Attributes that were asked for in Session VIII, condensed for your viewing convenience:
[spoiler=Regional Animal Results][list]Answers Averaged Overall (Lowest to Highest)
[*]Turkey - 2.33
[*]Eagle - 4.07
[*]Narwhal - 4.13
[*]Thylacine - 4.13
[*]Koala - 4.87
[*]Golden Eagle - 5.27
[*]Elk - 5.27
[*]Seal - 5.6
[*]Snow Owl - 6.47[/list]
Snow Owl, suggested by [nation=short]Blustan[/nation], is our new Regional Animal![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Regional Anthem Results][list]Answers Averaged Overall (Lowest to Highest)
[*]There's a Platypus... - 4.89
[*]Antes de la Guerra - 6.67
[*]Three Sheets of the Wind - 6.78
[*]Fanfare for the Common Man - 7.11
[*]Eine Kleine Nactmeoide - 7.11
[*]Stakes and Torches - 7.89
[*]Marche de Turks - 8.11
[*]The Prussian Gloria - 8.56
[*]We Shall Overcome - 9.78[/list]
We Shall Overcome (https://youtu.be/iV4L_OHGpyo), suggested by [nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation], is our new Regional Anthem! Apologies for the lack of links for everything else, it would take too much room o.o Feel free to google the names though![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Regional Color Results][list]Answers Averaged Overall (Lowest to Highest)
[*]Olive Green - 5.57
[*]Baby Blue - 5.71
[*]Rainbow - 6.43
[*]Aqua - 7.29
[*]Maroon - 8
[*]Purple - 10.29
[*]Prussian Blue - 11.14[/list]
Prussian Blue, suggested by [nation=short]Arguin Isle[/nation], is our new Regional Color![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Regional Currency Results][list]Answers Averaged Overall (Lowest to Highest)
[*]The Litcoin - 4.5
[*]The Lek - 5.63
[*]The Bitcoin - 6.38
[*]The Tsalm - 6.5
[*]The Nakfa - 6.63
[*]The Ducat - 7.38
[*]The Social Mark - 7.88
[*]The Yodle - 8.5[/list]
The Yodle, suggested by [nation=short]Yodle[/nation], is our new Regional Currency![/spoiler]
[spoiler=Regional Motto Results][list]Answers Averaged Overall (Lowest to Highest)
[*]"NOW I GOT RECORDS ON MY FINGERS AND GOT GLUE ON MY HANDS AND I JUST CANT STOP" - 5.2
[*]"Ride the Change!" - 7.2
[*]"Noot Noot" - 7.2
[*]"Be What You Want To Be" - 7.6
[*]"Here we stand under our flag! Progressive, United, and Free!" - 10[/list]
"Here we stand under our flag! Progressive, United, and Free!", suggested by [nation=short]Blustan[/nation], is our new Regional Motto![/spoiler]
So to recap, our new Regional Animal is the Snow Owl, our new Regional Anthem is We Shall Overcome, our new Regional Color is Prussian Blue, our new Regional Currency is The Yodle, and our new Regional Motto is "Here we stand under our flag! Progressive, United, and Free!"
Thank you to all who participated! More to come soon, so stay tuned! :D
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Minister of Domestic Affairs
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, -Stans
Citizens of TRTHNBB,
Considering the excessive attempts at repealing or debilitating GL-4 (Anti-Raider Accords), it has become necessary for the Executive Branch to take action in order to preserve the region’s status as a Defender region. Most recently, an amendment to the ARA passed through the Parliament, due to a low turnout. This amendment allowed raiding to take place from this region, without fear of repercussion from the government. Needless to say, this is an embarrassment to our region. I am vetoing this legislation. Early this week, I prepared for this, writing a statement in which I stated my disappointment. Today, I am just angry. To all of you who decided that voting “Aye” on this proposal was a good idea, I have this to say: Go read our regional history. Once you have learned about our past run-ins with HYDRA Command, maybe you will begin to understand why the Anti-Raider Accords are so important to our fundamental beliefs. For those of you that still believe that raiding is “fun” and simply “harmless,” maybe you have the wrong region. Go to The Black Hawks or maybe The Invaders. I am sure that they would love to have you. I will also be issuing my first executive order within the day. It will classify anyone who attempts to circumvent anti-raiding measures as they stand at the present time (raider enabling) under the same label as a raider themselves. Believe me, they will also be prosecuted. To end my statement, I would like to tell everyone that the Cabinet is aware of the fact that some of our citizens have been participating in raiding activities. Evidence is currently being collected and will be brought to the Supreme Court for prosecution. There will be no compromises.
Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, Yodle, Arguin Isle, Moonfalls
So, the new Presidential Election is coming up, right? Do I have to be in the WA to vote?
Nope! You just have to a citizen of the region. I believe that the next election is in...... mid July.
-Stans, America The Greater, Evertopia, Burcca
Just a small question. Are we still allowed to have a national currency ?
Yodle
OOC: All of these results are optional. There is no pressure to adopt them.
Blustan
Yep, completely optional to adopt, we just wanted to make a regional standard via suggestions by the residents :)
Blustan
IC: It began mere months ago, though the People's Republic had changed drastically in that time. No one could say for sure where the religious movement had come from, but it spread like wildfire through the cities and countryside, with its hooded robes and trances, but its members showed no political inclinations, and indeed began working longer hours, so the Communist Party felt no need to suppress them at the start. When its membership reached the millions within a month, the Party began to suppress their gatherings, but a full effort was obfuscated by the members of the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan within the Party's own ranks, and those they arrested provided no information, nor did it slow the spread of the Order.
With the local governments increasingly converted to the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan, even the People's Army became unreceptive to Party dictates to suppress the Order. It was then, with a million people marching silently through the streets of Beijing, clad in the black robes of the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan, that the pro-Order members of the Communist Party of China bloodlessly seized control of the country. They immediately declared the establishment of the Zhan Dynasty, under the leadership of Tianzhan Huangdi, a mysterious individual whose coronation ceremony was conducted privately, who makes no public appearances, and communicates with the country only through his decrees.
The new Dynasty swiftly abolished the Communist Party of China, and established what seemed, on the service, to be a reborn traditional Chinese social order, absent the Communist welfare state, with a new unequal penal system, absent prisons, organized in the image of the previous dynasties, the old Civil and Military ranks reinstated, titles of nobility distributed, labor regulations eliminated, child protection laws abolished, mineral resources nationalized, and the temples of the various faiths, whether Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, traditional Chinese, Taoist, Confucian, or any other, swiftly occupied by the flock of the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan.
China is scarcely recognizable. Silence fills the streets and the countryside, broken only by the faint but omnipresent sounds of drums and monotonous flutes of the Order's debauched revelries, ceremonies, and mystical trances, which seem to their members to last for days, though they last only hours. Working far longer than they did under the People's Republic, with less pay and fewer non-monetary benefits, the masses do not care about their declining living conditions, as the Dynasty's wealth and power grows, convinced as they are in the higher experiences they have in the Order's temples, they think nothing of their spartan material conditions. The writings of the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan can be seen ubiquitously inscribed on the surfaces of streets, sidewalks, buildings, and all surfaces in populated areas, in a purple ink that never wears off, in the same color as the robes that all subjects of Tianzhan Huangdi now wear.
Incidentally, the rate of immigration from China to other nations, as well as its own population growth rate, and remittance payments back to family in China, rise rapidly, bringing the Harmonious Order of Qan Zhan with them, though they make no attempts to proselytize natives of their host country, or indeed to interact with the natives at all, except to acquire employment, during which they are willing to toil endlessly for a pittance, and none of the benefits that others desire.
At long last, the representatives of the Zhan Dynasty arrive to fill the empty Chinese embassies in foreign nations, carrying the Dynasty's message. Tianzhan Huangdi is the Son of Heaven, ruler of All Under Heaven, and He feels beneficence to all of civilization, welcoming all who would send their representatives to His Court to pay Him tribute and demonstrate the cultivated virtue of their homelands. In particular, the Lord of Ten Thousand Years extends His benevolent indulgence to the traditional loyal civilizations of Asia.
Sarrepont, Moirava
IC: Broadcasted by ONN TODAY'S NEWS:
Resolution 5671z "Special attentions to the Free Foreign Immigration Act" has changed!
Regular Immigrants as well as Refugees were for now required only to registrate themeselves to local municipalities within 6 month, as resolution 5671z proposed by the Haudkamma and passed by the Abghkamma is now required an ulterior registration to the Federal Office of Demographics: Regular registrated individuals have to simply send the compiled and stamped (by the Municipality) form to the FOD within 1 week after municipal registration, it is possible to send the form in person to the local offices, by certified postletter, or by ECP Electronic Certified Post (Certified emails).
