The Land of Kings and Emperors Embassy

[Onderkelkia]

When i woke up i found myself to be removed from the discord, and found out that something had happened over night when i was sleeping. So, i essentially invited myself back into the discord to get an answer for why i was removed. It turned out that i was removed simply for another member merely mentioning my name and saying, on my behalf, whilst i was sleeping mind you, that i was going to join them in leaving. I was removed because someone else said something about me when i showed no signs of leaving in the first place. I was removed without a way to defend myself other than inviting myself back into the discord. So, needless to say this was upsetting to me, i was a loyal member of the LKE, i truly was, i had no intentions of leaving until that point. Hell, i was a member of the LKE Estates Commons, of course i had loyalty.

You were temporarily removed (kicked without a ban) by one of our Discord moderators (not one of our admins) after they came online to find massive disruption in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Simultaneously, the moderator posted "Also, to prevent anything further, Emperor Lucenius I, an associate of the offending members, has been kicked, but not banned, from the server. I thought the precaution necessary." in our moderation channel. They believed the precaution necessary as the statement by one of the perpetrators - that you would be leaving with them - implied (rightly or wrongly) that you may have known their plans in advance. The moderator's priority was to gain control of the situation and prevent further inappropriate activity.

Had I been online, I may have taken a different judgement to the moderator concerned, but their decision was not unreasonable and easily remediable.

When you returned to our server and were given an explanation and apology, you stated: "Of course. I understand why it was done, don't me wrong." So you presumably also understood why the moderator's action was a reasonable precaution given the extremity of the circumstances.

Subsequently, in line with what the perpetrators stated would happen, you very shortly after joined the three perpetrators in their region the Placeholder Land of Placeholders. You then left with them to set up New Roman Imperium. You did so in full knowledge of what they had done and its consequences.

If you ever had any "loyalty" to the LKE as you profess - or never mind loyalty, just followed ethical standards - you would not have immediately joined a group who destroyed our content and systematically replaced previous content with inappropriate content, less than a day after these acts.

However, in response i have already taken the following actions, I have removed all three from public office, and i shall take the world assembly delegate position by the next WA update. They will have no authority on the RMB and i am working offsite to take the appropriate actions as well. They are regretful of their actions, but actions speak louder than words and i have taken such action to give some rectification for the incident and it's victims.

You say you have "already taken the following actions" - you have done these things today, just now, after our statement.

You appointed them all to those positions and kept them there for 10 days after you knew of what they had done.

You are now clearly removing them - whether as a show or for real - only because of the public pressure, not because of the incident itself.

The person who said these things did not say it out of spite or transphobia, rather it was interpreted as such due a person being considerably offended by them, and thus leaving the region.

I understand you may or may not believe, i understand that, but that is the best i can provide to show what was said. I asked the person who said it to provide what he said since i can't access the actual conversation itself.

Comments made by both of the individuals concerned were subject to moderation action because they were grossly offensive and inappropriate. They also led to another member leaving (because they were offensive), but action was taken because they were offensive, not because a member left.

The comments you claim to paraphrase do not represent the range or full severity of what was said. Neither author has access to our server.

[Asurmenia]

Good evening, Atticus here.

I am the man who made not very sensible comments about transgender people. Coming from a family of doctors, I've never put the term "mental illness" on the same level as any other insult, just as I wouldn't qualify the term "cancer" as an insult. I understand that it is seen as such nowadays due to it's widespread miss use, but I've stated on several occasions that I don't hold ill will upon people.

We disagreed on a sensitive subject, but I hardly recall being disrespectful or hateful, nor gross or innapropriate?
The reason as to why I was warned was because I wasn't sensitive, at least from what I remember in the exchange I had with Onderkelkia when I asked him for futher explanations. The screenshots themselves show that I wasn't disrespectful, my opinion was merely different.

I do understand that I wasn't sensitive, I'm a very apathetic person in general, but I do understand how it could have made some people feel bad, It was never my intention in the first place, I was merely responding to a subject that was brought up by another person, that is all.

[Novae Romae]

When i woke up i found myself to be removed from the discord, and found out that something had happened over night when i was sleeping. So, i essentially invited myself back into the discord to get an answer for why i was removed. It turned out that i was removed simply for another member merely mentioning my name and saying, on my behalf, whilst i was sleeping mind you, that i was going to join them in leaving. I was removed because someone else said something about me when i showed no signs of leaving in the first place. I was removed without a way to defend myself other than inviting myself back into the discord. So, needless to say this was upsetting to me, i was a loyal member of the LKE, i truly was, i had no intentions of leaving until that point. Hell, i was a member of the LKE Estates Commons, of course i had loyalty.

You were temporarily removed (kicked without a ban) by one of our Discord moderators (not one of our admins) after they came online to find massive disruption in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Simultaneously, the moderator posted "Also, to prevent anything further, Emperor Lucenius I, an associate of the offending members, has been kicked, but not banned, from the server. I thought the precaution necessary." in our moderation channel. They believed the precaution necessary as the statement by one of the perpetrators - that you would be leaving with them - implied (rightly or wrongly) that you may have known their plans in advance. The moderator's priority was to gain control of the situation and prevent further inappropriate activity.

