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[RiderSyl]

*shrug*

Tough, I guess?

We won two occupation defenses against LWU with ease (they've really been slacking lately), and a newer member was up for writing the report. Not everyone is gonna be writing Ike-tier masterpieces their first go at it.

Sounds like excuses to me!

Old Zealand... I'm confident I've heard that name somewhere before. Hmmmmm.

Leo and crew... Disappointing to see TL defending a region which has brought so much spam to the WA.....

i continue to be confused by where defenders draw the line on regions worthy of their effort

[WayNeacTia]

i continue to be confused by where defenders draw the line on regions worthy of their effort

I truly believe they don't give a fuck any longer. They may have in the past, but no longer. If they can defend it and win, they do. If they can't, they ignore it, and then invent some lame ass excuse as to why the region was under some "secret" do not defend order. It's not about natives any longer. Nor is it even about defending. Now it is all about winning. Nothing else is even remotely factored into the equation.....

[The Universe World]

i continue to be confused by where defenders draw the line on regions worthy of their effort

I truly believe they don't give a fuck any longer. They may have in the past, but no longer. If they can defend it and win, they do. If they can't, they ignore it, and then invent some lame ass excuse as to why the region was under some "secret" do not defend order. It's not about natives any longer. Nor is it even about defending. Now it is all about winning. Nothing else is even remotely factored into the equation.....

All this for Old Zealand which is definitely not OOC problematic .
Though I will admit that I do think some defenders only care about winning at this point, and that some defenders need to focus more on natives. But none of those defenders are present in this report.

[WayNeacTia]

Though I will admit that I do think some defenders only care about winning at this point, and that some defenders need to focus more on natives. But none of those defenders are present in this report.

So Quebecshire wasn't involved in that report? Funny, I could have swore I saw his name pop up quite a few times.....

[The Universe World]

Though I will admit that I do think some defenders only care about winning at this point, and that some defenders need to focus more on natives. But none of those defenders are present in this report.

So Quebecshire wasn't involved in that report? Funny, I could have swore I saw his name pop up quite a few times.....

Oh, so Quebec is the new boogeyman? Gosh, I just cannot keep up! One day it is Tim, the next GK, and now Quebec!

[WayNeacTia]

So Quebecshire wasn't involved in that report? Funny, I could have swore I saw his name pop up quite a few times.....

Oh, so Quebec is the new boogeyman? Gosh, I just cannot keep up! One day it is Tim, the next GK, and now Quebec!

One day you will look back after your assimilation is complete and think "fuck....."

[New San Antonio]

Monthly Foreign Report
January 2023

Produced, edited, and compiled on behalf of the Republic of The League by the Department of Foreign Affairs

General Foreign Affairs Report
Authored by New San Antonio.

Major events in The League and Concord’s since December 1st 2022:

On December 9th long time Director of Foreign Affairs Tirol stepped down from his position due to concerns about real-life obligations and him no longer having enough time for the job.

As a result, December 13th a new Director was appointed, Parthian Union, a relatively newer member to the region who was most known for his contributions to recruitment.

One new member joined the Department of Foreign Affairs this month as a Deputy Director, myself, the person writing this report.

There was no reassignment of diplomats this month.

All reassignments of ambassadors may be viewed here.

The Director of Foreign Affairs at the time of this report is Parthian Union.

The League's Defense Forces Foreign Report
Authored by Quebecshire.

Recent times have been utterly groundbreaking for the LDF. In the last few months we have broken a number of internal records and been pivotal to broader defender success.

During the liberation of New Westphalia we had 36 unique at-update liberators access three sieges (61 instances of .here amongst those people), and had a single update attendance of 24 members for the final siege, an organization record. Not long after the operation we promoted Raziel (aka One Small Island) to the rank of Colonel for their dedication.

Eager to capitalize off of this momentum, we have had a number of internal officer discussions regarding rank reform, onboarding reform, and retrospective discussions following recent liberations. So far this has materialized in the form of the establishment of the Eagle Militia and re-naming of several ranks.

