Eastern Pacific News Service

[Cormacville]

Y'all should remember that this doesn't actually change anything. EPSA will still operate exactly the same way. Its more of a conveniant label than anything.

So the EPSA will still be invading regions that have embassies with The Greater German Reich, for example, in order to close them?

I'm not surprised by this either, given the passage of the UDL treaty, the NPO's new fondness for defending, the composition of your legislature, and given that certain raiders (hi SkyDip and Cerian!) are working to deprive independent GCRs of military targets that appeal to them even while certain defenders are involved in a full court press for hegemony over GCRs. Those in TEP who still value neutrality or independence should bear in mind Unibot's history elsewhere, and Topid's betrayal of his former region, The South Pacific, which has gone in a direction of which he does not approve. You've let the wolves in; being sheep will end badly for you.

[Cerian Quilor]

Nazi Europe was never a viable target for any GCR, Cormac. Its never been a viable target for anyone. Whether we like it or not, German Dragons clearly has magical powers.

[Americans]

Oh Cormac, keep pretending. One of us has never couped a region or supported a coup of a region. All I did to TSP that you feel was a betrayal was leave months ago when they started bashing others, because it was not cool. And you're only finding out about it now because I did it as quietly as possible to stop the "say anything to sound important and outraged" crowd from beating on TSP at all. Leaving is not betraying. Deciding to coup is betraying, changing your loyalty because it will make you more popular is betraying.

I am the exact same player, with the exact same beliefs I was in 2009, save maybe some positions on RP. And I've never betrayed anyone. You've jumped all over the map, created and broke any loyalty that would get you ahead in the short term, and generally been an unstable mess. TEP is doing just fine, and decided to this totally without me. I was the last person to vote (so it didn't really matter my opinion made it 7-1 instead of 6-1) and contributed absolutely nothing to the debate about going defender.

There's only one "wolf" that sees an opportunity here, and that would be you. Though surely you could find someone (anyone) other than yourself to launch a lecture on integrity here. We all know not even you can believe you have room to talk.

Now if you want to be pissed at me for ruining the best military OP a bunch of regions I'm not involved with would have pulled off in years, fair enough. It would have been an awesome victory. Oh well.

[Cormacville]

<snip>

And yet for all of my supposed disloyalty I have only ever publicly leaked something a region or organization disclosed to me in confidence once, and that was when it involved a plot to coup a Sinker. You chose to disclose an NSA operation disclosed to you by mistake because of your former affiliation with TSP, and that operation was to raid one of the most hated regions in the game, a Nazi region.

You can try to obfuscate your own disloyalty by poking at mine all you want, Topid. I'm used to it and it stopped bothering me months ago. But that doesn't change your unfounded, vindictive attitude toward The South Pacific, nor does it change that The East Pacific should be wary of you. If this is how you treat The South Pacific to prove yourself to those with whom your loyalties now lie, there's no reason to believe you won't treat The East Pacific exactly the same if they decide to have any independent thought or take any independent action you and your defender cronies don't like.

[Unibot III]

so it didn't really matter my opinion made it 7-1 instead of 6-1

To be fair, your vote made it 6-1 -- A Mean Old Man's vote made it 7-1. I suspect they will now try to argue that A Mean Old Man somewhat lacks independent thought too.

[Americans]

You can try to obfuscate your own disloyalty by poking at mine all you want, Topid. I'm used to it and it stopped bothering me months ago. But that doesn't change your unfounded, vindictive attitude toward The South Pacific, nor does it change that The East Pacific should be wary of you. If this is how you treat The South Pacific to prove yourself to those with whom your loyalties now lie, there's no reason to believe you won't treat The East Pacific exactly the same if they decide to have any independent thought or take any independent action you and your defender cronies don't like.

Actually no, I have pushed regions that I've been in before to go raider. I've pushed regions to break off relations with various defender organizations, I support doing whatever I think is best for the region. More often than not, that does have a better shot at being more defenderist, since that's what I know best, but not always.