Had I been online, I may have taken a different judgement to the moderator concerned, but their decision was not unreasonable and easily remediable.

When you returned to our server and were given an explanation and apology, you stated: "Of course. I understand why it was done, don't me wrong." So you presumably also understood why the moderator's action was a reasonable precaution given the extremity of the circumstances.

Subsequently, in line with what the perpetrators stated would happen, you very shortly after joined the three perpetrators in their region the Placeholder Land of Placeholders. You then left with them to set up New Roman Imperium. You did so in full knowledge of what they had done and its consequences.

If you ever had any "loyalty" to the LKE as you profess - or never mind loyalty, just followed ethical standards - you would not have immediately joined a group who destroyed our content and systematically replaced previous content with inappropriate content, less than a day after these acts.

However, in response i have already taken the following actions, I have removed all three from public office, and i shall take the world assembly delegate position by the next WA update. They will have no authority on the RMB and i am working offsite to take the appropriate actions as well. They are regretful of their actions, but actions speak louder than words and i have taken such action to give some rectification for the incident and it's victims.

You say you have "already taken the following actions" - you have done these things today, just now, after our statement.

You appointed them all to those positions and kept them there for 10 days after you knew of what they had done.

You are now clearly removing them - whether as a show or for real - only because of the public pressure, not because of the incident itself.

The person who said these things did not say it out of spite or transphobia, rather it was interpreted as such due a person being considerably offended by them, and thus leaving the region.

I understand you may or may not believe, i understand that, but that is the best i can provide to show what was said. I asked the person who said it to provide what he said since i can't access the actual conversation itself.

Comments made by both of the individuals concerned were subject to moderation action because they were grossly offensive and inappropriate. They also led to another member leaving (because they were offensive), but action was taken because they were offensive, not because a member left.

The comments you claim to paraphrase do not represent the range or full severity of what was said. Neither author has access to our server.

I have done these things now as i have been preoccupied with schoolwork. And it is serious that i have removed them.

The post above you provides proper screenshots to comments i "claim to paraphrase". And i was loyal to the LKE before i, at the time a member of the Estates Common, was removed for the mentioning of my name.

I have no loyalty to the LKE now as you seem to attack my region, not the perpetrators, for their horrendous actions towards the Forums. Those actions i agree are inexcusable and should have been dealt with by me sooner, that much is on me, but i cannot change the past, only the present to affect the future. I apologize on my own volition for my inaction towards these people and allowing them to hold office in my government, but now they hold no public office or ministerial position.

[Droiden]

https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1252481

I am so sorry for my actions.

[Onderkelkia]

The reason as to why I was warned was because I wasn't sensitive, at least from what I remember in the exchange I had with Onderkelkia when I asked him for futher explanations. The screenshots themselves show that I wasn't disrespectful, my opinion was merely different.

Your comments were "inappropriate, intrusive, disrespectful" as well as insufficiently sensitive, as I expressly told you in my reply at the time.

You contested our conclusion, but the issue was never just causing offence, but being offensive and, in the specific context we examined, disrespectful.

I have done these things now as i have been preoccupied with schoolwork.

Since the region was established on 17th August, you have been intending to fire them but were too busy to do this?

How exactly did you find sufficient time to appoint them originally then? You obviously had enough time to fire them.

Appointing them in the full knowledge of what they had done was not "inaction". It was an action in and of itself.

And i was loyal to the LKE before i, at the time a member of the Estates Common, was removed for the mentioning of my name.

As I explained, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, one of our Discord moderators kicked you because the perpetrators' comment made him concerned you were in collusion/sympathy with the three perpetrators of the incident (a concern which you went onto validate by appointing them to high offices in your region knowing what they had done). His priority in taking the precaution was restoring order and preventing further inappropriate activity.

You were given an explanation and apology on returning to the server, which you accepted saying you understood why it was done.

It was easily reversible action taken by a lone moderator in the context of an attack on the LKE forums and Discord server by your friends.

Your attempt to claim a legitimate grievance based on this has no basis.

I have no loyalty to the LKE now as you seem to attack my region, not the perpetrators, for their horrendous actions towards the Forums.

As the statement released makes clear, the LKE considers your region to be one which has the purpose and effect of sheltering the perpetrators.

Your region was the result of the associates of the perpetrators getting together and standing with them after the attack on our forums.

Naturally, it is better you have now dismissed them from the offices you gave them, but the foundations on which your region is built are repulsive.

[Asurmenia]

"As I explained, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, one of our Discord moderators kicked you because the perpetrator's comment made him concerned you were in collusion/sympathy with the three perpetrators of the incident."

How am I a perpetrator if I was asleep during their attack? I literally didn't participate at all. I'm the one that mentionned him, because we were planning on leaving together, although we never planned for this incident to happen. I just tagged him so he could have an easier time scrolling up and understand the situation.

EDIT : Gonna go sleep now, and probably won't answer or read the thread, I rarely visit the forums, wish good luck to all of you.

[Onderkelkia]

"As I explained, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, one of our Discord moderators kicked you because the perpetrator's comment made him concerned you were in collusion/sympathy with the three perpetrators of the incident."

How am I a perpetrator if I was asleep during their attack? I literally didn't participate at all. I'm the one that mentionned him, because we were planning on leaving together, although we never planned for this incident to happen. I just tagged him so he could have an easier time scrolling up and understand the situation.

