The Miniluv Messenger: TEP Liberated!

[Klaus Devestatorie]

Why am I listed as an LWU member? I haven't raided with the wolves since, what... 2009?

You've reportedly been participating with them lately.

I was dragged into a single conversation, where I informed a significant subset of LWU's membership that they were being utterly retarded. Before then, I'd spent the last 2 years banned from the forum and having my nations survive in the region purely because Tikal didn't know which ones they were. List BoM instead, I've actually been raiding with those guys.

[Great Brigantia]

And what of AMOM's recent post on Lazarus' rmb which states that he is now Emperor of the NLO?

If you mean why didn't TMM report on this, that announcement was made well after its most recent publication. It will probably be covered in the next edition.

If you're just making a general observation, I think it's pretty telling that not only can the NLO not fill its Senate without bringing in foreigners, not only can they not prop up their rogue regime without the help of foreign opportunists, but now they can't even keep a native as their "Emperor." AMOM has never been a native of Lazarus and has never made any contribution there.

At this point, any claims to Francoism or feederite revolution are a joke. Indeed, the entire regime is a joke.

You've reportedly been participating with them lately.

I was dragged into a single conversation, where I informed a significant subset of LWU's membership that they were being utterly retarded. Before then, I'd spent the last 2 years banned from the forum and having my nations survive in the region purely because Tikal didn't know which ones they were. List BoM instead, I've actually been raiding with those guys.

My apologies for the error, I'll edit a correction into the article.

[The Miniluv Messenger]

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'Ello Gov'na! AMOM Declared "Emperor" of Lazarus by the NPO

Despite talk of reconciliation by the foreigner who would be "Emperor," the native purge continues and diplomatic heat is intensifying.

By Cormac Skollvaldr

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The New Pacific Order and its rogue puppet regime, the New Lazarene Order, revealed yesterday that A mean old man, commonly referred to as AMOM, has been reinstated to the NPO Senate and has been declared "Emperor" of Lazarus. The news was revealed by AMOM via a Regional Message Board post in Lazarus, in which he also made overtures toward reconciliation with the native population of Lazarus. Rogue Delegate Stujenske must have missed the memo, however, as just moments ago he ejected and banned longtime and beloved Lazarene native Harmoneia from the region. Harmoneia, who has been a native of Lazarus for more than a decade, has served as its Delegate five times, and was the first Chairwoman of the People's Republic of Lazarus, offers a sharp contrast with "Emperor" AMOM, who has never been a citizen of Lazarus. This once again highlights the increasing reliance by the rogue regime upon foreign opportunists, while the Lazarene Underground State continues to enjoy the support of the native population.

Curiously, despite AMOM's self-declaration as "Emperor" allegedly made on behalf of rogue Delegate Stujenske, he is not listed by the rogue Delegate anywhere on the World Factbook Entry, not even as an endorsee. This, along with native unendorsement campaigns, could explain why "Emperor" AMOM has received only 38 endorsements in Lazarus despite endorsement tarting the regional WA population.

Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure on the NPO and its puppet regime in Lazarus intensifies today with the news delivered by The Rejected Times that Elegarth has resigned from the NPO Senate due to disagreement with the direction of NPO policy regarding Lazarus. Some have questioned the sincerity of Elegarth's resignation and dissent, as Elegarth is also currently running for Prime Minister of The West Pacific. If true, however, this would be the first sign of dissent from within the NPO regarding the coup d'etat perpetrated against Lazarus. Observers are wondering if there will be consequences for Elegarth's public disagreement within the NPO, a regime not known for its tolerance of dissent.

Diplomatic pressure has also accelerated in the Security Council, where a condemnation resolution against rogue Delegate Stujenske authored by anonymous puppet nation Coupy is passing by a vote of 12,579 (90%) to 1,337 (10%) with just under two hours remaining in the vote. It will be immediately followed by a resolution to repeal the commendation of Krulltopia, Emperor of the NPO, a resolution authored by Jean Pierre Trudeau and which currently has 213 regional Delegate approvals. A resolution to repeal the commendation of AMOM has also been submitted, and a symbolic liberation resolution for Lazarus as well as a condemnation of The Pacific are currently in drafting stage. If either passes, it would be the first time a liberation or condemnation resolution is passed with a Feeder or Sinker as the nominee. In the interest of transparency, The Miniluv Messenger discloses that the author of this article is also the author of Repeal "Commend A mean old man" and co-author of Condemn The Pacific.

