Embassy of Talonia | Operation Rent Free

[Ambroscus Koth]

Was that quote/joke in your sig before today? If so, prophetic.

It was originally intended as a joke but it's not so much anymore

At least someone's honest about the material reality of Frontierism.

I think this kind of thing was inevitable when the ideology was written with such firm stances on terms with weak and malleable definitions. A "wasteland" essentially boils down to any region I want to destroy, and like...just be a raider at that point, IMO. Defenders only tolerate frontierism when it's espoused by regions who don't act much on the "destroying wastelands" part of the gig anyway.

There's a reason that frontierism's only consistent allies are independents. It's effectively just a more specific sect of indie, except with the built in argument about what qualifies as a "wasteland" that tears frontierists apart from one another.

[Rhaza]

You’d be a great news host based on the half-truths you tell. We’re “shitting on them in public” while you’re… doing what to us exactly.

And you weren’t even involved in the Talonia stuff!

Do our regions purport to be united under some cause? Let alone where one it is being appropriated like this.

Like trash for weeks? Carcassonne and Vibonia had a fundamental disagreement that resulted in, at most, an embassy with Vibonia and a treaty with Carcassonne being pulled. Post whatever “shit talking” you want to claim I did the week of this event, I’ve said nothing til now on Talonia and their activities. You just love making stuff up.

Even if I've conceded the point on public commentary about Talonia - which I'm not, because you specifically have been disparaging to them... nobody has cared to comment on the irony of kicking them all from your military server, then begging for help for your NPO-LWU occupation.

Ah yes my responses to your questions you had for me in the NSGP server, an echo chamber. Vara responded with more grace than most of you have. I get it, you have a narrative to push.

Just because multiple people are questioning you isn't an excuse for saying absurd things, let alone from a MoFA of a large and well-connected region.

[Rhaza]

I think this kind of thing was inevitable when the ideology was written with such firm stances on terms with weak and malleable definitions. A "wasteland" essentially boils down to any region I want to destroy, and like...just be a raider at that point, IMO. Defenders only tolerate frontierism when it's espoused by regions who don't act much on the "destroying wastelands" part of the gig anyway.

There's a reason that frontierism's only consistent allies are independents. It's effectively just a more specific sect of indie, except with the built in argument about what qualifies as a "wasteland" that tears frontierists apart from one another.

Talonia seems to approach the matter with more sincerity, but it's obvious that Carcassonne is happy to profit off of the vagueness combined with the disappearance of the original creators (see: this nonsense about Feeders).

I maintain Funk and Lamb were behind Community, personally. Which just makes it all the more obvious Carcassonne is being self-serving, and Talonia should claim its mandate for the movement in a fashion more honest than they do. There's a lot of circumstantial evidence, and something I noticed recently made me wonder more, it almost seemed to imply it directly.

[Reside]

Ah yes my responses to your questions you had for me in the NSGP server, an echo chamber. Vara responded with more grace than most of you have. I get it, you have a narrative to push.

Just because multiple people are questioning you isn't an excuse for saying absurd things, let alone from a MoFA of a large and well-connected region.

You’ve represented multiple large well connected regions and half the stuff that comes from your keyboard is absurd. Today is no exception. Keep making up your stories about what happened behind the curtains and who’s secretly another person, you’re having fun with it.

[Rhaza]

You’ve represented multiple large well connected regions and half the stuff that comes from your keyboard is absurd. Today is no exception. Keep making up your stories about what happened behind the curtains and who’s secretly another person, you’re having fun with it.

You're entitled to your opinion, though it seems 220 people agreed with me yesterday, to your 147 (how many of those are actually NS players, anyway?).

It's fairly obvious the Community founders had other identities, do you have an alternative theory?

Anyway - do you seriously think there weren't broader interests and implications at play here for NPO and LWU? I find it hard to believe you aren't aware, but maybe you aren't. But your bosses are.

[Ostlantis]

Cheers to Talonia! I greatly enjoyed reading your report.

[Reside]

You're entitled to your opinion, though it seems 220 people agreed with me yesterday, to your 147 (how many of those are actually NS players, anyway?).

It's fairly obvious the Community founders had other identities, do you have an alternative theory?

Anyway - do you seriously think there weren't broader interests and implications at play here for NPO and LWU? I find it hard to believe you aren't aware, but maybe you aren't. But your bosses are.

