Westwind, the tyrannical leader who came to power via a military coup in October, has publicly announced that steps are being taken to reunite the region of Equilism with its ‘sister’ region, The Commonwealth of Equilism, which was founded by the exiled former government.
Westwind, who announced on 13th December that he had granted a member of the exiled government, Chaucerin, access to the founder nation, had previously ruled Equilism with an iron fist and was reluctant to even discuss the coup before this announcement.
Stating that the region ‘need[ed] leadership with purpose [and] Leadership that ensures the survival and progress of the region’ Westwind placed Equilism under martial law, ejecting several members of the official government, including the elected President, Neo-Conservatism. Despite numerous objections to the ‘Imperial Government’ over the ejections and the enforced dictatorship, Westwind continued to state that ‘It is my responsibility to ensure the well-being of the region, a responsibility that I take seriously. We have been falling into obscurity, and our discussions have been like a hamster in it's wheel; going nowhere.’
Within hours of the Coup, condemnation began to rain down on Westwind and his Imperial Government, with the likes of Canada and Genosha ceasing all relations with the region.
Both Neo-Conservatism and WestWind have heralded theses new talks however as the beginning of a new era for Equilism, which have been reported as being ‘respectful, productive and progressive.’ One of the more controversial issues however, which has already been raised is the fact that no members of the Imperial Government who organisaed the coup, will be punished for their acts. Neo-Conservatism stated his belief that he’ always thought their actions were an aberration and that they would eventually come to see their mistake.’ He went on to admit that he still had great respect for many of the members of the Imperial Government and that ‘The last thing we need are a bloody series of trials assigning blame’
The announcement however did not come without conflict, with Restored Othalla questioning what the Government in Exile had ‘gave up’ in order to help these talks along, ‘until now the only one who seems to have been giving is Imperial Equilism. Your status was returned to YOU, YOU got your ban lifted and YOU got control over the Founder Nation. Now I would like to ask what haveYOU been giving, because so far you have only been taking.’
Despite certain quarrels between members and visiting diplomats, its hoped that Equilism will soon return to its ‘classical self’, a region which supports equality for all.
Monday 18 December 2006
Thursday 14 December 2006
Large Engagement on the deserts of Iraq.
Three nights ago, a coalition of defender forces moved in to the region of Iraq following reports from the FRA Invasion Warning Centre of mass movements of puppets in that area. Chin-Chilla’s of the Founderless Region Alliance, was quick to notify the FRA Rangers and quickly organised a point man for the mission, which was later confirmed to be Dipes, joint RLA/FRA trooper.
Early reports had indicated that this was to be a small operation, similar to previous engagements of that night, and those before it, due to the early movements of invader forces. This was soon proved to be false however, as the numbers of invaders soon rose to 20 nations, forcing the FRA to call upon its members from the Peaceian Liberation Force and the Jethnea Regional Guard respectively.
The battle continued for many hours, forcing the leaders of the defender coalition, which included organisations such as the ADN and RLA as well as regions including Cingeta, to call on help from none militaristic regions for help, such as Priory of the Sun.
During the battle reports started to come in that the mercenary group, The Great Green Federation, had moved in to help its ally ‘Land of King and Emperors’ in the invasion. Despite leaning more towards the defensive side of the invader/defender ‘war’, The Great Green Federation was forced to enter this conflict with the invaders due to a signed treaty which forces the signatories to help each other in times of ‘war’. The Great Green Federation is known to have the same principles as the FRA, which is to help rebuild regions that have been decimated due to other events, so this event was seen as a blow to the coalition.
The defence was not without its twists and turns however, as half way through the battle, the invader group, RCCA, lost half of its members who were ejected from the UN due to rule violations. This boosted moral within the defender camp, while sources within the invader groups stated that the leaders there were furious over the rookie mistake, which eventually cost them the region. Following this, one last call was made to all defensive regions to send in whoever they could in order to secure the Iraq once and for all, with the ADN and Zurich sending in a number of UN troopers within the hour. This led to a lead being established by the defenders, until it ended 74-47 in the defenders favour.
One last twist however saw the defeated invaders from Iraq move to the recently liberated region of Valhalla to try and reinstate the invader delegate there. This move proved to be futile however as the region had updated only minuets before.
Intelligence reports indicated that the original invaders of Iraq, Land of King and Emperors, had called on their allies using false information in order to gain their help. They stated their belief that the defender organisations, The Red Liberty Alliance, were invading Iraq in order to spread their influence and their political ideology throughout Nationstates. This was strongly denied by the coalition, which indicated that it was not the RLA’s operation, but was the FRA’s so therefore it could not be classed as a politically driven defence.