I would however leave TEP if they started being completely rude to other people like TSP did. I think most people would. At the end of the day, most people realize this is a game, and if you're surrounded by people who aren't being in general nice (even when they were to me personally) there's no reason to stay around. If that decision is even remotely hard for someone to make or controversial, then I would say their emotional ties to this game are getting a bit much (or in this case, they are just trying to pout and throw a fit because they didn't win the update they wanted to).

@Unibot: After checking the vote thread, you are in fact correct. AMOM and OF both voted after me.

[Tano]

Y'all should remember that this doesn't actually change anything. EPSA will still operate exactly the same way. Its more of a conveniant label than anything.

So the EPSA will still be invading regions that have embassies with The Greater German Reich, for example, in order to close them?

I'm not surprised by this either, given the passage of the UDL treaty, the NPO's new fondness for defending, the composition of your legislature, and given that certain raiders (hi SkyDip and Cerian!) are working to deprive independent GCRs of military targets that appeal to them even while certain defenders are involved in a full court press for hegemony over GCRs. Those in TEP who still value neutrality or independence should bear in mind Unibot's history elsewhere, and Topid's betrayal of his former region, The South Pacific, which has gone in a direction of which he does not approve. You've let the wolves in; being sheep will end badly for you.

Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure we haven't invaded a nazi region in awhile.

Besides, I believe that it is still permitted under the RMB act.

[PrussianEmpire]

So the EPSA will still be invading regions that have embassies with The Greater German Reich, for example, in order to close them?

I'm not surprised by this either, given the passage of the UDL treaty, the NPO's new fondness for defending, the composition of your legislature, and given that certain raiders (hi SkyDip and Cerian!) are working to deprive independent GCRs of military targets that appeal to them even while certain defenders are involved in a full court press for hegemony over GCRs. Those in TEP who still value neutrality or independence should bear in mind Unibot's history elsewhere, and Topid's betrayal of his former region, The South Pacific, which has gone in a direction of which he does not approve. You've let the wolves in; being sheep will end badly for you.

Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure we haven't invaded a nazi region in awhile.

Besides, I believe that it is still permitted under the RMB act.

The one that Cormac is referencing is the last one I ran w/ EPSA and that was last May.

[TEP CAEK]

EPNS Relaunched: Editor Market Crashing, Puffin Takeover
by Bach

Following months of economic downturn in the East Pacifican news market, a unprecedented hostile takeover was launched by Puffin Inc. Last week, a surprise bid was made on the dormant East Pacific News Service. Citing that the EPNS "always had trouble getting of the ground, and the reason is that many want to write, but coordination and organizing is a whole different alley", new soon-to-be CEO Bachtendekuppen presented his deal to the Magisterium. While the move was unprecedented, it did seem to be legal and the proposal went to vote. With 7 Magisters already in favor, the shareholders of Puffin Inc. will probably be enjoying their first dividends soon. No lay-offs have been announced yet and it seems that all current journalists will be kept in service.

East Pacific News Service

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Traumatic and Horrifying Invasion of Incredibly Important Region Shows Invader Brutality
By Ramaeus

The Campaigning Lair Of Ramaeus, a region of worldwide importance and significance, was brutally and horrifically invaded, griefed, and colonized earlier today by the zealous hordes of The Other Ramaeus, sparking moral outrage across the world. The Other Ramaeus used their mind control powers to force the founder to lock the region, proclaim it a colony of The Other Ramaeus, and forced the founder to start a poll asking citizens across the world if the founder was mean. A truly despicable action by The Other Ramaeus.