Saying 220 people agreed with you specifically is insane, but you’re free to believe that. I think it’d be more accurate to say 220 people were convinced that a wasteland with 3 native endos was something worth saving by several people other than yourself, and many joined on their own terms and based in their own ideals.

You’re fabricating your own fairytale and it’s cool.

As for the last point, everyone has their own interests. If LWU or NPO had broader interests in joining this operation after being invited, that’s not something I can answer to. I can answer to the fact that we called on allies who wrote military cooperation into respective treaties. If you want to question LWU about their interests, go post on their thread.

OOC but the new flag tripped me out; sick color

[Rhaza]

220 people certainly agreed the region was worth liberating. They rejected your wasteland contention, your conduct and rhetoric here, and your coalition.

[Askrieg]

FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Frontierist Republic and The Frontier Sea announce the ratification of the Covenant of Tide and Talon. A treaty of mutual recognition, collaboration, and defense.

This Covenant reflects more than a convergence of regional interests; it represents steps taken to move away from ambiguity in a constantly evolving geopolitical landscape. It is a deliberate action of two sovereign regions that value lawful order, community development, and regional stability. Talonia and The Frontier Sea had chosen clarity over ambiguity, cooperation over rivalry, and solidarity above isolation.

The Covenant further establishes a framework for WA coordination, mutual defense and recognition, and cultural collaboration. It honors each region's autonomy while codifying the reality that our fates are inevitably interwoven in a string of geopolitical interests.

This Covenant had been ratified in accordance with each region's constitutional procedures and as such, carries more than the will of leadership, but also the deliberate consent of our peoples.

We extend our appreciation to all parties that have made this Covenant possible. May the Covenant of Tide and Talon be forever the shield both our people can depend on.

Signed,

Askrieg,
Overseer of Foreign Affairs
Frontierist Republic of Talonia

Holy Anderele
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Frontier Sea

Agladnare,
President
The Frontier Sea

[Moukden and Kirin]

T'was a totally normal night in an undisclosed Kurdish city. Birds chirped. Drones hummed. Somewhere, a dog barked at a tank. Frailty, age 17, sat on a rooftop with binoculars, a radio, and a cracked laptop powered by a car battery. His job? Watch for Turkish drones.

But Frailty had other concerns. Frailty was hunched like a shrimp over his laptop, furiously DMing every resident who’d ever posted in the Talonian Discord. By 3:30 AM, Frailty had wrangled 15 poor souls into a liberation of the Federation of Sovereign States, a region tragically occupied by people with even less of a life than Frailty, which was saying something, considering he hadn't stood up in four hours and was using an ammo crate as a desk.

Exhausted, Frailty finally drifts off to sleep, face down on the keyboard.

BOOM.

A soft orange glow lit the horizon. Frailty's father thundered up the stairs. “Frailty!” He jolted awake, a laptop key stuck to his cheek, drool on the spacebar. “Was that a hit?” Frailty Senior pointed at the rising smoke. “You tell me! Weren’t you on watch?!” Frailty blinked, rubbed his eyes, and opened his laptop. Fifteen people had gathered like sheep for major. Frailty ignored his father (as usual), eyes glued to the screen as he led the FSB into battle alongside its allies, typing orders faster than the drones could fly.

The smoke hung low on the horizon. By minor, the Federation of Sovereign States was reclaimed, bolstered by five extra Talonian soldiers, two of whom were previously banjected during the assault at major. Victory rested with the righteous, and the banner of the FSB flew proudly over the reclaimed lands.

---

The following soldiers have been recognized for their exemplary service during the Liberation of the Federation of Sovereign States:

Colonel Frailty
Lieutenant Colonel Birobidjan
Lieutenant Colonel Peanu-Butteria
Sergeant Hollosend
Sergeant Ishiski
Sergeant Zezeland
Specialist Cahaya
Specialist Of Our Lord And Savior Bulu
Specialist Vicily
Private Balagimah
Private Firiam
Private Gaufren
Private Leicurstan
Private Phutopia
Private Regima
Private Sekerya
Private The Thorne
Private Ymiria

If the great nation of Turkey couldn’t stop us, then what can?