Soon after the New Westphalia operation we supplied 23 members to the liberation of The Potato Union and provided critical numbers for defenses against small occupation attempts.

Presently, the official LDF roster lists 46 members, likely to be subject to change due to recent applications and a planned inactivity audit.

The General of the League Defense Forces at the time of this report is New Makasta.

Consulate Foreign Report
Authored by Paleocacher.

The November 2022 - January 2023 term of the Council of the Republic held nominations in both November and December, the Council is currently composed of a record 26 members and Jammy continues his Speakership from the previous term.

The League and Concord continue manual recruiting with a new Top Recruiter, Kivu, earning top spot with 200 hours last month.

The League currently has more than 700 nations and Concord has passed 400, strong figures for both regions. Endotarting programs have successfully brough our endo counts to 250+ and 130+ for Creeperopolis and Mechanocracy respectively.

The Consulate oversaw the hiring of Parthian Union as the new Director of Foreign Affairs following Tirol's resignation and we look forward to seeing the direction he will take the Foreign Affairs agency in.

In anticipation of major pending gameplay updates the Consulate has overseen additional security precautions in the creation of the Domestic Security Bureau and the appointment of Vice-Delegates to ensure the stability of Concord and continuity of government following the release of the Frontiers and Strongholds update in the near future.

The Office of the Consulate at the time of this report is as follows,

Chief Consul Creeperopolis
Consul Quebecshire
Consul Paleocacher

Concord Update
Authored by Anjan Kloss.

Since the last report, Concord’s has maintained stability despite a site-wide population downturn. Despite this and other military operations, WA endorsements on our regional delegate have remained strong and at a high level, presently 145 (the record for post-update endorsements being 146, indicating a firm stability around high numbers). We also recently congratulated Mechanocracy on 6 months as WA Delegate of Concord.

A special thank you to the 6 (7 if you count Fort Concord) nations from Concord who participated in the liberation of New Westphalia earlier this month, and contributed to the LDF’s (at the time) highest turnout in its history. Of the 6 nations who participated, 5 were volunteers, and 1 was a Private (now Minuteman) in the LDF.

As mentioned in the Consulate report, congratulations to the Council of Feathers and the Southwestern Federal Republic, who under the newly created Domestic Security Bureau, were appointed as Vice-Delegates of Concord. They will help to ensure the stability and security of Concord, especially when the new Frontiers and Strongholds update comes out. The Vice-Delegates and DSB at large have been widely successful, as both VDs have steadily claimed to over 85 endorsements.

Department of Culture Report
Authored by Zloveshchiy.

The month of Christmas is a joyous month of the year, and the one that has seen many activities within its days.

In terms of gaming and smaller activities, we had Gartic Phone and film events hosted by Paleocacher and a Hearts of Iron IV game hosted by The New Fandom Republic.

Lastly, polls have seen more consistent activity thanks to the efforts of Jack Empire and Anjan Kloss, with the polls that were made this month receiving excellent results. Also, more new nations are consistently integrating into The League thanks to the recruitment program and its recruiters.

The Culture Department is pleased to say the least, and we hope that we'll continue providing and improving to the overall Culture sector of the region.

The Director of Culture at the time of this report is Zloveshchiy.

[Rhaza]

Indonesia raid and fun facts with Quebecshire!

Good evening peoples of NationStates! Today I interrupted the Gameplay forum's scheduled broadcasting of, uh... debating the Middle East peace process in the BoM thread (lol okay gonna need a drink after that one) to bring you a special broadcast from The League's Defense Forces!

We have joined our allies in The Order of the Grey Wardens in an invasion of Indonesia due to the Founder's prior affiliations to the cult of Raider Unity and the cheating that led to their demise. To brighten up your evening, in addition to this lovely raid, I bring you a never before seen Quebecshire presentation of fun facts!

