OOC Thread for LGBT Protestors Attacked by Government Forces

[New Edom]

Am I allowed to maybe write some news reports and stuff? Just asking permission, since I know I might not be welcome.

Sure, why not?

[The Shrailleeni Empire]

A lot of new navies in the Tempesta are bound to make the Shrailleeni uncomfortable.

Almurta is acting to secure the lives of her people. Chella is a big girl. I'm sure she can cope.

Our coping mechanisms oddly resemble mid-to-long range anti-ship missiles at times

[The Shrailleeni Empire]

I'm admittedly a little torn on the idea of joining this. On the one hand, the conflict between the desire to build good relations with both capitalist and socialist countries as a pillar of Tryphalian foreign policy and the disgust with anti-LGBT policies and religious laws in general is possibly rewarding. On the other hand, there is the risk of becoming another cliche leftist nation pressuring the Edomites over their homophobic and religious laws, which evidently led to invasions in the past. Ironically, Tryphalians tend toward nudism, too, though not for religious reasons. It's a very Hellenic approach toward pride vs. shame in the human body and its natural beauty. Also, there's a strong antipathy toward gynocratic feminism in the Tryphalian national culture, thanks to enduring five years of increasingly oppressive gynocracy under the "Queen" that the Communists overthrew.

Hmm...that seems deeply unfortunate

[New Tryphalia]

I'm admittedly a little torn on the idea of joining this. On the one hand, the conflict between the desire to build good relations with both capitalist and socialist countries as a pillar of Tryphalian foreign policy and the disgust with anti-LGBT policies and religious laws in general is possibly rewarding. On the other hand, there is the risk of becoming another cliche leftist nation pressuring the Edomites over their homophobic and religious laws, which evidently led to invasions in the past. Ironically, Tryphalians tend toward nudism, too, though not for religious reasons. It's a very Hellenic approach toward pride vs. shame in the human body and its natural beauty. Also, there's a strong antipathy toward gynocratic feminism in the Tryphalian national culture, thanks to enduring five years of increasingly oppressive gynocracy under the "Queen" that the Communists overthrew.

Hmm...that seems deeply unfortunate

Which part?

[New Tryphalia]

I'm admittedly a little torn on the idea of joining this. On the one hand, the conflict between the desire to build good relations with both capitalist and socialist countries as a pillar of Tryphalian foreign policy and the disgust with anti-LGBT policies and religious laws in general is possibly rewarding. On the other hand, there is the risk of becoming another cliche leftist nation pressuring the Edomites over their homophobic and religious laws, which evidently led to invasions in the past. Ironically, Tryphalians tend toward nudism, too, though not for religious reasons. It's a very Hellenic approach toward pride vs. shame in the human body and its natural beauty. Also, there's a strong antipathy toward gynocratic feminism in the Tryphalian national culture, thanks to enduring five years of increasingly oppressive gynocracy under the "Queen" that the Communists overthrew.

It sound slike an interesting political struggle within your nation that could result as different political factions might push or pull in this or that direction.

It has some potential for sure. There are a lot of differing views within the Politburo, the Central Committee, and the Council of People's Commissars, though the largest, most mainstream faction is that of Chairman Eleutherios Kanellos, of course.

[Yohannes]

New Edom, this thread has been a lovely read. I don't usually post in other people's threads (unless I think they're in-character wise interesting or important), and I've had no regret posting in this thread! I've included the storyline happening in this thread as part of the Realm of Yohannes' canon (but I will ignore Post-Modern Technology things, e.g. some nations that are using NationStates population I will treat them as having same population as Yohannes). And with that said and done, I'll post my second (and last) in-character post for this lovely thread. Thank u for this thread New Edom and co! :)

[Ardoki]

Am I allowed to maybe write some news reports and stuff? Just asking permission, since I know I might not be welcome.

Sure, why not?

Oh thanks, cool! But if any others object, I'll be fine with leaving.

[Almurta]

Our coping mechanisms oddly resemble mid-to-long range anti-ship missiles at times

How very masculine and patriarchal of you.

