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  As Far As You Wish Me To Go (Gabriel Fleming RP)

Posted by: Lauchenoiria
05-05-2023, 09:47 PM
Forum: International Affairs
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PREVIOUSLY in the IDU...

“So, Gabriel. How far will you go? Is there anything you will not do?” Calhualyana looked Fleming squarely in the eyes, not even blinking.

"If I was not willing to do what needs to be done, I'd have stayed in Lauchenoiria," he met the Empresses eyes easily. "So to answer the question: I will go as far as you wish me to go." - Stories from Huenya (11 June 2021)

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"There are three individuals Lauchenoiria is currently holding that we would accept in exchange. Their names are Dina Redondo, Xavier Everett, and Mariano Serrano. We will accept a trade for these three individuals - but only these three. Prime Minister Alvarez will know of them, and why we want them. If the Lauchenoirians refuse the trade, we will not release the three detainees, and they will go on trial on terrorism charges. I look forward to their response." - WOE Is Me (13 Apr 2023)

Josephine Alvarez did not want to do this. Even after the IWC, she did not want to do this. There is a difference between a personal dispute being resolved, and a personal dispute feeling like it had been resolved. For all her public statements to the contrary, Alvarez still feared Yauhmi. Nevertheless, she still had her secretary dial the Xomaxtli Hill estate and ask to speak with her.

After a moment between intermediaries, Yauhmi took the call with a slight feeling of surprise. Calls from important people had dwindled since she had left the throne. Josephine Alvarez also wasn't exactly on her "friends I chat with" list.

That's what made the call more interesting. 

"Good morning, madam Prime Minister. How are you doing?"

Alvarez chuckled wryly. "I could be considerably better, alas. My apologies for disturbing you, but I feel I have a duty to warn you of something. Is this line secure?"

"It is," Yauhmi replied, her interest growing even more. "And it is rare that anyone asks me that when it's good news they are bringing me."

"No," Alvarez sighed. "I don't suppose they do. In any case, my news is... not good. For either of us. Um," she paused. She'd rehearsed this ten times before calling and even now it was difficult for her to willingly bring up the incident.

"You'll recall a few weeks back some of the foolish WOE activists decided to spray paint the Novellan Embassy in Tlālacuetztla?"

"Ah, yes. It frankly boggled my mind that they would do something so dangerous and foolish under Calhualyana's gaze. Especially for so little gain."

"Believe me, I don't understand it either. But, well, unfortunately it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of Lauchenoirian citizens. And, um..." she paused for too long, the words stuck in her throat.

"I can appreciate the difficulty you must have had dealing with the situation. Pardon me for asking, but does this now have something to do with myself or with Huenya?" Yauhmi was still intrigued but now more than a little confused.

Alvarez took a deep breath and just came out with it. "We agreed to a prisoner exchange with Xiomera to return the three Lauchenoirians. In return, Xiomera asked for three of our prisoners, who were... who were colleagues of Gabriel Fleming."

Silence stretched out for a long moment. "So you traded three associates of Fleming for three dimwitted activists who barely know what end of a spray can to point away from themselves." Her voice was flat, except for a slight but noticeable rasp on Fleming's name.

Alvarez cringed. She should have gotten someone else to make the call. But no, she was responsible for what happened, and it was her duty to do this. No matter how much it made him feel like crawling under her desk.

"I had reports suggesting the Xiomerans were going to - to put it bluntly - torture the three. And you're right," she preempted the response, given how everyone had been saying the same thing, "we should have done something about WOE earlier. Trust me, I deeply wish we had. But at the end of the day I couldn't leave them at the mercy of Calhualyana."
 
"There is some merit to that," Yauhmi finally conceded. A slight twinge went down her left arm, a reminder of her own time in Calhualyana's questionable mercy. She shook the arm gently as she continued. "So. Calhualyana will almost certainly try to leverage these three associates of his against both our countries. I shall inform FIS, my son and the Vice-Speaker that we need to be prepared for that. I am sure you are preparing as well  in Lauchenoiria."

