The Land of Kings and Emperors Embassy

[King Alexander]

Onder,

You and I have had many differences over the years. Perhaps you remember a young upstart from British Isles known variously as Wesstmoorland, St. John Wesstmoorland, and/or John Norfolk. We have not had the pleasure of speaking since the Dark Times that occurred under my indirect predecessor, George. I still know that there is bad blood between us, however, I have had nothing but the greatest respect for yourself and the Land of Kings and Emperors. From my start on NationStates in 2009, I have always known who you were, where you were, and of the respect you commanded throughout the NS world. The game will note your absence forever.

Theoden,

You have great shoes to fill, but I know that you have doubtlessly learned much under Onder's tutelage. I wish you nothing but the best of luck, and a warm welcome in the Kingdom of Great Britain should you ever wish to speak with me or visit my region. Long live Theoden! Long live the Land of Kings and Emperors!

---
Henry IX
King of Great Britain

[Linkin Nights]

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Imperator Noster

Ten years ago he first ascended, eight years ago he rebuilt us, seven years ago he ascended and never descended. That is until today. December 20th shall forever be remembered in the history of The Land of Kings and Emperors and NationStates. For it is the day our Emperor Onder Kelkia has announced his intention to abdicate the throne of the LKE. The Emperor will abdicate during January 2018 and assume the position of Emperor Emeritus.

Emperor Onder has faithfully served the LKE in the greatest capacity since time immemorial. His Supreme Majesty has served in countless positions within our government ranging from the premiership to ambassadorships to his current position as our glorious Emperor. The Emperor is the only individual to hold the Conquest Medal among his countless awards for service, and we will never forget what he has done for us.

The Imperial Family has planned the abdication of our Emperor for nearly a year now. Our Crown Prince Theoden Sebastian has been prepared and he is an individual of notable distinction in his own right. His Supreme Highness possesses a decorated history in our executive, serving as Prime Minister eight times, and an even more dedicated history in the Imperial Army where he is the Chief of the Imperial General Staff. He has faithfully served the LKE for over six years and we place the utmost faith in him as our Emperor’s successor. Behind him sits our Prince Imperial Linkin Talleyrand, a respected and talented individual, and the Guardian Council of the LKE.

The Emperor announced his impending abdication to the general public in a fantastic speech delivered from his palace. In this speech, His Supreme Majesty reaffirmed everything we hold true about The Land of Kings and Emperors. Our fantastic and storied history. Our glorious military exploits throughout NationStates. He placed special emphasis on the status of the LKE as the premier imperialist region of NationStates. Our commitment to our military, to our history, and our refusal to abandon our foundations has allowed us to conquer our enemies in the past and will grant us the ability to conquer our enemies in the future. May they tremble before us.

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET

When you first told me of your intention to abdicate and retire from NationStates politics in general, it was great sadness and worry that enveloped me. One would think that the heir of the most powerful and well known imperialist region in all of NS history will smile with glee, at the thought of now being able to take the most coveted place in all of the Imperialist world. But such was not my feeling. Even now.

Do not mistake me, for I am extremely grateful for this unique privilege to serve The Land of Kings and Emperors. And when I was told of the things that will be set in motion, I have tried with my utmost best to prepare myself for the new role that I am to play. Nor has my faith in our future faltered. In fact, I am confident that some of our best years are still ahead of us, that the LKE will see a revival and growth worthy of its distinction as leader and bastion of the Imperialist sphere.

Still, there is sadness. A great era will be coming to an end. When I first joined NS Gameplay in late 2011, you were a towering figure in the Imperialist world for many years already. You were the champion of Imperialism, leading the LKE as Emperor and The New Inquisition as Crown Prince. You still are. In the latter region, you also served as Commander of The New Inquisition Armed Forces where you masterfully orchestrated the invasion of Belgium and of The Rejected Realms, victories that in my view remain unmatched in tactical genius and skillful execution. Of course, this is just two of your countless military achievements. But, they are easily my favorite. As a young imperialist then, I felt great pride because I was part of a movement that was unstoppable. As was the man leading it.

There are of course, countless more to mention, and in other regions you have been part of. But of all the regions you called home, it is your time as Emperor of the LKE which will forever be remembered. You stood watch as the Empire grew, declined and survived. You held so many positions in our government, serving in the legislative, executive and judicial branches and in them you crafted policies and implemented projects which allowed the Empire to grow not only in terms of numbers, but also in terms of substance. You vigorously fought our enemies, in the public arena and the fields of battle, no matter who they were, how many their numbers. Indeed, at times you were the lone voice that countered their lies, their fabrications, their hypocrisy. Yet it was your voice, that drowned theirs, silencing them to humiliating defeat. You have maintained our forums, and with them, our shared history and traditions. We are able to embrace and take pride in our heritage because you saw fit to teach the many generations of where we have been. Our traditions, forged years ago, continue to enliven our political and cultural scene because of your faithfulness to them.

And that is why I worry. While I mean not to disregard nor deny the equally important contributions of other LKE leaders and members through the years, I realize that in many respects, the LKE of today is Onder. And Onder is the LKE. What will become of us if the Emperor Onder is no more? But then, here you are, as you have always done, reminding us that the LKE is and will always be more than just one person. Bigger than you. Bigger than me. Bigger than any one of us. That the LKE will continue to do as it has always done, prevail. That while we face new enemies, while we struggle with new challenges at home and abroad, our quest remains the same.