More seriously, if she believes no ill will come from such acts then we wish her joy of her choices, though we very much doubt she will find it.

My post is almost ready to go. I had to go to work early.

[Japan and Pacific States]

Almurta is acting to secure the lives of her people. Chella is a big girl. I'm sure she can cope. :P

Our coping mechanisms oddly resemble mid-to-long range anti-ship missiles at times

Would it surprise anyone that this is too the coping mechanism for Japan? Except ours are mainly on modernised battleships after we tossed the guns out and fitted large scale aegis systems on the ships with CIWS systems as well in lieu of the old 25mm triple mounts?

[The Shrailleeni Empire]

Well Shrailleen draws on a mix of inspirations including Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Mesoamerica, so it's not that unusual.

In all seriousness, Shrailleen has no quarrel with SACTO per se. The Enlightened Matriarchy is simply cautious about a bunch of foreign warships, some of which may be hostile to one another, traipsing across the Southern Tempesta.

[God Fearing Devoted]

With GFD, I'm role playing as a theocratic despotic regime. So obviously we're alright with cracking down on LGBT people.

[Almurta]

In all seriousness, Shrailleen has no quarrel with SACTO per se. The Enlightened Matriarchy is simply cautious about a bunch of foreign warships, some of which may be hostile to one another, traipsing across the Southern Tempesta.

Caution is good. Just don't fire on us without good reason. That would be most unfortunate.

Almurta has no active quarrel with SACTO, which is why we laugh when Nifon hates on us so much. We are a threat to them without even moving.

[Ru-]

phew, finally got that post of mine completed. My plan is for Jakari to make his way to the embassy without incident. But that is only my fallback if no other poster decides to do anything to or with him. I would not object to Edom or someone else RPing something troublesome, if they are so inclined.

I'm hoping to have the Ruvian leaders back home go over some recent developments and lay out Ru's plan in my next post. They will be relieved by the Edomite minister's statements, but concerned that the government seems to be sending out mixed messages, and will likely be eager to follow Thermodolia and Shrailleni's lead and start negotiations with New Edom right away.

Question: Does Kojiro intend to arrive in New Edom to conduct negotiations personally? Yoshio might insist to his government that he should be at the table himself as well, if so!

After that, I'll finally do a post about what is happening at the embassy, unless something drastic comes up.

[New Visayan Islands]

Got a draft on the way, but since part of it relies on me getting access to a PC, I'll be somewhat indisposed until sometime this week.

It's a continuation of the Rainbow Pipeline arc, though.

[Mediama]

ORBAT of Mediaman task force sent to evacuate embassy in event of Fall of Saigon style invasion
(Ground forces are reserve)

Mediaman Royal Navy Taskforce:
1 x Centaur Class Carrier (28 Harriers, 10 Sea Kings)
1 x Invincible Class Carrier (12 Harriers, 10 Sea Kings)
3 x Type 42 Destroyers: Compliment, 1 Lynx Helicopter
2 X County-Class Destroyers: Compliment 1 Lynx Helicopter
2 x Type 21 Frigates: Compliment, 1 Lynx Helicopter
1 x Type 22 Frigate: Compliment, 1 Lynx Helicopter
2 X Albion Class Landing ships: Compliment 2 Chinooks, 4 LCU's, 4 additional LCVP's hung from the sides
3 x Hospital Ships
2 x Chruchill Class Submarines

Ground Personnel:

1st Regiment, Armored Cavalry:
-1st Armored Cavalry Squadron:
58 x Challenger Tanks
58 x Warrior APC

-73rd Armored Cavalry Squadron:
58 x Warrior APC
58 x Challenger Tanks

1st Royal Marine Division, 1st Brigade:
3,000 Marines

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Might join this, but first off:
If Japan and Pacific States exists, then what is New Aeyariss supposed to be?

[New Aeyariss]

Might join this, but first off:
If Japan and Pacific States exists, then what is New Aeyariss supposed to be?

