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Sharp
Posts : 335 Join date : 2014-06-06 Location : Orlando, FL
| Subject: National Identity Wed May 20, 2015 10:58 pm | |
| Updated Maps - The Mistypeak Trade Conglomerate:
Issue: 'Two Mommies One Too Many?' The commercial release of the controversial children's book 'BonBon Has Two Mommies' in the Conglomerate has sparked debate over laws concerning the adoption of foals by homosexual couples.
- Nocturnia:
Issue: 'Uhh…Den, we have a problem’' Early this morning, the Space Shuttle Star Fish suffered serious damage from an explosion of unknown causes, trapping its crew in a decaying orbit. The Nocturnian Aeronautics and Space Administration is divided as to what to do.
- The Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
Issue: We're a'boat to have a problem... Ferry links with the Glacian Barrier Islands are struggling to cope under the increasing volume of commuters and cargo.
- Lunar Republican Governance:
Issue: Death Penalty on Death Row? After new DNA evidence has proven that recently executed inmate Literary Innocence, was actually innocent, equine rights activists have been campaigning to ban the death penalty.
- Hydrargyria:
Issue: 'We like living' Citizens of outer Hydrargyria have expressed their displeasure with their living conditions, via a post-it-note catapulted on a rock into your office.
- The Gallentine Republic:
Issue: 'That's probably not healthy..' After traces of mercury were found in lakes across the Republic's shared borders with Hydrargyria, citizens are urging their chambers do something.
- Lavinya:
Issue: 'No Vocation Without Remuneration' Labor organizations are outraged by the practice of unpaid internships following the death of a student intern who worked hundred-hour weeks, desperately trying to get ahead in the finance industry. The unions are demanding the end of unpaid employment.
- Minotauros:
Issue: ‘"Give Us Money!" Quoth the Poet’ The National Poetry Society of Minotauros is demanding government-funded programs to promote the arts, especially poetry.
- New Pegasopolis:
Issue: ’Violent Buttz Demand Blood’ Members of a new weird religious cult, called the Order of Buttz, ask for the government to please their mighty Ass by offering Her a sacrifice of the equine variety.
- Eternia:
Issue: 'This Land Was Made For You And Me' A recent government report revealed that Eternia is running out of land for its expanding population. An emergency meeting of your advisors has been called to decide the best course of action.
- World Issue:
The world has been, for decades now, in a state of international peace. Equines across the globe are aware of this, and, the first nation to break the trend will suffer additional consequences.
Nothing in terms of International conflicts, or telegrams.
- Equus Union:
Equus Union: The world's governing body. Membership is voluntary, but all member nations must abide by legislation it passes. Current members: Glacia. EU hosts are determined by rotation, a new host every six months.
New legislation is to be put forth by the host and the previous host in this section, members will receive notice of said proposition in their World Issue section. You do not have to vote, but, you will have to abide by the decision. Leaving the EU is possible, and must be done so via Telegram to the current host.
Hosting an EU meeting, that is, actually proposing legislation, requires resources from the host. How much security is to be present at the meeting? Where is the meeting to be located? How long will it last? All of this must be taken into consideration, and, will be requested via an issue when the host expresses their desire to host a meeting.
There can be two propositions out at any given month, one from the current host, and one from the previous host. Each nation is alloted two votes per month.
As Glacia is the only member at the moment, the EU essentially doesn't exist. It is up to Glacia to induct new members into the Union, by whatever means it deems proper.
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| | | The_Pariah
Posts : 3784 Join date : 2014-03-20 Age : 28
| Subject: Re: National Identity Wed May 20, 2015 11:41 pm | |
| Issue response:In regards to the problem of the ever increasing population of Eternia, as well as its rather infantile land, the Prime Minister Paladin Amor, as well as his cabinet of ministers, has decided upon the construction of a new artifical island city. Further, given the displacement caused by the lack of natural land, he has requested aid from Glacia, in exchange for the temporary use of their larger cargo vessels. World Issue response:The Prime Minister maintained his defensive stance, quite happy with the world peace. Equus Union Interaction: Wishing to maintain the peace enjoyed by its citizens, the Government of Eternia has sent a request to join the EU. Telegrams: To the nation of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia: To my old friend, I am inquiring if the nation of Eternia is able to rely upon its stalwart ally once again. Due to our relatively tiny nation, we were wondering if we could send some of our citizens to one of Glacia's cities temporarily, until a new floating island can be completed. In exchange, we will divert some of our larger cargo ships, for you to use as necessary until the Island is complete. Non-Issue-Internal-Action: There have been no major policy changes or actions regarding anything other than the issue. | |
| | | Lorthalis of Crows
Posts : 718 Join date : 2014-05-17 Location : Where the heart is.
| Subject: Re: National Identity Wed May 20, 2015 11:46 pm | |
| Throughout the foggy streets of The Silver Square, disgruntled murmurs are heard regarding the latest controversy. Mistypeak was a city of trade, and with that came gossip. "did you hear-?" "Yes, of course!" "I heard they already made a decision!" "Oh? What was it?" "well I'm not telling you for any less than 30 pence!" "You cheek!" "It's over nine thousand!" "I hear they've given the author her weight in gold!" "Well I hear the strung her up!" "No! Surely not!" Many citizens believed that the conference room of The Six Who Are One, the rulers of Mistypeak, is a darkened audience chamber with six ebony thrones and silver plated flooring. In reality, this is the audience chamber. The meeting chamber is a rainbow colored, fur rugged living room with an adjacent kitchen and various fluffy couches, chairs, and lounges strewn about the place. "So! This latest issue eh?" "Did we not already legalize same sex adoption? And herd adoption, for that matter? I could've sworn we did when we legalized homosexual marriage and herd marriage..." "It may have gotten lost or one of the clerks was a prude. Who cares? We'll make the proclamation, and I'll drown anyone who tries to make a fuss over it.! Easy peasy!" "We can't just drown everyone! Think of the chaos! I'd be so lucid I could run this country myself!... Still, I'm with horns. We intended for this to be legal long ago, and I for #*##%%*#%* am embarrassed we didn't!" "How did we manage to just up and forget to legalize this?!" "Well we did, and the only thing for it now is to fix that mistake. Get your seals everyone, and I'll pin it to the wall. Whoever hits farthest from the line has to cook dinner tonight!" And so, the Oligarchy officially legalized adoption by homosexual couples, and restated the legality of same sex and herd marriages. Equus Union Interaction: Mistypeaks has sent as request to join EU. World Issue Response: Peace is nice! Telegrams: Lunar Republic Governance: We wish to extend an offer of trade. Magitech goods for raw materials. We advise you come to the meeting table sooner rather than later. | |
| | | DualThrone Admin
Posts : 1663 Join date : 2014-03-19 Location : Sherwood, OR
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 12:12 am | |
| Issue Response
Speaker of the Congress Keen Edge, after consultation with her staff and the Justice Ministry, calls a press conference a week to the day that the discovery of the wrongful execution of Literary Innocence and gives a statement, reflecting the government's intended response to the news and calls for the suspension of the death penalty:
The Lunar Republican Congress has been deeply grieved to learn of the death of an innocent citizen by the hoof of the state, and I personally wish to offer my deepest condolences to the family of the victim of this miscarriage of justice. Literary Innocence was wrongfully placed on death row and wrongfully executed for crimes of which she was demonstrably innocent; never has the sentiment that it would be better for a hundred guilty to go free than an innocent be convicted been more starkly and painfully true than now. It goes without saying that the Governance will pay all funeral expenses and make financial compensation should the family wish it. But while our system of justice has clearly stumbled in this instance and has done a terrible thing, there are clearly cases for which capital punishment is appropriate to see to the proper administration of justice. As such, abolishing capital punishment entirely and in all instances would be inappropriate, at least for the time being. In keeping this option, however, this tragedy makes it clear that careful examination of Literary Innocence's case is indispensable, and this inquiry has already begun by an inquest panel composed of the legal experts composing the Capital Punishment section of the Justice Ministry and members of the Innocence Project organization. I beg the patience of Innocence's family and of those asking that the government abolish the death penalty; such an inquest must be detailed, must be thorough, and must be given time to learn the entire truth of the matter. When the inquest is complete, its results will be made fully and freely available, although names must be redacted so that if errors were made, those who have made these errors can be dealt with justly without public outcry or legal retaliation clouding the issue. While this inquest is proceeding, I have requested that the Congress form a temporary subcommittee, with the option of said subcommittee being made permanent if appropriate, to examine the entire legal process of applying the death penalty with an eye towards giving those so convicted greater access to the extent of the evidence against them, lengthening the process between conviction and execution by one year, and free access to investigative tools such as DNA to minimize the prospect of a repeat of Literary Innocence's fate. Depending on the results of the inquest, the scope of this subcommittee may be expanded to consider the entire legal scope of Literary's movement through the justice system, up to and including the intervention of law enforcement, the grand jury system, and the office of the prosecutor. I wish to emphasize that contemplating this expansion in no way reflects the belief of the government that these institutions acted wrongly, but we feel that we would be negligent to ignore the possibility however remote. We feel that these two actions, an inquest into the tragedy itself and a formalized response to consider reforms in an effort to prevent a repetition, will permit the continued and necessary operation of capital punishment while reflecting our determination to do everything in our power to avoid the conviction and judicial murder of the innocent through a punishment designed for naught but the worst monsters. Thank you.
World Issue Response
The Lunar Republican Governance remains at peace and has no intention of aggressive or unfriendly policies towards its neighbors or any world nation.
Equus Union Interaction
The Lunar Republican Governance remains committed to respecting the wishes desires of the international community. However, it feels that there is at present no reason to join any manner of formal international organization whose decisions may be binding upon it.
Telegrams
TO: Star Sentinel et al of the Heroarchy of Nocturnia As part of our monitoring of near-planetary events due to our ongoing construction of a geosynchronous orbital facility, we have taken note of the current state of your orbital mission. As part of our commitment to the safety of our cosmonauts during this construction work, we maintain enough emergency return vehicles to service our construction crews twice over for the purposes of redundancy. I have consulted my Minister of Extraterrestial Programs and he has told me that it should be possible to launch a mission to the platform under construction and then attempt to synchronize orbits with your space shuttle in an effort to deliver enough ERVs for the shuttle's crew. Alternatively, assuming sufficient fuel, we may be able to grapple the craft and guide it into orbital interception of our platform at which point the situation can be further assessed. Respectfully Yours Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
TO: The Ladies and Lord of the Mistypeak Trade Conglomerate We would be delighted to forge a trade agreement with you under terms approximate to those of the offer in your telegram. It is our hope that integration of the science of magitec into our more terrestrial sciences will open up even more opportunities for cooperation and trade between our nations in the future. Respectfully Yours Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
Non-Issue-Internal-Action
Domestic policies will continue as currently constituted, with the exceptions as noted in response to the tragedy of Literary Innocence.