It has now been just under ten days since rogue Delegate Stujenske began the NPO's coup d'etat against Lazarus. The Miniluv Messenger will continue bringing you the latest developments from Lazarus and around the world as the interregional crisis continues.

[The Miniluv Messenger]

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Democracy in Action: Voting Underway for Lazarene Chairman-in-Exile

As the likely Chairman of the People's Republic of Lazarus in Exile signals steps toward democratic reform, the NLO regime falls silent.

By Cormac Skollvaldr

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Voting is underway via the forum of the Lazarene Underground State to elect the Chairman of the People's Republic of Lazarus in Exile, following the plebiscite vote of no confidence that ousted rogue Delegate Stujenske from leadership of the People's Republic. Former Chairman Funkadelia currently holds a commanding 9-1-0-0 lead over his competitors, with two days remaining in the voting period. This comes as little surprise to natives and foreign observers alike, as Funkadelia has been primarily responsible for organizing the Lazarene Underground State and the response to the NPO/NLO coup d'etat since it began ten days ago. Each of his competitors are also natives who have made valuable contributions to Lazarus in the past, once again highlighting the contrast between the People's Republic, supported by the vast majority of the active native community, and an NPO/NLO regime that is increasingly dependent on foreign support.

In a statement posted to the Gameplay forum, Funkadelia highlighted native plans for democratic reform. "Over the past couple of weeks, People's Congressman Gulliver and I have been drafting a new constitution for Lazarus. It will be a demoratic government with an elected Delegate, Vice Delegate, and Speaker of the legislature," Funkadelia said. "The legislature will also vote on who will become the equivalent of the 'endorsees,' to ensure nonpartisan high endorsement, high influence nations are always in the region in case something like this should happen again. There will also be an independent court system." The former Chairman's statement also offered an apology for allowing the NPO to previously undermine Lazarene sovereignty.

As the Lazarene Underground State prepares to elect a new Chairman, the NLO regime has once again fallen relatively silent. No details regarding plans for the future governance or overall direction of Lazarus, besides announcement of the rogue Senate and declaration of A mean old man (AMOM) as the new "Emperor" of Lazarus, have emerged. Meanwhile, AMOM remains unlisted on the World Factbook Entry of Lazarus, leaving some to wonder if the abrupt declaration of AMOM as Stujenske's replacement has created tension between the rogue Delegate and his NPO sponsors. AMOM has managed to accumulate only 43 endorsements in Lazarus, the bulk of which are from easily identifiable foreign forces, in sharp contrast to the more than 80 endorsements former Chairwoman Harmoneia was able to quickly gather prior to her ejection and ban.

The rogue Delegate has again and again been a public relations nightmare for the NPO/NLO regime. His abrupt purges of Lazarene natives led to overtures of reconciliation from AMOM, in a transparent attempt to improve the wrecked image of the regime that Stujenske's actions have fostered. The ejection and ban of Harmoneia, Lazarus' oldest active native and one of its most beloved, following this offer of reconciliation, once again smashed the credibility of the regime. Frankish Peoples, a Lazarene, has also raised concerns about Stujenske's overt prior involvement with The Greater German Reich in 2012, which does not appear to have been for the purpose of espionage, subversion, or invasion. Some observers have questioned how long the NPO/NLO occupation of Lazarus can survive the damage Stujenske is doing to the regime's public image, and what hope it can have of gaining long-term recognition in light of the obstacles Stujenske is posing to creating credibility.

The Miniluv Messenger will continue to provide coverage of the coup d'etat in Lazarus and the global response as the story develops.

[Ramaeus]

Well done, Cormac. Nicely written, accurate, and prompt. That's what you want for news.

[Great Brigantia]

Well done, Cormac. Nicely written, accurate, and prompt. That's what you want for news.

Thanks Ramaeus!

[Todd McCloud]

Best of luck to the legitimate government of Lazarus.

[RiderSyl]

Still relevant:

The PRL is having elections, while the NLO is having ejections.

[Trick Shot]

I look forward to skimming these articles to attempt to stay decently informed on the Lazarus situation. Very nice articles, Cormac.

[Elke and Elba]

Well done, Cormac. Nicely written, accurate, and prompt. That's what you want for news.

Oh mine, how I must agree.

The Cormac a few months ago wouldn't have been as objective as this. This article is really great work.

[Benevolent Thomas]

Well done, Cormac. Nicely written, accurate, and prompt. That's what you want for news.

Oh mine, how I must agree.

The Cormac a few months ago wouldn't have been as objective as this. This article is really great work.