[Necroghastia]

But Frailty had other concerns. Frailty was hunched like a shrimp over his laptop, furiously DMing every resident who’d ever posted in the Talonian Discord. By 3:30 AM, Frailty had wrangled 15 poor souls into a liberation of the Federation of Sovereign States, a region tragically occupied by people with even less of a life than Frailty, which was saying something, considering he hadn't stood up in four hours and was using an ammo crate as a desk.

...And that's how you get a *** WARNING *** for flaming, folks.

[Moukden and Kirin]

Talonia and the Plains of Perdition hereby announce the ratification of the Valorant Accords.

In a developing political landscape, we find it essential to forge strategic relationships between outstanding communities. By aligning ourselves in regards of this accord, we hope that in the future we are able to sufficiently collaborate beyond what has been previously accomplished. The Accords laid in stone recognitions of sovereignty, commitments to mutual defense, signal and intelligence sharing, and WA collaborations. Further, the Valorant Accords will serve as a framework for future initiatives by both parties in the spirit of collaboration and mutual benefit. We are grateful for both regional diplomatic corps that have allowed us to reach this strategic benchmark, and are remaining hopeful for future collaborations with like-minded communities.

Signed,

Moukden and Kirin
High Overseer
Talonia

Askrieg
Overseer of Foreign Affairs
Talonia

[American Generations]

Looking forward to more between this Talonia-Perdition relationship. Best of luck to both parties moving forward from this agreement!

[Ash Blossom and Joyous Nation]

they’re rushing A, I’m planting spike.

[Emodea]

they’re rushing A, I’m planting spike.

jett revive me jett

[Ostlantis]

report reyna they're throwing

[Askrieg]

Establishment of Talonian Consulate in The East Pacific

The Department of Foreign Affairs is honored to announce the establishment of a formal consular mission to The East Pacific. A region whose history, like ours, has endured moments of outstanding principled evolution.

Talonian diplomats will serve in the East Pacific as observers and participants in mutual discourse, guided by clarity of purpose and a shared interest in regional steadiness. Our diplomatic approach will remain characteristically Talonian: restrained in tone, unflinching in intent, and always grounded in memory.

This move follows a broader arc of engagement. Regions once viewed as distant are, upon closer inspection, aligned in ways that history long obscured. Sometimes, a consulate is just a consulate. Other times, it’s a subtle acknowledgment that certain shared irritants have outlived their usefulness.

Talonian diplomacy arrives not with banners and drums, it arrives when the air tightens.

Datta ● Dayadvham ● Damyata


Signed,

Askrieg
Overseer of Foreign Affairs

[Askrieg]

Treaty from a Hawk to a Star

Talonia is pleased to announce the ratification of the Treaty from a Hawk to a Star, in collaboration with Starlight. This marks further friendship between the Talonian people and the our wonderful friends at Starlight, and cements our faith in Starlight in furthering our mutual interests on NSGP.

Starlight represents what a region should strive for. A lively community in a never ending fun and inclusive space, built and maintined under the watchful eyes of a similarly passionate people; it's only natural we are drawn to establishing further good will with them. Hopefully in the future, our interests may align further, as we hope to strive to be as successful as the people of Starlight.

The full treaty can be read here.

The Department of Foreign Affairs also produced a short video peeking inside the machination of Talonian FA. In the spirit of transparency and glorious Talonian truth, it can be viewed here.

Datta ● Dayadvham ● Damyata

Askrieg
Overseer of Foreign Affairs

[Moukden and Kirin]

OPERATION OPEN GATE

Captain John Talonia had been through enough to know when something big was brewing. First, Frailty had vanished from his missile-watch post. Then, Askrieg went radio silent on Grindr. But the real tell? Kirin wasn't grinding ranked on Valorant anymore. When your supervisors start acting out of the ordinary like this, it can only mean one thing.

Sure enough, at 0730 hours, Frailty came crashing through the barracks doors. Sirens wailed across the base, emergency lights strobing red. "UP! UP! UP! SCRAMBLE ORDERS, YOU MAGGOTS!" he bellowed. "MOVE YOUR ASSES OR I'LL HAVE YOUR FAMILIES TIED TO RAILROAD TRACKS!"

"Open Gate," they called it. Talonia was sending 23. John liked those odds – solid numbers, good for squad formations, easy to remember when the shooting started.

