Embassy of The West Pacific | Dusk and Dawn

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

New Editor, same high quality. Excellent read, thanks team.

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - May 2025 Issue

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Here it is, the latest edition of The Western Post!

In this edition, Zoran talks about linguistics, Vara talks about cosmic horror, Cretox makes fun of Vara, and LS talks about himself.

Read all the talking here!

[Logical Stimulus]

This was great fun to work on. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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Twice As Bright

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The West Pacific is ecstatic to announce the signing of Twice As Bright with the League and Concord.

This treaty is surely no surprise to attentive NSGP spectators, as we and the League have been ardent cooperators stretching back years now. From our lockstep GA partnership, to our fearsome military collaboration, we have proven to be adept and capable partners to each other equally when we work together as when we don't. And now, with this newest step forward, we will surely continue to shine, Twice As Brightly.

The full text of the treaty can be seen in this dispatch.

[Western Arba Fir]

congrats to both regions!

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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TWPAF Campaign on Commend Ravania Ultra

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This minor, The West Pacific Armed Forces, horrified at the paltry 90.7% of the WA supporting the at-vote SC to Commend Ravania, decided this simply could not do! Our forces went out and made the world aware of this tragedy through the acquisition of select billboards across the site, drumming up potentially up a one-hundredth of a percentage point of support. Go team!

Unfortunately, some so-called "defenders" got in the way of our campaign! Whatever happened to faction loyalty? Now how will the next guy get a shoutout for detagging in their commend?

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - June 2025 Issue

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Here it is, the latest edition of The Western Post!

In this edition, Vara digs holes, Westwind stares at the founding feed, and Materos reads signs.

Read all about it here!

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - July 2025 Issue

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The July edition of The Western Post is live!

Today in the West, a cat solves crimes instead of committing them, we play pirate music, and somehow Vara made The Magnus Archives IC.

Context? You'll have to read to find out.

[Logical Stimulus]

I particularly want to thank all of our contributors this month for pulling through while I am on vacation. I really had to speed-run editing and I could not be as active as I normally am in hounding people for content. Westwind and his trusty AI assistant in particular deserve a shoutout. And thank YOU to all our readers for making this such a fun gig!

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - August 2025 Issue

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The August edition of The Western Post is live!

Today in the West: the least controversial headline we could come up with, weaponized Bhang Bhang Duc, and you people are too good at CityGuessr.

Read this month's very subtle and nuanced issue here!

[Jar Wattinree]

Darn, the BBD is so terrible we need to implement a MAD (Mutually Assured Duc) doctrine to ensure this weapon cannot proliferate.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

Darn, the BBD is so terrible we need to implement a MAD (Mutually Assured Duc) doctrine to ensure this weapon cannot proliferate.

The first I knew about the article was when I read it. Made me laugh - I think Cretox captured the essence of me quite nicely.

[Klaus Devestatorie]

The Onion video that Cretox is riffing on, for the zoomers out there.

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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An Opened Gate, A Closed Door

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The West Pacific has spent the last several years as the backbone of organized independence. As planners, logisticians, political operatives, stackers, stompers, leaders, and able bodies, the West Pacific has remained a critical juncture of the gameplay ecosystem for most of the last decade if not longer. Our momentum has decided the fates of countless resolutions, saved and razed regions across the game, sprouted movements, and cleaved political establishments in two.

We now come to The Hanguard, a region to which the West Pacific Armed Forces sent 10 updaters to take over in conjunction with our allies. A region to which the West Pacific Armed Forces has since deployed a total of 51 WAs to, larger than the second largest force by more than double and representing nearly a third of all pilers. The West Pacific is the largest military power in the largest offensive operation of the year. An operation done without a single raider region present, the crowning jewel of a new independence.

We are the beating heart of non-denominational gameplay. We refuse to be excluded, intimidated, coerced, or ganged up on. As is core to independence as a philosophy, we will regroup, reassess, and transform. We will grow stronger without you.