Spokesmen of the Government has declared: "this is a procedure that had to be enacted given, the recent happenings on the International Stage: and the recent problems with the ones who enjoy our welfare but doesn't want to be registered to not pay the taxes we need to provide our up-to-the-top services. This is now came to an end.
Rise in jobs requests abroad!!!
The Bauewerks federal company among a large number of minor and major companies have opened internet portals dedicated to the hirings of thousands and thousands position, The Hephaestus projects are in need of all kind of workers from construction to administrative, companies together with the gov are enacting policies to ease the hiring of both native oldmanians and immigrants this is done to ease the job request on oldmanian soil, new workers are provided with apartments and all kind of services and a salary according to their job in up-to-the top comfort barges near the structures. Municipal citizenship is automatically acquired by all immigrants and refugees who decide to work on the projects.
--- Border and Airport security expanded ---
Due to recent events on the international stage to better enact the FFIA and its policies the Federal Office of Tourism and the Directorate Ministry of Foreign affairs and Economy has signed a decree on the behalf of the Science Dir Cabinet and Prime Directress to enact immediately more security measures to provide a reasonable management of the influxes of new people. This include airports and docks provided with body scanners, new generation dangerous material detectors and facial recognition capable surveillance among other measures like socially-minded dedicated structures and offices to provide help for refugees and immigrants who want to remain on oldmanian soil longer than six months and be productive.
A spokesman on the National tv commented:
"We are proud of our expansive policies on free of visas immigration and tourism but that does not mean it is out of control, we are eager to provide high standards for all new people who decide to visit or live here in Oldmanzakk, this nation is always an hub for many different cultures."
Populists on the rise:
On the political stage has appeared a small faction of people who doesn't like that Oldmanzakk is so receptive and caring for foreigners and want to struck down the FIAA policies;
they call themselves ONPO for Oldmanian National Pride Organisation and declared "we will not involve ourseleves directly in the political stage...for now. We believe the policies on immigration aren't adequate to today standards".
Authorities are on high alert, an old legislation on sovversive acts could be brought up by the Supreme Federal Court if they involve themselves in not accepted activities.
Hey, I just joined the discord server, how do I become a resident?
Ill give you a rank
*Burbs the regional Constitution*
Article *burp* I – General *burp* Provisions
*burp* I. The *burp* name of this *burp* region shall *burp* be The *burp* Region That Has No *butp* Big Banks. This *burp* region will *burp* use the name *burp* or *burp* its *burp* acronym TR*burp*THNB*burp*B in all publi*burp*city materials and *burp* correspondence........
*dies at the end because of overburping*
IC: At the Tlanextli border with Medio Centroamerica, gunfire broke out between Tlanextli and Centroamericano soldiers, resulting in 15 dead Tlanextli soldiers, and 17 dead Centroamericano soldiers, with 30 injured on both sides. The Tlanextlan king, Zelhual, has announced that Tlanextli will go to war with Centroamerica. Tlanextli forces are now mobilizing at the border.
IC: In response to this, the Centroamericano army has begun mobilizing as well, and reports of arrests of Tlanextli citizens within Centroamerica have occured, in addition to multiple racial attacks. President Hector Rodriguez has stated that they will show no mercy towards Tlanextli, or it's people, and calls upon it's ally, Western Behrezvia, to provide assistance.
IC: King Zelhual has asked for Eastern Behrezvia to provide assistance at this time.
IC: Eastern Behrezvia has announced it will assist the Tlanextlan people in their struggle. A fleet of ships carrying 30,000 soldiers, 20 fighters, 5 helicopters, 50 ASC-288s, 75 MT-99 tanks, 25 BGN-60 tanks, 5 PMK tanks, and 10 ARC-296s is being sent to the Tlanextlan coast to provide assistance.
IC: Acknowledging the alliance between Centroamerica and West Behrezvia, the nation has begun sending a fleet with 25,000 soldiers, accompanied by 100 tanks, 50 artillery pieces, 30 fighters, and 5 bombers.
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IC: The Eternal Democratic Republic of Blustan is proud to announce that it has finally finalised its constitution and it's national anthem.
Sarrepont
IC: Đaahir Tito, the President of Moirava, denounced Eastern Behrezvia as a blatant imperialist state, due to their continuous support of undemocratic imperial regimes.
The minister of Internal Security added on Twitter: "Not only is Eastern Behrezvia warmongering, they are also supporting Serbian terrorists in our own borders. Apologize and pay reparations!".
