Your Leader's Opinion on AN's Leader - ♥ Mk. 15 ♥

[The NationStates Multiverse]

"This weird cube, called "!Jo" claims to be the ruler of the NationsStates Multiverse, where we reside... If this is true, does that mean, that he is the Sky Reaver OverOverboss? And he claims to own our military, but it doesn't seem like that. Or is this another 4th wall weird claim, this dossier, that says surprisingly little about this being. Maybe, cause this is all a lie and fake, or perhaps, Deism is right and Creator does exist, but doesn't care about his creation. Spymaster Blackbird can't find any proofs of this deity being the actual ruler of the Multiverse. And even if he is... We didn't vote for him. But still can negotiate something... Provided, he is contactable. But something tells me, that we should keep quiet."-Overboss Liam Navarro

"We didn't vote for him" Did you expect to vote for a deity owning everything whether he likes it or not, or if you like it or not, I mean also how would any proof the Multiverse existing anyways, what are you gonna fly 900 Trillion+ Light Years just to reach a void of literal nothing
/skipme

[New Lockelle]

"I have seen countless national leaders in my times. Yet something about this man, this king, interests me. Raised by war, by conflict, by endless violence. However, even in the chaos, they seem to have come upon leadership by chance. Reforms upon more reforms, it seems, are what they believe is best. While they seem to have a relatively normal family life, I can't help but wonder why they bother with religion. They fought for their state, and by such, is the state not of the highest importance? Are the people, collectively, not loyal enough to the nation to follow it and it alone? Or must there be some higher power? I scoff at the idea that anyone in the condition as Lothria's leader can remain such when they are so distracted by personal matters and other conflicts."

- Fritz Schwarz, General-Dictator of the USSN

[The Holy Dragon Imperium]

(Image) "I understand Lord Navarro has expressed his concerns the tieflings of all people... Demon-spawn that would butcher my people and steal my Kingdom the second I turn my back. He says they are not all evil, but they are the offspring of fiends who have clawed their way into the mortal plane from the pits of hell. Demon blood courses through their veins, so you will have to forgive me if I don't trust such creatures to run through Lothria as they please. So far as I am concerned, the pyre is a kindness. We only wish to send them back to hell so they can consort with their own kind. He also takes issue with boys of 14 fighting in my army. But a boy can carry a pike or a sword, can he not. And we are in a fight for the survival of mankind. If the vampires break through, they will sweep through Lohtia and move south to Cimbria and Argenta. The words of my house are 'Here I Stand', and according to that tradition, I will not move another fucking inch. Boys have been heroes before, and over the coming years, they will certainly be heroes again. And I will not turn soldiers away just because they are two years shy of manhood. But, besides that, I would like to mirror Lord Navarro's sentiments towards me. We disagree on many things, it is true, but this man is a soldier through and through. As a boy, I too was no fan of my studies. I would have given anything to be out in the field, a sword and shield in my hands. And while no, as a man, I do see the merits in studying the histories and sciences for men of our standing, there is something to be said for spending one's youth travelling the world, killing bastards and seeing beautiful mummers in... compromising situations. I tried to have fun during my time in the capital, but I fear my own adventures at that time are nothing compared to Navarro's storied life. And to win the throne... or whatever it is he sits on as Overboss... though a feat of strength. I believe I have said before that it reminds me of the age of heroes, when northern kings were chosen through duels and heroic feats, not just through blood-right. The scholars say we now live in more civilized times, though I cannot help but imagine how interesting it would be to watch one of those bouts - the future of a kingdom decided by two men with swords. In short, Liam is not a bad man... Confused on certain subjects, to be sure, but he is brave and cunning. Both fine qualities for a ruler to possess, if you ask my opinion." - His Grace Harland III Gaunt, King of the Lothrians

"He may be a heathen, but he does recognize that the only purpose of demons and their spawn are to be slain. I can respect anyone committed to fighting demons and trying to bridge the divide between species. We are all after all brothers and sisters under the Great Mother. It makes no sense to fight your brothers and sisters just because they're a different race then you, especially when there is such a great threat right around the corner. Speaking of which, perhaps we should provide them with some of our exorcist specialists to make sure the demons are driven out of our reality.

