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<![CDATA[Region of Selene - Summa Cavea]]> http://selene.online/forum/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:36:25 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Passing Dreams]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=228 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:21:03 +0000 Evangelous Dimitriou]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=228
The opening phrase, or prayer as some would even call it, was meant to evoke a sense of patriotism, however fleeting, in those that bothered attending the Council's actual meetings. Unfortunately, rarely did anyone bother to come to them, more worried about their own survival as opposed to any sense of law and order. Still, the Militia, led by Chief Ioannidis, followed the laws set out by the Council, and the rest of the town dared not cross the Chief.

Blazhe sat down after the rest of the Council, along with the Chief, took their seats at the makeshift table, and pulled his coat closer to him. "Well, that's my introduction. Who's next?" He looked around the room for the next member of the Council to stand up and speak.

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The opening phrase, or prayer as some would even call it, was meant to evoke a sense of patriotism, however fleeting, in those that bothered attending the Council's actual meetings. Unfortunately, rarely did anyone bother to come to them, more worried about their own survival as opposed to any sense of law and order. Still, the Militia, led by Chief Ioannidis, followed the laws set out by the Council, and the rest of the town dared not cross the Chief.

Blazhe sat down after the rest of the Council, along with the Chief, took their seats at the makeshift table, and pulled his coat closer to him. "Well, that's my introduction. Who's next?" He looked around the room for the next member of the Council to stand up and speak.

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This is the OOC for Passing Dreams. Obviously.

In order to participate, please reply here with the name and a short, single paragraph bio of your character. Any position is available except for Chief.]]>
This is the OOC for Passing Dreams. Obviously.

In order to participate, please reply here with the name and a short, single paragraph bio of your character. Any position is available except for Chief.]]> <![CDATA[Lopolia Political Party Registration Centre]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=205 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:33:30 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=205 http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=189

Now, onto the awaited period of registering your political party! Any registered MP can form one with the below format:

Code:
[b]Name of MP:[/b]
[b]Name of Province:[/b]
[b]Political Party Name:[/b]
[b]Political Alignment (like, centre-left, centre, centre-right, etc.):[/b]

To register for an existing party, just express your desire to be in one, and hope that the founder approves you here.

ShowList of current political parties

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Now, onto the awaited period of registering your political party! Any registered MP can form one with the below format:

Code:
[b]Name of MP:[/b]
[b]Name of Province:[/b]
[b]Political Party Name:[/b]
[b]Political Alignment (like, centre-left, centre, centre-right, etc.):[/b]

To register for an existing party, just express your desire to be in one, and hope that the founder approves you here.

ShowList of current political parties

]]> <![CDATA[Lopolia: A Nation]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=189 Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:07:32 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=189

Federation of Lopolia

Ex multis, libertatis

IC:

Congratulations! You have just won a seat in our country's Parliament!... Excuse me, but who are you again?

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[b]Name (Can be forum name or an invented one):[/b]
[b]Province (just invent a name):[/b]

Federation of Lopolia

Ex multis, libertatis

IC:

Congratulations! You have just won a seat in our country's Parliament!... Excuse me, but who are you again?

Code:
[b]Name (Can be forum name or an invented one):[/b]
[b]Province (just invent a name):[/b]

Voting for a President and a Prime Minister will begin in fourteen days! Reclaim your seat before it's too late!

OOC:

Basically, I created this nation:

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=Lopolia

And all the issues that come up in that nation will be up to vote.

There will be a seven-day period to organize and fuse parties, and another seven-day period to elect the President and the Prime Minister. No issues will be resolved at this time. This process will be set in motion seven days after this thread is posted (Today is November 5, and this process will be activated on November 12).

Every 6 months there will be a "general election" by Parliament, in which the process mentioned above will be repeated.

The President is in charge of handling cabinet appointments: Vice President, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Homeland Affairs, Minister of the Military, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Security Forces, Minister of Intelligence, Minister of Education, Minister of Health and Healthcare and Minister of Welfare(an MP can occupy up to 5 Minister seats, because I don't really expect a lot of people will join this).

The President is also in charge of handling war issues and issues of domestic threat. This DOES NOT apply to any budget or normal issues about these two topics. JUST issues related to possible movement of troops or diplomacy with other NS nations or terrorist organizations (examples: the Brasilistan issue, terrorist-related issues)

The President has a vote in Parliament like any other MP.

The Prime Minister heads the government, and appoints the following: Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Ministers of the Ministries mentioned above.

The Prime Minister signs the laws passed in Parliament, and has a vote in Parliament like any other MP. If the Prime Minister refuses to sign a bill, the proposal will pass to the President, who's signature or veto will surpass or solidify the Prime Minister's decision. This denial by both, however, can be overriden with a 60% majority appeal vote in Parliament.]]> <![CDATA[Eneles: Become an Annoyance]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=186 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:30:10 +0000 Kitty Cat Paradise]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=186 Also give your nation a new title.]]> Also give your nation a new title.]]> <![CDATA[The Global Chronicle: Comments and Questions]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=162 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 02:29:39 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=162 <![CDATA[The Global Chronicle]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=161 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 02:26:16 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=161 The Global Chronicle

Issue #1: Highlights: ALE Free Trade Treaty signed, Scottish and Irish dispute, Latinia holds elections under pressure, Angwein protest Greek as lingua franca

ALE Free Trade Treaty: England, Latinia, Scotland, Wales, Mivorga, Angwein and Greece sign new trade deal

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Diplomats from the various countries have signed the deal
England, Latinia, Scotland, Wales, Mivorga, Angwein and Greece- The ALE (Angwein-England-Latinia) Free Trade Treaty has been signed by seven nations.