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| | | Star Sentinel
Posts : 1327 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 24 Location : California, United States
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 1:06 am | |
| Issue Response: The leaders of Nocturnia have decided they will trust the LRG to bring back the crew on the SS Star Fish back safely. They will also do their best to calm down the families of the crew. In the meantime, they will look into what happened with the ship and hope they find out what their problem was.
World Issue Response: Nocturnia enjoys peace and would like to keep it that way, but they will keep their defenses held up high and prepared.
Equus Union Interaction: Nocturnia does not wish to join the EU at this moment in time. But they will think about wanting to join some time soon, maybe.
Telegrams: To the NRG: We, the leaders of Nocturnia, appreciate the offer to help. We can supply you with the fuel you need to guide the ship into orbital interception with your platform. Do keep in mind that the lives of the crew on that ship are at stake. We are trusting you to bring them back to their homes and family safely. We would also like the assess what happened to the ship and hope we can fix it for next time. Sincerely, Star Sentinel of Nocturnia
Non-Issue-Internal-Action: All is going by normally. Nothing is to be changed. | |
| | | Zen
Posts : 2340 Join date : 2014-03-20
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 8:39 am | |
| Issue Response: After conducting a survey over the incomes of the populace, a national minimum wage is being implemented. Also being put into effect is an additional policy to where employer's who face trouble maintaining this minimum wage pay rate can receive monitored government support.
World Issue Response: Lavinya is certainly in favor of peace and would like to see it kept.
Equus Union Interaction: Lavinya will send a telegram stating it'd be honored to join the EU
Telegrams: None are being sent out at this moment.
Non-Issue-Internal-Action: 2% of Government spending is being diverted from Administration towards a special project widely agreed upon and accepted by the majority of administration. | |
| | | Ician
Posts : 3586 Join date : 2014-03-31 Age : 26 Location : Singapore
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 10:16 am | |
| Issue ResponseBy royal decision, the offer from the Republic of Eternia has been accepted; the trading city of Lequa, in the Divine Sea zone, has been designated as the temporary housing city. The cargo ships from Eternia will be put into immediate use as ferries. Additionally, the Air Force Dreadnoughts Praetorian, Judicator and Hypersonic will be diverted from homeland capital garrison to act as backup ferries. The less sensitive areas of the Dreadnoughts will be adapted for ferrying purposes, and security on board the three vessels will be increased. World Issue ResponseThe Imperial Utopia of Glacia reaffirms its stance on world peace and harmony, though it would like to state that this does not indicate apathy and inactivity in the face of serious global issues. Equus Union InteractionAs the current Host of the Union, Glacia is honoured to welcome our new members, Eternia, Lavinya, and Mistypeaks, into the Union. Ambassadorial representatives will be received at the host city of Partia with all due haste. Glacia will be represented by Delegate von Kafka in the Equus Union. Telegrams- Telegram to: Leader Star Sentinel of the Heroarchy of Nocturnia, Queen Aurora of Kingdom of New Pegasopolis, and Prime Minister Paladin Amor of the Republic of Eternia:
Greetings, friends. We would like to take this opportunity to propose an economic alliance that will bond us four: the Equestrian Bit Confederacy. It is our hope that by this alliance, we may be brought together by a common currency in peace and prosperity. A formal draft of the binding treaty is now being drafted by our Court. Please indicate your approval if you would be willing to participate in this grand alliance.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Prime Minister Amor of the Republic of Eternia:
Prime Minister Amor, Glacia will always stand by Eternia in our dealings. We are most happy to accept your proposal, and we hope that the alliance between us will last for a thousand years.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Lady Scarlet Writ of the Federation of Lavinya:
Lady Scarlet, we would like to take the opportunity at this juncture to reaffirm the trading deal of Gemstones for Manufactured Magic Products [MMP] and Agricultural products, as well as the Research Agreement, Defensive Pact, and the upcoming establishment of Embassies between our two nations. On our end, the major city of Partia has been chosen as the Portal site for expedited travel between Glacia and Lavinya. We trust your preparations have been thorough as well.
My greatest appreciation, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Lady Scarlet Writ of the Federation of Lavinya, Prime Minister Amor of the Republic of Eternia, and the Lady of the Feathered Bastions of the Mistypeaks Trade Conglomerate:
In our current capacity of Empress of the host nation of the Equus Union, we would like to welcome you all to the Union. We are heartened to see that so many are committed to the pursuit of world peace and harmony, as we are. Please send your representatives to the Embassy at Partia, where they will be received by Delegate Francesca von Kafka.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Ser Dedan Cardine of the Gallentine Republic:
Greetings, Ser Cardine. We would like to extend an offer of an exchange of Embassies, in order to facilitate greater communication between our two nations. We would also like to extend an offer of trading agreements, whereby Glacia would be willing to export Gemstones in exchange for Agricultural products. Would you be amenable to these terms?
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: The Lady of the Feathered Bastions of the Mistypeaks Trade Conglomerate:
My greetings to you, my Lady. We would like to extend an offer of an exchange of Embassies, in order to facilitate greater communication between our two nations. We would also like to extend an offer of trading agreements, whereby Glacia would be willing to sell Gemstones to Mistypeaks and engage in magitech research, in a joint research project with both Mistypeaks’ and Glacia’s leading scientists. Would you be amenable to these terms?
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Her Majestically Glorious Esteemed Premier Accentria, the Undyingly Undeniably Magnificent and Great of the Eternal Ultimate Democratic People’s Republic of Accenture:
It’s been a while, hasn’t it Accentria? I sent this via the diplomatic routes to save on mail costs, and also so it could actually get to you - straight to your office, I mean. Cross-border mail problems are the worst, I tell you. So, how’s it been? Has everything been going well?
So, you see, I had to put something official in this letter for it to qualify to be sent through the normal diplomatic channels. Would Accenture like to join the Equus Union? It’d be nice to have close friends on the Delegacy seats.
Oh yeah, also, you know the whole deal with gems and agriculture. I think the expiry for the last treaty is coming up soon, so Ician’s dusting off the copy in the archives to reuse. After changing the dates a little, of course. We’re still going strong with this, yeah?
Anyway, glad I managed to find an excuse to send you a letter again. I swear, it gets so dull in the Palace sometimes - most of the time I’m just signing documents, treaties, and the telegrams my secretaries write for me. Utterly dull. I wish you’d come over here for a holiday or something, but I know the ice is too cold for a lot of ponies. Plus you have a country to run, so there’s that.
Talk to you soon! Icie
- {PRIVATE} Telegram to: Prime Minister Paladin Amor of the Republic of Eternia
{CONFIDENTIAL: FOR ADDRESSEE’S EYES ONLY}: Hello, Paladin. It’s been quite a long time since we last spoke. How have you been? I trust you have been well.
I ought to thank you personally for the provision of your cargo ships. It was an administrative nightmare mobilising just those three Dreadnoughts alone for the shipping task; any more would have been very painful. That, and as Schwarm told me, it would not be safe to divert many more garrison forces from the capital. I realise that he has a vested interest as Supreme Air Marshal, but still. I fully intend on rotating some Dreadnoughts from the Barrier Islands back to the mainland, maybe turn them into another shipping route - three Dreadnoughts there, three back. A cycle, if you will. It will help to keep our waters safe, too. Pirate presences, if any, will be stifled with a regular patrol. I believe I impressed this sufficiently upon Schwarm.
Anyway, I should probably inform you that Lequa is not all that large a city. May I ask how many of your citizens you intend to relocate? It may be best to keep them aboard one of our Flying Fortresses instead, depending on the length of time before the construction of the new floating city is complete. Alternatively, our settlements on the ice are less populated - if your citizens are unconcerned about cold, they would have much more expansive living conditions there.
All in all, I am glad we had this chance to exchange correspondence. I will be sure to be more frequent in my communications in the future.
Yours sincerely, High Councillor Tact Ician
Non-Issue Internal ActionThe bit is officially recognised as legal tender in Glacia, and the value of the Icee will be pegged to the bit, effective by next month.
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| | | StrawberryGamer
Posts : 644 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 28 Location : The Equestrian Wasteland
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 10:30 am | |
| Issue response: When Queen Aurora got word that a crazy cult that worships a holy butt was asking for pony sacrifices, she burst out laughing. “Hahahaha! They can’t be serious? Is this a joke? Fallen Shard, is this payback for booby-trapping your cake last spring?” After it was confirmed this was a thing and the request was serious, she sighed. She had a batch of cookies baked and wrote a letter to the leader of the cult. Dear Leader of the Order of Buttz,
Our nation does not approve of ritualistic sacrifices of living ponies to holy butts. If I catch word that you are doing such sacrifices, there will be consequences. Instead of pony, I am offering cookies to give to your holy ass instead. If these are not accepted, too bad. Do not ask for a sacrifice again.
Sincerely, Queen Aurora of New PegasopolisThe letter and cookies were then shipped to the cult leader, with explicit instructions to the mailmare to “not get too close, or you might be sacrificed to a butt.” World Issue response: Peace is good. We like peace. We keep peace. Equus Union Interaction: Aurora looked over the news about the EU. Her advisors are quite mixed on the subject, and urge her to not make a decision just yet. For now, New Pegasopolis is not joining the EU. Telegrams: - To The Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
We would be happy to be a part of this economic alliance. Also, we apologize for not joining the EU, as we are kind of split on the subject. We will send an official response as soon as we can. However, this economic alliance is a good start. Non-Issue Internal Action: Nothing new to report here. | |
| | | Brony_Khaos
Posts : 403 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 29 Location : Equestria
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 21, 2015 11:28 pm | |
| National Issue: "We Like Living""Well this seems to have been quite the inventive lot. No one's tried rock-based delivery systems for quite a while." a certain unicorn mused to himself, reclining in a comfortable little padded seat. He held this new object of interest up in his magic, eyes scanning over it as he grinned. "Most attempts did end with the message completely destroyed, either by the rock breaking, or the paper just disintegrating on impact. Even if we got the paper to survive, the ink tended to get messed up. But these lads, these lads got it working just right. Just enough force to reach the destination, and not so much that the message is still legible. They must have spent a lot of time figuring this out. Much less, the shot a rock at me, personally, and that's the sort of thing those democratically-elected-leader-things have been telling me is a good sign. They're too far away to get a message to though...hmm...I'll just have to issue a proclamation then." And so it was that Lord Faye made his stance on improving the lives of his people known. Fliers were to be sent to every corner of Hydrargyria: Hear ye, hear ye His Highness Lord Faye would like to graciously reward all those who deemed it necessary to shoot a rock through his window. They are to be commended for achieving a once-thought impossible deed, and for their bravorism in the face of what many have called "an absolute tyranny". The first ten ponies to report to His Lordship's doorstep and make a claim of their involvement are to be given their righteously-earned rewards.