"But now it's time to talk about his flaws. First of all he is a heathen, though that can hardily be his fault as he has not yet heard of the glory of the Great Mother. While his increased tolerance for other religions does mean that we can educate his people on the one true faith easier, it also carries the risk of secularity becoming more popular and that just won't do. I am also concerned by some of his war actions. When he put down Dolloway's rebellion, much of his family was also slaughtered and I can't help but wonder how many of the dead were truly a threat. There is value in turning the other check after all and I sincerely hope that no children are among the dead. Plus there is the matter of torture. While I shed no tears for the demon that it was inflicted on, torture tends to be quite unreliable for getting useful information and much better at falsify confirming the torturer's biases and fulfilling their sadism."
-Pope Sa'ash

@AN
"While I do like the goals of communists and socialists in making equal, it appears the state he came from made the unbelievable mistake of rejecting faith and embracing atheism. While I hope that he fixed that mistake I somehow doubt it. He is a tyrant, that's fine. As long as the common good is being advanced, the methods that good is brought about by hardily matter. Of course, if his tyranny exceeds the common good then the people have the right and should order him to step down. If he refuses then the people have the right and should tear him and anyone who tries to stop them to pieces. Considering how they had a meltdown due to how they feel about safety regulations, I have doubts about the competence of his government. We'll see how many pieces he'll be in after a few years. Will it be one or countless I wonder?"
-Pope Sa'ash

[-Platina]

" A Pope Dragon ? what is some kind of joke?
Anyway, ignoring this litte aspect, I have little to no things in common : Our visions on religion, our ideas on how an economy should work and pretty much everything, although i respect her for not letting the elites control the nation and somehow she is caring for her people, this religious fanatism is unmatchable with my political visions, and in my political visions Atheism and freedom of religion are very important. I also despise her racism poorly hidden by the will of the great Mother, for the rest i agree on her politics on universal goods and limitations on megacorporations, I am in favor of companies, but said companies must stay in their place without getting entangled in state affairs. " - President Emesto Saenz

[Jiku]

(Seiji Proceeds to Warlord Mode)
"I think any government that uses a president is a failure... However, I see that you are religious, and over-all a nice person, I will not invade, overall, I wish you luck"
-Seiji Akujiwa
BN: Just for info, Seiji, gives off General Shen from Kung Fu Panda 2 Vibes

[Frente de Liberacion de las Americas]

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THE DIRECTOR
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Boy oh boy. It's surprising to see the Japanese back again. Then again, it's a fairly short and curt factbook so I'll give it a minute to read. But man, I wish it was longer. It'd actually make your resume look better than two sentences and one line in a factbook. I recommend searching up document templates. It's fairly easy to do so! It'd give me more insight into who you are.

So far... I'll have to shoot down whatever's written though. You don't "rule with civilians in mind" and expect that to be a compliment. That's supposed to be something obligated- like, c'mon. You're supposed to rule with the civilian population in mind. If you want to fail at the basic task of a leader, then don't appease civ-pop. Glad to know you've managed to ascend above that bar, given how low it is. And I don't exactly think that there's any, well, nuance into the statement that he "makes sure equal rights are given." Because, let's be real here, that is so bare-minimum information-wise that it could be interpreted as 'he treats them all like serfs'. Please elaborate more.

So far, I don't know much about you. But you're vague and a spook, way more than the Company's Agents, so I'm not exactly one to trust you.

Signed, George Bush, Forty-first President of the United States of America.

[Lothria]

"Much of his life seems... redacted. I suppose that should come as no surprise though, for a man in his position. For that, I won't hold it against him - I have long since abandoned notions of honour and justice. Victory and the protection of one's people are all that really matter in war, and they typically go hand in hand. That considered, saboteurs and and spies are just as vital to the survival of an army as archers, swordsmen, and pikemen. Of course, if you were to listen to Lord Bush, you would believe that he is but a lucky fool, stumbling around placing his seal on papers in every war. A compelling story, though it's not one I buy. If I were forced to flee my capital, with the enemies at the gates, I would not want a simple clerk to sit on my council. I would want someone cunning, someone who could help ensure that I would find myself back home, sitting on my own throne, as soon as the gods would allow. But if I am to take this man's word, I do find myself drawn to me. Our childhoods were not completely interchangeable, but there are enough similarities to make me feel for the man. I was never well-liked by my tutors, nor did I try to change that. I didn't care much for them either - there was adventure waiting for me, after. Perhaps not in Lothria, but in Almannia or Wendria, where I could fight as I wished. As a third son, protecting the legacy of my House was never something I imagined I would have to. Perhaps my life wasn't so dull as that of Lord Bush - at least in this version of his life I am expected to believe - but I believe we were both... unaware of what the gods expected from us. But our purpose finds us, not the other way around, and you'll have to forgive me if I don't believe that Lord Bush has spent this most recent war locked in an office, surrounded by the most mundane of papers. I do grieve for his wife and sons, however. My boy is still young, but a few months older than my marriage, and I don't know how I would continue without both in my life. If it gives Lord Bush any consolation, I will pray for them - to my own gods, and perhaps to his, assuming he keeps faith with some. In short, this is now clerk, no mundane little man falling from government appointment to appointment. One does not become a spymaster by being incompetent, though I suppose it does help to be perceived that way by those you wish to fool. There is certainly more to this man than he lets on, though in the same way I tread carefully around my own Lord High Spymaster, for my health I will not pry too deeply into his personal affairs. If nothing else, he is a particularly interesting man, one I believe I would respect if I knew more about him. But, all that said, I suppose I am a King, and I've little time for a common clerk." - His Grace Harland III Gaunt, King of the Lothrians