In what can only be described as one of the largest battles since the infamous Palestine engagement, this battle was noted as containing imperialistic regions rather then the usual invader groups. Regions such as Land of King and Emperors, Great Britain and Ireland, as well as Empires of Earth, who are all known for their imperialistic attitudes, and it has been seen by many as a worrying sign of the times in Nationstates. For so long, invaders had been fought by defenders over a region, which was soon let free if the defenders could not liberate or defend the place, however now there is a real danger that if regions like Iraq are not kept free, they may forever fall into the grasp of imperialistic regions.
Over the last few weeks, it has been seen that the once dormant defenders have risen once again and are ready to battle invaders, raiders and imperialists, wherever they may be. It is hoped, with the introduction of the Founderless Regions Alliance, that the regions which are defended so ferociously by all are also rebuilt by all as well in order to try and prevent them from falling into imperialistic arms.
Early reports had indicated that this was to be a small operation, similar to previous engagements of that night, and those before it, due to the early movements of invader forces. This was soon proved to be false however, as the numbers of invaders soon rose to 20 nations, forcing the FRA to call upon its members from the Peaceian Liberation Force and the Jethnea Regional Guard respectively.
The battle continued for many hours, forcing the leaders of the defender coalition, which included organisations such as the ADN and RLA as well as regions including Cingeta, to call on help from none militaristic regions for help, such as Priory of the Sun.
During the battle reports started to come in that the mercenary group, The Great Green Federation, had moved in to help its ally ‘Land of King and Emperors’ in the invasion. Despite leaning more towards the defensive side of the invader/defender ‘war’, The Great Green Federation was forced to enter this conflict with the invaders due to a signed treaty which forces the signatories to help each other in times of ‘war’. The Great Green Federation is known to have the same principles as the FRA, which is to help rebuild regions that have been decimated due to other events, so this event was seen as a blow to the coalition.
The defence was not without its twists and turns however, as half way through the battle, the invader group, RCCA, lost half of its members who were ejected from the UN due to rule violations. This boosted moral within the defender camp, while sources within the invader groups stated that the leaders there were furious over the rookie mistake, which eventually cost them the region. Following this, one last call was made to all defensive regions to send in whoever they could in order to secure the Iraq once and for all, with the ADN and Zurich sending in a number of UN troopers within the hour. This led to a lead being established by the defenders, until it ended 74-47 in the defenders favour.
One last twist however saw the defeated invaders from Iraq move to the recently liberated region of Valhalla to try and reinstate the invader delegate there. This move proved to be futile however as the region had updated only minuets before.
Intelligence reports indicated that the original invaders of Iraq, Land of King and Emperors, had called on their allies using false information in order to gain their help. They stated their belief that the defender organisations, The Red Liberty Alliance, were invading Iraq in order to spread their influence and their political ideology throughout Nationstates. This was strongly denied by the coalition, which indicated that it was not the RLA’s operation, but was the FRA’s so therefore it could not be classed as a politically driven defence.
In what can only be described as one of the largest battles since the infamous Palestine engagement, this battle was noted as containing imperialistic regions rather then the usual invader groups. Regions such as Land of King and Emperors, Great Britain and Ireland, as well as Empires of Earth, who are all known for their imperialistic attitudes, and it has been seen by many as a worrying sign of the times in Nationstates. For so long, invaders had been fought by defenders over a region, which was soon let free if the defenders could not liberate or defend the place, however now there is a real danger that if regions like Iraq are not kept free, they may forever fall into the grasp of imperialistic regions.
Over the last few weeks, it has been seen that the once dormant defenders have risen once again and are ready to battle invaders, raiders and imperialists, wherever they may be. It is hoped, with the introduction of the Founderless Regions Alliance, that the regions which are defended so ferociously by all are also rebuilt by all as well in order to try and prevent them from falling into imperialistic arms.
Sunday 10 December 2006
ADN to be disbanded
Following a summer of high inactivity, rumours have started to circulate about the future of Nationstates oldest and largest defender organisation, the Alliance Defence Network.