Sincerely, His Splendid Majesty, He of the Moonwater, Sol Invictus, Lord Faye. | World Issue: "An Excess of Peace"Hydrargyria, as always, is in support of a healthy amount of peace; this news, however, has been cause for an investigation into what exactly is the proper amount of peas the world should have at any one time. The investigation is also set to discover what, in the lack of peas, the world should have. Hypotheses have included carrots, beans, and walnuts, though some very radical ideas have been heard, such as radishes, apples, and canned tuna. One pony was dunked in a pool of water late last night to see if he was actually a witch, after he suggested that perhaps the world needed more canned swordfish. As all citizens of Hydrargyria know, eating canned swordfish is strongly discouraged by His Majesty. He instead suggests that citizens should enjoy their swordfish fresh and that they do not need that much tin in their diets anyway. Equus UnionThe formal invitation to the Equus Union sits undisturbed on Lord Faye's desk as almost all paperwork is. Multiple responses have been drafted, but His Majesty is unsure of his willingness to join such a group at the moment, if the only opportunity to propose legislation is during one's turn at hosting. Certain affairs will have to be dealt with before the invitation can be given any attention. Telegrams- To the Lord and Ladies of Mistypeak:
It has come to my attention that you six have had quite a controversy in the last week. How have your little projects been going? I've begun my own little experiment here in my capital, though, the magic is quite involved in this one. I was curious to see if a little diplomatic tour might give me some greater insight into how I might complete my project, and seeing how you pride yourselves as a world-leader in arcanotech, I am quite certain your insights will be quite valuable.
Internal AffairsResources have just been set aside to set up some magically-shielded "safe zones" in Hydargyria to foster diplomatic representation within the country's borders. This is supposed to be a show of good faith, and should speed up communications somewhat, if only because it's hard for Hydrargyrian embassies to exist outside of the country. | |
| | | Brother Roga Admin
Posts : 378 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 29 Location : Helsinki, Finland
| Subject: Re: National Identity Sat May 23, 2015 6:45 am | |
| Issue ResponseThe king has responded to this issue amongst the artists of the nation by giving them funding that comes from the mercenary groups who appreciate such things - a surprisingly high amount. King Brutus also commissioned a piece from the greatest of the artists. The piece is called "The King and His Coffers". World Issue ResponseAs the world is currently free of conflict for the most part, mercenaries from the land of Minotauros have hired themselves to various duties that suit their occupation - bouncers, extortion racket thugs, bodyguards - as a result their pay is not nearly as big but for now they're managing. Equus Union InteractionAs a mostly non-pony nation, Minotauros has not had much interest in the affairs of the EU. However, hopes for information gathering and potential clients have resulted in the King requesting membership, with great weight being laid on the fact that should there be war where Minotauros mercenaries are involved, they are to be treated as members of whatever nation they were hired by. Telegrams- To the Leader of Nocturnia, Star Sentinel:
We of Minotauros have heard of your ambitious project to go to space and are very interested. More specifically, interested in the job opportunities it provides. You see, we suspect that there are those who would try to acquire this technology that you are developing, to manage this feat that you are attempting before you do. While we are aware of your ability at keeping things hush-hush, extra help should always be at hoof, wouldn't you say? I have many mercenaries who are willing to guard the secretive project of yours, provided you pay. And if you think this to be a trick and I would try to steal your secrets for my own gains, I am wounded and must remind you that as we are not even considering space to be a lucrative place for mercenary activity, any information that I could hope to gain from betraying you would be of nil benefit to me. So in the end you would do well to hire my soldiers.
Anxiously awaiting a reply, King Brutus XXIII of the Kingdom of Minotauros Internal AffairsThe king has commissioned a fleet of transport ships and has also informed the people that griffon marines have been underappreciated as of late and that all new and old griffon marines who join the king's mercenary forces will recieve double pay for the next 3 months! Recruitment centres are bursting with hopefuls who wish to make some cash. | |
| | | DualThrone Admin
Posts : 1663 Join date : 2014-03-19 Location : Sherwood, OR
| Subject: Re: National Identity Mon May 25, 2015 10:00 pm | |
| Non-Issue Internal Action -- Mercy Mission
Governance Emergency Return Vehicle E.R.V. Beta-Nine Stellar Venture, Commanding: Welcome aboard, folks. I'm Captain Stellar Venture and I'll be running your shuttle back to friends and family. Hope your stomachs are settled from the grapple; that got pretty exciting for the first hour or so. Sorry you have to leave Star Fish up here but it's that or piss away all the bits you spent to build the thing. We have every intention of landing her safe and sound later, but first we have to fix some things and rig up a hardened remote assembly to guide it in without putting any more ponies at risk. Check your straps while I whistle up home and get a go. Selune Base, this is Beta-Nine, approaching alignment with Governance territory for return trajectory. I am carrying half of the Nocturnian crew, Charlie-Three following with the rest. How read, over?
Selune Extraterrestrial Mission and Aerial Command Center Selune reads high cirrus clouds with low moisture content. Weather clear over 75% with a heavy fog in the arctic reaches. Recommend anaerobic burn at atmosphere to confine landing zone to northern waters. R&R on zone standby, over.
Beta-Nine 0:0:0:0 Beta-Nine copies. Releasing clamps and commencing entry burn. Charlie-Three to follow in two.
S.E.M.A.C.C. 0:0:6:22 Trinary coverage is nominal, Beta-Nine. Anaerobic standard insertion with aerobic option and drogue. 0:0:31:51 "All personnel on hand, this is an SOP Red Alert for ERV incoming with second ERV trailing. Release and burn is minus-T thirty seconds, tracking stations report that elevation is seventy thousand metric with nominal tick-down." 0:0:36:11 "Altitude is sixty thousand, confirming nominal tick-down of 1500 metric. " 0:0:37:39 "Stratospheric entry is... marked. Beta-Nine is dark 0:0:39:44 "Thermal bloom indicates that anaerobic retrorockets are firing. Tick-down dropping by 100 metric per sierra." 0:0:42:87 "Altitude is fifty-thousand metric." 0:0:55:28 "Secondary bloom. Trajectory is now rocks and shoals, moving north-northwest." 0:1:12:52 "Tick-down is now 600 metric." 0:1:12:92 "Altitude is forty-thousand metric." 0:1:13:69 "Thermal bloom fading. Hotel-Alpha confirms blow-free of anaerobic and tertiary drogue." 0:1:18:06 "Hotel-Alpha confirming secondary drogue deployment." 0:1:18:98 "Altitude is thirty-five thousand metric." 0:1:35:37 Beta-Nine, this is Selune Base, callback.
Beta-Nine 0:1:39:79 Beta-Nine. Heat shield intact, nominal instrument. The first hard part's over, colts and fillies. Drogue chutes will be dropping us to a nice sweet hundred or so meters per second and then we put out the safety silk. I'll give you the word to brace for impact but we're sailing into the water so we're not going to hit much of anything. Knock on wood, but I think you'll be safe and sound in a half hour or so.
S.E.M.A.C.C. 0:1:45:49 (Light applause in background) Heat shield intact, nominal instrument, aye. We're shifting you over to afloat monitoring for final descent and retrieval. 0:1:58:55 Charlie-Three, status?
Governance Emergency Return Vehicle E.R.V. Charlie-Three Night Light, Commanding: Time to go home. Foreign friends, meet the Mark Fifteen Emergency Return Vehicle which is going to crash gloriously and get you home without a scratch on you. Ain't expendable metal the cat's meow? 0:2:00:13 This is Charlie-Three, all systems green. Redundancies glowing like emeralds. Copied whatcha gave to Venture. Blowing free and coming home.
S.E.M.A.C.C. 0:2:02:16 Charlie-Three, be advised of eastern drift of thick cirrus and northeast bluster. 0:2:08:19 Charlie-Three, confirm advisement. 0:2:11:21 "Altitude is sixty thousand metric. Tick-down is 1300 metric." 0:2:12:45 "Bloom indicates early anaerobic burn." 0:2:14:57 "Uneven bloom. Charlie-Three is dark." 0:2:18:77 "Branching blooms." 0:2:21:88 "Altitude is forty-six metric. Tick-down is 1000 metric." 0:2:25:10 "Bloom flare, secondary blooms. Tick-down dropping by 200 metric per sierra." 0:2:31:15 "Hotel-Alpha is negative. Repeat, Hotel-Alpha is not responding." 0:2:32:17 "Trajectory is hard shoals, no drift." 0:2:43:31 "Tick-down is 200 metric." 0:3:01:45 "Altitude is fifteen thousand metric." 0:3:09:55 "Detail tracking indicates deployment of tertiary silk." 0:3:15:78 Charlie-Three, this is Selune...
Charlie-Three 0:3:18:99 Hi guys. Enjoying your heart attacks down there?
S.E.M.A.C.C. 0:3:23:62 Charlie-Three, what the buck? 0:3:24:77 "Altitude is five kilos, tick-down fifty meters per sierra."
Charlie-Three 0:3:24:91 Redundancies went completely to shit. Hotel-Alpha got heat-stripped. But I'm the best, and engineers are paranoid buckers so we're sailing smooth. Got us a ride?
S.E.M.A.C.C. 0:3:35:48 "R&R is reporting visual confirmation of intact touchdown Beta-Nine." 0:3:37:43 "R&R tracking reports safe touchdown of Charlie-Three." 0:3:55:12 Charlie-Three, R&R is on its way. Pop your coupling for aerial lift.
Charlie-Three Popping coupling. I've always wanted to be a sailor mare. Hold your applause, I know I'm awesome. But that's just the icing on the cake. You can bet I'll be glued to the tube watching your families mass-glomp the lot of you. Toldja the Mark Fifteen crashed gloriously and got you home safe. Let's hear it for the nerd squad and their rampant paranoia about possible equipment failures. Wish I had a good cigar...
Beta-Nine And we're sailing like champions. Thanks for flying Governance Space Rescue and hug your loved ones extra tight for me. It's an honor to help some fellow space ponies out of a jam, and I hope to see y'all back upstairs in better circumstances.
