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[The Lendol Archipelago]

Obi Wan > Spock

The Doctor > American sci fi characters

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

[Kogashi]

(Image) International Freedom Coalition Admissions Department, 500 Zavra Avenue, International Freedom Coalition Headquarters, Musrum, Bratislav IFC Admissions Application National Information Formal Nation Name: The Empire of Kogashi Shortened Nation Name: Kogashi Demonym: Kogashi Capital city: Okano National Population (RP): 142,678,000 Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy Is your Government by the people?: Yes, exercised through elected representatives How do you describe the political atmosphere of your state?: Center-right Head of State: Emperor Koga Naritaka Head of Government: President Yamagata Akio Economic System: Capitalist Currency: The Kogashi yen Exchange Rate to NSD: 1¥ = 0.08 NSD Major Exports: Motor vehicles; iron and steel products; auto parts; plastic materials; manufactured goods Major Imports: Agricultural products; raw materials (iron, rubber); semiconductors Language: English, Japanese Very Brief History of your nation: Kogashi, in its current form, was founded in 1920 with the Kogashi Constitution, which established the state as a constitutional monarchy. Before this document was instituted (by referendum), the Empire existed under an absolute, albeit very populist, monarchy. The history of Kogashi goes back almost 10,000 years, to the first Emperor from the Koga family: Koga Shiro. It operated under feudalism for millennia until encountering the outside world in 1860, after which it began a swift modernization of Kogashi society. Map: None Political and Civil Rights and Freedoms Does your nation have Freedom of thought: Yes Freedom of belief (religion): Yes Freedom of expression: Yes Freedom of the media: Yes, limited in regard to the Imperial family Freedom of peaceful assembly: Yes Freedom of association: Yes Freedom of movement: Yes Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure: Yes Freedom from arbitrary detention or imprisonment: Yes Freedom from slavery: Yes Right to life, liberty and security of the individual: Yes Right to vote: Yes Right to a fair trial, legal council, and a guarantee of habeas corpus: Yes Right to not be subject to cruel or unusual punishment: Yes Rights of equality: Yes Foreign Relations and Military Statistics What other military alliances are you a part of?: None What other non-military organizations are you a part of? Capitalist League Foreign Policy: Believes in free trade, spreading democracy and intervention for matters of human rights and crimes against humanity Number of active military personnel (RP): 685,080 males; 153,789 females Number of reserve military personnel (RP): 977,543 reserve personnel Nuclear Arsenal (if any): 35 nuclear deterrent sites Name of Military: The Kogashi Armed Forces Branches of Military: Army, Navy, Air Force RP example: Quickly moving along the shore, the squad was spread out from the water to the tree line. The commander, a young man straight out of the IOA, suddenly raised his arm, signaling a stop. The line of soldiers halted its advance. “Commander Mori,” the sergeant said, “It’s not safe to stop here, the squad’s exposed. We should keep moving.” Mori merely scanned the tree line to his left. He could’ve sworn there had been movement. Seeing nothing now but palm leaves swaying in the breeze, he nodded to the sergeant and signaled to continue the advance. The troops began to move forward once again, making it ten feet before Mori raised his arm and halted. There were audible groans. “I swear I saw something that time,” Mori said to the sergeant. He pointed towards the woods. “Probably an animal,” the enlisted man replied, peering into the foliage. “These outlying islands are full of life, untouched by civilization. I’ve heard reports of everything from tigers to giant lizards.” “Send two men to scout ahead through the trees.” “Understood commander,” the sergeant replied. Turning to his men he whispered, “Watanabe, Hita! Advance and clear the tree line.” Two young marines, clearly not happy to have been selected for the assignment, grudgingly nestled their AY144L assault rifles into their shoulders before moving quickly to the beginning of the forest. They stepped carefully through the dense undergrowth before disappearing into the mess of vines and hanging moss. The rest of the soldiers waited now, glancing between each other and the trees. It was taking too long for the all clear. The sergeant was beginning to suspect that perhaps the commander had been right when Hita stumbled out of the bush. “Hita,” the sergeant began, “Is everything all clear? Where’s Watana…” Suddenly, Hita fell to the ground, a bamboo shard protruding from his back. “EVERYONE, COMBAT POSITIONS!” the sergeant yelled, momentarily taking over for the stunned commander. “Form a firing line towards the trees, prepare for…” He stopped talking. From the trees, there was a growing sound. A roar, mixed with the shattering of vegetation under human feet. The cry grew louder and louder, and soon the sergeant could see movement behind the trees. Hundreds of forms rushing towards them. “OPEN FIRE!” the commander shouted. At his command, the soldiers began emptying their magazines into the dense jungle. The screaming mass of human forms grew nearer and nearer, undeterred by the wall of lead. The first man to leap from the forest, a dark skinned islander with a skirt of grass leaves and a headdress of feathers, gave an unearthly cry and let towards the Kogashi soldiers’ line. He was cut down before his spear could do any damage. Behind that first man, though, came more and more. The islanders fell like a wave upon the marines, launching bamboo spears and arrows towards their line. In return, the soldiers continued to fire. 50 cal rounds screamed through the native warriors’ flesh, ripping them apart, but failing to stop the massive charge. Soon, the islanders were close enough for their spears to be effective, and the marines were forced to begin a brutal melee. Bayonets and rifle butts, while effective weapons, lacked the range of the native bamboo spears, and soldiers fell quickly. Commander Mori drew his pistol and began firing point blank into the naked forms that approached him. Even after a spear pierced his calf, he fell to one knee and continued to shoot wildly. The sergeant turned to aid him, hearing the gunfire stop, only to see a spear cast through the commander’s throat. ‘No,’ the sergeant thought, watching his comrades slaughtered around him. Man after man fell as hollow spears whistled. It was almost a mercy when the sergeant felt a point pierce his back, and his vision went dark. Delegate to the IFC Council Information Name: Yamata Keiji Age: 36 Gender: M Biography: Born into the Yamata family, a wealthy zaibatsu clan of bankers, Keiji was given all of the luxuries expected by the Kogashi upper class. He had private tutelage, acceptance to the National University and a plum military commission upon graduation. In the military, though, it soon became apparent that the Yamata family name would not be sufficient to earn him the respect of his men. Although still very green, Keiji was deployed to the island of Kattan, an outlying island populated by hostile natives. As a military man, it was expected that he would pacify these natives through force of arms. Instead, Keiji revealed an intrinsic skill with diplomacy, pacifying the natives through earning their good will. After creating peace on the small island, Keiji was moved to the State Diplomacy Office, where he served for five years. Education: Masters Degree in International Relations Reason for your nation desiring to join the IFC: To help safeguard our own freedom through a network of likeminded allies. Do you hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by the IFC's Charter?: Yes Signature: ______Yamata Keiji_______ Date:_____7/31/2015_______ **IFCAPP**