"Oh, absolutely," Alvarez replied. "Since his defection to Xiomera, Fleming has undoubtedly been doing his best to cause trouble here. For... for what it's worth I still feel awful about... anyway we suspect Fleming has been behind a massive increase in disinformation spreading around Lauchenoiria. I worry that with more of them, and given Calhualyana's recent threats, that they will seek to escalate somehow."

"Oh, they undoubtedly will. Our intelligence agencies should coordinate with each other in coming up with a response. Damn that woman," Yauhmi said, the last part of that clearly referring to Calhualyana. "Incidentally, I no longer blame you for the...incident, years ago, so you need not apologize. I do, however, blame Fleming. For that reason, I almost do hope that he does show his face in Huenya."

A ghost of the old Yauhmi, the one who had existed before the civil war, floated down the phone line like a chill in the air.

Alvarez, surprisingly, relaxed a little. She would, perhaps, enjoy it a little too much should Fleming meet an unfortunate fate. She absolutely needed to deal with her guilt, though.

"Yes, I agree we ought to coordinate. Calhualyana is becoming more emboldened by the day. Very few are challenging her; there seems to be a sense of complacency in countries she has not overtly threatened."

"No one ever takes a threat seriously until it's on their doorstep. I am not surprised by the lack of concern among the leaders of the world; I am merely a bit disappointed." Yauhmi paused. "I would definitely suggest that you speak with either my son or the Vice-Speaker to see how Huenya and Lauchenoiria  can work together to strengthen each other in the face of Calhualyana and her damnable schemes. I can convey messages, of course, but I am a tiny bit out of the loop these days."
 
"Of course, I will do so," Alvarez replied. "It's vital our countries work together on this."

"I agree. I will let them know that you will be reaching out. And," Yauhmi paused again, "thank you for warning me first. The gesture does mean a lot. We tend to be a bit casual on security here at my estate but that may have to change."

"Unfortunately, I think we both need to consider security more than we would like," Alvarez sighed. "You're welcome for the warning. I won't keep you; I've another meeting about how to deal with WOE to get to soon anyway."

"Very good, I wish you luck with that. Thank you for your call," Yauhmi said before concluding the call. She had her own phone calls to make to various Huenyan officials. But first, she needed to have a conversation with the commander of her personal guard.

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  The North Star Issue XXV

Posted by: Meadowfields
05-03-2023, 01:51 AM
Forum: Embassy of The North Pacific
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  Kissing Cousins [COMPLETE]

Posted by: Lauchenoiria
04-25-2023, 10:01 PM
Forum: International Affairs
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PREVIOUSLY in the IDU…
 
“Prince Kristofer would like to invite you to attend this evening’s dinner in the Sunflower Room at seven o’clock,” the servant informed her and then walked away. (This Damage Won’t Heal, 28 Mar 2021)
 
*
 
She pulled her hand out of his and stepped back. “We are cousins, Your Highness. Any such relations between us would be inappropriate.”

“We’re fourth cousins at best,” he snorted in response. “My parents were third cousins; closer than you and I. It’s just the way things are here. We’re not Kerlile.” (This Damage Won’t Heal, 8 Jul 2021)
 
*
 
"You'll be stripped of your title," she continued, "and your position on the Council. But I've asked for leniency. The punishment for treason is torture and death but I don't want you dead. I want this to end. You saved them, you sacrificed your own life to save them. And now I'll save you. I'll help you, you can go and be with your daughters in Zongongia. I'm sorry, Carmen. I've been wrong for so long." (Echoes of a Hidden Past, 23 May 2022)
 

PRESENT DAY
 
Prince Kristofer of Zongongia was nervous. It was not an emotion he was accustomed to, especially over something so small as a meeting with his father. Sure, his father was the King, but in a constitutional monarchy it was a ceremonial role, and they’d always had a good relationship. Still, the matter which he wished to raise with his father was one he could not predict the reaction to.
 
“He is ready for you now, your highness,” a servant bowed, opening the door to his father’s rooms. Kristofer nodded and made his way inside.
 
“Hey son,” the King said from his chair. These were his private rooms, not somewhere for a public audience, and the chairs were much more comfortable in here. The King was bent over a document in a language Kristofer couldn’t read.
 