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| | | WiserOdin032402
Posts : 1132 Join date : 2014-08-17 Age : 26 Location : Anywhereville, U.S.A.
| Subject: Re: National Identity Mon May 25, 2015 11:46 pm | |
| Issue: 'That's probably not healthy...' Ser Dedan sat behind his desk, glancing his computer occasionally. He was of a red coloration with purple mane, and decided that today was the day to wear a dark grey suit. Two letters sat on his desk, one from the Imperal Utopia of Glacia, and one from the newly formed EU, dreading the political can of worms each one presented. His claws trembled as he grabbed the letter opener, the Derrende Combat Rig he was wearing under his clothes reving as it shoved a handgun out of one of his sleeves and knocking the letter opener away. "Daft frakking system...I can't believe I have to wear this stupid thing..." The letter opener hit the moth pony who opened the door, the President of the Voices holding a letter between her antennae and frowning when she saw his handgun. She wore a dark brown suit that matched her coloration of a tan coat and brown mane, tail and wings. "Ser Cardine, I implore you to put your gun away." She walked over and placed the letter on his desk. "Emergency directive from the EPD, large mercury leak." Ser Cardine sighed, the handgun sheathing itself back into his sleeve, and he picked up a second letter opener, opening it up and reading it over. He sighed, looking at her. "Well Ms. President, direct a quarter of a million drachens their way and send them to investigate." He eagerly awaited the explanation and solution to the problem as the President of the Voices left. World Issue Response: Ser Dedan turned to his computer, clicking over to the 'world news' section of the news website he was on. He looked over the latest article; 'More Problems with Nocturnia's ships: Can they save their brave, space faring ponies?' He sighed, turning away, knowing he had no way to help them. Equus Union Interaction: He opened the letter from the EU, and read it over, shrugging a bit, placing his name in the 'To be delegated pile' and sighing at the amount of beruacracy needed for that one. "Bloody system...it's for the best, but it can take time on things that aren't directly important to the nation in the now..." He said to no one in particular. Telegrams: He finally got to the letter from the Imperial Utopia of Glacia, opening it with his letter opener and readin the letter inside. He smiled. "Finally! Something under my jurisdiction!" He immediately began making a telegram to Empress Ciergey. He also had two other nations in mind for an alliance. - Telegram to Empress Ciergy of theImperial Utopia of Glacia:
Empress Ciergy, as current Head of the Republic, I would gladly accept your offer to trade embassies and trade agricultural goods for gems. I do like how the younger generation is getting more and more involved in the political sphere.
Yours truly, Ser Cerdine
- To The Lady of the Feathered Bastions of the Mistypeaks Trade Conglomerate and Speaker of the Congress Keen Edge of the Lunar Republic Governance:
My friends, I think it is time we finalize our alliance as the manufacturing, trading, and military powers of the world. This alliance would entail a full trade and manufacturing agreement, as well as creating a mutual military defense system.
Thank you for your time, Ser Dedan Cerdine Internal Affairs: Dedan finished making the telegrams out, and checked the time. "And it's time to oversee this year's graduation from the military academy." He put on his overcoat that designated him as the Head of the Republic, and departed from his office, heading down to his car while flanked on each side by security ponies. When inside, they departed to the Capitol Military Academy for Gifted Ponies to attend and oversee the graduation. | |
| | | DualThrone Admin
Posts : 1663 Join date : 2014-03-19 Location : Sherwood, OR
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 1:11 am | |
| Telegrams
TO: Ser Dedan Cerdine of the Gallentine Republic Your proposal has significant merit and constitutes a significant potential advancement towards our national goals, especially that of advancement of our extraterrestrial scientific and engineering programs. I feel that the members of your proposed alliance ought to hold a conference at the earliest possible convenience to discuss precise terms and the precise mechanics of our mutual cooperation. I hardly need to tell you that a major equestritarian achievement like the aiding of Nocturnia's stranded astronauts greatly empowers a new administration, and I anticipate highly favorable political dividends from a sympathetic and emphatic response to the tragic state murder of Literary Innocence. I happily await further communication on this matter from you. Regards, Keen Edge, Speaker of the Congress, Lunar Republican Governance | |
| | | Lorthalis of Crows
Posts : 718 Join date : 2014-05-17 Location : Where the heart is.
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 2:08 am | |
| Telegram: To Ser Dedan Cerdine of the Gallentine Republic- Spoiler:
We would be most honored to join such an alliance, so long as ground rules are layed before hoof. I propose we meet in the flesh, or at least as close as we of Mistypeak will get to that. On the outskirts of Corvasiath our emissary will be waiting for you in a wooden box marked with the Mistypeak flag. We eagerly await further diplomatic interactions.
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| | | Sharp
Posts : 335 Join date : 2014-06-06 Location : Orlando, FL
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 4:06 am | |
| - Eternia:
Issue: ‘The Magic (BUY OUR TOYS) School Bus’An educational budget shortfall has prompted several local school districts to allow companies to advertise on school buses. This, of course, has aroused a major controversy over the ubiquity of advertisement.
- The Mistypeak Trade Conglomerate:
Issue: 'Devil and the Deep Blue Funding Gap' A group of scientists have come to the the ladies and lord of Mistypeak hoping for grants to explore the deep blue sea.
- Lunar Republican Governance:
Issue: ' Gypsies In A Field' After a much-publicized incident involving a farmer's attempts to drive a family of travelers off private property, there has been a call for the government to review the laws governing gypsies.
- Nocturnia:
Issue: 'It's UterUs, not UterYou!' A talk show host raised a furor with his call to ban contraception. Mare's rights groups have come to the Heroarchy demanding a response.
- Lavinya:
Issue: 'Mamma Lavinya, Let Me Go' The media is up in hooves over the case of Red Rocket, a minor who is being tried as an adult on suspicion of murder; the case has sparked a national debate over Lavinya and youth crime.
- The Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
Issue: 'Prosecute Stole Valor, Says Military'General officers in the Glacian Armed Forces are requesting the criminalization of "stolen valor" - the impersonation of decorated service members, often with the motive of financial gain. Telegram - From Centi:
A package from Accenture arrived via standard diplomatic channels, within was what seemed to be a sword with some sort of screen for a cross-guard. Touching the blade would activate a message, the screen coming to life.
“Icie! By Accenture, have I missed you. Everything is as it always has been, my friend.” Accentria said, smiling genuinely. The mare was clad in the standard Accentrian jumpsuit, a dull gray thing that covered the entirety of her body from the neck down. From the video’s background, Icie could tell that Accentria was sitting in her office at Vemste’s DIPSHIT central, the building that housed the entirety of the Accenturian government… which amounted to several dozen computer cores, and Accentria.
Accentria’s horn began glowing for a moment, and she tapped several panels in front of her. “I’ve got a present for you, Icie. In fact, you’re holding it right now. It’s your very own DIP-SHIT! That way we can talk to each other more often, and without having to worry about pesky cross-border-mail problems! Of course… it’s not connected to the actual mainframe, and it isn’t as great as actually talking to one another, face to face… but it’s neat, right?” the mare spoke in a hopeful tone as she worked on her panels. Soon after, a beep could be heard, and Accentria smiled once again. She returned her attention to the camera, looking into the eyes of the viewer. “Accenture agrees to renew the treaty.” Accentria announces. Another beep could be heard soon after, and Accentria frowned. “We do not, however, accept your invitation to join the EU. Sorry, Icie.”
“Don’t worry about bothering me, by the way, I don’t run Accenture… Unity does. I look forward to hearing from you though. Oh uhh… don’t let anyone who isn’t you activate the DIP-SHIT, it’ll explode… and please, don’t let Ician try to take it apart… it’s a gift from me to you, It’d hurt. Accie out.”
The recording ends.
- New Pegasopolis:
Issue: 'From my ass, to yours' The Order of Buttz have responded to your letter, thanking you for the cookies, but claiming that baked goods are not enough to appease their Glorious Gluteus. They claim to have begun sacrifices regardless of your decree, and your advisors are in a bit of a panic.
- Hydrargyria:
Issue: 'We like living, like, enough to show up' A dozen ponies have responded to their king's hail, one, a neon-green pegasus claiming to be their leader. They all admit they took part in the catapulting of messages.
- Minotauros :
Issue: 'Ten Days In A Mad House' Investigative Journalist 'Impaler of the truth' has published a damning critique of Minotauros' mental health facilities after spending ten days undercover as a psychiatric patient in Patras State Asylum. Her report details abuse, incompetence and negligence, and has led to angry clamors for reform of how the system is managed.
- The Gallentine Republic:
Issue: ' Oh Yeah, Graduation Was A Blast' A bomb of unknown origins was detonated on stage during The Capitol Military Academy for Gifted Ponies' valedictorian's speech. After the smoke cleared, the valedictorian was found in pieces all over the wall, the majority of the staff on stage were also killed, those who weren’t were severely crippled, so too were several students on the front row.
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| | | DualThrone Admin
Posts : 1663 Join date : 2014-03-19 Location : Sherwood, OR
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 5:16 am | |
| Issue Response
Speaker of the Congress Keen Edge, in response to a question from a reporter at her daily press briefing:
"The Governance stands willing to entertain minor alterations to the present laws concerning the disposition and occupation rights of citizens who follow a nomadic lifestyle. We will add a provision to the present law requiring that the property owner who wishes nomads to vacate his land give notice to the nomads no less than twenty-four hours in advance of using legal means to force them to vacate the premises. Nomads who wish to occupy private property must give notice to the owner in advance of actual occupation; if at this point the occupation is refused, the nomads in question will be considered trespassing. We will alter the provision specifying that the property owner is entitled to just compensation for any damage or consumption that accrues during the occupation of the nomads to specify that the period during which compensation can be assessed will extend from the time of entrance to the time of exit. Beyond these changes to the law, we strongly encourage both sides to be reasonable, generous, and respectful of each other. Private property owners worked for what they own and that should be respected. Nomads are fellow citizens and equals who have chosen a lifestyle that may be unusual, but by no means deprives them of any hold on the good graces of other citizens." Keen Edge leans over the podium and grins widely, showing off very white and well cared-for fangs. "In other words, be polite to one another. It costs you nothing but breath and can buy you as much as your life. I promise you that if the government is forced to divert its energies from critical matters to adjudicate petty squabbling, both sides will come away very unhappy." She then leans back from the podium and smiles brightly, practically radiating pleasantness. "Next question, please."
World Issue Response
The Lunar Republican Governance remains at peace and has no intention of aggressive or unfriendly policies towards its neighbors or any world nation.
Equus Union Interaction
The Lunar Republican Governance remains committed to respecting the wishes and desires of the international community. However, it feels that there is at present no reason to join any manner of formal international organization whose decisions may be binding upon it.
Telegrams
In Reply to Telegram on May 26 TO: Star Sentinel, Heroarchy of Nocturnia Every life is precious, and I'm glad my nation was in a position to return your citizens to their families. As soon as we're able, we'll bring the Star Fish out of orbit and return it to you but at present, we feel unable to do this safely before the cause of the malfunction is known. I hope we'll be able to work together in the future on extraterrestrial matters but in the meantime, I wish to offer full access to the engineering specifications of the technologies we currently use, in case they'll contribute to the safety and effectiveness of your own program. Best Regards, Speaker of Congress Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
In Reply to Telegram on May 29 TO: Empress Ciergey Sergla, Imperial Utopia of Glacia We would be delighted to exchange embassies with you, Your Imperial Highness. If you wish, we could facilitate construction of an appropriately secured embassy compound for your ambassadors prior to their arrival, although we certainly understand if you would prefer to undertake this yourself in the interest of security, cultural concerns, etc. What do you feel would be an appropriate level of military guard for our own ambassadorial staff on your soil? Best Regards, Speaker of Congress Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
In Reply to Telegram on June 1 TO: Empress Ciergey Sergia, Imperial Utopia of Glacia In that case, we'll commence construction of a secure embassy for you immediately. When all is in preparation, we'll inform you. Ambassador Matchstick and her staff with protective detail will be arriving within the month, assuming there's a place available for them at that time. Best Regards, Speaker of Congress Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
Non-Issue Internal Action
The Congressional subcommittee formed in response to the tragic execution of Literary Innocence has returned an initial set of recommendations for reform of the process of applying the death penalty. Except for the recommendation of requiring multiple layers of appeals before the convict is remitted to death row, the Justice Ministry implements all of these.