I like to think that I've been a positive influence on the guy

[Great Brigantia]

I like to think that I've been a positive influence on the guy

It was more Koth and Venico, to be honest.

I kid. You've definitely improved my gameplay outlook as well.

[Ambroscus Koth]

I like to think that I've been a positive influence on the guy

It was more Koth and Venico, to be honest.

I kid.

;w;

[The Miniluv Messenger]

Big Brother is watching Gameplay

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Arise: Lazarus Liberated by Former Chairman Kazmr

Following liberation of Lazarus, the restored native government is working to secure the region and moving forward with reforms.

By Cormac Skollvaldr

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LIBERATED LAZARUS - NationStates was stunned at this morning's major update when a decision by the New Lazarene Order to slingshot Kazmr, former Chairman of the People's Republic of Lazarus, into the Delegacy resulted in the liberation of Lazarus and the restoration of native self-government. The former Chairman, thought to be supporting the NLO regime, immediately set to work establishing a new World Factbook Entry -- which features new endorsees Funkadelia, Courlany, and Harmoneia -- and restoring order to Lazarene in-game embassies. The native government is now working to gather enough endorsements to sustain the liberation before this afternoon's minor update, so that the native Delegate will retain the Delegacy and efforts to secure the region can continue.

The new WFE of Lazarus also features the promise of "a democratic future for Lazarus," a sentiment Kazmr echoed when he spoke to The Miniluv Messenger about the liberation. "Well, I will say that it has been a trying week and a half. Knowing that I would have to backstab one of my oldest friends in NationStates made it very hard, but I stayed strong for the good of the region I helped build. Really want to thank Eluvatar, Funkadelia, and Asta especially, among many others, for keeping me focused on the goal and doing most of the legwork," the former Chairman said. "To me, the PRL was never about an NPO master plan. I wanted to build something, and with the help of many others I did. I know that the PRL itself cannot return, but I see a bright, democratic era in Lazarus' future."

Funkadelia, the current Chairman of the People's Republic following recent election, also sounded upbeat. "I am elated to have the region back. Many of us have spent near sleepless nights trying to get it back, and to have it in our hands again feels special," he said. "Of course, we still have a fight to win, and it has just become extremely easier." On the native government's off-site forum, Chairman Funkadelia has urged the community to move forward with a constitutional draft that would bring sweeping liberal and democratic reforms to Lazarene government. The unprecedented reform package would bring Lazarus much closer in governing philosophy and structure to the liberal democratic regions that helped work toward its liberation, particularly most of its fellow Feeder and Sinker regions.

As the Chairman noted, the region is not yet fully secured. At the time of this writing, native Delegate Kazmr has just closed the endorsement gap with former rogue Delegate Stujenske, tying his endorsement count of 185. With the potential for withdrawal of NLO endorsements from Kazmr and the possibility of a minor update operation to restore the former rogue Delegate, the Lazarene native government has been soliciting the help of its friends and allies to ensure that the native Delegate remains firmly in the region's Delegate seat. Nonetheless, it appears to many Lazarenes and foreign observers that the conflict has ended, with ousted NLO Senator Milograd, also known as Yao, conceding likely defeat and announcing his probable retirement from NationStates via the Gameplay forum.

The Miniluv Messenger will bring you more on the liberation of Lazarus and the progress of liberal democratic reforms as the story continues to unfold.

[Durkadurkiranistan II]

Only some of us have swagger, unfortunately.

[Shogun]

How boring. Nothing better to do then compete delegate positions in these insignificant puppet dumps? Oh dear.

What a waste of resources.

[Reploid Productions]

Dang, getting all Game of Thrones up in Lazarus, ain't it? =p

Also, crap. I'm out of popcorn.

[Shogun]

Nah, Reppy. Real conditions for real game of thrones would exists when we could get rid of these GCRs. Then all those lemmings would have to really put their time and effort for real kingdoms out there. Everyone would win, ultimately. More interesting gameplay, more diverse multiverse. In my honest cimmerian opinion.

I know I'll be in extreme minority in these things and I accept it. GCRs kills the game!

[Zaolat]

Nah, Reppy. Real conditions for real game of thrones would exists when we could get rid of these GCRs. Then all those lemmings would have to really put their time and effort for real kingdoms out there. Everyone would win, ultimately. More interesting gameplay, more diverse multiverse. In my honest cimmerian opinion.

I know I'll be in extreme minority in these things and I accept it. GCRs kills the game!

Hardly, you'd end up with the same bullshit that goes on but behind founders and now you have no place for nations to revive or be created, that would in fact kill the game Coraxion.