“More language lessons?” Kristofer asked, sitting down next to his father.
 
“Not quite,” the King chuckled. “Here, what do you make of this? It’s a copy of writing found in an archaeological dig site down in Lauchenoiria. All their finds are public and I asked for a copy. It’s curious.”
 
“I don’t know, looks like old writing to me,” the Prince shrugged.
 
“Well of course it is!” laughed King Osvald. “No, the interesting part is what it isn’t. It isn’t the alphabet we expect to find in Costenan sites. This is much closer to proto-Huenyan than proto-Spanish. It’s intriguing.”
 
“I’ll take your word for it. Listen, dad, we need to talk about something.”
 
“Sure, son, what is it?”
 
“I’m 20 years old now, and I know that my generation are a bit late to these things, but in our family it’s important because of, you know, and anyway I… well, I think I know who I want to marry. And I want to propose to her now.”
 
“Are you sure, son? I’ll support whatever decision you make, but you don’t need to rush into things in this day and age,” said the King, patting his son’s leg.
 
“I know, but I love her, dad. I love her so much. But, well, there’s a complication.”
 
“Hey,” his dad said, turning to face his son directly. “Listen, if it’s because she’s a commoner, it will be awkward, but I think we’ve progressed enough to make it work. We’ll just have to be careful with the media.”
 
“No, no, that’s not it. No, she’s much closer to our family than that.”
 
“Ah. You fear an incest scandal. A first cousin will be very difficult, a second one less so, but it will still…”
 
“Can you just let me finish please?” the Prince interrupted. The King gestured for him to continue.
 
“She’s not a commoner, or a first cousin. She’s a… fourth or fifth cousin I think. But, like, here’s the thing: it’s Natasha Robinson. The Kerlian.”
 
The King froze, staring at his son. Prince Kristofer elected to stare back, attempting to appear defiant, but his nervousness showed in his eye.
 
“Oh son,” the King sighed eventually. “This one is going to be very difficult indeed.”

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  A New Moon over Haesan (Elections '23)

Posted by: Haesan
04-24-2023, 08:33 PM
Forum: International Affairs
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April 20, 2023
National Assembly, Hwagang, Haesan:
As soon as the gavel dropped on the vote of no-confidence and the parliamentarian read out the lopsided result, a wave of nervous energy swept over the deputies.  Just 15 months after they took their oaths of office, they were back into the campaigning circus.  For their political futures, these first two weeks were the most crucial, an intense internal political networking battle to see who can rise the highest on their party's regional deputy lists.  The tension was palpable as the deputies huddled in their party groups, as they made tentative convention plans and frantically snapped up plane tickets back to their home provinces to start the frenetic campaign season, in what media pundits were already labeling the "most unpredictable election in Haesanite history."

For the Conservative Party and Liberty!, the two core constituents of the governing coalition, Jan van Deventer's fiery speech split their parties in twain.  Their struggle would be to determine just how exactly they planned to reform and reunite their parties after the chaotic fallout.  Perhaps that lofty task was too much to ask of junior deputies who entered the National Assembly on a miraculous tidal wave of popular anger at the "corrupt elites" just a year ago, but they would be forced to undertake it nonetheless.

As for Jan himself, the ousted PM was already headed home to his seaside estate in Ryujang.  The man whose public tantrum started this fiasco was set to decamp and determine his political future.  However, as he landed in Gyeongseong, his face was perfectly still and calm, as if nothing was amiss.  Perhaps the outburst was more calculated than it initially seemed.

In Haesan, they say that the moon will guide you home.  However, that night, a new moon rose over Haesan, and in the countryside the brilliant sunset transformed into an uneasy pitch black.   The headlights of Jan's sedan cut through the inky darkness on the winding coastal roads, charting a murky path into the unknown.

April 24, 2023
Anfa L'Cite Grande en Foi:
The Parti du Nord had always been seen as a minor regional party.  This is because, well, they always were a minor regional party.  French language education isn't really an issue that pulls in votes in Suyang, or Hanyeong, or Namhae, all of the southern, densely populated manufacturing regions that are needed to win an election in Haesan with any significant deputy count.  It makes intuitive sense that the Party of the North wasn't ever going to win seats anywhere other than the north, but now they have a vision and a desperate tactic to try and break through.