While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has quickly dismissed the claims made in this tweet, it quickly caught fire, with increasing tensions between Moiravans and Serbian minorities. While it is still debating on whether to apply sanctions to Behrezvia, it is unlikely the government will act without international support.
Sarrepont
IC: In response, the Foreign Affairs Minister has stated that Eastern Behrezvia enters this war because they support their allies; as well, they state the reason for supporting them in spite of their non-democratic ideas is due to their liberal culture, and the initial support Eastern Behrezvia provided to them when their state began. In any case, Eastern Behrezvia intends to stand by the Tlanextli people. As well, the Minister dismissed the claims of 'supporting terrorists' as false, and pure lies.
Sarrepont
Manuel Sanchez, in his cozy presidential palace, was busy checking out international news. Picking up his newspaper from his desk, he opens it up and flips over to the front page, and finds an interesting headline.
EASTERN BEHREZVIA "IMPERIALIST STATE" AS SAID BY ĐAAHIR TITO
He takes a sip from his coffee cup and reads the whole thing.
Yesterday, Đaahir Tito has recently attacked Eastern Behrezvia on acclaims of blatant imperialsim. Tensions flare up as pro-Eastern Behrezvia Serbian minorities in Moiravia have been rallied by the words. A war is unlikely to follow, but an armed revolt could be on the horizon. As the president of Moiravia
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Sanchez's complex brain immediatley starts dissecting the information, and has a nefarious idea in mind. He calls his comrades in the government, and arranges a meeting. The team discuss a very risky move. They would use the tension... for profit. Weapons would be handed out to extremist Serbians in exchange for small fees, giving the rebels an edge and a fat stack of cash for the South Coast.
IC: The Eastern Behrezvian forces have landed on the coast of the Belize area of Tlanaxtli, and are moving towards the border.
Tonight on the Moirava News Network:
[B]RISING TENSIONS IN AMONG SERBIAN COMMUNITIES[/B]
Following Tito's agressive rethoric towards Eastern Behrezvia and the controversial tweet made by the minister of Internal Security, large anti-government protests have flared up among Serbian communities, calling for the resignation of the minister and demanding that the President officially apologizes for his previous statements.
[B]NATIONAL GUARD ON HIGH ALERT[/B]
Following these protests, the national guard as well as local policing militias have been placed on high alert, to prevent violent incidents as well as to supress any radical right-wing and fascist thought, prevalent in many Serbian communities. Despite this, guarantees are made that no violent action will be taken against these protests and that the discontent will be allowed to protest freely.
[B]MOIRAVANS REACT[/B]
Shortly after the first Serbian protests were organized, various groups and syndicates of Moiravans, Somalis and other minorities have reacted by protesting against the Serbians, accusing them of constantly impeding democratic processes, as well as pointing out what they perceive to be constant hate crimes and racist attacks against non-slavs. Not all Moiravans support these protests however, pointing out how its' violent rethoric against Serbians will only divide the country further and instead proposing that both sides peacefully reach an agreement trough discussion. Serbian communities accuse these groups of attacking innocent Serbs, however no official confirmation of these supposed hate crimes has been found.
Hello to all the highly respectable members of this region, we are the Republic of Tereshal, we are pragmatic people, we appreciate political freedom, we seek to rise, we seek to prosper, and there is not true prosperity without international cooperation and the creation of diplomatic connections, we will respect who respects us, we mean no threat, we seek to thrive.
-Aleksander Serkin. President of the Republic of Tereshal.
America The Greater
IC :
The confederate assembly expressed dismay and anger towards Eastern Behrevzia for its agressive behaviour towards Moirava.
Still feeling strongly humiliated since the failure of the Shangyanian campaign, the AIB's HQ and the confederate assembly have decided to take a decisive action against the "Behrevzian snake". The behrevzian ambassador in Sarrepont has already been arrested, in order to "unsure his security".
IC:
On the early morning several bombs were detonated in the People's Representative Council and in the Council of Syndicates, killing several politicians, including, most notably, the minister of Internal Security. Following this terrorist attack, the Serbian south revolted in a mass uprising against Moirava. After a day heavy fighting, the People's Army occupied the south, however Serbians cells all over Moirava continue to engage in guerrilla fighting, attacking both soldiers and civilians, with the death toll rising over hundreds of thousands. The Navy has captured a vessel carrying military equipment. After interrogation, the crew revealed to be hired by The South Coast to deliver weapons to terrorist groups.