As you prepare to serve the LKE in a new capacity, I join our electors and other players around the NS world in praising your many years of service as a Monarch, Government Leader, Politican, Lawmaker, Military Commander and Intelligence Director. Few individuals have the singular distinction of being so associated with renowned regions, even fewer may claim the honor of having truly changed the game. You are both. Your achievements not only helped the regions you became part of, but more so drastically defined how we see and approach NS gameplay. Indeed, your greatest legacy will be having shaped and embodied Imperialism in the form we know it today. Trust that we will guard this legacy you have bequeathed us and continue to fight for it.

I find solace in knowing that while you step down, you will not really be gone. I and future generations of LKE leaders will still rely on you for your wisdom and assistance.

Hail Emperor Onder, who shall forever be known and celebrated by the epithet Onder the Conqueror!

I will be asking the government to establish a committee that will organize activities to formally recognize the Emperor's achievements as well as the program for my coronation next year. Other announcements relative to the future direction of the monarchy and the region will also be made later on as we go into the formal transition process. The region can rest assured that the Emperor, the Prince Imperial, Lord High Steward and myself will be in close coordination during this period to iron out details for the abdication of the Emperor and my accession to the imperial office.

Lastly, I wish to thank everyone who voiced their support for me. I offer myself to the LKE, to serve honor and protect it as the Emperor Onder had done through the many many years. Please join me, help me, as we lead the LKE to its next great chapter. We are all successors to imperialism. May we prove ourselves worthy.

It has truly been a great honor to witness the LKE's growth under Emperor Onder's leadership. Indeed his service to the LKE is incomparable, and it is because of his service the LKE remains secure as a world power. I am confident in Crown Prince Theoden's leadership in ushering in this new era of the region as our next Emperor.

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET!

[Tim-Opolis]

One can only dream this will lead to an era with significantly less essays for all of us to ignore.

[Fauxia]

One can only dream this will lead to an era with significantly less essays for all of us to ignore.

This hope seems misguided

[Salvarity]

One can only dream this will lead to an era with significantly less essays for all of us to ignore.

This hope seems misguided

I will make sure to forward all my school essays to both of you.

[Jakker]

Onder has always been a pleasure to work with. A true legend in the game.

[Salvarity]

In all seriousness, Onder's departure from the LKE Monarchy was such a strange concept to me when he first announced his depature. Before I was involved in the LKE, before I was an Imperialist or even a Raider, I already associated Onder and the LKE together. To think that in a month a new Emperor will preside over the LKE will take some getting used to. Theoden is a fantastic dude and I am certain he'll lead the LKE just as well. It was an honour to serve against, with, and now under Onder for all these years. His service and dedication to his region, his ideals, and this game as a whole is immeasurable.

[Mallorea and Riva]

Will Onder be leaving NS as a whole?

[Aelbarrow]

Will Onder be leaving NS as a whole?

The Emperor has announced that he will not be vanishing entirely, but he will be retiring from all front-line participation in NationStates politics in due course. As regards his specific intentions for his current roles in other regions, I don't know about that.

[Funkadelia]

Truly the end of an era!

[Consular]

Gotta wonder if the LKE will stay even half as relevant without Onder at the helm.

[The Sygian]

Congratulations on a very successful reign.

[Kanglia]

Congrats Onder, may we all have less walls of text to cipher through.

[Monarchist Follower]

I implore the prominent WA authors that one of them come forward and write a WA resolution to Commend OnderKelkia.

It's a wicked waste if you don't. He deserves the honor.

[Kanglia]

I implore the prominent WA authors that one of them come forward and write a WA resolution to Commend OnderKelkia.

It's a wicked waste if you don't. He deserves the honor.

Then how about you implore that from your main nation instead of hiding behind a four day old puppet.

[Pergamon]

Congratulations.

[Consular]

I implore the prominent WA authors that one of them come forward and write a WA resolution to Commend OnderKelkia.

It's a wicked waste if you don't. He deserves the honor.

There are many things Onder deserves and I'm not convinced a commend is one of them.

[Monarchist Follower]

I implore the prominent WA authors that one of them come forward and write a WA resolution to Commend OnderKelkia.

It's a wicked waste if you don't. He deserves the honor.

There are many things Onder deserves and I'm not convinced a commend is one of them.

Why?
I'm sure you could easily find people who have been Commended for far less than what he has done and on less merit.
What is it about OnderKelkia that you think makes him unworthy of being Commended?

[Consular]

There are many things Onder deserves and I'm not convinced a commend is one of them.

Why?
I'm sure you could easily find people who have been Commended for far less than what he has done and on less merit.
What is it about OnderKelkia that you think makes him unworthy of being Commended?

Maybe I'd be more inclined to have a conversation with you if you weren't a faceless puppet.

[Monarchist Follower]

Why?
I'm sure you could easily find people who have been Commended for far less than what he has done and on less merit.
What is it about OnderKelkia that you think makes him unworthy of being Commended?

Maybe I'd be more inclined to have a conversation with you if you weren't a faceless puppet.

Okay. This nation has WA membership now. Now back to my question:

Why?
I'm sure you could easily find people who have been Commended for far less than what he has done and on less merit.
What is it about OnderKelkia that you think makes him unworthy of being Commended?

[Consular]

Okay. This nation has WA membership now. Now back to my question:

Looks like we've got a comedian here.

[Monarchist Follower]

Okay. This nation has WA membership now. Now back to my question:

Looks like we've got a comedian here.

What?

The fact that you won't answer the question now makes me think you don't have a good argument and your denying OnderKelkia his rightful honor because of something circumstantial.

[Consular]

Why do people not just post on their main nations? I legitimately don't understand it.

[Monarchist Follower]

Why do people not just post on their main nations? I legitimately don't understand it.

So your still trying to say I'm a puppet?

[Consular]

I hope that question was rhetorical.