Martin Saint Fleur was an up and comer in Anfan politics, and now at 39 years of age he has been nominated as the party leader without much resistance.  He is Arrivee through and through, and the old guard loved the zeal with which he pursued their traditional goal of federalizing the Haesanite government.  However, Martin also had a clever little idea, to turn his Arrivee heritage into a ploy for Arrivee unity, with those other long-despised Arrivee just across the Iron Mountains.  In just two years, while federalism and French language issues never stopped being important, economic integration with Laeral had become the party's primary issue.  If there was anything to get southern manufacturers to vote for a northern party who does not represent them in the slightest, it might be by convincing their pocketbooks.

There are some within the party, especially those who Saint Fleur had trampled on his way to the top, who believe the party was losing its way.  However, deep down, they know better messaging means more votes, which means more political security.  If that fact alone isn't enough to convince them, then maybe the undercover Laeralite diplomats in the stands with their Ministry of Foreign Affairs-backed bank accounts can do the trick.

The party announced its unprecedented full slate of 395 deputies, many running outside of their home districts, and most of whom will assuredly lose, to a fanfare of traditional colonial French Haesanite marches and a cascade of pink and white balloons.  With their convention out of the way early, most of the candidates will start a fierce rebranding campaign with the support of a party apparatus flush with Laeralian cash to try and do the unthinkable: have the Party of the North win outside of the north.

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  Boarding School Roleplay

Posted by: Democratic Republic Of Eiria
04-22-2023, 05:50 AM
Forum: Planners' Office
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The Harmonious Academy of World Students

Welcome to The Harmonious Academy of World Students, or THAWS! THAWS is a brand new, state-of-the-art boarding school located in Murdarbe Province, Eiria. This location allows students to access both the famous forests of Murdarbe Province and the stunning beaches of Northeastern Eiria, providing suitable recreation and relaxation opportunities for its students. THAWS is close enough to local cities to make urban excursions easy, and yet far enough from these areas to maintain a tranquil, calming environment. In addition, students at THAWS will be able to gain university credit from their studies, both through local colleges and the Eirian High Rigor Course Program. 

This will be the first academic year ever held at THAWS, and as such, the initial class will be a smaller class of 16 and 17 year olds, carefully selected by their home nations from among the best (or perhaps richest) students. 

The roster of top-notch international faculty of THAWS is as follows:

(OOC: Not all of these positions must be filled, some are spares, in case of big interest. Likewise, additional positions can be added if a large number of applications are entered.)

School Head: Dr. Minerva Greenswald (Doatia)
Assistant Head: Choi Ji-yu (Haesan)
Counselor: Emilē Stanton (Eiria)
Psychologist: Rosita Gonzalez (Doatia)

Math (Dept. Head): Jenny Oxford (Novella Islands)
Math (JR): Dr. Iwasaki Hiromi (Misumi)

Science (Dept. Head): Dr. James Cartwright (Novella Islands)
Science (JR): Dr. Alistair McEwan (Haesan)
Science(JR): Dr. Évelyne Ana-Philomène (Wosteaque)

History (Dept. Head): Jim Teeley (Thousand Branches)
History (JR): Sebastian Duval (Eiria)
History (JR): Choi Ji-yu (Haesan)

Global/Civic Studies (Dept. Head): Serenity Garrett (Doatia)
Global/Civic Studies (JR): Penelope Rivers (Novella Islands)
Global/Civic Studies (JR): Kevin Lucey (Eiria)

Art (Dept. Head): Hanna Haroldson (Zongongia)

Band Director: Marē Tomlin (Eiria)
Choir Director: Karlis Marat (Auria)

Physical Education/Health: [OPEN]

Computer Technology: Tomas Andreu (Lauchenoiria)

Industrial Technology: Dr. Alistair McEwan (Haesan)

English Studies: Dr. Emma Seo (Haesan)

Eirian Studies: Dr. Alis Rakē (Eiria)



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Here are the applications for this RP:

-Main Application:

Nation Name:
Puppet?: Y/N
Total Number of Enrolled Students:


-Main Character Student Application: (1-2 per nation)

Student Name:
Student Age:
Basic Description:
How was this student selected for THAWS?:


-Staff Application (0-5 per nation)

Staff Member Name:
Job Title:
Basic Description:
Qualifications (Completely Optional):

Nation Name: Democratic Republic of Eiria
Puppet?: N
Total Number of Enrolled Students: 9

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Student Name: Amalē Saprē
Student Age: 17
Basic Description: Female, average height, black hair, green eyes. An accomplished student and teen actress from Serenity Province, Saprē is a measured and dedicated leader among her peers. She can often be found on the stage, taking photos of various natural landscapes, performing for her school speech team, or playing saxophone in the school band.
How was this student selected for THAWS?: In the highly-competitive contest for the Serenity Province THAWS student, Saprē's tremendous theatrical talent and leadership aptitude made her stand out from her peers.

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Student Name: Janis Uzvē-Dire
Student Age: 16
Basic Description: Male, light brown hair, gray eyes, slightly taller than average. A brilliant writer with an impressive memory, Uzvē-Dire is an introspective, yet passionate thinker. He frequently writes both fiction and nonfiction pieces, and he was the leader of his school's newspaper. He also is a member of his school's choir.
How was this student selected for THAWS?: Uzvē-Dire's articles and stories earned him widespread recognition in his home province of Nordjura. This, combined with his other talents, earned him Nordjura's nomination for THAWS.

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Staff Member Name: Marē Tomlin
Job Title: Band Director
Basic Description: Shorter, Mid-length Brown Wavy Hair, Soft Blue Eyes.
A charismatic and "Quirky" teacher, Tomlin is famous for her unorthodox teaching methods and artistic music selection that has earned her the admiration of hundreds of her former students. She is famous for her impressive balance of productivity and engagement when directing the band, giving private lessons, or even lecturing on music history.
Qualifications (Completely Optional): B4-M[3-I] in Music Education from Vaun University, M4-M in Instrumental Conducting from Geminus University of the Arts, D4-M Candidacy (in Music) from GUA. 20+ years of teaching music and directing bands, at almost all levels of the Eirian Education system (and at both public and private schools)

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Staff Member Name: Kevin Lucey
Job Title: Junior Global Studies Teacher
Basic Description: Average Height, Short Blond Hair, Blue Eyes.
A passionate teacher who lives and dies by the Socratic Method, Lucey is famous for his random education tangents and his insistence on fostering discussion among his students. His interactive projects and discussions have set him apart from his colleagues, especially in the minds of students.
Qualifications (Completely Optional): B3-K, B3-P in Global Studies and Political Science from University of Jurmala, M3-P in International Relations from the New Riga Research Institute. 9 years of teaching Geography and Global Studies at Liston Academy, one of the best private schools in metropolitan Geminus.

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Staff Member Name: Sebastian Duval
Job Title: Junior History Teacher
Basic Description: Tall and Thin, Short Dark Hair, Square glasses, Green Eyes.
Infamous for his roleplay group projects and unexpectedly detailed essay prompts, Duval is known for his challenging of students in unique ways. Students never quite know what to expect from one of his lesson plans, however that's a good portion of the appeal, as the lessons will certainly never be dull.
Qualifications (Completely Optional): B4-V in History from Central Merēta University, M3-I[4-V] in Historical Education from the Alard University of Education. 6 Years of experience in teaching History at private schools, 3+ years of teaching University History courses.

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  Can you teach an old Grundhav new tricks? (Semi-open)

Posted by: Grundhavn
04-21-2023, 08:01 PM
Forum: International Affairs
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Promethean Sea, International Democratic Union

Ordinary Seaman Jon Kristoffersen was on his break, thankfully. The merchant ship he was working on had just emerged into the open Promethean Sea after navigating through narrow waters past nations like Tearvan, Buckingham, and Arizcara. In addition to the ordinary worries of obstacles and bad weather (he'd spent a lot of time pumping water off the ship as waves crashed over it), these nations had an eerie feel to them. They felt half-abandoned, as if ghost ships bearing their flags could come rushing out of the fog at any time. Only 17, he'd joined this merchant ship after his three-month mandatory military service training following his graduation from Jonsen Hospitality Institute. Jon liked people, helping people, and to be honest, he wasn't a great student, and so hospitality seemed both easy and a way to meet people. But he wanted to see the world, maybe get a job at a foreign hotel, and the shipping services were always hiring. So he signed on for GD360/week and the chance to visit Caxcana. 