Pirates in attendance:
Pirate King Varanius (moral support)
Captain of the Fleet United Adaikes
First Mate Teralyon
Quartermaster Fujai
Quartermaster Overthinkers
Sailing Master Giovanniland
Sailing Master Nagaraningrad
Boatswain Aluminum Oxynitride
Cannoneer The Vergville
Rum Runner Logical Stimulus
Rum Runner Nick Carraway
Rum Runner Nouveauterra
Rum Runner Staneburg
Striker Dalimbar
Striker Larxia
Striker The Perfection Isles
Deckhand Aethenstaff
Deckhand Clarinatia
Deckhand Dexian
Deckhand Greiya
Deckhand Indiguria
Deckhand Manchuria and Primorsky Krai
Deckhand Materos
Deckhand Montrandec
Deckhand Zhiznovsk
Greenhorn Chaanch
Powder Monkey Ageros
Powder Monkey Candelu
Powder Monkey Democratic Wer
Powder Monkey Inner Ryxtylopia
Powder Monkey Inseberistan
Powder Monkey Isachile Tum
Powder Monkey Jerimiahia
Powder Monkey Kractero
Powder Monkey Laudesia
Powder Monkey Levikan States
Powder Monkey Libertasi
Powder Monkey Novassan
Powder Monkey Ostronia
Powder Monkey Plateana
Powder Monkey Rengum in Lingo
Powder Monkey Rivalfiume
Powder Monkey Rtajad
Powder Monkey Shamrock Valley
Powder Monkey The Democratic Peoples Republic of TNET
Powder Monkey The Rational Republic of Virelia
Powder Monkey The Warriors of Determination
Powder Monkey Vandalia
Powder Monkey Winnipeg
Powder Monkey Wymondham
Powder Monkey Zogradia…

And special help from Dark Lady Darkesia, to whom all chocolate belongs.

[Feux]

Vara is one of the best at moral support.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

Wow, that is one hell of a turnout. Congratulations to all my region mates.

[Lunagard]

Congratulations to the West for such a fantastic turnout

[Comfed]

An excellent statement and an extraordinary military success by TWPAF.

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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Burning Marsupial 2025

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The West Pacific is happy to announce that Burning Marsupial will return this Friday afternoon and last for the duration of this weekend! Cohosted by our allies in The Outback and The Plains of Perdition, this lowkey and socially driven festival features games, singing, and good old-fashioned intermingling!

If it somehow still needed to be said, sanctioned players are not welcome.

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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Burning Marsupial 2025

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Burning Marsupial has begun! All non-sanctioned players in good standing may join here: https://discord.gg/KdY8vu4bcP

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - September 2025 Issue

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The September edition of The Western Post is live!

Today in the West: how to raise a delegate, the future of the Post, and fire!

What does that mean? We don’t know either!

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement

AVAST, ME HEARTIES!

Ahoy there, and welcome to Treasure Island! The resort and casino, not that other place. Now, you may be thinking, "Gee, a tacky overpriced hotel and casino? They just want to pillage my wallet!" Well, if you think that's bad, try getting actually pillaged by two inexplicably pristine centuries-old pirate ships. They sailed up to our fine establishment and promptly disgorged entire diplomatic teams wearing period attire who then sortied onto our property, swigged our grog, and plundered our freshly laundered towels.

It all happened so fast. One moment, we were pulling a rowdy customer off a slot machine. The next, the meanest buccaneer barge you've ever seen drops anchor right in front of the lobby. Apparently hailing from the West Pacific and led by one Captain Vara, that Spiced Crimson Rum-scented monstrosity's motley crew immediately set about commandeering our facilities for a "matey diplomatic summit" while their captain threatened to keel-haul anyone who didn't feel like talking about the Magnus Archives. Then they tossed the security guards in the brig and made the shift manager walk the plank, so it wasn't all bad.