Major 01-10-2023: Fun Facts

• The Asian water monitor, native to Indonesia, is only known to have one predator (the saltwater crocodile)!
• Sadly, komodo dragons are endangered.
• There are ~80 recognized species of monitor lizards worldwide!
• Raiding innocent regions is an unjustifiable act which warrants retribution in kind.
• Male komodo dragons wrestle each other for mating rights.
• Counter-invading is basic justice.
• Some monitor lizards can move at speeds of up to 20km an hour!

Learn more about komodo dragons here! Learn more about the virtues of defending and anti-raider offensive action here!

Major 01-10-2023: The League's Defense Forces

Consul Quebecshire
General New Makasta
Colonel DinoNet
Colonel Raziel
Cannoneer Ikania
Minuteman Anjan Kloss
Minuteman Styphonia
Minuteman Svedonia

[Reventus Koth]

the Gameplay forum's scheduled broadcasting of, uh... debating the Middle East peace process in the BoM thread (lol okay gonna need a drink after that one)

Me too, brother. Let's call it a night

[Shrug and Destroy]

it’s frankly a travesty that the :LETSFUCKINGGOOOOOOO: emote doesn’t have a NS forum equivalent because that’s all I’m thinking about posting rn

that and :hyper:

[Dawn Denac]

it’s frankly a travesty that the :LETSFUCKINGGOOOOOOO: emote doesn’t have a NS forum equivalent because that’s all I’m thinking about posting rn

that and :hyper:

Find a sized down version and [img], flex your brain.

[Shrug and Destroy]

it’s frankly a travesty that the :LETSFUCKINGGOOOOOOO: emote doesn’t have a NS forum equivalent because that’s all I’m thinking about posting rn

that and :hyper:

Find a sized down version and [img], flex your brain.

https://tenor.com/bHYnz.gif

link to gif thst can’t embed as img bc it’s from tenor which isn’t an approved host bc I couldn’t be bothered to find an approved one is the best way I can think to respond to this

glory to the maker and thanks to our awesome allies in the ldf for this awesome darkspawn purging

[Dawn Denac]

Find a sized down version and [img], flex your brain.

https://tenor.com/bHYnz.gif

link to gif thst can’t embed as img bc it’s from tenor which isn’t an approved host bc I couldn’t be bothered to find an approved one is the best way I can think to respond to this

glory to the maker and thanks to our awesome allies in the ldf for this awesome darkspawn purging

That's the energy buddy, you can eventually convince the staff to add in those emojis. I believe in you.

Anyways, cheers.

[RiderSyl]

Wow, okay. I guess Indonesia is connected enough to raiding to spin this as some kind of defender action, but it seems more like y'all just wanted to have as much fun as griefers do. So... Have fun with your occupation and regional destruction!

[The United Vex Imperium]

i hate raiders that was fun

[Rhaza]

Refounding is an interesting component of R/D, one which on the day to day is often neglected. Given recent successes in Sunland, however, it's been refreshed in our minds as a crucial final line of both defense and offense on the battlefield. Ever-pursuant to developing talent and innovation, the LDF and trusted civilian leaders organized a tactical refound operation for Tentara Islam Indonesia, the Indonesian subsidiary of the raider-colonialist Islamic Army.

1/10/2023, 12:18:42 PM EST: Rhaza founded the region Tentara Islam Indonesia.
1/10/2023, 12:18:42 PM EST: Embassy cancelled between Tentara Islam Indonesia and Indonesia.

Same second, EZ clap + GGs

Our new members and first time refounder-attempters gave it a good shot and did well! Looking forward to fielding them in the future. Congratulations to Svedonia as well for ranking up to Cannoneer this update!

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This proxy of colonialism and arrogance has been snuffed out and bombarded by the Minutemen of The League and Concord! To strike back against the deplorable forces of invading, join our ranks here and make your mark on NationStates!

This region served as a military outpost of Indonesia - a region held by a raider who caused his region's demise by serial WA cheating. Let these monuments to failure serve as lessons.