[Sky Reavers]

"He may call me misguided, for I don't belive in punishing an entire group of free willed individuals for the crimes of some... But in fact, we are just guided by different sets of values. We have seen, countless dictators using this rethoric about "evil race" to exterminate, whoever they wanna kill just for their profits or fun and when I hear the same rethoric from other dude, it's now really hard to belive in benevolence. I know, why he did that, but we would have done a bit differently... Demon blood may nudge one for being more evil, but if he managed to keep this at bay and still be a nice dude, then I don't see a problem. I understand Gaunt's desire to protect his realm from demonic horrors. Yes, it's established that most demons are just evil, but regarding tieflings... Maybe, he should just pick some... I don't know, more selective methods of justice?

He wondered, what I am sitting on. Yeah, throne just not that convenient for table, so I use a glowing gamer chair instead. But anyway, I wonder, what if he was the one I duelled during the final trial instead of Shawn Bjornson? I am sure, that this battle would have been no less of a challenge. He is a formidable foe in a melee battle, well versed with most kinds, his favorite being a bastard sword, which is versatile and can be used as a longsword with a shield or dagger, and as a two handed sword too. I on the other hand, prefere a one handed blade and much lighter armor, that allows me to dodge attacks and outmaneuver foes. It's in fact good for both blitz and attrition battles... For blitz, thanks to minimal speed obstruction and for attrition thanks to being light and thus less exhaustive to move in. And... I can't cast a spell for shit. Maybe, there is a way for me to learn?

Still, what wouldn't I give to slice, bash and pump a bunch of evil and tough as hell vampires full of lead with my X-14 assault rifle? Would also use a UV laser pistol and flashbangs agaisnt such foes. And some silver shaving in pocket to throw those at vampire eyes, whenever they expect this the least! What? Our code of honor doesn't forbid from fighting dirty agaisnt the enemies, it only forbids us from harming the innocents. And honorable, non-dirty fighitng... It's for honor duels and sports, not for a real fight. Either way, sure as hell, I would have been glad if he was in my squad during the campaigns, when I was just a man-at-arms.-Overboss Liam Navarro

[Lothria]

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[Nalver And]

"How intriguing, he would certainly be popular during the Anarchy Era of the Constellations, nevertheless, his life is quite chock full of adventures! It's like I am watching a movie about someone. And, it seems like there are missing information about what he did before his early rise to power... Either way, his views and all I respect and even admire. One thing I want to say is, a bit too... Relaxed? Sure, the entire country is reckless and relaxed but, I am getting a feeling it might bite back sooner or later.
Either way, his policies and leadership is definitely quite good, so huge praise for that, for what it's worth." Noxi, signed with the Informational Council

[The National Revolutionary Government]

“I don't have very much to say about Noxi and the 'Council of the Constellations' other than I find his appearance to be too feminine for a man and uncanny to be honest. I mean, really, cat ears? I think I heard of a condition where a person's eyes can be two different colours but cat ears? I know the bourgeois can be a decadent class at times but this is absurd.”
- President of the National Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China, Wang Jingwei

[Valentine Z]

Chief Aviator Gwen Tracer Hepburn “Fate of Existence and the Omniverse” Ellen Trixie Caitlin Foxworthy Avril Verlene Eveline Celinda Sammy Doris T-Rev Oxton Arielle Lindall Leslie Vitesse Allison: Ahhh hey, the early 20th Centuries. A bit of an interesting time, but I would not really want to be there for long. It's quite a political drama, and a lot of people have died. Anyway, going back to the guy, Mr. Wang Jingwei - well, you are certainly not doing so well when you had numerous defeats and got exiled when you took over. Maybe you might have considered doing something else? Still, all that aside, I see that when you come back in 1935, you and your administration did your best in making the nation a better place, so... I suppose Fate has plans for you in a roller-coaster-esque kind of way. Wait, you might not know what that is, sorry; that is not snark, to be clear. With how crazy the world is in early 20th Century, roller-coasters might not be a thing. Anyway - your life goes down and then up, so that makes sense. I genuinely wish you the best of luck, at least better than whatever went down in the Northern Expedition.