When the final deployment roster came through, John couldn't help but chuckle. Some regions had managed impressive turnouts, and Talonia was second only to the West Pacific, tied with the Plains of Perdition. Others? Well, let's just say John had seen bigger crowds at the Etihad Stadium.

The operation wrapped up in record time, and 150 independent operators had just pulled off the biggest independent op in history. 23 Talonians had walked into the Hanguard, and 23 walked out victorious, in honor of the 23 wounded Peshmerga fighters who bled for Viking Hammer all those years ago. John lit a cigarette and watched the sun set over the newly liberated wasteland. Sometimes the best way to honor the wounded was to make damn sure their sacrifice wasn't in vain.

---

The following operatives have been recognized for their exemplary service during Operation Open Gate:

COL Frailty
LTC Peanu-Butteria
LTC Birobidjan
SGT Volkstonia
SGT Ishiski
SGT Luccon
SGT Hollosend
SGT Zezeland
SPC Ymiria
SPC Balagimah
SPC Bulu
SPC Cahaya
SPC Vicily
SPC Thorne
SPC Regima
PVT Gaufren
PVT Narvan
PVT Noradia
PVT Sekerya
PVT Firiam
PVT Lyariona
PVT Arbarau
PVT Lyonara

This op report was NOT sponsored by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

[Jewish Partisan Division]

This op report was NOT sponsored by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Could've fooled me. I could've sworn Frailty pulled some strings since the last time we did an operation

[Askrieg]

2 hours ago: Frailty agreed to construct embassies between Talonia and Galatolia.
2 hours ago: Gameran Autocracy proposed constructing embassies between Galatolia and Talonia.
7 hours ago: Southern Schtakastuvia ordered the closure of embassies between Carcassonne and Talonia.

The Department of Foreign Affairs had woken up to striking news that an embassy had departed from our diplomatic quarter. Regrettably, this is the latest consequence of diverging foreign policies. One focused on upholding truth and amicable candid respect to one's friends and allies, and one that is not.

Regardless, as an empty lot on Embassy Row is an eyesore, we have fortunately secured a replacement of equal stature, significance, and standing. We're pleased to begin embassy construction between Talonia and Galatolia. Frankly, we assess that Galatolia deserves a bigger plot than our previous tenant, as they haven't tried to undermine our Frontierist thoughts nor attempted to manipulate our allies, nor neglected to pay the rent.

We also found this quirky little region riddled with cobwebs and fallen to disrepair. We decided to invoke squatter's rights.

C’est comme ça.

Quote unrelated.

[Jewish Partisan Division]

ironically, this is the most relevant focus has been in years.

[Askrieg]

Your fax machine, riddled with cobwebs after years of disuse, suddenly whirs and shrieks and whines to life. As the head of the Aquila printed to view, you groaned. Of course it's those damned Orwellian larpers. Of course they still use fax machines.



To esteemed friends and those who observes from safe diplomatic distance,

The divine High Overseer proudly announces the reformation of several core Departments to better align TaloGov with our principle virtues: Love, Peace, and Truth.

Effective immediately:

• The Department of Internal Affairs shall henceforth be known as the Department of Love. Its duties shall be identical in scope, though Love is not a matter to be taken lightly. Any form of affection shall first be documented, rigorously scrutinized, then regulated and sanctioned by the State, as Kirin wills it. Those found harboring undocumented Love will be visited by the newly formed and funded Internal Compassion Enforcement or ICE.
  
• The Department of Foreign Affairs has evolved to Department of Peace. Our diplomats will continue to offer peace, at all costs. Therefore, every Talonian diplomatic staff will undergo Basic Training in the Frontierist Special Brigade, be outfitted with standard issue Brigade Combat Uniform (BCU), and armed with standard issue M4 Block II Carbine. For all intents and purposes, they are still diplomatic staff. Expect swift uniform change of our embassy personnel.
  
• The Department of Culture shall now operate as Department of Truth. Truth is reality, ergo any other interpretation of Truth simply does not exist. It will be prepared and served by certified Talonian officials. Seasoned with an unflinching sprinkle of absolute facts. Garnished with a selection of untainted statistics. Dissenters will find the taste bitter with an acidic aftertaste, but true patriots will swallow with vigor. Anything other than Truth is simply not real.

This is the ultimate form of state apparatus. Nothing is better than the current system of TaloGov. There are only two forms of governance in the world: perfect, and not Talonian.