Who reviews applications? I'd like to get mine looked at if anyone has the time.

[Krjder]

The Doctor > American sci fi characters

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

Wow, that's kinda harsh. On your sibling....

[The Lendol Archipelago]

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

Wow, that's kinda harsh. On your sibling....

If you knew him, you would understand.

[Krjder]

Wow, that's kinda harsh. On your sibling....

If you knew him, you would understand.

Oh, I do. I have siblings of my own that piss me off greatly.

[New Roma Republic]

The Doctor > American sci fi characters

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

Well then take the initiative and watch Star Trek and Doctor Who on your own

[The Lendol Archipelago]

If you knew him, you would understand.

Oh, I do. I have siblings of my own that piss me off greatly.

I'd say I'm glad you understand, but I wouldn't wish having to understand on anyone.

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

Well then take the initiative and watch Star Trek and Doctor Who on your own

I'd like to, I'm waiting for the original series of Star Trek to begin again on CBS Action.

[New Roma Republic]

Oh, I do. I have siblings of my own that piss me off greatly.

I'd say I'm glad you understand, but I wouldn't wish having to understand on anyone.

Well then take the initiative and watch Star Trek and Doctor Who on your own

I'd like to, I'm waiting for the original series of Star Trek to begin again on CBS Action.

Star Trek is on both Netflix and Hulu...

[Torrumbarry]

Oh my god I forgot freaking Exar Kun
Place him above Vitatiate and take Vitiate off the list.

I never got how General Grievous was associated with the Siths. Help out a rookie?

[Ontorisa]

HOLY SHIT! We're going to need a new thread soon!

[Krjder]

Oh my god I forgot freaking Exar Kun
Place him above Vitatiate and take Vitiate off the list.

I never got how General Grievous was associated with the Siths. Help out a rookie?

I think he owned one of the droid factories...

[Torrumbarry]

I never got how General Grievous was associated with the Siths. Help out a rookie?

I think he owned one of the droid factories...

He was, like, totes my fave.

[Krjder]

I think he owned one of the droid factories...

He was, like, totes my fave.

He was pretty cool. Though, I always liked the wookies.

[Torrumbarry]

He was, like, totes my fave.

Pretty cool yeah, but not a Sith or Jedi, since he's not force sensitive.
He's more of a...Bounty Hunter-General Hybrid with Lightsabers.
My favorite in the Prequels(Which everyone hates for some reason but I love them) was either Obi Wan Kenobi, Qui Gon Jinn, or Darth Maul.

Mesa tink Jar Jar Binks funny!

[Torrumbarry]

Mesa tink Jar Jar Binks funny!

*Shoots*
No. Bad Torumbarry. Bad.
(I jk he's not as bad as everyone thinks)

Grrrr...
I'm glad to hear your staying, by the way!

[Krjder]

Hey guys, I'm doing my emperor's factbook. Just wondering if any of you wanted to give him any national honours awards, ceremonial ranks...?

[Torrumbarry]

Mesa tink Jar Jar Binks funny!

