The Empire of Mare Nostrum

[Escade]

When I see EMN, I think of:

Great region with some fun people

[Salvarity]

When I see EMN, I think of:

(Image)

Great region with some fun people

I like the Eminem comparisons more

[Escade]

When I see EMN, I think of:

(Image)

Great region with some fun people

I like the Eminem comparisons more

Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?

SNAP BACK TO REALITY< OH THERE GOES GRAVITY...

[Bowzin]

I like the Eminem comparisons more

Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?

SNAP BACK TO REALITY< OH THERE GOES GRAVITY...

mom's spaghetti

[Salvarity]

I like the Eminem comparisons more

Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?

SNAP BACK TO REALITY< OH THERE GOES GRAVITY...

I'm hungry now

[Syberis]

Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?

SNAP BACK TO REALITY< OH THERE GOES GRAVITY...

I'm hungry now

Get yourself some Mom's Spaghetti then.

[Sancta Romana Ecclesia]

I'm hungry now

Get yourself some Mom's Spaghetti then.

but he keeps on forgetting

[Marian Foreign Office]

Today was a good day.

But it's always a good day when you have FRIENDS

The Osiran Sekhmet Legion joined with the Marian Legions and we all had a grand time invading random UCRs.

We were mostly showing off our friendship bracelet.

THE FANCIEST OF FRIENDSHIP BRACLETS

Bracelet Holders
Marian Legions
Legatus Lanian Empire
Strategos Salvarity
Decanus Albian

Osiran Sekhmet Legions
'Arif Miss Bad Life Choices
Jondi Calvinist State

Auxilia Xemt
Auxilia Zizou

People who saw our bracelets
Risk Universalis
Noobs
Noroi
Aivintis
Azeroth
The Region of Harkmarkistan and Friends
Port Royalia
Kitvin
Oroqus
FSDN
A big heapin subway sandwich
Central Quark
The New World Order of Red Republics
Veritas
Intellect
Kotturheim

[Sahansahiye Iran]

My bracelet is better than yours, Tom

[Salvarity]

My bracelet is better than yours, Tom

LAME

[King Bradley]

Nice raid

[Marian Foreign Office]

November 2018 Update
Regional Forums | Discord Server
The Empire of Mare Nostrum

Emperor: Paulus Augustus

Praetorian Prefect: Khosrow

Legatus Prefect: Thomas Insaniac
Legatus: Khosrow
Vicarius: Barzai ux Loddhan

Tribunal Prefect: Sarah
Tribune of Culture: Crushita Telcontar
Tribune of Communications: Drinarius
People’s Tribune: Cinna

Senatorial Prefect: Rex Ciphra
Delegate: Samantha

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Hail Augustus!

Paulus humbly ascends to the Imperial throne

There is a new Emperor sitting on the Imperial throne. Paulus Gaius, regnal name Paulus Augustus, is the newest occupant of the highest office in the land. Paulus has distinguished himself in many ways. An original founder of the region, serving as the Tribunal Prefect since the inception of the office. At the same time making monumental contributions to our Senate and the Legions. In the cultural fields he has served as Pontifex Maximus, head of the regional religion, and has contributed immensely to our regional community. There is not a single part of Mare Nostrum which Paulus has not had a hand in creating.

The Emperor was coronated on the 19th of November, with full attendance and support by the Triumvirate and other essential offices of the Empire.

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The Treaty of Selene

Cleopatra Selene, namesake of the treaty

The Empire of Mare Nostrum was proud to stand with the Osiran Fraternal Order and officially ratify the Treaty of Selene on the 21st of November. The name is drawn from Cleopatra Selene, daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and this treaty stands as the first to be ratified by the Empire. Osiris has stood as the first friend of the Empire, since our very inception. With our rocky foundations, many would not dare to even speak with us; we must thank Osiris for simply being willing to hear our point of view. Since then, the spirit of cooperation and friendship has flourished. The Marian Legions and the Osiran Sekhmet Legion have worked together for months now and will continue cooperate in the future. With this treaty, the cooperation between the two regions can only expand; as we begin to look at cultural exchange.

We are proud to stand with Osiris and to continue building upon this ground-breaking document and the relationship it signifies.

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Occupying Legions

Emperor Paulus(left) takes part in the rap battle portion of the occupation

The Marian Legions have been busy in the last few months. While we consider ourselves a primarily tagging force, and that is what we are primarily doing, but we also have a side gig. Starting with Traditionalist Confederacy, and then Femdom State, the Marian Legions have dedicated time to fighting the fascist scourge on NationStates. In late November, we joined the on-going occupation of The Iron Fortress. We are proud to be a participating force in these occupations and we are grateful to those to ensure we are involved.

In a more light-hearted note, the Marian Legions were happy to participate in the raid of Thanksgiving on the day of, alongside Hartfelden. A fun occasion on which we celebrated the holiday. We’ll be back next year!

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Happenings....

• The Tribunate of Naturalization has begun a census of the regional population.
• Senatorial Elections have occurred on December 1st, through the 3rd.
• The Marian Legions have released Legatus Update III
• The Regional Discord server achieved 28,857 posts in the month of November!

