Gatesville Inc.

[Cerian Quilor]

Entirely possible. But I personally couldn't give a whit about the GA , so its less likely than in other regions. And my time as Europeian MoFA is almost done. (thank god. *drowns under the end-of-semester hw*)

Still, congrats on such a quick comeback and I wish you all the best.

[Gates the god]

Actually the new Gatesville now called Gatesville Inc. is a partnership with Queen Nevadar and I as the head leadership with our High Council.

[Belschaft]

So it's an absolute monarchy?

Hail King Gates I and Queen Nevadar I - long may they reign!

[Charles Cerebella]

Surely if Gates is a God that makes it a theocracy? Or maybe a Deiocracy if that is even a thing (though I suppose there has never been a need for a term for a state ruled directly by a god before...)

[Noctaurus]

Gatesville has a rich cultural heritage in which members of the Lower Council, the largest area of membership, contribute ideas, stories, and their fine company to the region as a whole. We also have a Middle Council which assists the High Council by performing specific duties necessary to the function of the region. The High Council serves as the absolute authority of the region under the guidance of Gates the God and Nevadar, our two founders. The High Council directs all of the affairs of the region and ensures the progress of Gatesville.

Members of each council are encouraged to participate with regional and forum activities together, to participate in the Gatesville military, and to most importantly bring about the downfall of the World Assembly. By having the most active and experienced members of the region on the High Council and Middle Council, this ensures that the Lower Council can focus on more fun aspects of being members of Gatesville without being weighed down by responsibilities.

The system has worked extremely well for years. Many of NationStates most prominent member nations have served within Gatesville in some capacity or have had amicable dealings with the leadership of our region. If a member of the Lower Council aspires to be a member of our ruling body then all they need to do is demonstrate they have the drive and the skills to do so. Discounting Gates the God himself, all members of the High Council have at one time been members of the Lower Council. In previous years I helped institute the Middle Council so that members would have a stepping stone to the High Council and have a place where they could gain more experience from the more veteran nations of Gatesville.

With a strong centralized leadership at the top, all of the nations of our region can benefit from a clear direction and focus for our regional goals. This encourages the very best and brightest to aspire for positions in leadership while allowing those who have no desire for such responsibilities to have fun and contribute ideas. We have many other areas where members can advance such as in our military and in other ways as well.

The most important characteristic of all Gatesvillians is our desire to abolish the World Assembly and to establish true sovereignty for all nations throughout the NationStates world. We are the true freedom fighters and will do all that it takes to remove the chains of that foul institution once and for all.

[Evil Lord Sauron]

I assume you'll be voting against Liberate Nazi Europe then?

[Pope Lexus II]

As ever, Noctaurus speaks with an eloquence and clarity that few can match

ELS, at present we are opposed, and to be fair, I see pro-WA nations with genuinely strong arguments against that proposal.

[Gates the god]

That is a post from my regional delegate how can Gatesville Inc. fail I have to ask? We are united again!!! We will prevail this time against that despicable institution masquerading as the WA.

[Lead and Stone]

That is a post from my regional delegate how can Gatesville Inc. fail I have to ask? We are united again!!! We will prevail this time against that despicable institution masquerading as the WA.

Region dwindles, founder destroys again.

[Gates the god]

Not this time LS

[Pope Lexus II]

Update I - 15/3/13
Forum: Gatesville
Region: Gatesville Inc
Population: 115 nations
WA Endorsements: 34

High Council:
Nevadar - High Queen
Gates - Grand Poobah
Noctaurus - WA Delegate
Kraut Killers - Forum Administrator
Sudros - General of the Army
Mr. Eviscerator - Internal Affairs Advocate
Pope Lexus X - Theological Advocate
Ukaraine - Court Jester

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The Reunification



Several years after the close of the region of Gatesville many former nations, including Gates the God himself, have returned to NationStates and reunited the many successor regions of Gatesville; Holy Moosean Empire, Equilibrium, Cingeta and Gate of Evil. The reunification of Gatesville has been coordinated largely by former High Council members Nevadar, Kraut Killers, Agasaya, Ukaraine, Noctaurus, Sudros and of course Gates himself. The response of former members has been remarkable with many of them flocking to the new region of Gatesville Inc and re-establishing many old traditions; indeed, the Tavern is back open!

Gatesville is proud to be re-entering the world stage once more, strong and determined to protect the sovereignty of all nations against the tyranny of the World Assembly.