*Shoots*
No. Bad Torumbarry. Bad.
(I jk he's not as bad as everyone thinks)

What do you mean, he's not as bad as everyone thinks? Everybaddy luv Jar Jar.

[Krjder]

http://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=461253

[Torrumbarry]

What's happening regarding the background stories of our IFC delegations? Is that still on the books or are we past that?

[Flardania]

What's happening regarding the background stories of our IFC delegations? Is that still on the books or are we past that?

I say still on the books

[Torrumbarry]

What do you mean, he's not as bad as everyone thinks? Everybaddy luv Jar Jar.

I like him, but many hated him. :/
He's been the subject of numerous rants.

But that's like having a rant at puppies. Or ice cream. Or puppy-flavoured ice cream.

Wait, what did I just say?

What's happening regarding the background stories of our IFC delegations? Is that still on the books or are we past that?

I say still on the books

I hope it is, but talk seems to have died down.

[Flardania]

I like him, but many hated him. :/
He's been the subject of numerous rants.

But that's like having a rant at puppies. Or ice cream. Or puppy-flavoured ice cream.

Wait, what did I just say?

I say still on the books

I hope it is, but talk seems to have died down.

We really need to have pres on board so we can't talk further

[Torrumbarry]

But that's like having a rant at puppies. Or ice cream. Or puppy-flavoured ice cream.

Wait, what did I just say?

Jar-Jar tested a Jedi Master's patience. He gave rise to Palpatine's rise to power by giving him emergency powers.
And he was just generally not well liked.

I don't know what's not to like about Jar Jar, but I can understand why people got pissed off at him.

Like the traditional Greek tragedy, I think Star Wars viewers needed a bit of comic respite from all the hardcore sci-fi stuff, and Jar Jar provided that.

[Aigeantir]

The Doctor > American sci fi characters

I never watched Doctor Who, it's one of my family's biggest mistakes. It's up there with not showing me Star Trek and having a second child.

I wanted to make my Star Wars RP group...
Then I got lazy and don't want to edit the posts I'm doing, as they are heavily WIP and need to be completed before I open up the group.
Anyone care to help?

Btw, my top 5 favorite Jedi and top 5 favorite Sith:
Jedi:
1: Obi-Wan Kenobi
2: Qui-Gon Jinn
3: Luke Skywalker
4: Mace Windu
5: Kyle Katarn

Sith:
1: Darth Sidious
2: Darth Vader
3: Darth Maul
4: Darth Bane
5: Darth Vitiate

Sorry for my Sith list being a bit cliche

Y U NO include KOTOR?! Where's Revan, Malak, and Bastilla? Y U NO include Ulic Qel Droma? Y U NO have Yoda, Galen Marek or Jacen Solo?

Oh my god I forgot freaking Exar Kun
Place him above Vitatiate and take Vitiate off the list.

I never got how General Grievous was associated with the Siths. Help out a rookie?

General Grievous was a Kaleesh male actually named Qymaen jai Sheelal, who made his start fighting the Huk on his homeworld of Kalee. It's actually a really sad story, and paints the Jedi as shit heads, but he fell in love with a woman who was later killed by the Huk... that's when he renamed himself Grievous. He then took a much more violent fight against the Huk, pushing the off Kalee back to their own world. THe Huk asked the Republic for help, and they sent the Jedi to push back the Kaleesh. Grievous made a deal with the Banking Clan to keep his people from starving, and then later had an accident, which resulted in his transformation into a cyborg. He's actually got implants that help him react much faster, and therefore allow him to match a Jedi in battle, but as the movie shows, there are limits to his abilities of "spamming" lightsaber slashes. In actuality he has no force powers, just an enhanced, cyborg body and a hatred for Jedi!

But that's like having a rant at puppies. Or ice cream. Or puppy-flavoured ice cream.

Wait, what did I just say?



I hope it is, but talk seems to have died down.

We really need to have pres on board so we can't talk further

This is true. I'm fully in support of it though, and would like to see it happen.

[Aigeantir]

Jar-Jar tested a Jedi Master's patience. He gave rise to Palpatine's rise to power by giving him emergency powers.
And he was just generally not well liked.

I don't know what's not to like about Jar Jar, but I can understand why people got pissed off at him.

Like the traditional Greek tragedy, I think Star Wars viewers needed a bit of comic respite from all the hardcore sci-fi stuff, and Jar Jar provided that.

As much as people hated him, he was necessary for the prequel trilogy... his existence helped to ensure the Jedi made it to Theed. He helped to ensure the victory over the Trade Federation in Ep 1, since Padmé wouldn't have considered using the Gungans as a diversion if Jar Jar hadn't mentioned the Gungan Grand Army. They wouldn't have found the Gungans if it weren't for Jar Jar either. In Ep 2, Padmé, Anakin, Obi Wan, and the rest of the Jedi sent to help would have been slaughtered had Jar Jar not moved to give Palpatine emergency powers. Therefore, no matter what people think, he has an important role to play in the events that occur.