It is rumoured that Pope Hope, Director of the ADN, has announced plans to disband, and then refound the organisation under a different name, in order to ‘Bring life back into the defender world, and to once again unite freedom loving nations under one banner’
Founded in the summer of 2003 in response to the Atlantic Alliance invader group, the ADN has become one of the most well known and influential organisations to have graced NS. Despite consisting of a number of high profile member regions, including The Youngworld, The Rejected Realms and Nasicournia, the organisation has had its fair share of critics, who often state that despite their size, they can be quite incompetent out on the field. Others state that the only thing the ADN really care about is to expand their political influence across NS, which has dwindled following their bout of inactivity this last year.
These concerns have been echoed by a number of different nations, ranging from raiders to defenders, who have stated that The ADN are all about expanding their power and influence, wanting more puppet regions to add to their collection.
Pope Hope has stressed however that this new organisation will be different due to more emphasis being placed upon regional and national sovereignty, allowing nations to be as active or inactive as they wish, with all military matters being kept under sole control of the regional leaders. She has stated that the new organisation will be ‘more of a pooling of information and resources’
However questions have been raised as to how this new organisation will be any different to its predecessor if the current members of the ADN are the ones who are set to create it.
The idea has been universally slammed by many critics of the ADN as just a cover and that nothing will change, with many just seeing it as a re-branded version of the ADN, however its supporters are of the opinion that this will be an opportunity to begin again.
It is rumoured that Pope Hope, Director of the ADN, has announced plans to disband, and then refound the organisation under a different name, in order to ‘Bring life back into the defender world, and to once again unite freedom loving nations under one banner’
Founded in the summer of 2003 in response to the Atlantic Alliance invader group, the ADN has become one of the most well known and influential organisations to have graced NS. Despite consisting of a number of high profile member regions, including The Youngworld, The Rejected Realms and Nasicournia, the organisation has had its fair share of critics, who often state that despite their size, they can be quite incompetent out on the field. Others state that the only thing the ADN really care about is to expand their political influence across NS, which has dwindled following their bout of inactivity this last year.
These concerns have been echoed by a number of different nations, ranging from raiders to defenders, who have stated that The ADN are all about expanding their power and influence, wanting more puppet regions to add to their collection.
Pope Hope has stressed however that this new organisation will be different due to more emphasis being placed upon regional and national sovereignty, allowing nations to be as active or inactive as they wish, with all military matters being kept under sole control of the regional leaders. She has stated that the new organisation will be ‘more of a pooling of information and resources’
However questions have been raised as to how this new organisation will be any different to its predecessor if the current members of the ADN are the ones who are set to create it.
The idea has been universally slammed by many critics of the ADN as just a cover and that nothing will change, with many just seeing it as a re-branded version of the ADN, however its supporters are of the opinion that this will be an opportunity to begin again.
Thursday 30 November 2006
First mission success for the FRA!
On November the 21st ,the region of Utopian islands were taken over by the imperialistic group known as Dharma Initiative. The region, a former ‘Township’ of the Global Right Alliance, gained independence following the disbanding of the Township project back in June 2006, following concerns over the stability of the project in light of the GRA’s inactivity at that time.
Utopian islands had been taken over however during its time as a Township, following a joint effort by Lone Wolves United, Children of the Grave and Invaders. Following almost of month of constant fighting, the region was finally handed back over to the remaining natives by Such Sweetness, who had ejected over 70% during her time as delegate.
Unlike the invaders who had struck Utopian islands before, the Dharma Initiative had planned on keeping the region indefinitely, making it a part of its empire.
Despite early attempts to free the region the following updates, the offensive by the FRA and its coalition containing the Red Liberty Alliance and the North Pacific Defence Force, failed. According to General Biotherm, who had been put in charge of organising the liberation attempt by the FRA Arch Chancellor Big Killer Babies, This was firstly down to lack of overall members, but also due to lack of information on this relatively unknown invader group. He also stated that the game failing to update on two occasions didn’t help the cause either.
However, on November 25th, forces from the FRA, assisted by the RLA, helped to finally retake the region and place the native delegate back in charge.
This first success was soon followed up by a second, with the successful defence and security operation being carried out within the United Communist Region. This second defence, which was dominated by FRA forces from start to finish, has seen the FRA’s first steps into the defending world being classed as an overall success by its government officials, and it is hoped more success will soon be on its way.
Utopian islands had been taken over however during its time as a Township, following a joint effort by Lone Wolves United, Children of the Grave and Invaders. Following almost of month of constant fighting, the region was finally handed back over to the remaining natives by Such Sweetness, who had ejected over 70% during her time as delegate.