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100 Nations



On March 15th, Gatesville Inc reached the 100 nation mark and is still growing! Such a feat seems trivial in the shadow of the 1000 nation strong region that Gatesville once was but such a growth in such a short period is a testament to the loyalty and work of Gatesville's former members. Bishop Othercoast wrote on the occasion:

One hundred.
One Hundred nations, one goal.
One hundred nations, fighting the oppression of the many faced beast of the WA.
One hundred nations standing between freedom and One World order.
The WA shall fall, and that is a hundredfold promise!
One hundred nations, a beacon to the free world.
One hundred nations enlighting the world, yet casting a shadow over the WA.
Where one hundred stand united, one will fall.
Gatesville rises as the WA sinks.
One hundred, looking at a bright future!

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The Sovereign Confederation



Gatesville has already begun to make its mark on the world of NationStates by joining such great regions as Equilism, The Pacific and Osiris in the Sovereign Confederation. The purpose of the organisation is stated by Astarial:

We believe that regional and interregional politics have grown stale, and that an emphasis on regional sovereignty will provide for more vibrant politicking both within and between regions. We insist that regions can and should work together based on mutual interests rather than absolute ideologies, on mutual benefits rather than sacrifices. We believe that a new paradigm for interregional politics will benefit our member regions as well as many others across the NationStates world. The aim of SovCon is to promote and protect regional and national sovereignty - both our own and that of others.

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Church & State!



The Gatesville Church has been established to promote the Gatesville message and interpret the Word of Max Barry. The Church, divided into the Orders of Truth, Might, Knights Templar and the Inquisition, has been working tirelessly to fight the evils of the World Assembly, encourage population growth and develop our presence abroad. Our holy Pontiff hghlighted our struggle against the WA in a recent sermon:

We are at war Gatesville. We must never forget our most fundamental purpose; to not only protect the sovereignty and freedom of all nations but to stand against the oppression of the one world order. We must not only recruit those brothers and sisters of like mind nor only fight those regions who conspire in the dark against us. We must take action in the very centre of the dominion of our enemy; to rise above any fear and plunge the knife of freedom into the heart of the World Assembly.

This week, they move against us. A resolution to limit our nation's arsenals and take our money to provide institutions to oversee this; a sly, two-faced plot dressed in the language of peace and unity. We will not be beaten down by the thorned olive branch, Gatesville. We will stand and fight this resolution and every other until our enemies like broken and disymayed.

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The Gatesville Ball!



The Gatesville Internal Affairs Advocate, Mr. Eviscerator, is currently organising a Ball to commemorate its great return to NationStates. All our friends at home and abroad will be invited, and details of the Ball and its events will be released with the next Update.

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Comedy Section!

[Cerian Quilor]

Congrats!

[Pope Lexus II]

Update II - 28/3/13
Forum: Gatesville
Region: Gatesville Inc
Population: 214 nations
WA Endorsements: 37 (Guard Deployed)

High Council:
Nevadar - High Queen
Gates - Grand Poobah
Noctaurus - WA Delegate
Kraut Killers - Forum Administrator
Sudros - General of the Army
Mr. Eviscerator - Internal Affairs Advocate
Pope Lexus X - Theological Advocate
Ukaraine - Court Jester

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The West Pacific



Recent events in The West Pacific saw the WA Delegate Yy4u withdraw his WA membership, placing the region into a precarious position. TWP had recently been discussing internal restructuring which saw divisions between the region's Guardian class. At the time of Yy4u's withdrawal from the WA Gatesville was approached by TWP Guardian Eli, who held the most WA endorsements in TWP, to ensure that an uncontested transition occurred in an effort to preserve the community that exists in TWP from any potential outside threat. Gatesville is pleased to assist while this period of restructuring is being debated and implemented by the citizens of TWP. We look forward to maintaining our historically close and long-standing ties with the government of TWP.

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200 Nations!



Gatesville is proud to announce that over 200 nations have returned to the region or joined for the first time. This is a fantastic achievement in so short a time and a testament to the dedication of our members, particularly Durkadurkiranistan, and the strength of the Gatesville message.

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Graphics Master Moves In



One of the most familiar names in all of NationStates is the graphic designer extraordinaire, Tweedy, who has set up an area in Gatesville. We're honoured to have his talents on display here and hope nations pop over to view his work themselves!

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WA Round-Up



The most heart-warming words a Gatesvillian can hear end with 'is no longer obligated to comply with its provisions.' In the last few days, the Vehicle Emissions Convention and First Responder Protection Act were repealed with more than 10,000 votes in favour of each repeal. A landslide victory for Gatesville and other National Sovereigntists and a clear indicator that the world is waking up to the dangers presented by the national obligations forced by the WA.

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Comedy Zone

[Darkesia]

TWP is grateful for the aid provided by Gatesville. The Soldiers sent to help have been good company and polite, even sharing their booze with the regular citizens.

Also, hurray for using my flag to represent the bond between TWP and Gatesville!