[The Holy Dragon Imperium]

"This ascension is not complete. They are the endless loop. What was shall be. What shall be was. They will join us. They have joined us. They will understand. They did understand. This loop is the next stage. They will receive our message. They have received our message. They will be eternity. They were eternity."
-Nightmare Whisperer

[Lothria]

"I've prowled the records and I fear I can find little on this 'Nightmare Whisperer', if I'm to call it by no other name. But what I have found disturbs me. The comparison to a god is unavoidable, but it reminds me less of Lugos and Artios, the Silver and Steel Kings, paragons of nobility, honour, and virtue, and more of the Nameless Old Ones they overthrew, long before men thought to count the passing years. The Old Ones two possessed great knowledge and power - the likes of which haven't been seen since the Age of Darkness gave way to the light - and demanded blood from their followers. If the tales are to be believed, the Old Ones were quite convincing, in a terrible sort of way, and held the people of Tellos in their iron grip from the very moment of their creation. If the Nightmare Whisperer is anything like them, I can see why the Kobolds of all people would happily accept such an offer. Meaning no offence, that race is... somewhat lacking in intellect. But it seems instead that it was not the Kobolds themselves that accepted to offer of power and knowledge - I even respect them for sailing to confront this abomination, this stain on creation. The fact that it was the god, their Great Mother, that chose to treat with the creature is beyond shocking. Again, I've little respect for the intelligence of lizardfolk, but I can imagine no worse condemnation of one's faith than to see their goddess consort with a horror called the Nightmare Whisperer.

I've long been suspect of the lizardmen and their pantheon - doubtless, they simply worshipped the one most adept at bashing the others about before the arrival of their Great Mother. But this little endeavour has convinced me that their faith is nothing but demon worship. Whether or not the Nightmare Whisperer is canon to their religion, it has made pacts with the supreme goddess and tortures the minds of the innocent with nightmares. I've long worried for the Kobolds in my kingdom - their simple minds were not created to withstand the forces of darkness, nor to uphold the true gods. They are hardly more than animals, lacking insight and cunning. Regardless of this creature's lies, I know I am destined for Lugos' Golden Hall, with my ancestors and fallen friends, and not to have my soul devoured by a mage or demon. I do dream, but of a future free from darkness, not of the lies the Nightmare Whisperer forces upon his followers. It is my duty as a King... nay, as a man, to drive demons and the ilk back to the gates of hell. To protect the weak, when they cannot help themselves. But I fear it is too late for the Kobolds. Their goddess has doomed them to a fate worse than death, in service of a monster out of time. I wish them well, but at this point, I doubt it will do them any good."

- His Grace Harland III Gaunt, King of the Lothrians, Duke of Umberland

[Sky Reavers]

"I now wonder, how do different planetary and evolutionary conditions impact the development of kobold mental proccess... It seems, that in his kingdom, kobolds are something like... pre-sapient specie, while those space kobolds he is talking about, seem to be a rather smart specie... Sure, some of their decisions can be... questionable, but hey, they can ride spaceships and build epic things!

Sure, methods might be questionable, but what I sure as hell can respect, is that unlike many of those graced with throne from birth, His Grace Harland III actually cares for his kingdom and it's people! They can all be sure, that under his rule, they will not be left to fend for themselves, when a demon or another eldritch abomination comes! He actually tore this kingdom away from the claws of those bloodsucker clans, who saw these people as nothing more than just a minibar choke full of elite blood cocktails! So, however I may question his methods, I'll never question or doubt his loyalty and commitment to his country or people! He will keep the evil away from his kingdom, be it a hellspawn or a deep space malevolent being. And... I saw in the last report, that there are dudes, called "Elder Vampires". A thing, he never had to face, but after those little bits of data, I've heared about the "Vampire Lords", who also very tough enemies... These Elder Vampires gotta be even tougher than that... Gotta be a total hell to face! Thankfully, we also got some nice UV laser rifles... maybe, we should find some Elder Vampires and test those on them?

Damn... sometimes, I just keep wishin' and imagining, how we would battle the menace together. HIs sword and magic that defend the Royalty, and my guns that spread the Liberty!"-Overboss Liam Navarro

[Lingdao Monastery]

"I now wonder, how do different planetary and evolutionary conditions impact the development of kobold mental proccess... It seems, that in his kingdom, kobolds are something like... pre-sapient specie, while those space kobolds he is talking about, seem to be a rather smart specie... Sure, some of their decisions can be... questionable, but hey, they can ride spaceships and build epic things!