"The Eye of the West" Captain Vara turned out to be pretty cool, even if his disembarkment cannonfire frightened the guests worse than a press-gang and made the concierge team want to sell their souls to Davy Jones' locker. But his lieutenants Ellis Na'Sov and Seafor were on a whole other level of barrel-chested depravity. No one expected a Pir.D. level of taste, but the constant shouts of "HOIST THE SAILS" and "SPLICE THE MAINBRACE" and "YAAARRRRR" were a bit much. If I had to hear another "MAN OVERBOARD" then Cabin Boy Breon wouldn't have been the only one going overboard.

That's when a Regular Old Non-Spiced Crimson Rum-scented frigate captained by Ruben Rawjaw of The North Pacific arrived. Imagine a swarm of smelly already-drunk brigands descending on a hotel lobby and tell me you aren't witnessing the skullduggerous end of society. Captain Ruben's lieutenants T. Lom, Connor McFred, and Coz Mick began mingling with their salty counterparts while first mate Mal Geist appeared out of thin air to unfurl the results of the pirates' parley and regale nearby tourists with sunken-eyed tales of dead albatrosses and an eternity of despair handling a feeder's foreign affairs.

While those pirates put on quite a show reviewing that tattered piece of parchment for any last-minute changes, their crews set about press-ganging the lot of us into their corsairing customs. Our appetizers were replaced with hardtack rations. There's a flogging square on the roof. Every nearby hotel agreed to purchase a barque. Instead of being lured by the siren song of gambling, our patrons are getting lured by actual siren songs. The swimming pool's now home to the Kraken, inflicting Neptune's terror on enemy vessels and guests on the diving board alike. And I think the Kraken has scurvy.

At least they brought out the good stuff to celebrate when, after many an "ARRRRR" of assent, The Accord of Treasure Island between The West and The North was finally signed by those salty dogs.

WHEREAS, the Signatories be both Feeder crews committed t' comin’ about when we be becalmed;

WHEREAS, the Signatories recognize an already strong bond through past 'n present chasing, crimping, and cracking Jenny’s tea cup, as well as o'er fourteen years o' continuously droppin’ anchor together;

NOW, THEREFORE, The North Pacific 'n The West Pacific (“the Signatories”) agree t' the followin':

Article I - Mutual Recognition
The West Pacific recognizes The North Pacific, represented by the Captain o' The North Pacific, as established under the Code o’ Conduct o' The North Pacific. The West Pacific will nah recognize any captain o' The North Pacific nah empowered by the Code.
The North Pacific recognizes The West Pacific, represented by Captain Varanius 'n his successors, as established under the Manners o' Governance o' The West Pacific. The North Pacific will nah recognize any captain o' The West Pacific other than dat o' Varanius 'n his chosen successors.
The Signatories will maintain thar established ports o’ call (i.e., on the NationStates land) 'n island hideouts (i.e., on thar respective regional waters) wit' each other.

Article II - Defense 'n Security
The Signatories will nah engage in any subterfuge, espionage, or scuttlebut against each other fer the purposes o' pilferin' booty or mutiny, as outlined in Article I.
The Signatories will nah engage in pillagin’ o’ boardin’ against one another. Participation on opposite sides of pillagin’ o’ boardin’ nah involvin' ships or ports owned, controlled, or otherwise protected by either Signatory shall nah constitute “engagin' in pillagin’ o’ boardin’ against one another” fer the purposes of dis parley. 
The Signatories will provide mutual defense t' one another in times of crisis, 'n may call on one another fer pillagin’ 'n/o’ strategic assistance in the event of an attack on thar crew. 
Whenever a Signatory discovers scuttlebut which may concern a credible threat t' the security of the other Signatory’s crew, said Signatory will provide all relevant information t' the concerned Signatory's captain. 
Any such intelligence will be kept strictly confidential 'n be shared only wit' those individuals necessary t' respond t' the threat, unless the other Signatory consents t' its release.