The inquest panel's initial report has concluded that over-reliance on eyewitness testimony and a flawed police identification procedure arising from eyewitnesses of dubious credibility were a major factor in Literary's initial conviction. Further investigative details will be forthcoming as they're discovered. This initial finding has triggered a federal bar examination of the primary prosecutor that will be independent of the Justice Ministry inquest panel.
As of June 01 Ground was broken today on a secure embassy compound in the capital city for representatives of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia.
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| | | Star Sentinel
Posts : 1327 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 24 Location : California, United States
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 5:24 am | |
| Issue Response: All four leaders sat around a table thinking about how to deal with the religious talk show host. "Hmm...We should take this pony off the air. Then calm down the mare's rights group and tell them that we won't be banning contraception. If we were to ban contraception it would be to health risk reasons, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. Mares have the right to deem if they want a baby or not." "As the only mare leader here, I say Star here has a point. Take the man off the air. He has no right to call for a ban on contraception. He is no mare who knows the issues of having a baby! The nerve of him. I would even say throw him in jail but even I know that is a birth much for something so...little. Now if he had made the Mare's Rights group damage property to get our attention...that would be a different story.""Nonsense. You both are being irrational. Think about what would happen if we take him off the air. No...We need to deal with this a different way. We will assure the Mare's Rights group that we won't be banning contraceptives. Hmm...We will keep him on the air but keep an eye on him for if he causes another furor again. Let him have his voice on the air for now but give him a warning about his opinions."With that all four leaders then decided (with some mild arguing afterwards) that they will reassure the Mare's Rights Group that they wouldn't be banning contraceptives anytime soon and they would give the talk show host a warning about next time he causes a furor. World Issue Response: Equus Union Interaction: Telegrams: - To The Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
We would love to join with you. It would be amazing to be bound by a common currency. I do hope that with this new confederacy that no war or fighting breaks out between us. I do love peace and it certainly is something I wish would stay a thing. Not saying it's not a thing between other nations but...well you get my point. And I would like to apologize for not wanting to join the EU at this point in time. Sincerely, Star Sentinel of Nocturnia
- To The Minotaurs:
While I don't doubt that you can keep my nation safe and all that, I will have to decline your offer. For you see we have no use for your services. We can all handle ourselves if push comes to shove and we can guard our project quite well. And while I do agree help is always appreciated, we don't have use at this moment in time. Though maybe in the future I will call for your help...and pay of course. Sincerely, Star Sentinel of Nocturnia
- To The Lunar Republic Governance:
I would like to thank you for saving the crew of the Star Fish. I can not express how thankful I am through just a telegram. Pony lives are a valuable thing. Some may see a single death out of millions as nothing but it is something. And I know this might be a bit repetitive but...thank you. Thank you so very much. Sincerely Star Sentinel of Nocturnia Non-Issue-Internal-Action:
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| | | Zen
Posts : 2340 Join date : 2014-03-20
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue May 26, 2015 4:31 pm | |
| Issue Response: The court of the federation recognizes this case to raise more than a single issue related to it. Firstly there's the issue related to the committing and punishment of such a horrible crime. To alleviate this, funds have been redirected and researchers commissioned to develop a manner in which to prove without doubt that the act was intentional or not as well as the nature of the act. Secondly, this case shows the controversy over the punishment of minors for capital grade crimes. The ruling reached is that depending upon the nature of the crime and the intent behind it, a minor might not be spared any due process, but only should the act and intent be without doubt. Otherwise, they will be provided counseling and other 'help' until such a time as they are deemed fit to return to the populace. World Issue Response:Equus Union Interaction:Telegrams:- To the Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
The federation of Lavinya is happy to reaffirm the trade agreement between our two nations as stated. The further agreements in relation to mutual defense, research, and the establishment of embassies is also well in accordance. The travel portal has been established and built in the city of Vandia while workers have been sent to help with the construction of the portal in the city of Partia. The heads of the federation look forward to the near future when meeting face to face shall become as easy as a stroll.
- To the Nation of Nocturnia:
Greetings and well wishes from the federation of Lavinya. This telegram comes to you now in the hopes of establishing trade for unique and/or rare ores as well as gemstones that cannot be found within the nation of Lavinya. For these goods, Lavinya would be willing to offer fruit, fish, and magical product. Non-Issue-Internal-Action: Lavinya has begun another project using a slight combination of ERD and infrastructure funds to begin work on increasing the agricultural capabilities of the nation in hopes of being able to provide additional food stores and trade, initial estimates look promising. Updated Telegrams:- To The Lady of the Feathered Bastions of the Mistypeaks Trade Conglomerate::
We hear this proposal and would see it enacted, but perhaps in a specialized form. Our proposal for this is a bit of healthy competition between our two nation's best and brightest in the form of fair event. Held twice annually, once in the summer months in the Misty Peaks, and then again in the winter months in the Lavinya isles, a grand festival for the masses to attend and enjoy the marvels brought forth, all leading up to the grande judging event where one project will be crowned as greatest based on a number of statistics. We eagerly await your response to this proposal, Signed, Lady Scarlet, head of the Lavinya Federation
- To the Imperial Utopia of Glacia:
We share the hopes that this alliance will stand strong.
Regretfully though at this time, the Federation of Lavinya will have to decline your offer to join the Equestrian Bit Confederacy. However, the nation will acknowledge it's existence as well as honor and uphold the exchange ratio of ven coin to bit. We would also see fit offer up the option to use Lavinya as a meeting ground for this confederacy, if a more neutral territory is to be desired for any of it's meetings.
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| | | Lorthalis of Crows
Posts : 718 Join date : 2014-05-17 Location : Where the heart is.
| Subject: Re: National Identity Thu May 28, 2015 8:25 pm | |
| Issue Response: As the scientists seeking their grant put in their request, a raven waits on the other side of the slot through which letters are slid. It quickly snaps it up in its beak, and flies off the gloomy, eternally grey-skied castle of the oligarchy. Castle's golem meets it at the window, gives it a dead mouse, and gently slides the letter out of its beak. The golem pronks back to its post while reading the letter. Meanwhile, within the plush room of the oligarchy, a flesh and blood Castle delivers the news. "I have wonderful news! We finally have a group ready to attempt another expedition to the ocean! And they're asking permission this time, so they don't get eaten!" "Yeah yeah, don't eat them. Got it Castle." "Well I just wanted to be sure.." "We'll still have to fork over money to them though, won't we?" "That is the point of a grant, no? I'm for it." "As am I. If none are against, let us give them a reply!"The scientists would be summoned to the dim, cold stone audience chamber. In each chair, a mechanical golem, beautifully detailed, ready to give the verdict. As one, the golems speak. "You Shall Have Your Grant. An Inspector Will Accompany You To Your Lab To Oversee Your Progress." World Issue Response: Mistypeak begins preparations to host the World Freestyle Disco Contest in the its second largest settlement, Fandango. Equus Union Interaction: A chimera like golem makes its way to the Embassy at Partia, and asks around for Delegate Francesca von Kafka. It wears a tough traveling cloak with several cloud like patterns attached, and carries the proper identification for the delegate of Mistypeak. EDIT(Response to Icy): The Chimeric Golem nods respectfully to Delegate Francesca von Kafka. Her metal body is a beautiful swirl of blues and greens, blending with her mist patterned uniform. Only the dragon head and the goat head nod, however. The lion looks proud and discerning, as if with every von Kafka speaks a massive library about her is being updated to provide the best ways to run her down in a savannah. "A pleasure to meet you, Delegate." says the dragon head smoothly, its articulated, silvery tongue flicking across its teeth. "I would be pleased to accept whatever quarters you can make available for me." She walks with the Delegate, her joints utterly silent. At a distance in dim light, it would be very easy to believe it was a flesh and blood chimera. The Lion head speaks up "You may call me Chimera. As to the Empress's telegram, well...." The Goat head takes of the sentence, its voice old and tough, yet speaking with a dissonant elegance. "Exact details should be discussed privately, but I can freely say that we would be delighted to accept such an offer. I imagine you will be receiving all manner of students and professors eager to collaborate with your own intellectuals. " All three heads seem slightly wistful, with patriotic undertones, as the Goat finishes. Clearly whoever is running this golem takes a great deal of pride in the intellectual abilities of Mistypeak, and will likely judge Glacia based on its own. Telegrams:- To Lord Faye of Hydrargyria:
We would be delighted to have you over for tea and scones. A tour could be arranged. Please make your way to the capital, an escort will meet you at the border of our nation to ensure you arrive safely. We will prepare a room for you.
- To the Nation of Lavinya:
A number of our professors have experessed interest in trading information with your own mages and scholars. Would you be willing to arrange a convention of some form between our nations?
- To the Nation of Nocturnia:
We have heard of the near tragedy that befell your brave ponies on the Star Fish. We would like to offer a partnership, a trade of magitech and magically improved materials for your use. In exchange, we would like your assistance placing something amongst the stars. Should you accept, we will happily discuss further, more technical details in the flesh.
- To Her Majestically Glorious Esteemed Premier Accentria, the Undyingly Undeniably Magnificent and Great of the Eternal Ultimate Democratic People’s Republic of Accenture:
In the interests of maintaining peace between our nations, Mistypeak would like to send a diplomatic golem across the border to meet with you personally. We believe an alliance would be mutually beneficial. We eagerly await your response. -The Lady of Feathered Bastions Non-Issue-Internal-Action: Mistypeak has also begun research into better defenses, such as golem turrets that have a none-magical backup system and magitech shield domes for their cities. Miscellaneous Affairs (Updated 2/7/16)Still at CorvasiathAs son as the scroll is on top of the box, the front of it pops out of alignment, before being slowly pushed aside by a robotic wolf paw. A robotic octopus tentacle slithers out of the box, and wraps around the scroll, it pulls it inside, unfurling it. there is a brief pause, presumably during which the scroll is being read. Out of the box steps a timberwolf sized golem. It's design is smooth, appearing almost lifelike. But it's dark, onyx colored metal betrays its magitech nature. It's strange body vaguely resembles that of a Displacer Beast, yet its head is that of a proud wolf. It steps fully out of the box, the scroll held securely and safely in a tentacle. "Mistypeak strongly agrees. I am equipped to make the necessary agreements."