The League's Defense Forces

Consul Quebecshire
Cannoneer Svedonia
Minuteman Anjan Kloss
Minuteman Mediternia

Additional Support

WA Delegate Spode Humbled Minions / Mechanocracy
Vice-Delegate Council of Feathers

[The North Polish Union]

This proxy of colonialism and arrogance has been snuffed out and bombarded by the Minutemen of The League and Concord! To strike back against the deplorable forces of invading, join our ranks here and make your mark on NationStates!

I did not have "Claiming to fight colonialism while refounding an Indonesian region and crediting a literal colony* with assistance" on my 2023 Fenda Bingo card but here we are only 10 days in.

*Yes I know about Concord's history. No I don't feel sorry for its former inhabitants. But let's call a spade a spade

[Rhaza]

This proxy of colonialism and arrogance has been snuffed out and bombarded by the Minutemen of The League and Concord! To strike back against the deplorable forces of invading, join our ranks here and make your mark on NationStates!

I did not have "Claiming to fight colonialism while refounding an Indonesian region and crediting a literal colony* with assistance" on my 2023 Fenda Bingo card but here we are only 10 days in.

*Yes I know about Concord's history. No I don't feel sorry for its former inhabitants. But let's call a spade a spade

Concord isn't really a "colony" in any meaningful sense. Its members enjoy the same platforms, rights, and recognition as anyone from The League. We redid all of our government graphics to represet this, for example. A firmer example would be that we amended the Constitution of the Republic to include it on an equal level to The League. Additionally, since this fall Concord has had a proportional (to its share of population) member of natives* serving on the Council of the Republic and actively participates in the roleplay and other activities which span both regions.

*"Natives" in this case being people recruited directly to Concord when joining NS.

Similar to your adventures in the SC thread, this is a false equivalency. Concord is a fully integrated territory of the Republic, which was built up and supported by both our community and those who have joined it, whereas actual NS colonialism as practiced by raiders involved subjagating and trophy-ing innocent regions.

Also, uh, cope, because it's on-theme with the Minuteman branding to refer to raiding as colonialism similar to how TGW's lore fits with it being darkspawn - to use a popular example.

[Malicious NPU]

I did not have "Claiming to fight colonialism while refounding an Indonesian region and crediting a literal colony* with assistance" on my 2023 Fenda Bingo card but here we are only 10 days in.

*Yes I know about Concord's history. No I don't feel sorry for its former inhabitants. But let's call a spade a spade

Concord isn't really a "colony" in any meaningful sense. Its members enjoy the same platforms, rights, and recognition as anyone from The League. We redid all of our government graphics to represet this, for example. A firmer example would be that we amended the Constitution of the Republic to include it on an equal level to The League. Additionally, since this fall Concord has had a proportional (to its share of population) member of natives* serving on the Council of the Republic and actively participates in the roleplay and other activities which span both regions.

*"Natives" in this case being people recruited directly to Concord when joining NS.

Similar to your adventures in the SC thread, this is a false equivalency. Concord is a fully integrated territory of the Republic, which was built up and supported by both our community and those who have joined it,

I suppose that depends on what one thinks of as a colony. I can think of several RL colonies that were given political representation and were considered integral/important parts of the imperial core. Congress Poland, Algeria, heck probably even Canada though that's probably getting more into your RL historical expertise than mine.

whereas actual NS colonialism as practiced by raiders involved subjagating and trophy-ing innocent regions.

Tentara Islam Indonesia?

I also direct you to my statement from 2013 on the matter.

[Rhaza]

I appreciate your dedication to keeping our thread on the top of the page.

Your post from 2013 is as incoherent and conspiratorial as the ones you make in 2023, so it's an odd combination of disappointment and relief (hey NES, this emotion does apparently exist!) to read and see that some things just won't change. Feel free to continue supplying entertainment, I'm not sure what else you've done in the last decade. As I struggle to rationalize these comments, it dawns upon me that perhaps your posts about our supposed colonialism are merely bitterness that some Concordians have accomplished more in 6 months than you have in 120!