Sure, methods might be questionable, but what I sure as hell can respect, is that unlike many of those graced with throne from birth, His Grace Harland III actually cares for his kingdom and it's people! They can all be sure, that under his rule, they will not be left to fend for themselves, when a demon or another eldritch abomination comes! He actually tore this kingdom away from the claws of those bloodsucker clans, who saw these people as nothing more than just a minibar choke full of elite blood cocktails! So, however I may question his methods, I'll never question or doubt his loyalty and commitment to his country or people! He will keep the evil away from his kingdom, be it a hellspawn or a deep space malevolent being. And... I saw in the last report, that there are dudes, called "Elder Vampires". A thing, he never had to face, but after those little bits of data, I've heared about the "Vampire Lords", who also very tough enemies... These Elder Vampires gotta be even tougher than that... Gotta be a total hell to face! Thankfully, we also got some nice UV laser rifles... maybe, we should find some Elder Vampires and test those on them?

Damn... sometimes, I just keep wishin' and imagining, how we would battle the menace together. HIs sword and magic that defend the Royalty, and my guns that spread the Liberty!"-Overboss Liam Navarro

"I have pondered on quite a few occasions about Mr. Navarro and his nation, and how it contrasts to ours. I will reflect on my previous statement and staging that absolutely no system is perfect, but from a few observations, my judgement that the concept of a 'utopia' belonged to the Sky Reavers has its doubts. Rather, it is based upon the fact his people seem so happy and in high spirits despite all the chaos, and no matter if they're poisoning themselves with drugs or smashing down each other in bar brawls; that's the life they want to live and they wouldn't want it any other why.

Likewise, we would be a fish out of water in their lands as, for many of my fellow monks who live in the rural villlages away from Xicheng, we have known, recognised and respected silence and harmony despite our built of strength. And yet, as chaotic as it can be at times, in a land where it is defined there are no laws except one's own, you have instead established a code of honour and positioned yourself as a figurehead, a rallying point for your people... or at least your predecessor did, before you bested him for his position as the Overboss. And such codes of honor are held consistently by your citizenry, so they can find brotherhood in times of conflict and tragedy and support each other to the very end, bringing civility to where their is none. Such loyalty to an idea is unfounded in many of the otherwise "civilised" nations, except for dictatorships or theocracies like ourselves. But our monks have sworn themselves, their very souls and hearts, to finding peace within themselves through practicing Lingdao and know the temple as their true home even from afar... your people have no state to even be patriotic about, but yet they know brotherhood. It entices me the more I think about how such people can be, that they have the free will to call their own homes independent nations if they wish and yet you are recognised as their lord among them... as there will be bandits and thieves among them plenty, they distract not from the pure heart I see within the Sky Reavers."

I remember being in such a position myself, against Jiang Weisheng. We had formed an aversion towards each other since our youth, since he was an opportunist and grew increasingly envious and volatile when it came to my own growth and prestige within thr community. He had mastered the art of Fire, and matched me in both constant duels and sparring sessions alike. It had all climaxed when he propositioned to overthrow me and take over my position in a trial by combat, which many including myself thought was utterly preposterous in the eyes of many, even if an honourable fight was preferable to a full force coup d'etat. But, holding my own bitter feelings towards Jiang, I accepted. Jiang was not a young man in 1991, and neither was I, but we fought, and over the course of 2 hours we went from wanting each other dead to peacefully conversing, discussing our feelings and the mistakes we made. He accepted he was purely jealous throughout his life, and it had lead him to make many errors. So I forgave him, and to this day, he sits a part of the Neiquan, my closest advisors and brethren in spirit. If I had lost and given him the leadership as promise, I know not of how he would have lead, but he is a man of many rash decisions and less than ethical decisions in his youth, and I suspect over time he would have seemed a lot like you... minus the intoxicants. A proud, brave and fearless warrior ready to rally and stand for his people when it is needed most, though I guess that's where your similarities and ours end.

We have very different views and perspectives on the world despite being intertwined in the concept of happiness and prosperity, for our means are utterly separate by all accounts; the very definition of Yin and Yang. I will criticize you on some areas such as the carefree attitude towards drug usage and general lawlessness, but your people have thrived endlessly and seen great triumphs under your rule, so I will at the very lead congratulate you on your achievements. I find you simply fascinating. Not anyone to look up to, but I suspect a thing or two could be learnt in controlling a rather volatile crowd, but on account of your achievements and own personal belief in good, I have a positive opinion of you."