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| | | Ician
Posts : 3586 Join date : 2014-03-31 Age : 26 Location : Singapore
| Subject: Re: National Identity Fri May 29, 2015 3:46 pm | |
| Issue ResponseMeasures are put in place relatively quickly. In a unanimous decision by the Inner Cabinet and the Empress - the extent of unanimity that was due to pressure and coercion from the High Councillor and military commanders is unknown and publically unconsidered - the impersonation of such military personnel is declared unexceptionally illegal. Laws criminalising the act are passed quickly, with a more detailed and foolproof version pending review by the Judicial Council awaiting its introduction onto the statute books. Dressing as decorated service members, however, is not entirely illegal. It will be allowed if ‘there is a significant feature of the clothing and other assortments that distinguishes it from genuine service uniforms and decorations’. The interpretation of this clause will be left to the local courts to determine. World Issue ResponseGlacia continues to maintain its stance on world peace, and also to extend invitations to all countries for the Equus Union. Equus Union InteractionA single griffon, her midnight and sickly green eyes alike wandering over the enormous domed superstructure in the centre of the walled city of Partia, gently runs a claw through her green head feathers. She is dressed in a long, dress-like faint blue snow coat, and a band with the Glacian crest is wrapped around her right arm. Her gaze traverses the city from her position atop the first set completed steps to the superstructure. Scaffolding and machinery is everywhere, as are all manner of labourers and infantry lining the structure. Two large Dreadnoughts hang over the outer walls of the city, and the intimidating visage of an imposing Flying Fortress looms over the outer walls, though backed away far enough that it casts no large shadow over the city. The griffon is flanked by four unicorns, two on either side of her, dressed in similarly coloured hooded cloaks that obscure their faces from view. White staves float on either side of them, enveloped in equally white auras. They stand almost perfectly still, until the griffon catches sight of a lone golem wearing the colours of Mistypeak wandering around, and approaches. The unicorns do not hesitate in the absence of orders, moving forward as one beside the griffon. When she stands before the golem, she gives a deep curtsey. The unicorns simply bow along with her. When she raises her head again, a smile is upon her lips. “I apologise, Delegate. I was not informed of your arrival. I am Delegate Francesca von Kafka, and I will be your correspondent and Glacia’s representative in the Equus Union. These are the Seraphim, of the Empress’ Guard.” The Seraphim lift their heads on cue. “You’ve come at an unfortunate time, sadly,” she continues. “The Grand Embassy is currently undergoing construction, to replace the old Embassy building.” She gestures to a smaller building, further off to the side. “I must ask you to bear with us for a while, Delegate, while construction works are underway. We have arranged the best quarters possible for you in the Embassy.” She begins to lead him away to the Embassy building, later to introduce him to the quarters he will stay in. “If I may ask, what is your name? Oh, and also, does the Conglomerate have any response to the Empress’ telegram?” Equus Union Interaction (Updated 1/6/15)“I see, I see.” Francesca nods, continuing to walk alongside Chimera towards the Embassy building. “That is very pleasing to hear. Indeed, Glacia will be sending her own prodigies to Mistypeaks. It was upon insistence from a…” she briefly glanced aside. “... prominent scientist of ours that this be arranged. The Empress was very pleased with the idea.” She eventually ascended the steps of the Embassy building and slipped inside. She resumed her journey through well-lit, lavish corridors, with tasteful decor, tapestries and painting adorning the walls beside them. The Seraphim fell into step behind both of them. “In any case, we would be pleased to initiate negotiations as soon as possible. When would you like deliberations to be held?” Telegrams- Telegram to: Leader Star Sentinel of the Heroarchy of Nocturnia:
We understand your reluctance to join the Equus Union at this juncture. We do hope that time will change your mind, but for the moment we are satisfied with this furtherance of the aim of world peace. We are gladdened to welcome you to the Confederacy.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Queen Aurora of the Kingdom of New Pegasopolis:
While it is regretful that you do not wish to join the Equus Union at this juncture, we understand your reluctance to do so. We do hope that you will change your mind in due course, but for now we are gladdened to welcome you to the Confederacy.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Ser Dedan Cardine of the Gallentine Republic:
We greatly appreciate your agreement. At present, the new Grand Embassy building in Partia is under construction, but it will soon be complete - indeed, it will be within the year. We hope that this agreement will last through the ages.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Speaker of the Congress Keen Edge of the Lunar Republic Governance:
Greetings, friend. As Empress of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia, we would like to extend our greetings to you, and also offer an exchange of embassies. We believe it would be best to facilitate greater communication between our two nations, and foster a deeper understanding between our peoples. We hope that the Lunar Republic Governance will accept our invitation.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Lord Faye of the Empire of Hydrargyria:
Greetings, friend. As Empress of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia, we would like to extend our greetings to you, and also offer an exchange of embassies. We believe it would be best to facilitate greater communication between our two nations, and foster a deeper understanding between our peoples. We hope that the Empire of Hydrargyria will accept our invitation.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: King Brutus the 23rd of the Empire of Minotauros:
Greetings, friend. As Empress of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia, we would like to extend our greetings to you, and also offer an exchange of embassies. We believe it would be best to facilitate greater communication between our two nations, and foster a deeper understanding between our peoples. We hope that the Empire of Minotauros will accept our invitation.
Additionally, given that Minotauros uses bits as legal tender, we would like to extend an invitation to join the Equestrian Bit Confederacy between Nocturnia, New Pegasopolis, and Eternia, amongst other pending members. We wish to establish harmony in solidarity, and establish economic security with an independent central currency. We hope Minotauros will consider our offer. We would be most happy to welcome you into the Confederacy.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Lady Scarlet Writ of the Federation of Lavinya:
My greatest appreciations. I have no doubt that our alliance will withstand the test of time.
Additionally, given that Lavinya has a steady, pegged rate of Vens to Bits, we would like to extend an invitation to join the Equestrian Bit Confederacy between Nocturnia, New Pegasopolis, and Eternia, amongst other pending members. We wish to establish harmony in solidarity, and establish economic security with an independent central currency. We hope Minotauros will consider our offer. We would be most happy to welcome you into the Confederacy.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Leader Star Sentinel of the Heroarchy of Nocturnia, Queen Aurora of the Kingdom of New Pegasopolis, and Prime Minister Amor of the Republic of Eternia:
Greetings, fellow allies in the Equestrian Bit Confederacy. We would like to bring a few issues to consideration, first and foremost. First is that of a central embassy. We do believe it would be best for the Confederacy to be in constant and consistent contact. To that end, we would like to propose the construction of a permanent embassy to house our representatives. Glacia currently has one such building, the Grand Embassy in the city of Partia, under construction and nearing completion, and we would be honoured to offer its services for the Confederacy, if our esteemed members would be so inclined.
Second, there is the issue of military cooperation. While we realise that the Confederacy is an economic alliance, we would also like to expand the treaty to include military cooperation. Committed as we are to world peace, it is undeniable that there is a distinct possibility of war, and if it involves a war of several nations banded together in military cooperation it would not be safe to be a nation without an alliance. It is imperative that we be prepared for that if it comes to it. We would like to officially appeal to our Confederate members to include military cooperation in this alliance, so that we may be prepared for any outcome. It is our wish that we may meet any troubles united, and as one.
Dutifully and faithfully yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla, Confederate
- Telegram to: Her Majestically Glorious Esteemed Premier Accentria, the Undyingly Undeniably Magnificent and Great of the Eternal Ultimate Democratic People’s Republic of Accenture:
The DIP-SHIT transceiver on Accentria’s end would activate to show Ciergey, clad in an elegant, regal ice-blue dress. Her surroundings, however, are very strange; from the dim light of the DIP-SHIT, it would barely be made out to look like the inside of a broom closet.
“Hey, Accie,” came the soft whisper. Ciergey was crouched and hunched low over the DIP-SHIT, her mane a little frazzled but the smile on her face genuine. “I don’t get a moment’s rest. Right now my attendants are looking for me to drag me off to another Cabinet meeting on some silly legal thing about dressing up as soldiers. I’ve got maybe a minute to get this out to you. Anyways, thanks for the DIP-SHIT and the treaty! I’m sorry you don’t want to join the EU, but I don’t want to force you or anything.”
From the background, the muffled call of “Empress? Are you there?” rings into the closet. Ciergey winces, turning away from the DIP-SHIT, and then returns her attention to the interface. “So, yeah, if you need any help I’ll be happy to do, you know, stuff. I hear there’s some Hydrargyrian mercury in the water and such. I could always ship a bunch of ice over there if you need any of that-”
The closet door slams open, momentarily whiting out the DIP-SHIT image. Soon after, the scene of Ciergey looking sheepishly up at a very stern-looking Ician, flanked by a dozen Seraphim guards, fades into focus.
“Your majesty.” He scowls. “The Hall of Tranquility, if you will. We need to discuss policy. Your presence is mandatory.”
“Not like I ever do anything really important in deciding policy.” Ciergey grumbles as she moves to shut off the DIP-SHIT.
“One day you will,” are Ician’s closing words as the DIP-SHIT turns off. “I hope Glacia will still be standing then, Icie.”
Non-Issue Internal ActionConstruction of a two-way portal between Vandia, of Lavinya, and Partia, of Glacia, is well underway, as is the construction of the massive new Grand Embassy in Partia. A new detachment of Dreadnoughts, Riposte, Falchion, and Nightingale, are being rotated away from the Barrier Islands towards the mainland. Together with Praetorian, Judicator, and Hypersonic, they will form a regular patrol and shipping route between the mainland and the Islands. Additionally, funds within the International Aid budget have been repurposed to assist with the finance of Eternia’s educational system. Updated Telegrams (1/6/15)- Telegram to: The Lady of the Feathered Bastions of the Mistypeaks Trade Conglomerate:
We greatly appreciate your acceptance. We have dispatched Diplomat Swiftwing to Corvasiath, under the protection of Amaranth soldiers, in a shuttle with Glacian markings. He will arrive at the appointed place shortly after the arrival of this telegram.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Speaker of the Congress Keen Edge of the Lunar Republic Governance:
We are very grateful for the Lunar Republican Governance’s hospitality. We are amenable to the Governance’s oversight of construction of the embassy compound, though if possible we would like to protect the compound with our own guards. Ambassador Vision will be with you as soon as possible. If you wish to dispatch your own ambassador to Glacia, we would be happy to receive them as well. The construction of our Grand Embassy building is well underway, and our usual central Embassy still stands.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Lord Faye of the Empire of Hydrargyria:
Glacia would be most happy to receive your representative, Lord Faye. However, we are afraid to say that any secrecy we can effect would depend largely on the external appearance of your representative, given the rather comparatively unorthodox appearance of many in your nation. We shall do our best to ensure secrecy, but we hope that you will send someone who is comparable in appearance to a normal equine or griffon.
