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The Ambis
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Founded: Dec 01, 2021
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Postby The Ambis » Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:03 am

Picairn wrote:
The Ambis wrote:Are you sure? I created an account to check, because I genuinely wanted to know, and it it showing as unavailable

I forgot it was only available to TNP citizens, but if you still want that I can TG you a screenshot.

Please do.
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Comfed
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Postby Comfed » Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:23 pm

Angeloid Astraea wrote:My favorite part of this is "TNP invaded TNP" now being a factual statement. =P

I'm glad someone else thinks so too.

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Refuge Isle
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Postby Refuge Isle » Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:07 pm

Refuge Isle wrote:You know, I was just thinking that it's been quite a while since the last necromantic ritual that brings McMasterdonia back into the fray. Does one sacrifice a goat, or will any offering suffice?

AT LONG LAST

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Angeloid Astraea
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Postby Angeloid Astraea » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:06 pm

Refuge Isle wrote:
Refuge Isle wrote:You know, I was just thinking that it's been quite a while since the last necromantic ritual that brings McMasterdonia back into the fray. Does one sacrifice a goat, or will any offering suffice?

AT LONG LAST

Who is that in McMasterdonia's flag?
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CAN YA HEAR ME?

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Dantek
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Postby Dantek » Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:00 am

Angeloid Astraea wrote:
Refuge Isle wrote:AT LONG LAST

Who is that in McMasterdonia's flag?

isnt that donald trump's wife
Literally Hybodus
Hybodus in the Rejected Realms
Parvai in Vibonia
And of course, Dantek in the North Pacific

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Kaschovia
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Postby Kaschovia » Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:27 pm

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Opening Address

January 2024



To my fellow North Pacificans,

I am incredibly honoured and grateful to have been entrusted with the position of Delegate for a second term. To everyone who showed their support and believed in me to serve this office once more, thank you. To Chipoli and Arawi, congratulations on winning the Vice Delegate and Speaker races respectively, I believe both positions are in good hands for the next four months and I look forward to seeing what you will accomplish. Commiserations to the candidates who did not get the result they wanted: your participation in this election is what makes our democracy so strong and all of you should keep going for those positions, keep working on your ideas and make them heard when the opportunity next arises. The North Pacific has wonderful qualities in its ability to encourage and trust those who bring new ideas and energy to the region, so never count yourself out.

It’s been a challenging term, but we’ve made some tremendous progress in many different areas. Rebuilding our regional infrastructure remains a dedicated and channelled effort, our military is reinvigorated with all of the ambition and fervour of the war, and our ministries know they can achieve their goals, even exceed them, over the next four months. In my last opening address, I emphasized how pivotal of a moment our elections had come at. Now, I emphasize this even more, especially with the challenges that await us in staying the course that we’ve charted. As long as we stay realistic in our discussions and goals for the future, I have absolutely all the confidence in the world that things will continue to get better.

Let’s take a look at the cabinet I have chosen for next term:

Minister of Defense - Francois Isidore

Robespierre has proven himself a capable military leader both formerly as Minister of Defense in previous administrations and presently as a member of the NPA High Command and General of the Militia. His dedication to our success is clear and his leadership abilities are exactly what the NPA needs for the next four months. Not only do I have great confidence in him to pursue the goals I laid out in my campaign, I also have no doubt that he will formulate his own ideas and lead our military onward into an era of unprecedented strength and expansion.

Minister of Foreign Affairs - Comfed

Comfed has proven his worth in the diplomatic arena through his service last term as Minister of Defense, where he successfully applied his knowledge of military affairs to an international working context and coordinated joint operations with our allies. Beyond that, he is an insightful and informed participant of discussions on matters of Foreign Affairs and brings an air of sensibility and character wherever he goes. Comfed is both reliable and competent in measure, and I really do look forward to working with him in Foreign Affairs over the next four months.

Minister of World Assembly Affairs - Simone Republic

Simone is an experienced and professional figure in both the ministry and in the wider World Assembly scene, having successfully overseen the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs since early November, and served in exemplary fashion as a Deputy Minister before that. He is reliable and manages the ministry leadership team well. I fully trust Simone to take the ministry forward, achieve the goals we've set, and continue to prove to the world that The North Pacific is a shining example of performance and capability in the World Assembly.

Minister of Culture - The Anddoran Commune

Nutmeg is someone who I think most deserves backing from the community to improve in their position and realize their potential in Culture. We got a lot of wonderful things done last term in Culture and Nutmeg was absolutely a major part of that. I am assured, as I believe he is, that we know why and where some things fell behind last term in regards to engagement and activity, and that as one of the newest members of our community on the cabinet, my confidence in him remains to show us what he is capable of and continue to improve in his capacity as Minister of Culture.