The treaty got it's name by the nations who started negotiating the deal in 2009, when Angwein, England, and Latinia convened in Roma to start negotiations.

The treaty, which was also negotiated for 7 years, will allow greater freedom of business between the signatory nations, as with greater facility of investment and reduction of tariffs.

Supporters of the deal said that the deal will lead to greater economic growth, and better and easier trade with the seven signatories.

Critics say that the deal will lead to the reduction and/or stagnation of wages, lowering of working condition standards, and protect and prefer bigger businesses over smaller ones, leading to local businesses to suffer. They also argue that the deal will let foreign companies and investors invest in so-called "necessity" public companies, such as electricity and water authorities, something that two signatories, Latinia and Scotland, do not allow, in order to make a profit.

The signatories and their supporters deny these claims, however, saying that the treaty "still ensures the wellbeing of the people and regulations as before".

Upon the signing of the deal, many stock markets across Azrovia went up, most notably in Wales, where the WSME went up by 9 points. However, a dramatic response was seen in the nation where the signing took place, in Greece, where Greek protesters rioted in Athens.

Scottish-Irish dispute: Armies scuffle in the border

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Irish troops clashed with Scottish soldiers after one of them apparently crossed the border

Scottish-Irish Border- Around 73 Scottish and 70 Irish troops have engaged in a scuffle across the border, moments after Ireland protested the construction of a Scottish outpost very close to the border.

In a suspected defiant move, a Scottish soldier who was on construction duty crossed an unfenced section of the disputed border. Ireland, thinking this as an incursion on it's territory, sent troops to shoot the rebellious enemy unit, and fighting soon ensued.

Scotland has protested the battle, calling the Irish response "crazy, demental, and over-the-top". Ireland, in response, has called it's action justified, at least legally, saying that "the border disputes have forced the Republic of Ireland to declare the section at high alert". Ireland has also called on Scotland to prosecute the soldier for the provocation of the battle.

Soon after, Scottish presence on the border went up from 15,000 troops to 20,000 troops. Ireland retaliated, closing the entire border with Scotland for 3 days.

England has called on both nations to "calm down, and resolve the dispute once and for all". Wales, a neighboring nation, has expressed concern for the scuffle, fearing further instability in the region. However, on the dispute issue per se, it expressed it's neutrality.

Latinian Elections: Latinia to hold elections despite recent violence and tensions

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The Latin Legion has been patrolling polling stations across the Empire, after Conservative and Liberal supporters clashed in various cities, including in the capital, Roma

Latinia- Despite recent violence, neither the Emperor or the Consul has postponed the general elections.

Worries for electoral violence are rising since Conservative and Liberal supporters clashed in various cities, including in Roma. In some cities, like Aeter, clashes turned lethal, as opponents wielded guns and knives, fighting in the streets. The Latin Legion had to be activated to guard peace in the areas affected, and authorities fear tensions between other parties, such as the Greens or Socialists, might also follow suit and explode.

Furthermore, the Latin Legion and the Internal Legion (AKA military police) have been guarding polling stations across the Empire. Latin citizens' feelings were mixed: some are afraid of violence, while other Latins feel safe with the armed forces and police around.

This has not affected the government's expected turnout, however, as voting in Latinia is compulsory anyway.

Angwein: Angwein protest Greek as lingua franca

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Tens of thousands have opposed Greek as the diverse nation's lingua franca

Mitropoli, Angwein- A coalition of Kazakh nationalists, Uzbek and Tajik minorities have protested Greek as the nation's lingua franca.

While the two groups differ on a new lingua franca, they concede that Greek is a symbol of aggressive foreign influence (as both Latinia and Greece tried to conquer the territory in ancient times, but extensively traded with ancient Angwein anyways), that it is too hard to learn and not very usable in practical life, despite it being the language of government and sometimes communication between minorities.

The nationalists prefer Kazakh, the language of the majority Kazakhs, whilst minorities lean towards English or an unrelated to Angwein, plus easy to learn language.

In defiance, supporters of Greek lead a counter-protest in the language, waving Angwein, minority and Greek flags.

Police reported that, most of the time, protests were peaceful, and that the only aggression was verbal. It never escalated to physical violence.]]> The Global Chronicle

Issue #1: Highlights: ALE Free Trade Treaty signed, Scottish and Irish dispute, Latinia holds elections under pressure, Angwein protest Greek as lingua franca

ALE Free Trade Treaty: England, Latinia, Scotland, Wales, Mivorga, Angwein and Greece sign new trade deal

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Scottish-Irish dispute: Armies scuffle in the border

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Irish troops clashed with Scottish soldiers after one of them apparently crossed the border

Latinian Elections: Latinia to hold elections despite recent violence and tensions

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The Latin Legion has been patrolling polling stations across the Empire, after Conservative and Liberal supporters clashed in various cities, including in the capital, Roma

Angwein: Angwein protest Greek as lingua franca

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Tens of thousands have opposed Greek as the diverse nation's lingua franca

Mitropoli, Angwein- A coalition of Kazakh nationalists, Uzbek and Tajik minorities have protested Greek as the nation's lingua franca.