[Cormac Stark]

Recent events in The West Pacific saw the WA Delegate Yy4u withdraw his WA membership, placing the region into a precarious position. TWP had recently been discussing internal restructuring which saw divisions between the region's Guardian class. At the time of Yy4u's withdrawal from the WA Gatesville was approached by TWP Guardian Eli, who held the most WA endorsements in TWP, to ensure that an uncontested transition occurred in an effort to preserve the community that exists in TWP from any potential outside threat. Gatesville is pleased to assist while this period of restructuring is being debated and implemented by the citizens of TWP. We look forward to maintaining our historically close and long-standing ties with the government of TWP.

Did it bother Gatesville at all that All Good People, who was the Chief Executive of Yy4u's government, had requested assistance from other regions -- including some that are in a treaty alliance with Gatesville -- 12 hours prior? Or that Wickedly Evil People had tried to take the Delegacy from Yy4u 12 hours prior, before Yy4u had resigned from the WA?

[Karpathos]

Recent events in The West Pacific saw the WA Delegate Yy4u withdraw his WA membership, placing the region into a precarious position. TWP had recently been discussing internal restructuring which saw divisions between the region's Guardian class. At the time of Yy4u's withdrawal from the WA Gatesville was approached by TWP Guardian Eli, who held the most WA endorsements in TWP, to ensure that an uncontested transition occurred in an effort to preserve the community that exists in TWP from any potential outside threat. Gatesville is pleased to assist while this period of restructuring is being debated and implemented by the citizens of TWP. We look forward to maintaining our historically close and long-standing ties with the government of TWP.

Did it bother Gatesville at all that All Good People, who was the Chief Executive of Yy4u's government, had requested assistance from other regions -- including some that are in a treaty alliance with Gatesville -- 12 hours prior? Or that Wickedly Evil People had tried to take the Delegacy from Yy4u 12 hours prior, before Yy4u had resigned from the WA?

Why don't we let TWP natives handle their own FA Cormac.

[Pope Lexus II]

Cormac, as Karp summed it up, the people of TWP are debating their own future. That is still on going: go yourself to TWP's forum and look, Eli is facilitating and actively promoting opposition to himself to help the process of restructuring. GV acted to ensure this process would be respected. 12 hours prior was a very different situation. 12 hours prior, Yy4u hadn't resigned his WA membership for one thing.. I suggest you inform yourself of the situation better, go to TWP's forum yourself and see the situation as it is. It's far less sensational than you're presenting it.

[Cerian Quilor]

Cormac and Spiritus appear to be trying to make political hay.

[Rocket Saws]

Cormac's had his tit in a wringer over GV since we stood by our ideals and didn't help take down NAZI Europe. But as I would expect from most fendas, he's worried less about the sovereignty of a region and more concerned with how much mud he can sling against those he dislikes.

[Gates the god]

Gatesville Inc. is a peaceful region however when a democratically elected delegate like Eli achieves popular vote we will be there when requested. We will be there to protect regional sovereignty. We will be there for the fine folks in that region against any forces that decide to take advantage of this situation.

[Cormac Stark]

Cormac's had his tit in a wringer over GV since we stood by our ideals and didn't help take down NAZI Europe. But as I would expect from most fendas, he's worried less about the sovereignty of a region and more concerned with how much mud he can sling against those he dislikes.

Umm, what? I wasn't even lead in any attempt on NAZI EUROPE nor did I ask for Gatesville's help at any point to take down NAZI EUROPE. I have literally no idea what you're talking about.

[Karpathos]

Let it go man.

[Darkesia]

Did it bother Gatesville at all that All Good People, who was the Chief Executive of Yy4u's government, had requested assistance from other regions -- including some that are in a treaty alliance with Gatesville -- 12 hours prior? Or that Wickedly Evil People had tried to take the Delegacy from Yy4u 12 hours prior, before Yy4u had resigned from the WA?

My apologies to Gates and Gatesville for using their thread to conduct TWP business. However, I would be most interested to see evidence that Westwind (All Good People) had requested the help of foreign forces prior to yy4u dropping WA.

[Cormac Stark]

My apologies to Gates and Gatesville for using their thread to conduct TWP business. However, I would be most interested to see evidence that Westwind (All Good People) had requested the help of foreign forces prior to yy4u dropping WA.

I was referring to his post(s) on TWP's RMB, which is public, shortly before major update about 12 hours before Yy4u dropped WA and Wickedly Evil People was elected.

EDIT: And also to his post in TWP's embassy on the Osiris forum. There may have been others, but that was the one I saw and was referencing.

[Darkesia]

I have not seen these posts.
Are you saying that Westwind directly appealed to foreign forces for help 12 hours before Yy4u dropped WA? Please be specific. The time line is rather important.