Minister of Home Affairs and Lead Gameside Advocate - Lionsroar

Lionsmeow remains one of the hardest working members of our government in his capacity as Minister of Home Affairs and Lead Gameside Advocate, taking on a plethora of responsibilities and projects alongside his deputies. We have quite a diverse set of goals for Home Affairs next term, from revitalizing rewards programs to implementing vital new recruitment infrastructure, but I believe Lionsmeow is both determined and capable enough to direct the efforts of the staff towards those goals and see them through to completion.

Minister of Communications - Halsoni

With Robespierre moving over to Defense in place of Comfed, I am delighted to introduce our new cabinet member, Ruben. His passion for our publications is clear and he is a great source of energy and ambition within the ministry. He is remarkably good at keeping track of our progress on various projects, and is a proactive member of Communications already. Our long term visions for the different publications align, and I know he is prepared to do the work to make things happen.

Ministers, I request that you all take your oaths! Also, in addition to this cabinet, I am hereby appointing Pallaith as an Advisor to the Delegate. I massively appreciated his presence and experience as Minister of Foreign Affairs last term, and while he takes a step back from that position, I am grateful that he can continue offering such experience and insights in another role I have no doubt he will serve impeccably.

As a final note, I just want to say that the opportunity to serve as Delegate of The North Pacific in these first four months has been the best period of my time on NationStates, not only because I can try to make good things happen and improve our region, but because of every single one of you. I've known this community for what will be a decade in two short years, and in many ways I have grown as a person alongside it, which for me makes every challenge and every second of hard work worth it. I'll be taking that sentiment into next term and into every moment I am here, regardless of what we come up against. We have a lot of important work to do, barely any of it simple or easy, but I believe in all of us to pull together and show the world what it means to be a part of The North Pacific.

Toward greater horizons we go.

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Dantek
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Postby Dantek » Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:55 pm

Congrats to the winners!
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Hybodus in the Rejected Realms
Parvai in Vibonia
And of course, Dantek in the North Pacific

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Halsoni
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Postby Halsoni » Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:01 am

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The North Star - Issue XXXII
December 2023



The latest issue of The North Star just dropped! This issue is filled to the brim with content. A retelling of what has happened this year in the North, a telling end-of-term census, a wholesome article about new year’s resolutions expressed by various TNPers, the debut of a really fun Culture Super Quiz™, and finally, a really interesting interview of GAer and Deputy Minister Kenmoria. If you wish to see something specific in the next issue of TNS be sure to contact me via telegram or DM me on Discord (@ruuuuuuuuben).

The dispatch version of TNS can be found here. Or, if you're feeling more adventurous and creative, please consider checking out the magazine version here.

Upvotes are highly appreciated! Thank you for reading The North Star!

Halsoni
Minister of Communications
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MINISTER OF CULTURE OF THE NORTH PACIFIC

Lavender wrote:My only regret is that Ruben was unleashed onto NSGP

OT wrote:Ruben for TNP Delegate

Vara wrote:“Terminally online” you’re terminally inept

Vara wrote:Very responsible of you. Very demure. Very mindful.

Vara wrote:I think you're pretty ok

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Halsoni
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Postby Halsoni » Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:09 am

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The North Star - Issue XXXIII
January 2024



The latest issue of The North Star just dropped! This issue has a bunch of content. If you wish to see something specific in the next issue of TNS be sure to contact me via telegram or DM me on Discord (@ruuuuuuuuben).

The dispatch version of TNS can be found here. Or, if you're feeling more adventurous and creative, please consider checking out the magazine version here.

Upvotes are highly appreciated! Thank you for reading The North Star!

Halsoni
Minister of Communications
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MINISTER OF CULTURE OF THE NORTH PACIFIC

Lavender wrote:My only regret is that Ruben was unleashed onto NSGP

OT wrote:Ruben for TNP Delegate

Vara wrote:“Terminally online” you’re terminally inept

Vara wrote:Very responsible of you. Very demure. Very mindful.

Vara wrote:I think you're pretty ok

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Reventus Koth
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Founded: Apr 03, 2016
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Postby Reventus Koth » Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:09 am

A fantastic installment of the Past Delegates Series. Hats off to Kaschovia for a great read!
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The Ambis
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Postby The Ambis » Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:36 am

Question: Why are there three newspapers, and what do they all do?
MINISTER | Magister | Godfather | Archangel | Watcher
...There's an obvious gameplay solution to that problem - burn Algerheaven to the ground.
An insightful quote from Site Director Sedgistan

My main base of operations. The Ambis, Foreign Affairs Minister of Thaecia, at your service.
Find my citizenships here, my accomplishments here, and my positions here.

"When Alger is the voice of reason, you know you have a problem"

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Halsoni
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Founded: Oct 10, 2021
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Postby Halsoni » Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:04 am

The Ambis wrote:Question: Why are there three newspapers, and what do they all do?