While the two groups differ on a new lingua franca, they concede that Greek is a symbol of aggressive foreign influence (as both Latinia and Greece tried to conquer the territory in ancient times, but extensively traded with ancient Angwein anyways), that it is too hard to learn and not very usable in practical life, despite it being the language of government and sometimes communication between minorities.

The nationalists prefer Kazakh, the language of the majority Kazakhs, whilst minorities lean towards English or an unrelated to Angwein, plus easy to learn language.

In defiance, supporters of Greek lead a counter-protest in the language, waving Angwein, minority and Greek flags.

Police reported that, most of the time, protests were peaceful, and that the only aggression was verbal. It never escalated to physical violence.]]> <![CDATA[Azobyr-Mivorgan War Comments]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=159 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:17:11 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=159 <![CDATA[WAR! Azobyr-Mivorgan War]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=158 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:06:18 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=158 The Global Chronicle

War! Azobyr invades Northwestern Mivorga!

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The Azobyr-Mivorgan War: a spark of nationalist global conflict?
Azobyr and Mivorga- The unthinkable has happened.

And no one saw it coming. No one even thought it would be possible.

The Republic of Azobyr, under it's new nationalist government, has declared war on the Principality of Mivorga.

Around 10,000 highly-trained troops have broken defense lines on the border, and are invading Mivorga's northwest. The Mivorgan Army, in comparison, has a defense of 20,000 troops, in an inexperienced, underfunded army, in the northwest.

Just 3 hours after invading, Azobyr has taken 3 settlements: Aqoliut, Gaqalat, and Hunoqolit. These are just villages, however.

The main target is now the city of Taqolou, with 50,000 inhabitants. Analysts believe that if Azobyr captures Taqolou, Mivorga can be forced to the negotiating table, to stop the Azobyrian armies from rampaging further.

Why?

The northwestern parts of Mivorga are a majority Azobyrian, and Azobyrian nationalists see the territory as rightfully Azobyrian.

The Azobyrian Patriots, a nationalist movement, campaigned on the promise of getting the area back from Mivorga. Mivorgan intelligence, however, discredited this as campaign rhetoric. And if it ever happened, most thought it would be through diplomatic means.

However, no one imagined it would escalate to war.

And escalate it did. Mivorgan defenses are confused and shocked on what Azobyr has done. Azobyr, taking advantage of this confusion, broke through border defenses, and aggressively began it's offensive.

Nations such as England and Latinia have condemned the sudden state of war, but have taken no further action. Other nations, particularly Mivorga's neighbors Luaar to the east and Vinzania to the south, have supported Azobyr's invasion. Angwein, a regional power and big nation to the south of Mivorga, has declared neutrality.

Why the hate?

Mivorga is disliked by it's neighbors, especially by Azobyr. They all think that Mivorga is an illegitimate nation because it is ruled by an English-descended prince, and it has many English traditions, unlike it's neighbors, which are historically associated with each other ethnically, linguistically and even culturally, unlike Mivorga, which originated as an English colony with other foreign pilgrims, who treated the natives harshly, who are also related to Mivorga's neighbors. Even though their society was born there and even a language (Mivorgan) flourished, there is no denial that both the world and it's neighbors see Mivorga as a foreign nation culturally, stuck between neighbors it can never relate to and constantly hate it's presence.

In short, they want Mivorga gone.

Who has the chances of winning?

Well, it's hard to say. Although Azobyr is larger in territory than Mivorga, it has less population, around only 7,125,000 people in fact, compared to Mivorga, which has 21.5 million. This is mostly since Azobyr has a cold climate, especially the tundraic north, and the fact that it has been historically marginalized by England when it was a colony, leading to it's demographic growth being historically affected. However, Azobyr has an advantage: a highly-trained army.

The Azobyrian Military is composed of 70,000 soldiers, however, it beats Mivorga in both technology and training. It is highly funded by Azobyr, as, historically, Azobyr has been in desperate need of an effective defense, leading to the military being valued by the government.

In contrast, the Mivorgan Royal Forces, composed of 130,000 men and women, are inexperienced and underfunded. This is also cultural like Azobyr, as Mivorga has relied on England for it's defense. However, England has not come to Mivorga's aid (for now), mostly because of England's new pacifist government, leading to Mivorga to be defenseless in a rough region full of enemies. This might also be because of oil reserves in Azobyr, which England is interested in. The only thing in which the MRF is superior is in manpower, having almost double the total amount of units Azobyr has.

However, with an intially confused army, Mivorga already is losing.

We will be posting short updates on the war here.]]> The Global Chronicle

War! Azobyr invades Northwestern Mivorga!

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