Ramaeus News Network – bringing you only the most important NationStates news

[TEP CAEK]

EPNS Receives New Artwork!
by Bach

Only recently the EPNS saw a big change by the likes of Puffins walking in to the offices and now there's yet another change. As the observant reader might have noticed, a new shiny thing sits above the newest publication, all ready to catch said reader's eye. Featuring the widely recognized traditional colors and symbols of TEP, the designer has done a fantastic job of fitting them in to a new vibrant banner. The EPNS thanks Aelarus, also known as 'kiheerSEDMAN' on TEP's forum for the much appreciated contribution, as well as Unibot for adding a final touch.

East Pacific News Service

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Public Official Disclosure Bill Proposed
By Bach

Yesterday a Public Official Disclosure Act was proposed by Provost ASBS in the Magisterium. Citing the "issue of foreign influence" that was raised earlier on by some Magisters, the bill aims to ease these worries by requiring disclosure of " all governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and any other relationships, allegiances, or associations, excluding interpersonal relationships". While there have been some comments on exactly how far the bill should go, it seems that there is general support for such legislation.

East Pacific News Service

[Carta]

Nice.

[Todd McCloud]

Now that's what I call a banner!

[TEP CAEK]

Erelim General Xoriet Takes The Wheel; East Pacific Sovereign Army Rebooted
by Xoriet

On March 26, 2014 Erelim General Xoriet published two reforms she has been working on since the Magisterium approved her appointment as General of EPSA this past Monday. The two changes to the existing system of the Eastern Pacific Sovereign army are known as the EPSA Mentor Program and the EPSA Rank Reform.

Intended to regulate equality and the same opportunity for all, the Rank Reform is comprised of a series of requirements which must be met before a promotion to the next rank, i.e., Private to Corporal, can be achieved. Along with this is the creation of the rank of "Recruit" which is assigned to each new member of EPSA until they complete their first mission. The Mentor Program was constructed with the intent of creating a stronger bond within EPSA's ranks. Previously the army was subject to a fractious nature based on the irregularity of contact between superior officers and newcomers. Three mentors, Xoriet, God-Emperor, and Prussia have been assigned to pioneer the system and mentor the newest verified recruits. If it proves to be successful, the unity in EPSA will increase, new recruits are more likely to stay, and the members will benefit as a whole from the experience.

East Pacific News Service

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EPSA In FISH: Justice, Vengeance or Barbarism?
By Bach

Just over two weeks ago EPSA troops moved in to FISH and took the sleepy region completely by surprise. Initially presented as being a detag after a raid of the Black Riders, reports have been coming in that local Fishmongers, having found refuge after the TEP-Fishmonger war of November 2013, are being heavily suppressed and put to slave labor. EPSA detachments have been going in and out of the small region, apparently using it as a resting point in between operations while a garrison keeps the local populace in place.

When asked about it, Erelim General Xoriet replied that “SUPER SRSLY, EPSA intends to raze the region of FISH to the ground to show our prejudice against the Fishmonger abomination”. You know the EPNS, we do our work thoroughly, and went to check with the Puffin Delegate. Surely this could not be true: EPSA tends to do mostly defense operations or very justified “drive-by's”.

However, the Puffinesque Tyrant stated, without blinking an eye, that “It's a FISH. A breeding place of Anti-TEP FISH”, immediately continuing that “EPSA eats FISH”.

Over the last few days, a Security Council Resolution was being lobbied called "Liberate FISH", in a desperate attempt to do something, although investigators are not sure why because the region isn't passworded. It however failed to assemble enough approvals. We can only conclude that some very fishy things are still happening in the region at this point and we'll try to keep our reporter close.

East Pacific News Service

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Red Tape Production Industry Rejoicing: Magisterium Votes On Extensive Public Disclosure
By Bach

Starting March 25, the Magisterium has started to vote on the “Public Official Disclosure Act”, the proposal of which has been covered in our previous edition.A first of its kind in The East Pacific, the act stipulates that the Delegate, Arbiters and Magisters will have to publish and update a disclosure on all “governmental positions in other regions, all citizenship in other regions, all leadership or membership in cross-regional organizations, and all foreign titles received.”. A few changes have been made and interpersonal relationships are exempted and the Act leaves the possibility of exceptions. These exceptions however need to approval of two of these three Officials: Delegate, Provost and Viceroy.