As he rested on the rail of the ship, one of his bunkmates, Able Seaman Mikkel Bornesen, walked up to him and clapped him on the back. "It was a good job you did back there, Jonling. Navigating the Spøgelsesstrædet (Ghost Strait) with your sanity intact is no easy task for a landkrabbe like you. 'Tis a strange place."

Jon grimaced a bit at the backhanded nature of Bornesen's comments, but if the man one class and a few years ahead of you gave you a compliment, you took it. "I won't lie, Mikkel. I half-expected the Forhekset skonnert (Bewitched Schooner, Grundhavish Flying Dutchman) itself to come out and fix its hex-light on us. I thought I was used to sailing, but that gave me the shivers."

Bornesen laughed loudly. "Jonling, even the Forhekset skonnert itself couldn't get past our security! Those are hard-bitten veteran sailors and not even a ghost ship would faze them."

"I guess naval ships have seen a lot, huh?"

"Naval ships? Bless your heart, no! We've got pirates escorting us to Cape Auria. Sure, they've got markings that look an awful lot like official markings, and they might call themselves Søfartsbeskyttelsestjeneste (Seafaring Protection Service), but they're pirates through and through. When you're a pirate, you're prepared for anything."

"Mikkel, why the hell are we entrusting pirates to escort an aid convoy instead of actual naval ships? Won't they rob us and take the aid?"

"Jonling, the first thing about being a pirate is maximizing your profit. If pirates rob their customers, they lose their customers. Better to stick to preying on ships from small, unobtrusive nations and picking up the occasional contract from the government. Besides, I'm sure they, just like everyone else in this endeavor, are being compensated handsomely. Except us, that is!" He threw back his head and laughed. 

"But the Lord Mayor said that everyone was doing this for the good of Cape Auria and Grundhavn. Didn't the businesses give the government discounted rates on goods and wouldn't the shipping company and the SBS do the same? What does money have to do with this?"

"Money makes the world go round, Jonling. Everyone has something to sell and something to buy. The Lord Mayor wants to sell a kindler, gentler Grundhavn and buy goodwill to open up more markets. The price is free aid to an impoverished place, but there's no such thing as a free lunch. Somebody's got to pay for the aid, and it was the government. I'm sure they'll use accounting tricks to make it look like they got a discount, but they can't stay in power and ask their friends to take a haircut. Besides, I'm sure they've got something up their sleeve to make this trip worthwhile."

"Mikkel, I don't think I like this view of the world. Does being a sailor make you this jaded?"

"Aye, Jonling, being a sailor does tend to color one's view. But it's the truth in this case, I'm afraid. Only ninnies like the Justice Party or Green League believe in authentic altruism. For the rest of us, everything has a price. It's just a question of what we're willing to pay to obtain it or how much we think we can get for selling it. Enjoy the rest of your break."

Aegir Sea, International Democratic Union

Jon Kristoffersen breathed in deeply. Was he really about to do this? In his hand, he held an identical copy of the key that opened this particular shipping container. It had cost him both Grunddalers and extra work, but a fellow named Ulfesen had been only too willing to make a copy for him. Ever since his conversation with Mikkel Bornesen that day, he had tossed and turned. What if he wasn't really on a humanitarian mission? What if Bornesen was right and the Lord Mayor had some other plan for this aid? Could he handle finding that out?

Yes, he decided. If he backed out now, it would eat away at him and he was already out the cost he'd paid for the key. He unlocked the door and stepped inside the container. He clicked on his flashlight. Tinned herring. A delicious Grundhavish snack, though Cape Aurians might not think so. Still, beggars couldn't be choosers. But that was just what the box said. What if? He creaked open the box and saw tins and tins of herring. But what was that? Something else, something darker, caught his eye. Just a flash of black below the bright yellow herring tins. He brushed aside some tins and reached down. 