The moderator came online to find a massive level of disruption on the forums and Discord server created by members of your group. He was faced with a player aligned with those responsible (you, by leaving with them after their actions) stating that another player would also follow them out when he came online. You did not participate in the attack, but from the Discord moderator's perspective you were following the individuals who had done so out of the door. He also had no access to the board's security logs, so could not rule in or out which individuals had participated destroying content on our forums.

In making the above post, I misremembered who made the comment referencing Novae Romae, but it doesn't affect the actual point.

The comment implied that there may have been coordination between the parties involved in advance. You confirm that there was communication within your group of friends, presumably including those responsible, when you say "we were planning on leaving together" (contrary to Novae Romae's statement above that "i had no intentions of leaving until that point"). The moderator had no way of knowing what the object of that coordination was (and we have no way of knowing for sure what you discussed between yourselves even now). Temporarily kicking a potential participant was a reasonable precaution.

Given the gravity of the circumstances and the need to prevent further damage, the moderator's instincts were reasonable. If I had been present, I may or may not have made a different decision (possibly stronger or weaker), but our Discord moderator acted reasonably to control the situation.

The question of Novae Romae's involvement was one to be resolved subsequently. When he re-joined the server, he was given an explanation and apology, and stated that he understood why he was kicked. Soon after, as you suggested he would, he left the region to join with the three individuals responsible.

It is strange that a reasonable security action in extraordinary circumstances - and an action quickly resolved - is being presented as a travesty of justice.

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Overall, to be blunt:

Before and after the incident, there is a common group of individuals, starting for some of you with the earlier Discord moderation issues (not limited to he incident discussed above), including the three perpetrators, yourself and Novae Romae. After Droiden, Greater Bastion and South Reinkalistan systematically went through our forum, deleting content and replacing it with inappropriate content, you all left together for New Roman Imperium.

If the members of your group of friends who did not participate wished to draw a line between yourselves and those who did, you should not have left at the same time to go to the same new region as the individuals responsible. You associated yourselves with them. You put yourself in the same basket.

Droiden, South Reinkalistan and Greater Bastion participated in the attack, but the rest of you formed a splinter region with them knowing what they did. Until such time as the matter came to wider public attention, you also granted them key roles in that region of 15 nations knowing what they did.

[Daarwyrth]

I agree with Onder here. I understand, Nova Romae, you were asleep during the entire event and claim to not have known about their actions in advance. But once you were informed, once you became aware what had been done, you knowingly and willingly went and gave the perpetrators from the 17th of August key roles in your new region. By doing this, you created the outward appearance that you fully support what they have done, especially since it took public backlash to change your decision and remove them. This change of heart did not come from yourself, you only removed the people in question from leadership after people started condemning it here on the forums.

Actions have consequences. You may repeat "I can't change the past" how many times you want, but you chose to give the perpetrators key roles in your new region and thus approved of what they did to the LKE forums. Because actions speak louder than words indeed. You may not be able to change your decisions by going into the past, but the consequences of those decisions are something you will have to face now. By giving the perpetrators key roles in your region, especially so shortly after what they did, you have crippled the New Roman Imperium and its public image from the start. I have doubts as to whether you'll be able to wash out this stain from your region's reputation.

Let this be a lesson, that every decision you make will have consequences you have no control over. You ask us not to judge your region as a whole, yet in its crucial moment of founding and forming you chose to give the perpetrators positions of leadership in your region and removed them from it only after public backlash, not out of yourself beforehand. The tarnished image of the New Roman Imperium is now the consequence you have to accept and face as a result of your decisions.

[Novae Romae]

I agree with Onder here. I understand, Nova Romae, you were asleep during the entire event and claim to not have known about their actions in advance. But once you were informed, once you became aware what had been done, you knowingly and willingly went and gave the perpetrators from the 17th of August key roles in your new region. By doing this, you created the outward appearance that you fully support what they have done, especially since it took public backlash to change your decision and remove them. This change of heart did not come from yourself, you only removed the people in question from leadership after people started condemning it here on the forums.

Actions have consequences. You may repeat "I can't change the past" how many times you want, but you chose to give the perpetrators key roles in your new region and thus approved of what they did to the LKE forums. Because actions speak louder than words indeed. You may not be able to change your decisions by going into the past, but the consequences of those decisions are something you will have to face now. By giving the perpetrators key roles in your region, especially so shortly after what they did, you have crippled the New Roman Imperium and its public image from the start. I have doubts as to whether you'll be able to wash out this stain from your region's reputation.

Let this be a lesson, that every decision you make will have consequences you have no control over. You ask us not to judge your region as a whole, yet in its crucial moment of founding and forming you chose to give the perpetrators positions of leadership in your region and removed them from it only after public backlash, not out of yourself beforehand. The tarnished image of the New Roman Imperium is now the consequence you have to accept and face as a result of your decisions.

Like i said before i have been busy with schoolwork and i put them in those positions because i thought they could do something minor at least to help the government while i focused on my education.

I understand that i made a mistake in doing so, but i cant change the past, and I've taken action now, it seems odd that I'm getting flak for my inaction when I've clearly stated before that I've been focusing on my work, yet apparently this has been misinterpreted as me giving my full approval to them. I'll say it clear right now, i dont support their actions but i was too busy to change it until now.