In a speech to the international community, Đaahir Tito has condemned the South Coast for their actions and expects an official response from them soon. He as also requested help, as Serbian insurgents have burned most of the farms in their territory and millions could starve without support. However, a guaranteed is made that only humanitarian help will be needed and that the resistance cells will be quickly be exposed and dealt with, however not everyone is so confident.
Sarrepont
IC: Western Behrezvian forces landed at Belize today, with their 30,000 soldiers fighting against the 5,000 defending; after destroying the coastal defences, the forces began moving westwards. Along the way, a small village was captured and razed by the attack force, resulting in over 500 Tlanextli people dead.
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My dispatch : [url]https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=841716[/url]
Yodle
We rejoice today, for we achieved progression towards a truly equal society. Today, we embrace Socialism, but we will not fall, we will not hesitate, we will Thrive.
Once again salutations with utmost respect that is deserved for every nation, people and leaders.
-Aleksander Serkin. President of the Republic of Tereshal.
Ansuriel, -Stans, Yodle, Sarrepont, Eastern Behrezvia, Social Democratic Commonwealth
Greetings, fellow citizens of TRTHNBB. As some of you already know, we will have the Presidential Elections in July, but that's not all. In fact, soon there will be a position for High Judge available, and as your Minister of Justice I'd like to invite whoever is interested in said role to send me a TG.
High Judges are appointed by the President and approved by the Parliament, have a series of powers and duties described in the Constitution and are quite important for the well being of the Region. It is also an excellent way to get more involve with the rest of the community both here and on our Discord Channel.
If you want to know more about this opportunity, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Ansuriel, Minister of Justice
Bernie Nation, Oldmanzakk, -Stans, Yodle, Molcadara, Moirava
The Provisional Secretary General presents for the approval of the International Assembly the following proposal.
Laws of War
I. No Nation shall initiative armed hostilities with another Nation without an official declaration of war, preceded by attempts to negotiate a settlement of disputes and immediately preceded by the issuance of an ultimatum. Hostilities are not to be initiated without explicit prior warning.
II. Noting that the prospect of a large war can act as a deterrent to potential aggressors, Nations are encouraged to make their alliances publicly known.
III. While wartime blockades shall not face restrictions on the exports they can prevent, wartime blockades shall not prevent importation of legitimate humanitarian supplies or civilian necessities, so as to limit the undue suffering caused by armed conflict.
IV. The initial use of nuclear weapons, biological weapons, chemical weapons, and radiological weapons are prohibited in armed conflict.
V. During an occupation, the occupying armed forces shall exert their resources to maintain law and order in their occupied territories.
VI. Armed forces shall not artificially restrict the access of any nation's citizenry to necessities, including food and medical service.
VII. Surrendered enemy combatants shall be treated humanely, not subjected to torture or deprivation of their life needs, nor attacked or killed, nor shall they be forced to work, though they may be provided the opportunity to work in humane conditions in functions unrelated to the war effort. In the event that they are provided the opportunity to work, they shall be provided compensation equivalent to the compensation the average person in the profession in the host country would receive for the same work. Surrendered enemy combatants shall also receive medical attention of the same quality afforded by the host nation to its own soldiers.
VIII. Civilians not engaged in armed resistance shall not be attacked.
IX. Cluster bombs, expanding bullets, poisoned bullets, and explosive bullets are all banned from use in armed conflict.
X. Culturally significant or religious buildings shall not be attacked or occupied for military purposes.
XI. Military forces shall not attack settlements that are not military in nature, and which are not engaging in armed resistance. Occupation for humanitarian or strategic purposes is permitted.
XII. The civilians in occupied territories shall not be subjected to taxes or other material burdens in excess of what is needed to maintain public services and the administrative requirements of the occupation.
XIII. Attacks on nations uninvolved in the armed conflict are prohibited.
XIV. Torture is prohibited without regard to the target.
XV. Individuals that are not official members of an involved Nation's military, intelligence agencies, or official militias shall not participate as combatants.
XVI. Collective punishment and impressment of foreign citizens are prohibited.
XVII. Marked hospital ships and legitimate humanitarian aid organizations shall not be denied access to occupied territories, nor shall the provision of their services be unduly impeded.