In terms of our dispatch of an ambassador, however, we do have one individual who should be capable of weathering your living conditions. If we are permitted, we would like to send Ambassador Helia to Hydrargypolis.
Many thanks, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- Telegram to: Prime Minister Amor of the Republic of Eternia:
We am most grateful for your agreement of the construction of an embassy. However, regarding the military protocol, it is simply a pact of military cooperation, and, tentatively, the contribution of a certain number of your forces towards a united military force. We hope you will be amenable to this.
Yours, Empress Ciergey Sergla
- {PRIVATE} Telegram to: Prime Minister Paladin Amor of the Republic of Eternia
{CONFIDENTIAL: FOR ADDRESSEE’S EYES ONLY}: I trust your judgement for Lequa. I shall ensure that all arrangements proceed on schedule. I also am glad that you will be able to settle some domestic troubles with the funding Glacia has provided. It is now, however, drawing from the Miscellaneous budget rather than International Aid. We had to create an air of vagueness, to ensure that funds could be diverted to more… discreet projects.
In the meantime, I do implore you to accept the military pact of the Confederacy. The understanding in the Inner Court is that all involved nations will agree to military alliance, and contribute small portions of their forces to form an army. However, the army will never be active or even formed unless the Confederacy agrees to it. It is simply completing all the administration so that at some point, if the Confederacy needs an army to face a united threat, all the red tape will be out of the way and the united force can be formed immediately. Given that, at present, you are quite close in proximity to a threat to world harmony, military alliance and cooperation would be rather beneficial for Eternia, in case you suffer aggression.
Finally, I am grateful for your offer. I would very much like it if you could visit Glacia personally, since it would be best for our forces to be fully prepared in case any incidents occur and I trust you will be instrumental in ensuring this. I have arranged for Lady Harmony to meet you, and if she wishes to, accompany you back to Eternia. Separated lovers are truly tragic, after all.
Unpleasant as it may be, however, I must make of you one final request. I do not expect you to acquiesce, but I must ask that Eternia lend its unequivocal political support to Glacia in the coming few months. I fear there is much upheaval that will occur, and some of it may bring your Republic into danger. Trouble is brewing. We must be ready. I am sorry to burden you with this.
Yours faithfully, High Councillor Tact Ician
Miscellaneous Affairs (Updated 2/6/15)At CorvasiathA shuttle moves quickly but carefully through the morning air. As it approaches the designated location it begins to slow and descend, finally coming to a complete halt just above the ground before raising its wings to point perpendicularly upwards and lowering itself gently onto the surface proper. A hatch opens from the front of the shuttle, revealing a cloaked griffon with a hood over his head. The tip of gold head-feathers just barely peeked out from under his hood. He descended the ramp, four fully-armoured soldiers flanking him. In his hand, he held a simple scroll. He pulled his hood back, revealing his face and the gold colouring around his eyes. “Diplomat Swiftwing here,” he called out to no one in particular. “Corvasiath is a pretty nice place, if I may say so myself. I’d want to look around inside sometime.” Clutching the scroll closely in his hand, he looked around the place until he spotted a wooden box. He nodded to the guards by his side, who moved in front of him and approached the box. “Wakey wakey, Emissary,” he said, knocking on the box. “I’ve got a direct message from the High Councillor.” With that, he left the scroll on the box, waiting for it to be read. - Scroll {Strictly for Mistypeaks eyes only}:
As discussed, we agree, without further delay, to the term of military alliance between our two nations. If possible, we would like to ratify this as soon as possible, separate from the original treaty, to allow us more time for the negotiation of further terms while allowing the confirmation of our alliance.
By the Empress’ will, High Councillor Tact Ician
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| | | Brony_Khaos
Posts : 403 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 29 Location : Equestria
| Subject: Re: National Identity Sat May 30, 2015 10:33 pm | |
| National Issue: "Showing Up""It is very nice to see all of you here today," the bright-eyed unicorn stared down at his subjects from his, actually pretty simple throne, "Though it does appear that you are not as good at math as I assumed you were. Do you all know what you've even done? Do you even realize what you managed to do? You've perfected a technology that nobody has ever gotten close to working, that's what! And while I'm sure the rest of the world doesn't care, I. Am. Im. Pressed. "Now, see, here' the problem. You debuted this whole thing by shooting a rock at me. Now, under normal circumstances, I'd just lops off all your heads and have a good laugh about all of this, but I really don't want to do that. You all clearly have such beautiful and smart little heads, and I've been told those work better attached to a pony's body. But I can't have ponies thinking that shooting rocks at me is acceptable. You can see what kind of bind I'm in, I hope. "Then I had a thought, though. I don't have to actually cut your heads off! I can just tell everyone I cut off your heads, and they'll believe me because that's what they would expect. But I need to make all of you disappear. So...basically, all of you are being moved into Hydrargypolis and all of those pesky things like 'expenses' and 'food' will be taken easy care of, effective today. Anyone who resists will have their head regretfully actually cut off, rather than the metaphorical symbolic head cutting-off. World Issue: None, suckersEU Participation: None, clearly. The invite is just sitting untouched at a certain someone’s desk. Telegrams:- To the Empress Regent, Ciergey Sergla, Mistress of Glacia:
While I always enjoy the opportunity to read something in your voice, Ciergey, especially with that ineffably formal inflection, I must apologize for my inability to return your sentiment. I’ve had enough international incidents in the last year in regards to crazy ponies who think the middle of my country is a perfect spot for a summer vacation, and while I am both capable and willing to prove that those fliers all over the world were not sent out by me or personally hung up by my own agents acting under my direct orders, nor was it in any way a response to the fact that basically every port we visited not only turned us away, as several of them took also potshots at the ship, on my little “world tour” the year before, without someone attempting to send actual diplomats to the capital unprepared. I would like to inform you that I am currently doing some work in regards to making your proposal a possibility, however. It should at least help ease the fears of those crazy ponies in Gallentine who have yet to learn that pointing guns at people is very rude, especially when done preemptively in some delusional child’s idea of “peacekeeping”. I don’t want war with anyone, so I don’t see why Bleu Cordon can’t find someone else to point at. Nevertheless, I have been considering this whole “EU” thing, and while I do have my doubts, I am considering at least sending a representative to observe this first meeting. If you could at all keep this quiet, I would be quite thankful. I will likely request passage for him or her on a vessel from Mistypeaks or Accentria, who knows who in these sorts of times. With you until your end, whereupon I will just keep living, Lord Faye Non-Issue Activity:"Our first order of business, however, is a little bit of a trip. A bit of a proving ground, really. We’re all going to Mistypeaks. Doesn’t that just sound wonderful?" | |
| | | The_Pariah
Posts : 3784 Join date : 2014-03-20 Age : 28
| Subject: Re: National Identity Sun May 31, 2015 2:40 am | |
| Issue Response:The senate was filled with noise as the members of both major parties filed into Parliament, Paladin watching them quietly. Even once seated, they continued to murmur to each other quietly, until a single loud cough echoed through the hall, and silence fell instantly. Paladin smirked, and nodded his thanks to the armoured pony who sat at the head of the room, before he rolled his neck and stood up. “Hello everyone, I thank you for coming in on such short notice. We normally do not convene on a Sunday, and I am grateful that you have made time for me. I will not beat around the bush. We have a problem, a serious one.” He nodded and his adviser, Cynthia Clause, began to pass out a short report. “It seems that we have been underfunding our education system, and as such, companies have begun to advertise to our children.” The opposition leader blinked in surprise. “They’re what?” “Precisely,” Paladin nodded, and sighed. “Fortunately, our ally in Glacia has redirected some of their International Aid budget to assist in with the funding shortfall. As such, I believe we should introduce legislation, which you will find in the document passed around.” The ponies around him looked at the document properly, reading it carefully. “Are you mad?” The opposition leader asked. “I mean, I agree with removing all advertising from around and in schools, but how exactly do you plan to ensure that no fast food restaurants are within eyesight of school grounds? I know of several that are…” “Simple. We pay for them to be moved. It would a rather simple task, and would be a sign of good faith between the government and the large corporations.” Paladin raised an eyebrow, as if daring anyone to object. “Let’s be rational about this guys. We need to protect our children, after all, they are our future.” World Issue Response:Once again, Eternia is enjoying the peace, and will nothing to disrupt it. Equus Union Interaction:Despite having joined the EU, Eternia has not yet decided upon its ambassador, and is still deliberating. Telegrams:To The Imperial Utopia of Glacia:- Spoiler:
Once again, Eternia would like to thank Glacia for her continued support through the challenges we face, and I can assure you that the funds you have sent us shall not be put to waste. Regarding the construction of an embassy, I can assure you that it will occur. However, as Eternia is a primarily defensive nation, I’m afraid that we cannot offer much in the way of military might. {Private} To High Councillor Tact Ician: {FOR HIS EYES ONLY}- Spoiler:
Ician, it has been far too long.
It is no problem to divert some of my nation’s ships, we have that many that it barely made a dent. I would like to thank you for taking in my citizens. The floating city is under construction as I write, but it will take time, and we simply do not have the land. As for how many, I am not sure on the exact figure, but I can assure you that Lequa will not be overwhelmed.
Furthermore, thank you for assisting with the education budget… I despise that our schools had to turn to advertising.
Now, I do have a few messages that I would like you to pass on old friend. Firstly, you should tell the Empress that we have managed to… ‘acquire’ some of her favourite treat, and are more than willing to ship it to her, or I could use this as an excuse to visit Glacia personally. This would also allow me to assist you in that endeavour I remember you mentioning, to do with shielding.
Secondly, could you please tell my wife that I miss her dearly, and that I wish she was by my side again.
Non-Issue-Internal-Action:Eternia has redirected funds from its Defence budget to three separate projects: 2% of overall funding has gone to Project Heaven’s Rain, another 2% to Project Rose Petal, and another 4% to Project Gaia’s Bounty. | |
| | | Brother Roga Admin
Posts : 378 Join date : 2014-03-19 Age : 29 Location : Helsinki, Finland
| Subject: Re: National Identity Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:26 pm | |
| Issue Response: With this issue being brought up King Brutus started an undercover investigation to confirm these claims. In the end it turned out that for the most part, these claims were in fact correct. The reasoning for it was not simply corruption and negligence, however. The reports go into great detail to see how working with these patients, most of them being soldiers who were driven insane during conflicts, resulted in a fair amount of these doctors persuading the soldiers to bequeth their pay to them instead, which they used for various amenities in these asylums, at the cost of not keeping the rest of the establishments at peak condition like they were supposed to. They, in essence, became too greedy, even fired the cleaning staff and got cheaper guards who broke asylum rules. New staff have been hired to take the place of the old ones, while said old ones are now "permanent residents" of the asylums they once ran.