Aquila videt Omnia.

[Askrieg]

SECRET — EYES ONLY
//FSB High Command//DoP//HO//

OPERATION FULCRUM
AFTER ACTION REPORT

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As of OCT 28 Renascor had successfully been annexed into Talonia. This concludes the 11-month operational timeline set by Fulcrum Command to execute and complete baseline mission objectives of Operation Fulcrum. The annex also marks the first ever annexation operation of its kind in the wide NSGP community, therefore the executive command element is eager to observe its efficacy in utilizing similar operational cadence in furthering Talonian interests. Strategic and tactical elements declared stable mission parameters as of OCT 28, and per the writing of this report, pending executive clearance of overall operational completion. However, as will be outlined in this memorandum, several key factors are to be continuously observed and further advised.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Strategic Rationale

Since its announcement by the-forces-that-be in 2024 AUG, annexation shifted into focus for National Strategic Interest. The mechanism promises newfound returns by combining the resources of two Frontiers, assimilating one towards the other with the caveat that the annexing forces retain regional security during that time.

Talonia identified annexation as strategically viable for several reasons:

1. Force projection. Consolidating multiple regions with sizable populations will reinforce principal influence concentration.
2. Resource efficiency. Minimizing risks of latent threats while maximizing returns with efficiency considerations for infrastructure support.
3. Competitive advantage. Early adoption of new mechanics ensures Talonia remains at the edge of an innovative operational paradigm.

Cognizant of the fact that Talonia was at the top 5 frontiers in NS, supported by its network of diplomatic guarantees, while constantly monitoring developing outcomes and potential threats, executive command had deemed it necessary to sanction Fulcrum Command as executive element to execute Operation Fulcrum.

III. OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

Based on the announced proposed mechanics of annexation, concurrent with existing mechanics of Frontierism post update, Fulcrum Command set the following mission critical prerequisites:

01. Establish a sister region (ASSIGNED: RENASCOR) with calculations to transition.
02. Support via kinetic elements to ensure security.

1. Notify diplomatic corps of intent to transition.
   
2. Notify select key partners to guarantee operational order.
3. Introduce sufficient support elements in RENASCOR.
03. Once RENASCOR proven secure via P2P callout by elements, initiate transition to Frontier.
04. Remain cognizant of present threats to domestic security as well as operational disruptions.
05. Annexation process ready for green.

The above parameters are sealed EYES ONLY during the duration of the operation to maintain extreme OPSEC prejudice under Directive Thought Police.

IV. OPERATIONAL REPORT

Confidential pre-planning phases were carried out until 2024 DEC 6, where Fulcrum Command commenced operational greenlight and created RENASCOR to act as future annexed target. The following targets were quickly processed to be fulfilled:

• Minimal 40 native WAs prior transition.
• Sufficient infrastructure to facilitate QRF and additional security support.

As of OCT 21 marking annexation initiation, those targets were successfully met.

46 WAs, 281 nations were recorded as of annexation date, all successfully assimilated to Talonia proper. Post operational difficulties notwithstanding, Operation Fulcrum declared successful and sufficiently absolved of any execute authority per the writing of this memorandum.

V. ADVISORY NOTICE

Fulcrum Command advises several key factors crucial to operational execution.

A. Challenges

Endorsement transfer delay.

• Issue: Endorsements did not automatically transfer to principal Talonian delegate.
• Impact: Significant delay causing concerns regarding window of threats.
  
  Post-annexation regional vacancy.
• Issue: Renascor becomes completely unpopulated after annexation.
• Impact: Creating windows of symbolic latent threats; creating problematic optics of “abandoned” territory.
  
  B. Recommendations
  
  Endorsement acceleration protocol.
• Rationale: To mitigate delays of endorsements transfer.
• Recommendation: Telegram templates encouraging immediate re-endorsements of principal WA delegates.

VI. CONCLUSION

Operation Fulcrum achieved all direct and indirect objective thresholds within allocated timeline, establishing replicable framework for future annexation operations. The identified endorsement transfer delay and post-annex vacancy problems are addressable through tactical adjustments rather than fundamental operational redesign.

Strategic Command assesses annexation as operationally mature and recommends continued use in furthering Talonian interests.

[Adkissa]

Congrats on the successful operation! It’s cool to see the feature used this quickly.