XVIII. Offensive weaponry based in space are prohibited.
XIX. Overseas nationals of a Nation party to armed conflict shall not be subjected to discrimination.
XX. Cultural artifacts, civilian infrastructure, property, intellectual or otherwise, shall not be subjected to looting of any kind.
XXI. Attacks on non-military targets that are not engaging in armed resistance are prohibited.
XXII. Murder, assault, the taking of hostages, humiliating and degrading treatment, and extrajudicial punishments are all prohibited.
XXIII. All Laws of War shall apply even in armed conflicts that have not been properly declared as war.
OOC: Molcadara, New West Tropico, Eastern Behrezvia, Ursus Island, Primera Republica De Cantabria, Shangyan, Yodle, Oldmanzakk, United Federal Districts, Bernie Nation, Koalaurope, Ansuriel
OOC: Attention, nations. Don't let this post slip past your attention.
Oldmanzakk, Ansuriel, Sarrepont
Hello
Ansuriel, Yodle, America The Greater, Moonfalls, Moirava
Welcome to TRTHNBB!
Welcome.
Thank you two!
Important Parliament Updates
Tonight the Session X Voting Poll is now open! This one is super important for you to participate in, whether you're new or a veteran Resident! :D On the scheduled vote, we have the Veto Override Vote to try and counter [nation=short]Bernie Nation[/nation]'s veto of [nation=short]New West Tropico[/nation]'s attempt at amending the ARA. Also on the schedule is a complete overhaul of the party registration roster, in which I successfully added every single nation in the region! The large majority of people are not registered to a party, or even as Independents. It is really important that as many people vote in this as possible to help correct the party registration records!!
The second half of the poll is a variety of opinion questions to get a feel of how everyone feels about the region and its functioning! We want to get as big a sample as possible, so if not for everything else I mentioned, this should be even more reason to vote in this session! :3
Here is the link to the Poll: https://goo.gl/forms/U4F9o2kKOYpzfr332
Remember to get your votes in before the 24th when it closes!!
Thank you,
[nation=short]Yodle[/nation]
Minister of Domestic Affairs
You should join us on our Discord (https://discord.gg/yttMps2), that's where most of the activity and chatting happens! We can help get you acquainted with the region and all of its opportunities on there :D
Bernie Nation, Usea Ii
After passing with a 73% majority in the Yodlean Parliament, Emperor Wuff signs on to the Laws of War proposed by [nation=short]Molcadara[/nation]. This is with hopes that such laws will be enforced by the international community come the next war.
The S. Dir. signs the treaty
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ONN broadcast:
After delays and waiting for favourable weather conditions, the Northstar - 1 rocket, carrying the "IHILS" Lander unit and 4 astronauts is lifted off yesterday from The OSRA's Main launch facility near Zetapolis. Radio comms were cut for a little bit but when reestablished the Lander was already about to perform the landing procedure which was a success, Oldmanian Raymond McVianel and Koalauropine Alexandrine Mondayne were the first astronauts to touch moon soil, followed by, Bashar Sachshaus from [nation=short]Ansuriel[/nation] but with double citizenship in Oldmanzakk and Josephine Paw Nakarano from [nation=short]Yodle[/nation] who signed as private member.
Many asked what IHILS the name of the Lander means the General Director of operations for the OSRA said to the press with a satisfied grin "I hope I land softly" surely a really meaningful name for a moon Lander.
Next steps are to set up am operational Base and start to collect samples, Oldmanzakk gov, invites other nations to join them on the moon.
IC: The High Council has voted in favour for the adoption of all the 23 articles.
IC: The Eastern Behrezvian parliament has agreed to this, signing the treaty.
IC: In response, the Eastern Behrezvian forces sent a significant portion of their force towards the area, attempting to repel the invaders. Meeting in the small village, the Eastern Behrezvian forces of 15,000 against the 30,000 Western Behrezvians, resulting in an ongoing battle; both sides have suffered massive casualties so far, and fighting continues.
Hello! What's a puppet nation?
A puppet nation is any nation of yours besides your 'main' nation, while it is pretty much up to your discretion which nation is your main nation.
-Stans, Moonfalls
IC: The Eastern Behrezvian forces have withdrawn from the village, after suffering almost 800 casualties. The forces moved to Belize, and have begun fortifying.
IC: The Centroamericano army has begun moving on the mountains along the border.
IC: The Tlanextli forces have begun moving on the mountains as well, and are preparing for conflict.
Post self-deleted by Bernie Nation.
Moonfalls
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