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| | | Sharp
Posts : 335 Join date : 2014-06-06 Location : Orlando, FL
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:11 am | |
| The Mistypeak Trade Conglomerate:Research into the Oceans of Equus has begun, and is going smoothly. In fact, several species of kelp have been discovered during the past month. The scientists are all rather excited. I wonder if any of them will faint when their submarine is finished being built. As for Mistypeak’s research into magitech shield domes, a major snag has been hit. Mages and scientists alike are struggling to find a system that allows for that much power to be consistently controlled without imploding after mere minutes of stress. Integrating non-magical components into golems has also proven to be troubling. No matter what happens, most Mistypeak golems are too complex for non-magical operation, claims the scientists behind the project. They still continue their work, however. This months issue: ‘Whips, Chains, And Leather, Oh My!’ An organized crowd of leather-clad individuals, some of whom are on leashes, are protesting against discrimination for those who share their interests. “We happen to express our love differently, with different hobbies and activities,” explains BDSM enthusiast Fuzzy Cuffs, while wearing needle-sharp spiked heels and holding a whip in his magical aura. “Shops exist to cater to the needs of ‘normal’ ponies, but do you have ANY idea how hard it is to get a quality whip? A little support for our hobbies would be appreciated!” “Yeah,” exclaims Violet Ray, another enthusiast, wearing nothing but a collar, “and like other couples, we want the right to display our affection in public. If Master wants to take me walkies in public, he should be able to.” - Telegram from Premier Accentria of The Democratic People's Republic Of Accenture:
We the people of Unity would like to remind you of the Conglomerate that entry into The Democratic people’s Republic of Accenture is highly restricted. An exception has been made for the admittance of one of your diplomatic golems. Any and all unauthorized entry into Accenture will be met with lethal force. Ministry Mare Clear Image eagerly awaits the arrival of your diplomat, it is highly advised that you send it via established diplomatic channels.
May peace perpetuate, Premier Accentria
Lavinya:Lavinya’s research into detecting the mindset behind certain actions has gained direction in the form of what scientists and mages alike are calling ‘The Memory Orb’, while only a concept at this stage of development, the eventual plan is to allow ponies to experience one another’s memories as if they were the one making the memory in the first place, complete with emotional response and all. Research proves promising. The decision to provide help and rehabilitation for minors has been met with mild approval, some question why their tax Vens should go to helping twisted children, some applaud the government’s initiative to assist the troubled youth. As for the research project regarding agricultural capabilities, researchers have deemed it possible, but incredibly expensive, to modify the very genes of plants to yield higher, more lasting produce. They seem to think that, should more time and Ven be invested into the project, they could reduce the cost enough for mass application. However, little is known of the side-effects of the modified produce. A new issue has sprung up for Lavinya: The recent drama of the Nocturnian space program has prompted calls for Lavinya to develop its own space program. With expressions like “We can totally do better,” or, “Wouldn’t have happened in Lavinya” dominating the media. Nocturnia:In regards to last month’s issue concerning the outspoken talk show host's call for the banning of contraceptives, and the heroarchy’s decisions on the matter, the general population seemed rather pleased, if a bit uneasy that their right to speech could be threatened so easily if they spoke out of line with the heroarchy. The topic of Nocturnian freedom of speech, and its guarantee is a hot one in the nation’s media. New details behind the Spaceship Star Fish’s explosion have recently been brought to light, chiefly, the cause: mathematical errors (Incorrect unit conversions, to be precise) by one of the ponies at Den Command were confirmed to have been the main cause behind the near-tragedy. This month’s issue: Pen Stroke lies immobilized in a hospital bed, unable to move. She has end-stage cancer, and wishes to end her struggle against death. However, laws prevent her doctors from obeying her wishes. These very same doctors approach the heroarchy requesting that they be allowed to end their patient’s suffering, and that the exception be made law. Lunar Republican Governance:Last month’s issue regarding the publicization of a farmer’s Gypsy trouble has been largely forgotten by the general populous, and no reports of agricultural troubles of the same kind have been made. This month, however, a new issue has sprung up in the form of a proposition from a league of doctors. They request that the government introduce mandatory organ donations. Their argument: “It’s not as crazy as it sounds,” says Dr. Galactose. “Every day, ponies die because we don’t have the organs to save them. If the government allowed us to take organs from the recently deceased, we could save hundreds of lives a year. And come on, the dead don’t need them. It’s illogical to refuse this petition.” On the opposing side of this issue, lies those like alarmed, terminal hospital patient Bronze Shield. “You keep your damn hooves off my organs! They are my organs, and I’ll do with them what I like. The government has no right to my body.” Hydrargyria: Naturally, all of the ponies agree to stay. They bring their families too. Lord Faye Departed for the misty peaks of the Mistypeak. I get to slack off! Woo. Eternia:With assistance from the Glacian government, Eternia’s schools have been able to shed their advertising and remain functioning. However, several business owners have voiced their complaints about being forcefully relocated, claiming that this action is a serious invasion on their rights, naturally this has become a rather juicy topic for the Eternian media. The three projects begin making headway into their particular tasks. Nothing concrete as of this moment. This month’s issue: Test Results Deemed 'Ungood' After Global Survey In a worldwide survey, it has been revealed that Eternia's population has been graded 'dim' by international comparison. Glacia:Fraternity FurorAfter a drunken brawl between rival fraternities resulted in the deaths of five university students, concerned citizens across Glacia have questioned whether fraternities serve a purpose in modern society. Minotauros:The king's decision will take time to bear fruit, but initial reviews of the effected facilities are promising. However, the families of those whom were condemned to permanent residency in the asylums are protesting the decision. The movement goes stronger by the day. Their main argument? The king is too powerful. They demand the people be given more power. More flock to their movement daily. As of now, they are as non-violent as minotaurs can be... but with soldiers and mercenaries alike rallying to the cause... it's only a matter of time before things get violent. To the two nations who were not addressed in this cycle due to negligence, the issues are to be considered ignored. Respond to them in this cycle. | |
| | | DualThrone Admin
Posts : 1663 Join date : 2014-03-19 Location : Sherwood, OR
| Subject: Re: National Identity Tue Jun 09, 2015 7:24 am | |
| Issue Response
Five days after the issue reaches national circulation and has been raised by several reporters in press conferences, the head of the Speaker's Council on Bioethics, Bunsen Burner, is given the floor by the press secretary and reads from a prepared statement.
"After consultation with the Minister of Justice on the present state of the law and consultation with recognized authorities on issues of medical and biological ethics, the Governance's position vis a vis the issue of compulsive organ harvesting is as follows. First, that there will be no law proposed to compel organ donation or mandate the harvesting of organs without explicit consent from patient or a patient's recognized proxy. Second, that any attempt to pass such a law by the body of the Congress will be vigorously opposed by the office of the Speaker. Third, that this compulsion would be grossly unethical under currently accepted standards of medical ethics and as such, is not worth considering. Fourth, the Speaker's Council on Bioethics proposes a voluntary exchange of service whereby the Governance will fully subsidize the funeral expenses of any pony who will sign and carry an organ donor card. It is the belief of the council that fully relieving the family of the deceased of funeral expenses, and implicitly giving them the resources to hold a funeral above their ordinary means, is just repayment for a minor imposition upon the deceased for the well-being of very ill ponies suffering extreme deprivation of quality of life. Finally, the Council unequivocally and enthusiastically endorses current research into the dual fields of induced puripotent stem cell treatments, and therapeutic cloning of stem cells in furtherance of said treatments. As such, the Governance wishes to announce ten additional research grants for the explicit purpose of researching these fields with the goal of realizing the potential of these fields to permit growing replacement organs from the genetic material of the patient, thus permanently alleviating the shortage of viable donor organs."
Bunsen pauses and flips the page, scanning the lines. "Speaker of the Congress adds, and I quote 'If you need to be bribed to help sick ponies when helping them doesn't cost you a bucking thing, we'll bucking bribe you.'" He pauses again, clears his throat, and looks mildly embarrassed. "Um... naturally, the Council does not endorse what is clearly the very colorful personal opinion of the Speaker."
World Issue Response
Deeply concerned for events currently in motion in the neighboring nation of Minotauros, the Lunar Republican Governance places its conventional forces on alert. Military units are observed moving towards established fire bases and fortifications on the border. Minister of War Carrot Manestein announces that the the Lunar Forces will not cross the border at this time, but also will permit no incursions by governmental or non-governmental forces originating from Mintauros.
Equus Union Interaction
The Lunar Republican Governance remains committed to respecting the wishes and desires of the international community. However, it feels that there is at present no reason to join any manner of formal international organization whose decisions may be binding upon it.
Telegrams
TO: King Brutus the 23rd, Monarchy of Minotauros Your majesty, our signals intelligence has picked up indications of the situation developing in your borders. The Lunar Republican Governance wishes to formally express our concern for Your Majesty's well-being and especially the physical integrity of your military assets. We will not interfere with a possibly legitimate protest and revolutionary movement, but our forces stand ready to secure Your Majesty's physical safety if required and offer you safe haven. Be aware, however, that if signals intelligence indicates that any weapons of mass destruction may be poised to fall into the hands of a violent revolutionary movement, we will militarily intervene. My deepest apologies, Your Majesty, but our national security cannot allow dangerous ordinance to pass into unstable control. We will not attempt to take such weaponry or otherwise interfere with its disposition, but it will be secured against revolutionary attempts to seize it, with such security lasting until stability is reestablished. Regards, Speaker of Congress Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
TO: Scarlet Writ et all, The Federation of Lavinya We were delighted to receive your invitation to a worldwide festival celebrating the peoples and cultures of our world. In light of the deeply concerning events across our border and the real possibility that the Lunar Republican Governance may be required to invade Mintauros to protect weapons of mass destruction from falling into the hands of violent and unpredictable revolutionaries, we welcome the possibility of a festival of peace in which our uniqueness and diversity can be celebrated and shared. We are very proud of our nation, our history, and what we've overcome, and we joyfully accept your invitation to celebrate it with others. Deepest Regards, Speaker of Congress Keen Edge, Lunar Republican Governance
Non-Issue Internal Action
The budget allocation of the LRG has been adjusted as follows: 6% Government HSA Matching Program, 2.5% Temporary Welfare, 8% Long-Term Welfare, 18.25% Security Research Grants (-4%), 20% Infrastructure, 12.75% Extraterrestrial Research Grants, 10.5% Perpetual Education Endowment, 4% Additional Scientific Research Grants (+4%), 18% National Security.
The three investigations regarding the accidental execution of Literary Innocence remain ongoing and the Congressional panel is due to issue their final report relatively soon.
The construction of the embassy for the use of the Imperial Utopia of Glacia ambassador proceeds apace and will shortly be completed.
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