If you have read my factbook, Nifon never had anything to do with RL Japan; to me, using IRL territories is a blasphemy. Nifon is located in it's own region loosely based on RL Asia (but far more joyous considering that SFS version of China is going through next warring states period, and a new Black Baron in notMongolia).

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Might join this, but first off:
If Japan and Pacific States exists, then what is New Aeyariss supposed to be?

If you have read my factbook, Nifon never had anything to do with RL Japan; to me, using IRL territories is a blasphemy. Nifon is located in it's own region loosely based on RL Asia (but far more joyous considering that SFS version of China is going through next warring states period, and a new Black Baron in notMongolia).

My bad...
I guess I'll die then.

[Yohannes]

My apologies for posting in the out-of-character thread again (this is really ruining my OOC-to-IC posting history ratio...), but I've received the following telegram from The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States and it's connected with this thread

The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States
6 hours ago

Question, might I ask if in your statement you were referring to me with the whole "Post-Modern Technology things, e.g. some nations that are using NationStates population", statement? Because I've already at the beginning of my involvement have left my more "Post modern/future" tech off in the back room and I usually do in MT rps so I'm just confused because usually when people mention either they refer to me in one way or another.

No The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States, I was not directing my post to any single player. What I was saying was:

1.) I'm happy writing or sharing multiverse/universe with people who are Post-Modern/Future/Fantasy Tech, but in terms of my storyline, I will pretend that they're normal Modern Tech nations (e.g. no orcs, normal real life scale population, they're all humans, real life or realistic technologies).

2.) If they don't like it and are angry with me for asserting my rights (I believe I have always been a very flexible/understanding person), then they can simply choose not to acknowledge my existence, as I will also not acknowledge their existence (I can easily do that and honestly it won't affect me at all) -- it's that simple

[Japan and Pacific States]

My apologies for posting in the out-of-character thread again (this is really ruining my OOC-to-IC posting history ratio...), but I've received the following telegram from The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States and it's connected with this thread

The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States
6 hours ago

Question, might I ask if in your statement you were referring to me with the whole "Post-Modern Technology things, e.g. some nations that are using NationStates population", statement? Because I've already at the beginning of my involvement have left my more "Post modern/future" tech off in the back room and I usually do in MT rps so I'm just confused because usually when people mention either they refer to me in one way or another.

No The Pan-Asian Empire of Japan and Pacific States, I was not directing my post to any single player. What I was saying was:

1.) I'm happy writing or sharing multiverse/universe with people who are Post-Modern/Future/Fantasy Tech, but in terms of my storyline, I will pretend that they're normal Modern Tech nations (e.g. no orcs, normal real life scale population, they're all humans, real life or realistic technologies).

2.) If they don't like it and are angry with me for asserting my rights (I believe I have always been a very flexible/understanding person), then they can simply choose not to acknowledge my existence, as I will also not acknowledge their existence (I can easily do that and honestly it won't affect me at all) -- it's that simple

Oh alright just glad I've no part in your apparent depature.

[New Visayan Islands]

If it comes to that, I should also provide a Visayan ORBAT for evacuating the embassy and asylees:

Visayan Confederation Navy Evacuation Force:
Commanding Admiral: VADM Edwin Zubiri
Blue Ridge-class LCC
VCS Typhoon Haiyan - SH-60 x 2
Wasp-class LHD
VCS Toledo City - LCAC x 3; MV-22B x 22
VCS Dumaguete City - LCM x 12; F-35B x 20; SH-60F x 6
San Antonio-class LPD
VCS Panglao - LCAC x 2; CH-46 x 4
VCS Palo - LCAC x 2; CH-46 x 4
Harpers Ferry-class LSD
VCS Cogon de Tagbilaran - LCAC x 2
VCS Pardo de Cebu - LCAC x 2
Ticonderoga-class CG
VCS Francisco Dagohoy - MH-60R x 2
VCS Ponciano Elofre - MH-60R x 2
VCS Tomas Briones - MH-60R x 2
Zumwalt-class DDG
VCS Don Mariano Jesus Cuenco - MH-60R x 1; MQ-8 x 3
VCS Ginaw Bilog - MH-60R x 1; MQ-8 x 3
Arleigh Burke-class DDG
VCS St. Michael the Archangel - MH-60R x 2
VCS St. Gabriel the Archangel - MH-60R x 2
VCS St. Raphael the Archangel - MH-60R x 2
Álvaro de Bazán-class FFG
VCS Aquila - SH-60B x 1
VCS Lyra - SH-60B x 1
VCS Cygnus - SH-60B x 1
VCS Pegasus - SH-60B x 1
VCS Draco - SH-60B x 1
Virginia-class SSN
VCS Sirius
VCS Electra