Unlike the invaders who had struck Utopian islands before, the Dharma Initiative had planned on keeping the region indefinitely, making it a part of its empire.
Despite early attempts to free the region the following updates, the offensive by the FRA and its coalition containing the Red Liberty Alliance and the North Pacific Defence Force, failed. According to General Biotherm, who had been put in charge of organising the liberation attempt by the FRA Arch Chancellor Big Killer Babies, This was firstly down to lack of overall members, but also due to lack of information on this relatively unknown invader group. He also stated that the game failing to update on two occasions didn’t help the cause either.
However, on November 25th, forces from the FRA, assisted by the RLA, helped to finally retake the region and place the native delegate back in charge.
This first success was soon followed up by a second, with the successful defence and security operation being carried out within the United Communist Region. This second defence, which was dominated by FRA forces from start to finish, has seen the FRA’s first steps into the defending world being classed as an overall success by its government officials, and it is hoped more success will soon be on its way.
Sunday 19 November 2006
Revival of the CommRangers
Today it has been announced that CommRangers International will be revived in an attempt to once more clear the RMB of the Pacific’s, and those of the Rejected Realms and Lazarus, of spam.
Founded back in July 2004 by TAO within the West Pacific, shortly after its rebirth following the dictatorship of Norion, the CommRanger division saw mixed success in the region where they were born, despite gaining substantial support from the natives there. A number of natives of the West Pacific were quick to join the new program with 10 volunteers within the first month of its creation.
After TAO became deputy Prime Minister of the West Pacific following Dilber’s election as Prime Minister three months after the CommRangers program has been created, TAO was forced to hand over the control to his deputy, BIteland, who had been asked to serve as deputy to him during October of 2004.
Following this reshuffle, this saw the Commrangers grow not only numbers, but also in reputation with major efforts being made to not only keep the RMB clear of Spam, but also to educate recruiters of Jolt NS rules regarding the spamming in the Pacific’s. Most recruiters were happy to listen to the CommRangers and as a result the number of Ad’s left on the RMB fell, and those that remained kept to the rules and regulations that had been set out.
Following the appointment of Ossie Ostrich as Communication Minister in June 2005, which lead to BIteland stepping aside for him to take over the CommRangers, the Commrangers had on its books the largest number of members since its creation. Ossie Ostrich stepped down in October 2005 and was replaced by Limitless events.
Unfortunately, the Commrangers were disbanded in late 2005, early 2006 following the ‘Dominion affair’ and the resulting ‘Dominion Trials’ With disintegrating relations of the higher standing members of the West Pacific Government, a number of members left the region, including Prime Minister Dilber. His Deputy, the original founder of the Commrangers, TAO, steped up to take over the Ministers duties.
With fears of a civil War brewing, TAO calls for a third Constitutional Convention, however instead of bringing members together in an act of unity to bring the region back from the brink of disaster, its later viewed by some to be one of the main acts which brought forth the inevitable civil war. The current Delegate at that time, Eli, declares the second constitution of the West Pacific void and so, with the ending of the second Constitution, which contained the Commranger mandate, TAO announced the end of the CommRangers as an official organisation.
Despite this turn of events, TAO continued on his own quest to free the RMB’s of the entire Pacific’s and of the Rejected Realms and Lazarus. Joined by dedicated former members of the original CommRanger team, TAO proclaimed to the NS World that the CommRanger International shall be founded, with its goal to clear all RMB’s of the game regions, not only The West pacific where it was originally born.
Over the last few months, Commranger International has suffered from inactivity, however, its original ideas and the dedication it showed while attempting to keep the game regions free of spam, has resulted in independent regional forces being created, with Lazarus having one of the more successful groups.
With the reorganisation of the Commrangers International, it is hoped that soon the famous Commranger forces will once again be patrolling the feeders, keeping the adspam to an absolute minimum.
Founded back in July 2004 by TAO within the West Pacific, shortly after its rebirth following the dictatorship of Norion, the CommRanger division saw mixed success in the region where they were born, despite gaining substantial support from the natives there. A number of natives of the West Pacific were quick to join the new program with 10 volunteers within the first month of its creation.
After TAO became deputy Prime Minister of the West Pacific following Dilber’s election as Prime Minister three months after the CommRangers program has been created, TAO was forced to hand over the control to his deputy, BIteland, who had been asked to serve as deputy to him during October of 2004.