~Master Chun Shan-Lin

~

[Lothria]

"Gods be good, this man is wasted at a monastery. I mean, Lugos' Light, with his guts in his hand and his leg bones reduced to powder, he not only reached his physician before collapsing but shielded three people along the way. The fact that he was restored to health does not surprise me, my corps of mage-physicians would certainly heal such wounds if they were inflicted upon me. But I will not try to pretend I would have the fortitude to reach them in time. Master Chun Shan-Lin has a soul of iron, I suspect. That, or the Morrigan is too frightened to take him from the mortal plane. That would not surprise me in the slightest, for not only is the Master extremely adept at shrugging off damage that might kill a lesser man, but he also seems to be a fearsome warrior. I do not know if his order considers their powers to be magical in nature, and if I describe them as such I hope he won't take offence. I have nothing but respect for the mages in my service - they've turned a battle in my favour more times than I can count. And I have attempted to practise the skills the monks of Lingdao seem to have mastered - flight and healing magic, hydromancy and pyromancy. I dare say that if I've obtained half the abilities Master Chun has, Lothria will never worry about invasion again.

Though I suppose the Chun Shan-Lin would do quite alright without his powers. I was never blessed physically, and am but a small man. The victories I've claimed are the result of my cunning, not my strength, I would say. Much unlike my eldest brother - he was not carrying wagon wheels as a babe, mind you, but he once told me he crushed the skull of a Galean border reiver with his bare hands at the age of 17, which I found impressive. I still do. I do wonder what would change if the gods saw to bless me with physical strength, as they evidently have for Master Chun. If it would have helped me. It does seem to have helped the master. Again, with his monks fighting under the black and gold raven banner, we would be unstoppable.

This brings me to the Master's commitment to neutrality and pacifism. Evidently, there are times he has been forced to abandon this principle - the invasions of his homeland were not driven back by the wind, after all. But there are wars that exist beyond your doorstep and people who suffer under the thumbs of tyrants and monsters. If you've the ability to fight, you should. Refuses, and the deaths of innocent thousands can only be placed at your feet, just as though you'd thrust them into the path of an arrow yourself. Furthermore, I cannot abide by the way he handles treason. The price for such crime is death, there can be no debate over this. A man who would openly and violently challenge the crown, no matter how focused the violence may have been in this case, mustn't be allowed to live, nor can he ever be trusted again. This is the way of the world, and to leave a powerful traitor alive is to invite destruction upon your kingdom. I would love to live at a time when only one execution was necessary, but I would have thought this rogue fire monk would have taught the master that some man cannot be saved. Some men must die.

In short, I respect Master Chun as a warrior. I can see him turning the tide of a battle with ease, even at his advanced age. But as a ruler, he leaves much to be desired."

- His Grace Harland III Gaunt, King of the Lothrians, Duke of Umberland

[Rooseveltian-America]

"King Harland, now that is an interesting figure in history, one which I would've wished to meet! He lived a strenuous life, just as I have. He fought and earned his position in life, just as I have, and he served his nation in war, just as I have. Although its hard for me to compare an old king with that of modern politicians, I do see some similarities between he and I, we both went through rough times, and I admire his strength to push through and make it to good times."
-Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States

[Republics of the Solar Union]

"Interesting, so this guy was like the Teddy Bear president of the ancient USA, right. So that's cool and all, he was also democratic I think. Wait he was republican, so what does that mean, he was not democratic? FUCK THIS THAN! Wait, also when did we get a time machine."
- President Welmer.

[The National Revolutionary Government]

“President Welmer? I don't see a 'President Welmer' here. Forget it, he might as well as never existed and if he did he's a puppet of the capitalists.”
- President of the National Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China, Wang Jingwei

[Unified Communist Councils]

"Wang Zhaoming. Chameleon, a shapeshifter, a political powerhouse who danced between ideologies and alliances with the grace and guile of a serpent. They say he was a comrade, a confidant, of the great Sun Yat-sen. That he stood shoulder to shoulder with the father of the nation, a pillar of the revolution. But where was he when the bullets flew, when the blood ran in rivers through the streets? Hiding behind his pen, his pretty words, while others fought and fell? And then, the power struggle, the vicious vying for control of the Kuomintang. Wang, the wily manipulator, maneuvering, machinating, until he sat atop the heap, the undisputed master of the Nationalist government. But what did he do with that power, that influence? Fled. Fled like a rat from a sinking ship when the tides turned, when the defeats mounted. Off to Paris, to London, to spin his webs and spout his rhetoric from the safety of exile. And all the while, the Kuomintang, the once-proud party of the people, twisted, turned toxic, under his tutelage. Radical. Authoritarian. A far cry from the ideals, the dreams, that Sun Yat-sen had fought for, had died for. But like a bad penny, like a recurring nightmare, Wang returned. Riding on the coattails of others' victories, others' sacrifices. The MinGan Insurgency, the League War, the blood and sweat of countless nameless heroes—Wang swept in to reap the rewards, to plant his flag in the corpse-strewn soil. And now, this National Revolutionary Government, this grand facade, with Wang at its helm. Reconstruction, rearmament, redistribution—pretty words, pretty promises. But can a leopard change its spots, can a snake shed its skin? Can Wang, with his history of betrayal, of abandonment, truly lead China, truly serve the people? I have my doubts, my deep, gnawing doubts. For I have seen too much, endured too much, to trust in the honeyed words of politicians, in the grand gestures of men drunk on power. The Ministry of State Security, the Whampoa Military Academy, the push for reunification—will these be tools for liberation, for the betterment of the nation? Or instruments of oppression, of subjugation, in the hands of a man like Wang? Only time, only the harsh, unforgiving light of history, will tell. For the true revolution, the true path to freedom, to justice, lies not in the machinations of men like Wang Jingwei, but in the indomitable spirit, the unbreakable will, of the people, of the soldiers, of the unsung heroes who bleed and die on the frontlines. Be it in the trenches or in the cockpits of TSFs." - Irisdina Sternhardt, TSF Pilot Ace of the Red Army, Grand Marshal of the Erudia Liberation Army.