VCMC 12th MEU - 2200 personnel with accompanying materiel attached to the Dumaguete City Amphibious Strike Group
Commanding Officer: Col. Joel Jose Moreno

VCN Hospital Corps - 800 personnel attached to the Toledo City Amphibious Strike Group

[Yohannes]

Oh alright just glad I've no part in your apparent depature.

I wasn't having an "apparent departure." [ This post ] was my last post in the in-character thread because this thread has served my nation's storytelling purpose -- for me personally, both posts have documented the Realm of Yohannes' in-character connection with New Edom, and how it is scared of SACTO. My theme since 2017 has been of a much-weakened Yohannes/weakening Yohannes, and I intend to stay RPing with that theme in mind in 2019. Also, I felt guilty (that was why I wrote that second post) because everyone here have written amazing in-character posts, and I felt that my first post was not enough (i.e. I needed to make a second final post to do better in this thread). I wasn't having any problem with anyone; I wasn't unhappy with anything -- in fact, I like this thread so much that when I have time for NationStates in real life I immediately check this thread back whenever I see that "new post" notification :)

[Japan and Pacific States]

Oh alright just glad I've no part in your apparent depature.

I wasn't having an "apparent departure." [ This post ] was my last post in the in-character thread because this thread has served my nation's storytelling purpose -- for me personally, both posts have documented the Realm of Yohannes' in-character connection with New Edom, and how it is scared of SACTO. My theme since 2017 has been of a much-weakened Yohannes/weakening Yohannes, and I intend to stay RPing with that theme in mind in 2019. Also, I felt guilty (that was why I wrote that second post) because everyone here have written amazing in-character posts, and I felt that my first post was not enough (i.e. I needed to make a second final post to do better in this thread). I wasn't having any problem with anyone; I wasn't unhappy with anything -- in fact, I like this thread so much that when I have time for NationStates in real life I immediately check this thread back whenever I see that "new post" notification :)

Yes that is what I meant by "apparent departure". But anyway, alright.

Well Shrailleen draws on a mix of inspirations including Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Mesoamerica, so it's not that unusual.

In all seriousness, Shrailleen has no quarrel with SACTO per se. The Enlightened Matriarchy is simply cautious about a bunch of foreign warships, some of which may be hostile to one another, traipsing across the Southern Tempesta.

The shogunate of Japan doesn't have any quarrel with anyone either specifically, it's just ran by someone highly paranoid about half the world. That'll happen when you end up viewing your own propaganda and accidentally believe most of it.

[Common Territories]

Glad to see a lot of "evacuation" fleets outfitted with guided missile destroyers and fighter jets, complimented with entire brigade/regiment combat groups. Suppose Imperion mite have to consider dispatching a combined "vacation" fleet to visit its member New Edom. Or maybe offer a fighter wing or two a vacation instead. Decision decision

[New Aeyariss]

Glad to see a lot of "evacuation" fleets outfitted with guided missile destroyers and fighter jets, complimented with entire brigade/regiment combat groups. Suppose Imperion mite have to consider dispatching a combined "vacation" fleet to visit its member New Edom. Or maybe offer a fighter wing or two a vacation instead. Decision decision

Shh. We all know that on NS, evacuation means "occupation, "peacekeeping" means "invasion" and "liberation" means "colonization". I may not be able to post till Friday, but expect a massive response of the Empire of Greater Nifon the moment Nifonese sensors pick those up.