[Anjan Kloss]

I suppose that depends on what one thinks of as a colony. I can think of several RL colonies that were given political representation and were considered integral/important parts of the imperial core. Congress Poland, Algeria, heck probably even Canada though that's probably getting more into your RL historical expertise than mine.

This is some massive raider coping

Concord is an equal to The League, every opportunity given to a nation in The League is given to a nation in Concord, whether it be citizenship, military, roleplay, etc.

Colonies, in my opinion, can never be considered an equal to their parent nation. So, if Concord is an equal to The League, how can Concord be a colony?

No need to hate on people for being more successful than you.

Also, if you’re so worried about imperialism and colonialism, maybe don’t be on the side of the people that literally invade innocent regions and hold them up as trophies.

[USS Merrimack]

There was no true appreciation for the Lizard facts and I resent that.

[Dawn Denac]

There was no true appreciation for the Lizard facts and I resent that.

Komodo dragons -are- pretty neat.

[Rhaza]

The LCS Ellesmera leads the coalition to the shores of Islamic States, cannons ready…

Islamic States bombarded by Minutemen-led coalition!

Assailed for their crimes against peace and innocent communities, a homeland blow has been struck to raider unity!

Empty pleas from Army Commander Shayk cannot stop the mighty fleet!

There’s forty shillings on the drum,
For those who volunteer to come,
Enlist and fight the foe today,
Over the hills and far away!

O’er the hills and through the straits,
With Captain Rhaza and his mates,
The League commands, and we obey,
Over the hills and far away!

AHOY! By order of the Consul, the loyal ship and crew of the LCS Ellesmera departed some days ago to combat the pirate menace scouring the straits of Indonesia. In the course of their voyage, they encountered many enemy ships, and sunk them for plunder!

Our mission has concluded tonight with the capture of all ports in the Islamic States, bringing their invading days to an end.

Much rum was retrieved, much fun was had, and another W did we score, in keeping with our long tradition of Ws. We thank all of our partners who took part in the operation tonight.

Don’t delay, enlist today!

The League's Defense Forces

Consul Quebecshire (point)
General New Makasta (backup trigger)
Colonel DinoNet (regional officer)
Colonel Raziel (trigger)
Lieutenant Icaris
Flagbearer Iandrul
Flagbearer Paleocacher
Flagbearer Zjaum
Flagbearer Zloveshchiy
Cannoneer East Yourtanad
Cannoneer Gjorka
Cannoneer New San Antonio
Cannoneer Svedonia
Minuteman Anjan Kloss
Minuteman Ecalpa
Minuteman Kanjuura
Volunteer Alinata
Volunteer Wealthphalia
Volunteer Yixius

Moral Support Lizard Mechanocracy

The Order of the Grey Wardens

First Warden Grea Kriopia (regional officer)
High Constable Merlin
Warden Constable Matthew (regional officer)
Warden Constable Thedaria
Warden Constable Varax (backup trigger)
Warden Lieutenant Pyrohy
Warden Lieutenant Quebecshire
Senior Warden Eshialand
Senior Warden Witchcraft and Sorcery
Senior Warden Wolflandil
Warden Kanglia
Warden Westinor
Warden Recruit Izhtat
Warden Recruit Obrimenjas

Ten-thousand Islands Treaty Organization

Enough. Don't be nosey.

Europeian Republican Navy

Grand Admiral Cove
Vice-Admiral Istillian
Captain Kuramia (regional officer)
Captain Darcness
Lieutenant Sincluda
Lieutenant Olde Delaware
Petty Officer Prov
Leading Hand PhDre

The Mystical Guard

Commandant Wolfandil (regional officer)
Warrant Officer Pyrohy

Evergreen Battalion of Declansburg

Lieutenant Vobron

The Union of Democratic States Armed Forces

Commander-in-Chief Phoenix (regional officer)
General Kanglia
Colonel Glaciosia

Sulenia

Sulenia (regional officer)

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Report by Quebecshire and Ikania, with graphic contributions by Moorland.

[Thicc Fembois]

Now to twerk it down~