All i want now is to move on from this incident, myself and the region. If you wish to continue your condemmations of the nations so be it, i understand, but i just want to move on from this, hence why i left in the first place. I just want to have my region and be done with it, not attacked for past actions of other members and me delegating responsibilities to some members as a result of my schoolwork. I understand that you personally left because of them and for that i can only express my sincerest apologies that you were that affected. But like you said when you left, people play this game to get away from reality, from things irl that affect us, like chronic diseases etc, and all i wish is to have my region to take my mind away from school and it's stress, I've done action now, i can't change the past, only the present for the future.

[South Reinkalistan]

Hello.

I am Sarkos Tunchix IV, one of the perpetrators of the incident.

As you all know, we have stated again and again our intent to distance ourselves from this incident. Now, it appears that such a mentality is impossible, and as such we have been condemned multiple times by multiple different individuals and organisations. As such, I have been dismissed of my position within the region, and rightfully so.

Everyone makes mistakes. Some are big, some are small. I think it's fair to say the actions me and my accomplices undertook consisted of a rather big mistake. However, the founding members of the region are very good friends. Most of us had been planning to vacate the LKE at any rate, and I can regretfully state that some of us, in an act that can be described as nothing other than utter stupidity, caused colossal damage to the forums. We caused months of work to be set back, and this was a decision made rashly and without much thought.

But now, let me speak to you, not as South Reinkalistan, not as Sarkos Tunchix, but as the guy behind the screen. I'm genuinely ashamed of myself. I know I can't convey much else over text, but I'd like to ask that you stop blaming Droiden, Greater Bastion, Novae Romae or Asurmenia for my actions. Adrian Willzhelm of Greater Bastion did virtually nothing apart from post something that could easily be removed. Droiden did virtually nothing much apart from give me his account details, and I doubt he expected I would do as much as I did. I'd like to take full responsibility for the events of the 17th of August. This is because I do not wish, under any circumstances, for my friends here to suffer. Because that's what us founding members of the region are. We're friends. And that's why Novae Romae let us into such high positions of management, despite what we have done. Novae Romae has not done this as a way to annoy the LKE, but rather as an act of altruism and forgiveness. He's genuinely a good person. Along with Asurmenia. Along with Droiden. Along with Greater Bastion.

I've obviously used the internet before NationStates, and I expect that the vast majority of those reading this have done so as well. I've remembered cursing those who destroy what others have created, seen them as awful people for carelessly discarding hard work while sitting behind a screen. We can all agree that this is the highest form of cowardice (at least on the internet). And on 17th August, I became everything I had once hated. It was indeed disgraceful, and I am ashamed.

But I plead to you, stop attacking the founding members of the NRI. They're good people. You've forced them into a corner. They just want to play their game in peace, while still remain with their friends. It would be a travesty to see them have to choose one of these.

So please, I beg you. Leave the NRI alone.

[Daarwyrth]

I agree with Onder here. I understand, Nova Romae, you were asleep during the entire event and claim to not have known about their actions in advance. But once you were informed, once you became aware what had been done, you knowingly and willingly went and gave the perpetrators from the 17th of August key roles in your new region. By doing this, you created the outward appearance that you fully support what they have done, especially since it took public backlash to change your decision and remove them. This change of heart did not come from yourself, you only removed the people in question from leadership after people started condemning it here on the forums.

Actions have consequences. You may repeat "I can't change the past" how many times you want, but you chose to give the perpetrators key roles in your new region and thus approved of what they did to the LKE forums. Because actions speak louder than words indeed. You may not be able to change your decisions by going into the past, but the consequences of those decisions are something you will have to face now. By giving the perpetrators key roles in your region, especially so shortly after what they did, you have crippled the New Roman Imperium and its public image from the start. I have doubts as to whether you'll be able to wash out this stain from your region's reputation.

Let this be a lesson, that every decision you make will have consequences you have no control over. You ask us not to judge your region as a whole, yet in its crucial moment of founding and forming you chose to give the perpetrators positions of leadership in your region and removed them from it only after public backlash, not out of yourself beforehand. The tarnished image of the New Roman Imperium is now the consequence you have to accept and face as a result of your decisions.

Like i said before i have been busy with schoolwork and i put them in those positions because i thought they could do something minor at least to help the government while i focused on my education.

I understand that i made a mistake in doing so, but i cant change the past, and I've taken action now, it seems odd that I'm getting flak for my inaction when I've clearly stated before that I've been focusing on my work, yet apparently this has been misinterpreted as me giving my full approval to them. I'll say it clear right now, i dont support their actions but i was too busy to change it until now.

All i want now is to move on from this incident, myself and the region. If you wish to continue your condemmations of the nations so be it, i understand, but i just want to move on from this, hence why i left in the first place. I just want to have my region and be done with it, not attacked for past actions of other members and me delegating responsibilities to some members as a result of my schoolwork. I understand that you personally left because of them and for that i can only express my sincerest apologies that you were that affected. But like you said when you left, people play this game to get away from reality, from things irl that affect us, like chronic diseases etc, and all i wish is to have my region to take my mind away from school and it's stress, I've done action now, i can't change the past, only the present for the future.