[Jaang Uul Khanate]

"Not every day I see a woman who is a military head of state but from the intel I gathered she is a good one, especially while being a Grand Marshal of a Liberation Army. She is a very good leader, might even consider an alliance, but she is not perfect. " -Biluul Khan

[BN, The Factbook is W.I.P. so work with what you got]

[The Merry-Men]

"Not every day I see a woman who is a military head of state but from the intel I gathered she is a good one, especially while being a Grand Marshal of a Liberation Army. She is a very good leader, might even consider an alliance, but she is not perfect. " -Biluul Khan

[BN, The Factbook is W.I.P. so work with what you got]

"Well, what I'm given here in this dumb file thing is bare bones, since my intel was too busy getting high again, I'll be happy to say that the Khan is at least an interesting fellow compared to most of these boring suit people in white houses. I didn't even know khanates were still a thing, but it's a democratic thing apparently, sort of like how The King of Britain usually does fuckall and gets to stand right next to the president. What a brave fellow who I have heard absolutely NO feats or triumphs about other than the story about his parents treating him with shit which is SO unoriginal that even I have one of those! But hey; I can't say anything truly off-color about how your mum cut you up with broken glass... or I can. I've been in that position myself and a little worse, but if this was a pissing contest to see who had the most fucked up childhood, some Nickelodeon sitcom actor would probably kick down those doors and snatch the trophy right out of our dirty bloody hands. But at least we got our final kicks in; I fed my dad oxalic acid and watched him blast out of both ends as a payback prank for the years of drunken fists and fingers, and you bashed mummy's head in with a rock! Or at least, you found her like that? I don't know, it's a scholarly debate, really. Kind of fun to imagine if I had that kind of gall and rage back then, and then you went into becoming the Marquis de Pickpocket snatching wallets and apples galore before some magical adventure quest made you a part of the khan! Yeah, I really couldn't find the details on that one too well.

How did a street thief become democratically elected, anyways? I was a clever girl, but they still wouldn't let me work at a Taco Bell before I even got sent to jail with the rap sheet I had, so either your country is a corrupt shithole that I'm surprised we haven't turned into a festering sore, or you've got the entire world's supply of luck and charisma, just like I did with my bullshit! Maybe we're sharing half of it? Well... I hope that line of you being a courageous leader isn't just word of mouth, because I'm looking forward to getting that other half. And trust me, people like you, who think they know how to run shit but end up making some 'regretful decisions' that just fuck it all up... you used to piss me off and drive me to form my gang in the first place, but now you lot just amuse me, you do. The more of you lot there are, the easier our job is. I'll be seeing you around, desert boy."

~ Mary Rothberg

[Jaang Uul Khanate]

"Not every day I see a woman who is a military head of state but from the intel I gathered she is a good one, especially while being a Grand Marshal of a Liberation Army. She is a very good leader, might even consider an alliance, but she is not perfect. " -Biluul Khan

[BN, The Factbook is W.I.P. so work with what you got]

"Well, what I'm given here in this dumb file thing is bare bones, since my intel was too busy getting high again, I'll be happy to say that the Khan is at least an interesting fellow compared to most of these boring suit people in white houses. I didn't even know khanates were still a thing, but it's a democratic thing apparently, sort of like how The King of Britain usually does fuckall and gets to stand right next to the president. What a brave fellow who I have heard absolutely NO feats or triumphs about other than the story about his parents treating him with shit which is SO unoriginal that even I have one of those! But hey; I can't say anything truly off-color about how your mum cut you up with broken glass... or I can. I've been in that position myself and a little worse, but if this was a pissing contest to see who had the most fucked up childhood, some Nickelodeon sitcom actor would probably kick down those doors and snatch the trophy right out of our dirty blood-covered hands. But at least we got our final kicks in; I fed my dad oxalic acid and watched him blast out of both ends as a payback prank for the years of drunken fists and fingers, and you bashed mummy's head in with a rock! Or at least, you found her like that? I don't know, it's a scholarly debate, really. Kind of fun to imagine if I had that kind of gall and rage back then, and then you went into becoming the Marquis de Pickpocket snatching wallets and apples galore before some magical adventure quest made you a part of the khan! Yeah, I really couldn't find the details on that one too well.