The Northern Light is currently inactive, but that would be a more newspaper and long-form publication.
The North Star is a magazine-style publication.
The Northern Notes is an internal-facing publication meant to inform TNP citizens on mainly FA happenings.
MINISTER OF CULTURE OF THE NORTH PACIFIC

Lavender wrote:My only regret is that Ruben was unleashed onto NSGP

OT wrote:Ruben for TNP Delegate

Vara wrote:“Terminally online” you’re terminally inept

Vara wrote:Very responsible of you. Very demure. Very mindful.

Vara wrote:I think you're pretty ok

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The Ambis
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Postby The Ambis » Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:26 am

Halsoni wrote:
The Ambis wrote:Question: Why are there three newspapers, and what do they all do?

The Northern Light is currently inactive, but that would be a more newspaper and long-form publication.
The North Star is a magazine-style publication.
The Northern Notes is an internal-facing publication meant to inform TNP citizens on mainly FA happenings.

Alright, thanks
MINISTER | Magister | Godfather | Archangel | Watcher
...There's an obvious gameplay solution to that problem - burn Algerheaven to the ground.
An insightful quote from Site Director Sedgistan

My main base of operations. The Ambis, Foreign Affairs Minister of Thaecia, at your service.
Find my citizenships here, my accomplishments here, and my positions here.

"When Alger is the voice of reason, you know you have a problem"

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MANS0N
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Founded: Mar 28, 2023
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Postby MANS0N » Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:01 pm

Nice release :)

thanks guys

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Quebecshire
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Postby Quebecshire » Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:13 pm

I really enjoyed Picairn's contributions to Operation Red October and its #ministry-of-truth channel. They brought a lot of good energy to the operation and to Northern patriotism throughout that stage of the war, so I'm glad to see it featured here and that they look back on those contributions fondly.

They have a lot of potential in TNP if they keep it up.
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Benevolent Thomas wrote:I founded a defender organization out of my dislike of invaders, what invading represents, and my desire to see them suffer.
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Picairn
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Postby Picairn » Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:55 pm

Quebecshire wrote:I really enjoyed Picairn's contributions to Operation Red October and its #ministry-of-truth channel. They brought a lot of good energy to the operation and to Northern patriotism throughout that stage of the war, so I'm glad to see it featured here and that they look back on those contributions fondly.

They have a lot of potential in TNP if they keep it up.

Thank you for your kind words!
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Francois Isidore
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Postby Francois Isidore » Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:04 am

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The North Star - Issue XXXIV
February 2024



Hello again!

The Ministry of Communications of The North Pacific is once again proud to announce that the latest issue of our flagship publication, The North Star (TNS), has been published!

In this month's edition, we're bringing you an array of articles covering everything from the latest interregional chess arena with our friends from The West Pacific (TWP) to the unprovoked attack that befell our allies in Europe. Additionally, we have information about the latest changes that are coming to the next WA Secretary-General election, and we're also proud to be featuring some excellent insights by our Delegate, Kaschovia, into the history of our region's past leaders.

You won't want to miss it! If you're interested in reading this month's edition, please click this hyperlink to be redirected to the dispatch version. Or, if you'd prefer to read through the magazine version of TNS, please click here.

Note: Upvotes on the dispatch are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy our articles, please share them with others : )

Thank you!

~ Robespierre (Francois Isidore)
Minister of Defense and Deputy Minister of Communications
The Ancien délégué du Nord of Francois Isidore
(a.k.a. "The MacMilitant" Robespierre)
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[align=right]Represented in the General Assembly by M. Maxime Lecroix

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Dantek
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Founded: Sep 30, 2022
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Postby Dantek » Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:24 am

Amazing read as usual!
Literally Hybodus
Hybodus in the Rejected Realms
Parvai in Vibonia
And of course, Dantek in the North Pacific

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Reventus Koth
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Postby Reventus Koth » Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:20 pm

Factual error: "After appointing several of the invaders into Border Control positions, they proceeded to expel around half of the native population from the region and reduced the number of nations in Europe from 1,592 to 783."

It is mechanically impossible for a new delegate to appoint Border Control officers until they have been in the seat for 26 hours. All of the damage done to the region was done using Wascoitan's sleeper nation, German Social Democracy, which had accumulated over 100,000 points of influence at the time of the invasion.
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Xanthal wrote:Only raiders can win in this war- a defender can keep them from winning one region, one update at a time, but there will always be the next region, the next update, and the next, forever.