Following this reshuffle, this saw the Commrangers grow not only numbers, but also in reputation with major efforts being made to not only keep the RMB clear of Spam, but also to educate recruiters of Jolt NS rules regarding the spamming in the Pacific’s. Most recruiters were happy to listen to the CommRangers and as a result the number of Ad’s left on the RMB fell, and those that remained kept to the rules and regulations that had been set out.
Following the appointment of Ossie Ostrich as Communication Minister in June 2005, which lead to BIteland stepping aside for him to take over the CommRangers, the Commrangers had on its books the largest number of members since its creation. Ossie Ostrich stepped down in October 2005 and was replaced by Limitless events.
Unfortunately, the Commrangers were disbanded in late 2005, early 2006 following the ‘Dominion affair’ and the resulting ‘Dominion Trials’ With disintegrating relations of the higher standing members of the West Pacific Government, a number of members left the region, including Prime Minister Dilber. His Deputy, the original founder of the Commrangers, TAO, steped up to take over the Ministers duties.
With fears of a civil War brewing, TAO calls for a third Constitutional Convention, however instead of bringing members together in an act of unity to bring the region back from the brink of disaster, its later viewed by some to be one of the main acts which brought forth the inevitable civil war. The current Delegate at that time, Eli, declares the second constitution of the West Pacific void and so, with the ending of the second Constitution, which contained the Commranger mandate, TAO announced the end of the CommRangers as an official organisation.
Despite this turn of events, TAO continued on his own quest to free the RMB’s of the entire Pacific’s and of the Rejected Realms and Lazarus. Joined by dedicated former members of the original CommRanger team, TAO proclaimed to the NS World that the CommRanger International shall be founded, with its goal to clear all RMB’s of the game regions, not only The West pacific where it was originally born.
Over the last few months, Commranger International has suffered from inactivity, however, its original ideas and the dedication it showed while attempting to keep the game regions free of spam, has resulted in independent regional forces being created, with Lazarus having one of the more successful groups.
With the reorganisation of the Commrangers International, it is hoped that soon the famous Commranger forces will once again be patrolling the feeders, keeping the adspam to an absolute minimum.
Saturday 18 November 2006
FRA Unveils Official Newsblog!
Today the Founderless Region Alliance unveiled its first official Newsblog. At a prestigious ceremony, which was attended by a number of FRA officials, the cutting of the red tape by the current Arch Chancellor, Big Killer Babies, was greeted by huge cheers from the attending crowd, which numbered over 500 specially invited guests, from member regions and beyond.
Despite only being founded in June of this year, the FRA already comprises of 5 members, two of which are founderless. Set up in order to help protect, rebuild and support founderless regions, the FRA has so far been greeted with a favourable response from the NS community, despite some questions being raised about how effective it will be in the long run.
The most questionable responses came from members of ACCEL, most notably Posul and Windsor-Bainbridge, who both stated their concerns of having such a large list of founderless regions in one place, where invaders could easily get their hands on. Despite that concern being answered by Northern Chittowa, doubt is still in the minds of certain people and it is yet to be seen if that doubt will hinder the progress of this new organisation.
The FRA has also been classed by some as just another defender organisation, with a secondary objective. This has been put down as a stereotypical response by members of the FRA, which include Northern Chittowa who had this to say, ‘Our first priority is to look after those regions which come and join this organisation. Thats what makes us different to defender groups at large’
With elections having just finished in the FRA, with all positions being contested, there is high hope that this organisation may yet prove its doubters wrong, and help rebuild those who have been all but destroyed by past invader actions.
Despite only being founded in June of this year, the FRA already comprises of 5 members, two of which are founderless. Set up in order to help protect, rebuild and support founderless regions, the FRA has so far been greeted with a favourable response from the NS community, despite some questions being raised about how effective it will be in the long run.
The most questionable responses came from members of ACCEL, most notably Posul and Windsor-Bainbridge, who both stated their concerns of having such a large list of founderless regions in one place, where invaders could easily get their hands on. Despite that concern being answered by Northern Chittowa, doubt is still in the minds of certain people and it is yet to be seen if that doubt will hinder the progress of this new organisation.
The FRA has also been classed by some as just another defender organisation, with a secondary objective. This has been put down as a stereotypical response by members of the FRA, which include Northern Chittowa who had this to say, ‘Our first priority is to look after those regions which come and join this organisation. Thats what makes us different to defender groups at large’
With elections having just finished in the FRA, with all positions being contested, there is high hope that this organisation may yet prove its doubters wrong, and help rebuild those who have been all but destroyed by past invader actions.
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