The option to wait with the founding of the region until after you were done with schoolwork was also open to you. You weren't forced to do it then and there and since you knew you had schoolwork ahead of you, you could have opted to wait. A reminder for the future to not rush things when there's no haste surrounding them.

I have said my piece and I understand that you want to move forward. However, you can't expect people to magically forget this just because you want them to. While you may want to move forward, I am convinced there are many parties in this that will not so easily forget what has happened. As I said before, actions have consequences and it's only how we respond to those consequences that shows how mature we are. If you can take this and better your region's reputation, you will come out stronger from it. But simply ignoring it because it is inconvenient for you to talk about it is not going to work positively for your region's image. You need to acknowledge it, but more importantly, acknowledge that you are learning from it while showing it through your actions, not only just your words. Removing the perpetrators from your region entirely would be a good step into showing your willingness to learn from your mistakes, but it's not up for me to decide what you will do. I am merely giving you food for thought.

I will no longer respond to this issue and matter, as there are other things I wish to devote my time on. I can only hope that the consequences of your actions - both yours and those of the perpetrators - will teach you and better prepare you for the future. With that said, I wish you all the best.

[Novae Romae]

Like i said before i have been busy with schoolwork and i put them in those positions because i thought they could do something minor at least to help the government while i focused on my education.

I understand that i made a mistake in doing so, but i cant change the past, and I've taken action now, it seems odd that I'm getting flak for my inaction when I've clearly stated before that I've been focusing on my work, yet apparently this has been misinterpreted as me giving my full approval to them. I'll say it clear right now, i dont support their actions but i was too busy to change it until now.

All i want now is to move on from this incident, myself and the region. If you wish to continue your condemmations of the nations so be it, i understand, but i just want to move on from this, hence why i left in the first place. I just want to have my region and be done with it, not attacked for past actions of other members and me delegating responsibilities to some members as a result of my schoolwork. I understand that you personally left because of them and for that i can only express my sincerest apologies that you were that affected. But like you said when you left, people play this game to get away from reality, from things irl that affect us, like chronic diseases etc, and all i wish is to have my region to take my mind away from school and it's stress, I've done action now, i can't change the past, only the present for the future.

The option to wait with the founding of the region until after you were done with schoolwork was also open to you. You weren't forced to do it then and there and since you knew you had schoolwork ahead of you, you could have opted to wait. A reminder for the future to not rush things when there's no haste surrounding them.

I have said my piece and I understand that you want to move forward. However, you can't expect people to magically forget this just because you want them to. While you may want to move forward, I am convinced there are many parties in this that will not so easily forget what has happened. As I said before, actions have consequences and it's only how we respond to those consequences that shows how mature we are. If you can take this and better your region's reputation, you will come out stronger from it. But simply ignoring it because it is inconvenient for you to talk about it is not going to work positively for your region's image. You need to acknowledge it, but more importantly, acknowledge that you are learning from it while showing it through your actions, not only just your words. Removing the perpetrators from your region entirely would be a good step into showing your willingness to learn from your mistakes, but it's not up for me to decide what you will do. I am merely giving you food for thought.

I will no longer respond to this issue and matter, as there are other things I wish to devote my time on. I can only hope that the consequences of your actions - both yours and those of the perpetrators - will teach you and better prepare you for the future. With that said, I wish you all the best.

Those members are gone. I hope this gives you and Onderkelkia what you want.

[Daarwyrth]

The option to wait with the founding of the region until after you were done with schoolwork was also open to you. You weren't forced to do it then and there and since you knew you had schoolwork ahead of you, you could have opted to wait. A reminder for the future to not rush things when there's no haste surrounding them.

I have said my piece and I understand that you want to move forward. However, you can't expect people to magically forget this just because you want them to. While you may want to move forward, I am convinced there are many parties in this that will not so easily forget what has happened. As I said before, actions have consequences and it's only how we respond to those consequences that shows how mature we are. If you can take this and better your region's reputation, you will come out stronger from it. But simply ignoring it because it is inconvenient for you to talk about it is not going to work positively for your region's image. You need to acknowledge it, but more importantly, acknowledge that you are learning from it while showing it through your actions, not only just your words. Removing the perpetrators from your region entirely would be a good step into showing your willingness to learn from your mistakes, but it's not up for me to decide what you will do. I am merely giving you food for thought.

I will no longer respond to this issue and matter, as there are other things I wish to devote my time on. I can only hope that the consequences of your actions - both yours and those of the perpetrators - will teach you and better prepare you for the future. With that said, I wish you all the best.

Those members are gone. I hope this gives you and Onderkelkia what you want.

Don't blame others for your own actions/inactions/mistakes. The least you can do is own up to them and learn from them, but blaming others is not going to get you anywhere.

[Nulkia]

The Emperor's Foundation Day Speech

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Foundation Day Speech

His Supreme Majesty, Theoden, by unquestionable right, Emperor of The Land of Kings and Emperors, King of Norwood, Basileus of Polis, Grand Prince of Niso, Prince of Maxonberg, Doge of Vienna, Autokrator of The Land of Dragonia, Landgrave of Munster, and Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia.