The Act seems to gather a safe majority in the votes at the moment and several officials have already started to comply even before the vote is finished.

East Pacific News Service

[Xoriet]

Yes, because the Fishmonger menace remains a threat to TEP. They lobby for rights and protest perceived marginalization, but forget that Fishmongers yet terrorize EPSA, the Magisterium, and the Conclave. It must be ended once and for all before TEP can feel at ease.

No end is too cruel for the Fishmongers.

(Love you, Tano and Hobbes)

[PrussianEmpire]

(Love you, Tano and Hobbes)

No you don't

[Tano]

(Love you, Tano and Hobbes)

No you don't

[Xoriet]

Hey no guilt tripping me

[TEP CAEK]

TEP Roleplay Rolling: New RP Structure
by Bach

On April 4th, TEP Administrator East Malaysia waltzed in the building with a unique reform announcement. For the first time since well before the dark days of the Pax Assimilation, the TEP Forum has implemented a revised structure of the Roleplay Section. Based on a proposal from Old Federalia, the new layout encompasses 3 parts: Nation Creation, TEP Evolved, Alternate Universes. These are all subfora with further content and RP'ers start out in the first, building their nation and back-stories, later on engaging in the 2 other subfora. Other notable contributors to this change were Aelitia, Todd McCloud, God Emperor and Hobbes. For the curious felines amongst you, please find the announcement here: RP Forum Announcement.

East Pacific News Service

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TEP Bytecoin Fortunes: A Trillion Trillion's And More
By Bach

Eyes dropped out of their sockets upon seeing the dazzling amounts of money made by the TEPXChange during this years April's Fools, the Bytecoin Market.The TEPXchange ended the day on a surplus of ฿ 3.87498869337729e+23 trillion. The biggest accounts of the exchange were British Grand Pacific with ฿ 3.80942632612535e+23 trillion, Bachtendekuppen with ฿ 6.53553112580167e+21 trillion and Todd McCloud with ฿ 2.0517610957561e+19 trillion, respectively the three overall wealthiest nations of NS. Other notable TEP'ers in the top 10 of wealthiest nations were Xoriet, East Malaysia, Hobbes and Aelitia, taking the 6th – 9th places.

Launched early by the Delegate of TEP Bachtendekuppen himself by amassing the initial fortune, a TEP-team was quickly formed to top the charts the whole day long. Supported by the newly created and secure TEPXchange, the team effort wielded extraordinary results. Accusations of scripting and bots flew around the Bytecoin forum while the team ordered their trillions of trillions around until the very last moment.

You already knew it, but we report it nonetheless: TEP is the best P.

East Pacific News Service

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EPSA In Osiris: Stretching Our Legs On April 1st
By Bach

April Fools Day in NationStates. An event widely anticipated in all circles due to the unique nature of the activities devised by beloved admins, it seemed to be a perfectly innocuous day in everyone's favorite sinker region, Osiris. Until, out of the blue, Osiris and Balder announced a union of their regions. This was amusing to most, perhaps alarming to those who truly believed the joke. But Osiris decided to carry it a little further. A new admin to the OFO forums was appointed, a well-known figure by the name of Unibot II. "Unibot" proceeded to ban the Pharoah from his own forums. This was still part of the harmless fun planned by Osiris. The problem came from the most notorious scourge on NS - the dreaded Fishmonger party.

The jokes about couping Osiris, always a sensitive subject when capitalized on, led to a situation that well might have been a legitimate threat. EPSA, led by their compassionate, flawless , startlingly ingenious General (did we mention how modest she is?) moved in to endorse The Imperial Crown, more commonly known as Lord Ravenclaw or Raven. After all, there is nothing quite so disruptive as an effective coup. Whether or not this threat might have become real will never be known. Sovereignty and stability have prevailed once again in Osiris, making the sacrifice of leaving the operation at hand absolutely worthwhile.
Incidentally, "Unibot" is no longer an admin, much to the sorrow of his many admirers.