[Saint Block]

Congratulations to your new Emperor, Paulus Augustus!

[Austerain]

Congratulations to the new Emperor, I wish him a successful reign!

[Saralonia]

my region is interested in the creation of an embassy and we will be waiting for a response and my felicitations to the new emperor

[Miss Bad Life Choices]

Congrats to Paul on his ascension, and congrats to Osiris and EMN on the treaty! Seeing those two regions working together is amazing <3

[Saint Block]

I saw that Thanksgiving operation. Good job working with Heartfelden.

[Bowzin]

Congratulations on the new Emperor. I hope to see the same continued success of such a great region

[Sancta Romana Ecclesia]

Thank you all! I will try my best not to ruin the EMN

[Syberis]

Thank you all! I will try my best not to ruin the EMN

ToO lAtE.

Jokes aside, good luck with everything, dude.

[Escade]

That's a pretty treaty name Congratulations!

[Salvarity]

Thank you!!

[Marian Foreign Office]

December 2018 Update
Regional Forums | Discord Server
The Empire of Mare Nostrum

Emperor: Paulus Augustus

Praetorian Prefect: Khosrow

Legatus Prefect: Thomas Insaniac
Legatus: Khosrow
Vicarius: Barzai ux Loddhan

Tribunal Prefect: Sarah
Tribune of Naturalization: Germanicus
Tribune of Culture: AngryScientist77
Tribune of Communications: Drinarius
People’s Tribune: Cinna

Senatorial Prefect: Rex Ciphra
Delegate: Shapirius

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Cultural Endeavours!

Dean Telcontar prepares his lecture notes

Culture took center stage in the Empire during the month of December. In our Theater District, our province based roleplay was launched at the beginning of the month. Soon after Orphans of Rome, a character based roleplay following the struggles and tribulations of poor orphans in Imperial Rome, was also launched. In the Temple District the worship of the Most High Gods, the regional religion of Mare Nostrum, was reinvigorated as more scripture has been revealed. The University has also had an busy month. Crushita Telcontar has been appointed as Dean of the University and the month has seen the introduction of new lectures and continuation of older ones. Crushita himself teaches a course on the History of Islam.

In other parts of the region, the Tribunate of Culture has also launched a Poetry Contest and other regularly scheduled events such as: weekly games, voice-chats, and discussions, continue as planned.

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The Census

Proof that I’m surrounded by noobs

Have you ever wondered just who you are playing NationStates with? We sure did and we set out to find out. At the end of November and beginning of December, the government of Mare Nostrum conducted a voluntary census of our regional population. Mainly consisting of simple demographic information such as age or country of residence. The results of the survey revealed a great deal about who we are as a community. While some information was almost a given, such as the majority of our members being male or from America. We also found interesting and unexpected results, which revealed diversity in our community that we were not aware of. Apparently we are incredibly political diverse and ethnically diverse.

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Political Shuffling

Fancy stickers make everything better

Not a month goes by in Mare Nostrum without elections occurring. December was no exception. At the start of the month we had our regularly scheduled Senatorial Elections. Ten individuals stood for the Senate, but only seven could be elected per the Imperial Electoral Regulations. The Optimates dominated the election, garnering five seats for their party, the other two seats being split between an Independent and a member of the Populares. With their commanding majority, the Optimates re-elected Rex Ciphra to serve as Senatorial Prefect once more. During the month, our World Assembly Delegate resigned from her position and a snap election had to be held. Two candidates stood and in the end Shapirius was decisively elected. We will end December and begin January with elections for the Tribunal Prefect, where the Optimates will seek to defend their position.

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Happenings....

• The Empire celebrated Christmas by having a festival with our friends in Osiris
• We are proud to have been named as Best New Region at the 2018 Gameplay Awards
• Praetorian Prefect Khosrow has been inducted into the Order of the Crow, for his service to the region domestically. This is the first award ever given by the Imperial Government.
• The Regional Discord server achieved 19,266 posts in the month of December!

[Sancta Romana Ecclesia]

You thought EMN's Legion died?

Wrong, we were just getting our beauty sleep. Some of our members really needed that. Like Salv. So he left producing the update to me.

As tempting as sleep sounds, you need to wake up from it eventually. In an altruistic desire to make this truth known, Marian Legion embarked on a journey to wake up regions that appeared to have too much sleep. A friend from Osiris' Sekhmet Legion helped in this noble undertaking.

Regions that we managed to wake up

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green_floyd
world_setting
world_socialist_alliance
the_aulan_nations
anomaly
the_ephian_allied_nations
the_lumpy_sith_lords_of_rock
eazy_dog_chromedome_puff_rock_play_home
the_peaceful_union_of_anexoria
altaltaltaltalt_a_world_power
colan
the_league_of_liberated_federations
libertarian_police_states
alphabet_cheezits
asian_union
dragonborn_confederate

Sleepy bois from The Empire of Mare Nostrum

Centurion Albian (Trigger)
Strategos Salvarity
Centurion Sancta Romana Ecclesia
Decanus Atrony Detonis
Princeps Papa Penguin

From Osiris

Raqib Calvinist State

[Benjabobaria]

Sounds like the raid went well Great job