[Shogun]

Hehe. Your same bullshit is apparently more legitime and more "official" then mine Zaolat, now with wise-assery, right?.

Of course nations would have to spawn somewhere, would they?

[The Miniluv Messenger]

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Nothing to See Here: NPO Attempts Damage Control

Pierconium, also known as Ivan Moldavi, named Regent of the New Pacific Order following Feux's resignation from the Senate.

By Cormac Skollvaldr

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The New Pacific Order has shifted into damage control mode following the liberation of Lazarus by former Chairman Kazmr, who had infiltrated the Senate of the former rogue New Lazarene Order regime for the purpose of restoring native control of the region. Krulltopia, Emperor of the New Pacific Order, announced yesterday via the Regional Message Board of The Pacific that Feux has been replaced as NPO Regent by Senator Pierconium, also known as Ivan Moldavi. In a statement posted to the Gameplay forum, Pierconium wasted no time in trying to restore some semblance of credibility to the NPO regime, announcing Feux's resignation from the Senate and insisting that A mean old man (AMOM) had never been reinstated to the Senate despite earlier claims to the contrary. Pierconium's statement also included a limited apology for incorporating the NLO Senate into the NPO forum and well wishes for the restored native government of Lazarus, which he referred to as "the new government in Lazarus."

Many have questioned the veracity of the NPO statement, particularly the claim that AMOM had never been reinstated to the Senate, despite announcement of his reinstatement having occurred a week prior with no comment from the NPO until after the liberation of Lazarus. "Wonderfully crafted propaganda," former Lazarene Delegate Killer Kitty, also known as Evil Wolf, commented. Tim Stark, Pharaoh of the Osiris Fraternal Order, was even more blunt: "Osiris won't be having relations with The Pacific any time soon, and I look forward to voting for your region's condemnations. I'm sure Old Guard will pretend not to mind, but I do just love the message it'll send about your region to anybody new to Nationstates." There have been no signs that other Feeders and Sinkers intend to restore relations with the NPO regime either, as The West Pacific, a treaty ally of the NPO, and Balder remain the only Feeder and Sinker, respectively, to maintain in-game embassies with The Pacific.

Pierconium's return to senior leadership of the NPO hearkens back to an earlier period in the regime's history in which its relations with other Feeders and Sinkers were frequently fragile. Earlier in its history, the NPO's credibility was often in question and many regions and organizations, particularly the Alliance Defense Network, did not recognize the regime as the legitimate government of The Pacific. Pierconium's appointment as Regent indicates to some observers that the NPO may be preparing to return to its more defiant attitude toward the interregional community, and some are speculating that Krulltopia may be planning to hand the NPO throne to Pierconium in the near future. Some Feeder and Sinker leaders have privately questioned the wisdom of Pierconium's appointment, indicating that former Regent Elegarth, who resigned from the Senate in protest of NPO policy regarding Lazarus, may be better suited for restoration of the regime's credibility.

Tomorrow, the World Assembly Security Council will consider a proposal to condemn The Pacific. The proposal follows overwhelmingly successful repeal of Krulltopia's commendation resolution, and what is virtually certain to be successful repeal of Commend A mean old man. If passed, Condemn The Pacific will be the first successful condemnation of a Feeder or Sinker region, leading some observers to wonder if the NPO's status as the legitimate government of The Pacific may once again be in question. "I wonder how long it will be until someone tries to recreate a version of old The Pacific Army resistance group," mused Killer Kitty via the Gameplay forum, a little over an hour before Crazy girl, an iconic figure in historical attempts to liberate The Pacific, appeared in the thread to greet her old nemesis.

In the interest of transparency, The Miniluv Messenger again discloses that the author of this article is author of Repeal "Commend A mean old man" and co-author of Condemn The Pacific.

[Tim Stark]

Another well-written and informative article by the Miniluv Messenger. I definitely enjoyed the read, especially that bit when I stood very charismatic-like and spoke at the NPO.

[Pierconium]

A minor point of correction, CrazyGirl and I are old friends. That hatchet was buried a long long time ago.

[Lazmac]

A minor point of correction, CrazyGirl and I are old friends. That hatchet was buried a long long time ago.

You were presumably nemeses before you were friends, and I didn't say you were current nemeses.

[Pierconium]

A minor point of correction, CrazyGirl and I are old friends. That hatchet was buried a long long time ago.

You were presumably nemeses before you were friends, and I didn't say you were current nemeses.

Actually, we were friends first, and then nemeses (something about me leaving the ADN for the NPO or some nonsense), and then back to friends.