It was cold, metallic. He moved his hand along it. Then, recognition. Jon wasn't a born soldier like some of the guys at military training, but he'd learned enough there. There were layers and layers of service rifles below the herring. He moved his hand a little further. No serial number. He remembered the instructor saying that the Grundhavish service rifle was nearly identical in appearance to many other semi-automatic weapons manufactured by other nations. So these guns were going to be untraceable, or nearly so. This was the secret, then. Grundhavish arms manufacturers were going to be adding firepower to the Cape Aurian civil war. That wasn't right. But what should he do? What could he do?

"Hey, you!" Jon turned his head. Shit. Another flashlight filled the gloom. Jon tried to run, but there was nowhere to go. Two men grabbed him, there was a blinding light, pain, and then...darkness.

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  Constitutional Amendment on Delegate Voting

Posted by: Democratic Republic Of Eiria
04-21-2023, 04:32 PM
Forum: Voting Floor
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Quote:§3.7 The World Assembly Delegate is required to vote in the General Assembly, or any other body of the World Assembly with the exception of the Security Council, in a manner that reflects the region’s wishes.

§3.8 The World Assembly Delegate is required to vote in the Security Council of the World Assembly in a manner that reflects the region's wishes, with the exception of votes where the World Assembly Delegate is of the opinion that to do so would (i) harm the region's international standing and/or reputation, (ii) negatively impact the region's relationship with treaty allies, or (iii) alter the region's long-standing anti-malicious raiding position.

§3.9 The World Assembly Delegate is required to post on the Regional Message Board at the time of their vote, and the manner of how they voted; the World Assembly Delegate may, from time to time, abstain from voting if they are of the belief the region is equally, or close to equally, divided.

§3.10 During a period of voting, the World Assembly Delegate shall have the discretion to vote on behalf of the region in the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body, according to their own beliefs and their own position provided that their vote at the close of voting ultimately meets the requirements of the above provisions.

§3.11 The World Assembly Delegate shall have discretion to approve proposals made to the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body.

I hereby declare voting on the constitutional amendments proposed by Sanctaria open.

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  The Nuclear and Zombie Defence Act

Posted by: Librarian
04-20-2023, 12:20 AM
Forum: Law Library
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The Nuclear and Zombie Defence Act
An act to protect the IDU from nuclear apocalypse and hordes of undead.
The League of International Democratic Union Nations,

BELIEVING it necessary to protect our region in the event of nuclear war or zombie apocalypse;

RECOGNISING that such cataclysmic events require experienced commanders to dedicate their time to the formulation of strategies for survival and victory;

ACKNOWLEDGING the need to grant temporary powers to such individuals to protect our region during these events;

Hereby resolves the following:

§1 Appointment of N-Day General

1. The President of LIDUN is required to appoint an N-Day General no later than the final day of August each year.

2. The N-Day General shall hold their post only until the conclusion of the N-Day event.

3. The N-Day General shall be responsible for:
b. Negotiating Non-Aggression Pacts and other event-only treaties unless we are in an inter-regional alliance.
c. Recruiting other officers before the event, where necessary.
d. Assuming overall command of IDU forces during the N-Day event.

4. The N-Day General has a responsibility to:
a. Ensure that at least one officer is online throughout the event.
b. Ensure other IDU participants are following orders.
c. Prepare and produce a strategy for the IDU’s participation in the event.

5. The Regional Founder shall give the N-Day General both Appearance and Communications authority for the period lasting from the formal announcement of the N-Day event to the conclusion of the event.

6. Any further officers appointed by the N-Day General are required to follow the orders of the N-Day General and uphold the General’s strategy.

§2 N-Day Alliance Formation

1. The N-Day General is responsible for conducting negotiations regarding the IDU’s participation in inter-regional alliances for N-Day.

2. IDU members are entitled to vote on whether or not to join any inter-regional alliance.

3. The President of LIDUN may impose restrictions on the N-Day General regarding topics of negotiation at their discretion.

4. The N-Day General is responsible for liaising with any inter-regional alliance if our participation in such has been decided.