Article III - Communicatin’ 'n Cooperatin’
The Signatories recognize occasional differences in thar approach t' privateerin’, but will endeavor t' support each other wit' acts of pardon, distractin’ Jack Tar, supplyin’, and/or other such efforts insofar as thar interests align.
The Signatories will, from time to time, as be proper, splice the mainbrace, partake in square meals, and other activities fer the purpose of promotin' cultural exchange between their crews. 
The Signatories be encouraged to communicate and support one another through sharin' experiences and knowledge from captain to captain.

Article IV - Parley and Dissolution
This parley shall be bindin’ upon agreement by the captains o’ both crews. 
Both captains may parley again upon agreement. New guidelines shall be agreed upon and bindin’ in the same manner as dis parley.
If a Signatory believes dat the other Signatory may nah 'ave followed through or reneged upon the agreements set forth herein, it shall reach out and attempt to parley prior to dissolvin' the agreement.
In the event of a failure to parley, a Signatory may scupper the agreement, whereupon it shall cease to give quarter to either Signatory.

The West Pacific is delighted to announce the ratification of The Treaty of Treasure Island with our longtime partners in The North Pacific! Though we’ve maintained in-game embassies continuously for well over fourteen years, in the last few it has become clear that there are few more reliable companions in the world than TNP, and we’ve decided to take the leap of formalizing that commitment in the form of a treaty. The friendship between our regions goes back to the early days of NS, and even though there were some rocky times in the middle it is quite safe to say that over the course of history our two regions have been brought together by far more than that which separates us. Today we take the next step and make our commitment to each other known to the world.

TWP and TNP are united by a shared commitment to gameplay independence. Even as other old alliances have fallen apart in changing times, TNP remained a dependable partner in the war against the Brotherhood of Malice, first through the PPO and now in the Modern Gameplay Compact, through which it is safe to say that independent principles have become the driving force behind military and foreign affairs gameplay in the modern day. Even in arenas where we do not always align perfectly, such as the World Assembly, TNP’s leadership has demonstrated a willingness to be open, thoughtful, and constructive at all points. We hope that by formalizing our relationship in a treaty, this will only continue to grow. The influence of the independent position in gameplay will be further strengthened by the alliance of its two largest players in terms of WA votes.

Varanius, Delegate of the West Pacific

Logical Stimulus, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Noton Mast, Minister of World Assembly Affairs

Special thanks to Cretox for lending their creative writing skills.

[The West Pacific Master Dispatch]

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The Western Post - October 2025 Issue

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The October edition of The Western Post is live!

Today in the West: The V in VC stands for Varanius, the story of the End, and talking about old defenders more than raiders do.

Observe or be observed!

[Logical Stimulus]

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The Western Post - November 2025 Issue

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The November edition of The Western Post is live!

In this issue, we're learning things about ourselves and others, in Vara's case in the most literal and visceral way possible. Also, the triumphant return of CityGuessr, after a two-month hiatus!

Read this for my amusement. And yours.

[Ambroscus Koth]

About 9 months ago I sent Vara a message. Since I left my previous gig, I never really stopped actively following gameplay, but I wanted to actually do something again. I had changed ideologically and I needed a new adventure. Ever since the Frontier/Stronghold update I haven't really felt the same about NS. I no longer feel any sympathy toward the natives I pretended to care about when it was politically convenient to do so. There is simply no excuse anymore for not securing your region. If you get raided, I'm pretty much of the opinion that it is one hundred percent your fault. I enjoy being a defender for the challenge, but I've also really come to love torching regions to the ground when they deserve it. So yeah, it didn't really make much sense to go back to defenders.

lol

I mean I guess W&S might count in a way, he's snapped and doesn't even know why he hates raiders anymore but he doesn't do anything about it like a proper Joker

me, april 2024