East Pacific News Service

[Anumia]

Not bad, not bad.

[TEP CAEK]

Notorious Farker and Flagmaker 1 Infinite Loop Receives WA Commendation
Written by Ramaeus

Commend 1 Infinite Loop is a resolution that has been in the making for quite some time, stretching back to my early days in the SC. I was attempting to write this proposal during a time when I was struggling as an author, and needless to say, I didn't succeed in this endeavor. I struggled for quite some time before I eventually abandoned that draft and deemed my career in the SC a dismal failure, best forgotten.

Around three months after this failure, I started writing in the SC again, but I didn't achieve any success. I had four resolutions go to vote, three of which failed and one was discarded (this discard was, to my knowledge, the first time it had been used in game), but I continued trying to pass my second resolution, and that eventually came, around six months later, in the form of Commend Anime Daisuki. Needless to say, I was quite pleased.

Whilst Commend Anime was on the SC forum, I had begun the process for writing Commend Loop, but was quite nervous about what I could (or could not) produce. And this, unsurprisingly, was a result of my previous experience with this proposal. But I persisted, drafted this commendation, and was quite pleased with the feedback I received. After 2 weeks of public viewing, I submitted the draft, campaigned for it, and the rest history! And, after this ramble, the only thing I have to say is: I'm glad this arduous journey of several months is over and that Loop finally received his commendation.

Congrats, Loop.

East Pacific News Service

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Magisterium Night Fever
Written by Bach

A new flock of papers and words has been released upon the Magisterium, as the black plague once raged through the old continent. Carrying significant reforms, Magisters were taken by surprise by the sudden influx of work, after a period of relatively calm and Easter-enjoying relaxation.

Magister Aelitia proposed a new and unique idea for TEP's system of laws, introducing a bill on Criminal Equivalency. The bill proposes that the Conclave (TEP's traditional court) would henceforth take in to account the criminal history of Citizens when judging a new criminal case. This would entail earlier convictions in both TEP and in foreign regions. This concept seems to be quite unique to TEP and NS law.

Other new legislative proposals are the reform of criminal offenses, now spread over various Acts, in to a coherent body of law, the “Criminal Code”. This Code would be made out of three structural parts: the 'Dictum', containing general rules of justice and jurisprudence in TEP, the 'Codicis', a list of all the laws which outline criminal offenses, and the 'Transitus', a transitional law.

Lastly, the Delegate proposed some legal changes to the laws covering the organization of the Executive, structuring them in to one clear and organized law. This reform streamlines the government in a legal sense, while a similar proposal was made to re-organize the Executive section of the forum to the same purpose. With this operation, an old and organically grown branch of government would finally receive a much needed update in efficiency and organization.

East Pacific News Service

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A Whole New Provost
Written by Bach

Starting today, nominations are open for the election of a new Provost, the speaker of the TEP Magisterium. Current Provost A Slanted Black Stripe, having served already 3 consecutive terms, has stated not to run for another term.

It is not unknown that the position of Provost is one that comes with a lot of work and responsibility in TEP's system, as the Magisterium has a vital and central role to the policies and politics of TEP. It will be interesting to see which Magister steps up to take on this important task.

East Pacific News Service

[Venico]

Awesome to hear and good luck to our TEP friends.

[TEP CAEK]

1 Infinite Loop: The Interview
Written by: East Malaysia

A Note from East Malaysia

I decided to conduct this interview after he was commended because it seems like the right time to do so. I was ecstatic that Loop accepted to do this interview and I am honored to bring this interview to the EPNS.

1 Infinite Loop, the founder of modern The East Pacific, has had a long storied history in NationStates and is a pioneer for being one of the Farkers that brought R/D to NS. You will discover in this interview that Loop is a very humble person, how NS was, where Caek came from and much more.