§3 Appointment of Zombie Controller

1. The President of LIDUN is required to appoint a Zombie Controller no later than the 25th of October each year.

2. The Zombie Controller shall hold their post only until the conclusion of the Z-Day event.

3. The Regional Founder is required to give the Zombie Controller Border Control authority for the period of between the 29th October and 2nd November.

4. The Zombie Controller shall be responsible for:
a. Informing member nations of the Regional Anti-Zombie Policy (RAZP).
b. Ensuring the borders of the region are closed throughout the Z-Day event.
c. Ensuring nations adhere to the RAZP.
d. Warning nations violating the RAZP of the potential consequences.
e. Kicking nations who repeatedly ignore said warnings for the duration of the event.

5. The Zombie Controller may appoint further individuals to assist in the issuing of warnings and reminders of the RAZP.

§4 Ejection of Zombie Policy Violators

1. Violators of the Regional Anti-Zombie Policy are entitled to two warnings given by Telegram from the Zombie Controller or their appointees.

2. Nations who persist in the use of Zombie Hordes following two warnings must be expelled from the region by the Zombie Controller or Founder.

3. Nations who persist in the use of Tactical Zombie Elimination Squads following two warnings may be expelled using the Zombie Controller’s discretion.

4. Nations expelled in this way shall be invited to re-join the region following the conclusion of the Z-Day event.

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  Const. Amendment Re Delegate Voting

Posted by: Sanctaria
04-19-2023, 12:58 PM
Forum: League Headquarters
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Hello,

Currently the constitution provisions on Delegate voting is as follows:

Quote:
§3.7 The World Assembly Delegate is required to vote in the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body in a manner that reflects the region’s wishes. The World Assembly Delegate is required to post on the Regional Message Board at the time of their vote, and the manner of how they voted. The World Assembly Delegate may, from time to time, abstain from voting if they are of the belief the region is equally, or close to equally, divided.
§3.8 Notwithstanding the above provision, the World Assembly Delegate may vote on behalf of the region in the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body, according to their own beliefs and their own position provided that their vote at close of voting ultimately reflects the will of the region.
§3.9 The World Assembly Delegate shall have discretion to approve proposals made to the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body.

I would like to amend this to the following:

Quote:§3.7 The World Assembly Delegate is required to vote in the General Assembly, or any other body of the World Assembly with the exception of the Security Council, in a manner that reflects the region’s wishes.
§3.8 The World Assembly Delegate is required to vote in the Security Council of the World Assembly in a manner that reflects the region's wishes, with the exception of votes where the World Assembly Delegate is of the opinion that to do so would (i) harm the region's international standing and/or reputation, (ii) negatively impact the region's relationship with treaty allies, or (iii) alter the region's long-standing anti-malicious raiding position.
§3.9 The World Assembly Delegate is required to post on the Regional Message Board at the time of their vote, and the manner of how they voted; the World Assembly Delegate may, from time to time, abstain from voting if they are of the belief the region is equally, or close to equally, divided.
§3.10 During a period of voting, the World Assembly Delegate shall have the discretion to vote on behalf of the region in the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body, according to their own beliefs and their own position provided that their vote at the close of voting ultimately meets the requirements of the above provisions.
§3.11 The World Assembly Delegate shall have discretion to approve proposals made to the General Assembly, Security Council, or any other World Assembly body.


I would like the League to please consider and adopt the above amendment so as to better enable me and future Delegates to protect the IDU's international reputation, keep relationships with treaty allies in good condition, and maintain our long-standing position that griefing and malicious raiding is a stain on the game. There may be some new Security Council resolutions relating to injunctions where this discretion would allow me to stand with our treaty allies against malicious raiders. Now that the game has changed how some regions work, maintaining our allies is vitally important.

I would ask the League to please expedite any discussion and voting period on this.

Thanks,

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  Ambassador's Office

Posted by: Meadowfields
04-15-2023, 11:54 PM
Forum: Embassy of The North Pacific
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I would like to introduce myself as TNP's new ambassador to IDU, Meadowfields. If you have any questions or inquiries, post here or contact me through discord or TG in-game.

Discord: Meadowfields#6933
Nation: Meadowfields

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