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Wascoitan
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Founded: Jul 18, 2019
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Postby Wascoitan » Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:01 pm

Some other points of correction, I was not in fact the second most endorsed nation as the article says, that was in fact walfo iirc. The number of people that jumped was also closer to 54, not the 57 claimed. Not the worst article I've ever seen overall, but you guys need to get better about getting some minor details right.
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Halsoni
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Postby Halsoni » Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:18 am

Thank you for the compliments and the corrections. We’re all human and we all make mistakes. The Ministry of Communications apologises for the inaccuracies.
MINISTER OF CULTURE OF THE NORTH PACIFIC

Lavender wrote:My only regret is that Ruben was unleashed onto NSGP

OT wrote:Ruben for TNP Delegate

Vara wrote:“Terminally online” you’re terminally inept

Vara wrote:Very responsible of you. Very demure. Very mindful.

Vara wrote:I think you're pretty ok

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Kaschovia
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Postby Kaschovia » Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:10 am

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North-East Pacific Security Treaty Repealed



Five days ago, the Regional Assembly of The North Pacific voted to withdraw from the North-East Pacific Security Treaty (NEST), opting to do so after The East Pacific commenced their own vote to withdraw and failed to give us the requisite seven-days notice in our embassy as required by section V.3 of the treaty.

Ultimately, it is a shame that our alliance came to an end in this way. During the diplomatic talks which led to the breakdown in relations, TEP took a position that we found to be fundamentally untenable. They insisted that we had no justification to invade Warzone Trinidad on the basis that they are their embassy partner, and that they had the right to wholly condemn such a step. It became clear to us that they felt no obligation nor had the desire to provide us with any proactive support against those regions which have attacked us on so many occasions, including the Brotherhood of Malice and The Communist Bloc, but rather confronted us on the prosecution of our war and rejected all of our justifications.

We find this position to be inconsistent and also indicative of a region which values its embassy with a warzone more than the alliance it had with the North. When ourselves and many of our own allies have been attacked, such as The Wellspring and Europe, TEP has been more eager to jump to the defense of a region which is expected via treaty to participate in operations carried out by the Brotherhood of Malice. They criticized and dismissed our concerns without demonstrating any understanding towards the position of their long-standing ally. With those things in mind, it's difficult to imagine a world in which such a relationship could have survived.

As such, while we regret that this alliance has had such an unfortunate ending, we do not agree with TEP's view of the matter and feel that the ground on which our treaty once stood has eroded. Given these considerations, and the fact that TEP has already repealed the treaty through their internal procedures, the Regional Assembly has too repealed the treaty.

Kaschovia, Delegate
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Valtarre
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Founded: Jan 24, 2014
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Postby Valtarre » Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:00 am

Proud to add "The North Pacific's treaty with another feeder" to your growing list of casualties in the war you wanted so badly.
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Texico
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Founded: Jan 28, 2023
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Postby Texico » Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:25 am

Kaschovia wrote:snip

What an utterly hilarious statement. To start "We voted to withdraw from this treaty that the only other member of already withdrew from" is such a funny sentiment. Huge "no, she didn't leave me, I broke up with her" vibes.

Then of course there is the fact that not all that long ago, TNP was so offended by a thorn into an allied region (Stargate) that they cut off several of their former friends and partners over it, and yet TNP finds it unimaginable that a region finds it unacceptable for them to unapologetically raid and attempt to destroy a region which has been their longstanding ally. Do you guys genuinely hear yourselves? Do you have no self awareness?

Also Europe was not hosted by Malice, Warzone Trinidad was not involved nor were we treaty compelled to. You're just wrong on that. We weren't involved in the TW tip either, which makes pinning both of these events as reasons we're evil very funny. You're supposed to spin the truth, not outright lie.

There's also this pervasive tone of superiority throughout the whole statement that's completely unearned. Perhaps if TNP were smarter, they could reflect inward, and question why and what behaviours led to them being a less reliable and agreeable ally then a "measly warzone".

Of course I feel like TEP would dispute WZT was the only reason the treaty fell apart, but I'll leave that to a TEPer to post about. On the matter of WZT, I will close by simply saying "Did the benefits of the invasion adequately compensate for loosing a feeder ally?"
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Postby Fort Concord » Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:34 am

Texico wrote:What an utterly hilarious statement. To start "We voted to withdraw from this treaty that the only other member of already withdrew from" is such a funny sentiment. Huge "no, she didn't leave me, I broke up with her" vibes.


If TNP was presenting the narrative that they cut things off first, the statement probably wouldn't specify that they only initiated their repeal after TEP did. It's legal housekeeping, not attemping to flip the script.

Texico wrote:Then of course there is the fact that not all that long ago, TNP was so offended by a thorn into an allied region (Stargate) that they cut off several of their former friends and partners over it, and yet TNP finds it unimaginable that a region finds it unacceptable for them to unapologetically raid and attempt to destroy a region which has been their longstanding ally. Do you guys genuinely hear yourselves? Do you have no self awareness?


Not that long ago! What joy! I feel young again! 2021 feels like awhile ago... I recall it being the night of December 26th, 2021. Fun times. Better days, arguably.

The whole "it was just a thorn" argument lost all credibility when you guys started raiding it for realises...
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