The Early Days

If I am not mistaken, you joined NS from Fark? But what made you decide to join NS itself?

Honestly, it was boring, and I saw the link and decided to give it a try.

How involved were you at that time with that group of people from Fark?

The initial Fark group was just a pile of folks who came to the game from the link, it wasn't a real group hell bent on grief as the popular tale states.
I'm still involved, as founder of Farkistan

Did you do R/D from the start or did you get the hang of the game first?

Prior to us there was no Invader-Defender aspect of the game, most regions kept to themselves there was very little regional interplay or even diplomacy; Texas Wysteria and the Heartland were the only regions that intermingled to any degree.

Can you tell me about what, if any, organizations you were in and what your role (or position) in them was?

Pretty much the Farkers were my game, I was briefly involved in the meritocracy but it became for a bit an ADN puppet and mouthpiece, I was associated with the AA a bit and was early on friendly with the NPO, and there were little brief groups I talked to or advised.


In The East Pacific

Do you remember when TEP was turned into a Feeder region?

TEP was not a user founded region very long, right about the time of the Heartland invasion was when it became a feeder just before or about the time of the reign of Lothlandermore.

Could you tell me more about how you got involved in TEP (what organization or self-interest, if any)?

After the invasion in the Heartland, I wanted a rest and came here, and was here a month or so, when I became interim Delegate.

When did you decide to bunker down and actually stay with TEP and start the forum and start a government?

After I became delegate I discussed it with the Farkers and we thought a feeder was a neat thing, so I went on with trying to change the game (the Farkers real quest was a way play the game differently see what it was capable of) by changing interregional politics.

I believed that a major region could be Peaceful and RP but not uppity, a lot of the RP regions were "better than you" types, and I believed that you could manage RP in a way that it was open to everyone, regardless of skill or experience, and with the group that came to the region we did change it, we had activity and interregional politics with out the drive of military drama.

Did you think more than 10 years later, TEP would still be going strong? It is a long time to have a continual forum.

Honestly I thought by now some warmonger would have taken over and driven us out to a user created region, but the fact that the region is still here and strong is testament to that original belief.

What was being Delegate like in NS at that time? Can you think of a good and bad moment of the region during your Delegacy that you feel is important?

At the time of my Delegacy there were the new founded defender groups all out to make a name for themselves by crushing invaders and since I was a rather public invader figure I was a target from nearly day one. Being delegate was hard, no mass telegrams, no ejection button, and the mods were blatantly skewed to defenders and RPers, and rather anti-TEP.

My best moment catching the super griefer sure I almost lost the region, but all was well in the end, and one time I was at FYE at the mall and heard some kids talking about NS, they talked about invading the EP and unseating that Bastard Loop, I offered to aid them, got their nation names and then said well, when I get home Ill go ahead and ban you I'm Loop.

What made you decide that it was time to step down as Delegate?

I was just getting tired, exhausted, the late nights and stress and I believed that the region was established enough to be able to begin self-sufficiency

When TEP was invaded under The Empire, did you regret Gnid being your successor after what happened?

I don't regret anything, The Empire served as a wake up call, and I got to have a bit of fun at the expense of a few of folks,
and in the end justice won out.

Who is your favorite TEP Delegate?

I have to pled the 5th on that, lol,

TEP has had a lot of great players that have fully retired from NS, many of them served with you. Who do you think stands out the most to you?

Everyone, if someone has come through our doors, they are friends and family , I have unfortunately been out of the loop for too long to really make a fair answer to that question though.

Ever think about going back into the flag making business?

Sometimes, I tried to resurrect my flag email the other day but google makes it so damn hard to do that kind of stuff/ I'd probably do it again for special cases, but I need a new copy of Photoshop, my copy is outdated and won't run on my new Mac.