29 October 2019

Electors,

Today, we celebrate the fourteenth foundation anniversary of the greatest imperialist region to have ever existed in NationStates, The Land of Kings and Emperors. Reaching fourteen years is a milestone only a few regions can match. Our longevity is a testament to the strength and dedication of each and every member of the LKE. From the leaders serving in the Imperial government to the dedicated electors who every day bring life and energy into our world, the LKE is a masterpiece painted, molded by some of the greatest players in the game.This extraordinary sense of community has allowed The LKE to influence NationStates in ways which players and regions can only dream of.

Since the beginning, the LKE has made the decision to never submit to any power. Instead, the LKE vowed to use its own power on its own terms, for its own interests. This is the mantra which has dictated the way we conducted our political and military affairs for well over a decade. Through the years, we have demonstrated the ability to conduct strategic foreign affairs, execute professional military and intelligence missions, lead interregional alliances and influence global thinking. Our commitment to imperialism, to the exertion of all our power, all our capabilities, for the realization of our goals and objectives, is such that LKE and Imperialism are interchangeable terms.

Our outstanding external position is also emphasized by the fact that our legal and cultural traditions have not only enriched our own empire, but have also been used as the building blocks of other successful regions. No one can deny that even when we are not proactively influencing entities and or events, LKE's influence is still undeniably felt.

Of course, our success is a product of years and years of careful management and of collective work. Much is owed to the achievements of the earlier members of the LKE, those who rallied to carry the banner of the Golden Eagle and planted it firmly on every battlefield they march to. As we look back to the proud days of our empire, we must use this occasion to renew our pledge, as inheritors and caretakers of the LKE's proud legacy, to keep marching forward and secure even greater victories. I therefore call on each and every elector to honor this challenge. Let us begin our journey to fifteen years, by recommitting ourselves to the glory of the LKE.

On this celebration of our community and our history, I would like to pay tribute to the members who have done so much for it. I am pleased to present the Foundation Honors List, recognizing the electors who have done so much for the LKE.

First, I am pleased to announce an elevation in the regional peerage. Vedant Madan has led a new generation of LKE politicians since joining the LKE in 2016. He has consistently performed well, delivering highly successful terms as Prime Minister, Minister of the Exterior, Minister of the Interior, Member of the Imperial Senate and Member of the Estates Noble. He continues to remain a reliable officer of the Imperial Army and a trusted member of my Guardian Council. His elevation is long overdue. For his great achievements and continuing loyal service, we accordingly create him as Viscount of Shaftesbury in accordance with Letters Patent CCXV.

Second, Rayregalia Von Arcadia-Sova the former prime minister and current Electoral Commissioner has been a constant face in regional politics up until his retirement. Aside from his multiple stints as Prime Minister, he has held several positions in government including serving as Governor-General of The Land of Dragonia, Dean of the Old School of General Studies and Private Secretary of the Emperor. Despite his exit from the political scene, he continues to serve the region well, promoting roleplays and cultural initiatives as a leader of the Council of Rulers and as Mayor of Onderford. We create him Duke of Lohengramm-Greenhill in the colonial peerage of The Land of Dragonia under Letters Patent VIII.

Third, this announcement is helpful in reorganizing the composition of the Guardian Council. As had been observed by my predecessor, the Emperor Emeritus, the Guardian Council is the premier medium for giving voice to the regional nobility. It provides confidential advice to the Crown without superseding the Imperial Council and the Imperial Senate as the centers of regional politics. Undoubtedly, this body represents the Crown's most trusted advisors, and every member fulfills an important role in crafting overall policy and strategy for the region.

Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Lord Haifa, and Lord John Spencer-Talleyrand, Lord Salis, have both demonstrated the qualities desired of every elector, and every regional peer. Both have spent considerable time in the Imperial Government, holding successive senior positions which span legislative, executive and judicial functions including successful terms as Prime Minister of The LKE. Aside from their strong political background, both have also pursued outstanding cultural initiatives. Equally important is their proven loyalty to the Crown and the security of our empire. We are pleased to appoint them as members of the Guardian Council under Letters Patent CCXVI and CCXVII.

Accordingly the Guardian Council shall now be composed of the following:

Lord High Steward and Moderator of the Guardian Council:
The Grand Duke of Scoll-Balow-Cambron, Wilhelm Somerset

Lord Chancellor:
The Archduke of Maxonberg, Akillian Talleyrand

Members of the Guardian Council:
Viscount of Shaftesbury, Vedant Madan
Baron of Haifa, Julio Von Arcadia-Sova
Baron of Salis, John Spencer-Talleyrand

Finally, and continuing from my earlier message of adding to LKE's legacy, I announce the expansion of the LKE empire with the accession of a new dominion. Noria, a former personal realm, shall now be the newest imperial holding and the first enlargement of the empire under Sebastian rule. It shall be represented in the imperial style, the appropriate name for which shall be announced at a later date. While no decision has been made on its structure and over all theme, I envision it to be the center of trade and commerce within the empire. Noria shall be the headquarters of a new imperial treasury to finance domestic commercial pursuits, designed to support cultural and roleplay initiatives. With the growing communities in Norwood and The Land of Dragonia, I hope to launch a new age for the LKE colonies.

Long live the Land of Kings and Emperors! Glory to the Empire!

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET!