How did a street thief become democratically elected, anyways? I was a clever girl, but they still wouldn't let me work at a Taco Bell before I even got sent to jail with the rap sheet I had, so either your country is a corrupt shithole that I'm surprised we haven't turned into a festering sore, or you've got the entire world's supply of luck and charisma, just like I did with my bullshit! Maybe we're sharing half of it? Well... I hope that line of you being a courageous leader isn't just word of mouth, because I'm looking forward to getting that other half. And trust me, people like you, who think they know how to run shit but end up making some 'regretful decisions' that just fuck it all up... you used to piss me off and drive me to form my gang in the first place, but now you lot just amuse me, you do. The more of you lot there are, the easier our job is. I'll be seeing you around, desert boy."

~ Mary Rothberg

Well, there was bad grammar in my factbook, I meant to say at age 8 he found his mom and beheaded her by bashing her neck with a rock.
Also, In our nation criminals can run for Khanmanship in jail. /skipme

[The Holy Dragon Imperium]

"Not every day I see a woman who is a military head of state but from the intel I gathered she is a good one, especially while being a Grand Marshal of a Liberation Army. She is a very good leader, might even consider an alliance, but she is not perfect. " -Biluul Khan

[BN, The Factbook is W.I.P. so work with what you got]

"Well, what I'm given here in this dumb file thing is bare bones, since my intel was too busy getting high again, I'll be happy to say that the Khan is at least an interesting fellow compared to most of these boring suit people in white houses. I didn't even know khanates were still a thing, but it's a democratic thing apparently, sort of like how The King of Britain usually does fuckall and gets to stand right next to the president. What a brave fellow who I have heard absolutely NO feats or triumphs about other than the story about his parents treating him with shit which is SO unoriginal that even I have one of those! But hey; I can't say anything truly off-color about how your mum cut you up with broken glass... or I can. I've been in that position myself and a little worse, but if this was a pissing contest to see who had the most fucked up childhood, some Nickelodeon sitcom actor would probably kick down those doors and snatch the trophy right out of our dirty blood-covered hands. But at least we got our final kicks in; I fed my dad oxalic acid and watched him blast out of both ends as a payback prank for the years of drunken fists and fingers, and you bashed mummy's head in with a rock! Or at least, you found her like that? I don't know, it's a scholarly debate, really. Kind of fun to imagine if I had that kind of gall and rage back then, and then you went into becoming the Marquis de Pickpocket snatching wallets and apples galore before some magical adventure quest made you a part of the khan! Yeah, I really couldn't find the details on that one too well.

How did a street thief become democratically elected, anyways? I was a clever girl, but they still wouldn't let me work at a Taco Bell before I even got sent to jail with the rap sheet I had, so either your country is a corrupt shithole that I'm surprised we haven't turned into a festering sore, or you've got the entire world's supply of luck and charisma, just like I did with my bullshit! Maybe we're sharing half of it? Well... I hope that line of you being a courageous leader isn't just word of mouth, because I'm looking forward to getting that other half. And trust me, people like you, who think they know how to run shit but end up making some 'regretful decisions' that just fuck it all up... you used to piss me off and drive me to form my gang in the first place, but now you lot just amuse me, you do. The more of you lot there are, the easier our job is. I'll be seeing you around, desert boy."

~ Mary Rothberg

"She and her Merry Men remind me of a rival gang when I was younger. Bunch of those sadist types that thought they were hard. Anyway, eventually all of the local outfits including mine had enough of their murderous ways. We joined the other outfits with all our knives, clubs, and lasers and marched on them. They broke after only a few minutes of fighting and we chased them right into the arms of the enforcers and we never saw them again. Don't remember much about their leader. Just that they were found dead in a gutter with countless stab and laser wounds.

"I see many similarities between the two. Inability to emphasize, the strongest trait of any species, utterly incapable of doing anything anything that doesn't follow their wants, and doomed to die out in a forgettable of pathetic death. Give it a few years and the whatever men will be no more and neither will her. Few will remember her as they move onto more important things. Such is the fate of all that follow the sin of pride so zealously. As much as it seems that like she is possessed by some demon, she isn't. Just another sinner that cares nor stands for nothing."
-Pope Sa'ash