How does it feel to be called the Father of The [modern] East Pacific? Do you like being an idol of the region?

Well, it feels funny, internet fame and whatnot, I'M not a really outgoing type in person in meatspace, I just do my best to do what is right, as for being an idol, I try to do what is right, guide by example not force.

Did you ever think Caek would catch on like it has?

Honestly no, it started as a battle cry for my group of friends on on Phantasy Star Online back in 00/01, on the dreamcast, I played a FOneweral named Alys and we liked to run guided runs through the game for inexperienced players and we should drop money and items for new players. I have a pic somewhere of my character...



I just kept it and used it still, kinda a link to the past, I still feel withdrawal for that game sometimes, and long for the days of playing it, lol. I'm the one in the green. As for the current state, I'm a bit out of the loop, about its [current] use and the fish mongering.


Around NationStates

How do you feel about being commended?

I'M against the Commend and Condemn stuff, I think I even voted against my own commendation, there is just something about the system that strikes me as bad.

What do you feel is your biggest contribution to NS is?

The EP, it stands as a shining beacon to equality and freedom.

You served as Delegate with other legendary NS delegate of the time. Have any arch-enemies? Favourite NS delegate?

Arch-enemy, could be any of the people who spread lies about the old days, but probably Pope Hope, she led the biggest invader army the game ever had, the ADN, they were imperialists and bullies, and were destined to collapse, the only thing that kept them alive so long was the fact she was female, a girl gamer can rally male players to her side and her cause because gamers will do anything a woman asks, and it just takes a little work to keep it moving.

This is why Biyah and his cronies chose a female leader for The Empire, without the sheer personality of someone like Franco, they needed a female leader. However their own bad policy crushed them, imperialists are destined to fall, this is why I wanted the EP to have no military.

Favorite Delegate, I'd have to day either Franco or Ineptia, both were truly born in fire, FS in the pacific, and Ineptia in the Heartland invasion.

Outside of TEP... what what is your next favourite region? Can be Feeder/Sinker/User.

Farkistan and the Heartland.

Farkistan is the homeland of all free people of NS, it is where freedom was born, and the game changed forever.

The Heartland because it was one of the first real RP regions.

Do you have one that you don't like that much?

The defenders regions, too many have taken the false moral high ground but outwardly only. Inside they are no better than that which they claim to fight, they occupy regions for their own safety which is just a facade, they are the griefers.

Is there a player you looked up to? Retired/Active and can be from any region to a mod.

I look up to everyone who stands for justice and honesty, because it is too easy to take the bully way out, to do the right thing takes guts, and I can respect that.

This might not be a wise question. Hehe. Ever ran into a mod you did not like?

In my day most of the mods were not to be liked, they were very anti-invader, to the degree that there were mods who cheated in favor of defenders.

I learned to like some of them, but lost a lot of respect for the mod team in general when they held open election for a new mod and I was in the list and I won beating out two defenders and some RPers, then the rules were changed and it was no longer an election but a suggestion, the topic was even edited to reflect the change.

Have you ever read or do you own any books by Max Barry?

I read Jennifer Government rather liked it, never was too interested in the others, I remember when Max made the offer for ad free NS if you owned any of the books, I said I did but keep the ads it supports the site.


A Loop for Your Thoughts

In closing I just want to say how proud I am of the People of the EP, for over ten years you have persevered and stood for what is right, proving to the game as a whole that you can play the game and lead by example not by the sword, when you let what matters guide you you make the game better for everyone.

East Pacific News Service

[General Trix Rabbit]

My best moment catching the super griefer sure I almost lost the region, but all was well in the end, and one time I was at FYE at the mall and heard some kids talking about NS, they talked about invading the EP and unseating that Bastard Loop, I offered to aid them, got their nation names and then said well, when I get home Ill go ahead and ban you I'm Loop.

LOL.

[Tano]

Ah Loop. Complete in his grammar-be-fucked glory

[Anumia]

Excellent read.