[The Notorious Mad Jack]

His Supreme Majesty, Theoden, by unquestionable right, Emperor of The Land of Kings and Emperors, King of Norwood, Basileus of Polis, Grand Prince of Niso, Prince of Maxonberg, Doge of Vienna, Autokrator of The Land of Dragonia, Landgrave of Munster, and Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia.

Is the emperor aware that his 'unquestionable right' to rule Moldavia is opposed the residents of such, who seem to remain quite free of LKE?

[Fooooooooo]

Congratulations to the LKE! 14 years of prosperity is a grand achievement and a result of the dedication and ability of the LKE and its members.

[Nulkia]

Foreign Dispatch

Volume X, Issue VIII
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WA Delegate: The Sovereign Realm of Nulkia | Nation Count: 364 | Regional Rank: 31st

The Monarchy

Emperor: Theoden Sebastian
Emperor Emeritus: Onder Kelkia
Crown Prince: Akillian Talleyrand
Prince Imperial: Valfor Talleyrand

The Imperial Council

Prime Minister: Erica von Clair-Arcadia
Deputy Prime Minister: Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Baron of Haifa
Secretary of State for the Exterior: Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Baron of Haifa
Secretary of State for the Interior: Premier Nursultan Temir
Secretary of State for Culture: Eviris III

The Estates Noble

Speaker: John Spencer-Talleyrand, Earl of Warburton (Non-Affiliated)
Member: Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Baron of Haifa (Lion Party)
Member: Rayregalia Von Arcadia-Sova, Baron of Paddington (Non-Affiliated)

The Estates Common
Speaker: Tiaki (Independent)
Member: Erica von Clair-Arcadia (Lion Party)
Member: Astrid Weisberg (Independent)
Member: Andrew van der Gummo I (Independent)

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Victory in ASEAN Region


LKE Reinforcement Regiment Entering ASEAN Region

Soldiers of the LKE Imperial Army (LKEIA), led by the Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Colonel General Valfor Talleyrand, participated in the raid, capture, and passwording of ASEAN Region, along with allies including The Black Hawks.

The LKE Imperial Army saw a huge turnout in our reinforcement endeavors with 80% of the Habsburg Guard regiment deployed in 24 hours or less. Our own Valfor Talleyrand served as a Regional Officer and helped eject and ban over 100 defender and sleeper nations. With over 55 endorsements on each regional officer, our victory was secure.

In just under a week, ASEAN Region was under the complete control of The Black Hawks with the support of the LKE and other partners. The regional officer nations amassed enough influence to not only eject and ban many nations, but also to password-protect the region from any further considerable attacks by defenders.

The LKE Imperial Army has demonstrated once again its influence, might, and strength in numbers on the world stage. The LKEIA remains a powerful force to be reckoned with. Together with our allies, the LKE maintains the military capability to make a significant difference in conflicts across NationStates.

Long Live the Emperor! Long Live the LKE!

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET!

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Election Time



The fifth session of the recently reconstituted Estates General, the regional legislature, ended with the passage of the Hall of Honor Act (2019), which aims to improve the management of the Hall of Honour, a pantheon for those Electors who distinguished themselves in service to the LKE. The Judicial Reform Omnibus Act (2019), a landmark bill for the regional judiciary, was also introduced, debated, and subsequently approved.

On 15th January 2020, a new session of the Estates General began, with Erica von Clair-Arcadia, Tiaki, Astrid Weisberg and Andrew van der Gummo being elected to the Estates Common, the directly-elected lower house. It is worth noting that the majority of members of this session of the Estates Common are new Electors. Their courage in choosing to participate in the affairs of the public realm is most admirable. Continuing their service are the Members of the Estates Noble, the appointed upper house: The Lord Salis, John Spencer-Talleyrand; The Lord Haifa, Julio Von Arcadia-Sova and The Lord Paddington, Rayregalia Von Arcadia-Sova. Both chambers aim to work together for the common good of the LKE and her Electors.

Regarding the premiership election, Erica von Clair-Arcadia and Julio Von Arcadia-Sova were elected for the third consecutive term as Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, respectively.

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Roleplay Happenings


The colourful political map of the Land of Kings and Emperors RP

The World of the LKE, the regional roleplay scene, continues to grow with each passing day. As a result, the Council of Rulers recently announced a partnership with the Department for Culture, for the purpose of establishing an Imperial Bank that will concern itself with the creation of a monetary system, a necessary step in the development of a prosperous and sustainable community.

Also, the Council of Rulers decided the creation of a International Peacekeeping Force, for the purpose of preserving peace and stability in the Empire.

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Special Article - Interview with the Prime Minister

On this update, we at the Department for the Exterior hosted a special guest for an interview. The guest was none other than the very first female Prime Minister under Constitution XII of the LKE, Erica von Clair-Arcadia.The interviewer was Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Baron of Haifa. The full interview may be found below.

Julio: Erica, first of all thank you for agreeing to this interview.

Erica: Thank you for having me.

Julio: When you were first elected back in October 2019, how did you feel about being the first female Prime Minister under Constitution XII of the LKE?

Erica: I think it's a great honour to be the first female Prime Minister of the LKE's 12th Constitution. At first, I didn't actively try to attain the position. But then, after the retirement of Rayregalia Von Arcadia-Sova, I reconsidered and decided to take the risk and run for Prime Minister. And, as fate would have it, I, who had never envisioned myself sitting on the PM's chair, found myself doing just that! During my first term, I tried my best to familiarize myself with the office and its duties. Of great help were the documents from previous administrations found in Number 27 Layton Street, the prime ministerial residence, documents that provided me with additional ideas on how to run my administration and efficiently implement my policies.

Julio: What are you plans for the coming weeks? Are there new policies you would like to see implemented?

Erica: After discussions with the Emperor, we have decided to tighten our relationship with our allies. During the coming days and weeks, the Imperial Council will primarily focus on the Exterior Department and its policies, while the Department for the Interior and the Department for Culture will continue their crucial work under the direction of their respective Secretaries of State.

Julio: Speaking of the Emperor, the public are wondering about your relationship with His Supreme Majesty, and the members of the Imperial House. How does the Prime Minister exercise their powers in our region? What kind of relation do you have with His Supreme Majesty?

Erica: The Imperial Government, and I personally, have a good working relationship with the Imperial House and share the same vision and ideas regarding the administrations plans. Even though, as a human being, there are moments I have made mistakes, but His Supreme Majesty and the members of the Imperial House have offered me kind and helpful advice, so that I can learn from my mistakes and improve myself.

Julio: Erica, thank you very much for your answers.

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Other News of the Realm...

1. New Roman Imperium was refounded in retaliation for the deletion of content on the LKE forums by founding members of NRI.

2. February 4th declared LKE Unity Day by the Estates General.

3. John Spencer-Talleyrand nominated and confirmed as new Lord Chancellor.

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Brought to you by the Department for the Exterior

On behalf of His Supreme Majesty's Government, Peers, Electors and the Imperial House of the LKE.

[Lord Dominator]

Glad to have had your assistance

[Valfor]

The LKE Imperial Army
INVASION AND OCCUPATION OF XEDAS
27 March 2020

On the minor update of 26 March 2020, the LKE Imperial Army organised and conducted an invasion of Xedas. Victory was achieved at the update, following which we secured the region and commenced an occupation. The LKE is grateful to Europeia for assisting in the update invasion. We are also grateful to Europeia as well as The West Pacific, Balder, United Kingdom, The Black Hawks, Kantrias and Lone Wolves United for sending piling reinforcements.

24 hours later, on the minor update of 27 March 2020, the LKE's point nation enjoyed 59 endorsements. The scale of the occupation, one of the largest in recent months, is testament to the significant military capability of the LKE, our treaty allies and our military partners. The LKE's ability to organise an occupation of this size also demonstrates the strength of our diplomacy and the confidence of our partners in LKE Imperial Command's operational leadership. The substantial reinforcements amassed have firmly established our control and quashed defender hopes of defeating our occupation. This overwhelming display of force is consistent with the long-standing military doctrine and practice of the LKE Imperial Army in conducting occupations.

Immediately subsequent to the update invasion, six defender units were ejected and banned after unsuccessfully attempting to interfere with the operation:

1 day 2 hours ago: 3XH181T A was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Greater NSW was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Ghilan Nain was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Shy Guyia WA was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: The Military of South Asians was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Spinach Puffs was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.

When our lead gained additional influence following the major update of 27 March 2020, four further defender units were ejected and banned after they remained in the region having endorsed select natives in a futile attempt to enable a subsequent 'liberation':

14 hours ago: HC6 was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Makdons puppet was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Echoes was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Delegate Thomas was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.

Since the end of our war with the Founderless Regions Alliance with the FRA's final demise in October 2016, the LKE has chosen to reduce the frequency of occupations organised by Imperial Army. Nonetheless, we have maintained, and continue to maintain, organisational capability as well as significant resources, often deployed in support of our partners and in targeted interventions as appropriate. Coming a decade after the conclusion of the LKE's notable 85-day occupation of Free Thought in March 2010, the ongoing occupation illustrates the ability and determination of the Imperial Army to project LKE military power. The Imperial Army remains one of a range of valuable instruments at the disposal of the Emperor and His Supreme Majesty's Government, safeguarding the interests of the LKE and our allies, often in concert with allied forces for mutual benefit. A lot has changed in the NationStates world since our first operations in 2006, but this remains the same: whether the year is 2007, 2010, 2013, 2017 or 2020, the Imperial Army demonstrates LKE power.

Finally, I would like to extend my individual thanks to Field Marshal Lieutenant John Spencer-Talleyrand, Commander of the Habsburg Guard, for serving as the point nation and delegate, and to all officers of the Imperial Army involved in assisting me with the planning and leadership of the operation.

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET

Colonel General Valfor Talleyrand
Chief of the Imperial General Staff

[Yokiria]

[Akillian]

Well done to Imperial Command and the rest of the Imperial Army, and thank you to our noble allies.

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET!

[Bowzin]

Congrats to LKE and thank you for inviting us along! Always happy to help out!

[Boda]

I'm sad. Kind of sad for Xedas

[A Bloodred Moon]

Congratulations to the LKE on a well-executed operation. Glad LWU could help out, even if late to the party.

[Pichtonia]

Congratulations! It was an honour and pleasure to be there alongside you.